VILLAGE AND TOWN ID CARDS NECESSARY TO USE CERTAIN AMENITIES

Without fail---every season---the blog gets complaints about VILLAGE AND TOWN ID CARD policies/protocols.

Yes, in addition to a village issued ID to use certain amenities, you must also have a Town of Cortlandt issued ID to use town facilities, like the swimming pool.

QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS REGARDING THIS MANDATORY VILLAGE AND TOWN ID POLICY should be directed to to Croton-on-Hudson NY |

and Town of Cortlandt, NY

It's really not open for debate here.

NORTH RIVERSIDE DRIVE COMMUNITY CLEAN UP 4/4

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North Riverside Drive Community Clean-Up-April 4, 11:00 am--Location: Across from Washington Engine Firehouse, 81 North Riverside Avenue

Join us for the first clean-up of 2026 as we work together to prepare the Village for spring. We’ll meet across the street from the Washington Engine Firehouse at 11:00 am (weather permitting) and aim for a strong turnout to help make North Riverside Ave. look its best. Please bring heavy work gloves and wear bright or high-visibility clothing; trash bags will be provided. Street parking is available in accordance with posted regulations. For everyone’s safety, participants should stay away from traffic, avoid sharp or dangerous objects, not handle dead animals, wear appropriate gear including gloves, sturdy pants, and closed-toe shoes, and ensure minors are supervised. Please also remember to stay hydrated throughout the event.

IOC ANNOUNCES NEW POLICY TO ENSURE ONLY FEMALES COMPETE IN WOMEN'S COMPETITIONS, EMPLOYS GENETIC TESTING TOO

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced Thursday that it is adopting a new policy that will ensure only biological females compete in women's competitions. The new policy also employs genetic testing to verify the biological sex of competitors in the women's section. MORE AT IOC announces new policy to ensure only females compete in women's competitions

PALM SUNDAY IS 3/29

PALM SUNDAY 2026 is March 29th, It is the Sunday before Easter and marks the start of Holy Week for Christians, commemorating Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem.

SEE A RE-CAP OF LOCAL AREA CHURCH SERVICES AT EverythingCroton: A RE-CAP OF HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

You may also enjoy:

EverythingCroton: 1891, CROTON LANDING---WHEN PALMS WERE SOMEWHAT OF A NOVELTY IN THIS AREA

MY MSMERMAID LIFE CELEBRATES MANTEE APPRECIATION DAY

We’re taking a breather from the MS stats because today is Manatee Appreciation Day!

​I’m celebrating the original mermaids today!

Manatees are the ultimate vibe: they’re slow, they’re steady, and they don’t let anyone rush their peace. Read and see much more at Instagram

WE ANSWER THAT BURNING QUESTION---WHEN DID A HERO BECOME A "WEDGE?

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WE ANSWER THAT BURNING QUESTION---WHEN DID A HERO BECOME A "WEDGE?

ANSWER: 1963 IT SEEMS. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

IN THE NEWS--CLIMATE CHANGE "REPARATIONS" MELTED BY NEW COURT RULING IN DEEP BLUE STATE

The Maryland Supreme Court dismissed local lawsuits against fossil fuel companies that demanded payouts over climate change on Tuesday. MORE AT Climate change reparations melted by new court ruling in deep blue state

SEPTEMBER 1963 - MRS. ADOLF ELWYN "DISCOVER YOUR TOWN AND VILLAGE"

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MRS. ADOLF ELWYN "DISCOVER YOUR TOWN AND VILLAGE"

SEPTEMBER 1963

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

SPRING HAS SPRUNG AT APPLE FARM

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WE JUST LOVE THE "FLOWER MARKET" SECTION OF APPLE FARM IN CROTON. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO.)

REMINDER--SAVE THE DATE 4/18---TEMPLE ISRAEL'S GOT TALENT

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4/18---Cheer on your Temple Israel friends as they dazzle and delight us with amazing acts including bagpipes, poetry, dancers, singers, percussionists and more! Come one and all to see Rabbi Jaech, Cantor Hayley & Cantor Dan reveal talents beyond the liturgical realm. MORE AT Temple Israel's Got Talent! - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

 

IN THE NEWS--SETTLEMENT STOPS GOVERNMENT FROM USING SOCIAL MEDIA AS "SPEECH POLICE" --BIDEN OFFICIALS AT THE HIGHEST LEVELS TRIED TO USE FACEBOOK, X, AND YOUTUBE AS THEIR SPEECH POLICE

Biden officials at the highest levels of government tried to use Facebook, X, and YouTube as their speech police,’ Sen. Eric Schmitt said.

The government censorship machine took a huge hit Tuesday in a historic win for First Amendment rights.

What is being billed as an “unprecedented” agreement will bar the three government agencies central to killing speech the Biden administration didn’t like from pressuring social media platforms from doing so in the future. READ MORE AT Settlement Stops Government From Silencing Online Speech

LARGE TURNOUT ANTICIPATED FOR THE SHERIDAN GORMAN 3/28 MEMORIAL

Residents planning to attend are strongly advised to allocate additional travel and parking time---March 28, 6 p.m. at the Jack DeVito Memorial Field in Yorktown. Jack DeVito Veterans' Memorial Field & Track | Town of Yorktown, NY

1956 BENNETT CONSERVATORY

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1956 BENNETT CONSERVATORY, clack on the image.

For more about today's Bennett, go to Top Music Lessons at Bennett Conservatory of Music

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy...

*QUESTIONS (AND ANSWERS) ABOUT THE MIDNIGHT RUN "MISSIONS"; GO HERE

*NEW FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE; GO HERE

*1970, HOWARD DA SILVA! GO TO EverythingCroton: 1970 HOWARD da SILVA---THE WORLD OF SHOLOM ALEICHEM--PERFORMANCE TO BENEFIT LEE NOVICK'S CANDIDACY

*A RE-CAP OF HOLY WEEK/EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---A RE-CAP OF HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

*PAUL STEINBERG LETTER. THOUGHTS ON THE VILLAGE COURT, ALI JAFFERY'S CONDUCT AND MORE; GO TO EverythingCroton: PAUL STEINBERG LETTER. THOUGHTS ON THE VILLAGE COURT, ALI JAFFERY'S CONDUCT AND MORE

*YORKTOWN'S SHERIDAN GORMAN, ALLEGED MURDER BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, STATEMENT FROM FAMILY; GO TO EverythingCroton: SHERIDAN GORMAN---STATEMENT FROM THE FAMILY

and GOFUND ME SCHOLARSHIP FUND INFO AT EverythingCroton: GOFUND ME SHERDAN GORMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND