REMINDER--NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT AT HOLY NAME OF MARY

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New Year’s Day Gala Concert Cortlandt Chamber Orchestra Thursday, January 1st -- The Cortlandt Chamber Orchestra presents its annual New Year’s Day Gala Concert on Thursday, January 1st at 3:00pm in Holy Name of Mary Church on Grand Street. The traditional concert will welcome 2026 with light classical favorites, including music by American and Viennese composers. Be sure to arrive early to hear the Simons Family Funtime Band, opening with a 2:00pm performance of standard favorite tunes from the American songbook. This is a FREE performance, and all are welcome to attend. 

Donations to the Cortlandt Chamber Orchestra or Holy Name of Mary Church are welcome, but not required. In lieu of donations, bring your friends to the concert. 

For more information, or directions, please contact the Cortlandt Regional Music Association on our website (www.cortlandtmusic.org), or by phone at (845) 838-1077.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY PHOTOS FROM THE 2015 CONCERT AT EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: PHOTOS FROM THE 2015 HOLY NAME OF MARY NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT

VILLAGE CODE QUESTIONS

The blog continues to receive questions and comments regarding assorted village code issues. These are best directed to village staff and/or officials--but in some instances, answers can be found by accessing the village's E-Code360 link at
Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY Table of Contents----It includes zoning regulations, local laws, and other village ordinances. Good luck.

1970---ADLET'S

A reader fondly remembered a shop here called Adlet's and wondered if there was anything in the files.

Reponse:  Indeed, there is. Click on the image----and then go to EverythingCroton: 1970----TEEN '70's FIRST SHOW A FASHIONABLE SUCCESS WITH MENTION OF ADLET'S IN CROTON

MEMORIES OF POP BERGER....AND.....

Received a very nice thank you from a former resident, John Martinson, who was reminiscing about Pop Berger's (click on the photo) and found the blog entries here 

His mother, Frances Steyer Sirota, was President of her League of Women Voters in Croton-on-Hudson, where he grew up. (He provided the NYT link -See: https://www.nytimes.com/subscription?campaignId=79FKF&source=bar1&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nytimes.com%2F1958%2F03%2F13%2Farchives%2Fwoman-running-for-police-judge-croton-mother-challenging-railroad.html)

Pop Berger is very fondly remembered to this day and we plan a trip to the historical society to do an expanded blog post in the future. Stay tuned.

HALF MOON BAY BRIDGE REHAB; PUBLIC INFO MEETING

Jan 5th - HALF MOON BAY BRIDGE REHAB; PUBLIC INFO MEETING; GO TO Public Information Meeting on Half Moon Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project - January 5, 2026 | Croton-on-Hudson NY

KING CHARLES CHRISTMAS SPEECH--2025

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Thank you to Croton's Tom Faranda for posting: This is annual as the Monarch speaks briefly. As his mother Queen Elizabeth did, he speaks a great deal about Faith. When he met with Pope Leo in the Vatican a few months ago they prayed together. MORE AT King Charles Christmas speech – Tom Faranda's Folly

PEACE POLE DEDICATION IN THE SPRING

Dedication Ceremony: Peace Pole -  HAS BEEN POSTPONED--(New date will be announced for Spring 2026)

'NOTHING IS GUARANTEED': KEEPING THE REVOLUTION ALIVE IN WESTCHESTER AS AMERICA TURNS 250, A FAB ARTICLE FROM THE EXAMINER NEWS

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‘Nothing Is Guaranteed’: Keeping the Revolution Alive in Westchester as America Turns 250
December 31, 2025---Examiner Media

Private Sean Grady of the Continental Army’s 5th New York Regiment brings Revolutionary War history to life through reenactment and education in Westchester County. Photo courtesy of The Friends of the Odell Rochambeau House.

Publisher’s Note: With the United States entering its 250th year, The Examiner asked local journalist Kris DiLorenzo to report on Westchester County’s rich Revolutionary War history and how it is being remembered today.

By Kris DiLorenzo

As the United States begins its 250th year, Westchester is taking stock of a Revolutionary War legacy that can still be felt – and seen – across the county. MORE AT ‘Nothing Is Guaranteed’: Keeping the Revolution Alive in Westchester as America Turns 250 | The Examiner News

COMEDY NIGHT! AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER! TEMPLE ISRAEL 1/31

 

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SAVE THE DATE--Saturday, January 31, 2026---FOR TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD COMEDY NIGHT---SEE MORE AT Brotherhood Comedy Night - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

REMINDER---HOLY DAY OF OBLIGATION--SOLEMNITY OF MARY

Solemnity of Mary Mass Schedule AT HOLY NAME OF MARY--January 1, 2026 Solemnity of Mary....Holy Mother of God Thursday, January 1st is a Holy Day of Obligation. Mass is at Noon in the Main Church. A collection will be taken up. Envelopes are available on the ushers’ table.

ICYMI---TOP TEN VINTAGE CROTON BUSINESS POSTS AT EVERYTHING CROTON

All long gone -- and all still fondly remembered:

TOP TEN VINTAGE CROTON BUSINESS POSTS AT EVERYTHING CROTON

SEE THE LIST AT EverythingCroton: TOP TEN VINTAGE CROTON BUSINESS POSTS AT EVERYTHING CROTON

FAB VIDEO FOUND BY A READER---2013 ANNUAL "YOU'RE A MIRACLE TRIBUTE TO ROCHELLE GAMBINO"

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FAB VIDEO FOUND BY A READER---2013 ANNUAL "YOU'RE A MIRACLE TRIBUTE TO ROCHELLE GAMBINO"

Nov 3, 2013--Performed by MaryAnn Renza, Seventh Sunn, Eddie Murphy. 11/2/13 "You're a Miracle, 6th Annual Tribute to Rochelle Gambino" - MORE AT (You're A) Miracle - @Rochelle Gambino

REMINDER--1/4 TOWN OF CORTLANDT SWEARING IN CEREMONY

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1/4 TOWN OF CORTLANDT SWEARING IN CEREMONY ---MORE AT Swearing-In Ceremony 2026 - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

FROM OUR FRIENDS AT EFSP--STARS WHO PASSED AWAY IN 2025

Stars who passed away in 2025

On the first day of 2026, EFSP remembers the stars of the international cinema we had to say farewell to in 2025. 

Thank you for your films and postcards. Rest in peace.

SEE AND READ MORE AT 

European Film Star Postcards: Stars who passed away in 2025