ST. AUGUSTINE SOLEMN HIGH LATIN MASS 8/28 FOR ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO

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7 PM ST. AUGUSTINE SOLEMN HIGH LATIN MASS 8/28 FOR ST. AUGUSTINE OF HIPPO - St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York

SUMMER BLOOMS AT SHOPRITE

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Had forgotten how nice the summer bouquets are at Croton Shoprite.  They have brought in gorgeous Kalanchoe and succulent plants as well---while supplies last of course. In their Floral department. ShopRite | Your Local Grocery Store and Supermarket

TOWN OF CORTLANDT WATERFRONT PARK SUMMER CONCERT--8/6---THE FORCE

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT WATERFRONT PARK SUMMER CONCERT--8/6---THE FORCE

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MORE ON THOSE CYCLOSPORIASIS CASES

Note the following from LoHud: Preliminary data from the state last month showed a total of 511 cases between May 1 and July 10, indicating there has been an increase of about 300 reported cases since then.

New York typically reports about 500 to 700 cyclosporiasis cases each year, with similar totals reported in 2024 and 2025, according to state health officials.

As of Aug. 5, New York has not been connected to the FDA's investigation into the Cyclospora outbreak linked to the Taylor Farms de Mexico iceberg lettuce that was distributed and sold at stores and Taco Bell restaurants across the country. SEE MORE AT https://www.lohud.com/story/news/2026/08/06/cyclosporiasis-new-york-cases-michigan-deaths/91193479007/

FOLLOW UP TO CROTON.NEWS POST ON CAMERAS ETC.--NEWSMAX COLORADO'S SPEED CAMERA TRAP JUST GOT WAY MORE AGGRESSIVE

Colorado's Speed Camera Trap Just Got Way More Aggressive

Automated Vehicle Identification Systems (AVIS) don’t just clock your speed at a single point.They track your vehicle across multiple cameras, calculate your average speed over distance, and automatically issue a ticket if you’re 10 miles per hour or more over the limithttps://www.newsmax.com/finance/laurenfix/colorado-speed-camera-tracking/2026/08/05/id/1265146/

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GOOD LUCK AND GOD BLESS FATHER JEAN-PIERRE SEON

From the St. Augustine 8/9/2026 bulletin. Click on the image. Sunday, Aug 9 2026 publication from St. Augustine Church | Parishes Online

US SENATE PANEL VOTES TO HOLD FAUCI IN CONTEMPT OF CONGRESS--REUTERS

WASHINGTON, Aug 6 (Reuters) - A U.S. Senate committee voted on Thursday to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress after the former top U.S. infectious disease official refused to answer questions about his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic. US Senate panel votes to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress

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It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! The lates product recalls too.  Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

QUESTIONS RE: CYCLOSPORIASIS

As many of you know, the NY Post reported that Michigan had two recent cyclosporiasis deaths. Both these unfortunate patients were reported to have had significant, serious pre-existing health issues. (You can read the article here).

A reader was looking for further info/confirmation plus some practical advice---Google AI says--but please do your own due diligence:

The Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) reported on August 3, 2026, that medical records confirmed both patients had serious pre-existing health issues. State health officials noted that these underlying conditions may have been severely impacted or worsened by the cyclosporiasis infection and subsequent dehydration.

Key Facts About the Outbreak Severity: Cyclosporiasis is an intestinal illness caused by a microscopic parasite and is generally not life-threatening for individuals with healthy immune systems. Deaths from this parasite are exceedingly rare in the United States.

Michigan Numbers: Michigan has been the hardest-hit state by far, recording over 11,000 cases and nearly 200 hospitalizations during this summer surge.

As for "What are the best practices for washing and preparing raw produce to avoid parasites?"

You cannot wash away Cyclospora parasites with water alone because they attach tightly to the surface of fruits and vegetables. [1, 2]

Because the microscopic parasite is highly resistant to chemical sanitizers like chlorine, standard rinsing will not eliminate it if the food is already contaminated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and food safety experts emphasize that the only 100% effective way to avoid foodborne parasites from raw produce is to avoid eating recalled items entirely and cook food thoroughly to kill the organism. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]

However, you can significantly lower your overall risk of cross-contamination by following strict raw food preparation and handling standards at home. [1, 2]

AND AN UPDATE FROM LOHUD EverythingCroton: MORE ON THOSE CYCLOSPORIASIS CASES

FAUCI SLAPPED WITH SUBPOENA AS COVID DOC PROBED FOR "PROFITING" OFF FEDERAL GUIDANCE

Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier announced Wednesday he has issued an investigative subpoena against former National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Disease Director Anthony Fauci. MORE AT Fauci slapped with subpoena as COVID doc probed for 'profiting' off federal guidance

SEE NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS RANKED 1 TO 635--GLOBAL HISTORY REGENTS EXAM

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See NY school districts ranked 1 to 635 by latest global history Regents exams 

https://www.newyorkupstate.com/schools/2026/08/see-ny-school-districts-ranked-1-to-635-by-latest-global-history-regents-exams.html

Click on the image for Croton 92% PROFICIENCY RANK 109---Scarsdale is at 99%, RANK 111; Briarcliff is at 95%, RANK 49...

Ossining is at 77%; Peekskill is at 56%. You can search any other distrIcts/ranks/proficiency percentages have an interest in at the link above.

SILVER LAKE CLOSURE - AUGUST 5-7 - VILLAGE NOTICE

Notice from the village website. Click on the image.  Until it re-opens, enjoy this article from Joel Gingold EverythingCroton: SILVER LAKE: A REMEMBRANCE BY JOEL GINGOLD

HEAT & HUMIDITY RETURN--YES, IT'S AUGUST!

Starting today--Thursday---via News 12 News 12 | Westchester | Your Daily New Hudson Valley Weather Forecast

PROFESSOR JASON ARDAY HAS RESIGNED---VIA GOOGLE AI

Have watched with rapt fascination the hand-wringing and "je accuse" whenever anyone questioned Arday's fantastical claims....and now....via Google AI...the latest---there's so much out there---this is just a small sample---as to whether Cambridge will exercise greater care in the future or if this is yet another nail in the DEI coffin, only time will tell:

Professor Jason Arday has resigned from his position at the University of Cambridge with immediate effect following escalating allegations of academic plagiarism, fraudulent career credentials, and exaggerated personal claims. [1, 2]

As the story continues to break, major details and structural reasons behind Cambridge's handling of the situation have emerged. [1, 2]

Key Sources and Reporting

The evolving scandal has been comprehensively tracked across global and academic media outlets: [1]

• The Overarching Narrative: Detailed investigative deep-dives by The Times and The Guardian uncover inconsistencies in Arday's academic papers, including questionable or missing research participants. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
• The Resignation and Official Investigations: Reports from the BBC and Retraction Watch outline Cambridge's shift from defending the professor to launching parallel investigations into his academic qualifications right before his sudden resignation. [1, 2, 3]
• The Disputed Extracurricular Claims: Media coverage has also scrutinized his highly publicized personal feats, such as running 30 marathons in 35 days, a 600-mile treadmill run, and raising £5 million for charity, which critics note lack proof or have been walked back by Arday himself. [1, 2]