HUDSON RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL, OFFICIAL 2026 RECAP

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Hudson River Music Festival returned to Croton Point Park for a full day of live music, community, environmental advocacy, and family-friendly programming inspired by the legacy of Pete and Toshi Seeger. The festival featured performances by Jesse Welles, Margo Price, Warren Haynes, Grahame Lesh & Daniel Donato, Cimafunk, Chaparelle, Snacktime, Toshi Reagon, Tom Chapin, Leah Song, Lizzie No, and many more. Produced by Harper House Music Foundation, Riverfest (For Pete's Sake), and Dayglo Presents. SEE THE YOUTUBE VIDEO AT Hudson River Music Festival | Official 2026 Recap

FROM THE MAILBOX: DUMMY LIGHT FOURTH OF JULY--FROM THE MAILBOX AND INDIAN POINT ISSUES

A reader who left Croton many years ago has been taken aback by some of the changes here. We won't get into some of her commentary--at least not for the moment--but will address her question:  "where's the planting bed that was in front of the dummy light?

Response: Sadly the "planting bed" had been struck BY TRAFFIC one time too many and was removed in 2022. SEE EverythingCroton: WORK AT THE DUMMY LIGHT

Click on the photo from 2019 to see the dummy light and planting bed decorated for July 4th by a local veteran.

The light hasn't been hit since...to our knowledge.

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A reader asks if there is any mobilization effort to stop INDIAN POINT from re-opening.

Response: There are a number of local organizations that would oppose a re-opening and a google search will easily find them. 

Similarly there are also a number of entities who would welcome a re-start and/or re-use of the site. A google search will also find those.

Some groups would like to see the site re-used for "affordable housing"---others would like to see it re-used as for "AI purposes" and/or BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE.

The fact is, however, that any RE-USE AND/OR RESTART of Indian Point would be costly. With respect to a "re-start", Holtec President Kelly Trice has said, “The answer is yes” to restarting Indian Point, but only with state and federal backing. The estimated cost to revive operations is about $10 billion (POWER Magazine) 

Restarting Indian Point would require unanimous consent from the Village of Buchanan, the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York State, and the Hendrick Hudson School District.  Let it suffice to say that none of this is happening "tomorrow"......if ever. But you should do your own homework.

Closer to home there is considerable opposition to any more BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE in Croton--at least on certain social media pages---but until the village receives the consultant's report.......

IMPORTANT INFO FOR UPCOMING HEAT WAVE FROM THE VILLAGE

The village has posted information about the projected heat wave.

Go to Important Information for Upcoming Heat Wave | Croton-on-Hudson NY

We would add -- please make sure you put out water for the birds!

YOU DON'T NEED TO GO THROUGH ALL THIS....

To find the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)....just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Croton Tees And More, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Matters Coffee, and more.

MORE ON SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING STATE BANS ON TRANS FEMALE ATHLETES IN GIRLS SPORTS

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can bar transgender female competitors from playing girls’ sports in a landmark decision with major implications for more than half the country, where such policies are in place.  MORE AT Supreme Court upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports

WORLD CUP DRAMA RISES AS PARAGUAY SHOCKS GERMANY AND BRAZIL RALLIES

Paraguay’s shock of Germany grew from Julio Enciso’s opener, Kai Havertz’s equalizer and a VAR‑overturned Jonathan Tah header before José Canale struck the decisive penalty and Orlando Gill starred, while Japan’s Kaishu Sano goal was overturned by Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli’s record late winner. SEE MORE AT World Cup drama rises as Paraguay shocks Germany and Brazil rallies

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: WORLD CUP CHARCUTERIE BOARD IDEA----AND......

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EverythingCroton: SOME (LOCAL) WORLD CUP POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

OH THE MEMORIES---THE BOOK AND RECORD UNISEX TEE IS NOW AVAILABLE AT CROTON TEES AND MORE! AND A JULY 4TH SALE TOO!

To this day, people still talk about Herbie Allen Smith 's Book and Record Shop here in Croton.

And look what Croton Tees And More has launched! Her Book and Record tee and women's v-neck.  Have a 20% off July 4th sale now through July 5th with checkout code DAMPRIDE

https://crotonteesandmore.com/products/the-book-and-record-unisex-tee?_pos=1&_psq=book+and+record&_ss=e&_v=1.0

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: 1973 MILITARY MUSTER AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR

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Sorry this took so long to answer---but here you go!

The blog has had a request for past military musters at the Van Cortlandt Manor site. Click on the photos below for the 1973 military muster. There will be more.

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EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE--1977--OWN YOUR OWN COPY OF THE TEA SET ON DISPLAY IN THE PERRY HOUSE OF VAN CORTLANDT MANOR & MORE...

SUPREME COURT LETS STATES BAN TRANSGENDER ATHLETES FROM FEMALE SPORTS TEAMS

YOU WIN SOME....YOU LOSE SOME....



WASHINGTON – States can ban transgender women and girls from competing on female sports teams, the Supreme Court ruled June 30 in addressing a major cultural and political flashpoint before adjourning for the summer.

The decision is another setback for the LGBTQ+ community from the high court, which has issued a series of recent rulings against transgender Americans. MORE AT Supreme Court lets states ban transgender athletes from female sports teams

SPECIAL REQUEST AT THE MAILBOX FOR A RE-POST FROM JULY 2025----CROTON-ON-HUDSON COMPOSER WRITES PATRIOTIC ANTHEM FOR WEST POINT'S FOURTH OF JULY CELEBRATION--NEWS 12

FROM 2025---THE LINK IS STILL GOOD!

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Croton-on-Hudson composer writes patriotic anthem for West Point’s Fourth of July celebration

Grammy, Tony and Emmy winner Bill Sherman, of Croton-on-Hudson, composed “Hand-in Hand” to honor 250 years of Army heritage. See more at Croton-on-Hudson composer writes patriotic anthem for West Point’s Fourth of July celebration

TRUMP FAILS TO OVERTURN E. JEAN CARROL'S $5M CASE

You win some....you lose some.....

More at Donald Trump Fails to Overturn E. Jean Carroll’s $5M Case - AOL

STAY TUNED--HOLY NAME OF MARY APRIL 2027 TRIP TO IRELAND

Holy Name of Mary Trip to Ireland----April 2027----Will post details when available!

GETTING CAUGHT UP---SUPREME COURT ALLOWS TRUMP TO SAY "YOU'RE FIRED" TO MEDDLING BUREAUCRATS

You win some...you lose some....On Monday, Donald Trump sealed one of the most lasting parts of his legacy. In Trump v. Slaughter, the Court reaffirmed and reinforced the authority of presidents to determine who will carry out the functions of the Executive Branch. In so doing, the Court overruled one of the long-standing limits of presidential power in Humphrey’s Executor v. United States. MORE AT Supreme Court allows Trump to say 'you're fired' to meddling bureaucrats

BY SPECIAL REQUEST - JULY 4TH @ BLACK ROCK 1952

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: JULY 4TH @ BLACK ROCK, 1952

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--A Very Vintage Black Rock parts 1 and 2 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/a-very-vintage-black-rock-part-1.html