-----On her new bike:
-----And beautiful mermaid art:
Saturday, March 14, 2026
MORE ON THE COUNTY "STUDY" SOLAR INSTALLATION AT CROTON POINT PARK
Westchester County is moving forward with a preliminary study to assess the feasibility of installing a solar photovoltaic system at the Croton Point Park main parking lot in Croton-on-Hudson. MORE AT Westchester County to Study Solar Installation at Croton Point Park Parking Lot - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill
SERVICE INFO AND OBITUARY FOR MICHAEL SAMUEL DePALMA
Michael Samuel DePalma Obituary
When someone dies, they don’t lose their strength; they give it to someone who earns it.
Our beloved, Michael Samuel DePalma, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He spent his last days at home with his true love and partner in life, his wife, Caryl. To say that Michael’s life was one of a kind would be an understatement. Though we would have loved to have had him longer, he lived his 76 years bigger and grander than these sentences can capture.
He made memories on the dancefloor, the golf course, on the beach in LBI, behind the wheel of his Shelby Mustang, on the race track, at the gun range, and behind the camera as a wedding photographer, capturing memories for others in photos. MORE AT Michael Samuel DePalma Obituary | Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home | 1949 - 2026
When someone dies, they don’t lose their strength; they give it to someone who earns it.
Our beloved, Michael Samuel DePalma, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 11, 2026. He spent his last days at home with his true love and partner in life, his wife, Caryl. To say that Michael’s life was one of a kind would be an understatement. Though we would have loved to have had him longer, he lived his 76 years bigger and grander than these sentences can capture.
He made memories on the dancefloor, the golf course, on the beach in LBI, behind the wheel of his Shelby Mustang, on the race track, at the gun range, and behind the camera as a wedding photographer, capturing memories for others in photos. MORE AT Michael Samuel DePalma Obituary | Joseph F. Nardone Funeral Home | 1949 - 2026
1960 LUTHER LEAGUES TO HOST 100 SUNDAY
Response: It's on the list. For now, click on the image from 1960. There will be more.
You may also enjoy EverythingCroton: 1958---19 TEENAGERS STOOD AS SPONSORS AT CHRISTENING SERVICE---REV. GOTWALD--JEFFREY SCOTT TRUELSEN
IMPORTANT UPCOMING DATES---GOOD FRIDAY, PALM SUNDAY
Good Friday 2026 is April 3rd. Palm Sunday is March 29th.
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DREAM'S CAREGIVER AND WELLNESS ACT
The blog was receiving inquiries about "DREAM'S CAREGIVER AND WELLNESS ACT"---but confess we knew nothing about it. As it turns out, it is a Congressman Lawler initiative. For more info, go to Lawler Champions Caregivers with New Health and Wellness Legislation | Congressman Mike Lawler
YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...
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 (RE-OPENED) Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, 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, 3RD Universe, and more.
AND 3/14 IS PI DAY -- GO TO EverythingCroton: 3/14 IS NATIONAL "PI" DAY---BAKED BY SUSAN AMONG THOSE CELEBRATING!
3/14 IS NATIONAL "PI" DAY---BAKED BY SUSAN AMONG THOSE CELEBRATING!
3/14 IS NATIONAL "PI" DAY---BAKED Y SUSAN AMONG THOSE CELEBRATING!
READ MORE AT National Pi Day is March 14. Find Hudson Valley pie and food deals
Friday, March 13, 2026
PRAY FOR PEACE IN IRAN, A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN
We should all pray for peace in Iran. Iran has been under Muslim terrorist rule for 47 years, and the Islamic regime occupying the country is the biggest global funder of terrorism world-wide. Iran supported and contributed to the funding of the October 7th, 2023 terrorist attack that killed 1,200 people and saw 254 hostages taken (including 12 Americans) in Israel.
Former United States National Security Advisor and Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice has shared support for the president’s strikes in Iran, and she has even described her first-hand observation that many decades of terrorism have come directly from Iran. She said the president needs to make them completely incapable of bringing any harm to anyone again, that they need to be ‘neutered’ of all their destructive capabilities.
Watching the Ayatollah and his followers publicly chant ‘death to America and Israel,’ I can easily agree with her conclusions. Iran recently killed 30,000 people protesting against their terrorist overlords. In addition to the economic instability and government mismanagement, grievances of the 91 million people living under terrorism include:
Women being tortured and killed for not wearing certain clothing; restrictions on speaking against the government; women being beaten for being the victims of rape; young girls being beaten if their clothing is not worn correctly; severe social and gender discrimination and educational inequality.
I have been following an Iranian-Canadian politician and activist, Goldie Ghamari, whose family fled Iran in 1979. I recommend people look her up on YouTube and listen to her compelling story. Also very worthwhile are the writings (some at moderndiplomacy.eu) of Iranian-born human-rights activist Elchin Hatami, who describes the nature of, and origins of, the Iranian government’s despicable conduct over past decades.
Iran is enduring a time of seismic change, it is hoped that the people of Iran can turn their country towards a parliamentary democracy. It would be good if all the people who have been protesting for a free Palestine would muster some consistency and exhibit the same support for a free Iran. It has yet to be seen if these folks would share that sentiment.
Regardless, the Iranian people and the world have had enough of terrorism and brutal regime rule in Iran. Since operation Epic Fury began, and the Ayatollah has been killed, millions of people across the world have been thanking America and Israel, publicly dancing and celebrating with hopes for a future they didn’t think could come in their lifetime.
Sincerely,
Jessica Dieckman
TOWN OF CORTLANDT VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 3/27
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TOWN OF CORTLANDT VIETNAM WAR VETERANS DAY CEREMONY 3/27--Let's come together to pay tribute to the brave men and women who served our country during the Vietnam War. Join us in the Vincent F. Nyberg General Meeting Room in Cortlandt Town Hall, on Friday, March 27th at 2:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served. MORE INFO AT National Vietnam War Veterans Ceremony: Friday, March 27, 2026 - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
3/19 GUEST SPEAKER--DW DESIGN & DECOR--GABRIELLA MIRABELLI
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3/19 GUEST SPEAKER DW DESIGN & DECOR
GABRIELLA MIRABELLI
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VILLAGE "UNDER SIEGE" AS VAGRANCY SURGES
We've been following Mount Kisco's deterioration for some time now. Apparently, the downward trend continues:
Village ‘under siege’ as vagrancy surges
Mar 5
By MARTIN WILBUR
Residents and regular visitors to Mount Kisco demanded this week that the Village Board address the exploding number of incidents of public drunkenness, vagrancy and other quality-of-life issues that have plagued the community.
About a dozen speakers pleaded with officials at Monday evening’s board meeting to take action because the situation has gotten out of hand, making women and children feel unsafe and hurting the village’s reputation and potentially its businesses.
“I think Mount Kisco is under siege. I think we have a serious problem. I think it’s becoming more and more unsafe,” said Sandra Nohavicka, a Chappaqua resident and social worker who regularly visits numerous seniors in the village. “Women are afraid to walk out in the community. There are blotter reports daily and even multiple times of dysregulated, inebriated, intoxicated people who are defecating and urinating in public. They are harassing other people. They’re very unhinged. They’re using a lot of resources and I think we have to come up with a humanitarian solution for this issue, but it’s serious.” MORE AT Village ‘under siege’ as vagrancy surges
Mar 5
By MARTIN WILBUR
Residents and regular visitors to Mount Kisco demanded this week that the Village Board address the exploding number of incidents of public drunkenness, vagrancy and other quality-of-life issues that have plagued the community.
About a dozen speakers pleaded with officials at Monday evening’s board meeting to take action because the situation has gotten out of hand, making women and children feel unsafe and hurting the village’s reputation and potentially its businesses.
“I think Mount Kisco is under siege. I think we have a serious problem. I think it’s becoming more and more unsafe,” said Sandra Nohavicka, a Chappaqua resident and social worker who regularly visits numerous seniors in the village. “Women are afraid to walk out in the community. There are blotter reports daily and even multiple times of dysregulated, inebriated, intoxicated people who are defecating and urinating in public. They are harassing other people. They’re very unhinged. They’re using a lot of resources and I think we have to come up with a humanitarian solution for this issue, but it’s serious.” MORE AT Village ‘under siege’ as vagrancy surges
MR. JAFFERY, IT’S TIME TO STEP DOWN---JOEL GINGOLD
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In all of our lives, there often comes a juncture at which we realize that we were wrong and, as difficult as that may be, we must take action to rectify the situation we have created. To Ali Jaffery, that time is now. And the correct, decent—and intelligent—thing for him to do is to abandon his quest to become Croton Village Justice, step down from the campaign, and leave the field to Sam Watkins.
Sam has distinguished himself as our Village Justice through decades of service, and has created a court that the overwhelming majority of Croton residents wish to keep and who enthusiastically oppose its transfer to the Town of Cortlandt—a stance adopted, at last, by the Croton Village Board. Many of the comments made by citizens of our village at the recent Board meeting considering the closure of the Croton court included praise for Sam, his fairness, and the outstanding court he has created for our village over those many years of service.
It would be one thing if Sam had announced his retirement. But he has strongly expressed his desire for another term as our Justice and his willingness to place his name before the electorate once again. And there is nothing in his recent actions that would even suggest that he might be slowing down.
Yet, despite Sam’s profession of his availability, the Croton Democratic Committee, in its infinite wisdom, unceremoniously dumped him from the ticket and designated Mr. Jaffery as the Democratic candidate for Village Justice in November. It was a procedure mimicking the medieval Star Chamber, shrouded in secrecy and devoid of the participation of or input from the thousands of registered Democrats in Croton. It was never made clear exactly what grievous sin Sam Watkins had committed or why Mr. Jaffery was considered the superior candidate. Could it have been Sam’s vocal support for maintaining the court in Croton, a position, until recently, opposed by most members of our Village Board? I don’t know, but the whole process was highly suspicious.
But Sam demonstrated his vitality by refusing to accept the Committee’s edict and simply slinking quietly away. He immediately sought another ballot line for his candidacy for Village Justice and was rapidly rewarded by the endorsement of the Voice of Croton, the principal opposition in Croton, which recognized his sterling qualities and the experience he brings to the position. So Mr. Jaffrey and the Croton Democratic Committee notwithstanding, Sam Watkins will appear on the November ballot as a candidate for Croton Village Justice.
This alone should be adequate reason for Mr. Jaffrey to step down. While I am certainly not a professional pollster, informal discussions with a large number of Croton residents suggest that Sam will win the position in a landslide. Mr. Jaffrey will likely suffer an ignominious and humiliating defeat in his first run for public office.
And what are Mr. Jaffery’s qualifications for this office? He is an attorney with a relatively brief residence in our village. One of many, many lawyers in Croton, and not yet a particularly distinguished one. He is known by relatively few outside of the Croton Dems. In his only public action of which I am aware, he proved himself to be offensively partisan by publishing a letter in the Gazette in which he promulgated disparaging—and erroneous—comments about a candidate for the Village Board who dared—dared—to run against the Democratic establishment in our village. So perhaps that makes him qualified for a position in the Democratic party, but is this the character of an individual we want on the bench, making judgments about us and our neighbors? Is this the action of one who would be pledged to be evenhanded and unbiased for or against anyone who appears before him? I think not.
There is no question whatsoever that Sam Watkins is the superior candidate for Village Justice and he should be returned to office for another term, regardless of which party line he runs on.
While it may be none of my business, but, as one who has been involved in village affairs for more than six decades, I would advise Mr. Jaffrey, “Step down now. Do not pursue this position this year. Over the next four years, become active in the affairs of our village, not the party. And do something beneficial for your fellow Crotonites, rather than simply disparaging them.” If you follow this route, and you can actually make a contribution to our village, perhaps at that time, your fellow citizens might just find you qualified and worthy of an elected position in Croton.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY LAUNCHES PODCAST
Westchester County Government has launched a new podcast segment titled Westchester, Explained, a special series designed to give residents a deeper understanding of the policies, programs and decisions shaping life across the County. MORE AT Westchester County Launches “Westchester, Explained” Podcast Series to Break Down County Policies and Programs - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill
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