Monday, April 13, 2026
USS STOCKDALE FLIES SHAKEN, NOT STIRRED BATTLE FLAG
The Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer the USS Stockdale returned to its home port in San Diego on Thursday, April 10. As it pulled into Naval Base San Diego after a seventh-month deployment, two flags billowed in the wind: an American flag and a black and white one with a very familiar gun-adorned “007” on it. MORE AT USS Stockdale flies shaken, not stirred battle flag
4/19--BRUNCH AND LEARN WITH RABBI VISOTZSKY
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Join us for a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading Judaic scholars. Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, will explore "Word of God or Hand of Moses: The Continuing Revelation of Sinai."
Join us for a rare opportunity to learn from one of the world's leading Judaic scholars. Rabbi Burton Visotzky, Appleman Professor of Midrash and Interreligious Studies Emeritus at the Jewish Theological Seminary of America, will explore "Word of God or Hand of Moses: The Continuing Revelation of Sinai."
CROTON MOTHER'S DAY 1981
MOTHER'S DAY IS 5/10. In case you missed it, by special request---Croton Mother's Day Past 1981; go to EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: CROTON MOTHER'S DAY PAST--1981
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FROM 1979; GO TO EverythingCroton: FYI--WHEN IS MOTHER'S DAY 2026? AND VINTAGE CROTON MOTHER'S DAY 1979
ISRAEL REALTIME
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And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENS IN MARCH) 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, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.
And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENS IN MARCH) 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, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.
Mother's Day is 5/10. Start planning now.
WESTCHESTER COUNTY TO LAUNCH 2026 CULTURAL HERITAGE CELEBRATIONS
ARDSLEY, NY (April 8, 2026) — Westchester County Parks will inaugurate its 2026 Cultural Heritage Celebrations with the 47th Annual Polish Heritage Festival on May 31 at Kensico Dam Plaza in Valhalla. MORE AT Westchester County to Launch 2026 Cultural Heritage Celebrations - Talk of the Sound
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
Happy Monday everyone....and now our regular weekly feature......
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
You may not always agree but it's always interesting... click on the links below.
SEVEN FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform:
***Cody Bellinger, crazy catch in left field yesterday. – Tom Faranda's Folly***Vatican: Report Pentagon lectured it’s Ambassador “Completely untrue” – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Friday cocktail – The Cloister – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Good Friday Pax Christi Manhattan Stations of the Cross
***Easter Sunday cocktail – The Contessa Negroni – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Atheist Richard Dawkins accidental witness to faith – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Atheist Richard Dawkins accidental witness to faith – Tom Faranda's Folly
***NY Times: AOC will oppose ALL aid to Israel – Tom Faranda's Folly
NINE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:
ETHICS ALARMS:
ANOTHER CLASSIC FROM THE NY TIMES; Ethics Villains: Yes, The New York Times Again…And Its Biased, Ignorant, Pro-Terrorism Readers
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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM
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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: A Whole House Renovation Filled With Happiness - DW Design & Decor
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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: GO TO BORN AGAIN
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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....
AND ICYMI--NEW CHICKEN LAW IN CROTON EverythingCroton: INTERESTING NEW CHICKEN LAW AND MUCH MORE ON THE AGENDA
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FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK:
--A West Side woman’s devotion to two nameless “Titanic orphans” after all three survived the disaster | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE
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--TOMATO SOUP MEATLOAF! CLICK HERE
--OMA'S GERMAN POTATOS SALD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD
--AMISH POTATO SALAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: AMISH POTATO SALAD
--EASY BEEF SHORT RIBS; click here
--UPSIDE DOWN CHILI PIE; CLICK HERE
--MUSHROOM SOUP SLOPPY JOES; CLICK HERE
--MYSTERIOUS ORANGE CAKE; CLICK HERE
--COFFEE ANGELFOOD CAKE AND BUTTERCREAM FROSTING; click here
--Maxine's Baked Pork Chops; go to MAXINE'S BAKED PORK CHOPS
SIX FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:
---ENRICO CARUSO; CLICK HERE
--Maxine's Baked Pork Chops; go to MAXINE'S BAKED PORK CHOPS
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---ENRICO CARUSO; CLICK HERE
---NOAH BEERY; CLICK HERE
---HAPPY EASTER FROM THE STARS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Happy Easter with the stars!
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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: HE IS RISEN! THIS WILL BECOME A CLASSIC .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Easter 2026.
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Comment of the Day: “The Cowardice and Obstinacy of the Trump Deranged: A Depressing Case Study From Facebook (I Despair)” | Ethics Alarms
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FROM THE MAILBOX
You probably saw it on THE CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE; click on the screenshot; the website is Lost New York – The Lost Landmarks
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A reader writes: With a pot shop in the village's future, what about banning smoking in parks and such??? Is there such a thing? Is it enforced???
Response: The Village formally adopted a smoking and vaping ban in all village parks in 2018. For how often it is--and has been enforced--contact them directly at Croton-on-Hudson NY
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A reader writes: What the status of The Hudson Ridge Development?
Response: The last entry at the blog is from 2022; the PROTECT TEATOWN WEBSITE is offline; go to EverythingCroton: TOWN OF CORTLANDT PLANNERS ISSUE NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR HUDSON WELLNESS
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JOHN CLEESE BLASTS WORLD'S SILENCE ON EASTER MASSACRE OF NIGERIAN CHRISTIANS BY ISLAMIST TERRORISTS
“Monty Python” actor John Cleese warned this week that the world has failed to live up to the ideal of saying “Black lives matter” when it ignores anti-Christian terrorism in Nigeria. Numerous news sources around the world, including The Associated Press, reported that according to local military and officials, at least 26 people were killed in three separate Easter attacks in northern Nigeria. MORE AT John Cleese blasts world's silence on massacre of Nigerian Christians by Islamists
REMINDER--TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SALE 5/9
Get ready, treasure hunters! Cortlandt's second Yard Sale is Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park! Enjoy a day at our beautiful Waterfront Park with music, food trucks, great views, and great finds.
For more information, please contact our Recreation Department at 914-734-1050.
Individual yard sales are a gamble, but a Town Wide Event is a destination! SPACE IS LIMITED. Don’t miss this chance to clean out your home, earn some extra money, and take part in a great community event! For more information, please contact our Recreation Department at 914-734-1050. Registration for sellers will begin on Friday, February 27th at www.townofcortlandtny.gov/reconline.
ICYMI---YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO
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YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO CAN BE FOUND ATEverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO
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Sunday, April 12, 2026
NEWS 12--REP. MIKE LAWLER KICKS OFF RE-ELECTION BID IN KEY HUDSON VALLEY BATTLEGROUND DISTRICT
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Rep. Mike Lawler kicks off re-election bid in key Hudson Valley battleground district---MORE FROM NEWS 12 AT News 12 | Westchester | Congressman Mike Lawler Kicks Off Re Election Campaign In Nanuet
NEW FROM OUR FRIENDS AT EFSP--THE FINEST OF THE FAIR--IVO'S SELECTION
The Finest of the Fair: Ivo's selection
Last Saturday, 4 April 2026, the editors of EFSP visited the VerzamelJaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands. This collectors' fair is Europe's largest market for vintage items, antiques, curiosities and pop culture. Under the title, 'The Finest of the Fair' (April, 2026), we will post some of our newest acquisitions from the VerzamelJaarbeurs. Ivo Blom selected 16 of his postcards for this post. GO TO European Film Star Postcards: The Finest of the Fair: Ivo's selection
Last Saturday, 4 April 2026, the editors of EFSP visited the VerzamelJaarbeurs in Utrecht, the Netherlands. This collectors' fair is Europe's largest market for vintage items, antiques, curiosities and pop culture. Under the title, 'The Finest of the Fair' (April, 2026), we will post some of our newest acquisitions from the VerzamelJaarbeurs. Ivo Blom selected 16 of his postcards for this post. GO TO European Film Star Postcards: The Finest of the Fair: Ivo's selection
BASEBALL GAME PREVIEW--CROTON-HARMON TOGERS VERSUS PUTNAM VALLEY TIGERS
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