FAMILY REPORT HELPS BRING IN CONVICTION IN CANTON SEX EXPLOITATION CASE---SARCONE ETAL.

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First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III credited the family’s report and urged parents and guardians to watch who their children communicate with online in announcing the conviction of Robert Bowen, 46. MORE AT Family report helps bring conviction in Canton child exploitation case

ALPHABET MADNESS---LAST DITCH CLOSES ITS DOORS

The story came out of nowhere. The bar was not in a major metropolitan area, but it became the center of a lesbian civil war that showcased the woke left's more extreme tendencies. Last Ditch in Greenfield, Massachusetts, struggled after the summer, probably because it could never enforce revenue-boosting measures like cover fees. They opted to loosen their mask mandate, which set off a firestorm of gay rage that crashed into the establishment. People hoped the bar would be firebombed for putting vulnerable people at risk, and allegations of ableism and racism poured in. It was a circus. Massachusetts Lesbian Bar That Got Wrecked by Unhinged Leftists Over Its Mask Policy Shuts Down

GRANDFATHERED, BUT GROUNDED, CROTON'S PIGEON PROPOSAL WOULD BAN EXERCISE RELEASES PLUS PETITION TO OPPOSE NEW DRAFT

Your editor's note: As someone whose father raised and flew pigeons--Tiplers, Flights and Danishes---the proposal allegedly under consideration is simply not tenable. 

FROM THE CROTON NEWS SITE: 

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Croton’s latest compromise on pigeons comes with a catch: the birds could stay, if the Zoning Board agrees, but their daily exercise releases could not.

The October 22 draft would tell the board to weigh “relative harm, fairness, and hardships” when deciding whether an existing flock could remain. Yet it would give the board no discretion to permit releases for exercise or training. Fairness would be considered at the hearing; that restriction would already be decided. MORE AT Grandfathered, but grounded: Croton’s pigeon proposal would ban exercise releases — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

The offer, in other words, is to grandfather the flock while grounding its daily flying routine.

For the resident at the center of the dispute, that routine is the point. He told trustees on August 19 that he releases his birds once a day for one or two hours of training. He also described keeping pigeons since childhood and the connection they preserve to his late father. Permission to keep them under the new conditions would not preserve the way he has kept them. MORE AT Grandfathered, but grounded: Croton’s pigeon proposal would ban exercise releases — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

A READER SAYS: Please consider signing the petition against this new draft: https://croton.forum/p/protect-crotons-pigeons-with-humane-workable-grandfathering?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVN29BleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWURHMHlecMXuWExxzJcEtEwQlVnZFQHNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6Fs1g2m5bnUu1XiAb20Nwz9X_k_-HAde0f5pM0RTBIAFF2t9gpFtt5U7UjfQ_aem_InXmSrG04pcQwrP264ElMw

HEN HUD GIRLS ADVANCE

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A WORD FROM GARY EISINGER--VOICE OF CROTON

Voice of Croton

Four years ago, when Croton officials considered moving our Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt, more than seventy-five residents spoke in opposition, and approximately fifty others submitted letters expressing their concerns. Residents made their feelings clear: our Village Court is an important local institution worth preserving.

Yet this year, the question of relocating the Court resurfaced through another study. Why are we revisiting a proposal that generated such strong community opposition? And what does this mean for the future of other Croton Village services?

Last year, responsibility for property tax assessment shifted from the Village to the Town of Cortlandt. Now, for the second time, the future of our Village Court has been called into question.

These decisions raise a larger concern: Are we gradually surrendering the local services and decision-making authority that help define Croton as an independent village?

For three years, Voice of Croton (VOC) has emphasized transparency and accountability in local government. This commitment reflects concerns about whether residents are receiving sufficient information and opportunities for meaningful input before important decisions are made.

Consider several examples:

· 1 Half Moon Bay: Residents have questioned how much information about potential redevelopment of the former tire warehouse property was shared publicly, and when that information became available.

· Maple Commons and the Lot A property: Questions remain about access to competing development proposals, their financial terms, and the evaluation process. Residents should have had a meaningful opportunity to understand the alternatives, including a proposal that reportedly incorporated a much-needed community center before final decisions were made.

· Gouveia Park: Residents were initially told that a $1 million endowment and projected annual revenue of $86,500 would help sustain the property. Today, the endowment is being used for architectural, landscape design, and testing expenses, while anticipated revenue has not materialized. A landscaping estimate of approximately $3 million was presented in 2026, yet residents still lack a comprehensive estimate for converting the building to public use. Questions also remain about safe pedestrian and bicycle access along Albany Post Road.

· Assistant Village Manager hiring: The selection of a sitting Village Trustee for this second-in-command Village position raised legitimate questions about transparency and potential conflicts of interest, particularly because the candidate was also managing the political campaign of a member of the hiring committee.

· Cannabis retail: Residents have questioned whether the Village was transparent about opting in to retail cannabis sales under New York's 2021 law; that decision can no longer be reversed.

Each of these issues deserves a clear explanation, accessible information, and an opportunity for residents to be heard.

Transparency should not be something residents must fight for after decisions have already been made. It should be a fundamental part of how those decisions are reached.

As more Village responsibilities shift elsewhere, we should ask what this means for local accountability. Could other services eventually be considered for consolidation? What safeguards would protect our local police department, building inspection, code enforcement, and planning and zoning authority? These are questions worth discussing openly, not assumptions about what will happen next.

Voice of Croton is an independent, community-based organization that believes local decisions should be guided first by the needs of Croton residents. We love this village, welcome new neighbors, and recognize that newcomers have always contributed to the vitality and character of our community.

We are not opposed to change or responsible development. We believe change should be thoughtfully considered, financially responsible, and shaped by meaningful public participation.

Above all, we believe residents deserve the full picture before decisions are made—not explanations after the fact.

Once a local service or institution is transferred or eliminated, restoring it can be difficult and costly. That is why these decisions deserve careful scrutiny.

As we approach the November 3 election, I encourage every resident to examine the issues, ask questions, and consider which candidates' positions best reflect their vision for Croton's future.

Our Village's future belongs to its residents. They deserve an informed voice in shaping it. Vote Row F; our future depends on it.

Gary Eisinger

10/27 VEB AGENDA--FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE

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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

....the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)-----just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE instead.

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content (or sign in). Often updated in real time too! 

And the latest product recalls too. 

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

AND THROUGH OCTOBER 31ST, FALL INTO SAVINGS--ZEISS---FEED THE BIRDS; GO TO EverythingCroton: FALL INTO SAVINGS WITH ZEISS CONQUEST HDX BINOCULARS AT FEED THE BIRDS

LAWLER HONORS JEWISH WAR VETERANS OF AMERICA PFC FREDERICK HECHT POST, 80TH ANNUAL BREAKFAST

See more at  Congressman Mike Lawler on X: "It was an honor to join the Jewish War Veterans of the United States of America, PFC Frederick Hecht Post #425, for their 80th Annual Breakfast. We owe our veterans a debt of gratitude for their service and sacrifice. I will always stand with the Jewish community, sp… / X

ASSOCIATIONAL STANDING UNDER SECTION 1983 AND THE MINI EN BANC--DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON-HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT

10/27 - See more at Associational Standing Under Section 1983 and the Mini En Banc: 'Defending Education v. Croton-Harmon Union Free School District' | Law.com

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A RAY OF HOPE --A EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL--HOLY NAME OF MARY

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A RAY OF HOPE --A EURCHARISTIC REVIVAL--HOLY NAME OF MARY

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FROM THE CANADIAN READING CONTINGENT---JOHN KAY--CANADA'S UNMARKED-GRAVES SOCIAL PANIC EXPLAINED

Many of us have been following this from day one and what happens when a country's journalists so entirely lose their way....

Jon Kay.  This week on the Quillette podcast, there’s no guest. It’s just me.

The background here is that I was recently invited to speak at two universities—one in Wyoming and the other here in Ontario—about the origins and causes of the social panic that gripped Canada in 2021 following false claims that an Indigenous group in British Columbia had found the remains of 215 dead children.

That social panic lasted for years. And even to this day, you will find Canadians who still think that the story was real. In my public remarks, I discussed some of the particular aspects of Canadian intellectual and political life that made this social panic possible.

These factors, which I outlined in a recent Quillette essay adapted from my speaking notes, included: the herd mentality of Canadian journalists, the deference that Canadian academics extend to Indigenous folklore and activism, and the political machinations of Justin Trudeau’s government, which used the unmarked-graves issue as a means to advance its own social justice bona fides. MORE AT Kamloops Unmarked Graves: How Canada Fell for a Social Panic | Jonathan Kay

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***THAT OTHER GOUVEIA GIFT, THE BUILDING IN OSSINING; GO TO EverythingCroton: THAT OTHER GOUVEIA GIFT---THIS ONE IN OSSINING

***TODAY, PLANNING BOARD MEETING, POT SHOP, MORE AT EverythingCroton: REMINDER--POT SHOP/MINDSET SIGN OPTIONS---PB AGENDA FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE 10/27

***TWO LETTERS ADDRESSING THE IDEA COMMITTEE TAPES FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN AND PAUL STEINBERG; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PAGE 2 GAZETTE, STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON, THE I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE TAPES--PAUL STEINBERG

***FEAR OF TELEPHONES! GO TO EverythingCroton: FEAR OF TELEPHONES...

***FANCY PIGEONS! GO TO EverythingCroton: "FANCY" PIGEONS

*** CROTON NEWS AI SITE HAS LOTS OF INTERESTING LEGAL ISSUE UPDATES---HERE'S ONE FOR...VAN CORTLANDT MANOR CONTRACT DISPUTE; MORE HERE

***TWO IMPORTANT ITEMS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED---NYFORWARD TOWNHALL ICYMI AND THAT SEAWALL ANALYSIS FROM JOHN McKEON; GO HERE

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***GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR; GO TO EverythingCroton: GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR

SERVICE INFO & OBITUARY FOR AMELIA FIAMINGHI

Late notice - Obit at  Amelia Fiaminghi Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY--Visitation will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY from 9 to 10:00 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Putnam Valley, NY.