2026 GROTTO INSTALLATION, OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE MASS AND CELEBRATION IN VASSALO?

A reader asks if there will be an OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE mass and event in Vassallo this year. Don't know but you should contact Holy Name directly and their Spanish Ministry holynameofmary.org

FYI: For a number of years, pandemic excepted, this very active ministry marked the anniversary of the Grotto's installation with a bi-lingual mass and very lively celebrations. (Click on your editor's photos from 2012 and 2013.)

In addition, the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe is celebrated with what is known as a Serenada annually, a series of prayers and songs dedicated to the Empress of the Americas and Patron Saint of the Unborn and México. It has been a privilege to attend these events for well over a decade. They are uplifting and spiritually nourishing.

If you search "Guadalupe" at this blog, you will find many more photos up to and including, last year.

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---AS ALWAYS, ITEMS IN ITALICS OR GREEN PRINT SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION---BUT FIRST...

***More multi family housing in HARMON (AND 100 "AFFORDABLLE" UNITS COMING TO LOT A SOON TOO)....BUT FOR NOW here's a synopsis of the 7/28 meeting AND THE CORTESE SITE--no one was allowed to speak, including the developer; everyone will be back (supposedly) at the next meeting; there's more at CROTON.NEWS: Croton’s #1 source for AI-generated hyperlocal news--July 30, 2026--summary & photos from meeting at 49 Apartments, 31 Questions: Planning Board Opens Its Review of 425 S. Riverside — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

ALSO SOME ITEMS THAT MAY INTEREST YOU FOR FUTURE MEETINGS ON THIS ISSUE: GO HERE

AND 

***FINDING IN COMPLAINT OF WATKINS JR. v. ALI JAFFERY; MORE HERE

AND

***FAUCI, SO MUCH FAUCI

------Here's the moment he was asked if solicited Biden for a pardon going back to 2014; go here

-----FAUCI TAKES THE 5TH 111 TIMES VIA TOM FARANDA; go here

-----From the courageous journalist MATT TAIBBI; go here

-----ASSORTED MEDIA LINKS; go here

THERE'S MORE BUT THAT'S ENOUGH FOR A SUNDAY MORNING

AND

***MAMDAMI, SO MUCH MAMDANI

-----Endless voter "buyer's regret" being expressed just about everywhere

-----PETITION OPPOSING HIS PRESENCE AT THE 9/11 CEREMONY, NOW AT 68,000 as of morning; HE REMAINS, WELL, UNMOVABLE; FAMILIES BLAST HIM; SEE MORE HERE

-----NO MAMDANI WILL NOT BE ARRESTING ISRAELI PM; GO HERE and Mamdani's latest Netanyahu remarks deepen concerns among Jewish leaders

THERE'S MORE BUT THAT'S ENOUGH FOR A SUNDAY MORNING

MOVING ALONG

***UWS RAMPAGE--NYS ATTACKER YELLED "ALLU AKBAR" AS HE RANDOMLY STABBED 2 MEN NEAR CENTRAL PARK, go here

***CROTON OSPREY VIDEO & MORE. Go here

***CROTON'S BRAVEST; GO HERE

***SARCONE ETAL.,CANADIAN AMERICAN WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY, DEADLY ALIEN SMUGGLING; MORE HERE

***ICYMI--2021 TOD ANALYSIS OF PARCELS PREPARED BY AKRF FOR THE VILLAGE; LOTS OF ILLUMINATING PHOTOS AND POSSIBLY PLANNED MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING CROTON PT AVE/HARMON AREA; CLICK HERE

***FROM CROTON.NEWS--THE PRIVACY POLICY FOR CROTON'S PARKING DATABASE IS ONE PARAGRAPH & NOTHING LINKS TO IT; GO HERE

***Photos, pot shop reno has begun, Harmon; go here

***PHOTO, ENTRANCE BANNER, HAPPY BIRTHDAY AMERICA--THANK YOU DIECKMANS AND MARK FRANZOSO; GO HERE

***CORTLANDT HOME DEPOT SHOPLIFTING; GO HERE

***TEMPLE ISRAEL, DEADLINE TO ORDER ROSH HASHANAH TREATS 8/20; MORE INFO HERE

***From Croton.News: Reorganized School Bd Seats 2 New Trustees & Two Student Members, W/Bhatnagar as Pres.; click here

***MORE ACTBLUE FRAUD; GO HERE

***VINTAGE CROTON HOLY NAME HISTORY; PART 2; go here

***8/4 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT, CROTON; CLICK HERE

***ACCUSED KIRK ASSASSIN ROBINSON NEWS; click here

***FROM THE MAILBOX & SOME VINTAGE CROTON TOO: GO HERE

***VINTAGE CROTON 1963, CAMPOREE; go here

***POT SHOPS: THE PLACES THAT OPTED OUT; WE DIDN'T; GO HERE

***Vintage Croton Video Riverside demo, Rt. 9 1960's; click here

***METRO NORTH OPEN HOUSE IS COMING! GO HERE

***ILHAN--GO HERE

***BESS failure/incident/fire database; go here

***VINTAGE DANISH HOME, REQUEST FOR INDEX; GO HERE

***PEEKSKILL, CONTINUES TO DECLINE, GLEASONS, BIRDSALL CLOSE; GO HERE

***MY MSMERMAID LIFE; go here

***GLORIA SWANSON! GO HERE

***EARLY AUGUST---SOME CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDRAISERS,  ETC. Go here

EARLY AUGUST---SOME CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDRAISERS, RECENT THANK YOUs, VOLUNTEER EVENTS, ETC. CROTON AND BEYOND

For your consideration---as always, please do your own due diligence:

***THANK YOU FROM DAUGHTERS OF ST. MARY; ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH; CLICK HERE

***HOW TO SUPPORT OFFICER TOONE; CLICK HERE

***HOLY NAME BACKPACK INITIATIVE/CROTON CARING; GO HERE

***CAPUCHIN MISSION, TEENS, HOLY NAME OF MARY; OUTREACH; CAN YOU HELP WITH A DONATION; GO TO EverythingCroton: CAN YOU HELP--SUMMER OUTREACH WITH THE CAPUCHINS-HOLY NAME OF MARY

***Recent Holy Name and  St. Augustine bulletins listed those currently in our armed forces; here's an opportunity to give back from the late Father Brennan; go to EverythingCroton: HAPPIER DAYS, FATHER BRENNAN, UNITED FOR THE TROOPS 2012

***We have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

***TWO TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS FOR VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF; go to EverythingCroton: TWO TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS FOR VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF DONATIONS

***WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: EverythingCroton: WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: SMALL VICTORIES, THE BATS AT WILD THINGS SANCTUARY

***THANK YOU TO MARK FRANZOSO AND THE DIECKMANS; GO HERE

***VOLUNTEER NEW YORK HAS NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER OPORTUNITIES; GO TO Volunteer New York!

***PEEKSKILL, LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS; GO TO EverythingCroton: DONATING TO LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS--HELPING CATS IN NEED

***SHERIDAN GORMAN scholarship fundraiser; GO TO EverythingCroton: GOFUND ME SHERDAN GORMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

***THANK YOU SHOPRITE AND FOX EKLOF POST; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU CROTON SHOPRITE AND FOX-EKLOF POST 505

***THANK YOU CROTON C.L.E.A.N; SILVER LAKE RECORD TRASH HAUL; GO TO EverythingCroton: YONKERS TIMES--CLEAN VOLUNTEERS HAUL RECORD 15000 LBS OF TRASH AT SILVER LAKE PARK

***THANK YOU HOLY NAME MUSIC MNISTRY; go here

***GREEN LIGHT NY, TEMPLE ISRAEL --Green Light NY project--Temple Israel of Northern Westchester worked with the New York Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, RAC-NY, a network of over 30 congregations across the state, to support state legislation that is socially just and reflective of Jewish values. Learn more here.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

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

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content.

Includes the latest product recalls and other business and craft news too.

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

"QUEER KID STUFF"...FOR TEN-YEAR OLDS

Washington mom Maria Varchetto explains why she pulled her child out of school due to a pride lesson on ‘Fox News @ Night. SEE MORE AT ‘I was blown away’: Mom says school broke her trust with pride lesson | Watch

OSPREY SEASON IN CROTON 2026

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

OAK PLACE BOB ANDERSON has sent along a quick video clip which illustrates the point that if winter in Croton is Eagle Season, then spring and summer is for the OSPREYS.

He adds: For the bird lovers ----Ospreys diving for fish dinner. They never missed! Flying in circles 100 feet above water before the dive and catch. Zoom in for best viewing.

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***EverythingCroton: CROTON IS OSPREY CENTRAL 2025
***EverythingCroton: CROTON IS OSPREY CENTRAL 2021
***EverythingCroton: THE OSPREYS ARE BACK AT THE CROTON HARMON TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT 2019

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FLAGS AT HALF-MAST FOR FIRE CHIEF STEPHEN WOEHRLE

FROM THE VILLAGE FB PAGE: At the direction of Governor Kathy Hochul, flags at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building are at half-staff today, August 1, in honor of Fire Chief Stephen Woehrle of the Piseco Volunteer Fire Company, who died in the line-of-duty on Monday, July 20, 2026

EYE DROPS RECALL-7/31/2026

The FDA recalled over 11 million Rohto eye drops due to sterility concerns, posing health risks. Affected products may cause temporary or reversible health issues; seek medical care if needed. More at Nearly 12 Million Eye Drop Bottles Recalled Nationwide

REMINDER STARTING 8/1 TOWN OF CORTLANDT CHARLES J. COOK POOL WILL BE GOING CASHLESS

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Facebook Reminder for Pool Patrons! 

Beginning Friday, August 1st, Charles J. Cook Pool will be going cashless. Please be prepared to pay with a credit/debit card or Apple/Google Pay.

Please note: This does NOT include the snack bar.

Thank you for your cooperation—we look forward to seeing you at the pool!

YET ANOTHER HOAX, NO HELENA BONHAM CARTER HAS NOT DIED

These are truly annoying and amplified on social media....

It's another hoax 

Helena Bonham Carter dead 2026 : Actress killed by celebrity death hoax - Mediamass

TOWN OF CORTLANDT MILLING & PAVING UPDATE WEEK OF 8/3 QUAKER RIDGE ROAD

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Please be advised that milling and paving operations are scheduled to begin on Quaker Ridge Road (Between Teatown Road and the Town Line) the week of August 3, 2026. The work is scheduled to take approximately 3-5 days to complete. This work is weather dependent and scheduling is subject to change. Quaker Ridge Road is scheduled to remain open and passable to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. However, please expect delays, and please exercise caution getting thru the construction zone.

Town of Cortlandt Government | Facebook

THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA

Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy.....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, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, The Organic Teaching Kitchen, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, SHOPRITE, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, SUPER FOODTOWN, BARRE-ON-HUDSON, COACH NAILS, and more.

9/11 FAMILIES BLAST MAMDANI, URGE DEFIANT MAYOR TO STAY HOME FOR 25TH MEMORIAL CEREMONY: HERE ARE THEIR STORIES

Tens of thousands of people have signed a Change.org petition urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to sit out this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero, including family members of those slain in New York City’s day of infamy.

The movement to ban Mayor Zohran Mamdani from this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero — marking the 25th anniversary of New York City’s darkest day — is mounting.

In less than three weeks, more than 62,000 people have signed the Change.org petition demanding Hizzoner skip the solemn event.

The mayor’s past remarks and associations with people openly hostile to the U.S. or scornful of the worst terror attack in American history has made his planned attendance a lightning rod for criticism, but he’s so far brushed off the growing chorus and pledges to be there. MORE AT Exclusive | More 9/11 families urge defiant Mamdani to stay home for 25th memorial ceremony: 'He doesn't deserve to be there'

SUMMER/FALL HNM OUTREACH PROJECT BACKPACK INITIATIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROTON CARING

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SUMMER/FALL HNM OUREACH PROJECT BACKPACK INITIATIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROTON CARING

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