A: Wow. Sorry you are disappointed.You've moved to Croton-on-Hudson, a small village that was recently cited as one of the safest communities in NYS (read more courtesy of Croton United here http://tiny.cc/h9ucmy) and with one of the finest area school districts (croton-harmonschools.org) It appears, however, that these things did not factor into your decision to move here.
But I digress..."Village government" consistently provides much in the way of "free entertainment" for children, as does the Croton Library--year round. Croton is also home to numerous parks and playgrounds. (Please consult the village and library websites for additional information.)
Croton has had "stores for children"---clothing, toys, hobby--all have failed in recent years. Among the reasons cited by the owners of these stores were a lack of community support, online shopping etc. That being said, you are certainly "free" to open the kind of businesses you believe will succeed here.
As for "healthy" eating options, we have been down this road before. Read more here http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/05/from-everything-croton-mailbox.html
And if all this isn't enough to quell your "disappointment": Here's a wrap up of Croton's businesses that made BEST OF WESTCHESTER 2017/Westchester Magazine, courtesy of Croton United https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/photos/a.315869625236742.1073741828.315297801960591/819258358231197/?type=3&fref=mentions
How about our summer entertainment series by the recreation department, Great place to mingle ,enjoy the surrounding, meet new and old friends
ReplyDeleteYes--as noted--there's plenty of free entertainment--one simply needs to open their eyes. But it's the sense of me-me-me entitlement that most of us find off-putting---and the desire for "free" at the same time complaining there are no "stores".
DeleteOh for the days when children made their own entertainment.
ReplyDeleteAnd home to some of the best doctors...Including Barry Fields, Podiatrist to whom has served 3 of my family members to excellent Podiatry care and has served 4 generations of podiatry care to crotonites. thank you Dr. Fields!
ReplyDeleteWow, most people that move to Croton thinks it's a wonderful place to raise children, with everything it has to offer children. I've never heard someone complain before.
ReplyDeleteCozy cannot believe that these people exist. I mean, there are so many kids' arts/theater/music options in this town that it's almost bordering on overkill (not really -- I love it). Our library has great programs on weekdays and weekends (free! free! free!). We've got parks galore. Hiking. Nature. A pool. Organized sports. What else are these folks looking for? Is this really and truly for real? Cozy is starting to doubt the sanity of others.
ReplyDeleteBrooklyn.
DeleteYes.
DeleteAside from the movie nights, the library, Little League, AYSO, the 'swimming hole' at Silver Lake, the opportunity to kayak, canoe, or sail; we also have numerous trails, the Arboretum, Ice-skating in season, an Audubon sancturary, kid-friendly monthly bird walks, Project Feeder Watch at Croton Point Park throughout winter, EagleFest, daffodil planting for those into actively participating....
ReplyDeleteAnd yes, I'm going to plug my 'Best of Westchester' award-winning nature shop, 'Feed the Birds!', with its over 200 titles of kids' nature-related books, as well as themed educational toys, games & puzzles.
Cozy, check assorted facebook pages. These people are very interesting to say the least.
ReplyDeleteI find this person's comments about Croton not offering enough activities for children
ReplyDeleteto be absurd.
As a senior citizen, I am feeling that Croton is becoming more and more kidcentric. Most of the programs at the library are for children. All the outdoor movies and music are for children or families.
As a senior, I'm feeling like I don't belong here anymore.