EverythingCroton: 2025

Tuesday, July 22, 2025

YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE TO FIND...

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! Important product recall info posted as well.

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, Devotion Studio and so much more about your local business community.

And from this blog....
GREAT NEWS ABOUT CROTON BAIT & TACKLE! CLICK HERE.

OBITUARY FOR FLORENCE JOAN DiLEONE

Born on August 28, 1932, in New York City to the late John and Frances (Ryan) Krug, Florence was a trailblazer in her time. She spent many dedicated years working with NY Telephone, NYNEX, and Verizon, becoming one of the first women to work in switching for the phone companies — a testament to her quiet strength and pioneering spirit. She was also a member of NYNEX’s Pioneers Club. Read more at Florence DiLeone Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

CROTON'S TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY BLOG HAS 2 FASCINATING POSTS

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A FAB VIDEO LINK, THE FULL CNBC INTERVIEW WITH SCOTT BESSENT; GO TO Tom Faranda's Folly: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent full CNBC interview

AND

GO TO CHURCH--AMONG OTHER THINGS---LIVE LONGER! SEE Tom Faranda's Folly: Things the longest-lived people in the world seem to have in common.

A DEEP DIVE INTO THE HUDSON VIEW TAVERN, AND THERE WILL BE MORE...

The photo below is an interior view of the Hudson View Tavern (original name Motts Tavern, CLICK ON THE IMAGE); it comes from the archives of The Croton Historical Society and is featured, among others, in a 2013 blog post--YOU CAN SEE THAT ONE AT A MIXED BAG OF VINTAGE CROTON TAVERNS & RESTAURANTS #1

Many of us were curious about the place--and the names shown IN THE PHOTO BELOW, only two of which have been written about here extensively: Lenore Ulric and Margaret Mayo.....And so, here is what we found, in no particular order---p.s. if you are not yet a member of the Croton Historical Society, become one today.

And away we go:

--MAJOR BOWES/Edward Bowes (June 14, 1874 – June 13, 1946), professionally known as Major Edward Bowes, was an American radio personality of the 1930s and 1940s. His Major Bowes Amateur Hour was the best-known amateur talent show on radio during its 18-year run (1935–1952) on NBC and CBS Radio. READ MORE ABOUT HIM HERE

--JEANNE EAGELS (born Eugenia Eagles; June 26, 1890 – October 3, 1929) was an American stage and film actress. Eagels appeared in many Broadway productions, and in the emerging medium of sound films. She was posthumously nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her 1929 role in The Letter after dying suddenly that year at the age of 39.

--Crosby GAIGE was a fascinating figure who wore many hats...Born in 1882 and active until his death in 1949, he was a Broadway theatrical producer, cookbook author, epicure, and socialite who helped shape post-Prohibition cocktail culture. There will be more.

Stay tuned! Again, click on the photo below.

NUTHATCHES ON GRAND!

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Your editor has been graced with nuthatches all summer--those gravity-defying avian acrobats---and one of our favorite birds------thanks to Feed the Birds and the right suet cakes especially designed to handle the warmer months. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO.)

Let Rob and Maria tell you all about it--and help get you ready for fall feeding too....

FEED THE BIRDS! IN THE HEART OF HARMON, 914-862-4700

https://www.facebook.com/Feed-The-Birds-124684690934636

AND IF YOU LOVE GOLDFINCHES IN THEIR SUMMER YELLOW DRESS, GO TO ANOTHER YEAR OF HAPPY GOLDIES ON GRAND THANKS TO FEED THE BIRDS!

Monday, July 21, 2025

ICYMI JUST FOR FUN--AND KEEPING IT LOCAL--FOR BACK TO SCHOOL TOO

Summer is in full swing---and yet, what did we spot in a few local stores shortly after July 4th?

Why 'BACK TO SCHOOL' items of course...

YES, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT LOCAL WHEN YOU CAN---CVS, SHOPRITE AND ROBBINS have you covered.....that got some of us thinking....

ABOUT SCHOOL LUNCH BOXES; see more at EverythingCroton: JUST FOR FUN--AND KEEPING IT LOCAL--FOR BACK TO SCHOOL TOO

FREE SUMMER CONCERT AND MOVIE, CORTLANDT WATERFRONT PARK

DIY ASIAN LANTERNFLY SPRAY

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Yes it's Asian Spotted Lanternfly Season again. A resident has posted this DIY Spray Link to get rid of and kill them. Go to DIY Homemade spray to get rid of and kill Spotted Lanternflies ! Non toxic !

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN: EverythingCroton: KILL THIS FISH IMMEDIATELY IF YOU CATCH IT SAY NYS OFFICIALS

THE CROTON CHRONICLE--PRESENTING 11 ARTIST STREET BANNER FOR ARTIST APPRECIATION MONTH

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Presenting 11 artist street banners for Artist Appreciation Month. The Arts & Humanities Council hopes this will become an annual tradition. MORE AT Presenting 11 artist street banners for Artist Appreciation Month.

REVISED CORTLANDT TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

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REVISED CORTLANDT TOWN BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE; click here.

BREAKING--S&P 500 POSTS FIRST CLOSE ABOVE 6,300, NASDAQ HITS A RECORD AHEAD OF BIG TECH EARNINGS

S&P 500 posts first close above 6,300, Nasdaq hits a record ahead of big tech earnings: Live updates--GO TO Stock market news for July 21, 2025

JUST FOR FUN--AND KEEPING IT LOCAL--FOR BACK TO SCHOOL TOO

Summer is in full swing---and yet, what did we spot in a few local stores shortly after July 4th?

Why 'BACK TO SCHOOL' items of course...YES, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT LOCAL WHEN YOU CAN---CVS, SHOPRITE AND ROBBINS have you covered.....that got some of us thinking....

Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far way, BACK TO SCHOOL displays didn't happen till mid-August. Of course, you needed at least two looseleaf binders, a pencil case, and a lunch box too---and while most of the latter are being made of (OH-NO!) that dreaded blow mold recycled plastic these days---and a far cry from the vinyl and pressed steel ones you may remember--some things will never change......

And that's the latest television or movie characters who often grace the "lids". Not that many of us know who some of these folks are......

And now just for fun, check out some vintage lunch boxes at your editor's Flickr photostream----there's Bonanza, Lost in Space, Barbie and Twiggy, The Munsters, The Jetsons and more! Go to

https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/albums/72157646197572313

BREAKING JP MORGAN OVERHAULS QUANTUM COMPUTING LEADERSHIP, POACHES STATE STREET EXEC

Marco Pistoia, the former IBM inventor who became head of JPMorgan’s applied research group in 2020, has recently left the bank, according to a person briefed on the matter. JPMorgan has hired Rob Otter, who is State Street’s global head of digital technology and quantum computing, to replace Pistoia, according to an employee memo sent Monday. SEE AND READ MORE AT JPMorgan overhauls quantum computing leadership, poaches State Street exec

A WRAP-UP OF SOME RECENT LOCAL CONGRATULATIONS... BECAUSE LIFE GETS BUSY

*******CROTON'S MOLINARO SIGNS WITH TEXAS RANGERS; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON NATIVE LOUIS MOLINARO SIGNS WITH TEXAS RANGERS

*******CONGRATULATIONS TO JOHN SARCONE; HOME GROWN TALENT! GO TO THE GAZETTE: FRONT PAGE ARTICLE--SARCONE HOLDS ON TO US ATTORNEY'S POST

*******CONGRATULATIONS CROTON BAIT & TACKLE ON YOUR 60TH ANNIVERSARY; CLICK HERE

*******CONGRATULATIONS SAM WEINER--Harford Community College is proud to announce those students named to the President’s List for the spring 2025 semester. Among those names is Sam Weiner, Croton-on-Hudson. Congratulations all. Harford Community College Announces the President’s List | Harford Community College

*******CONGRATULATIONS CHEMICAL ENGINE! No. 1 - Engine 118 - on winning the Best Appearing Engine award at the annual Yorktown Heights Fire Department Parade. PHOTO AT Facebook

*******CONGRATULATIONS TO YOUR EDITOR'S NEPHEW, THOMAS BACOLAS, WHO WON WHAT IS KNOWN AS THE SUPERBOWL OF FLUTE COMPETITIONS--THE POINT PLEASANT ELKS FLUTE TOURNAMENT 2025---FIRST PLACE, IN A FIELD OF 200.

*******CONGRATULATIONS YOUTH CORPS SENIORS, CROTON EMS--On behalf of the officers and members of Croton EMS we want to express how proud we are of all of our Youth Corps Seniors! It was our honor to bring a rig down for standby tonight as you all walked with so much Pride across that stage! Congratulations and Good Luck in your Future Endeavors! PHOTO AT On behalf of the officers and members of Croton EMS we want to express how proud we are of all of our Youth Corps Seniors! - Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS

THE EXAMINER NEWS--A FEW FINGERS COULD HAVE SAVED THIS ARMONK RESIDENT FROM MONTHS OF PAIN

Your editor had this happen many years ago--fortunately the symptoms subsided in a few weeks. Something to be mindful of .......

The Examiner News has a very interesting article---and thanks to Google....this resident discovered...

Excerpted below--read the entire article at the link below:

A Few Fingers Could Have Saved This Armonk Resident From Months of Pain By Vivien Bonnist Cord

It was August 2019 when I visited our local pharmacy for my annual flu shot. All seemed to go well; the shot felt as expected.

But after about six hours, I realized I was unable to lift my arm. All strength had disappeared, and the pain was far greater than I anticipated.....What had gone wrong? I Googled “intense pain after a vaccination,” and all my symptoms confirmed that I had received the needle too high—into my bursa...read more at A Few Fingers Could Have Saved This Armonk Resident From Months of Pain | The Examiner News

JUST A REMINDER ABOUT HOLY NAME OF MARY'S SUMMER SCHEDULE

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.

ELEVEN ITEMS FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY:

--Rep. Stefanik crushes CUNY anti-semitism

--Friday cocktail - Cognac Espresso Martini

--Tom Faranda's Folly: NY Times on cancellation of Colbert and "The Late Show"
--The incredibly unfunny "Late Show with Stephen Colbert" gets cancelled

--Tom Faranda's Folly: Divine intervention in Rhode Island; Pope Leo approves a miracle
--Feast Day - the 16 Carmelite martyrs of Compiegne - reign of terror

--Important Feast - Our Lady of Mt. Carmel
--TRUMP MEETS THE MOMENT IN IRAN
--Tom Faranda's Folly: Women's international rugby - New Zealand v. Australia
--Jerry Seinfeld v. hecklers - 2 minutes & pretty good
--Interview: "Iran's Dream of a Significant Gas Centrifuge Program is Over"

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NEW FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR

--SUMMER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; GO TO Summer Design Newsletter, 2025 - DW Design & Decor

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TWO FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY:

--Martha's Bold Faith
--FLAMING BUSHES

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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.....

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FOUR FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK:

--A LUMINOUS CONEY ISLAND BEACH YOU HAVE NEVER SEEN BEFORE! CLICK HERE

--A WONDERFUL POST: A movie mogul builds an opulent theater on Avenue B where his childhood tenement once stood | Ephemeral New York

--LEGENDARY DEPARTMENT STORE! GO TO The last remnants of a legendary Brooklyn department store born in the Gilded Age | Ephemeral New York

--DELIVERING BARRELS OF ICE CREAM BY HORSE AND WAGON IN CENTRAL PARK; GO TO Delivering barrels of ice cream by horse and wagon in Central Park | Ephemeral New York

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SEVEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--BROCOLLI AND ONION CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: BROCCOLI AND ONION CASSEROLE
--A RECIPE WE HAVE BEEN SEARCHING FOR HAS BEEN FOUND! THANK YOU GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES! GO TO L. S. AYRES POPULAR BUTTERMILK CAKE WITH LEMON SAUCE
--HOOSIER CREAMY POTATO SALAD WITH DILL; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOOSIER CREAMY DILL POTATO SALAD

--PLAIN OLD CORNBREAD! GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: PLAIN OLD CORNBREAD
--HOT TAMALE CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOT TAMALE CASSEROLE
--SINFUL SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SINFUL SOUR CREAM COFFEE CAKE-
--QUAKER COLE SLAW; GO TO https://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com/2025/07/quaker-coleslaw.html

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ELEVEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---CONNIE FRANCIS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Connie Francis (1937-2025)
---VICTOR MATURE! GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Victor Mature

---KENNETH MOORE; CLICK HERE
---PAT OBRIEN; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Pat O’Brien
---TINA TURNER; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Tina Turner
---NELSON EDDY; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Nelson Eddy
---PHILLIPS HOLMES; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Phillips Holmes-
---MEG RYAN; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Meg Ryan
---One hundred years ago; 1925; go to European Film Star Postcards: One Hundred Years Ago: 1925
---CHRISTIAN MARTYRS IN ANTIQUITY; go to European Film Star Postcards: Christian Martyrs in Antiquity
---KATHARINE HEPBURN! CLICK HERE

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FOUR FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA:

--RIP FRANCH CANADIAN ACTOR HARRY STANDJOFSKI; GO TO RIP Harry Standjofski

--SPAGHETTI WESTERN LOCATIONS FOR "I WANT HIM DEAD"; CLICK HERE

--HOW THE SPAGHETTI WESTERN INFLUENCED BABYLON A.D.; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: How the Spaghetti Western influenced BABYLON A.D.

--FRANCO NERO AND CARLO RAMBALDI TO RECEIVE STARS ON HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME; CLICK HERE

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FOUR FROM ETHICS ALARMS:

--ONE MORE REASON TO DESPISE THE UNETHICAL AMERICAN BAR ASSOCIATION; CLICK HERE

--WHY PEOPLE DON'T TRUST LAWYERS; CLICK HERE

--MORE ON More Observations on Zohran Mamdani… | Ethics Alarms

--NO KINGS.....GO TO Can Anybody Point To A Single Thing Positive That the “No Kings” Protests Accomplished? | Ethics Alarms

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UPDATE ON ALBANY POST ROAD AND RIVERSIDE AVE, NYSDOT

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Update on Albany Post Road/Riverside Avenue Road Work
Posted on: July 20, 2025 - 4:05pm----The New York State Dept. of Transportation has announced that milling and paving operations along Albany Post Road and Riverside Avenue in the Village are now complete. This week, it is anticipated that crews will begin final catch basin cleaning, complete work along the road gutters and begin permanent line striping. MORE AT Update on Albany Post Road/Riverside Avenue Road Work | Croton-on-Hudson NY

REMINDER--ALMOST HERE--ST. AUGUSTINE FESTIVAL!

Just a reminder the fantabulous St. Augustine Festival is July 23-26; for all the info you need--

AND ride wristbands too--ONE PRICE, ONE BAND, RIDE ALL NIGHT----go to:

Festival - St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York

NY POST---MAKE THE ROAD NY...IN THE NEWS...

EXCERPTED---As always READ the entire article at the link below.

Other groups were also funneled big bucks as they worked to undermine federal immigration policy, including Make the Road NY — which received $56 million to provide legal, health and other services mostly to immigrants, state and city contract records. MORE AT

https://nypost.com/2025/07/20/us-news/ny-awarded-more-than-600m-to-sanctuary-groups-helping-defy-trump-federal-immigration-law/?utm_campaign=iphone_nyp&utm_source=mail_app

YOU MAY ALSO WANT TO READ the 7/15 article here.

Sunday, July 20, 2025

JUST A REMINDER----HOLY NAME OF MARY WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT CROTON CARING'S ADOPT-A-STUDENT PROGRAM--NEW BACKPACKS

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JUST A REMINDER-----FROM THE RECENT HOLY NAME OF MARY BULLETIN: CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

HOLYNAMEOFMARY.ORG

Croton Caring – Caring for our community

BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH--THE CROTON CHRONICLE--CROTON TRAILS CREW HITS THE CROTON TRAILS

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.

APRIL 15, 2024...MICHAEL BALTER---Croton Trails Crew hits the Croton trails--For its latest maintenance outing on the village's myriad byways, the crew turns a stretch of oozing mud into a walkway any hiker would be proud to negotiate. READ AND SEE MORE AT Croton Trails Crew hits the Croton trails

IN THE NEWS--OFF-DUTY CBP OFFICER SHOT IN FACE DURING ROBBERY AT NYC PARK BY SUSPECT ID'D AS ILLEGAL MIGRANT, CAREER CRIMINAL, FREED AFTER EVERY BUST

An off-duty US Customs and Border Protection officer was shot in the face after being robbed by a moped-riding illegal immigrant in a New York City park — but he shot back and wounded his attacker, according to sources. The suspect has been identified as Miguel Francisco Mora Nunez, a 21-year-old Dominican national with a lengthy rap sheet in New York according to sources — but he was let go each time he was busted, despite having a deportation order. Mora entered the US illegally via the southern border under the Biden admin, the Department of Homeland Security said Sunday. MORE AT CBP officer shot in face in robbery by illegal migrant in NYC park, returns fire and wounds attacker

THAT TIME OF YEAR---SAVE THE DATE 9/19 HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT

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Holy Name of Mary Knights of Columbus 10th Annual Golf Tournament Friday, September 19th

Putnam County Golf Course

The Holy Name of Mary Knights of Columbus Council is based in Croton-on-Hudson with members throughout Northern Westchester and surrounding counties. Each year our Council organizes an annual golf tournament which serves as the premier fundraising activity through which we support a wide variety of charitable causes and events throughout the community. The tournament is open to everyone regardless of skill level. We can pair individuals or incomplete foursomes. The cost is $170.00 per golfer (includes Green Fee, Cart, Lunch, Buffet Dinner, Beer/Soft Drinks). Please register by September 8 www.crotongolf.com or submit payment to the Holy Name of Mary Parish Office and include your name, email & phone number or via Zelle to HNMKofC@hotmail.com. If you're not a golfer, but interested in supporting our cause, please see the registration website to sponsor/donate.

FROM KISSBINGHAMTON.COM--THE BEST H.S. IN NY MIGHT SHOCK YOU--SEE WHO TOPS

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.

New rankings just revealed the best high schools in the Empire State. Did your high school make the list?

U.S. News & World Report is highlighting the very best schools in New York State and the nation.

To craft its best U.S. high schools list, U.S. News & World Report researched 25,000 public high schools across the nation. Around 18,000 schools were ranked on six factors based on their performance on state assessments and how well they prepare students for college.

Read More AT: The Best High School In New York Might Shock You — See Who Tops | https://kissbinghamton.com/ixp/854/p/the-best-high-school-in-new-york-might-shock-you-see-who-tops/?utm_source=tsmclip&utm_medium=referral

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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.

The Everything Croton Weekend News Re-cap and Vintage Croton too---Click on the links below. ITEMS HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN

AND/OR ITALICIZED SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION

BUT FIRST:

--THE LATEST INSTALLMENT OF SOME RECENT PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND PODCASTS TOO--YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS; click here

--Updating the blog's extensive mailing list; if you still wish to be on it, please email the editor by August 15th.

--NYS TO IMPLEMENT NEW GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS BY 2029; CLICK HERE

--EVEN MORE NEW POSTS AT MY MSMERMAID LIFE; simply inspirational; CLICK HERE

--AND IN THE NEWS: THEY ARE HOME! US CITIZENS RELEASED FROM DETENTION IN VENEZUELA UNDER EXCHANGE DEAL IN EL SALVADOR THANKS TO TRUMP, RUBIO, BUKELE; MORE HERE

MOVING ALONG:

--A LITTLE CROTON HUMOR (AND REALITY) FROM PAUL STEINBERG: THE CROTON LIFESTYLE, AS SEEN BY SOTHEBY'S...A LETTER TO THE GAZETTE; click here

--ANOTHER INTERESTING SEN. HARCKHAM BILL; GO TO S7111A

--TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD COCKTAILS BY THE LAKE; go here

--NY HISTORY REGENTS RANKINGS; QUITE A FEW UNHAPPY FOLKS; GO HERE

--THE CROTON CHRONICLE, CON ED GAS MAIN WORK WILL REQUIRE EXCAVATION IN GOTWALD GARDENS, BUT OFFICIALS SAY DISRUPTION WILL BE MINIMAL; CLICK HERE

--CONGRATULATIONS SR. MARY ELIZABETH; GO HERE

--FUN STUFF! GO TO GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN--1966, THE KENNER EASY-SHOW PROJECTOR

--THAT NO LEFT TURN SIGN; GO TO BACK ONLINE

--JOEL GINGOLD, GUEST EDITORIAL, THE CROTON CHRONICLE: IS SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER'S COMMUNITY CHOICE AGGREGRATION PROGRAM THE BEST DEAL FOR RESIDENTS....CLICK HERE

--Supreme Court sides with parents seeking opt-outs from LGBTQ books; MORE AT THE HILL HERE and Reuters; CLICK HERE

--COURTESY OF CROTON'S TOM FARANDA--THE 16 CARMELITE MARTYRS OF COMPIEGNE--REIGN OF TERROR; CLICK HERE

--MSNBC, CNN, DRAMATIC VIEWERSHIP DECLINES-NIELSEN; GO HERE

--FRIDAY COCKTAIL, GO TO Tom Faranda's Folly: Friday cocktail - Cognac Espresso Martini

--VINTAGE CROTON 1966, VILLAGE GALLERY; GO HERE

--CONNIE FRANCIS HAS DIED; CLICK HERE

AND OUR FRIENDS AT EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS HAVE A WONDERFUL POST AND VINTAGE POSTCARDS OF FRANCIS HERE

--LATIN MASS AND POPE LEO; GO TO Exclusive from Rome: Pope Leo XIV issues exemption to San Angelo Diocese

--Harckham Honors Two Croton Businesses with NYS Empire Awards--CROTON BAIT AND TACKLE and THE CROTON ANIMAL HOSPITAL. MORE AT Harckham Honors Two Croton Businesses with NYS Empire Awards | NYSenate.gov

--IN THE NEWS; MORE BAD POLL NEWS; GO TO CNN and CBS Polls Signal Concern for Democrats

--THANK YOU CROTON EMS; GO HERE

--MORE ON 1962'S "DAVID AND LISA"-STARRING CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA; CLICK HERE

--RESCUE! THANK WECO MEMBERS, ENGINE 119, UTILITY 14, MARINE 32, THE MEN & WOMEN OF CROTON EMS--AND ALL INVOLVED--GO HERE

--VINTAGE CROTON; 1979 SCOUTS HONORED AT COURT OF HONOR--TROOP 25--LOTS OF OLD CROTON NAMES; GO HERE

--ANOTHER POLL, NEWSWEEK: HISPANIC SUPPORT FOR DEPORTATIONS SURGES IN SPACE OF 2 MONTHS

--TAKE BACK NY: #TakeBackNY

--ABOUT THAT CVS SHOPLIFTING SPREE; CAUGHT! CLICK HERE AND FOR MORE, CLICK HERE

--SOME RECENT NEWS FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP THAT YOU MAY HAVE MISSED; MORE HERE

--ICYMI: MORE SUMMER CHARCUTERIE BOARD OPTIONS, TIPS, LOCAL SHOPPING & MORE; click here

--OBIT FOR SUZY GALLAGHER; click here

--VINTAGE CROTON, 1978 SHOPPING & DINING; click here

--ASAP MORTAGE is moving; click here

--GAZETTE, JOHN SARCONE HOLDS ON TO POST; CLICK HERE

--GAZETTE, THOMAS STAUDTER, ON THE BEAT, SUMMER SIZZLE, GO HERE

--GAZETTE, THE WEEK OF JULY 17TH THROUGH JULY 23RD EDITION, FRONT PAGE, ROCKEFELLER PLAYHOUSE TO BE OPEN FOR TOURS! The paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere.

--VINTAGE CROTON 1965, GO TO BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH, 1965, CROTON HARMON PLAY, A CONNECTICUT YANKEE IN KING ARTHUR'S COURT

--WILD THINGS SANCTUARY! CAN YOU HELP? GO TO EverythingCroton: WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: SMALL VICTORIES, THE BATS AT WILD THINGS SANCTUARY

--CONGRATULATIONS! GO TO CROTON NATIVE LOUIS MOLINARO SIGNS WITH TEXAS RANGERS

UPDATED--TWO ARTICLES FROM 1966--CROTON VILLAGE GALLERY--COMBINES ART WITH HUMOR PLUS #2 COMBINES THE GOOD AND THE GHASTLY

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

UPDATED--TWO ARTICLES FROM 1966--CROTON VILLAGE GALLERY--COMBINES ART WITH HUMOR PLUS #2 COMBINES THE GOOD AND THE GHASTLY. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW. THE LATE HAROLD ZABITZ IS ALSO MENTIONED, ALONG WITH JERRY SMATH, IN THE SECOND ARTICLE.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN:

---EverythingCroton: REMEMBERING THE LATE HAROLD ZABITZ

---EverythingCroton: JERRY SMATH EXHIBIT 6/21 & 6/22

YOU DON'T NEED A CRYSTAL BALL TO FIND....

The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)...WHEN YOU VISIT THE CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.

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! Important product recall info posted as well.

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, Devotion Studio and more.

And don't forget--resident artist Zach Monette is at the Croton River Artisans Gallery 7/20...opening reception 4-6 pm--all the info is posted at the Croton Crafts and Commerce page!

And from this blog....
GREAT NEWS ABOUT CROTON BAIT & TACKLE! CLICK HERE.

Saturday, July 19, 2025

FROM THE MAILBOX--1980 ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER--PETER STRAUSS

A reader says his sister couldn't think of a single comedic role Peter Strauss ever played.....(Strauss, as many of you know, got his start with the Croton Shakespeare festival).....but the reader remembers seeing something---and just can't remember the details.

Response: While admittedly rare, Strauss did indeed try a turn at comedy in the 1980 remake of ANGEL ON MY SHOULDER. (CLICK ON THE IMAGE.)

The original film from 1946--about a deal between the Devil and a dead man--was directed by Archie Mayo--and starred Paul Muni, Anne Baxter and Claude Rains.

HERE'S MORE ABOUT THE 1980 VERSION.

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EverythingCroton: PETER STRAUSS, LOVE ON THE LAND, 1997, FROM THE MAILBOX

ICYMI--TOWN OF CORTLANDT--GIRLS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE ENJOYED A BBQ 6/26

MONTGOMERY CLIFT

We recently watched A PLACE IN THE SUN--and were reminded how much we liked Montgomery Clift.

He died on July 23rd in 1966...here's a fab 2020 post from our friends at European Film Star Postcards:

MONTGOMERY CLIFT

Handsome American actor Montgomery Clift (1920-1966) was one of Hollywood's first Method actors. He starred in films like the Western Red River (Howard Hawks, 1948), A Place in the Sun (George Stevens, 1951), From Here To Eternity (Fred Zinnemann, 1953), and Suddenly, Last Summer (Joseph L. Mankiewicz, 1959), in which he co-starred for the third time with Elizabeth Taylor. A near-fatal auto accident in 1957 changed his looks and sent him into a drug and alcohol addiction. SEE AND READ MORE AT European Film Star Postcards: Montgomery Clift

VERY DANGEROUS PHONE NUMBERS YOU SHOULD BLOCK NOW IN NEW YORK

You probably get many scam calls or texts each day. Top officials say these are the most dangerous phone numbers that are trying to scam you.

READ MORE AT Very Dangerous Phone Numbers You Should Block Now In New York

COLLECTIBLE XCHANGE, BRANDON STEINER--UPCOMING AUCTIONS

We have periodically featured Brandon Steiner auctions; here's the latest--Don’t Miss Our Live Auction – Starting Monday, July 21st at 5PM! Join us for an exciting live auction featuring over 400 iconic collectible items from legendary names across sports history! Bid on rare and exclusive memorabilia from Babe Ruth, Mickey Mantle, Hank Aaron, Lebron James, Shaquille O'Neal, Jalen Hurts, Kareem Abdul Jabbar, Derek Jeter, Ken Griffey Jr, 1994 Rangers Core Four, Nolan Ryan, Joe Montana, ETC ETC ETC. GO TO CollectibleXchange

AND HERE'S AN OLDER EXAMINER NEWS ARTICLE: EverythingCroton: FROM THE MAILBOX--HELP YOU RAN A SPORTS COLLECTIBLE ARTICLE FROM A LOCAL PAPER, CAN'T FIND IT!

GREAT NEWS FOR THE TOWN'S SHAKESPEARE LOVERS--VIA RIVER JOURNAL, SUPERVISOR BECKER, AND BRUCE APAR

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

GREAT NEWS FOR THE TOWN'S SHAKESPEARE LOVERS--RIVER JOURNAL, SUPERVISOR BECKER, AND BRUCE APAR--Shakespeare in the Park will entertain residents of (and visitors to) the Town of Cortlandt this fall, according to Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker, who told River Journal North, “We have arranged for Hudson Valley Shakespeare [based in Garrison] to come to the new Cortlandt Performance Stage on Riverview Avenue, in Verplanck. They will be performing Julius Caesar on Saturday, Sept. 20, at 7 p.m.” Read more at Hudson Valley Shakespeare Will Park in Cortlandt Sept. 20 - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

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EverythingCroton: SOME RECENT CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED: MAY-JULY 2025

THE CROTON CHRONICLE WEEK IN REVIEW, JULY 14-18

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Croton Week in Review: July 14-18--Nicholson interview, more Sarcone news, lightning hits golf club, arrests in alleged CVS thefts, AND MORE AT Croton Week in Review: July 14-18 - by Michael Balter

IN THE NEWS---THEY ARE HOME! US CITIZENS RELEASED FROM DETENTION IN VENEZUELA UNDER EXCHANGE DEAL IN EL SALVADOR

See the video at US citizens released from detention in Venezuela under exchange deal land in El Salvador | Watch

In a nutshell: The deal was brokered with help from Secretary of State Marco Rubio, President Donald Trump, and El Salvador’s President Nayib Bukele who played a key role in proposing the swap months earlier. The Americans freed included a Navy SEAL, a tourist kidnapped near the border, and others......

THE GAZETTE: FRONT PAGE ARTICLE--SARCONE HOLDS ON TO US ATTORNEY'S POST

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

THE GAZETTE--WEEK OF JULY 17 THROUGH 23, 2025 has a front page detailed article on Croton native and Cortlandt resident John Sarcone: Sarcone holds on to US Attorney's Post. The paper does not have an online presence but is available just about everywhere. Or you can subscribe to the paper by emailing thegazette.us@gmail.com

THE CROTON LIFESTYLE, AS SEEN BY SOTHEBY'S...A LETTER TO THE GAZETTE BY PAUL STEINBERG

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PRINTED WITH PERMISSION OF THE AUTHOR...

To the Editor:

If someone is going to spend $485,000 for a 727 square foot apartment, I can almost forgive the pink horse’s mane in last month’s sales video. Almost.

The marketing campaign for “The Hudson” has drawn a few chuckles and some derision: the newest YouTube effort drew a quick retort: “Oh what a bunch of BS” which is a bit mean. (SEE VIDEO HERE.) I do kinda miss the old hardware store, but if we are being honest Buchanan Hardware was (and is) better. So we didn’t lose much by tearing our hardware store down. I’m open to progress.

The Croton lifestyle pitched by Julia B Fee Sotheby’s is certainly different from how many of us go about our daily lives, and makes me feel guilty for not exercising. That jogger’s joy after sipping from her silver water bottle — I’ve had good Bourbon that hasn’t made me that happy.

About the only resident not exercising or dining in the video is our Village Historian, rocking a debonair noir on his MacBook Air as he chronicles for posterity.

On a serious note though, I do think we should consider the alternatives before we slam Julia B Fee. Although they are a bit snooty, the theme of the campaign is to appeal to the natural beauty of the village. It is on the opposite pole of the Maple Commons developers who focused on a dumpster shed at one end and a concrete park at the other end. I also appreciate that the Julia B Fee folks pitch dining at village restaurants: with the collapse of retail, restaurants are essential to maintain the character of Croton public space. And not to be crass, but when people with money move to Croton they become taxpayers with money.

Now if you will excuse me, I have to put out oats for my horses. Well, except for Rusty who will only eat Beef-a-Reeno.

—Paul Steinberg, Croton-on-Hudson

(EDITOR'S NOTE: AND SPEAKING OF HORSES......GO TO https://youtu.be/Y2TMsozaPXo)

Friday, July 18, 2025

WHILE SUPPLIES LAST--CRAYON COLORED MUMS AT APPLE FARM

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

WE JUST LOVE THE "FLOWER MARKET" SECTION OF APPLE FARM IN CROTON. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO.)

VIBRANT CRAYON COLORED ENHANCED MUMS ARE BACK! Get 'em while you can!