Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, out houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Congratulations to our girls varsity basketball players! ALL-LEAGUE HONORS AND ALL-LEAGUE HONORABLE MENTION. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.
Saturday, February 28, 2026
CONGRATULATIONS CAPUTO, JUNKOVIC, HOUGH AND ASGHAR
PALLIUM PILGRIMAGE JUNE 25-JULY 1, ARCHBISHOP HICKS
PALLIUM PILGRIMAGE JUNE 25-JULY 1, CLICK ON THE IMAGE, TO LEARN MORE AND TO REGISTER, GO TO .https://www.ctscentral.net/travel-tours/join- archbishop-of-new-york-ronald-a.-hicks-on-a pallium-pilgrimage-to-rome.
SOMERS BASKETBALL FIGHTS UNTIL THE END IN LOSS TO HEN HUD
IRANIAN SUPREME LEADER AYATOLLAH ALI KHAMENEI IS DEAD
A VERY SNOWY ACKER HOUSE
WESTCHESTER COUNTY POLICE MONITORING EVENTS IN IRAN, INCREASE PATROLS AROUND HOUSES OF WORSHIP
Following the U.S. military operations in Iran overnight, we are taking precautionary steps to protect New Yorkers. State Police are increasing their presence at religious, diplomatic, and cultural sites statewide in coordination with federal, state, and local law enforcement partners. Additionally, in advance of the Jewish holiday of Purim, State Police remain alert and have already begun outreach to religious organizations to offer support.
While there have been no specific, credible threats to New York identified, we continue to monitor online activity for any potential threats, and we encourage New Yorkers to remain vigilant and report suspicious activity.Westchester County Police Monitoring Events in Iran, Increase Patrols Around Houses of Worship - Talk of the Sound
45 DEGREES, THE CROCUS HAS BLOOMED IN THE POT
SHOVELING AWAY AND MAKING REAL PROGRESS TODAY---although this stuff is heavy---but ---happily discovered the first crocus of the season in a pot sheltered under an eave. Fresh....newborn.....and somewhat surreal......

LENTEN PARISH MISSION AT ST. AUGUSTINE--WHAT YOU DIDN'T LEARN IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
LENTEN PARISH MISSION AT ST. AUGUSTINE--WHAT YOU DIDN'T LEARN IN CATHOLIC SCHOOL
St. Augustine’s Church invites everyone to three nights of talks by three Brothers. Three Dominican Friars will be coming to St. Augustine Church, 381 N. Highland Ave., Ossining, for a three-night series of informal talks called “What You Didn’t Learn in Catholic School”. The event will take place from 7-8:30 pm in the Parish Hall Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday, March 9-11. The brothers want to talk with everyone ~ both churchgoers and people who haven’t set foot in a church in many years; so plan to come, but plan to bring someone else too ~ someone who doesn’t come to church. This will be an easy and fun way to help people find joy in Christ.
HEN HUD VS. PELHAM MEMORIAL
maxpreps.com--View pregame, in-game and post-game details from the Hendrick Hudson (Montrose, NY) @ Pelham Memorial (Pelham, NY) playoff girls basketball game ... more Hendrick Hudson vs Pelham Memorial | Girls Basketball | 2/28
WESTCHESTER COUNTY TRAILBLAZERS AWARD CEREMONY
SPECIAL EDITION RED, WHITE & GOLD, OWN A PIECE OF HOCKEY HISTORY
IN THE NEWS--A WELCOME AfD COURT RULING FOR GERMAN DEMOCRACY
A welcome AfD court ruling for German democracy
A German court has rightly blocked the country’s domestic intelligence service from continuing to brand the Alternative für Deutschland (Alternative for Germany) party a “right-wing extremist” organization. Otherwise lawfully operating political movements, however distasteful, must be confronted through argument and competition rather than through a ban. If not, you don’t have a true democracy. MORE AT A welcome AfD court ruling for German democracyMS. McMANUS TOOK LEARNING OUTDOORS WITH AN ON-CAMPUS FIELD TRIP TO THE CET WOODS!
Ms. McManus took learning outdoors with an on-campus field trip to the CET woods!
Students (and families!) explored the science of maple sugaring, using the PlantNet app to identify trees by their bark, tapping a healthy maple for each class, and hanging sap bags to track their collection. Real-world learning. Fresh air. A little maple magic. VIDEO AT Ms. McManus took learning outdoors with an on-campus field trip to the CET woods! 🌳🍁 Students (and families!) explored the science of maple sugaring, using the PlantNet app to identify trees by their bark, tapping a healthy maple for each class, and hanging sap bags to track their collection. Real-world learning. Fresh air. A little maple magic. ✨ | Croton-Harmon Schools | Facebook
CROTON SENIOR CLUB--HAPPY 90TH BIRTHDAY JOHN LALLY
Happy 90th birthday John Lally--click on the photos....
The Croton Senior Club gathered on Friday and marked the occasion. A good time was had by all....And.....If you would like to receive a CROTON SENIORS membership packet, call 271-3006.
John in club shirt flanked by friends, Joel Gingold(l), wife Mary, and Marianne and Harry McCormick.
US STRIKES IRAN UPDATED
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Trump moves more military might to the Middle East as Iran fails to make a deal
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Recent reporting shows that Iran and the United States have resumed nuclear‑related talks in Geneva, marking the third round of negotiations. Iranian officials have also said they will begin technical discussions with the UN nuclear watchdog, which signals a willingness to re‑engage diplomatically. No deal reached as U.S.-Iran talks conclude, but mediator says progress made | PBS News
2021 TOD ANALYSES OF PARCELS
THANK YOU CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Carolyn and Bob Whiting picked up their free Revolutionary War Map at the Croton Library yesterday. It is the perfect accompaniment to some history and mystery books about the Hudson Valley recommended by a friend. Thank you Croton Historical Society. GET YOUR MAP AT EverythingCroton: AND NOW A WORD FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: FREE MAP AVAILABLE---EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR IN WESTCHESTER
STRAUSS BAKERY, MASBIA, AND THE HAMANTASCHEN PROJECT
As mentioned, I was gifted some of the most amazing hamantaschen for Purim....I had to find out where it came from----and was told: The organization supporting the hamantaschen project is called Masbia- they have food pantries and kosher “restaurants” where you can go if you are hungry, get served, eat and there is no charge - a very decent way to provide free food.
The bakery is in Boro Park Brooklyn, and it’s called Strauss--- Strauss Bakery
FORGOTTEN PLACE NAMES NO LONGER ON THE MAP IN NORTHWESTERN WESTCHESTER---ROBERT SCOTT
The late Robert Scott, via his POSTSCRIPTS blog, amassed an extensive list of forgotten place names no longer on the map in Northwestern Westchester; among those names are many of the old Indian/Native American words a reader was seeking--see the list at Postscripts: No Longer on the Map: Forgotten Place Names in Northwestern Westchester
And speaking of maps---a free REVOLUTIONARY WAR MAP FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIET AVAILABLE AT THE CROTON LIBRARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: AND NOW A WORD FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: FREE MAP AVAILABLE---EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR IN WESTCHESTER
QUESTIONS ABOUT CAPE COD---AND ADDITIONALLY, VILLAGE CODE, ADU'S, ETC.
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*****Steep slopes questions again. Many of these are best answered by going directly to the code: Village of Croton-on-Hudson, NY Steep Slope Protection.
FROM THE MAILBOX
REMINDER 3/8 ARBORETUM SANCTUARY SPONSORED EVENT--FREE WORKSHOP
(1:30-4:30 pm) --- Learn how you can help wildlife in your own garden during this free workshop event led by Arboretum President, Karen Jescavage-Bernard who will draw on 35 years of successes and lessons learned at the Arboretum. She will discuss practical strategies for supporting wildlife, answer questions about your garden, and offer guidance on what you may need to add. March is an ideal time to plan and order plants for spring and summer, making this a timely and informative program for gardeners of all levels. CROTON FREE LIBRARY
FUNDRAISER--ADULT ONLY--ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL BINGO NIGHT/90'S PARTY MIX
Bingo - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY
Bingo Night --90's Party Mix-- - March 7th at 7pm in the Parish Hall
This is an adult only fundraising event.
This event is capped at 60 people, so first to sign up is first to go for BINGO!! Sign up NOW!!!
Your email is your receipt for entry!!!
We will have a list at the door.
$45 includes ONE Bingo Card that can be played all night.
Additional cards can be purchased at the event for $20 each (CASH ONLY).
PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY
Given the current Middle East situation--and the state of the world in general---a friend was once again reminded of recent Holy Name AND ST. Augustine parish bulletins and the request to remember in one's prayers our active-duty service members, friends and family.
US, ISRAEL LAUNCH OPERATION EPIC FURY, ATTACK ON IRAN AFTER REGIME REFUSED TO SCRAP NUCLEAR PROGRAM
The US and Israel launched airstrikes against Iran Saturday morning in response to the regime’s refusal to dismantle its nuclear program after weeks of negotiations.
The attacks — which the Department of War called “Operation Epic Fury” — follow a massive US military buildup in the Middle East and come after President Trump repeatedly warned Tehran that it would face consequences if it didn’t make a deal with the US.
Iran then launched missiles towards Israel in a retaliatory attack as officials claimed the response would be “crushing.”
“Our objective is to defend the American people by eliminating imminent threats from the Iranian regime,” Trump said in an eight-minute video address on Saturday...MORE AT The president had given the Iranian officials a 10-15 day deadline to reach an agreement on a nuclear deal on Feb. 19, asserting the regime would face “really bad things” if it didn’t.
CONGRATULATIONS VINCENT FLYNN
Congratulations to Vincent Flynn ‘26; earned All-League this season, and entered his name in our record books for tying our all-time program record with 9 made 3-pt field goals in a single game - go to Croton-Harmon Tigers Boys’ Basketball on X: "Congratulations to Vincent Flynn ‘26; earned All-League this season, and entered his name in our record books for tying our all-time program record with 9 made 🎯 3-pt field goals in a single game🐅🏀 @CrotonAthletics https://t.co/3h7mxCzNo3" / X
RUGBY--SIX NATIONS--HIGHLIGHTS--ENGLAND V. IRELAND, A RECORD WINNING MARGIN IN LONDON!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=udaabCiaVWccbiNS&v=RW6GQAtGKJ0&feature=youtu.be
Friday, February 27, 2026
HUDSON VALLEY RESTAURANT WEEK SPRING 2026
PARTICIPATING RESTAURANT LIST Hudson Valley Restaurant Week - Hudson Valley Magazine
HIGHLIGHTING KUMON OF CROTON EARLY LEARNING AND READING AT THREE
AND AT OUR SAVIOUR...
On March 8, Our Saviour will also be celebrating women! The Council has invited all people to wear purple, green, or white (or all three) to honor International Women’s Day. We will also have a guest pastor on that day in Pastor Lena Warren. Croton Caring will host coffee hour on that day. It will be a wonderful day. MORE NEWS AT Celebrating women – Our Saviour Lutheran Church
GOFUNDME STEPHANIE ANNE DAHLGREN
Stephanie was a lovely person; helpful especially to those undergoing cancer treatment during her time as an employee of a local pharmacy---and just an all-around good person.
2/28 MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR DEBORAH O. "DEBBIE" RAMSEY
St. Augustine's Episcopal Church
6 Old Post Road North
Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Date: Saturday, February 28 2026 at 12 noon.
Obituary at Deborah O. "Debbie" Ramsey Obituary (2026) - Croton-on-Hudson, NY - Clark Associates Funeral Home
FOR THOSE OF US WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY SERVING OVERSEAS
BEAR MOUNTAIN BRIDGE DECK REPLACEMENT
Daily Voice -- CLICK HERE
NOTRE DAME---TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--OSTERMANN'S APPOINTMENT
NEIL SEDAKA HAS DIED
Among those covering his work were Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra and the Captain & Tennille, whose version of “Love Will Keep Us Together” was a No. 1 smash in 1975.
LAS POSADAS, ASSORTED CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS
Tom Faranda's Folly, on his old blogging platform, featured photos from this event a few years ago. Checking to see if it is available on the new blogging platform yet.
In the meantime, here are photos from the 2012 Las Posadas at EverythingCroton: 2012, SOME PHOTOS FROM TODAY'S LAS POSADAS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY .
Click on the image from the 2011 event. There were a few from 2015 and 2016 but these were lost in a blogging glitch. You can check with Holy Name directly.
For those who have asked about the Holy Name of Mary Children's Christmas pageant, here is 2025 AND THEIR CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX INITIATIVE; go to EverythingCroton: 2025 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT HOLY NAME OF MARY AND CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX
For those who have asked abot St. Augustine, their pageant was 12/6. Contact them directly St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York
CROTON NY CHILD CARE CENTER TO BENEFIT FROM PLANNED FUNDING INCREASE
VIA SUPERVISOR BECKER'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER---THANK YOU JEFFREY STEIMEL
25 years of Service! From Supervisor Becker's Weekly Friday Newsletter. Many thanks to Jeffrey Steimel, MOHEGAN VOLUNTEER FIRE ASSOCIATION. Click on the image. Sign up for Supervisor Becker's weekly newsletter at Supervisor@townofcortlandt.com
USA TODAY--30 MORE CHARGED IN ANTI-ICE PROTEST AT MINNESOTA CHURCH, DOJ SAYS
NOAM BRAMSON TO STEP DOWN AS EXEC DIRECTOR OF SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER
Noam Bramson will step down as executive director of Sustainable Westchester at the end of March, he announced in a letter expressing gratitude for his tenure and outlining plans for a leadership transition at the nonprofit. More at Noam Bramson to Step Down as Executive Director of Sustainable Westchester - Talk of the Sound
RUGBY, SIX NATIONS, IRELAND IN HISTORIC VICTORY AGAINST ENGLAND
Ireland has achieved a historic victory in the Six Nations against England, with a record points total of 42-21. This match took place at Allianz Stadium in Twickenham on February 21, 2026. Ireland's performance was marked by a first-half blitz that put them ahead 22-0, with key tries from Jamison Gibson-Park, Rob Baloucoune, and Tommy O'Brien. The match was a complete outplay by Ireland, who managed to control the contest from the start and maintained their lead throughout. England's attempts to recover were met with a series of errors, including kicking and set-piece failures, which allowed Ireland to secure the win. This victory is a significant achievement for Ireland, as it marks their highest-ever points tally and margin of victory in the Six Nations
HIGHLY RECOMMEND SUPERVISOR BECKER'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER
Becker puts out an informative weekly Town newsletter every Friday. Recommend that you sign up.
Town Supervisor - Town of Cortlandt, NYSign up by emailing the Supervisor’s office
The town also notes that you can request to be added by emailing:
Supervisor@townofcortlandt.com
GOFUNDME STEPHANIE ANNE DAHLGREN
MIXED SIGNALS ON INDIAN POINT
Despite legal barriers, persistent talk about restart
When the Indian Point nuclear power plant south of Philipstown shut down in 2021, its legal obligations were clear: It could not restart, nor could any new nuclear power be generated there, without the unanimous consent of the Village of Buchanan, the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York State and the Hendrick Hudson School District. MORE AT Mixed Signals on Indian Point – The Current
AND NOW A WORD FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: FREE MAP AVAILABLE---EXPERIENCE THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR IN WESTCHESTER
Experience the Revolutionary War in Westchester
Visit historic structures, plaques and markers where history happened!
The map features descriptions of more than 50 sites in Westchester and the Bronx (which was the southern portion of Westchester until the late 1800s). The project was made possible by volunteer work, private donations and support from New York State and Westchester County.
ICYMI---GOUVEIA ... AGAIN. ... PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING BUT YOU MUST REGISTER IN ADVANCE ON ZOOM
*LINK UPDATED* Public Information Meeting on Gouveia Park - March 2, 2026
Please join the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and Sullivan Architecture for a public information meeting on Gouveia Park. During the meeting, the history of the property will be reviewed, followed by an overview of the work that has been undertaken to date. Design plans developed for the Ann Gallelli REAL Space at Gouveia Park will also be displayed. For more information on this project, please click here.
March 2, 2026
7 PM--Zoom (advanced registration required - please click here)
For those unable to attend the Zoom webinar, the meeting will be recorded and available on the website for viewing at a later date. If you have any questions, please contact the Village Manager's office at 914-271-4848 or managersoffice@crotononhudson-ny.gov.
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