THE GREATEST APRIL FOOL'S DAY PRANK OF ALL TIME

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And now, stepping back in time....and our annual remembrance--click here.

BEHIND PAYWALL--JUSTICE JACKSON'S LATEST DISSENT REMINDS US SHE REMAINS UNFIT FOR THE SUPREME COURT

There are myriad reasons why Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson is unfit to serve on the Supreme Court. Indeed, her primary qualifications — according to President Biden, who nominated her — are that she's Black and a woman. Since she took her seat in June 2022, she has spent every day proving she wasn't selected for her jurisprudence. BEHIND PAYWALL AT Justice Jackson's Latest Dissent Reminds Us She Remains Unfit for the Supreme Court

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: IN THE NEWS--THAT ENDS THAT---SUPREME COURT CONVERSION THERAPY RULING IS A WIN FOR FREE SPEECH

FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader recently stopped in Peekskill and was surprised to see that a number of "new businesses" are no longer open, along with endless stretches of "poorly placed" multifamily housing (we'll leave the rest of her commentary out.) 

She has been searching for an old article and video here at the blog--"possibly from 2020"---- regarding the city's continued decline/challenges---and seems to remember a WILDER BALTER REREFENCE--but can no longer find it. Can we help?

Response: Well, you may mean this.....from 2019....good luck; go to EverythingCroton: LESSONS FROM PEEKSKILL 2019

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A reader remembers a short-lived "TAPAS PLACE" here in the village. Name please?

Response: Croton has had not one, BUT TWO, tapas restaurants. The most recent failed CIRCA 2017/2018, despite being critically acclaimed. (LA SALA). It was where RAGA currently is.

YUKA's LATIN FUSION had TAPAS MONDAYS at one point but may no longer do so. Conract them directly.

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When did the Rev. Hinnen leave Asbury?

Reponse: 2019; more or less; at the time, the replacement minister was DOUGLAS CUNNINGHAM; go to EverythingCroton: EXCITING NEWS--ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH WELCOMES A NEW PASTOR

YOU DON'T NEED ALL THIS...

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. 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 (RE-OPENED) 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, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.

IN THE NEWS--THAT ENDS THAT---SUPREME COURT CONVERSION THERAPY RULING IS A WIN FOR FREE SPEECH

Thanks to the U.S. Supreme Court, Kaley Chiles can go back to doing the work she loves without fear of intervention or punishment from the government.

Chiles, a Colorado licensed therapist, sued the state over a 2019 law that prohibits conversion therapy for minors. As a Christian, Chiles wanted to be able to speak freely with her clients who struggled with their gender about how they can feel comfortable with their biological sex, without turning to drugs or surgeries.

Now she can.

It’s a clear win for free speech and another strong stand for the First Amendment by our country’s highest court. The fact that this was a decisive 8-1 ruling is notable as well. MORE AT Supreme Court conversion therapy ruling is win for free speech | Opinion

REMINDER 4/12 ARTIST RECEPTION---LAUREN DAVIS

At Croton River Artisans Gallery; go to EverythingCroton: CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY WELCOMES BACK LAUREN DAVIS

SEE A POTHOLE? LET US KNOW....

Here's the form to fill out---Request for Service (Non-Emergency Issue) | Croton-on-Hudson NY

SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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Our weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more:

FIRST, A RE-CAP OF HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES; GO TO EverythingCroton: A RE-CAP OF HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

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PASSOVER BEGINS EverythingCroton: WHEN IS PASSOVER 2026?

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VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---Last Wednesday -Int’l. Walk for life in Manhattan – Tom Faranda's Folly

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

FAQS & ANSWERS ABOUT THE GROTTO OF OUR LADY OF GAUDALUPE AT HOLY NAME; CLICK HERE

CHAPEL OF GOOD SHEPHERD--RESTORATION COMPLETED---open! EverythingCroton: UPDATE--RESTORATION COMPLETED AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHAPEL!

THANK YOU FATHER RON ETAL; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU AND BRAVO! FATHER RON, MUSIC DIRECTOR SARA DELLA POSTA AND THE HNM CHOIR

THANK YOU FROM HOLY NAME'S RESPECT FOR LIFE SOCIETY; CLICK HERE

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TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD PASSOVER WINE & LIQUOR SALE NOW THROUGH APRIL 15, 2026; CLICK HERE

YIZKOR TEMPLE ISRAEL; GO TO Passover Yizkor Service - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN: Events this week – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

AND A WORD ABOUT THEIR SERVICE STREAMING; GO TO EverythingCroton: A WORD FROM OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN ABOUT THEIR STREAMING SERVICE

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ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

 ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL YEARBOOK SPONSORS WANTED! GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL YEARBOOK SPONSORS WANTED!

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ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE

AND THEIR ANNUAL TAG SALE IS SCHEDULED FOR EverythingCroton: SAVE THE DATES FOR THE ASBURY METHODIST SPRING TAG SALE

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL, THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE AND THE CHURCH IN THE SNOW HERE

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MOVING ALONG:

*PRAYERS FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: DJ DANIEL---AN UPDATE

*FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: FOX – Highlights the interest in church going amongst GEN Z; example a Catholic Church in Manhattan. – Tom Faranda's Folly

*THE 1 MINUTE JESUIT; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE ONE MINUTE JESUIT

*BILINGUAL LENTEN SERVICES, ASSORTED LANGUAGES, ASSORTED CHURCHES; GO TO EverythingCroton: BI-LINGUAL LENTEN SERVICES - SPECIAL REQUEST

*AND AT NOTRE DAME VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY; EverythingCroton: NOTRE DAME---TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--OSTERMANN'S APPOINTMENT

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE AT ST THERESA, BRIARCLIFF 2026 HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE.docx

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTDOWN; CLICK HERE

*HUDSON VALLEY ASSORTED CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS AND CROTON WELL REPRESENTED: PHOTOS FROM THE 1/23 MARCH FOR LIFE, TWO LINKS; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE 53RD MARCH FOR LIFE IN WASHINGTON

ICYMI -- AND NOW SOME EASTER EGG DECORATING FUN

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.

BECAUSE IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY.....JUST A FEW EASTER EGG DECORATING IDEAS

OF COURSE, the traditional tablet dyes are available at CVS, SUPERFOOD TOWN, AND CROTON SHOPRITE.

But if you're looking for something else...or some tips:

FROM McCORMICK! A VERY USEFUL GUIDE; CLICK HERE

MARTHA STEWART, HOW TO MAKE NATURAL EASTER EGG DYES; CLICK HERE

AN INTERESTING EASTER EGG DYING CHART FROM MARTHA STEWART; CLICK HERE

HOW TO DYE EASTER EGGS WITH...BLUEBERRIES! GO TO How to Dye Easter Eggs with Blueberries • Freutcake

AND

If you need to keep the kids busy while you clean up....or are cooking...

Check out the free DOWNLOADABLE coloring pages from FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE TM; SEE THE LINKS BELOW

Happy Easter Eggs
Happy Spring!
Jan Brett's other coloring sheets are here:
Jan Brett's Activities Page

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FAMILY ESCAPES CROTON ON HUDSON HOUSE EXPLOSION

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A dramatic explosion tore through a single-family home in Croton-on-Hudson Tuesday afternoon, sending flames ripping through the structure and forcing a family to flee for safety. More at News 12

CANADIAN MURDER SUSPECT ON MOST WANTED LIST ARRESTED, WAS IN US ILLEGALLY

An illegal immigrant who was one of Canada's most wanted fugitives was arrested last week in Mississippi, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Tuesday.

Adrian Vincent Walker, 28, who was among the top 25 most wanted international fugitives in Canada, is accused of first-degree murder. "Thanks to the brave men and women of ICE, one of Canada’s most wanted criminals is behind bars. This individual was wanted for a murder in Canada," said Acting DHS Assistant Secretary Lauren Bis. "He is now facing charges for illegal entry into the U.S. and illegal possession of a firearm." MORE AT Canadian murder suspect on most wanted list arrested in Mississippi, was in US illegally, DHS says

BLOOMS ON BENEDICT 2026

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BLOOMS ON BENEDICT--the annual show-----courtesy of Bob Anderson. Click on the photo. Stay tuned. There will be more.

COLLEGE SUCCESS FOR HEN HUD, PEEKSKILL GRADS

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College Success for Hen Hud, Peekskill Graduates

Among the HEN HUD names shown---see more at link below:

Caitlin Weimar — University of Virginia (Women’s Basketball)

Maddy Porter — Eastern Michigan University (Women’s Lacrosse)

Karli Marin — Vermont State University Castleton (Track and Field)

Stella Allen – Skidmore College (Riding)

Michael Gagliardi — Susquehanna University (Baseball)

Victoria Calabro — St. Thomas Aquinas (Women’s Lacrosse)

James McManus —Coast Guard Academy (Men’s Lacrosse)

College Success for Hen Hud, Peekskill Graduates – Peekskill Herald

WSJ: "KINGS OF DARK MONEY"

Many thanks to Tom Faranda's Folly for posting this very detailed piece from the Wall street Journal---the article would have been missed otherwise---see LINK BELOW:



From the Journal long running “Best of the Web” email feature. For the complete story hit the link at the bottom.

Jonathan Alpert makes a good case that “No Kings” events are bad group therapy for the highly credentialed. So who’s paying for these destructive therapy sessions? Former Wall Street Journal reporter Asra Nomani reported Saturday for Fox News:

A network of about 500 groups with an estimated $3 billion in combined annual revenues is behind the coordinated nationwide “No Kings” protest Saturday, including communist groups who are using the day to call for a “revolution,” according to a Fox Digital News investigation.

According to a copy of the permit for the “flagship” march in St. Paul, Minn., Indivisible, a national well-heeled Democratic political advocacy organization funded by billionaire George Soros, is the lead coordinator for the protest.

But Fox News Digital has also identified key participation by a network of radical socialist and communist organizations funded by Neville Roy Singham, an American tech tycoon and avowed communist living in China. MORE AT WSJ: “Kings of Dark Money” – Tom Faranda's Folly