Thursday, September 24, 2026
BEHIND PAYWALL - METRO NORTH GETS $270M TO ADDRESS HUDSON LINE FLOODING
SCHOOL STUFF--CENTRAL NY SCHOOL DISTRICT AMONG HIGHEST FOR FULL VALUE TAX RATE---SEE DATA FOR CROTON AND ALL OF NY
An interesting list----many thanks to the Everything Croton Data "Elve"! See below
The Lyncourt Union Free School District in Onondaga County was among those with the highest full value tax rates in New York in 2025, according to data from the New York State Comptroller’s Office.
The district had a full value tax rate last year of $23.75 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district. That was the fifth-highest full value tax rate in the state last year and the highest in a five-county region of Central New York. Click on the image for the Croton-Harmon district.
See it all and search other districts for comparison---it's eye-opening---at Central NY school district among highest for full value tax rate: See data for all NY - newyorkupstate.com
The Lyncourt Union Free School District in Onondaga County was among those with the highest full value tax rates in New York in 2025, according to data from the New York State Comptroller’s Office.
The district had a full value tax rate last year of $23.75 per $1,000 of the full taxable value of property in the district. That was the fifth-highest full value tax rate in the state last year and the highest in a five-county region of Central New York. Click on the image for the Croton-Harmon district.
See it all and search other districts for comparison---it's eye-opening---at Central NY school district among highest for full value tax rate: See data for all NY - newyorkupstate.com
FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION---SOME CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDRAISERS, VOLUNTEER OPPS, ETC., CROTON AND BEYOND
UPDATED AGAIN IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS----For your consideration---as always, please do your own due diligence---we're entering the busy season for service organizations, churches, charities, here and abroad, etc.:
***ASBURY is having a pre-RACE dinner before their annual HARRY CHAPIN RUN AGAINST HUNGER ENGAGEMENT; speaking of the annual Run, you can visit their website to make a contribution--or RUN--or walk Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger
***CROTON ROTARY CAR SHOW; AN IMPORTANT FUNDRAISER! LET'S HOPE THE WEATHER COOPERATES--WE'LL TRY TO LET YOU KLNOW AS SOON AS POSSIBLE--GO TO EverythingCroton: JUST A REMINDER---9/27--CROTON AUTO SHOW
***10/10 TOWN OF CORTLANDT YC CLEANUP; SEEKS VOLUNTERS; GO HERE
***PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY AT HOLY NAME OF MARY ALWAYS LOOKING FOR DONATIONS/YARN ETC. GO TO EverythingCroton: THE NEXT HOLY NAME OF MARY PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY IS 9/22
***THANK YOU FROM DAUGHTERS OF ST. MARY; ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH; CLICK HERE
and THANK YOU PLATINUM PROPANE AND CAPRICCIO'S for helping with the St. Augustine Parish Festival--it's an important festival; go to EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE FESTIVAL THANK YOU'S! CAPRICCIO PIZZERIA & PLATINUM PROPANE
***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
***10/4 REVERSE TASLICH, TEMPLE ISRAEL AND CROTON CLEAN; TO VOLUNTEER, SEE MORE AT Reverse Tashlich 2026 - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
***LOOK AT ALL THE QUILTS AND KITS OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SENT TO LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF; GO TO EverythingCroton: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN RECENTLY HAD THEIR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE QUILTS
***WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: EverythingCroton: WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: SMALL VICTORIES, THE BATS AT WILD THINGS SANCTUARY
***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
***CROTON LIONS GOFUNDME EAGLE SCOUT ARBORETUM PROJECT; EverythingCroton: CROTON LIONS CLUB--GOFUNDME--DONATE TO SUPPORT EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT IN BENEFIT OF CROTON ARBORETUM
***THANK YOU SHOPRITE AND FOX EKLOF POST; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU CROTON SHOPRITE AND FOX-EKLOF POST 505
and for their recent engagement (THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED) in the PATTERSON HISTORICAL SIGN DEDICATION; GO HERE AND FOR ED RIELY'S PIECE, GO HERE
***CROTON BOOSTER CLUB MEMBERSHIP DRIVE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ONE LAST REMINDER----ICYMI--JOIN THE CROTON-HARMON BOOSTER CLUB TODAY!
***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.
***ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL ANNUAL CLOTHINGFEST ENDS ON 9/26; $5 BAG ON LAST DAY; go to EverythingCroton: REMINDER--ST AUGUSTINE'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH - CROTON - CLOTHINGFEST----STARTS 9/19
***LIAM RUDDEN, EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE' CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, PROJECT; SEEKS DONATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: HOLY NAME OF MARY CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROJECT UNDERWAY---PARISHIONER & EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE LIAM RUDDEN
GETTING A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW POT SHOP/CANNABIS RE-ZONING POSSIBLE IN THE HARMON SECTION OF THE VILLAGE
As you know, the village did not opt out when it could have. The new Croton.News AI site features the last meeting (9/16) where all this was discussed publicly, as well as the "creation of the Asst Village Manager post" (based on what was known at that time). BEST ANSWERED HERE---Much useful info at Croton narrows where cannabis shops could open, creates assistant village manager post — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
For those who have asked, the most up to date list of communities in Westchester that did opt out can be found at EverythingCroton: WESTCHESTER COUNTY SITEs THAT OPTED OUT OF CANNABIS DISPENSARIES AND/OR ON-SITE CONSUMPTION, THE MOST RECENT LIST
YOWZER, ANOTHER ONE---PROMINENT DEM HOLDEN BACKS BLAKEMAN OVER HOCHUL
AND IN RECENT DAYS FOR CONGRESSMAN LAWLER, REP. JARED GOLDEN; MORE AT EverythingCroton: DEMOCRATIC REP. JARED GOLDEN ENDORSES REPUBLICAN REP. MIKE LAWLER
HOLY NAME OF MARY CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROJECT UNDERWAY---PARISHIONER & EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE LIAM RUDDEN
HOLY NAME OF MARY CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROJECT UNDERWAY---PARISHIONER & EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE LIAM RUDDEN
Last weekend Eagle Scout candidate Liam Rudden spoke about his project after masses---he is developing an outdoor area for prayer and meditation on the grounds of the Chapel as he works towards the rank of Eagle Scout. His project will include installing a statue of Jesus the Good Shepherd within a grotto and two benches. Please contribute to his fundraising effort to complete this beautiful addition to the Chapel property.
HOLY NAME OF MARY
PLS PUT LIAM RUDDEN IN THE CHECK NOTATION OR SCAN THE QR CODE IN THE VILLAGE BULLETIN PAGE 5 September 20, 2026 Final
VILLAGE DEBT POLICY
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.
From time to time, readers send along items of potential interest. Every attempt is made to post these (when and if appropriate, time constraints, etc.), Here is the link to the Village-Debt-Policy; it is also screenshot below in case there is ever the proverbial glitch in the matrix. Click on the images.
From time to time, readers send along items of potential interest. Every attempt is made to post these (when and if appropriate, time constraints, etc.), Here is the link to the Village-Debt-Policy; it is also screenshot below in case there is ever the proverbial glitch in the matrix. Click on the images.
SOLEMN FIRST VESPERS, MICHAELMAS, WITH HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL SIMONI, IMPRISONED 18 YEARS UNDER ALBANIA'S COMMUNIST REGIME
9/28 A very special event is coming up. Ernest Cardinal Simoni will be visiting the area and celebrating Solemn Vespers at the church of St. Margaret of Cortona in Riverdale, Bronx. 94-year-old Cardinal Simoni was imprisoned for 18 years under Albania's communist regime. Pope Francis called him a "living martyr" and elevated him to the College of Cardinals in 2016.
The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny is honored to sponsor the vespers, which will take place this Monday, Sept. 28 at 6 pm. A reception in the gymnasium will follow with an opportunity to greet the cardinal. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.
The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny is honored to sponsor the vespers, which will take place this Monday, Sept. 28 at 6 pm. A reception in the gymnasium will follow with an opportunity to greet the cardinal. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.
OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN RECENTLY HAD THEIR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE QUILTS
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.
AMAZING! LOOK at all the quilts and kits OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SENT TO LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF this year! (Church women not only bake it seems...smile). They recently had their annual blessing of the quilts on 9/6; click on the image. FOR MORE ON OUR SAVIOUR, VISIT Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Please note: The pastor will be unavailable from September 25 through October 10, post-surgery.
AMAZING! LOOK at all the quilts and kits OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SENT TO LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF this year! (Church women not only bake it seems...smile). They recently had their annual blessing of the quilts on 9/6; click on the image. FOR MORE ON OUR SAVIOUR, VISIT Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Please note: The pastor will be unavailable from September 25 through October 10, post-surgery.
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
CROTON'S STONE HOUSE WALKING TOURS--REGISTRATION REQUIRED
Three dates; registration required. Click on the image. Go to Fall 2026 Online Registration & Program Registration Forms | Croton-on-Hudson, NY
HAWK MIGRATION SEASON
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.
And so it has begun--the 2026 Hawk Migration Season. One of our favorite times of year .
Common migrating hawks in the Hudson Valley include:
Broad‑winged Hawk – often first in mid‑September
Sharp‑shinned Hawk – September–October
Cooper’s Hawk – September–October
Red‑tailed Hawk – October–November
And we have occasionally seen Harrier's out at the Croton Point above the landfill.
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And so it has begun--the 2026 Hawk Migration Season. One of our favorite times of year .
Common migrating hawks in the Hudson Valley include:
Broad‑winged Hawk – often first in mid‑September
Sharp‑shinned Hawk – September–October
Cooper’s Hawk – September–October
Red‑tailed Hawk – October–November
And we have occasionally seen Harrier's out at the Croton Point above the landfill.
And look what was on my fence. Click on the photo.
p.s. Feed the Birds has wonderful guide books to help you identify all our local--and not so local visitors.
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OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR BRUCE ODLAND
Born in Milwaukee and raised in Janesville, Wisconsin, Bruce graduated from Northwestern University in 1974 in composition and conducting. In addition to his classical training, he explored the music he heard in rivers, machinery and city streets. MORE AT Obituary – Bruce Odland | The Herald Times | Serving Meeker, Rangely, Dinosaur & Northwest Colorado
THE FREE PRESS: THE NEW YORK TIMES....YET AGAIN....
This will come as no surprise to many of the paper's former fans. An excellent article by Maya Sulkin. They've had a bad week publicity-wise: EXCLUSIVE: ‘The New York Times’ Sued by Shareholders Over Biased Israel Coverage
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