EverythingCroton
Saturday, June 27, 2026
SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...
POISON IVY DAYS ARE HERE
Yes, it's out there, folks---just dropped off Cortisone Cream and an oatmeal pack for a neighbor with a minor case. Keep your eyes peeled for POISON IVY; here's everything you need to know: Plant Daddy: Getting rid of poison ivy, growing lily of the valley & more
LILY SEASON IN THE HUDSON VALLEY 2026 PART TWO
It's Lily Season in the Hudson Valley---from roadside day lilies to more modern cultivars--and the occasional heirloom too--you'll find them just about everywhere this time of year. And all over the village.
You may also enjoy EverythingCroton: LILY SEASON IN THE HUDSON VALLEY 2026
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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!
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, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, FRANZOSO CONTRACTING, and more.
THE NY TIMES---AT IT AGAIN---THIS ISN'T PREGNANCY....IT'S A POLITICAL PLOT
We were at a local Croton baby shower (she's expecting twin boys, a first for the family) and in between opening up gifts of handmade baby blankets, boxes of Pampers, and the cutest blue rompers, this latest madness from the New York Times made for quite a bit of amusing conversation.
"I don't understand any of it" our pregnant guest of honor said with a sigh, "I'm a Democrat"---to which her mother-in-law replied with a smile, "Yes but your husband's a Republican". The room burst into laughter---well, most of the room that is.
Read all about it at New York Times is losing its mind because Republican women are having children
LIGHT OF SUMMER--OILS BY JAMES STEVENSON
BLOCK ISLAND TIMES--Debuting on June 27th, Tori Jones Studio will present a collection of 11 oil paintings by the late James Stevenson, a celebrated artist, journalist, New Yorker cartoonist, author, and Block Island summer resident. The show will run through August 6th.
Stevenson (1929- 2017), is best known for the work produced during his 50-year tenure at The New Yorker magazine: 79 iconic covers, nearly 2,000 cartoons, plus numerous Talk of the Town features that he both illustrated and wrote. Born in Manhattan in 1929, James grew up in Croton-on-Hudson and...READ AND SEE MORE AT Light of Summer: Oils by James Stevenson | News | blockislandtimes.com
CURRENTLY TRENDING THIS FINE SUMMER WEEKEND ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA
Many of us are not on a social media but we get to hear about it often---and are sometimes sent screenshots---we've been busy with World Cup stuff, gardening, and getting ready for local 250th birthday block parties to plan for, etc...BUT currently trending on local media:
----ECUADOR BEAT GERMANY; we'll skip all the chatter and go straight to ESPN-- let it suffice to say more than one local business was joyful, and it was quite the game: Ecuador shock Germany, seal spot in World Cup knockout stage - ESPN
----Lots of unhappiness ABOUT POSSIBLY ANOTHER BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE site here in Croton; while other communities walk away due to environmental and safety issues, Croton seems more than willing to ....yada yada yada.....one of the potential sites under discussion seems to be (but this should be verified) the Pumphouse....instead of all the chatter, we'll go straight to the meeting, wait for the paid report---and some related links as well at EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SITE ISSUESA RECOMMENDATION FOR EMERGENCY PET CARE FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN

Also please keep Rubio in your prayers for continued healing. Thanks! Before and after pictures thanks to VEG ER in White Plains!
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COUNTY POOLS AND BEACHES OPEN FOR SUMMER
➡Proof of Westchester County residency is required at Saxon Woods, Sprain Ridge, Tibbetts Brook, Willson’s Waves, and Glen Island Beach.
➡Open from 11 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Admission fees apply. Parking fees apply at Croton, Glen Island, Playland, and Tibbetts.
➡Croton Point Beach is only open on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays.
Visit parks.westchestercountyny.gov for more information.
Friday, June 26, 2026
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEMOIR AND SELECTED CORRESPONDENCE OF PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT
THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEMOIR AND SELECTED CORRESPONDENCE OF PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT--fascinating---and the book is available to borrow at ARCHIVE DOT ORG: The Revolutionary War memoir and selected correspondence of Philip Van Cortlandt : Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive
JUST A REMINDER - VILLAGE TAXES DUE 7/1
This is a friendly reminder that tax bills were mailed on May 29, 2026, and payment is due by July 1, 2026.
If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 914-862-1419 to request a copy. Bills can be paid on the Village website using a credit card (convenience fee applies) or ACH e-check (no fee). Friendly Reminder: Village Taxes Are Due July 1! | Croton-on-Hudson NY
QUICK CLIP, VIDEO, TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH CELEBRATION FIREWORKS!
Now these folks know how to honor the nation's birthday. See the video at 250th Celebration Fireworks at Cortlandt Waterfront Park 6.25.26 | Videos & Movies on Vimeo
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MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
As always, some wonderful new finds, special requests, oldies but goodies and more. Click on the photos and links.
The 2014 SeriousToyz auction had some great things at the time----Fans of Emma Peel, Patrick MacNee, The Avengers, and Corgi toys had reason to rejoice. We miss the place.
They're followed by some vintage Easter cut-outs for your egg decorating inspiration. Yes, Easter has come and gone but these are utterly charming.
And finally a fab 1924 ad for Lionel Trains, sliced in half for your viewing pleasure.
We had a request for how to make paper napkin transfers again.
Here's a neat way to create backgrounds and textures on cardstock; click on the link here.
Hey everybody; remember Tangee lipstick? And foundation? Vermont Country Store has 'em; click here
We've been having so much fun and finding lots of inspiration at this paper modelling site, blog TEKTONTEN; CLICK HERE
Special request an oldie but goodie---re: Making new loofah trees--click on the link--scroll down the page---a fab tutorial and so authentic--go to
http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/fixtree.html
WONDERFUL CREPE PAPER DOLL DIY, DIY -- COULD BE ADAPTABLE TO OUR PUTZING WORLD; SEE THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE
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