TOAST 250! TAVERN NIGHTS AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR

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REMINDER---ICYMI--TONIGHT---ONCE AGAIN, FROM THE CROTON NEWS SITE, BREAKDOWN OF THE 7/28 PLANNING BOARD MEETING--INITIAL PRESENTATION OF 49-UNIT SOUTH RIVERSIDE AVENUE DEVELOPMENT

See it all at Croton.News - Croton’s #1 source for AI-generated hyperlocal news---TUESDAY THE 28TH at 8:00 p.m. ---SEE IT ALL AT Planning Board — 2026-07-28 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

CROTON & CORTLANDT ARTS ROUND-UP AND MORE AT THE BLOG #1

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A NEW WEEKLY SERIES---CROTON & CORTLANDT ARTS ROUND-UP AND MORE AT THE BLOG #1

EVENTS, SHOWS, VINTAGE ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

***DON'T MISS IT! GROUP SHOW, OPENING RECEPTION AT THE CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY 8/2 VISITING ARTIST | Croton River Artisan

***DON'T MISS IT! TOWN OF CORTLANDT'S 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AND CONTEST: Cortlandt proudly honors our nation! For the Youth Submission Form, go to Town of Cortlandt’s USA 250th Celebration Photo Show Submission Form 

AND For the Adult Submission Form, go to Town of Cortlandt’s USA 250th Celebration Photo Show Submission Form

AND RELATED: EverythingCroton: WITH MENTION OF CROTON'S CAROLYN WHITING AND ELEANOR KWEI, CORTLANDT'S SNAPSHOT OF AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY FOCUSES ON PHOTO CONTEST

***VINTAGE CROTON ARTIST--JAMES STEVENSON, LIGHT OF SUMMER; GO TO EverythingCroton: LIGHT OF SUMMER--OILS BY JAMES STEVENSON

***VINTAGE CROTON ARTIST: 1933 MAURICE STERNE--GO TO EverythingCroton: 1933 MAURICE STERNE

ABOUT THOSE RECENT SOCIAL MEDIA ALERTS--BEHIND PAYWALL AT THE TIMES HERALD RECORD

Border czar promised a NY surge. Is the Hudson Valley seeing it first?

Chris McKenna--New York State Team--July 28, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET--A social media alert went out early on July 21 about immigration agents on Cottage Street in Middletown. The next morning, two similar bulletins were posted for Monroe and White Plains. The next day, there was one in Kingston. AGAIN BEHIND PAYWALL AT NY clashes with ICE as enforcement alerts pop up in Hudson Valley

VILLAGE JOB OPENINGS, MAINTENANCE WORKER & SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

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Interested candidates should complete the online employment application on the Croton-on-Hudson Village website no later than August 14, 2026. MORE INFO AT Job Opening - Maintenance Worker and School Crossing Guard | Croton-on-Hudson NY

FROM THE MAILBOX...

A reader asks: How come no barbecue here?

Response: The reader must be a new resident. Croton has had assorted BBQ places here over the years---the operative word is "had".

HERE ARE TWO:

One of these was Holy Smoke (their Croton restaurant was near Super Foodtown); they celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2019, sold out for one of their authentic German OKTOBERFESTS IN 2019, closing in November 2021. HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE--THE MAHOPAC LOCATION IS STILL HERE!

They ARE known for their brisket, baby back ribs, wings and cornbread---and have received assorted area awards. Their Oktoberfests were amazing....and may still be.  It's been a few years since many of us have ventured in that direction.

AGAIN, their Mahopac location is still going strong--but call ahead as they are often booked solid - 241 Route 6N, Mahopac, NY 10541. Mahopac

and 

MEMPHIS MAE'S--they were located in the Croton Commons--loved this place--our household was there at least twice a month---they had amazing Cole Slaw, brisket, fab Fat Tuesday events, and superb chili.  In addition, Memphis Mae's played host to many community events and was an active supporter of many charitable endeavors.  (See here for one of many examples) 

Alas:

GOOGLE AI---Memphis Mae's BBQ Bistro in Croton-on-Hudson closed in early 2019, shortly after the owner put the 13-year-old restaurant up for sale in mid-2018.

Closure Details: Location: 173 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Timeframe: Put on the market in May 2018 due to rising minimum wage pressures and shifting local dining trends, and permanently closed by spring 2019.

WESTCHESTER RACKS UP $1.34 MILLION IN FINES, SCHOOL BUS CAMERAS, CUTS VIOLATIONS 24%

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Westchester County’s share of revenue received from ticket fines under its School Bus Safety Program came to more than $1.34 million during a 10-month period, September 2025 to June 2026, Westfair’s Westchester County Business Journal has learned. MORE AT School bus cameras gain $1.34M for county, cut violations almost 24%. - Westfair Communications

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

OVER 21,000 SIGNATURES BY EARLY MORNING 7/28 OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11

Please continue to circulate:  A PETITION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION; more info about the petition, Mamdani's disturbing comments and more is here

250 TUESDAYS @ THE BLOG #13!

It's 250 Tuesday --- Time for our new weekly series---250 TUESDAYS at the blog--#13! We're celebrating America's 250th! CLICK ON THE LINKS:



A quick one today since we have other matters grabbing our attention here in the village. (Tonight's PB meeting for example). But this 8/15 event at The Lincoln Depot Museum looks wonderful; read more at

The Hudson Valley in the American Revolution - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum

AND DON'T FORGET 9/19--MEET BENJAMIN FRANKLIN Meet Benjamin Franklin - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum

AND FROM EMPHERAL NEW YORK: George Washington opens his Cherry Street presidential mansion to New Year’s callers | Ephemeral New York

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SEE THE INAUGURAL #1 OF THIS SERIES AT EverythingCroton: TUESDAYS AT THE BLOG ARE NOW FOR AMERICA 250

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NO INJURIES REPORTED AFTER MALFUNCTIONING E-SCOOTER CHARGER CAUSES FIRE IN PEEKSKILL

The Peekskill Fire Department says crews arrived to find heavy smoke coming from the house.....Crews disassembled the e-scooter and safely removed the battery after the flames were knocked down....more at News 12 | Westchester | Malfunctioning E Scooter Charger Blamed For Peekskill House Fire

ICYMI--ONCE AGAIN, FROM THE CROTON NEWS SITE, BREAKDOWN OF THE UPCOMING PLANNING BOARD MEETING--INITIAL PRESENTATION OF 49-UNIT SOUTH RIVERSIDE AVENUE DEVELOPMENT

See it all at Croton.News - Croton’s #1 source for AI-generated hyperlocal news---TUESDAY THE 28TH at 8:00 p.m. ---SEE IT ALL AT Planning Board — 2026-07-28 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

HOW MANY MORE TIMES---GO WOKE, GO BROKE---CRACKER BARREL CEO STEPS DOWN AFTER "WOKE" REBRAND SPARKED BACKLASH FROM CUSTOMERS---AND EVEN TRUMP

Read more at Cracker Barrel CEO Julie Felss Masino steps down after 'woke' rebrand sparked backlash from customers -- and even Trump

AUGUST 1966 - MORE CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL--DIRECTOR SHADE'S FESTIVAL JOTTINGS

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MORE CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1966--DIRECTOR SHADE'S FESTIVAL JOTTINGS--AUGUST 1966--by C. Edwin Shade--click on the images below, courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY.