IRS NOTIFIES THOUSANDS OF TAXPAYERS AFTER PERSONAL INFO DISCLOSED

Highlights OF HOLLAND & KNIGHT article

--A former IRS contractor stole tax return information from the IRS and disclosed it to two news organizations.

--The IRS sent a letter to affected taxpayers, letting them know information was disclosed and that the IRS contractor was charged.

--The IRS subsequently sent another letter, saying the full scope of what information was disclosed or how it was used was not known but that the agency has not seen any indication that the taxpayer information was used in any way for identity theft or any related type of fraud. MORE AT IRS Notifies Thousands of Taxpayers After Personal Information Disclosed | Insights | Holland & Knight

JUST A REMINDER---YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WRAP-UP OF LOCAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES, EVENTS, ETC......

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REMINDER---THE CROTON CHRONICLE SPECIAL HOLIDAY DISCOUNT--MUST BE REDEEMED BY 12/25

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE--Special holiday discount for new subscribers only: 30% off an annual subscription to The Croton Chronicle. Must be redeemed by December 25. GO TO Subscribe to The Croton Chronicle

CAN I USE MY DRONE IN VILLAGE OF CROTON PARKS? A MESSAGE FROM THE VILLAGE

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CAN I USE MY DRONE IN VILLAGE OF CROTON PARKS?
Can I use my drone or other unmanned aircraft in Village of Croton parks?

Yes, the use of drones and other unmanned aircraft systems are permitted under the Village Code, provided that the individual using the equipment has first registered with the Recreation Department.

Please Note; Not including Croton Point Park and Croton Gorge Park, contact Westchester County Parks Department for additional information regarding these facilities (914)864-7275---READ MORE AT Can I use my drone or other unmanned aircraft in Village of Croton parks? | Croton-on-Hudson NY

THAT TIME OF YEAR!!!!! THE HOLIDAY BARBIE BOLLS HAVE ARRIVED & A REMINDER THAT THERE'S A CROTON CONNECTION TO BARBIE DOLLS AS WELL

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Delighted to see that the quintessential Holiday Barbie Dolls have arrived (we have always called them "The Christmas Barbies" but no matter). Find them in Croton ShopRite, Walmart and other venues---and as always, they go very fast. 

Click on the photos for just a few examples from assorted years--2020, 2014, 2012, and 2024 (image via Walmart). 

P.S. No comments from the politically correct peanut gallery please. At this blog, we love the elegant and elaborate Christmas gowns.

For those who don't know: Barbie Dolls were invented by Ruth Marianna Handler (née Mosko), an American businesswoman and inventor. She served as the president of the toy manufacturer Mattel Inc.---the doll's design was created by missile engineer-turned-toy designer Jack Ryan. 

READ MORE ABOUT HANDLER HERE.

And did you know that there's a Croton Connection to this iconic doll? 

From the book, FOREVER BARBIE, by M.G. Lord---this was a fun read and highly recommended:

              AS STRATEGY SESSIONS BEGAN IN HAWTHORNE, THE HANDLERS made a brilliant tactical move. They commissioned a toy study from Ernest Dichter, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Motivational Research in Croton-on-Hudson, New York. 

            The study cost a staggering $12,000 and took six months to complete, but when it was finished the charge seemed low. 

           Dichter had masterminded a cunning campaign to peddle Barbie.   (YOU CAN FIND LORD'S BOOK ON AMAZON.)

For more about Ernest Dichter, an American psychologist and marketing expert known as the "father of motivational research", go to

Ernest Dichter - Wikipedia

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FROM THE HNM 12/22 BULLETIN -- FAITH FORMATION CHRISTMAS PAGEANT 2024

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FROM THE 12/22/2024 HOLY NAME OF MARY BULLETIN-- Thank you to our Catechists who prepared the children for this year’s Christmas pageant. Thank you to the students who sang, and those that read stories to describe what was being presented while being greatly enhanced by music. Thank you to the audio visual volunteer. Thank you to staff, who worked tirelessly to ensure everything was in place. We are grateful for the parents' and students' help setting up, serving, greeting, and cleaning up. We couldn’t have gotten the amazing results we did without the help of gracious volunteers like you. We sincerely appreciate your time and dedication to our children's Faith Formation Program. It was a wonderful way to begin the celebration of Christmas! Hope to see you at upcoming events and volunteer opportunities. Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

Alicia Lima, Faith Formation Coordinator

WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

Happy Monday everyone...and our regular weekly feature......WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS--You may not always agree but it's always interesting.... Click on the links below:



EIGHT FROM CROTON'S TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY:

--This morning's interview with Cardinal Dolan
--NY Gov. Hochul goes total "Deer in Headlights" mode
--Friday cocktail - The Revolver!

--Catholic Church recognizes and affirms 71st miracle at Lourdes
--WSJ: "Luigi Mangione’s Senate Explainers. Warren and Sanders tell us why killing CEOs is understandable."
--WSJ: "Is Murdering Healthcare CEO's Justified?"
--Tom Faranda's Folly: Dem. Congressman Seth Moulton attacked for objecting to trans men playing girls sports
--Bill Maher offering tough love to Democrats

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FROM DW DESIGN & DECOR---THE BLOG; DECEMBER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; GO TO December Design Newsletter, 2024 - DW Design & Decor

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TWO FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY--HOLY NAME--JOHN THE BAPTIST; CLICK HERE AND

OUR FAITH JOURNEY; CLICK HERE

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AND FROM TRAVALANCHE, PHIL OCHS; CLICK HERE

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NINE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

---CORNMEAL BISCUITS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CORNMEAL BISCUITS
---CRISPY ITALIAN CHICKEN; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CRISPY ITALIAN CHICKEN
---SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE
---LIME SHERBET PUNCH; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: LIME SHERBET PUNCH

---SWEET CREAM BISCUITS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SWEET CREAM BISCUITS
---HONEYMUSTARD COLE SLAW; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HONEY MUSTARD COLESLAW
---OLD FASHIONED BLACKBERRY CAKE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OLD FASHION BLACKBERRY CAKE
---PINEAPPLE NUT BREAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: PINEAPPLE-NUT BREAD

---SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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SEVEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---MICKEY MOUSE' GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Mickey Mouse

---DIRECTED BY JACQUES FEYDER; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Directed by Jacques Feyder
---TORTILLA FLAT 1942; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Tortilla Flat (1942)
---JOAN LESLIE; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Joan Leslie
---GEORGE BRENT; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: George Brent
---SPARTACUS (1960); GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Spartacus (1960)
---DIRECTED BY WALT DISNEY; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Directed by Walt Disney

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FROM WESTERNs ALL'ITALIANA--RIP GUILLERMO ANTON; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Guillermo Antón

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THREE FROM ETHICS ALARMS:

---MANDATORY RETIREMENT AGE AND TERM LIMITS IN CONGRESS; CLICK HERE
---MADDOW'S HYPOCRISY...GO TO From the Res Ispa Loquitur Files…Maddow’s Hypocrisy | Ethics Alarms
--AND POST ELECTION MELTDOWNS--GO TO Ethics Verdict: The Trump-Deranged Harris Voters Are The Most Infantile Losers In US. Political History | Ethics Alarms

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A REMINDER---KEEP TRACK OF SANTA VIA NORAD PLUS SOME FUN LINKS TOO

Just a reminder that Everything Croton readers can keep track of Santa again this year via NORAD!  CLICK HERE

p.s. You may also enjoy...FROM FORMER CROTON RESIDENT AND NOTED AUTHOR, SUSAN KONIG:

NY POST - TELL YOUR KIDS THE TRUTH: SANTA IS REAL - read more here.

p.p.s. A VERY VINTAGE SANTA CLAUS---your editor's Flickr album of vintage and antique memorabilia, ads, etc. MORE HERE.

and P.P.S. 2012 PHOTOS FROM THE CROTON YACHT CLUB CHRISTMAS PARTY AND SANTA TOO, CLICK HERE

AND 2012 SANTA AT CROTON COUNTRY GARDENS; MORE HERE

AND SEE VIDEO FROM THE 2024 BLUE SANTA, TOWN OF CORTLANDT, BRIGADE AT Facebook

THIS WEEK'S HOURS AT FEED THE BIRDS!

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326 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States, New York---(914) 862-4700---feedthebirdscroton.com--Sunday, Dec 22: 10AM-3PM; Monday, Dec 23: 10AM-5PM; Tuesday, Dec 24: 10AM-3PM

ASSORTED REQUESTS AT THE MAILBOX--CROTON CHRISTMAS AND HANUKKAH

Click on the photos and links.

A reader growing up here in the 60's has very fond memories of her Christmas Club account and wondered if there was anything available about the practice in the archives.

Response---not from the 60's; but there is this ad from 1935; you might try the CHS for more.

https://www.crotonhistoricalsociety.org/

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A reader inherited a relative's "super modern" menorah' and a strange "free-form" type of paperweight; both are stamped CROTON ART CRAFTSMEN. Know anything about the company?

Response---this is the only ad we have ever been able to locate for the company; from 1952--for coincidentally, a menorah.....from American Judaism magazine.  No real address here in Croton is shown.

Again the CHS might have more. 

You may also enjoy EverythingCroton: REMINDER--A CROTON HANUKKAH.......THEN AND NOW....AND TEMPLE ISRAEL'S ANNUAL FUNDRAISER

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A reader recalls seeing some photos from the Croton Lions Christmas Tree Sale in 2010 and 2011 but can't locate them now. Can you help?

Response: We have 2011 as a mini Flickr album (click on the images when you get there) at  2011 LIONS TREE SALE | Flickr

BUT don't have anything for 2010; try the Lions directly at their email: 

CROTONLIONSCLUB@GMAIL.COM

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A reader remembers a very beautiful "inside the Church creche" at Holy Name of Mary "near the altar".  

You can only mean this--their annual tradition: 

Go to PHOTO ALBUM, INTERIOR NATIVITY, HOLY NAME OF MARY 2009-2011, may take a moment or two to load depending on your connection; hit refresh if the connection is slow INTERIOR NATIVITY HOLY NAME OF MARY | Flickr

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: MORE ASSORTED VINTAGE CROTON CHRISTMAS REQUESTS AT THE MAILBOX

AS PROMISED, HERE'S PART TWO--SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS POSTS FROM COLLECTING CANDY DOT COM

And now some of our favorite posts from COLLECTING CANDY DOT COM, PART TWO---and that's because there are so many, it has to be a two-parter! CLICK ON THE PHOTO AND LINKS BELOW:



--FROM 2016, HERSHEY, CHRISTMAS FOIL WRAPPED KISSES; GO TO Christmas 2016: Hershey’s Decorative Foil Holiday Kisses Exclusives! | CollectingCandy.com

--FROM 2014, MERRY CHRISTMAS WITH VINTAGE SANTA CLAUS WRAPPER; GO TO Merry Christmas with Vintage Santa Claus Wrappers! | CollectingCandy.com

--FROM 2012, M&M'S HOLIDAY PACKS; GO TO Christmas Countdown: M&M’s 2012 Holiday Packs! | CollectingCandy.com

--RUSSELL STOVER SANTAS AND SNOWMEN TOO; GO TO Twelve Days of Christmas: The Festive Variety of Russell Stover Santas (and Snowmen, too!) | CollectingCandy.com

--SPANGLER'S HOLIDAY DUM DUM POPS; GO TO Twelve Days of Christmas: Spangler’s Holiday Dum-Dum Pops!! | CollectingCandy.com

SEE PART ONE AT EverythingCroton: PART ONE--OUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS POSTS FROM COLLECTING CANDY DOT COM

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CORTLANDT TOWN BUDGET APPROVED WITH 3.6% TAX INCREASE

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Cortlandt Town Budget Approved With 3.6% Tax Increase
December 19, 2024 Rick Pezzullo

Town taxes in Cortlandt will increase 3.6 percent next year in the 2025 budget approved unanimously by the town board last week.

For the 13th straight year, the tax hike in Cortlandt fell below the allowable New York State tax cap, which was 3.8 percent. MORE AT Cortlandt Town Budget Approved With 3.6% Tax Increase | The Examiner News

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---CHRISTMAS DAYS & REMEMBERING SHARI LEWIS AND THAT CROTON CONNECTION

Click on photo. Vintage Shari Lewis game via SeriousToyz

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A reader still has the Shari Lewis Lamb Chop puppet her father gave her one Christmas---and every year, it is lovingly taken from its original FAO Schwartz gift box and placed beneath the family tree in his memory.  As such, we have had this special request:

REMEMBERING SHARI LEWIS AND THAT CROTON CONNECTION

On August 2, 1998, American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer, comedian, and television show host--Shari Lewis---died. She was best known as the original puppeteer of the sock puppet Lamb Chop, first appearing on Captain Kangaroo in March 1956 and then Hi Mom, a local morning television show that aired on WRCA-TV (now WNBC-TV) in New York City. Click on the photo to see a vintage Shari Lewis board game. YOU CAN READ MORE HERE.....

And as for that Croton Connection---via the late Ethel Stein.....One of Stein's puppets--LAMB CHOP--would become famous through Lewis and her television show." You can read more about Stein HERE.

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JUST A REMINDER---YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WRAP-UP OF LOCAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES, EVENTS, ETC......

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JUST A REMINDER---

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WRAP-UP OF LOCAL CHRISTMAS SERVICES, PAGEANTS, OTHER EVENTS, ETC. CAN BE FOUND AT:

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