SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP---HAPPY WEDNESDAY

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

BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; THE PROTECTION OF JESUS--GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: The Protection of Jesus

AND FROM recent weeks VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---KING CHARLES: King Charles celebrates Christian Faith – Tom Faranda's Folly

AND Pro-life Catholic father wins $1.1M in settlement with DOJ over wrongful arrest – Tom Faranda's Folly

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

  HOLY NAME OF MARY ANNUAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL FUNDRAISER--MOTHER'S DAY FLOWER AND BAKE SALE, A SUCCESS! CLICK HERE

  AND Faith Formation Program 2026/27 Class Registration Please register before May 31st to receive a $15 tuition discount. Registration forms are available at the parish office or on our website www.holynameofmary.org. You may contact Ms. Alicia Lima in the Faith Formation office directly for further information by calling 914-271-4254.

  AND Mass Schedule Change Sunday, June 7th ONLY Due to the Village Summerfest Event taking place on Grand Street, the 8:00 AM and 10:45 AM Masses will move to the Chapel of Good Shepherd on Benedict Boulevard. 

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

   SISTERHOOD YEAR END DINNER; GO TO Sisterhood Year-End Dinner - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

  YIZKOR SERVICE; GO TO Yizkor Service - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

 5/28 BROTHERHOOD LECTURE; GO TO Brotherhood Lecture: A Very Personal Holocaust Story - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

  News postings – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

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

  FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES; GO TO EverythingCroton: REMINDER---ST. AUGUSTINE'S 49TH FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES

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ASBURY METHODIST 

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

  5/31 PASTOR STEVE'S FAREWELL PER THEIR WEBSITE

  ASBURY AT SUMMERFEST EverythingCroton: ASBURY AT SUMMERFEST 2026

   AND THEIR YOUNGER MEMBERS: EverythingCroton: ASBURY METHODIST APRIL CIRCUIT RIDER--TIME FOR YOUNG ADULTS

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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 EASTER VIDEO St. Augustine's Worship

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MOVING ALONG:

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

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*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; NEW; GO TO One Minute Jesuit: “Love Got There First” – Tom Faranda's Folly

*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

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; 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

AND

*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...

TRENDING AND GOOD NIGHT....

Many of us are not on social media but we get to hear about it and are often sent screenshots. Currently trending, major school election upset, the Indian Point Data Center (much excitement over same in town), that the "CTA endorsement of the incumbent's was the near kiss of death", Massie out, yada yada yada. You can see some of this at EverythingCroton: INDIAN POINT DATA CENTER--TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA--EXCITED TOWN CONVERSATION, JOBS, ETC., THE VILLAGE PAGES? MUCH UNHAPPINESS and 

EverythingCroton: LAIRD AND DAY AND ANAMKIA

BREAKING---ACTIVIST WHO SENT ILHAN OMAR'S DAUGHTER AND HASAN PIKER ON CUBA AID CONVOY HAS TIES TO HAMAS AND IRAN

Read more at Exclusive | Activist who sent Ilhan Omar’s daughter and Hasan Piker on Cuba aid convoy has ties to Hamas and Iran

LAIRD AND DAY AND ANAMKIA

More soon! MAJOR UPSET! We've been celebrating...LIBRARY budget passed...

Anamkia 1235

Jake 1234

Betsy 1101

Sarah 491

Neil 390

PATCH ARTICLE Complete Croton-Harmon Union Free School District 2026 School Board & Budget Election Results | Ossining, NY Patch

and from LAIRD:

Wow!!! I am genuinely blown away by the amount of support I received in today's election - We won!!!

I am so thankful for everyone who told a friend about my vision, knocked on a door, or put out a lawn sign. What is clear to me is that education matters to this community. Today, the community overwhelmingly voted to support our kids. 

I am honored to be serving alongside Anamika, Jake, and the rest of the board. I also want to sincerely thank Sarah and Neal for their years of volunteer service and dedication to the community. As I'm sure I'm about to find out, serving on the Board of Education requires enormous commitment of time, care, and energy, and I appreciate all they have contributed to our district. 

I am so thrilled to have been elected and I can't wait to get to work!

All the best,

Betsy

TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

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Celebrate America’s 250th Anniversary! A milestone 250 years in the making! Commemorate the U.S. Semiquincentennial and honor Cortlandt's deep Revolutionary roots with our limited-edition anniversary merchandise, sold at our cost. Show your patriotic pride in an exclusive t-shirt or grab some custom commemorative stickers!

Pre-Orders Are Open Now: Reserve your gear today through the Town of Cortlandt Recreation Community Pass at

WWW.TOWNOFCORTLANDTNY.GOV/RECONLINE

Pickup Details: Summer Concert and Movie Series starting on Thursday, June 11th at 6:30 PM at Cortlandt Waterfront Park

Cortlandt Town Hall: Available during regular business hours
Don't miss out on this once-in-a-generation keepsake. Pre-order yours today!

WITH MENTION OF SARCONE ETAL.-- HUDSON VALLEY DRUG TRAFFICKING SYNDICATE DEALER GETS FEDERAL TIME

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5/19/2026------HUDSON VALLEY, NY — A special drug and gang task force in Ulster County is disrupting criminal organizations with a reach far beyond the Hudson Valley, according to the DOJ.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III; HSI New York Acting Special Agent in Charge Michael Alfonso; and Ulster County Sheriff Juan Figueroa, whose office leads the Ulster Regional Gang Enforcement Narcotics Team, announced that 48-year-old Cecilio Wareham, of Queens, was sentenced on May 11, to 63 months in federal prison to be followed by a three-year term of supervised release. MORE AT Hudson Valley Drug Trafficking Syndicate Dealer Gets Federal Time | Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch

5/20 BD. OF TRUSTEES MEETING AGENDA, EXEC SESSION, LOCAL LAW #7, RESIGNATION, ETC.

See the agenda and related documents at Board of Trustees Meeting | Croton-on-Hudson NY

BREAKING--VANCE SAYS REP. ILHAN OMAR IS UNDER DOJ INVESTIGATION"RIGHT NOW"

The Justice Department is investigating Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.), Vice President JD Vance said on Tuesday. Omar has faced questions about immigration fraud, family finances, and her potential ties to a COVID-era fraud scheme in Minnesota. “I don’t want to prejudge an investigation,” Vance said. “It certainly seems like something fishy is there.”  MORE AT Vance says Rep. Ilhan Omar is under DOJ investigation 'right now'

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. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content (or sign in). Often updated in real time too! And the latest product recalls too. Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

p.s. MONDAYS GIFTS had their grand opening on Saturday and it was quite the local event. Find out more about MONDAYS GIFTS at their website Home | mondays gifts

FROM DEC DELIVERS---CELEBRATE WORLD FISH MIGRATION DAY ON MAY 30

Celebrate World Fish Migration Day on May 30----Each spring the Hudson River is alive with migratory fish species that are drawn into the protective waters of the estuary as part of their spawning cycle. World Fish Migration Day is a global celebration to create awareness about the importance of migratory fish and free-flowing rivers.

Environmental organizations of the Lower Hudson and Harbor have come together to put on family-friendly, free fishing events for the public to engage in the wonders of the Hudson River!

Events take place on Saturday, May 30 unless otherwise noted. Event times (all EST) vary by site. Please check the World Fish Migration Lower Hudson & Harbor Fish Count website for more details.

Manhattan--Fort Washington Park Beach, Seining, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Randall's Island Park, Seining, 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Hudson River Park Pier 40*, Wetlab Open, Rod & Reel, Minnow Pots, 11:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. *Please note this event will take place on June 6

Brooklyn--Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 4, Seining, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., Register to attend

Shirley Chisholm State Park, Seining, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Queens--Gantry Plaza State Park, Eel Mop, Oyster Cages, Biodiversity Survey, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Rockaways Ferry Terminal, Rod & Reel, 12:00 - 3:00 p.m.

Staten Island--Lemon Creek Park, Seining, 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Stapleton Waterfront Park, Oyster Cages, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

Lower Hudson--Sarah Lawrence Center for the Urban River at Beczak, Seining, 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.

LDEO Hudson River Field Station, Seining, 12:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Little Stony Point, Hudson Highlands State Park, Seining, 3:00 p.m.

ILHAN OMAR'S FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE---QUITE THE REVISION

Under new investigation indeed. Read and see more at Ilhan Omar under new investigation over finances | Fox News Video

REMINDER----VOTE TODAY!

 

FROM THE DISTRICT WEBSITE, INCLUDES THE LINK TO THE LEAGUE FORUM VIDEO ETC.; GO TO  School Board Election & Budget Vote Information - Croton-Harmon Schools

AND FOR THE FIRST FORUM, SPONSORED BY THE CROTON COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE AND SOME KEY POINTS, GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE BOE FORUM 4/23/26 VIDEO SOME KEY COMMENTS

AND FOR THE LIBRARY, SOME THOUGHTS, AND A REQUEST FOR A REPOST OF A GAZETTE LETTER  EverythingCroton: SOME LIBRARY THOUGHTS AND MORE---JUST A REMINDER THAT THE 5/19 VOTE IS OPEN TO EVERY VOTER LIVING IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT RESIDENT; RE-POSTING A GAZETTE LETTER BY REQUEST

POLLAK ENDORSEMENT OF LAIRD AND DAY; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---FROM LESLIE POLLAK'S FB PAGE, ENDORSES LAIRD AND DAY

CTA ENDORSEMENT OF THE INCUMBENTS; DID THEY CROSS THE LINE; YOU DECIDE; GO TO  EverythingCroton: SCHOOL STUFF---CTA POSTCARDS SENT AND INSTAGRAM UNION AD POST

CONGRATULATIONS CROTON-HARMON STUDENT-ATHLETES, COLLEGE SIGNING DAY

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Congratulations to the Croton-Harmon student-athletes who were recognized at College Signing Day as they committed to continuing their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

Dylan Winthal — Swim & Dive, Bowdoin College
Andrew Sur — Baseball, SUNY Maritime College
Max Fredman — Baseball, Manhattanville University
Nate Geberth — Baseball, Jefferson College

This milestone reflects years of hard work, perseverance, and dedication, as well as the support of coaches, teachers, counselors, and families who helped them reach this moment.

Coach Rosen reminded students that this achievement is one few high school athletes attain.

“Less than 10 percent of high school student-athletes go on to compete at the collegiate level,” he said. “I wish I could say the hard work is over and you’ve made it, but the hard work has just begun.”
He expressed confidence that the lessons students learned through the Croton-Harmon athletic program will carry them through the opportunities and challenges ahead.

“I know you are prepared and ready for that challenge,” said Coach Rosen.

We are proud of all that our student-athletes have accomplished and look forward to cheering them on in this exciting next chapter. Once a Tiger, always a Tiger. Photos at Facebook and Facebook and Facebook

IN ADDITION TO SCHOOL ELECTION STUFF TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA AND THE INDIAN POINT DATA CENTER, THERE'S WEINGARTEN!

Many thanks to AJ for posting a working link:Teacher union honcho Randi Weingarten’s 2025 vanity book “Why Fascists Fear Teachers” isn’t just a self-promoting, self-glorifying soliloquy: The unreadable screed also served as a helpful cash conduit for Weingarten and her friends to make bank on the back of teachers’ union dues.

Weingarten’s book was something of a “group project”; a Freedom Foundation analysis of the American Federation of Teacher’s federal filings reveals that it laid out big bucks in support of this collaborative effort.

Teachers should ask for a refund.  More at Turns out Randi Weingarten's self-promoting 'book' was a big scam all along