Sunday, April 19, 2026

MUCH CHATTER WE HEAR ON SOCIAL MEDIA---ASSORTED SITES ALL OVER COUNTY--NY ELECTRICITY PRICES RANK SIXTH HIGHEST IN THE U.S.

ALBANY, NY (January 2026) — New York's residential electricity prices are among the highest in the nation, according to data from the Empire Center for Public Policy and the U.S. Energy Information Administration. In January 2026, the state's average residential electricity price reached 28.4 cents per kilowatt-hour, placing it sixth highest in the U.S.---READ MORE AT New York Electricity Prices Rank Sixth Highest in the U.S. - Talk of the Sound


NEW YORK ESCOs TO PAY $71 MILLION SETTLEMENT TO RATE PAYERS IN REGULATORY DISPUTE

Many thanks to our New Rochelle facebook friends for this article. As many here will recall, ESCOs were touted as the solution to energy pricing and assorted woes. And like so many of these energy schemes:



PORT CHESTER, NY (September 23, 2025) — Governor Kathy Hochul announced that the New York State Public Service Commission has approved a settlement with nine energy service companies (ESCOs), requiring them to pay $50 million in billing adjustments and offer up to $21 million in future savings to customers. READ MORE AT New York ESCOs to Pay $71 Million Settlement to Rate Payers in Regulatory Dispute - Talk of the Sound

1978 - KUZZINS TWO AND MOTHER'S DAY

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Many residents have fond memories of KUZZINS TWO at Amberlands. 

Click on the ad for 1978 Mother's Day and their menu.

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POT SHOP/CANNABIS DISPENSARY/HARMON/THE GAZETTE APRIL 14-21, 2026

You are encouraged to read a rather extensive article from The Gazette regarding the cannabis dispensary/pot shop approved for the Harmon section of the village (click on the image for a preview).

The paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere.

You may also have an interest in EverythingCroton: CONTINUING TO RECEIVE A GREAT MANY QUESTIONS. EMAILS, AND COMMENTS ABOUT THE VILLAGE'S NEW HARMON BUSINESS/POT SHOP/CANNABIS/MARIJUANA DISPENSARY

FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader is seeking anything from a  Father Nelson "Priesthood" (SUNDAY/MONTH?)  event of a few years ago at HNM.

Response: Presuming you mean this? 2021 PHOTOS--PRIESTHOOD SUNDAY MASS---HONORING FATHER NELSON---Reception hosted by six Troop 28 Scouts who are working on their Ad Altare Dei Catholic religious emblem--SEE MORE HERE.

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A reader is seeking an "OLYMPICS HOCKEY commeration" post here; can we help?

Response: You may mean EverythingCroton: SPECIAL EDITION RED, WHITE & GOLD, OWN A PIECE OF HOCKEY HISTORY

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A READER VAGUELY REMEMBERS A FOLK ROCK CONCERT AT THE TEMPLE back in the 60's; do you have anything?

REPONSE: Perhaps this? 1969 - FOLK ROCK AT TEMPLE ISRAEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST---TEMPLE ISRAEL 1969--FOLK ROCK GROUP AT TEMPLE SERVICE

TALK OF THE SOUND--NY JURY FINDS LIVE NATION, TICKEMASTER VIOLATED ANTITRUST LAWS

Read more at New York Jury Finds Live Nation, Ticketmaster Violated Antitrust Laws - Talk of the Sound


SCHOOL CANDIDATES FORUM 4/23/2026

4/23 Candidates forum at St. Augustine's Episcopal Church. To those who have asked, we have no idea why this is the location. 

7 pm, begins promptly at 7:15, in the church Parish Hall 6 Old Post Road North.

All five candidates will be there: Jacob Day, Sarah Carrier, Neal Haber, Betsy Laird, and Anamika Shatnagar.

TO THE COMMENTER WHO ASKED---yes, the last debate to our knowledge was held in the high school in 2025; any additional questions should be referred to the district. 

CROTON-HARMON SOFTBALL LOSES TO NORTH SAMEL 9-10

Croton Harmon High School, VS, North Salem Middle/High School. 9, 10. Croton Harmon was defeated by North Salem 10-9---more at Girls Varsity Softball Loses To North Salem 9 - 10 - Croton Harmon High School


GLAM IRANIAN BUSINESSWOMAN BUSTED AT LAX, CHARGED WITH HELPING REUME BUY DRONES, BOMBS AND AMMO

Shamim Mafi, 44, of Woodland Hills, was taken into custody on Saturday night and charged with brokering deals for Iranian drones, bombs, and millions of rounds of ammunition bound for Sudan, according to the office of the US Attorney for the Central District of California. MORE AT

https://nypost.com/2026/04/19/us-news/iranian-businesswoman-shamim-mafi-busted-at-lax-charged-with-helping-regime-buy-drones-bombs-and-ammo/

FOR THOSE OF US WHO GOT AMBITIOUS AND POPPED THOSE HERBS IN THE GROUND...LIKE BASIL....

We'll skip the headline drama below---but there may be a frost coming-- plants are still small enough where a recycled soda bottle COVER or a plastic bag STAKED into place, will do the overnight trick. Just remember to remove the next day....read more at

Bitter Cold, Dangerous Frost Returning To Hudson Valley, Upstate



IN CASE YOU MISSED IT--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO IS AT:

EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON SUNDAY NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Yuka's, Croton Running Company, Croton Colonial Diner, Deprez, CVS, Apple Farm,105-Twenty, Monday's Gifts (new in the Upper Village), Raga and more.

YONKERS TIMES--ON TAX DAY, GIVE LAWLER CREDIT FOR SALT AND OTHER CHANGES BENEFICIAL TO ALL NEW YORKERS

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YONKERS TIMES--ON TAX DAY, GIVE LAWLER CREDIT FOR SALT AND OTHER CHANGES BENEFICIAL TO ALL NEW YORKERS--By Dan Murphy

Congressman Mike Lawler welcomed Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to Yorktown on April 10. Both Rep. Lawler and Sec. Bessent discussed the following changes made for the benefit of ALL Westchester residents and families in The Working Families Tax Cuts Act. READ MORE AT On Tax Day, Give Lawler Credit for SALT & other Changes Beneficial for All New Yorkers | Yonkers Times


ASBURY METHODIST APRIL CIRCUIT RIDER--TIME FOR YOUNG ADULTS

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ASBURY METHODIST APRIL CIRCUIT RIDER--TIME FOR YOUNG ADULTS--CLICK ON THE IMAGE

THE ENTIRE APRIL NEWSLETTER  IS AVAILABLE AT Circuit_Rider_April_2026.01.pdf