NOTICE OF DEATH - JULIO CESAR FALCON

EDWARD F. CARTER - Bookmark the post for updates: Julio Falcon Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

OUR REGULAR FRIDAY FEATURE---TOM FARANDA'S FRIDAY COCKTAIL---THE BRONX

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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---and now: THE BRONX! GO TO Friday cocktail – The Bronx

FIRST SEASON OF UPGRADES COMPLETED AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR

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Page 7 of THE GAZETTE for the week of 9/17 through 23, 2026, has an article entitled: FIRST SEASON OF UPGRADES COMPLETED AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR. The paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere; back copies available in the library.

TRUMP BUTLER ASSASSINATION ATTEMPT VICTIM DIES - JIM COPENHAVER

FROM OUR PENNSYLVANIA READERS--The family posted this on X. Click on the image.

The link is here Jondavid “JD” Longo on X: "Saddened to learn of the passing of Jim Copenhaver. Jim was shot twice at the Butler rally on July 13, 2024. He survived that day, but he never fully recovered from the wounds. For two years he lived with surgeries, remaining fragments, and pain that never left him. Th… / X

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

 

Because life gets busy--and possibly rainy:

***BESS FAILURE INCIDENCE DATABASE; GO HERE

***LABOR DAY 2026 HERON; GO HERE

***HAWK MIGRATION SEASON; GO HERE

***CROTON LOVES THEM VULTURES; GO HERE

***ASBURY WELCOMES NEW PASTOR; GO HERE

***PASTOR SURGERY/BLESSING OF QUILTS, OUR SAVIOUR; GO HERE

***THAT ARMED SCOOTER ROBBERY, JEFFERSON VALLEY MALL; GO TO EverythingCroton: E-SCOOTER---TWO INJURED DURING ARMED ROBBERY AT JEFFERSON VALLEY MALL

***THAT STRONG ARM ROBBERY, YORKTOWN; TD BANK; GO HERE

***SOME RECENT LETTERS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED; GO HERE

***FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION---SOME CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES, FUNDRAISERS, VOLUNTEER OPPS, ETC., CROTON AND BEYOND; GO HERE

***TOWN OF CORTLANDT FAMILY FUN DAY 10/18 EverythingCroton: TOWN OF CORTLANDT FAMILY FUN DAY POSTPONED TO 10/18

**GETTING A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW POT SHOP/CANNABIS RE-ZONING POSSIBLE IN THE HARMON SECTION OF THE VILLAGE; NEW AI SITE CROTON NEWS IS HELPFUL; GO TO EverythingCroton: GETTING A LOT OF QUESTIONS ABOUT THE NEW POT SHOP/CANNABIS RE-ZONING POSSIBLE IN THE HARMON SECTION OF THE VILLAGE

***POT SHOP RENO PHOTOS, HARMON; THESE ARE FROM JULY; A LOT MORE HAS HAPPENED SINCE; A READER ASKS WILL THERE BE A "RIBBON CUTTING" BY OUR MAYOR---DON'T KNOW---FOR THE JULY PHOTOS, GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI--CANNABIS DISPENSARY/POT SHOP RENOVATION PHOTOS, YES CAMERA SURVEILLANCE COMMENTARY TOO

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE---CROTON SIGN REWRITE NEARS PUBLIC HEARING, DEADLINES FOR SIGNS ALREADY UP

Croton-on-Hudson trustees finished a second review of the village's proposed sign law on Sept. 9, asking for a single change and setting up a public hearing expected Oct. 21. They also directed staff to draft a full village tax exemption for veterans with 100% service-connected disabilities and worked through the village's developing New York Forward bid. MORE AT Croton Sign Rewrite Nears a Public Hearing, With Deadlines for Signs Already Up — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

GOODWIN--NETANYAHU MET THE MOMENT WITH A SPEECH THAT CAN ONLY BE CALLED A SUCCESS

It is a given that many media and political descriptions of Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to the United Nations will call it fiery and defiant.

And so it was — and so it had to be.

Both the content and the sometimes-harsh tone were essential if he was to capture the moment and the point of his appearance.

Once again and always, Israel is in a fight for its existence, and finds itself being abandoned by former allies in Europe and increasingly isolated on the world stage. MORE AT Michael Goodwin: Netanyahu entered a hostile environment — and met the moment with a speech that can only be called a success

AND 3 FROM READERS, GOOGLE AI, AND ASSORTED TEMPLE FOLKS:

Fox News highlighted the speech’s "bold leadership" in confronting threats against Western civilization. Media coverage on the network emphasized his defiance against international critics and domestic figures like New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani, showcasing his willingness to fight what he termed the "war for truth". 

The Jerusalem Post published commentary noting that even skeptics gave him immense credit for his performance, calling him a "master at speaking". The analysis noted that the address highly impressed many Israelis who tuned in to watch him command the international stage. 

Ynetnews noted that Netanyahu spoke with the trademark fluency that has defined his international appearances for decades. The analysis called his rhetorical comparison—asking the audience to imagine how the world would react if Iranian missiles struck the UN complex—highly effective and straightforward. 

VILLAGE OKTOBERFEST POSTPONED TILL 10/3 DUE TO WEATHER

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ASBURY WELCOMES PASTOR SUNGMU LEE AND HIS WIFE

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Asbury has formally welcomed their new pastor--Pastor Sungmu Lee---(and his wife).  He serves both Asbury here in Croton and Trinity Boscobel in Buchanan. Because the two historic congregations share a pastor under this regional structure, he splits his time ministering to both communities. He is entering the busy season between events like the Run Against Hunger and the upcoming holidays. Click on the image from the September church newsletter.

BLOOD PRESSURE MEDICINE RECALL--CHLORTHALIDONE

See more at FDA announces recall on blood pressure medication—more than 13,000 bottles affected nationwide

NOR'EASTER STORM TRACK CHANGES FOR HUDSON VALLEY--HERE'S WHAT IT MEANS FOR US---CROTON PLUS

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HUDSON VALLEY, NY — Meteorologists are expecting a nor’easter will bring heavy rain and strong winds to the Hudson Valley this weekend, with recent models showing the storm tracking more to the west.

The National Weather Service on Thursday issued a wind advisory for southeast New York. It is in effect from 2 p.m. Friday through 6 a.m. on Sunday.

Winds of 20 to 25 miles per hour are expected, with gusts of up to 55 miles per hour possible, according to the National Weather Service. MORE AT Nor'easter Storm Track Changes For Hudson Valley: Here's What That Means For Us | Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch

IT'S NOT SO HARD IF YOU KNOW WHERE TO LOOK...

Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy----just 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 too! Important product recalls too.  Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

CROTON ROTARY CAR SHOW CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER

Just heard from Seaver Wang of the Croton Rotary:

Unfortunately, we are cancelling the car show on Sunday due to weather.

TOWN OF CORTLANDT FAMILY FUN DAY POSTPONED TO 10/18

Due to inclement weather predicted, moved to 10/18; see Events Calendar - Town of Cortlandt, NY