Monday, January 5, 2026

JANUARY 7TH--DISTAFF DAY--ROC DAY---THE NIDDY NODDY

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CROTON'S CONNECTION TO ST. DISTAFF(!)...BY WAY OF THE NIDDY NODDY! THE ANNUAL REQUEST---click on the 1971 image---then read more below:

Distaff Day--(thought not to be based on an actual saint by some) and also called Roc Day, is always held on January 7th, the day after the feast of the Epiphany. CLICK HERE.
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SOUP SEASON PART FOUR!

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

SOUP SEASON CONTINUES AT EVERYTHING CROTON---(see Part One here and Part Two here and Part Three here)

AND NOW PART FOUR---FIVE OF OUR FAVORITE SOUP RECEIPES FROM BLACK CAT KITCHEN; SEE THE VIDEOS AT THE LINKS BELOW


NONNA'S PASTINA SOUP; CLICK HERE

EASY ITALIAN POTATO SOUP; CLICK HERE

FRENCH ONION SOUP; CLICK HERE

BUTTERNUT SQUASH; CLICK HERE

PASTA FAGIOLI; CLICK HERE

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ICYMI-- 1/5 TOWN OF CORTLANDT JUSTICE COURT CLOSED...

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MORE AT Justice Court Office Closed Monday, January 5, 2026 between 1PM-2:30PM - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
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REMINDER--HALF MOON BAY BRIDGE REHAB; PUBLIC INFO MEETING

Jan 5th - HALF MOON BAY BRIDGE REHAB; PUBLIC INFO MEETING; GO TO Public Information Meeting on Half Moon Bay Bridge Rehabilitation Project - January 5, 2026 | Croton-on-Hudson NY
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LOHUD--NEW POLLS SHOW WHERE TRUMP APPROVAL RATING STANDS AS 2026 BEGINS

New polls show where Trump’s approval rating stands as 2026 begins

Victoria E. Freile--New York Connect Team
Jan. 5, 2026, 5:06 a.m. ET

As 2026 begins, President Donald Trump's approval ratings have inched upward - with a slight increase in favorable ratings amongst American voters in most recent political polls. BEHIND PAYWALL AT Donald Trump approval ratings as 2026 begins. See polls
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BY SPECIAL REQUEST---CROTON'S MOST VALUABLE SPORTS PLAYERS FOR 1981

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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, click on the photos below to see CROTON'S MOST VALUABLE SPORTS PLAYERS FOR 1981.

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IN THE NEWS--WALZ EXPECTED TO DROP RE-ELECTION BID AMID MINNESOTA SOMALI FRAUD

The failed veep candidate has come under national scrutiny over his handling of alleged Medicaid and day care fraud in Minnesota, with losses that could reach into the multi-billions. More at Gov. Tim Walz expected to drop reelection bid amid Minnesota Somali fraud probe: report | New York Post

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AND NOW... SOME RECENT PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND PODCASTS YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

Because life gets busy:

***PHOTOS, 2025 HOLY NAME OF MARY CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AND CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX; GO TO EverythingCroton: 2025 CHRISTMAS PAGEANT AT HOLY NAME OF MARY AND CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX

***VIDEO, ST AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHOIR; DEBBIE RAMSEY; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

***PHOTOS, CORTLANDT CHAMBER ORCHESTRA NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; GO TO  EverythingCroton: SOME PHOTOS FROM THE 2026 HOLY NAME OF MARY NEW YEAR'S DAY CONCERT

***VIDEO, ORIGINAL HAIL MARY PASS; GO TO EverythingCroton: COURTESY OF TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY--THE ORIGINAL "HAIL MARY" PASS

***PODCAST, SICK CARE, EXAMINER NEWS; GO TO Sick Care - Podcast - Apple Podcasts

***VIDEO, MORE VIDEO, HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAIN; GO TO EverythingCroton: MORE VIDEO METRO-NORTH HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAINS AT CROTON HARMON - AM RUSH

SEE MORE PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND PODCASTS YOU SHOULDN'T MISS AT EverythingCroton: SOME RECENT PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND PODCASTS TOO--YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

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REMINDER--1/16 HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2026 BASKETBALL FREE THROW CONTEST

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1/16 HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 2026 BASKETBALL FREE THROW CONTEST.  CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR ALL THE DETAILS.
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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 (or sign in).

Often updated in real time too!

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Devotion Studio, FRANKI'S, MEXTOGO,  FEED THE BIRDS, Baked by Susan, Upper Village Blooms, and more.
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OBITUARY & SERVICE INFO FOR ELIZABETH "BETSEY" HERKO

Born November 23, 1939 at Peekskill Hospital, Betsey was raised in Croton-on-Hudson and built her home and family in Ossining. At Croton-Harmon High School-----More at Elizabeth "Betsey" Herko Obituary (2026) - Ossining, NY - John G Crawford Memorial Services, LLC

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

Happy Monday everyone....and now 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.

FIVE FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform:

---TOM FARANDA'S WEEKLY FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES: THE AVIATION
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NEW FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR---Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin and HOLIDAY SONGS FROM THE CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CHORUS ---TAPE AVAILABLE--go to Speaker Event ~ Catherine Kondo Arkin - DW Design & Decor

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FROM AN OSSINING HISTORICAL TYPE BLOG WE ARE QUITE FOND OF, Ossining History on the Run; GO TO Religion in Sing Sing Prison 1825 – 1865 – Ossining History on the Run

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: EPIPIPHANY! GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: The Epiphany of the Lord

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WESTCHESTER BLOG; A family-focused blog offering kid-friendly restaurants, children’s classes, low-cost events, and local business spotlights. Great for parents looking to explore Westchester with their kids. GO TO Blog | Free Westchester

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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....

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FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: The story behind a haunting 1974 photo of a bar and cocktail lounge that once existed in the West Village | Ephemeral New York

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THIRTEEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--SOUTHERN PRALINE CAKE
--Old Fashion Pumpkin Bars
--HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS--CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD
---DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COCA COLA CAKE! GO TO https://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com/2025/12/double-chocolate-coca-cola-cake.html
---FLUFFY RAISED DONUTS; CLICK HERE
---1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: 1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES
---TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
--HAM CHEESE BALL; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HAM CHEESE BALL
--HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA
--OYSTER DRESSING; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OYSTER DRESSING
--CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE
--OLD MAGAZINE CLIPPINGS FOR CREAMY HERB & ORANGE GINGER DIPS; CLICK HERE

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EIGHT  FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---GLENDA FARRELL; CLICK HERE
---ALFONSINA PIER; GO TO Alfonsina Pieri

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TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: RIP .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Brigitte Bardot

and FROM THE WAI VAULT! GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: From the WAI! vault

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On Maduro’s Arrest, the Ethics Dunces and Villains Are All In Agreement: What Does This Tell Us? [Part 2] [Updated] | Ethics Alarms

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ICYMI---SOUP SEASON PART THREE

 

It's Soup Season again!

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
SOUP SEASON CONTINUES AT EVERYTHING CROTON---(see Part One here and Part Two here)

AND NOW HERE'S SOUP SEASON PART THREE--SOME OF OUR FAVORITE SOUP RECIPES FROM THE GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES BLOG--GO TO

EverythingCroton: SOUP SEASON PART THREE

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Sunday, January 4, 2026

ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY; GO TO St. Augustine's Worship
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