Monday, September 28, 2026

FROM THE MAILBOX--THE 2009 PARKING LOT PROJECT

A reader writes: Another day at the Croton Rodeo. Reading John McKeon's item on the parking lot sewall, reminded me of something. Didn't we spend a few zillion down at the parking lot back in 2011 or so to stop the flooding?

Your editor's response: Not quite "a few zillion" BUT NOT SMALL POTATOES either....and it was 2009/2010...I am certain this is in the personal files somewhere but a quick turn with Google AI confirms at least some of what is remembered.

Please bear in mind that AI can make mistakes, and you should do your own due diligence. You may also have to submit freedom of info requests.

Raising portions of the parking lot surface rather than building million-dollar flood barriers (doubtful would work long-term) was the approach taken under The 2009 Parking Lot Project

In 2009, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson undertook a project to elevate sections of the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot.  The goal was to reduce the frequency of regular tidal flooding from the nearby Hudson River and wetlands. This work involved regrading and raising the ground level rather than constructing dedicated vertical flood barriers.

Over time, the ground in the lower commuter sections has settled, allowing tidal flooding to return during extreme weather and high tides. [1, 2]

The village later engaged engineering consultants (AKRF, Inc.) to study shoreline resiliency and long-term mitigation options for the lower lots.[1, 2]

Proposals for future funding, including potential revenue from redeveloping Parking Lot A, continue to target comprehensive structural solutions to protect the transit hub. [1]

COSTS:The 2009 flood mitigation and elevation project at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot was funded by a $3,060,000 bond approved by the village in February 2009. [1]

The specifics of the expenditure included:The Base Construction Contract: Awarded to low-bidder Sisca Northeast, Inc. for $2,581,023 to fill and re-grade the flood-prone sections. [1]

Design & Engineering: Handled separately by engineering firm Dvirka & Bartilucci. [1]

Additional Adjustments: Minor additions were made during construction, such as a $6,569.01 adjustment authorized to realign a newly built gabion wall. [1]

The total bonded amount also accommodated the village's transition to automated, "Pay-By-Space" parking stations which went live in early 2010. [1]he 2009 flood mitigation and elevation project at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot was funded by a $3,060,000 bond approved by the village in February 2009. [1]

The specifics of the expenditure included: The Base Construction Contract: Awarded to low-bidder Sisca Northeast, Inc. for $2,581,023 to fill and re-grade the flood-prone sections. [1]

Design & Engineering: Handled separately by engineering firm Dvirka & Bartilucci. [1]

The total bonded amount also accommodated the village's transition to automated, "Pay-By-Space" parking stations which went live in early 2010. [1]

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And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, COACH NAILS, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, Barre on Hudson, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, Brooklyn Pilates, Van Wyck Wines, Chelsea Nails, and more.


10/2 ALL-LEVEL FAMILY-FRIENDLY BIRD WALK, CROTON POINT PARK

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FROM THE WESTCHESTER PARKS X PAGE---Join Croton Point Park Nature Center staff for an all-level family-friendly morning bird walk on Friday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Newcomers and returners welcome! Bring binoculars (a couple of extra pairs will be available), hiking boots with long socks, and a water bottle. Meeting in front of the Croton Point Nature Center (car accessible) at 8:00 AM. Westchester Parks on X: "Join Croton Point Park Nature Center staff for an all-level family-friendly morning bird walk on Friday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Newcomers and returners welcome! Bring binoculars (a couple of extra pairs will be available), hiking boots with long socks, and a water bot… / X



MEET THE VOICE OF CROTON CANDIDATES AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB 10/3

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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.

SEVEN FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--on a new platform---which seems to be having issues for some folks today; we're sure they are working on it:

***90 seconds of Pope Leo in Lourdes
***The Sheen beatification – his reliquary – wow
***Pope Leo got tremendous Paris welcome
***Friday cocktail – The Bronx
***Interview: Bishop Barron on the latest Vatican document and other stuff – Tom Faranda's Folly
***60 Minutes: the Rescue of the F-15 pilots – Tom Faranda's Folly
**9/11 for Catholics; Especially Poignant” – Tom Faranda's Folly

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT --AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG!  GO TO Alice Leighner Photo Archive Donated to the Croton Historical Society — Croton Historical Society

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY:  LETTING GO; GO HERE

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FOUR FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK---


AND Ethics Observations on the Walmart Ethics Train Wreck; GO HERE


AND ETHICS MEME OF THE YEAR---CLANCY AND MORE; GO TO Ethics Meme of the Year | Ethics Alarms

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

A Renaissance painting inspired this New York photographer to take tender portraits of kids at play; MORE HERE

AND

A Prospect Heights manhole cover reveals the source of Brooklyn’s water supply a century ago; MORE HERE

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NINE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:
--SOUR CREAM RAISIN DROPS WITH ORANGE FROSTING; GO HERE
--GERMAN ANISE DROPS; GO HERE
--WHITE FROSTING; GO HERE
--EASY HUSH PUPPIES; GO HERE
--BREAKFAST CASSEROLE; GO HERE
--MOM'S WASHDAY DINNER; CLICK HERE
--OLD TIME THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS; CLICK HERE
--SCOTTISH MEAT PIE; CLICK HERE

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TEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:
---BARRY COE; CLICK HERE
---COLETTE MARCHAND' CLICK HERE
---CLEO DE MERODE; CLICK HERE
---COLIN FIRTH; CLICK HERE
---TOM DRAKE; CLICK HERE
---POLA NEGRI, CLICK HERE
---JUNE ALLYSON; GO HERE
---MILA PARELY; CLICK HERE
---JON HALL, CLICK HERE

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TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA, .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Giuseppe Altamura 

and RIP STEPHANIE COLE; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Stephanie Cole

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Sunday, September 27, 2026

YADA YADA YADA

 

Many of us are not on social media but we often get to hear about it---and are sometimes sent screenshots---currently hot on social media--in between the rain---and IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER:

***THE NiCHOLSON AFFAIR; folks taking bets on who the replacement trustee will be appointed--and when.  One fb commenter said he'd like to apply but he has as much of a shot as all the folks who interviewed for the asst. village manager did. Lots of chuckles on his post.

***Folks were really impressed that Con Ed, Village staff and volunteers, all coordinated to make sure that the LEANING TOWER OF GRAND STREET (JUST KIDDING, that's what it was being called--in reality it was a tilting utility pole) didn't fall and injure anyone---that no one lost power--and that the repair was made so expeditiously.....

***Lots of chatter about the ladies of THE VIEW---and the less said here the better. RED PAPYRUS posted a fab story on the latest insanity at This. Is. Madness... | ZeroHedge

***Bots, bots, bots....everywhere a facebook bot....TDS....TYLER ROBINSON....MATTHEW CROOKS commentary, lots of nonsense unworthy of repetition---nothing to be done......

***He's home; lots of happy chatter on the Chinese local pages--thanking Pres. Trump etal.; here's the video that's making the rounds: Pastor jailed in China freed after desperate plea to Trump: 'Feels unbelievable' | Watch

***ASSORTED EDITORIALS FROM THE AI SITE CROTON NEWS under discussion; for those who just want the editorials, minus the chatter, find them at Editorials — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

***The Defending Education "landmark" ruling is being hotly discussed on assorted pages, parental forums, X and reddit---here, there, and assorted states, along with that recent Croton Harmon district video, as well as requests for info and questions--some of which can be answered at these links:

  • ***YOUTUBE VIDEO; TURNED UP ON ONE OF THE PARENT FORUMS---UNPLUGGED PANEL #4 HIGHLIGHTS OF A NEW VISION OF LEARNING. CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT; GO HERE
  • DEFENDING EDUCATION(PDE) AND THE CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT; RECENT EVENT BEING HAILED AS "LANDMARK", "SEISMIC"; SEE ALL THE COVERAGE FROM THE GAZETTE HERE AND THE BLOG/ASSORTED LINKS, HERE
  • HERE'S THEIR WIN AGAINST THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA--MISGENDERING, PRONOUNS, ETC. GO HERE
  • AND WHAT HAPPENS NEXT? CASE NUMBERS, CHRONOLOGICAL MILESTONES, ETC., GO HERE

UK TERROR PLOT FOILED

Read more at Nosy neighbor may have foiled possible Iran-linked UK base terror plot: 'Saved a lot of lives'


ICYMI--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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KAISER LOPEZ VIDEO CROTON HARMON TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT 21 HOURS AGO

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KAISER LOPEZ VIDEO CROTON HARMON TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT 21 HOURS AGO - Croton Harmon station Ny #shorts #fyp #storm #flood

SEE THE VIDEO AT (5525) Croton Harmon station Ny #shorts #fyp #storm #flood - YouTube

FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED ABOUT LAWN SIGNS FOR WATKINS/DLABOLA

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GO TO GET A LAWN SIGN! 2025 (Copy) — Voice of Croton

VETERANS PLAZA - FROM THE VILLAGE FB PAGE

Click on the image below.  Approximately an hour ago.


HALSTON MEDIA GROUP--SOMERS TENNIS COMES UP JUST SHORT AGAINST CROTON-HARMON

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MORE ON CROTON'S WISEACRES POULTRY FARM

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Not long ago, we came across a 1906 ad for chickens (and eggs) being sold by a business named WISEACRES in Croton; you can see the ad at EverythingCroton: 1906 WISEACRES, CROTON, SALMON FAVEROLLES FOR SALE

Curious to know more, one of our intrepid readers went hunting and came up with this! From 1907 and American Poultry Magazine. Click on the images below.

You may also enjoy this article FROM the CROTON.NEWS SITE AND MUCH MORE: EverythingCroton: CHICKENS! PAST AND PRESENT



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