SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy:

***1776 WITH CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA; CLICK HERE

***STAY OUT OF THE RIVER, SEWER ISSUES; CLICK HERE

***RECENT ITEMS AT THE MAILBOX; CLICK HERE

***HEAT/POWER ISSUES; PLS DO NOT CHARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLES; GO TO EverythingCroton: VOLTAGE REDUCTION EXPANDS TO MORE WESTCHESTER TOWNS AS HEAT DOME PROBLEMS PERSIST FOR SECOND DAY

***JOHN CENA, ADRIANA, MY MSMERMAID LIFE; GO TO EverythingCroton: NEW FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE--SPACECON AND JOHN CENA TOO

***THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEMOIR AND SELECTED CORRESPONDENCE OF PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT; click here

***ICYMI--FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" SITE--VILLAGE PRESENTS OLD POST ROAD NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY, RESIDENTS PUSH BACK; click here

AND ALSO FROM THAT SITE: Board Hears Pitch for Battery Energy Storage Revenue, Moves Forward on Animal Code Rewrite, Tweaks Winter Parking Rules — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

***A NEIGHBOR'S 250 AMERICA TRIBUTE; GO TO EverythingCroton: A NEIGHBOR'S 250TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE---YOWZER! NOT ONE BUT TWO GIANT GARAGE DOOR MURALS

***THAT "HATE MAP"; THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW SCANDAL CONTINUES; GO TO EverythingCroton: HATE MAP---FAR-LEFT SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER REIMBURSED KLAN MEMBERS FOR CROSS-BURNINGS: FEDS

***THOSE TWO DISTURBING, BUT TO SOME OF US, NOT SURPRISING,  POLLS ABOUT THE NATION'S UPCOMING 250TH BIRTHDAY:

#1) A recent Gallup poll found that 88 percent of Republicans said they intended to mark the anniversary, compared with 60 percent of independents and 54 percent of Democrats. Additionally, a Quinnipiac University poll released earlier this month found that 35 percent of Democrats did not consider themselves “proud Americans” ahead of the country’s 250th. https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5931586-states-decline-great-american-state-fair/

#2) And still trending on local Croton social media: HARRY ENTEN, CNN -- MORE AT Townhall.com (@townhallcom) / X

32ND ANNUAL RESPECT FOR LIFE--A MORNING OF PRAYER FOR AMERICA

SATURDAY JULY 4

National Shrine of Mary Help of Christians

Free Event

ALL ARE WELCOME

Click on the image for schedule.

ROCKLAND COUNTY CATHOLIC COALITION

FEDS SUSPEND MEDICAID FRAUD FINDING FOR NY WITH MENTION OF JAMES, BELL, AND SARCONE ETAL.--NEXSTAR

 

EXCERPTED---ALBANY, N.Y. (NEXSTAR) — The federal government suspended funding for New York’s Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, accusing the state agency of doing a bad job with criminal enforcement. State officials called the move a political attack—pointing out that the MFCU has recovered hundreds of millions—and called attention to high-profile arrests announced as recently as June 24, June 29, and July 1.To avoid losing everything earmarked for the 2027 fiscal year, HHS Inspector General Thomas March Bell gave the state until July 30 to submit a corrective action plan. New York is supposed to explain exactly how it will better track employee time and rebalance staff to fix what the feds called an inappropriate mix of auditors and investigators. New York would also have to facilitate mandatory monthly cooperation meetings between federal law enforcement and MFCU staff.

HHS denied recertification for New York’s MFCU starting July 1. In his letter, Bell reasoned that they’d filed only nine criminal indictments each in 2023 and 2025, and 18 in 2024. That’s a drop from the hundreds the unit had prosecuted in 2016, 2017, and 2018, according to Sarcone. Bell blamed the lower numbers on a deliberate choice to pursue larger civil fraud lawsuits instead of smaller criminal cases. MORE AT NY's Medicaid Fraud Control Unit accused of poor criminal enforcement

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)....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! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

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, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, 3RD Universe, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, and more.

VOLTAGE REDUCTION EXPANDS TO MORE WESTCHESTER TOWNS AS HEAT DOME PROBLEMS PERSIST FOR SECOND DAY

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Con Edison is asking customers in more communities in Westchester County to conserve energy while company crews race to repair equipment.

Con Edison has reduced voltage by 8 percent in the areas as a precaution to protect equipment and maintain service as repairs are completed, according to the utility. MORE AT Voltage Reductions Expand To More Westchester Towns As Heat Dome Related Problems Persist For Second Day | White Plains, NY Patch

The company also requests that customers refrain from charging electric vehicles until repairs are made.

FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader has a distinct memory of a television crew and Captain Kangaroo appearing---somewhat impromptu---here in the village---back in the 70's? Got anything?

Response: Well, we don't know about the "impromptu" part BUT we do have this from 1972--Captain Kangaroo filming an episode at Van Cortlandt Manor--go to EverythingCroton: OCTOBER 1972 CAPTAIN KANGAROO, VAN CORTLANDT MANOR, THE CROTON CONNECTION

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A reader remembers Jay and the Americans appearing somewhere in the village. Maybe the Starlight?

Response: Sorry we can find nothing; try the historical society Croton Historical Society

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A reader says: You had a post about church bell ringers and a local performance about ten years ago but I can't remember the details.

Response: You can only mean the RING AND SING events at Asbury Methodist; this post details the 2014 event at EverythingCroton: A BEHIND THE SCENES LOOK @ THE DECEMBER 14TH BETHEL BELLS RING & SING @ ASBURY METHODIST IN CROTON

Asbury may have other years available; contact them directly at asburycrotonumc.org

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A reader notes---actually complains---that there are posts pertaining to Canada and wonders why.

Response: Certain Canadian and US groups who took issue with Trudeau, government vaccine policies, mandates, etc. have developed an ongoing relationship with village residents.  From time to time, we all share articles of mutual interest.  Some of us also have Canadian relatives. Since these posts seem to give you the vapors, you do have options.

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Got this request again ---it was answered back in March but apparently was missed.

A reader is seeking info about an "old time folk music kit" she once found here...but misplaced the link. Help!

Response: You probably mean this--CROTON'S LEE HAYS---of Weavers fame----and his FOLK SONG KIT; go to EverythingCroton: MORE ON LEE HAYS AND THAT "FOLK SONG KIT"

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CONFIDENTIAL TO INQUIRING MINDS...the numbers speak for themselves.

HAPPY TO REPORT THAT "1776"-- WITH CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA--IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ANY TIME ON YOUTUBE

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

HAPPY TO REPORT THAT "1776"-- WITH CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA--IS AVAILABLE FOR VIEWING ANY TIME AT 1776

READ AND SEE MORE ABOUT DA SILVA AND HIS CROTON CONNECTION HERE.

And finally, a wonderful blog spot--with lots of photos--for Da Silva: Howard Da Silva: Character Actor Supreme of 1776, THE LOST WEEKEND, DAVID AND LISA and More

SERVICE INFO AND OBITUARY FOR TYLER BELLO

It is with much sadness that we announce that Tyler Bello, son of John and Jeanette Bello and brother of Michael, passed away unexpectedly on Monday June 29, 2026.

Tyler was born in 1994 and was the eldest of two children. Tyler is survived by his father John and brother Michael. He was predeceased by his mother, Jeanette.

Originally born in the Bronx, Tyler moved to Croton with his parents when he was two years old. Tyler attended the local schools in the Croton Harmon School District. Growing up, he very much enjoyed a passion for baseball and talking sports. First playing Little League, then onto Junior Varsity, Varsity and of course always Summer travel with the Mahopac Bulls. Tyler enjoyed attending major league baseball games with friends and family. MORE AT Tyler Bello - Halston Media Group

ACCUSED CHARLIE KIRK ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON DEALT COURTROOM BLOW, DAYS BEFORE PIVOTAL HEARING

Days before prosecutors are expected to publicly lay out their evidence in the assassination of Charlie Kirk, the defense lost another courtroom fight Thursday, failing to block cameras from next week's closely watched preliminary hearing.

In a brief order, the Utah Supreme Court declined to hear accused assassin Tyler Robinson's appeal of Fourth District Judge Tony Graf Jr.'s decision allowing cameras inside the courtroom.

The justices also deemed Robinson's request to delay the proceedings moot, clearing the way for next week's preliminary hearing to move forward as scheduled......The ruling marks another setback for Robinson's defense team, which has aggressively challenged several of Graf's pretrial rulings in the months leading up to the hearing. More at Utah Supreme Court allows cameras at Charlie Kirk murder preliminary hearing | Fox News

AVOID RIVER---POWER OUTAGE AT SEWAGE PLANT

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — Westchester County health officials are telling people to stay out of the water as the long holiday weekend gets underway.  The Westchester County Department of Health is advising residents to avoid all recreational use of the Hudson River following a power failure at the Yonkers Sewage Treatment System. MORE AT 'Avoid Contact With River Until Further Notice': Power Outage At Sewage Treatment Plant Causes Concern | Rivertowns, NY Patch

SCAM ALERT--JURY DUTY

Got one of these about a month ago---

Heads up everyone:

Orange County Sheriff's Office Warns of Jury Duty Scam

AND NOW A QUICK RE-CAP OF SOME LOCAL CONGRATULATIONS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED---STAY TUNED, THERE WILL BE MORE

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.

AND NOW A QUICK RE-CAP OF SOME LOCAL CONGRATULATIONS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED---STAY TUNED, THERE WILL BE MORE:

****CONGRATULATIONS JOHN SARCONE; RECEIVES OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE AWARD; CLICK HERE

****CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE CROTON LIONS CLUB 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON LIONS CLUB AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

****CONGRATULATIONS TO THE RECIPIENTS OF THE CROTON ROTARY 2026 SCHOLARSHIPS; GO TO EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS CROTON ROTARY, 2026 STANLEY KELLERHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

****CONGRATULATIONS ST. AUGUSTINE CLASS OF 2026 AWARD WINNERS; GO TO EverythingCroton: CLASS OF 2026 ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GRADUATES & AWARDS

AND EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL VALECTORIAN ABIGAIL BRATT AND SALUTORIAN BIANCA BARROS

****CONGRATULTIONS SUMMERFEST 5050 WINNER EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS HNM SUMMERFEST 50/50 WINNER

****HOLY NAME OF MARY CONGRATULATES THE 2026 GRADUATES; GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM THE 6/28 HOLY NAME OF MARY BULLETIN--CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES!

MORE ANTIFA TERRORISTS WERE JUST SENTENCED IN TEXAS

 

EXCERPT--READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT THE LINK BELOW

More Antifa terrorists were sentenced today. Andy Ngo, the independent journalist who's reported on Antifa for years, says there was crying in the courtroom and that one Antifa convict attempted suicide before sentencing.....  Of the 16 defendants, at least a quarter identify as trans, but they are all being housed in a facility matching their biological sex. MORE AT More Antifa Terrorists Were Just Sentenced in Texas

NY PROPOSES FIRST IN-NATION REGULATIONS ON PFAS--REQUIRES TREATMENT OF CONTAMINANTS IN LANDFILL LEACHATE

Numerous readers have sent this article and asked if it will impact the now closed Croton Point landfill; it seems most likely that it will but you should really consult with the appropriate officials to ask what if anything that means to the village and its residents:

ALBANY — The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation today announced proposed rules that would make New York the first state to require treatment of environmental contaminants in leachate at landfills.

The proposal would build on New York’s leadership in addressing PFAS and other harmful chemicals, strengthening protections for drinking water and reducing long-term risks to public health and the environment. MORE AT NY proposes first-in-nation regulations on PFAS | News | pressrepublican.com