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Saturday, November 29, 2025
CITY COUNCIL PUSHING NYC INFO "COMMUNIST DYSTOPIA" WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING BILL DICTATING PROPERTY SALES--OR ELSE
JUST A REMINDER THAT THE 2025 CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE STARTS 11/29 AT THE SHOPRITE PLAZA
JUST A REMINDER THAT THE 2025 CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE STARTS 11/29 AT THE SHOPRITE PLAZA (MORE INFO HERE)
Here's a picture of the tree-unloading for the annual Croton Lions Tree Sale---undated---but believed to be early 1960's per the CHA; you'll recognize quite a few familiar faces---click on the photo.....and speaking of the Croton Lions circa 1960s:
PARTS 1 AND 2: THE TENDER TRAPhttp://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/1960-croton-lions-presentthe-tender-trap.html
FOR MORE ABOUT THE CROTON LIONS, contact Vic Conte, President, Croton Lions Club, PO Box 296, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520 CrotonLionsClub@gmail.com
FRIDAY COCKTAIL, TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY, THE SATURDAY EDITION: THE RUM OLD FASHIONED
FRIDAY COCKTAIL, TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY, THE SATURDAY EDITION: THE RUM OLD FASHIONED--We are very fond of rum – it’s our Jamaica connection – and we continue to experiment with different bitters variations and other additives for our old fashioneds. But … always use Demerara syrup as per the video. Our recent recipe below. Friday cocktail – Saturday edition! The Rum Old Fashioned – Tom Faranda's Folly
FROM THE MAILBOX, KATHLEEN BELLER AND PETER STRAUSS
We get so many requests for former Croton residents Peter Strauss and Kathleen Beller----and answer the most recent below---click on the links:
-----A reader remembers seeing a "fashion spread" with Beller from her days as a cast member of Dynasty---but can no longer find it. Can we help?
Response: Indeed, we can. FROM 1983; go to EverythingCroton: 1983 CROTON'S KATHLEEN BELLER, DYNASTY
-----A reader is seeking a "biblical epic" that Peter Strauss starred in; it could only be MASADA. Go to EverythingCroton: CROTON'S PETER STRAUSS, THE 1981 MINI-SERIES, MASADA, UPDATED IN 2025
ICYMI: HERE ARE THE VERIFIED GOFUNDME FUNDRAISERS FOR THE TWO NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS WHO WERE SHOT NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE
Here are the verified GoFundMe fundraisers for the two National Guard members who were shot near the White House:
Sarah Beckstrom (20 years old, West Virginia National Guard, fatally wounded): A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her family with funeral costs and immediate expenses. You can find it on MSN’s coverage of the fundraiser Sarah Beckstrom GoFundMe seeks $20000 for the family of the fallen National Guardsman
and also through the Mountaineer Journal announcement Mountaineer Journal Launches GoFundMe to Support Family of Fallen WV National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom
Andrew Wolfe (24 years old, Air Force Staff Sgt., critically injured): As of now, no verified GoFundMe page has been located for Wolfe. News reports confirm his identity and condition, but fundraising efforts appear to be focused on Beckstrom’s family. Wolfe’s situation is still unfolding, and a campaign may be created later.
CLEATS, SWEAT, AND CHEERS---TOWN OF CORTLANDT---CORTLANDT SC SENTINELS--1ST PLACE FOR THE FALL SEASON
EVERYTHING CROTON.
FROM SUPERVISOR BECKER'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:
CLEATS, SWEAT, AND CHEERS---TOWN OF CORTLANDT---CORTLANDT SC SENTINELS
The Cortlandt SC Sentinels, made an incredible statement in their very first season as a U11 Boys travel team with the Town of Cortlandt, finishing their Fall Season undefeated and claiming first-place. Their success is a true reflection of the boys’ dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game. From the first whistle to the final minute, they showed grit, sportsmanship, and a commitment to improving every week. Congratulations to the Cortlandt SC Sentinels on an outstanding season—your hard work has truly paid off!”
The Cortlandt SC Eagles, capped off their second year as a U12 Boys travel team with an outstanding achievement—1st place for the Fall Season! Building on last year’s growth, the Eagles demonstrated impressive development, teamwork, and determination, showing just how far dedication and effort can take a team. Their focus, resilience, and commitment to improving every week were evident in every match. Congratulations to the boys on a remarkable season and well-earned success! PHOTO AT Weekly Update from Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker 11/26/2025 - mcudeque@gmail.com - Gmail
THROUGH 12/31, HOLIDAY SAVINGS ON ZEISS TERRA ED BINOCULARS AT FEED THE BIRDS
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Holiday Savings on Zeiss Terra ED Binoculars--Save $100 on all Zeiss Terra ED Binoculars beginning November 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025. These make a great holiday gift!
Binoculars – Feed the Birds!
JUST A REMINDER---CROTON RVER ARTISANS GALLERY---HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY--HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE - Shop local this holiday season! Croton River Artisans Gallery is bringing back our very popular Marketplace with a large selection of locally crafted gifts including ceramics, jewelry, knitwear, leather goods, glassware, woodwork, paintings, prints and more. All items were crafted within 30 miles of our store and ready for you to pick up for all your holiday gift giving needs. See you in the Gallery! HOME | Croton River ArtisanOUSTED OXFORD UNION PRESIDENT ELECT ABARAONYE APOLOGIZES TO KIRK'S FAMILY
THREE FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX ICYMI
We do try to answer all requests when possible; here are a few you may have missed:
Readers have been seeking for--and about:
---FROM 2021: CROTON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, CAPTAIN GILEO AND CROTON CUB SCOUTS; click here.
For more about Croton Emergency Medical Services, visit Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS
---1972, POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS, SGT. REGINALD LAMBRUSCHI IN ARTICLE, BOYS RESCUED BY HELICOPTER; go to EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: 1972, POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS, BOYS RESCUED BY HELICOPTER
--1953 and a link to 1962, SWIMMING MEETS AT SILVER LAKE; go to EverythingCroton: MORE SILVER LAKE SWIM MEETS, THIS ONE FROM 1953
IT'S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY
And for all the very latest Croton Crafts and Commerce News, go to EverythingCroton: YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...
IN THE NEWS--PATRICK KNIGHT, WHY SO MUCH FRAUD IN MINNESOTA?
Minnesota is dealing with the largest public fraud scandal in its history. The scope of these abuses is finally coming into focus.
Patrick Knight: Why so much fraud in Minnesota?
"In the military, leaders are taught a simple rule. When things go well, they give credit to the team. When things go poorly, they take responsibility. Gov. Walz does the opposite," writes gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight. READ MORE AT Patrick Knight: Why so much fraud in Minnesota? | Alpha News MN
Friday, November 28, 2025
."THE CROTON KNITTER & CROCHETER TOO"....WINTER EDITION 2025

****FREE AND QUICK KNITTING PATTERNS FROM THE KNITTING BEE; GO TO https://www.knitting-bee.com/top-free-knitting-patterns/free-and-quick-christmas-knitting-patterns-for-2018
****YOUTUBE, 10 FREE QUICK KNITTING PATTERNS; GO TO ORSA MAKES AT 10 Free Christmas Knitting Patterns
****YOUTUBE, HOW TO KNIT A CHRISTMAS TREE FOR BEGINNERS; GO TO How to knit a Christmas Tree, step by step - So Woolly
****FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FROM JOY TO THE WORLD; GO TO https://jototheworld.com/free-crochet-patterns
****21 EASY CROCHET SHAWLS FOR BEGINNERS; GO TO 21 Easy Crochet Shawl Patterns (Free) - Annie Design Crochet
****YOUTUBE VIDEO, BELLA COCO, CROCHET AN EASY SHAWL; GO TO EASY Crochet Shawl | How to crochet a Shawl
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SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Because life gets busy:
****AGENDA 12/1 MEETING; GO TO EverythingCroton: AGENDA 12/1 ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING
****FUN STUFF, VINTAGE CROTON WATCH 1969 AND MORE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1969---CROTON WATCH--A JOB TRAINING THAT TICKS
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