SAM WATKINS STOPPED BY THE 2026 VILLAGE OKTOBERFEST

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Look who stopped by the 2026 Village Oktoberfest before tonight's MEET & GREET AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB.

Click on the photo for the HON. SAM WATKINS and our local officers on duty for the event.

1922---MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM GLORIA AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO SCREENLAND MAGAZINE TOO

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As many of you know, Gloria Swanson was one of the village's most notable residents. You can read more about that here

CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR 1922---MERRY CHRISTMAS FROM GLORIA AND A SUBSCRIPTION TO SCREENLAND MAGAZINE TOO!

ROBERT COX--THE PUBLIC'S RIGHT TO KNOW--NEW ROCHELLE'S FOIL STONEWALL PART V--AN AMAZING BIT OF JOURNALISM

Although this article describes issues arising out of New Rochelle, some of you will see parallels in your own foiling experiences.  There are also a number of interesting things here we did not know about the process itself.

A wonderful article worth reading--and keeping for reference--no matter where you live.

10/3/2026--MORE AT The Public’s Right to Know: New Rochelle’s FOIL Stonewall Part V

REMINDER--TONIGHT--VOICE OF CROTON CANDIDATES---THE CROTON YACHT CLUB

Just a reminder--MEET THE 2026 VOICE OF CROTON CANDIDATES

HON. SAM WATKINS FOR VILLAGE JUSTICE

MARY LYNN DLABOLA FOR TRUSTEE

6-9 PM, CROTON YACHT CLUB

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

PHOTOS FROM THE 2026 METRO NORTH OPEN HOUSE! CROTON-ON-HUDSON - WE LOVE OUR TRAINS!

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IT'S METRO-NORTH OPEN HOUSE DAY--CROTON-HARMON---10/3---MANY THANKS TO OUR GUEST PHOTOGRAPHER CAROLYN WHITING, ALL RIGHTS RESERVED! CLICK ON THE PHOTOS.

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BREAKING--EXCLUSIVE, ICE ARRESTS MIGRANT GOLD-HUNTING MOLE MAN

.....Samuel Reveron Ascanio, 25, an illegal immigrant from Venezuela, was taken into custody after the city set him free — despite a prior federal warrant for his arrest.  “New York City had a clear opportunity to transfer this individual to ICE in a secure, controlled environment,” ICE Enforcement and Removal Operations New York City Field Office Director Kenneth Genalo told The Post.  

“Instead, the city recklessly released him despite his repeated arrests and unresolved criminal charges — a choice that needlessly returned an alleged public-safety threat to the streets. . . . ICE will not allow noncooperation to deter us from enforcing federal immigration law and protecting our communities.” MORE AT Exclusive | ICE arrests migrant 'mole man' who emerged from NYC sewer — after judge released him

FROM THE 914 SUBSTACK - LEFT NUT, RIGHT NUT--THE IDENTITY POLITICS OF YARDCARE

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Your editor certainly doesn't agree with everything on THE 914 Substack but the recent piece on THE PIGEONS OF CROTON inspired a few of us to do a deep dive in between Saturday chores---and yes, some early morning post-Nor'easter cleanup with--gasp---the dreaded gas-powered leaf blower.

After 9 am per village code of course---and despite the threat of a lecture from the woman who erroneously thought the temporary seasonal ban was permanent.

And we found this one---FROM 2021--enjoy: LEFT NUT, RIGHT NUT--THE IDENTITY POLITICS OF YARDCARE--GO TO Left Nut, Right Nut—The Identity Politics of Yardcare

A CROTON RESIDENT'S NIECE HONORS OCT. 7TH AND ATTENDS THE YORKTOWN EVENT---NOVA MUSIC FESTIVAL SURVIVOR ROM EL-HAI

Many thanks to KL for passing this along; her niece was visibly moved and said this article was well written, encapsulating the moment, and the gravity of what happened.  To those who have asked if there will be any local remembrances here, please address your inquiries accordingly.

YORKTOWN NEWS

Local students bring Rom El-Hai to remembrance event---Since surviving the Oct. 7, 2023, attack at the Nova Music Festival, Rom El-Hai has traveled across the U.S. sharing his firsthand account and helping keep the day remembered. MORE AT Nova Music Festival survivor shares story in Yorktown - Yorktown News

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 instead. 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, Franzoso Contracting, 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, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Barre on Hudson, Raga, and more.

AND DONT FORGET:

BOCCE! GO TO EverythingCroton: BOCCE BASICS--LEARN TO PLAY BOCCE! TWO SESSIONS

10:30 am GRAND OPENING BROOKLYN PILATES; GO TO EverythingCroton: RIBBON CUTTING 9/26 BROOKLYN PILATES BUT CALL AHEAD IN CASE THE WEATHER GOES SOUTH

VILLAGE OKTOBERFEST; CLICK HERE

10/4 ASSORTED BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS EVENTS; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. FRANCIS OF ASISSI, THE 800TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS DEATH, BLESSING OF THE ANIMAL EVENTS, PAST AND PRESENT, ETC.

SATURDAY MORNING SCAMS/PHISHING ALERT--MY CHART--ADD PAYPALL TO THE MIX

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A number of readers----your editor too----have reported a sudden end-of-week uptick in these MYCHART EMAILS. None of us have ever had a MONTEFIORE MY CHART account. Delete!

Saturday update--five of these reported---again overnight---and PAYPALL PHISHING--have never had paypal!

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: EverythingCroton: ANOTHER SCAM ALERT!

REMINDER LEARN TO PLAY BOCCE 10/3 & 10/8

At Black Rock! For more info, go to  EverythingCroton: BOCCE BASICS--LEARN TO PLAY BOCCE! TWO SESSIONS

POSTED ON THE BREWSTER PAGES, METRO-NORTH, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT WITH LONG RAP SHEET ARRESTED TWICE IN ONE DAY, ROBBERY, FORCIBLE TOUCHING OF WOMAN

Many of us are not on FB but often get to hear about it--and are sometimes sent screenshots----the Brewster/Lewisboro crowd passed this along since we are a big "commuting hub" etc. etc. etc.  Skipping the chatter, you'll have to find that on your own, it's pretty intense, and going straight to the article instead:

A 24-year-old man who was arrested in Putnam County twice in an 18-hour span earlier this week is an illegal immigrant with a lengthy criminal history, according to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and local authorities.

Diego Rodriguez-Ordonez, of Brewster, New York, faces multiple charges after he allegedly robbed a Kent convenience store and assaulted a clerk trying to stop him early Wednesday – only to be released from custody and arrested again later that evening for allegedly forcibly touching a woman on a Metro-North train. GO TO Illegal immigrant with long rap sheet arrested twice in one day in NY — pols slam state's failed sanctuary policies

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: DIY NO SEW HALLOWEEN COSTUMES---GIRLS

Well, you may find some inspiration from a page out of the 1971 Sears Wishbook...click on the photo.......or...grab your glue gun and..

FROM MARTHA STEWART, GO TO The Best Last-Minute Halloween Costume Ideas

30 AWESOME TUTU COSTUMES; GO TO  COURTESY OF A GIRL AND GLUE GUN

DIY PEACOCK COSTUME; GO TO ALSO COURTESY OF A GIRL WITH A GLUE GUN

NO SEW PRICESS LEIA COSTUME; GO TO Easy No-Sew DIY Halloween Costumes for Kids - Carrie Elle

AND FOR SOME BOYS DIY COSTUMES, GO TO AT EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUMES---BOYS

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY A STROLL DOWN HALLOWEEN MEMORY LANE; GO TO EverythingCroton: AND NOW FOR THE HISTORY OF CANDY CORN...

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HOCHUL BACKS CHANGES TO NY'S "VOLUNTARY INTOXICATION" LOOPHOLE LAW

......Hochul, who is up for re-election next month, said she will “work with the New York State legislature” to change current state law, which shields predators who take advantage of a victim who has voluntarily consumed drugs or alcohol. MORE AT New York's Kathy Hochul backs changes to 'voluntary intoxication' loophole law