TOM FARANDA'S FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES, THE ORANGE BLOSSOM, VERSION ONE

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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE ORANGE BLOSSOM, VERSION ONE---GO TO Friday cocktail – the Orange Blossom version one – Tom Faranda's Folly

WHERE IN NY IS UNEMPLOYMENT HIGHEST? SEE RANKINGS BY TOWN

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The numbers come from census estimates released in January. Statewide, the unemployment rate in the 2020-2024 period was 6.4%. A total of 51 cities and towns in New York had unemployment rates in that span of 10% or more. The data includes figures for 998 municipalities.....more at Where in NY is unemployment highest? See rankings by town - newyorkupstate.com

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So many requests, not enough time....we're doing our best.....

*****To the reader seeking a certain meeting about Nordica parking issues, it is believed you might want the one from April 2022; see it at the link below and good luck 

https://play.champds.com/crotononhudsonny/event/756

*****Yes, the Croton Lions hosted the Easter Bonnet event in 2025; see and read more at EverythingCroton: THE CROTON LIONS HOST THE 2025 EASTER BONNET PARADE LUNCHEON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

*****To the reader seeking a certain car, it was featured in the 2014, not the 2010, Croton Rotary Car Show; see more at EverythingCroton: SOME PHOTOS FROM TODAY'S 2014 CROTON ROTARY CAR SHOW

*****To "What's going on".....yes, some blog and subtstack posts are allowed at the facebook site in question, while others are not. I leave it to you to conclude why.   You could try reaching out to the admin but I understand it is quite useless.  Good luck.

*****To the troll complaining that there is essentially "too much God" on this blog, too bad.

REMINDER--ICYMI---TOWN OF CORTLANDT 4-PART WORKSHOP--NAVIGATING PARENTING IN A 'DIGITAL WORLD'

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Four-Part Workshop Series for Parents & Caregivers of Children from Infancy through High School. Join this engaging series designed to support parents and caregivers understand and guide their children in today’s tech-driven world. MORE AT Facebook

BACKSTAGE SALON

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Everything you ever wanted to know about Backstage Salon. Go to Backstage Salon | Hair Salon in Croton-on-Hudson, NY

JUST A REMINDER---13th ANNUAL “CORTLANDT SENIORS ACADEMY AWARDS AFTERNOON”

 

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13th ANNUAL “CORTLANDT SENIORS ACADEMY AWARDS AFTERNOON”

Walk the Red Carpet… Vote on your Fa v’s… Be Voted Best Dressed… Enjoy A Catered Lunch… Stop by the Center for an afternoon of glam, glitz, goodies, and prizes!  Gowns, suits, glamour and garb are encouraged!  Walk the Red Carpet and strut your stuff.

Location: Muriel H. Morabito Community Center (29 Westbrook Drive, Cortlandt Manor)

Day/ Date: Tuesday, March 10; Snow date Wednesday, March 11

Time: 11:00 AM-2:00 PM; Doors open at 10:30 AM

Fee:  $7.00 in advance; make checks payable to Cortlandt Rotary Club

Registration: Must RSVP to 914-528-1572 by March 3 with payment

For more information please call the Cortlandt Rotary at 914-246-0135.  Events Calendar - Town of Cortlandt, NY

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

***CROTON FOOTBALL 1974 AND COACH SMITH TOO; SEE MORE AT EverythingCroton: 1974 CROTON FOOTBALL AND COACH TERRY SMITH TOO

***A REMINDER ABOUT THAT HANDICAPPED PARKING FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE; go to EverythingCroton: ABOUT THAT HANDICAPPED PARKING...

***WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOU DON'T MOVE YOUR CAR; GO TO EverythingCroton: WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOU DON'T MOVE YOUR CAR...

***Gillibrand announces nominees to US service academies--congratulations to everyone including Croton's Lucas O'Connor. See more here

***OUR OWN JOHN SARCONE; GO TO EverythingCroton: JOHN SARCONE - NEW YORK STATE SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION WINTER TRAINING CONFERENCE

***WHERE WE STAND: TEST SCORES MATH, ELA; GO TO  EverythingCroton: ICYMI----NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS RANKED 1 TO 658 BASED ON 2025 TEST SCORES IN MATH, ELA

***A RE-CAP OF SOME RECENT THANK YOU's YOU MAY HAVE MISSED; GO TO EverythingCroton: A RE-CAP OF SOME RECENT POST-STORM "THANK YOU'S" YOU MIGHT HAVE MISSED

***Congratulations to our INDOOR TRACK TEAM; GO TO EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR VARSITY INDOOR TRACK TEAM THIS WINTER

YOU DON'T NEED THIS GUY....

To find 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 (RE-OPENS IN MARCH) 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, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Matters, and more.

REMINDER--CONTINUING SNOW REMOVAL OPERATIONS

DPW will be conducting snow removal operations in the Upper Village, North Riverside and Harmon business districts this week, as well as on Maple Street and Old Post Road South on Saturday. Please refer to the below schedule for specifics. GO TO Snow Removal Operations This Week | Croton-on-Hudson NY

AND DON'T FORGET THE CROTON GIRL SCOUT FIRST RESPONDERS  DPW COOKIE INITIATIVE AT EverythingCroton: REMINDER--SUPPORT CROTON'S FIRST RESPONDERS & DPW WITH GIRL SCOUT COOKIES

TODAY, 2/27, CROTON SENIOR CLUB MEETING

Don't forget! See more at EverythingCroton: AND NOW A WORD FROM BOB ANDERSON, CROTON SENIORS--FRIDAY MEETING 2/27

REMINDER---FRIDAY STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

The list has been updated.

Go to EverythingCroton: LENT 2026--STATIONS OF THE CROSS AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

ALSO NOTE: TODAY'S FRIDAY STATIONS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY WILL BE LED BY THE WOMEN OF ACTS; GO HERE

You may also have an interest in EverythingCroton: IT'S OFFICIAL: THE LENTEN SEASON, RECIPES, OUR BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND MORE

GOFUNDME STEPHANIE ANNE DAHLGREN

As many of you know, STEPHANIE ANNE DAHLGREN passed away. There is a GOFUNDME to assist the family with funeral expenses and for her daughter. Please consider making a donation if you can Fundraiser by Peggy S Imm-Anesi : Support Judie Doyle After Tragic Loss of daughter Stephanie

JOHN SARCONE - NEW YORK STATE SHERIFF'S ASSOCIATION WINTER TRAINING CONFERENCE

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ALBANY, NEW YORK – On January 21, 2026, First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III gave remarks at the New York State Sheriff’s Association Winter Training Conference. At the conference, First Assistant Sarcone discussed collaboration across the 32 counties in the Northern District of New York to investigate crimes, protect local communities, and ensure dangerous criminals are prosecuted and detained.

First Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarcone stated, “The partnership between federal, state, and local law enforcement across the 32 counties of the Northern District of New York is essential to protecting our communities and one of my top priorities. By working closely with our sheriffs and investigators, we strengthen our ability to disrupt violent crime, combat narcotics trafficking, and ensure that dangerous offenders are prosecuted and held accountable. I truly appreciate the opportunity to give remarks highlighting the critical collaboration between federal and state law enforcement that has taken place in the Northern District of New York.”

Juan Figueroa, Ulster County Sheriff and President of the Sheriff’s Association, stated “The New York State Sheriff’s Association was honored to have the First Assistant United States Attorney for the Northern District to discuss prosecution of criminals committing felonies in New York State and how we can collaborate on sensitive investigations.”

SEE PHOTO AT Northern District of New York | First Assistant U.S. Attorney Speaks at the New York State Sheriff’s Association Winter Training Conference | United States Department of Justice
John Sarcone speaking at New York State Sheriff’s Association Winter Training Conference

Updated February 24, 2026
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1916 THE MIRROR STUDIO, CLIFFORD HARMON ETAL.

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Stumbled upon this very detailed 1916 article on The Mirror Studio a.k.a. Mirror Films a.k.a. Mirror Film Company.

For those who don't know, Clifford Harmon dabbled in movie making for a few years in addition to his other money-making endeavors. Click on the image.

See more at EverythingCroton: ACTOR & MATINEE IDOL, FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN, THE CROTON CONNECTION, JULY 1918

and

EverythingCroton: NAT GOODWIN WINS SUIT AGAINST FILM COMPANY, CLIFFORD B. HARMON, 1918