FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT--1927--CROTON WOMAN HAS NO PLANS FOR THE WINTER---WOULD JOIN BYRD'S EXPEDITION

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FOR YOUR AMUSEMENT--1927--CROTON WOMAN HAS NO PLANS FOR THE WINTER---WOULD JOIN BYRD'S EXPEDITION--CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

ICYMI---FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS

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.

FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS---GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS

STEEP SLOPES ISSUES, WETLAND BUFFERS, HOW THE TOWN OF MT. PLEASANT IS PROCEEDING

Mount Pleasant Wetland, Steep-Slope Rules Draw Support, Opposition By Abby Luby

Proposed environmental regulations that would significantly restrict development on steep slopes and near wetlands in the Town of Mount Pleasant are drawing strong support from residents while raising concerns among attorneys representing developers and property owners with applications pending before the town planning board.

The proposed changes would increase the town’s required wetland buffer from 50 feet to 100 feet and establish specific deductions from developable land for steep, very steep and excessively steep areas. The changes could reduce the amount of land available for development on properties affected by the new regulations. Town officials proposed the amendments as…Mount Pleasant Wetland, Steep-Slope Rules Draw Support, Opposition | The Examiner News

US AIRMAN SHOT DOWN IN IRAN RECOUNTS RESCUE MISSION---'GOD IS GOOD'

A U.S. airman who was shot down over Iran while manning an F-15 fighter jet in the spring recounted the moment he free-fell to the ground over enemy territory and the subsequent rescue mission that saved him for the first time on Sunday.While speaking with Norah O’Donnell of 60 Minutes, the pilot, referred to as “Bravo,” recounted how his parachute was damaged when a shoulder-fired missile hit the jet he was operating. He was part of a two-man crew with the mission call sign “Dude 44”. The weapons systems officer survived for nearly two days with a broken back, arm, and shoulder before U.S. special forces rescued him. His partner, referred to as “Alpha”, had already been rescued and is back flying for the Air Force. Read and see more at US airman shot down in Iran recounts rescue mission: 'God is good'

YADA YADA YADA THIS FINE MONDAY

Many of us are not on social media but we often get to hear about it and are sometimes sent screenshots...

We preferred to enjoy the charms of a Hudson Valley weekend instead---or observe 9/11---or were invited to a Rosh Hashanah seder---or stopped by the Croton Yacht Club---or handled seasonal chores.  Of course, we did check email now and again...and friends kept the blog well informed---but all we have to say is....

Sometimes it is healthier to touch grass, light a candle....or harvest tomatoes.

You'll have no trouble finding much of this---if you are inclined---lots of the usual daily outrage---revisionist history, Orange Man bad, measles, Ebola, bird flu, genocide, climate, AI-apocalypse, yada yada yada---to hear some folks tell it, we should have all been dead decades ago---but we're kind of done with it.

Yes, quite a bit was deleted unread once it hit assorted mailboxes and blog comment sections----readers have sifted through the muck, however, so the rest of don't have to...

Moving along.....ON ASSORTED SITES:

***Lots of praise for how the 9/11 observances were handled; many thanks to the Town of Cortlandt for the Tri-Municipal photo album

And lot of very positive feedback on the president's Pentagon speech; see the transcript here

And similarly for Lawler; go here

And boy has Maher made quite a few members of his party very angry---see here

***BOTS..... bots.... everywhere a bot.....The standard advice remains--if you are going to be on social media, choose what pages you visit and post on wisely.  And the same advice also still applies: block when you can, scroll on by if you can't. 

***Folks LOVED this pigeon post from the 914 SUBSTACK EverythingCroton: SOME SATIRE FROM A SUBSTACK CALLED "THE 914"---THE PIGEONS OF CROTON...

***STILL lots of the usual annoyance that so much news "these days" is behind paywall or requires a subscription. It is what it is. Again, choose what you spend your money on wisely.

***BEAUTIFUL HOLY NAME Feast Day service...more soon.....

***Some amusing commentary continues about what constitutes real journalism from a few Hudson Valley bloggers---but you have to be on those pages to see it---

***Lots of the usual chatter continues about Harmon being partitioned for ADU's, multifamily housing, rentals, low income, POT SHOPS etc. from TMThoughtsCreekskill/Cronkers and others -- while the rest of the village gets arts centers, private homes, veterans memorials, and pigeon-free zoning....

***LOTS OF TALK about JOHN McKeon's RECENT TAX ANALYSIS, the good work Sarcone is doing, and how much folks like the new AI Croton.News site with words such as "sleek, robust, fast and very helpful".

***And about that ICE arrest: some very interesting commentary on what has turned out to be an outstanding new community page: CROTON LANDING. It's private; you have to apply. But you probably should.

CORNELL LAB---A CLOSE-UP LOOK AT HOW HUMMINGBIRDS SPARKLE AND HOVER

For the BEST---and most reliable info on all things AVIAN---from raptors to bird flu---we highly recommend the CORNELL LAB.

AND NOW.....A Close-Up Look at How Hummingbirds Sparkle and Hover

They’re tiny, but dazzling. In our latest Wild Birds Revealed video, we get up close with Anna’s and Costa’s Hummingbirds to explore their unique flight style, vivid colors, and amazing stop-on-a-dime movements. Featuring the incredible camera work of Tim and Russell Laman, and sponsored by OM SYSTEM—watch the video and see hummingbirds as you've never seen them before.

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 (or sign in).

Often updated in real time too! And the latest product recalls too.  Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

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.

Six FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--on a new blogging platform

***My 9/11 post – My friend Tom Knox – same post I’ve put up for 21 years – Tom Faranda's Folly

***Friday cocktail on Saturday – the Coffee Negroni – Tom Faranda's Folly

***9/11 for Catholics; Especially Poignant” – Tom Faranda's Folly

***Gloria Steinem – Tom Faranda's Folly

***Democrats (Yay!… but only a handful…) vote to denounce Marxism. – Tom Faranda's Folly

***CDC omits measles deaths from report? Politicized? – Tom Faranda's Folly

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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FROM LAST YEAR: 1894 American Canoe Association Croton Point Meet — Croton Historical Society

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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: SUMMER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; CLICK HERE

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY:  Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Exaltation of the Cross

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FIVE FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK:

THE RITZ BROTHERS The Ritz Brothers and The Duty To Remember | Ethics Alarms

AND

A 9-11 MEMORY; GO HERE

CNN---AGAIN; GO TO “Nah, There’s No Mainsream Media Bias!” CNN’s Headline | Ethics Alarms

AND

More Ethics Notes On The Lindsay Clancy Case… | Ethics Alarms

AND

Confronting My Biases #31: Giggling Girls and Women | Ethics Alarms

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

This tiny steel cottage perched on a rock pile is the smallest house ever built on Riverside Drive; MORE HERE

AND

The remnants of an unsolved 1920 Wall Street bomb blast can still be seen on a bank’s facade; MORE HERE

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EIGHT FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--EASY HUSH PUPPIES; GO HERE

--GINGER BEER; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: GINGER BEER

--BREAKFAST CASSEROLE; GO HERE

--MOM'S WASHDAY DINNER; CLICK HERE

--OLD TIME THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS; CLICK HERE

--SCOTTISH MEAT PIE; CLICK HERE

--HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS; CLICK HERE

--MUSTARD GLAZED HAM LOAF; CLICK HERE

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EIGHT FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---JUNE ALLYSON; GO HERE

---MILA PARELY; CLICK HERE

---JON HALL, CLICK HERE

---JURGEN PROCHNOW, CLICK HERE 

---PETER CUSHING; GO HERE

---FRANCOIS FABIAN; CLICK HERE

---MARTHA ORLANDA; CLICK HERE

---MICKEY ROONEY; go here

---JACK CARSON; CLICK HERE

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TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA, RIP JEREMY THOMAS; CLICK HERE 

and .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Philippe Duval

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YALE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT---ISRAEL---AND THE NY TIMES....YET AGAIN

The New York Times’ coverage of the first months of the war in Gaza displayed a clear bias against Israel by downplaying the country’s casualties while minimizing Hamas’ role in sustaining the conflict, a new study found.

A review of the Times’ 1,559 articles published between Oct. 7, 2023, and June 7, 2024, showed that the Times often omitted deaths sustained by the Jewish military while looking the other way on ongoing Palestinian violence once the war began after Hamas terrorists’ Oct. 7, 2023, attack on Israel.

Edieal Pinker of the Yale School of Management, who published his findings in the Studies in Conflict & Terrorism academic journal, said the Times’ coverage was clearly skewed against Israel.  MORE AT New York Times' Gaza war coverage was biased against Israel: study

(Highly recommend reading the study in in its entirety)

FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS

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FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS---click on the images below.

I want to take this opportunity to thank the membership of the Croton Yacht Club and all of the exhibitors who participated in our 16th annual Hudson River Day event on Saturday, September 12th. The weather was gorgeous and the event was another resounding success.

The model of providing a full educational and interactive experience centering around thehistory and ecology of the river coupled with our partnership with the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association (HRFA) and Ferry Sloops has evolved into the most unique and successful event of its kind on the river.

Thanks to the HRFA, the youth fishing contest was again a home run. Thirty-five children registered and participated in the event throughout the day with a variety of fish caught.

First place was awarded to Cyrus Kitchen with his first fish ever, a 12 ½” catfish; second place went to Matthew Orengo and third place went Justin Gomes. The contest winning prizes were donated by the Croton Yacht Club. The happiness and excitement of those receiving awards were dwarfed by those children who caught the first fish of their lifetime.

The food was outstanding, the snow cones refreshing and the chowder pot was drained to the last drop. Special thanks to the Croton Police Department who provided rides on the Police Boat, Ferry Sloops who provided sails aboard their 22 foot sloop-rigged catboat the Whimbrel, Brigid Faranda, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Federated Conservationists of Westchester, the Croton Historical Society, Little Bear Environmental, Croton Point Nature Center, Croton Pack 28 Cub Scouts and again the Hudson River Fishermen’s Association for everyone’s participation and for their engaging and educational exhibits.

Chris Letts, renowned naturalist, assisted by young protege Matteo Dinis, once againcaptivated the audience at the “touching table” where the children could see, touch and smell some of the river’s two hundred thirty-nine different Hudson River fish species. Our viewing tanks provided a unique look into the underwater world of the river.

We were visited by recently retired Riverkeeper Captain John Lipscomb and his sidekick dog Batu who patrolled the river for 24 years, protecting the river by searching out and deterring polluters. In an emotional reunion, John reconnected with long-time friend Chris Letts after many years.

As Croton Yacht Club members, we take pride in providing this experience to the community. As parents and grandparents, we take comfort in knowing our children and grandchildren are being afforded an opportunity to make a life changing connection to the river we all love.

Sincerely,

Dennis Kooney

Croton Yacht Club, Inc.

RESULTS 2026 RIVERCUP TOURNAMENT

VIA GOOGLE AI--- Full results for the 2026 RiverCup tournament have been finalized:

• JV Match: The Ossining JV Boys Soccer team won against Croton-Harmon in their opening match, which advanced both the JV and Varsity teams to their respective championship games. [1]
• Varsity Tournament Champion: The Ossining Varsity team won the RiverCup Championship for the fifth consecutive season. After defeating Croton-Harmon 1–0, they went on to defeat Sleepy Hollow 2–0 in the final. Anthony Cabrera and Alvin Diaz scored the championship-winning goals for the Pride. [1, 2, 3]
• Consolation Match: Ardsley defeated Croton-Harmon 4–1 in the Varsity consolation match. [1]

MORE FROM THE MAILBOX

CONFIDENTIAL TO "SO NOTED":  Your best bet is to peruse the ICE website directly---News Releases and Statements | ICE

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A reader has fond memories of THE IMPORT CORNER. We're planning a post on this business. Stay tuned.

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A reader asks: What happened to Rutheny Jewelry?

Response: Rutheny closed the Croton location on Brook Street some time ago---HAS BOTH A Tarrytown and a location in the city. See Visit Us – Rutheny

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A reader asks: Wasn't there some kind of health food store here, 1960's, 1970's?

Response: Mainly mail order--although it had a very basic storefront for a time so we have been told--HOUSE OF HEALTH--early 1960's; go to EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH---CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH 1960

REMINDER--ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL CLOTHING FEST IS COMING!

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH ANNUAL CLOTHING FEST IS COMING! 9/19-9/26----SEE MORE AT ClothingFest - St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church

2026--YOM KIPPUR--& 1948 TOO

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HIGH HOLY DAYS AT TEMPLE ISRAEL--YOM KIPPUR IS SEPT. 20-21, 2026 

Click on the image for 1948 Yom Kippur in Croton.