THE TOP THREE CROTON POINT POSTS--2025

Yes it's that time of year---time for the annual Everything Croton "Top MOST READ" posts--for 2025....

THE TOP THREE CROTON POINT POSTS--2025

FROM 1881; SHARKS! GO TO EverythingCroton: 1881 HUDSON RIVER SHARKS, CROTON POINT, AN UNDERHILL AND MORE

FROM 1921, CORSON AND THE CROTON POINT CONNECTION; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1921 - AMELIA "MILLE" GADE CORSON, THE CROTON (POINT) CONNECTION

BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY! 1938; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1938--VINTAGE CROTON POINT PARK AD--"PHOTOMATUM" BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY

PEEKSKILL--NO CHARGES, THREE VIDEOS PAINT FULLER PICTURE OF INCIDENT

WESTCHESTER D.A.----NO CHARGES AGAINST OFFICERS---A portion of the arrest was caught on cell phone video that soon circulated on social media and drew condemnation from community activists. But newly released body-cam videos from three officers paint a fuller picture of the entire incident. MORE AT Westchester DA will not charge officers in forceful Peekskill arrest

HONEYMOONERS NEW YEAR'S MARATHON! THE TRADITION CONTINUES!

Just got word that PIX11 will feature their annual HONEYMOONERS Marathon on NEW YEAR'S EVE/NEW YEAR'S DAY---SEE BELOW:

WPIX 11--For the Honeymooners fans:

PIX11 has continued its long‑running tradition of airing The Honeymooners marathon every New Year’s Eve into New Year’s Day, a tradition dating back to 1996.

A detailed rundown for the January 1, 2025 marathon was published, confirming.

Historically, PIX11 runs the marathon from 11 PM on New Year’s Eve through the afternoon on New Year’s Day, with a break for morning news.

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW, there's a Jackie Gleason Croton Connection---Gleason was a frequent visitor to what was "Honey's", then Mary's. He also lived in nearby Cortlandt in a mid-century modern "round" house; click here.

You may also enjoy:

***1960, Audrey Meadows and the Ossining Treasurer; go to EverythingCroton: ALLEN FUNT, AUDREY MEADOWS, & THE OSSINING TREASURER 1960

***AND A READER SAYS: To see Gleason’s Cortlandt home: https://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2018/07/26/photos-jackie-gleasons-round-house-up-for-sale-for-12-million/36980115/

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SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy:

****ICE LODGES DETAINER AGAINST ALLEGED CAB KILLER; GO TO EverythingCroton: MID HUDSON NEWS---ICE LODGES DETAINER AGAINST ALLEGED KILLER OF BREWSTER CABBIE

****1978 CROTON NEW YEAR'S EVE! GO TO EverythingCroton: A CROTON NEW YEAR'S EVE 1978

****TOP FIVE VINTAGE CROTON ADS; GO TO EverythingCroton: AND NOW THE TOP FIVE VINTAGE CROTON ADS...

****TOP FIVE CROTON LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IN 2025; GO TO EverythingCroton: TOP FIVE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR--2025

****1932, NEW YEAR'S EVE AT CARRARO'S; GO TO EverythingCroton: NEW YEAR'S EVE 1932--AT CARRARO'S

****WARWICK BATTERY STORAGE FIRE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ANOTHER BATTERY STORAGE FACILITY FIRE, UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF LITHIUM BATTERY FIRES, WARWICK

****AHOP QUESTIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: AHOP QUESTIONS

****CURRENT STATUS OF ANDREW WOLFE AS OF MID-DECEMBER 2025; go to EverythingCroton: CURRENT STATUS OF ANDREW WOLFE AS OF MID-DECEMBER 2025

CROTON EMS SAYS...

DPW is hard at work trying to keep up with the snow but the roads are terrible. MORE AT DPW is hard at work trying to keep up with the snow but the roads are terrible - Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS

1934 HOLLYWOOD COCKTAILS AND CROTON'S LENORE ULRIC TOO

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By special request---As many of you know, actress Lenore Ulric was one of the village's most famous residents. You can read more about her here.....

In any case, click on the images below for MOVIE STAR COCKTAIL RECIPES, 1934---GABLE, DIETRICH, TRACY, LOMBARD, MARCH ETC.--AND LENORE ULRIC'S "HARMONY COCKTAIL" NAMED AFTER HER ESTATE IN "HARMON-ON-HUDSON".

WHY BING CROSBY'S "WHITE CHRISTMAS" STILL WARMS OUR HEARTS

The America of 1942 was vastly different from the America we know today, but its longings remain the same.

Amid mounting threats from both the European and Pacific theaters of war and in the wake of a devastating economic depression, Irving Berlin’s enchanting new musical film Holiday Inn premiered at the tail end of 1942. Its tone was overwhelmingly optimistic and portrayed an idealistic society, true to Hollywood’s style of many movies during and after the Depression. The women wore elegant ball gowns, manners were highly refined, and each night was spent rubbing elbows with world-class dancers at five-star clubs. These movies were purposefully aspirational, offering an escape from the harsh realities of war.  MORE AT Why Bing Crosby's 'White Christmas' Still Warms Our Hearts

STORM WATCH--NEWS 12

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STORM WATCH: Winter storm brings several inches of snow, heavily impacts travel into the weekend in the Hudson Valley

A winter storm warning has been issued through Saturday at 1 p.m. MORE AT STORM WATCH: Winter storm brings several inches of snow, heavily impacts travel into the weekend in the Hudson Valley

VILLAGE SNOW REGULATIONS: Snowstorm Expected Tonight - Winter Storm Warning Issued | Croton-on-Hudson NY

A CROTON NEW YEAR'S EVE 1978

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CLICK ON THE ADS FOR NEW YEAR'S EVE 1978 IN CROTON.

TOP FIVE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR--2025

Yes it's that time of year---time for the annual Everything Croton "Top 5 LISTS:

AND NOW THE TOP FIVE LETTERS TO THE EDITOR IN 2025:

#1 - EverythingCroton: A LETTER TO THE EDITOR ON LENNY AMICOLA FROM BOB ANDERSON

#2 - EverythingCroton: A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN---THOUGHTS ABOUT BECKSTROM, WOLFE, OUR NATIONAL GUARD AND MORE

#3 - EverythingCroton: STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON - A LETTER TO THE EDITOR FROM PAUL STEINBERG

#4 EverythingCroton: HONEST CONVERSATIONS START WITH HONEST FACTS--A LETTER FROM PAUL STEINBERG

#5 EverythingCroton: VILLAGE TEENS HONOR CHARLIE KIRK, A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---1972--CROTON MEETS GUY LOMBARDO

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Yes--we admit it--we grew up on Guy Lombardo @ New Year's Eve. From Wikipedia: Guy Lombardo is best known for almost a half-century of New Year's Eve big band remotes, first on radio, and then on television. Lombardo's orchestra played at the "Roosevelt Grill" in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City from 1929 to 1959, and their New Year's Eve performances (which continued with Lombardo until 1976 at the Waldorf Astoria). Broadcasts (and later telecasts) of their performances were a major part of New Year's celebrations across North America; millions of people watched the show with friends at house parties. Because of this popularity, Lombardo was ascribed the moniker, "Mr. New Year's Eve."

Here he is with Mr. & Mrs. Robert White of Croton from 1972--as producer of the Jones Beach Marine Theatre's "The King & I ". Click on the photo, courtesy of The Croton Historical Society.

HEN HUD SENIOR JUSTIN PARKES NAMED TO LOHUD'S 2025 WESTCHESTER/PUTNAM FOOTBALL ALL-STARS SECOND TEAM

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Justin Parkes named Westchester/Putnam All-Star--Hen Hud senior Justin Parkes has been named to Lohud’s 2025 Westchester/Putnam Football All-Stars Second Team. MORE AT Hen Hud Sports Roundup – Peekskill Herald

THE BEST CLASSIC MOVIES AND TV TO WATCH WITH YOUR FAMILY THIS POST-CHRISTMAS WEEK

Here is your ultimate guide to the best old-school films and T.V. series to enjoy in the days between Christmas and New Year’s.  MORE AT Best Classics To Watch With Your Family This Post-Christmas Week

WINTER STORM WARNING 5-9 INCHES SNOW EXPECTED

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A winter storm warning has been issued for Croton-on-Hudson and the surrounding areas beginning at 4 p.m. today through 1 p.m. on Saturday. 5-9 inches of snow are forecast. Snowstorm Expected Tonight - Winter Storm Warning Issued | Croton-on-Hudson NY