IT'S 250 TUESDAY #11

It's 250 Tuesday --- Time for our new weekly series---250 TUESDAYS at the blog--#11! We're celebrating America's 250th! CLICK ON THE LINKS:

AND DON'T FORGET: RHODE ISLAND REGIMENT AT THE LINCOLN DEPOST MUSEUM 7/18; MORE INFO AT The 1st Rhode Island Regiment - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum

AND SUPERB VIDEOS---EverythingCroton: VIA TOWNHALL--ICYMI--THE PATRIOTIC VIDEOS OF JULY 4TH, 2026----250 YEARS OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE

AND A YOUNG CROTON READER, STUDYING FASHION, STUMBLED UPON THIS AND SENT ALONG THE LINK: womens-dress-during-the-american-revolution.pdf

AND NEW MARKER AT THE BETHEL CEMETERY; GO TO EverythingCroton: SOME 250 SCENES FROM THE VILLAGE--PART TWO--VILLAGE INSTALLS PATRIOT BURIAL MARKER

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SEE THE INAUGURAL #1 OF THIS SERIES AT EverythingCroton: TUESDAYS AT THE BLOG ARE NOW FOR AMERICA 250

SEE #2 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES---250 TUESDAYS #2

SEE #3 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES --250 TUESDAYS #3

SEE #4 AT EverythingCroton: 250 TUESDAY AT EVERYTHING CROTON #4

SEE #5 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #5

SEE #6 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #6

SEE #7 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #7

SEE #8 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY, AND NOW #8

SEE #9 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY! #9

SEE #10 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #10

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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR....

The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.

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,  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

HEAT ALERT----HUDSON VALLEY

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.

HUDSON VALLEY, NY — High heat and humidity will make it feel like it is in the triple digits for the next couple of days, according to meteorologists.

MORE AT Oppressive Heat Returns To Hudson Valley: Latest Forecast Details | Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch

MUSKRAT AT THE DUCK POND

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.

Finally managed a close-up shot of one of our Duck Pond muskrats---via telephoto. We have a pair! Click on the photo.

You may also enjoy EverythingCroton: CROTON'S TURTLE PARADE & CROTON MINI DELI TOO

DENMARK EXPANDS VEIL BAN TO EVERY SCHOOL: NO EXCEPTIONS

In this video, I share my analysis and opinion on Denmark's decision to expand its public veil ban to educational institutions across the country and the broader debate over immigration, integration, and national identity. I discuss the Danish government's policies on asylum, religious dress, and social integration, along with the political realignment taking place across Europe as parties on both the left and the right adopt stricter immigration measures - MORE AT Denmark expands veil ban to every school: "No exceptions" - My analysis | Watch

ICYMI---VOTE FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE COUPLE

 

Plot twist: Sometimes a hung-up phone call is just someone rushing over to hold you while you cry.

​6 years, one chronic illness diagnosis, and countless scuba dives later, we are stronger than ever and building a business to uplift others with chronic illnesses.  ​Help us keep spreading the love—click the link in my bio to vote for us as America’s Favorite Couple! The Mermaid and her Keeper | America's Favorite Couple

FROM THE MAILBOX

 

*****Confidential to WUZWundering: Sorry we cannot recommend the sites you are inquiring about. Good luck in your own research.

*****A reader asks: Besides Upper Village Blooms (which I know closed), didn't we have another florist in Harmon?

Response: Yes. Croton Florist, owned by Gina DeLeo. Closed around 2014 or so.

*****Still getting questions about the village social media policy This link is from a few years ago and there may have been changes since. Contacting the village is best:

EverythingCroton: QUESTIONS ABOUT THE VILLAGE'S SOCIAL MEDIA POLICY, CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN ZOOM MEETINGS BY THE BOARD, ASSORTED COMMITTEES, ETC. SUBJECT TO FOIL ETC.

*****Still getting questions about the foil process and there is much erroneous info being posted on social media. It is best to go directly to the site: Freedom of Information Law | Open Government

SAN DIEGO--HOW SANDAG SPARED NORTH COUNTY FROM MORE HIGH-RISE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT

San Diego--land of ADU's and "granny towers"---where the pushback against these and other multi-family rezoning in transit hubs which were created and have resulted in real community damage---- currently there is an aggressive regulatory rolling back of all this but that's for another day. Check out this article from the San Diego Union Tribune

How SANDAG spared North County from more high-rise housing development

REMINDER 7/13--2 PM--THIS WEEK IN WESTCHESTER, PUGH ETAL.

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.

The following was posted on the Westchester Gov X account. To those wh have asked: It is unknown what will be discussed or it the "Jaffery matter" being hotly discussed on some local social media pages will be approached. Click on the image. Here is the link Westchester Gov on X: "Coming up on Monday on This Week in Westchester: The Briefing • Croton-on-Hudson Mayor Brian Pugh to join to discuss exciting updates happening in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. • Department of Public Works & Transportation Program Coordinator, SMART Commute Heather https://t.co/OBTD6ZACuG" / X

7/14 PLANNING BOARD MEETING CANCELLED

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7/14 PLANNING BOARD MEETING CANCELLED

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

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YOU DON'T NEED ALL THIS...

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

REMINDER---FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS' SITE--7/14 AGENDA VISUAL ENVIRONMENT BOARD

For those who have asked about "BROOKLYN EMBODIED PILATES"....see Advisory Board on the Visual Environment (VEB) — 2026-07-14 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

SAM NEILL HAS DIED

HE WILL ALWAYS BE "REILLY --ACE OF SPIES" TO YOUR EDITOR.....

 Jurassic Park’ star Sam Neill dead at 78

By Chris Bradford and David Russell

Published July 13, 2026, 2:00 a.m. ET

Sam Neill, the star of the 1993 blockbuster ‘Jurassic Park’ died at 78 Monday, his family announced. MORE AT Sam Neill dead at 78, starred in 'Jurassic Park'

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.

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

***FATHER FIDELIS, TOM FARANDA, HIS 25TH, ORDINATION PARTY; go here

***FARANDAVILLE; JULY 4TH PARTY; CLICK HERE

***INSPECTOR CLOUSEAU! GO TO Inspector Clouseau and that dang drawbridge – Tom Faranda's Folly

***FILM TRAILER, HEAVEN IN STONE AND GLASS; GO TO Film Trailer – “Heaven in Stone and Glass” – Tom Faranda's Folly

***MY LAWN AND REPEATING MY POST FROM 2006; CLICK HERE  

***SOROS, one picture worth a thousand words; click here

***CONGRESSMAN LAWLER; THAT STUNNING SHOUTING MATCH OVER SANCTUARY CITIES

***Founder of Marine special ops get Medal of Honor 67 years late. CLICK HERE

***THAT CATHOLIC PROBLEM; GO TO MLB Washington Nationals Community Relations Director had a Catholic problem. – 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: Lillian Nordica and Croton’s Artistic Heritage — 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:  BURNING SAND; GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Burning Sand

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SIX FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK

Twenty-Five Indispensable Movies For Understanding American Culture | Ethics Alarms

AND

Hypocrisy and Double Standards Like This Show a Corrupt Journalist and a Deeply Unethical Character: | Ethics Alarms

AND

The Emmys Have No Integrity, But We Knew That Already, Didn’t We? | Ethics Alarms

AND

WORST FIRST LADY EVER; Ethics Villain: Jill Biden [Corrected] | Ethics Alarms

AND

“Swinging Dick” Ethics | Ethics Alarms

AND

Unethical Quote of the Week: Graham Platner | Ethics Alarms

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

WHAT YOU'D BE WEARING TO THE BEACH IF YOU WERE A WOMAN IN THE 1860'S; GO TO What you’d be wearing to Rockaway Beach or Coney Island if you were a woman in the 1860s | Ephemeral New York

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One writer’s melancholy visit to the “island full of idiots” in the East River in 1888 | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE

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FOUR FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE

--THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILI CON QUESO; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILE CON QUESO

--CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE

--OLD FASHION CARAMEL CORN; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OLD FASHION CARAMEL CORN

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FIVE FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---ANN BLYTH; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Ann Blyth

---VILLAGE PEOPLE, RIP VICTOR WILLIS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Village People: Victor Willis (1951-2026)

---PAULEY! GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Pauley

---VINCENT PEREZ; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Vincent Pérez

---Albert Paulig; go to European Film Star Postcards: Albert Paulig

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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA:  .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Spaghetti Western Directors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers

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