October 8th! Reserve by 10/6. For more info, go to Brotherhood Steaks, Scotch & Cigars Night - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
Monday, September 28, 2026
ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF TOURNAMENT 2026
HOLY NAME OF MARY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS held their 11th annual Golf Tournament on Sept. 18th---and it has been pronounced a huge success. Click on the image from the most receht church bulletin. FOR ORE ABOUT THIS DYNAMIC ORGANZIATION, VISIT Knights of Columbus - Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
NEWS 12 TO HOST NY-17 CONGRESSIONAL DEBATE BETWEEN MIKE LAWLER AND CAIT CONLEY
Moderated by News 12 Senior Political Reporter Tara Rosenblum, the debate will bring the two candidates together for their first televised debate of the 2026 general election campaign to answer questions submitted by and asked by news 12 viewers. The recorded debate will air from 8-9 p.m. ET on Monday, September 28 across News 12 platforms. MORE AT News 12 to Host NY-17 Congressional Debate Between Mike Lawler and Cait Conley | About Optimum
REMINDER--TONIGHT--MEET A LIVING MARTYR-- SOLEMN FIRST VESPERS, MICHAELMAS, WITH HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL SIMONI, IMPRISONED 18 YEARS UNDER ALBANIA'S COMMUNIST REGIME
The Society of St. Hugh of Cluny is honored to sponsor the vespers, which will take place this Monday, Sept. 28 at 6 pm. A reception in the gymnasium will follow with an opportunity to greet the cardinal. MORE AT EverythingCroton: SOLEMN FIRST VESPERS, MICHAELMAS, WITH HIS EMINENCE CARDINAL SIMONI, IMPRISONED 18 YEARS UNDER ALBANIA'S COMMUNIST REGIME
THE WONDERALL CO, THE CROTON CONNECTION, 1972
So a reader was doing some research into a grandfather's patent...and stumbled upon this 1972 item instead for THE WONDERALL CO. INC., CROTON-ON-HUDSON--------the 'WONDERALL" product seems to have been some sort of vitamin tablet. CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW.
Curious to know more, and hitting the proverbial dead-end, she decided to try Google AI; this is what it came up with---subject to verification of course---so stay tuned:
The early 1970s health product "WonderAll" was developed and patented as part of the broader Hudson Vitamin Products ecosystem, a massive national mail-order supplement giant deeply connected to the Hudson River region. The primary reasons this product is strongly tied to Croton-on-Hudson are due to the localized consumer marketing infrastructure of that era:
The Croton-on-Hudson Connection---While Hudson Vitamin Products operated its main multi-floor manufacturing and distribution plant at 79-89 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, its major marketing, consumer behavioral testing, and advertising campaigns were designed out of Croton-on-Hudson, New York. [1, 2]
During the late 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s, Hudson Vitamins contracted its brand strategy and consumer product testing directly through the Institute for Motivational Research, which was headquartered in Croton-on-Hudson. This famous institute analyzed how consumers responded to new health trends, name titles, and bottle designs, causing a massive amount of corporate vitamin testing material, focus groups, and regional catalogs to stem directly from the Croton area....
Sold through their famous direct-by-mail 64-page catalogs, "WonderAll" was rolled out as an all-in-one therapeutic daily multivitamin and mineral blend. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) heavily fined and restricted major mail-order vitamin companies—including Hudson Vitamin Products—for aggressive advertising over claims that their daily formulas could instantly cure "tired blood," exhaustion, or general ailments....and that ended that apparently.....
Curious to know more, and hitting the proverbial dead-end, she decided to try Google AI; this is what it came up with---subject to verification of course---so stay tuned:
The early 1970s health product "WonderAll" was developed and patented as part of the broader Hudson Vitamin Products ecosystem, a massive national mail-order supplement giant deeply connected to the Hudson River region. The primary reasons this product is strongly tied to Croton-on-Hudson are due to the localized consumer marketing infrastructure of that era:
The Croton-on-Hudson Connection---While Hudson Vitamin Products operated its main multi-floor manufacturing and distribution plant at 79-89 Seventh Avenue in Manhattan, its major marketing, consumer behavioral testing, and advertising campaigns were designed out of Croton-on-Hudson, New York. [1, 2]
During the late 1950s, 1960s, and early 1970s, Hudson Vitamins contracted its brand strategy and consumer product testing directly through the Institute for Motivational Research, which was headquartered in Croton-on-Hudson. This famous institute analyzed how consumers responded to new health trends, name titles, and bottle designs, causing a massive amount of corporate vitamin testing material, focus groups, and regional catalogs to stem directly from the Croton area....
Sold through their famous direct-by-mail 64-page catalogs, "WonderAll" was rolled out as an all-in-one therapeutic daily multivitamin and mineral blend. The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) heavily fined and restricted major mail-order vitamin companies—including Hudson Vitamin Products—for aggressive advertising over claims that their daily formulas could instantly cure "tired blood," exhaustion, or general ailments....and that ended that apparently.....
FOR MORE ABOUT THE INSTITUTE FOR MOTIVATIONAL RESEARCH, GO TO EverythingCroton: ERNEST DICHTER AND MOTIVATIONAL RESEARCH--NEW PERSPECTIVES ON THE MAKING OF POST-WAR CONSUMER CULTURE
NICHE 2027 BEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY--CROTON HARMON #23
NICHE 2027 BEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY--CROTON HARMON #23
2 Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, A+
3 Pelham Union Free School District, A+
4 Rye City School District, A+
5 Chappaqua Central School District, A+
HERE ARE THE TOP 5
1 Scarsdale Union Free School District, A+2 Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, A+
3 Pelham Union Free School District, A+
4 Rye City School District, A+
5 Chappaqua Central School District, A+
CROTON PRODUCER HELPS BRING LOST HARLEM RENAISSANCE PARTY FOOTAGE TO THE BIG SCREEN-RIVER JOURNAL
When Anne de Mare moved to Croton-on-Hudson in January 2023, she expected a bit more space and quiet....READ MORE AT Croton Producer Helps Bring Lost Harlem Renaissance Party Footage To the Big Screen - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill
COLUMBIAN POLICE CAPTURE WIFE & DAUGHTER OF NOTORIOUS ECUADORIAN GANG LEADER EXTRADITED TO THE US
Police said the two women, who are wanted in Ecuador for money laundering, were arrested in Sabana de Torres, a small town in northeastern Colombia, in an operation backed by the FBI and Ecuadorian authorities.“Colombia will not be a safe haven for the finances of transnational criminal groups,” Colombian President Abelardo de la Espriella said in a message posted on X on Sunday. MORE AT Colombian police capture wife and daughter of Ecuadorian gang leader 'Fito' extradited to the United States
FROM THE MAILBOX--THE 2009 PARKING LOT PROJECT
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Your editor's response: Not quite "a few zillion" BUT NOT SMALL POTATOES either....and it was 2009/2010...I am certain this is in the personal files somewhere but a quick turn with Google AI confirms at least some of what is remembered.
Please bear in mind that AI can make mistakes, and you should do your own due diligence. You may also have to submit freedom of info requests.
Raising portions of the parking lot surface rather than building million-dollar flood barriers (doubtful would work long-term) was the approach taken under The 2009 Parking Lot Project
In 2009, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson undertook a project to elevate sections of the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot. The goal was to reduce the frequency of regular tidal flooding from the nearby Hudson River and wetlands. This work involved regrading and raising the ground level rather than constructing dedicated vertical flood barriers.
Over time, the ground in the lower commuter sections has settled, allowing tidal flooding to return during extreme weather and high tides. [1, 2]
The village later engaged engineering consultants (AKRF, Inc.) to study shoreline resiliency and long-term mitigation options for the lower lots.[1, 2]
Proposals for future funding, including potential revenue from redeveloping Parking Lot A, continue to target comprehensive structural solutions to protect the transit hub. [1]
COSTS:The 2009 flood mitigation and elevation project at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot was funded by a $3,060,000 bond approved by the village in February 2009. [1]
The specifics of the expenditure included:The Base Construction Contract: Awarded to low-bidder Sisca Northeast, Inc. for $2,581,023 to fill and re-grade the flood-prone sections. [1]
Design & Engineering: Handled separately by engineering firm Dvirka & Bartilucci. [1]
Additional Adjustments: Minor additions were made during construction, such as a $6,569.01 adjustment authorized to realign a newly built gabion wall. [1]
The total bonded amount also accommodated the village's transition to automated, "Pay-By-Space" parking stations which went live in early 2010. [1]he 2009 flood mitigation and elevation project at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot was funded by a $3,060,000 bond approved by the village in February 2009. [1]
The specifics of the expenditure included: The Base Construction Contract: Awarded to low-bidder Sisca Northeast, Inc. for $2,581,023 to fill and re-grade the flood-prone sections. [1]
Design & Engineering: Handled separately by engineering firm Dvirka & Bartilucci. [1]
The total bonded amount also accommodated the village's transition to automated, "Pay-By-Space" parking stations which went live in early 2010. [1]
Raising portions of the parking lot surface rather than building million-dollar flood barriers (doubtful would work long-term) was the approach taken under The 2009 Parking Lot Project
In 2009, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson undertook a project to elevate sections of the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot. The goal was to reduce the frequency of regular tidal flooding from the nearby Hudson River and wetlands. This work involved regrading and raising the ground level rather than constructing dedicated vertical flood barriers.
Over time, the ground in the lower commuter sections has settled, allowing tidal flooding to return during extreme weather and high tides. [1, 2]
The village later engaged engineering consultants (AKRF, Inc.) to study shoreline resiliency and long-term mitigation options for the lower lots.[1, 2]
Proposals for future funding, including potential revenue from redeveloping Parking Lot A, continue to target comprehensive structural solutions to protect the transit hub. [1]
COSTS:The 2009 flood mitigation and elevation project at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot was funded by a $3,060,000 bond approved by the village in February 2009. [1]
The specifics of the expenditure included:The Base Construction Contract: Awarded to low-bidder Sisca Northeast, Inc. for $2,581,023 to fill and re-grade the flood-prone sections. [1]
Design & Engineering: Handled separately by engineering firm Dvirka & Bartilucci. [1]
Additional Adjustments: Minor additions were made during construction, such as a $6,569.01 adjustment authorized to realign a newly built gabion wall. [1]
The total bonded amount also accommodated the village's transition to automated, "Pay-By-Space" parking stations which went live in early 2010. [1]he 2009 flood mitigation and elevation project at the Croton-Harmon Train Station Parking Lot was funded by a $3,060,000 bond approved by the village in February 2009. [1]
The specifics of the expenditure included: The Base Construction Contract: Awarded to low-bidder Sisca Northeast, Inc. for $2,581,023 to fill and re-grade the flood-prone sections. [1]
Design & Engineering: Handled separately by engineering firm Dvirka & Bartilucci. [1]
The total bonded amount also accommodated the village's transition to automated, "Pay-By-Space" parking stations which went live in early 2010. [1]
THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...
Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy.....just 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, COACH NAILS, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, Barre on Hudson, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, Brooklyn Pilates, Van Wyck Wines, Chelsea Nails, and more..jpg)
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, COACH NAILS, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, Barre on Hudson, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, Brooklyn Pilates, Van Wyck Wines, Chelsea Nails, and more.
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10/2 ALL-LEVEL FAMILY-FRIENDLY BIRD WALK, CROTON POINT PARK
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.
FROM THE WESTCHESTER PARKS X PAGE---Join Croton Point Park Nature Center staff for an all-level family-friendly morning bird walk on Friday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Newcomers and returners welcome! Bring binoculars (a couple of extra pairs will be available), hiking boots with long socks, and a water bottle. Meeting in front of the Croton Point Nature Center (car accessible) at 8:00 AM. Westchester Parks on X: "Join Croton Point Park Nature Center staff for an all-level family-friendly morning bird walk on Friday, Oct. 2, 8 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Newcomers and returners welcome! Bring binoculars (a couple of extra pairs will be available), hiking boots with long socks, and a water bot… / X
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MEET THE VOICE OF CROTON CANDIDATES AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB 10/3
MEET THE VOICE OF CROTON CANDIDATES AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB 10/3
CLICK ON THE IMAGE.
TO REQUEST A SIGN, GO TO EverythingCroton: FOR THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED ABOUT LAWN SIGNS FOR WATKINS/DLABOLA
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
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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.
SEVEN FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--on a new platform---which seems to be having issues for some folks today; we're sure they are working on it:
***90 seconds of Pope Leo in Lourdes***The Sheen beatification – his reliquary – wow
***Pope Leo got tremendous Paris welcome
***Friday cocktail – The Bronx
***Interview: Bishop Barron on the latest Vatican document and other stuff – Tom Faranda's Folly
***60 Minutes: the Rescue of the F-15 pilots – Tom Faranda's Folly
**9/11 for Catholics; Especially Poignant” – Tom Faranda's Folly
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT --AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! GO TO Alice Leighner Photo Archive Donated to the Croton Historical Society — Croton Historical Society
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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: LETTING GO; GO HERE
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FOUR FROM ETHICS ALARMS:
THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK---
THE VIEW, PEAK INSANITY; GO TO Peak Lindsay Clancy Ethics Train Wreck Insanity! “The View’s” Sara Haines Can’t Understand Why Clancy’s Husband Divorced Her | Ethics Alarms
AND Ethics Observations on the Walmart Ethics Train Wreck; GO HERE
AND ETHICS MEME OF THE YEAR---CLANCY AND MORE; GO TO Ethics Meme of the Year | Ethics Alarms
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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK:
A Renaissance painting inspired this New York photographer to take tender portraits of kids at play; MORE HERE
AND
A Prospect Heights manhole cover reveals the source of Brooklyn’s water supply a century ago; MORE HERE
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--SOUR CREAM RAISIN DROPS WITH ORANGE FROSTING; GO HERE
--GERMAN ANISE DROPS; GO HERE
--WHITE FROSTING; GO HERE
--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
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---BARRY COE; CLICK HERE
---COLETTE MARCHAND' CLICK HERE
---MARINA VLADY; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Marina Vlady (1938-2026)
---CLEO DE MERODE; CLICK HERE
---COLIN FIRTH; CLICK HERE
---TOM DRAKE; CLICK HERE
---POLA NEGRI, CLICK HERE
---JUNE ALLYSON; GO HERE
---MILA PARELY; CLICK HERE
---JON HALL, CLICK HERE
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TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA, .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Giuseppe Altamura
and RIP STEPHANIE COLE; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Stephanie Cole
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