Monday, December 22, 2025

VERY DETAILED---HOLY NAME OF MARY--1929---THE CATHOLIC PLAYERS---"THE UPPER ROOM"

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A very detailed write-up---HOLY NAME OF MARY---THE CATHOLIC PLAYERS----"THE UPPER ROOM"

CLICK ON THE MARCH 1929 ARTICLES ILAMES FROM THE TARROTOWN NEWS BELOW


IN THE NEWS---MUSIC HALL OF WILLIAMSBURG TO CLOSE IN 2026 AFTER LOSING LEASE

Read more at  Music Hall of Williamsburg to close in 2026 after losing lease • Brooklyn Paper

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). Important product recall info posted as well. And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, Feed the Birds, LA CATRINA, Yuka's, Baked by Susan, 105-Twenty, Franki's, Devotion Studio and so much more about your local business community. 

ICYMI--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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ICYMI:

The Everything Croton Weekend News Re-cap and Vintage Croton too. 

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WHEN TINSEL WAS TOXIC....

Once upon a time, no Christmas tree was complete without a healthy coating of tinsel hanging from the boughs. Those shimmering threads are less common now, though far from gone — especially in households that like an extra touch of sparkly holiday magic. But today’s tinsel, which is usually made of PVC plastic, has a different look and feel than vintage varieties, which were made of real metal. Before you go scouring antique malls looking for a little Christmas cheer, however, know that older tinsel isn’t always better, because sometimes, that metal was lead. READ AND SEE MORE AT Tinsel used to be made out of real metal. — History Facts


YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN: Speaking of dangerous Christmas decorations from days gone by, check out Paul Race's article on the subject here: 

A REMINDER---KEEP TRACK OF SANTA THIS YEAR AT NORAD

Just a reminder that Everything Croton readers can keep track of Santa again this year via NORAD!

CLICK HERE

p.s. You may also enjoy...FROM FORMER CROTON RESIDENT AND NOTED AUTHOR, SUSAN KONIG: 
NY POST - TELL YOUR KIDS THE TRUTH: SANTA IS REAL - read more here.

AND 2012 SANTA AT CROTON COUNTRY GARDENS; MORE HERE

AND SEE VIDEO FROM THE 2024 BLUE SANTA, TOWN OF CORTLANDT, BRIGADE AT 
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CROTON EMS PHOTOS WITH SANTA WRAPS UP

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Read and see more at Well that’s a wrap on our Christmas photos with Santa! - Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS

WEATHER ALERT--SNOWFALL PREDICTIONS UPDATED FOR NEW WINTER STORM

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WEATHER ALERT--SNOWFALL PREDICTIONS UPDATED FOR NEW WINTER STORM---MORE AT Snowfall Projections Updated For New Winter Storm: These Areas Could See Half-Foot - NewsBreak

CYO UPDATES AT HOLY NAME OF MARY

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CYO UPDATES AT HOLY NAME OF ARY

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

BABY BUNDLE DRIVE

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.

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.

FIVE FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform:


---Gov. Hochul signs bill; doctors can kill their patients. – Tom Faranda's Folly

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NEW  FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR---High Point Market Fall 2025 Recap: Home Fashions for a Comfortable 2026 - DW Design & Decor

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FROM AN OSSINING HISTORICAL TYPE BLOG WE ARE QUITE FOND OF, Ossining History on the Run; GO TO Religion in Sing Sing Prison 1825 – 1865 – Ossining History on the Run

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 FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY:  Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Do not be Afraid

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WESTCHESTER BLOG; A family-focused blog offering kid-friendly restaurants, children’s classes, low-cost events, and local business spotlights. Great for parents looking to explore Westchester with their kids. GO TO Blog | Free Westchester

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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....

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FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: What happened to the canal that gave Canal Street its name? | Ephemeral New York

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TWELVE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--Old Fashion Pumpkin Bars
--HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOMEMADE BREAD BATTER WITH FOUR OPTIONS--CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHOCOLATE CHIP BREAD
---DOUBLE CHOCOLATE COCA COLA CAKE! GO TO https://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com/2025/12/double-chocolate-coca-cola-cake.html
---FLUFFY RAISED DONUTS; CLICK HERE
---1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: 1970S CRANBERRY COOKIES
---TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: TANGY GREEN BEAN CASSEROLE
--HAM CHEESE BALL; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HAM CHEESE BALL
--HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOT CHICKEN SALAD FROM MONTANA
--OYSTER DRESSING; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OYSTER DRESSING
--CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CRAZY CRUST CUSTARD PIE
--OLD MAGAZINE CLIPPINGS FOR CREAMY HERB & ORANGE GINGER DIPS; CLICK HERE

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FIVE FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:
---GLENDA FARRELL; CLICK HERE

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SACRAMENTO BEE - BLM FRAUD--TASHELLA SHERI AMORE DICKERSON

Federal prosecutors have charged Black Lives Matter Oklahoma City executive director Tashella Sheri Amore Dickerson amid allegations that she ran a fraudulent scheme--more at BLM leader indicted over alleged fraud

Sunday, December 21, 2025

A LOOK BACK @ CROTON 1949, THE CROTON LIONS AND MORE

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.

A LOOK BACK @ CROTON 1949, THE CROTON LIONS AND MORE. 

Yes, yes, we know it's all about Christmas but the elve says that there are some fabulous "old Croton" names in here, as well as the Starlight Drive-In. Click on the photo.

LOHUD--RELIGIOUS EXEMPTION FOR VACCINATION OF NY STUDENTS AGAIN UNDER REVIEW

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Religious exemption for student vaccinations again tested in NY court
Nancy Cutler, Chris McKenna
Rockland/Westchester Journal News
Dec. 18, 2025Updated Dec. 19, 2025, 10:37 a.m. ET

PAYWALLED---Could New York schools again have to accept religious exemptions for student vaccinations? MORE AT Religious exemption for vaccination of NY students again under review