Croton-Harmon Union Free School District | Schools & District Information
Saturday, August 8, 2026
A READER STUMBLED UPON THIS SITE WHICH PURPORTS TO HAVE CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT INFO, DEMOGRAPHICS, ASSTD NUMBERS OF INTEREST
She is sharing some screenshots from the site as well as a link--with the proviso that you should double-check all info provided....click on the images. There's also a mechanism for comparing schools.
Croton-Harmon Union Free School District | Schools & District Information
Croton-Harmon Union Free School District | Schools & District Information
MORE CAMERA ISSUES--FLOCK PITCHED A PLAN TO TURN UBER AND LYFT DRIVERS INTO ROAMING SURVEILLANCE VEHICLES
Also- note the use of school bus cameras as license plate readers. (Croton has school bus cameras; see Croton-Harmon School Bus Stop-Arm Camera Safety Program | Croton-on-Hudson NY)
READ THE FLOCK STORY AT https://www.404media.co/flock-pitched-a-plan-to-turn-ube
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN Croton Paid for the Cameras. A Lawsuit Says ICE and 54 Other Agencies Can Search Them Without a Warrant. — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
THE GAZETTE - NATIONAL NIGHT OUT PHOTOS 2026
The paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere.
YADA YADA YADA THIS FINE SATURDAY
Many of us are not on social media but we often get to hear about it---and are sometimes sent screenshots---currently hot on social media:
---Lots of chatter about the Yorktown TD Bank mugging; here's the media coverage: EverythingCroton: ALL OVER YORKTOWN SOCIAL MEDIA---AND YOUR REMINDER TO STAY ALERT PLUS UPDATE
---HOT Across local and non-local pages and media--THE JASON ARDAY CAMBRIDGE scandal. Let it suffice to say that a Cambridge degree (or professorship) ain't what it used to be. Those brave souls who sounded the alarm early (and were branded racists for doing so) have now been officially vindicated. You'll have no trouble finding all this just about everywhere.....youtube, facebook, X, Instagram.......
---Lots of chatter about the village online minutes revealing a not so inclusive DEI/I.D.E.A. Committee, possible first amendment issues, which the substack Croton Chronicle plans to address, the role of that committee, the alleged/actual power structure and influence it has, etc. If you want to follow all this, some pages allow more discussion that others. Choose accordingly.
---Lots of chatter about that failed gonorrhea vaccine again all of a sudden but many of us believe that Alex Berenson provides the most cogent---and reliable---information--- see more at A gonorrhea vaccine fails - and reveals a much bigger problem with the studies health bureaucrats use to push flu and Covid jabs but of course, do your own diligence.
---Bots, bots, bots....everywhere a facebook bot....TDS....TYLER ROBINSON....ghoulish Graham commentary, lots of nonsense unworthy of repetition---nothing to be done......
---ASSORTED EDITORIALS FROM THE AI SITE CROTON NEWS under discussion; for those who just want the editorials, minus the chatter, find them at Editorials — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
---LOTS OF CHATTER about the village being essentially divided--with Harmon being slated for multi-family, affordable housing, pot shops, etc. Too much to go into. All easy to find. The next planning board meeting is 8/25; the Gazette reports that 8/11 meeting was cancelled due to a lack of agenda items--and the 8/6 edition has a lot of letters worth reading and some are under discussion on assorted fb pages.
---LOTS OF COMMENTARY about a new driveway built at Gouveia but haven't a clue what this is about.
8/11 PLANNING BOARD MEETING CANCELLED
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The next meeting is 8/25--in which the planned development at 425 S. Riverside is supposed to be on the agenda.
FROM THE MAILBOX--WHAT DOES IT MEAN EXACTLY---THAT CROTON IS A "PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY"
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There seems to be some genuine confusion about what Croton's status as a 'PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY" actually means--and what one can expect as a result.
Google AI provides the most concise explanation but of course you should confirm this all with officials and/or staff:
When a municipality applies to become a certified New York State Pro-Housing Community (and the village just re-certified itself as such), it must officially adopt the Pro-Housing Communities Pledge by passing a local board resolution.
Through this pledge, the community formally acknowledges that NYS is facing a critical housing shortage and commits to taking specific, measurable steps to remove local development barriers. HERE IS WHAT WE HAVE COMMITTED TO DO--INDEED WE HAVE ALREADY STARTED:
The Core Commitments
By adopting the state-vetted resolution, a village, town, or city commits to endeavoring toward five key actions:
- Streamlining Permitting
The community must pledge to simplify and accelerate local permitting processes for various housing types. This includes multifamily housing, affordable housing, accessible housing, accessory dwelling units (ADUs), and supportive housing. - Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing
Localities commit to implementing policies that actively promote fair housing choice, reduce residential segregation, and ensure equitable access to housing opportunities. - Incorporating Regional Housing Needs
Instead of viewing development purely through a hyper-local lens, the community commits to factoring regional housing demand and broader market requirements into its local planning and land-use decisions. - Increasing Residential Development Capacity
The municipality pledges to maximize or expand its local zoning capacity to allow for a higher density and volume of residential uses. - Enacting Diverse Housing Policies
Local governments commit to passing zoning codes and rules that incentivize a wide range of development projects rather than restrictive single-family-only zoning.
The Data Sharing Requirement
In addition to signing the policy pledge, a community must make a operational commitment to data transparency. To achieve certification through NYS Homes and Community Renewal (HCR), the locality must submit comprehensive historical records to the state, which include:
- Local zoning maps and land-use codes.
- The past 5 years of municipal housing planning documents.
- Detailed building permit data tracking local construction approvals over the previous 5 years.
Why Communities Make This Commitment
While the pledge represents an intentional effort to ease local zoning restrictions, it is financially incentivized. Municipalities that fulfill these commitments earn certified Pro-Housing status, granting them prioritized or exclusive access to up to $750 million in highly competitive state discretionary grant funds
ANOTHER SUPERB LETTER---8/6/2026 - BOBBY VAICELS
The Gazette does not have an online presence but is available just about everywhere.
IT'S SATURDAY IN CROTON AND....
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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
AOL -- MORE ON OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP -- FITZPATRICK, SARCONE ETAL.
EXCERPT.....READ the entire article and see photos/videos at the link below
SYRACUSE, N.Y. (WSYR-TV) — Local and federal law enforcement agencies announced 13 arrests, along with 980 grams worth of drugs seized, as part of the “Operation Clean Sweep” initiative. Onondaga County District Attorney William Fitzpatrick said in a press conference that the city of Syracuse has a list of nearly 1,000 gang members, often suspected of drug or firearm-related crimes.
However, because of bail reform, state laws cannot be used to prosecute or hold those on the list in jail. First U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III then offered to use federal laws to place them in federal custody, so they could then be prosecuted in federal court, Fitzpatrick said.
......According to a statement from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), this strategy led to the arrest of 13 people tied to narcotic distribution and firearm offenses.
However, because of bail reform, state laws cannot be used to prosecute or hold those on the list in jail. First U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III then offered to use federal laws to place them in federal custody, so they could then be prosecuted in federal court, Fitzpatrick said.
......According to a statement from the United States Department of Justice (DOJ), this strategy led to the arrest of 13 people tied to narcotic distribution and firearm offenses.
NARCOTICS AND FIREARMS TAKEN IN OPERATION CLEAN SWEEP:
“To put that into perspective, 365 grams of fentanyl equates to approximately 180,000 potentially lethal doses. That is enough fentanyl to fatally poison the equivalent of more than four sold‑out crowds at the JMA Wireless Dome,” said Sarcone. MORE AT 13 people arrested, 980 grams total of crack, fentanyl seized in Onondaga County in local, federal law enforcement initiative - AOL
“To put that into perspective, 365 grams of fentanyl equates to approximately 180,000 potentially lethal doses. That is enough fentanyl to fatally poison the equivalent of more than four sold‑out crowds at the JMA Wireless Dome,” said Sarcone. MORE AT 13 people arrested, 980 grams total of crack, fentanyl seized in Onondaga County in local, federal law enforcement initiative - AOL
Friday, August 7, 2026
WELL DONE CROTON EMS AND ANGELA OUTHOUSE
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By Croton On Hudson Emergency Medical Services
August 4, 2026
Through this yearlong program, Angela Outhouse will receive training, resources, and support to help strengthen mental health, wellness, resilience, and peer support within our agency. We are excited to be a part of this important work! Croton Emergency Services is proud to have a member chosen to participate in the New York State Department of Health Division of State Emergency Medical Services Mental Health Fellowship, in partnership with MHANYS - Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS
By Croton On Hudson Emergency Medical Services
August 4, 2026
Through this yearlong program, Angela Outhouse will receive training, resources, and support to help strengthen mental health, wellness, resilience, and peer support within our agency. We are excited to be a part of this important work! Croton Emergency Services is proud to have a member chosen to participate in the New York State Department of Health Division of State Emergency Medical Services Mental Health Fellowship, in partnership with MHANYS - Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS
CHICAGO...IS ANYONE TRULY SURPRISED? CHICAGO ABANDON GOVERNMENT-RUN GROCERY STORES AFTER $13.5M INVESTMENT
Chicago's proposed $13.5 million government-run grocery store initiative faces cancellation as city officials pull back on the controversial plan. 'The Big Money Show' analyzes the economic failure of municipal grocery stores. Critics argue government intervention in retail sectors ultimately hurts local communities and wastes taxpayer funds---more at Chicago abandons government-run grocery stores after $13.5M investment | Watch
WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE: A TIMELESS HOME IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON GETS A MODERN REFRESH
Back in April, we featured this architect's Croton renovation (READ MORE EverythingCroton: RAVI RAJ RESTORES A CENTURY-OLD CROTON-ON-HUDSON RESIDENCE)
Westchester Magazine apparently has an article: A Timeless Home in Croton-on-Hudson Gets a Modern Refresh---go to https://westchestermagazine.com/home/croton-on-hudson-home-refresh/
ANOTHER SUPERB LETTER---THIS ONE FROM JOSEPH BENCIVENGA IN THE 8/6 GAZETTE PAGE 2
Questioning the merits of so-called "multi-family" development in Croton and much more. You are encouraged to read it.
The Gazette does not have an online presence but is available just about everywhere.
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