HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR CHURCHES--CROTON-ON-HUDSON AND BEYOND, UPDATED

Please note: SCHEDULES can change--always confirm with the church in question.

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And for those who asked about the desecration at St. Theresa's, read more at EverythingCroton: VANDALISM INVESTIGATION--ST. THERESA'S CHURCH IN BRIARCLIFF WITH AN UPDATE

AT THE MAILBOX--SPECIAL REQUEST---1962, CROTON'S VAN CORTLANDT MANOR ON T.V.

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AT THE MAILBOX--SPECIAL REQUEST---1962, CROTON'S VAN CORTLANDT MANOR ON TELEVISION

Here's a re-post from 2018 by special request--the reader was looking "for anything about the time Van Cortlandt Manor was on t.v. in the 60's or 70's". We unearthed this one from 1962, courtesy of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY's newspaper archives.

Click on the images. "Leda Simone" AND "Mrs. H.C. Knoll" are featured.

IN THE NEWS --ALLEGED LAS VEGAS MS-13 GANG LEADER LINKED TO 11 MURDERS ARRESTED ON LONG ISLAND

A dangerous MS-13 local ringleader believed to be linked to nearly a dozen murders in the US was arrested on Long Island Tuesday night after four years on the run.Joel Vargas-Escobar, who also went by “Momia,” was nabbed by FBI agents in Westbury, Nassau County, for his alleged role in 11 murders across Nevada and California, the US Attorney’s Office, District of Nevada announced Wednesday evening. The El Salvadoran national, who was in the country illegally, was the alleged leader of the Parkview clique, an MS-13 subset in Las Vegas, where he ordered the slaughter of at least two of the 11 victims in 2017, officials alleged. His arrest comes amid the Trump administration’s ongoing crackdown on migrants who are in the country illegally — especially those linked to gangs, drug cartels and crime. The Justice Department has deemed gangs like MS-13 and Tren de Aragua as terrorist organizations. MORE AT Alleged Las Vegas MS-13 gang leader linked to 11 murders arrested on Long Island

SCHOOL SCORES, NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS RANKED 1 TO 638 BY LIVING ENVIRONMENT REGENTS

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Croton low at 85% pass. GO TO NY school districts ranked 1 to 638 by living environment Regents

AND NOW SOME BITS AND PIECES ABOUT CROTON IN THE 1920'S

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AND NOW SOME BITS AND PIECES ABOUT CROTON IN THE 1920'S; CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN...1925, THE CROTON POINT BUNGALOW COLONY 

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IN THE NEWS--NO MORE DIVERSITY TRAINING--RECRUITMENT SKYROCKETS

The U.S. has made progress in military recruitment following prolonged struggles across key branches. The Army has surpassed 115% of its target for the current fiscal year, while the Navy and Air Force have also exceeded quotas. Experts are now stressing that recruitment quality is key to sustaining military readiness. MORE FROM THE SACRAMENTO BEE HERE.

THE CROTON CHRONICLE, PROSECUTION OF CROTON CHILD PORNOGRAPHY CASE WILL END IN PLEA DEAL

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Prosecution of Croton child pornography case will end in plea deal.

A federal judge will decide on village resident Eric Kyu's sentence later this year.

MICHAEL BALTER 4/2/2025

SEE MORE AT Prosecution of Croton child pornography case will end in plea deal.

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HELP WANTED - CROTON DPW SEASONAL LABORERS

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DPW SEASONAL LABORERS--SEE Job Opening - DPW Seasonal Laborers | Croton-on-Hudson NY

2025 TIGER SPORTS SHOWCASE 5/28--SAVE THE DATE

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2025 TIGER SPORTS SHOWCASE 5/28-------SAVE THE DATE----(AND IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER, 5/29 RAIN DATE)

FOR MORE INFO, GO TO Croton-Harmon HS Athletics, PE, and Health | The 2025 TIGER SPORTS SHOWCASE is on May 28! (rain date May 29) Students in grades 2-8 are invited to meet our teams and explore or try out... | Instagram

AND EVEN MORE FABULOUS WEBSITES, VINTAGE FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

As always some oldies but goodies, special requests, fabulous finds, websites and more. 

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First up, a great ad for Garbo in the 1934 production of Queen Christina--a pre-code film that was a critical success for Garbo and John Gilbert, their fourth and final film together.   Read more about it here.

It's followed by a 1927 ad for Charlie Chaplain in The Circus. The Circus was the seventh highest grossing silent film in cinema history taking in more than $3.8 million in 1928. The film continues to receive high praise.  READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE.

And finally, a vintage 7-up Christmas ad, circa 1947. Click on the scan. Love the stockings!

The late Tom H had some wonderful--- and sometimes strange---items in his putz house collection---we were reminded of this the other day when a friend recalled seeing a "some pastel colored haciendas"---not your usual color palette--and here they are, some early examples--compete with Santas---took us a while to remember where---why at THE CARDBOARD CHRISTMAS FORUMS OF COURSE! Click on the link, then scroll all the way down the page to see them:

http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=15&t=306

--Scott G's astounding Christmas light collection; click here

And for a new reader, THE BEST PLACE FOR INFO ON OLD CHRISTMAS LIGHTS IS HERE!

AND FOR THE EASTER SEASON--GOLGOTHA---SPECIAL REQUEST---1935--It's an ambitious and expensive retelling of the Last Days of Jesus Christ. In Golgotha Robert Le Vigan plays the Son of God. His performance marks the first direct portrayal of Christ in a sound film. The film covers Palm Sunday, the Passion, and the Resurrection. Read and see more at European Film Star Postcards: Golgotha (1935)

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED THESE:

******EverythingCroton: MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE (EASTER) WEBSITES, SPECIAL REQUESTS, THE ANNUAL CONTEST, NEW STUFF--AND MORE

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*****EverythingCroton: AND EVEN MORE FABULOUS WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

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ICYMI--CROTON CHRONICLE MAY 20TH CROTON SCHOOL BOARD ELECTION UPDATE

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT---updated...go to The May 20 election for Croton-Harmon Board of Education seats will be contested. [Updated April 1 -- Pollak/Samuels website]

WHEN IS PALM SUNDAY 2025? AND 1891 PALMS, CROTON LANDING

April 13th....Palm Sunday in 2025 is celebrated on Sunday, April 13th. It is the Sunday before Easter and marks the start of Holy Week for Christians, commemorating Jesus’s entry into Jerusalem.

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MUST ORDER BY APRIL 10TH! PASSOVER WINE SALE, TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERWHOOD AND VAN WYCK LIQUORS

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PASSOVER 2025 begins Sunday, April 13, ends Sunday, April 20

ORDER BY APRIL 10TH--The Temple Brotherhood is once again coordinating its Kosher for Passover wine sale with Van Wyck Liquors in Croton-on-Hudson. MORE AT Brotherhood Passover Wine & Liquor Sale - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

TODAY, 4/2 DEADLINE TO REGISTER REMINDER - HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH LENTEN RETREAT APRIL 5TH--HOSTED BY SPEAKER CAROL MACKEY

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HOLY NAME OF MARY PARISH LENTEN RETREAT APRIL 5TH--HOSTED BY SPEAKER CAROL MACKEY. REGISTRATION REQUIRED BY APRIL 2ND PLEASE. REGISTRATION FORM AT https://forms.gle/KXK4aSs13NsUoRcdA