Friday, April 4, 2025

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

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

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR CHURCHES --- CROTON-ON-HUDSON AND BEYOND -- UPDATED--GO TO EverythingCroton: HOLY WEEK & EASTER SERVICES AT YOUR CHURCHES --- CROTON-ON-HUDSON AND BEYOND

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

COMING SOON TO CROTON....BUT FIRST, WBP IN OSSINING

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COMING SOON TO CROTON....BUT FIRST, WBP IN OSSINING--New $96M Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Westchester--Governor Hochul said that waterfront Station Plaza in Ossining will provide 108 affordable homes, community space, and public amenities.

New $96M Affordable Housing Development Breaks Ground In Westchester | Ossining, NY Patch

ADVANCED VEHICLE EXTRICATION TRAINING---MANY THANKS TO THE CROTON FIRE DEPT. VOLUNTEERS

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Many thanks to our Croton FD volunteers--always learning---always improving their skills for the day when it is needed--a photo album from a recent training event---SEE IT AT:

HOLY WEEK & EASTER SCHEDULE, ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH

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HOLY WEEK AND EASTER SCHEDULE AT ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH. CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

RECONCILIATION MONDAY IS APRIL 14TH

YOUTH GROUP EASTER PLANT FUNDRAISING SALE THIS WEEKEND AT EverythingCroton: SAVE THE DATES---ST. AUGUSTINE'S YOUTH GROUP ANNUAL PLANT SALE--2 DAYS

SOME MORE RECENTLY UNEARTHED BITS & PIECES ABOUT CROTON NOTABLES BRUNO FISCHER, GLORIA SWANSON, AND YALE JOEL

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OUR VERY POPULAR SERIES CONTINUES IN 2025---SOME MORE RECENTLY UNEARTHED BITS & PIECES ABOUT CROTON NOTABLES BRUNO FISCHER, GLORIA SWANSON, AND YALE JOEL. Click on the photos and links.

Collectors of pulp magazines and "noir" paperbacks immediately recognize the name BRUNO FISCHER. We stumbled upon this bit from 1953 and Manhunt Magazine.  For more about Fischer and his Croton Connection, click here.

Gloria Swanson was one Croton's most notable residents.  She lived 
on Mt. Airy Road--(you can see an article with exterior shot images at EverythingCroton: 1924, PHOTOS FROM GLORIA SWANSON'S CROTON HOME).  

We stumbled upon these publicity shots from a 1926 film she did called FINE MANNERS. She played a Burlesque chorus girl named Orchid Murphy who attracts the attention of wealthy Brian Alden (Eugene O'Brien).  READ MORE ABOUT IT HERE.

As many of you know, photographer Yale Joel was one of Croton's most famous residents. We're especially enamored with his fashion pieces,  and discovered a lovely series of photos he took of the actress Capucine in 1955.  See them at  1955-Flowers (by Yale Joel) | Flickr

For those who don't know: Yale Joel began his career as a professional photographer when he was 19 years old, he served as a combat photographer during World War II, and several years later became a member of the famous LIFE magazine photography staff.



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REMINDER----VISITING ARTIST DONNA ARISTO AT CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY, OPENING RECEPTION APRIL 5TH, 4-6 P.M.

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April visiting artist Donna Aristo at Croton River Artisans Gallery---Join Croton River Artisans Gallery in welcoming our April, 2025 visiting artist, Donna Aristo. (CLICK ON THE IMAGE.)  Join us for a reception to welcome Donna on SATURDAY, April 5, 4-6pm. 

Light refreshments will be served.  WEBSITE: HOME | Croton River Artisan

Thursday, April 3, 2025

WILLIAM A. RYDER HAS DIED

William Ryder was born on January 20, 1928 and was raised in Ossining, New York. In 1959 he moved to Croton-on-Hudson, a community he loves. He retired from NYNEX Business Information Systems in 1985 after 36 years of service.

William was elected to the Village Board of Trustees three times, serving six years in total - five of those years he was also the Deputy Mayor. As a Trustee he and his fellow Trustees promoted and implemented the Village Manager concept of local government. William was a Past President of the Westchester Village Officials Association and an associated advisor to the Westchester Community Fund. He also served as the first chairman of the Edwin Irving Johnson Scholarship Committee.

William Ryder has been active in Croton’s Recreation Department service as Vice Chairman of the Recreation Commission which was influential in the development of the Duck Pond ballfield/ playground complex Spencer Field and Chapel basketball court. Bill also served as a Chairman of the Croton Recreation Advisory Committee. He has been a Minor League manager, Little League coach and was one of the organizers of the Flag Football Program. OBITUARY and SERVICE INFO AT William Ryder Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

IN 2015 RYDER WAS HONORED BY HOLY NAME OF MARY'S KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; SEE PHOTOS AT EverythingCroton: PHOTOS: THE 2015 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS DINNER HONORING CROTON'S WILLIAM RYDER

RYDER ALSO DONATED THE ROCKWELL FREEDOM OF SPEECH POSTER; READ MORE AT  (84) A copy of Norman Rockwell's "Freedom of Speech" hangs on the wall of Croton's government meeting room. Does its spirit reign on the floor?

FISHHOOK WATERFLEA UPDATE

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Another aquatic invasive species to be aware of in New Croton Reservoir--FISHHOOK WATERFLEA

Just a reminder to New Croton Reservoir anglers anglers that the reservoir now is home to the fishhook waterflea (Cercopagis pengoi).Contaminated fishing gear is a primary way that this species is moved from one waterbody to another. The fishhook waterflea lays a resting egg, or an egg that goes dormant and is resistant to drying and freezing. MORE AT Another aquatic invasive species to be aware of in New Croton Reservoir | The New York Bass Forums

RIVERTOWN LEGENDS FIND SUCCESS ON AND OFF THE ICE

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Rivertown Legends Find Success on and off the Ice - River Journal Online--River Journal Online--The team's roster consists of student athletes pulled from high schools in Ossining, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ardsley, Dobbs Ferry, Croton-on-Hudson ...see more here

REMINDER TOWN OF CORTLANDT TAX BILL DUE 4/30

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REMINDER TOWN TAX BILL DUE 4/30 https://townofcortlandt.com/cn/news/index.cfm?NID=57648&jump2=0

4/5 TOWN OF CORTLANDT EARTH DAY HIKE--10 A.M.--CANCELLED

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CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT REDICTED WEATHER--4/5 TOWN OF CORTLANDT EARTH DAY HIKE; GO TO Earth Day Hike: Saturday, April 5, 2025 at 10AM - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

CROTON IS OSPREY CENTRAL 2025

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CROTON IS OSPREY CENTRAL. The last few weeks have seen an amazing increase in osprey sightings throughout the village---and in particular,  the two near dead trees at the truck washing station on Municipal Place--as well as at the Croton Ossining estuary below St. Augustine's. Click on the photo---SHE OR HE IS HAVING BREAKFAST.  For more about ospreys, go to https://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7088.html

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-----EverythingCroton: THE OSPREYS ARE BACK AT THE CROTON HARMON TRAIN STATION PARKING LOT 2019

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THE EXAMINER NEWS--WEST POINT PROFESSOR RECOUNTS EMPLOYEE'S TIRADE AT BURNS FILM CENTER AMID OCTOBER 8 SCREENING CONTROVERSY

By Andrew Vitelli-----Robert Goldstein and his wife have long cherished the Jacob Burns Film Center – the friendly staff, the cozy atmosphere, and its role as a cultural institution.

But after a disturbing alleged incident at the theater last week – and the Burns’ response – his feelings have shifted from admiration to deep disappointment, echoing outrage and debate unfolding across local social media pages.

The couple was enjoying an early dinner in Pleasantville on Friday when Goldstein’s wife received a text from their daughter. The Jacob Burns Film Center, the renowned nonprofit theater in the heart of the village’s downtown known colloquially as the JBFC or the Burns, had announced it would host one screening of October 8, a documentary on the rise of antisemitism following the October 7 attacks. More at West Point Professor Recounts Employee’s ‘Tirade’ at Burns Film Center Amid ‘October 8’ Screening Controversy | The Examiner News

FORMER DEPUTY MAYOR BOB ANDERSON ON YOUTUBE

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See and hear Bob Anderson, leader of the Croton Seniors Club (and former village Deputy Mayor) sharing his advice on how to talk to your doctor, and how doctors should talk to their senior citizen patients.

Please like and subscribe to Ben Shapiro's Youtube channel and suggest health topics in his comments section. Shapiro is pre-med and very much interested in patient-doctor communication and patient education.

Many thanks to both Shapiro and Anderson for taking the time to do this.

See the video at Expert advice for senior citizen patients talking to doctors and doctors talking to senior citizens