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, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, 3RD Universe, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, and more.

AARP EARLY END OF PILOT PROGRAM THAT HOLDS DOWN STAND ALONE PART D PREMIUMS STIRS CONCERNS-DEMISE OF SUBSIDY WILL NOT AFFECT ENROLLEES' OUT OF POCKET CAP ON PRESCRIPTION DRUGS

See more at Medicare Part D Subsidies End Early, Raising Premiums

MAILBOX---- TRAFFIC/VISITOR DATA REQUESTED

A reader writes---and I am paraphrasing here---that with "over 150 new units about to be crammed into the Croton Point/Harmon area"--traffic, noise and congestion from events like the Blaze are not our only concern. The county holds numerous events throughout the year (yesterday was an all-day Ecuadorian festival that made travel periodically onerous) and Croton Point Beach, when open, produces much visitor traffic.  There's also Eaglefest and the Hudson River Festival (used to be known as Clearwater). Add normal commuter traffic and...she wonders if there are any numbers for cars/visitors to these events?

Response: Certain it's out there.  Crowdsourcing the info and will post when and if it arrives.

BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH IN CROTON

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BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, AUGUST 29TH IN CROTON

The New York Blood Center will host a blood drive on Saturday, August 29th at the Croton Free Library (171 Cleveland Drive) from 10 am to 4 pm. The Croton Community Blood Drive and the Croton Free Library are co-sponsors of the drive. Donors will receive a voucher for a discounted or free beverage from a local business. At the recent blood drive in June, 52 pints of blood were collected, with the potential of saving the lives of up to 144 people! Thanks to all who came to donate and made that possible!

Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome if space permits. You must bring id with name and photo. To sign up, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/donate.

Please come and save a life.

REQUEST FOR INFO, GEORGE SMALLS

A reader asks: I know that George Smalls passed away in 2012 and wonder if you have any photos from the services held in his honor or other photos from his time in the village.

Reponse: Asbury held a memorial service in 2013 actually, no photos; the info is at EverythingCroton: GEORGE SMALLS HAS PASSED AWAY, 1/12 MEMORIAL SERVICE

There are a few photos of Smalls during his time with the Croton Lions at EverythingCroton: 1939-1984, CROTON LIONS CELEBRATE 45TH ANNIVERSARY, LOTS OF OLD CROTONITE NAMES & BUSINESSES HERE

REMINDER--SUMMER/FALL HNM OUTREACH PROJECT

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REMINDER--SUMMER/FALL HNM OUTREACH PROJECT IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROTON CARING--ADOPTED FIVE STUDENTS TO ASSIST WITH PREPARING FOR THE NEW SCHOOL YEAR.  CLICK ON THE IMAGE--BY AUGUST 10TH PLEASE.

HOLY NAME OF MARY'S HISTORY CORNER PART THREE

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HOLY NAME OF MARY'S HISTORY CORNER--PART THREE 

Planning is underway for this year's Holy Name of Mary Feast Day Mass on Sept. 12th.

MORE ON THE ARDAY/CAMBRIDGE SCANDAL---WE SHOULD THANK MYTHOMANIAC DR. ARDAY FOR GIVING US A 101 ON HOW OUR INSTITUTIONS DESTROYED THEMSEVES

The scandal continues: Cambridge University is England’s second-best university, but it’s now bottom of the class. As the case of Jason Arday confirms, no one does dumb like the smart people.

In 2023, Cambridge made Arday a professor. He became the professorial chair of sociology and education. These fields produce politicized gibberish and call it scientific research.Arday allegedly went above and beyond inventing results to fit the ideology. He invented himself. And Cambridge, the place that split the atom, discovered the structure of DNA and formulated the rules of soccer, played along.

The topic for today’s class is that modern classic: “How Our Institutions Destroyed Their Credibility.”  READ MORE AT We should thank mythomaniac Dr. Arday for giving us a 101 on how our institutions destroyed themselves

SEE UPDATES DIRECT FROM THE UK AS THEY UNFOLD AT EverythingCroton: TRULY A CAMBRIDGE DEGREE---OR A PROFESSORSHIP APPARENTLY--AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE

SCAM ALERT

Getting the usual reports of a sudden uptick in residents receiving scam emails from PAYPAL claiming they are being charged for "virus protection"--DELETE THESE!

But there's a new wrinkle; many residents are subscribed to Mychart via their doctors---this appears to be the latest scam:

A reader says: Anyone else getting emails claiming to be from Mychart app stating that your account needs to be updated and you will receive a free care package. Got this email twice from 2 different emails. Put it to spam. Still comes back. Could be next fraud scheme.

JUST FOR FUN--AND KEEPING IT LOCAL--FOR BACK TO SCHOOL TOO

Summer is in full swing---and yet, what did we spot in a few local stores shortly after July 4th?

Why 'BACK TO SCHOOL' items of course...YES, IT'S IMPORTANT TO KEEP IT LOCAL WHEN YOU CAN---CVS, SHOPRITE AND ROBBINS have you covered.....that got some of us thinking....

Once upon a time in a galaxy far, far way, BACK TO SCHOOL displays didn't happen till mid-August. Of course, you needed at least two looseleaf binders, a pencil case, and a lunch box too---and while most of the latter are being made of (OH-NO!) that dreaded blow mold recycled plastic these days---and a far cry from the vinyl and pressed steel ones you may remember--some things will never change......(click on the photo below)

And that's the latest television or movie characters who often grace the "lids". Admittedly, not that many of us know who some of these folks are these days......

And now just for fun, check out some vintage lunch boxes at your editor's Flickr photostream----there's Bonanza, Lost in Space, Barbie and Twiggy, The Munsters, The Jetsons and more! Go to

https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/albums/72157646197572313

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FULL OBITUARY FOR ANTHONY T. FARANO

Anthony T. Farano, affectionately known as Tony, passed away peacefully at his home in Croton-on-Hudson, New York, on August 5, 2026, at the age of 94.

Born on December 8, 1931, in Croton-on-Hudson, Tony was a lifelong member of the community he loved. He graduated from Croton-Harmon High School in 1950 before proudly serving his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

Tony dedicated his professional life to hard work and service. He was employed as a printer for the New York Post for 45 years and also served the Croton-Harmon School District as a bus driver for 38 years. Throughout his life, he was known for his strong work ethic, dependability, and commitment to others. MORE AT Anthony Farano Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

AND FROM CONGRESSMAN LAWLER EverythingCroton: VIA CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER--RIP ANTHONY "TONY" FARANO

YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...

    

To find 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).  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, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Raga Indian Cuisine, Franzoso Contracting, Barre-on-Hudson, Shoprite, 105-Twenty and more.

WHAT'S NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

Happy Monday everyone....and now our regular weekly feature......in between yet another series of overnight storms

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.

TEN FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY-- back on a new blogging platform

***WOW Rand Paul summarizes his views about Fauci – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Matt Damon’s stunt double – a 4’6″ woman. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Bill Maher continues hammering Democratic Socialism – Tom Faranda's Folly

***Bill Maher destroys Democratic Socialism – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Friday cocktail – The Grasshopper – a dessert cocktail (mostly) – Tom Faranda's Folly
***VIDEO, RECENT RAIN AND THE CROTON DAM; GO HERE
***Interesting comments by one of Fauci colleagues – Tom Faranda's Folly
***DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA---THEIR PLATFORM! Democratic Socialists of America Platform – here it is. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***FILM TRAILER, HEAVEN IN STONE AND GLASS; GO TO Film Trailer – “Heaven in Stone and Glass” – Tom Faranda's Folly
***SOROS, one picture worth a thousand words; click here

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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FROM LAST YEAR: Lillian Nordica and Croton’s Artistic Heritage — Croton Historical Society

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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: SUMMER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; CLICK HERE

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TWO FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: 

ST. JAMES THE APOSTLE; CLICK HERE

St Lawrence, Deacon and Martyr; CLICK HERE

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FIVE FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK:

***Another Nauseating Chapter From The Presumed-Racism-and-Police- Brutality Playbook | Ethics Alarms

***“Toxic Empathy” In Higher Education: The University of Michigan | Ethics Alarms

***Hypocrisy and Double Standards Like This Show a Corrupt Journalist and a Deeply Unethical Character: | Ethics Alarms

***As If The Fauci Scandal Wasn’t Enough “Republicans Pounce!” Fodder For The Dishonest Axis News Media… | Ethics Alarms

AND

***‘Nah, There Was No “Deep State” Undermining The First Trump Administration!’ | Ethics Alarms

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

The world’s largest former hat factory almost looks as beautiful today as it did in 1890s Brooklyn | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE

AND

A tenement goes down, and a century-old chewing tobacco ad returns to the uptown cityscape | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE

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ELEVEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS; CLICK HERE

--OYSTER STEW; CLICK HERE

--BREAKFAST BUFFET BRUNCH; CLICK HERE

--BANG'S SWEET PICKLE RELISH; CLICK HERE

--MY FAVORITE CHILDHOOD DIVINITY; CLICK HERE

--SLOW COOKER NAVY BEAN CROCK POT SOUP; CLICK HERE

--CHICKEN VEGGIE STIRY-FRY; CLICK HERE

--SCALLOPED CORN SUPREME; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SCALLOPED CORN SUPREME

--BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: BAKED HAMBURGERS WITH SAUCE

--THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILI CON QUESO; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: THE LATE BOB BARKER'S MEXICAN CHILE CON QUESO

--CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHERRY CRUMB COFFEE CAKE

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TEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---Eva (1913) and Wenn Wunden heilen (1914); CLICK HERE

---MERNA KENNEDY; CLICK HERE

---MATT DAMON; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Matt Damon

---Souvenirs from Bologna (3); click here

---JACK BEUTEL; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Jack Beutel

---The Sculptogravures of Domenico Mastroianni; click here

---ANN BLYTH; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Ann Blyth

---VILLAGE PEOPLE, RIP VICTOR WILLIS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Village People: Victor Willis (1951-2026)

---PAULEY! GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Pauley

---VINCENT PEREZ; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Vincent Pérez

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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA, ANA DUATO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Ana Duato

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VIA CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER--RIP ANTHONY "TONY" FARANO

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

VIA CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER--RIP ANTHONY "TONY" FARANO

COLUMBIAN HOOK & LADDER COMPANY NO. 1

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