Sunday, February 1, 2026

LOHUD LAWLER IN THE NEWS--LOBBIED FEDS TO SAVE CLOSE TO A BILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING-

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LOHUD LAWLER IN THE NEWS--LOBBIED FEDS TO SAVE CLOSE TO A BILLION DOLLARS IN FUNDING---article is behind paywall



WHEN IS ASH WEDNESDAY 2026?

Ash Wednesday in 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18. This day marks the beginning of Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and reflection leading up to Easter Sunday. Stay tuned for a schedule of events and services at your local churches.



THE SEARCH HAS ENDED...

If you're looking for the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)----then 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, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, ROBBIN'S, LA CATRINA, THE TAVERN AT CROTON LANDING, BAKED BY SUSAN, COACH NAILS, Croton Mini Deli, Raga, Apple Farm and much more.

AND ICYMI: EverythingCroton: ICYMI---YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO VALENTINE'S DAY 2026 HAS BEEN EXTENSIVELY UPDATED!

SPORTSENGINE PLAY - REPLAY - CHHS AT PLEASANTVILLE HS

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SportsEngine Play 1/31
Replay Croton - Harmon HS at Pleasantville HS at SportsEngine Play. Click here to watch now and support your loved ones at home online. GO TO Croton - Harmon HS at Pleasantville HS Replay | SportsEngine Play

IN THE NEWS--HOMELAND SECURITY SEES RECORD # OF APPLICANTS, USCIS RECEIVED 35k APPLICATIONS FOR HOMELAND DEFENDERS, MOST FOR ANY JOB IN AGENCY HISTORY, RECORD APPLCIATIONS FOR ICE AND USCIS

Multiple outlets have reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is receiving record numbers of job applicants---Townhall reports that DHS Secretary Kristi Noem announced a record-setting year for applications--ICE reportedly received 220,000+ applications for 10,000 openings.-USCIS and Secret Service also reported major surges. Homeland Security Sees Record Number of Applicants

Also via a press release--the. U.S. Department of Homeland Security--USCIS announced 35,000+ applications for its “Homeland Defenders” hiring campaign — the most for any job in agency history. USCIS Received 35,000 Applications For Homeland Defenders, Most for Any Job in Agency History | Homeland Security

Also Yahoo News / The Center Square reports record applications for ICE and USCIS under the Trump administration.

CROTON DAM 1/31/26

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Quite a few spectacular photos of the dam on FB from Peggy Ferry at the following link: The Hudson Valley in pictures | Croton Dam 1/31/26 | Facebook

You may also have an interest in seeing more---and history from the CHS blog too--at EverythingCroton: IS THERE ANYTHING MORE SPECTACULAR THAN THE CROTON DAM IN WINTER....

REMINDER FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY'S 2/1 BULLETIN REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF REV. HICKS AS THE 14TH BISHOP AND 11T METROPOLITAN ARCHBISHOP OF OUR LOCAL CHURCH

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REMINDER FROM HOLY NAME OF MARY'S 2/1 BULLETIN REGARDING THE INSTALLATION OF REV. HICKS AS THE 14TH BISHOP AND 11TH METROPOLITAN ARCHBISHOP OF OUR LOCAL CHURCH--click on the image. HOLYNAMEOFMARY.ORG

LE MOYNE COLLEGE--CONGRATULATIONS ALL--AND TO DEMETRIUS WELLS (CROTON ON HUDSON/HENDRICK HUDSON)

Boston, Mass. The Le Moyne College men’s and women’s indoor track & field teams concluded it’s Boston series after the men competed at the John Thomas Terrier Classic, and the women competed at the Harvard Invitational. Sophomore Makenzie Ples (Lowville, N.Y./Lowville) earned the best individual placement for the ‘Phins, finishing 5 th overall in the 5000m event, running a time of 18:30.84 Sophomore Demetrius Wells (Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y./Hendrick Hudson) had the best individual finish of the day on the men’s side......see more at MEN'S AND WOMEN'S INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CONCLUDE BOSTON SERIES AT HARVARD/BOSTON UNIVERSITY - BVM Sports

CONGRATULATIONS MEN---105TH AIRLIFT WING HONORS 2025 OUTSTANDING AIRMEN

105th Airlift Wing honors 2025 Outstanding Airmen--NEWBURGH- The New York Air National Guard’s 105th Airlift Wing at Stewart Air National Guard Base has named its 2025 Outstanding Airmen of the Year. Five Airmen were recognized for exceptional performance, leadership, and dedication to the wing’s mission.  The honorees are---GO TO :105th Airlift Wing honors 2025 Outstanding Airmen - Mid Hudson News

THE BLUES OF RIVER ICE...AND ASSORTED DUCKS RESTING IN THE SUN...AT CROTON POINT--POST-STORM

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Is there anything more spectacular than the assorted blues of Hudson River ice under a bright winter sun---click on the photos, all rights reserved.

You may also enjoy: EverythingCroton: CROTON POINT--THE CALM BEFORE THE SNOWSTORM---BUT BITTERLY COLD

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ICYMI---THE EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO...

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: 

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


FOR YOUR NEXT CHARCUTERIE BOARD--OR SOUP---OR SUPERBOWL GET TOGETHER-----WE LOVE IT! DEEP FRIED SALTINE CRACKERS

Oh my! This transforms the humble saltine cracker!  A viral favorite! See more from Emmymade at Deep Fried Saltine Crackers

You may also enjoy:

LOTS OF SUPERBOWL CHARCUTERIE BOARD IDEAS AT EverythingCroton: 12 SUPER BOWL CHARCUTERIE BOARD IDEAS!

and See Parts 1-5 of the Everything Croton Soup Season Collection at EverythingCroton: SOUP SEASON PART FIVE

And ShopRite's new flyer is filled with SuperBowl offerings! ShopRite | Your Local Grocery Store and Supermarket

VINTAGE CROTON "MAN OF THE YEAR EVENTS"--BY SPECIAL REQUEST ETC ETC ETC

ASSORTED ITEMS: We heard from a former resident who was nostalgic for the days when "MAN OF THE YEAR" events were essentially "a big deal" and "a point of personal pride"---they were especially to the men in most families back then. 

Many of these awards were driven by the houses of worship and occasionally, village organizations and clubs.  She asked for an index of our posts here at the blog months ago, but we only got around to it now. We plead holidays and snow! Many thanks to one of the EC "Elfs" for their assistance. Click on the links below for what we immediately found----there will be more:

***2016 JOE COSTANZO, MAN OF THE YEAR, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; click here

***FROM 1983, JAMES MOORE, GREGG PAGE, MEN OF THE YEAR, Croton Chamber of Commerce, click here

***2015 THE LATE BILL RYDER, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS; click here

***1968 JOE ZERELLO FOR HIS 30 YEARS OF MUNICIPAL SERVICE, from the Croton Chamber of Commerce; unfortunately, that item is no longer available; you can check with the historical society.

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A reader has many happy memories of skating at the duck pond back in the mid to late fifties with her brother and asked if there is anything available for the time stated.

Response: There's these links (and one from 1960) but no doubt the Croton Historical Society has more. Contact them directly. Croton Historical Society


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CONFIDENTIAL TO "NEVER WAS GONNA WORK": The Sustainable Westchester article and letter you are seeking is from 2017, not 2019, yes from Paul Steinberg and the Gazette; go to EverythingCroton: NOV. 9TH GAZETTE CCA ARTICLE INACCURACIES & MORE

VALENTINE'S DAY 2/14 AT FRATELLI'S, RESERVE NOW

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Valentine's Day at Fratelli's; CLICK ON THE IMAGE; reserve now; go to Fratelli’s Trattoria - Events