THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEMOIR AND SELECTED CORRESPONDENCE OF PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT

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THE REVOLUTIONARY WAR MEMOIR AND SELECTED CORRESPONDENCE OF PHILIP VAN CORTLANDT--fascinating---and the book is available to borrow at ARCHIVE DOT ORG: The Revolutionary War memoir and selected correspondence of Philip Van Cortlandt : Van Cortlandt, Philip, 1749-1831 : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

JUST A REMINDER - VILLAGE TAXES DUE 7/1

This is a friendly reminder that tax bills were mailed on May 29, 2026, and payment is due by July 1, 2026.

If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 914-862-1419 to request a copy. Bills can be paid on the Village website using a credit card (convenience fee applies) or ACH e-check (no fee). Friendly Reminder: Village Taxes Are Due July 1! | Croton-on-Hudson NY

QUICK CLIP, VIDEO, TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH CELEBRATION FIREWORKS!

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Now these folks know how to honor the nation's birthday. See the video at 250th Celebration Fireworks at Cortlandt Waterfront Park 6.25.26 | Videos & Movies on Vimeo

9A REPAIRS, BRIARCLIFF, HAWTHORNE, RIVER JOURNAL

Work is expected to begin this summer to repair badly damaged sections of Route 9A stretching from just south of North State Road in Briarcliff Manor to the Westchester County Police headquarters near Route 141 in Hawthorne, according to Briarcliff Village Manager Josh Ringel. MORE AT Repairs Coming to Route 9A in Briarcliff, Hawthorne - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

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

As always, some wonderful new finds, special requests, oldies but goodies and more.  Click on the photos and links.

The 2014 SeriousToyz auction had some great things at the time----Fans of Emma Peel, Patrick MacNee, The Avengers, and Corgi toys had reason to rejoice.  We miss the place.

They're followed by some vintage Easter cut-outs for your egg decorating inspiration.  Yes, Easter has come and gone but these are utterly charming.

And finally a fab 1924 ad for Lionel Trains, sliced in half for your viewing pleasure.

We had a request for how to make paper napkin transfers again.

Here's a neat way to create backgrounds and textures on cardstock; click on the link here.

Hey everybody; remember Tangee lipstick?  And foundation?  Vermont Country Store has 'em; click here

We've been having so much fun and finding lots of inspiration at this paper modelling site, blog TEKTONTEN; CLICK HERE

Always worth revisiting: Retro repro Easter candy container putz house set -- the wonderful designs of Karl Fey; Fey made without a doubt, some of the best candy container designs ever-- MORE HERE

An amazing array of art glitter—a whole SITE of assorted textures, grits, over 400 colors; spend some time here.

Special request an oldie but goodie---re: Making new loofah trees--click on the link--scroll down the page---a fab tutorial and so authentic--go to  

http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/papateds/fixtree.html 

WONDERFUL CREPE PAPER DOLL DIY, DIY -- COULD BE ADAPTABLE TO OUR PUTZING WORLD; SEE THE YOUTUBE VIDEO HERE

And in case you missed it:

EverythingCroton: VINTAGE GREETING CARD PHOTO ALBUM VIA SALTYCOTTON

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CONGRATULATIONS CROTON ROTARY, 2026 STANLEY KELERHOUSE SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS

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Congratulations to our 2026 Stanley Kellerhouse Scholarship winners! The scholarship is awarded each year in honor of Dr. Stanley Kellerhouse, former teacher at CHHS, Mayor and Rotarian. The scholarship acknowledges outstanding and meaningful community experiences by graduating Croton-Harmon Seniors.

This year’s recipients were Jonah Deckelbaum, Bronwyn Hunt, Arnav Nichenametla, and Maya Sebestyen. Congratulations to all four recipients!

Croton Rotary | Local Chapter of Rotary International

REMINDER--TOWN OF CORTLANDT'S USA 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AND CONTEST

Cortlandt proudly honors our nation!

Click on the image. For the Youth Submission Form, go to Town of Cortlandt’s USA 250th Celebration Photo Show Submission Form

For the Adult Submission Form, go to Town of Cortlandt’s USA 250th Celebration Photo Show Submission Form

AND DON'T FORGET EverythingCroton: TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE

MAMDAMI---NY FUNDS $15M FOR SEX CHANGE INITIATIVES AS MAMDAMI ACCUSES FEDERAL GOVERNMENT OF INTIMIDATION

NYC funds $15 million in sex change initiatives

The mayor's office announced the multi-million-dollar package will establish a "direct care access fund" to subsidize providers who offer sex change procedures for children, and launch a dedicated call and text line, as well as fund research into LGBTQ+ healthcare access.

Additionally, the city's health department will launch a pilot program later this year at a Queens clinic to offer "gender-affirming hormone therapy" to adults at "no or low cost and regardless of immigration status."

READ THE WHOLE SORDID TALE AT https://www.foxnews.com/politics/new-york-city-pours-15m-sex-change-initiatives-mamdani-accuses-federal-government-intimidation#&_intcmp=fnhpbt8

OUR VERY BUSY CROTON HARMON TRAIN STATION--THE CROTON HARMON RAIL MAINTENANCE FACILITY TOUR WITH METRO NORTH EQUIPMENT

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Croton Harmon rail maintenance facility tour with Metro North equipment--ON TRACK WITH ERIC

Here’s a few shots from a recent visit to Croton Harmon Shops where the central location of Metro North’s maintenance operations are held. It is the largest rail maintenance, repair, and inspection facility in the system. You can see there’s a good mix of Diesel equipment present, including multiple GE P32AC-DM units, Siemens SC42-DM units, and even both of Metro North BL14CGs used only for work trains. READ MORE AND SEE PHOTOS AT Here’s a few shots from a recent... - On Track With Eric | Facebook

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: OUR VERY BUSY CROTON HARMON STATION---VIDEO FROM NORTHEAST TRAINMAN

IT DOESN'T TAKE 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! And the latest product recalls too. Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

p.s. world cup watch party 7/1; go to EverythingCroton: WATCH PARTY 7/1, TOWN OF CORTLANDT, WORLD CUP, TEAM USA AGAINST BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

WATCH PARTY 7/1, TOWN OF CORTLANDT, WORLD CUP, TEAM USA AGAINST BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA

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Join us for an exciting World Cup Watch Party on Wednesday, July 1st, at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park (41 Riverview Street, Verplanck)!

Watch the action unfold on a giant inflatable screen as Team USA takes the field in the World Cup Round of 32. Kickoff is at 8:00 PM against Bosnia and Herzegovina!

Bring your family, friends, lawn chairs, and team spirit for an unforgettable summer evening by the Hudson River.

World Cup Watch Party, Wednesday, July 1
Game Time: 8:00 PM
Cortlandt Waterfront Park
41 Riverview Street, Verplanck

Come hungry! Octavio's Food Wagon and Mister Softee will be on site serving up delicious food and sweet treats throughout the evening.

Don't miss this chance to cheer on Team USA with your neighbors and fellow soccer fans. We hope to see you there! Facebook

PHOTOS, TOWN OF CORTLANDT 259TH CELEBRATION---WHAT A PARTY!

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What a wonderful 250th celebration at Cortlandt Waterfront Park!

NOW THIS IS HONORING OUR HISTORY!

We started off with the Living History Education Foundation that made this event extra special by bringing history to life for everyone and a plaque unveiling. The energy continued into the night with a truly wonderful performance by the 42nd Infantry Division Concert Band!

We ended on a high note with fireworks over the water. Special thanks to CertainTeed for sponsoring the fireworks, and thanks to King Marine for supplying the barge!

SEE OVER 20 PHOTOS Town of Cortlandt Government | Facebook

1 HOSPITALIZED AFTER UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE FROM AC UNIT REPORTED IN CROTON

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The incident happened on Thursday evening, June 25, when firefighters responded to a residence at the 300 block of South Riverside Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson, where residents reported the incident, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. MORE AT 1 Hospitalized After Unknown Substance From AC Unit Reported In Croton | Cortlandt Daily Voice

MESSAGE FROM THE CROTON-HARMON BOARD OF ED---HEALTH AND SAFETY COMMITTEE

CLICK on the image or go to Message from the Croton-Harmon Board of Education | Croton-on-Hudson NY