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Monday, October 5, 2026

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BREAKING---EVEN BIDEN DOJ OFFICIALS CALLED MEMO TARGETING PARENTS S POTENTIAL DOMESTIC TERRORISTS 'RIDICuLOUS': BOMBSHELL EMAILS

As many of you know, we have followed this from day one.....and now.....for the lawyers...and others here with an interest...

WASHINGTON — Top Justice Department lawyers balked at the Biden administration’s attempts to prosecute parents who protested at school board meetings as potential domestic terrorists, ripping senior officials’ push for the criminal probes as “ridiculous” and highly “political,” according to emails released Monday.

Attorneys in deputy attorney general Lisa Monaco’s office expressed concern about the demand for federal criminal investigations at the behest of the National School Boards Association, and mocked the partisan goals it would accomplish, messages published by the DOJ’s Weaponization Working Group show. MORE AT Even Biden DOJ attorneys griped about 'ridiculous' school board memo, new report shows

MGA MID-AMATEUR RETURNS TO HUDSON NATIONAL

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ELMSFORD, N.Y. (October 5, 2026) ------------ The MGA Mid-Amateur takes its 20th playing back to where it all started as Hudson National Golf Club in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., hosts the championship October 6-7.

The MGA’s final multi-day championship of the season welcomes the region’s top players ages 25 and above to compete for the Westmoreland Cup, named for longtime MGA Tournament Director Gene Westmoreland who was instrumental in launching the championship and has a great passion for the mid-amateur game. Players earn the highly sought-after invitation based on finishes in MGA and other Met Area events. Recent editions have taken place at Country Club of Fairfield, Manasquan River, and Laurel Links, with Hudson National serving as just the second club to host twice (Bayonne: 2008, 2017). MORE AT MGA Mid-Amateur Returns to Hudson National - Metropolitan Golf Association

FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--WHY FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE PROTESTING (NOT A JOKE)

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FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--WHY FRENCH HIGH SCHOOL STUDENTS ARE PROTESTING (NOT A JOKE)---SEE MORE AT

https://tomfarandasfolly.com/?p=17432

FOR THOSE FOLLOWING LAUREN'S LAW, AN UPDATE

From the Rockland contingent: For those following "Lauren's Law", an update. While the policy itself was passed by previous state legislators, Lawler has served as one of the primary political guardians of Lauren Shields' legacy, using his platform to urge Americans to continue registering as organ donors. Click on the image.

Congressman Mike Lawler on X: "Doina and I are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Lauren Shields of Rockland County, and we offer our deepest condolences to her family and friends. Lauren was the definition of a fighter. At just 26 years old, she accomplished more than most do in an entire… / X

COLUMBIA---JOURNALISM SCHOOL PAUSES M.A. ADMISSIONS

REQUEST FOR INFO--THE ATTORNEYS HANDING THE DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT

PLS. NOTE: Judge Cathy Seibel has not set the scheduling order yet for the Defending Education v. Croton-Harmon matter at least as of this morning. (For docket #s, milestones, etc., click here)

Many thanks to everyone for their research, and to the attorneys who have weighed in. HOWEVER, since some of this was obtained via AI, you are all encouraged to do your own due diligence. And let's face it, a lot of us are not in the business.

When possible, links are provided---BUT going directly to the district with your questions is best--of course, this is not always fruitful---and sometimes a freedom of information request is necessary.....and yes, transparency issues can also arise. But you know the drill.....Here are the two law firms engaged in this matter below.

FOR DEFENDING EDUCATION,

THE LEGAL FIRM handling this is Consovoy McCarthy.

They specialize in handling complex trial and appellate matters across a broad spectrum of federal law, in matters involving the First Amendment, the Equal Protection Clause, election law, and challenges to administrative agency overreach.

Eliminating the "Chilling Effect" Through Anonymous Shielding---School districts often count on parents backing down from lawsuits to protect their children from public backlash or community ostracization---and some district parents here have been vocal in this regard. Consovoy McCarthy bypassed this obstacle by suing on behalf of the national membership group (PDE) rather than the local families themselves. By successfully convincing the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to overturn its 50-year-old standing precedent (Aguayo v. Richardson) on September 15, 2026, the firm legally cemented the right of three local parents to challenge the school board while remaining completely anonymous.

FOR THE CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT,

the legal firm handling this is Sokoloff Stern LLP

The Croton-Harmon Union Free School District is being represented by Sokoloff Stern LLP, a prominent New York law firm that specializes in defending municipal governments, public officials, law enforcement agencies, and school districts.

Based out of Carle Place, New York (Long Island), the firm is regarded for its defense of public entities facing complex federal constitutional challenges and civil rights lawsuits, etc.

A reader recommends a deep dive into their cases and thinks that the one entitled SOKOLOFF STERN WINS SECOND CIRCUIT APPEAL OF IMPORTANT FIRST AMENDMENT CASE may prove of interest.

Recent Cases – SOKOLOFF STERN, LLP

10/24 TOC DRUG TAKE BACK DAY AND CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS

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10/24 TOC DRUG TAKE BACK DAY AND CAR SEAT SAFETY CHECKS

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

National Prescription Drug Take Back Day - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

WHITE HOUSE MONITORING SUSPECT PLAGUE OUTBREAK IN RUSSIA --ONE LAB WORKER DEAD, HUNDREDS QUARANTINED

The White House is “aware” of a suspected plague outbreak in Russia and is “monitoring the situation” after a young lab worker was killed and some 200 others reportedly forced into quarantine, an official said.

Daria Shipilova, a 28-year-old researcher at an anti-plague research institute in Russia’s eastern Irkutsk region, reportedly died after breaking a test tube containing the plague pathogen, although Russian officials have refused to say whether or not she contracted the disease.READ MORE AT White House 'monitoring' suspected plague outbreak in Russia after lab worker dead, hundreds quarantined

AND HERE IS CNN'S TAKE Dozens quarantined after researcher at Russian plague laboratory dies of 'unknown' infection

REMINDER--EARLY VOTING STARTS OCT. 24 THRU NOV. 1 PLUS SOME ADDL INFO

To find the early voting schedule, including the start date, daily hours, and a list of designated voting centers in Westchester County, check the official resources released by the Westchester County Board of Elections and the New York State Board of Elections.

PHOTO FROM OUR LADY OF SHKODRA, CARDINAL, SIMONI, A LIVING MARTYR

Many thanks to Ed Riley for sharing--and Mary D'Cruz---for the photo and write-up. For those who do not know, Cardinal Ernest Simoni, is considered a living martyr---and was imprisoned in Communist Albania for 18 years.

This is from the recent Noon Mass at Our Lady of Shkodra in Hardsdale. (Sharing picture taken with Cardinal Simoni, living martyr.)

Cardinal Ernest Simoni turns 98 this month. When I heard @ 10 am today that he would celebrate noon Mass @ Our Lady of Shkodra Church (Good Counsel, ethnically Albanian parish), Hardsdale, I rushed & got there.

Cardinal Simoni walked up to the altar, ever so strong & steady, only needed slight help for the steps. The church was packed, all Albanians. Mass in Albanian. He recites 4 rosaries a day & encouraged us to do so. His homily was 30 mins. His voice was loud & clear. He has been traveling in the U.S. & Europe. He just returned from Berlin.

When asked how he remains so strong even physically, he pointed upward to God. His face is smooth. He looks radiant. He communicates in Albanian & Latin. After Mass, he blessed each one of us individually.

Our Lady of Shkodra Church is arranging birthday celebrations @ Misto restaurant, Bronx, on Oct 18. Cost $150 each. All proceeds go to the needy.

THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF NYSDEC DELIVERS IS ALL ABOUT THE INVASIVES! FIREWOOD AND INVASIVE PESTS

AND NOW.....GO TO Firewood and Invasive Pests - NYSDEC

For INVASIVE KUDZU, GO TO EverythingCroton: THE OCTOBER ISSUE OF NYSDEC DELIVERS IS ALL ABOUT THE INVASIVES!

MAHOPAC'S 2026 COLUMBUS DAY PARADE! AND CONGRESSMAN LAWLER TOO

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Many thanks to the Mahopac Facebook folks for forwarding this---a great Columbus Day Parade!

And Croton folks were there too!

CLICK ON THE IMAGE. You can find more at CONGRESSMAN LAWLER'S PAGE---GO TO Facebook

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