THREE ITEMS FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader laments: A facebook page I am on is plagued by anonymous posters and anti-Trump bots. WHY IS FACEBOOK PLAGUED WITH SO MANY BOTS in general let alone politically?

Response: Many of us are not on facebook but we often hear about posts and are sometimes sent screenshots. Let it suffice to say that Facebook is flooded with bots because the platform is huge, profitable to exploit, and difficult to police at scale. Billions of fake accounts are created and removed every year, yet new ones appear just as fast. Our advice? Choose what pages you visit and post on wisely.

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A reader asks: When was the last "Shad festival at Croton Point park"?

Response: There hasn't been one in many years. The Hudson River shad stock collapsed due to overfishing, habitat degradation, bycatch, and environmental change, and despite a full fishing moratorium since 2010, the population remains depleted.

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A reader write: I bought some Vera scarves at a tag sale. Wasn't there some sort of online directory showing her designs??????

Response: Yes. You may find this link interesting: EverythingCroton: THE HOLY GRAIL OF CROTON'S VERA NEUMANN DESIGNS

LAWLER HOSTS TREASURY SECRETARY BESSENT TO TOUR LOCAL BUSINESSES, TALK TAX RELIEF

Yorktown, N.Y. – 4/11/26… This week, Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) hosted Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in the Hudson Valley to highlight how pro-growth economic policies are lowering costs, supporting small businesses, and expanding opportunities for families in the Hudson Valley during Financial Literacy Month. Hosting a roundtable at a local, family-owned diner, the conversation centered on the real-world impact of recent tax relief policies and the challenges facing mom-and-pop businesses and working families across New York’s 17th Congressional District. MORE AT ICYMI: Lawler Hosts Treasury Secretary Bessent to Tour Local Businesses, Talk Tax Relief With NY-17 Families | Congressman Mike Lawler

2026 WESTCHESTER COUNTY REGIONAL ENVIROTHON HELD AT CROTON POINT PARK

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Westchester Parks on X: "The 2026 Westchester County Regional Envirothon was held earlier today at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, where 15 high schools in the region tested their knowledge of environmental topics including aquatic ecology, forestry, soils and land use, wildlife, and environmental---see more here

YOU DON'T NEED ALL THIS...

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. 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 (RE-OPENED) 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, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more

AND THIS WEEKEND:

4/18 CIRCLE SCHOOL TAG SALE AT EverythingCroton: CIRCLE SCHOOL SPRING TAG SALE 4/18, 9 AM-1 PM

AND
Asbury's Annual Huge Tag Sale Date: Friday, April 17 & Saturday, April 18, 2026 (Donations begin April 6)--Time: Friday: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm (Early Bird Special: $5 admission)
Saturday: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (Free admission)
Location: Asbury Methodist Church, 17 Old Post Road South

AND IS THERE A FIRE IN YOU? Learn more about volunteering for the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Stop by the Firehouse at 81 North Riverside Avenue to learn more. Hours are from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th. Join the team! Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department Participates in RecruitNY Weekend | Croton-on-Hudson NY

WALZ--MINNESOTA---VIA ALPHA NEWS--ECONOMIC OUTLOOK AMONG THE WORST IN THE NATION

"Minnesota continues to be ranked in the bottom tier of states for economic outlook because of its refusal to compete on taxes," said ALEC President and Chief Economist Jonathan Williams. READ MORE AT Minnesota's economic outlook among worst in the nation, new report says | Alpha News MN

REMINDER---THIS WEEKEND---IS THERE A FIRE IN YOU?

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IS THERE A FIRE IN YOU? Learn more about volunteering for the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. Stop by the Firehouse at 81 North Riverside Avenue to learn more. Hours are from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm on Saturday and Sunday, April 18th and 19th.

Join the team! Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department Participates in RecruitNY Weekend | Croton-on-Hudson NY

FBI SEEKING POTENTIAL VICTIMS OF HUDSON VALLEY MIDDLE SCHOOL TEACHER ACCUSED OF SEX ABUSE

Victims may have been contacted through Discord, Snapchat, Instagram or email by any of his social media accounts, according to the feds.  MORE AT FBI Seeking Potential Victims Of Hudson Valley Middle School Teacher Accused Of Sex Abuse | Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch

4/19 EARTH DAY HIKE CANCELLED

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4/19 EARTH DAY HIKE CANCELLED DUE TO WEATHER FORECAST; click on the image. To register CommunityPass

LINCOLN MUSEUM IS NOW A BLUE STAR MUSEUM

Wonderful news! The Lincoln Museum has been designated a BLUE STAR MUSEUM! 

Lincoln Depot Museum Designated
A Blue Star Museum
Free Admission will be available to Active-Duty Military and their families

The Lincoln Depot Museum is proud to announce their designation as a Blue Star Museum by the National Endowment for the Arts. The Lincoln Depot Museum is one of four Blue Star Museums in Westchester County and one of six throughout the Hudson Valley. Typically, more than 2,000 museums across America participate in the Blue Star Museum program each summer. These include children's museums, art museums, history and science museums, zoos, and nature centers. You can find participating museums at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

The Blue Star Museum program is a partnership between the National Endowment for the Arts and Blue Star Families, in collaboration with the Department of War and museums across America, offering free admission to the nation’s active-duty military personnel and their families, including National Guard and Reserve.
The 2026 program runs from Armed Forces Day, Saturday, May 16, 2026, through Labor Day, Monday, September 7, 2026.

The free admission program is available for those currently serving in the United States Military–Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, Coast Guard–including Reservists, National Guardsman (regardless of status), U.S. Public Health Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps, and up to five family members. Qualified members must show a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card for entrance into a participating Blue Star Museum. If you are a retiree or veteran, please reach out to the museum you plan to visit directly; many times, they offer reduced or special rates for our retiree or veteran population. The Lincoln Depot Museum has a special lower rate for veterans.

For more information, see the NEA web page for Blue Star Museums. A family member of active-duty military may include a spouse or child, aunts, uncles, grandparents, etc. “We are proud to participate in the Blue Star Museum program, said Lincoln Depot Museum President John G. Testa. Our military and veterans deserve our praise and recognition for their sacrifice and dedication to our country. As we celebrate America 250, it is particularly important we honor our active-duty military, veterans and their families at our museum,” added Testa.

The Lincoln Depot Museum is open Saturdays and Sundays from April 25th through November 22nd. Visit the museum website for details on upcoming events, www.lincolndepotmuseum.org.

MOTHER'S DAY 1962 AT GINO'S POST INN!

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MOTHER'S DAY 1962

GINO'S POST INN!

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CON EDISON GAS MAIN PROJECT OLD POST ROAD NORTH

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Con Edison has advised the Village that their contractor will be beginning a gas main project on Old Post Road North between Prospect Place and Van Wyck Street beginning next week (April 20). The work will take place Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is expected to take eight weeks for completion. MORE AT Con Edison Gas Main Project on Old Post Road North | Croton-on-Hudson NY

HEN HUD SPORTS ROUNDUP--COVERING 4/10-4/16

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Read more at Hen Hud Sports Roundup – Peekskill Herald

5/15 GAME OF HOPE--VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL CHARITY--NAMI

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5/15 GAME OF HOPE--VARSITY GIRLS SOFTBALL CHARITY--NAMI

FIREFIGHTERS MEMORIAL FIELD

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BOYS LACROSSE--SPENCER--5 PM BEARCATS VS REDHAWKS--TODAY

BOYS LACROSSE--SPENCERFIELD--TODAY--5 PM 

BEARCATS VS REDHAWKS

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