UP, UP & AWAY---US ECONOMY UNEXPECTEDLY SURGES 4.3% IN 3RD QUARTER---ITS STRONGEST GROWTH IN TWO YEARS

The US economy grew at an unexpectedly strong pace of 4.3% in the third quarter — the highest rate in two years — according to a government report released Tuesday. MORE AT US economy unexpectedly surges 4.3% in third quarter — its strongest growth in two years | New York Post

HEN HUD, BYRAM HILLS BID ADIEU TO ALL-TIME GREAT ADs

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Hen Hud, Byram Hills bid adieu to all-time great AD’s

As he steps down from his perch as one of Section 1’s all-time great athletic directors and so much more, HENDRICK HUDSON High’s Tommy Baker walks off into the sunset of retirement with no regrets, no holds barred and no apologies. MORE AT Hen Hud, Byram Hills bid adieu to all-time great AD’s | The Examiner News

ICYMI--A (BROKEN) "CONTRACT WITH GOD": THE BOOK OF JOB AND MODERN RESPONSES

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Upcoming Sessions

1. Tuesday, January 13, 2026 • 24 Tevet 5786

7:30 PM - 8:45 PMZoom
2. Tuesday, January 20, 2026 • 2 Sh'vat 5786

7:30 PM - 8:45 PMZoom
3. Tuesday, January 27, 2026 • 9 Sh'vat 5786

7:30 PM - 8:45 PMZoom

Sessions will take place via Zoom.

How do we make sense of a world where bad things happen to good people? Over 25 hundred years ago, the author(s) of the Bible's Book of Job wrestled with this question, one that continues to resonate with artists and writers today. In this three-part online course, Temple Israel's Scholar-in-Residence Professor David Sperling and Rabbi Emerita Jennifer Jaech will explore major themes in the Book of Job, and popular culture expert Dan Theodore will bring some modern-day perspectives. More at 

A (Broken) "Contract with God": The Book of Job and Modern Responses - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

THE (PLEASANTVILLE) SHOW MUST GO ON....

The Village Board of Trustees unanimously approved funding for next summer’s famous backyard jam on July 11, 2026, celebrating the Pleasantville Music Festival’s 20th anniversary. MORE AT Pleasantville Board Greenlights 20th Anniversary Music Festival Despite Past Losses | The Examiner News

THE 2025 CHRISTMAS DOORS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY

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Our annual photo of the main church doors at Holy Hame of Mary (they were recently restored to great effect) and are now suitably decked out for the Christmas season. Click on the photo.

For more about Holy Name of Mary, visit Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY

STORM TO BRING UP TO 3 INCHES IN HUDSON VALLEY

Very slick, icy, and slippery, out there.  Plows out.  See more at STORM WATCH: Winter storm to bring up to 3 inches of slushy snow to parts of Hudson Valley

CHRISTMAS IN A SHOEBOX, HOLY NAME OF MARY

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Come take a look…. You are invited to stop by the Parish Center to see the creative “Christmas in a Shoebox” projects designed by children in the Faith Formation program. They are on display outside the classrooms in the second floor hallway (AND IN THE CHURCH). Bring your kids too!

Click on the photos for just some of the Christmas creativity.

DUO ACCUSED OF STEALING $1K IN PRODUCTS FROM DICK'S SPORTING GOODS

The theft happened in Westchester County on Wednesday, Dec. 17, when officers responded at around 4:30 p.m. to Dick’s Sporting Goods at the Jefferson Valley Mall in Yorktown for a reported larceny, the Yorktown Police Department announced on Monday, Dec. 22. MORE AT Duo Accused Of Stealing $1K In Products From Dick’s Sporting Goods In Yorktown: Police | Yorktown Daily Voice

THE TOP FIVE CROTON IN THE 1960'S POSTS---2025

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THAT TIME OF YEAR....ALL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF DECEMBER---EVERYTHING CROTON'S ANNUAL "THE TOP POSTS "...AND NOW....THE TOP FIVE CROTON IN THE 1960'S POSTS---2025:

#1.  1964, CROTON POLICE WIN REVOLVER MATCH; GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM 1964---CROTON POLICE WIN OVER N. TARRYTORN, REVOLVER MATCH

#2, NOVEMBER 1960; GO TO EverythingCroton: SOME BITS & PIECES FROM CROTON IN NOVEMBER 1960

#3, 1967, EverythingCroton: 1967 BREWSTER STANDARD--GIRL SCOUNTS SPEND WEEKEND IN HOLMES

#4, 1963, VAN CORTLANDT MANOR; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: VAN CORTLANDT MANOR IN 1963--THE ART OF FLOWER DRYING AND ADDITIONAL VAN CORTLANDT MANOR LINKS OF INTEREST

#5, 1963, JIM McGLONE AD; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1963--JIM McGLONE--THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOLKSWAGEN MADE

JEANIE BEEMAN HONORED AT AMERICAFEST

Jeanie Beeman was honored at AmericaFest after being attacked over Charlie Kirk shirt in viral video---more at Target employee honored at AmericaFest after Charlie Kirk shirt incident | Fox News

LOHUD--NY GROCERY PRICES DECLINED FOR KEY STAPLES IN NOVEMBER--CHECK THE DATA

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BEHIND PAYWALL--Grocery prices ticked downward in New York and the Northeast in November for several key items, offering consumers some relief from their struggles to afford historically high food costs in recent years. MORE AT NY grocery prices declined for key staples in November. Check the data

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DORIS DAUBNEY

Happy birthday to long-time  resident, volunteer, and Croton-engaged citizen---

AND let us not forget-----------the wife of the "Coach"

DORIS DAUBNEY!

One of the original Asbury Methodist Strawberry Shortcake Girls! 

Click on the photo from the 2013 Asbury Methodist Summerfest table!

Many happy returns of the day, Doris!

CROTON-HARMON SCHOOLS CLOSED

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SCHOOL DISTRICT CLOSED----CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

ICYMI--A WRAP-UP OF CHRISTMAS EVE AND CHRISTMAS DAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

A WRAP-UP OF CHRISTMAS EVE 

AND CHRISTMAS DAY 

SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

FOR MORE INFO, GO TO:

EverythingCroton: A WRAP-UP OF CHRISTMAS SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES