IN THE NEWS - SCOTUS CLEARS THE WAY FOR TEXAS TO ENACT NEW CONGRESSIONAL MAP

In a major defeat for Democrats, the U.S. Supreme Court has temporarily paused a lower court injunction that attempted to prevent Texas from enacting its new congressional map. The ruling guarantees that the map will be used for the 2026 midterm elections. MORE AT SCOTUS Greenlights Texas' New Congressional Map (For Now)

REMINDER--ICYMI--TEMPLE ISRAEL -ARTISANS' HOLIDAY GIFT FAIR - 12/7, 2-4 PM

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

12/7, 12-4 pm....Get ready to do your Hanukkah gift shopping and support Temple Israel at the same time! Come see original work from painters, photographers, jewelry makers, potters, textile artists, woodworkers, and more. Bring your friends--members and non-members-- and enjoy an array of beautiful one-of-a-kind gifts.Our wonderful and talented vendors have graciously agreed to donate 20% of their sales back to the Temple.Shop, have fun, and support the Temple at this exciting event! Artisan Holiday Gift Fair - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

FOUR FROM THE MAILBOX ICYMI

1) Don't know why this is suddenly a hot topic YET again---but---To the readers who've asked about a previous article/post on "stained glass being called racist now".....it could only be this one from 2020.... NEWSWEEK:"BOOK BURNING" NOW EXTENDS TO STAINED GLASS WINDOWS, Shaun King; more here--If this is not it, please advise.

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2) The blog had a request for past village ice skating contests:  Here's the 1960 ICE SKATING RACES AT THE CROTON DUCK POND---the Croton Historical Society may have more in their files--contract them directly

http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/07/the-1960-ice-skating-races-croton-duck.html

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3) reader wondered if we had anything on the recent Croton Academy of Arts production of Aliens vs. Cheerleaders.  No, but if you can get a copy of THE GAZETTE FOR THE WEEK OF MARCH 6 THROUGH MARCH 12TH, there is an article on page 9. Back copies are available in the library. OR CONTACT THE GAZETTE EDITOR AT THEGAZETTE.US@GMAIL.COM

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4) A reader insists that her neighbor's flag has to be on a flagpole in order to be "legal". We suggest the reader contact the village directly for current flag code, pole or otherwise.

YOU DON'T NEED 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. 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, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, The Tavern at Croton Landing, Mextogo and more.

IT'S FINISHED! PETE OEHMEN'S "THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PUTZ, A HISTORY AND COMPENDIUM"

Sixteen years in the making.....(CLICK ON THE PHOTOS BELOW).

"The Wonderful World of Putz, a History and Compendium". This is the first book ever written on the subject of the history of the putz.

Starting from the late 1920's, past the WWII years and intothe late 1940's. Followed by the classic "Wise Book" eras of the 1950's and 1960's this book will walk you through the transformation of the putz scene and putz houses.

Christopher Radko even gives the book a big thumbs up (AGAIN SEE BELOW). Mr. Radko is a world famous Christmas ornament designer and manufacturer.

Each book sells for $50.00 plus $5.50 postage. This price might seem a bit high but if you know me, I put every penny back into the hobby of refurbishing putz houses.

I also have 14 other books and booklets dedicated to putz houses if you are interested.

You can pay using Paypal by using this email address...oehmen@sbcglobal.net

OR via check to: Pete R. Oehmen
N3251 State Road 67
Lake Geneva, WI 53147

AND NOW THE FRIDAY COCKTAIL: THE HONEY BEE

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And now the Friday Cocktail from Tom Faranda's Folly; click here for the HONEY BEE

CNN..AND TAPPER....YET AGAIN...

CNN anchor Jake Tapper was ripped by critics Thursday after he wrongly referred to accused DC pipe-bomber Brian Cole Jr. as “a white man.” Tapper made the cringeworthy gaffe while discussing the arrest of Cole, who is black, during his opening segment on “The Lead.” MORE AT CNN’s Jake Tapper skewered for calling Black DC pipe bomb suspect Brian Cole Jr. a ‘white man’ on air

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

   

Because life gets busy:

***CHRISSIE MAYR LIVESTREAM VIDEO COVERAGE OF KIRK MEMORIAL AT CROTON LANDING; CLICK HERE

***PROGRESS REPORT FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE; GO TO EverythingCroton: BIKE PROGRESS REPORT & MORE FROM MY MS MERMAID LIFE

***MICHELE MILANO AND RASCAL IN NEW YORK! GO TO EverythingCroton: MORE FROM MICHELE MILANO AND RASCAL IN NEW YORK

***ALLEGED KIRK ASSASSIN ROBINSON, WHAT WE KNOW; GO TO EverythingCroton: CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN CONFESSES ON DISCORD, EVERYTHING WE KNOW

***EAGLE'S EYE FALL NEWSLETTER, ST. AUGUSTINE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL, FALL NEWSLETTER, NOW ONLINE

***BAKE SALE, TROOP 49; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE BOY SCOUT TROOP 49 BAKE SALE 12/7 & 12/8

12/7-- CROTON POINT NATURE CENTER--DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF ARCHAEOLOGY AT SARDINIA

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12/7-- CROTON POINT NATURE CENTER--DISCOVERING THE WORLD OF ARCHAEOLOGY AT SARDINIA--SEE MORE HERE

& NOW BY SPECIAL REQUEST, CROTON--DECEMBER 1979

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

AND NOW BY SPECIAL REQUEST, SOME CROTON IN DECEMBER OF 1979.  CLICK ON THE PHOTOS.

IF YOU ARE LOOKING FOR...

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 DON'T FORGET:

EverythingCroton: CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY--HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

AND

EverythingCroton: HOLIDAY SAVINGS ON TERRA ED BINOCULARS AT FEED THE BIRDS 11/15-12/31

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy

***ASBURY HOLIDAY POP UP DATES; GO TO EverythingCroton: ASBURY HOLIDAY POP UP SHOP, ASSORTED DATES

***REQUEST FOR INFO---DJ DANIEL SWORN IN BY EASTCHESTER POLICE DEPT. IN SEPTEMBER EARLIER; CLICK HERE

***12/5 AND 12/6 ST AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL WREATH AND BAKE SALE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 12/5 & 12/6--WREATH, BAKE AND HOLIDAY SALE-- ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

***IN THE NEWS--GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---PAKISTANI IMMIGRANT ARRESTED, CAR FULL OF GUNS, PLANS TO CARRY OUT MASS SHOOTING, MARTYRDOM

***A WORD FROM NEIGHBORS OPPOSING NOISE, CROTON HARMON TRAIN MAINTENANCE YARD LAWSUIT; GO TO EverythingCroton: A WORD FROM NEIGHBORS OPPOSING NOISE, CROTON HARMON TRAIN MAINTENANCE YARD LAWSUIT

***HANUKKAH-TON! GO TO EverythingCroton: THAT TIME OF YEAR--HANUKKAH-THON 2025 AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: CHRISTMAS SHOPPING AT CROTON'S "UNITED CIGAR STORE"

Welcome to Everything Croton, (while the New One is down) a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

A reader has fond memories of going Christmas shopping at the "cigar store" with her mother for those twice a year "Havanas" and "a pouch of cherry brandy pipe tobacco"---presents for her father and grandfather respectively. Then she and her mother would have Lime Rickeys at the counter.  In fact, one of her proudest memories was when she was able to buy Dad a Zippo lighter and Gramps a faux alligator tobacco pouch---savings from her babysitting jobs----then it was her turn to buy those Lime Rickeys.....and of course everything was gift wrapped for your convenience too.

They moved shortly after that last visit....and so we have had a request for....UNITED CIGAR....See more at EverythingCroton: A LOOK BACK AT CROTON'S UNITED CIGAR STORE

THANK YOU ST. AUGUSTINE'S YOUTH GROUP, CUB SCOUTS PACK 49, PARKER-BALE POST #1597, KofC #311, TRADER JOE'S IN SCARSDALE

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

THANKSGIVING 2025--The generosity of so many parishioners and school & religious education families made it possible for St. Augustine’s Youth Group to deliver bags of food and turkeys to 42 of our neighbors in Ossining and Croton. Thanks to our Cub Scouts in Pack 49 for sorting the food items. Special thanks to PARKER-BALE POST #1597, KofC #311, and some of our parishioners for their monetary donations towards 42 turkeys and to Trader Joe’s in Scarsdale for donating the paper bags that were used to transport the food items. 20251207B.pdf