SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

--CHARLIE ROBERTO ON REUTERS/CLICK HERE

--FRANKI'S GRILL; A DESTINATION FOR GLOBAL TOURISTS; GO HERE

--POT SHOPS: ALL THE PLACES THAT OPTED OUT; CROTON DIDN'T; CONSTRUCTION OF THE NEW POT SHOP HAS BEGUN; UNKNOWN IF IT WILL BE A 7 DAY MORNING TO NIGHT OPERATION YET; STAY TUNED; IN THE MEANTIME, FIND WHO OPTED OUT HERE

--ST AUGUSTINE PARISH, EAGLE PARK, WASHINGTON, GO HERE

--UPDATE ON QUAKER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION; GO HERE

--NO MORE "TRANGENDERS" IN WOMEN'S/GIRLS SPORTS; SCOTUS DECIDES, TWO ARTICLES; GO TO EverythingCroton: SUPREME COURT LETS STATES BAN TRANSGENDER ATHLETES FROM FEMALE SPORTS TEAMS

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EverythingCroton: MORE ON SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING STATE BANS ON TRANS FEMALE ATHLETES IN GIRLS SPORTS

--1976, MORE FROM CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS; CLICK HERE

--CANADA, THAT MASS GRAVES HOAX; GO HERE

---SARCONE, FORWARDED BY THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT; GO HERE

--MONDAY PROPERTIES (FINKELSTEIN TIRE WAREHOUSE); MORE AT EverythingCroton: MONDAY PROPERTIES!

--AT IT AGAIN; REFLECTING POOL VANDALS; GO TO EverythingCroton: AT IT AGAIN....SIX ARRESTED AFTER 350-FOOT RAZOR AND ACID ATTACK ON LINCOLN MEMORIAL REFLECTING POOL

--FROM THE MAILBOX; DUMMY LIGHT QUESTION AND INDIAN POINT RESTART/RE-USE ISSUES; CLICK HERE

---By special request---1976, THE BICENTENNIAL WAGON TRAIN; CLICK HERE

---THOSE TWO DISTURBING, BUT TO SOME OF US, NOT SURPRISING,  POLLS ABOUT THE NATION'S UPCOMING 250TH BIRTHDAY:

#1) A recent Gallup poll found that 88 percent of Republicans said they intended to mark the anniversary, compared with 60 percent of independents and 54 percent of Democrats. Additionally, a Quinnipiac University poll released earlier this month found that 35 percent of Democrats did not consider themselves “proud Americans” ahead of the country’s 250th. https://thehill.com/blogs/in-the-know/5931586-states-decline-great-american-state-fair/

#2) And still trending on local Croton social media: HARRY ENTEN, CNN -- MORE AT Townhall.com (@townhallcom) / X

THE WEEKLY WEDNESDAY FEATURE--SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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.

The weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more--BUT FIRST:

THE US BISHOPS CONSECRATION OF THE USA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS WAS 6/11---THE CONSECRATION VIDEO IS AT Mass of Consecration of the United States of America to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; GO TO SAINTS PETER AND PAUL; CLICK HERE

AND  TWO VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--MLB Washington Nationals Community Relations Director had a Catholic problem. – Tom Faranda's Folly

AND POPE LEO: Pope Leo’s Encyclical “Magnificent Humanity”: Excellent and very readable – Tom Faranda's Folly

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

Summer Outreach with the Capuchins Teens from HNM parish will be attending the Capuchin Family Ministry's mission trips. Mary McAndrew, Brendan McAndrew, Chloe Marino, John Marino, and Juliet Sarcone will be traveling to Harlan, Kentucky to experience the Capuchin Appalachian Mission. Caitlin Rittinger and Isabelle Pepperney will attend a Summer Outreach Week in Wappinger Falls. The Capuchin Family Ministries ask for each member to raise funds so the Capuchins can buy the necessary supplies they will need. If anyone can donate even a little, it will help out very much. EverythingCroton: CAN YOU HELP--SUMMER OUTREACH WITH THE CAPUCHINS-HOLY NAME OF MARY

SUMMMERFEST PHOTOS: THE KNIGHTS ARE HERE; THE CHURCH WOMEN BAKERS ARE HERE

AND THE RESPECT LIFE TABLE WOMEN ARE HERE

6/28 BULLETIN; CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! CLICK HERE

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

7/9 BROTHERHOOD BBQ; GO TO  EverythingCroton: TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD BBQ AT SENASQUA 7/9

8/13 SISTERHOOD, COCKTAILS AT THE LAKE; GO TO EverythingCroton: COCKTAILS AT THE LAKE WITH SISTERHOOD OFFSITE

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

THE LATEST NEWS AT News postings – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES; GO TO EverythingCroton: REMINDER---ST. AUGUSTINE'S 49TH FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES

CONGRATULATIONS SALUTORIAN AND VALEDICTORIAN ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL; GO TO EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL VALECTORIAN ABIGAIL BRATT AND SALUTORIAN BIANCA BARROS

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATES AND AWARDS! GO TO EverythingCroton: CLASS OF 2026 ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GRADUATES & AWARDS

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ASBURY METHODIST

ICYMI; HAS A NEW WEBSITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE

ASBURY HAS A NEW PASTOR EverythingCroton: INTRODUCING ASBURY METHODIST'S NEW PASTOR

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE 

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MOVING ALONG:

*VIDEO, CATHOLIC WIVES 9 Hollywood Stars You Had No Idea Married Devout Catholic Wives

*PRAYERS FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: DJ DANIEL---AN UPDATE

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

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*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...

IT'S ELEMENTARY, MY DEAR WATSON

If you're looking for the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), just pop on over to the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE. 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, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Matters, Barre-on-Hudson, The Organic Teaching Kitchen and more.

ROOKE---SCOTUS FLIPS THE BIRD TO YOUNG AMERICANS

The U.S. Supreme Court just handed birthright citizenship to illegal immigrants’ children and birth tourists; the implications for young Americans will be severe. MORE AT ROOKE: SCOTUS Flips The Bird To Young Americans | The Daily Caller

NEWS 12--THAT INTERNATIONAL CAR THEFT OPERATION ALL OVER LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA

Will go with the News 12 link and skup the chatter, no matter how justified:  News 12 | Hudson Valley | Mayor International Car Theft Operation Busted 63 Facing Charges

Mayor: International car theft operation busted; 63 facing charges--A total of 90 cars, with a value of $8 million were allegedly stolen by the crime network. Cars stolen from New Jersey neighborhoods were being shipped to Ghana and Nigeria.

REMINDER 7/1 TOWN OF CORTLANDT WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY--WATERFRONT PARK

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

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

UPDATE ON QUAKER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION VIA THE VILLAGE WEBSITE

Westchester County has received the approvals needed, and C.A.C. Industries, the contractor for the Quaker Bridge project, will start construction on Monday, July 6. Initial construction will be a five-day, eight-hour schedule. Based on this schedule, substantial completion and bridge opening is currently targeted for May 7, 2027. The contractor will work through the winter to meet that date. DPW is working with the contractor to see if the work can be accelerated. MORE AT Update on Quaker Bridge Construction | Croton-on-Hudson NY

 

HUDSON RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL, OFFICIAL 2026 RECAP

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

Hudson River Music Festival returned to Croton Point Park for a full day of live music, community, environmental advocacy, and family-friendly programming inspired by the legacy of Pete and Toshi Seeger. The festival featured performances by Jesse Welles, Margo Price, Warren Haynes, Grahame Lesh & Daniel Donato, Cimafunk, Chaparelle, Snacktime, Toshi Reagon, Tom Chapin, Leah Song, Lizzie No, and many more. Produced by Harper House Music Foundation, Riverfest (For Pete's Sake), and Dayglo Presents. SEE THE YOUTUBE VIDEO AT Hudson River Music Festival | Official 2026 Recap

FROM THE MAILBOX: DUMMY LIGHT FOURTH OF JULY--FROM THE MAILBOX AND INDIAN POINT ISSUES

A reader who left Croton many years ago has been taken aback by some of the changes here. We won't get into some of her commentary--at least not for the moment--but will address her question:  "where's the planting bed that was in front of the dummy light?

Response: Sadly the "planting bed" had been struck BY TRAFFIC one time too many and was removed in 2022. SEE EverythingCroton: WORK AT THE DUMMY LIGHT

Click on the photo from 2019 to see the dummy light and planting bed decorated for July 4th by a local veteran.

The light hasn't been hit since...to our knowledge.

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A reader asks if there is any mobilization effort to stop INDIAN POINT from re-opening.

Response: There are a number of local organizations that would oppose a re-opening and a google search will easily find them. 

Similarly there are also a number of entities who would welcome a re-start and/or re-use of the site. A google search will also find those.

Some groups would like to see the site re-used for "affordable housing"---others would like to see it re-used as for "AI purposes" and/or BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE.

The fact is, however, that any RE-USE AND/OR RESTART of Indian Point would be costly. With respect to a "re-start", Holtec President Kelly Trice has said, “The answer is yes” to restarting Indian Point, but only with state and federal backing. The estimated cost to revive operations is about $10 billion (POWER Magazine) 

Restarting Indian Point would require unanimous consent from the Village of Buchanan, the Town of Cortlandt, Westchester County, New York State, and the Hendrick Hudson School District.  Let it suffice to say that none of this is happening "tomorrow"......if ever. But you should do your own homework.

Closer to home there is considerable opposition to any more BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE in Croton--at least on certain social media pages---but until the village receives the consultant's report.......

IMPORTANT INFO FOR UPCOMING HEAT WAVE FROM THE VILLAGE

The village has posted information about the projected heat wave.

Go to Important Information for Upcoming Heat Wave | Croton-on-Hudson NY

We would add -- please make sure you put out water for the birds!

YOU DON'T NEED TO GO THROUGH 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. 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, Croton Tees And More, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Matters Coffee, and more.

MORE ON SUPREME COURT DECISION UPHOLDING STATE BANS ON TRANS FEMALE ATHLETES IN GIRLS SPORTS

WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court ruled Tuesday that states can bar transgender female competitors from playing girls’ sports in a landmark decision with major implications for more than half the country, where such policies are in place.  MORE AT Supreme Court upholds state bans on trans athletes in girls' sports

WORLD CUP DRAMA RISES AS PARAGUAY SHOCKS GERMANY AND BRAZIL RALLIES

Paraguay’s shock of Germany grew from Julio Enciso’s opener, Kai Havertz’s equalizer and a VAR‑overturned Jonathan Tah header before José Canale struck the decisive penalty and Orlando Gill starred, while Japan’s Kaishu Sano goal was overturned by Casemiro and Gabriel Martinelli’s record late winner. SEE MORE AT World Cup drama rises as Paraguay shocks Germany and Brazil rallies

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: WORLD CUP CHARCUTERIE BOARD IDEA----AND......

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EverythingCroton: SOME (LOCAL) WORLD CUP POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

OH THE MEMORIES---THE BOOK AND RECORD UNISEX TEE IS NOW AVAILABLE AT CROTON TEES AND MORE! AND A JULY 4TH SALE TOO!

To this day, people still talk about Herbie Allen Smith 's Book and Record Shop here in Croton.

And look what Croton Tees And More has launched! Her Book and Record tee and women's v-neck.  Have a 20% off July 4th sale now through July 5th with checkout code DAMPRIDE

https://crotonteesandmore.com/products/the-book-and-record-unisex-tee?_pos=1&_psq=book+and+record&_ss=e&_v=1.0