Thursday, October 8, 2026

IF YOU'RE 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 (or sign in). Often updated in real time too! And the latest product recalls too. Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And don't forget!

---EverythingCroton: CHEMICAL ENGINE FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE RIECKE OCTOBER 18

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--EverythingCroton: FALL INTO SAVINGS WITH ZEISS CONQUEST HDX BINOCULARS AT FEED THE BIRDS

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--EverythingCroton: REMINDER 10/10 FESTIVAL OF MAKERS!

SARCONE-607 NEWS NOW--WAVERLY MAN SENTENCED TO FEDERAL PRISON IN CHILD PORN CASE

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Prosecutors say Kovacs took a sexually explicit photo of himself with a 10-year-old girl in April 2025, then uploaded it online.

“The defendant’s conduct in this case, which included his victimization of a vulnerable 10-year-old child, is abhorrent and the significant sentence imposed is just punishment for that level of depravity,” Assistant US Attorney John Sarcone said. MORE AT Waverly man sentenced to federal prison in child porn case - 607 News Now

ANOTHER.... SHEIKHDOON MOHAMUD CHARGED WITH PLOTTING MASS CASUALTY ATTACK AT MALL OF AMERICA IN SUPPORT OF ISIS

Many thanks to the Midwestern contingent for forwarding---it's all over their social media and starting to hit MSM---for now here's Alpha News and the youtube JUSTICE presser



Mohamud is an American citizen who was born in the United States, but he referred to Somalia as the homeland of his parents, according to U.S. Attorney Daniel Rosen.  
By Anthony Gockowski -October 7, 2026---see and read more at Sheikhdoon Mohamud charged with plotting mass casualty attack at Mall

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE -- MAYOR APPOINTS MATTHEW BERGER AS TRUSTEES APPROVE WATERFRONT LAW, BRIDGE RESOLUTIONS

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Croton trustees adopted a waterfront-review law and approved two Half Moon Bay Bridge agreement resolutions on October 7. Mayor Brian Pugh also announced Matthew Berger’s appointment to the vacant board seat; the swearing-in and several implementation steps remain ahead. MORE AT Mayor appoints Matthew Berger as trustees approve waterfront law, bridge resolutions — Croton-on-Hudson, NY



CROTON LIONS---CANDY CORN CAME--OKTOBERFEST 2026... AND THE WINNER IS...

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Congratulations to Camden Walters, who guessed the closest number of candy corns in the jar (guess 1040, actual 1036) at Oktoberfest! Fantastic job, Camden — you won a $25 gift certificate to Pronto Pizzeria. SEE AND READ MORE AT We have a winner in the Candy Corn game! — Croton Lions Club

CHEMICAL ENGINE FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE RIECKE OCTOBER 18

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CHEMICAL ENGINE FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE RIECKE OCTOBER 18TH 7-11

$20 DOOR

T SHIRT SALES AND MUCH MORE

50/50 RAFFLE

100% OF PROCEEDS GO TO MIKE AND HIS FAMILY----CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

CAVALIERE FINALLY BREAKS THROUGH, WINS MGA MID-AMATEUR AT HOME--HUDSON NATIONAL

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CROTON-ON-HUDSON, N.Y. — For a player who has spent the better part of a decade knocking on the door of a Metropolitan Golf Association title, Christian Cavaliere picked the perfect place to kick it in.

The 28-year-old from Katonah, N.Y., posted rounds of 68-68 at his home club, Hudson National Golf Club....MORE AT Cavaliere finally breaks through, wins MGA Mid-Amateur at home | AmateurGolf.com

JUST A REMINDER---KLURFELD--10/8--LIFE & TIMES OF THEODORE CORNU

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With Jean Klurfeld's presentation on Theodore Cornu set for 10/8 at the Croton Library---for more info, see EverythingCroton: SAVE THE DATE--THE LIFE & TIMES OF THEODORE CORNU 10/8---the blog has had a request for certain past postings. Happy to oblige:

****1956 - EverythingCroton: AUGUST 1956: CROTON GARDEN CLUB HOSTS TEN CLUBS AT ANNUAL PICNIC


****AND FROM THE CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES SITE: Departing from Camp in the Small Lagoon by Theodore Cornu – CROTON

Wednesday, October 7, 2026

ROLLOVER CRASH, SUNSET PARK, CROTON 10/6

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The crash happened near Sunset Park in the Harmon section of Croton-on-Hudson during the early afternoon on Tuesday, Oct. 6, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department. MORE AT Rollover Crash Sends 1 To Hospital In Croton-On-Hudson | Daily Voice

FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---MORE ON REVIVAL --FRANCE BAPTISM BOOM

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FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--a very interesting post: More on revival – France Baptism boom 

TOWN OF CORTLANDT USA 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY & ARTWORK RECEPTION 10/29

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Several Croton residents will have photos in the show.

TOWN OF CORTLANDT USA 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY & ARTWORK RECEPTION 10/29

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

TOWN OF CORTLANDT UNCLAIMED FUNDS WORKSHOP 10/22

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MAKE YOUR OWN BUTTERMILK

Well all but one tomato plant remains in the tomato patch---it's been a productive summer---and as always, your editor has harvested a bounty of green tomatoes end of season--some may ripen----most won't.  

Fortunately, we're alright with that because....we love FRIED GREEN TOMATOES--FROM THE HILLBILLY KITCHEN---SEE THE RECIPE HERE

Now this recipe calls for BUTTERMILK, a common staple in downhome kitchens---but a bit hard to find on occasion in these parts.  

"THIS OLD GAL" TO THE RESCUE---YOU CAN MAKE YOUR OWN!  I may never buy it again.  GO TO Make Your Own Buttermilk Substitution - This Old Gal

SPEECH FIRST IS MERGING WITH DEFENDING EDUCATION (DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT)

Many of us are not on social media, but we often get to hear about and are sometimes sent screenshots. A local parents forum has forwarded this news: SPEECH FIRST IS MERGING WITH DEFENDING EDUCATION! SEE BELOW 

Speech First

Merging with Defending Education!

Our mission to safeguard the constitutional rights of students in higher education complements Defending Education’s work protecting students in America’s primary, secondary, and postsecondary schools, while leveraging DE’s sizeable research, government relations, and media capacity. By joining forces, consolidating resources, and sharing our mission with Defending Education, the fight for free speech in education will be strengthened.  

Thank you for fighting alongside us, amid the assaults of woke ideologies. We are truly strong together.  Follow along and see the work Defending Education is doing.  https://defendinged.org/

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