BY SPECIAL REQUEST---1972--CROTON MEETS GUY LOMBARDO

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Yes--we admit it--we grew up on Guy Lombardo @ New Year's Eve. From Wikipedia: Guy Lombardo is best known for almost a half-century of New Year's Eve big band remotes, first on radio, and then on television. Lombardo's orchestra played at the "Roosevelt Grill" in the Roosevelt Hotel in New York City from 1929 to 1959, and their New Year's Eve performances (which continued with Lombardo until 1976 at the Waldorf Astoria). Broadcasts (and later telecasts) of their performances were a major part of New Year's celebrations across North America; millions of people watched the show with friends at house parties. Because of this popularity, Lombardo was ascribed the moniker, "Mr. New Year's Eve."

Here he is with Mr. & Mrs. Robert White of Croton from 1972--as producer of the Jones Beach Marine Theatre's "The King & I ". Click on the photo, courtesy of The Croton Historical Society.

HEN HUD SENIOR JUSTIN PARKES NAMED TO LOHUD'S 2025 WESTCHESTER/PUTNAM FOOTBALL ALL-STARS SECOND TEAM

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Justin Parkes named Westchester/Putnam All-Star--Hen Hud senior Justin Parkes has been named to Lohud’s 2025 Westchester/Putnam Football All-Stars Second Team. MORE AT Hen Hud Sports Roundup – Peekskill Herald

THE BEST CLASSIC MOVIES AND TV TO WATCH WITH YOUR FAMILY THIS POST-CHRISTMAS WEEK

Here is your ultimate guide to the best old-school films and T.V. series to enjoy in the days between Christmas and New Year’s.  MORE AT Best Classics To Watch With Your Family This Post-Christmas Week

WINTER STORM WARNING 5-9 INCHES SNOW EXPECTED

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A winter storm warning has been issued for Croton-on-Hudson and the surrounding areas beginning at 4 p.m. today through 1 p.m. on Saturday. 5-9 inches of snow are forecast. Snowstorm Expected Tonight - Winter Storm Warning Issued | Croton-on-Hudson NY

NEW YEAR'S EVE 1932--AT CARRARO'S

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NEW YEAR'S EVE 1932--AT CARRARO'S---click on the images below.

JANUARY 8, 1959 SKATING RACES AT THE DUCK POND

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JANUARY 8, 1959 SKATING RACES AT THE DUCK POND--CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

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THE WONDERS & PERILS OF BIRD MIGRATION

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1/31 Join Craig Repasz of Lights Out Connecticut to explore the awe-inspiring phenomenon of bird migration and uncover the mysteries behind their epic voyages. From colorful warblers to hummingbirds and thrushes, discover the incredible diversity of species that grace our skies during this magical season. MORE AT The Wonders and Perils of Bird Migration - Teatown

AHOP QUESTIONS

The blog receives many questions on the AHOP program---the mechanism/program to be employed at the LOT A site/sale to WBP.  Some of these questions can be answered by doing a deep dive at the website:  Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Program | Homes and Community Renewal

Others may require a foil request.  Good luck.

REMINDER---SAVE THE DATE - BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST WITH ACCLAIMED BIOGRAPHER JAMES KAPLAN

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SAVE THE DATE - BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST WITH ACCLAIMED BIOGRAPHER JAMES KAPLAN; SEE MORE AT Brotherhood Breakfast with Acclaimed Biographer James Kaplan - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

NEW YEAR'S EVE MASS SCHEDULE, ST AUGUSTINE

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NEW YEAR'S EVE MASS SCHEDULE, ST AUGUSTINE----CLICK ON THE IMAGE.  20251228B (2).pdf

AND NOW THE TOP FIVE VINTAGE CROTON ADS...

Yes it's that time of year---time for the annual Everything Croton "Top 5 LISTS:

AND NOW...THE TOP FIVE VINTAGE CROTON ADS....see all below.

#1--SOL GERSTEIN 1962, GREAT AD COPY; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1962 SOL GERSTEIN & SONS (LOVE THE AD COPY)

#2--THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP, 1926; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE AD--1926--THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP

#3--1974, A HUMDINGER OF A CROTON WATCH AD; GO TO EverythingCroton: A HUMDINGER OF A VINTAGE CROTON WATCH AD

#4--1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS, A VINTAGE CROTON AD

#5--1990'S, 1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON ADS, 1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS

TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--NYT: US ECONOMIC GROWTH SURGED IN THIRD QUARTER OF 2025

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It seems that my skepticism about tariffs was misplaced.

The U.S. economy grew at a vigorous pace through the end of September, despite the uncertainty created by tariffs and widespread concerns about affordability among households. Economic growth rose at a 4.3 percent annual rate in the third quarter, the Commerce Department reported Tuesday, an acceleration from the previous quarter.

The third-quarter reading showed that, even in the face of negative consumer sentiment and a softening job market, the roughly $30 trillion economy started October on relatively solid footing as a whole, outperforming the bearish expectations of some experts only months before. SEE MORE AT NYT: “U.S. Economic Growth Surged in Third Quarter of 2025” – Tom Faranda's Folly

THE TAVERN AT CROTON LANDING WINTER HOURS

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THE TAVERN AT CROTON LANDING WINTER HOURS

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NEW YEAR'S EVE AT LA CATRINA OF WESTCHESTER

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NEW YEAR'S EVE AT LA CATRINA OF WESTCHESTER - We’re bringing the vibes with DJ Synkman spinning all night. Your $25 cover includes delicious hors d’oeuvres and a champagne toast at midnight. 

Reserve your spot, bring your people, and let’s send this year off the right way.

La Catrina of Westchester
171 Grand St, Croton-on-Hudson, NY
914-862-0573

La Catrina Mexican Restaurant