CHRONICLE EDITORIAL: WE ALREADY HAVE A DUMMY LIGHT, DO WE NEED A DUMMY CLOCK?

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Chronicle Editorial: We already have a Dummy Light, do we need a Dummy Clock?

MICHAEL BALTER

This evening the village Board of Trustees will consider using $10,706 in parkland funds towards installation of a clock in the Maple Commons "pocket park."As some Crotonites may recall, the original concept for use of the former “Katz property” put forward by Croton officials, when the village bought the land, called for a mixed use that would have provided a fair bit of public space in addition to possible residential and commercial development. READ MORE AT (37) Chronicle Editorial: We already have a Dummy Light, do we need a Dummy Clock?

BOBCAT SIGHTING HERE IN CROTON

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11/20/24 - GO TO Rare Bobcat Sighting has Been Reported In A Westchester Village | Ossining, NY Patch

JUSTICE IS SERVED FOR LAKEN RILEY

Illegal alien Jose Ibarra has been convicted of murdering 22-year-old Georgia nursing student Laken Riley.

Judge Patrick Haggard, who presided over the four-day bench trial, in which the judge, not a jury, decides the verdict, found Ibarra guilty on all charges: one count of malice murder, three counts of felony murder, one count of kidnapping, one count aggravated assault, one count of aggravated battery, one count of hindering an emergency telephone call, one count of tampering with evidence, and one "Peeping Tom" count (10 counts in total). Ibarra, who heard his fate read aloud via an English-to-Spanish translation, required an interpreter every day in the Athens-Clarke County courthouse. He listened through headphones provided by the court.

In September 2022, Ibarra illegally crossed over the United States-Mexico border through El Paso, Texas. He was subsequently released into the country on parole, sources told Fox News.

On the second day of testimony, Ibarra's former roommate revealed that the 26-year-old Venezuelan national had taken a taxpayer-funded trip to Georgia, where he ultimately murdered Riley in the college town of Athens.

Rosbeli Flores-Bello, the state's 11th witness, testified that after Iberra illegally entered the United States, he stayed at New York City's once-luxury Roosevelt Hotel, which was transformed into a migrant-processing hub, on the taxpayer's dime before flying on a "humanitarian flight" from Manhattan to Atlanta in September 2023. https://townhall.com/.../11/20/laken-riley-verdict-n2648030

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REMINDER--TONIGHT---PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE 11/20 & FULL AGENDA FOR MEETING

Public Hearing Notice - Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2024

Public Hearing to be held on Wednesday, November 20

Posted on: November 18, 2024 - 3:52pm

VILLAGE OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NEW YORK
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PUBLIC NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a resolution was adopted by the Board of Trustees, Village of Croton-on-Hudson, New York, at a regular meeting on November 6, 2024, to open a PUBLIC HEARING on the following:

Consider the adoption of Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2024, adding Chapter 8, Assessments, Real Property Tax, to the Code of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson to terminate the Village’s status as an assessment unit.

MORE AT Public Hearing Notice - Local Law Introductory No. 14 of 2024 | Croton-on-Hudson NY

AND 

PLUS FULL MEETING AGENDA AT Board of Trustees Meeting | Croton-on-Hudson NY

LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE 1976 HOUSE AND GARDEN---BACK ONLINE--AN AD FOR VAN CORTLANDT MANOR DELFT FLOWER BRICKS--WHILE THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON BLOG IS DOWN, WE'LL GO "OLD SCHOOL" FOR A WHILE---REQUEST FOR A RE-POST

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LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE 1976 HOUSE AND GARDEN---BACK ONLINE--AN AD FOR VAN CORTLANDT MANOR DELFT FLOWER BRICKS--WHILE THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON BLOG IS DOWN, WE'LL GO "OLD SCHOOL" FOR A WHILE---REQUEST FOR A RE-POST

Click on the ad below sliced in two for closer inspection. You may also have an interest in the VAN CORTLANDT LIVERPOOL MUG--and some fab old photos of the manor at EverythingCroton: LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE 1964 HOUSE & GARDEN---A REPRO OF A VAN CORTLANDT MANOR TRANSFER DECORATED POTTERY MUG--THE LIVERPOOL MUG

2024 CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE IS SEEKING VOLUNTEERS AND HERE'S SOME VINTAGE LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE POSTS 2017, 2016 & CIRCA 1960'S

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IT'S ALMOST TIME FOR THE ANNUAL CROTON LIONS CLUB CHRISTMAS TREE SALE---CLICK ON THE FLYER BELOW---SEEKING VOLUNTEERS! EMAIL CROTONLIONSCLUB@GMAIL.COM

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THESE VINTAGE CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE LINKS:

***UNLOADING THE 2017 CHRISTMAS TREES; GO TO EverythingCroton: UNLOADING THE 2017 CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREES

***CROTON LIONS UNLOADING THE TREES, CIRCA 1960; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE - UNLOADING, CIRCA 1960'S

***2016 CROTON LIONS TREE DELIVERY; GO TO EverythingCroton: 2016 PHOTOS, CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE DELIVERY

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful new finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more.  Click on the photos and links.

First up, a fab old "London Christmas" photo from the New York Tribune--World War One.  Click on the image.  Idealized or not, it's still a worthy time capsule right down to the banana curls and bonnets.

Next up---THE BELL HOUSE---an oldie but goodie from Howard Lamey a few years back.

We think this is one of Howard's best.

And finally, the 32 Degrees North Vintage Ornaments website has a number of fabulous smoker houses, glass bead ornaments, glass bead garland project kits, dresden/trims and so much more currently available--see it all here - They also have some very clever project tutorials that are quite inspirational.

NEXT UP, TWO WONDERFUL BUILDINGS/HOUSES FROM TOYCONNECT:

--1930'S BUILT-RITE PAPER CASTLE; CLICK HERE

--US METAL COIN BANK, SCHOOL; PS 23; CLICK HERE

AND HERE'S AN ODD VINTAGE MADE IN JAPAN PUTZ HOUSE---THE STYLE OF FENCING IS USUALlY SEEN MORE WITH "HACIENDA" PUTZ HOUSES. PLUS A BISQUE SANTA AND REINDEER--SEE MORE PHOTOS, WHILE THE LISTING LASTS AT EBAY OF COURSE--AT EBAY Vintage Putz Christmas Cardboard House With Bisque Santa Sled Reindeer Japan | eBay

INSANE GINGERBREAD HOUSE COMPETITION PHOTOS 2021; ON FLICKR AT The 30th Annual National Gingerbread House Competition_2021 | Flickr

Remembering Edmund Gwenn, Miracle on 34th Street; as we always do this time of year; CLICK HERE 

And for the train folks, in case you missed it EverythingCroton: THE CROTON CHRONICLE--DREAMING OF TRAINS: IN A CONNECTICUT BASEMENT, ROBERT CARLO HAS RECREATED HIS CHILDHOOD VISITS TO CROTON AND ITS CELEBRATED STATION AND RAIL YARD

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF THIS SERIES AT EverythingCroton: MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

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2 CARS COLLIDE ON ROUTE 129 NEAR CROTON GORGE PARK

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The crash happened on Tuesday morning, Nov. 19, when two cars collided on Route 129 near Croton Gorge Park in Croton-on-Hudson, according to the village's fire department. More at Car Rolls Over On Busy Road In Croton-On-Hudson | Peekskill Daily Voice

LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE 1964 HOUSE & GARDEN---A REPRO OF A VAN CORTLANDT MANOR TRANSFER DECORATED POTTERY MUG--THE LIVERPOOL MUG

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LOOK WHAT WE FOUND IN THE 1964 HOUSE & GARDEN---A REPRO OF A VAN CORTLANDT MANOR TRANSFER DECORATED POTTERY MUG--THE LIVERPOOL MUG

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY---FAB PHOTOS--EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, VAN CORTLANDT MANOR 1953-1973

BACK ONLINE--CROTON CHRONICLE--AUG 2024--PB CHAIR THREATENS POLICE ACTION AGAINST ANTI-DEVELOPMENT ACTIVISTS---WHILE THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON BLOG IS DOWN, WE'LL GO "OLD SCHOOL" FOR A WHILE---REQUEST FOR A RE-POST

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BACK ONLINE--THE CROTON CHRONICLE--Note this article is from AUG 2024--PB CHAIR THREATENS POLICE ACTION AGAINST ANTI-DEVELOPMENT ACTIVISTS---WHILE THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON BLOG IS DOWN, WE'LL GO "OLD SCHOOL" FOR A WHILE---REQUEST FOR A RE-POST

MICHAEL BALTER

Planning Board chair threatens police action against anti-development activists, but the board's final recommendations were clearly influenced by public pressure. Activists presented the Board with a petition that has now topped 1000 signatures. More at Planning Board chair threatens police action against anti-development activists, but the board's final recommendations were clearly influenced by public pressure.

BAKED BY SUSAN IN THE NEWS

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BAKED BY SUSAN IN THE NEWS---SEE NEWS 12 AT Made in the Hudson Valley: Westchester bakery gears up for Thanksgiving with pastries 'Baked by Susan'

ANNOUNCING THE 2025 CROTON PHOTO CALENDAR---ALL PROCEEDS GO TO CROTON CARING---FROM CROTONTEES AND MORE

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Crotontees in collaboration with local Croton photographers, (Vince Nauheimer is one of them) have put this magnificent 2025 calendar together for the benefit of the Croton Caring Committee. All proceeds go to the CCC! Whether you live in Croton or not, the photography is well worth looking at. Click on the image.

GET YOURS NOW AT 2025 Croton Photo Calendar for Croton Caring – CROTON TEES AND MORE!

BY SPECIAL REQUEST--STRESS FREE AND ECONOMICAL THANKSGIVING DESSERTS

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While many of us hope for better days ahead, the need to pinch the pennies will continue to be with us for some time to come.  And with Thanksgiving on the horizon, the blog has had the annual request for holiday "dessert" helpful hints and recipes that won't break the bank...here you go---click on the photos and links:

For many families, "gussied-upped" instant pudding or Jello served in the prettiest glasses is traditional dessert fare....but oh that deflated whipped cream---and yes homemade really is best---here's 4 STABILIZED WHIPPED CREAM RECIPES---these methods REALLY work! CHECK OUT THE VIDEO HERE.  AND HERE'S A GREAT RECIPE AND VIDEO FOR STABILIZIED CARAMEL WHIPPED CREAM! This goes great on pumpkin or apple pie.

And keeping things stress free---If you are not making your pies from scratch, we highly recommend MRS. SMITH FROZEN BAKE AND SERVE PIES---(shhhhhhhhh....no one needs to know)---their Dutch Apple Crumb and Pumpkin pies are amazing...find them at Croton Shoprite.  Add one of the stabilized home made whipped creams above and you can truly say, yep, I made it myself.

Looking for more no-bake dessert options? NO problem:

---TWELVE no bake holiday treats that won't bust your budget from WISE BREAD; CLICK HERE

--AND FOR THOSE OF US WITH HAPPY MEMORIES OF WOOLWORTH'S CHEESECAKE(!): A RECIPE FOR THE CLASSIC WOOLWORTH'S COUNTER CHEESECAKE! CHECK OUT THIS NO-BAKED MEMORY MARVEL HERE.

AND FOR SOME BUDGET TABLE DECORATING IDEAS, HERE ARE A FEW OPTIONS THAT PACK A LOT OF PUNCH FOR PENNIES:

---DECORATING THE THANKSGIVING TABLE, HIGH-STYLE, LOW BUDGET https://www.thebudgetdecorator.com/high-style-low-budget-thanksgiving-tables/

---A HALF DOZEN FREE THANKSGIVING PRINT YOUR OWN PLACE CARDS https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/free-printable-thanksgiving-place-cards-1356368

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT--OUR ECONOMICAL SIDE DISHES POST; GO TO  EverythingCroton: FROM THE MAILBOX, HELP---PRICES ARE CRAZY OUT THERE---NEED SOME TASTY--AND ECONOMICAL--SIDE DISHES!

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