MANY THANKS TO RED PAPYRUS--CNN'S TOP LEGAL ANALYST ABSOLUTELY OBLITERATED NYC'S MAMDANI OVER TALK ABOUT ARRESTING NETANYAHU

Bandied about on local social media: New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani made headlines again, claiming that he was actively discussing the possibility of arresting Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during his upcoming visit to the city for a routine UN trip. This sounded absurd because it is—he has no authority here. None. It’s also a reminder that Mamdani should remember he’s just a mayor, not a head of state or legal authority. So, take it down a notch, little man.

CNN’s Elie Honig, the network’s top legal analyst, ripped into Mamdani over these discussions, calling them "ridiculous."

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CNN's Top Legal Analyst Absolutely Obliterated NYC's Mamdani Over Talk About Arresting Netanyahu

SOME RECENT CHARITABLE OPPORTUNITIES, VOLUNTEER OPPORTURNITIES, ETC. FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

For your consideration---as always, please do your own due diligence:

***HOW TO SUPPORT OFFICER TOONE; CLICK HERE

***THANK YOU EVERYONE FOR MAKING THE DON DAUBNEY PVC TRIBUTE AND CLINIC SUCH A SUCCESS; SEE  PHOTOS AT EverythingCroton: PHOTOS 6/13, CEREMONY TO HONOR COACH DON DAUBNEY

***CAPUCHIN MISSION, TEENS, HOLY NAME OF MARY; OUTREACH; CAN YOU HELP WITH A DONATION; GO TO EverythingCroton: CAN YOU HELP--SUMMER OUTREACH WITH THE CAPUCHINS-HOLY NAME OF MARY

***Recent Holy Name and  St. Augustine bulletins listed those currently in our armed forces; here's an opportunity to give back from the late Father Brennan; go to EverythingCroton: HAPPIER DAYS, FATHER BRENNAN, UNITED FOR THE TROOPS 2012

***We have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

***TWO TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS FOR VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF; go to EverythingCroton: TWO TRUSTED ORGANIZATIONS FOR VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKE RELIEF DONATIONS

***WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: EverythingCroton: WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: SMALL VICTORIES, THE BATS AT WILD THINGS SANCTUARY

***PEEKSKILL, LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS; GO TO EverythingCroton: DONATING TO LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS--HELPING CATS IN NEED

***SHERIDAN GORMAN scholarship fundraiser; GO TO EverythingCroton: GOFUND ME SHERDAN GORMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

***THANK YOU SHOPRITE AND FOX EKLOF POST; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU CROTON SHOPRITE AND FOX-EKLOF POST 505

***THANK YOU CROTON C.L.E.A.N; SILVER LAKE RECORD TRASH HAUL; GO TO EverythingCroton: YONKERS TIMES--CLEAN VOLUNTEERS HAUL RECORD 15000 LBS OF TRASH AT SILVER LAKE PARK

***7/25 BLOOD DRIVE EverythingCroton: BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, July 25th IN CROTON

***GREEN LIGHT NY, TEMPLE ISRAEL --Green Light NY project--Temple Israel of Northern Westchester worked with the New York Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, RAC-NY, a network of over 30 congregations across the state, to support state legislation that is socially just and reflective of Jewish values. Learn more here.

***SUPPORT THE HOLY NAME OF MARY GIFT CARD PROGRAM Support our Gift Card Program Shoprite gift cards are available for purchase after Mass or at the Parish Office during normal office hours. When purchase a card in $20, $50, or $100 denominations from us, Holy Name receives 5% of the total amount you purchase because we purchase them in bulk at a 5% discount. Use them as gifts or for your own food shopping! That 5% raised goes toward helping the needy of our parish at no cost to you. Bulletin

SARCONE, TREMAROLI, IN THE NEWS---COLUMBIA COUNTY REGISTERED SEX OFFENDER PLEADS GUILTY TO DISTRIBUTING CHILD POR....

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ALBANY, NEW YORK – Registered sex offender Donald Heald, 43, of Columbia County, pled guilty to distributing child pornography and possession of child pornography following a previous conviction for attempted sexual abuse of a minor under the age of 13. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement. MORE AT Northern District of New York | Columbia County Registered Sex Offender Pleads Guilty to Distributing Child Pornography | United States Department of Justice

BEHIND PAYWALL--UNIT TO PRINT: THE WOKESONIAN---FINALLY ANSWERS THE AGE-OLD QUESTION: IS MICKEY MOUSE RACIST?

The Smithsonian finally answered the age-old question: Is Mickey Mouse racist?

THE WOKESONIAN

Americans used to visit the Smithsonian to see Abraham Lincoln’s top hat, the original Star-Spangled Banner, and the inaugural gowns worn by America’s first ladies.

Now they can learn that Mickey Mouse is rooted in racism and that politeness is a tool of white supremacy.

And it’s all paid for with your tax dollars...

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SEVERAL MAJOR ROADWAYS REMAIN CLOSED AFTER POWERFUL STORMS SWEEP HUDSON VALLEY

Among the issues--- Meanwhile, a sinkhole has forced lane closures on Interstate 684 northbound north of Exit 6A, where the left and center lanes are blocked. In Ossining, Route 9A has reopened in both directions at Ryder Road after earlier flooding and a downed tree shut down the roadway.

The Taconic State Parkway in Mount Pleasant also reopened after a temporary closure between Lakeview and Commerce Street. See it all at Several major roadways remain closed after powerful storms sweep Hudson Valley - NewsBreak

NATIONAL NIGHT OUT 8/4

SEE more at EverythingCroton: 8/4--NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO CROTON

ICE ARRESTS ALLEGED MS-13 GANG MEMBER IN PALM BEACH COUNTY ON CAMERA

As some of you may recall, there were social media reports a few years ago claiming that he was in the Hudson Valley. He was arrested however, currently in Florida. Read and see the video at ICE arrests alleged MS-13 gang member in Palm Beach County on camera | Fox News

A CROTON TORNADO--FROM THE MAILBOX

As many of you are aware, a tornado watch was in effect till 9 pm last night.  This was posted across multiple Croton sites.  Thankfully, it did not occur.

But a reader noted that there was a confirmed tornado in Rye Book yesterday (read more at Matthew Cappucci on X: "A confirmed tornado caused damage in Rye Brook, New York this afternoon as a rotating thunderstorm propagated east-northeast along a spin-rich warm front. Radar clearly confirms tornado. NWS Upton will be surveying to rate the tornado damage. https://t.co/a289qnF0Dc" / X

She additionally wondered if there have ever been any reported tornados here.

Response: There have been a number of nasty wind storms here but to our knowledge, only one confirmed tornado at Croton Point Park, 1977; go to EverythingCroton: SEPTEMBER 1977 TORNADO AT CROTON POINT PARK

Check with the Croton Historical Society for possibly more: Croton Historical Society

Now as for nasty storms:

***EverythingCroton: WILLOW DAMAGE AT CROTON POINT, MAY 2018

***2011 ice storm, Brook Street EverythingCroton: POST 2011 STORM, POLE SNAPS ON BROOK STREET

There have been a number of these; will post an index minus the hurricanes, at some point.

JULY 2026, DJ DANIEL, AN UPDATE

PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY FOR DJ DANIEL; Devarjaye "DJ" Daniel's cancer is currently stabilized, and doctors have confirmed that all metastatic lesions in his brain are inactive. Despite a round of online death rumors that circulated in early 2026, his father, Theodis Daniel, and local media confirmed that the 14-year-old Texas teen is alive and continues to actively fight his condition. [1, 2]

FINDING IN THE COMPLAINT OF SAM WATKINS JR. AGAINST ALI R. JAFFERY

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The Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee met via Zoom on July 15, 2026 to hear the complaint of incumbent Sam Watkins, Jr. (Voice of Croton) against Ali R. Jaffery (Democratic and Working Families Parties), candidates for Justice in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. Mr. Watkins did not attend the Hearing and was represented by Dan Callaway, Esq. and Gary Eisinger. Mr. Jaffery attended the Hearing.

COMPLAINT: Mr. Watkins complained that a post on Mr. Jaffery's candidate website misled voters by incorrectly stating that Mr. Watkins was retiring, giving the voting public the impression that there is no opposition to Mr. Jaffery’s candidacy. The post, which was announcing the Working Families Party’s April 2026 endorsement, read as follows: “The WFP also expressed gratitude to retiring Village Justice Sam Watkins for his years of service…”[boldface added]. The incorrect post was on Mr. Jaffery’s website from April 16 until June 28. He corrected it once he was made aware of the error. Mr. Jaffery’s website also included the language “Read the full story in River Journal Online,” although the River Journal article had not included the word “retiring.”

FINDING: UNFAIR CAMPAIGN PRACTICE
The Committee found that including the word “retiring” when referring to Mr. Watkins, when he clearly was not retiring, misled the public. Also, the Working Families Party endorsement, which was published in The Croton Chronicle on April 14 and in the River Journal on April 16, did not say anything about Mr. Watkins retiring. However, the Committee recognizes and appreciates that Mr. Jaffery quickly corrected the website on June 28 once he became aware of the error.

Download the PDF AT Findings in the Complaints of Sam Watkins, Jr. Against Ali R. Jaffery — Westchester County Fair Campaign Practices Committee

LIFE'S A LITTLE MORE COLORFUL IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON

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

ASSORTED CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL REQUESTS

Some of these were apparently missed by the requestors and are being re-posted:

#1, A LITTLE CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, 1974,  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/04/by-special-request-little-croton.html

#2, AUDIO, THE BOYFRIEND, 1977, CROTON SHAKESPEARE PRODUCTION; MORE HERE 

#3, JAZZ FESTIVAL BENEFIT https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/07/vintage-croton-sept-1969-jazz-festival.html

#4, 1979, ARLENE GROSS, REVIEW OF KING LEAR; GO TO EverythingCroton: AUGUST 1979, A REVIEW OF KING LEAR BY ARLENE GROSS AND MORE, CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

#5, THERE WAS AN OLDER REQUEST FOR HANSEL & GRETEL. 1971, THE CHILDRENS THEATRE, THAT fell by the wayside so to speak; here it is now: EverythingCroton: 1971 CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL--CHILDREN PRESENT TWO WORKS, HANSEL AND GRETEL & ALICE IN WONDERLAND

#6, 1962 EverythingCroton: 1962, CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, STRAUSS, BLAIS. ETC. ETC. ETC. PARTING IS SWEET SORROW FOR 1ST CROTON AUDIENCE

JUST A REMINDER

We have once again been reminded---via the most recent Holy Name of Mary and St. Augustine Church bulletins---to remember in our prayers our active-duty service members, friends and family. 

KHALID SATARY CAPTURED IN THE MIDDLE EAST, DOJ ANNOUNCES

Khalid Satary, 54, was cuffed in the Middle East on Monday after more than three years on the lam for allegedly orchestrating a scheme to defraud Medicare of over $547 million, the US Department of Justice announced on Tuesday. SEE IT ALL AT FBI captures fugitive on 'Most Wanted Fraudsters' list who allegedly led $547M Medicare scheme