CONGRESSMAN LAWLER, CONGRESSMAN GOTTHEIMER, BI-PARTISAN EFFORT URGING FEDERAL AGENDIES TO COORDINATE AGAINST AT THREAT AHEAD OF MIDTERM ELECTIONS

Washington, D.C. – 7/9/26… This week, Rep. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chair of the Democratic AI Commission, are continuing their bipartisan effort to strengthen safeguards around artificial intelligence and protect the integrity of the 2026 elections, this week urging federal agencies to coordinate their response to emerging AI-related risks.

In a letter sent to the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), the Department of Justice (DOJ), the Federal Election Commission (FEC), and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), the lawmakers called on the agencies to work together to ensure AI-driven technologies do not undermine voters' access to accurate, neutral, and reliable election information. MORE AT Lawler, Gottheimer Urge Federal Agencies to Coordinate Against AI Threats Ahead of 2026 Midterm Elections | Congressman Mike Lawler

SARCONE ETAL.--SCHENECTADY MAN SENTENCED, METHAMPHETAMINE OFFENSE

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ALBANY, NEW YORK – Keith Edmonds, age 31, of Schenectady, New York, was sentenced July 7th 2026, to 38 months in federal prison and 2 years of post-imprisonment supervised release, a fine of $1,500 and a money judgment for forfeiture of $9,730, for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute it. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) New York Enforcement Division Special Agent in Charge Farhana Islam made the announcement. MORE AT Northern District of New York | Schenectady Man Sentenced to 38 Months for Methamphetamine Offense | United States Department of Justice

THIS WEEK IN WESTCHESTER JULY 13 WITH MENTION OF CROTON MAYOR PUGH TO "DISCUSS EXCITING UPDATES HAPPENING IN THE VILLAGE OF CROTON"

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The following was posted on the Westchester Gov X account. To those wh have asked: It is unknown what will be discussed or it the "Jaffery matter" being hotly discussed on some local social media pages will be approached. Click on the image. Here is the link Westchester Gov on X: "Coming up on Monday on This Week in Westchester: The Briefing • Croton-on-Hudson Mayor Brian Pugh to join to discuss exciting updates happening in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson. • Department of Public Works & Transportation Program Coordinator, SMART Commute Heather https://t.co/OBTD6ZACuG" / X

RUBIO ORDERS DEPORTATION OF KUWAITI PERMANENT RESIDENT WHO SMEARED AMERICAN AS HIS "ENEMY" AND PRAISED TERRORISM

A Kuwaiti man who became a lawful permanent resident of the United States is being booted by the State Department due to anti-American views, according to a new report.

Tareq Alkhudari entered the U.S. in 2014 to study at San Jose State University and received a green card in 2024, but is now in federal custody, according to the Daily Wire. READ MORE AT Rubio orders deportation of Kuwaiti permanent resident who smeared Americans as his 'enemy' and praised terrorism

THE 104TH ANNUAL OUR LADY OF MOUNT CARMEL ITALIAN FEAST

Tradition!

July 5, 15, 16, 17, 18, and 19th.

And fireworks too. 

Amazing food.

Rides---and music entertainment nightly.

Click on the mage for more info.

Or visit www.olmcv.org

THESE BEACHES CLOSED FOR BACTERIA LEVELS, AMONG THE LIST, CROTON POINT

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THESE BEACHES CLOSED FOR BACTERIA LEVELS, AMONG THE LIST, CROTON POINT--MORE AT These Westchester beaches are closed for bacteria levels. What to know - AOL

SARCONE ETAL., SCHENECTADY MAN SENTENCED FOR ILLEGAL GUN POSSESSION AS A FELON

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ALBANY, N.Y. (NEWS10)– A Schenectady man has been sentenced to prison after being convicted of illegal gun possession. According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, 38-year-old Steven Dunn will serve a year and three months as a previously convicted felon.

Prosecutors said on January 21, 2025, Schenectady Police responded to a suspicious vehicle complaint and when it was searched, police recovered both methamphetamine and a Mossberg 535 shotgun. While continuing their investigation, about six months later, detectives obtained a search warrant for Dunn’s home and reportedly recovered another shotgun.

“Mixing lethal narcotics and illegal firearms creates a volatile and unpredictable combination, and I thankful this investigation stopped Mr. Dunn before that volatility could harm the community,” First Assistant United States Attorney John Sarcone said. MORE AT Schenectady man sentenced for illegal gun possession as a felon

YOU DON'T NEED 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 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

 

FORMERLY FROM CROTON--CATHERINE RIEDEL, KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY NEW DIRECTOR

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CATHERINE RIEDEL, KATONAH VILLAGE LIBRARY NEW DIRECTOR

She doesn’t start her new job as director of the Katonah Village Library until Aug. 3, but Catherine Riedel is already feeling right at home.

“It kind of feels like coming home,” the Greenwich, Conn., woman told The Recorder this week. “I raised my children in Croton-on-Hudson. I was there for 25 years, and when I was living in Croton, I did spend a lot of time in Katonah — because Katonah is a great place to come for the arts and many different wonderful experiences. MORE AT Katonah Village Library to welcome new director

WITH MENTION OF CROTON'S CAROLYN WHITING AND ELEANOR KWEI, CORTLANDT'S SNAPSHOT OF AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY FOCUSES ON PHOTO CONTEST

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7/10--PEEKSKILL HERALD

Residents of the Town of Cortlandt are setting out to capture American history through their own lenses for the town’s photography show celebrating the 250th anniversary of independence in the United States.

Organized by Croton-on-Hudson residents Eleanor Kwei, a professional artist, art curator and book designer, and Carolyn Whiting, a hobby photographer, the contest aims to bring people together over a shared heritage. MORE AT Cortlandt’s Snapshot of America’s 250th Anniversary Focuses on Photo Contest – Peekskill Herald

“The goal of organizing this is to celebrate our beautiful heritage as a nation, and to bring us together as people, as residents, as citizens, and to share the wonderful history of our country through photography,” said Whiting.

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy:

***JUSTIN VEATCH SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS; CLICK HERE

***REMINDER: TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250 PHOTO CONTEST AND SHOW; CLICK HERE

***HAPPY TO SEE THAT NOISE/MUSIC SEEMS TO HAVE MOVED ON; but MORE ON THAT NOISE---which seemed to be what is known as CAR AUDIO CULTURE! GO TO EverythingCroton: MORE ON THAT "CAR AUDIO CULTURE' SITUATION

***PATRIOTIC JULY 4TH 250 VIDEOS VIA TOWNHALL; GO HERE

***TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIS FINE FRIDAY---CLEARWATER, NEW FB PAGE NAME FOR LCOAL SITE, POT SHOP AND MORE; CLICK HERE

***ALLEGED KIRK ASSASSIN---TYLER ROBINSON, ASSORTED LINKS, LATEST UPDATES HERE

***PHOTOS FROM THE WORLD CUP WATCH PARTY TOWN OF CORTLANDT; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/2/2026 WOLD CUP WATCH PARTY

***VIDEO SAIL 4TH--WHAT A SHOW; GO TO EverythingCroton: VIDEO SAIL4TH--WHAT A SHOW---AND ABOUT THE CLEARWATER'S REMOVAL

***250 TUESDAY #10, THANK YOU JESSICA DIECKMAN, THANK YOU CAROLYN WHITING ET AL; GO TO EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #10

***NEW DAILY VIEWS RECORD AT THE BLOG; THANK YOU ALL; GO TO EverythingCroton: A NEW DAILY VIEWS RECORD AT EVERYTHING CROTON

ONE LAST REMINDER---VILLAGE UTILITY BILLS DUE 7/15

Utility bills were mailed in June and payment is due by Wednesday, July 15th. If you have already submitted payment, please disregard this notice. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 914-862-1419 to request a copy.  MORE AT Reminder: Utility Bills Due July 15th | Croton-on-Hudson NY

HQ FOR FEDERAL PROSECUTORS MOVES FROM SYRACUSE TO ALBANY

Syracuse, N.Y. — The headquarters for federal prosecutors for much of Upstate New York has officially moved from Syracuse to Albany.

The U.S. attorney’s office for the Northern District of New York has had its primary office in the James M. Hanley Federal Building in downtown Syracuse since the 1970s.  The primary office will now be in the James T. Foley Courthouse in downtown Albany, the U.S. attorney’s office said in a Thursday news release.

John Sarcone III, the head of the U.S. attorney’s office, has been based in Albany since he took over last year--more at .HQ for federal prosecutors moves from Syracuse to Albany - syracuse.com

JUDGE IN KIRK TRIAL RULES---TWIGGS' DAMNING TESTIMONY AGAINST ROBINSON SHOWN IN COURT

None of this is easy to take...with that in mind, read more at  Judge in Charlie Kirk murder trial rules: Twiggs' damning testimony against Robinson shown in court