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Friday, October 30, 2026
A TWO-PART LETTER FROM BOB ANDERSON: DISBAND THE IDEA COMMITTEE & THOUGHTS ON "THAT GUY" PETE TSAGARAKIS
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Letter to the Editor,
This letter has two parts regarding the IDEA committee. The first includes the question, "After listening to the tape and reading the transcripts, why would anyone want to live here?"
Regardless, if the meeting was official or not, the chair of the IDEA comm. was there and should have stopped the discussion immediately. Isn't their goal to bring us together and not divide us?
The virtue signaling, and the hypocrisy is stunning. The IDEA committee should be immediately separated as an official village committee. They've done a disservice to the village, the village board, and the Croton community. They can continue their work and bring issues forward to the board just as other residents do, but not under the auspices of the village government.
I believe their mission is worthy and they may have achieved some positive results, but they have lost their way. One former mayor once admonished a resident with the words, "actions have consequences", and this is a classic example. If they are allowed to continue with the blessing of the village, then it should be under strict oversight.
Part two of this letter is the reference to "that guy." That guy is a person who came to this country with nothing. He embraced the American Dream and through hard work built a successful business. He truly loves this country and this village.
He is the most generous person that I've ever met. He has donated time, money, and food to numerous village charitable organizations. I suspect thousands of dollars over time every year since he opened his business. His caring and kindness to others should be an example to us all.
To have his name; although the group could not remember, it dragged into the discussion disgusts me. He has achieved more positive goals in his life than this IDEA group in total might ever hope to achieve.
The IDEA committee and the village owe him an apology. By the way, "that guy" is Pete Tsagarakis, owner of the Croton Diner who has been feeding Croton families for over fifty years.
Stop by sometime and receive a hearty welcome and a great meal.
Bob Anderson, Croton on Hudson
The virtue signaling, and the hypocrisy is stunning. The IDEA committee should be immediately separated as an official village committee. They've done a disservice to the village, the village board, and the Croton community. They can continue their work and bring issues forward to the board just as other residents do, but not under the auspices of the village government.
I believe their mission is worthy and they may have achieved some positive results, but they have lost their way. One former mayor once admonished a resident with the words, "actions have consequences", and this is a classic example. If they are allowed to continue with the blessing of the village, then it should be under strict oversight.
Part two of this letter is the reference to "that guy." That guy is a person who came to this country with nothing. He embraced the American Dream and through hard work built a successful business. He truly loves this country and this village.
He is the most generous person that I've ever met. He has donated time, money, and food to numerous village charitable organizations. I suspect thousands of dollars over time every year since he opened his business. His caring and kindness to others should be an example to us all.
To have his name; although the group could not remember, it dragged into the discussion disgusts me. He has achieved more positive goals in his life than this IDEA group in total might ever hope to achieve.
The IDEA committee and the village owe him an apology. By the way, "that guy" is Pete Tsagarakis, owner of the Croton Diner who has been feeding Croton families for over fifty years.
Stop by sometime and receive a hearty welcome and a great meal.
Bob Anderson, Croton on Hudson
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CROTON YACHT CLUB - 2026 VETERANS DAY PRESS RELEASE
2026 Veterans Day Press Release
On Wednesday, November 11th , the members of the Croton Yacht Club will celebrate Veterans Day at their 6 Elliott Way clubhouse by once again opening its doors and hearts to Croton’s community of veterans and active military to thank them for their service and sacrifices made on our behalf.
The event will commence at noon and include a brief ceremony followed by a luncheon which will be free of charge for all village veterans and spouses, surviving spouses of veterans, active military and spouses. To offset the luncheon expenses, it is suggested that all non-military attendees donate $15 per adult and $5 per teen over 16, children are free. Any net proceeds realized from the luncheon will be donated to the American Legion Fox-Eklof Post 505.
Residents who would like to attend this event should contact Dennis Kooney, by email at dennis@kooney.net or by phone at 914-271-6384.
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FROM THE MAILBOX
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Confidential to "Should I?"-----uh, no. Any engagement is not recommended, full stop, as there is simply no point....especially given recent events.
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So we have had repeat requests for some items ---both of which were answered in the past but missed by the requesters---here they are again as a courtesy:
A reader is seeking photos from any of those "fishing contests" down on the village waterfront????Response: You MAY mean the Catfish Chaos Tournament events at the Croton Yacht Club:
2020 event is here
2019 photos are here
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A reader writes: Back in the late 1970's, my late cousin entered some sort of local fireman's drawing(???) contest that I have been wracking my brains trying to remember. We went to Elliott's for the oaktag and markers. Can you help?
Response: You MAY mean this from 1979; THE SAFETY POSTER/ESSAY CONTEST; go to EverythingCroton: WINNERS OF THE 1979 CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT SAFETY POSTER/ESSAY CONTEST
THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...
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And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, The Organic Teaching Kitchen, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, SHOPRITE, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, SUPER FOODTOWN, BARRE-ON-HUDSON, COACH NAILS, and more.
ONE LAST "ENGAGE." SIR PATRICK
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SOCIAL MEDIA HAPPENINGS THIS FINE FRIDAY
****PIGEONS! Much discussion about how, if you live in "the right sections", you get pigeon-free zones and art centers with "three million for landscaping"----and in the wrong section, you get affordable housing, pot shops and yada yada yada.....for the latest on Tony's pigeons, go to EverythingCroton: SO WHILE CROTON PAUSES THE PIGEON LAW AND WAITS FOR CORNELL....
****The IDEA Committee still dominates one forum--with much gratitude to the folks who exposed it (via FOIL) and/or documented it all (the Croton Landing private page and FOR LETTERS, see here). The Village is currently seeking members for the committee; one poster summed it up best: "Who'd want to join such a bunch".
Still no apologies (one Poster also said it best: When they tell you who they are, believe them".....and really, none expected.
****Lots of chatter about the Croton.News AI site--very positive---and many folks happy to have a free, "regularly updated" and reliable source of info.
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JOHN SARCONE TO NEWSMAX--NY BLOCKING DOJ VOTER CHECKS
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John Sarcone, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, told Newsmax on Wednesday that New York officials are obstructing efforts by the Department of Justice to verify voter rolls and prevent illegal voting.
"This is an important issue that has to be continuously talked about," Sarcone said on "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE."
"There are states like New York who are blocking DOJ's efforts from getting the voter rolls with the identifications. Now, what's wrong with that?" he asked. MORE AT John Sarcone to Newsmax: N.Y. Blocking DOJ Voter Checks
John Sarcone, first assistant U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, told Newsmax on Wednesday that New York officials are obstructing efforts by the Department of Justice to verify voter rolls and prevent illegal voting.
"This is an important issue that has to be continuously talked about," Sarcone said on "Carl Higbie FRONTLINE."
"There are states like New York who are blocking DOJ's efforts from getting the voter rolls with the identifications. Now, what's wrong with that?" he asked. MORE AT John Sarcone to Newsmax: N.Y. Blocking DOJ Voter Checks
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