CONGRESSMAN LAWLER, FHWS ADMINISTRATOR McMATSER HIGHLIGHT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS NEAR PUTNAM HOSPITAL

As someone who had occasion to visit a friend at this hospital, these area improvements are certainly much needed. MORE AT ICYMI: Lawler, FHWA Administrator McMaster Highlight Safety Improvements Near Putnam Hospital | Congressman Mike Lawler

FIRST PHOTOS OF OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER JOHN GRIFFIN REVEALED

Twisted teen gunman John J. Griffin II has been pictured for the first time — glaring menacingly at the camera — since he unleashed a deadly mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school.

Griffin, 16, is seen in the eerie photo posted on Facebook by his mother, Shauntai May Nickerson, on Sept. 10 — just over a month before he killed three students, ages 5, 8, and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday. More at First photos of Oregon school shooter John Griffin revealed

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE---CROTON SEEKS PFAS TESTING AND TREATMENT COSTS IN SUIT AGAINST 17 COMPANIES

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The Village’s August 13 complaint names 17 chemical and firefighting-product companies and seeks past and future water-system costs. The October 16 state docket review showed only the complaint; no liability ruling or award was displayed. MORE AT Croton seeks PFAS testing and treatment costs in suit against 17 companies — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

ICYMI - MINGLE AT McKEON'S

Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and conversation ahead of the upcoming Village of Croton-on-Hudson election this November.

Hosted by: John McKeon on behalf of the Voice of Croton

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: The 1900 Stone Carriage House

25 Prospect Place, Croton-on-Hudson

(Directions: Located at the crest of Prospect Place. Please enter through the double gates.)

Featuring:

• Live music

• Wine and soda

Admission is free and open to all village residents. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the Voice of Croton but are absolutely not required for attendance.

Come meet your neighbors, share your perspective with the candidates and if you don’t, Sam Watkins for village judge, Mary Lynn Diabola for trustee we look forward to and discuss the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there.

OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY & HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE BROWN DERBY

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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---AND NOW......THE BROWN DERBY--GO TO  https://tomfarandasfolly.com/?p=17503

REMINDER---10/18, FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT

Cortlandt Family Fun Day takes over the Cortlandt Youth Center this Sunday, October 18th (2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)! We have an amazing lineup of activities ready for the whole family, including live music by Kick Start Charlie, a variety of delicious food trucks, plus free rides for children, face painting, pony rides, and balloon animals! Wrap up the perfect day with a spectacular fireworks show at 6:30 PM!  Thank you for your continued support—we can't wait to see you there!

Family Fun Day Map and Booklet

Family Fun Day Video

CROTON ON HUDSON COUPLE SUES AUDI FOR $1.1 MILLION

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A Croton-on-Hudson couple whose house was allegedly destroyed in a fire caused by a defective Audi is demanding $1.1 million from the automaker and a local car dealership.

Matthew and Ilana Robinso......more at Croton-on-Hudson couple sues Audi for $1.1M - Westfair Communications

BERNARD BIERMAN OBITUARY & SERVICE INFO

Received this notice late; wake was held October 9; full obituary, however, is at Bernard Bierman Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

SARCONE, TREMAROLI, CARSON--HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL EXTRADITION OF RUSSIAN NATIONAL

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Alexander Suvorov, age 52, a Russian national residing in Sweden, has been charged by a criminal complaint with three counts related to the unlawful exporting of micro-electronic components from the United States to Russia via a front company based in Hong Kong.

Suvorov was extradited from Sweden to the Northern District of New York on October 15, 2026, and is expected to have his initial appearance on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Albany before United States Magistrate Judge Paul J. Evangelista. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Jonathan Carson, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, New York Field Office, made the announcement. More at Northern District of New York | Russian National Arrested and Extradited to New York on Charges of Evading Sanctions on Russia | United States Department of Justice

WIEGMAN AND ELLIOTT ENDORSE WATKINS

Letter on page 2 of the 10/16 Gazette from former mayors Wiegman and Elliott endorsing Sam Watkins for Judge. THE GAZETTE DOES NOT HAVE AN ONLINE PRESENCE BUT IS ON SALE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE.

YADA YADA YADA THE VILLAGE'S I.D.E.A./D.E.I. COMMITTEE TAPES

Chatter--and largely thoughtful commentary--has arisen regarding the Village IDEA Committee tapes, obtained (?) pursuant to a FOIL request.  You are encouraged to read two letters regarding the disturbing content of these tapes.  

One of these is from Paul Steinberg and is on page 2 of this week's Gazette (Week of 10/15).  Mr. Steinberg provides direct irrefutable quotes--in short, he has listened, so you don't have to.

The other is on page 5 from Jessica Dieckman, or you can read it here.

The blog has had a request for links to these tapes as there are actually people here who want to believe it is all some sort of "MAGA plot".  The tapes are, however, easy enough to find....and in the words of the great Jack Marshall:

Res ipsa loquitur.

The Village attorney is allegedly reviewing it all. And we imagine quite a few others as well.

SERVICE INFO AND OBITUARY FOR AMELIA FIAMINGHI

..... A life-long resident of Croton, she married Louis Fiaminghi who predeceased her in 2003. Amelia was an avid reader, lover of animals and a dedicated life-long member of Holy Name of Mary Parish and was known to many for her kind and generous nature. She is also predeceased by her siblings Peter (Antionette) Anfiteatro, Anthony Anfiteatro, Filomena (John) Barirde, Vera (Nicholas) Columbo, Dominick (Patricia) Anfiteatro. She is survived by her sister-in-law Lorraine Anfiteatro Radcliff, many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY from 9 to 10:00 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Putnam Valley, NY.  MORE INFO AT Amelia Fiaminghi Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

BY SPECIAL REQUEST--YOUR EDITOR'S PHOTO ALBUM, HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING 2012, CROTON

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST--YOUR EDITOR'S PHOTO ALBUM, HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING 2012, CROTON---SOME OUTSTANDING WINDOWS!

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A VULTURE CAKE TOPPER!

A reader writes: My grandson was born on Halloween and we have had Halloween-themed birthday parties---at his request--ever since he joyfully made the connection. 

We have turned to the blog for assorted party suggestions (thank you) but wanted to give a special shout-out to PAPER GLITTER GLUE for the VULTURE CAKE TOPPER IDEA.  While mine will probably NOT be as elegant, it's been fun to see him so inspired: Make a Vulture Cake Topper - Paper Glitter Glue

RESPONSE: YOUR WELCOME!  YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: THE GOOD OLD HALLOWEEN DAYS---HALLOWEEN CEREAL PREMIUMS, MONSTER GUMBALL VENDING ITEMS, THE 1978 TRAVELER'S PARTY PICKS AND CAKE TOPPERS CATALOG