Wednesday, April 15, 2026

ABOUT THOSE ENVIRONMENTAL WETLAND REGULATIONS--INVALIDATED---FOR MORE "AFFORDABLE HOUSING"

A state judge last week invalidated New York environmental laws that would protect over a million acres of freshwater wetlands from development, handing a victory to landowners and businesses who say the regulations undermined the governor’s push to build more affordable housing. MORE AT NY Freshwater Wetlands Act challenge by developers sided by judge

CROTON TIGERS---YOUTH FUN RUN - APRIL 25

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LET’S GO TIGERS – IT’S TIME TO RUN! CLICK ON THE IMAGE --We’re kicking off the 50th Anniversary of the Croton Girls Relays with a high-energy YOUTH FUN RUN you won’t want to miss!

Saturday, April 25
8:30 AM (Check-in at 8:00 AM) Spencer Field

Open to all students K–6
Run 1 lap around Spencer Field
Be part of a historic 50-year celebration!

Bring your friends, bring your energy, and come be part of an unforgettable morning filled with fun, fitness, and Tiger Pride!

Scan the QR code or register here:
https://forms.gle/4uPaD1hoA6C33AHV8

2021, IS THE GRASS ALWAYS GREENER?

A reader is seeking certain "Harckham, Pugh, pot articles"---one of which is behind the paywall at Lohud--the other is not---at River Journal---good luck in your research: 

The bill, known as the Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act (MRTA), was passed by a 94-56 margin in the state Assembly and 40-23 in the state Senate. Among its supporters was Senator Pete Harckham, whose 40th District includes the City of Peekskill and Town of Cortlandt. MORE AT Is the Grass Always Greener?  - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill



WHERE IS THE VIDEO FOR 4/14 POT SHOP/CANNABIS DISPENSARY PLANNING BOARD MEETING?

The blog has received several comments and questions regarding last night's planning board meeting; the video is still not online however and many of these questions can be answered there.  It should be at this link---eventually: Planning Board Meeting

FROM THE MAILBOX

1) To the reader following "academia grievance issues", this is the article you are probably looking for---from 2022: FAKE NEWS COMES TO ACADEMIA, HOW THREE SCHOLARS GULLED ACADEMIC JOURNALS TO PUBLISH HOAX PAPERS ON "GRIEVANCE STUDIES"....an amazing true story---READ MORE HERE.

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2) To the reader trying to locate a vintage "post-war cookbook" associated with "area Methodists", this might be what you are looking for--there are some great "old Croton" names and recipes in here:

"CROTON-ON-HUDSON'S OWN COOK BOOK - W.S.C.S. OF ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH"--circa 1950's. Parts 1 and 2 can be found at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/02/circa-1950s-asbury-methodist-church.html

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3) TO THE READER LOOKING FOR A DIGITAL PRINT SERVICE CLOSER TO HOME: Robbins Pharmacy provided this service a few years back---they may still do but you should check first; click here

CVS and UPS do as well.

HUNTER BIDEN LEFT U.S. AFTER FATHER'S TERM AS PRESIDENT, LAWYER REVEALS

IN THE NEWS---PEOPLE--A recent court filing stated that the former first son now "lives abroad," just a year after President Joe Biden left the White House---MORE AT Hunter Biden Left the United States After Father's Term as President, Lawyer Reveals


POT SHOP/CANNABIS DISPENSARY APPROVED BY PLANNING BOARD

As many of you know by now, the pot shop was approved last night.  Your editor was not at all surprised. We'll let the video---and the significant citizen opposition---tell the rest...when the link is available. Bookmark this post for updates.

FROM THE NEW "CROTON NEWS" SITE---POLICE CHIEF WARNS OF EXPONENTIAL WORKLOAD FROM NEW BODY CAMERAS

As always, please do your own due diligence. Article seems problematic. The site is AI-Driven and last names are sometimes misspelled in the algorithms. READ MORE AT Police Chief Warns of 'Exponential' Workload from New Body Cameras — Croton-on-Hudson, NY




ICYMI-- TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA--REPORTED HOME INVASION HERE IN CROTON

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The following was posted. Click on the image.

Greatly relieved it did not "escalate".

As it is, however, it's unsettling enough for everyone. Grateful to the family for alerting their neighbors.

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY FEATURE, SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP





Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Our weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more:

AND FROM recent weeks VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---Last Wednesday -Int’l. Walk for life in Manhattan – Tom Faranda's Folly

AND HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER McSWEENEY, ST. AUGUSTINE 4/12 EverythingCroton: 4/12--WISHING FATHER McSWEENEY A HAPPY BIRTHDAY

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

Thank you HOLY NAME KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, ANOTHER GREAT ST PAT'S PARTY; CLICK HERE

CHAPEL OF GOOD SHEPHERD--RESTORATION COMPLETED---open! EverythingCroton: UPDATE--RESTORATION COMPLETED AT GOOD SHEPHERD CHAPEL!

POST EASTER THANK YOU FROM HOLY NAME, CLICK HERE

THANK YOU FROM HOLY NAME'S RESPECT FOR LIFE SOCIETY; CLICK HERE

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TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD PASSOVER WINE & LIQUOR SALE NOW THROUGH APRIL 30, 2026; CLICK HERE

 4/19--BRUNCH AND LEARN WITH RABBI VISOTZSKY; CLICK HERE

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN, EASTER SUNDAY, HUMOR SUNDAY (LAST WEEK), AND OTHER NEWS: CLICK HERE

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ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL YEARBOOK SPONSORS WANTED! GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL YEARBOOK SPONSORS WANTED!

SIGN UP FOR FATHER McSWEENEY'S FLOCKNOTE AT St. Augustine (Ossining) // Home

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ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE

AND THEIR ANNUAL TAG SALE IS SCHEDULED FOR EverythingCroton: SAVE THE DATES FOR THE ASBURY METHODIST SPRING TAG SALE

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL, THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE AND THE CHURCH IN THE SNOW HERE

AND EASTER VIDEO St. Augustine's Worship

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MOVING ALONG:

*PRAYERS FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: DJ DANIEL---AN UPDATE

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: FOX – Highlights the interest in church going amongst GEN Z; example a Catholic Church in Manhattan. – Tom Faranda's Folly

*THE 1 MINUTE JESUIT; NEW; GO TO One Minute Jesuit: “Love Got There First” – Tom Faranda's Folly

*AND AT NOTRE DAME VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY; EverythingCroton: NOTRE DAME---TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--OSTERMANN'S APPOINTMENT

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

*HUDSON VALLEY ASSORTED CHURCHES AND ORGANIZATIONS AND CROTON WELL REPRESENTED: PHOTOS FROM THE 1/23 MARCH FOR LIFE, TWO LINKS; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS FROM THE 53RD MARCH FOR LIFE IN WASHINGTON

TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA--REPORTED HOME INVASION HERE IN CROTON

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

The following was posted. Click on the image.

Greatly relieved it did not "escalate".

As it is, however, it's unsettling enough for everyone. Grateful to the family for alerting their neighbors.

SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING

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MORE ON THE SPRING HYDRANT FLUSHING AT Hydrant Flushing Program – Spring 2026 | Croton-on-Hudson NY


THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR.....The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENS IN MARCH) 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, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.

IN THE NEWS--MORE BOASBERG---APPEALS COURT TORCHES BOASBERG FOR TARGETING TRUMP IMMIGRATION OFFICIALS "CLEAR ABUSE OF DISCRETION"

The district court’s improper and unnecessary investigation, with its shifting scope and justification, intrudes upon the Executive in a manner for which mandamus is the only adequate remedy.’



Shawn Fleetwood---Visit on Twitter@ShawnFleetwood

D.C. District Chief Judge James Boasberg suffered a humiliating legal defeat on Tuesday in his efforts to stymie President Trump’s deportation of illegal aliens from the United States. MORE AT Court Torches Boasberg For Targeting Trump Immigration Officials