BENNETT CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC BENEFIT CONCERT AND RECEPTION

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Saturday, March 21 (snow date Sunday , March 22 ) 5:00-8:00pm
BCM’s annual concert and cocktail reception to benefit the scholarship fund.

Presented in conjunction with Croton Council on the Arts’ “Our World’s Creative Women.”

Featuring the music of Washington D.C. composer and pianist, Jessica Krash, together with Bennett alumna violinist, Sophia Steger. MORE AT Bennett Conservatory of Music benefit concert and reception - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

14 SCHOOLS MAKE 100% GRADUATION RATES----SEE THE BEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN NYS OFFICIALLY REVEALED

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It's a rare feat, but 14 school districts in New York just earned a perfect score from the education department. See if your local school made the cut.

The New York State Education Department released new data on graduation rates for school districts across New York State.

14 SCHOOLS MAKE 100% GRADUATION RATES; Croton at 97%---SEE THE LIST AT The Best School Districts In New York State Officially Revealed

MORE CROTON RAILROAD MEN---PART TWO

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FROM THE MAILBOX:

REGARDING a recent post with several old time Harmon Shops workers (CLICK HERE TO SEE IT) ---- Here's a picture probably from the 1940's(?) at the Harmon Shops. The person with the wrench in his hand is my uncle Mel "Sarge" Fagan----my mother Betty's brother. (Click on the photo.)

Mel served in the Army during the Korean War. His Dad, Dan Fagan, worked at the Harmon Yards also.

Bob Anderson
Oak Pl
Croton

INFLATION SLOWS TO 2.4% ON LOWER GAS, HOUSING COSTS

U.S. consumer prices increased less than expected in January, but underlying inflation firmed as businesses raised prices at the start of the year, which together with a stabilizing labor market could allow the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged for a while. MORE AT Inflation Slows to 2.4% on Lower Gas, Housing Costs | Newsmax.com

JUST A REMINDER --- THE NEXT REPAIR CAFE IS 2/28

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The Croton Repair Cafe returns to a new location on Saturday, February 28th from 11am - 3pm. It will be held at the Croton Free Library located at 171 Cleveland Drive in Croton-on-Hudson, NY.  For more information or to volunteer, please contact sherryccac@gmail.com.

ST. AUGUSTINE PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

For those who have asked-- St. Augustine School currently has 2 separate preschool programs – one for three-year-olds and one for four-year-olds. Many of your questions can be answered at Saint Augustine Early Childhood Development - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

Please direct any additional questions you may have there.

PLEASANTVILLE RESIDENTS MAKE IT CLEAR---THIS IS NOT WHAT WE WANT---VOCAL OPPOSITION TO LENNAR HOUSING PROPOSAL

The Examiner News---Abby Luby--A large and vocal crowd opposing a proposed residential development behind the Foxwood complex on Campus Drive was heard at Monday night’s Pleasantville Village Board meeting. About 50 residents filled the village courtroom to speak out against the plan by developer Lennar to build 102 three-bedroom townhomes. Board members and residents spoke for nearly two hours, with frequent applause following statements opposing the project. MORE AT ‘This is Not What We Want’: Vocal Opposition Greets Lennar Housing Proposal in Pleasantville | The Examiner News

FROM THE MAILBOX

It's been busy---but these were the quickest:

---To the reader looking for a certain post on the Quaker Bridge replacement, it is possible you are looking for a 2025 Gazette article----contact Gary Cahill directly for a copy.  See EverythingCroton: THE GAZETTE FOR THE WEEK OF JANUARY 16 THROUGH 22, 2025 -- CONCERNS AIRED OVER REPLACEMENT OF HISTORIC QUAKER BRIDGE

--Confidential to ANY CHANCE THIS WILL HAPPEN?  The answer is NO. Local chatter indicated that were indeed three or four local investors interested; let it suffice to say that is no longer the case. If you hear otherwise, please advise.

--Confidential to CAN'T REMEMBER---the restaurant was called Eatalia, closed and sold, now Hudson Oven, prior to that it was Flava; go to EverythingCroton: EAT WITH YOUR EYES AT EATALIA, WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE

--To the commenter who left a running treatise on the subject; there was no Croton measles outbreak here in any of the years you cite; please provide your sources.

1923 SCARLET FEVER

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UPDATED----a reader asked if there have ever been any documented cases of Scarlet Fever here in Croton.

Response: Probably many more than this single 1923 NY Times reference one of the Elves located. (Click on the IMAGE BELOW which also contains other areas, references to smallpox, etc.)

Scarlet fever was once quite common.  In the early 20th century, it was a leading cause of death in children, but even before World War II and the introduction of antibiotics, its severity was already declining. READ MORE AT Scarlet fever - Wikipedia

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR A RE-POST----CROTON LANDING 1883: DETERMINED TO SHAKE OFF MALARIA, AVOID QUININE PILLS

OUR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE---TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE GOLD RUSH--UPDATED!

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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE GOLD RUSH--UPDATED!

TOM SAYS: I posted this cocktail back on November 21st. Here is the original recipe as per the 21st and it is mighty good. And the original 45 second video. HOWEVER, HERE'S THE UPDATE, MY PERSONAL PREFERENCE Friday cocktail – The Gold Rush – Updated! – Tom Faranda's Folly

YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...

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

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Yuka's, Croton Running Company, Croton Colonial Diner, Deprez, CVS, Apple Farm,105-Twenty, Monday's Gifts (new in the Upper Village), Raga, upcoming fundraisers, events, and more.

AND TO ALL THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED--YES--ALL HEART BAKING WILL BE AT MATTERS COFFEE ON 2/13! For more about All Heart Baking---reportedly the BEST shortbread--visit All Heart Baking Co

AND 2/14---EAGLEFEST AND VALENTINE'S DAY! A WINNING COMBINATION AND AN IMPORTANT DAY FOR LOCAL BUSINESSES .....

REMINDER--HAPPY BIRTHDAY FATHER FIGUEROA 2/15

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St. Augustine Parishioners would like to wish Fr. Figueroa a very Happy Birthday on February 15th. CLICK ON THE IMAGE FROM THEIR 2/8 BULLETIN.

SARCONE ETAL. - CBS NEWS--JUSTICE DEPT FIRES US ATTORNEY IN NY HOURS AFTER JUDGES PICK HIM FOR THE JOB--"JUDGES DON'T PICK US ATTORNEYS, THE PRESIDENT DOES--SEE ARTICLE II OF OUR CONSTITUTION"

Justice Department fires U.S. attorney in New York hours after judges picked him for the job By Joe Walsh

February 12, 2026 / 12:02 AM EST / CBS News

A panel of judges in New York appointed a new top federal prosecutor in Albany on Wednesday after a Trump nominee was found to be serving in the role unlawfully — but within hours, the Justice Department announced it had fired the judges' new hire.

The back-and-forth adds to months of friction between the Trump administration and the federal judiciary over who is allowed to lead U.S. attorney's offices around the country.

In a somewhat unusual move, the judges in the Albany-based Northern District of New York said Wednesday they had appointed and sworn in a new person to lead the U.S. attorney's office: Former prosecutor Donald T. Kinsella. They cited a law that allows judges to temporarily name people to that job if the role becomes vacant because an interim U.S. attorney's term has expired.

A month earlier, a federal judge had ruled that acting U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York John Sarcone was serving in that role unlawfully, opening up the job.

Then, late Wednesday evening, Deputy Attorney General Todd Blanche rebuked the judges' decision, writing on X: "You are fired, Donald Kinsella."

"Judges don't pick U.S. Attorneys, [the president] does. See Article II of our Constitution," wrote Blanche, referring to the section of the U.S. Constitution that lays out presidential powers, including the authority to appoint people to federal offices.

CBS News has reached out to Kinsella for comment. READ MUCH MORE AT Justice Department fires U.S. attorney in New York hours after judges picked him for the job - CBS News

THERE IS ALSO A NY TIMES ARTICLE BUT TO READ IT, YOU HAVE TO REGISTER WITH THEM.....

A WRAP-UP OF ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES - 2/18

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***HOLY NAME OF MARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: HOLY NAME OF MARY ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE

***ST. AUGUSTINE;  MASS SCHEDULE/ASHES; GO TO EverythingCroton: ASH WEDNESDAY MASS SCHEDULE AT ST. AUGUSTINE OSSINING 2/18

***ASBURY METHODIST/TRINITY BOSCOBEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT ASBURY/TRINITY BOSCOBEL

***OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN; GO TO EverythingCroton: ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES--OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

***ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL ASHES AND HOLY EUCHARIST; GO TO EverythingCroton: ASH WEDNESDAY AT ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH