And as always, we're about to see an amazing array of very talented builders.
This annual contest has become an Autumn Tradition in many a crafting room.
For more info---how to enter and more---go to
Monday, September 7, 2026
FROM THE NEW CROTON.NEWS SITE: CROTON-HARMON SCHOOL BOARD HEARS STUDENTS SOUND OFF ON ROLLING GRADES AND ARTS FUNDING AS TECH-FREE CLASSROOMS LAUNCH
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.
Student trustees delivered their first reports of the school year at the Sept. 3 board meeting, raising pointed questions about grading practices, arts program support, and algebra readiness that the board acknowledged are already slated for discussion this year. MORE AT Croton-Harmon Board Hears Students Sound Off on Rolling Grades and Arts Funding as Tech-Free Classrooms Launch — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Student trustees delivered their first reports of the school year at the Sept. 3 board meeting, raising pointed questions about grading practices, arts program support, and algebra readiness that the board acknowledged are already slated for discussion this year. MORE AT Croton-Harmon Board Hears Students Sound Off on Rolling Grades and Arts Funding as Tech-Free Classrooms Launch — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
Happy Monday everyone....and now our regular weekly feature......
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
You may not always agree but it's always interesting... click on the links below.
TEN FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY-- back on a new blogging platform
***Why is it called a cocktail? – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Friday cocktail – the Shanghai Gin – Tom Faranda's Folly
***“Greybeard” reclaims his record as oldest man to complete the Appalachian trail – Tom Faranda's Folly
***CDC omits measles deaths from report? Politicized? – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Cody Bellinger guns down Boston with his arm. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***The one minute Jesuit – great quote! – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Cody Bellinger guns down Boston with his arm. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***The one minute Jesuit – great quote! – Tom Faranda's Folly
***“I teach at Yale. There are Gen Z Catholics all Around Me” – Tom Faranda's Folly
SEVEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:
SEVEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:
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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM
AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT FROM LAST YEAR: 1894 American Canoe Association Croton Point Meet — Croton Historical Society
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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: SUMMER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; CLICK HERE
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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: SABBATH REST; CLICK HERE
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FOUR FROM ETHICS ALARMS:
THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK:
CNN---AGAIN; GO TO “Nah, There’s No Mainsream Media Bias!” CNN’s Headline | Ethics Alarms
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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK:
Is this the last public pay phone in a New York City subway station? CLICK HERE
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The abandoned remains of the Hudson River Yacht Club’s once-elegant clubhouse; CLICK HERE
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--AND NOW LALLARELLE
--BREAKFAST CASSEROLE; GO HERE
--MOM'S WASHDAY DINNER; CLICK HERE
--OLD TIME THREE CHEESE ENCHILADAS; CLICK HERE
--SCOTTISH MEAT PIE; CLICK HERE
--HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS; CLICK HERE
--MUSTARD GLAZED HAM LOAF; CLICK HERE
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---JUNE ALLYSON; GO HERE
---PETER CUSHING; GO HERE
---FRANCOIS FABIAN; CLICK HERE
---MARTHA ORLANDA; CLICK HERE
---MICKEY ROONEY; go here
---JACK CARSON; CLICK HERE
---ARGENTINE LOVE (1924); CLICK HERE
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TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA, Spaghetti Western Directors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Spaghetti Western Directors, Screenwriters, Cinematographers
and .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western Actors ~ Philippe Duval
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1972 ROSH HASHANAH, TEMPLE ISRAEL & 2026 ROSH HASHANAH
CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR ROSH HASHANAH, TEMPLE ISRAEL 1972
In 2026, Rosh Hashanah is September 11-12; the celebration lasts 2 days.
THE DEADLINE FOR BAKED BY SUSAN ORDERING MENU IS 9/8 EverythingCroton: BAKED BY SUSAN ROSH HASHANAH AND YOM KIPPUR MENUS ARE NOW LIVE
FOR HIGH HOLY DAYS AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, VISIT Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
FOR HIGH HOLY DAYS AT TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER, VISIT Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED
Because life gets busy--
***PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11 IS NOW OVER 99,600 SIGNATURES; SEE MORE AT Petition · Please sign to support honoring the memory of those lost on September 11th with dignity. - United States · Change.org
***BESS FAILURE INCIDENCE DATABASE; GO HERE
***FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE; ANOTHER ADU, ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS REVIEWS; PLANNING BOARD MEETING 9/8; GO TOPlanning Board — 2026-09-08 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
***LABOR DAY 2026 HERON; GO HERE
***CROTON LOVES THEM VULTURES; GO HERE
***THAT ARMED SCOOTER ROBBERY, JEFFERSON VALLEY MALL; GO TO EverythingCroton: E-SCOOTER---TWO INJURED DURING ARMED ROBBERY AT JEFFERSON VALLEY MALL
***THAT STRONG ARM ROBBERY, YORKTOWN; TD BANK; GO HERE
***SOME RECENT LETTERS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED; GO HERE
***POT SHOP RENO PHOTOS, HARMON; THESE ARE FROM JULY; A LOT MORE HAS HAPPENED SINCE; A READER ASKS WILL THERE BE A "RIBBON CUTTING" BY OUR MAYOR---DON'T KNOW---FOR THE JULY PHOTOS, GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI--CANNABIS DISPENSARY/POT SHOP RENOVATION PHOTOS, YES CAMERA SURVEILLANCE COMMENTARY TOO
***HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND CROTON; GO TO EverythingCroton: HAPPY LABOR DAY WEEKEND CROTON
FOR THOSE FOLLOWING THE ROBERT COX NEW ROCHELLE SCHOOLS FOIL CASE
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. (Sept. 3, 2026) — A Westchester County judge ruled in favor of journalist Robert Cox Thursday in his Freedom of Information Law lawsuit against the City School District of New Rochelle, ordering the District to disclose previously redacted portions of its Shrub Oak International School legal bills and awarding Cox $350 in court costs. MORE AT Cox Wins Shrub Oak FOIL Case; Judge Orders New Rochelle Schools to Release Legal Bills, Awards Court Costs - Talk of the Sound
Sunday, September 6, 2026
1925 GLORIA SWANSON'S UNCLE SUPERVISING HER CROTON ESTATE RENOVATIONS
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses or worship--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
As many of you know, Gloria Swanson was one of the village's most notable residents. Click on the image. Read more at EverythingCroton: 1924, PHOTOS FROM GLORIA SWANSON'S CROTON HOME
As many of you know, Gloria Swanson was one of the village's most notable residents. Click on the image. Read more at EverythingCroton: 1924, PHOTOS FROM GLORIA SWANSON'S CROTON HOME
ICYMI---YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO
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ICYMI---YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---can be found at
LABOR DAY HERON 2026
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.
We love birding in the Hudson Valley and following the GREAT BLUE HERONS down at the Croton Estuary in particular. They seem to prefer the quieter times on the weekends when there is less station traffic and trains. Today there were at least five in the phragmites at the far end---but we managed this close-up of a heron that had just swallowed what appeared to be an eel! Click on the photo BELOW, all rights reserved.
MORE HERONS FROM PREVIOUS YEARS AND SEASONS AT EverythingCroton: A BANNER SUNDAY MORNING IN THE HUDSON VALLEY....AND A GREAT BLUE HERON TOO
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EverythingCroton: LABOR DAY WEEKEND AT THE CROTON ESTUARY
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MYFOODIEFAMILY REVIEWS THE BLUE PIG
The MYFOODIEFAMILY Instagram page has a post on their recent visit to THE BLUE PIG. See it at Instagram.
IN CASE YOU MISSED IT--COUNTY POOL & BEACH INFO--CROTON POINT BEACH CLOSED
Admission fees apply. Parking fees apply at Glen Island, Playland, and Tibbetts. Find all information at parks.westchestercountyny.gov.
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****Considerable discussion of mandatory E-bike registration in NJ and whether or not it could be applicable here; many of the links provided were behind paywall but someone managed to find this for those with an interest; it's an ABC link on facebook Starting on July 19th, all E-bikes must be registered with the state's motor vehicle commission. https://abc7ny.com/post/new-law-requires-bikes-registered-njmvc-july-19/19390249/ | ABC7NY | Facebook
****The Clancy verdict dominates a lot of pages; not spending any more time on this until the next trial.
****Lots of chatter over Karmelo Anthony; family is looking for appeal money; as to what happened to the money previously raised--well, here's an article; there may be others out there Karmelo Anthony seeks $250K for murder appeal as questions persist over family’s previous $634K fundraiser
Have a great day everyone. A FB photography page shows lots of local bird activity out at the Point and Dam.
IT'S LABOR DAY WEEKEND...IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR....
....the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)----just head on over to 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 don't forget---CROTON TEES AND MORE IS HAVING A SALE! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON TEES AND MORE IS HAVING A LABOR DAY SALE--& THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN COLLECTION HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE STORE
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And don't forget---CROTON TEES AND MORE IS HAVING A SALE! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON TEES AND MORE IS HAVING A LABOR DAY SALE--& THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN COLLECTION HAS BEEN ADDED TO THE STORE
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