KAPLAN'S POND---PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE....ASSORTED LINKS

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Have gotten a lot of queries on Kaplan's Pond the last few months; many of these are answered in the links/sources below.....the Croton Historical Society is also a wealth of info:

****1951 EverythingCroton: A LOOK BACK AT KAPLAN'S POND 1951 WITH DOROTHY BOTKIN

****The 7/15/20206 Board Meeting via the new CROTON.NEWS AI SITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM THE NEWS "CROTON.NEWS" AI SITE--THE 7/15 BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

***THE GAZETTE WEEK OF JULY 16-22, 2026; ARTICLE AT BOTTOM RIGHT-HAND SIDE OF FRONT PAGE, CONT'D ON PAGE 12; the paper does not have an online presence but it available just about everywhere.

****CITIZENS ADVOCACY SITE; lots of photos, links, videos, etc.-- Keep Kaplan's Pond Tranquil

YOU DON'T NEED ALL THIS....

....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

FUTURE OSSINING WATER TREATMENT PLANT---ASSORTED QUERIES

Getting a lot of questions--for some odd reason--on the new Ossining Water Treatment Plant. All I know from a few former residents is that between the population expansion, the aging infrastructure, etc., it was just time.  As it turns out, the Gazette has a front-page story on the plant being "two-thirds complete" and much more....the edition is for the week of 7/16-7/22/2026. The paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere.

WORLD CUP 3 PM EASTERN - SPAIN-ARGENTINA FINAL

SEE and read lots more at FIFA World Cup 2026 converges on historic Spain‑Argentina final

FROM THE NEW CROTON.NEWS SITE---IS THE FOWL BAN FOUL

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AI-GENERATED HYPERLOCAL NEWS

Is the Fowl Ban Foul?

Croton is set to prohibit pigeons village-wide, with no grandfathering. The record shows one known pigeon keeper — told yes by village staff — and a ban whose most persistent advocate disclosed that the pigeons were coming to his own street.

croton.news · July 17, 2026 · drawn from the village meeting record; every quotation links to the transcript and video

Editor's note: This story was produced from an anonymous tip. Know something we should look into? Send us a tip — anonymous tips welcome.

READ MORE AT Is the Fowl Ban Foul? — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---AS ALWAYS, ITEMS IN ITALICS OR GREEN PRINT SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION---BUT FIRST...



****POWER RESTORED, 129 OPEN; GO HERE

****IRAN WAR; PRAYERS FOR OUR SERVICEMEN LOST AND FAMILIES; GO HERE

****More multi family housing in HARMON; GO HERE

****Photos, pot shop reno has begun, Harmon; go here

**** SARCONE ETAL, TRUMP TASK FORCE TO ELIMINATE FRAUD, NJ MAN GETS 48 MONTHS, MULTI-STATE PRESCRIPTION FRAUD RING; more here

AND 

****2021 TOD ANALYSIS OF PARCELS PREPARED BY AKRF FOR THE VILLAGE; LOTS OF ILLUMINATING PHOTOS AND POSSIBLY PLANNED MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING CROTON PT AVE/HARMON AREA; CLICK HERE

AND

STILL BIG NEWS ON SOCIAL MEDIA--IS ANOTHER BATTERY ENERGY STORAGE SITE COMING TO CROTON AND IF SO, WHERE---LOCAL OPPOSITION IS PERCOLATING--SOME ASSORTED LINKS; GO HERE

PLUS BESS failure/incident/fire database; go here

MOVING ALONG:

***MY MSMERMAID LIFE; VOTE FOR AMERICA'S CUTEST COUPLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---MY MSMERMAID LIFE---VOTE FOR AMERICA'S CUTEST COUPLE

***STEVEN "STEVE" BARONOWSKI OBIT & SERVICE INFO; CLICK HERE

***For those following THE DOMINICAN NUNS IN HAWTHORNE LAWSUIT; go here

***Who's to blame, the recent sewage spill; go here

***TEMPLE ISRAEL, COCKTAILS WITH THE SISTERHOOD; go here

***PAROLE BILL BEING CONSIDERED; go here--NY of course

***CROTON LIONS BBQ! GO HERE

***8/4 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT COMING TO CROTON; CLICK HERE

***THE EXTERIOR BOARD AT HOLY NAME OF MARY--THE SUMMER MESSAGE; GO HERE

***SARCONE, HOMELAND SECURITY ETAL; 11 drug trafficking convictions; go here

***Vintage Croton 1985; go to EverythingCroton: 1985, CROTON'S NORTH RIVER PRESS, GORDON SOLIE, THE MASTER OF THE RING

***CROTON'S JOHN SARCONE--RECEIVES OUTSTANDING LAW ENFORCEMENT EXECUTIVE AWARD; CLICK HERE

***ACCUSED KIRK ASSASSIN TYLER ROBINSON LATEST NEWS; his trial could cost Utah ten million; click here

***ANTIFA--more sentencing; go here

***POT SHOPS: ALL THE PLACES THAT OPTED OUT; CROTON DIDN'T; GO HERE

***MONDAY PROPERTIES (FINKELSTEIN TIRE) MORE AT EverythingCroton: MONDAY PROPERTIES!

***MATTERS COFFEE, PEEKSKILL FOODIE FB; go here

***Vintage Croton Video Riverside demo, Rt. 9 1960's; click here

***FAUCI! SUBPOENAED; CLICK HERE

***CROTON COMMUNITY COLLECTIVE QUESTIONS; GO HERE

***When to expect delays on Mid-Hudson Bridge; go HERE

***She's out; go to EverythingCroton: RENOWNED FEMINIST HISTORIAN LOSES PROFESSORSHIP AS EXPERTS TEAR APART......

***FIRST CROTON SWALLOWTAIL OF 2026; GO TO EverythingCroton: FIRST TIGER SWALLOWTAIL OF THE 2026 SEASON

***METRO NORTH OPEN HOUSE IS COMING! GO HERE

***REMINDER TOWN OF CORTLANDT'S USA 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AND CONTEST; CLICK HERE

***THE NY TIMES, AT IT AGAIN EverythingCroton: THE NY TIMES---AT IT AGAIN---THIS ISN'T PREGNANCY....IT'S A POLITICAL PLOT

***QUAKER BRIDGE CONSTRUCTION BEGINS; GO HERE

***VINTAGE CROTON, A VERY VINTAGE CROTON ROCK SEASON! GO TO EverythingCroton: A VERY VINTAGE CROTON ROCK SEASON

***SOME RECENT LOCAL CONGRATULATIONS; GO HERE

***VINTAGE CROTON SPECIAL REQUEST 1967, A HAPPENING! GO HERE

***NEW PARODY/SATIRE SERIES, VIDEO/ARTICLE LINKS, POSSIBLY STARTS THURSDAY AT THE BLOG; STAY TUNED.

MAMDAMI AKA THE "MAD MAHDI" ON NYC SOCIAL MEDIA--UH NO, YOU WILL NOT BE ARRESTING PRIME MINISTER NETANYAHU

US ambassador to UN slaps down Zohran Mamdani’s threat to have Benjamin Netanyahu arrested--Mike Waltz, US ambassador to the United Nations, said on Saturday that New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s threat to have Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu arrested during the UN General Assembly is “pure political theater.”

“Mayor Mamdani. Here’s why your threat to arrest Prime Minister Netanyahu’s in New York City during UN General Assembly is not going to happen,” the US envoy stated.  “The United States is not party to the Rome Statute that underlies the International Criminal Court. The UN Headquarters Agreement grants diplomatic protections to visiting heads of government. Head-of-state immunity applies, and federal authority trumps any local mayor’s wishes.” MORE AT US ambassador to UN slaps down Zohran Mamdani’s threat to have Benjamin Netanyahu arrested

POWER RESTORED--FROM THE VILLAGE OF CROTON FB PAGE

UPDATE: Power has been restored and Route 129 is now open again. Approx. 400 customers were without due to downed trees, wires, fast-moving storm earlier.....Facebook

and NEWS 12 News 12 | Westchester | Fast Moving Storms Bring Destruction On The Roads In Northern Westchester

7/29 CROTON LIONS ANNUAL BBQ

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You are invited to join your neighbors on Wednesday, July 29, 6-8 PM at Senasqua Park for a delicious sunset barbecue feast. The food will be prepared by the staff of our very own Croton Colonial Diner. This event is our way of giving back to the community that supports the Croton Lions. There will be door prizes and a 50/50 raffle. READ MORE AT Croton Lions Annual BBQ — Croton Lions Club

A LETTER TO THE GAZETTE---CROTON COMMITTEES MUST RESPECT THE CONSTITUTION OR ....TIME TO STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON (AGAIN)

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LETTER TO THE GAZETTE

To the Editor:

Village committees serve important functions in Croton. Members are not paid, but they are part of the village government and as such are subject to village policies and the laws of New York. The IDEA Advisory Committee seems to be unclear about their mission and also about the United States Constitution.

Part of the fault can be put on the Village Manager and trustees for failing to exercise oversight and tolerating policy violations. The core problem is IDEA’s refusal to respect minority viewpoints and the rules ensuring minority rights. This can be seen even on the IDEA page of the village website.

READ MORE IN THE GAZETTE WEEK OF JULY 16 THROUGH 22, 2026, page 2, Paul Steinberg

The Gazette does not have an online presence but is sold just about everywhere. Franki's Deli, Bagels on Hudson, have plenty at present.

THIS IS WHO IS TEACHING YOUR CHILDREN---AFT PRESIDENT RANDI WEINGARTEN'S POLITICAL ADVOCACY

Warning--Unsettling video

'Friday follies': Only in America could this happen

Fox News contributor Raymond Arroyo discusses American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten's political advocacy on 'The Ingraham Angle. SEE MORE AT ''Friday follies': Only in America could this happen | Watch

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!And the latest product recalls too!

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

ABOUT ALL THOSE YELLOW WARBLERS...

For all our Croton Peeps who are also Warbler Fans!  About all those yellow warblers---read more from the Cornell Lab, the premier source for all things avian-- at When Evolution Painted Warblers Yellow  | All About Birds

BRUCE BLAKEMAN ETAL IN THE NEWS---FEDS & LOCAL POLICE STRIKE BLOW--LONG ISLAND GAN ACTIVITY, MASSIVE DRUGS, FIREARMS RAID

Six goons were arrested and charged in one of the largest gun and drug trafficking busts in Nassau County’s history, according to the local district attorney’s office.

The multi-agency, 14-month investigation recovered 47 illegal handguns and more than one kilogram of cocaine and heroin that the dealers peddled on Long Island and Queens.

The massive dragnet also pulled in assistance from the ATF, DEA, NYPD, Suffolk County Police, and the US Secret Service.....“This was a takedown of historic proportions,” Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman said, calling the bust a mix of “technology and good old-fashioned police work.”. MORE AT

Feds and local police strike blow Long island gang activity massive narcotics, firearms raid