SPRING THAWS AND A SNOW GOOSE TOO...

And so, the reader said, "Hey I think one of these is hanging with the Canadians down at the Duck Pond".

Your editor flew down there and yes indeed, a Juvenile Snow Goose. Third time in the last five years that we've seen this.  Click on the photo...But they are still a rarity in these parts.

For more about SNOW GEESE, CLICK HERE.

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MARCH VISITING ARTIST VANESSA LEE AT THE CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY

Note: Our Black History Month Reception honoring the work of Richard Scofido was rescheduled because of the blizzard. Join us on Sunday, March 8th 3-5 to celebrate his work with our community

Welcome March visiting artist, Vanessa Lee
The Ones You Know: Observations from Life
March 1-29, 2026

Reception: Saturday, March 7, 3-5 pm

Vanessa Lee is a first generation Chinese American multidisciplinary artist, small business entrepreneur, information professional, and unapologetic nerd about a wide variety of things. She committed to becoming an artist when she turned thirteen, working a summer job in theater with Gallery 37. She spent subsequent seasons with Gallery 37 to hone skills in graphic design, photography, and animation. Lee’s parents rejected her dream of going to art school, so she bet on her own audacity and went anyway. After overcoming many tribulations of self-loathing and self-doubt, she graduated from SMFA@Tufts with a BFA and Studio Diploma in Fine Arts.

After art school, she decided to bet on her audacity again and move to New York with nothing lined up. She has continued to make work over the last decade while juggling all sorts of jobs, including managing a Starbucks in Times Square. She took on additional gigs in libraries and museums over the years to make ends meet, often working seven days a week. Despite this, she has held onto her unyielding dream to create art in service of bringing more joy into the world. She draws from a diverse portfolio of experiences gained from working in the arts, higher education, social entrepreneurship, and community organizing. Living a full, curious life has deeply impacted the way she works and thinks about work and its impact on others. Drawing from observation allows us to really see each other as equal, as human, as unique, as beautiful. It’s taught her that we all have power if we choose to wield it.

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THE BLUE PIG HAS RE-OPENED FOR THE 2026 SEASON

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It was quite the crowd at today's re-opening of Blue Pig for the 2026 season. PHOTOS AT Facebook

3/15 TWO WAYS TO PRINT, CORNELIA COTTON AND JEANNE-NOEL MAHONEY

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3/15 TWO WAYS TO PRINT, CORNELIA COTTON AND JEANNE-NOEL MAHONEY---CLICK ON THE IMAGE Symphony Knoll - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

THREE US SERVICE MEMBERS KILLED, 5 SERIOUSLY WOUNDED

Several others who suffered minor shrapnel injuries and concussions have been treated and are preparing to return to duty.........More at Three US service members killed, 5 seriously wounded in Operation Epic Fury

VOTE FOR DW DESIGN & DECOR - BEST OF WESTCHESTER

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VOTE FOR DW DESIGN & DECOR - BEST OF WESTCHESTER

Best of Westchester 2026 Final Ballot

A LETTER FROM JOEL GINGOLD OPPOSING THE ELIMINATION OF VILLAGE COURT & MUCH MORE...

To the Editor,

Let me begin by saying that I am unalterably opposed to the elimination of the Croton Village Court and its transfer to the Town of Cortlandt. I also oppose the wasting of tens of thousands of taxpayer dollars on a consultant to review this issue, which I thought was resolved several years ago. My feelings on these matters were conveyed directly to the Village Board.

However, of equal concern are the reports that the Croton Democratic Committee, in its infinite wisdom, has unceremoniously dumped Sam Watkins as the Democratic candidate for Village Justice in favor of one Ali Jaffery.

I have never met Mr. Jaffrey and cannot comment on his background and qualifications to serve as justice. But I do know that, during last year’s village campaign, Mr. Jaffery, as the Croton Dems are wont to do, publicly spread unsubstantiated, damaging rumors about one of the candidates who dared—dared— to oppose the ruling Democrats. A highly partisan action and one inconsistent with the temperament we want for our judges. While Mr. Jaffery is certainly free to express his opinion, we want and need judges who will be evenhanded and unprejudiced for or against anyone who appears before them. As an expressed partisan, how are we to assess a decision Mr. Jaffery might make in favor of a member of the Croton Dems, even if the evidence supports that decision? There would always be that lingering doubt. How fair and unprejudiced, actually, was the judge?

Now I am told that Mr. Jaffery was selected by the “Committee.” But does that “Committee” reign supreme in making such nominations? Apparently so, as I have been a registered Democrat since 1959 and no one on that “Committee” has ever asked my opinion on any candidate or, for that matter, on any issue.

Sam Watkins has served our community honorably as Village Justice for decades. I do not recall any instance when partisanship played any role whatsoever in his treatment of those appearing before him or in the decisions he has made. I have attended Justice Watkins court and can only attest to the fairness and equity of his decisions. While Sam is no longer young, I have seen nothing that would indicate that his ability to perform at a high level was the least bit impaired.

Sam has publicly opposed the elimination of the Village Court, which is another reason to support his candidacy. Mr. Jaffery reportedly favors such a change. Why, you might ask, does someone run for a position that he desires to eliminate? I can’t answer that one, but it strikes me that Mr. Jaffery might better have run for Town of Cortlandt Justice.

So, I shall support Sam Watkins for Village Justice as long as he expresses an interest in that position. Whether he obtains another party’s endorsement or runs as a write-in candidate, I will vote for him, and I strongly encourage you to do the same.

Croton deserves its own justice and one who is not tainted by the evils of partisanship. That is Sam Watkins.

Sincerely,

Joel E. Gingold

PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY

Given the current Middle East situation--and the state of the world in general---a friend was once again reminded of recent Holy Name AND ST. Augustine parish bulletins and the request to remember in one's prayers our active-duty service members, friends and family.  They know the risks and take them on for the rest of us.

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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Your Everything Croton Weekend News Re-cap and Vintage Croton too. Click on the links below. AS ALWAYS, TEXT HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN AND/OR IN ITALICS SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION.... BUT FIRST:

*GOUVEIA, THE GIFT THAT KEEPS GIVING; zoom meeting; friends will be watching and hope to have a post re-cap but can't commit to it; click here

*DPW ROCK STARS, PART TWO; go here

*HIGHLY RECOMMEND LIVE COVERAGE OF THE IRANIAN REVOLUTION FROM IRAN ITSELF AND GOLDIE GHAMENI; go to youtube here

*RIP STEPHANIE ANNE DAHLGREN AND GO FUNDME FOR HER DAUGHTER/FUNERAL EXPENSES; pls help if you can; GO HERE

*POSTING A LETTER FROM JOEL GINGOLD REGARDING THE RECENT WATKINs JUDGE SITUATION THIS AFTERNOON

MOVING ALONG:

--Just want to say thank you to everyone who really stepped up and met the challenges of the last two storms---who checked on their neighbors, ran errands, picked up a shovel, delivered home-made soup (and by flexible flyer sled no less), threw out some sidewalk salt, chopped ice dams, etc. etc. etc.  If and when I ever leave snowy Croton, you will all be missed! 

--BROTHERHOOD BREAKFAST WITH LEG. ULAJ; click here

--ALL THE CHURCHES have committed to FAITH IN ACTION, an initiative with Croton Caring to provide certain care products--shampoos deodorant, that sort of thing.  Click on the link to read how you can help Holy Name's efforts EverythingCroton: FROM THE HOLY NAME OF MARY 2/15 BULLETIN--CROTON CARING COMMITTEE'S "FAITH IN ACTION"

--OUR WINNING HOCKEY TEAMS! GO HERE

--JENKINS, HUDSON VALLEY RESTAURANT WEEK KICKOFF; GO HERE

--TIME CHANGE, YIPPIE MARCH 7TH! AND VINTAGE CROTON SPRING HERE

--ASSORTED POST STATE OF THE UNION LINKS; assorted; go here

--AT IT AGAIN, MILK IS RACIST; CLICK HERE

--SCHOOL BOARD AGREES TO $1.5M SETTLEMENT AFTER SCOTUS SIDES WITH RELIGIOUS PARENTS OVER LGBTQ+ OPT -OUTS------PUBLIC SCHOOLS NATIONWIDE ARE ON NOTICE.....click here

--VINTAGE CROTON A&P EASTER GREETINGS 1923; go here

--RIP DANIEL ROTHROCK; go here

--LAS POSADAS, HOLY NAME, ASSORTED CHRISTMAS PAGEANTS AS WELL. SPECIAL REQUEST; click here

--PURIM SPIEL AT TEMPLE ISRAEL! GO HERE

--CANADA'S UNMARKED-GRAVES FARCE CONTINUES APACE; CLICK HERE

--VINTAGE CROTON, 1966, KAHN, HUDSON INSTITUTE; go here

--VINTAGE CROTON 1918, CHRONICLES OF BROADWAY; click here

--CROTON FRIENDS OF HISTORY SPRING EVENTS AT Croton Friends of History

--CROTON HARMON DISTRICT, DUBAK IN, click here

--You are encouraged to watch the 2/12 Board of Education meeting (these archived meetings are available on Youtube); the last meeting speaks for itself---Go to CHUFSD Board of Education Regular Meeting 2/12/26

--SNOW-MA-GEDDON PHOTOS, PARTS 1 THRU 5; GO HERE

--HNM'S ST. PAT'S DINNER/PARTY; click here

--VINTAGE CROTON 1916, CLIFFORD HARMON, MIRROR STUDIOS, go here

----AfD in the news: EverythingCroton: GERMAN INTERIOR MINISTER AFD STILL UNDER OBSERVATION AFTER RULING and NYTIMES HERE and WASHINGTON EXAMINER here

--BOOSTER CLUB; SPRING TIGERS SHOWCASE; click here

--WHAT CAN HAPPEN IF YOU DON'T MOVE YOUR CAR; GO HERE

--NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS RANKED 1 TO 675 BY 2025 GRADUATION RATE; go here

ICYMI--BUT SORRY, ONE BEHIND PAYWALL--HOCHUL'S PLAN TO EASE ENVIRONMENTAL RULES GAINING BROAD SUPPORT FROM DEVELOPERS AND MUNICIPAL OFFICIALS

Some village and town residents may recall that a few years ago there were local officials who advocated for the "softening" of SEQRA rules so that more "affordable housing" could be built....that went nowhere.....and now.....

BEHIND PAYWALL AT LOHUD---Inside NY debate over easing environmental rules to speed development - The Journal News--The Journal News--Gov. Kathy Hochul's plan to ease environmental rules for some developments has been gaining broad support from developers and municipal officials ...BEHIND PAYWALL

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EverythingCroton: FOR THOSE FOLLOWING GRANITE POINT, THE AMAWALK, SUELAIN REALTY, AND A REAL ESTATE BATTLE THAT TESTS THE STATE'S NEW SUPERFUND POWERS

CROWDSOURCING CHEMO INFO

Have had a request for Electrolyte sources other than Gatorade which the party cannot tolerate. If anyone has other tried and true recommendations, please advise. Thank you.

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 (RE-OPENING IN MARCH), 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 DON'T FORGET TO STUFF THE TRUCK, CROTON CARING EVENT, AT CROTON SHOPRITE; go to EverythingCroton: CROTON CARING - "STUFF THE TRUCK" FOOD DONATION EVENT, 3/7 SHOPRITE

CROTON SAILING SCHOOL

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CROTON SAILING SCHOOL---Season runs May through October---READ MORE at Record Online Events - Youth Private Lesson

IN THE NEWS--WATCH JOURNALIST MARKED FOR DEATH BY KHAMENEI CELEBRATE HIS DEMISE

Many of us have been following Alinejad for some time. The Iranian hitman sent to kill her last year was caught and sentenced---you can read more about it at the link below but you will hit the paywall-- EverythingCroton: AN UPDATE FOR OUR READERS ON MASIH ALINEJAD

And today:

Journalist Masih Alinejad took to the streets of New York City Saturday to celebrate the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.

President Donald Trump confirmed Khamenei’s death in a post on Truth Social Saturday afternoon, hours after he announced Operation Epic Fury early that morning. Alinejad posted the video of her celebration on X Saturday afternoon

READ MORE AT Watch Journalist Marked For Death By Khamenei Celebrate His Demise | The Daily Caller