BREAKING--S&P 500 SCORES BACK TO BACK GAINS AS TECH RISES, DOW TOUCHES NEW RECORD

Updated Mon, Feb 9 20264:02 PM EST--S&P 500 scores back-to-back gains as tech rises, Dow touches new record: Live updatesThe S&P 500 rose on Monday, boosted by technology stocks, while the Dow Jones Industrial Average reached new heights as investors awaited critical economic data and another batch of earnings reports following a volatile week that ended with the 30-stock index reaching a key milestone. The broad-based index rose 0.47%, while the blue-chip Dow eked out a 0.04% gain, scoring a fresh all-time intraday high and closing record. The Nasdaq Composite jumped 0.90%. Nvidia and Broadcom were standouts yet again...more at Stock market news for Feb. 9, 2026

OUR LOCAL BUSINESS COMMUNITY AND SUPER BOWL

While many of us made our own dips, chips, wings and ribs---not to mention charcuterie boards (smile)-- a few of us chose to take advantage of some really outstanding offerings from our local business community.  ShopRite truly shined in the platters and baked good departments; Capriccio's had some fantastic specials; ditto for Mex-to-go; Apple Farm did not disappoint in the produce, fresh herb, floral and fruit departments.  THE CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FACEBOOK PAGE WAS HELPFUL TOO.

Life's little celebrations are easier sometimes when you keep it local.

CROTON LOVES THE OLYMPICS 2018--BY SPECIAL REQUEST

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. 

2018 YES CROTON LOVES THE OLYMPICS--check out all the Team USA pride that was on display at Nancy Kennedy/Houlihan Lawrence--click on the photo.

2/9/18 UPDATE-NY POST/OPENING CEREMONIES--yes the link is still live! https://nypost.com/2018/02/09/olympic-games-officially-kick-off-in-pyeongchang/

AND NOW JUST A FEW CROTON OLYMPICS "CONNECTIONS"
---SILVER MEDALIST & CROTONITE GORDY SHEER  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/gordy-sheer-in-news.html
---CHERYL FURJANIC, 1994 CHHS graduate, directed and co-produced Back on Board: documentary about Olympic diver Greg Louganis http://bit.ly/2Bfl8N4
---JOHNNY WEISMULLER??? http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/04/exported-to-usa-johnny-weissmuller.html  
--FROM CROTON'S TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY, FIVE LOCAL HUDSON VALLEY ATHLETES TO OLYMPICS 2016--alas he is on a new blogging platform--we'll have to see if it is still available.

P.S. Bill Johnson - former SI writer and resident of Croton. (Wolf Road) grand-daughter - Tess Johnson - was representing the US as a member of the US Ski Team - Moguls. 

and for fans of THE SPECIAL OLYMPICS, LAW ENFORCEMENT TORCH RUN, 2017, courtesy of Croton United  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/05/photos-annual-law-enforcement-torch-run.html

AS FOR THE OLYMPICS LAST NIGHT...

Via the official Milano‑Cortina schedule.

2/8---Curling — Mixed Doubles Round Robin

All matches began at 09:05 (local).

Switzerland vs. Canada

United States vs. Italy

Norway vs. Korea

Czechia vs. Estonia

Then Alpine Skiing

Men’s Team Combined Downhill (09:30)

Women’s Team Combined Downhill – 1st Official Training (10:30)

Women’s Ice Hockey — Preliminary Round (Group B)

Japan vs. Italy (11:10)

Freestyle Skiing

Women’s Freeski Slopestyle Final (11:30)

And assorted training, luge, etc. Results later.

Estimated viewers 20-28 M for 2/8

1953 JACKIE GLEASON AND NESCAFE

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As many of you know, Gleason was a regular village visitor. The River Journal had an extensive article on his nearby former home---which was once again on the market in August of 2025--there will be a follow-up on that but for now...

Like many celebrities, Gleason was no stranger to product endorsements. Here he is for Nescafe---the full page 1953 national ad has been sliced in two for easier reading.  The sweepstake spromised $35,000 in cash prizes. Click on the images below.

See more celebrity endorsements with a Croton connection---here.

TURNING POINT USA CELEBRATES "OVER 20 MILLION" VIEWERS FOR ITS "ALL AMERICAN HALFTIME SHOW"

Not a surprise to many of us in the Croton/Cortlandt Contingent. We were either tuned in to Turning Point--or the Olympics--and knew not a single soul who was spending time with any bunnies, Bad or otherwise. READ MORE AT TPUSA’s alternative halftime show reaches 'over 20 million' views

YONKERS ON ICE OR BABY, IT'S BEEN COLD OUT THERE...

Thank you Ed Riley for the opportunity to feature this marvelous photo from Michael Anderson, who grew up in Croton with Riley's sons. His father is Bob Anderson of Oak Place. Mike is one of the Captains of the Hudson River pilot boat "Trenton" home ported at the bottom of the Yonkers pier. Yonkers (photo) from one day last week. (Click on the image.)

"The pilot boat station is shut down so they are going down to Staten Island for the Pilot exchange (between the Hudson River Ship's Pilot and the New York Harbor Ship's Pilot)."

The second photo is of a ship that the Yonkers Pilot boat met up with.

There's also a video we will try to load--no guarantees. If it all works out, there will be a PART TWO.

Bookmark this post for a possible update.

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT--INDIAN POINT DECOMMISSIONING OVERSIGHT BOARD MEETING--VIRTUAL--2/12

Indian Point DOB Meeting (Virtual): February 12, 2026 at 6:00PM--PLEASE TAKE NOTE: The February 12, 2026 meeting will be an all virtual meeting. Any person wishing to deliver a statement during the 30-minute public statement portion of the meeting must pre-register by 12:00 p.m. on February 10, 2026. More at Indian Point DOB Meeting (Virtual): February 12, 2026 at 6:00PM - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

***CROTON FOOTBALL 1974 AND COACH SMITH TOO; SEE MORE AT EverythingCroton: 1974 CROTON FOOTBALL AND COACH TERRY SMITH TOO

***A REMINDER ABOUT THAT HANDICAPPED PARKING FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE; go to EverythingCroton: ABOUT THAT HANDICAPPED PARKING...

***CROTON IS EAGLE CENTRAL, SEE THE PHOTO HERE

***THOSE NUMBERS, JOHN McKEON; GO TO EverythingCroton: A LOOK AT THE NUMBERS VIA JOHN McKEON

***CONGRATULATIONS! HOLY NAME OF MARY----CONGRATULATIONS NEVE OLMSTEAD, FIONA OLMSTEAD, ANABEL RUDDEN, LORI SUR, HUNTER HIRSCH, WYATT FLETCHER, LUKE SISTURENIK, AKIVA JACKS -- WINNERS KofC FREE THROW 2/14; CLICK HERE

***1910 CHRONICLES OF BROADWAY, CROTON'S MARGARET MAYO AND COMPOSER VINCENT BRYAN; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1910, CHRONICLES OF BROADWAY, CROTON'S MARGARET MAYO, AND COMPOSER VINCENT BRYAN

***Gillibrand announces nominees to US service academies--congratulations to everyone including Croton's Lucas O'Connor. See more at Gillibrand announces nominees to US service academies - Mid Hudson News

***WHERE WE STAND: TEST SCORES MATH, ELA; GO TO  EverythingCroton: ICYMI----NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS RANKED 1 TO 658 BASED ON 2025 TEST SCORES IN MATH, ELA

***A REMINDER ABOUT UPCOMING AMPHIBIAN MIGRATION; CLICK HERE

BARRE ON HUDSON, CROTON HARMON CET PTA BARRE CLASS--A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GOES TO THE CET PTA

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CLICK ON THE IMAGE---BARRE ON HUDSON, CROTON HARMON CET PTA BARRE CLASS--A PORTION OF THE PROCEEDS GOES TO THE CET PTA--To sign up, purchase, go to Events and Workshops — Barre on Hudson

PLANNING BD MTG 2/10 HAS BEEN CANCELLED

The Planning Board Meeting originally scheduled for Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 8:00 p.m. is cancelled as we have no new agenda items.Planning Board Meeting- CANCELLED | Croton-on-Hudson NY

REMINDER--DEC DELIVERS---NATIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES AWARENESS WEEK!

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National Invasive Species Awareness Week: Feb. 23–27

This year’s National Invasive Species Awareness Week (NISAW) is February 23–27 and has the theme, “Defending Our Health by Stopping the Spread.” NISAW is an international event to raise awareness about invasive species, the threat that they pose, and what can be done to prevent their spread. Partners across the country will host local events to educate how we can all help stop the spread of invasive species and protect our natural resources.

Invasive species impact everyone. When not monitored or controlled, invasive species can cause harm to our economy, environment, or human health. Thankfully, by learning about invasive species and participating in events, we can work together to manage their impacts and prevent their spread.

For more information about upcoming invasive species webinars, visit the NISAW website.

To learn more about preventing the spread of invasive species in New York State, visit the DEC website.

Invasive Species - NYSDEC

FOR OUR TRAIN & RAIL FANS, OUR VERY BUSY CROTON-HARMON STATION, A COLLECTION OF VIDEOS AND LINKS--PAST PRESENT FUTURE

 ***A reader stumbled across this "unofficial facebook page" for the Croton Harmon Train Station; it has some interesting items posted for the rail fan and more,  although admittedly it hasn't been updated in a while. Go to Croton Harmon Train Station | Facebook

***VIDEO VIA RAIL FAN FB: EverythingCroton: VIDEO VIA RAIL FAN PHOTO FB--RENEWED CSX M701 OPERATED IN DAYLIGHT FROM CROTON WEST IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON

***VIDEO, YOUTUBE: EverythingCroton: YOUTUBE--METRO NORTH ON ROBLOX---BEACH BALL P32AC-DM PASSING @ CROTON-HARMON

***VIDEO--P32AC-DM #231 Arrives at Croton-Harmon With its New Haven Paint Scheme - YouTube; GO TO P32AC-DM #231 Arrives at Croton-Harmon With its New Haven Paint Scheme | LIRR

***VIDEO; Metro-North Railroad / Amtrak Hudson Line Trains + Holiday Lights Trains at Croton Harmon (AM Rush); go to (849) Metro-North Railroad / Amtrak Hudson Line Trains + Holiday Lights Trains at Croton Harmon (AM Rush) - YouTube

***Video from THE RAIL COMMUTER---Metro-North Railroad: On Board M8 Holiday Lights Train Hudson Line From GC to Croton Harmon (Night)

***TRAIN NOISE: EverythingCroton: TRAIN NOISE---PLEASE NOTE THE CASE HAS BEEN DISMISSED: GO TO EverythingCroton: CASE DISMISSED; Pace Law School may have updaed their post----check there for additional info

***NOSTALGIA: EverythingCroton: REMEMBERING WHEN DOWNTOWNS (& TRAIN STATIONS) DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT

***A READER ASKED if we had any photos from the October 13, 2025 lot flooding; no but you can go to: 

A MyCoast NY flood report from that date states that the Croton–Harmon train station parking lot flooded, with water extending into the roadway and two exit lanes. The flooding was caused by overland flooding from a nearby waterbody and direct rainfall, with an estimated water depth of about 3 inches. MY COAST may have additional info you want MyCoast New York Resources - MyCoast

YOU WON'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, Deprez, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Croton Running Company, Fino, Mex-to-Go, Van Wyck Wines, CVS, Croton Tees, Apple Farm,105-Twenty, Raga, BARRE-ON-HUDSON and more.

And for the latest update to the Everything Croton Guide to Valentine's Day 2026, go to EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO VALENTINE'S DAY---UPDATED