CBS NEWS---BALD EAGLES ARE A SIGHT TO SEE ALONG THE HUDSON RIVER IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY---HERE'S WHERE TO FIND THEM

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Majestic bald eagles, unbothered by the cold, have been going with the flow along the Hudson River.

They visit this time every year, and to see them is a delight for nature lovers and photographers.
Why bald eagles come to the Hudson Valley

A stretch along the river in northern Westchester is a winter haven for bald eagles. While many of us like to head south in January and February, so, too, do the eagles. Rivers, lakes and reservoirs further north are frozen solid, so the birds fly south to the lower Hudson Valley for open water fishing. MORE AT Bald eagles are a sight to see along the Hudson River in Westchester County. Here's where to find them. - CBS New York

STARS AND STRIPES---AIR FORCE ESTABLISHING NEW MILITARY ZONE, EXPANDING EXISTING ONE IN TEXAS

The new zone will mean the military will have six defense areas in Texas, New Mexico, Arizona and California. The creation of the military areas allows troops to conduct certain law enforcement activities.Air Force establishing new military zone, expanding existing one in Texas | Stars and Stripes

SARCONE GIVES UP "ACTING US ATTORNEY" TITLE BUT STAYS ON THE JOB WHILE THE JUSTICE DEPT APPEALS RULING

John Sarcone gives up 'acting U.S. attorney' title but stays on the job has given up the title of “acting U.S. attorney,” but he has not left the job.  He changed his title to “first assistant U.S. attorney” while the Justice Department appeals the ruling that found his appointment unlawful. He continues performing the same duties, remaining in place at the office. MORE DETAILS WHY ETC. AT Sarcone gives up 'acting U.S. attorney' title but stays on the job

CONGRATULATIONS KAI--STATE BOUND--FROM THE THE CROTON HARMON ATHLETICS FB PAGE

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STATE BOUND! Huge congratulations to Kai on qualifying for Varsity Ski States! Through hard work, focus, and grit on the slopes, Kai has earned a spot among the best in the state. We’re incredibly proud of the dedication and determination shown all season long. Good luck at States, race strong and represent with pride! Photo at Facebook

BEHIND PAYWALL--LOHUD--WRESTLING WEIGHT-CLASS RANKING SHAKEN UP AFTER SECTIONALS

Wrestling weight-class rankings shaken up after sectionals--MORE AT Wrestling weight-class rankings for week of Feb. 9

MDNIGHT RUN VIA TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER 2/28

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Our next Run will take place on Saturday, February 28. If you cannot go on the actual Run, there are plenty of ways to volunteer your services. Please check any and all boxes below that you feel comfortable with and can contribute to this worthy cause.

This is a great opportunity for teens to earn community service hours.

Thank you to everyone who participated on the Run last year! It was a huge success. We appreciated all the help sorting, preparing food, and distributing clothing on the Run. These items are what is needed in abundance for the homeless community. Please email amanda@tinw.org prior to dropping off any donations to ensure that someone is at the Temple. SEE MORE AT Midnight Run - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

WHEN IS ASH WEDNESDAY 2026?

Ash Wednesday in 2026 is on Wednesday, February 18. This day marks the beginning of Lent, a period of prayer, fasting, and reflection leading up to Easter Sunday. Stay tuned for a schedule of events and services at your local churches.

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

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ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

SUMMER EXPERIENCE 2026

CLICK ON THE IMAGE - SEE MORE AT Summer Camp Info & Registration 2026 - St. Augustine School - Ossining, NY

WHAT AN INTRO---BERENSON, TAIBBI AND EMILY KOPP!

Journalism is dead, long live journalism

The Washington Post fired over 300 reporters and editors last week; Matt Taibbi is hiring. These two events are not unrelated.

Feb 10

On Monday afternoon, I got two emails from Matt Taibbi’s Racket News. The first was from Matt and called “From The Old Editor.” The second was from Emily Kopp and called “From The New Editor.”

Yes, Matt has hired Emily....MORE AT Journalism is dead, long live journalism - by Alex Berenson

JUST A REMINDER --- ALL HEART BAKING WILL BE AT MATTERS COFFEE ON 2/13

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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

SOME RECENT PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND PODCASTS TOO---YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS!

 Because life gets busy:

***PHOTOS, YONKERS ON ICE; 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. GO TO EverythingCroton: YONKERS ON ICE OR BABY, IT'S BEEN COLD OUT THERE...

***VIDEO TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY, BISHOP FULTON SHEEN'S BEATIFICATION; click here

***ASSORTED, VIDEO, PHOTOS, LINKS---OUR VERY BUSY CROTON HARMON TRAIN STATION; go to EverythingCroton: FOR OUR TRAIN & RAIL FANS, OUR VERY BUSY CROTON-HARMON STATION, A COLLECTION OF VIDEOS AND LINKS--PAST PRESENT FUTURE

***HENDRICK HUDSON HS, PIPPIN; WATCH AND GO TO EverythingCroton: WATCH HENDRICK HUDSON HS PREPARE FOR "PIPPIN THE MUSICAL" - AKHTAR AND NUNZIATA - LOHUD

***PHOTO--WIND CHILL SUNRISE; CLICK HERE

***PHOTO--CROTON IS EAGLE CENTRAL; go here

***PHOTO, VILLAGE BD. PRESENTS CROTON EMS TOP RESPONDERS WITH CERT. OF RECOGNITION; go here

***TRIGGER ALERT: VIDEO NICK SHIRLY OPENING STATEMENT, MINNESOTA SOMALI FRAUD; video at EverythingCroton: 1/21--NICK SHIRLEY DELIVERS OPENING STATEMENT IN MINNESOTA SOMALI FRAUD HEARING

***Special request, oldie but goodie, podcast from 2022, CHUCK CONNORS, THE RIFLEMAN, go to EverythingCroton: NEW FROM OUR FRIENDS AT THE SPAGHETTI WESTERNS PODCAST: CHUCK CONNORS & MORE #78

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EverythingCroton: SOME MORE RECENT VIDEOS, PHOTOS AND PODCASTS YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

WEATHER ADVISORY FROM THE VILLAGE OF CROTON 6 PM TODAY THROUGH 6 A.M. FEB. 11

A winter weather advisory has been issued for our area beginning at 6 p.m. today, February 10, through 6 a.m. tomorrow, February 11. 

Light snow and freezing rain will be possible, leading to slippery travel conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory in Effect Tonight | Croton-on-Hudson NY

TOWN OF CORTLANDT SUMMER CAMP COUNSELORS NEEDED

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Cortlandt Recreation Dept. is looking for Summer Camp Counselors! SEE MORE AT Cortlandt Recreation Dept. is looking for Summer Camp Counselors! - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

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

A Real Estate Battle Tests the State’s New Superfund Powers

This story originally appeared in New York Focus, a nonprofit news publication investigating power in New York. Sign up for their newsletter here. The Examiner News is publishing this piece as part of our ongoing coverage of the issue, in cooperation with New York Focus.

New York environmental regulators have deemed a developer liable for an $18 million Westchester cleanup — but they haven’t yet made the company pay.

By David McKay Wilson

The Amawalk Reservoir, which provides drinking water to three northern Westchester County towns and New York City, looks like a tranquil spot, covered in a blanket of snow in midwinter with Canada geese flying in formation overhead. But the Amawalk has become the center of a battle over who pays for environmental cleanups in the state.

Will New York taxpayers be on the hook, or will it be a development company the state has deemed responsible for paying the bill?

The developer, Suelain Realty, hopes to build 23 single-family homes on a parcel bordering the reservoir that was recently cleaned up through the state Superfund program, which identifies contamination and conducts remediation.

Critics of the project fear that runoff from the Granite Pointe subdivision in the town of Somers will worsen the water quality of the Westchester reservoir, which is already contaminated by PFAS “forever chemicals.”

That’s not their only concern. They also want the developer to pay for the cleanup of the site. If the company is required to do so, some hope, the project will become cost-prohibitive, blocking it from happening.

A 2025 reauthorization of the state Superfund law makes it easier to recoup money from property owners or polluters. The state has identified Suelain as the party responsible for the $18 million cleanup, but it has yet to seek payment from the company.

“There have been no concrete decisions made regarding cost recovery at this site,” said a spokesman for the state Department of Environmental Conservation, or DEC. READ MORE AT A Real Estate Battle Tests the State’s New Superfund Powers | The Examiner News