IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

....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. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENED) Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.

QUINTESSENTIAL 1960'S AD---HECKMAN 1962

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

Stumbled upon this Heckman ad that just screamed 1960s. Click on the 1962 image for Harmon-on-Hudson's Heckman Motors. We did our best to bring out the details. For more about Heckman, go to EverythingCroton: 1958, ASSORTED ADS FOR HECKMAN (SOMETIMES SPELLED WITH TWO "N'S)

BIG CHANGES PLANNED AT WALMART STORES IN NY

Big Changes Planned at Walmart Stores in New York

Walmart is remodeling 24 stores in New York, including stores in the Hudson Valley in Monticello, Newburgh, Monroe, and more. Expect new modern layouts and speedy delivery options to improve the shopping experience.

IN THE NEWS--TRUMP ANNOUNCES US NAVY SEIZED BLOCKADE-DEFYING IRANIAN CARGO VESSEL AFTER....

President Donald Trump announced Sunday the U.S. Navy fired upon and seized an Iranian-flagged vessel trying to run the American blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. MORE AT Trump Announces US Navy Seized Blockade-Defying Iranian Cargo Vessel After ‘Blowing A Hole’ In Engine Room | The Daily Caller

FROM THAT NEW "CROTON NEWS" SITE--ZBA TO OPEN HEARINGS ON THREE RESIDENTIAL ADDITION VARIANCE

As always, please do your due diligence. The site is AI-driven. Go to ZBA to Open Hearings on Three Residential Addition Variances — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

MAILBOX, THREE REQUESTS WE FINALLY GOT TO....

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------A reader recalls a post about the village's art collection but can't find it. Can you help?

RESPONSE: You probably mean this one: EverythingCroton: SUMMER NEWSLETTER 2021, THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: CROTON'S MUNICIPAL ART COLLECTION

-----A reader wondered if there was anything about the 2021 Boys Soccer team--that wasn't on FB.  

RESPONSE: Sorry all we have is this VIA THE CROTON HARMON BOOSTER CLUB FB PAGE--Congratulations to the Boys Varsity Soccer Team and their amazing seniors! The team had a tough loss yesterday against Dobbs Ferry, (4-3) ending their Sectionals run.  

SEE PHOTOS HERE AND HERE AND HERE 

AND HERE AND HERE.

-----A reader recalls giant flower balloons for MOTHER'S DAY somewhere in the village, perhaps a four or five years ago? 

RESPONSE: Blossoms and balloons on Benedict; go to EverythingCroton: BLOSSOMS AND BALLOONS ON BENEDICT...JUST BEAUTIFUL

IN THE NEWS==SPRING VALLEY MAYOR BETS ON $20M LOAN, 12% TAX HIKE TO REINVIGORATE DIVERSE VILLAGE

Nancy Cutler--Rockland/Westchester Journal News--April 15, 2026, 3:01 a.m. ET--SPRING VALLEY - Mayor Schenley Vital hit 100 days in office on April 14, and marked the occasion by outlining a dramatic — and costly — plan to reinvigorate this diverse Rockland County village. BEHIND PAYWALL Why Spring Valley NY mayor wants to see a 12% village tax hike

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.

FIVE FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform

***Friday cocktail – The Benedictine Cloister
***Pro-life Catholic father wins $1.1M in settlement with DOJ over wrongful arrest – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Cody Bellinger, crazy catch in left field yesterday. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Vatican: Report Pentagon lectured it’s Ambassador “Completely untrue” – Tom Faranda's Folly
***April 15th – Tax Day! A Ronald Reagan quip – Tom Faranda's Folly

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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

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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: SPEAKER EVENT GABRIELLA MIRABELLI; GO TO Speaker Event ~ Gabriella Mirabelli - DW Design & Decor

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY, GO TO Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: Facing Fear with the Help of the Spirit

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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....

AND ICYMI--NEW CHICKEN LAW IN CROTON EverythingCroton: INTERESTING NEW CHICKEN LAW AND MUCH MORE ON THE AGENDA

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

---A birds-eye view of Riverside Park in 1934 shows how much this slender green space has changed | Ephemeral New York; CLICK HERE

---AND FOR MEN ONLY: A Gilded Age millionaire builds the men-only “Waldorf of the slums” hotel on Bleecker Street | Ephemeral New York

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NINE FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

--HOME MADE ZUCCHINI RELISH; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOMEMADE ZUCCHINI RELISH

--CHICKEN CASSOULET; CLICK HERE

--TOMATO SOUP MEATLOAF! CLICK HERE

--OMA'S GERMAN POTATOS SALAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OMA'S GERMAN POTATO SALAD

--AMISH POTATO SALAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: AMISH POTATO SALAD

--EASY BEEF SHORT RIBS; click here

--UPSIDE DOWN CHILI PIE; CLICK HERE

--MUSHROOM SOUP SLOPPY JOES; CLICK HERE

--MYSTERIOUS ORANGE CAKE; CLICK HERE

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SEVEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---ENRICO CARUSO; CLICK HERE

---1937 LA GRANDE ILLUSION; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: La Grande Illusion (1937)

---Nathalie Baye (1948-2026) has died; click here

---NOAH BEERY; CLICK HERE

---European Film Star Postcards: La Collectionneuse: Wynne Gibson

---European Film Star Postcards: Hayden Christensen

---HAPPY EASTER FROM THE STARS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Happy Easter with the stars!

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TWO FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: HE IS RISEN! THIS WILL BECOME A CLASSIC .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Easter 2026.

AND 

RIP HUSEIN COKIE; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Husein Cokic

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FOUR FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

WOW Unethical Substack of the Year (So Far): “Open Letters by Mersault” | Ethics Alarms

AND

ANOTHER WOW Oh No! Not The Redskins/Commanders “Racist Logo” Nonsense Again! | Ethics Alarms

ANOTHER CLASSIC FROM THE NY TIMES; Ethics Villains: Yes, The New York Times Again…And Its Biased, Ignorant, Pro-Terrorism Readers

AND 

Comment of the Day: “The Cowardice and Obstinacy of the Trump Deranged: A Depressing Case Study From Facebook (I Despair)” | Ethics Alarms

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WONDERFUL VINTAGE CHRISTMAS CARD ALBUM FROM DACHWEIER

Lots of inspiration in here for putzing and flatties and just general holiday goodness!

Christmas by dachweiler

"Mainly vintage Christmas cards; some magazine and booklet art; and a few modern cards I collected"

Go to 

Christmas | Flickr

TAPPAN ZEE BEATS CROTON HARMON, BASEBALL RECAP

For more, go to  Baseball Recap: Tappan Zee Beats Croton-Harmon for Their Tenth Straight Victory

YOU DON'T NEED 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. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENED) Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.

ICYMI--CON EDISON GAS MAIN PROJECT OLD POST ROAD NORTH

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Con Edison has advised the Village that their contractor will be beginning a gas main project on Old Post Road North between Prospect Place and Van Wyck Street beginning next week (April 20). The work will take place Mondays through Fridays from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m. and is expected to take eight weeks for completion. MORE AT Con Edison Gas Main Project on Old Post Road North | Croton-on-Hudson NY

REMINDER 4/25 CROTON GIRLS RELAYS

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Save the date! 4/25--Croton Girls Relays -50th Edition Celebrations! CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

Croton-Harmon Schools Croton- Harmon H.S. Athletics Croton Harmon High School PTSA
Croton Harmon Alumni

CURRENTLY TRENDING ON LOCAL SOCIAL MEDIA, ASSORTED ISSUES

Many of us are not on social media, but we often get to hear about it and are sometimes sent screenshots--here's some issues currently burning up local social media in no particular order:

***NY energy prices; so much chatter and links to recent articles on NY costs, etc.

***Library issues: recent letters/articles by Bloomberg, Steinberg and Gingold dominate the conversation.

***The Harmon pot shop/cannabis dispensary dominates the online conversation with alleged posters from other communities weighing in on everything from hours to traffic to parking to crime to public intoxication/driving, etc. Here's some of what's trending, but there's so much, (the village approved the shop) there's no point.

***Eisinger/VOC letter in the Gazette regarding the merits of candidate Mary Lynn Dlabola

***Facebook bots, anonymous postings; not going to post any of this AGAIN; no point