BEHIND PAYWALL--FIVE DEMS IN JUNE 23 PRIMARY FOR LAWLER SEAT MAKE THEIR CLOSING CASE

Lohud, behind paywall at Five Democrats in primary for Mike Lawler seat make their closing case

BERENSON SAYS NO TO SUBSTACK'S NEW (AI-BASED) COMMENT CENSORSHIP

Those of us with assorted Substack subscriptions have noted this new offering. And Alex Berenson, Unreported Truths, says:

Unreported Truths will not be using "Reply Rules." I trust you. And if I have to censor you, I will tell you individually. READ MORE AT Let's just say no to Substack's new (AI-based) comment censorship offering

COOK POOL OPENS 6/6--REMEMBER, TOWN REC ID CARDS ARE A MUST!

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ONCE AGAIN, GETTING COMPLAINTS ABOUT THE INEQUITY (YADA-YADA-YADA) OF NEEDNG TOWN ID CARDS FOR THE POOL. THE POLICY IS BELOW.   AS ALWAYS, TAKE YOUR COMMENTARY THERE.

CHARLES J. COOK POOL OPENS 6/6---PLEASE NOTE: *All residents must have a valid Town of Cortlandt Recreation Photo ID Card to present at the Charles J. Cook Pool gate entrance.*  Village of Buchanan and Croton Residents must also purchase a Town of Cortlandt Photo ID Card to gain access to the pool facility.  Village ID cards will not be accepted for admission.

MORE POOL INFO AT Summer Charles J. Cook Pool General Info - Town of Cortlandt, NY

MORE PLANNING! FATHER'S DAY AND JULY 4TH CHARCUTERIE BOARDS 2026

It's no secret. We're big charcuterie board fans here. 

Last week, we did a local road trip to SECOND MOUSE CHEESE as we plan our Father's Day and July 4th boards. (You can read about SECOND MOUSE HERE).

For some board inspiration, however, click on the photo, then head on over to Natasha's Kitchen: Charcuterie Board Ideas

And these deep fried Saltines will definitely make the next board as well---see more at EverythingCroton: DEEP FRIED SALTINE CRACKERS!

FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader says that "back in the day" scandal-plagued Joey Buttafucco was "banned from the village".  Is this true?

Response: Well, note quite banned but not exactly welcomed either. We'll let the article do the talking. Go to EverythingCroton: 1994, JOEY BUTTAFUCCO, A WELCOME GUEST ON HOWARD STERN, BUT NOT IN CROTON

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A reader asks: You had a strange article about Gloria Swanson and her entourage, in so many words. I can't find it....

Response: You may possibly mean this one? Go to EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON--1926---GLORIA SWANSON AND HER CREW

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A reader: I distinctly remember a car painted with a SCREAM motif somewhere in the village many years ago. Can you help?

Response: 2010, Croton Rotary Car Show, a Croton HS art project; here's your editor's photo

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Confidential to Carrots....sorry, on our block, we mind our own business. You are however, free to publish your thoughts elsewhere.

ICYMI----SENATE PASSES $70B IMMIGRATION ENFORCEMENT BILL, NY POST

The Senate passed legislation to fund President Trump’s immigration enforcement agencies early Friday morning, after weeks of delays and fierce backlash to an unrelated $1.776 billion settlement fund that threatened to derail the bill.  Senators voted 52-47 for the $70 billion legislation to fund Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol for the next three years, through the end of Trump’s term. The final vote came just before 5 a.m.....more at Senate passes $70B immigration enforcement bill

THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON HARMON HS ATHLETICS FB PAGE

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THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON HARMON HS ATHLETICS FB PAGE

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CONGRATULATIONS ILIANA HARRIS--NEW TRACK & FIELD RECORD 200M DASH

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Congratulations to Iliana Harris on setting a new Croton-Harmon Track & Field school record in the 200M Dash with an outstanding time of 26.93! MORE AT Facebook

HERALD'S 2025-2026 HENDRICK HUDSON ATHLETIC TEAM OF THE YEAR

Eleven student-athletes earned recognition for their consistency, production, and impact throughout the varsity sports year

SEE AND READ MORE AT Meet the Herald’s 2025-26 Hendrick Hudson Athletic Team of the Year – Peekskill Herald

REMINDER---CROTON SENIOR CLUB MEETING TODAY 6/5

And a reminder! Fun starts at 11 - Go to EverythingCroton: 6/5/2026 CROTON SENIORS CLUB MEETING

TERMS, "MOTHER...FATHER.... NOW ERASED, LEGAL TERMINOLOGY ACROSS SEVERAL NY STATUTES

Have received many questions and comments about the latest bills---but not going to address most of it; instead, here's the info and who sponsored it all; contact those parties directly is perhaps best---at this blog, however, we'll still be celebrating "Father's Day":

The legislation — S.9316 / A.8382 — updates legal terminology across several New York statutes. Key changes include:

“Mother” → “gestating parent”

“Father” → “non‑gestating parent” or “alleged parent” depending on context

“Paternity” → “parentage”

“Putative father” → “alleged parent”

These changes appear in Family Court Act, Domestic Relations Law, and related statutes. The goal, according to supporters, is to make the law more inclusive for LGBTQ+ families, surrogacy, and assisted reproduction cases.

Who Sponsored the Bill?
Senate Version: S9316

Primary Sponsor: Sen. Luis R. Sepúlveda (Democrat) — 32nd Senate District

Multiple news outlets also confirm Sepúlveda as the Senate sponsor.
Assembly Version: A8382 / A8382A

Primary Sponsor: Assemblymember Amy Paulin (Democrat) — Westchester County

News sources also identify Paulin as the Assembly sponsor.

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy:

***CROTON'S ROBBY DeLASHO AND ST. JOHN'S STUDENT SHARES LOVES OF THE KNICKS WITH POPE LEO; CLICK HERE

***ADRIANA, EVER WONDER WHY---NEW FROM MYMSMERMAID LIFE; GO TO EverythingCroton: EVER WONDER WHY...

***CROTON RUNNING COMPANY IS PASSING THE BATON; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON RUNNING COMPANY IS PASSING THE BATON

***CON ED, SCENIC RIDGE---ONGOING; CLICK HERE

***SARCONE: Illegal guns and drugs seized in northern New York DEA bust - WCAXWCAX... MORE AT EverythingCroton: JOHN SARCONE---ILLEGAL GUNS AND DRUGS SEIZED IN NORTHERN NY DEA BUST

***FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" SITE---TRUSTEES APPROVE THIRD SPEED CAMERA HOME RULE REQUEST, HIRE FIRM TO RECRUIT ASST. VILLAGE MANAGER; CLICK HERE

***CONGRATUALTIONS HOLY NAME CONFIRMANDI; GO TO EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS TO HOLY NAME OF MARY'S CONFIRMATION CLASS OF 2026

***THAT "HATE MAP"; THE SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW SCANDAL CONTINUES; GO TO EverythingCroton: HATE MAP---FAR-LEFT SOUTHERN POVERTY LAW CENTER REIMBURSED KLAN MEMBERS FOR CROSS-BURNINGS: FEDS

OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE METROPOLITAN

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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE METROPOLITAN---MORE AT Friday cocktail – the Metropolitan – Tom Faranda's Folly

THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...

Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy----just 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 too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook