VILLAGE FLAGS AT MUNICIPAL BUILDING ARE AT HALF STAFF 7/28 IN HONOR OF SEN. GRAHAM

From Village fb page: At the direction of Governor Kathy Hochul, flags at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building are at half-staff today, July 28, in honor of Senator Lindsay Graham, whose funeral is taking place today.

UPDATE--OVER 30,000 SIGNATURES BY MID-AFTERNOON 7/28 OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9/11

Please continue to circulate: A PETITION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION; more info about the petition, Mamdani's disturbing comments and more is here

NEWS 12--WESTCHESTER LEADERS WARN ABOUT NEW EMAIL SCAM TARGETING PEOPLE SEEKING LAND USE APPROVALS

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SEE AND READ MORE AT News 12 | Long Island | Westchester Leaders Warn About New Email Scam Targeting People Seeking Land Use Approvals

NOT THE BEE--FAUCI'S PERSONAL DIARY HAS BEEN RELEASED--YOU ARE NOT PREPARED FOR IT---AND ALL THE INFO FOR THE 7/29 HEARING

 

The Anthony Fauci Diaries dropped this weekend.

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul released personal correspondences and e-mails, as well as personal diary entries, from former NIAID Director Anthony Fauci, the man who wanted us all to triple mask.

If you were looking for the definition of the words "egotistical," "narcissist," and "hubris," then Anthony Fauci is your man. MORE AT Fauci's personal diary has been released. You are not prepared for it. | Not the Bee

****************************7/29 HEARING INFO

AND HERE IS THE 7/29 HEARING INFO, VIA GOOGLE AI

Dr. Anthony Fauci's public committee testimony on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, is scheduled to begin at 8:30 AM Eastern Time (ET). [1]

While some early announcements listed the event for 10:00 AM, official schedules from the U.S. Senate and Congress.gov confirm the updated 8:30 AM start time. [1, 2, 3, 4]

Event Details

• Committee: Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee.
• Location: Room 342 of the Dirksen Senate Office Building in Washington, D.C.
• Broadcast: You can watch the live stream coverage on the C-SPAN Event Page. [1, 2]
• The written testimonies will be published directly on the U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearings Page. [1, 2]
  By congressional rule, witness statements are typically uploaded to the specific committee's website right as the hearing begins or shortly after it concludes.

SpydaBee STUDIO!

Been following Jason Spyda since his show at the Croton River Artisans Gallery in 2024---and now....

SpydaBeeStudio - Etsy

SpydaBee Studio is an artist owned business in Croton on Hudson. All art is created by hand. No AI

Coming up in Westchester, we have events in Sleepy Hallow, SUP Witches / the PaddleBoard Witch event on the Hudson, and lots more. Be prepared for the season! 

Visit: https://www.etsy.com/shop/spydabeestudio

AGAIN--ANOTHER REQUEST FOR A RE-POST--2021 TOD ANALYSIS OF PARCELS PREPARED BY AKRF FOR THE VILLAGE--CROTON POINT AVENUE AREA, HARMON

With more than a hundred "affordable" units coming to Lot A and the possible development of the ET/Cortese site on the horizon, there has once again been a request for the 2021 TOD Analyses of Parcels--(Harmon, Croton Point more or less) dated August 30, 2021---prepared by AKRF for the village--find it here--you can also click on the screenshot images below for some illuminating photos BUT THE LINK WILL TAKE YOU TO THE OFFICIAL PDF.

TIME FOR A SUMMER CHEESE BOARD FROM SPICES IN MY DNA WITH SOME HELP FROM APPLE FARM---AND MORE....

Updated in 2026--This Late Summer Cheeseboard is filled with some of my favorite end-of-summer treats! Fresh figs, marinated zucchini, berries, nectarines, peaches, preserved lemons, and an assortment of cheeses. I always add marinated olives, nuts, grapes, grainy mustard, honey, crackers, breadsticks, and sliced baguette too! Feel free to get creative with what you love – they are SO much fun to put together! MORE AT A Late Summer Cheeseboard

P.S. APPLE FARM CURRENTLY HAS SOME OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL TOMATOES, FIGS, NUTS, FLOWERS AND PEARS (not to mention some fabulous artisan--and hard to find---jams and preserves).

AND WHAT ABOUT THIS QUICK CHEESEBOARD BEAUTY: 20-Minute Vibrant Summer Cheese Board • The Bojon Gourmet

You may also enjoy:

****Lavender Mint Vodka Lemonade

****THREE SUMMER COCKTAILS FROM TO FARANDA'S FOLLY; GO TO EverythingCroton: OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THREE SUMMER COCKTAILS!

***A VISIT TO SECOND MOUSE CHEESE SHOP IS RECOMMENDED; click here 

METRO-NORTH CUTS TRAINS TO AND FROM POUGHKEEPSIE THROUGH FALL

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Metro-North Cuts Trains to and From Poughkeepsie Through Fall----If you're planning a getaway between the Hudson Valley and New York City, you'll want to check the train schedule before heading to the station. MORE AT Metro-North Cuts Trains to and From Poughkeepsie Through Fall

TOAST 250! TAVERN NIGHTS AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR

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SEE MORE AT Toast 250! Tavern Nights at Van Cortlandt Manor | Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: 1973 MILITARY MUSTER AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR

REMINDER---ICYMI--TONIGHT---ONCE AGAIN, FROM THE CROTON NEWS SITE, BREAKDOWN OF THE 7/28 PLANNING BOARD MEETING--INITIAL PRESENTATION OF 49-UNIT SOUTH RIVERSIDE AVENUE DEVELOPMENT

See it all at Croton.News - Croton’s #1 source for AI-generated hyperlocal news---TUESDAY THE 28TH at 8:00 p.m. ---SEE IT ALL AT Planning Board — 2026-07-28 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

CROTON & CORTLANDT ARTS ROUND-UP AND MORE AT THE BLOG #1

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A NEW WEEKLY SERIES---CROTON & CORTLANDT ARTS ROUND-UP AND MORE AT THE BLOG #1

EVENTS, SHOWS, VINTAGE ARTISTS AND PHOTOGRAPHERS

***DON'T MISS IT! GROUP SHOW, OPENING RECEPTION AT THE CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY 8/2 VISITING ARTIST | Croton River Artisan

***DON'T MISS IT! TOWN OF CORTLANDT'S 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY SHOW AND CONTEST: Cortlandt proudly honors our nation! For the Youth Submission Form, go to Town of Cortlandt’s USA 250th Celebration Photo Show Submission Form 

AND For the Adult Submission Form, go to Town of Cortlandt’s USA 250th Celebration Photo Show Submission Form

AND RELATED: EverythingCroton: WITH MENTION OF CROTON'S CAROLYN WHITING AND ELEANOR KWEI, CORTLANDT'S SNAPSHOT OF AMERICA'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY FOCUSES ON PHOTO CONTEST

***VINTAGE CROTON ARTIST--JAMES STEVENSON, LIGHT OF SUMMER; GO TO EverythingCroton: LIGHT OF SUMMER--OILS BY JAMES STEVENSON

***VINTAGE CROTON ARTIST: 1933 MAURICE STERNE--GO TO EverythingCroton: 1933 MAURICE STERNE

ABOUT THOSE RECENT SOCIAL MEDIA ALERTS--BEHIND PAYWALL AT THE TIMES HERALD RECORD

Border czar promised a NY surge. Is the Hudson Valley seeing it first?

Chris McKenna--New York State Team--July 28, 2026, 5:10 a.m. ET--A social media alert went out early on July 21 about immigration agents on Cottage Street in Middletown. The next morning, two similar bulletins were posted for Monroe and White Plains. The next day, there was one in Kingston. AGAIN BEHIND PAYWALL AT NY clashes with ICE as enforcement alerts pop up in Hudson Valley

VILLAGE JOB OPENINGS, MAINTENANCE WORKER & SCHOOL CROSSING GUARD

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Interested candidates should complete the online employment application on the Croton-on-Hudson Village website no later than August 14, 2026. MORE INFO AT Job Opening - Maintenance Worker and School Crossing Guard | Croton-on-Hudson NY

FROM THE MAILBOX...

A reader asks: How come no barbecue here?

Response: The reader must be a new resident. Croton has had assorted BBQ places here over the years---the operative word is "had".

HERE ARE TWO:

One of these was Holy Smoke (their Croton restaurant was near Super Foodtown); they celebrated their 15th anniversary in 2019, sold out for one of their authentic German OKTOBERFESTS IN 2019, closing in November 2021. HOWEVER PLEASE NOTE--THE MAHOPAC LOCATION IS STILL HERE!

They ARE known for their brisket, baby back ribs, wings and cornbread---and have received assorted area awards. Their Oktoberfests were amazing....and may still be.  It's been a few years since many of us have ventured in that direction.

AGAIN, their Mahopac location is still going strong--but call ahead as they are often booked solid - 241 Route 6N, Mahopac, NY 10541. Mahopac

and 

MEMPHIS MAE'S--they were located in the Croton Commons--loved this place--our household was there at least twice a month---they had amazing Cole Slaw, brisket, fab Fat Tuesday events, and superb chili.  In addition, Memphis Mae's played host to many community events and was an active supporter of many charitable endeavors.  (See here for one of many examples) 

Alas:

GOOGLE AI---Memphis Mae's BBQ Bistro in Croton-on-Hudson closed in early 2019, shortly after the owner put the 13-year-old restaurant up for sale in mid-2018.

Closure Details: Location: 173 South Riverside Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY

Timeframe: Put on the market in May 2018 due to rising minimum wage pressures and shifting local dining trends, and permanently closed by spring 2019.