HOLY NAME OF MARY PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY 4/28

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This ministry creates hand-made prayer shawls that are distributed to the sick and bereaved members of our community. Please consider joining. CLICK ON THE IMAGE. NEXT MEETING IS 4/28.

NBC---SUPREME COURT CONSIDERS LAWFULNESS OF BROAD POLICE REQUESTS FOR CELL PHONE LOCATION DATA

WASHINGTON —At 4:50 p.m. on May 20, 2019, an armed man holding a cell phone walked into the Midlothian, Virginia, branch of the Call Federal Credit Union and handed a note to a teller demanding cash. More from NBC AT Supreme Court considers lawfulness of broad police requests for cell phone location data

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then 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

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENS IN MARCH) 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, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Barre on Hudson, The Organic Teaching Kitchen, and more.

THREE FROM THE MAILBOX...

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The blog continues to receive a number of inquiries and commentary about the "schism" issues currently affecting the Methodist denomination. These are best directed to the particular Methodist church you are affiliated with. "Going to the source" is the best way to obtain up-to-date accurate information.  

In the meantime, there were thoughtful articles on these issues at a site called CROSSWALK---but you have to do your own searching-----Crosswalk | Crosswalk.com--as well as a link to the breakaway GLOBAL METHODIST FB PAGE The Global Methodist Church | Facebook Good luck.

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YES there was an online call for one of the Croton "brigades" back in February.  No, it never happened. (We checked). This is all we know.

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CONFIDENTIAL TO "FILM JUNKIE"--You missed it. The Mirror Films inquiry you made is at EverythingCroton: MIRROR FILMS, FROM THE MAILBOX

IN THE NEWS AND TRENDING ON NYACK SOCIAL MEDIA--LAWLER FOE DAVIDSON CHAMPIONED SECRET "GENDER SUPPORT" POLICY THAT LET SCHOOLS BYPASS PARENTS ON TRANSITIONING CHILDREN

Will skip the chatter instead mprovide a media link; as always, please do your own due diligence 



WASHINGTON — A Democrat vying to take down Hudson Valley Rep. Mike Lawler once championed a policy that allowed children to secretly coordinate with their school about their transgender status.

During her time on the Nyack Public School Board, Rockland County Legislator Beth Davidson, who is vying for New York’s 17th Congressional District, helped pass its first policy on transgenderism, something she’s publicly touted. The policy calls for school staff to set up an optional but confidential “Gender Support Plan,” where a point person helps the student ensure that their “asserted gender identity will be accounted for and supported at school.” MORE AT Mike Lawler foe championed confidential 'Gender Support' policy for transgender kids

REMINDER---5/9 TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SALE AT CORTLANDT WATERFRONT PARK

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REMINDER---5/9 TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SALE AT CORTLANDT WATERFRONT PARK....MORE AT Town Wide Yard Sale: Saturday, May 9th at 10AM-4PM - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

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.

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

***Store where you buy a husband! Good story. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Yanks v. Red Sox; first of three in Boston – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Bioethicists: Unborn baby is merely a “Gestator’s” body part. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***Friday cocktail – the classic Hunter – Tom Faranda's Folly
***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

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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: SPRING DESIGN NEWSLETTER; GO TO Spring Design Newsletter, 2026 - DW Design & Decor

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY, GO TO GOOD SHEPHERDS

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THREE FROM ETHICS ALARMS: 

WOW Predictable Aftermath To Assassination Attempt #3 That Still Must Be Aggressively Addressed…Somehow | Ethics Alarms

AND
ANOTHER WOW Flashback: “Ethics Reflections On The Trump Assassination Attempt Prelude and Aftermath” and Observations on the Latest Attempt | Ethics Alarms

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

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: 

---The most unusual house number in all of New York City is on West Fourth Street | 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

--APPLE RAISIN OATMEAL COOKIES; CLICK HERE

--CHICKEN CASSOULET; CLICK HERE

--HOME MADE LIME PINEAPPLE SHERBERT; 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

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EIGHT FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---ENRICO CARUSO; CLICK HERE

---Lotte Neumann; 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
---Luis Buñuel in the Netherlands (1926)

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

AND 

.Westerns...All'Italiana!: Little Known Spaghetti Western actors ~ Altiero di Giovani

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WSJ HITS & MISSES OF THE WEEK

WSJ HITS & MISSES OF THE WEEK--Journal Editorial Report: The week's best and worst from Kim Strassel, Allysia Finley and Dan Henninger--MORE AT WSJ opinion: Hits and misses of the week | Watch

GLORIA SWANSON IN ALAN DWAN'S "THE WAGES OF VIRTUE"

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As many of you know, Gloria Swanson was one of the village's most notable residents. And readers here are fascinated with her "lost films" especially. ONE OF THESE IS ALAN DWAN'S "THE WAGES OF VIRTUE" 1924. Click on the image below from 1926 and the SOUTH AFRICA PICTORIAL.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: MADAME SANS GENE---A FAB SCENE--1927--CROTONS GLORIA SWANSON

THE EXAMINER'S NEXT CHAPTER ICYMI

The Examiner’s Next Chapter – And My New Journalism Job March 20, 2026 

By Adam Stone Ever since making the heartbreaking but financially unavoidable decision last January to suspend our print editions and lose most of our staff, I’ve been trying to figure out what exactly The Examiner can be long-term – and how it can still....READ MORE AT The Examiner’s Next Chapter – And My New Journalism Job – The Examiner News

FROM THE MAILBOX

Confidential to "Any chance?"

Response: Don't know anyone who is really concerned. We all go our own way. Good luck with your research.

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Still seeking any info on the old Afghan kebab house.

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A reader has fond memories of the "chili place". Got anything?

Response: 1977/78; go to EverythingCroton: TWO ITEMS FOM THE MAILBOX---THE CROTON CHILI HOUSE AND "HOUSE OF HEALTH"

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WHERE EXACTLY was the Purple Monkey and when did it close?

Response: The Purple Monkey was in the Croton Commons; it contributed to a number of local fundraisers back in 2011 and 2012 but believe it sold and went out west in 2013 or so.

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A reader notes that many times last names are spelled wrong on the new CROTON NEWS SITE.

Response; The site is AI driven and apparently "sound oriented". Corrections are made eventually and it's learning last names. The most recent entry is 4/21 and the ZBA meeting

5 WAYS TO HONOR MEMORIAL DAY IN MID HUDSON VALLEY

This content is brought to our community by T-Mobile. Some good suggestions here--and we're adding the link to the late Father Brennan pet project UNITED FOR THE TROOPS below--but first, 5 WAYS TO HONOR MEMORIAL DAY:

5 Ways To Honor Memorial Day In Mid Hudson Valley | Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch

AND MOVING ALONG TO FATHER BRENNAN; GO TO EverythingCroton: HAPPIER DAYS, FATHER BRENNAN, UNITED FOR THE TROOPS 2012

CONGRATULATIONS CROTON EMS

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Croton On Hudson Emergency Medical Services FACEBOOK PAGE

4d · After two months of hard work and preparations Croton EMS has received our Bi-Annual Audit from the Department of Health and we are so Happy to say that we have passed with 100% Compliance. We would like to take a moment to thank those that have given countless hours in the past two months to prepare:

Phil Dinkler
David Kreilsheimer
Tiffany Gilleo
Ken Gilleo Jr
Jeremy Lane
Liz Poling-Hiraldo
Paid Staff:
James Comiskey
Raul Pimentel
Kailee Ingegneri
Teddy Dengler

And of course a HUGE thank you to our friends Nick Franzoso and Kyle Spitzfaden from OVAC for their guidance along the way. We are very grateful to them for their friendship.

DEADLINE TO ORDER BROTHERHOOD PASSOVER WINE SALE--4/30

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DEADLINE TO ORDER BROTHERHOOD PASSOVER WINE SALE--4/30--GO TO Brotherhood Passover Wine & Liquor Sale Deadline - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester