MULTI-STATE SCAM CASE IN THE NEWS, ID THEFT AND MORE

Police said a sting involving three packages sent to the vacant Tappan home contained cash tied to victims in Utah, Illinois and Colorado.

ORANGE TOWN, NY — A package sent to an unoccupied Hudson Valley home helped uncover a multi-state fraud operation targeting seniors, according to police.

Two men were arrested in Tappan after Orangetown police said detectives linked three cash-filled packages delivered to a vacant residence to separate scams involving victims in Utah, Illinois and Colorado.....Police identified the men arrested as Tian Quan Xie, 20, of Brooklyn, and Wei Ping Sun, 39, of Queens. Both were charged with grand larceny and felony criminal possession of a controlled substance. MORE AT Packages Of Cash Sent To Abandoned House Revealed A Multi-State Scam Case | New City, NY Patch

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...

Because life gets busy---and hopefully warmer again soon:

***CURRENTLY TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA; go to ---BOTS!-------FIFA----SCHOOL CANDIDATES FORUM---"BLOCKING"----"LEADERS OF TOMORROW" MENTORSHIP PROGRAM AT CROTON HARMON DISTRICT, STREET CAMERAS, AND ASSORTED CONSPIRACY THEORIES ABOUT ALLEN, THE PRESS DINNER, AND KIMMEL CHATTER

***INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLICISM INSTAGRAM PAGE; GO TO EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

***REGULAR MONDAY FEATURE: EverythingCroton: WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS

***SENATE REPORT! EverythingCroton: FROM THE US SENATE PERMANENT SUBCOMMTTEE ON INVESTIGATIONS, CHAIRMAN RON JOHNSON, MAJORITY STAFF INTERIM REPORT

***IS THE GRASS ALWAYS GREENER? FROM 2021, PUGH ETAL; GO TO  EverythingCroton: 2021, IS THE GRASS ALWAYS GREENER?

***CROTON HARMON HS SCIENCE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HARMON HS SCIENCE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 2026

***ADRIANA'S ADVENTURES IN CURACAO; MY MSMERMAID LIFE AT EverythingCroton: MYMSMERMAID LIFE UPDATE--ADRIANA'S ADVENTURES CONTINUE

OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---A "MODERN" OR CONTEMPORARY VERSION OF "THE HUNTER"

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.

OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---A "MODERN" OR CONTEMPORARY VERSION OF "THE HUNTER"; GO TO Friday cocktail – the modern Hunter – Tom Faranda's Folly

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 ICYMI: EverythingCroton: 2026 CROTON FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT & SENASQUA PARK CONCERT SERIES & THANK YOU SPONSORS!

FROM THE MAILBOX--BEACON RECORD AND CD FEST - 5/2 AND CROTON RECORD STORE MEMORIES PLEASE

Local vinyl collector Jim-Beau is headed to Beacon this weekend for the Fest and wanted to give everyone a heads up:

The BEACON RECORD & CD FEST RETURNS to the VFW on SATURDAY MAY 2, 2026!!!! 20+ great Record/CD Dealers from the Tri-State area and beyond--30+ tables with vinyl LPs, 45s, CDs, DVDs, cassettes, concert posters, music magazines and books! See more at May 2 | The Beacon Record and CD Fest!!! | Esopus, NY Patch

And Jim-Beau would love to see some vintage Croton Record store please.....

Response: Thanks for the info Jim-Beau. And here you go: EverythingCroton: MORE MEMORIES OF THE BOOK AND RECORD STORE

MYMSMERMAID LIFE UPDATE--ADRIANA'S ADVENTURES CONTINUE

mymsmermaidlife 7h​They told me life would look different after a diagnosis, but they didn’t say it would look this good. 

​On land, every step is a hard-fought victory. Taking my MS for a walk in paradise might look a little (or a LOT) different than it used to, but the second I hit that Curaçao blue, the weight of the world just floats away...

​I’m not just surviving with a diagnosis—I’m diving through it. In the water, I’m exactly where I’m meant to be. 

​The Curaçao Dump:

🔸️The walk is done. Now for the fun part. 

🔸️Flipping the script (and myself) 

🔸️​Sending love from the reef 

🔸️​The warmest "Bon Bini" welcome 

🔸️​Golden hour with my favorite human

​This is my mermaid life, and MS is just along for the ride!

I’m on a mission to grow this Pod to 5,000 strong to show that the adventure doesn’t stop—it just changes pace.

Hit that follow button and join the pod! Instagram

REMINDER---IT'S FRIDAY---CROTON SENIORS MEETING!

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

5/1 CROTON SENIORS MEETING--EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ATl EverythingCroton: 5/1 CROTON SENIORS MEETING

VIDEO--SUSPECT ASSASSIN COLE ALLEN'S DIGITAL TRAIL REVEALS ELABORATE PLANNING, RAISING SECURITY CONCERNS, NEW VIDEO AVAILABLE

See more at WHCA dinner suspect's digital trail reveals elaborate planning, raises security concerns | Watch

AND NEW MAD DASH VIDEO: Armed WHCD suspected shooter Cole Allen seen bolting through metal detector in new, high-quality video

and ICYMI:

He will not be released EverythingCroton: ALLEN REMAINS IN CUSTODY

CROTON HARMON HS SCIENCE RESEARCH SYMPOSIUM 2026

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

The Croton Harmon High School Science Research Symposium showcased the depth of student learning and commitment across all levels of the program.  Thirteen third year students presented research developed over three years, demonstrating advanced thinking, confidence, and the ability to respond to questions in a formal setting. First and second year students shared early stage work, speaking with clarity about their topics, methods, and next steps. READ AND SEE MORE AT The Croton Harmon High School... - Croton-Harmon Schools | Facebook

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, AN INDEX TO THE "THIS MONTH IN CROTON, MAY 1950" POSTS

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

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, AN INDEX TO THE "THIS MONTH IN CROTON, MAY 1950" postings at Everything Croton.  

Click on photo for a 1950 Harmon Garage ad. 

Courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of The Croton Historical Society. Become a member today. MORE INFO AT www.crotonhistoricalsociety.org

- See part 1 of May 1950 here
- See part 2 here
- See part 3 here
- See part 4 here
- See part 5 here 

FORMER HEN HUD TEACHER CHARLES "CHIC' NADELL-- HAS DIED

Prior to his retirement, he was a teacher at Hendrick Hudson High School in Montrose. MORE AT Charles "Chic" Nadell - Mid Hudson News

BREAKING HOUSE VOTES UNANIMOUSLY TO REOPEN DHS, ENDING 75 DAY SHUTDOWN....

WASHINGTON — The Department of Homeland Security will finally receive most of its funding again after the longest lapse in US history, following a House vote Thursday. The House approved by voice vote the funding measure to reopen most DHS agencies, except those overseeing federal immigration enforcement, 75 days after Democrats blocked the spending.Read more at House votes unanimously to fund DHS, ending 75-day shutdown

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

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, 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, Barre on Hudson, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, and more.

ALLEN REMAINS IN CUSTODY

Allen will remain in custody; go to White House correspondents' suspect Cole Allen will stay in custody | Watch

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