Tuesday, May 31, 2011

WE LOVE OUR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS, MORE ON TODAY'S GRAND STREET FIRE

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A kitchen fire broke out at the Van Wyck Apartments on Grand Street today. Thankfully, the fire was contained to the one apartment and no one was hurt.

What impressed us most, however, was how quickly the Croton volunteer fire department responded, as well as other nearby fire fighters from Ossining, etc.
So hats off to you guys for another job well done!

Wednesday, May 25, 2011

FAAH HOUSING UPDATE: PLEASANTVILLE RESIDENTS SAY NO TO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ON VILLAGE OWNED LAND

Washington Ave. Neighbors Reject Feeler on Housing- Informal meeting draws a vocal "no" from residents near the garden apartments' backyard, seen as a potential site for county's affordable units. A dozen speakers backed by a roomful of vocal supporters urged Pleasantville officials Monday to shelve plans for affordable housing behind Washington Avenue’s garden apartments.Such housing would increase taxes and traffic, some speakers maintained, while others insisted the village-owned land itself raised serious issues of suitability as a building site. Mayor Peter Scherer had billed the gathering as an “informal meeting” and not a public hearing. He repeatedly assured residents while three developers have expressed interest in acquiring the land for affordable housing, none has yet submitted a formal proposal. READ MORE HERE: http://pleasantville.patch.com/articles/washington-ave-neighbors-reject-feeler-on-housing

Monday, May 23, 2011

CROTON BAIT & TACKLE, A FISHERMAN'S PARADISE

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One of the nicer things about warmer days on the horizon is the prospect of local fishing. Croton residents are lucky to have a fisherman’s paradise packed into the tiny little shop known as Croton Bait and Tackle. The proprietors not only know where all the good spots are, they have everything you need—hooks, bait, sinkers, reels, poles, line, you name it. Croton Bait & Tackle is located at 65 North Riverside Avenue, 271-3675

UPDATED:  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/11/croton-bait-tackle-little-history-more.html