REMINDER---2024---WHEN WILL THE VILLAGE'S CHRISTMAS TREE BE LIT?

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Former residents visiting friends still in the area have asked when the village Christmas Tree will be lit.....

12/5 in Vassallo Park at 5 pm; the rain date is 12/6.

Santa Claus will stop by, holiday treats will be provided, the Village Menorah will also be on display, musical entertainment, etc. See more at Winter Holiday Celebration | Facebook

CLICK ON THE PHOTO TO SEE THE 2013 TREE.

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful new finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. Click on the photos and links.

First up---an oldie but goodie worth re-visiting--here's a vintage store window set for Christmas 1940, courtesy of LOC, sliced and diced so you can appreciate all the vintage printed goodness.

That's followed by the 2024 Victorian Castle English Putz--once again the Duke and Duchess are entertaining the Queen for afternoon Christmas week tea---the towns folk have stopped by to pay their respects. Castle by Howard Lamey; vintage figures are made in Japan, circa 1950's; vintage coach cake topper, soldiers by Howard Lamey; vintage fan and styrene Merry Christmas sign, circa 1950's. When lit, the ghost of a knight appears in the castle doorway.

Again, click on the photos and links.

And by special request--how to dye bottle brush trees...

Dying them couldn't be easier.....using "distress inks".....find out everything you need to know from PAPERGLITTERGLUE at https://paperglitterglue.com/bottle-brush-trees-craft-party/

And in case you missed it--the annual treat----Antoinette Stockenberg's 2024 Christmas display--and story--FEATURING OUTSTANDING ZINNFIGUREN AND SUPERB EXAMPLES OF MADE IN JAPAN VINTAGE PUTZ HOUSE GOODNESS! GO TO EverythingCroton: ANTOINETTE STOCKENBERG'S 2024 CHRISTMAS DISPLAY

AND FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

---JEAN'S OLD FASHION CREAM PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: JEAN'S OLD FASHION CREAM PIE
---SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE
---HOME MADE BUTTER CRUNCH POPCORN; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: HOMEMADE BUTTER CRUNCH POPCORN
---OLD FASHIONED EASY FRUIT PUNCH; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OLD FASHIONED EASY FRUIT PUNCH
---OLD FASHION SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OLD FASHION SOFT MOLASSES COOKIES

Paramount lighted Snowman---from the 50's---the box too! Go to Paramount Snowman #72 1950’s | Scottg | Flickr

ROYALITES C7 LIGHTS; love the box graphics Royalties C7 Christmas Lights | Made by Royal Electric Compa… | Flickr

AND FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---JIMMY DURANTE; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Jimmy Durante
---GRACE KELLY; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Grace Kelly
---GORDAN MacRAE; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Gordon MacRae

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE---ANOTHER, EVEN MORE TEMPTING DISCOUNTED SUBSCRIPTION OFFER FOR THE HOLIDAYS

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Another, even more tempting, discounted subscription offer for the holidays! Take out a paid sub to the Chronicle between now and December 25 for 30% off.

MICHAEL BALTER - DEC. 4, 2024 - THE CROTON CHRONICLE---READ MORE AT Another, even more tempting, discounted subscription offer for the holidays!

4 DAYS LEFT TO SURVEY - THE CROTON CHRONICLE SURVEY--IS THIS APPROPRIATE CONDUCT FOR A MEMBER OF THE CH BOE? PLEASE VOTE.

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A CROTON CHRISTMAS: WW II

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At the 2012 Pearl Harbor ceremony held in Croton (click on the link to see some photos: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/12/photos-2012-pearl-harbor-remembrance.html) we got to chatting with a veteran about what "wartime Christmases" were like in the village. That inspired the Elves to create this post:  Click on the scans below.  The Sol Gerstein ad is sliced in two for easier viewing.




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CHIEF EXECUTIVE, UNITED HEALTHCARE, FATALLY SHOT IN MIDTOWN

A manhunt is underway. Here’s the latest. The chief executive of UnitedHealthcare, one of the nation’s largest health insurers, was fatally shot in the chest in Midtown Manhattan on Wednesday morning, according to a police report and two people familiar with the matter. The report said that the executive, Brian Thompson, 50....(2) Brian Thompson, UnitedHealthcare CEO, Is Fatally Shot in Midtown Manhattan: Live Updates - The New York Times

AND FROM THE POST Exclusive | UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson fatally shot outside of Hilton hotel in NYC: sources

REQUEST FOR A RE-POST---SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS RECIPES FROM MID-CENTURY MENU DOT COM

Yes, it's that time of the year-----cookies and brandy and cakes and pies.......

And now some of our favorite Christmas posts from Mid-Century Menu.....Testing vintage recipes one at a time! So you don't have to! Enjoy! CLICK ON THE LINKS BELOW.

1971--CRACKER JILLS! http://www.midcenturymenu.com/2017/12/cracker-jills-1971-a-vintage-christmas-cookie-recipe-test/

1976-BRANDIED COFFOLATE http://www.midcenturymenu.com/2016/12/brandied-coffolate-1976-vintage-christmas-cocktail-friday-re-run/

12 VINTAGE COOKIES FOR YOUR HOLIDAY PLATE http://www.midcenturymenu.com/2016/12/12-vintage-christmas-cookies-for-your-holiday-plate-3/

1940 FROSTED CHOCOLATE DROP COOKIES Frosted Chocolate Drop Cookies, 1940 –A Vintage Christmas Cookie Recipe Test - Mid-Century Menu

1972, EVER SO EASY FRUITCAKE Ever-So-Easy Fruit Cake, 1972 – The Five Days of Vintage Fruit Cake - Mid-Century Menu

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY FROM FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE:  AMAZING TRADITIONAL SHORTBREAD RECIPE 

https://familychristmasonline.com/recipies/cookies/shortbread/shortbread.htm

AND NOW A WORD FROM FEED THE BIRDS! GIVE THE GIFT OF AMERICAN MADE

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AND NOW A WORD FROM FEED THE BIRDS! GIVE THE GIFT OF AMERICAN MADE.....…and we have plenty. Like this hand-painted ceramic hummingbird feeder from New Mexico. And so much more at (1) Facebook - 326 S.Riverside Ave---(914) 862-4700

Website: Backyard Birding and Nature Store – Feed the Birds!

REMINDER---TODAY---LOT A AND MORE ON THE AGENDA FOR 12/4 WORK SESSION

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LOT A AND MORE ON THE AGENDA FOR 12/4 WORK SESSION--see more at Board of Trustees Work Session

BY SPECIAL REQUEST--A CHEMICAL ENGINE RETROSPECTIVE---CIRCA 1948, 1952, 1967, 2011, 2013 & 2014

BY SPECIAL REQUEST--A CHEMICAL ENGINE RETROSPECTIVE--CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW WHICH INCLUDES a wonderful group photo of Chemical Engine Company, circa 1948, courtesy of Lou Lambruschi. It's also been dissected into up close shots for your enjoyment. And...also for your enjoyment, it's followed by a 1967 Chemical Engine item featured in a previous post at Everything Croton--and courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, as well as some more recent Chemical Engine photos.

Again, click on the images  below and enjoy.

Keep up with all the happenings @ your all volunteer Croton Fire Department here https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire

P.S. Richard Sarcone has identified the people in the first photo below as follows:
Bottom row: Ernie Manco, John Sarcone, Edward Mulady, Winslow Kimball, Anthony Farano, John Loconto Sr, John Loconto Jr, Frank Reilly, Peter Franzoso, Lt George W. Dobbs III, M. DiGiacomo, Millard Beyer, W Aubrey Munson, Daniel Gagliardi, J Ramos, Burlin Munson.
Second row: Frank Corea, William Taylor, Joseph Matero, William Klein, Leonard Grasso, H Davis, Leo Carroll, Rover Gallagher, Lt Edward Grundler, Capt Don Lewis, Sam MacFadden. Theodore Weinhold, Thomas Depalma,
Top row: Sam Paonessa, Dominic Grasso, Dominick Totillo, Sol Quiroga, Mike Palmietto, A Stellato, Asst Chief John Lettis, Sam Loconto, Benjamin Scozzafava, Carmen Roccasta, Tom Nolan, Eng. Emmet Vitale, Anthony Konco.

IN THE NEWS---CONGRESS MUST GET TO THE BOTTOM OF THE FAUCI-EcoHEALTH COVID COVERUP

A bombshell new House report on COVID shows that Team Trump and the GOP Congress have another job to do: Getting to the bottom of US agency involvement in the causes of the pandemic.

The House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic has now revealed (among other big-ticket findings) that the Justice Department secretly empaneled a criminal grand jury to investigate the origins of COVID — and naturally, shady nonprofit EcoHealth Alliance, headed by the villainous Peter Daszak, came under scrutiny.

Let’s rewind the tape to see some reasons for Justice to take this drastic step. MORE AT House report reminds America: Never trust Anthony Fauci or the feds on COVID

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN: Scientists at center of ‘lab leak’ suspicions misled Congress, report says

AND Public Communication During the Covid Pandemic: Pandemic Amnesty? Hell, No | National Review

AND Pandemic amnesty? I think not

BACK ON ONLINE FROM NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL WEBSITE---THE OCT 2022 DETAIL SHEET FOR REGAN DEVELOPMENT/MAPLE COMMONS/KATZ HOUSING PROJECT--TARGET POPULATION SERVED, LIHC INFO, ETC.

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BACK ON ONLINE FROM NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL WEBSITE---THE OCT 2022 DETAIL SHEET FOR REGAN DEVELOPMENT/MAPLE COMMONS/KATZ HOUSING PROJECT---Here is the link---note the target population served is extremely low, very low and low income households--their exact wordage---CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW--october-2022-htfc-board-book.pdf

12/7--NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBERANCE DAY--COMMEMORATING THOSE WHO DIED IN THE JAPANESE ATTACK

FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT WEBSITE---Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day: Saturday, December 7, 2024 at 10:30AM---Release Date: December 03, 2024

Join the City of Peekskill and the Captain Oliver C. Chase, Jr. American Legion Post 274 for its National Pearl Harbor Remembrance Day on Saturday, December 7, 2024, from 10:30 am - 12:30 pm in the Senior Room at the Peekskill Neighborhood Center located at 4 Nelson Avenue. All are welcome to attend as we honor the men and women who perished at Pearl Harbor. For more information, please contact Stephanie Romero at sromero@cityofpeekskillny.gov.

MORE HOUSING........THE CROTON CHRONICLE...DEVELOPERS PLAN 49 UNITS AND THREE STORIES AT 425 S. RIVERSIDE

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE--MICHAEL BALTER

Developers plan 49 units and three stories at 425 South Riverside Avenue, across from the ShopRite parking lot. About 10% would be some form of "affordable" housing.

The new owners plan to submit their proposed project to the village early in the New Year. They have been meeting with local neighbors to explain their concept. MORE AT (40) Developers plan 49 units and three stories at 425 South Riverside Avenue, across from the ShopRite parking lot. About 10% would be some form of "affordable" housing.

HONORING OMER NEUTRA, KILLED BY HAMAS ON OCT. 7TH

Flags at Half Staff--read more at 
Governor Hochul Directs Flags to Half-Staff to Honor Omer Neutra, 21-Year-Old New Yorker Killed by Hamas on October 7 | Governor Kathy Hochul

SECTION 1 WRESTLING--KEY DATES FOR THE 2024-2025 SEASON

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Section 1 wrestling: Key dates for the 2024-2025 season--Story by Phil Strum, Rockland/Westchester Journal News--Here are some key dates you’ll want to circle on the calendar for Section 1 wrestling in the 2024-25 season. MORE AT Section 1 wrestling: Key dates for the 2024-2025 season

AT THE MAILBOX: ASSORTED REQUESTS ABOUT THE WASHINGTON ENGINE CO.

Finally had time to answer some long overdue requests on the WASHINGTON ENGINE COMPANY. Click on the links below.

PHOTO COURTESY OF WASHINGTON ENGINE FB PAGE

And promise to get to other companies soon:

-----Early undated photo, Washington Engine Company, Masons; more here

-----2019 Washington Engine Training Night, Explorer Post; more here

-----2017 Washington Engine Chili Contest; more here

-----2017 In memory of Donald "Tex" Fagan; go to EverythingCroton: IN MEMORY OF DONALD "TEX" FAGAN, WASHINGTON ENGINE CO.

-----Early 1970's, WASHINGTON ENGINE COMPANY; FIREMAN SAVE MY CHILD! More here

BACK ONLINE BY SPECIAL REQUEST--MARCH 2024 TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR STUDY

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Stumbled upon this March 2024 Transportation Corridor Study---that has quite a few Croton related items in it (CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR ONE) [Modernization of BPP Final Scoping Report.pdf 

(https://www.dot.ny.gov/.../Modernization%20of%20BPP...)

NEWS 12: NY ED OFFICIALS--REGIONALIZATION PLAN WILL NOT BE MANDATORY

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Update: districts have until 1/15/25 to opt out. Contact Administrators and BOE with thoughts and questions now! NEWS 12--NY education officials: Regionalization plan will not be mandatory

The New York State Education Department’s proposed regionalization plan would encourage schools to share resources across districts – a proposal that some parents said would erode local control of districts. NEWS 12 VIDEO AT NY education officials: Regionalization plan will not be mandatory

Full text if you can’t open it:
NY education officials: Regionalization plan will not be mandatory
Bob Doda

Nov 26, 2024 at 3:13 PM

NY education officials: Regionalization plan will not be mandatory
Schools will have the ability to opt-in or out of the school regionalization plan, according to state education officials.
The New York State Education Department’s proposed regionalization plan would encourage schools to share resources across districts – a proposal that some parents said would erode local control of districts.
Under the proposal, districts would fill out a "strength and needs" survey, and a plan to share services would be developed.
Critics argue that regionalization could dilute the quality of education in districts and impact their ability to make decisions that best serve their students.
Betty A. Rosa, the state commissioner of education, said in a letter that the public comment period has concluded and added two revisions. One of which is a “voluntary participation acknowledgement.”
It states:
“To address concerns about mandatory participation, a new provision will be added, which allows districts in consultation with their school boards, to elect not to participate in the regionalization planning process by submitting written notification by January 15, 2025

BACK ONLINE---GONE BUT NOT FOROTTEN---THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT!

Everything Croton continues its very popular series GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN....and so without further ah-doo...

GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN--THE PERFECT CHRISTMAS GIFT---FROM 1933--MONGRAMMED SILK STOCKINGS! CLICK ON THE IMAGE

SEE MORE GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN AT EverythingCroton: AND NOW ANOTHER THRILLING EPISODE OF... GONE BUT NOT FORGOTTEN: PIZZA SPINS!

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DECEMBER 12TH - FEAST DAY OF OUR LADY OF GAUDALUPE, HOLY NAME OF MARY

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This year held at 7 pm - Holy Name of Mary - Feast Day Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe' 6:15 Rosary; click on the image below.

REMEMBERING WHEN DOWNTOWNS (& TRAIN STATIONS) DECORATED FOR CHRISTMAS WITHOUT A SECOND THOUGHT

There once was a time when downtowns--and train stations--decorated for Christmas without a second thought.

Click on the first photo to see a postcard of Ossining's downtown, circa 1960's/early 70's....Courtesy of The Ossining Historical Society. Their own little "Bedford Falls"... AND SPEAKING OF "IT'S A WONDERFUL LIFE", CLICK ON THE LINK http://bit.ly/1kjGpZp

Click on the second photo, courtesy of The Croton Historical Society, to see the "Interior of the Harmon train station" decorated for Christmas, 1953

AND MORE VINTAGE DOWNTOWNS AT CHRISTMAS--HOW ABOUT DOWNTOWN PHOENIX, 1940'S--click on the final photo below--courtesy of THE OLD PHOTO ARCHIVE. 

SEE A FABULOUS VIDEO FROM THIS SITE AS WELL--Footage of Just How Fun Department Store Christmas Displays Used to Be--and happier days in Chicago... GO TO https://dustyoldthing.com/footage-christmas-window-displays/

And from SHORPY'S, Washington DC in 1921. "Parker Bridget & Co., Ninth Street and Market Space." A nighttime view of the festive six-Santa Christmas display.  Click here.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:

---SCRANTON CHRISTMAS WINDOWS 1938-1960; MORE HERE

--AND FROM 2008, World's Largest Model Train Layout Union Station Kansas City MO https://bit.ly/3orj6yG

--AND THIS YEAR, A CHRISTMAS TRAIN Metro North unveils its first-ever holiday lights train

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 49 BAKE SALE 12/7 & 12/8 - ST. AUGUSTINE

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BOY SCOUT TROOP 49 ST. AUGUSTINE BAKE SALE 12/7 AND 12/8 12-1-2024.pub - CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

THE 2024 CHRISTMAS SEASON AT OUR SAVIOUR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH

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THE 2024 CHRISTMAS SEASON AT OUR SAVIOUR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH Our Saviour Lutheran Church – Croton-on-Hudson, NY

(12/7 CHRISTMAS FAIR INFO IS HERE.)

Join us during the joyous season of Advent this year as we prepare for the arrival of our Lord at Christmas

First Sunday of Advent, December 1: Worship at 10 a.m.
Second Sunday of Advent, December 8: Worship at 10 a.m.
Third Sunday of Advent, December 15: Worship at 10 a.m.
Fourth Sunday of Advent, December 22: Worship at 10 a.m.

Christmas Eve, December 24: Worship at 7 p.m.

Christmas Day, December 25: Worship at 10 a.m.

THE 2024 CHRISTMAS SEASON AT ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH

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THE 2024 CHRISTMAS SEASON AT ASBURY UNITED METHODIST CHURCH--CLICK ON THE LINK BELOW FOR THE DECEMBER ROSTER OF EVENTS, SERVICES, ETC.

Asbury United Methodist Church - Croton-on-Hudson, NY | Welcome - Open Hearts, Open Minds, Open Doors

PLEASE NOTE 12/14 FOR THE CROTON CHORALE AND MESSIAH; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE CROTON CHORALE PRESENTS THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY PERFORMANCE OF MESSIAH---DEC. 14TH AT ASBURY

HOLY NAME OF MARY LESSONS & CAROLS 12/20

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HOLY NAME OF MARY LESSONS & CAROLS at 7:30 p.m. 12/20

Click on the image.

Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY

ANTOINETTE STOCKENBERG'S 2024 CHRISTMAS DISPLAY

It's that most wonderful time of year!  And now, in the very best of the vintage putzing tradition, Antoinette Stockenberg's 2024 Christmas Display--featuring some amazing Zinnfiguren, extraordinary examples of Made in Japan putz houses, and of course, a lovely story to along with it all.  Click here to see and read more: Antoinette Stockenberg's 2024 Putz Page

LOT A AND MORE ON THE AGENDA FOR 12/4 WORK SESSION

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LOT A AND MORE ON THE AGENDA FOR 12/4 WORK SESSION--see more at Board of Trustees Work Session