UPDATED--JUST ANOTHER DAY ON THE SUBWAY--STRAPHANGER IN CRITICAL CONDITION AFTER BEING SHOVED INTO PATH OF MOVING TRAIN BY HOODIE WEARING MANIAC

A Big Apple straphanger was shoved onto Manhattan subway tracks and struck by an incoming 1 train in a cowardly attack Tuesday — miraculously surviving the horrifying caught-on-video ordeal.

In what cops are calling a random attack, an unidentified 45-year-old man was at the 18th Street station shortly after 1:30 p.m. Tuesday when the hooded thug pushed him onto the tracks.

Incredibly, the victim survived the harrowing assault with just a head injury — while cops are now grilling a person of interest in the cowardly afternoon attack.  MORE AT Straphanger in critical condition after being shoved into path of moving NYC subway train by hoodie-wearing maniac

UPDATED: Lunatic accused of shoving commuter into path of NYC subway charged with attempted murder

REMINDER--1/11/2025--EAGLE WALK LED BY CHARLIE ROBERTO--CROTON POINT PARK, ANNUAL SOUP GATHERING

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Saturday, January 11, 9:00 am--Eagle Walk led by Charlie Roberto---Meet at the Croton boat ramp and then caravan into Croton Point Park to walk and look for eagles and other birds. Join us at our annual Soup Gathering inside the Croton Point Nature Center after this walk! No registration needed for walk but please do RSVP for the Soup Gathering.

EXCLUSIVE--COPS IDENTIFY NJ WOMAN AS MYSTERY STRAPHANGER TORCHED TO DEATH IN HORRIFIC NYC SUBWAY ATTACK--NY POST

Cops identify NJ woman as mystery straphanger torched to death in horrific NYC subway attack By Joe Marino and Jorge Fitz-Gibbon---Published Dec. 31, 2024, 10:47 a.m. ET



WARNING GRAPHIC CONTENT --The straphanger who was burned to death on a Brooklyn F train in a horrific attack has been identified as a 57-year-old New Jersey woman, police announced Tuesday. Debrina Kawam of Toms River was sleeping on the train at the Stillwell Avenue-Coney Island station 7:30 a.m. on Dec. 22 when she was set on fire — with illegal Guatemalan immigrant Sebastian Zapeta-Calil now facing first-degree murder charges in the sick attack. MORE AT Exclusive | Mystery woman torched to death in horrific NYC subway attack is finally identified by cops

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT-- BACK ONLINE AND RE-POSTED BY SPECIAL REQUEST: THOSE BUDGET HOLIDAY CHARCUTERIE BOARD OPTIONS

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BACK ONLINE----AND RE-POSTED BY SPECIAL REQUEST: THOSE BUDGET HOLIDAY CHARCUTERIE BOARD OPTIONS

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DIVE OYSTER HOUSE IN BRIARCLIFF WITH MENTION OF FRATELLI'S IN THE NEWS

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DIVE OYSTER HOUSE IN BRIARCLIFF WITH MENTION OF FRATELLI'S IN THE NEWS---READ MORE AT Dive Oyster House Marks Three Years With Land and Sea Specials | The Examiner News

WPIX11--HONEYMOONERS MARATHON--NEW YEAR'S EVE AND NEW YEAR'S DAY-----CHANNEL 11

Just got word that PIX11 will feature their annual HONEYMOONERS Marathon on NEW YEAR'S EVE/NEW YEAR'S DAY---SEE BELOW:

WPIX 11--For the Honeymooners fans:
New Year’s Eve programming, 12:30 a.m. – 4 a.m. The Honeymooners Marathon
New Year’s Day programming, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. The Honeymooners Marathon

FOR THOSE WHO DON'T KNOW, there's a Jackie Gleason Croton Connection---click here to read all about. Gleason was a frequent visitor to what was "Honey's", then Mary's. He also lived in nearby Cortlandt in a mid-century modern "round" house; click here.

You may also enjoy:

***ALLEN FUNT, AUDREY MEADOWS, & THE OSSINING TREASURER 1960; click here

***AND A READER SAYS: To see Gleason’s Cortlandt home: https://www.lohud.com/picture-gallery/news/local/2018/07/26/photos-jackie-gleasons-round-house-up-for-sale-for-12-million/36980115/

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SPECIAL REQUEST AT THE MAILBOX--FOR AN INDEX TO THE GRANDSTAND "YOU'RE A MIRACLE" TRIBUTE EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS---ROCHELLE GAMBINO

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SPECIAL REQUEST AT THE MAILBOX--FOR AN INDEX TO THE GRANDSTAND "YOU'RE A MIRACLE" TRIBUTE EVENTS/FUNDRAISERS---ROCHELLE GAMBINO--HERE AT THE BLOG

This one has been on the burner for a while. Happy to finally get to it thanks to one of the Everything Croton elves; click on the links below; please note--while THE GRANDSTAND no longer exists, their FB page remains available for searching and memories; MORE BELOW:

----EVENT INFO FROM 2022; CLICK HERE 

----2019 EVENT, POST-EVEN THANK YOU FROM THE GRANDSTAND; CLICK HERE

----2018 EVENT INFO, INCLUDES VIDEO LINK TO GAMBINO'S SON; CLICK HERE

----2019 RICKY BLUES PLAYS AT EVENTS, VIDEO; CLICK HERE

----2008 AD APPLICATION FORM FOR EVENT AND BACKGROUND; CLICK HERE

----2013 YOUTUBE VIDEO; Performed by MaryAnn Renza, Seventh Sunn, Eddie Murphy. 11/2/13 "You're a Miracle, 6th Annual Tribute to Rochelle Gambino"; MORE AT (You're A) Miracle - @Rochelle Gambino

FB PAGE FOR THE GRANDSTAND AT (1) Facebook

OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR NYLA J. ISELE

Nyla J. Isele passed away on December 27,2024 at the Westchester Medical Center after a long struggle with the effects of Alzheimer’s. She was born on June 28, 1942, to Janette Walker (nee Shaefer) and Ross Walker on a farm north of Casey, Iowa. She graduated with a degree in Nursing from the University of Iowa and started working in Healthcare Facilities in the area before looking for opportunities and adventures abroad. Her first offer from the American Hospital in Beirut/Lebanon was rescinded due to civil unrest that forced the closing of the outlying clinics. Reaching further afar she accepted the position of Ward Supervisor at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney/Australia. It was there that she met Gerhard, her future husband, at a dance at the German Concordia Club. However, she continued her westward global journey with Gerhard’s promise to meet her in Frankfurt/Germany once he completes his eastward global trek a few months later. They met again, got married and settled in Frankfurt for 4 years. After initially working as a night nurse at the 97th US Army General Hospital she accepted a position of School Health Nurse at the Frankfurt American Elemenary School #1. Their twin daughters were born 1973 in Des Moines, Iowa and the family settled in New York, first in Pelham then for the last 50+ years in Croton on Hudson. Due to Gerhard’s temporary assignment to Citibank London the whole family spent one-year 1979/80 living at Hampstead Heath, having the opportunity to explore southern England and Ireland.

Upon the family’s return to Croton Nyla’s energy was devoted to the restoration of our ‘new’ old house on Mount Airy. MORE AT Nyla Isele Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

MORE FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX

A reader was trying to remember an "almost fire" at the Starlight Lanes.

Response---from 1983 and featuring the late Dick Nagle; see more here.

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CONFIDENTIAL TO NO ONE KNOWS; all we have are the interrogatory responses; send an email, the particulars, and additional details for a copy.

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A resident was trying to locate a "mask vigilante" incident in 2021(????) that was "reported in the news".

Perhaps it is this one---there were was so many----here is the police blotter entry: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/police-department/news/weekly-police-blotter-october-11-october-17

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By special request: A reader is looking for an old article about an "Indian skeleton that was found in the village".

Response: You can only mean this one by the late Elise Sasso. Go to EverythingCroton: FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY ARCHIVES: THE MYSTERY OF THE LARKIN PLACE SKELETON BY ELISE SASSO

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A reader is trying to locate an article that was on this blog about a vegan whose diet caused menopause and other health issues....

Response----It could only be this one.....The link to the original article was no longer live but we did locate another; as always, please do your own due diligence. 

VEGAN BLOGGER EATING MEAT NOW AFTER DIET CAUSED EARLY MENOPAUSE ....A former vegan who lived off a gluten-free, grain-free, dairy-free, meat-free and refined sugar-free diet has ditched the plant-based regime and started eating burgers.Virpi Mikkonen, 38, claims her vegan diet “brought on early menopause” leading to hot flushes and absent periods. READ MORE HERE.

VILLAGE OF CROTON NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE

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VILLAGE OF CROTON NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAY SCHEDULE; GO TO New Year's Holiday Schedule | Croton-on-Hudson NY

CROTON EAGLE SEASON 2024 CONTINUES

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TWO immature eagles getting into a tussle above the CVS/Apple parking lot. I managed to get this shot of one of them.  Click on the photo.

Don't forget your Eagle Etiquette! AND A CHRISTMAS EAGLE! Go to EverythingCroton: CHRISTMAS EAGLES......

THE CROTON CHRONICLE---ON JIMMY CARTER

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MICHAEL BALTER--THE CROTON CHRONICLE 12/29/2024

Jimmy Carter: Flawed president, great man.
He was only president for four years, then spent decades advocating for peace. Read more at Jimmy Carter: Flawed president, great man.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST - 1982: JUST A FEW LOCAL NEW YEAR'S EVE HOTSPOTS!!!! JOY'S PLACE, DUDLEY'S, ELMER SUDS, GALLAGHER'S, THE POUR HOUSE, CAPRI'S AND MORE!

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And now by special request-- some LOCAL NEW YEAR'S EVE HOTSPOTS FROM 1982. Click on the images below. And since these spots are mentioned below---you may also enjoy these additional links:

--GALLAGHER'S(II); go to https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/01/a-look-back-at-gallaghers-ii-and-mikes.html

--YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY 1983, NEW YEAR'S EVE AT ELMER SUDS; go to 
EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON 1983, NEW YEAR'S EVE AT ELMER SUDS BY SPECIAL REQUEST

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:

NINE FROM CROTON'S TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY:

--History of the Cosmopolitan (Cosmo) cocktail

--Trump reacts to Carter's death

--Biden commutes death sentences; then leaves non violent prolifers in jail
--Example UK - "The Failures of Medicine Without Markets"
--"Airliner Crash ‘Likely’ Caused by Russian Air Defenses"

--NY Gov. Hochul goes total "Deer in Headlights" mode."
--WSJ: "Is Murdering Healthcare CEO's Justified?"
--Tom Faranda's Folly: Dem. Congressman Seth Moulton attacked for objecting to trans men playing girls sports
--Bill Maher offering tough love to Democrats

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TWO FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR---THE BLOG:

--DECEMBER DESIGN NEWSLETTER; CLICK HERE

--and CROTON BATH REMODEL; GO TO Don’t MIss This Incredible Primary Bathroom Remodel - DW Design & Decor

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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY--HOLY NAME OF MARY--ANNA, THE PROPHETESS; CLICK HERE

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TWO FROM TRAVALANCHE, PHIL OCHS; CLICK HERE AND DON McNEILL'S BREAKFAST CLUB; CLICK HERE

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SEVEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:
---GRACE'S HAWAIIAN SPARERIBS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: GRACE'S HAWAIIAN SPARERIBS
---CRISPY ITALIAN CHICKEN; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CRISPY ITALIAN CHICKEN

---CHILI LASAGNA; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHILI LASAGNA
---SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SWEET AND SOUR CABBAGE-

---OLD FASHIONED BLACKBERRY CAKE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: OLD FASHION BLACKBERRY CAKE
---PINEAPPLE NUT BREAD; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: PINEAPPLE-NUT BREAD

---SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SAUSAGE AND ZUCCHINI CASSEROLE

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EIGHT FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---MICKEY MOUSE' GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Mickey Mouse

---DIRECTED BY JACQUES FEYDER; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Directed by Jacques Feyder

---DIRECTED BY FRANK CAPRA; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Directed by Frank Capra

---COSTUME BY TRAVIS BANTON; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: La Collectionneuse: Costume by Travis Banton

---TORTILLA FLAT 1942; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Tortilla Flat (1942)
---GEORGE BRENT; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: George Brent
---SPARTACUS (1960); GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Spartacus (1960)
---DIRECTED BY WALT DISNEY; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Directed by Walt Disney

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FROM WESTERNs ALL'ITALIANA--CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS WITH WINNETOU &CO.; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: Celebrate Christmas with Winnetou & Co.

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AND TWO FROM ETHICS ALARMS:

--Addendum To “Return of the Faithless Legislator”: What If…? | Ethics Alarms

--AND POST ELECTION MELTDOWNS--GO TO Ethics Verdict: The Trump-Deranged Harris Voters Are The Most Infantile Losers In US. Political History | Ethics Alarms

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AP UNDER FIRE AFTER BOXER KHELIF WHO FAILED GENDER TEST NAMED AMONG "FEMALE ATHLETES OF THE YEAR"

The Olympic boxer who failed a gender test, but competed against women at the summer games in Paris was named among the top "Female Athletes of the Year" by the Associated Press.

The move has prompted harsh criticism.

Riley Gaines, host of the "Gaines for Girls" podcast, joined "Fox & Friends" Friday morning to react to professional Algerian boxer Imane Khelif was named among the top female athletes of 2024.

The International Olympic Committee (IOC) faced global criticism at this summer's Paris Olympics when Khelif and Lin Yu-ting of Taiwan won gold medals in women's boxing. Both athletes had previously been disqualified from international competitions for failing gender eligibility tests. However, the IOC and current President Thomas Bach voiced support for both athletes.

"This was a male boxer, who was previously barred from world championships for failing a simple sex eligibility requirement test, [in] which the only requirement was to have two X chromosomes," Gaines said. "He failed that and now his medical record, even in further detail, has been leaked by a French journalist, which, might I add, the IOC had the entire time." MORE AT 

Olympic boxer who failed gender test named among 'Female Athletes of Year' | Fox News Video

FORMER US PRESIDENT JIMMY CARTER HAS DIED

Jimmy Carter, the Georgia peanut farmer who became the 39th president of the United States during a time of gas shortages, Cold War drama and the Iran hostage crisis, died Sunday.  He was 100. MORE AT Former US President Jimmy Carter dead at 100

BY SPECIAL REQUEST AND BACK ONLINE---FROM 2017---SENATOR MURPHY & THE ACKER-UNDERHILL HOUSE--ON NY REGISTER OF HISTORIC PLACES

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(Former New York State Senator Terrence Murphy)

Senator Murphy announces listing of prominent physician's former home on my NY Register of Historical places 6/19/2017

Croton-on-Hudson, NY - Senator Terrence Murphy is pleased to announce that the Underhill-Acker home has been listed on the New York State Register of Historic Places. The home, located at 4 Hamilton Avenue in Croton-on-Hudson, was once owned the Underhill's, a prominent local family, and Dr. Thomas Jefferson (T.J.) Acker, a respected physician.

"The Underhill-Acker House is an important historical and architectural resource," said Senator Murphy. "It was associated with the Underhill family, who were instrumental in building local commerce, and with Dr. T.J. Acker, who saved many lives at the medical office he had added to the home. It seems fitting that his historic home has been preserved for everyone in the community to visit and enjoy."

"I am delighted at that the Underhill-Acker House and our village have been honored with this important designation," said Croton-on-Hudson Mayor Dr. Greg Schmidt. "The house captures the design of a bygone era and serves as a reminder of the important local events that have helped shape Croton's history."

The home's legacy parallels Croton-on-the Hudson's own story, dating back to when the area was known as Croton Landing and it was an active port for shipping. The house was erected in 1873 for William and Phebe Sands. Following the death of her husband, Phebe Sands sold the home to Robert and Charlotte Underhill in 1876. The Underhill family became respected figures in the community, first owning flour mills and later a conglomerate of prosperous brickyards located along the banks of the Hudson River. Dr. Acker bought the home in 1886. Following his death in 1914, his wife Frederica inherited the house, where she lived with her daughter, Ella May and her son-in-law, William Burdick. Ella May eventually inherited the house, donating it to the Methodist Episcopal Church. In turn, the church sold the house to Jack and Eleanor Cooper in 1964. Ten years later, the current owners, Marc and Lauren Shenfield, purchased the home from the Coopers.

The Underhill-Acker House remains an outstanding representation of nineteenth-century domestic architecture executed in Italianate style. The two and one-half story wood-frame, clapboarded dwelling was oriented to provide a picturesque view of Croton Point and the Hudson River. The first notable alteration to the home was made by Dr. Acker, who replaced the original front porch with a larger wraparound verandah. Accommodations were also made for the installation of a discreet one-story addition to the home that served as his medical office. A gold plated sign outside the house still bears his name. The rest of the building retains the bulk of its original 1873 interior features.  State and National Registers listing can assist property owners in revitalizing buildings, making them eligible for various public preservation programs and services, such as matching state grants and state and federal historic rehabilitation tax credits. Senator Murphy announces listing of prominent physician's former home on my NY Register of Historical places | NYSenate.gov

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GAZETTE 2021--NO RIGHT ON RED, NORTHBOUND 9 EXIT RAMP AT CROTON POINT AVENUE MAY GO

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FOR REASONS THAT ARE UNCLEAR, THE BLOG HAS HAD A FLURRY OF REQUESTS FOR THIS OCT 2021 GAZETTE ARTICLE---click on the image for a small portion of said article. The paper does not have an online presence, but back copies are presumably still kept at the Croton Library.  Or you can contact the Gazette editor at thegazette.us@gmail.com

BY SPECIAL REQUEST AT THE MAILBOX--1962 HEAVEN CAN WAIT

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Trying to finish up the last of the mailbox requests but some will be relegated to after the New Year.  In the meantime, for "AJay"---the 1962 CHHS PRODUCTION--of HEAVEN CAN WAIT, under the direction of Frederick Blais. Click on the images below:

EMILY KOPP--USRTK--FAUCI WAS TOLD BY FEB 2020 THAT COVID WAS ALREADY 'ADAPTED' TO HUMANS

U.S. and Chinese government officials knew as early as February 2020 that the emerging novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 had already been well-adapted to humans – an early signal not only that it would spread efficiently, but also that it may not have emerged at the Wuhan wet market.

Recently released chat messages indicate that former National Institute for Allergy and Infectious Diseases Director Anthony Fauci was informed by early February 2020 by then-China Center for Disease for Disease Control and Prevention Director George Gao that the emerging novel coronavirus had already “adapted to human hosts well.”  READ MORE AT Fauci was told by Feb. 2020 that COVID was already ‘adapted’ to humans

UPCOMING VILLAGE MEETINGS---SAVE THE DATES

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Village Meetings--Please note that all board meetings are being held in-person at the Stanley H. Kellerhouse Municipal Building, unless stated otherwise.

IDEA Advisory Committee Meeting
Monday, January 6, 2025 - 7:00pm

Arts & Humanities Advisory Council Meeting
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 7:00pm

Planning Board Meeting
Tuesday, January 7, 2025 - 8:00pm

Board of Trustees Meeting
Wednesday, January 8, 2025 - 7:00pm

Recordings of the statutory board meetings (Board of Trustees, Planning & Zoning) are available under the Village’s live stream channel.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST---THE CHHS FACULTY FROM THE 1962 YEAR BOOK--BLAIS, SIMMONS, ASHKINAZE, MOONEY ETAL.

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST---THE CHHS FACULTY FROM THE 1962 YEAR BOOK--BLAIS, SIMMONS, ASHKINAZE ETAL. CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW:

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: TOM GILL & THE LONE RANGER, THE CROTON CONNECTION---ALSO TO THE BONANZA AND HI-YO SILVER COMIC BOOKS

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THE LONE RANGER was a familiar character in our house...from toys to television to comics to radio---he was slightly below Superman but not by very much.

So it was "thrilling"---yes, the pun is intended--to discover that Tom Gill, the artist who drew the Lone Ranger adventure comic books that entertained millions of youngsters from 1948 to the mid-1960s, had been a Croton resident (June 3, 1913 – October 17, 2005). He also drew the Bonanza and Hi-Yo Silver comic books.

Of course, we had to pick up a copy of......

The MISADVENTURES OF A ROVING CARTOONIST--The Lone Ranger's Secret Sidekick--by Tom Gill with Tim Lasiuta. Let it suffice to say that the book is highly recommended. You can find it on Amazon. Read more about Gill here and here.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:

THOSE THRILLING DAYS OF YESTERYEAR! https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/by-special-request-for-fans-of-lone.html

AND

REMEMBERING WILD BILL ELLIOTT AND RED RYDER https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/11/remembering-wild-bill-elliott-red-ryder.html

OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR CANDACE J. LUCAS

Candace J. Lucas, 70, of Cohoes, NY, formerly of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away peacefully in the comfort of her own home on December 20, 2024.

She was born on April 21, 1954 in Garfield Heights, OH, a daughter of the late Carl and Dolores (Zelasko) Gambino. Candace was raised in Willoughby, OH and Croton-on-Hudson, NY and has since resided in Putnam Valley, NY, and Naples, FL. She was employed in the banking industry and also worked as a travel agent. Candace would also volunteer for the National Multiple Sclerosis Society and contribute in any way possible. She was a devoted dog lover whose gentle spirit extended to every four-legged friend she encountered...the rest of the obituary is at Candace J. Lucas Obituary (2024) - Troy, NY - Simple Choices, Inc. Cremation Service - Troy

Relatives and Friends are invited to attend a memorial visitation with calling hours from 4-8PM being held on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand Street, Croton-On-Hudson, NY 10520.

BACK ONLINE---CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1962---THE FIRST SEASON, ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA

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BACK ONLINE---CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1962---THE FIRST SEASON, ANTHONY AND CLEOPATRA.

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

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EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE--AS YOU LIKE IT--THE CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1962

IN THE NEWS---ALL THE TIMES BIDEN DENIED MEETING WITH HUNTER'S BIZ ASSOCIATES--AS MORE PHOTOS EMERGE AND EXPOSE PRESIDENT

WASHINGTON — President Biden has for years flatly denied interacting with his relatives’ foreign business associates — a contention further debunked this week as newly released photos show him meeting two of first son Hunter Biden’s business associates in China while he was vice president.

Biden, 82, was the focus of a rare House impeachment inquiry into whether he inappropriately enriched his family in countries where he held sway as vice president — with that probe ending shortly after he abandoned his re-election bid this summer with an August report concluding he abused his power.  The question of Biden’s degree of involvement in foreign dealings now is largely academic, as he and his family are no longer expected to play a significant role in American foreign policy following his retirement on Jan. 20. MORE AT All the times Biden denied meeting with Hunter's biz associates -- as more photos emerge and expose president

BACK ONLINE--AS YOU LIKE IT--THE CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1962

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BACK ONLINE--AS YOU LIKE IT--CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL 1962--CLICK ON THE PHOTO.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: SO MANY END OF YEAR REQUESTS AT THE MAILBOX FOR THE CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL!

CROTON 1941: NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE NEW TUMBLE INN--BY SPECIAL REQUEST

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COURTESY OF AN EVERYTHING CROTON ELVE:

1941 - NEW YEAR'S EVE AT THE NEW TUMBLE INN.

Click on the photo.

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EXCLUSIVE--MIGRANT CRISIS SPURRED NEARLY 3 MILLION OVERTIME HOURS FOR TWO NYC AGENCIES

New York City’s biggest overtime hogs for a second straight year are mostly rank-and-file workers responsible for tackling the Big Apple’s $6 billion-plus migrant crisis, The Post has learned.  Fifty-one of the 100 city employees who racked up the most OT during the fiscal year ending June 30 work at the Departments of Social Services and Homeless Services, and their duties include assisting migrants, an examination of city payroll records shows.  Each worker accumulated at least 1,851 hours in extra pay. MORE AT Exclusive | Migrant crisis spurred nearly 3 million overtime hours for two NYC agencies— costing taxpayers $139M

THIS WEEK'S HOURS AT FEED THE BIRDS!

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326 S Riverside Ave, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, United States, New York---(914) 862-4700---feedthebirdscroton.com--12/28 open 10 am to 6 pm

CLOSED 12/29 THROUGH JANUARY 1, 2025---RE-OPENING JANUARY 2ND, 10 AM TO 6 PM

AT THE MAILBOX: END OF YEAR REQUESTS FOR VINTAGE CROTON CHURCHES

Finally getting around to answering the last of these vintage Croton "music" requests--well, the ones we could that is....

*******This was an OLD request! A reader is looking for any photos from St. Augustine Episcopal Church Christmas Pageants for the years 2011-2013

Response; We did find a 2013 photo album on fb.  Try St. Augustine's Episcopal Church directly for more info. In the meantime: for 2013, go to Facebook 

*******A reader was looking for anything "on area Methodist tent meetings from pre-1900"

Response: Presuming you mean "camp meetings", there is this: EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST - AUGUST 1866 - METHODIST CAMP MEETINGS, OSSINING, CROTON AND BEYOND

*******A reader was looking for any old Holy Name Knights of Columbus Santa Claus events.

Response: PHOTOS FROM 2014 at HolyName; go to EverythingCroton: 12/21/14 - SANTA CLAUS VISITS HOLY NAME - COURTESY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

GRAFFITI INCIDENTS

As many of you know, the village has been hit with escalating incidents of graffiti--much of which has occurred in the last five years. The last incident, allegedly at a former commercial site and particularly egregious, had been posted online, then the images removed.  We understand they are however, posted in numerous online locations still.  If anyone has seen these, please provide the link. Thank you.

REGARDING THE COMMENT BELOW: Live links are not allowed in the commenting function; the incident referred to however, is documented here from 2021 EverythingCroton: ESCALATING "POLITICAL" AND MORE GRAFFITI, A MAY/JUNE UPDATE

AT THE MAILBOX--END OF YEAR VINTAGE CROTON MUSIC REQUESTS

Finally getting around to answering the last of these vintage Croton "music" requests:

*******A reader is looking for anything on composer "Feliz Arndet" but can't find the posts. 

Response: It is spelled ARNDT, MORE HERE

*******A reader is looking for video of a Croton band called Trade Winds

Response: You must mean the 1967---VIDEO--Battle of the Bands. The Hairy Things rock. The Tradewinds roll. The Bad Habit awaits puberty. MORE AT https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-kQD5Scdwg

*******A reader is looking for a Cornelia Cotton reading she did for the Bennett Music Conservatory many years ago...

Response: There have been a few; we have this one from 2013; more at  EverythingCroton: TODAY'S BENEFIT EVENT FOR THE BENNETT CONSERVATORY OF MUSIC FEATURING CORNELIA COTTON AND SCHUYLER LILLIAN PERRY

*******A reader saw The Bluechips at a past Summerfest and wondered if there was any video online.

Response: There is this on youtube from 2023; GO TO The Bluechips JOURNEY MAN live 6/4/2023 Croton on Hudson NY

AND NOW SOME 1967 MATTEL TOY OFFERINGS FOR CHRISTMAS AND THEIR MILLION DOLLAR SWEEPSTAKES!

We love showing you vintage sweepstakes ads--and while our favorites are pre-World War II, we do love the toy sweepstakes whenever we can find them....

Check out this 1967 Mattel Million Dollar Christmas Sweepstakes ad...we salvaged as much of it as we could--the pages were stuck together--yes you too may have already won some of the great toys that were on the must-have list that year. CREEPY CRAWLERS! TWIGGY! SPACE STUFF! MONKEES! Click on the images. Enjoy!

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE 1960 DOLE PINEAPPLE TREASURE BOTTLE SWEEPSTAKES http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/05/from-1960-dole-treasure-bottle.html

OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR WILLIAM MICHAEL SHEA

William Shea Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NYWilliam (Billy) Shea, a longtime Croton resident passed away Wednesday, December 25, 2024, at NYP Hospital, surrounded by family and friends. Billy was born in New York City on December, 5, 1953 to John Shea and Nora McMahon. Billy had a life-long love of competitive sports including, football, basketball, baseball, golf, and boxing. He worked as a pipe fitter at Metro-North Rail Road in Croton-Harmon and as a custodian, and school bus driver in the Hendrick Hudson Central School District. He enjoyed weight training and physical fitness and was a Yankee baseball fan. Billy is survived by his mother Nora Shea, brother Johnny Shea of Ventress, LA, Jimmy of Marina, CA, (Cindy), Tommy of Klamath Falls, OR; Bobby of Prundale, CA; Kevin (Jennifer) of Poughkeepsie, and nieces Krista Hadzihasanovic Shea (Armin), Michael of Ossining, NY and Jeremy of Marina, CA. Billy is also survived by his loving Aunt, Theresa Hopkins and Uncle, Peter McMahon, and his long time companion Nancy Pilotti. In addition he is survived by many wonderful cousins and friends.

A visitation 2-4 & 7-9pm for William will be held Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St, Croton-On-Hudson, New York 10520. A mass of christian burial will occur Monday, December 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York. An interment to follow will occur Monday, December 30, 2024 at Bethel Cemetery, Old Post Rd S & Cleveland Dr, Croton on Hudson, New York.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital.