FRIDAY COCKTAIL, TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY, THE SATURDAY EDITION: THE RUM OLD FASHIONED

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FRIDAY COCKTAIL, TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY, THE SATURDAY EDITION: THE RUM OLD FASHIONED--We are very fond of rum – it’s our Jamaica connection – and we continue to experiment with different bitters variations and other additives for our old fashioneds. But … always use Demerara syrup as per the video. Our recent recipe below. Friday cocktail – Saturday edition! The Rum Old Fashioned – Tom Faranda's Folly

FROM THE MAILBOX, KATHLEEN BELLER AND PETER STRAUSS

We get so many requests for former Croton residents Peter Strauss and Kathleen Beller----and answer the most recent below---click on the links:

-----A reader remembers seeing a "fashion spread" with Beller from her days as a cast member of Dynasty---but can no longer find it.  Can we help?

Response: Indeed, we can. FROM 1983; go to EverythingCroton: 1983 CROTON'S KATHLEEN BELLER, DYNASTY

-----A reader is seeking a "biblical epic" that Peter Strauss starred in; it could only be MASADA.  Go to EverythingCroton: CROTON'S PETER STRAUSS, THE 1981 MINI-SERIES, MASADA, UPDATED IN 2025

ICYMI: HERE ARE THE VERIFIED GOFUNDME FUNDRAISERS FOR THE TWO NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERS WHO WERE SHOT NEAR THE WHITE HOUSE

Here are the verified GoFundMe fundraisers for the two National Guard members who were shot near the White House:

• Sarah Beckstrom (20 years old, West Virginia National Guard, fatally wounded): A GoFundMe campaign has been launched to support her family with funeral costs and immediate expenses. You can find it on MSN’s coverage of the fundraiser Sarah Beckstrom GoFundMe seeks $20000 for the family of the fallen National Guardsman

• and also through the Mountaineer Journal announcement Mountaineer Journal Launches GoFundMe to Support Family of Fallen WV National Guardsman Sarah Beckstrom

• Andrew Wolfe (24 years old, Air Force Staff Sgt., critically injured): As of now, no verified GoFundMe page has been located for Wolfe. News reports confirm his identity and condition, but fundraising efforts appear to be focused on Beckstrom’s family. Wolfe’s situation is still unfolding, and a campaign may be created later.

CLEATS, SWEAT, AND CHEERS---TOWN OF CORTLANDT---CORTLANDT SC SENTINELS--1ST PLACE FOR THE FALL SEASON

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EVERYTHING CROTON.

FROM SUPERVISOR BECKER'S WEEKLY NEWSLETTER:

CLEATS, SWEAT, AND CHEERS---TOWN OF CORTLANDT---CORTLANDT SC SENTINELS

The Cortlandt SC Sentinels, made an incredible statement in their very first season as a U11 Boys travel team with the Town of Cortlandt, finishing their Fall Season undefeated and claiming first-place. Their success is a true reflection of the boys’ dedication, teamwork, and passion for the game. From the first whistle to the final minute, they showed grit, sportsmanship, and a commitment to improving every week. Congratulations to the Cortlandt SC Sentinels on an outstanding season—your hard work has truly paid off!”

The Cortlandt SC Eagles, capped off their second year as a U12 Boys travel team with an outstanding achievement—1st place for the Fall Season! Building on last year’s growth, the Eagles demonstrated impressive development, teamwork, and determination, showing just how far dedication and effort can take a team. Their focus, resilience, and commitment to improving every week were evident in every match. Congratulations to the boys on a remarkable season and well-earned success! PHOTO AT Weekly Update from Supervisor Dr. Richard Becker 11/26/2025 - mcudeque@gmail.com - Gmail

THROUGH 12/31, HOLIDAY SAVINGS ON ZEISS TERRA ED BINOCULARS AT FEED THE BIRDS

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Holiday Savings on Zeiss Terra ED Binoculars--Save $100 on all Zeiss Terra ED Binoculars beginning November 15, 2025 through December 31, 2025. These make a great holiday gift!

Binoculars – Feed the Birds!

JUST A REMINDER---CROTON RVER ARTISANS GALLERY---HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

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CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY--HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE - Shop local this holiday season! Croton River Artisans Gallery is bringing back our very popular Marketplace with a large selection of locally crafted gifts including ceramics, jewelry, knitwear, leather goods, glassware, woodwork, paintings, prints and more. All items were crafted within 30 miles of our store and ready for you to pick up for all your holiday gift giving needs. See you in the Gallery! HOME | Croton River Artisan

OUSTED OXFORD UNION PRESIDENT ELECT ABARAONYE APOLOGIZES TO KIRK'S FAMILY

Oxford Union President-elect George Abaraonye apologizes to Charlie Kirk's family after assassination comments | New York Post---read more here

THREE FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX ICYMI

We do try to answer all requests when possible; here are a few you may have missed: 

Readers have been seeking for--and about:

---FROM 2021: CROTON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES, CAPTAIN GILEO AND CROTON CUB SCOUTS; click here.

For more about Croton Emergency Medical Services, visit Croton On Hudson Volunteer EMS

---1972, POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS, SGT. REGINALD LAMBRUSCHI IN ARTICLE, BOYS RESCUED BY HELICOPTER; go to EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: 1972, POLICE & FIRE DEPARTMENTS, BOYS RESCUED BY HELICOPTER

--1953 and a link to 1962, SWIMMING MEETS AT SILVER LAKE; go to EverythingCroton: MORE SILVER LAKE SWIM MEETS, THIS ONE FROM 1953

IT'S SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY

Just a reminder from Everything Croton that it's Small Business Saturday--an annual event that encourages consumers to support local businesses.

And for all the very latest Croton Crafts and Commerce News, go to EverythingCroton: YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...

IN THE NEWS--PATRICK KNIGHT, WHY SO MUCH FRAUD IN MINNESOTA?

Why so much fraud in Minnesota?

Minnesota is dealing with the largest public fraud scandal in its history. The scope of these abuses is finally coming into focus.

Patrick Knight: Why so much fraud in Minnesota?

"In the military, leaders are taught a simple rule. When things go well, they give credit to the team. When things go poorly, they take responsibility. Gov. Walz does the opposite," writes gubernatorial candidate Patrick Knight. READ MORE AT Patrick Knight: Why so much fraud in Minnesota? | Alpha News MN

."THE CROTON KNITTER & CROCHETER TOO"....WINTER EDITION 2025

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CONTINUING OUR VERY POPULAR SERIES..AND NOW...."THE CROTON KNITTER & CROCHETER TOO"....WINTER EDITION---LOTS OF FAST GIFT-GIVING PROJECTS TOO--Click on the links below.



****FREE AND QUICK KNITTING PATTERNS FROM THE KNITTING BEE; GO TO https://www.knitting-bee.com/top-free-knitting-patterns/free-and-quick-christmas-knitting-patterns-for-2018

****YOUTUBE, 10 FREE QUICK KNITTING PATTERNS; GO TO ORSA MAKES AT 10 Free Christmas Knitting Patterns

****YOUTUBE, HOW TO KNIT A CHRISTMAS TREE FOR BEGINNERS; GO TO How to knit a Christmas Tree, step by step - So Woolly

****FREE CROCHET PATTERNS FROM JOY TO THE WORLD; GO TO https://jototheworld.com/free-crochet-patterns

****21 EASY CROCHET SHAWLS FOR BEGINNERS; GO TO 21 Easy Crochet Shawl Patterns (Free) - Annie Design Crochet

****YOUTUBE VIDEO, BELLA COCO, CROCHET AN EASY SHAWL; GO TO EASY Crochet Shawl | How to crochet a Shawl

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SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

  Because life gets busy:

****AGENDA 12/1 MEETING; GO TO EverythingCroton: AGENDA 12/1 ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

****FUN STUFF, VINTAGE CROTON WATCH 1969 AND MORE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1969---CROTON WATCH--A JOB TRAINING THAT TICKS

****LIGHTS OUT, SUSTAINABLE WESTCHESTER; ASSORTED ARTICLES; GO TO EverythingCroton: PEEKSKILL HERALD: LIGHTS OUT AT WESTCHESTER POWER

****CLOSED FOR BUSINESS: Transgender Clinic in South Africa Closes Following Termination of USAID Funding

****SARAH BECKSTROM GO FUND ME; GO TO EverythingCroton: GOFUND ME LAUNCHED FOR SARAH BECKSTROM'S FAMILY

****TOWN OF CORTLANDT; HIRE A TEEN; GO TO Hire a Teen through the Town of Cortlandt’s Youth Employment Services (Y.E.S.)! - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

IN THE NEWS---BESSENT MOVES TO CUT OFF ILLEGAL MIGRANTS FROM TAX BENEFITS, CROSS BORDER MONEY TRANSFERS: NO PLACE FOR YOU IN OUR FINANCIAL SYSTEM

IN THE NEWS---The Trump administration is working toward cutting illegal migrants off from federal tax benefits and money transfer services, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday. More at Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent moves to ‘cut off’ illegal migrants from tax benefits and cross-border money transfers | New York Post

NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY--12/7---1 PM----VILLAGE OF CROTON AND THE AMERICAN LEGION FOX EKLOF POST 505

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Remembering the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, NATIONAL PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE DAY--12/7---1 pm----CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THESE PHOTOS FROM THE 2012 EVENT; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS, 2012 CROTON PEARL HARBOR REMEMBRANCE

HEN HUD ATHLETES WRAP UP THE 2025 FALL SEASON--MULTIPLE SAILOR TEAMS CONCLUDE THEIR CAMPAIGNS AS POSTSEASON HONORS ROLL IN

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HEN HUD ATHLETES WRAP UP THE  2025 FALL SEASON--MULTIPLE SAILOR TEAMS CONCLUDE THEIR CAMPAIGNS AS POSTSEASON HONORS ROLL IN - with mention of: Boys Volleyball--The Croton/Briarcliff/Hen Hud boys volleyball co-op capped its historic 2025 season with a state tournament appearance on Nov. 22 at Finger Lakes Community College in Canandaigua. READS MORE AT Hen Hud Athletes Wrap Up 2025 Fall Season – Peekskill Herald

SO MUCH FOR THE ECONOMIC "BLACK-OUT"---HEAVY BLACK FRIDAY TRAFFIC CAUSES MAJOR DELAYS AROUND WOODBURY COMMONS

Heavy Black Friday traffic causes major delays around Woodbury Common - News 12 Hudson Valley---more at Heavy Black Friday traffic causes major delays around Woodbury Common

THE CROTON CHRONICLE, THE HISTORY OF CROTON POINT PARK

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE

The history of Croton Point Park.

Village historian Marc Cheshire gave a densely detailed talk last week about the life and times of Croton's spectacular peninsula. READ AND SEE MORE AT The history of Croton Point Park. - The Croton Chronicle

SINGLE-VEHICLE CRASH IN CROTON SENDS DRIVER TO HOSPITAL

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Single-vehicle crash in Croton-on-Hudson sends driver to hospital

The crash happened at an exit ramp from Route 9 to Croton Point Avenue.

Single-vehicle crash in Croton-on-Hudson sends driver to hospital

GOFUND ME LAUNCHED FOR SARAH BECKSTROM'S FAMILY

GoFundMe has been launched for the family of the 20 year old West Virginia National Guardswoman Sarah Beckstrom, who was shot and killed in an attack near the White House. The fundraiser, started by the Mountaineer Journal, has a goal of raising $20,000 to assist her parents with funeral costs and other costs needed as they grieve their loss. MORE AT Sarah Beckstrom GoFundMe seeks $20000 for the family of the fallen National Guardsman

TOWN OF CORTLANDT---CON ED NOTICE OF TREE WORK 12/1-12/3

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ConEd Notice of Tree Work: Gallows Hill Road and Pump House Road 12/1-12/3/25 -- MORE AT ConEd Notice of Tree Work: Gallows Hill Road and Pump House Road 12/1-12/3/25 - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

1943 CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS PARTY

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Well if you haven't figured it out yet, we here at Everything Croton are mad about holidays, anything vintage, and especially Christmas...and ALL YEAR LONG too. We also have a fondness for "wedge heels and wartime"....the 1940's...and fraternal organizations, religious or otherwise....So when this special request came in for an oldie but goodie from 1943, we were happy to re-post. Courtesy once again of The Croton Historical Society Newspaper archives---click on the photos to read all about a Croton Lions Club Christmas party, 1943.

DON'T FORGET--THE LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE STARTS TODAY! 

BOAR'S HEAD CHEESE PRODUCTS RECALL

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Check Your Fridge For Recalled Boar's Head Cheese Products---A manufacturer that distributes products under the Boar's Head brand has issued a recall for select cheese products due to the possibility of listeria contamination. MORE AT Boars Head Cheese Recall: What You Need To Know

REMINDER---ADVENT PARISH MISSION HOLY NAME OF MARY

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ADVENT PARISH MISSION

DECEMBER 7, 8, 9

HOLY NAME OF MARY

"LIVING OUT THE TRUE MESSAGE OF CHRISTMAS"

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

SR. MARY ELIZABETH DONOGHUE'S MAILING ADDRESS

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If you would like to send Sr. Mary Elizabeth Donoghue a Christmas Card, her mailing address is: St. Vincent Ferrer Convent, ATTN: Sr. Mary Elizabeth Donoghue, 152 East 66th Street, New York, New York 10065-6643

BECKSTROM SHOT BY CRAZED AFGHAN DEAD AT 20 AS HEARTBROKEN FATHER SAYS "SHE PASSED TO GLORY"

Sarah Beckstrom, one of the West Virginia National Guard members shot in a cowardly ambush by an Afghan refugee Wednesday, has died. The 20-year-old’s grieving father confirmed she died of her injuries in a heartwrenching Facebook post Thursday.

“My baby girl has passed to glory. If I don’t talk to you don’t be offend[ed] this has been a horrible tragedy,” Gary Beckstrom posted just after 6 p.m. MORE AT Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guardsmen shot by crazed Afghan refugee, dies | New York Post

ICYMI---ASSORTED REQUESTS AT THE MAILBOX

**************A reader and a Lacrosse and high school football fan---had some requests...HERE THEY ARE:

--Was looking for 2019 Lacrosse All-Star info....well we had this one---although the link requires a subscription to access: TIME FOR THE 2019 LOHUD BOYS HS LACROSSE ALL-STARS---Croton-Harmon’s Kyle Morrison (Attack) was named to the second team. Morrison led all of Section One in scoring for 2019. In just 34 varsity games at CH, he has amassed 151 goals and 60 assists for 211 points. Named to the Honorable Mention list were Hendrick Hudson’s Max Popolizio (Attack) and Ryan Trapasso (Face-off Specialist) Iona Prep/Croton NY. READ MORE HERE.

--Was looking for 2015 playoffs, Croton Tigers, football---try this one at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/10/croton-harmon-tigers-in-playoffs-photos.html

HOPE THIS HELPS....P.S. And a great place for past----and current---when available---high school sports info is the CROTON HARMON BOOSTER CLUB FACEBOOK PAGE.

**************A reader has fond memories of  Rucci's...LOOKING FOR OLD PHOTOS IF POSSIBLE.....

For Villa Rucci, go to EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST--AND A RE-POST....A LOOK BACK AT CROTON'S VILLA RUCCI, STILL MISSED 2DAY

SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS POSTS FROM COLLECTING CANDY PART ONE

Updated! And now some of our favorite posts from COLLECTING CANDY DOT COM, PART ONE---and that's because there are so many, it has to be a two-parter!

**We kick off things with a fab ad (click on the photo) from 1949 for Life Savers STICK-O-PEP--AND THESE LASTED INTO THE 90'S--read and see much by clicking here.

**2013 SPANGLER HOLIDAY DUM DUM POPS; click here.

**2003 and more: A DECADE OF HOT TAMALES & MIKE AND IKE; click here.

**1982 HERSHEY'S HOLIDAY GIFT CATALOG; click here

**1970's and more: Beich’s Classic Santa Claus Candy and More! Click here.

**1969 TOPPS' CHRISTMAS LINE-UP! Click here.

Stay tuned for PART TWO.  You may also enjoy: A SHORT VIDEO--MAKING CHRISTMAS RIBBON CANDY! GO TO christmas candy magic ✨🎄 old fashion cherry ribbon candy! 😍

AND EverythingCroton: UPDATED---OUR FAVORITE CHRISTMAS POSTS FROM THE PAPER COLLECTOR

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STATUS OF ANDREW WOLFE, NATIONAL GUARD MEMBER SHOT IN D.C.

Andrew Wolfe, the National Guard member shot in Washington, D.C., is currently in critical condition and described as “fighting for his life” after undergoing surgery. PER CBS NEWS and many additional news sources. If and when further info is available, it will be posted here. Sarah Beckstrom has died.

UNLOADING THE CHRISTMAS TREES---CROTON LIONS, CIRCA 1960'S

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JUST A REMINDER THAT THE 2025 CROTON LIONS CHRISTMAS TREE SALE STARTS TODAY 11/29 AT THE SHOPRITE PLACE (MORE INFO HERE)

Here's a picture of the tree-unloading for the annual Croton Lions Tree Sale---undated---but believed to be early 1960's per the CHA; you'll recognize quite a few familiar faces---click on the photo.....and speaking of the Croton Lions circa 1960s: 

PARTS 1 AND 2: THE TENDER TRAP
http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/1960-croton-lions-presentthe-tender-trap.html

FOR MORE ABOUT THE CROTON LIONS, contact Vic Conte, President, Croton Lions Club, PO Box 296, Croton on Hudson, NY 10520  CrotonLionsClub@gmail.com

AGENDA 12/1 ORGANIZATIONAL AND REGULAR BOARD OF TRUSTEES MEETING

 A very full agenda with something for everyone; lots of interesting village committee info too; go to Board of Trustees Organizational and Regular Meeting | Croton-on-Hudson NY

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 (or sign in).

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, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Devotion Studio, FRANKI'S, MEXTOGO,  FEED THE BIRDS, Baked by Susan, and more.

And don't forget! HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE AT THE CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY--HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE

AND LOTS OF BLACK FRIDAY SALES AND SMALL BUSINESS SATURDAY IS COMING!

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Because life gets busy

***NOTICE FROM THE TOWN RE: CHANNEL 78; CLICK HERE

***REQUEST FOR INFO---DJ DANIEL SWORN IN BY EASTCHESTER POLICE DEPT. IN SEPTEMBER EARLIER; CLICK HERE

***A WORD FROM NEIGHBORS OPPOSING NOISE, CROTON HARMON TRAIN MAINTENANCE YARD LAWSUIT; GO TO EverythingCroton: A WORD FROM NEIGHBORS OPPOSING NOISE, CROTON HARMON TRAIN MAINTENANCE YARD LAWSUIT

***ANNUAL CROTON LIONS TREE CHRISTMAS SALE STARTS TODAY! GO TO EverythingCroton: TIME FOR THE CROTON LIONS ANNUAL CHRISTMAS TREE SALE--STARTING 11/29

***WAITING FOR GOFUNDME INFO ON SARAH BECKSTROM; WILL POST IF AND WHEN AVAILABLE

PRESIDENT TRUMP SAYS HE'LL PERMANENTLY PAUSE MIGRATION FROM ALL "THIRD WORLD COUNTRIES"

As many of you know, Sarah Beckstrom has died. You can read more (with additional commentary from Douglas Murray here). As a result of this murder....



President Trump said late Thursday that he intends to “permanently pause” migration from all “Third World Countries,” to allow the US to “fully recover” in a Thanksgiving Truth Social post.

“Even as we have progressed technologically, Immigration Policy has eroded those gains and living conditions for many,” Trump wrote late Thursday night.

“I will permanently pause migration from all Third World Countries to allow the U.S. system to fully recover, terminate all of the millions of Biden illegal admissions, including those signed by Sleepy Joe Biden’s Autopen, and remove anyone who is not a net asset to the United States,” he added. He will additionally “denaturalize migrants who undermine domestic tranquility, and deport any Foreign National who is a public charge, security risk, or non-compatible with Western Civilization,” he wrote in the long post. MORE AT President Trump says he'll 'permanently pause migration' from all 'Third World Countries' | New York Post

EXAMINER NEWS, ADAM STONE'S CONTINUING SERIES ON OPTUM---NORTHWELL SET TO TAKE OVER OPTUM SPECIALTIES

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This is the 23rd installment in a series launched in December 2022 examining Optum and UnitedHealth, as well as broader issues surrounding corporate medical care.

By Adam Stone

After nearly three years of following Optum’s erratic local adventures – the beleaguered phone system, the alleged upcoding, the patient billing complaints, the doctor exodus, and much more – the organization appears to be approaching an inflection point.

Local physician sources told me last week that Northwell Health is in discussions to assume control of several Optum specialty departments, including urology, surgery and orthopedics.   READ MORE AT STONE’S THROW: Northwell Set to Take Over Optum Specialties, Local Doctor Sources Say | The Examiner News

SARAH BECKSTROM HAS DIED

Sarah Beckstrom, one of the West Virginia National Guard members shot in a cowardly ambush by an Afghan refugee Wednesday, has died.

President Trump announced the passing of the 20-year-old during a Thanksgiving evening call to half a dozen military units to mark the holiday.

“She’s just passed away. She’s no longer with us. She’s looking down at us right now,” a somber Trump told the service members. “Incredible person, outstanding in every single way.” “Just horrible.,More at ”Sarah Beckstrom, one of the National Guardsmen shot by crazed Afghan refugee, dies | New York Post

and from DOUGLAS MURRAY Afghan terror and Somalia fraud shows why Trump is right on migrants | New York Post

IT'S OFFICIAL: INCUMBENTS PUGH AND NICHOLSON RE-ELECTED, NEWCOMER NACHTALER WINS TRUSTEE SEAT

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE - 11/27/2025



Gary Eisinger loses to Brian Pugh by 22 votes, three less than required to trigger a recount. READ MORE AT It's official: Incumbents Pugh and Nicholson re-elected, newcomer Nachtaler wins trustee seat.

ICYMI--HAPPY THANKSGIVING CROTON!

Despite the news, many of us have much to be thankful for this year---click on PHOTOS AND THE LINKS BELOW:

THANKSGIVING WPIX TELEVISION TRADITION; THE HONEYMOONERS AND MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS; CLICK HERE

and of course, VINTAGE CROTON THANKSGIVING, courtesy of the Everything Croton Elves and The Croton Historical Society:

--CLICK ON THE PHOTOS FOR 1970 CROTON THANKSGIVING NEWS

--From 1971, Croton Interfaith Thanksgiving event; CLICK HERE

--1979 Thanksgiving ad featuring Croton businesses of the day; CLICK HERE

--More Croton Thanksgiving 1973; CLICK HERE 

--A CROTON THANKSGIVING 1983; CLICK HERE

--AND FROM OUR FRIENDS AT FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE DOT COM, THANKSGIVING THEN & NOW; CLICK HERE

--1967, 1968 THANKSGIVING CET PROGRAM; click here  

And now from what is fast becoming one of our favorite sites: Ephemeral New York...Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts....SOME OF OUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING POSTS AT EPHEMERAL NEW YORK:

***FOUR FAB THANKSGIVING POSTCARDS, 1907-1909  https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/greetings-from-thanksgivings-past-in-new-york/

***VIDEO, 1945, 4 MINUTES OF THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING PARADE https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/4-minutes-of-macys-thanksgiving-parade-1945/

***THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA 1956  https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/thanksgiving-dinner-at-the-waldorf-astoria-1956/

AND FROM CAMPBELL'S! AND THE NEW YORK POST:   America's favorite Thanksgiving side dishes — where does your holiday favorite fall? | New York Post

LATEST--DC NATIONAL GUARD SHOOTER IDENTIFIED AS AFGHAN NATIONAL WHO ENTERED US DURING BIDEN YEARS

Update (2020ET): CBS News reporter Camilo Montoya-Galvez confirms that the suspect in the shooting of two National Guard members in Washington, D.C., is 29-year-old Afghan national Rahmanullah Lakanwal. Law-enforcement officials told Galvez that Lakanwal entered the U.S. in 2021 during the Biden-Harris regime. MORE AT "Allahu Akbar": D.C. National Guard Shooter Identified As Afghan National Who Entered U.S. During Biden Years | ZeroHedge

UPDATED: SARAH BECKSTROM HAS DIED EverythingCroton: SARAH BECKSTROM HAS DIED

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

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ST. AUGUSTINE BOY SCOUT TROOP 49 BAKE SALE 12/7 & 12/8--CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

JUST A REMINDER-- THE CROTON LIONS CLUB 2025 CHRISTMAS TREE SALE STARTS 11/29

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JUST A REMINDER-- THE CROTON LIONS CLUB 2025 CHRISTMAS TREE SALE STARTS 11/29--MORE INFO AT Lions Club 2025 Christmas tree sale starts this Saturday November 29 across from ShopRite.

THE METRO-NORTH HOLIDAY LIGHTS TRAINS ARE BACK FOR 2025

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Catch the 2025 Metro-North holiday lights trains---Our holiday lights trains are back. Here's when and where you can catch them. MORE AT Catch the 2025 Metro-North holiday lights trains

AN ICONIC CROTON THANKSGIVING SCENE

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AN ICONIC CROTON THANKSGIVING SCENE--Courtesy of Carolyn Whiting, all rights reserved. Click on the image.

And a locally favorite tradition: Rush Limbaugh’s the true story of Thanksgiving.

https://rumble.com/v729ob4-rush-limbaugh-on-the-true-story-of-thanksgiving.html

HAPPY THANKSGIVING CROTON

Despite the news, many of us have much to be thankful for this year---click on PHOTOS AND THE LINKS BELOW:

THANKSGIVING WPIX TELEVISION TRADITION; THE HONEYMOONERS AND MARCH OF THE WOODEN SOLDIERS; CLICK HERE

and of course, VINTAGE CROTON THANKSGIVING, courtesy of the Everything Croton Elves and The Croton Historical Society:

--CLICK ON THE PHOTOS FOR 1970 CROTON THANKSGIVING NEWS

--From 1971, Croton Interfaith Thanksgiving event; CLICK HERE

--1979 Thanksgiving ad featuring Croton businesses of the day; CLICK HERE

--More Croton Thanksgiving 1973; CLICK HERE 

--A CROTON THANKSGIVING 1983; CLICK HERE

--AND FROM OUR FRIENDS AT FAMILY CHRISTMAS ONLINE DOT COM, THANKSGIVING THEN & NOW; CLICK HERE

--1967, 1968 THANKSGIVING CET PROGRAM; click here  

And now from what is fast becoming one of our favorite sites: Ephemeral New York...Chronicling an ever-changing city through faded and forgotten artifacts....SOME OF OUR FAVORITE THANKSGIVING POSTS AT EPHEMERAL NEW YORK:

***FOUR FAB THANKSGIVING POSTCARDS, 1907-1909  https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2017/11/20/greetings-from-thanksgivings-past-in-new-york/

***VIDEO, 1945, 4 MINUTES OF THE MACY'S THANKSGIVING PARADE https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2016/11/24/4-minutes-of-macys-thanksgiving-parade-1945/

***THANKSGIVING DINNER AT THE WALDORF ASTORIA 1956  https://ephemeralnewyork.wordpress.com/2013/11/12/thanksgiving-dinner-at-the-waldorf-astoria-1956/

AND FROM CAMPBELL'S! AND THE NEW YORK POST:   America's favorite Thanksgiving side dishes — where does your holiday favorite fall? | New York Post

DO YOU REMEMBER.....THE HEIDI GAME?

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.

DO YOU REMEMBER.....THE HEIDI GAME? 57 YEARS AGO TODAY....SEE MORE FROM CROTON'S TOM FARANDA AT The Heidi game – 57 years ago – Tom Faranda's Folly