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Sunday, September 14, 2025

SOME QUICK PHOTOS FROM CROTON ATTENDEES OF THE CHARLIE KIRK VIGIL

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SOME QUICK PHOTOS FROM CROTON ATTENDEES OF THE CHARLIE KIRK VIGIL. Many thanks to the Croton contingent. We indeed are "all Charlie now". Click on the photos, all rights reserved.

We also have folks at the Great Neck vigil and hope to have photos soon.

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LAWMAKERS, TRUMP ADMIN OFFICIALS REMEMBER KIRK AT KENNEDY CENTER VIGIL

Lawmakers, Trump administration officials and other dignitaries will honor the memory of conservative pundit Charlie Kirk at a vigil on Sunday evening.

The Kennedy Center will host the D.C. vigil at 6:30 p.m. EDT.

Those attending include House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Republican Reps. Andy Biggs (Ariz.) and Anna Paulina Luna (Fla.). Arizona state Sen. Jake Hoffman (R) organized the event.

Kirk was fatally shot Wednesday at a campus event in Utah. “The service will be a unifying event focused on prayer, mourning, and celebrating the life, legacy, and memory of Charlie Kirk — a national treasure whose life was cut far too short,” a press release announcing the event reads. See video at Watch live: Lawmakers, Trump administration officials remember Kirk at Kennedy Center vigil - NewsBreak

SOME QUICK PHOTOS ARE AT EverythingCroton: SOME QUICK PHOTOS FROM CROTON ATTENDEES OF THE CHARLIE KIRK VIGIL

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Because life gets busy:

**NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS PER PUPIL SPENDING; MORE HERE

**A HUMDINGER OF A VINTAGE CROTON WATCH AD; CLICK HERE

**AMICOLA YOUTUBE VIDEO; PATRIOT OF THE WEEK; GO TO On Saturday's "America Right Now," Vietnam vet Leonard Amicola explains why he kept fighting after backlash for flying a "Trump is my president" flag in his New York town. SEE MORE AT YouTube on 20250913 112322

**SPECIAL REQUEST, ERIKA KIRK, TRANSCRIPT. PUBLIC ADDRESS; GO TO EverythingCroton: SPECIAL REQUEST, ERIKA KIRK, TRANSCRIPT. PUBLIC ADDRESS

**CROTON YOUTH POST TEMPORARY SIGNS HONORING CHARLIE KIRK; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON YOUTH POST TEMPORARY SIGNS HONORING CHARLIE KIRK

NY POST---KIRK ASSASSINATION INVESTIGATION WIDENS TO PROBE PRO-TRANS, ONLINE GROUPS

Charlie Kirk assassination investigation widens to probe whether pro-trans, online groups knew in advance--The feds have widened their investigation into the assassination of Charlie Kirk to probe whether pro-trans, online groups and others connected with Tyler Robinson knew in advance about the plan to kill....read more at Charlie Kirk assassination investigation widens to probe pro-trans, online groups

TEMPLE ISRAEL--MISSION TO ISRAEL WITH RABBI POLISH 2026

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February 1–10, 2026----Join Rabbi Polish for an Immersive Experience in Israel. This unique trip offers deep connections with locals and transformative experiences with Rabbi Polish. Limited to 20 participants. Stay tuned for registration information. Mission to Israel with Rabbi Polish 2026 - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

MAGA SUPPORTER ALMOST SHOT BY DERANGED LEFTIST AS GUNFIGHT ERUPTS OVER TRUMP SIGN

MAGA supporter almost shot by deranged leftist as gunfight erupts over Trump sign | Daily Mail Online--A deranged leftist has been caught on camera firing shots towards a MAGA supporter's home after ripping a Donald Trump sign from his property. Swain County Sheriff's Office said they were called to a river rafting business in rural Bryson City, North Carolina, just before 6pm on September 6 to reports of gunshots. SEE more at https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-15097451/maga-supporter-shooting-trump-sign-north-carolina.html

2025 HOLY NAME OF MARY BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AND PHOTOS FROM PAST YEARS TOO

LATE FATHER BRENNAN; CLICK ON THE PHOTO

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HOLY NAME OF MARY'S BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS IN HONOR OF ST. FRANCIS WILL TAKE PLACE ON Sunday, October 5th, 2:00 PM in the Garden of Peace

PHOTOS FROM PREVIOUS BLESSINGS--AND FEATURING THE LATE PASTOR BRENNAN--ARE AT THE LINKS BELOW:

--Photos from the HNM 2017 blessing here
--2012 HNM Blessing http://bit.ly/1YJVtA8
--2013 HNM Blessing http://bit.ly/1PIXLJJ
--The Blessing of the Stuffed Animals at HNM's Montessori School http://bit.ly/1h2gP9N

SO MUCH FOR "MAGA" CHATTER----CHARLIE KIRK SUSPECT ROBINSON NOT COOPERATING WITH COPS, UTAH GOV SAYS, CONFIRMS ALLEGED SHOOTER'S TRANS ROOMMATE RELATIONSHIP

Regarding all the online chatter that Robinson was "Maga"........Utah Gov. Spencer Cox revealed that Charlie Kirk assassination suspect Tyler Robinson is not cooperating with investigators, and confirmed Sunday that the alleged gunman’s live-in boyfriend is transgender. Cox, in a series of interviews on Sunday morning talk shows, revealed that Robinson’s romantic partner, as well as his family are all cooperating with the FBI investigation into Kirk’s killing. He also reiterated that Robinson was “deeply indoctrinated in leftist ideology.” MORE AT Charlie Kirk suspect Tyler Robinson not cooperating with cops, Utah gov says -- as he confirms alleged shooter's relationship with trans roommate

AND YET....STILL AT IT: Dem Rep Keeps Up Post Calling Alleged Charlie Kirk Assassin ‘MAGA’ After Authorities Said He Was Leftist

PLAN. BD MEETING AGENDA 9/16

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MASS SCHEDULE CHANGE, HOLY NAME OF MARY

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Daily Noon Mass schedule change, starting 9/22; click on the image. holynameofmary.org

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ICYMI--AMICOLA NEWSMAX VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE, PATRIOT OF THE WEEK

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On Saturday's "America Right Now," Vietnam vet Leonard Amicola explains why he kept fighting after backlash for flying a "Trump is my president" flag in his New York town. SEE MORE AT YouTube on 20250913 112322

CROTON YOUTH POST TEMPORARY SIGNS HONORING CHARLIE KIRK

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A reader has forwarded the following--click on the images below......Just a small sample of some temporary signs displayed outside in Croton last night by teens remembering their hero, Charlie Kirk. While the school district has not acknowledged or addressed his public assassination, the video of his assassination has been widely circulated among village teens. They chose to channel their grief productively last night and will strive to make a difference like Charlie wanted going forward......

SPECIAL REQUEST, ERIKA KIRK, TRANSCRIPT. PUBLIC ADDRESS

Transcript: Mrs. Erika Kirk Delivers Public Address: ‘His Movement Will Go On’

(VIDEO HERE) September 13, 2025 12:52 am

by Pangambam S

Opening Remarks and Gratitude

ERIKA KIRK: Good evening. My name is Erika Kirk. Charlie Kirk is my husband. I first want to thank the local, state, and federal law enforcement who worked tirelessly to capture my husband’s assassin so that he can be brought to justice.

I want to thank the first responders who struggled heroically to save Charles’ life, and the police who acted bravely to make sure that there were no other victims on that terrible afternoon. I want to thank the officers who have protected our Turning Point USA family these past two days, and I want to thank the Turning Point USA board, the COO, Justin Streiff, and my husband’s chief of staff, the amazing Mikey McCoy, for all their work in these terrible days to be the stability for our family, and for the wider Turning Point USA family as well.

My heart is with every one of my husband’s employees who lost a friend and a mentor. I want to thank the staffers of his amazing Charlie Kirk show, who helped him broadcast from this studio, this chair. Every day, he loved it. He loved what he did.

I want to thank the millions of people who have shown their love for Charlie here in Phoenix, across America, and worldwide. I want to thank my husband’s dear friend, Vice President Vance, and his phenomenal wife, Usha, for their love and support. You guys honored my husband so well, bringing him home. You both are tremendous.

I want to thank President Trump and his incredible family for the same. MORE AT Transcript: Mrs. Erika Kirk Delivers Public Address: ‘His Movement Will Go On’ – The Singju Post

EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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The Everything Croton Weekend News Re-cap and Vintage Croton too. Click on the links below. AS ALWAYS, TEXT HIGHLIGHTED IN GREEN AND/OR IN ITALICS SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION....BUT FIRST:

--THE LATEST ON THE KIRK ASSASSINATION: Tyler Robinson—the alleged assassin of Charlie Kirk—was living with a transgender roommate at the time of the shooting, transitioning from male to female. There will be more no doubt in the weeks ahead.

---PATRIOT OF THE WEEK: On Saturday's "America Right Now," Vietnam vet Leonard Amicola explains why he kept fighting after backlash for flying a "Trump is my president" flag in his New York town. SEE MORE on youtube at 20250913 112322

ADDITIONALLY: GUEST EDITORIAL: HOW TO UNDERSTAND THE LENNY AMICOLA CASE, A LEGAL EXPLAINER; CLICK HERE

---MARY DOLAN O'DONNELL HAS DIED; MORE HERE

---GUEST EDITORIAL, GUEST EDITORIAL, CROTON CHRONICLE: WHY I AM RUNNING FOR MAYOR OF CROTON-ON-HUDSON, GARY EISINGER, VOICE OF CROTON; READ MORE HERE

MOVING ALONG:

---REPORT AND PHOTOS, 2025 CROTON YACHT CLUB HUDSON RIVER DAY; CLICK HERE

---GLENN REYNOLDS: IRYNA ZARUTSKA'S MURDER EXPOSES THE LEFT'S UTTER INCOHERENCE ON CRIME; CLICK HERE

---TWO NEWS POSTS FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE AT EverythingCroton: TWO NEW POSTS FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE

---SERVICE ARRANGEMENTS, CHARLIE KIRK; CLICK HERE

---TOWN OF CORTLANDT R.E. AUCTION/Real Estate Auction 9/24/25, please visit the Tax Receiver page for more information. Tax Receiver - Town of Cortlandt, NY

---NEARLY $3M RAISED FOR KIRK'S FAMILY--18,000 new chapter requests overnight. read more at New fundraising record reached to support Charlie Kirk's family

---St. Augustine Episcopal Clothing Sale; read more here

---MORE ALARMING MAMDANI INFO, A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN; SEE IT HERE

---Upcoming High Holy Days at Temple Israel; more here

--VINTAGE CROTON FOOTBALL: FEATURES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1975 CHHS FOOTBALL TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP---AND....

---9/18 INDOOR GOLF, SUPPORT LAURIE RYAN FOR COUNTY LEGISLATOR; click here

---DJ DANIEL SWORN IN BY EASTCHESTER POLICE DEPT.; CLICK HERE

---FURNACE WOODS ROAD DETOUR; 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

---FROM THE CHRONICLE: EverythingCroton: QUESTIONS FOR VILLAGE OFFICIALS ABOUT THE LENNY AMICOLA TRUMP DISPLAY AFFAIR

---FROM THE GAZETTE: ON THE BEAT--EverythingCroton: THE GAZETTE--STAUDTER'S "ON THE BEAT"--KENNY BARRON AND JAZZFEST WHITE PLAINS

--THE CDC NEEDED A THOROUGH HOUSECLEANING; GO TO The CDC Needed a Thorough Housecleaning ⋆ Brownstone Institute

---SHAWN FLEETWOOD, MEDIA WHO PARTAKE IN "TRANSGENDER PRONOUN DELUSIONS OF MINNEAPOLIS SHOOTER ARE PART OF THE PROBLEM; CLICK HERE

---BRILYN HOLLYHAND, TRANSGENDERISM IS MENTAL ILLNESS; MORE AT EverythingCroton: BRILYN HOLLYHAND: TRANSGENDERISM IS THE NUMBER ONE THREAT TO GEN Z, NOT GUNS

---TOWN OF CORTLANDT FALL 2025 RECREATION PDF IS NOW ONLINE; click here

---KAPLAN'S POND TOWN HALL AERATON PROJECT; GO TO EverythingCroton: KAPLAN'S POND AERATION PROJECT TOWN HALL 9/15

---TEXAS MEASLES OUTBREAK ENDS; GO here

---9/27 TOWN OF CORTLANDT FESTIVAL OF MAKERS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 9/27 TOWN OF CORTLANDT FESTIVAL OF MAKERS

---SEE HOW MANY KIDS IN EVERY NY SCHOOL DISTRICT GET FREE OR REDUCED PRICE LUNCH--How--many kids get free lunch---GO TO See how many kids in every NY school district get free or reduced-price lunch

---9/28 ROTARY CAR SHOW AND VINTAGE CAR SHOW; GO HERE

---MAKE THE ROAD IN THE NEWS EverythingCroton: NY POST---MAKE THE ROAD NY...IN THE NEWS...

---THE CROTON PHOTOGRAPHER #12; CLICK HERE

---VINTAGE CROTON LIONS 1977 AND THEIR UPCOMING 2025 FALL TAG SALE AT EverythingCroton: CROTON LIONS FALL TAG SALE 2025 IS AROUND THE CORNER---AND FROM 1977...

--VINTAGE CROTON SOFTBALL 1978; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1978--MORE CROTON SOFTBALL--TEAM IS SCORING RUNS IN BUNCHES

---Westchester loses first amendment suit: A federal court has ruled that Westchester County, New York, violated the First Amendment rights of pro-life sidewalk counselors, marking a significant victory for free speech in a legal challenge brought by Thomas More Society attorneys. MORE HERE

--GOFUND ME FOR THE TRANS SHOOTER VICTIMS; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST---GO FUND ME PAGE FOR THE VICTIMS OF THE MINNEAPOLIS TRANS SHOOTER VIA THE CATHOLIC FINANCIAL CREDIT UNION

--VIDEO VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: COMMENTARY AND EMOTION KIRK ASSASINATION; GO TO Tom Faranda's Folly: Charlie Kirk - commentary and emotion on CNBC

Saturday, September 13, 2025

NEARLY $3M RAISED FOR KIRK'S FAMILY--18,000 NEW CHAPTER REQUESTS OVERNIGHT

NEARLY $3M RAISED FOR KIRK'S FAMILY--18,000 new chapter requests overnight. read more at New fundraising record reached to support Charlie Kirk's family

THE CROTON CHRONICLE---LENNY AMICOLA AND CROTON ATTORNEY ROSEANN SCHUYLER ON NEWSMAX

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Amicola has been praised by President Trump for his free speech stand. The village dropped the code violation charges against him but once again will not promise not to file them in the future. MORE AT Lenny Amicola and Croton attorney Roseann Schuyler on Newsmax.

SERVICE INFO & OBITUARY FOR MARY DOLAN O'DONNELL

Service info and obituary for Mary Dolan O'Donnell--former Holy Name of Mary parishioner---Mary Dolan O’Donnell, a retired Metro New York news executive known for her fierce editorial standards and fun-loving hospitality, died in Hillsborough, NC on September 10, 2025 after a long illness. She was 70. MORE AT Mary Dolan O’Donnell Obituary - The Journal News

THE SEPTEMBER 2025 EDITION OF THE CROTON HISTORIAN---FEATURES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1975 CHHS FOOTBALL TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP---AND....

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THE SEPTEMBER 2025 EDITION OF THE CROTON HISTORIAN---FEATURES THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE 1975 CHHS FOOTBALL TEAM STATE CHAMPIONSHIP---AND.... RANDOM FOOTBALL TEAMS OF THE PAST TOO. The newsletter is a perk that comes with membership in The Croton Historical Society; become a member today! Croton Historical Society

AMICOLA NEWSMAX VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK and YOUTUBE, PATRIOT OF THE WEEK

Or youtube at 20250913 112322

IN THE NEWS---NEWSWEEK--TRUMP SCORES WIN IN ANTISEMITISM CRACKDOWN ON UC BERKELEY

Donald Trump notched a political win in his administration's antisemitism crackdown as UC Berkeley agreed to provide federal officials with the names of more than 100 students, faculty, and staff tied to reports of alleged antisemitism on campus. MORE AT Donald Trump scores win in antisemitism crackdown on UC Berkeley

CROTON CHRONICLE--WEEK IN REVIEW, SEPT. 8-12

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Croton Week in Review: Sept 8-12
All the Lenny Amicola reporting in one place, plus other important news of the week. Please take out a paid sub to access these weekly reviews and support local journalism in our community. Croton Week in Review: Sept 8-12 - by Michael Balter

CHARLIE KIRK'S ALLEGED ASSASSIN LIVED WITH TRANSGENDER PARTNER

That individual, who has yet to be identified by the authorities, is now fully cooperating with the FBI on its investigation into the fatal shooting of the conservative activist, the source added. MORE AT Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson lived with transgender partner

UPDATED--TRANSITIONING FROM MALE TO FEMALE; MORE AT Charlie Kirk's alleged assassin Tyler Robinson lived with transgender partner

UPDATED--EverythingCroton: SO MUCH FOR "MAGA" CHATTER----CHARLIE KIRK SUSPECT ROBINSON NOT COOPERATING WITH COPS, UTAH GOV SAYS, CONFIRMS ALLEGED SHOOTER'S TRANS ROOMMATE RELATIONSHIP

THE NY TIMES...AGAIN.....

Hours after Charlie Kirk was murdered, allegedly by a shooter who accused him of “spreading hate,” The New York Times falsely accused Kirk of making antisemitic statements. After getting pushback for using lies to assassinate Kirk’s character, instead of publicly apologizing, the Times’ Ashley Ahn and Maxine Joselow quietly issued a small correction noting the comment was not Kirk’s but a quote he was critiquing. READ MORE AT After His Murder, NYT Assassinates Charlie Kirk's Character

ICYMI--LEONARD AMICOLA TO BE HONORED AS "PATRIOT OF THE WEEK" AT NEWSMAX

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Tune in Saturday morning, 9/13, to Newsmax with American Columnist, Tom Basile! (10:30 AM)--CROTON'S LEONARD AMICOLA will be honored as Patriot of the week! Tom Basile - America Right Now

Update---video at AMICOLA NEWSMAX VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK, PATRIOT OF THE WEEK

HUDSON RIVERNET: HARMFUL ALGAE BLOOMS

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Hudson RiverNet: News from the Hudson River Estuary Management Program

Harmful algal blooms (HABs) are being reported on the Hudson River Estuary. HABs in freshwater (lakes, ponds, rivers, and streams) generally consist of visible patches of cyanobacteria, also known as blue-green algae, are microscopic organisms that can form dense blooms in surface waters and can accumulate on rocks and along shorelines. Cyanobacteria are naturally present in low numbers in most freshwater and marine systems. There are many types of non-toxic green algal blooms. View images of non-toxic algal blooms and harmful algal blooms on DEC's Harmful Algal Blooms website.

Avoiding HABs: People, pets and livestock should avoid contact with water that is discolored or has algal scums on the surface.

Reporting HABs: We encourage anyone who notices a HAB to report it to the NY HABS online Suspicious Algal Bloom Report Form. If possible, attach digital photos of the suspected HAB in the web form.

TWO NEW POSTS FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE

Infusion day is here -- go to https://www.instagram.com/p/DOgk7hukZvD/?igsh=MXJydHMxM2Q2OXZrbg==

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ST. AUGUSTINE HONORING SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON 10/5

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ST. AUGUSTINE HONORING SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSARY ON 10/5

Couples who will be celebrating their 50th and 25th anniversary this year will be honored in our Parish on Sunday, October 5th, during the 12:00 NOON Mass. If this is your 25th or 50th Wedding Anniversary year, please notify Joan Pires in the Parish Office (914) 941-0067 as soon as possible. St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York

TOWN OF CORTLANDT--REAL ESTATE AUCTION

ASSASSINATION CULTURE IS SPREADING ON THE LEFT, JESSE WATTERS, VIDEO

We need to politically destroy this culture, Jesse Watters says; go to We need to politically destroy this culture, Jesse Watters says | Fox News Video

GIRLS SWIMMING: ATHLETES TO WATCH IN SECTION 1 IN 2025

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Girls swimming: Athletes to watch in Section 1 in 2025--AMONG THOSE NAMED IS Vivian Chen, So., Croton-Harmon/Hen Hud team; article is behind paywall at Girls swimming: Section 1 athletes to watch in 2025

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ICYMI--LEONARD AMICOLA TO BE HONORED AS "PATRIOT OF THE WEEK" AT NEWSMAX

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Tune in Saturday morning, 9/13, to Newsmax with American Columnist, Tom Basile! (10:30 AM)--CROTON'S LEONARD AMICOLA will be honored as Patriot of the week! Tom Basile - America Right Now

UPDTE--VIDEO AT AMICOLA NEWSMAX VIDEO NOW AVAILABLE ON FACEBOOK, PATRIOT OF THE WEEK

JESSICA DIECKMAN: THIS IS A WIN FOR EVERYONE...

It has reached the attention of many people both inside and outside of the village that the village government had recently undertaken a legal process (involving a fine and the prospect of arrest) against our neighbor Lenny Amicola because of his displaying of a flag on his property. I had initially begun this letter to urge the village board to halt this process. Fortunately they have come to their senses after the Department of Justice got involved and stopped their unconstitutional attack on our neighbor. This is a win for everyone in Croton and across the country. This win protects everyone’s freedom of speech, no matter what their leanings are.

This was not the first time Lenny has been targeted in such a way by the village, and being that the situation is now on display for a much wider audience (the story quickly turned up on many news outlets), it threatened to have serious negative consequences for the village.

The contention that the flag Lenny is flying had not been technically compliant with the village’s code did little to convince the public that this was not a targeted action based on the content of the flag. The situation read (regardless of whether true or not) as an overly imperious village government wasting village funds to harass a long-time resident, senior citizen and veteran, over technicalities.

Lenny is honored and celebrated on a veteran-recognition pennant directly across from his property, and yet he has been threatened for having a display of his own of nearly equal size and format as the veteran-recognition pennant.

In the still increasingly widespread conversations among residents about this, mention is made of the Ukrainian-support banner that was displayed on Riverside Drive for quite some time, that as far as anyone knows did not receive any criticism. One of our neighbors asked, “How can we honor our servicemen while at the same time fining a veteran for engaging in a form of free speech that he risked his life to defend?”

All of this is worth considering, not simply in the periphery of a robotic deference to village rules, but for the effects and consequences it has had on a community that strives to respect free speech as well as the veterans who have actively protected our rights and our liberties.

Jessica Dieckman

CROTON LIONS FALL TAG SALE 2025 IS AROUND THE CORNER---AND FROM 1977...

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With the Croton Lions Fall Tag Sale around the corner (see more about that here)....the blog has had a special request for.....

SELECT SCANS from the 38th Annual Croton Lions Installation and Dinner Dance, 1977. Click on the scans below.