VERY HAPPY TO REPORT THAT "1776"-- WITH CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA--WILL BE ON ON TCM, JULY 4TH

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HAPPY TO REPORT THAT "1776"-- WITH CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA--WILL BE ON ON TCM, JULY 4TH AT 10:30 PM. You can see more of TCM's schedule for the holiday at  https://www.tcm.com/schedule?icid=mainnav6-daily-schedule

READ AND SEE MORE ABOUT DA SILVA AND HIS CROTON CONNECTION HERE.

And finally, a wonderful blog spot--with lots of photos--for Da Silva: Howard Da Silva: Character Actor Supreme of 1776, THE LOST WEEKEND, DAVID AND LISA and More

SOME RECENT BLOG POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Because life gets busy:

• RED, WHITE, AND BLUE CHARCUTERIE BOARD; FOR PART ONE, CLICK HERE AND FOR PART TWO, CLICK HERE
• ANOTHER INTERESTING SEN. HARCKHAM BILL; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE LATEST FROM SEN. HARCKHAM: S7111A
• NYSDEC UPCOMING INVASIVES EVENTS; CLICK HERE
• THAT NO LEFT TURN SIGN; GO TO EverythingCroton: SIGN, SIGN, EVERYWHERE A SIGN---BACK ONLINE
• THE LATEST EPISODE OF MY MS MERMAID LIFE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI--NEW POST FROM MY MS MERMAID LIFE ---RANDY AND ABYSS SCUBA
• VOICE OF CROTON SPEAKS, THE CROTON CHRONICLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE CROTON CHRONICLE--VOICE OF CROTON SPEAKS! AN IN-DEPTH DISCUSSION WITH GARY, STACEY, AND NIGEL

LOHUD, SPRING VALLEY, CAN SCHOOL BOARD MEETING ATTENDANCE BE BANNED UNDER LAW? SUBSCRIPTION ONLY

As this came up many years ago, AND WENT NOWHERE, here's an article from LoHud some of you will have an interest in. Please note however, it is subscription only.

Can East Ramapo ban resident from board meeting under NY law? It's fuzzy, expert says

Nancy Cutler--Rockland/Westchester Journal News

SPRING VALLEY − East Ramapo school board took the rare step of temporarily banning a resident's in-person attendance at board meetings. Such bans are used infrequently; public policy experts say that's for good reason. ARTICLE, SUBSCRIPTION ONLY, AT East Ramapo: Can school board meeting attendance be banned under law?

GIRLS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE ENJOYED A BBQ 6/26--TOWN OF CORTLANDT, COOK POOL

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FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT FB PAGE; CLICK ON THE PHOTO; GIRLS YOUTH SOCCER LEAGUE ENJOYED A BBQ 6/26.  Town of Cortlandt, NY

REMINDER--TOWN OF CORTLANDT COMMUNITY PASS TRAINING UPCOMING DATES

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Community Pass Training: Cortlandt Seniors

The Town of Cortlandt Senior Services is upgrading its registration process to better serve our community! Community Pass will offer a more efficient online registration for programs offered for Cortlandt Seniors. Online registration is simple, secure and convenient for you. Registration via Community Pass will officially begin with the Fall 2025 programming.  The Town of Cortlandt will be offering two Community Pass trainings for Cortlandt Seniors! MORE AT Community Pass Training: Cortlandt Seniors - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

BREAKING--SENATE NARROWLY PASSES TRUMP'S ONE BIG BEAUTIFUL BILL

After a marathon vote-a-rama that lasted more than 24 hours, where both Republicans and Democrats submitted amendments to the One Big Beautiful Bill, the Senate voted 51-50 to pass the megabill after Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) had announced a deal had been reached earlier on Tuesday. Vice President JD Vance was there to break the tie on the bill's final passage and on amendments being voted on up until the last minute.  MORE AT Senate Narrowly Passes Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill

BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH---FREE GIFTS TO THE FIRST 150 MOTHERS AT THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN

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BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH---FREE GIFTS TO THE FIRST 150 MOTHERS AT THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN

CLICK ON THE IMAGE

PATENT TRADER - 10 May 1959

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, 2025 UPDATED, AN INDEX 2 THE "WHAT'S PLAYING AT THE STARLIGHT DRIVE-IN" POSTS @ EVERYTHING CROTON AND MORE

A POST FROM LAURA IONATA ALL ABOUT THE BLUE PIG

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A POST FROM LAURA IONATA ALL ABOUT THE BLUE PIG

SEE IT ON INSTAGRAM AT Instagram

CROTON CHRONICLE GUEST EDITORIAL: ASBURY WELCOMES A NEW PASTOR

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Guest Editorial: Asbury United Methodist Church Welcomes a New Pastor
Pastor Steve Chu will replace Rev. Bette Johnson Sohm.

(100) Guest Editorial: Asbury United Methodist Church Welcomes a New Pastor

MORE ON CNN---FROM "COMMON SENSE"---CNN DISHES OUT DANGEROUS INFORMATION

'Common Sense': CNN dishes out 'dangerous' information

The CSD wonders when consumers of news started realizing that instead of watching the most trusted name in news...they were simply disgusted by their views.

MORE VIDEO AT 'Common Sense': CNN dishes out 'dangerous' information | Watch

ELVIS AT THE ASBURY METHODIST TAG SALE----ON PAPER AT LEAST

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So a friend is crazy about all things Elvis--and nearly jumped over a cardboard box when she spotted this at the 2025 Asbury Methodist Tag Sale.  It's one of the Life Commemorative specials produced in 2021 or 2020---and was in pristine condition...click on the photo for THE KING LIVES ON...REMEMBERING ELVIS PRESLEY.  It never fails, she said with a smile, I ALWAYS find something that gets my heart racing at that church's spring tag sale......(FOR MORE NEWS ABOUT ASBURY, WELCOMING A NEW PASTOR, CLICK HERE.)

And if you ever wanted to visit Graceland, click here.

Want more Elvis Presley? Our friend File Photo has an outstanding collection of Elvis ephemera, images, etc. that is added to regularly; check it out here.  

FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX--2021--MEMORIES OF HURRICANE IDA

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A reader recalls much of the waterfront closures--and some minor parking lot flooding--associated with Hurricane Ida a few years ago during a visit to her parents. She wondered if there was anything in the archives.

We have this:

Hurricane Ida struck the Hudson Valley in the early hours of September 2, 2021, after its remnants swept through the Northeast. The storm brought torrential rain overnight on September 1 into September 2, causing widespread flooding, power outages, and infrastructure damage across the region.

Although the village escaped most of the real damage from IDA, the Croton River remained even wilder than usual---much MUCH higher---and with white caps as well. Click on the photo BELOW.

Silver lake, Mayo's Landing, and the Echo Canoe Launch were closed through 9/6 due to flooding, etc.

AND CHECK OUT ALL THE RAINBOWS AT THE DAM VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY BLOG Tom Faranda's Folly: Croton Dam - last Thursday AM - rainbow heaven!

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

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

First up, from Blumchen, a rare and outstanding LARGE DRESDEN, MADE IN W. GERMANY, 1986, FORD MODEL T 1908----while supplies last of course. 

Wouldn't this look fabulous among your larger putz houses or in a Christmas scene. Yes it's pricey but....simply outstanding.

Find it here.

That's followed by a very interesting European paper modeling site we found called Stahlhart.

The "Buildings" section, while limited, is definitely worth a visit. Go here for that.

And finally, a wonderful Flickr photo album---OF over 1850 vintage Barbie images---from Cubby a.k.a. INMYJAMMIESINTX---OF THE MOST WHIMSICAL, RARE, CLOTHING ACCESSORITES, BARBIES, ETC.

SEE THIS WONDERFUL ARCHIVE AT Vintage Barbie | Flickr

And did you know there is a Croton connection to Barbie---it's pretty epic; read more at 

EverythingCroton: THAT TIME OF YEAR!!!!! THE HOLIDAY BARBIE BOLLS HAVE ARRIVED & A REMINDER THAT THERE'S A CROTON CONNECTION TO BARBIE DOLLS AS WELL

TWO FOR THE TRAIN FOLKS! 

AN AMAZING TRAIN WASH STRUCTURE THAT HAS "TEN CENT CITY PUTZ POTENTIAL TOO"; SEE IT R027 Train Washing Plant – Scalescenes

AND 

A RARE TREAT: Reviving An Abandoned Model Train---AND IT'S CLOCKWORK!

This video showcases a streamline model train produced by JEP for Unis France before 1940, likely between 1932-1939. It is a 120 type / 0 gauge model that originally featured an electro system in the tender, with a full electric motor. The restoration process reveals each part was completely seized and rusted.  During an electrolytic bath, the spring broke, resulting in a slightly less powerful motor. The restoration took a couple of days to bring this pre-war clockwork back to life. Watch until the end to see this antique locomotive in action! The model's dark brown chocolate color is not the original but closely resembles it.  GO TO Reviving An Abandoned Model Train | Watch

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT:

• CARDINAL DOLAN, THE 2025 PAPAL CONCLAVE (AND BY EXTENSION, THE CROTON) CONNECTION; CLICK HERE
• A QUICK CHRISTMAS "PUTZ" PROJECT; AND VERY "SIXTIES" REMNISICENT TO MANY HERE; GO TO Quick Christmas Project -
• HAD A SPECIAL REQUEST FOR THIS SIXTIES SLEIGH; GO TO 1960 SANTA SLEIGH PATTERN FROM WEEE WISDOM MAGAZINE -
• HAD A REQUEST FOR LYNN'S "PINK MANSION" PUTZ; took us a while to find it but there it is---fotos, etc. at Pink mansion -
• AND EverythingCroton: MORE RECENTLY UNEARTHED BITS AND PIECES ABOUT CROTON NOTABLES KATHLEEN BELLER, HARRY CHAPIN AND JACKIE GLEASON

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NYSDEC--UPCOMING REGIONAL INVASIVE SPECIES EVENTS

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Regional Invasive Species Events

New York's eight Partnerships for Regional Invasive Species Management, or PRISMs, are our on the ground partners for local invasive species management and education. You can connect with your local PRISM to learn about events, trainings, and volunteer opportunities near you.  Learn more about PRISMs

St. Lawrence Eastern Lake Ontario (SLELO) PRISMJuly-August: Join water chestnut pulls occurring in the SLELO region! Get details and register to attend.

Oneida Lake, Canastota NY—July 10
Oswegatchie River, Heuvelton NY—July 11
Lakeview Wildlife Management Area, Ellisburg NY—July 22
Guffin Bay, Chaumont NY—August 1

July-August: Assist invasive species removal efforts in Jefferson and Oswego counties. Registration required.

July 16, 5:45-8 PM: Join a guided paddle to get hands-on experience with aquatic plant identification and survey techniques. This event is the last session in the Aquatic Invasive Species Learning Experience aimed to train and recruit volunteers to recognize, monitor, and report aquatic invasive species. Get details and register.

Follow SLELO PRISM on social media: @sleloprisminvasives @sleloprism

STARTING TO REAPPEAR AGAIN PERIODICALLY AT APPLE! TROPICAL TIKI-INSPIRED OFFERINGS---TO GO WITH THE LATEST FARANDA FRIDAY COCKTAIL RECIPE!

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WE JUST LOVE THE "FLOWER MARKET" SECTION OF APPLE FARM IN CROTON.  

CLICK ON THE PHOTO to see their seasonal--and very tropical, Tiki-inspired offerings.

AND:

EverythingCroton: FRIDAY COCKTAIL--THE JASMINE---FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY

SIGN, SIGN, EVERYWHERE A SIGN---BACK ONLINE

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JUST FOR THE RECORD---FINALLY BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH---the TWO NO LEFT TURN signs at the CVS/Apple/Post Office shopping mall exit across the street from the Maple Commons housing project; click on the image; these were installed roughly last summer.

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DOJ---DOJ FILES LAWSUIT AGAINST LOS ANGELES---SANCTUARY CITY POLICIES

For those of us with friends and family in L.A.

PRESS RELEASE FROM THE DOJ ---pls note...LA continues to experience more of that "peaceful protesting".....a.k.a riots, looting etc.... DOJ has filed a lawsuit against Los Angeles over sanctuary city status...The lawsuit looks to force Mayor Karen Bass to drop the city's sanctuary status that they say is impeding ICE.

SEE MORE AT Office of Public Affairs | The Justice Department Files Lawsuit Against Sanctuary City Policies In Los Angeles, California | United States Department of Justice

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: EverythingCroton: MORE ABOUT THE LA RIOTS---A.K.A. "THOSE PEACEFUL PROTESTS"--IN THE NEWS

AND OF POSSIBLE INTEREST:

Newsom and Bass are using illegal immigrants as ‘pawns,’ says Andrew Gruel

A REMINDER FROM THE NYSDEC---USE LOCAL FIREWOOD THIS CAMPING SEASON

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Use Local Firewood This Camping Season

Many people like to take firewood from their homes before traveling to a campsite. Invasive pests like the emerald ash borer or Asian longhorned beetle often hitch a ride to new areas in untreated firewood. Transport of untreated firewood across the state has caused outbreaks of these damaging pests.

Since 2009, New York State has regulated the movement of firewood to prevent the spread of invasives. Untreated firewood must have been grown in NY and cannot be moved more than 50 miles from where it was grown or its source. Producers of firewood for sale are allowed to declare their business as the source as long as the wood was grown within 50 miles of their business and they must maintain documentation. Those moving untreated firewood for their own use must fill out a Self-Issued Certificate of Origin (PDF). Treated firewood, which has been heated to a core temperature of 160° F for 75 minutes and labeled as “New York Approved Heat-treated Firewood/Pest Free,” can be moved without restrictions. DEC has an interactive map that shows if firewood’s source and its destination are within 50 miles—view the map.

Violation of firewood regulations can result in fines, penalties and the potential destruction of beloved trees and habitats. The safest way to enjoy a campfire and protect New York forests is to buy and burn local firewood at your destination. Read more about New York’s firewood regulations on DEC’s website.

THE LATEST FROM SEN. HARCKHAM: S7111A

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The latest from Sen. Harckham. Looks like it might become law. Check out this bill: S7111--Permits political parties to perform certain functions without forming county committees; see more at

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7111/amendment/A

IN THE NEWS--BRITISH PUNK RAP DUO LOSE AMERICAN VISAS

You cannot make this up; see more at  'Seen and Unseen': British punk rap duo lose American visas for tour stops after 'vile' chants at Glastonbury music festival | Watch

FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX: SILVER LAKE SWIM MEETS & CUB-CART DERBIES PLUS CROTON CHILDREN'S THEATRE AND "JOY'S"

Assorted repeat requests here at the blog---enjoy.....it's been a busy week!

SILVER LAKE SWIM MEETS: Here is a link to past meets in 1953 and 1962; MORE HERE

CROTON'S CUB-KART/CART DERBIES: 1970/1971 IS HERE

And 1967 IS HERE

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CROTON CHILDREN'S THEATRE/SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

--1971; more here

--SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL & CHILDREN'S THEATRE 1967, 1982 AND 1984; more here

--CIRCA 1972, EVEN MORE FROM CROTON’S SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, THE CHILDREN’S THEATRE; more here

--1970, CHILDREN'S THEATRE, THE LION, THE WITCH AND THE WARDROBE, WINNIE THE POOH; more here

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JOY'S! 1980'S--must have been something--we get requests all the time! GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON, CIRCA EARLY 1980'S; JOY'S , THE UPPER VILLAGE

and more JOY'S IN THIS POST EverythingCroton: FROM THE MAILBOX---TRACK, JOY'S, RICHARD MERKIN, THE BUNGALOW COLONY AND MORE

JUST A REMINDER--ASBURY UNITED METHODIST WELCOMES NEW PASTOR 7/6

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REMINDER---Asbury United Methodist Church Welcomes a New Pastor 7/6; READ MORE AT EverythingCroton: ASBURY UNITED METHODIST WELCOMES NEW PASTOR

REMINDER-REGISTRATION IS OPEN-----TEMPLE ISRAEL CENTER FOR JEWISH LEARNING EARLY BIRD PRICING TILL 7/8

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REGISTRATION OPEN---TEMPLE ISRAEL CENTER FOR JEWISH LEARNING EARLY BIRD PRICING TILL 7/8; MORE AT CJL Registration - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

ICYMI--NEW POST FROM MY MS MERMAID LIFE ---RANDY AND ABYSS SCUBA

New posts from Mymsmermaidlife!

Learn how Adriana was initially turned away from the scuba diving world and how Randy from Abyss Scuba didn’t care about her MS and told her to just get her ass in water. It’s been history from then on for this mermaid!

GO TO Instagram

ICYMI--NEW YORK TOWN VILLAGE COURT FINES 2024 SEARCH AND REPORT

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NY_town_village_court_fines_2024 Search and Report

https://c2dcd148.caspio.com/dp/f233b0008c2a931262a24a3c8faa

Out of 1183 town and village courts in NY, this is ranking by total fees and fines collected: Hempstead was first statewide, with over $5.5M...AND

Locally:

Greenburgh #3
$2,726,024

Ossining #18
$1,641,494

Tarrytown #25
$1,376,732

Yorktown #28
$1,241,626

Cortlandt #50
$812,509

Croton-on-Hudson #67
$667,941

New Castle #96
$475,641

Briarcliff Manor #125
$393,017

Sleepy Hollow #212
$235,367

Buchanan #476
$72,638

HERE'S HOW THE US MAJOR STOCK INDICES PERFORMED 6/30/2025

Another good market day. Click on the image. Footnote article links also provided.

1 https://www.msn.com/en-us/money/markets/s-p-500-rises-to-another-record-to-wrap-up-second-quarter-comeback/ar-AA1HInJr

2 Dow Jones holds onto near-term highs on Monday

3 US stocks end up on trade hope, tax bill voting. S&P 500, Nasdaq hit record high again

VINTAGE CROTON AD 1876, DR. UNDERHILL'S PURE CROTON POINT WINE DEPOT

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We love finding vintage ads and it's even better when they have a Croton Connection.

And while we have seen many ads for Dr. Underhill's Croton Point wines over the years, this was a new one for us......click on the image.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: The Mystery of the Underhill Medal – CROTON

FOR MORE VINTAGE ADS WITH A CROTON CONNECTION, see the links below:

--1961, SEE-DO PRODUCTIONS, DANCE; JOE PIRO, HIS FAMOUS PACHANGA; CLICK HERE
--1917 AD FOR THE SALE OF THE OSBORN SHIPYARD; CLICK HERE
--1960: MORE FROM CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH; CLICK HERE
--1974, CROTON MODELING AD; CLICK HERE
--1972, RADIO YESTERYEAR; CLICK HERE
--1962, EASTER AD FOR VAN WYCK PHARMACY; GO TO EverythingCroton: ANOTHER VINTAGE CROTON AD WITH A CROTON CONNECTION -- 1962--VAN WYCK PHARMACY, EASTER & RUSSELL STOVER TOO
--1925, TWO FUN ADS from THE MIKADO INN. CLICK HERE
--1884, E. CHASE, Croton Landing--a few words about Brandreth's Pills and Allcock's Porous Plasters; CLICK HERE
--1956, CHEST OF TREASURES; CLICK HERE
--1926, MT. AIRY REAL ESTATE AD; WITH INTERESTING CONTENT; CLICK HERE
--1928, LUCKY ORIENT RING, GO TO
EverythingCroton: VINTAGE "HARMON-ON-HUDSON" AD, 1928, LUCKY ORIENT RING
--1950'S; ED RONDTHALER ADS; CLICK HERE
--1977, Croton's RADIOLA! Click here
--1900, CROTON'S "MRS. KLEEHAMMER" AND CELERY KING! SEE MORE HERE
--Click on the link for VINTAGE AD - CROTON MILITARY INSTITUTE 1895
--THAT 1960 NIGHT LIGHT ASH TRAY! CLICK HERE
--1978, BE A MODEL; CLICK HERE
--1961, CROTON'S SUNSHINE TERRACE, CLICK HERE
--1961, FROM THE MAIL TRADER, "TIPS" CO., SEVERAL ADS; CLICK HERE
--1939, SOME OLD SCHOOL CROTON SCAMMING, CLICK HERE
--1968 AND 1983, PICK PRODUCTS (PICCIANO); CLICK HERE
--1960 CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH; CLICK HERE
--1909, UNDERHILL, SOMETHING NEW IN STRAWBERRIES! CLICK HERE
--1949/50 HARMON HATS! CLICK HERE
--1954/55 RAPID RIBBON! CLICK HERE
--1975 Bicentennial mailbox cover; CLICK HERE
--1950'S! THE AMY ABBOTT ADS! CLICK HERE
--1960'S! CROTON "HOUSE OF HEALTH"! CLICK HERE
--1969! CROTON MULLIGATAWNY SPICE CLUB; CLICK HERE
--1966! ART OF ALL NATIONS! CLICK HERE
--1973, FREE FOOD WARMER WITH SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CROTON CORTLANDT NEWS; CLICK HERE
--1975, DICK MANLEY DULCIMERS; CLICK HERE
--1961, POODLE DOORKNOCKER; CLICK HERE
--1937, TUMBLE INN; CLICK HERE
--1977 LITTLE MISS HALF PINT CARVEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: LITTLE MISS HALF PINT 1977 CROTON...AND MORE....
--1959 CROTON MANSIONETTE FOR SALE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1959--VARIETY---CROTON "MANSIONETTE" FOR SALE
--THE PERFUME FACTORY, TONKAIRE, 1946; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD---COMPAGNIE PARENTO---THE PERFUME FACTORY, 1946
--1960 JIM McGLONE AD; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960 JIM McGLONE VW AD
--1960 ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960--MILDRED ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
--1974, WHOLE EARTH CATALOG; GRAND STEET FOR THE FLY FISHERMAN....GO TO EverythingCroton: 1974, VINTAGE CROTON AD, FLY FISHERMAN'S BOOKCASE & TACKLE SERVICE, GRAND STREET

AND MORE AT EverythingCroton: MORE ON THAT VINTAGE CROTON BUSINESS, THE FLY FISHERMAN'S BOOKCASE & TACKLE SERVICE

--1971, ART AUCTION, Temple Israel; go to EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD 1971, ART AUCTION, TEMPLE ISRAEL

REMINDER---CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY WELCOMES LEWIS KORN

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.

Join us in welcoming Lewis Korn and his beautiful woodwork this July in the Gallery. Those of you that have admired his walking sticks, ornaments and bottle openers will enjoy his complete selection of work including tables, bowls, mirrors and more. Meet the artist on July 12 5-7 pm in the gallery, light refreshments served.

Our 2026 Visiting Artist calendar is now open! Are you an artist interested in showing your work in a vibrant local gallery? Do you know someone who is? Visit our website and apply to be a visiting artist in 2026. https://www.crotonriverartisans.com/

AWFUL NEWS---KAREN DIAMOND HAS DIED, BOULDER ATTACK MOLOTOV COCKTAIL VICTIM OF MOHAMED SABRY SOLIMAN,

BREAKING Karen Diamond, an 82-year-old Jewish woman, died , from severe injuries sustained in a Molotov cocktail attack on June 1, 2025, in Boulder, Colorado--Mohamed Sabry Soliman, a 45-year-old from Colorado Springs, allegedly threw Molotov cocktails and used a makeshift flamethrower, injuring 29 people, including Diamond, and a dog. Soliman, who confessed to planning the attack for a year and targeting "Zionists," now faces upgraded charges, including first-degree murder and multiple hate crime count---AGUAYO NEWS – Breaking News & Top Stories

NEWS FROM THE PARKING LOT--LOOKS LIKE THEY NEEDED PARKING SPACES DOWN AT THE TRAIN STATION LOT AFTER ALL

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NEWS FROM THE PARKING LOT--LOOKS LIKE THEY NEEDED PARKING SPACES DOWN AT THE TRAIN STATION LOT AFTER ALL....CLICK ON THE IMAGE. FROM THE VILLAGE FB PAGE.

SOME RECENT PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND PODCASTS TOO--YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

Some items you don't want to miss:

• PHOTOS FROM THE RECENT RONCHAMBEAU FESTIVAL; CLICK HERE 
• PHOTOS, FROM 2017, SPECIAL REQUEST 1963 VINTAGE VILLAGE MACK FIRE TRUCK; CLICK HERE
• PHOTOS, ASSORTED YEARS, ASBURY METHODIST CHURCH, HISTORIC/HISTORICAL SUNDAY; CLICK HERE
• PHOTOS, CROTON EMS HONORS CLASS OF 25 GRADS; CLICK HERE
• LOTS OF PHOTOS VIA CROTON's TOM FARANDA: Arlington diocese ordains largest group of priests in nearly 30 years; GO TO Tom Faranda's Folly: Arlington VA Diocese ordains largest group in nearly 30 years
• VIDEO, POPE LEO MEETING WITH PRIESTS, VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY; GO TO Tom Faranda's Folly: Pope Leo in meeting with priests from all over the world
• VIDEO, STYX, YOUTUBE. TRIGGER WARNING, POLITICAL CONTENT; GO TO The Rise of Mamdani is a Big Issue for the Democrats
• TWO OF OUR FAVE FUN PODCASTS! GO TO
******EverythingCroton: THE CLASSIC UNIVERSAL HORROR PODCAST: MONSTER MASKS
******EverythingCroton: ICYMI--FINAL PODCAST--ONCE UPON A TIME IN THE WEST

AND IN CASE YOU MISSED IT: EverythingCroton: SOME RECENT PHOTOS, VIDEOS AND PODCASTS TOO--YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS

CNN...AGAIN...PROMOTES APP ALERTING ICE PRESENCE AS AGENTS FACE RISE IN ATTACKS

CNN...Yet again...'Outnumbered' panelists sound off on CNN for publishing an article about a new app that alerts when ICE agents are in a given area, calling for the app to be shut down and for investigations into users. MORE AT CNN promotes app alerting ICE presence as agents face rise in attacks | Watch

MORE FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX

***A reader asks: I am trying to find info on the Teen Theatre of Croton but coming up empty. Can you help?

Response: We only have this---and believe it is what you want---photos from a 2013 car wash fundraiser---the link for the CROTON TEEN THEATER in the post no longer appears to be working. GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS, CROTON TEEN THEATER CAR WASH FUNDRAISER TODAY

For additional info, you might try the school district and/or the village historical society.

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***A reader asks: I want to know more about executive sessions and village rules for same but there are so many sites and they get very legalistic. Can you recommend one that speaks plainly.

Response: Well, this is the plainest one we got---from the Committee on Open Government website...See Section 103; click here

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***A reader asks: Got anything on the production back in the late sixties (?) of The Fantastics?

Response: You probably mean the Croton Shakespeare Festival production of EverythingCroton: 1967, CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, THE FANTASTICKS

4TH OF JULY SCHEDULE, VILLAGE OF CROTON

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.

Please note that Village offices will be closed on Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day. Recycling will be picked up throughout the Village on Thursday, July 3rd.

Thank you for your cooperation. Have a safe and happy Independence Day!  The 2025 Garbage & Recycling Schedule can be accessed on the Public Works Dept. webpage by clicking here.

20 FOOT LAW BEGINNING TO BE ENFORCED IN NEW YORK STATE

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New York State is really starting to pay attention and enforce a 20-foot law when it comes to your lawn. If you are a residential homeowner in New York ... Read More

MORE ABOUT THE LA RIOTS---A.K.A. "THOSE PEACEFUL PROTESTS"--IN THE NEWS

AGUAYO NEWS – Breaking News & Top Stories WEBSITE

Facebook presence includes a page called Christina Aguayo News

FOR THOSE OF US WITH FRIENDS AND FAMILY THERE ESPECIALLY...

#news Los Angeles stores were hit by looters over the weekend causing hundreds of thousands of dollars worth of damage - as riots continue over ICE raids
#losangeles

Major property damage including shattered glass doors and windows, burned-out vehicles, and looted merchandise has been reported

Store clerks were assaulted and rioters were seen destroying stores, breaking into ATMs, stealing cash drawers and anything they could get their hands on

Police saying mobs of people engaged in looting, vandalism, and related criminal activities, targeting multiple stores.

Over 100 people looted an AutoZone store in South Los Angeles during a street takeover - The national guard was called out and dozens of rioters and looters were arrested.

Some of the businesses looted are:
AutoZone, Apple Store, T-Mobile, and Adidas
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna
#California
#ice

SOME MORE BITS & PIECES: THE CROTON WATCH COMPANY--1959, 1963, 1965 & 1977

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SOME MORE BITS & PIECES: THE CROTON WATCH COMPANY---CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW--includes where their former location was, a burglary attempt (WE NOW HAVE THE ENTIRE ARTICLE), and much more.

READ MORE ABOUT THE HISTORY OF CROTON WATCH WITH SOME FAB PHOTOS TOO:

https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/02/an-index-to-croton-watch-company-series.html

PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY---WELCOME---AND THANK YOU

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PASTORAL COUNCIL NEWS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY--WELCOME---AND THANK YOU.  Click on the image from a recent church bulletin.

ALERT FROM THE VILLAGE, MILLING, PAVING

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Milling/Paving on Albany Post Road/Riverside Avenue Continues This Week---CLICK HERE

SOME RECENT LETTERS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

 A re-cap of some recent letters you may have missed:

--A LETTER FROM PAUL STEINBERG, SUPT WALKER IS NOT A MONARCH; CLICK HERE
--JESSICA DIECKMAN; THANK YOU SEN. FETTERMAN; CLICK HERE
--PAUL STEINBERG; SUPT. WALKER SHOULD READ THE CONSTITUTION; CLICK HERE
--JESSICA DIECKMAN, ALL THE WORLD'S A STAGE; NO KING'S DAY; CLICK HERE
--FROM PAUL FEINER, REMEMBERING HERMAN GEIST; GO TO Letter to the Editor: Remembering Herman Geist - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

STAY TUNED, THERE WILL BE MORE

1961 CROTON FOOTBALL TEAM, FROM THE MAILBOX

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1961 CROTON FOOTBALL TEAM, FROM THE MAILBOX

A reader has very fond memories of playing with the 1961 Croton football team under Coach McCarthy and asked for anything in the archives. Here's a photo of the team---lots of familiar old Croton names (we've also sliced it in two for a closeup and used a photo program to enhance the details.) Click on the images below. There's more football--and a few other items of possible interest--including Coach McCarthy-at EverythingCroton: PART 4, CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL CLASS OF 1961 YEAR BOOK

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.

TEN ITEMS FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY:

--TRUMP MEETS THE MOMENT IN IRAN
--Pope Leo in meeting with priests from all over the world

--Arlington VA Diocese ordains largest group in nearly 30 years

--Friday cocktail - the Jasmine
--Interview: "Iran's Dream of a Significant Gas Centrifuge Program is Over"
--Interview with Steve Witkoff - Trump Envoy to the Middle East
--Pope Leo visits Holy Name of Mary for Summerfest!
--Revised numbers: social security and medicare both now go broke three years sooner
--DUH: "Forget chatbots: research suggests reading can help combat loneliness and boost the brain"
--CNN's Jake Tapper on his failures in covering Biden's mental state

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THREE FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR

---TIMELESS SOPHISTICATED LIVING; GO TO Timeless Sophisticated Living - DW Design & Decor

---THE LATEST IN HOME DESIGN, HIGH POINT; GO TO The Latest in Home Design - High Point Spring Market 2025 - DW Design & Decor
---AND THE SUMMER DESIGN NEWSLETTER! CLICK HERE

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TWO NEW FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: 

--SAINTS PETER AND PAUL; CLICK HERE

--FORGIVENESS; CLICK HERE

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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop

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TWO FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK:

--THE BRONX! The strange and stunning renaissance-style villa that fronts a historic Bronx row house block; click here

--A SPARSE RIVERSIDE DRIVE! CLICK HERE

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FIFTEEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:

---BUFFET CARROT CASEROLE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: BUFFET CARROT CASSEROLE

---OLD FASHION MID WESTERN CINNAMON RAISIN BARS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: Old Fashion Midwest Cinnamon Raisin Bars

---CHEESY SOFT PRETZELS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: CHEESY SOFT PRETZELS

--PEANUT CORN STICKS; SEE https://grandmasvintagerecipes.blogspot.com/2025/06/peanut-cornsticks.html

---EASY OLD TIME SMOKED SALMON; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: EASY OLD TIME SMOKED SALMON
---ICE BOX PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: ICE BOX PIE
---ONION MUSHROOM CHUCK ROAST; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: ONION-MUSHROOM CHUCK ROAST
---POPPY SEED COOKIES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: POPPY SEED COOKIES
---LONE STAR RIBS; CLICK HERE
---HOT MILK CAKE; CLICK HERE
---BAKED OLIVE CHEESE BALLS; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: BAKED OLIVE CHEESE BALLS
---CHEESE COVERED MEATLOAF; CLICK HERE
---HOME MADE PASTA DOUGH; CLICK HERE
---APPLE CHEESE TURNOVERS; CLICK HERE
---PEANUT BUTTER FINGERS; CLICK HERE

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TEN FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:

---AXEL VON AMBESSER; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Axel von Ambesser

---PAULA RAYMOND; CLICK HERE
---JOHN STUART; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: John Stuart

---ROBERT PATTINSON; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Robert Pattinson

---One hundred years ago; 1925; go to European Film Star Postcards: One Hundred Years Ago: 1925

---CHRISTIAN MARTYRS IN ANTIQUITY; go to European Film Star Postcards: Christian Martyrs in Antiquity

---MAX ADALBERT; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Max Adalbert

---KATHARINE HEPBURN! CLICK HERE

---HAROLD LLOYD; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Harold Lloyd
---JAN STERLING; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Jan Sterling
---ARJAN EDERVEEN; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Arjan Ederveen

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NEW FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA:

HOW THE SPAGHETTI WESTERN INFLUENCED BABYLON A.D.; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: How the Spaghetti Western influenced BABYLON A.D.

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FOUR FROM ETHICS ALARMS:

--WHY PEOPLE DON'T TRUST LAWYERS; CLICK HERE

--MORE ON More Observations on Zohran Mamdani… | Ethics Alarms

--ETHICS HERO AT THE NY TIMES! GO TO Ethics Hero: Surprise! NYT Columnist Bret Stephens | Ethics Alarms

--NO KINGS.....GO TO Can Anybody Point To A Single Thing Positive That the “No Kings” Protests Accomplished? | Ethics Alarms

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