CROTON-HARMON WINTER 2025 SCHOLAR-ATHLETE TEAM AWARD NYSPHSAA

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FROM X-CROTON HARMON BOYS BASKETBALL Croton-Harmon Tigers Boys’ Basketball on X: "Great job fellas! And a salute to the ladies & Coach Lucas & Coach Zappa, as well @CHHS_gvb" / X\

Great job fellas! And a salute to the ladies& Coach Lucas & Coach Zappa, as well @CHHS_gvb

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WHAT MANY CROTON RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN HOPING FOR--EDUCATION DEPT. LAUNCHES "END DEI" WHISTLEBLOWER PORTAL-THE FEDERALIST

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WHAT MANY CROTON RESIDENTS HAVE BEEN HOPING FOR--EDUCATION DEPT. LAUNCHES "END DEI" WHISTLEBLOWER PORTAL----The Department of Education announced Thursday a new “End DEI” portal for parents, students, and teachers to report diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) discrimination to the federal government.

EndDEI portal users are asked to name their school or school district, its zip code, and provide up to 450 words to “describe in as much detail possible” any potential discrimination going on. Read more at Education Department Launches 'End DEI' Whistleblower Portal

AND AGAIN, HERE IS THE FORM; GO TO Department of Education Form

PLANNING BD AGENDA, BATTERY STORAGE, LOT A, PLANNING BOARD AND SPECIAL PERMIT AUTHORITY ETC. ETC. ETC.

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The agenda for the March 4th Planning Board meeting at 8pm in the Georgianna Grant Meeting Room is available below. Backup materials can be found at:  Planning Board Meeting

FAB NEWS FROM CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY---AND BEST OF WESTCHESTER---WE NEED YOUR VOTE!

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FAB NEWS FROM CROTON RIVER ARTISANS GALLERY---BEST OF WESTCHESTER: We need your vote! Croton River Artisans Gallery made it to the Best of Westchester elimination round. Please vote so all of Westchester will know that we have a gem of a gallery, right here in Croton! We are in the 'Fun and Leisure' category, under "Art Galleries." Register and vote using the following link: https://bestof.westchestermagazine.com/fun-and-leisure.

UNLEASH THE TITANS--CROTON WRESTLERS SUAREZ AND MARTIN AT NY STATE CHAMPIONSHIP TODAY

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COURTESY OF PATRICIA LYNCH --Croton wrestlers Jonathan Suarez and Henry Martin will be wrestling today in Albany at the NY State Championship. (Brackets and information in photos--CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW). FloWrestling is streaming the matches but requires a subscription. Croton Athletics will provide updates as the tournament progresses. Go Tigers!

 
https://www.flowrestling.org/live/144200-2025-nysphsaa-ny-state-championships

BOATER SAFETY COURSE AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB

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Boater Safety Class at CYC
Date: Sunday, March 23, 2025
Time: 9:00 AM

A NYS Boater Education course is being held at the Croton Yacht Club. Starting January 1, 2025, NY State requires a boating safety certificate for ALL operators of motorized vessels, regardless of age. All operators, including those operating personal watercraft including jet skis, must have a boating safety certificate. For pre-registration and more information visit: NY Boating Safety Course Registration.

MARCH 15, AN EVENING OF SONG WITH THE BLAKE ROWE TRIO

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The Unitarian Universalist Congregation of the Hudson Valley Presents Local

Pianist/Composer Blake Rowe---CLICK ON THE IMAGE. READ MORE BELOW.

The Blake Rowe Trio will be performing An Evening of Song at the Unitarian Universalist

Congregation in Croton on Hudson, on Saturday, March 15th. The Trio features Blake Rowe on piano,

Julian Rowe on drums, and Chris Conte on upright Bass. They recently performed in November of

2024 to a sold out audience at the Westchester Collaborative Theater.

Blake Rowe is a pianist, singer-songwriter and music educator living in the Hudson Valley.

Having both parents who were professional actors, his songs and performance have the feel of musical theater, combined with the humor and satire of Randy Newman and Tom Lehrer. His songs also come from the heart and speak to our collective stories of love, loss and remembrance. A trained classical pianist, he brings a deep musicianship to his original material.

The concert will feature his son Julian Rowe on drums and Chris Conte on upright Bass. The event will be held at the church located at 2021 Albany Post Road, Croton. Beer & Wine and delectable sweets will be available for purchase. Suggested Donation $20/pp. 7:30-9:30 PM. Doors open at 7:00pm for refreshments. Website: https://www.uuchudsonvalley.org/

FAT TUESDAY 2025 IS MARCH 4TH! A LOOK AT MARDI GRAS PRESENT & PAST, CROTON AND BEYOND--PART ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!

VINTAGE MARDI GRAS POSTCARD FROM
CORNELIA COTTON GALLERY
111 GRAND ST., (914) 271-6802
Click on the image; circa 1940's; reprint

Part One! There will be more!  

Stay tuned.

---Mardi Gras (a.k.a., Fat Tuesday)

falls each year on the Tuesday 

before Ash Wednesday at the 

start of Lent. 

Traditionally, as part of that 

celebratory carnival, colorful 

king cakes are served at

parties and gatherings. King 

cakes, either purchased or 

homemade, also tend to contain

one customary ingredient—a 

tiny plastic king cake baby. 

(You can usually find King 

Cakes at ShopRite, Super 

Foodtown of Croton and Baked

by Susan.) 

READ MORE ABOUT KING CAKES AT How the King Cake (and the King Cake Baby) Tradition Began

---Speaking of Shrove Tuesday, don't miss this event and fundraiser!  The Youth Group of St. Augustine Parish is having their annual Pancake Supper on 3/4; more info at Youth Group - St. Augustine Parish - Ossining, New York

---Speaking of Ash Wednesday, here's a list of services at assorted local churches; go to EverythingCroton: REMINDER--A WRAP-UP OF 2025 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

(AND WITH THE LENTEN TRADITIONS ON THE HORIZON, YOU MAY HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: LENT 2025---LENTEN MEAL OPTIONS, UPDATED)

(UPDATED--SEE PART TWO AT EverythingCroton: PART TWO--FAT TUESDAY 2025 IS MARCH 4TH! A LOOK AT MARDI GRAS PRESENT & PAST, CROTON AND BEYOND!!!!!!!!!!!)

---And now some vintage Croton Mardi Gras:

• 1960 HOLY NAME, MARDI GRAS; OLD CROTON! CLICK HERE
• 2019 MARDI GRAS WINDOW FROM THE WESTCHESTER BALLOON COMPANY; CLICK HERE
• 2014 LOHUD ARTICLE FOR FAT TUESDAY AT THEN MEMPHIS MAE'S; CLICK HERE 

TOWN OF CORTLANDT SEEKS COMPTROLLER

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT SEEKS COMPTROLLER--The Town Comptroller is responsible for the establishment and maintenance of an effective financial accounting system that accurately reflects the financial operations of the Town government and offers a framework for financial planning and analysis to support the operation and management of all Town departments. MORE AT Employment Opportunity: Town Comptroller - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

CROTON MILITARY ACADEMY/INSTITUTE---1885 FOOTBALL GAME! AND AN 1888 ADVERTISEMENT

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BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH--1885 CROTON MILITARY ACADEMY/INSTITUTE---FOOTBALL GAME! AND AN 1888 ADVERTISEMENT--CLICK ON THE IMAGES.

VILLAGE FB PAGE/WEBSITE REPORTS AN INCREASE IN SUSPICIOUS INDIVIDUALS GOING DOOR TO DOOR IN THE VILLAGE ETC.

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FROM THE VILLAGE FB PAGE----There has been an increase of suspicious individuals going door-to-door in the Village and our neighboring communities.

https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/.../information...

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE, UPDATE ON CROTON CHARGES AGAINST ACCUSED NEW ROCHELLE BMW ARSONIST

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Yesterday we reported on the arrest of Bronx resident Hari Valdez in New Rochelle for allegedly torching his ex-wife’s 2024 BMW in a parking garage. After his arrest, he was transferred to Croton police on six outstanding arrest warrants.

We have further information today on those Croton charges. According to court personnel, Valdez was arraigned in Croton Village Court on four counts of Grand Larceny in the fourth degree, one count of Grand Larceny in the third degree, and one count of Petit Larceny. MORE AT Update on Croton charges against accused New Rochelle BMW arsonist.

LENT 2025---LENTEN MEAL OPTIONS, UPDATED

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Lent 2025 begins Wednesday, March 5th (and ends Saturday, April 19th).  And so we've had a request for an update to our Lenten recipes post in 2022.  And here you go. Click on the photos and links.

Many of us don't give up meat entirely during the Lenten season...but we do cut back eating as much meat. And so......Here's 30 MEATLESS MEALS from the Mr. Food Test Kitchen; click HERE.

NEXT--LENTEN FISHSTCK CASSEROLE! The poor fishstick, it is so under appreciated but during the Lenten season the fishstick is a glorious topping to this wonderful casserole. 

CLICK ON THE LINK: LENTEN FISHSTICK CASSEROLE | Just A Pinch Recipes

NEXT---35 LENT DINNER RECIPES THAT AREN'T FISH! 

FROM TASTE OF HOME; GO TO 35 Lent Dinner Recipes That Don't Include Fish

AND.....We love Manhattan Clam Chowder---and this is the best recipe we have ever tried--courtesy of SIMPLY RECIPES.

P.S. We get our clams from Apple Farm. They have some of the freshest shellfish, produce and herbs.

Now....if you can't make your own....(CLICK ON THE PHOTO) then your editor heartily recommends the MANHATTAN CLAM CHOWDER from Croton Colonial Restaurant and Diner.

It's generally available every day---along with The Greek Lemon.

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MORE FROM THE MAILBOX-BY SPECIAL REQUEST--THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE PLUS XI VAN FLEET

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FROM THE MAILBOX:

A reader has fond memories of the Croton Steak House in the Upper Village (the building is now home to State Farm Insurance, formerly the Acker Wellness Center, Treasures and Tales, Wake Robin ETAL).

RESPONSE: YOU MAY ENJOY THIS POST: READ MORE ABOUT THE CROTON STEAK HOUSE HERE.

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST......AT THE MAILBOX......A READER WAS LOOKING FOR AN "OLD ARTICLE ON XI FLEET"????? 

Response: You may mean this one from 2021??????.........XI VAN FLEET.....Escapees from Communist China and the Soviet Bloc have inoculated America from the evils of Marxism in the past, but it seems every generation needs a new lesson. READ AND SEE MUCH MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/06/13/american-moms-are-standing-up-to-critical-race-theory-devine/

TRANS "WOMAN" WITH BOMB AT TESLA DEALERSHIP

This Trans Woman Was Just Arrested with a Bomb at a Tesla Dealership---Woman arrested in Loveland Tesla dealership vandalism, accused of using incendiary devices--A 40-year-old trans-activist, aka “Trantifa” has been arrested in connection with multiple acts of vandalism at a Tesla dealership in Loveland, where authorities discovered incendiary devices at the scene, police said. MORE AT This Trans Woman Was Just Arrested with a Bomb at a Tesla Dealership

1941---STUDENT MURAL AT THE HESSIAN HILLS SCHOOL

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A reader remembers a student mural at this school and wondered if there was anything available.

Reponse: Well, we found this FROM 1941 AND THE NY TIMES--WHAT SCHOOL LIFE DOES FOR THEM IN A DEMOCRACY--Click on the images below.

You may also enjoy like EverythingCroton: 1931--HESSIAN HILLS---A SCHOOLHOUSE IN THE "FUNCTIONAL" STYLE---SCHOOL BOARD JOURNAL

REMINDER-SAVE THE DATE--ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH SHROVE TUESDAY 3/4 PANCAKE SUPPER HOSTED BY THEIR YOUTH GROUP

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SAVE THE DATE--ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH SHROVE TUESDAY 3/4 PANCAKE SUPPER HOSTED BY THEIR YOUTH GROUP--CLICK ON THE IMAGE. St. Augustine Parish - Ossining, New York

JUST A REMINDER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME 3/8, VINTAGE CROTON SPRING AND MORE

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JUST A REMINDER DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME --Don’t forget to turn your clocks ahead one hour before you go to bed next Saturday night, March 8th, and check your smoke detectors and carbon monoxide batteries.

GET READY TO SPRING AHEAD!

You may also enjoy a collection of vintage Springtime in Croton at EverythingCroton: AT THE MAILBOX: ASSORTED VINTAGE CROTON IN THE SPRINGTIME REQUESTS

AND....

• ST. AUSTINE PARISH LENTEN FISH FRY; GO TO EverythingCroton: SAVE THE DATE -- ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH LENTEN FISH FRY 3/14
• HOLY NAME OF MARY, FATHER RON, LENTEN SEASON; Lenten Speaker Series;  Fr. Ron will be teaching a class on how to understand the Hebrew Scriptures Wednesdays during Lent, beginning March 12th at 7PM in the Parish Meeting Room. Bring your Bible. The first week will compare the fundamentalist Protestant approach that takes everything literally, with the Catholic approach that focuses on what the stories mean. All are welcome to attend! 
• PURIM SPIEL AT TEMPLE ISRAEL; GO TO Purim Spiel with Hallel B'Shir - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester

THE CROTON CHRONICLE--MAN ACCUSED OF TORCHING HIS EX-WIFE'S BMW IN NEW ROCHELLE WAS ALSO WANTED IN CROTON

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THE CROTON CHRONICLE                               MICHAEL BALTER

A Bronx man arrested in New Rochelle for allegedly setting his ex-wife’s 2024 BMW on fire in a parking garage was also wanted in Croton on six active arrest warrants, according to several local media reports. Sources in the Croton Police Department confirmed that Hari Valdez, 34, appeared in Croton Village Court today after being arrested by New Rochelle police yesterday and released on his own recognizance. MORE AT Man accused of torching his ex-wife's BMW in New Rochelle was also wanted in Croton.

Updated at EverythingCroton: THE CROTON CHRONICLE, UPDATE ON CROTON CHARGES AGAINST ACCUSED NEW ROCHELLE BMW ARSONIST

PLEASE NOTE---ANYONE WITH ADDITIONAL INFO MAY CONTACT THE CROTON CHRONICLE IN FULL CONFIDENCE AT TheCrotonChronicle@gmail.com

HUD TO ELIMINATE OBAMA AND BIDEN FED ZONING RULE

WASHINGTON — Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Secretary Scott Turner announced the elimination Wednesday of a costly Obama- and Biden-era federal zoning rule that President Trump warned would “destroy” suburban neighborhoods nationwide.

The Affirmatively Furthering Fair Housing (AFFH) rule had conditioned millions of dollars’ worth of community development block grants from HUD on the completion of lengthy demographic analyses. Exclusive | HUD secretary Turner to scrap costly federal zoning rule Trump warned would 'destroy' suburbs

THE 1957 GOLD BELL TRADING STAMPS CATALOG SCANS

A little trading stamp nostalgia---the 1957 GIFTS OF BEAUTY GOLD BELL GIFT STAMPS CATALOG--GIFTS OF BEAUTY---courtesy of Hannah Asprey; click here.

Lots of mid-century fun! One of the Everything Croton Elves is especially crazy about the lamps!

For a little history about Gold Bell Gift Stamps, click here.

And...A BONUS!

Click on the link to see an S&H Green Stamp redemption catalog Flickr set courtesy of RETROSPACE, circa early 1970's--go to Green Stamp Book | Flickr

REMINDER--A WRAP-UP OF 2025 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCHES

Ash Wednesday is March 5th. Bookmark this post for regular updates:

--HOLY NAME OF MARY 3/5 ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES; March 5th Mass at 12 Noon; Service only at 7PM Ashes distributed at both times.

--ASH WEDNESDAY - ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH--March 5th Ashes will be distributed during the 6:30 and 8:30 AM Masses, 12:00 NOON & 5:30 PM Liturgy of the Word Services and 7:00 PM Mass.

--ASH WEDNESDAY (AND THE LENTEN SEASON) AT ASBURY UNITED METHODIST; CLICK HERE

--ASH WEDNESDAY, OUR SAVIOUR EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN; CLICK HERE

--ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPALIAN CHURCH; CLICK HERE

JULY 1911, CROTON'S CLIFFORD HARMON & AIDE BATTERED IN BALLOON RACE

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CLIFFORD HARMON AND AIDE, AUGUSTUS POST, BATTERED IN BALLOON RACE

THE TACOMA TIMES, JULY 11, 1911 - Click on the photo.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN:

MRS. HARMON LAYS DOWN THE LAW-----CLICK HERE.

FOR MORE ABOUT CROTON'S CLIFFORD HARMON, CLICK HERE.

UPDATE CROTON HARMON SCHOOLS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION AND RENO

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Given some recent comments here at the blog, a few of you missed this update from THE CROTON CHRONICLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE CROTON CHRONICLE--UPDATE ON CROTON-HARMON SCHOOLS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION & RENOVATION

BREAKING--HOUSE REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL HAS PASSED

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As you know, there was curiously a lot of local opposition to this for reasons no one quite understands. Nevertheless:

BREAKING--HOUSE REPUBLICAN SPENDING BILL HAS PASSED

NO TAX ON TIPS

NO TAX ON SOCIAL SECURITY

NO TAX ON OVERTIME

CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR THE VOTE.

SOME RECENT VIDEOS, PHOTOS AND PODCASTS TOO------YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

Back for 2025--The periodic re-caps of recent photos, videos, and podcasts too--you shouldn't miss! Click on the links below:

****COURTESY OF LOU LAMBRUSCHI; video, 1950's; Croton River flooding; go to EverythingCroton: CROTON RIVER FLOODING 1950'S, COURTESY OF LOU LAMBRUSCHI

****Girls Basketball advance to round 2 of the Section 1 playoffs and take on the #1 seed Ardsley Panthers on Tuesday, Feb. 25 5:00 @ Ardsley. Let’s Go! Photo creds: @shotsofthegame -- SEE LOTS OF previous shots at Our Girls Basketball advance to... - Croton-Harmon Booster Club | Facebook

****BY SPECIAL REQUESTS; LOTS OF OLD PHOTOS; 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION 1959; GO TO EverythingCroton: UPDATED WITH SOME ADDTIONAL PHOTOS--CROTON & THE 350TH HUDSON RIVER YEAR OF HISTORY CELEBRATION, 1959

****VIDEO, THE HISTORY OF THE DANISH HOME; GO TO EverythingCroton: YOUTUBE VIDEO---THE HISTORY OF THE DANISH HOME, CROTON-ON-HUDSON

****PHOTOS, SENIOR SPOTLIGHT WITH MENTION OF HOLY NAME OF MARY, GIRLS BASKETBALL; GO TO EverythingCroton: SENIOR SPOTLIGHT GIRLS BASKETBALL WITH MENTION OF HOLY NAME OF MARY TOO

****PHOTOS, BY SPECIAL REQUEST, 2011, CROTON FOOTBALL CHAMPS, SECTION 1; GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS, 2011, CROTON FOOTBALL, SECTION 1 CHAMPIONSHIP, CROTON OVER LOURDES

****2025 TIGERS WRESTLING; SECTIONAL RESULTS; LOTS OF PHOTOS! GO TO EverythingCroton: PHOTOS, TIGERS WRESTLING SECTIONAL RESULTS

****BY SPECIAL REQUEST PHOTOS 2019 SENIOR CLUB VALENTINE'S EVENT; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: PHOTOS FROM THE 2019 CROTON CARING COMMITTEE VALENTINE'S DAY LUNCHEON

****ARTICLE, Croton’s Ken Sergeant plays a major role with a 33 minute video presentation and as consultant on a special exhibit about Hudson River legend Henry Gourdine. SEE MORE HERE.

****DESIGN PHOTOS, HOUSE VIDEO, VERA NEUMANN; GO TO EverythingCroton: THE HOLY GRAIL OF CROTON'S VERA NEUMANN DESIGNS

****PODCAST; SPAGHETTI WESTERNS #144; JOHNNY HAMLET; GO TO The Spaghetti Westerns Podcast, Ep 144 - Johnny Hamlet

STAY TUNED --- THERE WILL BE MORE

REMINDER 2/26 AGENDA, BOARD OF TRUSTEES---TODAY

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7 PM---The agenda for the February 26, 2025, Board of Trustees regular meeting and all associated backup materials is now available. You may view the agenda for the meeting by clicking here. AMONG THE TOPICS, TAX CAP OVERRIDE, VILLAGE WIDE COMPOSTING PROGRAM, CONSOLIDATING VILLAGE TAX ASSESSMENTS WITH THE TOWN PUBLIC HEARING, BIG BUCKS RAFFLE, ETC.

PETER STRAUSS, LOVE ON THE LAND, 1997, FROM THE MAILBOX

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A reader stumbled across "the ending of a curious little film with Peter Strauss and perhaps an English actress whose name escapes me " but got distracted by the family and missed the credits. Can you help?

Indeed, we can. We all enjoyed this one at a movie party a few years back---LOVE ON THE LAND---a poignant film (actually a mini-series based on the 1934 George Dell novel called THE EARTH ABIDETH) with PETER STRAUSS, who as you know, got his start with the CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL; read more about that here.

BUT BACK TO THE MOVIE---LOVE ON THE LAND---1997; Great cast, Strauss, Rachel Ward, Rip Torn, Hume Cronyn---Synopsis: The Linthorne saga, set against the daily rituals and chores of life on the land, reveals the determination, strength and indomitable spirit of the families who settled America. READ MORE HERE. YOU CAN FIND IT ON AMAZON HERE.

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:

EverythingCroton: CROTON'S PETER STRAUSS, RICH MAN, POOR MAN 1976

TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE, HOW TO KEEP YOUR DISCOUNT, WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND

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TAPPAN ZEE BRIDGE, HOW TO KEEP YOUR DISCOUNT, WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND; GO TOWestchester, Rockland Cuomo Bridge drivers: How to keep your discount

SUSPECT ARRESTED IN STRING OF "SWATTING CALLS" ACROSS HUDSON VALLEY

Suspect Arrested In String Of 'Swatting' Calls Across Hudson Valley

"My neighbor is assaulting his wife, and her head is cracked open," the 911 caller falsely reported, triggering a massive police response. MORE AT Suspect Arrested In String Of 'Swatting' Calls Across Hudson Valley | Yorktown, NY Patch

FROM THE MAILBOX: SOME REQUESTS FOR CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE & TRACK PAST

We get so many requests for "vintage" Croton sports here at the blog and try to answer them all when possible...

AND NOW SOME REQUESTS FOR CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE and TRACK PAST:

--ROGER KAHN, BOYS OF SUMMER AUTHOR HAS DIED, CROTON CONNECTION AS WELL; MORE HERE

--1970, TIGERS TOP BASEBALL, CROTON HIGH https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/02/tigers-tops-croton-high-school.html

--2017, CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE OPENING DAY 2017, PHOTO ALBUM COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/04/photo-album-2017-croton-little-league.html

--CONGRATS CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE MAJORS CHAMPS J&S TAXI, 2016 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/09/congrats-to-2016-croton-little-league.html

--1973, OPENING DAY! https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/a-blast-from-little-league-past-1972.html

--1972 TRACK TEAM https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2018/04/by-request-1972-croton-harmon-hs-track.html

CROTON DEMS ANNOUNCE SLATE---THE CROTON CHRONICLE

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Croton Democrats announce their candidates for Croton Board of Trustees.
Mayor Pugh is running for re-election. Karen Pecora joins the team. MORE AT (74) Croton Democrats announce their candidates for Croton Board of Trustees.

TACO TUESDAY AT MEX TO GO

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TACO TUESDAY--Especial Today 3 Tacos (soft or Crispy) GLUTEN FREE FOR ONLY $13.99 Come and try our delicious Tacos Chicken, Beef, Pork Vegetables, Sea Food. SEE MORE AT TACO TUESDAY Especial Today 3... - Mex To Go, Croton on Hudson, NY | Facebook

JUST A REMINDER--PROJECT FEEDERWATCH---SUNDAYS 10 AM TO 12 NOON--SUNDAYS--THROUGH MARCH 2025

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JUST A REMINDER--PROJECT FEEDERWATCH---SUNDAYS 10 AM TO 12 NOON--SUNDAYS--THROUGH MARCH 2025--CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW