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