BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, July 25th IN CROTON

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CROTON FREE LIBRARY BLOOD DRIVE 7/25

BLOOD DRIVE SATURDAY, July 25th IN CROTON
The New York Blood Center will host a blood drive on Saturday July 25th at the Croton Free Library (171 Cleveland Drive.) from 10 am to 4 pm. The Croton Community Blood Drive and the Village of Croton-on-Hudson are co-sponsors of the drive.

Appointments are preferred, and walk-ins are welcome if space permits. You must bring id with name and photo. To sign up, call 1-800-933-2566 or visit nybc.org/donate.

1980 VINTAGE AD, CROTON TIME CORP (CROTON WATCH)

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WE LOVE FINDING VINTAGE ADS---AND IT'S EVEN BETTER WHEN THERE'S A CROTON CONNECTION. 

HERE'S ONE FROM 1980 AND CROTON WATCH AKA. CROTON TIME CORP. CLICK ON THE IMAGE. 

FOR MORE ABOUT CROTON WATCH, GO TO EverythingCroton: THE ORIGIN STORY OF CROTON WATCH--A TALE OF TWO VILLAGES 2021----RIVER JOURNAL

FOR MORE ADS WITH A CROTON CONNECTION, GO TO THE LINKS BELOW:
--1990 lLEONORE DOSKOW; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1990 LEONORE DOSKOW, BRUCE BOLIND GIFTS
--1976/77 CROTON model train store, The Roundhouse; click here
--1963 JIM McGLONE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOLKSWAGEN EVER MADE; CLICK HERE
-- TUMBLE INN AD--FEDERAL THEATRE PROJECT BROCHURE 1934-1939
--1969, ANOTHER MULLIGATAWNY SPICE CLUB AD; CLICK HERE
--1926, THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE AD--1926--THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP
--1947 ALTOUN KENNELS; CLICK HERE
--60's and 70's, assorted, CROTON WATCH ads; go to EverythingCroton: UPDATED--CROTON WATCH ADS
--1938 Photomatum business opportunity at CROTON POINT PARK; CLICK HERE
--1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON ADS, 1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS
-1967, CROTON WATCH, a humdinger of an ad; go to EverythingCroton: A HUMDINGER OF A VINTAGE CROTON WATCH AD
--1955, WITH MENTION OF SWANSON'S! GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD, SWANSON FLORIST MENTION 1955
--1961, SEE-DO PRODUCTIONS, DANCE; JOE PIRO, HIS FAMOUS PACHANGA; CLICK HERE
--1917 WOOD, HARMON; NEVER SAW THIS ONE BEFORE; BROOKLYN PROPERTY FOR SALE; GO TO EverythingCroton: WOOD, HARMON & CO. 1917
--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
and one more for McGlone: EverythingCroton: 1959 JIM McGLONE AD--"MOBILE OFFICE", PATENT TRADER
--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
--1876! EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD 1876, DR. UNDERHILL'S PURE CROTON POINT WINE DEPOT
--1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS, A VINTAGE CROTON AD
--1968 PIRCIO DRY CLEANERS; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD--1968--PIRCIO DRY CLEANERS
--1962, SOL GERSTEIN; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1962 SOL GERSTEIN & SONS (LOVE THE AD COPY)
--1929, BORDENS MILK; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1929 BORDEN'S GRADE A MILK AD... YES, EVEN IN CROTON... WHILE ON VACATION...
--1941 SWEATERS CHEZ VOUS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1941 SWEATERS CHEZ VOUS AND CROTON CLOTHES TOO
--1933 VAN WYCK GARDENS LODGE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1933 VAN WYCK GARDENS LODGE
--1969 KELLEHER APPLIANCE; CLICK HERE
--1980's assorted VIDEO CONNECTION ADS; go to EverythingCroton: THE 1980'S---AND CROTON'S VIDEO CONNECTION
--1968 ROBBINS AND LOFT'S CANDY; CLICK HERE
--1971 ROBBIN'S BABY CONTEST; CLICK HERE
--1958, CZAR NICHOLAS, MADAME RACHEL, VERNE HOUSE, ROUTE 9, GO TO EverythingCroton: 1958 VINTAGE CROTON AD---CZAR NICOLAS I---MADAME RACHEL--VERNE HOUSE
--1885 CROTON GIRLS SCHOOL; CLICK HERE
--1966, RIZZI'S RESTAURANT; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1966 RIZZI'S RESTAURANT, VINTAGE CROTON AD
--1974 SPRINVALE INN; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1974 SPRINGVALE INN
--1960 EASTER AT GINO'S; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960 - SUNDAY DINNER - EASTER WISHES AT THE POST INN
--1957, IF IT WERE ONLY THIS EASY; CLICK HERE
--1913, Nikko Inn; go to EverythingCroton: 1913 NEW YORK TIMES AD FOR THE NIKKO INN

METRO-NORTH OPEN HOUSE--CROTON-HARMON---10/3---BUT TICKETS ARE LIMITED

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METRO-NORTH OPEN HOUSE--CROTON-HARMON---10/3---BUT TICKETS ARE LIMITED

We’re hosting an Open House at our Croton-Harmon facility on Saturday, October 3! Come tour our facility and get an inside look at our operations and history. It’s a unique opportunity to get up close with our trains during this free event. But tickets are limited—learn more and register here: eventbrite.com/e/harmon-open-…

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If you're looking for the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)----then just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE instead.

It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content (or sign in).

Often updated in real time too!

Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about:

The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, ROBBIN'S, LA CATRINA, THE TAVERN AT CROTON LANDING, BAKED BY SUSAN, COACH NAILS, Croton Mini Deli, Raga, Apple Farm, Barre on Hudson, Croton Running Company, and much more.

TYLER ROBINSON'S EX-LOVER'S TESTIMONY TO BE PLAYED IN COURT AFTER FIGHT OVER ITS ADMISSION

Read more at Tyler Robinson’s ex-lover’s testimony to be played in court after fight over its admission

UPDATED Tyler Robinson's trans lover Lance Twiggs seen in interview shown in court for first time

VILLAGE OF CROTON FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT 7/15

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Family Movie Night: Zootopia (PG)
Date: Wednesday, July 15, 2026
Time: 8:30 pm (Movie begins at dusk)
Location: Senasqua Park

Join us for a free showing of Zootopia (PG) under the stars! Enjoy complimentary popcorn as the movie begins at dusk (approximately 8:30 pm). All Family Entertainment events are free and open to the public. Weather cancellations or location changes will be announced by 2:00 pm on the Croton Recreation website.

PHOTOS FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/2/2026 WOLD CUP WATCH PARTY

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PHOTOS FROM THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/2/2026 WOLD CUP WATCH PARTY

What an incredible World Cup Watch Party! Thank you to everyone who joined us for an unforgettable night of soccer, great food, and even better company. Team USA delivered a commanding 2-0 victory over Bosnia and Herzegovina in the Round of 32, showcasing relentless pressure, disciplined defense, and clinical finishing to secure a spot in the Round of 16! A huge thank you to everyone who came out and made the event such a success. We loved celebrating this exciting World Cup moment with our amazing community. SEE PHOTOS AT

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REMINDER--CONCERT---FDR DRIVE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/9

CONCERT---FDR DRIVE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT 7/9

More AT Summer Concert: Thursday, July 9 at 6:30PM - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

ME TOO---TRUE COLORS---GRAHAM PLATNER SCANDAL---MIRANDA DEVINE

The party of Me Too has shown its true face in the rolling Graham Platner scandal.

Now that a liberal woman has credibly accused him of rape, the rats have deserted the sinking ship and the Democrat-endorsed US Senate candidate for Maine has dropped out. But it’s “Me Too” late to save face. MORE AT Miranda Devine: Slimy Dems -- the party of Me Too -- show their true colors in Graham Platner scandal

BONNIE TYLER HAS DIED

In Portugal

More at 

Bonnie Tyler, singer who staged a great pop comeback with Total Eclipse of the Heart – obituary

COURTHOUSE NEWS SERVICE--ENVIRONMENTAL GROUPS BRAWL WITH NJ OVER FUTURE OF INTERSTATE GAS PIPELINE

Many of us are not on social media, but we often get to hear about it and are sometimes sent screenshots. Many thanks to "Jersey Joe" for the heads-up on the Transcontinental Gas Pipeline assorted  legal machinations; read more at Environmental groups brawl with New Jersey over future of interstate gas pipeline | Courthouse News Service

REMINDER--CATHOLIC WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP HOLY NAME 7/11

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7/11 CATHOLIC WOMEN'S FELLOWSHIP, HOLY NAME OF MARY--Click on the image.

THE JULY/AUGUST 2026 ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER IS NOW AVAILABLE

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THE JULY/AUGUST 2026 ASBURY METHODIST CIRCUIT RIDER IS NOW AVAILABLE; it includes the new pastor's message, HEART'S HONORING OF DON DAUBNEY, the results and photos from Summerfest 2026 and much more. Read it at Circuit_Rider_July_August_2026_PDF.pdf

ABOUT THAT "TOXIC MASCULINITY"---AND PLATNER... WITH A SEGUE INTO EMHOFF, SWALWELL, YADA YADA YADA

Maine Democratic Senate nominee Graham Platner was what Democrats thought a real man should be. But he turned out to be a caricature of masculinity, one behind which all sorts of rot and evil hid.

And, as a viral post on X pointed out, he's hardly the only caricature of that sort. MORE AT Viral post in wake of Platner allegations perfectly encapsulates left's problem with 'toxic masculinity'

A VERY VINTAGE CROTON ROCK SEASON

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WITH THE 2026 SENASQUA CONCERT SEASON in full swing .(See https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/recreation-parks/files/2026-summer-concerts).....THERE HAS BEEN THE ANNUAL REQUEST---in no particular order---for.....

A LITTLE VINTAGE CROTON ROCK!  CLICK ON THE PHOTO FOR 1976 AND THE CONNOTATIONS, PART OF CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS.

1967---VIDEO! Croton-on-Hudson, NY. 1967. Battle of the Bands. The Hairy Things rock. The Tradewinds roll. The Bad Habit awaits puberty. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O-kQD5Scdwg

1968 - EIGHT GROUPS IN CROTON BAND FESTIVAL; MORE HERE

1968; SLY STONE! EverythingCroton: SLY STONE HAS DIED & HIS CROTON CONNECTION TOO

1969 - FOLK ROCK AT TEMPLE ISRAEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST---TEMPLE ISRAEL 1969--FOLK ROCK GROUP AT TEMPLE SERVICE

1973 -THE RODENTS; MORE HERE

2019, CROTON'S WITHOUT A NET https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/06/summary-review-of-without-nets-628.html

2019, A POST ROCHELLE GAMBINO FUNDRAISER THANK YOU FROM THE GRANDSTAND https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/04/a-post-rochelle-gambino-fundraiser.html

2025 ARTICLE ROCHELLE GAMBINO, RIVER JOURNAL; GO TO EverythingCroton: RIVER JOURNAL ARTICLE ON ROCHELLE GAMBINO

2017, CROTON'S WITHOUT A NET https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/photo-album-crotons-without-net-at.html

2013 YOUTUBE VIDEO; Performed by MaryAnn Renza, Seventh Sunn, Eddie Murphy. 11/2/13 "You're a Miracle, 6th Annual Tribute to Rochelle Gambino"; MORE AT (You're A) Miracle - @Rochelle Gambino

2019 PURPLE HEART FUNDRAISER AT THE GRANDSTAND, MARYANN RENZA AND FRIENDS; GO TO EverythingCroton: BACK ONLINE--IN CASE YOU MISSED IT-- 11/20/2019--RE-POSTED BY SPECIAL REQUEST:

AND JUST FOR FUN:

--1979, PETER FRAMPTON, THE CROTON CONNECTION; MORE HERE

--Some photos from the 2014 KENNY LOGGINS concert at The Paramount here

--AND FROM THE 2026 HUDSON RIVER FESTIVAL, PRE-CONCERT PHOTO COURTESY OF MARK FRANZOSO; GO TO EverythingCroton: A SNAP FROM THE HUDSON RIVER MUSIC FESTIVAL, PRE-CONCERT, COURTESY OF MARK FRANZOSO

SUMMER CONCERT 7/10 AQUARIUS---SENASQUA

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Summer Concert: Aquarius
Date: Friday, July 10, 2026
Time: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm
Location: Senasqua Park

Enjoy an evening of live music! Food from Paradise Taquera and drinks from the Croton Grille will be available for purchase. This concert is free and open to the public. For shuttle information and weather cancellations visit the Croton Recreation website.

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Because life gets busy:

***1776 WITH CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA; CLICK HERE

***WHAT THE CLEARWATER LOOKED LIKE IN 1976, OPERATION SAIL; GO TO EverythingCroton: SLOOP CLEARWATER, 1976, OPERATION SAIL

***THAT PAROLE BILL BEING CONSIDERED; GO TO EverythingCroton: NYS LAWMAKERS, ADVOCATES DEBATE PAROLE BILLS THAT WOULD GIVE CONVICTED KILLERS ANOTHER SHOT AT FREEDOM---IS ANYONE SURPRISED AT THE SPONSORS......

***8/4 NATIONAL NIGHT OUT COMING TO CROTON; CLICK HERE

***SARCONE, HOMELAND SECURITY ETAL; GO TO EverythingCroton: JOHN SARCONE, HOMELAND SECURITY ETAL, INVESTIGATION RESULTS IN CONVICTIONS FOR 11 DRUG TRAFFICKERS

***SEE CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM RATES IN NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, RANKED, NY UP; GO TO EverythingCroton: SEE CHRONIC ABSENTEEISM RATES IN NY SCHOOL DISTRICTS, RANKED, NY UP

***CLIFFORD HARMON, THE BIRDMEN! GO TO EverythingCroton: 1910 CLIFFORD HARMON, GLENN CURTISS---THE BIRD MEN

***MY MSMERMAID LIFE; VOTE FOR AMERICA'S CUTEST COUPLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---MY MSMERMAID LIFE---VOTE FOR AMERICA'S CUTEST COUPLE

JOE CONCHA -- "IT'S JUST SO SOVIET....."

EXCERPT: “They’re either stuck with Platner,  or replacing him with a candidate that party leaders decide, and not the public through actual voting. I mean, it’s just so Soviet, isn’t it?” Concha said.

Concha said Democrats did the same thing with former Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) when multiple women accused him of sexual misconduct. He then withdrew from the California governor’s race and resigned from Congress.

“We’ve seen this movie before,” Concha said. “Most famously, we saw it in 2024. Joe Biden’s brain turned to anchovies on that debate stage against President Trump in June. A few weeks later, he was replaced, without one vote from the public, by Kamala Harris. This is a losing strategy.” MORE AT Democrats have lost any 'perception of high moral ground' after supporting Platner: Joe Concha

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The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE. It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENED FOR THE SEASON Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, BARRE ON HUDSON, THE ORGANIC TEACHING KITCHEN, Clothe & Curate, Raga, and more.

ICYMI TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--RECENT CELEBRATION--FR. FIDELIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY ORDINATION PARTY

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Read more and see photos at Recent celebration: Fr. Fidelis 25th anniversary ordination party. – Tom Faranda's Folly

SARCONE, TREMAROLI----BINGHAMTON MAN INDICTED FOR POSSESSION WITH INTENT TO DISRIBUTE FENTANYL AND CRACK COCAINE

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BINGHAMTON, NEW YORK – Robert Scott, age 60, of Binghamton, New York, was indicted on a charge of possession with intent to distribute fentanyl and crack cocaine.

First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office for the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) made the announcement. MORE AT Northern District of New York | Binghamton Man Indicted for Possession with Intent to Distribute Fentanyl and Crack Cocaine | United States Department of Justice

ICYMI---MY MSMERMAID LIFE---VOTE FOR AMERICA'S CUTEST COUPLE

 

Plot twist: Sometimes a hung-up phone call is just someone rushing over to hold you while you cry.

​6 years, one chronic illness diagnosis, and countless scuba dives later, we are stronger than ever and building a business to uplift others with chronic illnesses.

​Help us keep spreading the love—click the link in my bio to vote for us as America’s Favorite Couple! The Mermaid and her Keeper | America's Favorite Couple

SARCONE--NJ MAN SENTENCED FOR ASSAULTING A FEDERAL OFFICER ON 1-90 LAST YEAR

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ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The U.S. Attorney’s Office announced Tuesday that 33-year-old Ruben Dario Loja Castro was sentenced to 12 months in prison and one year of supervised release after pleading guilty to assaulting a federal agent with a vehicle last year.........NewsChannel 13 spoke with First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone after the sentencing.

“He should have been cooperating. So the cooperative should get that part you provided, whatever identification, and allow law enforcement to do their jobs. But what he did is he chose to smash up vehicles and then nearly run down a federal agent,” said Sarcone.   MORE AT New Jersey man sentenced for assaulting a federal officer on I-90 last year - WNYT.com NewsChannel 13

NYS LAWMAKERS, ADVOCATES DEBATE PAROLE BILLS THAT WOULD GIVE CONVICTED KILLERS ANOTHER SHOT AT FREEDOM---IS ANYONE SURPRISED AT THE SPONSORS......

New York lawmakers are weighing two controversial parole bills that supporters say would bring fairness to the state’s parole system, while critics maintain the proposals would make it easier for violent offenders – including serial killers – to seek release.

The Elder Parole bill would make incarcerated people eligible for a parole hearing once they reach 55 years old and have served at least 15 years of their sentence. State Sen. Cordell Cleare (D-Manhattan) and Assembly Member Maritza Davila (D-Brooklyn) are the bill’s sponsors. MORE AT Jailbreak or justice: NYS mulls parole bills that would give convicted killers another shot at freedom

8/4--NATIONAL NIGHT OUT IS COMING TO CROTON

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Click on the mage. 8/4--JOIN THE CROTON-ON-HUDSON POLICE DEPT FOR AN EVENING PACKED WITH FAMILY FUN AT THIS FREE EVENT.  National Night Out is coming to Croton! | Croton-on-Hudson NY

THE NEW YORK TIMES...AGAIN...AND NICHOLAS KRISTOFF TOO

LUMA SIMMS - The Committee to Protect Journalists recently voted not to exclude from its list of journalists those who are either in militant groups or backed by state-sponsored media. The question of trust and reliability when it comes to news and information from conflicts involving terrorists continues. MORE AT The New York Times has a Nicholas Kristof problem

CROTON'S CHRISTINE TURTURRO TO PLAY MARY POPPINS LEAD--WHITE PLAINS STEPINAC HIGH---AWARD WINNING DRAMA CLUB

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The award-winning school's Drama Club will present the Tony Award-winning musical, by Disney and Cameron Mackintosh’s. Performances are May 2, 3, 9, 10 and 11 at the high school.

“It is an honor to present a musical about one of the most iconic and enduring Disney characters of all time. Mary Poppins’ cultural reach is enormous; its impact is timeless and has already spanned five decades,” said Frank Portanova, Stepinac’s Drama Club director. “This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Disney movie, Mary Poppins. So it is particularly fitting to present this production in honor of the musical’s golden anniversary.”

Portanova is assisted in presenting the play by Keith Sunderland, Stepinac’s Drama Club producer.

The Disney story consists of a cast of nearly 100 students including the stage crew. Christine Turturro of Croton-on-Hudson will play the leading role as Mary Poppins, and John Guaragna of Yonkers will portray the leading male role, Bert. MORE AT White Plains' Stepinac High To Present 'Mary Poppins' | Daily Voice

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***TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH ANNIVERSARY MERCHANDISE FOR SALE; CLICK HERE

***MATTERS COFFEE IN THE NEWS; GO TO EverythingCroton: NEWS 12--MATTERS COFFEE IN THE NEWS--CROTON-ON-HUDSON

***FAUCI! GO TO EverythingCroton: HOPE SPRINGS ETERNAL---FAUCI SUBPOENAED AFTER GAIN OF FUNCTION RESEARCH FILES DECLASSIFIED

***ICYMI FROM ADRIANA--VOTE FOR AMERICA'S CUTEST COUPLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: NEW FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE--VOTE FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE COUPLE

***ICYMI--FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" SITE--VILLAGE PRESENTS OLD POST ROAD NORTH TRAFFIC STUDY, RESIDENTS PUSH BACK; click here

AND ALSO FROM THAT SITE: Board Hears Pitch for Battery Energy Storage Revenue, Moves Forward on Animal Code Rewrite, Tweaks Winter Parking Rules — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

***7/8 SILVER LAKE REMAINS CLOSED; CLICK HERE

***250 TUESDAY #10; CLICK HERE

***A NEIGHBOR'S 250 AMERICA TRIBUTE; GO TO EverythingCroton: A NEIGHBOR'S 250TH BIRTHDAY TRIBUTE---YOWZER! NOT ONE BUT TWO GIANT GARAGE DOOR MURALS

***SARCONE, QUALIFIED! JAY CARLISLE; GO TO EverythingCroton: JAY CARLISLE: JOHN SARCONE III WAS ALWAYS AND IS QUALIFIED

***BESS FAILURE INCIDENCE DATABASE; GO TO EverythingCroton: BESS FAILURE INCIDENT/FIRE ETC. DATABASE

WESTCHESTER COUNTY'S DECLARATION OF INDEPENDENCE TO GO ON VIEW AT THE NEUBERGER MUSEUM OF ART

One of the earliest copies of the Declaration of Independence — printed by John Holt on July 9, 1776 in New York City and reportedly read on the Court House steps in White Plains two days later — goes on view Saturday, July 4, at Purchase College’s Neuberger Museum of Art. READ MORE AT Westchester County's 'Declaration of Independence' to go on view at the Neuberger Museum of Art - Westfair Communications

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VILLAGE OF CROTON --IMPORTANT NOTICE---ROAD RESURFACING SCHEDULE ANNOUNCED

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Important Notice: Road Resurfacing Schedule Announced
Posted on: July 8, 2026 - 8:00am

The Village of Croton-on-Hudson is announcing the below schedule for upcoming roadwork. Resurfacing preparation and milling will be conducted on the following streets:Cleveland Drive (from Gotwald Circle to Jacoby Street)
Gerstein Street (from Cleveland Drive to Wood Road)
Old Post Road South (from Cleveland Drive to Maple Street)
Wood Road (from Gerstein Street to Grand Street)

SEE MORE AT Important Notice: Road Resurfacing Schedule Announced | Croton-on-Hudson NY

JUDGE DUGAN GETS SLAP ON THE WRIST

WASHINGTON — Wisconsin judge Hannah Dugan was ordered to pay a $5,000 fine — but dodged prison time — for trying to help an illegal immigrant escape federal authorities following a court hearing last year. MORE AT Wisconsin Judge Hannah Dugan ordered to pay $5K fine, gets no jail time after helping illegal immigrant evade ICE

SLOOP CLEARWATER, 1976, OPERATION SAIL

A reader searching for a shot of THE SOJOURNER TRUTH ship SLOOP (which I believe sank a few years ago, the late Elise Sasso was very involved in that one---will have to check the archives--not talking about anything to do with the NAVY) stumbled upon this photo from the Clearwater FB page----it shows the SLOOP CLEARWATER, 1976 in what was then called OPERATION SAIL---note there appears to be no messaging or banners, but there is an American flag---they passed it along for general consumprion--confirmed at:

 
Historical Imagery: View iconic Bicentennial shots, such as the widely circulated 1976 photo by Nick DeWolf, posted by Hudson River Sloop Clearwater on Facebook.

ABOUT THAT HIGH-RISE PARTIAL COLLAPSE, BUILDING WAS BEING CONVERTED TO 1,600 APARTMENTS

(CNN) — New York City has bet heavily on converting aging office buildings into apartments to help ease a housing shortage. But the threat of a partial collapse Tuesday by one such conversion in progress highlighted the significant challenges of those construction projects. MORE AT Emergency repairs to prevent Manhattan high-rise partial collapse: VIDEO - Westfair Communications

SILVER LAKE REMAINS CLOSED 7/8/2026

From the village's INSTAGRAM account. Or click on the image.

REGISTRATION HAS BEGUN---TOWN OF CORTLANDT YC FAMILY PARTY 8/21

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.

Splash, play, and have fun with the whole family at our Family Pool Party! On Friday, August 21st from 4:00 PM- 7:00 PM. All ages are welcome to this free event!

Registration is required, please register at www.townofcortlandtny.gov/reconline

POLL---LOHUD/WPH/WHICH HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC PROGRAM HAD THE BEST YEAR?

Anyone who follows high school athletic programs will not be surprised by this list or the patterns that emerge.  Read more at lohud reader poll which high school athletic program had the best year?

MILITARY ANTIQUES ROADSHOW REMAINING DATES 8/22 AND 10/14--LINCOLN DEPOT MUSEUM

Of particular interest to our antique and vintage military memorabilia  collectors---Admssion $10 (Free for Museum Members); more info at New Feature for 2026 - Military Antiques Roadshow - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum

NEW FROM MY MSMERMAID LIFE--VOTE FOR AMERICA'S FAVORITE COUPLE

Plot twist: Sometimes a hung-up phone call is just someone rushing over to hold you while you cry.

​6 years, one chronic illness diagnosis, and countless scuba dives later, we are stronger than ever and building a business to uplift others with chronic illnesses.

​Help us keep spreading the love—click the link in my bio to vote for us as America’s Favorite Couple! The Mermaid and her Keeper | America's Favorite Couple

BESS FAILURE INCIDENT/FIRE ETC. DATABASE

Given the very real possibility that we will have yet another BESS site in the village ("possibly" near the pumphouse---click here for info on that, what other towns have done, BESS siting moratoriums, etc.)......a reader stumbled upon this "incident database" INFO. He wonders about its overall reliability and/or bias---the truth is, your editor has simply does not know. But am providing the link for you to come to your own conclusions and DO YOUR OWN research---good luck:

BESS Failure Incident Database - EPRI Storage Wiki

AS FOR THE 2025 WARWICK BESS BATTERY FIRE INCIDENT, THE ARTICLE IS AT EverythingCroton: ANOTHER BATTERY STORAGE FACILITY FIRE, UNIQUE CHALLENGES OF LITHIUM BATTERY FIRES, WARWICK

ANOTHER USPS STAMP PRICE INCREASE

USPS will increase the price of a first-class Forever stamp from 78 cents to 82 cents (a 4.8% increase) beginning July 12, following approval by the Postal Regulatory Commission. MORE HERE

VILLAGE UTILITY BILLS ARE DUE 7/15

Utility bills were mailed in June and payment is due by Wednesday, July 15th. If you have already submitted payment, please disregard this notice. If you have not received your bill, please contact the Treasurer’s Office at 914-862-1419 to request a copy.  MORE AT Reminder: Utility Bills Due July 15th | Croton-on-Hudson NY

THE NY TIMES...AGAIN.... BERENSON---DID THE NY TIMES WHITEWASH...

......Planter’s campaign is on life support and may not last the day. The biggest loser, besides Platner himself, will likely be The New York Times — which again has shown it has one reporting standard for Democrats, another for Republicans.

Read more from Berenson at URGENT: Did The New York Times whitewash allegations of sexual misconduct against hero-of-the-left Maine senatorial candidate Graham Platner?

THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...

Finding the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), is easy.....just visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook

And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, 3RD Universe, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, ShopRite, and more.

ICYMI---SEEKING PHOTOS, ARTICLES, ETC. FOR THE FOLLOWING

Pertaining to work/workers/working at the HARMON SHOPS during WWII and through the 1950's.

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SWIMMING AT SENASQUA, ANY BLACK ROCK PRIVATE CLUB PHOTOS

Thank you.

THE GRAHAM PLATNER IMPLOSION--FASCINATING TO WATCH---BELIEVE ALL WOMEN...UNLESS....

OPINION PIECE FROM THE NY POST

Now they turn on Nazi-tattooed alleged rapist Graham Platner?



After all these months of defending him and making excuses — knowing full well what a repugnant dirtbag he is? ​​Let’s be honest: At this late date, the accusation that Platner raped an ex-girlfriend should shock absolutely no one. And that it took so long for Dems to cut him off speaks volumes.

Indeed, the only reason they’re deserting him now is not that they’ve finally grown a moral spine; it’s that they fear his grotesque character won’t fly with normal voters. MORE AT Graham Platner's implosion isn't a problem for just him — rather the entire Democratic Party

THE WEEKLY WEDNESDAY FEATURE--SOME QUICK NEWS BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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.

The weekly Wednesday feature----and now some QUICK news bites from your local houses of worship and more--BUT FIRST:

BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; GO TO SHEEP WITHOUT A SHEPHERD; CLICK HERE

AND TWO VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--MLB Washington Nationals Community Relations Director had a Catholic problem. – Tom Faranda's Folly

AND FATHER FIDELIS 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF HIS ORDINATION--GO TO Recent celebration: Fr. Fidelis 25th anniversary ordination party. – Tom Faranda's Folly

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

Summer Outreach with the Capuchins Teens from HNM parish will be attending the Capuchin Family Ministry's mission trips. Mary McAndrew, Brendan McAndrew, Chloe Marino, John Marino, and Juliet Sarcone will be traveling to Harlan, Kentucky to experience the Capuchin Appalachian Mission. Caitlin Rittinger and Isabelle Pepperney will attend a Summer Outreach Week in Wappinger Falls. The Capuchin Family Ministries ask for each member to raise funds so the Capuchins can buy the necessary supplies they will need. If anyone can donate even a little, it will help out very much. EverythingCroton: CAN YOU HELP--SUMMER OUTREACH WITH THE CAPUCHINS-HOLY NAME OF MARY

SUMMMERFEST PHOTOS: THE KNIGHTS ARE HERE; THE CHURCH WOMEN BAKERS ARE HERE AND THE RESPECT LIFE TABLE WOMEN ARE HERE

6/28 BULLETIN; CONGRATULATIONS GRADUATES! CLICK HERE

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

7/9 BROTHERHOOD BBQ; GO TO EverythingCroton: TEMPLE ISRAEL BROTHERHOOD BBQ AT SENASQUA 7/9

8/13 SISTERHOOD, COCKTAILS AT THE LAKE; GO TO EverythingCroton: COCKTAILS AT THE LAKE WITH SISTERHOOD OFFSITE

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, VINTAGE SISTERHOOD 1962 AND 1964; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1962 AND 1964--TEMPLE ISRAEL SISTERHOOD SELLS HOLLAND BULBS PLUS OTHER NEWS

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

THE LATEST NEWS AT News postings – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

ST AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP INFO AND REGISTRATION

FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES; GO TO EverythingCroton: REMINDER---ST. AUGUSTINE'S 49TH FESTIVAL SWEEPSTAKES

CONGRATULATIONS SALUTORIAN AND VALEDICTORIAN ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL; GO TO EverythingCroton: CONGRATULATIONS ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL VALECTORIAN ABIGAIL BRATT AND SALUTORIAN BIANCA BARROS

ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL CLASS OF 2026 GRADUATES AND AWARDS! GO TO EverythingCroton: CLASS OF 2026 ST. AUGUSTINE SCHOOL GRADUATES & AWARDS

ARCHBISHOP HICKS RECEIVES HIS PALLIUM FROM POPE LEO; GO TO EverythingCroton: VIA ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH--ARCHBISHOP HICKS RECEIVES HIS PALLIUM FROM POPE LEO

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ASBURY METHODIST

ICYMI; HAS A NEW WEBSITE; GO TO EverythingCroton: ICYMI---ASBURY METHODIST HAS A NEW WEBSITE

ASBURY HAS A NEW PASTOR EverythingCroton: INTRODUCING ASBURY METHODIST'S NEW PASTOR

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

THEIR CHOIR EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL CHURCH CHOIR FOR DEBBIE RAMSEY

AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE

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MOVING ALONG:

*VIDEO, CATHOLIC WIVES 9 Hollywood Stars You Had No Idea Married Devout Catholic Wives

*PRAYERS FOR DJ DANIEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: DJ DANIEL---AN UPDATE

*GREAT SITE; ISRAEL REALTIME; GO TO EverythingCroton: ISRAEL REALTIME

*FOR THOSE WHO WISH TO CONTRIBUTE TO THE IDF; We also have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

*THE UNTOLD STORY: EverythingCroton: VIDEO--THE UNTOLD STORY OF MILITARY PRIESTS ON THE FRONT LINE

*THE MASS GRAVE HOAX, CANADA; GO TO EverythingCroton: O CANADA....THE "MASS GRAVE HOAX IS FALLING APART...WHO WILL ANSWER FOR THE BURNT CHURCHES? THE GLOBE AND MAIL ISSUES A DEFICIENT APOLOGY

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

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*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

*PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY...