Tuesday, February 17, 2026
REV. JESSE JACKSON PASSES AT 84
THREE OF THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT'S HISTORICAL ARTICLES VIA POSTSCRIPTS
A reader reminded us today how informative the late Robert Scott's "Postscripts" historical articles often were. (For those who don't know: This was an online magazine offering a pastiche of articles on current affairs, history, technics, opinion, writing, advice, humor and trivia. (Copyright (c) 2004-2013 RSA, Inc. All rights reserved.) Many of these are still available online. Here are three that recently caught the reader's attention---links below:
Postscripts: The Two Journeys of Abraham Lincoln
Postscripts: Rediscovering Henry Hudson's Half Moon
Postscripts: Railroad Pioneers, 1: The Hudson Valley
FROM CROTON'S TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY: ELROY FACE, FORKBALL RELIEF PITCHER
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He had a long career with the Pittsurgh Pirates – was one of the very first specialist as a closer. Older Yankee fans will unfortunately remember him from the 1960 World Series…MORE AT Elroy Face, forkball relief pitcher – Tom Faranda's Folly
He had a long career with the Pittsurgh Pirates – was one of the very first specialist as a closer. Older Yankee fans will unfortunately remember him from the 1960 World Series…MORE AT Elroy Face, forkball relief pitcher – Tom Faranda's Folly
SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...
***ANTI-ICE GRAFITTI AT THE HISTORIC CROTON DAM; go here
***FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATE ON ANDREW WOLFE; go here
***3/12 RABBI POLISH LECTURE; GO TO EverythingCroton: RABBI POLISH---BROTHERHOOD LECTURE--BEING A JEW IN TROUBLING TIMES 3/12
***HOLY NAME OF MARY AND FAITH IN ACTION, CROTON CARING; GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM THE HOLY NAME OF MARY 2/15 BULLETIN--CROTON CARING COMMITTEE'S "FAITH IN ACTION"
YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...
To find the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too).....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! And the latest product recalls too. Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook instead!
And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Yuka's, Croton Running Company, Croton Colonial Diner, Deprez, CVS, Apple Farm,105-Twenty, Monday's Gifts (new in the Upper Village), Raga, upcoming fundraisers, product recalls, events, and more.
And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig, Melita's, The Croton Artisans Gallery, Devotion Studio, Franki's Grill, Croton Mini Deli, Baked by Susan, Feed the Birds, Robbins, Yuka's, Croton Running Company, Croton Colonial Diner, Deprez, CVS, Apple Farm,105-Twenty, Monday's Gifts (new in the Upper Village), Raga, upcoming fundraisers, product recalls, events, and more.
SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE FUNDRAISER ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH GROUP--GO TO EverythingCroton: REMINDER--SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER HOSTED BY THE ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH GROUP
IN THE NEWS---DERRICK PUBLISHING TO CEASE PUBLICATION
One of the Most Important Small-Town Papers of the Industrial Age Closing--READ MORE AT One of the Most Important Small-Town Papers of the Industrial Age Closing
REMINDER--SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE SUPPER HOSTED BY THE ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH GROUP
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SHROVE TUESDAY 2/17 PANCAKE SUPPER HOSTED BY THE ST. AUGUSTINE YOUTH GROUP--click on the images below St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York
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REMEMBERING CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA
REMEMBERING CROTON'S HOWARD DA SILVA -- The versatile actor and notable Croton resident died on 2/16 in 1986. Read more about Da Silva and his Croton connection here.
Click on the photo to see Da Silva with Alan Ladd in the 1946 crime film noir, The Blue Dahlia based on an original screenplay by Raymond Chandler.
And from 1963: Gertrude Berg and Howard Da Silva
https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/from-1963-crotons-howard-da-silva.html
See more Da Silva in The Lost Weekend here.
And DAVID AND LISA here.
IN THE NEWS---ANOTHER ONE--TRANS FATHER IS HOCKEY SHOOTER
UPCOMING 2/17 OLYMPICS EVENTS
The official Milano–Cortina schedule lists all sports active that day, though the detailed event‑by‑event times aren’t fully expanded in the sources. According to the full Games schedule, the following sports have events on Feb 17:
SportNotesAlpine Skiing Ongoing medal events throughout the Games.
Biathlon Competition day listed for 2/17.
Bobsled Events continue this week.
Cross‑Country Skiing Active on 2/17.
Curling Daily round‑robin sessions continue.
Figure Skating Competition scheduled for this date.
Freestyle Skiing Events ongoing.
Ice Hockey Men’s and women’s tournaments both active.
Luge Scheduled competition day.
Nordic Combined Active on 2/17.
Short Track Speed Skating Competition day.
Skeleton Scheduled events.
Ski Jumping Active on 2/17.
Ski Mountaineering New Olympic sport; events scheduled.
Snowboarding Competition day.
Speed Skating Scheduled races.
Monday, February 16, 2026
FROM THE MAILBOX----ASSORTED REQUESTS---CROTON IN THE 1960'S
Most of the recent (AND not so-recent) requests for assorted "Croton in the 1960's" items are posted below. Click on the links:
**A resident has memories of swimming in a "not-so-clean Senasqua". Well then, you'll enjoy seeing this: MORE HERE
AND
**FRED NILES (DAD) WAS IN 1967; SEE MORE HERE---AS WELL AS SOME ODDS & ENDS FROM SEPTEMBER 1967 IN CROTON; SEE MORE HERE
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**Two or three assorted requests can be answered at this post as well: SOME CROTON BITS & PIECES 1965-1969; MORE HERE
RICHARD OTTINGER HAS DIED
2/18 BOARD OF TRUSTEES AGENDA---SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE IN THIS ONE, AFFORDABLE HOUSING TOO
From re-naming a street to the Half Moon Bay Bridge rehab, to the upcoming Little League Parade and more; go to Board of Trustees
ROBERT DUVALL HAS DIED
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"Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time," his wife shared online. "Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort."'Godfather' star Robert Duvall dead at 95
1937 TUMBLE INN - ESQUIRE
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STUMBLED ACROSS THIS BLURB ABOUT THE TUMBLE INN 1937. Click on the images below from Esquire.
STUMBLED ACROSS THIS BLURB ABOUT THE TUMBLE INN 1937. Click on the images below from Esquire.
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FEED THE BIRDS WILL BE CLOSED 2/17, RE-OPEN 2/18
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FEED THE BIRDS WILL BE CLOSED 2/17. Re-open 2/18. Backyard Birding and Nature Store – Feed the Birds!
FEED THE BIRDS WILL BE CLOSED 2/17. Re-open 2/18. Backyard Birding and Nature Store – Feed the Birds!
HUDSON VALLEY ATHLETE SKATES IN FIRST OLYMPIC EVENT
MORE OF GLORIA SWANSON'S TRAPSHOOTING PROWESS
1926---GLORIA SWANSON PROVES STAR AT TRAPSHOOTING
CLICK ON THE IMAGE FROM THE MONTGOMERY ADVERTISER, ALABAMA
SEE MORE OF GLORIA'S SHOOTING HERE AT HER CROTON ESTATE EverythingCroton: 1927, GET HIM, GLORIA!
BOYS VOLLEYBALL CLINIC--WINTER 2026
BOYS VOLLEYBALL CLINIC--WINTER 2026
FEB 18 AND/OR FEB. 19TH
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ANTI-ICE GRAFITTI AT THE CROTON DAM
As many of you will recall, the village and the area in general was hit with a slew of graffiti vandalism throughout the Floyd/Pandemic years. Much of this vandalism was political in nature and/or profane and/or obscene---and in one well documented incident at the highway overpass, violently anti police/defund the police. You can find some of this recorded here and in back issues of the Gazette, as well as online at assorted facebook pages.
Let it suffice to say that there has now been an incident of "ANTI-ICE" graffiti at the Croton Dam. See photo below. The offensive word has been covered. Both county and village authorities have been informed. Let's hope this is not the start of a trend.
Many thanks to the resident who photographed and reported this.
THIS POST IS CLOSED TO ALL COMMENTS.
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A FEBRUARY 2026 UPDATE ON ANDREW WOLFE
Here’s the most up‑to‑date, verified information available about Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, the West Virginia National Guardsman who was shot in the head during an ambush near the White House in late November 2025.
Current Status of Andrew Wolfe--Andrew Wolfe survived the attack and is making significant, ongoing progress in his recovery.
Medical Recovery--His family reports he is healing well and progressing beyond early expectations.
He is preparing to begin residential rehabilitation and is scheduled for skull reconstruction surgery in March, described as routine and expected to improve his independence.
Wolfe is dealing with aphasia, meaning he generally understands others but has difficulty expressing words.
Earlier updates noted he was “slowly healing,” with his head wound improving and his appearance returning to normal.
Doctors have described his progress as “extraordinary” — he can breathe on his own and stand with assistance.
Public Statements---Wolfe himself posted on social media expressing gratitude to be alive and thanking supporters, acknowledging the difficulty of recovery but showing determination.
Recognition & Honors---Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Andrew Wolfe and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom (who was killed in the attack) will receive the Purple Heart.
The Attack--Wolfe and Beckstrom were shot in an ambush-style attack near the White House on Nov. 26–27, 2025. The shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, who was shot and restrained by other troops at the scene.
Current Legal Status--Lakanwal has pleaded not guilty to nine federal charges, including: First‑degree murder while armed; Multiple counts of assault with intent to kill; Illegal possession of a firearm; Firearm‑related violent‑crime charges
He is being held in federal detention and will remain jailed until trial. Possible Future Steps in the Case
1. Additional Charges May Be Added
Prosecutors have stated that the death penalty has not been ruled out, and they are considering a superseding indictment that could add new, more severe charges.
2. Upcoming Court Hearings...He has already been arraigned in federal court.Additional hearings are expected, including ones related to new assault‑with‑intent‑to‑kill charges filed in January.
Current Status of Andrew Wolfe--Andrew Wolfe survived the attack and is making significant, ongoing progress in his recovery.
Medical Recovery--His family reports he is healing well and progressing beyond early expectations.
He is preparing to begin residential rehabilitation and is scheduled for skull reconstruction surgery in March, described as routine and expected to improve his independence.
Wolfe is dealing with aphasia, meaning he generally understands others but has difficulty expressing words.
Earlier updates noted he was “slowly healing,” with his head wound improving and his appearance returning to normal.
Doctors have described his progress as “extraordinary” — he can breathe on his own and stand with assistance.
Public Statements---Wolfe himself posted on social media expressing gratitude to be alive and thanking supporters, acknowledging the difficulty of recovery but showing determination.
Recognition & Honors---Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced that Andrew Wolfe and Spc. Sarah Beckstrom (who was killed in the attack) will receive the Purple Heart.
The Attack--Wolfe and Beckstrom were shot in an ambush-style attack near the White House on Nov. 26–27, 2025. The shooter was identified as Rahmanullah Lakanwal, an Afghan national, who was shot and restrained by other troops at the scene.
Current Legal Status--Lakanwal has pleaded not guilty to nine federal charges, including: First‑degree murder while armed; Multiple counts of assault with intent to kill; Illegal possession of a firearm; Firearm‑related violent‑crime charges
He is being held in federal detention and will remain jailed until trial. Possible Future Steps in the Case
1. Additional Charges May Be Added
Prosecutors have stated that the death penalty has not been ruled out, and they are considering a superseding indictment that could add new, more severe charges.
2. Upcoming Court Hearings...He has already been arraigned in federal court.Additional hearings are expected, including ones related to new assault‑with‑intent‑to‑kill charges filed in January.
3. Trial Timeline...A trial schedule has not yet been finalized, but the judge is expected to outline the timeline in upcoming proceedings.
LINCOLN REMEMBRANCE DAY 2/21 PEEKSKILL
Always an outstanding event---Lincoln Remembrance Day---The Lincoln Depot Museum-Peekskill---2/21---click on the images---Fritz Klein, noted Lincoln re-enactor will be there. Your editor had the privilege of seeing Klein some years ago. Click on the images below. Home - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum
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ICYMI----WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
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VINTAGE CROTON AD 1940, TWENTY YEARS OF BILL GROPPER GALA CELEBRATION
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.
We love finding vintage ads and it's even better when they have a Croton connection. Here one from THE NEW MASSES FEB 1940 FOR CROTON'S BILL GROPPER AT THE MECCA TEMPLE---CLICK ON THE IMAGE--a gala celebration that featured none other than Gypsy Rose Lee---yes THAT Gypsy Rose Lee--as well as the dancer TAMIRIS and the English professional footballer, JOE NORTH among others. The Mecca Temple located at 131 W. 55th Street, is a historic Neo-Moorish building constructed in 1923–1924 for The Shriners. After financial issues, it was converted into the New York City Center for the performing arts by Mayor La Guardia in the 1940s and is a designated landmark.FOR MORE ADS WITH A CROTON CONNECTION, GO TO THE LINKS BELOW:
--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
TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SELLER REGISTRATION COMING SOON---2ND ANNUAL EVENT
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Yard Sale Seller Registration Coming Soon! - Town of Cortlandt, NY News - TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SELLER REGISTRATION COMING SOON---Get ready, treasure hunters! Cortlandt's second Yard Sale is Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park! Enjoy a day at our beautiful Waterfront Park with music, food trucks, great views, and great finds. For more information, please contact our Recreation Department at 914-734-1050. Registration for sellers will begin on Friday, February 27th at www.townofcortlandtny.gov/reconline.
Yard Sale Seller Registration Coming Soon! - Town of Cortlandt, NY News - TOWN OF CORTLANDT YARD SELLER REGISTRATION COMING SOON---Get ready, treasure hunters! Cortlandt's second Yard Sale is Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM until 4:00 PM at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park! Enjoy a day at our beautiful Waterfront Park with music, food trucks, great views, and great finds. For more information, please contact our Recreation Department at 914-734-1050. Registration for sellers will begin on Friday, February 27th at www.townofcortlandtny.gov/reconline.
IN THE NEWS--TRUMP TERMINATES PROTECTED STATUS FOR YEMENI MIGRANTS AFTER SCORDING MAJOR COURT VICTORY
2/13/2026 - The Trump administration has moved to end Temporary Protected Status for Yemen just days after a major court victory allowing the Department of Homeland Security to strip the designation from Honduras, Nicaragua, and Nepal. MORE AT Trump Terminates Protected Status for Yemeni Migrants After Scoring Major Court Victory
EVERYTHING CROTON CELEBRATES PRESIDENTS DAY, THE HUDSON VALLEY CONNECTION AND MUCH MORE
EVERYTHING CROTON CELEBRATES PRESIDENTS DAY, THE HUDSON VALLEY CONNECTION AND MUCH MORE
And now....
--THE GREAT GEORGE WASHINGTON; you can read his farewell address here.
--2020 AND LEG. TESTA; LINCOLN REMEMBRANCE ALBUM, https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/02/photo-album-lincoln-remembrance-day.html
--FROM CROTON'S LATE ROBERT SCOTT: “The Two Journeys of Abraham Lincoln” at http://notorc.blogspot.com/2009/02/two-journeys-of-abraham-lincoln.html
--A blast from Presidents Past, Truman visits Croton 1948 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/12/1948-truman-visits-croton.html
And now....
--THE GREAT GEORGE WASHINGTON; you can read his farewell address here.
--2020 AND LEG. TESTA; LINCOLN REMEMBRANCE ALBUM, https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/02/photo-album-lincoln-remembrance-day.html
--FROM CROTON'S LATE ROBERT SCOTT: “The Two Journeys of Abraham Lincoln” at http://notorc.blogspot.com/2009/02/two-journeys-of-abraham-lincoln.html
--A blast from Presidents Past, Truman visits Croton 1948 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/12/1948-truman-visits-croton.html
--APRIL 1945, Croton memorial services for Pres. Roosevelt; go to EverythingCroton: APRIL 1945: CROTON MEMORIAL SERVICES FOR PRESIDENT FRANKLIN D. ROOSEVELT
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THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, THE FAIRPORT HERALD, 1888, THE CROTON CONNECTION & MORE HERE.
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THE MEN AND WOMEN OF THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION, THE FAIRPORT HERALD, 1888, THE CROTON CONNECTION & MORE HERE.
LOHUD---CHECK OUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FROM WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND SHOPS
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
LOHUD---CHECK OUT CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES FROM WESTCHESTER, ROCKLAND SHOPS featuring--among others, Just Chippy's, Baked by Susan, etal. Go to: See photos of chocolate chip cookies in Westchester, Rockland
SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY MISSED...
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***THE LATEST FROM MY MSMERMAIDLIFE; go here
***THE REGULAR MONDAY FEATURE, WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS; GO HERE
***A WRAP-UP OF ASH WEDNESDAY SERVICES AT YOUR LOCAL CHURCH; go here
***SOUP SEASON, PART SIX, GO HERE
***FOR OUR TRAIN & RAIL FANS, OUR VERY BUSY CROTON-HARMON STATION, A COLLECTION OF VIDEOS AND LINKS--PAST PRESENT FUTURE; see more here
***1914, NY CENTRAL, HARMON WORKSHOPS! Go here
***MORE CROTON RAILROAD MEN, parts 1 and 2, 1940's; go here
***CAROLYN AND ROBERT WHITING LETTER THANKING THE DPW; go here
***BOOSTER CLUB; SPRING TIGERS SHOWCASE; click here
AS PROMISED, MORE CROTON MARDI GRAS
Click on image; circa 1940's; another fab reprint of a VINTAGE MARDI GRAS POSTCARD from the CORNELIA COTTON GALLERY, 111 GRAND ST., (914) 271-6802
(ASH WEDNESDAY IS 2/18).
SEE PART ONE HERE WITH SERVICES, EVENTS, LENTEN MENU OPTIONS AND MUCH MORE BUT FOR NOW, CHECK OUT SOME ADDITIONAL VINTAGE CROTON MARDI GRAS AT THE LINKS
BELOW:
--2014 PHOTOS FROM MARDI GRAS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; CLICK HERE
--2013 PHOTOS FROM MARDI GRAS AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; CLICK HERE
--2010 MARDI GRAS BASH AT THE GRANDSTAND, THE PLACE WHERE EVERYONE KNEW YOUR NAME; MORE HERE & HERE
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IN THE NEWS---THE LATEST FROM IRAN---50,000 ARRESTED IN DRAGNET--NY POST
Iran’s security agents have arrested more than 50,000 people suspected of taking part in last month’s anti-regime protests, according to activist groups — and families of the detainees fear they may never see their loved ones again. MORE AT Iran arrests 50K protesters in dragnet — as families fear they may never be seen again
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
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EIGHT FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY now back on a new blogging platform:
---WONDERFUL POST! GO TO 2,000 Notre Dame students attend Mass at outdoor ice chapel – Tom Faranda's Folly
---OUR LADY OF LOURDES; click here
---Vatican approves Beatification of Fulton Sheen – Tom Faranda's Folly
---GO TO Tired of individualism? Experience the warmth of collectivism! – Tom Faranda's Folly
---Sec. of State Rubio on working with Europe; click here
---NY Post, “Hatred of Israel is the New Antisemitism”; click here
---GO TO A few pictures from the March for Life – Tom Faranda's Folly
---GO TO From Pew; An easy chart of America’s beliefs and practices – Tom Faranda's Folly
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NEW FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! CROTON DAM! GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG---120 YEARS AGO TODAY, THE LAST STONE WAS LAID TO COMPLETE THE NEW CROTON DAM
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FROM CROTON'S DW DESIGN & DECOR: A Whole House Renovation Filled With Happiness - DW Design & Decor
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FROM AN OSSINING HISTORICAL TYPE BLOG WE ARE QUITE FOND OF, Ossining History on the Run; NEW BOOK COVER REVEAL--GO TO Ossining: A Brief History – COVER REVEAL! – Ossining History on the Run
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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: LIGHT OF THE WORLD; click here
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WESTCHESTER BLOG; A family-focused blog offering kid-friendly restaurants, children’s classes, low-cost events, and local business spotlights. Great for parents looking to explore Westchester with their kids. GO TO Blog | Free Westchester
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THE HAPPY CHICKEN COOP, FOR THOSE RAISING CHICKENS, OR THINKING ABOUT IT; GO TO Blog - The Happy Chicken Coop
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: EverythingCroton: (CROTON) CHICKENS!!!!!! AND THEN SOME.....
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NEW FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: THE BACHELORS' BALL---GO TO An invitation to the opulent 19th century Bachelors’ Ball, held every year on Valentine’s Day | Ephemeral New York
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EIGHT FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:
--TANGY VEGEABLE SALAD; click here--HOME MADE CHOCOLATE FROSTING; click here
--STRAWBERRY LEMONADE PUNCH; CLICK HERE
--MACARONI CASSEROLE WITH PIMENTO
--SHARON'S MOM'S CUSTARD PIE; GO HERE
--HOOSIER'S BUTTERMILK PERSIMMON PUDDING
--SOUTHERN PRALINE CAKE
--Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SHOESTRING POTATO TUNA SALAD
--STRAWBERRY LEMONADE PUNCH; CLICK HERE
--MACARONI CASSEROLE WITH PIMENTO
--SHARON'S MOM'S CUSTARD PIE; GO HERE
--HOOSIER'S BUTTERMILK PERSIMMON PUDDING
--SOUTHERN PRALINE CAKE
--Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SHOESTRING POTATO TUNA SALAD
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---15 New cards from G.D.I.: Hollywood stars of the early 1950s; click here
---JACKIE CHAN; go here
---BETTY BOOP; go to European Film Star Postcards: Betty Boop
---Ellaline Terriss; go here
---MAUREEN O'HARA, click here
---PETER FALK, click here
---DELORES DEL RIO; CLICK HERE
---CHRISTIAN SLATER, click here
---MAUREEN O'HARA, click here
---PETER FALK, click here
---DELORES DEL RIO; CLICK HERE
---CHRISTIAN SLATER, click here
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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA: Little Known Spaghetti Western actors ~ THOMAS ADLER
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BEN FRANKLIN; LOVE THIS ONE AT Chess Ethics, From Ben Franklin | Ethics Alarms
AND BEHOLD ---ANOTHER SMOKING GUN---THE NY TIMES! GO TO A Happy Valentine’s Day To All, And To “A Friend,” A Gift! | Ethics Alarms
AND On Lincoln’s Favorite Poem, and the Poems’ We Memorize… | Ethics Alarms
AND BEHOLD ---ANOTHER SMOKING GUN---THE NY TIMES! GO TO A Happy Valentine’s Day To All, And To “A Friend,” A Gift! | Ethics Alarms
AND On Lincoln’s Favorite Poem, and the Poems’ We Memorize… | Ethics Alarms
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Sunday, February 15, 2026
SARCONE---TRUMP OUSTS JUDGE-INSTALLED PROSECUTOR, CONSTITUIONAL EXPERT SAYS ARTCLE II LEAVES NO DOUBT
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President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys, even if judges legally appointed them, according to former Justice Department official John Yoo, who said the Constitution gives the president broad removal power over executive branch officers.
"Otherwise you could have U.S. attorneys who are enforcing federal law differently than the president would, and it's the president who all of us in the country elect, and to whom the president is accountable," Yoo told Fox News Digital in an interview.
Trump exercised that power this week by terminating Donald Kinsella just hours after federal judges in the Northern District of New York voted to install him to fill the vacancy left by Trump appointee John Sarcone, whose temporary term had expired. MORE AT Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor, constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt
President Donald Trump has the constitutional authority to fire court-appointed U.S. attorneys, even if judges legally appointed them, according to former Justice Department official John Yoo, who said the Constitution gives the president broad removal power over executive branch officers.
Trump exercised that power this week by terminating Donald Kinsella just hours after federal judges in the Northern District of New York voted to install him to fill the vacancy left by Trump appointee John Sarcone, whose temporary term had expired. MORE AT Trump ousts judge-installed prosecutor, constitutional expert says Article II leaves no doubt
ICYMI--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO
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1914 NEW YORK CENTRAL HARMON SHOPS
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A fascinating description of the New York Central Harmon shops 1914 from The Electric Railway Journal. Click on the images below.
A fascinating description of the New York Central Harmon shops 1914 from The Electric Railway Journal. Click on the images below.
BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH---WHICH MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SHALL I PLAY 1969 BY JAMES LINCOLN COLLIER WITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY YALE JOEL
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BACK ONLINE AFTER A BLOGGING GLITCH
WHICH MUSICAL INSTRUMENT SHALL I PLAY 1969 BY JAMES LINCOLN COLLIER WITH PHOTOGRAPHS BY YALE JOEL
AVAILABLE ON AMAZON FOR THE MOMENT AT Which Musical Instrument Shall I Play?: James Lincoln Collier: 9780448261102: Amazon.com: Books
James Lincoln Collier (June 29, 1928 – 2024) was a prominent American jazz critic, historian, and trombonist known for his controversial, analytical, and well-researched, yet highly opinionated, perspectives on jazz history. He authored acclaimed biographies of Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, and Benny Goodman, alongside comprehensive histories like The Making of Jazz.
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