Saturday, August 1, 2026
FLAGS AT HALF-MAST FOR FIRE CHIEF STEPHEN WOEHRLE
EYE DROPS RECALL-7/31/2026
The FDA recalled over 11 million Rohto eye drops due to sterility concerns, posing health risks. Affected products may cause temporary or reversible health issues; seek medical care if needed. More at Nearly 12 Million Eye Drop Bottles Recalled Nationwide
REMINDER STARTING 8/1 TOWN OF CORTLANDT CHARLES J. COOK POOL WILL BE GOING CASHLESS
Facebook Reminder for Pool Patrons!
Beginning Friday, August 1st, Charles J. Cook Pool will be going cashless. Please be prepared to pay with a credit/debit card or Apple/Google Pay.
Please note: This does NOT include the snack bar.
Thank you for your cooperation—we look forward to seeing you at the pool!
YET ANOTHER HOAX, NO HELENA BONHAM CARTER HAS NOT DIED
It's another hoax
Helena Bonham Carter dead 2026 : Actress killed by celebrity death hoax - Mediamass
TOWN OF CORTLANDT MILLING & PAVING UPDATE WEEK OF 8/3 QUAKER RIDGE ROAD
Please be advised that milling and paving operations are scheduled to begin on Quaker Ridge Road (Between Teatown Road and the Town Line) the week of August 3, 2026. The work is scheduled to take approximately 3-5 days to complete. This work is weather dependent and scheduling is subject to change. Quaker Ridge Road is scheduled to remain open and passable to vehicular and pedestrian traffic. However, please expect delays, and please exercise caution getting thru the construction zone.
Town of Cortlandt Government | Facebook
THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA
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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, The Organic Teaching Kitchen, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, SHOPRITE, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, SUPER FOODTOWN, BARRE-ON-HUDSON, COACH NAILS, and more.
9/11 FAMILIES BLAST MAMDANI, URGE DEFIANT MAYOR TO STAY HOME FOR 25TH MEMORIAL CEREMONY: HERE ARE THEIR STORIES
Tens of thousands of people have signed a Change.org petition urging Mayor Zohran Mamdani to sit out this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero, including family members of those slain in New York City’s day of infamy.
The movement to ban Mayor Zohran Mamdani from this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero — marking the 25th anniversary of New York City’s darkest day — is mounting.
In less than three weeks, more than 62,000 people have signed the Change.org petition demanding Hizzoner skip the solemn event.
The mayor’s past remarks and associations with people openly hostile to the U.S. or scornful of the worst terror attack in American history has made his planned attendance a lightning rod for criticism, but he’s so far brushed off the growing chorus and pledges to be there. MORE AT Exclusive | More 9/11 families urge defiant Mamdani to stay home for 25th memorial ceremony: 'He doesn't deserve to be there'
The movement to ban Mayor Zohran Mamdani from this year’s 9/11 memorial ceremony at Ground Zero — marking the 25th anniversary of New York City’s darkest day — is mounting.
In less than three weeks, more than 62,000 people have signed the Change.org petition demanding Hizzoner skip the solemn event.
The mayor’s past remarks and associations with people openly hostile to the U.S. or scornful of the worst terror attack in American history has made his planned attendance a lightning rod for criticism, but he’s so far brushed off the growing chorus and pledges to be there. MORE AT Exclusive | More 9/11 families urge defiant Mamdani to stay home for 25th memorial ceremony: 'He doesn't deserve to be there'
SUMMER/FALL HNM OUTREACH PROJECT BACKPACK INITIATIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROTON CARING
SUMMER/FALL HNM OUREACH PROJECT BACKPACK INITIATIVE IN CONJUNCTION WITH CROTON CARING
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Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
ASSORTED CROTON SOFTBALL REQUESTS 1978-1980
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BACK ONLINE---"VINTAGE" SOFTBALL LINKS for your enjoyment:
--1980, CROTON TOPS SOFTBALL HONORS, ALL COUNTY TEAM http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/08/1980-croton-tops-softball-honors-all_17.html
--1979, TOGGERY, SOFTBALL, FUNDRAISER TO BENEFIT HEALTH, HUNGER AND HUMANITY PROGRAM http://bit.ly/2G1Hd4F
--1978, EverythingCroton: 1978--MORE CROTON SOFTBALL--TEAM IS SCORING RUNS IN BUNCHES
AND IN HONOR OF TONY FAUCI....THE MAN WHO "IS" SCIENCE...
In honor of Tony Fauci, the man who IS science, take 20% off. Today only!
Alex Berenson
Aug 1
Fair to say a lot of you are taking a special interest in Tony Fauci’s downfall.
I won’t lie. I am too. It’s been a long time coming.
I’m looking forward to talking it over today with Emily Kopp, who has been reporting for years on how Fauci funded risky research. Our podcast starts at 4 p.m. Eastern.
But only paid subscribers will see it live and get to ask questions. If you want to join us - and support my reporting on Fauci and everything else wrong with American healthcare - click this link for your chance to do so at a 20% percent discount!
HOLY NAME OF MARY HISTORY PART TWO
FROM THE 8/2/2026 BULLETIN--CLICK ON THE IMAGE - Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY
GO SLOW FOLKS--HEAVY FOG THIS MORNING
Visibility can be quite poor in spots.........click on the photo.
MAMDANI ALL OVER LOCAL--AND QUEENS--SOCIAL MEDIA
Petition stands at over 62,000 signatures as of this morning EverythingCroton: THE PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 9/11 CEREMONY HAS NOW REACHED OVER 62,000 SIGNATURES AS OF 8/1
IT'S SATURDAY AND...
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SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...
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Because life gets busy... and sometimes rainy; hope everyone fared well with the recent deluge--we had historic rain totals, some of us more than others: go here
***FROM THE NEW CROTON.NEWS SITE--THE PRIVACY POLICY FOR CROTON'S PARKING DATABASE IS ONE PARAGRAPH AND NOTHING LINKS TO IT; GO HERE
***8/1 RE-ENACTORS AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR; GO HERE
***OF POSSIBLE USE FOR FUTURE MEETINGS--HARMON MULTIFAMILY/AFFORDABLE HOUSING/ RENTALS, CONDOS, WHATEVER IN THE CROTON POINT/HARMON/SOUTH RIVERSIDE AREA; GO HERE
***VIDEO - WATCH THE MOMENT FAUCI IS ASKED POINT BLANK IF HE ASKED PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR A PARDON; GO HERE
***FROM CROTON'S TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY----FAUCI TAKES THE 5TH 111 TIMES; GO HERE
***FROM THE MAILBOX -- KALSHI, MEASLES, EATALIA, QUAKER BRIDGE, POTHOLE REPORTS, FAUCI, AND "ANY CHANCE?"; GO HERE
***THE CROTON GARDENER #6; GO HERE
***CROTON'S BRAVEST OPERATE AT BRIARCLIFF 2ND ALARM FIRE; GO HERE
***PHOTOS, CANNABIS/POT SHOP RENO; GO HERE***DEMOCRATIC SOCIALISTS OF AMERICA---THEIR PLATFORM! Democratic Socialists of America Platform – here it is. – Tom Faranda's Folly
***BY SPECIAL REQUEST: 1976, MORE FROM CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS; CLICK HERE
***CANADA, THAT MASS GRAVES HOAX; GO HERE
***SARCONE, FORWARDED BY THE CANADIAN CONTINGENT; GO HERE
***SARCONE, DUVA, PATRONE... EXTRADICTED CANADIAN AMERICAN WOMAN PLEADS GUILTY FOR ROLE AS ORGANIZER OF DEADLY ALIEN SMUGGLING CONSPIRACY; MORE HERE
EMILY KOPP, ALEX BERENSON, PODCAST 8/1---FAUCI'S DIARY AND IF....PAID SUBSCRIBERS ONLY FOR REAL TIME....
The revelations in Dr. Anthony S. Fauci’s “diary" — as well as Fauci’s stunning decision Wednesday to take the Fifth Amendment before Congress — deserve a podcast.
No, they demand a podcast.
Tomorrow at 4 p.m. Eastern, Emily Kopp and I are meeting that demand.
For years, Emily has investigated Fauci’s links to the Wuhan lab that is the likely source of Covid, so she’s the perfect person to discuss this week’s news. (This will be our second podcast — we had a great discussion in March on the Food and Drug Administration and vaccines.)
Emily and I have already been debating what comes next for Fauci, so expect a lively conversation!
This is a special bonus event for paid subscribers — only paid subscribers can see us talk in real time and ask questions. You can sign up here. (If you aren’t a paid subscriber, you will have a chance to see the conversation later.)
SARCONE, PATRONE - BALDWINSVILLE MAN CHARGED WITH DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD PORNOGRAPHY
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SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Travis Corley, age 46, of Baldwinsville, New York, has been charged in a federal criminal complaint with distribution of child pornography.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Patrone of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo made the announcement. MORE AT Northern District of New York | Baldwinsville Man Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography | United States Department of Justice
SYRACUSE, NEW YORK – Travis Corley, age 46, of Baldwinsville, New York, has been charged in a federal criminal complaint with distribution of child pornography.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Patrone of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo made the announcement. MORE AT Northern District of New York | Baldwinsville Man Charged with Distribution of Child Pornography | United States Department of Justice
REMINDER FROM ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH--SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSAY MASS
REMINDER FROM ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH--SILVER & GOLD WEDDING ANNIVERSAY MASS--10/4--CLICK ON THE IMAGE https://staugny.org/
OF POSSIBLE USE FOR FUTURE MEETINGS--HARMON MULTIFAMILY/AFFORDABLE HOUSING/ RENTALS, CONDOS, WHATEVER IN THE CROTON POINT/HARMON/SOUTH RIVERSIDE AREA
You are also encouraged to read the 2003 VILLAGE OF CROTON COMPREHENSIVE PLAN adopted in January 2003. This foundational plan extensively details zoning limits, infrastructure capacities (including sewer easements, pump stations, and traffic bottlenecks), and explicit rules regarding multifamily density. It identifies the South Riverside/Harmon corridor as a major commercial/residential center but cautions against over-development due to structural and environmental constraints--more at EverythingCroton: A READER HAS PASSED ALONG THE FOLLOWING REGARDING DEVELOPMENT IN THE SOUTH RIVERSIDE/HARMON CORRIDOR
And finally, the 2021 TOD analysis for Croton Point Area prepared for the village by AKRF--some astonishing photos of where some very big buildings could go--EverythingCroton: 2021 TOD ANALYSIS OF PARCELS PREPARED BY AKRF FOR THE VILLAGE
GOOD LUCK everyone. Hopefully the weather will be better for the next meeting.
UNREAL IMAGES--SPAIN DEPLOYS MILITARY AFTER THOUSANDS OF MIGRANTS OVERWHELM BORDER ENCLAVE
Spain is deploying its military to the North African enclave of Ceuta after thousands of migrants overwhelmed the territory's border with Morocco, prompting a major security response as officials confirmed at least 18 people died during the crossings.
The Spanish government said the armed forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska are expected to visit Ceuta as Madrid scrambles to contain the crisis.
The surge marks one of the largest migrant waves to hit Ceuta since 2021, when more than 8,000 people entered the Spanish territory over two days, triggering a diplomatic dispute between Spain and Morocco.
The Spanish government said the armed forces will support the Civil Guard in restoring order after local officials warned the city could no longer handle the influx. Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez and Interior Minister Fernando Grande-Marlaska are expected to visit Ceuta as Madrid scrambles to contain the crisis.
The surge marks one of the largest migrant waves to hit Ceuta since 2021, when more than 8,000 people entered the Spanish territory over two days, triggering a diplomatic dispute between Spain and Morocco.
Friday, July 31, 2026
FROM CONGRESSMAN MIKE LAWLER --LAWLER SECURES $2MILLION FOR NORTH STATE ROAD IN THE TOWN OF OSSINING
Proud to secure $2 million for the North State Road Water Main Replacement Initiative in the Town of Ossining through the FY24 and FY26 appropriations packages. This funding will upgrade Ossining’s aging water distribution system along North State Road by replacing cast-iron water mains that have experienced frequent breaks and service disruptions in recent years. These investments will improve water reliability for nearly 38,000 users, reduce costly repairs, protect public health, and strengthen the long-term resilience of the community’s infrastructure for years to come. In total, I secured $31 million in the FY26 Appropriations Package for projects across New York’s 17th District. VIDEO AT (4404) Rep. Lawler Secures $2 Million for North State Road in the Town of Ossining - YouTube
FROM THE NEW CROTON.NEWS SITE--THE PRIVACY POLICY FOR CROTON'S PARKING DATABASE IS ONE PARAGRAPH AND NOTHING LINKS TO IT
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Continuing coverage: this is the second part of our reporting on license plate readers in Croton. The first, Croton's license plate readers feed a county database that is now being sued, covered the police system and the lawsuit over the county database behind it.
Apply for a Croton train-station parking permit and you will hand over your name, your home address, two phone numbers and the license plates of up to four cars, each checked against its DMV registration. At no point in that process are you shown a privacy statement.
Not on the page where you create the account..........Not on the sign-up form. Not anywhere a resident would look — this newsroom registered a real account to check. READ MORE AT Croton's parking permit database — who can see it, and for how long — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Continuing coverage: this is the second part of our reporting on license plate readers in Croton. The first, Croton's license plate readers feed a county database that is now being sued, covered the police system and the lawsuit over the county database behind it.
Apply for a Croton train-station parking permit and you will hand over your name, your home address, two phone numbers and the license plates of up to four cars, each checked against its DMV registration. At no point in that process are you shown a privacy statement.
Not on the page where you create the account..........Not on the sign-up form. Not anywhere a resident would look — this newsroom registered a real account to check. READ MORE AT Croton's parking permit database — who can see it, and for how long — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
1907---WANTED--ARTISTS, VOCAL, AND INSTRUMENTAL.......
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WE LOVE FINDING VINTAGE ADS---AND IT'S EVEN BETTER WHEN THERE'S A CROTON CONNECTION. This one comes from the New York Daily Tribune and was stumbled upon by accident. CLICK ON THE IMAGE:
Our curiosity was peeked, and a reader wondered if this was one of the leads that the late Robert Scott may have mentioned for his CHRONICLES OF CROTON's VAUDEVILLE
WE LOVE FINDING VINTAGE ADS---AND IT'S EVEN BETTER WHEN THERE'S A CROTON CONNECTION. This one comes from the New York Daily Tribune and was stumbled upon by accident. CLICK ON THE IMAGE:
She did some snooping about the "T. BACON DENNIS" named in the ad. Google AI to the rescue:
While "T. Bacon Dennis" is not widely recognized today as a prominent, nationally touring vaudeville headliner, local history and genealogical records strongly point to him being a regional performer or member of a theatrical family in Westchester County during the early 20th century. [1]
During the vaudeville boom circa 1907, the Hudson Valley was highly active with regional theaters, amateur "hose company" or lodge performance troupes, and traveling novelty acts that frequently played local opera houses. [1]
The plot thickens. She said she'll be back.
Stay tuned.
BT/GT FAMILY HALAL MARKET -ORGANIZED CRIME STING UNCOVERS HOARD OF DESIGNER KOCKOFFS WORTH 119K
NEWBURGH, NY — Not all that glitters is gold, and not every pair of shoes with an iconic swoosh is Nike.
This week, the New York State Police Special Investigations Unit, along with the Troop F Community Stabilization Unit, Homeland Security Investigations and the Orange County Sheriff's Office, executed a search warrant at the BT/GT Family Halal Market, located on South Street in Newburgh. More at Organized Crime Sting Uncovers Hoard Of Designer Knockoffs Worth $119K | Mid Hudson Valley, NY Patch
TO THE READERS WHO HAVE ASKED IF THIS IS THE SAME GROUP THAT WAS SELLING ON SPRING STREET IN OSSINING LAST YEAR PER SOCIAL MEDIA COMMENTARY, HAVEN'T A CLUE. YOU SHOULD REALLY DIRECT YOUR QUESTIONS TO THE AUTHORITIES.
IT'S NOT HARD.....
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VIDEO - WATCH THE MOMENT FAUCI IS ASKED POINT BLANK IF HE ASKED PRESIDENT BIDEN FOR A PARDON
A very short video. And an astonishing thing to witness. Watch the moment Dr. Fauci is Asked Point Blank if He Asked President Biden for a Pardon--going back to 2014. See it for yourself and note the date---at Watch The Moment Fauci Is Asked Point Blank If He Asked President Biden For A Pardon
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A REMINDER -- PRAYERS FOR OUR MILITARY
We have once again been reminded---via the most recent Holy Name of Mary and St. Augustine Church bulletins---to remember in our prayers our active-duty service members, friends and family.
IN THE NEWS--LIBERAL COURT STUNS WITH RULING THAT HANDS TRUMP MAJOR IMMIGRATION WIN
A liberal-led federal appeals court handed President Donald Trump two immigration victories Wednesday, reversing separate district court orders that had delayed the termination of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for migrants from South Sudan and Ethiopia.
The judgments from the First Circuit Court of Appeals come after U.S. District Judges Brian Murphy and Patti Saris issued back-to-back orders temporarily blocking the Trump administration's termination of TPS for Ethiopia and South Sudan, respectively, late last week. The rulings drew sharp criticism from legal experts and Trump administration officials, who called the judges "rogue" and argued their decisions defied the Supreme Court. More at Liberal court stuns with ruling that hands Trump major immigration win
BEAUTIFUL ROSES AT APPLE FARM
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A number of long-lost Korean specialties are back in stock at Apple! In addition, they have the most beautiful roses available for your summer table (click on the photo, while supplies last of course). 56 MAPLE STREET, (914) 271-1110
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DON'T FORGET 8/1 AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR
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READ MORE AT America250 Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Showcase on 8/1 | Croton-on-Hudson NY
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: TOAST 250! TAVERN NIGHTS AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR
READ MORE AT America250 Revolutionary War Re-Enactment Showcase on 8/1 | Croton-on-Hudson NY
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: TOAST 250! TAVERN NIGHTS AT VAN CORTLANDT MANOR
FROM THE MAILBOX -- KALSHI, MEASLES, EATALIA, QUAKER BRIDGE, POTHOLE REPORTS, FAUCI, AND "ANY CHANCE?"
Dry at last---one thing is certain: none of us will have to water for some time---fungi is up, some good, some bad....more on that later...and
Finally time for these--please note: a few of these questions were posed and answered not long ago but the requestors missed it---re-posts of those as well as updates:
---To the reader looking for a certain post on the Quaker Bridge replacement, it is possible you are looking for a 2025 WEEK OF JANUARY 16TH Gazette article----contact EDITOR Gary Cahill directly for a copy.
AND ICYMI--BRIDGE has been taken down; see photos and thanks Bob Anderson: PARTS ONE AND TWO HERE
---To the reader who had so many questions: Yes we know about the lawsuit; Kalshi says it is political theatre. Meanwhile, the CFTC filed an emergency motion in federal court arguing that New York’s lawsuit against Kalshi constitutes unconstitutional state overreach and poses irreparable harm to federal oversight of derivatives markets. You can track all the legal machinations in detail if you have a subscription to sites like Reuters---for the Southern District of New York, visit the PACER Portal. Sorry but many of us are simply not well-versed in derivatives. Try a few AI programs; some, however, are more reliable than others. We like Google AI.
---To the reader who had so many questions: Yes we know about the lawsuit; Kalshi says it is political theatre. Meanwhile, the CFTC filed an emergency motion in federal court arguing that New York’s lawsuit against Kalshi constitutes unconstitutional state overreach and poses irreparable harm to federal oversight of derivatives markets. You can track all the legal machinations in detail if you have a subscription to sites like Reuters---for the Southern District of New York, visit the PACER Portal. Sorry but many of us are simply not well-versed in derivatives. Try a few AI programs; some, however, are more reliable than others. We like Google AI.
--Confidential to ANY CHANCE THIS WILL HAPPEN? You missed it: The answer was NO a few months back and nothing has changed since. Again, if you hear otherwise, please advise.
--Confidential to CAN'T REMEMBER---the restaurant was called Eatalia, closed and sold, now Hudson Oven, prior to that it was Flava; folks raved about the veal.....this article may no longer be available: go to EverythingCroton: EAT WITH YOUR EYES AT EATALIA, WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE
--To the commenter who left a running treatise on the subject; again, there was no Croton measles outbreak here in any of the years you cite; please provide your sources. Or check with the Croton Historical Society
--Confidential to CAN'T REMEMBER---the restaurant was called Eatalia, closed and sold, now Hudson Oven, prior to that it was Flava; folks raved about the veal.....this article may no longer be available: go to EverythingCroton: EAT WITH YOUR EYES AT EATALIA, WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE
--To the commenter who left a running treatise on the subject; again, there was no Croton measles outbreak here in any of the years you cite; please provide your sources. Or check with the Croton Historical Society
--To the commenter/troll who believes that Fauci is essentially being treated unfairly, save your aching arches. That road is closed here and closing elsewhere.
--TO THE READER WHO ASKED: "IS THIS REALLY TRUE?"
RESPONSE: YES, THE ARTICLE APPEARS TO BE QUITE ACCURATE; thanks Croton.News for the heads up; read more at the link and if you have any further questions, you should really address them to village staff and/or your attorney: Your Online Pothole Report No Longer Counts: Croton Quietly Adopted a Paper-Only Notice Law — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
3-5 pm 7/31 BOE AD HOC COMMITTEE ON TECHNOLOGY
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AT THE Croton-Harmon High School Library (36 Old Post Road South)
If you cannot attend today's session, the committee has also published an anonymous Ad Hoc Committee Survey that is open until midnight on Monday, August 17.
AT THE Croton-Harmon High School Library (36 Old Post Road South)
If you cannot attend today's session, the committee has also published an anonymous Ad Hoc Committee Survey that is open until midnight on Monday, August 17.
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THE PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 9/11 CEREMONY HAS NOW REACHED OVER 62,000 SIGNATURES AS OF 8/1
An update from Change.org - A PETITION FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION
PLEASE NOTE--OVER 62,000 SIGNATURES as of 8/1--PLS KEEP THE PETITION MOVING-- EXCERPT: SEE IT ALL AT THE LINK BELOW
Concerns have been raised about Mr. Mamdani’s public positions, associations, and responses to rhetoric that many perceive as hostile to these shared values. These include: A perceived reluctance to clearly and unequivocally condemn phrases such as “globalize the intifada,” which many interpret as endorsing or normalizing violence.
Support for, or associations with, individuals whose public statements or records are viewed by concerned family members as dismissive of American institutions or insufficiently critical of extremist ideologies.
Mr. Mamdani’s own father, whom he has acknowledged as having shaped his views, penned a book shortly after 9/11 in which he argued that suicide bombers should be “understood as a feature of modern political violence rather than stigmatized as a mark of barbarism.” He also argued that there was a moral equivalence between the United States and al-Qaeda.
Mr. Mamdani has praised Brooklyn Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who has been linked to radical Islam, was named as an alleged co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and served as a character witness for the “Blind Sheikh,” who was convicted in 1995 of plotting terror attacks against the United States.
Mr. Mamdani has blamed the United States for radicalizing Anwar al-Awlaki, an al-Qaeda propagandist linked to the 9/11 hijackers. Critics have likened this to blaming victims rather than perpetrators.
Mr. Mamdani appointed Ramzi Kassem, who previously represented Ahmed al-Darbi (convicted in an al-Qaeda tanker bombing plot), as New York City’s chief counsel.
Mr. Mamdani has endorsed candidates such as Aber Kawas, who described 9/11 as an attack “a couple of people did in the context of U.S. capitalism, racism, white supremacy, and Islamophobia,” and who also expressed sympathy for Ahmed Ferhani, who pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up a Manhattan synagogue.
SO MUCH MORE AT THE LINK. HEADS UP--some of it is "painful"....PETITION AT Petition · Please sign to support honoring the memory of those lost on September 11th with dignity. - United States · Change.org
PLEASE NOTE--OVER 62,000 SIGNATURES as of 8/1--PLS KEEP THE PETITION MOVING-- EXCERPT: SEE IT ALL AT THE LINK BELOW
Concerns have been raised about Mr. Mamdani’s public positions, associations, and responses to rhetoric that many perceive as hostile to these shared values. These include: A perceived reluctance to clearly and unequivocally condemn phrases such as “globalize the intifada,” which many interpret as endorsing or normalizing violence.
Support for, or associations with, individuals whose public statements or records are viewed by concerned family members as dismissive of American institutions or insufficiently critical of extremist ideologies.
Mr. Mamdani’s own father, whom he has acknowledged as having shaped his views, penned a book shortly after 9/11 in which he argued that suicide bombers should be “understood as a feature of modern political violence rather than stigmatized as a mark of barbarism.” He also argued that there was a moral equivalence between the United States and al-Qaeda.
Mr. Mamdani has praised Brooklyn Imam Siraj Wahhaj, who has been linked to radical Islam, was named as an alleged co-conspirator in the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and served as a character witness for the “Blind Sheikh,” who was convicted in 1995 of plotting terror attacks against the United States.
Mr. Mamdani has blamed the United States for radicalizing Anwar al-Awlaki, an al-Qaeda propagandist linked to the 9/11 hijackers. Critics have likened this to blaming victims rather than perpetrators.
Mr. Mamdani appointed Ramzi Kassem, who previously represented Ahmed al-Darbi (convicted in an al-Qaeda tanker bombing plot), as New York City’s chief counsel.
Mr. Mamdani has endorsed candidates such as Aber Kawas, who described 9/11 as an attack “a couple of people did in the context of U.S. capitalism, racism, white supremacy, and Islamophobia,” and who also expressed sympathy for Ahmed Ferhani, who pleaded guilty to plotting to blow up a Manhattan synagogue.
SO MUCH MORE AT THE LINK. HEADS UP--some of it is "painful"....PETITION AT Petition · Please sign to support honoring the memory of those lost on September 11th with dignity. - United States · Change.org
OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES--THE (GIN) YELLOW JACKET
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OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---and now THE (GIN) YELLOW JACKET; GO TO Friday cocktail – the (Gin) Yellow Jacket – Tom Faranda's Folly
IN THE NEWS: SENATE PLANS VOTE NEXT WEEK TO HOLD FAUCI IN CONTEMPT
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9/26 TOWN OF CORTLANDT - VOLUNTEERS NEEDED FOR FAMILY DAY
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SEE MORE AT Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
SEE MORE AT Family Fun Day Volunteers Needed - Town of Cortlandt, NY News
THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...
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AN OPEN LETTER REGARDING PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT IN THE HARMON AREA
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To the Croton on Hudson Village BOT, Mayor, Village Manager and Planning Board, and Karen Stapelton,
I’m disappointed to hear the village is considering letting a developer put a massive apartment building in across the street from Shop Rite where the children’s gym Straddles and other stores are currently, despite traffic, and steep slope laws.
My three daughters have all enjoyed the Straddles gym which has been there for over 33 years and has had thousands of children go through it. It’s a community asset that’s now on the chopping block for money and development.
I don’t understand why our village is adding a marijuana shop and catering to this businesses needs and wants yet now we looking at a popular gymnastics studio in Croton possibly getting the axe.
As a side note, It was fantastic when over a decade ago CVS decided to stop selling cigarettes in a public effort to promote human health and longevity. Right after that the BOT allowed the vape shop in right next to it which has been busted several times in sting operations for selling illegal substances. Yet their permit was renewed to operate despite how close they are to schools.
It’s disgraceful to see what is going on in Croton. Myself and others literally feel the town is going to pot.
How about taking a long look in the mirror and changing your ways as the great Michael Jackson encourages and saying no to greedy developers, no to drugs and smoking and yes to Children’s gyms and other shops.
I am asking you to change the direction we are going in. Our schools are full. I know because ai have one child in each school building. Our roads and services are full. Stop over developing our tiny village. Prioritize citizens and not developers. Prioritize human health. Prioritize Straddles. Say no to this new project.
This letter should be saved with village records of complaints.
As a side note, no one knew last night's meeting was not one that allowed public discussion. It was only standing room last night in the meeting and most people were frustrated we couldn’t speak and share our concerns. Please let me know when exactly the next meeting will be that will actually allow public comments. This is critically important.
Thank you,
—Jessica Dieckman
There was an approved plan previously under the previous owner (Tom Farracaro) of the existing building (425 South Riverside Ave) to allow 10 apartments to be built above Straddles with Straddles staying there and two store fronts to be added.
Why is there a new plan out there now to go grandiose and build this big new building now, minus Straddles and you have steep slope issues? What happened to wanting mixed use buildings? Why and when did that change? Look at Samurai and Baked By Susan. What happened to this goal? Why are we now into the plan of cramming people into big apartments with no stores?
The Blaze and the traffic problems there should make this big grandiose apartment a no go immediately. Have the developer go back to the original Tom Farracaro plan immediately. Please answer my question.
—Jessica Dieckman
US BISHOPS TIGHTEN FUNERAL POLICES AFTER GROWTH OF "IRREGULAR PRACTICES"
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US Bishops Tighten Funeral Policies After Growth of ‘Irregular Practices’
Amira Abuzeid/EWTN News English July 24, 2026 - Praying for the dead according to Church norms is vital. (photo: Unsplash)----The bishops addressed departures from acceptable Church norms regarding the handling of cremated remains and the time and place of eulogies, among other ‘liturgical anomalies’ during funerals. Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter adherence to the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) amid evolving popular practices at funerals that depart from Church norms and concern visitations, eulogies, and cremated remains, among others. SEE MORE AT ncregister.com/cna/us-bishops-tighten-funeral-policies
US Bishops Tighten Funeral Policies After Growth of ‘Irregular Practices’
Amira Abuzeid/EWTN News English July 24, 2026 - Praying for the dead according to Church norms is vital. (photo: Unsplash)----The bishops addressed departures from acceptable Church norms regarding the handling of cremated remains and the time and place of eulogies, among other ‘liturgical anomalies’ during funerals. Several U.S. bishops in recent months have tightened diocesan funeral policies, emphasizing stricter adherence to the Order of Christian Funerals (OCF) amid evolving popular practices at funerals that depart from Church norms and concern visitations, eulogies, and cremated remains, among others. SEE MORE AT ncregister.com/cna/us-bishops-tighten-funeral-policies
SARCONE, PATRONE. CHAVIS, JAMES--THAT HOMELAND SECURITY TASK FORCE INVESTIGATION, BINGHAMTONM UTICA, ETC.
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For the reader who asked--last defendant was sentenced a month or so back.
Binghamton, NY – The final defendant in a multi-defendant Northern District of New York drug trafficking organization was sentenced last month in Utica, New York, by Senior United States District Judge David N. Hurd. Demario Shell, previously of Michigan, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison to be followed by a term of 5 years of supervised release. The sentence stems from his convictions for federal drug trafficking and money laundering offenses.
The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation New York Special Agent in Charge Harry Chavis Jr., Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Acting Special Agent Charge Anthony Patrone, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James---Homeland Security Task Force investigation results in convictions for 11 drug traffickers | Internal Revenue Service
Binghamton, NY – The final defendant in a multi-defendant Northern District of New York drug trafficking organization was sentenced last month in Utica, New York, by Senior United States District Judge David N. Hurd. Demario Shell, previously of Michigan, was sentenced to 188 months in federal prison to be followed by a term of 5 years of supervised release. The sentence stems from his convictions for federal drug trafficking and money laundering offenses.
The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation New York Special Agent in Charge Harry Chavis Jr., Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Acting Special Agent Charge Anthony Patrone, and New York State Police Superintendent Steven G. James---Homeland Security Task Force investigation results in convictions for 11 drug traffickers | Internal Revenue Service
7/31--CROTON SENIOR MEETING
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Thursday, July 30, 2026
CELEBRATING THE SIGNIFICANCE OF AUGUST 2ND
THANK YOU ED RIELY FOR THE HEADS-UP
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs this weekend will honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries or VA-administered soldiers lots in private cemeteries, as part of the yearlong effort to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
While Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress July 4, 1776, most delegates signed it on Aug. 2, 1776. To mark that event, ceremonies will commence at 10 a.m. local time, Aug. 2, 2026, at 16 sites across the country--READ AND SEE MORE AT VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversaryVA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversary
WASHINGTON — The Department of Veterans Affairs this weekend will honor 49 Veterans of the Revolutionary War who are interred or memorialized in VA national cemeteries or VA-administered soldiers lots in private cemeteries, as part of the yearlong effort to commemorate America’s 250th anniversary.
While Declaration of Independence was adopted by the Continental Congress July 4, 1776, most delegates signed it on Aug. 2, 1776. To mark that event, ceremonies will commence at 10 a.m. local time, Aug. 2, 2026, at 16 sites across the country--READ AND SEE MORE AT VA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversaryVA honors Revolutionary War Veterans interred in national cemeteries in support of America’s 250th anniversary
CROTON'S BRAVEST OPERATE AT BRIARCLIFF 2ND ALARM FIRE
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The following news item has been posted on CFD:
By CFD News Team
July 29, 2026
Posted By: Deputy Chief John Munson
Following a night of fairly strong thunderstorms and heavy rain, which included a few local emergency responses, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, along with Millwood FD, were dispatched to the reported Structure Fire in Briarcliff Manor just after 5:30 AM Wednesday. Car 2083 and Engine 119 with eight members turned out as the initial FASTeam. MORE AT Croton's Bravest Operate at Briarcliff 2nd Alarm Fire
Posted By: Deputy Chief John Munson
The following news item has been posted on CFD:
By CFD News Team
July 29, 2026
Posted By: Deputy Chief John Munson
Following a night of fairly strong thunderstorms and heavy rain, which included a few local emergency responses, the Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department, along with Millwood FD, were dispatched to the reported Structure Fire in Briarcliff Manor just after 5:30 AM Wednesday. Car 2083 and Engine 119 with eight members turned out as the initial FASTeam. MORE AT Croton's Bravest Operate at Briarcliff 2nd Alarm Fire
Posted By: Deputy Chief John Munson
THANK YOU TO ALL THE CREWS THAT RESPONDED - BELLA MAIYA DAY SPA DAMAGED BY FIRE
Crews from the Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Chappaqua, Millwood, Ossining, Pleasantville, Pocantico Hills, Port Chester, and Thornwood fire departments all responded to the blaze. According to Croton firefighters, crews worked on both floors to extinguish the flames while opening walls and ceilings to check for hidden fire extension. MORE AT Briarcliff's Bella Maiya Day Spa Damaged By Fire | Daily Voice
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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!) 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, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Matters, BARRE ON HUDSON, FRANZOSO CONTRACTING, and more.
And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENED!) 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, ShopRite, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, Matters, BARRE ON HUDSON, FRANZOSO CONTRACTING, and more.
NYS HOMES AND COMMUNITY RENEWAL ANNOUNCES FIRST HOUSING ACCELERATION IN WESTCHESTER COUNTY---WHITE PLAINS, A PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY
TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED; YES WHITE PLAINS IS A DESIGNATED PRO-HOUSING COMMUNITY
TRENDING ON SOCIAL MEDIA THIS FINE DRYING-OUT THURSDAY
WE HAVEN'T DONE ONE OF THESE IN A WHILE.....needed to pull out the canoe, lol.
*****Lots of chatter all of a sudden about Karmelo Anthony again; all we know is that an appeal was filed back in June; skipping the rest of it. Overall, "experts" describe the appeal as possible but difficult....This article from the Post keeps popping up about the judge: How no-nonsense judge in Karmelo Anthony’s racially charged murder case made sure trial was ironclad
POST-STORM cleanup is done on many streets here--and we turn our attention to.....
Bots bots bots everywhere a bot---it is what it is.
That being said, we've gotten adept at avoiding much of this---and the email delete key gets quite the workout. Here's what's currently trending on local social media with lively responses and at least what we think is worth your time--and ours---in no particular order:
*****FAUCI: PEOPLE ARE NOT HAPPY----let it suffice to say. And hoping for justice. There will no doubt be more today. We'll stick with articles and avoid the chatter---which understandably segues into the four-letter world. Check out Tom Faranda's folly at Fauci takes the 5th 111 times. – Tom Faranda's Folly
*****MAMDANI: the less we say here the better. The petition to ban the mayor now stands at well over 52,000 as of this afternoon. Many family members and friends of the dead have also posted comments at the petition site; some are thoughtful, others are strident, and more than a few are truly sad. Be forewarned. As for social media, no comment.
Here's the petition info---again be forewarned----EverythingCroton: THE PETITION OPPOSING MAMDANI'S PRESENCE AT THE 25TH ANNIVERSARY OF 9-11 HAS NOW REACHED OVER 21,000 SIGNATURES AS OF OVERNIGHT 7/28
OH and one brave woman in case you missed it EverythingCroton: "EVERYBODY LOVES RAYMOND" STAR--BRAVE WOMAN--BACKS CALLS TO BAN MAMDANI FROM 9/11 ANNIVERSARY
*****LOTS OF CHATTER ABOUT THE PLANNING BOARD MEETING THE OTHER NIGHT---and displeasure that the brave souls who ventured into the storm had no opportunity to speak. It's a road some of us have been down before----But staying on the current topic, there's a write-up from the new Croton.News site at EverythingCroton: FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE--49 APARTMENTS, 31 QUESTIONS: PLANNING BOARD OPENS ITS REVIEW OF 425 S. RIVERSIDE; we heard the Gazette was there as well so we will probably see more on Thursday. Next meeting is 8/11.
There's some downright funny--sometimes painful----and clever--memes, cartoons and new names for the situation that you'll have no trouble finding on your own--though it very much depends on the page and the sensibilities of the administrator. But most folks are just having difficulty with this new version of Croton particularly those living in Harmon.
*****THE CONTINUED DECLINE OF PEEKSKILL---bandied about enough on social media that the writers at the Peekskill Herald took notice. You can see one article at EverythingCroton: TRENDING ON PEEKSKILL SOCIAL MEDIA---GLEASONS AND BIRDSALL HOUSE CLOSURES AND THE PRECARIOUS STATE OF BUSINESSES IN PEEKSKILL
To see the rest of the chatter---sign up on one of their numerous Peekskill fb pages: More business closures--despite all the new "multi family housing"--folks refusing to visit due to congestion, parking, and other issues best to discover on your own.
*****Lots of chatter all of a sudden about Karmelo Anthony again; all we know is that an appeal was filed back in June; skipping the rest of it. Overall, "experts" describe the appeal as possible but difficult....This article from the Post keeps popping up about the judge: How no-nonsense judge in Karmelo Anthony’s racially charged murder case made sure trial was ironclad
*****A LOT OF CHATTER ABOUT ACTBLUE; we'll just go with this article for now as a lot of the comments seem to be bot driven, ANONYMOUS, AND JUST in basic denial mode. But this one is simply astonishing and finally getting picked up by other news outlets EverythingCroton: IN THE NEWS---MORE ACTBLUE FRAUD
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