An amusing time capsule from THE PELHAM SUN AND 1934; CLICK ON THE IMAGE.
Monday, November 2, 2026
CROTON STUDENTS, FAST LIVING, WHOOPEE, 1934
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.
An amusing time capsule from THE PELHAM SUN AND 1934; CLICK ON THE IMAGE.
An amusing time capsule from THE PELHAM SUN AND 1934; CLICK ON THE IMAGE.
INCREDIBLE STORY...VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY -- MAN WHO STOPPED SCHOOL SHOOTER TELLS HIS STORY
In an exclusive interview with OPB, Giamanco described the series of seemingly insignificant decisions that brought him to that intersection at 12:58 p.m. that day — the same time a 16-year-old carrying a shotgun approached his children’s school. It was the packed lunch he didn’t eat, the masonry shop where he didn’t stop, the bolts he needed but didn’t buy, and the gun he says had just been “collecting dust” in his truck console. MORE AT Man who stopped school shooter tells his story – Tom Faranda's Folly
VIDEO AND MORE FROM THE MINNESOTA CONTINGENT AND ALPHA NEWS---AGAIN....TOP TRUMP OFFICIALS DESCEND ON ST. CLOUD, STATE IS GROUND ZERO FOR FRAUD AND FEEDING OUR FUTURE PARTICIPANT GETS 30 YEARS
Minnesota is “ground zero” for fraud, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, who joined three other top Trump administration officials Friday in St. Cloud to announce new arrests, federal investigations and an intensified crackdown on schemes siphoning taxpayer dollars from government programs.
Bessent was joined by FBI Director Kash Patel, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz and Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson, who delivered a coordinated message: Minnesota’s fraud problem has reached extraordinary proportions, and Washington is no longer looking the other way.......the defendants include Feisal Elmi of Aspen Associates, charged with 11 counts of healthcare fraud involving $8 million in intended losses; Jama Mohamod of American Home Health Care, charged with eight counts involving $3.2 million; Faiza Ahmed of Home Sweet Home, charged with six counts involving $10 million; and Habiba Mohamed of Smart Therapy, charged with one count of conspiracy to defraud the United States in connection with a $19.1 million scheme. SEE MORE AT Top Trump officials descend on St. Cloud, announce fraud raids and arr
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YOU DON'T NEED ONE OF THESE...
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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.
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, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, THE ORGANIC TEACHING KITCHEN, Robbins, Barre on Hudson, Raga, and more.
THREE FROM THE MAILBOX...
A reader remembers some sort of recent event at Temple Israel a few years back that honored Rosalind Morrissey and wondered if there was anything in the files.
Response: You may mean this: EverythingCroton: TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER BROTHERHOOD SALUTES COMMUNITY'S WOMEN OF VALOR MAY 6TH
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A reader remembers some sort of local "housewife" contest involving the Grand Union and spirited neighborly competition. Got anything?
Response: There were a number of these over the years. This was one of them: EverythingCroton: 1962 HOMEMAKER CONTEST, A REQUEST FROM THE MAILBOX
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CONFIDENTIAL TO "THOUGHTS PLEEZE"---yes for about thirty seconds, there were investors; let it suffice to say, there aren't anymore, and the numbers speak for themselves. You'll have to make your own inquiries. Good luck.
SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED...
***A WORD FROM GARY EISINGER--VOICE OF CROTON; GO HERE
***ICYMI FROM FROM ADRIANA AND MY MSMERMAID LIFE; GO HERE
***PIGEONS! MORE AT EverythingCroton: SO WHILE CROTON PAUSES THE PIGEON LAW AND WAITS FOR CORNELL....
***THAT OTHER GOUVEIA GIFT, THE BUILDING IN OSSINING; GO TO EverythingCroton: THAT OTHER GOUVEIA GIFT---THIS ONE IN OSSINING
***TWO LETTERS ADDRESSING THE IDEA COMMITTEE TAPES FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN AND PAUL STEINBERG; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PAGE 2 GAZETTE, STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON, THE I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE TAPES--PAUL STEINBERG
AND LONG LIVE PETE! A LETTER FROM BOB ANDERSON ON THE SCANDALOUS TAPES AND MORE AT EverythingCroton: A TWO-PART LETTER FROM BOB ANDERSON: DISBAND THE IDEA COMMITTEE & THOUGHTS ON "THAT GUY" PETE TSAGARAKIS
***FEAR OF TELEPHONES! GO TO EverythingCroton: FEAR OF TELEPHONES...
***A RAY OF HOPE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: A RAY OF HOPE --A EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL--HOLY NAME OF MARY
***FANCY PIGEONS! GO TO EverythingCroton: "FANCY" PIGEONS
***CROTON NEWS AI SITE HAS LOTS OF INTERESTING LEGAL ISSUE UPDATES---HERE'S ONE FOR...VAN CORTLANDT MANOR CONTRACT DISPUTE; MORE HERE
***TWO IMPORTANT ITEMS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED---NYFORWARD TOWNHALL ICYMI AND THAT SEAWALL ANALYSIS FROM JOHN McKEON; GO HERE
***REQUEST FOR INFO: CROTON LANDING FB PAGE, a "community-type" facebook page--GO TO https://www.facebook.com › groups › crotonlanding) - pls note: It's a PRIVATE page and you must seek administrator membership approval. Please make additional inquiries there.
TRIGGER ALERT---HARROWING FOOTAGE--KIDNAPPED GIRL FLEES BASEMENT WHERE ILLEGAL MIGRANT ATTACKED AND STABBED HER
A terrified teenage girl was seen making a desperate dash for freedom after allegedly being kidnapped and brutally stabbed inside a Baltimore basement. The newly released surveillance footage captures the 15-year-old fleeing a property on Garrison Boulevard at 8.52pm on October 22, just 43 minutes after arriving with her alleged attacker, who is an illegal immigrant released into the US under Biden. MORE AT Excruciating moment kidnapped young girl, 15, flees basement where illegal migrant freed under Biden attacked and stabbed her | Daily Mail Online
REMINDER ICYMI STATUS CONFERENCE PARENTS DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON 11/4
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Judge Cathy Seibel has scheduled a Status Conference in the Parents Defending Education v. Croton-Harmon Union Free School District case 11/4 EverythingCroton: UPDATED---DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON NOW SET FOR 11/4
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: ASSOCIATIONAL STANDING UNDER SECTION 1983 AND THE MINI EN BANC--DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON-HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT
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OUR REGULAR MONDAY FEATURE - WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
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Happy Monday----and now our regular weekly feature......
WHAT's NEW AT SOME OF OUR FAVORITE CROTON (AND NON-CROTON) BLOGS
You may not always agree but it's always interesting... click on the links below.
***European population crisis
***Pope greets Notre Dame and Villanova teams at the Vatican – Tom Faranda's Folly
***NY archdiocese settles sexual abuse claims ($800 million)
***GEORGE AND BARBARA BUSH'S FAVORITE COCKTAILS; GO HERE
***HARRY TRUMAN'S FAVORITE COCKTAIL; GO HERE
Scary Trump-Deranged/Wokified Facebook Friend Update | Ethics Alarms
SEVEN FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES:
EIGHT FROM EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS:
***NY archdiocese settles sexual abuse claims ($800 million)
***GEORGE AND BARBARA BUSH'S FAVORITE COCKTAILS; GO HERE
***HARRY TRUMAN'S FAVORITE COCKTAIL; GO HERE
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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT --AN OLDIE BUT GOODIE FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY BLOG! GO TO Croton Ghost Stories — Croton Historical Society
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FROM BROTHER JACK'S PREACHING MINISTRY, HOLY NAME OF MARY: Br Jack's Preaching Ministry: The Solemnity of All Saints
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FROM DW DESIGN & DECOR: DW Design & Decor Chosen as Westchester Home Magazine 2026 Design Awards Finalist - DW Design & Decor
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TWO FROM WESTCHESTERBLOGGER:
SCARSDALE THAI! Ruen Bongkot in Scarsdale: A Thai Restaurant Worth Trying in Westchester – westchesterblogger.com
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WHITE PLAINS HOSPITAL White Plains Hospital Just Upgraded Its Cafeteria, And This Is NOT Your Typical Hospital Food! – westchesterblogger.com
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THREE FROM ETHICS ALARMS--THIS GUY OFTEN HITS THEM RIGHT OUTTA THE BALLPARK:
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“No Kings” Is Moronic, But I Might Be On Board With “No 13-Year-Olds” ; GO HERE
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FROM EPHEMERAL NEW YORK: The original meaning of the spooky witch and owl sculptures at Bethesda Fountain in Central Park | GO HERE
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---RAISED DOUGHNUTS; GO HERE
---SPICE CAKE WITH BROILED FROSTING; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: SPICE CAKE WITH BROILED FROSTING
---DIXIE PEACHY PRALINE PIE; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: DIXIE PEACHY PRALINE PIE
---HOME MADE PUMPERNICKEL BREAD; GO HERE
---EASY PUDDING PRALINES; GO TO Grandma's Vintage Recipes: EASY PUDDING PRALINES
---L.S. AYRES TEA ROOM DATE PUDDING; GO HERE
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---KATHLEEN TURNER; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Kathleen Turner
---GAY PORTRAITS; GO TO European Film Star Postcards: Gay Portraits
---BARRY COE; CLICK HERE
---COLETTE MARCHAND; CLICK HERE
---L'arzigogolo (1924); CLICK HERE
---HEDWIGA REICHER; GO HERE
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FROM WESTERNS ALL'ITALIANA, RIP TONY ASKIN; GO TO .Westerns...All'Italiana!: RIP Tony Askin
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CONGRATULATIONS! A NEW RECORD FOR OUR FRIENDS AT EFSP AND WHAT'S ON THE HORIZON!
02 November 2026
What's On
In September, European Film Star Postcards counted a record 634,460 views. Last month, October, set a new record: 892,168 views! Thank you again for your comments and support. Here's another preview of what's coming on this blog by Ivo Blom, Marlene Pilaete and Paul van Yperen. SEE MORE AT European Film Star Postcards: What's On
What's On
In September, European Film Star Postcards counted a record 634,460 views. Last month, October, set a new record: 892,168 views! Thank you again for your comments and support. Here's another preview of what's coming on this blog by Ivo Blom, Marlene Pilaete and Paul van Yperen. SEE MORE AT European Film Star Postcards: What's On
Sunday, November 1, 2026
THANK YOU TO THE BRIARCLIFF LUTHERANS FOR FORWARDING--PRESIDENTIAL MESSAGE ON REFORMATION DAY
From the earliest days of our Republic, prayer and faith in Almighty God have stood as the foundation of our strength, the source of our unity, and the fount of our greatness. This Reformation Day, I send my best wishes to the countless Christians across our country commemorating the Protestant Reformation and its enduring message of salvation by God’s grace through faith in Jesus Christ.
Five hundred years ago, William Tyndale—inspired by the work of Martin Luther—advanced the Protestant Reformation’s devotion to Holy Scripture through the publication of the first New Testament printed in English, shaping the language of the Bibles that would fortify the faith and resolve of America’s founding generation. The Sacred Scriptures helped form the religious convictions that formed our young Nation’s founding ideals of God-given rights and individual liberty, a spiritual inheritance we honor as we continue to reflect on 250 glorious years of American Independence. The Bible remains a cornerstone of our Nation’s character and upholds our steadfast devotion to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. MORE AT Presidential Message on Reformation Day – The White House
SARCONE ETAL. - BROOME COUNTY TRIO ARRESTED IN LARGE SCALE METH RING
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.
On October 2, 2026, Jermaine Cooper, age 53, of Apalachin, NY; Sherry Olk, age 40, of Binghamton, NY; and Shamell Tate, age 36 of Endicott, NY, were arraigned on charges of distribution of methamphetamine.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli, Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti, Broome County Sheriff Frederick J. Akshar II, New York State Police (NYSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation Lieutenant Nate McCarthy, and Vestal Police Chief Vince Stavola made the announcement -- ,more atNorthern District of New York | Broome County Trio Arrested in Large Scale Meth Ring | United States Department of Justice
On October 2, 2026, Jermaine Cooper, age 53, of Apalachin, NY; Sherry Olk, age 40, of Binghamton, NY; and Shamell Tate, age 36 of Endicott, NY, were arraigned on charges of distribution of methamphetamine.
First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, FBI Special Agent in Charge Craig Tremaroli, Broome County District Attorney F. Paul Battisti, Broome County Sheriff Frederick J. Akshar II, New York State Police (NYSP) Bureau of Criminal Investigation Lieutenant Nate McCarthy, and Vestal Police Chief Vince Stavola made the announcement -- ,more atNorthern District of New York | Broome County Trio Arrested in Large Scale Meth Ring | United States Department of Justice
EVEN-STEVENS---EL SAYED EX-DEM OPPONENT MAKES DRAMATIC SWITCH TO SUPPORT GOP RIVAL IN 11TH HOUR SENATE TWIST
Red Papyrus sure called this one early....and now confirmed: Abdul El-Sayed's ex-Dem rival Rep. Haley Stevens makes shocking appearance with GOP rival in 11th-hour Mich. Senate twist
ANOTHER HOT TOPIC ON ONE OF THE PAGES----E-BIKE ISSUES
--- The situation in the city; read more at Lawless e-bike riders turn NYC's Central Park into danger zone as fed-up locals push for a ban
--And much discussion about battery issues given recent events: EverythingCroton: ANOTHER ONE--10 YEAR OLD BOY DEAD--4 OTHERS CRITICAL AFTER EBIKE LITHIUM BATTERY FIRE BRONX APARTMENT BUILDING
REMINDER--GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR
ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH REMINDS US.....
GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR
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THANK YOU EAGLE SCOUT LIAM RUDDEN
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.
WONDERFUL ADDITION TO THE CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHEARD.
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HOT TOPIC ON ONE OF THE PAGES
But the link to the source article wasn't working; the correct link is provided:
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced Thursday that it has revoked or terminated the immigration status of about 2.2 million illegals since President Donald Trump came into office, setting them up for removal from the United States.
In doing so, U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) ended categorical parole programs, which the Biden administration used to offer blanket legal status to millions of migrants who otherwise would have been illegal border crossers. The Trump administration also reformed Temporary Protected Status (TPS), infamously abused by successive American governments to keep foreign populations of Somalians, Haitians, and others in the country in perpetuity, so that it is “once again truly temporary.” MORE AT
THE ROW 13 WINES NOVEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE
THE ROW 13 WINES NOVEMBER 2026 NEWSLETTER IS NOW AVAILABLE---GO TO New at Row 13 Wines: November 2026
AND On Saturday, November 14, from 2:00 –6:00 pm, we will have a wine tasting focusing on wines suited for the holidays. For this one-day/all day sale, you will receive a 20% discount on 12 bottles or more of any wine in the store. With Thanksgiving less than three weeks away, and Christmas right around the corner, this is the perfect time to stock your wine cellar with Holiday cheer.
ICYMI--YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---
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YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---can be found at: EverythingCroton: YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO
THAT PEEKSKILL DRUG BUST
To those who have asked: Yes, the Dunbar Heights complex is a low-income public housing community. Run by the Peekskill Housing Authority, which also runs Bohlmann Towers. Further questions should really be directed accordingly.
PHOTOS, TOWN OF CORTLANDT 250TH PHOTOGRAPHY AND ARTWORK RECEPTION
Many thanks to the Town of Cortlandt for their sustained---and outstanding--250th anniversary events:
YOU'RE GOING TO RECOGNIZE QUITE A FEW FACES!
https://www.facebook.com/TownOfCortlandt/posts/in-celebration-of-americas-250th-anniversary-the-town-of-cortlandt-proudly-prese/1548698493958498/
YOU'RE GOING TO RECOGNIZE QUITE A FEW FACES!
https://www.facebook.com/TownOfCortlandt/posts/in-celebration-of-americas-250th-anniversary-the-town-of-cortlandt-proudly-prese/1548698493958498/
TEMPLE ISRAEL MIDNIGHT RUN
Our next Run will take place on Saturday, December 5. If you cannot go on the actual Run, there are plenty of ways to volunteer your services. Please check any and all boxes below that you feel comfortable with and can contribute to this worthy cause. MORE INFO AT Midnight Run - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
VIA TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--POPE GREETS NOTRE DAME AND VILLANOVA TEAMS AT THE VATICAN
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the CROTON ISSUES FB page (go to
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IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...
....the latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too)----just head on over to 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
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HENDRICK HUDSON GIRLS SOCCER
Hen Hud’s postseason run came to an end in the Section 1 Class A quarterfinals, as the Sailors fell to No. 3 Pelham, 9-1, on the road. Steinhiser scored Hen Hud’s lone goal off an assist from Povella, setting a new program record for goals by a sophomore with 25 this season. She surpassed the previous mark of 24, set by Liv Johnsen in 2022. Gaspar recorded 20 saves in goal. Despite the loss, coach William Pagel praised the team’s growth and accomplishments throughout the season. MORE AT Hen Hud Sports Roundup – Peekskill Herald
MORE ON ILHAN OMAR
Evidence suggesting Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minn., married her brother goes back at least to 2016, when the Obama administration opened an investigation into the alleged marital and immigration fraud. Republican Minnesota State Rep. Kristin Robbins said everyone in her state knew about it the whole time. “This has been an open secret in Minnesota for many years,” Robbins, chairwoman of the House Fraud Prevention and State Oversight Committee, told The Federalist. “Everyone here has heard it and was not surprised by it.” But while “Democrats felt it was just a political smear job by the Republicans, and most Republicans thought it was true,” many of those who believed it was true “decided speaking out wasn’t worth it” because “anyone who raised it was called a racist and an Islamophobe.” MORE AT MN Rep: By 2016 Everyone Knew Ilhan Omar Married Her Brother
VIA TOM FARANDAS FOLLY----MUST...EAT...BRAINS...
FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--Must … eat … brains …
or here - https://tomfarandasfolly.com/?p=17639
YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO
YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---AS ALWAYS, ITEMS IN ITALICS OR GREEN PRINT SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION---BUT FIRST...
ACKNOWLEDGMENT
***MUCH GRATITUDE TO BOB ANDERSON FOR HIS LETTER ON DISBANDING THE IDEA COMMITTEE AND PRAISING PETE TSAGARAKIS; GO HERE
***Much discussion about the importance of the FOIL process--for all its flaws---and how without it, the public would be operating blind much of the time---case in point: the IDEA Committee minutes/tapes. (Here'e Jessica Dieckman's and Paul Steinberg's letters)
HAPPY EVENTS!
***One of the most popular posts--STILL-----for those with a numbers fetish---has been the PHOTOS COFFEE WITH A COP AT SKYVIEW; GO HERE
AND DON'T FORGET THE SURVEY! GO TO EverythingCroton: 2026 CROTON POLICE ADVISORY COMMITTEE COMMUNITY SURVEY
***FROM THE CROTON NEWS AI SITE 9/20 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING--THERE'S ALSO A LINK TO POTENTIAL PROPERTIES BEING SCREENED FOR INCLUSION IN THE OCTOBER BESS PLANNED RFP; click here
SCHOOL STUFF:
***DEFENDING EDUCATION V. CROTON HARMON SCHOOL DISTRICT: As many of you know by now, the new court date is 11/4; THERE'S TALK (many assorted speculations) OF A SETTLEMENT--given certain recent events, who knows; see a recap more or less here
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MOVING ALONG:
GARY EISINGER FOR LYNN DLABOLA; GO TO EverythingCroton: MARY LYNN DLABOLA FOR VOICE OF CROTON
***PIGEON LAW PAUSED! GO HERE
***LETTER, ROBERT WHITING ENDORSES WATKINS; GO HERE
***FORMER MAYORS ENDORSE WATKINS; GO HERE
***MURTAUGH ENDORSES WATKINS; GO TO EverythingCroton: MURTAUGH ENDORSES WATKINS
***GINGOLD ENDORSES DLABOLA AND WATKINS; GO TO EverythingCroton: JOEL GINGOLD ENDORSES DLABOLA AND WATKINS
***TAVERN FOR SALE; GO HERE
***JAFFERY DRAMA, GAZETTE AND MORE; GO HERE AND
FROM CROTON NEWS: Election filing entries missing from Chronicle report add context to Jaffery treasurer dispute — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
***GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR; GO TO EverythingCroton: GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR
***VINTAGE CROTON HALLOWEEN! LOTS OF ASSORTED YEARS AND PHOTOS! GO HERE
***VINTAGE CROTON 1933, AMELIA EARHART, THE CROTON CONNECTION; GO HERE
***MORE ON THAT "HISTORIC EXTRADITION" ALEXANDER SUVOROV---SARCONE: MAN PLOTTED TO SELL U.S. TECH TO RUSSIA; GO HERE
***POSSIBLE NEW COMMUNITY FORUM; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON COMMUNITY FORUM
*** VERY HANDY---FROM THE CROTON NEWS AI SITE---CROTON, ON VIDEO; GO HERE
***WINKLER'S VINTAGE CROTON 1965; GO HERE
***FROM THE CROTON NEWS AI SITE 9/20 SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE MEETING--THERE'S ALSO A LINK TO POTENTIAL PROPERTIES BEING SCREENED FOR INCLUSION IN THE OCTOBER BESS PLANNED RFP; click here
****JOHN McKEON ---THOUGHTS ON THE HIGH DENSITY INITIATIVE COMPOUNDING THE PROPERTY TAX DISPARITY IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON; GO HERE
***VINTAGE CROTON, THE MODEL TRAIN STORE KNOWN AS THE ROUNDHOUSE; GO TO EverythingCroton: MORE ON CROTON'S MODEL TRAIN STORE KNOWN AS THE ROUNDHOUSE I
***FROM THE MAILBOX, 2026 SENIOR AWARDS BANQUET, FLYOVER, HOW MUCH PEEKSKILL GETS FROM ALL ITS CANNABIS BUSINESSES; GO HERE
***VINTAGE CROTON 1970, PERRY LIPKIN, GO TO EverythingCroton: 1970 CROTON COMMUNITY BAND, PERRY LIPKIN, TO OPEN SEASON SUNDAY
***POT SHOPS: THE PLACES THAT OPTED OUT; WE DIDN'T; GO HERE
***UP IN SMOKE: EverythingCroton: FROM THE MAILBOX: OUTDOOR POT SMOKING AND CROTON PHOTOGRAPHERS - ASSORTED REQUESTS FOR INFO
***A WORD FROM CROTON EMS; LOSAP BENEFIT; GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM CROTON EMS---ABOUT THAT LOSAP BENEFIT...
***When New York Threw a Party for Croton Water; GO HERE
***VETERANS DAY AT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB: EverythingCroton: CROTON YACHT CLUB - 2026 VETERANS DAY PRESS RELEASE
***JOHN SARCONE AND NEWSMAX; GO TO EverythingCroton: JOHN SARCONE TO NEWSMAX--NY BLOCKING DOJ VOTER CHECKS
ALI JAFFERY DRAMA
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Have disabled comments regarding the Ali Jaffery Elise Lentz Gazette letter and Harry Chapin water give-away incident (it's all discussed here)---let it suffice to that these were comments that were anonymous, "odd in tone", and the claims could not be verified.
BUT there were additional claims that there was never any JAFFERY LIP BALM GIVEAWAY. Here it is.
Saturday, October 31, 2026
THE LATEST ON THE ILHAN OMAR CASE
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the investigation that feds probing Rep. Ilhan Omar assembled is a “large case” dealing with multiple people. “This isn’t just a case that’s targeting one individual. This is a large case that we have presented to the DOJ, and the DOJ is leading the investigations,” he told Fox News on Friday. MORE AT Ilhan Omar case is 'large' and targeting multiple people, reveals DHS secretary
SOCIAL MEDIA SATURDAY
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And while we have Saturday chores and trick or treaters undoubtedly too---there was some interesting and amusing stuff out there worth mentioning:
*********ALI JAFFERY LIP BALM GIVE AWAY! Yes, are you one of the lucky few who got one? Then there's the Elise Lentz letter in the Gazette detailing the free Ali Jaffery water incident at the Harry Chapin run. You gotta read it. One of the parents added in exasperation, "it's always something with this guy".
********MUCH GRATITUDE and discussion of Bob Anderson's fantastic GAZETTE LETTER extolling Pete Tsagarakis and excoriating the IDEA Committee; you can read it at EverythingCroton: A TWO-PART LETTER FROM BOB ANDERSON: DISBAND THE IDEA COMMITTEE & THOUGHTS ON "THAT GUY" PETE TSAGARAKIS
*********MANY THANKS TO RED PAPAYRUS for posting this priceless DOUGLAS MURRAY VIDEO---PRICELESS: Douglas Murray’s Hilarious Take on LGBTQIA+
*********There's been some minor---and dare we say it--some amusing---social media chatter regarding "flu vaccination rates"----again......which have dropped significantly--reaching some of their lowest levels in recent seasons. Reports from public health monitoring groups and retail pharmacy data show a steady, downward trend in people getting their annual flu shots, and that is certainly what is being reported locally.
Not going into get into why this is---or who should get the shots, etc.--there are no mandates this time around---no magic six foot social distance---and no masks---there are however, claims that dominant strains like H1N1 could disproportionately impact younger, unvaccinated populations....for those who care, on one of the parents forums, the LOHUD paywalled article link has been posted NY flu cases surge: See latest numbers and symptoms
HAPPY HALLOWEEN CROTON!
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.
HAPPY HALLOWEEN CROTON....
And now some vintage--and not so vintage---Croton Halloween!
--CROTON HALLOWEEN 1983; CLICK HERE
--2018, PHOTOS, CROTON SENIORS CLUB, ANNUAL HALLOWEEN BASH; CLICK HERE
--2021, CROTON SENIORS CLUB, HALLOWEEN; CLICK HERE.
--2017, COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED'S FB PAGE - CROTON SENIORS HALLOWEEN 2017 - A PHOTO ALBUM...The Halloween costume party was well-attended this year, and the potluck food table was a success. CLICK ON THE LINK TO SEE THE PHOTOS https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited/posts/croton-seniors-halloween-2017the-halloween-costume-party-was-well-attended-this-/885265578297141/
--1964, CROTON LIONS & HALLOWEEN PARADE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/08/1964-500-children-in-crotons-halloween.html
--GOBLIN WALK 2017, PHOTOS COURTESY OF CROTON UNITED; more at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/more-photos-goblin-walk-2017-courtesy.html
--MORE 2017 GOBLIN WALK COURTESY OF YOUR EDITOR; more at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2017/10/photos-part-1-2017-croton-goblin-walk.html
---1922 HALLOWEEN IN HARMON WITH HOUDINI; MORE HERE
--1913 THE MYSTERY OF THE DEVIL'S FOOTPRINTS; MORE HERE
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Friday, October 30, 2026
A TWO-PART LETTER FROM BOB ANDERSON: DISBAND THE IDEA COMMITTEE & THOUGHTS ON "THAT GUY" PETE TSAGARAKIS
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Letter to the Editor,
This letter has two parts regarding the IDEA committee. The first includes the question, "After listening to the tape and reading the transcripts, why would anyone want to live here?"
Regardless, if the meeting was official or not, the chair of the IDEA comm. was there and should have stopped the discussion immediately. Isn't their goal to bring us together and not divide us?
The virtue signaling, and the hypocrisy is stunning. The IDEA committee should be immediately separated as an official village committee. They've done a disservice to the village, the village board, and the Croton community. They can continue their work and bring issues forward to the board just as other residents do, but not under the auspices of the village government.
I believe their mission is worthy and they may have achieved some positive results, but they have lost their way. One former mayor once admonished a resident with the words, "actions have consequences", and this is a classic example. If they are allowed to continue with the blessing of the village, then it should be under strict oversight.
Part two of this letter is the reference to "that guy." That guy is a person who came to this country with nothing. He embraced the American Dream and through hard work built a successful business. He truly loves this country and this village.
He is the most generous person that I've ever met. He has donated time, money, and food to numerous village charitable organizations. I suspect thousands of dollars over time every year since he opened his business. His caring and kindness to others should be an example to us all.
To have his name; although the group could not remember, it dragged into the discussion disgusts me. He has achieved more positive goals in his life than this IDEA group in total might ever hope to achieve.
The IDEA committee and the village owe him an apology. By the way, "that guy" is Pete Tsagarakis, owner of the Croton Diner who has been feeding Croton families for over fifty years.
Stop by sometime and receive a hearty welcome and a great meal.
Bob Anderson, Croton on Hudson
The virtue signaling, and the hypocrisy is stunning. The IDEA committee should be immediately separated as an official village committee. They've done a disservice to the village, the village board, and the Croton community. They can continue their work and bring issues forward to the board just as other residents do, but not under the auspices of the village government.
I believe their mission is worthy and they may have achieved some positive results, but they have lost their way. One former mayor once admonished a resident with the words, "actions have consequences", and this is a classic example. If they are allowed to continue with the blessing of the village, then it should be under strict oversight.
Part two of this letter is the reference to "that guy." That guy is a person who came to this country with nothing. He embraced the American Dream and through hard work built a successful business. He truly loves this country and this village.
He is the most generous person that I've ever met. He has donated time, money, and food to numerous village charitable organizations. I suspect thousands of dollars over time every year since he opened his business. His caring and kindness to others should be an example to us all.
To have his name; although the group could not remember, it dragged into the discussion disgusts me. He has achieved more positive goals in his life than this IDEA group in total might ever hope to achieve.
The IDEA committee and the village owe him an apology. By the way, "that guy" is Pete Tsagarakis, owner of the Croton Diner who has been feeding Croton families for over fifty years.
Stop by sometime and receive a hearty welcome and a great meal.
Bob Anderson, Croton on Hudson
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