6/27 UPPER VILLAGE WALKING TOUR

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UPPER VILLAGE WALKING TOUR

Village Historian Marc Cheshire will be leading a walking tour of the Upper Village on Saturday, June 27 at 10:00 a.m. Learn about the history of buildings and streets in the heart of the village. Discover little treasures hiding in plain sight and lament what no longer exists—like the Quaker Meeting House and Cemetery once located on Grand Street.

The walking tour is approximately 1.5 to 2 hours; the route is 1.3 miles and includes stairs. The tours are free and open to village and non-village residents but advance registration is required. Sign up on the village website: https://www.crotononhudson-ny.gov/.../2026-croton...

Meet in front of the Municipal Building at 1 Van Wyck Street.

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 ....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

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), Barre-on-Hudson, Raga, The Organic Teaching Kitchen, upcoming fundraisers, events, recalls, and more.

LOOK WHAT POPPED UP ON REUTERS---CHARLIE ROBERTO

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After the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Charlie Roberto, a FDNY captain, was put in charge of determining where all the recalled firefighters would go, including to the World Trade Center. Then he went to the funerals for all those who died after he sent them to Ground Zero. Roberto, now retired, was photographed June 25, 2026 at Croton Point Park in Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y...more at Licensable picture: After the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, Charlie Roberto, a FDNY captain, was put in charge of determining where all the recalled | Reuters Connect

ANOTHER YEAR OF HAPPY GOLDIES ON GRAND THANKS TO FEED THE BIRDS!

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ANOTHER YEAR OF HAPPY GOLDIES ON GRAND THANKS TO FEED THE BIRDS!

Yes Virginia, patience, proper feeder placement (thanks Feed the Birds! they do like cover) and persistence has paid off. The Goldfinches have been back for  awhile--and in their seasonal colors....

Click on the photo to see one of our early morning visitors.

FEED THE BIRDS--326 S. RIVERSIDE AVENUE--(914) 862-4700 Backyard Birding and Nature Store – Feed the Birds!

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FROM THE ST. AUGUSTINE 6/28 BULLETIN--EAGLE PARK, GEORGE WASHINGTON, AND MORE

We Hold These Truths… On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. This historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond. We celebrate the bravery of those who fought for our inalienable rights to Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Happiness. 

From the annals of the Dominican Sisters of Saint Mary’s of the Springs in Ohio, who owned this property known as Eagle Park before we acquired it, we have the following: Eagle Park, too, has a historical note of great interest. Legend again lends enchantment when it recalls to mind the days of long ago, when General Washington selected the grounds of Eagle Park, at the point of the widest span of the Hudson River, as the camping ground for his soldiers. It is said that many times Washington returned to this beautiful spot because he considered it ideal as a resting place for his men.”

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MORE--BREAKING--NY POST - SUPREME COURT RULES TRUMP CAN TURN BACK ASYLUM SEEKERS AT US BORDER IN MAJOR IMMIGRATION WIN

Immigration advocates had claimed that aliens should be considered to “arrive” in the US once they reached the border, regardless of whether they set foot on American soil.

WASHINGTON —The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the Trump administration can turn away migrants who show up at the US-Mexico border before they apply for asylum, in a victory for the White House’s immigration crackdown that prompted a tense exchange between two justices.  MORE AT Supreme Court rules Trump can turn back asylum seekers at US border in major immigration win

BREAKING - SUPREME COURT DELIVERS MASSIVE VICTORY FOR TRUMP'S IMMIGRATION AGENDA

The Supreme Court ruled on Thursday in favor of the Trump administration’s decision to end Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for immigrants from Syria and Haiti.

In a six to three decision, the justices found that the TPS statute bars judicial review of non-constitutional claims and that the plaintiffs equal protection challenge to the White House’s decision is unlikely to succeed on its merits. MORE AT Supreme Court Delivers Massive Victory for Trump's Immigration Agenda

NY WANTS TO REFORM MATH INSTRUCTION, EXPERTS DISAGREE ON HOW

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NY Wants to Reform Math Instruction. Experts Disagree on How.

They buried the lede— until we fix teachers colleges, the focus won’t be on students:

“We’re not an evidence-based profession traditionally, we’re more of an ideology-based, philosophy-based profession, and that works to some degree, but it’s not working for most of our kids,” Gaffney said. “So we need to move away from that towards the evidence.” 

READ MORE AT https://nysfocus.com/2026/06/25/new-york-back-to-basics-math-curriculum-debate

AARP AND CROTON

Thanks to the alert residents who sent this along. We have no idea where this $15,000 "flashing beacon will be installed" on a street somewhere with "many older residents

UPDATED: I HAVE ASKED THE VILLAGE MANAGER. I HAVE GOTTEN A RESPONSE. HE SAYS:  The rapid flashing beacon is slated to be installed on Maple Street adjacent to Maple Commons.

AARP Invests $237,500 in Quick-Action Projects to Make NY Communities More Livable for All Ages - EMPIRE REPORT NEW YORK 2026® NEW YORK'S 24/7 NEWS SITE

FRIDAY CROTON SENIOR CLUB 6/26

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FRIDAY CROTON SENIOR CLUB 6/26

Morning all,

It looks like the weather will cooperate with us this Friday. Cloudy and no rain. Let's hope!

Al and I can use some help with coffee set up around 9:30, Let me know, thanks

We meet at:



Social hour begins at 11(exec. mtg. as well) with the meeting to follow at 12.

Please wear your club shirts.

THERE IS NO MEETING NEXT WEEK, JULY 3RD, HAPPY 250!

The reviews are in and the Cropsey/Harvest trip was a great success! Thanks to John McKeon for putting it all together.





Please pass the word to those members who don't have or read email.
AND FINALLY, MY SMILE FOR THE DAY



Share a kindness and a smile, be well

El Presidente and Bob

1976 MORE FROM CROTON'S BICENTENNIAL CELEBRATIONS

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We had a very special request for a re-post on Croton's Bicentennial Celebrations--and "how our village used to celebrate our nation's birth"; of course, the Croton Historical Society had everything we needed! And so, here's Part 3. Click on the photos. To see Parts 1 and 2, click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/03/crotons-bicentennial-celebrations-1976_26.html

PATCH 2026 JULY 4TH FIREWORKS GUIDE FOR CHAPPAQUA/MOUNT KISCO

Your guide to fireworks, events and other July 4 celebrations of America's 250th anniversary in and around Chappaqua/Mount Kisco. 2026 July 4 Fireworks Guide For Chappaqua/Mount Kisco | Chappaqua-Mount Kisco, NY Patch

To those who have asked: most Croton holiday celebrations will be citizen-based.

VILLAGE OF CROTON FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT--MUSIC WITH ROSE AT VASSALLO PARK

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Family Entertainment: Music with Rose @ Vassallo Park 7/15 Family Entertainment: Music with Rose @ Vassallo Park | Croton-on-Hudson NY

SARCONE, TREMAROLI ANNOUNCE---WALTON MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO CHILD PORNOGRAPHY

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WALTON, N.Y. (WIVT/WBGH) – A Walton man pled guilty on June 23 to receiving child pornography, FBI Agents John Sarcone II and Craig Tremaroli announced. MORE AT Walton man pleads guilty to child pornography

REMINDER---FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" SITE--AGENDA 6/24 WORK SESSION, HEART TOO, WNTER PARKING, BATTERY STORAGE LINDSAY AUDIN, AND MUCH MORE

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SEE IT ALL AT Board of Trustees Work Session — 2026-06-24 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY AND REMEMBER THE SITE IS AI-DRIVEN.

7/18 CROTON RIVER COMMUNITY PADDLE

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7/18 CROTON RIVER COMMUNITY PADDLE---CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

ELECTED OFFICIALS CALL FOR GOV HOCHUL TO SIGN BILL TO HELP COMMUNITIES IMPACTED BY INDIAN POINT CLOSURE

Since its closure in 2021, district leaders and community members have relied on the state's cessation mitigation fund for providing supplemental financial assistance. MORE AT News 12 | Hudson Valley | Elected Officials Call For Gov Hochul To Sign Bill To Help Communities Impacted By Indian Point Closure

SERVICE INFO, OBITUARY, MARK ANTHONY DIGIUGNO, "MR. D."

A Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, June 30, at 10:00 a.m. at Holy Name of Mary Church, 110 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York. Interment will immediately follow at Bethel Cemetery. FULL OBITUARY IS AT Mark Digiugno Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

MEMORIAL SERVICE FOR THE LATE DOMINIC ROVANO WITH MENTION OF CIRCLE SCHOOL

As received from the Pearce Funeral Home. If you have questions about, or potential corrections to the content, please contact the funeral home directly.

UPDATE: A Funeral Liturgy will be at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at the Pearce Funeral Home in Lake Linden with Fr. Gracious Pulimoottil to officiate. Visitation will be from 10:00 A.M. until the start of the Funeral at the funeral home.

Dominic Rovano, 45, passed away on November 11, 2025, after a short but courageous fight with cancer. Born on March 20, 1980, in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula, Dominic grew up surrounded by the natural beauty and a close-knit community that shaped his grounded, humble spirit and his deep sense of responsibility to others. MORE AT Dominic Rovano | The Keweenaw Report

LAWLER, DUFFY----TRUMP'S TRANSPORTATION SECRETARY TOURS WESTCHESTER AIRPORT WITH CONGRESSMAN LAWLER AND BRINGS $18 MILLION IN FUNDING FOR AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL UPGRADES

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$18 million from President Trump’s Working Families Tax Cut Act will modernize air traffic control systems at key New York aviation hub

U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy and New York Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) today visited Westchester Airport (HPN) and toured its air traffic control tower to highlight upcoming tech upgrades.

Thanks to President Trump and Republicans in Congress like Representative Lawler, the Working Families Tax Cut Act delivered a $12.5 billion investment in America’s air traffic control system. This brand-new air traffic control system will enhance safety, reduce delays, and make the travel experience.....MORE AT Trump’s Transportation Secretary Duffy Tours Westchester Airport with Congressman Lawler & Brings $18 Million in Funding for Air Traffic Control Upgrades | Yonkers Times

PATRIOTS ON THE WATER

Getting lots of reports about this sort of thing---and now the photos are starting to come in. 

Click on the image.

Many thanks to Carolyn Whiting.

Edgartown Harbor

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: WONDERFUL NEWS--HUDSON RIVER SLOOP CLEARWATER TO SAIL IN SAIL4TH CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK HARBOR

WONDERFUL NEWS--HUDSON RIVER SLOOP CLEARWATER TO SAIL IN SAIL4TH CELEBRATION IN NEW YORK HARBOR

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Hudson River Sloop Clearwater will join tall ships from around the world in NYNJ Harbor this Independence Day weekend as part of the Sail4th 250 celebration commemorating the 250th anniversary of the United States. As one of the participating vessels, Clearwater is offering two rare opportunities for the public to sail aboard the historic sloop and experience the festivities first-hand from the water on July 3 and July 4--MORE AT RIVER JOURNAL Hudson River Sloop Clearwater to Sail in Sail4th 250 Celebration in New York Harbor - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

YADA YADA YADA "COME-UPPANCE COMES FOR ANTIFA"---MANY THANKS TO RED PAPYRUS FOR THE LINK

This is trending mightily on many village and local pages. We'll skip the rest of the chatter--and go straight to the link for the NOT THE BEE ARTICLE---The only "folks" who are unhappy about the sentences handed down seem to be largely bot-driven, anonymous and/or fake accounts:



On July 4, 2025, this Antifa cell in Texas attacked an ICE facility with blasters.  Nine of them were promptly tracked down and arrested.

In March 2026, eight were found guilty by a jury of their peers.  Those eight have now been slapped with lengthy prison sentences.

U.S. District Judge Mark T. Pittman sentenced ringleader Benjamin Hanil Song to 100 years in prison. Song was convicted of the most serious offenses in the case, including attempted murder and discharging a firearm in furtherance of a crime of violence. Prosecutors proved at trial that he shot Alvarado Police Lt. Thomas Gross in the neck during the Fourth of July attack last year.

Again, the media has told me for years that these "antifascists" are the good guys, or that they are a myth, or that their terror cells are just an idea. MORE AT First Batch Of "Just An Idea" Gets Combined 450 Years In Federal Prison For July 4th Terror Attack | Not the Bee

THERE'S also a lot of chatter about Conley---some unhappiness over same----and her position on Israel in a very few corners. We'll let you find all this on your own.  Truth is many of us travel in different political spheres.

FROM THE CROTON LIONS WEBSITE---HEART COMMITTEE HONORS COACH (AND CROTON LION) DON DAUBNEY

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Don Daubney is a beloved local legend and retired teacher from Croton-Harmon High School, highly celebrated for his 50-year legacy of teaching and coaching youth in Croton-on-Hudson. He is also an active member of the community, serving as a leader for the Croton Lions Club. READ AND SEE MORE AT H.E.A.R.T. Committee Honors Coach Daubney — Croton Lions Club

1933 MAURICE STERNE

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CLICK ON THE IMAGE FOR A 1933 ARTICLE ABOUT MAURICE STERN...an American sculptor and painter remembered today for his association with Croton's Mabel Dodge Luhan, to whom he was married from 1916 to 1923. 

YOU CAN SEE A sample of his work at Liberator August 1919 | Maurice Sterne, cover artist | Flickr. AND READ MORE ABOUT MABEL DODGE LUHAN HERE.

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

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

BROOKLYN COFFEE SHOP UNDER FEDERAL INVESTIGATION AFTER BANNING JEWISH CONGRESSMAN

Your editor's note: As well it should be.....

Senior correspondent Eric Shawn reports live from Brooklyn, New York, where Poetica Coffee is under federal investigation following a public outcry. The coffee shop banned Rep. Dan Goldman, D-N.Y., due to his stance on Israel, sparking a U.S. Justice Department probe. MORE AT Brooklyn coffee shop under federal investigation after banning Jewish congressman | Watch

RIVER JOURNAL--CAIT CONLEY WINS NY-17

More at Cait Conley Wins NY-17 Democratic Primary, Will Face Mike Lawler in November - River Journal Online - News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill

IT'S WEDNESDAY--TIME FOR SOME QUICK BITES FROM YOUR LOCAL HOUSES OF WORSHIP

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

THE US BISHOPS CONSECRATION OF THE USA TO THE SACRED HEART OF JESUS WAS 6/11---PRESIDENT TRUMP AND MELANIA--SEE EverythingCroton: CATHOLIC BISHOPS CONSECRATE US, WHITE HOUSE SAYS TRUMP AND MELANIA JOIN IN PRAYER IN UNPRECEDENTED GESTURE

AND THE CONSECRATION VIDEO IS AT 

Mass of Consecration of the United States of America to the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus

BROTHER JACKS' (HOLY NAME) PREACHING MINISTRY BLOG; GO TO THE NATIVITY OF JOHN THE BAPTIST; CLICK HERE

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

AND FATHER FRAGNANI, MEMORIAL DAY 2026, THANK YOU ED RIELY; GO TO EverythingCroton: CROTON MEMORIAL DAY 2026 PART TWO

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HOLY NAME OF MARY:

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

SUMMMERFEST PHOTOS: THE KNIGHTS ARE HERE; THE CHURCH WOMEN BAKERS ARE HERE

AND THE RESPECT LIFE TABLE WOMEN ARE HERE

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TEMPLE ISRAEL OF NORTHERN WESTCHESTER

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

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

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OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN

THE LATEST NEWS AT News postings – Our Saviour Lutheran Church

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH AND SCHOOL

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

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

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

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

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ASBURY METHODIST

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

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

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL

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

AND SEE THEIR FULL WORSHIP SCHEDULE HERE AND EASTER VIDEO St. Augustine's Worship

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MOVING ALONG:

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

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

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

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

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

*UPCOMING EVENTS AT FAITH LUTHERAN; GO TO Events

*WEBSITE FOR THE REFORMED CHURCH OF CORTLANDTOWN; CLICK HERE

AND

*EverythingCroton: A RATHER INTERESTING LOCAL CATHOLIC INSTAGRAM PAGE

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

CROTON LIONS CLUB AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

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CROTON LIONS CLUB AWARDS SCHOLARSHIPS

The Croton Lions Club is pleased to announce the recipients of three scholarship awards this year. The graduating Croton Harmon High School seniors are Vincent Flynn, Maya Sebestyan, and Max Newman.

Vincent will continue his studies at SUNY Buffalo, Maya is headed to Michigan and Max will be attending Boston University. They each spoke about their community service projects and future plans before receiving their awards. Community service is a required element to be considered for this award.

The scholarships this year were named for Lions, Gerry Klein, Vic Conte, and Brian Fitzpatrick as a friend of the Lions.

The students each received a check for $5,000 dollars to aid them in continuing their education. The Lions Club was able to increase the amount of scholarships from $3,000 to $5,000 this year through fundraising efforts and the generosity of the village residents.

Since 1939 when the Croton Lions Club was founded, over $500,000 in scholarships have been awarded to deserving students. The Lions are the largest service organization in the world with over 1.4 million members who work to improve their communities through service. Their motto is “We Serve” and the Croton Lions are happy to serve the village of Croton on Hudson.

Lions president, Bob Anderson closed the dinner with some thoughts for the students to carry forward. He asked them to remember the people who helped them and to pay it forward. He suggested they make service to others a part of their growth as a person. Any small gesture of kindness and caring towards others is very rewarding and finding a group or organization that is important to you and donating some time.

He also quoted Aaron Sorkin, “Don’t ever forget you are a citizen of this world, and there are things you can do to lift the human spirit – things that are easy, things that are free, things that you can do every day: Civility, Respect, Kindness, Character.”

The scholarship award dinner was held from 6-8 p.m., June 17, 2026, at Franco Martini Restaurant, 2025Albany Post rd., Croton, NY. It was attended by Lions, students, family, friends and guidance counselors of the students and a good time was had by all.

More information about the Lions can be found at crotonlions.org, Facebook and Instagram.

ICYYMI CAIT CONLEY UNOFFICIAL WINNER

Read more at EverythingCroton: PATCH - CAIT CONLEY UNOFFICIAL WINNER NY 17 DEMOCRAT PRIMARY

JOHN SARCONE, PATRONE, JAMES ETAL.......TRAVIS LONGO, CAZENOVIA SCHOOL DISTRICT BOARD, CHARGED WITH RECIPT/POSSESSION CHILD PORN

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MADISON COUNTY MAN CHARGED WITH RECEIPT AND POSSESSION OF CHILD PORN

For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Northern District of New York
USANYN-MediaInquiry@usa.doj.gov
Travis J. Longo Serves as the Vice President of the Cazenovia Central School District's Board of Education

SYRACUSE, NEW YORK - Travis J. Longo, age 46, of Cazenovia, New York, appeared in federal court on June 20, 2026, on charges of receiving and possessing child pornography. The announcement was made by First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Homeland Security Investigations Buffalo Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony Patrone (HSI), and New York State Police (NYSP) Superintendent Steven G. James.

The complaint filed against Longo alleges that during a search of Longo's cellular telephone seized by NYSP investigators on June 18, 2026, numerous images and videos of child pornography were discovered including several videos depicting the sexual abuse of infants that Longo had received from other users of an internet-based messaging application.

MORE AT United States Attorney's Office for the[...] (via Public) / Madison County Man Charged with Receipt and Possession of Child Pornography

IN THE NEWS---THAT L.A. SOLAR PANEL FIRE/WAREHOUSE--"SHE DID IT AGAIN: ANOTHER MASSSIVE LA FIRE, ANOTHER MISSING KAREN BASS

Read more at She did it again: Another massive LA fire, another missing Karen Bass

FROM THE NEW "CROTON.NEWS" SITE--AGENDA 6/24 WORK SESSION, HEART TOO, WNTER PARKING, BATTERY STORAGE LINDSAY AUDIN, AND MUCH MORE

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SEE IT ALL AT Board of Trustees Work Session — 2026-06-24 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY AND REMEMBER THE SITE IS AI-DRIVEN.

PATCH - CAIT CONLEY UNOFFICIAL WINNER NY 17 DEMOCRAT PRIMARY

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U.S. House of Representatives NY 17 Democrat PrimaryMichael Sacks
Beth Davidson
Cait Conley UNOFFICIAL WINNER
Effie Guadalupe Phillips-Staley
John Capello

Cait Conley has declared victory in the NY-17 Democratic primary. She will face Mike Lawler in November. https://patch.com/new-york/ossining/s/kg4ts/nbc-news-projects-winner-in-battle-to-take-on-lawler-in-general-hudson-valley-primary-election-night-2026

SARCONE ETAL IN THE NEWS----DOJ REVEALS RESULTS OF "SIGNIFICANT" FRAUD INVESTIGATION IN CAPITAL REGION

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DOJ reveals results of ‘significant’ fraud investigation in Capital Region

EXCERPTED According to the DOJ, the suspects fraudulently obtained over $4 million in Medicaid reimbursements from January 2020 to March 2025. They were charged with superseding indictments of conspiracy to commit wire fraud and healthcare fraud, as well as conspiracy to pay healthcare kickbacks.

48-year-old Muhammad Zishan of Albany County, 34-year-old Madiha Javed of Rensselaer County and 20-year-old Ghazali Shaikh of Warren County were also accused of unlawfully managing a taxi company called Latham Taxi Inc. as a Medicaid transportation provider. The three allegedly paid Medicaid recipients in cash, controlled substances and other items to use their service.

The trio fraudulently obtained around $660,000 in Medicaid reimbursements from January 2020 to February 2025, officials said. Charges included conspiracy to commit wire fraud and healthcare fraud, conspiracy to pay healthcare kickbacks, conspiracy to falsify trip data and more.

“These taxi providers preyed not only upon vulnerable New Yorkers but on the American taxypayers, abusing a system intended to ensure beneficiaries are able to have safe, reliable transportation to and from healthcare appointments,” Sarcone said.

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