HOLY NAME OF MARY BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS IN HONOR OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

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HOLY NAME OF MARY BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS IN HONOR OF ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI

CLICK ON THE IMAGE

10/4 - 2 PM

GARDEN OF PEACE

HERO'S WELCOME

HERO'S WELCOME - go to  Flydubai passenger still covered in blood meets Netanyahu as passengers arrive in Israel after hijacking attempt

You may also have an interest in UPDATED ‘I Ran Toward the Cockpit’: An Exclusive Interview with the Israeli Dad Who Stopped a Hijacking

UPDATED--Insanity...or something...see more at UAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami used a crash axe to attack the pilot in an attempted hijack of an Israel-bound flight. Flydubai co-pilot used crash ax to hack at pilot in attempted 'terrorist attack': UAE official

UPDATED EverythingCroton: ACCUSED FLYDUBAI HIJACKER CELEBRATED BEATING WOMEN, SHARIA LAW, "STOMP ON HER HEAD"......

THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT--UNHAPPY TIMES IN THE GRAND DUCHY OF CROTON

A reader who left Croton back in 2017 and seldom looked back---recently came across this blog, certain facebook pages, and her sister's parent forum---she ended up knowing more than she wanted to---BUT she found herself fondly remembering the late Robert's Scott's Opus:---Unhappy Times in the Grand Duchy of Croton

She thought newer residents might find it interesting ESPECIALLY with an election on the horizon---and that longer-term residents still here would appreciate the stroll down memory lane.  Your editor agrees and so without further ah-doo:

From 2013 Croton Local: Unhappy Times in the Grand Duchy of Croton

THERE'S NO NEED FOR DRAMA...

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, 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.

THE FREE PRESS---EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW--I RAN TOWARD THE COCKPIT, AN EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH THE ISRAELI DAD WHO STOPPED A HIJACKING

Truly heroic on every level. God only knows how many that were saved from the terrorist.  MORE AT ‘I Ran Toward the Cockpit’: An Exclusive Interview with the Israeli Dad Who Stopped a Hijacking

UPDATED EverythingCroton: ACCUSED FLYDUBAI HIJACKER CELEBRATED BEATING WOMEN, SHARIA LAW, "STOMP ON HER HEAD"......

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

There are quite a few interesting things--expenses---concerns, etc...in this post; go to Station charger work advances as Croton weighs firehouse and solar funding hurdles — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

FRIED GREEN TOMATOES! FROM THE HILLBILLY KITCHEN

Many of us have been enjoying a fresh tomato sandwich almost daily these last few weeks.  Alas, it always becomes clear---some of these will never ripen.  Fortunately, we also LIKE FRIED GREEN TOMATOES. 

The best recipe--for most of us--is an heirloom variety and comes from THE HILLBILLY KITCHEN.  It uses buttermilk. Check out the video at Fried Green Tomatoes EXTRA CRISPY - Heirloom Recipe with Tips - The Hillbilly Kitchen

TOWN OF CORTLANDT PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION FOR PARENTS 10/14

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT PROBLEM GAMBLING PREVENTION FOR PARENTS 10/14--CLICK ON THE IMAGE--GO TO THE LINK TO REGISTER 

www.townofcortlandtny.gov/reconline

AND NOW A LITTLE 1951 CROTON DINER HISTORY!

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A LITTLE 1951 CROTON DINER HISTORY! CLICK ON THE IMAGE----FOR THOSE WHO MIGHT HAVE TROUBLED READING THE TEXT: CHANGING OF THE GUARD AT CROTON'S RIVERSIDE DINER. 26 NORTH RIVERSIDE DINEAVENUE, JUST BEFORE FORMER OWNER JOHN J KING (LEFT) SIGNED PPAPERS TURNING THE BUSINESS OVER TO FRANK A VASSALLO JR (CENTER) AND HIS BROTHER, JOHN B. VASSALLO

TERROR THWARTED FOR ATTEMPTING TO CRASH PASSENGER PLANE IN "JIHADIST ATTACK"

FOR MANY OF US, this comes as no surprise. MORE AT The copilot who stabbed the pilot of a flydubai plane headed for Tel Aviv has been arrested for attempting what Israel’s defense minister has branded “a jihadist terrorist attack attempt.”

UPDATED ‘I Ran Toward the Cockpit’: An Exclusive Interview with the Israeli Dad Who Stopped a Hijacking

UPDATED EverythingCroton: HERO'S WELCOME

UPDATED EverythingCroton: THE LATEST ON THE TERRORIST PILOT--RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST---40 SECONDS FROM CATASTROPHE AND MORE

UPDATED--Insanity...or something...see more at UAE prosecutors say flydubai co-pilot Hamam al-Hammami used a crash axe to attack the pilot in an attempted hijack of an Israel-bound flight. Flydubai co-pilot used crash ax to hack at pilot in attempted 'terrorist attack': UAE official

UPDATED EverythingCroton: ACCUSED FLYDUBAI HIJACKER CELEBRATED BEATING WOMEN, SHARIA LAW, "STOMP ON HER HEAD"......

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--CROTON'S ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER LAW TOOK EFFECT SEPTEMBER 25TH

Local Law 12 of 2026 establishes an assistant village manager position and acting-manager succession rules. Adopted September 16, it took effect when filed with New York State on September 25.  MORE AT Croton’s assistant village manager law took effect September 25 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

BREAKING OFF DUTY PILOTS ON ISRAEL BOUND PLANE HEROICALLY LANDED AIRCRAFT!

They meet the deifnition of sout-hearted men! More at Off-duty pilots on Israel-bound plane land after cockpit stabbing, passengers say

BACKGROUND---ANOTHER 9/11 AVOIDED EverythingCroton: BREAKING---ISRAEL BOUND JET PASSENGER BEGS FOR HELP---WE'VE SUBDUED THE TERRORISTS

Updated Israel confirms pilot arrested for attempting to crash plane in 'jihadist terrorist attack'

UPDATED ‘I Ran Toward the Cockpit’: An Exclusive Interview with the Israeli Dad Who Stopped a Hijacking

and Flydubai passenger still covered in blood meets Netanyahu as passengers arrive in Israel after hijacking attempt

UPDATED EverythingCroton: THE LATEST ON THE TERRORIST PILOT--RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST---40 SECONDS FROM CATASTROPHE AND MORE

CROTON SENIOR CLUB FIRST MEETING OF THE MONTH 10/2

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Morning all,
After suffering through a weekend of rain we shouldn't put the shorts away just yet...a few days of summer temps on the horizon. We meet in the

Exec. meeting upstairs begins promptly at 11. Social hour begins at 11 with business meeting updates at 12.

Upcoming:

October 16th Fall Celebration Franco Martini restaurant
October 22nd Cropsey Museum trip and lunch
October 23rd Tom Kaplan Fire Safety talk
October 30th Halloween Party...Get going on those costumes!
WHO SAYS CROTON SENIORS DON'T KEEP BUSY!
See Rita and Mary for payment details.

A number of folks are interested in club shirts and I think we have enough to place an order, see Bob.

It will be a busy meeting but we hope to have time for a funny story or joke.

Okay! I get it, fewer donuts and more exercise!

BTW if anyone has a simple exercise to share with the group please bring it.

Be well. be safe and be kind

El Presidente (JOHN McKEON) and Bob

FROM THE MAILBOX

READERS ASK: Does anyone know whether a Go Fund Me account has been set up for ...xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx (HAVE REMOVED NAME FOR PRIVACY REASONS UNTIL TOLD OTHERWISE)

RESPONSE: Not to my knowledge; for those who don't know, GOFUNDME has a searchable function; you should periodically check it at Search Fundraisers on GoFundMe

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A READER ASKS, ACTUALLY COMPLAINS ESSENTIALLY: Why is there is so much AI on this blog....it's "irresponsible, planet-killing.....yada yada yada.....

RESPONSE: TAKING A PAGE FROM A LOCAL OFFICIAL'S BOOK...no one forces you to read it....

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A reader remembers a shop called Kenotin somewhere in the Upper Village; it was only around a short time?????/

Answer: Kenotin had a pop-up space in the former Acker Wellness/Treasures and Tales building, (now home to State Farm Insurance) back in 2014 or so.  Go to EverythingCroton: A FEW PHOTOS FROM THE OPENING OF CROTON POP-UP SHOP KENOTIN @ ACKER HOUSE

BREAKING---ISRAEL BOUND JET PASSENGER BEGS FOR HELP---WE'VE SUBDUED THE TERRORISTS

A hero passenger on the Israel-bound jet that a co-pilot appeared to try to hijack by stabbing the captain filmed himself begging for help with blood dripping down his head.

“We’re here during the hijacking of an airplane. At this point we’ve subdued the terrorists, we’re approaching landing. Whoever is hearing me, we need help,” the passenger said in a first-person video posted on X.  “We’re landing in Tabuk, apparently in Saudi Arabia. An unknown, unfamiliar area. On the plane, everybody is safe and sound, other than the pilot. We need help,” the man said, a thin stream of blood running from his forehead to his nose.....Israeli officials have announced a terrorism investigation, with one confirming “one pilot stabbed the other and tried to do a 9/11,” according to Channel 12. MORE AT Israel-bound jet passenger begs for help after 'hijacking'

UPDATED Off-duty pilots on Israel-bound plane land after cockpit stabbing, passengers say

UPDATED Israel confirms pilot arrested for attempting to crash plane in 'jihadist terrorist attack'

UPDATED ‘I Ran Toward the Cockpit’: An Exclusive Interview with the Israeli Dad Who Stopped a Hijacking

and Flydubai passenger still covered in blood meets Netanyahu as passengers arrive in Israel after hijacking attempt

UPDATED EverythingCroton: THE LATEST ON THE TERRORIST PILOT--RELIGIOUS EXTREMIST---40 SECONDS FROM CATASTROPHE AND MORE

FINAL REMINDER---SAVE THE DATE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT 5K ROAD RACE

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SAVE THE DATE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT 5K ROAD RACE

OCT. 24TH

PRE-REGISTER TODAY - WWW.RUNNER.ORG

914-734-1050 - Time: 9:30 AM Race Start (Race Day registration is at the Cortlandt Waterfront Park beginning at 9 AM)

Location: Cortlandt Waterfront Park, 41 Riverview Street, Verplanck

YOU DON'T NEED ALL THIS...

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

AND REMEMBER--BOOKLYN PILATES GRAND OPENING AND CROTON OKTOBEFEST DATES WERE CHANGED TO 10/3 DUE TO LAST WEEKEND'S WEATHER.

LOHUD PAYWALLED---FIVE WAYS TO PREVENT MORE HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL FORFEITS

With no Croton football season under hot and heavy discussion on one parental forum (you can read more from the Croton.News site here), there's an article behind paywall at LoHud you may have an interest in:

Sept. 30, 2026, 4:29 a.m. ET

It's probably just a matter of time before the next cleat drops.

The accumulation of bumps and bruises that are part of the game is forcing a number of high school football teams across the state to forfeit games or shut down the season altogether. Declining participation at several small schools has already resulted in one Section 1 program canceling the season and three others forfeiting a game. BEHIND PAYWALL AT Mike Dougherty column, five ways to prevent future football upheaval

PAYWALLED--LOHUD---13 LARGE SCALE RENEWABLE PROJECTS GET KEY APPROVAL FROM NY

See more at 13 large-scale renewable projects get key approval from NY. See where

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE--SEPT. 30 PREVIEW--POLICE STAFFING STUDY, WATERFRONT HEARING AND ROUTE 129, REPAIRS ON TRUSTEES' AGENDA

Written before the meeting from the agenda--An AI-assisted preview based on the published agenda and packet. It describes proposed business, not meeting outcomes. MORE AT September 30 Preview: Police Staffing Study, Waterfront Hearing and Route 129 Repairs on Trustees’ Agenda — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

BREAKING--SCOTUS OVERTURNS BLOCKADE ON TRUMP'S THIRD-COUNTRY DEPORTATIONS

The U.S. Supreme Court on Tuesday once again shut down a lower court blockade against a key component of President Trump’s deportation agenda. The vote was 6-3, with Justices Sonia Sotomayor, Elena Kagan, and Ketanji Brown Jackson in dissent. MORE AT SCOTUS Greenlights Trump's Third-Country Deportations

A VERY SUCCESSFUL VILLAGE-WIDE TAG SALE---AND A MYSTERY SOLVED

One of the nicest things about local tag sales has been the chance discovery of something "quintessentially Croton".

Add this one to the growing list (read more about that list here)----what a resident thought was a hat pin is actually a LENORE DOSKOW CORSAGE PIN FROM 1944. Click on the ad. Mystery solved!

Now he added. I'll have to get my wife a corsage to go with it...For more about Leonore Doskow (they lived on Finney Farm), go to EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD 1990, LENORE DOSKOW

CROTON BOYS SOCCER OVER NORTH SALEM 9/30

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CROTON BOYS SOCCER OVER NORTH SALEM - GO TO Croton Harmon High School - Official Athletic Website

ROOSEVELT AVENUE...AND NOW THERE'S THIS

Fed-up residents are calling on the Department of Homeland Security to crack down on the illicit sale of fraudulent passports, green cards and Social Security cards along Queens’ notorious Roosevelt Avenue.

The Restore Roosevelt Avenue Coalition — a neighborhood activist group — sent a letter to DHS on Monday, sounding the alarm over the latest quality-of-life concern on the seedy strip known as the “Market of Sweethearts. MORE AT Exclusive | Feds urged to crack down on fake passports, green cards along Roosevelt Avenue

BEHIND PAYWALL AT THE SUN--JUDGE BLOCKS NONSENSICAL MAMDANI IED A TERRE ROLLOUT FOR DOXXING NEW YORKERS--TELLS MAYOR TO START OVER

 I don't think anyone is surprised.... Judge Blocks ‘Nonsensical’ Mamdani Pied-à-Terre Rollout for ‘Doxxing’ New Yorkers, Tells Mayor To Start Over | The New York Sun

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--SCHOOL STUFF--CROTON HARMON ENDS VARSITY FOOTBALL SEASON; SCHOOL BOARD APPROVES COMMUNICATIONS AGREEMENT

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Croton-Harmon canceled the remainder of its varsity football season after injuries left too few players to continue safely, Superintendent Stephen Walker reported to the Board of Education September 17. READ MORE AT Croton-Harmon ends varsity football season; school board approves communications agreement — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

1965--THE ETERNA WATCH CO, HARMON-ON-HUDSON

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We love finding vintage ads---and it's even better when they have a Croton connection. Here's a 1965 ad for The Eterna Watch Co, with a Harmon-on-Hudson location. CLICK ON THE IMAGE--SLICED IN TWO FOR EASIER READING. TO LEARN MORE, Google AI to the rescue:

The Eterna Watch Co. is a highly historic, prestigious Swiss watchmaker that was originally founded in Grenchen, Switzerland, in 1856.

While its name faded from mainstream American memory over the last several decades, the reason you found a vintage 1965 advertisement pointing to Harmon-on-Hudson is because the village served as the strategic customer service, repair, and distribution headquarters for the Eterna Watch Company of America during the mid-20th century.

 
Rather than manufacturing watches in the Riverbank area or elsewhere in town, Eterna used its Croton-on-Hudson location to anchor its entire United States commercial operations before eventually consolidating its executive presence at 677 Fifth Avenue in Manhattan.  When they do turn up on the market, they are highly prized by collectors.  STAY TUNED FOR MORE.

FOR MORE ADS WITH A CROTON CONNECTION, GO TO THE LINKS BELOW:

--1990 LEONORE DOSKOW; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1990 LEONORE DOSKOW, BRUCE BOLIND GIFTS
--1976/77 CROTON model train store, The Roundhouse; click here
--1963 JIM McGLONE, THE MOST BEAUTIFUL VOLKSWAGEN EVER MADE; CLICK HERE
-- TUMBLE INN AD--FEDERAL THEATRE PROJECT BROCHURE 1934-1939
--1969, ANOTHER MULLIGATAWNY SPICE CLUB AD; CLICK HERE
--1926, THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE AD--1926--THE ROAD TO FREEDOM CAMP
--1947 ALTOUN KENNELS; CLICK HERE
--60's and 70's, assorted, CROTON WATCH ads; go to EverythingCroton: UPDATED--CROTON WATCH ADS
--1938 Photomatum business opportunity at CROTON POINT PARK; CLICK HERE
--1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON ADS, 1990'S, PAT VAILLANCOURT DOLLS
-1967, CROTON WATCH, a humdinger of an ad; go to EverythingCroton: A HUMDINGER OF A VINTAGE CROTON WATCH AD
--1955, WITH MENTION OF SWANSON'S! GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD, SWANSON FLORIST MENTION 1955
--1961, SEE-DO PRODUCTIONS, DANCE; JOE PIRO, HIS FAMOUS PACHANGA; CLICK HERE
--1917 WOOD, HARMON; NEVER SAW THIS ONE BEFORE; BROOKLYN PROPERTY FOR SALE; GO TO EverythingCroton: WOOD, HARMON & CO. 1917
--1917 AD FOR THE SALE OF THE OSBORN SHIPYARD; CLICK HERE
--1960: MORE FROM CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH; CLICK HERE
--1974, CROTON MODELING AD; CLICK HERE
--1972, RADIO YESTERYEAR; CLICK HERE
--1962, EASTER AD FOR VAN WYCK PHARMACY; GO TO EverythingCroton: ANOTHER VINTAGE CROTON AD WITH A CROTON CONNECTION -- 1962--VAN WYCK PHARMACY, EASTER & RUSSELL STOVER TOO
--1925, TWO FUN ADS from THE MIKADO INN. CLICK HERE
--1884, E. CHASE, Croton Landing--a few words about Brandreth's Pills and Allcock's Porous Plasters; CLICK HERE
--1956, CHEST OF TREASURES; CLICK HERE
--1926, MT. AIRY REAL ESTATE AD; WITH INTERESTING CONTENT; CLICK HERE
--1928, LUCKY ORIENT RING, GO TO
EverythingCroton: VINTAGE "HARMON-ON-HUDSON" AD, 1928, LUCKY ORIENT RING
--1950'S; ED RONDTHALER ADS; CLICK HERE
--1977, Croton's RADIOLA! Click here
--1900, CROTON'S "MRS. KLEEHAMMER" AND CELERY KING! SEE MORE HERE
--Click on the link for VINTAGE AD - CROTON MILITARY INSTITUTE 1895
--THAT 1960 NIGHT LIGHT ASH TRAY! CLICK HERE
--1978, BE A MODEL; CLICK HERE
--1961, CROTON'S SUNSHINE TERRACE, CLICK HERE
--1961, FROM THE MAIL TRADER, "TIPS" CO., SEVERAL ADS; CLICK HERE
--1939, SOME OLD SCHOOL CROTON SCAMMING, CLICK HERE
--1968 AND 1983, PICK PRODUCTS (PICCIANO); CLICK HERE
--1960 CROTON'S HOUSE OF HEALTH; CLICK HERE
--1909, UNDERHILL, SOMETHING NEW IN STRAWBERRIES! CLICK HERE
--1949/50 HARMON HATS! CLICK HERE
--1954/55 RAPID RIBBON! CLICK HERE
--1975 Bicentennial mailbox cover; CLICK HERE
--1950'S! THE AMY ABBOTT ADS! CLICK HERE
--1960'S! CROTON "HOUSE OF HEALTH"! CLICK HERE
--1969! CROTON MULLIGATAWNY SPICE CLUB; CLICK HERE
--1966! ART OF ALL NATIONS! CLICK HERE
--1973, FREE FOOD WARMER WITH SUBSCRIPTION TO THE CROTON CORTLANDT NEWS; CLICK HERE
--1975, DICK MANLEY DULCIMERS; CLICK HERE
--1961, POODLE DOORKNOCKER; CLICK HERE
--1937, TUMBLE INN; CLICK HERE
--1977 LITTLE MISS HALF PINT CARVEL; GO TO EverythingCroton: LITTLE MISS HALF PINT 1977 CROTON...AND MORE....
--1959 CROTON MANSIONETTE FOR SALE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1959--VARIETY---CROTON "MANSIONETTE" FOR SALE
--THE PERFUME FACTORY, TONKAIRE, 1946; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD---COMPAGNIE PARENTO---THE PERFUME FACTORY, 1946
--1960 JIM McGLONE AD; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960 JIM McGLONE VW AD
and one more for McGlone: EverythingCroton: 1959 JIM McGLONE AD--"MOBILE OFFICE", PATENT TRADER
--1960 ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960--MILDRED ELLEY SECRETARIAL SCHOOL FOR GIRLS
--1974, WHOLE EARTH CATALOG; GRAND STEET FOR THE FLY FISHERMAN....GO TO EverythingCroton: 1974, VINTAGE CROTON AD, FLY FISHERMAN'S BOOKCASE & TACKLE SERVICE, GRAND STREET
AND MORE AT EverythingCroton: MORE ON THAT VINTAGE CROTON BUSINESS, THE FLY FISHERMAN'S BOOKCASE & TACKLE SERVICE
--1971, ART AUCTION, Temple Israel; go to EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD 1971, ART AUCTION, TEMPLE ISRAEL
--1876! EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD 1876, DR. UNDERHILL'S PURE CROTON POINT WINE DEPOT
--1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1970, ART OF ALL NATIONS, A VINTAGE CROTON AD
--1968 PIRCIO DRY CLEANERS; GO TO EverythingCroton: VINTAGE CROTON AD--1968--PIRCIO DRY CLEANERS
--1962, SOL GERSTEIN; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1962 SOL GERSTEIN & SONS (LOVE THE AD COPY)
--1929, BORDENS MILK; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1929 BORDEN'S GRADE A MILK AD... YES, EVEN IN CROTON... WHILE ON VACATION...
--1941 SWEATERS CHEZ VOUS; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1941 SWEATERS CHEZ VOUS AND CROTON CLOTHES TOO
--1933 VAN WYCK GARDENS LODGE; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1933 VAN WYCK GARDENS LODGE
--1969 KELLEHER APPLIANCE; CLICK HERE
--1980's assorted VIDEO CONNECTION ADS; go to EverythingCroton: THE 1980'S---AND CROTON'S VIDEO CONNECTION
--1968 ROBBINS AND LOFT'S CANDY; CLICK HERE
--1971 ROBBIN'S BABY CONTEST; CLICK HERE
--1958, CZAR NICHOLAS, MADAME RACHEL, VERNE HOUSE, ROUTE 9, GO TO EverythingCroton: 1958 VINTAGE CROTON AD---CZAR NICOLAS I---MADAME RACHEL--VERNE HOUSE
--1885 CROTON GIRLS SCHOOL; CLICK HERE
--1966, RIZZI'S RESTAURANT; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1966 RIZZI'S RESTAURANT, VINTAGE CROTON AD
--1974 SPRINVALE INN; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1974 SPRINGVALE INN
--1960 EASTER AT GINO'S; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1960 - SUNDAY DINNER - EASTER WISHES AT THE POST INN
--1957, IF IT WERE ONLY THIS EASY; CLICK HERE
--1913, Nikko Inn; go to EverythingCroton: 1913 NEW YORK TIMES AD FOR THE NIKKO INN
--1980 CROTON WATCH; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1980 VINTAGE AD, CROTON TIME CORP (CROTON WATCH)
--1970 FINNEY FARM FILMS; GO TO EverythingCroton: FINNEY FARM FILMS 1970
--1945 LEONORE DOSKOW; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1945 LEONORE DOSKOW--A GIFT FOR THE GRACIOUS HOSTESS
--1907, WANTED: EverythingCroton: 1907---WANTED--ARTISTS, VOCAL, AND INSTRUMENTAL.......
--1906/1907 WISEACRES POULTRY FARM; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1906 WISEACRES, CROTON, SALMON FAVEROLLES FOR SALE

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OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR STEPHEN F. DROZD

Stephen F. Drozd, a longtime resident of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away peacefully the morning of Friday, September 25, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories shared with those who knew and loved him. MORE ATStephen Drozd Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR...

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

AND REMEMBER--BOOKLYN PILATES GRAND OPENING AND CROTON OKTOBEFEST DATES WERE CHANGED TO 10/3 DUE TO LAST WEEKEND'S WEATHER.

SENIOR GAME, WEDNESDAY 9/30, SPENCER FIELD

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SENIOR GAME! Come and support our Croton-Harmon Tigers as we honor our amazing Seniors on their special night!

 Date: Wednesday, September 30th
 Location: Spencer Field
 Senior Celebration: TBD
 Senior Game: TBD - immediately following the Senior Celebration.

Let’s bring the noise, fill the bleachers and show our Seniors all the love and support they deserve

ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 10/4 4:30-5 PM

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ST. AUGUSTINE EPISCOPAL, BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS 10/4 4:30-5 PM--CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

Calendar - St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church

GAME DAY--THE BEARCATS, HOME GAME 4:50 PM

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GAME DAY--THE BEARCATS, HOME GAME 4:50 PM--CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

SCHEDULE OF UPCOMING LVW CANDIDATE FORUMS

See more at Upcoming League-Hosted Candidate Forums for the General Election

CROTON FORUM 7 PM 10/8

FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---FEAST OF THE ANGELS!

Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship -- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.

FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---FEAST OF THE ANGELS! SEE MORE AT Feast of the Angels; Michael, Gabriel, Raphael

THESE WESTCHESTER BUSINESSES ARE CELEBRATING MILESTONE ANNIVERSARIES

Congratulations all. Read and see more at These Westchester Businesses Are Celebrating Milestone Anniversaries

IT'S 250 TUESDAY #22

It's 250 Tuesday --- Time for our new weekly series---250 TUESDAYS at the blog--#22! We're celebrating America's 250th! CLICK ON THE LINKS AND/OR PHOTO(S)--with many thanks to all the readers!

The Lincoln Depot Museum has been outstanding for the 250th Anniversary! Coming November 21st--RENDEVOUS WITH TREASON; click on the image above--learn more at Home - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY:

****THE PRESIDENTIAL PRAYER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON PRESIDENTIAL PRAYER OF GEORGE WASHINGTON | JUNE 8, 1783 | Creamy Pet | Flickr

****MOUNT RUSHMORE, VINTAGE POSTCARD Mount Rushmore - Black Hills, South Dakota | The red, white,… | Flickr

****AND DON'T FORGET: COMING TO THE LINCOLN DEPOT MUSEUM 10/17--NEUTRAL GROUND---WESTCHESTER COUNTY IN THE AMERICAN REVOLUTION WITH HISTORIAN AND AUTHOR STEPHEN P. DeVILLO; SEE MORE AT Neutral Ground - Westchester County in the American Revolution - Lincoln Depot Museum Lincoln Depot Museum

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SEE THE INAUGURAL #1 OF THIS SERIES AT EverythingCroton: TUESDAYS AT THE BLOG ARE NOW FOR AMERICA 250

SEE #2 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES---250 TUESDAYS #2

SEE #3 AT EverythingCroton: THE NEW BLOG SERIES --250 TUESDAYS #3

SEE #4 AT EverythingCroton: 250 TUESDAY AT EVERYTHING CROTON #4

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SEE #14 AT EverythingCroton: IT'S 250 TUESDAY #14--CELEBRATING AMERICA'S 250TH!

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OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH--HOLY NAME OF MARY IS COLLECTING FOR GOOD COUNSEL HOMES AND NO BABY BLISTERS

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OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH--HOLY NAME IS COLLECTING FOR GOOD COUNSEL HOMES AND NO BABY BLISTERS

PLEASE CLICK ON THE IMAGE to read more from THE RESPECT FOR LIFE SOCIETY--Jessica Dieckman, Tom Faranda, Brigid Faranda and Mary Keon.

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HARRY CHAPIN, A MANY TALENTED TROUBADOR, FROM THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT

With the annual Run Against Hunger set for 10/18/26---see more at Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger - we had the annual request for the late Robert Scott's tribute to Harry Chapin.

See HARRY CHAPIN, A MANY TALENTED TROUBADOR, ROBERT SCOTT AT http://notorc.blogspot.com/2007/10/many-sided-troubadour-remembering-harry.html

FIRST LAWLER/CONLEY DEBATE--SOME QUICK HIGHLIGHTS FROM ASSORTED ROCKLAND FB PAGES

You'll have to do your own due diligence, but the Rockland pages (all we know about at present) overwhelmingly appear to favor Lawler's performance. He relied heavily on his bipartisan congressional record and targeted specific questions towards Conley's background in the tech sector. The NYT Times of course felt differently about who did better. Lawler's unwavering Israel support was also seen as a major plus, as well as his continued support of Sheridan Gorman's family.  For the News 12 video so you can judge for yourself, go to News 12 to Host NY-17 Congressional Debate Between Mike Lawler and Cait Conley | About Optimum

NO SURPRISE TO MANY OF US---DATA FINDS YOUNG TEENS LESS LIKELY TO IDENTIFY A GAY

New data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that fewer high school-aged Americans are identifying as lesbian, gay, or bisexual (LGB). The decline is largely driven by young women. According to the CDC’s Youth Risk Survey of U.S. 9th to 12th graders in 2025, there is a relative decline in LGB identification across each grade compared to two years earlier, according to a breakdown of the findings by San Diego State University psychology professor Jean Twenge---more at https://dailycaller.com/2026/09/28/cdc-data-study-teens-identify-gay-lesbian-bisexual-highschool/

ICYMI---NICHE 2027 BEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY--CROTON HARMON #23

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NICHE 2027 BEST SCHOOL DISTRICTS IN THE HUDSON VALLEY--CROTON HARMON #23

HERE ARE THE TOP 5

1 Scarsdale Union Free School District, A+
2 Briarcliff Manor Union Free School District, A+
3 Pelham Union Free School District, A+
4 Rye City School District, A+
5 Chappaqua Central School District, A+

MORE AT Best School Districts In The Hudson Valley Ranked In New 2027 Study | Scarsdale, NY Patch

SOME RECENT PHOTOS, VIDEOS, AND PODCASTS TOO--YOU SHOULDN'T MISS

Haven't done one of these since late July---because life gets busy---and sometimes rainy---there will be more on Thursday--possibly:

***VIDEO, KAISER LOPEZ FLOODING AT THE PARKING LOT; RECENT NOR'EASTER; GO HERE

***VIDEO 9/26  The Westchester and Putnam Right to Life PAC -- 20th Annual Pro-Life Gala, 2026 Autumn Breakfast!; GO HERE

AND FOR THE PHOTO ALBUM, GO TO “WPRTL Breakfast 09-26-2026” - iCloud Photos

***VIDEO, THE ADRIANA MYMSMERMAID LIFE INTERVEW! GO HERE

***VIDEO CLIP, OSPREYS, FROM OAK PLACE BOB ANDERSON; GO TO EverythingCroton: OSPREY SEASON IN CROTON 2026

***PHOTOS, CROTON RIVER DAY 2026 AT THE YACHT CLUB, VIA DENNIS ROONY; GO TO EverythingCroton: FROM DENNIS KOONEY--SOME POST-2026 RIVER DAY THOUGHTS AND PHOTOS

***PHOTOS, RECENT NOR'EASTER, CROTON YACHT CLUB, COURTESY OF DENNIS KOONEY; GO TO EverythingCroton: AND FOR THOSE WHO WERE CONCERNED ABOUT THE CROTON YACHT CLUB...

***PHOTO, SHOT OF SENASQUA FROM RAPTOR THE OTHER BOB ANDERSON, THE RECENT NOR'EASTER; GO HERE

***PODCAST, EMILY KOPP, ALEX BERENSON, TALK FAUCI  AND MORE AT EverythingCroton: THAT PODCAST--THE GREAT ALEX BERENSON AND EMILY KOPP TALK COVID, LAB LEAKS, AND TONY FAUCI