EverythingCroton: October 2026

Sunday, October 18, 2026

DW DESIGN & DECOR CHOSEN AS WESTCHESTER HOME MAGAZINE 2026 DESIGN AWARDS FINALIST

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Exciting News! We are proud to have been a finalist for our project, Modern Transformation which was selected in the Basement category. MORE AT DW Design & Decor Chosen as Westchester Home Magazine 2026 Design Awards Finalist - DW Design & Decor

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PAGE 2 GAZETTE, STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON, THE I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE TAPES--PAUL STEINBERG

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.

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PAGE 2 GAZETTE, STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON, THE I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE TAPES--PAUL STEINBERG. Click on the images.

You may also have an interest in EverythingCroton: ABOUT THOSE DISTURBING IDEA ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORDINGS, A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN

1970 CROTON COMMUNITY BAND, PERRY LIPKIN, TO OPEN SEASON SUNDAY

GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR

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ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH REMINDS US.....

GUADALUPAN JUBILEE YEAR

CLICK ON THE IMAGE.

St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York

FROM THE 914 SUBSTACK---THE 914 BOOK PROPOSAL AWARDS

Admittedly not everyone will find something of interest on this list, but there are some genuinely amusing entries---and we cannot argue with the writer's premise that the world of books is crumbling. Read more at The 914 Book Proposal Awards - by 914Editor - The 914

SCAMS, PHISHING ALERTS

***REPORTS OF SCAMMERS, PANHANDLERS DRESSED AS "HANDMAIDENS" ALLEGEDLY COLLECTING FOR "LOCAL FOOD PANTRY" AND SOME SORT OF "STOP TRUMP" endeavor yesterday at Foodtown....... THIS DID NOT LOOK LEGITIMATE but as always do you your own due diligence should you encounter these folks. One reader said she attempted to get the name of the food pantry being collected for and the alleged "STOP TRUMP" initiative and was "brushed off". In any case, this group appeared to be gone for whatever reason by the time she finished shopping.

***MYCHART PHISHING EMAILS again. Got six of these over the last week---and have never had a MYCHART account: EverythingCroton: SATURDAY MORNING SCAMS/PHISHING ALERT--MY CHART--ADD PAYPALL TO THE MIX

CROTON NEWS AI SITE HAS LOTS OF INTERESTING LEGAL ISSUE UPDATES---HERE'S ONE FOR...VAN CORTLANDT MANOR CONTRACT DISPUTE

River Rock and its owner seek $2,705,170 over the earlier entrance-restoration contract. The Village and Historic Hudson Valley allege contractor failures and seek unquantified damages. Responsibility remains unresolved. MORE AT Van Cortlandt Manor contract dispute · Legal — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

YONKERS TIMES--CALLING ALL INDEPENDENT AND UNDECIDED VOTERS--LAWLER GETS PROBLEM SOLVER SEAL FROM NO LABELS

No Labels awarded its Problem Solver Seal to U.S. Representative Mike Lawler (NY-17), recognizing his record of working across party lines and his willingness to pursue bipartisan solutions to the country’s challenges.

The Problem Solver Seal recognizes leaders committed to putting country over party, championing commonsense two-party solutions, and engaging regularly in No Labels-hosted bipartisan meetings. It reflects a belief that effective government depends on leaders who can build trust across political differences and turn common ground into action. It is a designation—not a formal party endorsement—awarded to political candidates and elected officials who commit to working across the aisle and supporting No Labels’ national agenda. MORE AT Calling All Independent and Undecided Voters in NY-17-Lawler Gets Problem Solver Seal from No Labels | Yonkers Times

ANOTHER NYC PERIL - OVER 20 MOPED-RIDING CHAIN SNATCHINGS HAVE HIT NYC SINCE SEPTEMBER -- INCLUDING AN ATTACK WHERE AN NYPD DETECTIVE WAS STABBED 10 TIMES

Crews of motorized bike-riding thieves — some of them illegal migrant gang-bangers — are terrorizing New York City, viciously snatching thousands of dollars in jewelry from the necks of unsuspecting cops and civilians alike, The Post has learned. There have been more than 20 motorized bike chain-snatchings since September, with at least 10 of them turning violent, according to the NYPD — and police sources say that’s just a drop in the bucket. MORE AT Over 20 moped-riding chain snatchings have hit NYC since September, including an attack where an NYPD detective was stabbed 10 times.

HEDWIGA REICHER, FROM OUR FRIENDS AT EFSP, AND THE CROTON CONNECTION

Our friends at ESFP have a post on the German born stage and screen actress Hedwiga Reicher. She was best known for playing Salome (click on the image). You can read more about her at European Film Star Postcards: Hedwiga Reicher

But....if the REICHER name is setting off memory alarms, you are correct: there is a Croton connection via her father; read more at EverythingCroton: EMANUEL REICHER, THE CROTON CONNECTION

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RE-CAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO

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.

YOUR EVERYTHING CROTON WEEKEND NEWS RECAP AND VINTAGE CROTON TOO---AS ALWAYS, ITEMS IN ITALICS OR GREEN PRINT SHOULD GET SPECIAL ATTENTION---BUT FIRST...

SOLEMN EVENT:

VILLAGE FLAGS WERE AT HALF-STAFF FOR OCTOBER 7TH; LAWLER STANDING WITH ISRAEL, OCT 7TH; CLICK HERE

HAPPY EVENTS!

***TODAY RUN AGAINST HUNGER; ALL THE DETAILS FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI AITE AT EverythingCroton: REMINDER--SUNDAY--HARRY CHAPIN RUN --FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE

***PHOTOS COFFEE WITH A COP AT SKYVIEW; GO TO EverythingCroton: BEYOND THE BADGE---CROTON POLICE SPEND TIME LISTENING, LEARNING AND CONNECTING WITH SENIORS AT SKYVIEW

***TOWN OF CORTLANDT FAMILY FUN DAY 10/18 GO HERE

AND NOT SO HAPPY EVENT:

***Village/school/local and non-local forums, facebook pages and more are still buzzing about the IDEA/(formely the Croton DEI Committee) recordings, AI transcripts and more. The proverbial "cat is outta the bag"....Hate has no home here.....Croton aims to be inclusive...yada yada yada.....READ JESSICA DIECKMAN'S COMPELLING LETTER IN THE GAZETTE PAGE 5 OR AT EverythingCroton: ABOUT THOSE DISTURBING IDEA ADVISORY COMMITTEE RECORDINGS, A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN

AND PAGE 2 OF THEGAZETTE--PAUL STEINBERG'S COMPLIATION OF QUOTES FROM THE TAPES---the paper does not have an online presence but is on sale just about everywhere. We hope to have Mr. Steinberg's letter online later today. UPDATED---LETTER IS AT BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PAGE 2 GAZETTE, STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON, THE I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE TAPES--PAUL STEINBERG

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, however, this seems unlikely; see a recap more or less here

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MOVING ALONG:

***LETTER, ROBERT WHITING ENDORSES WATKINS; GO HERE

***FORMER MAYORS ENDORSE WATKINS; GO HERE

***BROOK STREET PARKING; GO HERE

***FROM THE MAILBOX SUBSTACK QUESTIONS AND VINTAGE CROTON SENIORS ; GO TO EverythingCroton: MAILBOX--SUBSTACK QUESTIONS, CROTON SENIOR CLUB HALLOWEEN REQUESTS! SOME PAST YEARS

***TAVERN FOR SALE; 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

***An interesting observation: FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--CROTON'S ASSISTANT VILLAGE MANAGER LAW TOOK EFFECT SEPTEMBER 25TH; more here

***MILESPLIT, CROTON POINT PARK, RESULTS; GO HERE

***WINKLER'S VINTAGE CROTON 1965; GO HERE

***PLEASE CONSIDER ATTENDING the upcoming CHEMICAL ENGINE FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE RIECKE OCTOBER 18

***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

***EVERYTHING CROTON GUIDE TO FALL LEAF-PEEPING HERE

***Knitting! GO TO EverythingCroton: THE MID FALL 2026 EDITION OF "THE CROTON KNITTER & CROCHETER TOO"

***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

***VILLAGE POT SHOP SIGNAGE, PLANNING BOARD; GO TO
EverythingCroton: FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--PLANNING BOARD DEFERS MINDSET SIGN, WEIGHS CANNABIS ZONING CHANGES

***FROM THE MAILBOX, 2026 SENIOR AWARDS BANQUET, FLYOVER, HOW MUCH PEEKSKILL GETS FROM ALL ITS CANNABIS BUSINESSES; GO HERE

***CROTON IS "PRO-HOUSING"--WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? SEE HERE

***POT SHOPS: THE PLACES THAT OPTED OUT; WE DIDN'T; GO HERE

***VINTAGE CROTON, ASSTD FOOTBALL REQUESTS; GO HERE

***BARE NAILS ARE RACIST! GO HERE
***VINTAGE CROTON 1931, LENORE ULRIC, GO HERE
***VINTAGE CROTON 2012, HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING PHOTOS; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST--YOUR EDITOR'S PHOTO ALBUM, HALLOWEEN WINDOW PAINTING 2012, CROTON
***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
***THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LIONS AND BOB ANDERSON

MAPQUEST ADDS SURVEILLIANCE CAMERA LAYER

This is as they say, how you win back users---the cameras are marked by "eyes"---read and see more at https://thehill.com/business/6156038-mapquest-adds-surveillance-layer

HOCHUL SIGNS LAW INCREASING TAX CREDIT FOR VOLUNTEER FIREFIGHTERS

From Robert Cox and Talk of the Sound--Hochul Signs Law Increasing Tax Credits for Volunteer Firefighters in New York - Talk of the Sound

Saturday, October 17, 2026

MORE ON THAT "HISTORIC EXTRADITION" ALEXANDER SUVOROV---SARCONE: MAN PLOTTED TO SELL U.S. TECH TO RUSSIA

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The extradition of Alexander Suvorov, a Russian national living in Stockholm, Sweden, to the United States is characterized as a "historic extradition" because it highlights an expansive cross-border effort to dismantle an illicit international procurement network smuggling sensitive American technology to Russia. READ MORE AT PressReader.com | Sarcone: Man plotted to sell U.S. tech to Russia

REMINDER--SUNDAY--HARRY CHAPIN RUN --FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE

Sunday, October 18: 5K at 8:30 a.m., 10K at 10 a.m. and one-mile fun run at 11:45 a.m., starting at Croton-Harmon High School.

The Harry Chapin Memorial Run/Walk Against Hunger returns to Croton-on-Hudson on Sunday, October 18, with a 5K run and walk, a 10K race and a one-mile fun run. The organizer's announcement invites participants to gather at Croton-Harmon High School. MORE AT Harry Chapin Run returns Sunday with 5K, 10K and one-mile events — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY EverythingCroton: HARRY CHAPIN, A MANY TALENTED TROUBADOR, FROM THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT

2026 LEAF COLLECTION SCHEDULE

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.

START YOUR ENGINES....OR SOMETHING....IT'S THAT TIME OF YEAR....

SEE THE MAP AT 2026-Leaf-Collection-Map

Leaf pickup throughout the Village begins November 2, 2026. Each area of the map is scheduled for two pickups. This schedule will be repeated, weather and time permitting, as the leaves accumulate and the conditions warrant. ONEIDA AVE CLINTON ST WAYNE ST YOUNG AVE This document is intended to provide an ESTIMATED schedule for leaf pickup. Actual dates depend on factors beyond the Village's control. HASTINGS AVE PENFIELD AVE DEVON AVE WHELAN AVE In an effort to follow the proposed schedule, DPW crews will often "jump ahead" to the next pickup area when time allows. The intention for these visits is solely a time savings effort, and does not affect the proposed schedule. These areas will be re-visited during the normally scheduled pickup.

SOME FUNDRAISERS, CHARITABLE ENDEAVORS AND VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION

UPDATED AGAIN IN ABOUT TWO WEEKS----For your consideration---as always, please do your own due diligence---we're entering the busy season for service organizations, churches, charities, here and abroad, etc.:

***CHEMICAL ENGINE FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE RIECKE, 10/18---GO TO EverythingCroton: CHEMICAL ENGINE FUNDRAISER FOR MIKE RIECKE OCTOBER 18

***Thank you from THE CROTON LIONS AND BOB ANDERSON, BAGELS ON HUDSON, GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LIONS AND BOB ANDERSON

***ASBURY is having a pre-RACE dinner before their annual HARRY CHAPIN RUN AGAINST HUNGER ENGAGEMENT; speaking of the annual Run, you can visit their website to make a contribution--or RUN--or walk; go to Harry Chapin Run Against Hunger

***THANK YOU FROM DAUGHTERS OF ST. MARY; ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH; CLICK HERE

and THANK YOU PLATINUM PROPANE AND CAPRICCIO'S for helping with the St. Augustine Parish Festival--it's an important festival; go to EverythingCroton: ST. AUGUSTINE FESTIVAL THANK YOU'S! CAPRICCIO PIZZERIA & PLATINUM PROPANE

***Recent Holy Name and St. Augustine bulletins listed those currently in our armed forces; here's an opportunity to give back from the late Father Brennan; go to EverythingCroton: HAPPIER DAYS, FATHER BRENNAN, UNITED FOR THE TROOPS 2012

***We have residents with family serving in the IDF; for those who would like to donate there: EverythingCroton: FRIENDS OF THE IDF

***LOOK AT ALL THE QUILTS AND KITS OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN SENT TO LUTHERAN WORLD RELIEF; GO TO EverythingCroton: OUR SAVIOUR LUTHERAN RECENTLY HAD THEIR ANNUAL BLESSING OF THE QUILTS

***WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: EverythingCroton: WILD THINGS SANCTUARY: SMALL VICTORIES, THE BATS AT WILD THINGS SANCTUARY

***VOLUNTEER NEW YORK HAS NUMEROUS VOLUNTEER OPORTUNITIES; GO TO Volunteer New York!

***VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES AT CROTON CARING; GO TO Croton Caring – Caring for our community

***PEEKSKILL, LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS; GO TO EverythingCroton: DONATING TO LITTLE ORPHAN ANIMALS--HELPING CATS IN NEED

***SHERIDAN GORMAN scholarship fundraiser; GO TO EverythingCroton: GOFUND ME SHERDAN GORMAN MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP FUND

***CROTON LIONS GOFUNDME EAGLE SCOUT ARBORETUM PROJECT; EverythingCroton: CROTON LIONS CLUB--GOFUNDME--DONATE TO SUPPORT EAGLE SCOUT PROJECT IN BENEFIT OF CROTON ARBORETUM

***THANK YOU SHOPRITE AND FOX EKLOF POST; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU CROTON SHOPRITE AND FOX-EKLOF POST 505

and for their recent engagement (THANK YOU TO ALL WHO HELPED) in the PATTERSON HISTORICAL SIGN DEDICATION; GO HERE AND FOR ED RIELY'S PIECE, GO HERE

***OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH; if you would like to send a donation HOLY NAME OF MARY--EverythingCroton: OCTOBER IS RESPECT FOR LIFE MONTH--HOLY NAME OF MARY IS COLLECTING FOR GOOD COUNSEL HOMES AND NO BABY BLISTERS

***GREEN LIGHT NY, TEMPLE ISRAEL--Green Light NY project--Temple Israel of Northern Westchester worked with the New York Religious Action Center of Reform Judaism, RAC-NY, a network of over 30 congregations across the state, to support state legislation that is socially just and reflective of Jewish values. Learn more here.

***LIAM RUDDEN, EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE' CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD, PROJECT; SEEKS DONATIONS; GO TO EverythingCroton: HOLY NAME OF MARY CHAPEL OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD PROJECT UNDERWAY---PARISHIONER & EAGLE SCOUT CANDIDATE LIAM RUDDEN

***WHITE WHISKERS SENIOR DOG SANCTUARY; GO TO White Whiskers Senior Dog Sanctuary | Dog Shelter in WNY

CROTON.NEWS AI SITE HAS A SPORTS SECTION WE MISSED! FOUR CROTON-HARMON GIRLS TEAMS EARNED WINTER 2026 ACADEMIC HONORS

Four Croton-Harmon girls teams appear on the New York State Public High School Athletic Association's Winter 2026 Scholar-Athlete team list: Alpine skiing, basketball, indoor track and field, and wrestling. All four are listed on page 2 of the state association's team awards. MORE AT Four Croton-Harmon girls teams earned Winter 2026 academic honors — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

TAVERN AT CROTON LANDING FOR SALE

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DAILY CALLER--DATA CENTER CHEAT SHEET FROM PARENTS GROUP HELPS FAMILIES SORT GOOD FROM BAD

Admittedly, your editor hasn't had time to look at all this but it's a much discussed article on one of the parents forums so do your own deep dive: EXCLUSIVE: Data Center Cheat Sheet From Parents Group Helps Families Sort Good From Bad | The Daily Caller

BROOK STREET INQUIRY

A reader sent along this photo and asks---CLICK ON THE IMAGE---what's going on?

This is the Brook Street parking improvements project--The Village currently owns a parcel of land on Brook Street near North Riverside Avenue that is informally used by residents in the area for parking. A plan has been developed to clear the area and create a formal paved parking area, approximately tripling the number of off-street parking spaces available for residents in the area. Work is expected to begin on (HAS BEGUN) this project during fall 2026.

BETHLEHEM ART AT HOLY NAME OF MARY WEEKEND OF 10/24 & 25

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BETHLEHEM ART AT HOLY NAME OF MARY WEEKEND OF 10/24 & 25

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Holy Name of Mary - Croton-on-Hudson, NY

THAT WHITE POWER INCIDENT --- CLAIMS TO BE FROM THE DSA --- WHICH HAS NEITHER DENIED RESPONSIBILITY OR CONDEMNED.....

For the record: From Conresswoman Hillary Scholten's X account--click on the image -Congresswoman Hillary Scholten on X: "Today, I received a threatening letter at my Grand Rapids, Michigan office that contained unidentified white powder. The letter, which claimed to be from the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), made a direct and specific reference to an impending “civil war… / X

UPDATED: Congresswoman Hillary Scholten receives 'threatening' letter with 'white powder'

AND White-Powder Threat Letters Reported at Officials’ Offices Nationwide — IJR News

AND Rep. Hillary Scholten says threatening letter with white powder sent to Grand Rapids office

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--CAC-TO DISCUSS LEAF-BLOWER PANEL ON OCTOBER 20TH

See more at Conservation Advisory Council — 2026-10-20 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

THANK YOU FROM THE CROTON LIONS AND BOB ANDERSON

To the Editor:

Thank you to everyone in the Croton community who visited our 50/50 raffle and children’s craft table outside Bagels on Hudson last Saturday. Your donations and support help us continue serving our community.

Our many service projects include a free medical-equipment loan trailer (914-271-5200); scholarships for CHHS students, increased this year from $3,000 to $5,000; Arboretum improvements through a joint Eagle Scout project; local disaster-relief assistance; the Harry Chapin Run; support for BluePath service dogs; and much more.

We hope to hold another 50/50 raffle soon, so please stay tuned. Our annual Christmas tree sale begins Saturday, November 28, across from ShopRite. Artificial trees may be convenient, but we still think a real tree is the best!

Lions Clubs is the world’s largest service organization, with nearly 1.5 million members. The Croton Lions welcomes new members. Contact us at crotonlionsclub@gmail.com or visit crotonlions.org—we would be delighted to have you join us.

If you cannot commit to full membership, consider volunteering at a Croton Lions event. You may discover how rewarding it can be!

We Serve,

Bob Anderson

President, Croton Lions News — Croton Lions Club

VERY HANDY---FROM THE CROTON NEWS AI SITE---CROTON, ON VIDEO

One good moment. The bigger picture. The whole meeting. Watch Croton your way. MORE AT Video — Shorts, Summaries & Full Meetings — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

MINGLE AT McKEON'S

Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and conversation ahead of the upcoming Village of Croton-on-Hudson election this November.

Hosted by: John McKeon on behalf of the Voice of Croton

Date: Saturday, October 17

Time: 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Location: The 1900 Stone Carriage House

25 Prospect Place, Croton-on-Hudson

(Directions: Located at the crest of Prospect Place. Please enter through the double gates.)

Featuring:

• Live music

• Wine and soda

Admission is free and open to all village residents. Donations are gratefully accepted to support the Voice of Croton but are absolutely not required for attendance.

Come meet your neighbors, share your perspective with the candidates and if you don’t, Sam Watkins for village judge, Mary Lynn Diabola for trustee we look forward to and discuss the future of our community. We look forward to seeing you there.

SATURDAY SOCIAL MEDIA---SCHOOL STUFF, BLAKEMAN, DISMAL NY PUBLIC SCHOOL RANKINGS, IDEA COMMITTEE BACKLASH, ETC.

Not going to spend a fine Saturday wrapped in social media political angst or performance theatre, but encapsulating the school chatter in a nutshell:

---Republican Bruce Blakeman on Friday ripped Gov. Kathy Hochul for New York students’ dismal test scores under her watch. Lots of applause for his hammering of Hochul over the numbers.

---Lots of talk about the Croton.News site---and this post: Croton-Harmon accepts audit as student data sharpens curriculum plans — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

---Lots of talk about the school continuing to liaison with the IDEA Committee under the present scandal; much chatter about the lack of an SRO.

---Much support among the parents for Pete Tsagarakis of the diner; much support for the Jessica Dieckman and Paul Steinberg Gazette letters. It seems quite a few parents have had enough of being expected to "sing in the choir"--and their children as well.....what happens next is anyone's guess especially if this goes federal...

WRGB ALBANY - MORE ON SUVOROV, RUSSIAN NATIONAL'S EXTRADITION, SARCONE ETAL.

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Federal prosecutors revealed Thursday that Suvorov attempted to purchase electronic components from an unidentified company in the Northern District of New York. The company reported the suspicious activity to authorities, helping investigators uncover the alleged operation.

“See something, say something,” First Assistant U.S. Attorney John A. Sarcone III said. MORE AT Russian national extradited to Albany in alleged scheme to smuggle US technology to Russia

DOROTHY ANN McMAHON

Dorothy Ann McMahon, a resident of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away on September 8, 2026. FULL OBITUARY AT LINK BELOW. A celebration of life to be held at a later date. Dorothy McMahon Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

CROTON.NEWS SITE EXPANDS ITS LEGAL COVERAGE STARTING WITH BARI MANOR TENANTS' LAWSUIT

We’re expanding our legal coverage with original court documents, clear case timelines and continuing updates. Start with the Bari Manor tenants’ lawsuit and follow the linked case file as new records become available. MORE AT Village justice candidate Ali Jaffery represents Bari Manor tenants in fire lawsuit — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

CROTON-HARMON STUDENTS EARN NYSSMA ALL-STATE HONORS

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Congratulations to our talented student musicians who have earned New York State School Music Association All-State and Area All-State honors! SEE AND READ MORE AT Congratulations to our talented... - Croton-Harmon Schools | Facebook

Friday, October 16, 2026

SARCONE, PATRONE, FIVE NON-CITIZENS ARRESTED FOR VOTER FRAUD ACROSS THE NORTHERN DISTRICT

On October 13 and 14, 2026, Vikki Bradt, age 51, a British National, of Ballston Spa, NY, Samantha Merkle, age 55, a British National of Glens Falls, NY, Suad Sasic, age 30, a Bosnian National of Clifton Park, NY, Jacques Patry, age 64, a Canadian National of Tupper Lake, NY, and Paula Stitt, age 57, a Canadian National of Albany, NY, appeared on charges of voting by aliens. All defendants are lawful permanent residents. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Anthony Patrone, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the Buffalo Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) made the announcement.

The complaints against all five defendants allege that they are aliens, who knew they were not United States citizens and that they knowingly voted in an election held in part for the purpose of electing a candidate for President, Vice President, Member of the United States Senate, or Member of the United States House of Representatives......First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III stated, “the law is clear that only U.S. citizens can vote in elections that have candidates running for federal office. When non-citizens vote, the public loses confidence in the integrity of the election process and its outcome. Our office, working with our federal law enforcement partners, will work tirelessly to prosecute those who should not have voted, but did. Just this week, our office filed charges against five individuals, all of whom were non-citizens and unlawfully voted in federal elections within the last few years.”

"The integrity of lawful voting and government processes is essential to maintaining public confidence in our institutions," said Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) Buffalo Acting Special Agent in Charge Anthony J. Patrone." MORE AT Northern District of New York | Five Non-Citizens Arrested for Voter Fraud Across the Northern District | United States Department of Justice

ZBA AGENDA OCTOBER 20TH--FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE

See more at Garage roof and porch renewal at 98 Hastings return to ZBA October 20 — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

CONGRESSMAN LAWLER, FHWA ADMINISTRATOR McMATSER HIGHLIGHT SAFETY IMPROVEMENTS NEAR PUTNAM HOSPITAL

As someone who had occasion to visit a friend at this hospital, these area improvements are certainly much needed. MORE AT ICYMI: Lawler, FHWA Administrator McMaster Highlight Safety Improvements Near Putnam Hospital | Congressman Mike Lawler

FIRST PHOTOS OF OREGON SCHOOL SHOOTER JOHN GRIFFIN REVEALED

Twisted teen gunman John J. Griffin II has been pictured for the first time — glaring menacingly at the camera — since he unleashed a deadly mass shooting at an Oregon elementary school.

Griffin, 16, is seen in the eerie photo posted on Facebook by his mother, Shauntai May Nickerson, on Sept. 10 — just over a month before he killed three students, ages 5, 8, and 11, and a teacher at Silver Rail Elementary School on Thursday. More at First photos of Oregon school shooter John Griffin revealed

FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE---CROTON SEEKS PFAS TESTING AND TREATMENT COSTS IN SUIT AGAINST 17 COMPANIES

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The Village’s August 13 complaint names 17 chemical and firefighting-product companies and seeks past and future water-system costs. The October 16 state docket review showed only the complaint; no liability ruling or award was displayed. MORE AT Croton seeks PFAS testing and treatment costs in suit against 17 companies — Croton-on-Hudson, NY

ICYMI - MINGLE AT McKEON'S

Join us for an evening of music, refreshments, and conversation ahead of the upcoming Village of Croton-on-Hudson election this November.

OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY & HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---THE BROWN DERBY

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.

OUR REGULAR FRIDAY GUEST FEATURE--TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---AND HIS FRIDAY COCKTAIL SERIES---AND NOW......THE BROWN DERBY--GO TO https://tomfarandasfolly.com/?p=17503

REMINDER---10/18, FAMILY FUN DAY AT THE TOWN OF CORTLANDT

Cortlandt Family Fun Day takes over the Cortlandt Youth Center this Sunday, October 18th (2:30 PM – 6:30 PM)! We have an amazing lineup of activities ready for the whole family, including live music by Kick Start Charlie, a variety of delicious food trucks, plus free rides for children, face painting, pony rides, and balloon animals! Wrap up the perfect day with a spectacular fireworks show at 6:30 PM! Thank you for your continued support—we can't wait to see you there!

Family Fun Day Map and Booklet

Family Fun Day Video

CROTON ON HUDSON COUPLE SUES AUDI FOR $1.1 MILLION

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A Croton-on-Hudson couple whose house was allegedly destroyed in a fire caused by a defective Audi is demanding $1.1 million from the automaker and a local car dealership.

Matthew and Ilana Robinso......more at Croton-on-Hudson couple sues Audi for $1.1M - Westfair Communications

BERNARD BIERMAN OBITUARY & SERVICE INFO

Received this notice late; wake was held October 9; full obituary, however, is at Bernard Bierman Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY

SARCONE, TREMAROLI, CARSON--HISTORIC INTERNATIONAL EXTRADITION OF RUSSIAN NATIONAL

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Alexander Suvorov, age 52, a Russian national residing in Sweden, has been charged by a criminal complaint with three counts related to the unlawful exporting of micro-electronic components from the United States to Russia via a front company based in Hong Kong.

Suvorov was extradited from Sweden to the Northern District of New York on October 15, 2026, and is expected to have his initial appearance on Friday, October 16, 2026, at 1:30 p.m. in Albany before United States Magistrate Judge Paul J. Evangelista. First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III, Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), and Jonathan Carson, Special Agent in Charge of the U.S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Industry and Security, New York Field Office, made the announcement. More at Northern District of New York | Russian National Arrested and Extradited to New York on Charges of Evading Sanctions on Russia | United States Department of Justice

WIEGMAN AND ELLIOTT ENDORSE WATKINS

Letter on page 2 of the 10/16 Gazette from former mayors Wiegman and Elliott endorsing Sam Watkins for Judge. THE GAZETTE DOES NOT HAVE AN ONLINE PRESENCE BUT IS ON SALE JUST ABOUT EVERYWHERE.

YADA YADA YADA THE VILLAGE'S I.D.E.A./D.E.I. COMMITTEE TAPES

Chatter--and largely thoughtful commentary--has arisen regarding the Village IDEA Committee tapes, obtained (?) pursuant to a FOIL request. You are encouraged to read two letters regarding the disturbing content of these tapes.

One of these is from Paul Steinberg and is on page 2 of this week's Gazette (Week of 10/15). Mr. Steinberg provides direct irrefutable quotes--in short, he has listened, so you don't have to. (UPDATED: see letter here)

The other is on page 5 from Jessica Dieckman, or you can read it here.

The blog has had a request for links to these tapes as there are actually people here who want to believe it is all some sort of "MAGA plot". The tapes are, however, easy enough to find....and in the words of the great Jack Marshall:

Res ipsa loquitur.

The Village attorney is allegedly reviewing it all. And we imagine quite a few others as well.

SERVICE INFO AND OBITUARY FOR AMELIA FIAMINGHI

..... A life-long resident of Croton, she married Louis Fiaminghi who predeceased her in 2003. Amelia was an avid reader, lover of animals and a dedicated life-long member of Holy Name of Mary Parish and was known to many for her kind and generous nature. She is also predeceased by her siblings Peter (Antionette) Anfiteatro, Anthony Anfiteatro, Filomena (John) Barirde, Vera (Nicholas) Columbo, Dominick (Patricia) Anfiteatro. She is survived by her sister-in-law Lorraine Anfiteatro Radcliff, many nieces, nephews and grand nieces and nephews.

Visitation will take place on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY from 9 to 10:00 am, followed by the Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 am. Interment will follow at Rose Hill Memorial Park in Putnam Valley, NY. MORE INFO AT Amelia Fiaminghi Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY