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Sunday, June 22, 2025

ANTICIPATED HEAT WAVE, HOW TO REPORT A CON ED OUTAGE IF NEED BE AND....

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TOWN OF CORTLANDT--HOW TO REPORT A CON ED SERVICE OUTAGE AND RELATED NEWS; READ MORE AT Con Edison: Report a Service Outage - Town of Cortlandt, NY News

AND FROM THE VILLGE: Important Information for Upcoming Heat Wave | Croton-on-Hudson NY

IN THE NEWS---US STRIKES IRAN

US drops six ‘bunker buster’ bombs on Iran’s Fordow nuclear plant as Trump declares facility ‘is gone,’ says ‘now is the time for peace’--MORE AT

The attack came days after President Trump unleashed an open threat to Tehran to give up its nuclear program and called for Iran’s “unconditional surrender.”

Saturday, June 21, 2025

UPDATED: US ATTORNEY SARCONE NARROWLY ESCAPES KNIFE ATTACK BY ILLEGAL IMMIGRANT, BLAMES NY'S SANCTUARY POLICIES

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A top federal attorney in New York is speaking out against the state’s sanctuary city policies after allegedly being attacked by a knife-wielding undocumented migrant. John Sarcone III, the U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, said the incident happened while he was walking to the State Capitol building in Albany. Sarcone says he noticed a man behaving erratically nearby and had a feeling something was wrong. MORE AT https://www.foxnews.com/media/us-attorney-narrowly-escapes-knife-attack-illegal-immigrant-blames-new-yorks-sanctuary-policies

THE CROTON CHRONICLE (FORMER BESTWEB SITE)---"THE HUDSON" AT 25 SOUTH RIVERSIDE WILL BE CONDOMINIUMS AND NOT RENTAL APARTMENTS

"The Hudson" at 25 South Riverside will be condominiums and not rental apartments.

Four of the announced 34 units in the sometimes controversial project--formerly known as "The Riverside"--will be "affordable" as governed by the Village Code.

It is often the case that residents of Croton-on-Hudson find out about important news in the village via local social media or even word of mouth. The decision by the developers of the 25 South Riverside Avenue site, Phil Spagnoli and Ralph Rossi, to market the development as condominiums rather than rental apartments is the most recent example.

Thus a number of sharp-eyed residents spotted the new marketing Website for the condos, which are now called “The Hudson” (the developers had previously named it “The Riverside.”) Under an artist’s conception of the rooftop recreational area designed for resident use, and a revolving series of video clips about the attractions of the village and our local area, we read some of the details: GO TO "The Hudson" at 25 South Riverside will be condominiums and not rental apartments.

KATHARINE HEPBURN, THE CROTON CONNECTION & EFSP TOO

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As many of you know, Hepburn got her start at the Croton River Playhouse in 1932 (you can read more about that at EverythingCroton: 1932: CROTON-ON-HUDSON LAUNCHES KATHARINE HEPBURN TO MOVIE STARDOM)

Our friends at European Film Star Postcards have a wonderful post on Hepburn---Katharine Hepburn: Feminist, Acrobat and Lover

We continue a yearly tradition, EFSP follows Il Cinema Ritrovato from 21 - 29 June. We love the festival dedicated to cinematic masterpieces, timeless classics, and hidden gems. For nine days, films will be screened across seven theatres and two open-air venues — Piazza Maggiore and the steamy and carbon-lit Piazzetta Pasolini. Molly Haskell curated 'Katharine Hepburn: Feminist, Acrobat and Lover' for this year's edition. Katharine Hepburn (1907-2003) was a spirited performer with a touch of eccentricity. READ AND SEE MORE AT European Film Star Postcards: Katharine Hepburn: Feminist, Acrobat and Lover

FROM THE MAILBOX, ASSORTED CROTON IN THE 60'S REQUESTS

Assorted "Croton in the 1960's" requests for:

1965, OVER 250 ATTEND CROTON LITTLE LEAGUE PARTY; MORE HERE
THE SENASQUA REGATTA, JULY 1966, OPENING DAY; GO TO https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/06/by-special-requestthe-senasqua-regatta.html
A LOOK BACK AT THE CROTON AIR PARK 1969; SEE https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/08/1969-by-special-request-look-back-at.html
CROTON Class of 1968 HS REUNION; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, THE CLASS OF 1968 CROTON HARMON HIGH SCHOOL REUNION
1966 blurb on SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1966 IRVINGTON GAZETTE, CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

SOME RECENT POSTS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED

Because life gets busy:

May minutes, special request, Croton Free Library; go to EverythingCroton: CROTON FREE LIBRARY, MINUTES OF 5/12/2025

The latest installment of MY MERMAID LIFE; go to EverythingCroton: 6/5/2025 UPDATE FROM MY MERMAID LIFE!

JERRY SMATH EXHIBIT 6/21 AND 6/22; GO TO EverythingCroton: JERRY SMATH EXHIBIT 6/21 & 6/22

POPE LEO'S MESSAGE TO CATHOLIC YOUTH RALLY; GO TO Tom Faranda's Folly: Pope Leo's video message to a Chicago Catholic Youth Rally

A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN; GO TO EverythingCroton: THANK YOU, SENATOR FETTERMAN, A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN

WEEKLY SATURDAY POKEMON TOURNAMENT AT 3RD UNIVERSE; GO TO Weekly Pokemon Tournament (Saturday) — 3rd Universe

Friday, June 20, 2025

UPDATED--SARCONE---PREVIOUSLY DEPORTED KNIFE WIELDING ILLEGAL HAD PREVIOUS BUSTS FOR THREATENING SOMEONE, DWI

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UPDATED--SARCONE---KNIFE WIELDING ILLEGAL HAD PREVIOUS BUSTS FOR THREATENING SOMEONE, DWI--The knife-wielding illegal immigrant who allegedly chased down a US Attorney in New York while threatening to slit his throat had previous busts for threatening another person and driving while intoxicated, according to the Department of Homeland Security.

Saul Morales-Garcia — an illegal migrant from El Salvador who was previously deported and snuck back into the country illegally — had already racked up an unsettling rap sheet before he allegedly threatened John Sarcone, the President Trump-appointed US attorney for the Northern District of New York, outside the Hilton Hotel in Albany Tuesday night. MORE AT Illegal migrant who threatened to slit throat of US Attorney for NY John Sarcone had previous busts

1966 IRVINGTON GAZETTE, CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL

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Stumbled upon this 1966 blurb about the Croton Shakespeare Festival. Click on the image. You may also enjoy: EverythingCroton: 1962 SHAKESPEARE PLAY GROUP PICKS CHHS

THANK YOU, SENATOR FETTERMAN, A LETTER FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN

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THE FOLLOWING LETTER APPEARS IN THE GAZETTE

To the Editor,

2 + 2 = 4. E = mc2.

Rioting, burning down dozens of businesses, destroying police vehicles, and throwing ripped up chunks of concrete around in a large group for days definitely doesn’t = peaceful protests.

Thank you to Senator John Fetterman for being the only Democrat leader with common sense who said the following on the Los Angeles riots:

"I unapologetically stand for free speech, peaceful demonstrations, and immigration—but this is not that," Fetterman posted. "This is anarchy and true chaos. My party loses the moral high ground when we refuse to condemn setting cars on fire, destroying buildings, and assaulting law enforcement."

Thank you,
Jessica Dieckman

6/24 ZONING BD. MEETING AGENDA, ANOTHER ADU & MORE

6/4 - 7 pm - See the agenda and related documents at Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting

ALL WESTCHESTER COUNTY OWNED BEACHES ARE NOW OPEN INCLUDES CROTON ETAL

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Westchester beaches open this weekend for start of summer

All Westchester County-owned beaches will be open for the start of the summer season on Saturday and Sunday. MORE AT

Westchester beaches open this weekend for start of summer

CROTON FREE LIBRARY BLOOD DRIVE 6/28

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Blood Drive
Date: Saturday, June 28, 2025
Time: 10:00 am
Location: Croton Free Library

Donate blood during this important summer drive hosted by the NY Blood Center. Walk-ins welcome. Appointments preferred. Bring ID and hydrate before arriving. Click here to learn more.