ROBERT SCOTT'S LATEST: CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA, MAX EASTMAN

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Croton's own Robert Scott has a fascinating new article in Postscripts on Max Eastman, the editor of the radical magazine The Masses who lived in the house at 76 Mt. Airy Road. Later bought by Dr. Dan Salzberg and his wife, Norma, the house is a genuine literary landmark. Read the article at http://notorc.blogspot.com/2012/10/max-eastman-life-of-paradoxes_6.html

10/11/12 CROTON YACHT CLUB RESPONDS TO MR. BRUCE KAUDERER...AGAIN

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LETTER TO THE GAZETTE - CROTON YACHT CLUB RESPONDS TO MR. KAUDERER AGAIN

10/11-10/17/12

To the editor:

In response to Mr. Kauderer’s letter to the Gazette editor published in week of September 6^th through September 12^th. The Yacht Club would like to make the following clarifications:

Mr. Kauderer is correct in stating that the Yacht Club does not pay real estate taxes to the Village. However, he fails to mention that the Yacht Club pays $12,622 to Croton Harmon Schools and $273 to the Croton Library annually. Village tax liability was determined by the Village when the club house was permitted and placed on the property in 1996 and that determination may have been influenced by the corporations not-for profit status.

Mr. Kauderer continues to maintain the cost of the bulkhead replacement will increase the annual village tax bill of every resident by 2%. His estimate is based upon the Village engineering consultant’s preliminary design and cost estimate. Since that time, there have been significant design changes and pre-construction agreements made with the Yacht Club which should result in significant cost savings. Until project bids are received, it is purely speculation as to the overall tax implications of the project.

Mr. Kauderer’s master plan to convert the existing clubhouse to a restaurant by the Village leasing the building to a private restaurant operator is flawed on one significant point. The Yacht Club owns the building! If the assumption is that we would leave the structure behind if the lease is not renewed, consider these facts. The clubhouse is a three sectioned modular structure, bolted together, which is resting on 28 concrete columns and footings. Each modular section has the original axles attached and the tow hitches are in storage. In short, this structure could be removed from the property in a week’s time if we deem it necessary.

With the Village’s commitment to spend upwards of $18,000 for a consultant to perform a “Site Evaluation and Potential Development Study” we urge the Village to revisit the 1997 “Greenway Vision Plan” whose waterfront development plan included a dining area on the property to the north of the Yacht Club. The Yacht Club has maintained all along that the property between the Yacht Club and Croton Landing Park is a more suitable site for a restaurant because of its elevation. Not including major weather events, the Yacht Club property floods out an average of ten times a year during normal tide cycles. 

The Yacht Club is committed to working with the Village to minimize the cost of the bulkhead replacement project. As taxpayers, we too are concerned with the cost of this and all Village capital projects that will impact taxes in the future and we are committed to do anything within reason to help minimize that impact.

Respectfully Submitted,

Croton Yacht Club Board of Directors,

Robert Bruce

Harvey Brill

Robert Dusconi

Ken Gabrielsen

Dennis Kooney

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Now here's an interesting Christmas ad from 1963 that not everyone will remember--but we do--a "coffee table stereo" with 6 speakers--in "luxurious hardwoods" by General Electric. You see, this was the highlight of our family Christmas that year--a special present from my father to himself. Now it had its drawbacks, if you spilled anything on the side where the controls were hidden, well that was an obvious problem. Consequently, we weren't allowed to go NEAR it with anything liquid, sticky, etc. -- but it was convenient, a space saver and quite the novelty. We often wonder what happened to that thing but recall it was soon replaced with a kidney bean shaped table in glorious formica--and that it wasn't cheap. Click on the photo.

Another candy jar putz! http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=2&t=212 

Request for a repeat—die cut German house kit http://www.vintage-ornaments.com/for-christmas/putz-houses/die-cut-paper-putz-house-or-gingerbread-house-to-decorate-germany-hou001 

A very interesting site; click on the link to see some unusual Christmas photos, including putz displays, in unexpected settings

http://curioussofa.blogspot.com/2010_10_01_archive.html 

Oh wow, check out these houses, SEEMS TO BE WHOLESALE ONLY but some inspiration there for sure http://www.timepassages.net/id66.html AND http://www.timepassages.net/id67.html

Simply amazing Marx Las Vegas Pinball Game - 1975!  http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/10/viva-las-vegas-marx-g-210a-las-vegas.html

PHOTOS, GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN-AMERICAN DELICATESSAN & PASTRIES, SOFT OPENING

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GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN-AMERICAN DELICATESSAN & PASTRIES had its soft opening yesterday (stay tuned for their Grand Opening in the next few weeks--they'll be set up with credit and debit then, and their pastry production will be in full swing).

We were very pleased to see that they carry a number of artisanal Italian products found only in the city: Susanna's Shortbread fruit cookies in several flavors, Roland's Wine Jellies (including balsamic--try that on a toasted piece of Italian bread on a cold day) and the Don Bruno line of artisanal pastas. We also hear they make an amazing panini. Stay tuned for more. Contact info below.

UPDATED: 2019--STILL GOING STRONG! https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2018/01/thank-you-giovannis.html

NEWSFLASH! ANOTHER GIANT PUMPKIN SPRINGS UP IN HARMON...AT UMAMI OF COURSE!

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2018 update: UMAMI HAS CLOSED.  

We were shocked -- just shocked :) -- to see that the GIANT PUMPKIN at Umami has a companion now - a grey-green monster. Click on the photo!

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Below is a page from the 1954 Lionel Train and Accessory catalog; check out those accessory buildings--lots of putzing inspiration there! Click on the photo:

 
What a treat—and what a Christmas putz this would make—modified of course—an outstanding example of BIG TINPLATE—the Lionel Trains #6-32905 Irvington Factory; 30 plus photos of glorious toy-goodness http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/10/lionel-trains-6-32905-irvington-factory.html 

A really cool Marx Mechanical toy catalog from 1930-pages 1 through 6 http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2012/10/marx-1930-mechanical-toys-catalog-pgs-1.html   

An interesting Etsy shop filled with diy putz house “kits” http://www.etsy.com/shop/littlevillagehouses?ref=shop_sugg  

1959 Russian Christmas cartoon dubbed into English http://archive.org/details/a_christmas_tree_1959_russian_animation  

1945 Christmas video http://archive.org/details/1945-12-10_Christmas_Brings_Joy_To_Everyone trains, department store windows, toys, etc. Really quite wonderful.  

NEVER SAW THESE BEFORE! The heat from the bulb made the ball bearing in the ornament spin and …. http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/8044981523/in/set-72157631669903916/

PART TWO: PHOTOS FROM SUNDAY'S 10/7 2nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE INSTALLATION OF THE STATUE AT THE GROTTO: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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PART TWO: Despite grey skies, the Spanish Ministry of Holy Name of Mary held their 2nd anniversary celebration of the installation of the statue at the Grotto, Our Lady of Guadalupe. Here are some more photos below from this uplifting event. Click on the photos, all rights reserved M.D. Cudequest. You can see Part One here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/part-one-photos-from-todays-anniversary.html

GIOVANNI'S ITALIAN AMERICAN DELICATESSAN & PASTRIES IS NOW OPEN

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WELCOME TO HARMON--AND CROTON! Giovanni's Italian American Delicatessen & Pastries is now open; stay tuned for more--p.s. the pastry case will be stocked this weekend--and the Cinzano umbrellas are out--now all we need is some sun:

43 Croton Point Avenue, Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520
Telephone: (914) 271-6666, Facsimile: (914) 271-6661, Email: info@giosdelicroton.com

UPDATED: PHOTOS FROM THEIR SOFT OPENING HERE  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/photos-giovannis-soft-opening.html

COUNTY ATTY ASKS 2 ARGUE B4 JUDGE IN WESTCHESTER HOUSING SETTLEMENT CASE APPEAL

As Croton is one of the 31 communities identified for the housing in the Spano-brokered housing settlement, here is the latest update:

County attorney asks to argue before judge in Westchester fair housing case appeal

Posted by: Elizabeth Ganga - Posted in Government & Politics, Westchester County on Oct 08, 2012 - Westchester County Attorney Robert Meehan has asked the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit to allow oral argument in the court fight over a part of the county’s fair housing settlement. The county and federal government are tangling over legislation that would prohibit landlords from discriminating against tenants who use Section 8 vouchers or other government income to pay rent. READ MORE HERE: http://polhudson.lohudblogs.com/2012/10/08/county-attorney-asks-to-argue-before-judge-in-westchester-fair-housing-case-appeal/

Related: A selection of articles, important links etc. http://forum.ncnlocal.com/bb/viewtopic.php?t=7295

PART ONE: PHOTOS FROM TODAY'S 2nd ANNIVERSARY OF THE INSTALLATION OF THE STATUE AT THE GROTTO: OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE

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PART ONE: Despite grey skies, the Spanish Ministry of Holy Name of Mary held their 2nd anniversary celebration of the installation of the statue at the Grotto, Our Lady of Guadalupe. Here are some photos from today's event with more to come this week. Click on the photos, all rights reserved M.D. Cudequest. UPDATED: SEE PART TWO HERE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/10/part-two-photos-from-todays-2nd.html

PHOTOS, 2012 BLESSING OF THE ANIMALS AT HOLY NAME

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Despite grey skies, the 2012 Blessing of the Animals was held in the Peace Garden today at Holy Name of Mary in celebration of St. Francis. Click on the photos below:

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One of our favorite Christmas ads--from 1941 - Goodyear Tire Ad - -click on the photo.

Well here’s something we’ve never seen before—a thread crochet Christmas village http://tiny.cc/jgdqlw 

Christmas village kit http://tiny.cc/yidqlw 

Check out these stylized paper trees http://miniatures.about.com/od/printableminiatureproject/ss/cutpapertree.htm 

The Napco Nursery Rhyme Girls—rare to see them all together http://www.flickr.com/photos/belleflower29/4689158050/ 

New stuff added at Tiny Things Are Cute http://www.tinythingsarecute.com/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=26_79

A Transformer light set—never saw this before! http://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/8044987720/in/contacts/

YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, #11: LADY CLAIROL, BULLWINKLE & TYCO TOYS

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PART TWELVE - YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT YOU'LL FIND AT THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY: A rich newspaper archive with great old ads, vintage magazines, the unusual, the stuff of future exhibits. We've picked out some interesting things today:

FROM 1969: One of the most successful ad campaigns ever, Clairol: Is It True...Blondes have more fun...and

Ah Boris and Natasha, Hey Rocky Watch Me Pull a Rabbit Out of a Hat…a 1969 ad for The Bullwinkle wristwatch...and

A 1969 Christmas ad for TYCO HO Gauge Railroading and Car Racing

Click on the photos! Stay tuned for more as we continue to mine the rich archives of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY

EVERYTHING CROTON'S OCTOBER 2012 CUTE DOG(S) OF THE MONTH: LACEY & JAVA

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We have so many dog lovers in Croton—that we’ve started a new series here at EverythingCroton - CUTE DOG OF THE MONTH!

And the winner(s) FOR OCTOBER 2012 are … and yes we’re a little biased…but the vote was unanimous…LACEY AND JAVA! Lacey is a little mixed breed adopted from an older woman who was part of the CCC1 Good Neighbor Watch. She went to live with her daughter but could not take little Lacey. Lacey now lives with Java the Pug—and when not cuddling, they’re a regular pair of hellcats whenever they spot just about any other big dog walking down the block.  Click on the photo.

To see May 2012's Cute Dog of the Month: Chico, click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/05/everything-crotons-cute-dog-of-month.html 
To see June 2012’s Cute Dog of the Month: Winston, click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/06/everything-crotons-cute-dog-of-month.html

To see July 2012’s Cute Dog of the Month: Jasper, click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/07/everything-crotons-cute-dog-of-month.html

To see August 2012’s Cute dog of the Month: Buddy, click on the link: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/08/everything-crotons-august-2012-cute-dog.html

To see September 2012’s Cute Dog of the Month: Bo, click on the link http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/09/everything-crotons-september-2012-cute.html