As was the case with the Deli and 6 apartments on Benedict--which has been granted multiple variances from the Harmon re-zoning law by Croton officials so that it will be built--the new owner of the former "Nappy property" on Benedict Blvd. is also seeking a variance. (379 S. Riverside Ave; Lawrence Doyle; Edward Gemmola)
See the notice published on page 8 of the June 28, 2015 edition of THE GAZETTE under PUBLIC NOTICES. Click on the image.
Under the
Harmon re-zoning assurances by the board and its supporters, residents
were told that this site, if developed, would contain only 6 apartments; the
current proposal calls for 11 instead; the commercial spaces that will
be created are extremely small versus the site's use for housing. As to
those who have asked if this would be good for the village's "HUD"
demographics, we do not know whether or not it will be low income,
market rate, or some mix of the two at the present time--or what the impacts of continued development will be on the school district. Please direct your questions to the appropriate officials or attend the public hearing on 7/8/15.
As soon as the ZBA agenda is up for 7/8, the link will be posted here.
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For
those who don't know, actress Fay Bainter lived here in the village during the 1930’s.
She will be part of an upcoming exhibit currently in the works by
members of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Stay tuned for more info.
In the meantime, check out the very young and pretty Bainter in the 1917 production of The Willow Tree. Click on the photo.
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From your all volunteer Croton Fire Department FB page:
Tonight, the Croton-Harmon High School will hold it's annual
Graduation Ceremony for it's Senior Class. Among those are three
invaluable, young and ambitious members of the Croton-on-Hudson Fire
Department.
Graduating tonight are;
PAF Richard Leach #500 of TL44
PAF Tommy Kaplan #501 of TL44
FF Daniel Vlad Jr. #493 of E120
We would also like to give a "shout out" to fellow graduate Samantha
Dominello, who is an active part of the Croton EMS Youth Program and has
also volunteered with us in the CFD!
Congratulations to all four
of you, and good luck in whatever you do in the future (we know
whatever it is, you will be successful!)
And from Everything Croton, DITTO!
Keep on top of what's happening with your ALL VOLUNTEER CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT @ https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire
The latest from one of our favorite blogs: European Film Star Postcards.
Today's installment is all about Sessue Hayakawa, rumored to have periodically visited Croton-on-Hudson's Nikko Inn in the early 1920's---but which we have never been able to confirm.
And now from European Film Star Postcards:
Sessue Hayakawa (1889–1973) was a Japanese actor who starred
in more than 80 American, Japanese, French, German, and British films.
He was the first Asian actor to find stardom first in Hollywood and
later in Europe. His 'broodingly handsome' good looks and typecasting as
a sinister villain with sexual dominance made him a heartthrob among
female audiences in the 1910s and early 1920s. Nowadays he is best
remembered for his Oscar-nominated turn as Japanese POW camp commander
Saito in The Bridge on the River Kwai (1957). READ MORE HERE: http://filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2015/06/imported-from-usa-sessue-hayakawa.html
Want to know more about Croton's Nikko Inn? Go here http://crotonhistory.org/2013/03/14/our-multi-talented-federal-prohibition-agents/
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to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our
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CROTON.
On Saturday June 20th, the Croton Lions defeated the Croton Rotary 5-3 at Dobbs behind the excellent pitching of Jonathan Casieri. The Croton Lions team is managed by Dan Osborne. Click on the photos below, all rights reserved Croton Little League. (Thank you "Mary" for the excellent pix!)
A resident says: "I'm not worried. The *design guidelines* in the Harmon re-zoning law will ensure that we have a beautiful dining and pedestrian friendly experience".
We'll spare you the rest.
The fact is that although they were promised, there are NO design guidelines in Harmon re-zoning. And as is the case with the Benedict Blvd. project (the deli with six small apartments, none of them the promised 1,000 square feet in size as well), the village is more than willing to provide multiple variances from the law anyway--and has.
For more on tonight's village board meeting, which also includes $204,000 for the Gouveia/Something Good in the World "Park"--and almost eleven million in additional debt all in one night, ETC.--visit https://www.facebook.com/crotonunited
The meeting starts @ 8pm. For those who have asked about the status of the former Nappy property "mixed use" apartment project, stay tuned.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THIS GOUVEIA ITEM: https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/gouveia-something-predetermined-in-the-world/354963597994011
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COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HSITORICAL SOCIETY: 1968, A LOOK BACK @ THE CROTON RED CROSS. Click on the images below.
One of the great things about collecting vintage magazines--especially pulp movie and television star magazines--is the abundance of black and white ads on the back pages that promise everything from bust enlargement devices to weight loss gimmicks to....well, ads like the one to the right from 1960....
Yes, for only $1.49 -- plus fifty cents shipping and handling of course -- you too can receive a CHRISTMAS PACK with over 100 TOYS AND A CHRISTMAS TREE (actually it's a beautiful simulated Christmas tree). You also get a "hi-fi" album of 25 Christmas Carols thrown in as an "extra bonus"--sung and/or played by the unidentified.
Though we know this "Christmas Pack" was undoubtedly a disappointment to the person who sent away for it back in 1960, let's be honest. We wouldn't mind finding it in our mailbox today...if only to satisfy our curiosity. Click on the photo.
Welcome to
Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes,
our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, THE 1968 CROTON BAND FESTIVAL. Click on the images below. You may also have an interest in:
THE BATTLE OF THE BANDS 1967 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/04/croton-on-hudson-battle-of-bands-1967.html
Yep. We really do. Click on the link to see some of our favorites--with thanks as always to our friends who take the time to digitize it all!
--THE FINE NEW MOTOROLA TV FOR '56, COMPLETE http://bit.ly/1L4gVcL
--THE 1952 NOMA CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CATALOG, COMPLETE https://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/sets/72157653650222229
--THE 1957 SEARS CHRISTMAS WISHBOOK, COMPLETE https://www.flickr.com/photos/wishbook/sets/72157600251577527
--THE 1956 ROYALITES CHRISTMAS CATALOG, COMPLETE https://www.flickr.com/photos/markdpodmore/sets/72157634888663578
--1952 ALADDIN KIT HOUSES CATALOG, COMPLETE https://www.flickr.com/photos/daily-bungalow/sets/72157611591126849
--1958 SEARS CAMERA CATALOG, COMPLETE https://www.flickr.com/photos/nesster/sets/72157626944848453
Welcome to
EverythingCroton, a collection of all things Croton--our history, our homes,
our issues, our businesses, our schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
COURTESY OF THE OUTSTANDING ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY AND BY SPECIAL REQUEST:
A LOOK BACK @ THE CROTON-HARMON BOY'S BASKETBALL SCENE - Click on the images below and stay tuned for more 1980 sports.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN:
--A LOOK BACK @ THE 1976 SPORTS SCENE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/06/a-look-back-1976-may-june-croton-sports.html
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things Croton--our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our
schools--in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
CROTON UNITED MEMBER STEINBERG'S 6/18/15 LETTER TO THE EDITOR
To the Editor:
Congratulations are in order to Paul Rolnick for his hard work over the past few months.
It
was only 8 months ago that Maria Slippen was ranting at length during a
Board meeting about "excessive" open government in Croton, but now due
to the efforts of Mr. Rolnick, we are told that Ms. Slippen has
developed a "track record of community outreach."
In a like vein,
Andrew Levitt is most known for his multiple public denials over
several years that there were secret negotiations between the Board and
the late Laurel Gouveia and Barbara Sarbin. Unfortunately for Mr.
Levitt, his fellow party members were not entirely effective at covering
their digital tracks and Mr. Levitt was shown to be telling a whopper
of a lie.
But under the guidance of Mr. Rolnick, we are
privileged to see the rollout of Levitt 2.0, where Mr. Levitt has a
newfound "commitment to frank discussion."
Even Mr. Rolnick has
been stymied by Leo Wiegman, telling us only that Mr. Wiegman has "years
of experience and meaningful relationships throughout Westchester
County." READ THE REST HERE https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-member-paul-steinbergs-june-18-2015-letter-to-the-editor/461107860712917
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN
--BRIAN POWERS GAZETTE LETTER http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/05/brian-powers-43015-gazette-letter.html
--JOEL GINGOLD, MAYOR'S CONFLICTS https://www.facebook.com/notes/croton-united/croton-united-member-joel-gingolds-june-4-2015-letter-to-the-editor-responds-to-/456810154476021
Yes, is there anything more exciting than finding that perfect vintage item--and in its original box no less.
Click on the link for the latest sale-ing adventures of Rob and Monica:
Poloron blow mold Christmas candles--in their original box--a 50's Starburst Clock--in its original box and...
While not in it's original "box", check out this 50's "Atomic" Fiberglass lamp (click on the photo) and...that rarest of all finds: THE TURQUOISE BARBECUE GRILL!
Go here now: http://www.ouradventuresamongsttheducks.blogspot.com/2015/06/in-their-original-boxes.html
