SO WHAT WAS WITH THAT HELICOPTER THIS MORNING?

Residents in the Grand Street/GI Valley area--and other locations in the village--awoke to the sound one very loud, very low-flying helicopter--complete with uber-spotlight--scanning the streets below. (Click on the photo.) There are unconfirmed reports that the "NYPD" was searching for someone (there were also multiple black SUV's parked in front of the apartment building)--and that they "got him".

UPDATED: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/03/about-that-helicopter.html

SERVICES FOR CHHS CLASS OF '62, RAYMOND FRED McCAFFREY

Everything Croton has been asked to post the following: The Croton-Harmon High School Class of 1962 is saddened to learn of the passing of classmate and friend Raymond Fred McCaffrey. Funeral arrangements are through Northville Funeral Home, 401 Bridge Road, Northville, NY.  The wake will be held on Thursday 3/10 from 6-8 pm and the funeral is Friday 3/11 at 10 am. Flowers can be sent or donations to Dana Farbar Cancer Institute....Boston. Here is the website for the Northville Funeral Home http://www.northvillefuneralservice.com/

You can see a photo of McCaffrey from the 1962 CHHS Year Book here: http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/08/the-chhs-class-of-1962-year-book-part-2.html

RITA HAYWORTH, IMPORTED FROM THE USA, VIA EUROPEAN FILMSTAR POSTCARDS

From our friends at European Filmstar postcards: IMPORTED FROM THE USA, Rita Hayworth...

Sultry Rita Hayworth (1918-1987) was an American dancer and actress was one of the top pin-up girls for GIs during World War II. 

Her beauty catapulted her to international stardom and she is best known for her sexy performance in the Film Noir Gilda (1946). Later in her career she also appeared in European films.

Click on the link to see and read much more, including:

The trailer from THE LADY FROM SHANGHAI and a clip from THE ROAD TO SALINA

http://filmstarpostcards.blogspot.nl/2016/03/imported-from-usa-rita-hayworth.html  

And check out this 1941 ad with Hayworth as a spokesperson for Royal Crown Cola.

Click on the photos and enjoy.

And here's a 1946 ad for Hayworth as Gilda: https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/7435422494/in/photolist-ck3u4y

CONGRATS TO FORMER CROTON RESIDENT DAVE KONIG & CO.

Congratulations to former Croton resident Dave Konig (and company). His web series, Addicted to Show Business, has swept the LAweb Fest! Outstanding Comedy Series producers Dave Konig & Scott Kaufman, Outstanding Actor Dave Konig, Outstanding Supporting Actor Ross Bennett Outstanding Director Brent Katz, Outstanding Editor Brent Katz, Outstanding Theme Song Spencer Snyder

WATCH ADDICTED TO SHOW BUSINESS HERE http://www.addictedtoshowbusiness.com/

WAKE & FUNERAL SERVICES FOR HUGO IODICE

Courtesy of a family member: Hugo Iodice, Jr. of Cortlandt Manor, NY passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016, at the age of 53.

Hugo was born on December 25, 1962, in the Bronx, NY. He is survived by his loving parents, Mary and Hugo, Sr.; his beloved wife, Martha (nee Taboada); his cherished sons, Max and Alex; his devoted sister, Mary Anne and brother-in-law Art and his adoring niece and goddaughter, Mary Anne; and his caring brother-in-laws Armando (pre-deceased by Maria) and Jose (Michelle). He also leaves behind many heartbroken aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews, extended family members and a wealth of friends and colleagues that he considered family. 

Hugo was a neighborhood fixture with his mortgage business and his philanthropic involvement in many local communities both at home and in Croton-on-Hudson where his business endeavors were located. Everyone who knew and met him were immediately drawn in by his infectious smile and laughter. He was known to light up a room the moment he entered it and was as genuine a man as they come, always living his life with conviction and every day to its fullest. Everyone has a happy, funny, memorable "Hugo Story" to share and he left an indelible mark on every life he touched.

Services will be at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 170 Kings Ferry Rd., Montrose, NY 10548, Thursday, March 10th from 2-5 and 7-9 and Friday, March 11th from 2-5 and 7-9. His funeral mass will be held on Saturday, March 12th at 10:00 am at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY 10520.

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Hugo's memory to:
The Arc of Westchester - http://www.arcwestchester.org/donations/memorials
or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital - https://www.stjude.org/give/memorials-and-dedications.html

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON

Time to decorate for Easter! Click on the photo. Featuring houses by Lamey and Fey.

A friend has been having fun with mica powders -- Make your own glimmer mist using Pearlex mica powders bit.ly/1LNdKJu 

Rather like the roof on this house; overall a lovely Christmas scene http://www.flickr.com/photos/chrystine/3093893676/in/set-72157611798453318/ 

We just love this honeycomb Christmas light bulb garland! http://bit.ly/1pbVJe0 

Croton recently learned that in 1918, Metro filmed a movie here starring famed matinee idol and silent screen star Francis X. Bushman http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/03/actor-matinee-idol-francis-x-bushman.html 

An awesome putz window silhouette--in black and while--and color  http://www.cardboardchristmas.com/forums/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=1052 

Some fun from Toys and Stuff: "Glitter Gulch" is the nickname for the casino area along Fremont Street in downtown Las Vegas and this cheap glitter box in the shape of a treasure chest attempts to recreate it in miniature. SEE MORE HERE http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2016/03/cheap-vegas-souvenirs-las-vegas-glitter.html 

WANT MORE VINTAGE? GO HERE  http://www.everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/03/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_5.html

HUGO IODICE HAS PASSED AWAY

Your editor received the very sad news this morning that Hugo Iodice passed away unexpectedly last night. As soon as funeral arrangements are made, they will be posted here.

I first met Hugo ten plus years ago in Croton's Upper Village over an Italian ice "imported" from The Bronx. His keen insights into Croton's political scene--and on the art of being "Italian" for lack of another way to put it--were often potmarked with outrageously funny commentary worthy of a television special. He was generous and kind, relished his role as a father to his two sons, and was in the end, just a very good person who will be missed. Sending my deepest condolences to Martha and his family.

UPDATED: WAKE AND FUNERAL INFORMATION http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/03/wakefuneral-services-for-hugo-iodice.html

CONGRATULATIONS TO ARMAND PAPPAS, NYS INDOOR TRACK & FIELD CHAMPIONSHIPS 2016

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.

A BIG EVERYTHING CROTON SHOUT-OUT FOR ARMAND PAPPAS:

Armand traveled to Ithaca, NY with the Section 1 Team for the NY State Indoor Track & Field Championships on Saturday at Cornell University competing in the triple Jump. He jumped 44' - 3.25" just a bit off his season best (and CHHS record).  He finished 6th in the NYS public high school division and 8th out of all NYS - including public, private & parochial. Click on the photos below, all rights reserved.

SERVICES FOR WILLIAM F. RIEDY

Visitation will be held on Monday, March 7, 2016 from 3-7PM at EDWARD F. CARTER FUNERAL HOME, 41 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 10AM at Holy Name of Mary Church, 110 Grand St., Croton-on-Hudson, NY with burial to follow at Bethel Cemetery also in Croton.  In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Croton Caring Committee, 38 Penfield Ave., Croton-on-Hudson, NY or Holy Name of Mary School of Religion. The full obituary is here http://obits.dignitymemorial.com/dignity-memorial/obituary.aspx?n=William-Riedy&lc=7336&pid=177954372&mid=6831655

IRMA'S UNISEX HAIR SALON, NEW IN THE UPPER VILLAGE

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

Now open in Croton's historic Upper Village: Irma's Unisex Hair Salon. Click on the photo. Thanks JoAnna for the heads up--all reports are that Irma's is awesome!

2020 UPDATED---WEBSITE INFO: https://www.bestprosintown.com/ny/croton-on-hudson/irmas-hair-salon-/

ACTOR & MATINEE IDOL, FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN, THE CROTON CONNECTION, JULY 1918

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

And now an excellent find from one of the Everything Croton Elves: FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN, THE CROTON CONNECTION.

For those who don't know,  Francis Xavier Bushman (January 10, 1883 – August 23, 1966) was an American film actor. His career as a matinee idol started in 1911 in the silent film His Friend's Wife. He gained a very large female following and was one of the biggest stars of the 1910s and early 1920s. He also starred with Ramon Novarro in the silent film version of Ben Hur--which was featured in a recent post here at Everything Croton. (You can read all about that here bit.ly/1QBe8ra)

But getting back to that Croton Connection: Check out this 1918 article from the Bridgeport Times, which reports that Metro Pictures shot "Social Quicksands" on the "beautiful estate of Clifford B. Harmon". Click on the photos below, which also includes a postcard featuring Bushman in Ben-Hur as Messala. Read more about the plot of Social Quicksands here http://www.nytimes.com/movies/movie/110821/Social-Quicksands/overview 

Interested in more "Croton Connections"? Check these out: 
--MAX EASTMAN AND CHARLIE CHAPLIN, THE CROTON CONNECTION http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/08/max-eastman-charlie-chaplin-croton.html 
--MEXICAN ARTIST DIEGO RIVERA, THE CROTON CONNECTION  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/03/mexican-mural-painter-diego-rivera.html 
--HALLOWEEN WITH HOUDINI IN HARMON http://crotonhistory.org/2013/10/31/halloween-with-houdini-in-harmon/ 
--LENORE ULRIC, THE CROTON CONNECTION http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/08/actress-lenore-ulric-croton-connection.html 
--FAY BAINTER, THE CROTON CONNECTION  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2015/06/more-actress-fay-bainter-croton.html 
--PETER STRAUSS, THE CROTON CONNECTION, CROTON SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/02/peter-strauss-formerly-of-crotons.html  
--GLORIA SWANSON, PHOTOS FROM HER CROTON HOME http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/02/1924-photos-from-gloria-swansons-croton.html

THE END OF AN ERA: THE DEMOLITION OF THE HARMON RAILROAD WORKSHOPS

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.

The End of an Era: The Demolition of the Harmon Railroad Workshops - As many of you know, demolition began some months ago and continues--on a portion of the existing shops. It's a bittersweet time for retirees of the railroad--and there are many here in Croton still. (Click on the photo courtesy of CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES)

And so by special request, your editor and the elves have pulled together some posts you may enjoy:

--HV-ROB's TAKE ON THE DEMO WITH LOTS OF RECENT PHOTOS of the site http://www.hudsonvalleyruins.org/rob/?p=2532 

--FROM CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES, THE HARMON SHOPS OF THE NY CENTRAL RAILROAD, WONDERFUL OLD IMAGES, 1907 http://crotonhistory.org/2014/09/26/harmon-shops-of-the-new-york-central-railroad/ 

--FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, GEORGE JACOB, MY MEMORIES OF THE HARMON YARDS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/07/for-train-lovers-only-2013-11-my.html

CROTON RAILROAD MEN http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/03/croton-railroad-men.html

PART TWO CROTON RAILROAD MEN AND PART THREE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2016/03/croton-railroad-men-part-2.html 

CROTON ROTARY & STUDENT OF THE MONTH ALEX KLEINMAN

Congratulations to Alex Kleinman, Student of the Month. Alex was a guest of the Croton Rotary Club at their recent luncheon. Pictured are his CHHS Advisor, Dan Delaney and Mayor Greg Schmidt; click on the link to read more on.fb.me/1OPak3o

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: A LOOK BACK AT CROTON COLONIAL DINER & PETE TSAGARAKIS

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: A LOOK BACK AT CROTON COLONIAL DINER AND OWNER PETE TSAGARAKIS. Courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by the volunteers of THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY. Click on the images below.

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN:

--CROTON COLONIAL DINER NAMED BUSINESS OF THE YEAR  http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/croton-colonia-diner-named-business-of.html 
--AND FROM 1972 http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/06/1972-croton-drive-in-pete-tsagarakis-too.html