FOR THOSE OF US FOLLOWING THE ESCALATING NURSING HOME SCANDAL: CUOMO.... AGAIN... BLASTED FOR BLAMING COVID-19 DEATHS ON "INCOMPETENT GOVERNMENT".... BUT NOT HIS... NUMBERS STILL NOT DISCLOSED

Gov. Andrew Cuomo was roasted for blaming COVID-19 deaths on “incompetent government” — without mentioning his own administration’s controversial nursing-home policy that’s been accused of leading to more than 8,700 senior deaths.

During a Tuesday appearance on MSBNC, Cuomo accused former President Donald Trump of mishandling the pandemic, saying: “Incompetent government kills people. More people died than needed to die in COVID. That’s the truth.”

The assertion, which Cuomo later repeated on CNN, was quickly seized upon by critics who alluded to the state’s since-rescinded March mandate for nursing homes to accept “medically stable” coronavirus patients.

“This clown bro. Does he seriously not consider what happened with the nursing homes in NY a complete incompetent disaster??” tweeted @sethompson__.

READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT https://nypost.com/2021/01/27/andrew-cuomo-roasted-for-blaming-covid-19-deaths-on-incompetent-government/

SEE MORE RECENT NURSING HOME SCANDAL, TOP DEM THREATENS CUOMO WITH SUBPOENA,  AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/for-those-of-us-following-escalating_27.html

UPDATED---STATS RELEASED AND IT'S NOT PRETTY  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/after-blaming-trump-and-incompetent.html

2/11/2021 UPDATE  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/02/for-those-of-us-following-escalating.html

OBITUARY & SERVICE INFO FOR JOHN PALENCSAR

John Palencsar passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, January 25. He was 71 years old. He is survived by his wife Deborah, daughter Lauren Dillon (Michael), son Stephen and grandchildren Evelyn Dillon, Grayson Dillon and Casey Palencsar. He was predeceased by his parents Nancy and John Palencsar.

John was born on August 14, 1949 in the Bronx. He attended High School at Mount Saint Michael Academy and college at the University of Dayton and Iona College. John married Deborah Jones in 1970. John and Deborah left the Bronx and settled in Croton on Hudson, New York where they raised their two children. John loved Croton but he always held the Bronx close to his heart. His closest friends were Bronx born and like John many of them put down roots in Croton.

John began his career as an English teacher at Cardinal Spellman High School in the Bronx. He went on to pursue a career in Financial Planning. First, working at Metropolitan Life where he was frequently recognized for his abilities and accomplishments. John later worked for Guardian Insurance and opened his own Croton based office, Innovative Planning. John enjoyed a close personal relationship with his clients and counted many of them as friends.

John loved nothing more than his family and played an active role in the lives of his children. He was a regular at school functions, athletic events and everything else his children pursued. He enjoyed coaching and held the role of the Croton Little League President for several years.

As John’s children grew older, he returned to his love of teaching, earning his Master's and Doctorate in History. He was an Adjunct History Professor at Western Connecticut University, the University at Albany, and most recently SUNY New Paltz. John was described as a “rockstar” professor who was admired and respected by students and colleagues alike. John’s passion for History was matched only by his passion for life and love of his grandchildren. "Pop" was adored by them and as he was for his own children, a constant presence in their life.

John will be remembered as a loyal friend, devoted husband, loving father and grandfather. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions in John's name should be made to: St Judes Children's Research Hospital. www.stjude.org

SERVICE INFO AT  https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/john-palencsar-10023216

IN THE NEWS: FEDERAL MONITOR, WESTCHESTER "SUBSTAINTIALLY MET ITS OBLIGATIONS" IN HOUSING CASE

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LOOKS LIKE FORMER COUNTY EXECUTIVE ROB ASTORINO WAS RIGHT AFTER ALL....

LOHUD - Federal monitor: Westchester "substantially met its obligations" in housing case -- The federal monitor singled out the town of Harrison and village of Pelham Manor for failing to make any changes to its zoning codes, "meaning that potentially exclusionary zoning remains in place."

David McKay Wilson--Rockland/Westchester Journal News

Tax Watch columnist David McKay Wilson unpacks housing monitor Stephen Robinson's long-awaited report.

The federal housing monitor overseeing Westchester’s compliance with a 2009 consent order said the county had “substantially met its obligations under the settlement.”

His pronouncement was met immediately with a rebuke by the man who filed the initial lawsuit that challenged the county's housing policies.

And the monitor singled out 14 predominantly white suburban communities for not doing enough to encourage affordable housing.

Monitor Stephen Robinson made the comments in his report to the US District Court for the Southern District late Tuesday, his first filing in the case since he was appointed almost four years ago. MORE AT Federal monitor says Westchester County complied in housing case. (lohud.com)

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

As always, some wonderful new finds, special requests, oldies but goodies---and more.  Click on the photos and links.

First up, a nifty piece of Japanese train toy tinplate--courtesy of a previous SeriousToyz auction.  It's the “New Cable Train” (Central Line), 1950s, T.N (Nomura), Japan; train is 12”, litho tin b/o (single D) w/ flexible rubber wire ‘track’ that can be laid out in any shape (train will follow); it ran well but was a very poor design-----still neat to look at though!  It's followed by a special request---Howard Lamey's version of the Dolly Co. Balcony House.

SEE THE ORIGINAL, THE PATTERN AND MORE AT THE CARDBOARD CHRISTMAS FORUMS; CLICK HERE.

That's followed by an oldie but goodie and one of our favorite putz houses----again from Howard Lamey---and based on a vintage made in Japan putz house...Ted's 2001 House of the Month to be specific.  

Love Love love the loofa trees!  See more and the original house too--again at the Cardboard Christmas foums: http://bit.ly/29n4TQu

Next, a very young Sean Connery in a Christmas ad for Jim Beam Bourbon and of course starring as James Bond in You Only Live Twice, 1966. 

(By the way, our friends at EFSP have a fab post on the late Connery here.)

And finally, an unused--and still unopened--2015 calendar for A CHRISTMAS STORY--that we discovered in a local thrift shop some time ago---of course, at twenty-five cents, you know this was not left behind!  Again, click on the photos and links.

A fab project for Valentine's Day from PAPER GLITTER GLUE---THE LLAMA CANDY BOX---LOVE---LOVE--LOVE THIS!  SEE IT AND MORE HERE.

OH TO BE BACK IN VENICE; CHECK OUT THIS BUILDING FROM PAPERMAU HERE 

CLORIS LEACHMAN HAS DIED: Cloris Leachman, best known for roles in film and television classics such as “Young Frankenstein” and “The Mary Tyler Moore Show,” has died at age 94. The famed actress — an Oscar winner and nine-time Emmy winner who could do it all — passed away at her home in Encinitas, Calif., on Wednesday, Jan. 27, Page Six has confirmed.   She died of natural causes. TMZ first reported the news..........Read more here.

For those with an interest in ETS trains, made in the Czech republic by the way, go here 

For the reader who found her first vintage bubble light sight---congratulations---you are now officially hooked---and as for all your other questions, you will probably find at least some answers here---enjoy all the links! CLICK HERE!  

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_22.html

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VACCINE UPDATE ARTICLES: BIDEN TO FOCUS ON "EQUITY" IN VACCINE DISTRIBUTION, PROMISES TEN MILLION VACCINES A WEEK AND FAUCI/BIDEN INFORM WHO THAT THE BIDEN ADMINISTRATION WILL SHARE VACCINE

Biden COVID-19 team promises 10M vaccines a week, focus on ‘equity’--excerpt sonly--READ THE ENTIRE ARTICLE AT THE LINK BELOW

By Bruce Golding--January 27, 2021 | 1:45pm | Updated--White House officials pledged Wednesday to surge 10 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine to states every week for the next three weeks — and said retired health care professionals will be authorized to administer the shots.....The announcements — made during a virtual news conference marred by repeated technical glitches — expanded on a plan outlined on Tuesday by Biden, who said it’s “gonna allow millions of more Americans to get vaccinated sooner than previously anticipated.” ....Also during Wednesday’s briefing, Dr. Marcella Nunez-Smith, chairwoman of Biden’s COVID-19 Equity Task Force, said the administration would be “taking an equity lens to every aspect of this virus.” MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/01/27/joe-bidens-covid-19-team-promises-10m-vaccines-a-week/

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Why is Biden looking to give free vaccines to other nations before US reaches herd immunity?  On Thursday, Anthony Fauci informed the World Health Organization that the Biden administration will participate in WHO’s vaccine-sharing project. That reverses President Donald Trump’s America First approach. Fauci says the goal is to ensure “equitable access” to vaccines for all countries in the world, rich and poor alike. MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/01/26/biden-looks-to-give-vaccines-to-other-nations-before-us-herd-immunity/

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Alleged 9/11 mastermind, Gitmo detainees to start getting COVID vaccines https://nypost.com/2021/01/29/khalid-sheikh-mohammed-to-get-covid-19-vaccine-in-guantanamo/

BY SPECIAL REQUEST: FROM 1960 - MARDI GRAS PARTY AT HOLY NAME OF MARY

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By special request, and courtesy of the outstanding archives maintained by The Croton Historical Society, Holy Name of Mary's Mardi Gras card party organized by the Rosary Society, January 1960. Click on the photo.

FOR THOSE OF US FOLLOWING THE ESCALATING NURSING HOME SCANDAL: TOP DEM THREATENS TO SUBPOENA CUOMO

Yes...still waiting..........

ALBANY — The top Democrat on the state Senate Investigations Committee threatened to subpoena the state Health Department to release the total number of nursing home residents who died of COVID-19, because he’s tired of their months-long stonewalling. 

“It is downright insulting to the co-equal State Legislature that, six months later, DOH is continuing to stonewall us on basic questions,” seethed a furious state Sen. Jame Skoufis (D-Newburgh) during an unrelated press conference in Albany Monday.  READ MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/01/25/albany-pol-threatens-to-subpoena-cuomo-over-nursing-home-deaths/

THE BACK STORY IS AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/for-those-of-us-following-escalating.html

UPDATED: 1/28 THE BAD NEWS IS OUT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/after-blaming-trump-and-incompetent.html

2/18 UPDATE  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/02/for-those-following-nursing-scandal.html

ANOTHER MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY--CROTON FIRE DEPT--CAPTAIN JOE KEMPTER

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Yes...we're posting this a few days late---but better late than never!

FROM THE CROTON FD FB PAGE: 

This week’s “Member Spotlight Monday” is dedicated to the Captain of Washington Engine Company No. 2 - Joe Kempter.  Joe has been a member of @weco2cfd and the CFD for over 10 years and previously served in the Montrose and Peekskill Fire Departments.  In addition to being Captain at WECO, he is also a Junior Team Leader of our FASTeam and is cross-trained as a Driver/Operator of Tower Ladder 44.  If Joe looks familiar, it may be because you’ve seen him around town as an employee of Croton DPW.  Thank you for all that you do, Cap! https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire/photos/pcb.1857734344374114/1857734297707452

REMEMBERING THE GREAT EDWARD G. ROBINSON

Who died this date in 1973--a fab article from our friends at European Film Star Postcards - Imported from the USA: Edward G. Robinson

Romanian-born American actor Edward G. Robinson (1893–1973) was a popular star on stage, radio and screen during Hollywood's Golden Age. He appeared in 40 Broadway plays and 101 films during a 50-year career, and is best remembered for his cold-eyed Machiavellian gangster roles, such as his star-making film Little Caesar (1931) and Key Largo (1948). READ AND SEE MUCH MORE HERE http://bit.ly/2E7Aa6N

p.s. YOUR EDITOR LOVED HIM IN "MY GEISHA" WITH YVES MONTAND AND IN HIS LAST FILM---"SOYLENT GREEN"-- WITH THE EQUALLY GREAT CHARLTON HESTON

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ILLEGAL DUMPING, TOWN OF CORTLANDT PROBE

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Examiner Media Exclusive - Exclusive: Cortlandt Foreman Probed for Alleged Illegal Dumping Scheme with Peekskill Landscaper

A longtime Town of Cortlandt employee and a Peekskill-based landscaping company are being investigated by federal and county authorities for an alleged scheme involving illegal dumping on town property and the submission of fraudulent invoices totaling more than $100,000 for work not performed.

“The only way this worked is because there was someone on the inside,” said Cortlandt Town Attorney Thomas Wood. “There was someone in management.”

MORE AT  https://www.theexaminernews.com/exclusive-cortlandt-foreman-probed-for-alleged-illegal-dumping-scheme-with-peekskill-landscaper/

NY POST: BIDEN'S TRANS ORDER UNDOES DECADES OF FEMINIST PROGRESS & GABBARD'S BILL TO "PROTECT WOMEN'S SPORTS"

The blog continues to receive comments and questions about the president's recent order and how it affects local women's/girl's sports, possible scholarship issues, etc. in their school district. (The original article/order info can be found at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/01/the-end-of-womens-sports.html)

Once again, questions and comments on these issues are best directed to the school district responsible. If, however, more info about local policy becomes available, links will be posted here. In the meantime, you may find this editorial and additional article of interest.....And again, good luck.

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The Biden presidency, we’re told, is a historic win for women. With Kamala Harris as his Madam Vice President and a record number of women in his Cabinet, the new commander in chief is advancing the female cause. “This is what breaking the glass ceiling looks like,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar enthused on Inauguration Day.  As is often the case, the gratuitous symbolic victories distract from more significant, material losses. Hours after Harris became the first female vice president, Biden signed an executive order that discriminates against her entire sex.  MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/01/22/bidens-trans-order-undoes-decades-of-feminist-progress/

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Tulsi Gabbard introduces bill to ‘protect women’s sports’ based on biological sex; MORE AT https://nypost.com/2020/12/11/tulsi-gabbard-introduces-protect-womens-sports-act/

1/18/2021 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY--CROTON FIRE DEPT.-CAPT. DAVE ALTAMURA

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FROM THE CROTON F.D. FB PAGE -  1/18/2021 MEMBER SPOTLIGHT MONDAY---CROTON FIRE DEPT.---Yes a week late but....

Captain Dave Altamura of Chemical Engine Company No. 1.; more at https://www.facebook.com/CrotonFire/photos/a.1718396881641195/1852148128266069/

REMEMBERING AVA GARDNER

Who died this date in 1990--a wonderful post and more courtesy of our friends at European Film Star Postcards:  

American actress Ava Gardner (1922-1990) was signed to a contract by MGM in 1941 and appeared mainly in small roles until she drew attention with her performance in The Killers (1946).  She became one of Hollywood's leading stars and was considered one of the most beautiful women of her day. She was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress for her work in Mogambo (1953). She appeared in several high-profile films from the 1950s to 1970s, both in Hollywood and Europe. Read and see more here.

A SUITABLY COLD SUNDAY IN CROTON-ON-HUDSON 2021

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Yes indeed....life is slowly returning to normal in the Hudson Valley....click on the photos and links.

Just a reminder that if you have not yet visited the Croton Estuary at the parking lot in the winter, dress extra warmly, and grab the camera. It's well worth worth it.  Mornings are especially rewarding.

But first things first---fortify yourself accordingly with the stuff of local legend: 

A Bacon Egg and Cheese Sandwich from the Croton Mini Deli.

Yes there have even been stories written about this place....

See  FOODSTOPS EVERY CROTON COLLEGE STUDENT MISSES--among them Croton Mini Deli, the Croton Diner, and more--7 in all; click on the link http://theodysseyonline.com/suny-oswego/food-stops-croton-students-miss/345407

But back to the estuary....

The reflective qualities of shallow winter ice are almost magical and colors become more intense--especially the blues.  Throw in early morning sunlight and well...

The photos speak for themselves.

Your visit may also be rewarded with an occasional eagle, merganser duck, and pintail sighting.

And of course it's just a hop, skip and a jump to nearby Croton Point Park---which possesses it's own kind of magic during the winter months.  Wonderful walking trails and some spectacular views await you.

The site of a closed landfill, capped long ago and the subject of a recent meadow restoration, the park also contains many wonderful old buildings--admittedly in varying states of condition. (SEE THE PHOTO BELOW).   The park, rich in natural and human history, is also home to historic wine cellars that are thought of be the oldest in New York State, as well as the Croton Point Nature Center.

You can read and see more about the Point's wine industry and the Underhill family at these links:

--THE RUINS OF THE WINE CELLARS, COURTESY OF CROTON HISTORY & MYSTERIES; click here.

--MORE ABOUT THE UNDERHILL FAMILY AND THE VINEYARDS AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2020/10/one-last-time-by-special-request.html

Of course after several hours of hiking and photographing in the cold January air, there's only one thing that will satisfy for lunch....

And that's the Greek Lemon Soup at the Croton Colonial Restaurant and Diner----a.k.a. Croton Diner.

Currently open from 9 am to 9 pm daily, it's a welcoming place with everything from breakfast to dinner....keep track of what's happening at their facebook page here.  Their STUFFED SHRIMP is also quite amazing.

And for those who may have missed it: A LOOK BACK AT THE CROTON DINER--click on the link http://bit.ly/2umkWc7

p.s.  And they were the 2013 HUDSON VALLEY GATEWAY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE BUSINESS OF THE YEAR for their charitable work as well; click here

We finished up our afternoon with a quick stop in Apple Farm (in the old Grand Union/Zeytinia site--more or less--for some of you former village residents) to pick up the best POPPY SEED ROLL from Northside Bakery.

Apple Farm is a wonderful addition to the local business community

ALL AND ALL, a banner day in the village....no drama...and quite a few smiles.

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