Thursday, October 29, 2026
FROM THE CROTON.NEWS AI SITE--ELECTION FILING ENTRIES MISSING FROM CHRONICLE REPORT ADD CONTEXT TO JAFFERY TREASURER DISPUTE
BOE’s public filing history lists entries dated October 21 and October 26 that were not discussed in the Chronicle’s October 28 report on Ali Jaffery. The entries do not establish that BOE approved his resignation. More at Election filing entries missing from Chronicle report add context to Jaffery treasurer dispute — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
FROM THE CROTON.NEWS SITE---CROTON PAUSES PIGEON LAW --WAITING CORNELL ADVICE ON WHETHER GROUNDING BIRDS IS HUMANE
Trustees paused the animal-law proposal after a debate over bird welfare, neighbors’ complaints and whether grandfathering means much if the birds cannot be released to fly. No law was adopted or new hearing scheduled. MORE AT Croton pauses pigeon law, awaiting Cornell advice on whether grounding birds is humane — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
MARY LYNN DLABOLA FOR VOICE OF CROTON
Nearly twenty years ago, my family and I chose to make Croton-on-Hudson our home. After spending much of our lives on Long Island, we were drawn to Croton's natural beauty, open spaces, strong sense of community, and small-village character.
We found something special here. And like so many of our neighbors, I want to make sure future generations have the opportunity to enjoy those same qualities.
I am running for Village Trustee because I love Croton, believe deeply in public service, and want residents to have a stronger voice in decisions that affect their neighborhoods, their finances, and their quality of life.
I bring 44 years of public service in the New York State court system, including serving as a Court Attorney, Chief Court Attorney, and Special Referee in the Supreme Court, Bronx County. My career has taught me the importance of listening carefully, weighing competing interests fairly, respecting the law, and making thoughtful decisions that can significantly affect people's lives.
Those are the qualities I would bring to our Village Board.
Protecting Croton's Independence and Our Village Court
One issue that distinguishes me from my opponent, Len Simon, is my commitment to preserving important local services and institutions.
I am concerned about the loss of Croton's local assessor's office and repeated consideration of moving our Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt.
I strongly support keeping Croton's Court in Croton.
Our Village Court is an important local institution that serves residents and helps preserve Croton's independence. Before considering changes to services that residents rely upon, we should demonstrate a clear public benefit, carefully evaluate the costs, and most importantly, listen to the people affected.
I believe we should be strengthening our local institutions, not gradually diminishing them.
Smart Growth, Not Growth at Any Cost
I recognize that communities must evolve. I am not opposed to development, and I support housing opportunities that allow young families, working people, and seniors to remain in Croton.
But growth should be thoughtful, balanced, and compatible with what makes Croton special.
The increasing pace of development along Riverside Avenue and in Harmon raises legitimate concerns about parking, traffic, pedestrian safety, infrastructure, and neighborhood architecture. Future proposals, including those associated with NY Forward initiatives, deserve careful public scrutiny.
Before approving additional density, we must understand how it will affect our roads, water and sewer systems, schools, parking availability, and existing residents.
I am especially concerned about the challenges facing seniors and residents who depend upon convenient parking and safe, accessible streets.
I believe development decisions should begin with a simple question: How will this improve life for the people who already call Croton home, while responsibly welcoming those who wish to join us?
Affordable Housing and Opportunities for Every Generation
I support affordable homeownership and believe it can provide families with a meaningful path toward financial stability.
My own son and his family began their homeownership journey in an affordable condominium in Briarcliff Manor. After ten years, they were able to purchase a house in the same community, opening their condominium to another family.
I have seen firsthand how these opportunities can work.
I also support thoughtfully planned ADU’s (accessory dwelling units) and housing options that help seniors age in place, accommodate multigenerational families, and welcome new residents.
However, these policies must include appropriate safeguards, neighborhood input, and protections against the conversion of residential housing into short-term transient commercial rentals which could put a strain on parking and other resources.
We must also prioritize senior housing so longtime residents are not forced to leave the community they helped build.
Protecting Croton's Natural Beauty
Croton's hillsides, trees, waterways, and open spaces are among our greatest treasures. Once lost, many cannot be replaced.
I believe we need stronger protections for steep slopes, ridgelines, mature trees, and environmentally sensitive properties.
Our zoning laws should ensure that developers cannot use large areas of steep or environmentally constrained land to justify excessive building density. I support examining stronger limits on hillside grading, tree removal, and construction near vulnerable slopes, drawing on effective protections adopted by other Hudson Valley communities.
Development should respect the land, not simply maximize what can be built upon it.
Safe Streets and Livable Neighborhoods
I support making Croton safer for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and especially our children and seniors.
Bicycle lanes can be an important part of that effort, but infrastructure alone is not enough. With the growing popularity of e-bikes and other motorized devices, we need better education, clear safety rules, and consistent enforcement.
We must ensure that everyone can safely share our streets and sidewalks.
I also support practical improvements to everyday quality of life, including expanding dog park opportunities and hours, considering an additional dog park as part of future Gouveia Park planning, and gradually phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers through a reasonable transition that considers residents and landscapers alike, while incentivizing electric leaf blower purchase and usage.
These may seem like smaller issues, but local government is about the everyday experiences of the people it serves.
A Different Approach to Village Leadership
I respect anyone willing to serve our community, including my opponent, Len Simon. Public service requires time, effort, and a willingness to make difficult decisions.
But respect does not require agreement.
I believe Croton needs a more cautious approach to development, a stronger commitment to preserving local services, greater attention to neighborhood impacts, and more meaningful public participation before major decisions are made.
I also believe that independent judgment matters. Residents deserve trustees who will ask difficult questions, examine alternatives, and make decisions based on what is best for Croton rather than simply following the prevailing position.
Throughout my legal career, I have learned that people may disagree passionately and still deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Listening is not a courtesy; it is fundamental to making good decisions.
I do not pretend to have every answer. I will ask questions, study the facts, seek out different perspectives, and be willing to reconsider my position when the evidence warrants it.
Why I Am Asking for Your Vote
I am not running because I believe everything in Croton is wrong. Far from it. We have much to be proud of, including our dedicated Village employees, volunteers, first responders, local businesses, and neighbors who give so generously of themselves.
I am running because I believe we can do better at protecting what makes Croton special while planning responsibly for its future.
My commitment is simple: to listen, to be independent, to exercise sound judgment, and to put the interests of Croton residents first.
On Election Day, I respectfully ask for your vote for Village Trustee on the Voice of Croton line ROW F.
Together, we can protect what we love about Croton while making thoughtful choices for the generations who will call it home.
Mary Lynn Dlabola, Esq.
Candidate for Village Trustee
Voice of Croton, Row F on the Ballot
We found something special here. And like so many of our neighbors, I want to make sure future generations have the opportunity to enjoy those same qualities.
I am running for Village Trustee because I love Croton, believe deeply in public service, and want residents to have a stronger voice in decisions that affect their neighborhoods, their finances, and their quality of life.
I bring 44 years of public service in the New York State court system, including serving as a Court Attorney, Chief Court Attorney, and Special Referee in the Supreme Court, Bronx County. My career has taught me the importance of listening carefully, weighing competing interests fairly, respecting the law, and making thoughtful decisions that can significantly affect people's lives.
Those are the qualities I would bring to our Village Board.
Protecting Croton's Independence and Our Village Court
One issue that distinguishes me from my opponent, Len Simon, is my commitment to preserving important local services and institutions.
I am concerned about the loss of Croton's local assessor's office and repeated consideration of moving our Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt.
I strongly support keeping Croton's Court in Croton.
Our Village Court is an important local institution that serves residents and helps preserve Croton's independence. Before considering changes to services that residents rely upon, we should demonstrate a clear public benefit, carefully evaluate the costs, and most importantly, listen to the people affected.
I believe we should be strengthening our local institutions, not gradually diminishing them.
Smart Growth, Not Growth at Any Cost
I recognize that communities must evolve. I am not opposed to development, and I support housing opportunities that allow young families, working people, and seniors to remain in Croton.
But growth should be thoughtful, balanced, and compatible with what makes Croton special.
The increasing pace of development along Riverside Avenue and in Harmon raises legitimate concerns about parking, traffic, pedestrian safety, infrastructure, and neighborhood architecture. Future proposals, including those associated with NY Forward initiatives, deserve careful public scrutiny.
Before approving additional density, we must understand how it will affect our roads, water and sewer systems, schools, parking availability, and existing residents.
I am especially concerned about the challenges facing seniors and residents who depend upon convenient parking and safe, accessible streets.
I believe development decisions should begin with a simple question: How will this improve life for the people who already call Croton home, while responsibly welcoming those who wish to join us?
Affordable Housing and Opportunities for Every Generation
I support affordable homeownership and believe it can provide families with a meaningful path toward financial stability.
My own son and his family began their homeownership journey in an affordable condominium in Briarcliff Manor. After ten years, they were able to purchase a house in the same community, opening their condominium to another family.
I have seen firsthand how these opportunities can work.
I also support thoughtfully planned ADU’s (accessory dwelling units) and housing options that help seniors age in place, accommodate multigenerational families, and welcome new residents.
However, these policies must include appropriate safeguards, neighborhood input, and protections against the conversion of residential housing into short-term transient commercial rentals which could put a strain on parking and other resources.
We must also prioritize senior housing so longtime residents are not forced to leave the community they helped build.
Protecting Croton's Natural Beauty
Croton's hillsides, trees, waterways, and open spaces are among our greatest treasures. Once lost, many cannot be replaced.
I believe we need stronger protections for steep slopes, ridgelines, mature trees, and environmentally sensitive properties.
Our zoning laws should ensure that developers cannot use large areas of steep or environmentally constrained land to justify excessive building density. I support examining stronger limits on hillside grading, tree removal, and construction near vulnerable slopes, drawing on effective protections adopted by other Hudson Valley communities.
Development should respect the land, not simply maximize what can be built upon it.
Safe Streets and Livable Neighborhoods
I support making Croton safer for pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and especially our children and seniors.
Bicycle lanes can be an important part of that effort, but infrastructure alone is not enough. With the growing popularity of e-bikes and other motorized devices, we need better education, clear safety rules, and consistent enforcement.
We must ensure that everyone can safely share our streets and sidewalks.
I also support practical improvements to everyday quality of life, including expanding dog park opportunities and hours, considering an additional dog park as part of future Gouveia Park planning, and gradually phasing out gas-powered leaf blowers through a reasonable transition that considers residents and landscapers alike, while incentivizing electric leaf blower purchase and usage.
These may seem like smaller issues, but local government is about the everyday experiences of the people it serves.
A Different Approach to Village Leadership
I respect anyone willing to serve our community, including my opponent, Len Simon. Public service requires time, effort, and a willingness to make difficult decisions.
But respect does not require agreement.
I believe Croton needs a more cautious approach to development, a stronger commitment to preserving local services, greater attention to neighborhood impacts, and more meaningful public participation before major decisions are made.
I also believe that independent judgment matters. Residents deserve trustees who will ask difficult questions, examine alternatives, and make decisions based on what is best for Croton rather than simply following the prevailing position.
Throughout my legal career, I have learned that people may disagree passionately and still deserve to be treated with dignity and respect. Listening is not a courtesy; it is fundamental to making good decisions.
I do not pretend to have every answer. I will ask questions, study the facts, seek out different perspectives, and be willing to reconsider my position when the evidence warrants it.
Why I Am Asking for Your Vote
I am not running because I believe everything in Croton is wrong. Far from it. We have much to be proud of, including our dedicated Village employees, volunteers, first responders, local businesses, and neighbors who give so generously of themselves.
I am running because I believe we can do better at protecting what makes Croton special while planning responsibly for its future.
My commitment is simple: to listen, to be independent, to exercise sound judgment, and to put the interests of Croton residents first.
On Election Day, I respectfully ask for your vote for Village Trustee on the Voice of Croton line ROW F.
Together, we can protect what we love about Croton while making thoughtful choices for the generations who will call it home.
Mary Lynn Dlabola, Esq.
Candidate for Village Trustee
Voice of Croton, Row F on the Ballot
SAVE THE DATE--BROTHERHOOD COMEDY NIGHT--FEB. 6, 2027
SAVE THE DATE--BROTHERHOOD COMEDY NIGHT--FEB. 6, 2027
GO TO Brotherhood Comedy Night - Event - Temple Israel of Northern Westchester
VETERANS' DAY AT AUGUSTINE PARISH
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Click on the image. VETERANS' DAY AT AUGUSTINE PARISH St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York
Click on the image. VETERANS' DAY AT AUGUSTINE PARISH St. Augustine Church - Ossining, New York
CROTON.NEWS ON INSTAGRAM---THE PIGEONS, 10/28
Croton_news -- Grandfathered, but grounded: Croton's proposed pigeon rules could let an existing keeper retain his birds while still banning their exercise and training releases.
Original meeting voices tell the story, from chicken registration and comma questions to the keeper's account and Len Simon's later recusal. Trustees discuss the latest proposal October 28 at 7 p.m.; adoption is not listed on the agenda.
Read the story and sources: https://croton.news/article/957
Original meeting voices tell the story, from chicken registration and comma questions to the keeper's account and Len Simon's later recusal. Trustees discuss the latest proposal October 28 at 7 p.m.; adoption is not listed on the agenda.
Read the story and sources: https://croton.news/article/957
ANOTHER ONE--10 YEAR OLD BOY DEAD--4 OTHERS CRITICAL AFTER EBIKE LITHIUM BATTERY FIRE BRONX APARTMENT BUILDING
An 10-year-old boy was killed and four other people were critically hurt after e-bike lithium ion batteries erupted and started a fire that torched part of a Bronx apartment building. MORE AT Bronx fire at Patterson Houses leaves boy dead, 4 critical – NBC New York
IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR....
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...The latest Croton Crafts and Commerce news (with a smattering of other local events too), then visit the CROTON CRAFTS AND COMMERCE FB PAGE.
It's a public page and you needn't be on FB to view the content. Often updated in real time too! Go to Croton Crafts and Commerce | Facebook
And the Croton Crafts and Commerce page has news about The Blue Pig (RE-OPENS IN MARCH) Melita's, MEXTOGO, Devotion Studio, Croton River Artisans Gallery, YUKA'S LATIN FUSION, Feed the Birds, 105-Twenty, Franki's, THE CROTON GRILLE, LA CATRINA, Robbin's, Apple Farm, BAKED BY SUSAN, MEXTOGO, Croton Mini Deli, Deprez, The Tavern at Croton Landing, MONDAYS GIFTS, Raga, and more.
YADA YADA YADA THIS FINE THURSDAY
Many of us are not on social medial but we often get to hear about it and are sometimes sent screenshots:
****STILL Burning up social media---Rivers and Melman "resignations"---the scandalous IDEA/DEI "private" tapes (that were being recorded via AI so they could be turned into minutes) and released via FOIL--you will have no trouble finding any of this ----as well as chatter that this can impact assorted legal cases---and has; stay tuned. In short, Croton aims to be inclusive as long as we are all singing in the same choir. Still no apologies from anyone---not to law enforcement or the businesses named. Some research allegedly being made into the assorted legalities involved....we shall see.
****On one of the parents' pages, they're STILL having a very calm and measured discussion about measles and Gardisil (here's the latest measles numbers for those who are into that) and mixed discussion continues on Gardasil---there was also some very clever and amusing commentary on "the salad hysteria" that gripped the village for all of ninety seconds. Croton does love its salad after all (EverythingCroton: CYCLOSPORA OUTBREAK LINKED TO LETTUCE DECLARED OVER)
****Much discussion about pigeons---they can stay but must never fly again----and Ali Jaffery---the latter appears to be serving illegally in his present position as treasurer of the Croton Dems. You'll have no trouble finding any of this on assorted pages and/or private forums.
****MUCH TALK ABOUT GARY EISINGER'S THOUGHTFUL PIECE ON THE UPCOMING ELECTION AND MORE; YOU CAN READ THIS POST AT EverythingCroton: A WORD FROM GARY EISINGER--VOICE OF CROTON
SARCONE, TREMAROLI, ROMANIAN NATIONAL SENTENCED FOR FRAUD AND ID THEFT
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
Gheorghe Nistor, age 44, a national of Romania, was sentenced on October 6, 2026, to 45 months imprisonment for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement. MORE AT
Romanian National Sentenced for Fraud and Identity Theft | Dept. of Justice | Forth
Gheorghe Nistor, age 44, a national of Romania, was sentenced on October 6, 2026, to 45 months imprisonment for bank fraud and aggravated identity theft.First Assistant United States Attorney John A. Sarcone III and Craig L. Tremaroli, Special Agent in Charge of the Albany Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), made the announcement. MORE AT
Romanian National Sentenced for Fraud and Identity Theft | Dept. of Justice | Forth
VIDEO--CROTON ON HUDSON 2026 HALLOWEEN DOG PARADE
A pawsitively adorable Halloween celebration!
This past Saturday's Halloween Dog Parade brought out some of Croton's cutest four-legged friends, dressed to impress in their festive costumes! MORE AT Croton-on-Hudson Halloween Dog Parade 2026: Festive Costumes & Fun | Village of Croton-on-Hudson Government | Facebook
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
11/14 REPAIR CAFE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT
11/14 REPAIR CAFE--TOWN OF CORTLANDT
CLICK ON THE IMAGE
CROTON SENIORS HALLOWEEN PARTY 10/30
Welcome to Everything Croton, a collection of all things Croton-on-Hudson: our history, our homes, our issues, our businesses, our schools, our houses of worship --- in short, EVERYTHING CROTON.
CROTON SENIORS HALLOWEEN PARTY 10/30
Morning all,
Are you ready for our Halloween party? Eileen and the elves and witches have been making preparations. If you'd like to help decorate come around 10am. We meet at the
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Social hour begins at 11 with the party beginning around noon. The more costumes the better, I'm psyched! And yes there will be cake!
Some oldies but goodies:
Upcoming 11/6 Antonia Martinez to speak on elder law topics.
That's it for now, hope to see you Friday
Be well, be safe and be kind
El Presidente and Bob
CROTON SENIORS HALLOWEEN PARTY 10/30
Morning all,
Are you ready for our Halloween party? Eileen and the elves and witches have been making preparations. If you'd like to help decorate come around 10am. We meet at the
\Social hour begins at 11 with the party beginning around noon. The more costumes the better, I'm psyched! And yes there will be cake!
Some oldies but goodies:
Upcoming 11/6 Antonia Martinez to speak on elder law topics.
That's it for now, hope to see you Friday
Be well, be safe and be kind
El Presidente and Bob
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