FIRE IN HALF MOON BAY......Be aware of potential traffic issues. You may be able to see the video here.
UPDATED: THE PATCH https://patch.com/new-york/ossining/fire-half-moon-bay
Saturday, August 24, 2019
CROTON'S CHRISTOPHER MAGADINI IS IN THE NEWS
CROTON'S CHRISTOPHER MAGADINI IS IN THE NEWS--Gallery 25 and Creative Arts Studio in New Milford is seeking artists to participate in its open show, which will run Oct. 3-27....Christopher Magadini, an impressionist landscape oil painter, from Croton-on-Hudson, N.Y., is the guest judge.“Mr. Magadini is known as one of the finest landscape artists in the Northeast....
READ MORE AT https://www.newmilfordspectrum.com/news/article/Artists-sought-for-gallery-open-show-14364598.php
NEW FROM OUR FRIENDS AT EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS AND THE G.D.I.
Egbert Barten of the Geoffrey Donaldson Institute (G.D.I.) always lends us his newly acquired postcards to present them at European Film Star Postcards. This time he handed me over two albums which his institute had received as gifts. Today, we present the first album: a collection of Dutch and German postcards in black and white from the late 1950s and early 1960s. Egbert got the postcards from the Beatles Museum in Alkmaar. Probably they were part of a postcard album which included Beatles postcards. G.D.I. was given the other postcards, of which we present a selection of 17 postcards of classic Hollywood stars and German teenager idols of the era. (CLICK ON THE PHOTO SEE A VERY YOUNG AND STRIKING WARREN BEATTY)
Read and see more at https://filmstarpostcards.blogspot.com/2019/08/new-acquisitions-at-gdi-gift-from-dutch.html
P.S. Warren was incredible in SPLENDOR IN THE GRASS, as was Natalie Wood. This is a film that should be on everyone's bucket list. From 1961, it tells a story of a teenage girl navigating her feelings of sexual repression, love, and heartbreak. Written by William Inge, who won an Oscar for his screenplay, the film was directed by Elia Kazan and features a score by jazz composer David Amram.
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Friday, August 23, 2019
THE GREEN GROWLER IS IN THE NEWS! WESTCHESTER MAGAZINE
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.
Croton’s The Green Growler Has a New Owner — and a Ton of Exciting New Offerings--Think trivia, food trucks, live music, and a brand-new menu.
In 2016, after a decade in Brooklyn as a freelance television editor and semi-pro metal and punk touring musician, Evan Perdomo-Cohen grew tired of the daily grind. Seeking a career change, he and his wife purchased a home in Peekskill. “I thought about what I was really interested in…craft beer,” he says. “I dropped off résumés but couldn’t get any footing because I had no industry experience.” Having grown up in Croton-on-Hudson (his parents moved to the Rivertown when he was two), Perdomo-Cohen had frequented The Green Growler on visits....read and see more here.
Croton’s The Green Growler Has a New Owner — and a Ton of Exciting New Offerings--Think trivia, food trucks, live music, and a brand-new menu.
In 2016, after a decade in Brooklyn as a freelance television editor and semi-pro metal and punk touring musician, Evan Perdomo-Cohen grew tired of the daily grind. Seeking a career change, he and his wife purchased a home in Peekskill. “I thought about what I was really interested in…craft beer,” he says. “I dropped off résumés but couldn’t get any footing because I had no industry experience.” Having grown up in Croton-on-Hudson (his parents moved to the Rivertown when he was two), Perdomo-Cohen had frequented The Green Growler on visits....read and see more here.
CROTON 1955, SEVENTH GRADERS ENJOY CAMPING
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At Everything Croton, your editor and the Elves try to answer all requests--if possible---and sometimes it can take a very very long time! And so...for the reader who was looking for anything on the "1950's Spring Camping Program of the Croton Harmon High School", click on the images below.....from 1955
And since Camp Rainbow features prominently, you may also enjoy http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/complete-index-to-everything-croton.html
At Everything Croton, your editor and the Elves try to answer all requests--if possible---and sometimes it can take a very very long time! And so...for the reader who was looking for anything on the "1950's Spring Camping Program of the Croton Harmon High School", click on the images below.....from 1955
And since Camp Rainbow features prominently, you may also enjoy http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2014/01/complete-index-to-everything-croton.html
2ND WATER TESTING, VILLAGE, MAYO'S, HIGH FECAL COLIFORM AGAIN, EMAIL BLAST
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EMAIL BLAST FROM THE VILLAGE---Croton River - High Fecal Coliform Test Result, Water Quality
On Wednesday, August 21st, the Village took a second water sample in the vicinity of Mayo’s Landing for the purpose of testing for the levels of fecal coliform. The results from the testing were received this morning and again came back with levels exceeding the acceptable range for swimming.
Swimming in waters with high levels of fecal coliform bacteria increases the chance of developing illness (fever, nausea or stomach cramps) from pathogens entering the body through the mouth, nose, ears, or cuts in the skin. Other related illnesses could also develop. The primary sources of fecal coliform bacteria to fresh water are wastewater treatment plant discharges, failing septic systems, stormwater runoff, and animal waste. At this point the Village does not know what is causing the high levels. We intend to continue to take samples from Mayo’s Landing and will share these results with the public as they become available.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN AN 8/22/19 EVERYTHING CROTON POST AND PHOTOS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/82219-croton-river-unique-area-update.html
EMAIL BLAST FROM THE VILLAGE---Croton River - High Fecal Coliform Test Result, Water Quality
On Wednesday, August 21st, the Village took a second water sample in the vicinity of Mayo’s Landing for the purpose of testing for the levels of fecal coliform. The results from the testing were received this morning and again came back with levels exceeding the acceptable range for swimming.
Swimming in waters with high levels of fecal coliform bacteria increases the chance of developing illness (fever, nausea or stomach cramps) from pathogens entering the body through the mouth, nose, ears, or cuts in the skin. Other related illnesses could also develop. The primary sources of fecal coliform bacteria to fresh water are wastewater treatment plant discharges, failing septic systems, stormwater runoff, and animal waste. At this point the Village does not know what is causing the high levels. We intend to continue to take samples from Mayo’s Landing and will share these results with the public as they become available.
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN AN 8/22/19 EVERYTHING CROTON POST AND PHOTOS http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/82219-croton-river-unique-area-update.html
Thursday, August 22, 2019
8/22/19 CROTON RIVER, UNIQUE AREA UPDATE
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The Croton Gorge Unique Area is sandwiched between the Croton River and the scenic path of the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park....and unfortunately, it continues to suffer...the photos posted below were taken today---let it suffice to say that when possible, those documenting these events remove the trash they find. However, it is clear from these photos that this is not always possible. The images below speak for themselves and as such, this post is closed to all comments. Click on the photos which are being provided here for documentation purposes.
Fyi --these photos are from the Unique Area past Dickies. This is the last island before Silver Lake. It is also "the last kayak spot". It has been reported that people were swimming at Mayo's and asked if they had "village i.d.'s". Let it suffice to say they did not.
There is also a video available upon request by email.
ALSO FYI NEWS 12 BRONX http://westchester.news12.com/story/40950193/fecal-matter-forces-swimming-ban-in-croton-river
ALSO FYI -- RESIDENTS HAVE PLACED A GOOGLE PHOTO ALBUM ONLINE: "CROTON RIVER"; SEE MORE HERE
PREVIOUS UPDATES ARE AT THE LINKS BELOW:
--8/20 WATER TESTING RESULTS; MORE HERE
--WEEKEND OF 8/17 & 8/18 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/continued-coverage-of-croton-river.html
--8/12 UPDATE https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/81219-croton-river-issues-update-black.html
--REMAINING BACKGROUND LINKS, ARTICLES, FROM THE LAST FEW WEEKS, ETC. https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/88-89-810-croton-river-issues-update.html
--8/23 update--NOW SECOND TEST SHOWS HIGH COLIFORM https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/2nd-water-testing-village-mayos-high.html
Note: All content on this blog is Copyright (c) by Maria Cudequest and by the posters who have contributed specific content. All material is for your personal use only. No content or photos may be republished or sold, without prior written consent from your editor and the individual who contributed the content in question. For permissions or questions about this policy, please contact the editor.
The Croton Gorge Unique Area is sandwiched between the Croton River and the scenic path of the Old Croton Aqueduct State Historic Park....and unfortunately, it continues to suffer...the photos posted below were taken today---let it suffice to say that when possible, those documenting these events remove the trash they find. However, it is clear from these photos that this is not always possible. The images below speak for themselves and as such, this post is closed to all comments. Click on the photos which are being provided here for documentation purposes.
Fyi --these photos are from the Unique Area past Dickies. This is the last island before Silver Lake. It is also "the last kayak spot". It has been reported that people were swimming at Mayo's and asked if they had "village i.d.'s". Let it suffice to say they did not.
There is also a video available upon request by email.
ALSO FYI NEWS 12 BRONX http://westchester.news12.com/story/40950193/fecal-matter-forces-swimming-ban-in-croton-river
ALSO FYI -- RESIDENTS HAVE PLACED A GOOGLE PHOTO ALBUM ONLINE: "CROTON RIVER"; SEE MORE HERE
PREVIOUS UPDATES ARE AT THE LINKS BELOW:
--8/20 WATER TESTING RESULTS; MORE HERE
--WEEKEND OF 8/17 & 8/18 https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/continued-coverage-of-croton-river.html
--8/12 UPDATE https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/81219-croton-river-issues-update-black.html
--REMAINING BACKGROUND LINKS, ARTICLES, FROM THE LAST FEW WEEKS, ETC. https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/88-89-810-croton-river-issues-update.html
--8/23 update--NOW SECOND TEST SHOWS HIGH COLIFORM https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2019/08/2nd-water-testing-village-mayos-high.html
Note: All content on this blog is Copyright (c) by Maria Cudequest and by the posters who have contributed specific content. All material is for your personal use only. No content or photos may be republished or sold, without prior written consent from your editor and the individual who contributed the content in question. For permissions or questions about this policy, please contact the editor.
LANDMARK DINER FIRE, OSSINING 8/22/19
As many of you know, there was a fire today at the Landmark Diner in Ossining. (Click on the photo courtesy of a Croton resident.)
The Croton F.D. has been giving mutual aid: Since 9:45 this morning, our FASTeam has been operating at a multiple-alarm fire at the Landmark Diner on South Highland Avenue in Briarcliff Manor. All employees and patrons were able to safely evacuate. South Highland Avenue (AKA Route 9) at the Ossining/Briarcliff Border near Arcadian Shopping Center is closed and will likely be closed for several more hours. Please avoid this area and seek alternate routes. Utility 14 with six CFD members are on scene. Also operating are Briarcliff Manor FD, Chappaqua FD, Hawthorne FD, Millwood FD, Ossining FD, Pleasantville FD, Thornwood FD, Ossining EMS, Pleasantville EMS and WCDES Battalion 12.
CROTON FD FB PAGE PHOTOS HERE AND HERE AND HERE
UPDATED: HAPPY TO REPORT THAT EMPLOYEES AND CLIENTS WERE NOT INJURED.
NBC NEWS, BELOVED DINER GUTTED https://www.nbcnewyork.com/news/local/Beloved-Westchester-County-Diner-Gutted-by-Raging-Fire-557881191.html
FOLLOW UP ARTICLE, EXAMINER NEWS https://www.theexaminernews.com/landmark-diner-in-ossining-destroyed-by-fire/
MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
First up a BIG thank you to Peter Oehmen--who continues to send some fab photos from the Golden Glow of Christmas Past 2019 Convention.
First up, this amazing antique "Victorian -style", and possibly German(?) putz house, has all the bells and whistles---from the proverbial picket fence to the curtains in the windows. STAY TUNED FOR MORE.
That reminded your editor of some of the fab "Victorian-style" putz houses we have come across over the years--and the fab repos too. Again, click on the photos and links.
I love this vintage Marx #1320 Trestle bridge; more here
Amazing accordion/honeycomb paper Christmas trees from West Elm; don't know how long the link will last; click here
SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE
& NOW A WORD FROM CROTON'S BAPTISTS-CAN YOU HELP?
Currently this historic church is in need of steeple repair and painting--CLICK ON THE PHOTO---it's a costly endeavor and the village's Baptists have asked this blog to provide the link to the GoFundMe page--and your editor is happy to do so. Click here. And remember, every little bit helps.
BY SPECIAL REQUEST, 1948: CLOSING CEREMONIES FOR CROTON'S GOLDEN JUBILEE
CROTON-ON-HUDSON'S GOLDEN JUBILEE 1898-1948, closing ceremonies
In 1948, Croton on Hudson celebrated its “Golden Jubilee”. From September 19th through the 26th, the village held parades, dances, concerts, science and art exhibitions, the list goes on and on. Courtesy of the Croton-on-Hudson Historical Society, click on the link to see the commemorative book https://www.flickr.com/photos/22283683@N07/sets/72157629728683773
Click on the images below to read about the closing ceremonies.
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
CROTON--1897: DECREPIT TOMBSTONES AND MORE...
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With Asbury Methodist's "Historic Sunday" on tap for September 1st at the Bethel Chapel/Cemetery (see and read more about that here), one of the Everything Croton elves began to wonder about other cemeteries that were once--or still--in the village. She came up with this little gem from 1897 and an Abilene, Kansas newspaper entitled DECREPIT TOMBSTONES...click on the images below and enjoy.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: 1884 OBITUARY PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT; more here
With Asbury Methodist's "Historic Sunday" on tap for September 1st at the Bethel Chapel/Cemetery (see and read more about that here), one of the Everything Croton elves began to wonder about other cemeteries that were once--or still--in the village. She came up with this little gem from 1897 and an Abilene, Kansas newspaper entitled DECREPIT TOMBSTONES...click on the images below and enjoy.
YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY: 1884 OBITUARY PIERRE VAN CORTLANDT; more here
COMING TO CROTON, SCENIC DRIVE, A RISING STAR CHILDREN'S CENTER, THE EXAMINER NEWS
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 EXAMINER NEWS ---A Rising Star Children’s Center, Croton--September will mark a new era for A Rising Star Children’s Center.
The Center is moving from Cortlandt to 52 Scenic Drive in Croton to coincide with the start of the new school year.
Cortlandt resident Gloria Foster has owned the Center since she opened it in June 2004. “I started the business because I saw there was a shortage of what I felt was quality childcare in the area,” Foster explained. READ MORE AT https://www.theexaminernews.com/a-rising-star-childrens-center-croton/
THE EXAMINER NEWS ---A Rising Star Children’s Center, Croton--September will mark a new era for A Rising Star Children’s Center.
The Center is moving from Cortlandt to 52 Scenic Drive in Croton to coincide with the start of the new school year.
Cortlandt resident Gloria Foster has owned the Center since she opened it in June 2004. “I started the business because I saw there was a shortage of what I felt was quality childcare in the area,” Foster explained. READ MORE AT https://www.theexaminernews.com/a-rising-star-childrens-center-croton/
MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON
Lots of new stuff to share and some oldies but goodies too...like this outstanding autographed promo ad (1946) for Humphrey Bogart. Only Bogart (and possibly George Raft) could get away with this pinstripe suit! Thanks Mary! Moving along...Bogie is followed by a poster for the 1964 "classic"--hahahahahahha--SANTA CLAUS CONQUERS THE MARTIANS! This film is regularly up there as one of the worst films ever made, Christmas or otherwise.
Courtesy of Wikipedia--and more here from the forums at Family Christmas Online http://bit.ly/2AHhcSJ
And finally from 1918 and the NY Tribune--A World War One Christmas--freed from war, and making toys again. Click on the photos and enjoy.
Simple but could be altered and decorated nice; A PAPER PATTERN FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE; MORE HERE
Simple but could be altered and decorated nice; A PAPER PATTERN FOR A CHRISTMAS TREE; MORE HERE
FUN BLOG, THE RETRO CHALET
A fun little putz from Howard; the "wedge house" http://bit.ly/2iLB3Ij
A fun little putz from Howard; the "wedge house" http://bit.ly/2iLB3Ij
DRAWING THE JIGGLE--JELLO ILLUSTRATORS FROM 1905 TO THE 1960'S; more here
Just had to look at this video again--It's Barb's Christmas village window at the hardware store; click on the link http://bit.ly/2jgWgOk
What a great Christmas tin--in the shape of a truck--it's new but who cares--it also has putzing possibilities! http://bit.ly/2B8rLBj
OKPAT'S 2017 PUTZ VILLAGE http://bit.ly/2AKznXR
Just had to look at this video again--It's Barb's Christmas village window at the hardware store; click on the link http://bit.ly/2jgWgOk
What a great Christmas tin--in the shape of a truck--it's new but who cares--it also has putzing possibilities! http://bit.ly/2B8rLBj
WHAT FUN, VINTAGE PLASTIC TOY ROCKETS! MORE HERE
SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON HERE
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