EXAMINER NEWS: CROTON CONSIDERS REPEAL OF BAN ON TATTOO PARLORS

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TO THOSE WHO HAVE ASKED---IT IS NOT CLEAR WHO THIS "CATHERINE L" IS MENTIONED BELOW  IN THE ARTICLE: Croton Considering Repealing 30-Year-Old Ban on Tattoo Parlors-July 27, 2021 Examiner 

By Samuel Rowland----The Village of Croton-on-Hudson Board of Trustees is considering lifting a ban on inking tattoos for non-medical purposes within village limits.  A public hearing was held on the issue at the board’s July 19 meeting, which ended with a unanimous motion to keep the public hearing open for the next meeting, on August 2.

“Unless I hear otherwise, my current position is that New York State requires a permit for a tattoo parlor and a special license for the people that perform it,” said Deputy Mayor Ann Gallelli, who was unable to attend the July 19 public hearing. “This is an outdated piece of code.”  No constituents spoke at the July 19 public hearing on the issue. Two residents, Marie Considine and Catherine L., had left email messages with the board before the meeting, which were noted and summarized for the record by Village Manager Janine King. MORE AT https://www.theexaminernews.com/croton-considering-repealing-30-year-old-ban-on-tattoo-parlors/

EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #25, YES INFLATION CONTINUES, MORE ECONOMICAL MEALS AND SOME ASSORTED SUMMER "STUFF"

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Announcing ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE --THIS IS #25.....a popular series here at the blog for all you cooking enthusiasts out there---recipes, tips, local shopping, interesting links....we'll keep it light and joyful (when possible!)...AND NOW.....in no particular order....

INFLATION CONTINUES, MORE ECONOMICAL MEALS & ASSORTED SUMMER "STUFF"...CLICK ON THE PHOTOS AND LINKS. 

But first, it's fresh corn season----time to start making---and preserving---SWEET CORN RELISH; here's the recipe your editor uses--and it is very similar to an old Mennonite recipe---but your editor adds several dollops of sweet pickle relish at the end---and while this recipe uses green peppers, red is a personal preference.  Many thanks to THE DARING GOURMET--for the how-to, click here.

P.S. PERFECT ON TACOS, CHICKEN, PORK.....and batter-fried fish.

And if you love ENGLISH PUB-STYLE PICKLED ONIONS, so good------click here for THE DARING GOURMET RECIPE. 

MOVING ALONG.....It's no secret every time we hit the supermarket....Consumer prices increased 5.4% for the year ending May (forecasters had expected a 4.9% increase) It's the biggest increase since 2008.....and so....

Some more economical meals:

--To the right, CAROLYN'S RECIPE FOR DUN DUN NOODLES...you can get everything you need at Apple Farm--click on the image!

--A friend who embraces a Vegan lifestyle recently found herself mumbling "ouch" when she saw her bill at the supermarket check-out.

And so it was time to start doing some research---here are TWO links she shared:

***COURTESY OF PARADE MAGAZINE, 54 CHEAP VEGAN MEALS THAT DON'T SKIMP ON TASTE; CLICK HERE.

***AND LOTS FROM THE STINGY VEGAN HERE.

And ON ANOTHER NOTE, not vegan: 

With eggplant so plentiful at the moment, check out THE BEST BAKED EGGPLANT PARMESAN RECIPE FROM THE STAY AT HOME CHEF....add a salad and some crispy bread and you can feed an army! CLICK HERE.

MOVING ALONG.....Yes, you can still set a beautiful summer table without breaking the bank. Some inspiration from https://homebnc.com/best-summer-table-decoration-ideas/

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF
EVERYTHING CROTON'S ALL THINGS COOKERY, KITCHEN & TABLE #24---INFLATION IS HERE, SOME ECONOMICAL MEALS & ASSORTED SUMMER "STUFF", APPLE FARM TOO at https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/07/everything-crotons-all-things-cookery_14.html

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THANK YOU CROTON EMS

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FROM THE CROTON EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES FACEBOOK PAGE - 7/23  - It was a busy Tuesday for us at CEMS. Our crews handled 5 calls for assistance with 2 being at the same time. 55B1 handled one while 55B2 handled the other. So far this year CEMS has handled just over 720 calls for assistance. With the current pace of calls CEMS could reach 1000 calls before the year is out. 

If you are interested in becoming a member head over to our website www.crotonems.org and fill out an application. All training is provided. new or current EMTs are welcome! We currently have a CME program with allows you to earn credits towards your recertification.

ABOUT THAT POT OF GOLD AT THE END OF THE RAINBOW... A LETTER FROM THIS WEEK'S GAZETTE

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 Many communities are opting-out of allowing pot shops. A letter in this week's Gazette makes the counter-argument, and also points out that---contrary to statements by some local officials---there may not be much tax revenue for Croton. Click on the images below:

LATEST FAUCI, GAIN OF FUNCTION, NO, NEVER, OOPS, KIND OF, AND THEN LAST NIGHT ON CNN

BACKGROUND FIRST: FAUCI, ABSOLUTELY CERTAIN, THAN NOT, GAIN OF FUNCTION RESEARCH, NATIONAL INSTITUTES OF HEALTH, LIKE BEING A "LITTLE BIT PREGNANT" 

Dr. Anthony Fauci was absolutely adamant that the National Institutes of Health has never funded dangerous research on bat viruses in the Chinese lab suspected of being the source of the COVID-19 pandemic, when he was questioned by Republican Sen. Rand Paul two weeks ago. 

“Senator Paul, with all due respect, you are entirely and completely incorrect that the NIH has not ever and does not now fund ‘gain of function’ research in the Wuhan Institute of Virology,” Fauci said in the fiery Senate hearing on May 11. 

He couldn’t have been more certain. 

Until he wasn’t certain a few hours later. 

That very afternoon, Fauci admitted to “a very minor collaboration as part of a subcontract of a grant we had a collaboration with some Chinese scientists,” during an appearance at Poynter.org’s “festival of fact checking.”  

It’s like being a little bit pregnant. READ THE VERY LENGTHY ARTICLE AT https://nypost.com/2021/05/26/enough-of-faucis-lies-devine/

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MORE ABOUT THIS ESCALATING SCANDAL AT  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/05/fauci-at-last-admission-kind-of-defends.html

UPDATED, FAUCI'S WUHAN WHIPLASH  https://www.newsmaxtv.com/podcasts?ns_mail_uid=8c1d5490-9e44-43a2-a030-ec35a8540e29&ns_mail_job=DM221894_05272021&s=acs&dkt_nbr=010504wfaqdz

UPDATED 
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-9629563/Chinese-scientists-created-COVID-19-lab-tried-cover-tracks-new-study-claims.html?ito=email_share_article-masthead

AND LAST NIGHT ON CNN...

https://tomfaranda.typepad.com/folly/2021/07/dr-fauci-offers-a-defense-of-us-funding-of-research-at-wuhan-lab-.html

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CROTON'S JOHN GIGLIO!

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MANY THANKS TO THE CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT FOR THE HEADS-IP!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO CROTON'S JOHN GIGLIO!

Today is our Department’s “Senior Man,” John Giglio’s 94th Birthday. “Johnny Gig,” as many call him, is a nearly 77 year member of Washington Engine Company No. 2 and serves as a Department Safety Officer. He regularly responds to alarms, comes to meetings and training - a real inspiration to all.

7/24 -

Members of @weco2cfd paraded down the street with Engine 119, Tanker 10, Utility 14 & Car 2083, brought a cake to Johnny & his family then took him for a ride around town to celebrate his day on E119. 

 

Thank you for your years of service to the department, the community and the country - and a very Happy Birthday to you!!!!

 

PHOTOS HERE AND HERE AND HERE. 

LONG TIME CROTON RESIDENT NORMA CURTIN HAS DIED

Service info at https://www.dignitymemorial.com/obituaries/croton-on-hudson-ny/norma-curtin-10280963

A visitation for Norma will be held Thursday, July 29, 2021 from 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM at Holy Name of Mary Church, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York. A funeral mass will occur Friday, July 30, 2021 at 10:00 AM, 114 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, New York. A burial following funeral mass will occur Friday, July 30, 2021 at Bethel Cemetery, Old Post Rd S & Cleveland Dr, Croton on Hudson, New York.

Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.efcarterfuneralhome.com for the Curtin family.

A REMINDER & BY SPECIAL REQUEST - ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS FOR 2021-22

Wow---the local interest in this has been up there....especially in the last few months.....Had a request for additional high school opportunities for boys and girls and will try to follow up soon....However, the link below is really useful for that.

ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION OPPORTUNITIES: CATHOLIC SCHOOLS ARE ACCEPTING NEW STUDENTS FOR 2021-22

The blog gets lots of commentary from parents concerned about the direction that public schools are taking with respect to CRT, gender issues, yet another year of possible virtual learning, etc. With that in mind, another option....

From a recent St. Augustine Catholic Church bulletin----For those of you considering a faith-based, future focused Catholic education for your children:  Catholic Schools Are Accepting New Students for 2021-22.....Now is a good time to consider a Catholic education! Good academics, discipline, and five days a week of in-person instruction for all students starting in 2021-22. Beyond an excellent education, Catholic Schools instill family values and a sense of community. For many, Catholic Schools are a home away from home – a place of safety and faith in a rapidly changing world. Financial assistance is still available at most schools.  Visit https://catholicschoolsny.org/admissions/apply or call our bilingual Parent Helpline at (646) 794-2885 to apply.

R.I.P. JACKIE MASON

One of our favorite comedians.....

Jackie Mason, a rabbi-turned-comedian whose feisty brand of standup comedy led him to Catskills nightclubs, West Coast talk shows and Broadway stages, has died. He was 93.

Mason died Saturday at 6 p.m. ET at Mt. Sinai Hospital in Manhattan after being hospitalized for over two weeks, the celebrity lawyer Raoul Felder told The Associated Press.

READ MORE HERE. 

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

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

 

First up...we were just chatting the other day about how many of the board games shown in this 1960's Christmas ad for Milton Bradley were still around....

 

And none of us could remember the Game of the States, Square Mile or Racko at all. But we did recall The Game of Life, Go To The Head of the Class, and Stratego.  No bells. No whistles. And yet somehow we were entertained. 

 

Yes, some of us are already thinking about fall decorating and Halloween too.

 

And so we were reminded of this fabulous tutorial for a chenille Pumpkin man from 32 Degrees North--it's really one of the best we have ever seen; click here for the instructions and everything you need.

 

And finally---the Bertoia Summer Basics Auction is August 12th; there are some amazing trains--LOTS OF EARLY IVES TRAINS---tinplate, toys and much more--including this wonderful Chein wind-up ski lift.  

 

Wouldn't this be perfect in a putz scene under the tree! SEE MORE FROM THE AUCTION INCLUDING A DOWNLOADABLE CATALOG---BY CLICKING HERE.

 

--To the reader looking for very tiny farm animals to go with her planned barn putz, this is the place! SEE MEYER IMPORTS HERE.

--Sweet little home-made ornaments; SEE THEM HERE

 

--Kitschy vintage made in Japan snowmen; THIS HAS FLATTIE INSPIRATION! More here.

 

--It's hard to believe this cutting tool is as easy to use as is shown in the video--clearly meant to encourage a sale---but stranger things have happened in life; check it out here. 

 

--PUTZ INSPIRATION! An oldie but goodie from  Toys & Stuff: Sunset Trains and Toys Switch Tower, Small - this is a fab piece of tinplate and has such "putzabilities"; click on the link http://www.toyconnect.blogspot.com/2013/07/sunset-trains-and-toys-switch-tower.html

 

--OUR FRIENDS AT EUROPEAN FILM STAR POSTCARDS ARE CURRENTLY AT CINEMA RITROVATO 2021 IN BOLOGNA; check out their reports from the festival here and here.

 

--ANOTHER ONE FOR THE MOVIE BUCKET LIST,--BARBAROSA, STARRING WILLIE NELSON AND A VERY YOUNG GARY BUSEY https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/06/another-one-for-movie-bucket-list.html

SEE THE LAST EDITION OF MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM EVERYTHING CROTON AT https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2021/07/more-fabulous-vintage-websites-finds_18.html

 

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FOR THOSE WHO SAID THIS WOULD NEVER HAPPEN---IT HAS, THE LATEST FLAG ISSUES - ILLINOIS RESTAURANT OWNER FINED FOR FLYING THE AMERICAN FLAG

A patriotic restaurant owner in northern Illinois is facing fines of $200 – all because he decided to fly an American flag outside his business, according to a report. MORE AT  Illinois restaurant owner fighting fine for flying American flag: report (msn.com)

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AND IN THE NEWS IN CASE YOU MISSED IT... WOULD RFK GET A TICKET FROM CROTON'S CODE ENFORCEMENT...To read an important letter from this week's Gazette, click here.

CONGRATULATIONS & GOOD LUCK TO DEP. CHIEF DOMINELLO

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FROM THE Croton-on-Hudson Fire Department  FB PAGE: Congratulations to Deputy Chief Stephen Dominello, whom retired yesterday after 34 years of loyal service to the Croton DPW!

AN END OF JULY 2021 UPDATE ON THE CUOMO NURSING HOME SCANDAL, OTHER STATES TOO, BIDEN DOJ DROPS CIVIL RIGHTS PROBE OF CUOMO, NO WHITMER INVESTIGATION ETC

The Department of Justice has decided not to investigate whether the civil rights of residents in New York’s government-run nursing homes were violated by Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s controversial admission policy related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

In a letter Friday, the DOJ’s Office of Legislative Affairs told US Rep. Steve Scalise (R-La.), ranking member of that House Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis, that New York was off the hook in connection with potential violations of the Civil Rights of Institutionalized Persons Act.

In August, the DOJ’s Civil Rights Division requested information from New York in connection with a March 25, 2020, order from the state Department of Health that required nursing homes to admit “medically stable” COVID-19 patients discharged from hospitals.

It also sought records from Pennsylvania, Michigan and New Jersey, which adopted similar rules that the DOJ said “may have resulted in the deaths of thousands of elderly nursing home residents.” READ THE EXTENSIVE ARTICLE AT https://nypost.com/2021/07/23/doj-drops-civil-rights-probe-of-cuomo-nursing-home-covid-scandal/

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ANOTHER ARTICLE HERE.

AND FROM LOHUD AT  https://www.lohud.com/story/news/politics/albany/2021/07/24/covid-deaths-ny-nursing-homes-justice-department-drops-probe/8080189002/

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Also as of  MID-JULY....TAXPAYERS FORKED OVER $800K--

ALBANY — Taxpayers have shelled out nearly $800,000 to the lawyers representing Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his top aides in their defense against charges that the administration withheld data pertaining to COVID-19 deaths in nursing homes and misused state resources in the production of the governor’s $5.1 million book deal.

State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli’s website shows $795,936.88 has been paid to date...MUCH MORE AT https://nypost.com/2021/07/15/taxpayers-pay-800k-to-cuomo-aide-lawyers-in-nursing-home-probe/

BY SPECIAL REQUEST AND IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, AN INDEX TO THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT'S "CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA" SERIES

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST AND IN NO PARTICULAR ORDER, AN INDEX TO THE LATE ROBERT SCOTT'S "CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA" SERIES....(an additional request for an index to Scott's "train" articles is forthcoming).

For those who don't know, Scott was a long time resident of the village, a historian, and a no-nonsense kind of guy who spoke his mind on everything from the ill-fated acquisition of the Gouveia property to Harmon re-zoning.  We didn't always agree but his analysis of local issues was always cogent and well-researched. He died in 2018....And now....

CHRONICLES OF CROTON'S BOHEMIA:

--CHARLIE PFAFF'S CELLAR: SETTING THE STAGE  http://notorc.blogspot.com/2012/09/chronicles-of-crotons-bohemia-setting.html

--INEZ MILHOLLAND, BEAUTIFUL SUFFRAGETTE ON A  WHITE HORSE; MORE HERE

--MAX EASTMAN, A LIFE OF PARADOXES  http://notorc.blogspot.com/2012/10/max-eastman-life-of-paradoxes_6.html

(AND FROM YOUR EDITOR, UPDATED IN 2022--JUST FINISHED RE-READING MAX EASTMAN'S REFLECTIONS ON THE FAILURE OF SOCIALISM)

--DORIS STEVENS SUFFRAGETTE; MORE HERE

--CRYSTAL EASTMAN; MORE HERE

--DUDLEY FIELD MALONE; MORE HERE

--LOUISE BRYANT, LIFE GOES ON AFTER JOHN REED; MORE HERE

--FLOYD DELL, A RESPECTABLE RADICAL; MORE HERE

--LILLIAN NORDICA, UNLUCKY IN LOVE http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/02/lillian-nordica-more-chronicles-of.html

--THE MYSTERIOUS DEATH OF ACTRESS FLORENCE DESHON; MORE HERE

--MABLE DODGE  https://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2012/09/chronicles-of-crotons-bohemia-continues.html