FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY--Italy’s PM Meloni ain’t taken no guff from violent protestors
or here - ttps://tomfarandasfolly.com/?p=17459
Wednesday, October 28, 2026
TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY---ITALY'S PM MELONI AIN'T TAKING NO GUFF FROM VIOLENT PROTESTORS
CORNELL LAB PROJECT FEEDER WATCH CELEBRATES 40 YEARS
Watch the new documentary short
For 40 years, Project FeederWatch has brought people together to watch, count, and learn about the birds in their own backyards. What began as a pioneering participatory science project has grown into a remarkable long-term effort that helps researchers understand birds and how their populations are changing.
To commemorate this milestone, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology collaborated with Blank Space to produce a new documentary short to celebrate 40 years of Project FeederWatch. Celebrating Forty Years of Project FeederWatch
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IN THE NEWS--SUPREME COURT ALLOWS TRUMP TO UNDO MAJOR BIDEN-ERA IMMIGRATION POLICY
The Supreme Court declined Tuesday to intervene in a dispute over a Biden-era immigration policy that allowed immigration judges to pause certain deportation proceedings, leaving in place a court order blocking the regulation---more at Supreme Court allows Trump to undo major Biden-era immigration policy
TELECOMMUNICATIONS TOWERS AND PIGEONS BACK ON THE AGENDA FOR 10/28 WORK SESSION
_10282026-446 Agenda at Board of Trustees Work Session
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN EverythingCroton: GRANDFATHERED, BUT GROUNDED, CROTON'S PIGEON PROPOSAL WOULD BAN EXERCISE RELEASES PLUS PETITION TO OPPOSE NEW DRAFT
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A reader asks: Is it true that Margaret Sanger (of Planned Parenhood fame) often lectured on eugenics and related matters here in the village?
Response: Currently trying to locate her village lectures---if this is possible that is--Sanger was reportedly a frequent Harmon visitor in the 30's; here is an article which also mentions the Baroness Ishimoto. EverythingCroton: DECEMBER 1932 IN CROTON, MARGARET SANGER, BARONESS SHIDZUE ISHIMOTO & MORE
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Always interested in any ads, articles, memorabilia for THE MULLIGATWANY SPICE CLUB, THE CROTON CHILI HOUSE, AND HOUSE OF HEALTH EverythingCroton: TWO ITEMS FOM THE MAILBOX---THE CROTON CHILI HOUSE AND "HOUSE OF HEALTH"
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BY SPECIAL REQUEST 1990, BRUCE BOLIND CATALOG, LEONORE DOSKOW JEWELRY; GO TO EverythingCroton: 1990 LEONORE DOSKOW, BRUCE BOLIND GIFTS
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***A WORD FROM GARY EISINGER--VOICE OF CROTON; GO HERE
***ICYMI FROM FROM ADRIANA AND MY MSMERMAID LIFE; GO HERE
***GRANDFATHERED, BUT GROUNDED, CROTON'S PIGEON PROPOSAL WOULD BAN EXERCISE RELEASES PLUS PETITION TO OPPOSE NEW DRAFT; GO HERE
***THAT OTHER GOUVEIA GIFT, THE BUILDING IN OSSINING; GO TO EverythingCroton: THAT OTHER GOUVEIA GIFT---THIS ONE IN OSSINING
***TWO LETTERS ADDRESSING THE IDEA COMMITTEE TAPES FROM JESSICA DIECKMAN AND PAUL STEINBERG; GO TO EverythingCroton: BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PAGE 2 GAZETTE, STAND UP FOR FREE SPEECH IN CROTON, THE I.D.E.A. COMMITTEE TAPES--PAUL STEINBERG
***FEAR OF TELEPHONES! GO TO EverythingCroton: FEAR OF TELEPHONES...
***A RAY OF HOPE EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL AT HOLY NAME OF MARY; GO TO EverythingCroton: A RAY OF HOPE --A EUCHARISTIC REVIVAL--HOLY NAME OF MARY
***FANCY PIGEONS! GO TO EverythingCroton: "FANCY" PIGEONS
*** CROTON NEWS AI SITE HAS LOTS OF INTERESTING LEGAL ISSUE UPDATES---HERE'S ONE FOR...VAN CORTLANDT MANOR CONTRACT DISPUTE; MORE HERE
***TWO IMPORTANT ITEMS YOU MAY HAVE MISSED---NYFORWARD TOWNHALL ICYMI AND THAT SEAWALL ANALYSIS FROM JOHN McKEON; GO HERE
***MORE ON THAT "HISTORIC EXTRADITION" ALEXANDER SUVOROV---SARCONE: MAN PLOTTED TO SELL U.S. TECH TO RUSSIA; MORE HERE
SERVICE INFO & OBITUARY FOR DEBORAH BEECHER
Services will be held on Wednesday, November 4, 2026. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand Street, Croton-on-Hudson, NY. A funeral service will be held at 4:00 p.m. at St. Augustine’s Episcopal Church, 6 Old Post Road North, Croton-on-Hudson, NY, followed by a reception at 5:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to the Croton Caring Committee. FULL OBITUARY AT Deborah Beecher Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY
FAMILY REPORT HELPS BRING IN CONVICTION IN CANTON SEX EXPLOITATION CASE---SARCONE ETAL.
First Assistant U.S. Attorney John Sarcone III credited the family’s report and urged parents and guardians to watch who their children communicate with online in announcing the conviction of Robert Bowen, 46. MORE AT Family report helps bring conviction in Canton child exploitation case
ALPHABET MADNESS---LAST DITCH CLOSES ITS DOORS
The story came out of nowhere. The bar was not in a major metropolitan area, but it became the center of a lesbian civil war that showcased the woke left's more extreme tendencies. Last Ditch in Greenfield, Massachusetts, struggled after the summer, probably because it could never enforce revenue-boosting measures like cover fees. They opted to loosen their mask mandate, which set off a firestorm of gay rage that crashed into the establishment. People hoped the bar would be firebombed for putting vulnerable people at risk, and allegations of ableism and racism poured in. It was a circus. Massachusetts Lesbian Bar That Got Wrecked by Unhinged Leftists Over Its Mask Policy Shuts Down
Tuesday, October 27, 2026
GRANDFATHERED, BUT GROUNDED, CROTON'S PIGEON PROPOSAL WOULD BAN EXERCISE RELEASES PLUS PETITION TO OPPOSE NEW DRAFT
Your editor's note: As someone whose father raised and flew pigeons--Tiplers, Flights and Danishes---the proposal allegedly under consideration is simply not tenable.
FROM THE CROTON NEWS SITE:
Watch the explainer on YouTube
Croton’s latest compromise on pigeons comes with a catch: the birds could stay, if the Zoning Board agrees, but their daily exercise releases could not.
The October 22 draft would tell the board to weigh “relative harm, fairness, and hardships” when deciding whether an existing flock could remain. Yet it would give the board no discretion to permit releases for exercise or training. Fairness would be considered at the hearing; that restriction would already be decided. MORE AT Grandfathered, but grounded: Croton’s pigeon proposal would ban exercise releases — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
The offer, in other words, is to grandfather the flock while grounding its daily flying routine.
For the resident at the center of the dispute, that routine is the point. He told trustees on August 19 that he releases his birds once a day for one or two hours of training. He also described keeping pigeons since childhood and the connection they preserve to his late father. Permission to keep them under the new conditions would not preserve the way he has kept them. MORE AT Grandfathered, but grounded: Croton’s pigeon proposal would ban exercise releases — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
Watch the explainer on YouTube
Croton’s latest compromise on pigeons comes with a catch: the birds could stay, if the Zoning Board agrees, but their daily exercise releases could not.
The October 22 draft would tell the board to weigh “relative harm, fairness, and hardships” when deciding whether an existing flock could remain. Yet it would give the board no discretion to permit releases for exercise or training. Fairness would be considered at the hearing; that restriction would already be decided. MORE AT Grandfathered, but grounded: Croton’s pigeon proposal would ban exercise releases — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
The offer, in other words, is to grandfather the flock while grounding its daily flying routine.
For the resident at the center of the dispute, that routine is the point. He told trustees on August 19 that he releases his birds once a day for one or two hours of training. He also described keeping pigeons since childhood and the connection they preserve to his late father. Permission to keep them under the new conditions would not preserve the way he has kept them. MORE AT Grandfathered, but grounded: Croton’s pigeon proposal would ban exercise releases — Croton-on-Hudson, NY
A WORD FROM GARY EISINGER--VOICE OF CROTON
Four years ago, when Croton officials considered moving our Village Court to the Town of Cortlandt, more than seventy-five residents spoke in opposition, and approximately fifty others submitted letters expressing their concerns. Residents made their feelings clear: our Village Court is an important local institution worth preserving.
Yet this year, the question of relocating the Court resurfaced through another study. Why are we revisiting a proposal that generated such strong community opposition? And what does this mean for the future of other Croton Village services?
Last year, responsibility for property tax assessment shifted from the Village to the Town of Cortlandt. Now, for the second time, the future of our Village Court has been called into question.
These decisions raise a larger concern: Are we gradually surrendering the local services and decision-making authority that help define Croton as an independent village?
For three years, Voice of Croton (VOC) has emphasized transparency and accountability in local government. This commitment reflects concerns about whether residents are receiving sufficient information and opportunities for meaningful input before important decisions are made.
Consider several examples:
· 1 Half Moon Bay: Residents have questioned how much information about potential redevelopment of the former tire warehouse property was shared publicly, and when that information became available.
· Maple Commons and the Lot A property: Questions remain about access to competing development proposals, their financial terms, and the evaluation process. Residents should have had a meaningful opportunity to understand the alternatives, including a proposal that reportedly incorporated a much-needed community center before final decisions were made.
· Gouveia Park: Residents were initially told that a $1 million endowment and projected annual revenue of $86,500 would help sustain the property. Today, the endowment is being used for architectural, landscape design, and testing expenses, while anticipated revenue has not materialized. A landscaping estimate of approximately $3 million was presented in 2026, yet residents still lack a comprehensive estimate for converting the building to public use. Questions also remain about safe pedestrian and bicycle access along Albany Post Road.
· Assistant Village Manager hiring: The selection of a sitting Village Trustee for this second-in-command Village position raised legitimate questions about transparency and potential conflicts of interest, particularly because the candidate was also managing the political campaign of a member of the hiring committee.
· Cannabis retail: Residents have questioned whether the Village was transparent about opting in to retail cannabis sales under New York's 2021 law; that decision can no longer be reversed.
Each of these issues deserves a clear explanation, accessible information, and an opportunity for residents to be heard.
Transparency should not be something residents must fight for after decisions have already been made. It should be a fundamental part of how those decisions are reached.
As more Village responsibilities shift elsewhere, we should ask what this means for local accountability. Could other services eventually be considered for consolidation? What safeguards would protect our local police department, building inspection, code enforcement, and planning and zoning authority? These are questions worth discussing openly, not assumptions about what will happen next.
Voice of Croton is an independent, community-based organization that believes local decisions should be guided first by the needs of Croton residents. We love this village, welcome new neighbors, and recognize that newcomers have always contributed to the vitality and character of our community.
We are not opposed to change or responsible development. We believe change should be thoughtfully considered, financially responsible, and shaped by meaningful public participation.
Above all, we believe residents deserve the full picture before decisions are made—not explanations after the fact.
Once a local service or institution is transferred or eliminated, restoring it can be difficult and costly. That is why these decisions deserve careful scrutiny.
As we approach the November 3 election, I encourage every resident to examine the issues, ask questions, and consider which candidates' positions best reflect their vision for Croton's future.
Our Village's future belongs to its residents. They deserve an informed voice in shaping it. Vote Row F; our future depends on it.
Gary Eisinger
Yet this year, the question of relocating the Court resurfaced through another study. Why are we revisiting a proposal that generated such strong community opposition? And what does this mean for the future of other Croton Village services?
Last year, responsibility for property tax assessment shifted from the Village to the Town of Cortlandt. Now, for the second time, the future of our Village Court has been called into question.
These decisions raise a larger concern: Are we gradually surrendering the local services and decision-making authority that help define Croton as an independent village?
For three years, Voice of Croton (VOC) has emphasized transparency and accountability in local government. This commitment reflects concerns about whether residents are receiving sufficient information and opportunities for meaningful input before important decisions are made.
Consider several examples:
· 1 Half Moon Bay: Residents have questioned how much information about potential redevelopment of the former tire warehouse property was shared publicly, and when that information became available.
· Maple Commons and the Lot A property: Questions remain about access to competing development proposals, their financial terms, and the evaluation process. Residents should have had a meaningful opportunity to understand the alternatives, including a proposal that reportedly incorporated a much-needed community center before final decisions were made.
· Gouveia Park: Residents were initially told that a $1 million endowment and projected annual revenue of $86,500 would help sustain the property. Today, the endowment is being used for architectural, landscape design, and testing expenses, while anticipated revenue has not materialized. A landscaping estimate of approximately $3 million was presented in 2026, yet residents still lack a comprehensive estimate for converting the building to public use. Questions also remain about safe pedestrian and bicycle access along Albany Post Road.
· Assistant Village Manager hiring: The selection of a sitting Village Trustee for this second-in-command Village position raised legitimate questions about transparency and potential conflicts of interest, particularly because the candidate was also managing the political campaign of a member of the hiring committee.
· Cannabis retail: Residents have questioned whether the Village was transparent about opting in to retail cannabis sales under New York's 2021 law; that decision can no longer be reversed.
Each of these issues deserves a clear explanation, accessible information, and an opportunity for residents to be heard.
Transparency should not be something residents must fight for after decisions have already been made. It should be a fundamental part of how those decisions are reached.
As more Village responsibilities shift elsewhere, we should ask what this means for local accountability. Could other services eventually be considered for consolidation? What safeguards would protect our local police department, building inspection, code enforcement, and planning and zoning authority? These are questions worth discussing openly, not assumptions about what will happen next.
Voice of Croton is an independent, community-based organization that believes local decisions should be guided first by the needs of Croton residents. We love this village, welcome new neighbors, and recognize that newcomers have always contributed to the vitality and character of our community.
We are not opposed to change or responsible development. We believe change should be thoughtfully considered, financially responsible, and shaped by meaningful public participation.
Above all, we believe residents deserve the full picture before decisions are made—not explanations after the fact.
Once a local service or institution is transferred or eliminated, restoring it can be difficult and costly. That is why these decisions deserve careful scrutiny.
As we approach the November 3 election, I encourage every resident to examine the issues, ask questions, and consider which candidates' positions best reflect their vision for Croton's future.
Our Village's future belongs to its residents. They deserve an informed voice in shaping it. Vote Row F; our future depends on it.
Gary Eisinger
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