Bribery, fraud charges dismissed against ex-NY Lt. Governor--Dec 05, 2022, 11:25amUpdated 24m ago By: Associated Press--Bribery and fraud charges against former New York Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin were tossed out Monday by a federal judge, leaving Benjamin to face only records falsification charges. Judge J. Paul Oetken in a written opinion said prosecutors failed to allege an explicit example in which Benjamin provided a favor for a bribe, an essential element of bribery and honest services fraud charges. MORE AT
https://longisland.news12.com/bribery-fraud-charges-dismissed-against-ex-ny-lt-governor
1) California church doesn’t have to pay $217K in COVID fines: ate high court By Anugrah Kumar, Christian Post Contributor; READ MORE HERE
2) UNITED METHODIST CHURCH ANNOUNCES NEW DATE FOR GENERAL CONFERENCE THAT WILL TACKLE LGBT DEBATE--UMC announces new date for General Conference that will tackle LGBT debate--Curated for you byCP Editors....The COVID-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns required the denomination to postpone the event, which was initially rescheduled for autumn of 2021. Continue reading.
3) The Washington State high school football coach who was fired by his district for praying on the field after games will be reinstated after the Supreme Court ruled that his private religious practice is protected by the Constitution. Joseph Kennedy “is to be reinstated to his previous position as assistant coach of the Bremerton High School football team on or before March 15, 2023,” read a joint stipulation issued by Kennedy’s lawyers and lawyers for Bremerton School District. READ MORE AT High School Football Coach Fired for Praying after Games to Be Reinstated | National Review4
#4) HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY, a historical perspective; IN CASE YOU MISSED IT THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: HAPPY COLUMBUS DAY: A LETTER FROM THIS WEEK'S GAZETTE
SEE THE LAST EDITION, #64, HERE.
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.
VILLAGE OF CROTON HOLIDAY HOME DECORATING CONTEST--MORE INFO AT (2) Holiday Home Decorating Contest | Facebook
YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: IT'S NATIONAL CHRISTMAS LIGHTS DAY! PLUS A LOOK BACK AT CROTON CHRISTMAS LIGHTS
RIVER JOURNAL - QUEEN OF CROTON, CORNELIA COTTONS A LIFE OF FULLNESS
Cornelia Cotton’s house stands on a hill in the Mount Airy section of Croton-On-Hudson, its angular shape a clear tribute to Frank Lloyd Wright.
Its owner, a minor celebrity in these parts, waits for me at the top of the steep staircase. By the time I reach her, we are already discussing Hamlet—its timelessness and relevance, its author’s elusive wife. This is how Cornelia moves through the world: why waste time on small talk when you could discuss the big stuff instead?
Her living room is covered with houseplants, books, and framed photographs. It is a well-loved home full of memories—some Cornelia’s, some other peoples. She wears a fluffy navy sweater, gray pants, and shiny gold sneakers. She is radiant. “So, what would you like to know?” she asks.....read more at Cornelia Cottons to a Life of Fullness – River Journal Online – News for Tarrytown, Sleepy Hollow, Irvington, Ossining, Briarcliff Manor, Croton-on-Hudson, Cortlandt and Peekskill
As always, some wonderful new finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. Click on the photos and links.
FIRST UP, A FAB TUTORIAL FOR RETRO "XMAS ELVES"-----
THESE ARE WONDEFUL----AND EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO MAKE THEM TOO; CLICK HERE.
Grant is wonderful; Monty Wooley is superb; David Niven and Loretta Young are perfectly cast....
You can find it on YOUTUBE HERE, FREE BUT WITH ADS
And finally, it's great when you find that perfect vintage tree-topper star but have concerns about old electric wiring.
Let's be honest. Some of that stuff is definitely a concern.
This was Barb/s dilemma but she found a creative solution; click here to read all about it.
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE VINTAGE CHRISTMAS RECIPES FROM GRANDMA'S VINTAGE RECIPES; CLICK HERE
WONDERFUL VIDEO GOLDEN GLOW 2022 CHRISTMAS MUSEUM ROOM; CLICK HERE
A REMNDER----TIME FOR THE PAPER GLITER GLUE CHRISTMAS HOUSE CONTEST!
WANT MORE VINTAGE? GO HERE
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#1: CROTON FIRE DEPARTMENT/CORTLANDT RIVER JOURNAL - EVERYDAY HEROES: THEY BRAVE DANGER IN THE LINE OF FIRE; CLICK HERE
#2: RIVER JOURNAL, Meet the First Female President of the County’s FIRE Organization; CLICK HERE
#3: ASSORTED TRAIN STATION FIRE RESPONSE EVENTS; CLICK HERE
#4: PHOTOS FROM THE 2014 FIRE FAIR; CLICK HERE
#5: THUNDERBIRD GAMES; CLICK HERE
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