NIH--WUHAN LEAK SUSPECTED OF COVID LEAK IS CUT OFF FROM TAXPAYER FUNDING FOR ANMAL TESTING

NIH: Wuhan virus lab suspected of COVID leak is cut off from taxpayer funding for animal testing By Stephen Dinan - The Washington Times--The National Institutes of Health has quietly erased the Wuhan Institute of Virology — the lab facility at the center of speculation about the origin of COVID-19 — from its list of labs that can conduct animal testing with U.S. money.--- more at National Institutes of Health cuts off Wuhan Institute of Virology from taxpayer funding - Washington Times

NORWAY OFFERS A STEP FORWARD IN ELIMINATING GENDER IDEOLOGY

Norway offers a step forward in eliminating gender ideology

By Debra Soh

March 13, 2023 07:00 AM

Common sense and science are gradually prevailing.

Last week, the Norwegian Healthcare Investigation Board announced it would be revising its current guidelines regarding so-called " gender -affirming care" for minors because it no longer considers them to be evidence-based. The board also acknowledged that the growing number of teenage girls identifying as male post-puberty remains under-studied.  READ MORE AT Norway offers a step forward in eliminating gender ideology (washingtonexaminer.com)

MAN WHO KILLED 8 IN NYC TERRORIST ATTACK GETS 10 LIFE SENTENCES PLUS 260 YEARS

May 17, 2023, 4:25pmUpdated 6m ago By: Associated Press

An Islamic extremist was given 10 life sentences and another 260 years in prison on Wednesday for killing eight people with a truck on a bike path in Manhattan and severely injuring 18 others. “The conduct in this case is among the worst if not the worst I’ve ever seen,” said U.S. District Judge Vernon S. Broderick. He cited the unrepentant nature of Sayfullo Saipov, who, given a chance to speak, said the tears of victims and family members in the courtroom were small compared to the blood and tears that those in the Islamic faith have suffered.

Saipov's sentence came after a jury in March rejected the death penalty for the Uzbekistan citizen and onetime New Jersey resident, leaving him with a mandatory life prison sentence for his Oct. 31, 2017 slaughter of tourists and New Yorkers.

MORE AT Man who killed 8 in NYC terrorist attack gets 10 life sentences plus 260 years (news12.com)

CONGRATULATIONS FATHER JOHN FIGUEROA

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On Thursday, May 25th, St. Augustine Parish would like to congratulate our Parochial Vicar, Fr. John Figueroa, on the 4th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Priesthood. Fr. Figueroa, may God continue to bless you in your Ministry.

4 MORE COMPANIES GO "FULL BUD LIGHT" DARING CONSUMERS TO BOYCOTT

While major banks downgrade Anheuser-Busch’s stock and Bud Light becomes a corporate punch line, a quartet of CEOs seem all too happy to join them. As the beer company implodes under the weight of a national boycott, their cautionary tale seems lost on four companies, who’ve decided to follow transgender advocacy straight to financial insolvency. Who are the brands foolish enough to ride Bud Light’s tattered coattails?

They are Target, Levi Strauss, Starbucks and Sports Illustrated. Read more at https://washingtonstand.com/commentary/4-more-companies-go-full-bud-light-daring-consumers-to-boycott

UNIVERSITY OF WYOMING SORORITY SISTERS SAY THEY "LIVE IN FEAR" OF TRANS MEMBER

University of Wyoming sorority sisters say they ‘live in fear’ of trans member
By Yaron Steinbuch--May 16, 2023 8:51am

A group of sorority sisters who are suing the University of Wyoming for accepting a transgender woman into their group have broken cover to describe how they “live in constant fear in our home” — after the hulking student has become physically aroused around them.

The seven women from the Kappa Kappa Gamma house have filed a lawsuit against the university and Artemis Langford, 21, a 6-foot-2, 260-pound trans student who joined their chapter in September 2022.

Langford — referred to under the male pseudonym Terry Smith in the suit — has been living outside the sorority house and was expected to move in the coming year, according to Cowboy State Daily.

However, the student, who is referred to as “he” and “him” in the suit, still often stays for meals and attends events with the women, their attorney told Megyn Kelly on her podcast Monday. MORE AT University of Wyoming sorority sisters speak out against trans member (nypost.com)

DAILY VOICE---YORKTOWN MAN ELECTED COUNTY BOL CHAIR: REPLACES PREDECESSOR FORCED OUT AMID SCANDAL

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Yorktown Man Elected County BOL Chair: Replaces Predecessor Forced Out Amid Scandal--The Westchester Board of Legislators has elected a new chairman after his predecessor resigned following a scandal involving a former county staffer trying to meet with who he thought was a 14-year-old girl.

 05/17/2023 11:00 a.m.

Vedat Gashi, a Yorktown resident who represents Legislative District 4 encompassing Yorktown, New Castle, and Somers, was unanimously elected as Chairperson of the County legislature on Monday night, May 15, the legislature announced. Gashi's election comes after his predecessor, Catherine Borgia, announced her resignation on Friday, April 28.  Read more at THE CORTLANDT DAILY VOICE 

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1909, PHOTO TRASK RAILROAD ACCIDENT SCENE

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In 1909, Spencer Trask, an American financier, philanthropist, and venture capitalist, was killed in a train accident in Croton. YOU CAN READ MORE ABOUT IT AT EverythingCroton: 1909, SPENCER TRASK, PHILANTHROPIST, FINANCIER, THE CROTON CONNECTION

We never thought we would ever stumble upon a photo of the accident scene---this is from McClure's Mnagazine.  Click on the image.

AUBREY HALE MANFESTO, COVENANT SCHOOL

Covenant School where Audrey Hale fatally shot 6 people tries to block release of certain records tied to massacre

The private Christian school where Audrey Hale slaughtered six people took legal action this week to stop the release of some records tied to the disturbing shooting, according to a legal filing.

The Covenant School and associated Covenant Presbyterian Church called on the court to intervene and “protect its interest relating” to Hale’s manifesto after lawsuits were filed seeking the release, according to a Monday court filing.

The two lawsuits against the city of Nashville seek the release of the manifesto and other information that was discovered in the aftermath of the shooting that killed three 9-year-old students and three school staffers, including the academy’s headmistress on March 27. MORE AT Covenant School tries to block release of records tied to school shooting (nypost.com)

NEWS 12--MORE MIGRANTS ARRIVE IN YONKERS -- AS MANY AS 100 ARE EXPECTED

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More migrants arrive in Yonkers, as many as 100 are expected--May 17, 2023, 6:24amUpdated 4h ago

As more migrants are expected to arrive in Yonkers, lawmakers ask for help from the state and federal governments.  Another bus arrived at the Ramada Inn on Tuckahoe Road on Tuesday night, bringing more migrants from New York City to Yonkers. MORE FROM NEWS 12 More migrants arrive in Yonkers, as many as 100 are expected (news12.com)

BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PHOTOS FROM THE VERY FIRST KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER'S DAY AND ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CELEBRATION---2013

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST, PHOTOS FROM THE VERY FIRST KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER'S DAY AND ST. ANTHONY OF PADUA CELEBRATION---2013--Holy Name of Mary and The Knights of Columbus hosted their first Father's Day and St. Anthony of Padua Celebration yesterday; festivities began with an old-fashioned procession down Grand Street ending at Vassalo Park, and followed by dinner inside. Click on the photos. The latest Father Brennan is also here.

P.S. The great Italian food that night was created by LaMonica's Salumeria (now Frank & Joe's Harmon Deli)

You can also see more photos from the 2013 event here: http://everythingcroton.blogspot.com/2013/06/photos-knight-of-columbus-fathers-day.html

EDUCATION ISSUES---PARENTS FURIOUS OVER PRIVATE L.I. SCHOOL'S DETAILED SEX ED CURRICULUM FOR 5TH GRADERS--COMPLETE WITH PICTURES

EXCLUSIVE--Parents furious over private LI school's detailed sex ed curriculum for fifth-graders — complete with pictures

Parents at the Waldorf School of Garden City, Long Island, say they are shocked by a new curriculum which shows fifth graders pictures of anal sex.Parents at the progressive Waldorf School of Garden City, Long Island, are angry and some are threatening to pull their kids out school because of new mandatory sex education for fifth graders that teaches, among other things, oral and anal sex and masturbation — with illustrations.  Part of the new sex ed curriculum, which originated with the Unitarian Universalist Church and is called Our Whole Lives (OWL), was just formally announced to Waldorf parents in March by the school. Angry parents hit out at Waldorf school's sex ed curriculum (nypost.com)

PLEASE NOTE--QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CURRICULUM IN CROTON HARMON SCHOOLS ARE BEST DIRECTED TO THE SCHOOL.

NATIONAL POLICE WEEK---SQUAD DEMS VOTE AGAINST HONORING POLICE OFFICERS KILLED IN LINE OF DUTY

Two members of progressive group "the Squad" were the only Democrats to vote against a resolution that memorialized police officers killed in the line of duty and expressed condolences to their loved ones.

During a vote Monday recognizing National Police Week, Reps. Rashida Tlaib, D-Mich., and Cori Bush, D-Mo., uttered the only nays heard from the House floor as the chamber voted on the pro-law enforcement resolution.

The resolution, which passed with unanimous support from Republicans and nearly all Democrats, amended H.Res. 363 title to read: "Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty."

Its passing honored "the 556 law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty, including 224 officers killed in 2022, as well as 332 officers killed in previous years whose stories were recovered during 2022," while also ensuring police are equipped with the resources and training necessary to keeping communities safe. MORE AT' Squad' Dems vote against honoring police officers killed in line of duty (msn.com)

NOTICE OF DEATH ---ROBERT "BOB" COOK

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CHARLES COOK POSTED THIS ON FB---It is with a great deal of sadness that I report the death of my brother Robert (Bob)Cook on this day. Bob was born and raised in Croton. He attended CHHS and in 1957 was the New York state class B cross country champion. He went on to do some coaching of local runners and was always proud of his accomplishments in cross country and track. Bob will be buried in Springfield, MO next to his wife Jan, near our parents, and many of the Simone family who are resting there.