CROTON ROTARY BELL RINGING--SALVATION ARMY

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It's that time of year again when we support and give back to the community and those in need. The Croton Rotary Club and the Hudson Valley Young Professionals-Hudson Valley Young Professionals will be ringing the bell in Croton on Friday, Dec. 8th & Saturday Dec. 9th.

If anyone is interested in ringing for an hour or may know a high school student needing community service, please click the link button below to sign up.

You can dress up, sing or just be yourself for the hour! SIGN UP AT Admins: Salvation Army Bell Ringing with the Rotary Club of Croton-on-Hudson (signupgenius.com)

PENN LOSES $100M DONATION AFTER ITS PRESIDENT BUNGLED CONGRESSIONAL HEARING

Penn loses $100 million donation after its president's bungled congressional hearing--Jordan Hart and Madeline Berg--Dec 7, 2023, 5:04 PM EST

The University of Pennsylvania has lost a $100 million donation following its president's congressional appearance.

The presidents of Penn, Harvard, and MIT were criticized for their testimony on antisemitism.  READ MORE AT Penn Loses $100M Gift Following President's Congressional Testimony on Antisemitism (businessinsider.com)

CHHS WRESTLING RED AND BLACK DUALS DEC. 9TH

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Come cheer on CHHS Wrestling this Saturday Dec 9th for the Red and Black Duals. It’s gonna get wild!

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NEWS 12---HOUSE VOTES TO CENSURE BOWMAN

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NEWS 12---House members voted again Thursday to punish one of their own, targeting Democratic Rep. Jamaal Bowman for triggering a fire alarm in one of the U.S. Capitol office buildings in September when the chamber was in session.  The Republican censure resolution passed with some Democratic votes, but most Democrats stood by Bowman in opposition of an effort they said lacked credibility and integrity. MORE AT House votes to censure Democratic Rep. Bowman for pulling a fire alarm in a Capitol office building (news12.com)

IN CASE YOU MISSED IT---CROTON HANUKKAH THEN AND NOW

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In 2023, Hanukkah begins December 7 at sunset and ends Friday, December 15. Click HERE for vintage Croton "Chanukah".

A WORD FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY---NEED ANOTHER DAM GIFT?

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A WORD FROM THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY---NEED ANOTHER DAM GIFT?

Stop by our office on Tuesday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. to buy Croton is a Dam Town t-shirts, coverlets, books and other Croton-related gifts. We’re located in the basement of the Municipal Building. Facebook

CONGRATULATIONS AIDAN NIKIC

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Congratulations to Aidan Nikic for receiving All League football award and Best Defensive Player!

OL/LB----PHOTOS AT Facebook AND Facebook

2023 - EVERYTHING CROTON REMEMBERS PEARL HARBOR DAY

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EVERYTHING CROTON REMEMBERS THE JAPANESE ATTACK ON PEARL HARBOR, DECEMBER 7TH, 1941

This day in 1941, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack, consisting of 353 aircraft, against the U.S. naval base at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. The attack led to the United States' formal entry into World War II the next day. 

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THE 2023 TRI-MUNICIPAL SERVICE WILL BE HELD AT CORTLANDT TOWN HALL; CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO

You may have a special interest in the postings below. Click on the photos and links:

--COURTESY OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY, A 2001 ARTICLE ON PEARL HARBOR FEATURING LOCAL VETERANS, VINCENT MATERO ETAL; click on the photos. THE ARTICLE IS UNFORTUNATELY INCOMPLETE.

--PHOTOS FROM THE 2012 CEREMONY HELD IN CROTON http://bit.ly/1rXPScx

--THE MIGHTY MOTHBALL FLEET, HUDSON RIVER PHOTOS, http://bit.ly/1vZk7PV

-- JAPANESE SURRENDER EPHEMERA, AMAZING PHOTOS FROM YOUR EDITOR'S PERSONAL COLLECTION http://bit.ly/1FW73fo

--1944 HELPFUL HINTS TO THE NAVY RECRUIT http://bit.ly/2grPSx4

--A LOOK AT THE PEARL HARBOR SURVIVORS ASSOCIATION pearlharborsurvivorsonline.org/

--YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY A LOOK AT 'FROM HERE TO ETERNITY; CLICK HERE.

--AND FROM THE CROTON FD FB PAGE; MORE HERE

--AND FROM TOM FARANDA'S FOLLY Tom Faranda's Folly: Pearl Harbor Day - complete with poster (typepad.com)

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CONGRATULATIONS MEKHI SMITHWICK

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Congratulations to Mekhi Smithwick for receiving All League football award! RB/LB -- PHOTOS at Facebook AND Facebook AND Facebook

CONGRATULATIONS JACOB JONES

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Congratulations to Jacob Jones for receiving All Section and the Most Valuable Player (MVP) award, and the Terry Smith Coaches award given to an athlete for their hard work, dedication, desire and commitment! PHOTOS AT Facebook AND Facebook AND Facebook