THE STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS GUEST

This charming little Christmas card "booklet" was discovered at a local tag sale.

It is dated 1956. 

Printed on vellum and edged in gold, they just don't make them like this any more. 

SEE IT ALL AT THE STORY OF THE CHRISTMAS GUEST | Flickr

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ALAS NO PUBLIC DATABASE---HOLCHUL SIGNS BILL GRANTING ACCESS TO PREVIOUSLY HIDDEN LLC RECORDS BUT NO PUBLIC DATABASE

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NEW YORK -- Gov. Kathy Hochul on Saturday signed a bill intended to make it easier to find out who owns a building in New York state, but the bill's sponsors said a key aspect was left out. 

The law will allow state agencies and local governments to know who owns anonymous Limited Liability Companies operating in New York. 

The bill signed by Hochul did not include the provision for a public database.  MORE AT Gov. Kathy Hochul signs bill granting government access to previously hidden LLC records, but no public database (msn.com)

THE TOP FIVE CROTON IN THE 1930'S POSTS, 2023

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THAT TIME OF YEAR....ALL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF DECEMBER---EVERYTHING CROTON'S ANNUAL "THE TOP POSTS "...AND NOW....THE TOP FIVE CROTON IN THE 1930'S POSTS, 2023:

#1, 1939--COMPLETE AMUSEMENT PARK FOR SALE---SEE IT ALL AT CROTON POINT PARK; click here

#2, DORIS STEVENS REMARRIES 1935; click here

#3, MAX EASTMAN SUMMER rental 1933; click here

#4, CROTON SPORT SHOW, 1939; CLICK HERE

#5, FILM HESSIAN HILLS SCHOOL,1939; click here

THE GAZETTE--SAM COLUMBO

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THE GAZETTE, WEEK OF DEC. 21 2023 THROUGH JANUARY 3, 2024---PAGE 2---has an article and photo about Sam Columbo, being awarded a Key to the Village for his assorted community contributions. The paper does not have an online presence but is sold just about everywhere.

SCAMMERS POSING AS POLICE, TELLING VICTIMS THEY ARE GUILTY OF SEX CRIMES IN WESTCHESTER

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Scammers Posing As Police, Telling Victims They Are Guilty Of Sex Crimes In Westchester

Authorities in Westchester are warning residents to look out for phone scammers who have been calling from a police number and extorting money from victims. MORE AT Scammers Posing As Police, Telling Victims They Are Guilty Of Sex Crimes In Westchester | Cortlandt Daily Voice

FROM THE EVERYTHING CROTON MAILBOX

---A reader is seeking a certain Dr. Fauci articles--If these are not the ones in question, please advise.
#1 THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: EMAILS SHOW FAUCI KNEW FROM A 2020 FEDERALIST ARTICLE THAT MASKING WAS INEFFECTIVE BUT DEMANDED IT ANYWAY
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#2 THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: THE PROXIMAL ORIGIN OF A SCIENTIFIC FRAUD---MICHAEL BARONE
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#3 From Croton's Michael Balter More bad journalism from the New York Times. It's Covid origins, again (an exegesis) (substack.com)

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A reader is seeking anything on the "old boot store from the 70's".

It is probably this EverythingCroton: A LOOK BACK @ THE 1970'S CROTON BUSINESS COMMUNITY

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A reader asks when did the "German deli" close?

The Bischoffs retired in 2017
THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: BY SPECIAL REQUEST----MID-1980'S: FROM GERMANY TO A CROTON DELI--MIKE & ANNELIE BISCHOFF A.K.A. CROTON DELICATESSEN & PASTRY

BY SPECIAL REQUEST--OLD CHRISTMAS TREE LIGHTS, BILL AND GEORGE NELSON

The history of Christmas lighting, and especially Christmas tree lighting was an avocation for authors, collectors, and brothers Bill and George Nelson. Bill Nelson started a site about antique Christmas tree lighting about 1999 and maintained it until health issues overtook him. In 2004, Bill's brother George began adding significant upgrades additions. But by early 2008, health problems caught up with George, and he, too, stopped working on the site.

It's worth noting that both Bill and George created remarkable resources, considering that they were self-taught webmasters. So, this site is a tribute.....read and see more at Old Christmas Tree Lights™ Table of Contents

HOCHUL GREENLIGHTS TIGHTER RULES FOR NEW VILLAGES BUT EXEMPTS ONE IN SULLIVAN COUNTY

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Hochul greenlights tighter rules for new villages, but exempts one in Sullivan County--Story by Chris McKenna, New York State Team • 21h------more at Hochul greenlights tighter rules for new villages, but exempts one in Sullivan County (msn.com)

1952 -BY SPECIAL REQUEST----"HAPPY CHRISTMAS LITTLE FRIEND", THE NATIONAL TUBERCULOSIS ASSOCIATION'S CHRISTMAS SEAL THEME SONG

Some years back, we were thrilled to find some vintage "December" Life and Look magazines from the 20's and 50's.

The Christmas ads are wonderful and we've been sharing them ever since of course---as we always do!---but--we came across this interesting write-up for a Christmas song called "Little Friend"--also known as "Happy Christmas Little Friend", commissioned by Life back in 1952--

It was picked up by the National Tuberculosis Association as its Christmas Seal theme song that year. Click on the photo.

And here it is sung by the great Rosemary Clooney: HAPPY CHRISTMAS, LITTLE FRIEND : ROSEMARY CLOONEY : Free Download, Borrow, and Streaming : Internet Archive

DUMMY LIGHT---RESTORED!

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Back in October, we reported that the Dummy Light had been struck by a hit and run car (see here)

We are happy to report that the DPW has fully restored the Dummy Light to its former glory! 

Click on the photo.

TV GUIDE CHRISTMAS WEEK 1973

TV Guide Christmas week 1973 from the Chicago area. 

The entire issue was uploaded Christmas day-2014. Merry Christmas Everyone! FROM OUR FRIEND AT FDPA 

SO MUCH GREAT STUFF IN HERE!

GO TO TV Guide Xmas Week-1973 | Flickr

YOU MAY ALSO ENJOY THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: BY SPECIAL REQUEST--FILMING "A CHRISTMAS STORY" IN CLEVELAND OHIO CIRCA 1983

DUTCHESS WINS LAWSUIT OVER MIGRANTS

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THE HIGHLANDS CURRENT --GO TO Dutchess Wins Lawsuit Over Migrants (msn.com)

THE TOP FIVE CROTON IN THE 1940'S POSTS, 2023

Welcome to The New 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.

THAT TIME OF YEAR....ALL THROUGHOUT THE MONTH OF DECEMBER---EVERYTHING CROTON'S ANNUAL "THE TOP POSTS "...AND NOW....THE TOP FIVE CROTON IN THE 1940'S POSTS, 2023

#1, THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: BY SPECIAL REQUEST: SOME BITS & PIECES FROM CROTON IN OCTOBER AND NOVEMBER 1949

#2, THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: EVERYTHING CROTON REMEMBERS: V-E DAY, VICTORY IN EUROPE DAY, MAY 8TH, 1945

#3, SILVER LAKE 1943 THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: SILVER LAKE CROTON 1943

#4, THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: 1942 CROTON'S DR. BROOKS----STUDY FATIQUE IN SCHOOL CHILD

#5, THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: 1948 AUSTRALIAN GROUP SEEKS AMERICAN KNOW-HOW