THE CROTON CHRONICLE: WILL THE RETAINING WALL AT 25 SOUTH RIVERSIDE HOLD BACK AN ERODING CLIFF? THE JURY IS STILL OUT

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Will the retaining wall at 25 South Riverside hold back an eroding cliff? The jury is still out.

The developer, contractor, and village officials say there is no problem. But others—including neighbors and a highly experienced engineer consulted by the Chronicle--aren’t so sure.

Michael Balter

Jura Mohen and her husband, Girard Mohen, have lived in the yellow house at the end of Van Wyck Street for the past 44 years. Village archives suggest the house is more than 120 years old. They started off as renters, and then bought the place in 1982. The house is not only at the end of the street, but also at the edge of a cliff overlooking South Riverside Avenue and the Hudson River beyond.

The Mohens have always been worried about the stability of that cliff. Soon after they bought the house, torrential rains caused erosion and slippage, and every time it rains it seems there is a bit more erosion. In 1983, when the old Croton hardware store was being built on the lot below, the Mohens had an expert from the Army Corps of Engineers come out to take a look.

“He was astonished that the village had approved it.”

Nevertheless, they have hung onto the house they love. In the summer, their outdoor deck is their dining room, and until recently Jura would string a hammock between two pine trees at the edge of the cliff and lounge in it contentedly.

Until now, that is. READ THE REST AT (5) Will the retaining wall at 25 South Riverside hold back an eroding cliff? The jury is still out. (substack.com)

Photo: Michael Balter

FROM 3RD UNIVERSE FB PAGE--SHOUT OUT TO THE BEST MAGIC PLAYERS AROUND

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REMINDER -- JUDIE'S EQUIPMENT SERVICE LLC NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC

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REMMINDER---JUDIE'S EQUIPMENT SERVICE LLC NEEDS AN EXPERIENCED SMALL ENGINE MECHANIC

A message from Judie---former Croton business:

As many of you know my husband David Doyle passed away on Jan 24th. I am now in need of a experienced Small Engine Mechanic at Judie's Equipment Service LLC in Verplanck NY. Anyone interested please stop by or call me at 914-271-9718

Thank you Judie

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PERSON LYING ON TRACKS RESCUED AT CROTON-HARMON TRAIN STATION--DAILY VOICE

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Person Lying On Tracks Rescued At Croton-Harmon Train Station

Rail traffic at a Northern Westchester train station was temporarily halted when an unconscious person was found lying on the tracks, fire officials said. The incident happened on Thursday, Feb. 15 around 2:45 p.m., when Croton-on-Hudson firefighters and police as well as MTA Police found an unconscious person on the tracks,  CLICK HERE TO READ MORE

YOU MAY ALSO HAVE AN INTEREST IN THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON: WHAT ALL THE COMMOTION WAS ABOUT LAST THURSDAY--THANK YOU CROTON EMS, CROTON FIRE , CROTON POLICE, OSSINING EMS AND MTA POLICE

COVID VACCINES,LINKED TO SLIGHT INCREASES IN HEART BRAIN BLOOD DISORDERS--TWO ARTICLES, BLOOMBERG AND THE NY POST

Two articles, one from Bloomberg, the other from the Post

1) (Bloomberg) -- Vaccines that protect against severe illness, death and lingering long Covid symptoms from a coronavirus infection were linked to small increases in neurological, blood, and heart-related conditions in the largest global vaccine safety study to date.

The rare events — identified early in the pandemic — included a higher risk of heart-related inflammation from mRNA shots made by Pfizer Inc., BioNTech SE, and Moderna Inc., and an increased risk of a type of blood clot in the brain after immunization with viral-vector vaccines such as the one developed by the University of Oxford and made by AstraZeneca Plc.

The viral-vector jabs were also tied to an increased risk of Guillain-Barre syndrome....More at Largest Covid Vaccine Study Yet Finds Links to Health Conditions (msn.com)

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2) COVID vaccines linked to slight increases in heart, brain, blood disorders: study By Yaron Steinbuch Published Feb. 20, 2024, 8:21 a.m. ET --MORE AT COVID vaccines linked to slight increases in heart, brain, blood disorders (nypost.com)

APPLY FOR SUMMER JOB, TOWN OF CORTANDT, THROUGH THE TOC RECREATION DEPT.

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Apply for a Summer Job through the TOC Recreation Dept. Today!  Release Date: February 20, 2024

The Town of Cortlandt is looking for counselors for our Summer Day Camps! Dates of camp are July 1st- August 9th.  CLICK HERE for the Seasonal Employment Application.

For more information or questions, please contact the Recreation Department at TOCREC@TOWNOFCORTLANDT.COM or 914-734-1050.

HOLCHUL SEEKS TO PERMANENTLY LEGALIZE TO-GO DRINKS IN NY--THE PATCH

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Hochul Seeks To Permanently Legalize To-Go Drinks In NY--Do you think to-go drinks should be allowed permanently in New York State?  Read more

MORE FABULOUS VINTAGE WEBSITES, FINDS, ETC. FROM THE NEW EVERYTHING CROTON

As always, some wonderful new finds, oldies but goodies, special requests and more. Click on the photos and links.

Now here's a candy that few of us eat any more---especially as we face the prospect of aging and dental work(!)

But boy oh boy did we fearlessly enjoy those jaw-breakers---and or the banana-shaped nougats that were so sweet they'd make your molars twang for a few seconds--AND REMEMBER CHOCOLATE COVERED marshmallow twists------and of course...JUJYFRUITS! The ad is from 1948.

It is followed by a great piece of tinplate from 1969 (MODERN TOYS, JAPAN)---and then, one of our favorite putz houses--the Mini Mansion--from putz artisan Howard Lamey.  And finally an old LIME JELLO AD FROM 1979!  Again, click on the photos and enjoy.

An oldie but goodie--every Christmas putz village needs a gazebo...Again from Howard Lamey; click here, then scroll down the page.

AND NOW THE RAREST OF THE RARE PUTZ HOUSES,  EARLY MADE IN JAPAN examples---some fab photos from Pete Oehmen, of the Extended Chimney House design.  

To this day we have no idea why the Japanese decided to add this feature.  See and read more at the Cardboard Christmas forums; click here.

A reader needs to restring her vintage glass bead garland & a few beads are broken----as it turns out FROM BLUMCHEN, while supplies last, gorgeous glass beads---GO TO 

Craft Shop: Blown Glass Beads made in Czech Republic - D. Blumchen

WORTH ANOTHER LOOK: A fabulous 1952/53 Christmas Toy Catalogue--in French; the Comptoir General de la Bimbeloterie 1952/53 Catalogue de Jouets. There is some great stuff in here.  And you don't have to understand French to enjoy it--Click here.

LOTS OF PUTZING INSPIRATION HERE FROM TOY CONNECT--IT'S A SMALL WORLD Toys and Stuff: It's A Small World After All: Marx #6652 Guid-A-Traffic Set (1952) Pt 2d The Buildings - Service Station - Blue HP (toyconnect.blogspot.com)

A reader has been looking for a certain train link--we believe it is at BIG INDOOR TRAINS--good luck and go to Big Indoor Trains

8 sounds you don't hear anymore--this was fun 8 Sounds You Don’t Hear Anymore | Interesting Facts

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST---2019 CROTON SENIORS ST. PATRICK'S DAY LUNCHEON

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