THE GREAT FOIA DODGE, MARYANNE DEMASI

Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests are meant to promote government transparency and accountability and give the public access to information about the operations and decisions of federal agencies.

But serious concerns have been raised about the ascertainment of public records and the lack of transparency of federal agencies.

In recent congressional hearings, it was revealed that top US public health officials created ‘secret’ back channels for communications on federal business in order to avoid prying eyes.  READ MORE AT The Great FOIA Dodge ⋆ Brownstone Institute

OBITUARY AND SERVICE INFO FOR VICTORIA SASSO

Victoria Sasso, a lifelong resident of Croton-on-Hudson, NY, passed away peacefully at home on May 26, 2024. She was 89 years old. Victoria was born on January 21, 1935 in Croton-on-Hudson to the late Louis Giglio, Sr. and Augusta Greenberg.

Vicky was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, great aunt and a wonderful friend to many. Through the years she held various jobs - Hudson Wire, Richard Albert Real Estate and her favorite was Pop Bergers where she loved to interact with the middle school and high school students. Vicky enjoyed socializing and spending quality time with her friends and family whether it was shopping, playing cards, board games or listening to her favorite music.

Vicky is survived by her daughters Deborah LaRosa (Benjamin) and Catherine Sasso (Butch Simonetti), and her sister Madeline Myers and many nieces and nephews.

Vicky was predeceased by her loving husband August “Chico” Sasso in 2007 after sharing 53 years together, as well as her brothers Louis Giglio Jr., John Giglio, Thomas Giglio and Vincent Giglio.

A visitation for Victoria will be held Wednesday, May 29, 2024 from 3:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Edward F. Carter Funeral Home, 41 Grand St, Croton-On-Hudson, New York 10520. A funeral service will occur Thursday, May 30, 2024 at 10:00 AM, 41 Grand St, Croton-On-Hudson, New York 10520. An interment to follow will occur at Bethel Cemetery, Old Post Rd S & Cleveland Dr, Croton on Hudson, New York. Victoria Sasso Obituary - Croton-On-Hudson, NY (dignitymemorial.com)

CROTON SUMMERTIME 1970 --BY SPECIAL REQUEST

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BY SPECIAL REQUEST---MORE CROTON SUMMERTIME 1970 COURTESY OF THE ARCHIVES MAINTAINED BY THE VOLUNTEERS OF THE CROTON HISTORICAL SOCIETY--INCLUDES HENRY VI, BASEBALL, FIREMAN'S PARADE, CROTON DAY CAMP FIELD DAY, ETC.  CLICK ON THE IMAGES BELOW. 

NEW FROM THE CROTON CHRONICLE, ALGAE AND HYDRILLA ARE BACK IN OUR RESERVOIRS, AND SO ARE THE CHEMICALS USED TO TREAT THEM. ARE THEY BAD FOR THE FISH?

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Algae and Hydrilla are back in our reservoirs, and so are the chemicals used to treat them. Are they bad for the fish?

Recent scientific research suggests that copper sulfate and fluridone, common treatments for algae and Hydrilla, respectively, can have subtle harmful effects on fish.

MICHAEL BALTER
MAY 28, 2024

Between now and August, New York City’s Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) will be using chemical treatment in four local reservoirs to control overgrowth of algae: The New Croton, Muscoot, Cross River, and Croton Falls.

The DEP will also be treating the New Croton Reservoir for Hydrilla, an invasive weed that was first discovered in the reservoir, and in the Croton River, in 2014.  MORE AT Algae and Hydrilla are back in our reservoirs, and so are the chemicals used to treat them. Are they bad for the fish? (substack.com)

US ARMY BASE EXHIBITS SEX BOOKS TO GRADE SCHOOLERS

Army exhibits sex books to grade schoolers: "Piek said the display was erected last month during National Library Week"---

US Army Base Unveils Display of Purportedly Banned Books in Effort To Create 'Inclusive Environment'---Joint Base Lewis-McChord display highlights book that teaches children how to access gay hookup apps--read more at https://freebeacon.com/culture/us-army-base-unveils-display-of-purportedly-banned-book

FROM THE NYSDEC--INLAND TROUT STREAMS, PUBLIC ACCESS UPDATES

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Inland Trout Streams - Public Access Updates--Did you know that inland trout stream reaches in New York are managed according to five management categories? Reach descriptions and category assignments are updated every year to reflect the results of biological surveys, angler use estimates, and public access verifications completed during the previous year. Check out the 2024 Categorization of New York State Trout Stream Reaches (PDF) to look up a particular stream or learn more about inland trout stream management.

PHOTOS, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS FATHER'S DAY & ST. ANTHONY CELEBRATION/PROCESSION---2013

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FATHER'S DAY IS JUNE 16TH---AND SO BY SPECIAL REQUEST---2013 PROCESSION--Holy Name of Mary and The Knights of Columbus hosted their first Father's Day and St. Anthony of Padua Celebration; festivities began with an old-fashioned procession down Grand Street ending at Vassallo Park, and followed by dinner inside. Fathers Nelson and the late Brennan are also here. Click on the photos below.

ANOTHER BOONDOGGLE---CALIFORNIA VOTES TO DO AWAY WITH REUSABLE BAGS---AND WHY...

California lawmakers voted to do away with reusable plastic bags after the elimination of single-use plastic bags has failed to reduce plastic pollution.  READ MORE AT https://www.foxnews.com/media/california-lawmakers-vote-ban-reusable-plastic-bags-from-grocery-stores

FAUCI & CO. NEED TO PAY A PRICE FOR FUNDING WUHAN LAB RESEARCH---AND TRYING TO COVER IT UP--POST EDITORIAL BOARD

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Bad enough that Anthony Fauci and other top officials flouted the law by funding gain-of-function research at China’s Wuhan Institute of Virology, where the COVID bug is believed to have originated.

But their attempt to cover it all up only compounded the horror, making it more difficult for honest researchers to understand the virus’ origins.

Now that it’s all in the open, those officials need to pay.

At a House hearing last week, emails revealed that a key Fauci aide at the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr. David Morens, used a “secret back channel” to hide evidence that a grantee had funded the dangerous research.

Morens bragged about deleting “smoking gun” messages related to COVID’s origins — in blatant defiance of record-keeping laws and in an attempt to obstruct a House probe — to protect Fauci and other colleagues. READ MORE AT Fauci & Co. need to pay a price for funding Wuhan lab research — and trying to cover it up (nypost.com)