Mapping a Path to Community Involvement

To local artist and Croton-on-Hudson resident Eleanor Kwei, art serves as a bridge in connecting the community. Growing up with diplomat parents from the Republic of China, Kwei’s upbringing led […] Read more »

The Cycle of Life: Globetrotting with Croton’s Jaroslav Jung

In 1968, as rebellion raged across Europe and the Unites States, Croton-on-Hudson’s Jaroslav Jung was a 21-year-old photographer, rock climber, and serial adventurer, embarked on an idealistic bicycle trip from […] Read more »

Baked by Susan: Ozark Apple Pudding – A Dreamy Confection

Going through old recipes, I found this one for Ozark Apple Pudding on a tattered index card.  It was a recipe given to me by a friend of my mother’s, […] Read more »

New & Noteworthy: Children’s Boutique Sprouts in Croton’s Downtown

In June 2023, Croton-on-Hudson’s Rina Jacobs found a need and decided to fill it. Inspired by the people she met in the community and a desire to offer her neighbors […] Read more »

Student Athlete of the Month: Gwen McManus

Gwen McManus has been a soccer player nearly her entire life. But as much as soccer has been a part of her upbringing, she’s never let academics get pushed aside […] Read more »

Mark Dickey Has a Cavernous Craving for Caving

Mark Dickey usually saves people from cave disasters, but last month he generated international headlines after experiencing gastrointestinal bleeding while helping to map one of the world’s deepest caves in […] Read more »

Briarcliff Senior Helps Form Varsity Boys Volleyball Team

Where there’s a will, there’s a way. Briarcliff High School Senior Marc Arroyo grew up watching his two older sisters play volleyball at the school. After playing it last year […] Read more »

The Blaze is Back and Better Than Ever

The Great Jack O’Lantern Blaze: Hudson Valley is back in town! My family couldn’t wait to finally go, because the “town” in “back in town” happens to be our town, […] Read more »

Get Your Motor Running for the Croton Rotary Auto Show

The 39th Annual Croton Rotary Auto Show takes place Sunday, Oct. 1, from 11 am – 3 pm at Croton Harmon Train Station. On display will be classic vehicles as well as […] Read more »

Croton Rotary and NYP Hudson Valley Award Scholarships

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital’s Auxiliary awarded seven local high school seniors with a $1,500 scholarship to honor their academic accomplishments. These students are all planning to pursue a career as […] Read more »