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Chronicle on the Revolutionary Road: Our local archaeology chapter takes a field trip to Fort Montgomery on the Hudson.
The American revolutionaries lost this battle of October 6, 1777 badly, but the writing was already on the wall for the British colonial army.
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Michael Balter
Federal judges decline to reappoint Croton's John Sarcone as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York. [Updated July 15: Sarcone…
The judges gave no reason, but the conservative attorney's provocative statements attacking Democrats might be part of the explanation. The ball is…
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A conversation with Croton trustee Nora Nicholson as she bids for re-election.
"We must always be listening, because people are asking really important questions."
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Sunday Photo Essay: Recent visitations to a Croton backyard bath.
The morning is "a time of peace and reflection that everyone should try."
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Croton Week in Review: July 7-11
Our new bikeshare program, a car in the Croton River, the war in Gaza, a newbie on the school board, suspense over John Sarcone's reappointment, and the…
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Michael Balter
500 posts! A new milestone for The Croton Chronicle. Next stop, two year anniversary.
Serving the Croton community since 2023.
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Some thoughts on self-depersonalization and the value of thinking for oneself.
A veteran Croton letter writer responds to some critical comments in The Gazette about a Voice of Croton candidate, and related matters.
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Croton Board of Trustees hears plea to pass resolution calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. [Updated July 11]
Some trustees said this was not an issue the board should get involved in, but organizers are not giving up. We think they are morally right to persist.
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Project MOVER launches in Croton with the usual fanfare, but safety concerns remain.
Trustee Maria Slippen maintains village government has not adequately prepared village cyclists, drivers, and pedestrians about the possible dangers of…
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Guest Editorial: Project MOVER Bikeshare is Launching July 9th – Thanks, and Give it a Try, Croton!
"Project MOVER is recreation, exercise, and travel in the Village and throughout the region."
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John Sarcone's interim appointment as U.S. Attorney is on the line. A panel of federal judges will decide his fate soon. [Update: Assailant…
The judges are considering whether to reappoint the Croton attorney as U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of New York. His current appointment…
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Slow down, Croton!
And don't forget to signal when making a turn. We may all know each other, but we can't read each other's minds.
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