This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page At Croton's Earth Day Celebration on May 3rd (rain date May 10th) the Village's Conservation Advisory Council is offering one free tree seedling per family Pickup will be at the CAC table on Earth Day at Senasqua Park between 11AM and 2:30PM Any trees not picked up by then will be made available to the public .Please note (though there may be leftovers available after 2:30PM) Sign up using the link below and see information on the five varieties that are available sun and terrain qualities you intend to plant in This press release was produced by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson The views expressed here are the author’s own Get more local news delivered straight to your inbox. 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The Board of Trustees of the Village of Croton-on-Hudson has issued a special permit to WBP Development LLC of Chappaqua for a project that is designed to bring 100 condominiums to the village Located in the vicinity of the train station the redevelopment site consists of a parking lot owned by the village that WBP would buy for $2.3 million and a privately-owned parcel The village determined that because of decreased commuting following the Covid pandemic its Parking Lot A near the train station has remained largely vacant With the issuance of the special permit the project now moves to the site plan review stage by the Croton-on-Hudson Planning Board WBP would develop a five-story building with approximately 55 units on the parking lot site The privately-owned parcel at 1 Croton Point Ave. would be merged with the parking lot to create the site that would have 100 apartments The project also would feature a public pocket park A substantial portion of what’s currently pavement at the parking lot would be turned into green space A minimum of 20% of the condos would be priced as affordable units Additional condos could be made available as affordable housing if funding is obtained from the New York State Affordable Homeownership Opportunity Program A study prepared for the project’s environmental review forecast that the project would bring in up to an additional 25 students for the Croton-Harmon Union Free School District The village said that the annual property tax revenues from the project for the county library and school district would be about $400,000 Parking Lot A currently has 122 parking spaces but usage is approximately 30% lower than the levels seen in 2019 The village pointed out that the demolition of a former DPW garage in 2020 added an additional 180 parking spaces and those additional spaces will more than compensate for the spaces used for the housing project “I am also grateful to the many residents of Croton who shared their views with us on transit-oriented development and on this proposal during our lengthy period of deliberation,” said Village Mayor Brian Pugh “I now look forward to the Planning Board beginning its work with WBP and the Croton community on the site plan for this project.” “We’re very excited to continue this public private partnership and look forward to collaborating with the Planning Board as we work towards creating a vibrant transit-oriented development on this underutilized site.” This page is available to subscribers. Click here to sign in or get access. and website in this browser for the next time I comment Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday while receiving the John F CNN (CNN) — Former Vice President Mike Pence said Sunday while receiving the John.. Trending Westchester These found photos and negatives date from the 1970s and 80s and were taken by James Mc Intyre and if you see yourself or someone you know We’ll get things started with a wedding in which the bride looks a little underdressed the lovers’ look-away and dreamy headshots invite captions and speech bubbles – and we’ll leave those to your imagination Richard’s 13th birthday – and Bar Mitzvah Found by: Jan Paul Arends The inaugural Hudson River Music Festival will be bringing some of the top names in jam-band music to Croton Point Park on Saturday To Read the Full May Issue of River Journal North, Click HERE whose producers include Capitol Theatre owner Peter Shapiro’s Dayglo Presents fills the void left by the Clearwater Festival the festival strives to promote environmental stewardship and community engagement while celebrating the river’s cultural and ecological importance Musical acts include Grahame Lesh & Friends featuring Rick Mitarotonda (Goose) Lucius featuring Griffin and Taylor Goldsmith Steve Earle and Friends and Jorma Kaukonen (Hot Tuna “We are super honored to be continuing the magic that was created at Croton Point Park for many years,” Shapiro said it feels good to have such a solid piece of history return again We are going to do our very best to do something new and fresh while also respecting the roots of how this new festival came to be.”  Festival producers include Harper House Music Foundation and Riverfest FPS co-founders of RiverFest FPS (For Pete’s Sake) said they shared a vision to bring a festival back to Croton Point Park “Pete Seeger taught us about the power of music to connect people and commit to work together for a sustainable planet – as important today as it was fifty years ago,” they stated called collaborating with Pete and Toshi Seeger’s friends in presenting the event alongside Dayglo “has been a labor of love their music and their legacies is fully aligned with the ethos of this festival We are excited to gather on the Hudson River with so many like-minded folks.”  Tickets go on sale beginning Friday, April 25, with options for general admission and VIP. Visit hudsonrivermusicfestival.com to purchase tickets Clearwater’s Great Hudson River Revival an outgrowth of the folk music picnics started by the Seegers in 1966 in Garrison The event grew to be one of the country’s oldest and largest annual music and environmental festivals Its Zero Waste program inspired similar practices at festivals around the country Except for a pause due to financial and organizational changes in 2016, the event continued until the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Beacon-based Hudson River Sloop Clearwater‘s education and environmental advocacy work continues RiverJournalOnline is the online publication of River Journal and River Journal North No part of River Journal or River Journal North including photos ads and text may be reproduced without the written consent of the Publisher Although the application process for apartments in ended months ago and tenants began moving in last fall a ribbon-cutting ceremony was just held to formally open the Maple Commons development in Croton-on-Hudson The two-building complex at 43-35 Maple St Regan Development built the $18 million project designed to be affordable for people earning up to 80% of the Area Median Income transit-oriented development brings 33 affordable walkable community,” said Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins “Transforming a vacant lot into quality housing doesn’t just provide homes; it strengthens neighborhoods Maple Commons is an excellent example of what we can achieve when state and local governments work together to expand access to affordable housing Thank you to everyone who made this project possible.” New York Gov Kathy Hochul positioned Maple Commons as part of her five-year $25 billion housing plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide “Maple Commons brings critically needed affordable apartments to Croton-on-Hudson one of the State’s first Pro-Housing Communities,” Hochul said “This … is the latest example of my administration’s commitment to making our state more affordable and ensuring all New Yorkers have access to a stable and secure place to live.” The development features an 8,000-square-foot park that is open to the public All residents will be provided with free high-speed internet in their unit State financing includes state and federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $11.1 million in equity and $1.7 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal (HCR) Westchester County provided $1.7 million through its New Homes Land Acquisition Program According to Croton-on-Hudson Mayor Brian Pugh “New homes mean more customers and workers for local businesses and a more vibrant local economy This development demonstrates what happens when we work together which is so desperately needed in our community.” 2024 at 12:43 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}Effective immediately the Quaker Bridge has been closed by the Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation (Google Maps)CROTON-ON-HUDSON — A more than century-old bridge has been closed to traffic by Westchester County Notice to Residents: Quaker Bridge Closure the Quaker Bridge has been closed by Westchester County Department of Public Works and Transportation until further notice This closure follows a new weight rating issued by the New York State Department of Transportation necessitating this action to prioritize public safety Local traffic only signs will be posted to restrict non-local traffic on residential roads near the bridge Drivers are asked to follow the designated detour routes to avoid congestion and maintain safety on smaller streets Motorists are advised to allow extra travel time and to exercise caution when traveling along the detour routes Updates regarding the bridge's status will be provided as more information becomes available This release was produced by the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and join Croton-on-Hudson‘s annual celebration of Earth Day 2025 Plan a spring day beside our spectacular Hudson River Join the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and the Croton Conservation Advisory Council at Senasqua Park Explore the many ways our community engages in climate action Learn about the Pollinator Pathways program Tour the new solar installation at the train station All these and many more eco-friendly initiatives are part of this community-driven event of entertainment and education in honor of our planet There will be fun activities and timely information from Croton100 working toward a 100% emissions-free future; Teatown an education and membership organization preserving a 1,000-acre nature preserve; Saw Mill River Audubon connecting people and nature since 1953; Sustainable Westchester and villages in our region partnering to build a healthier and more resilient future; Hudson River Sloop Clearwater protecting the Hudson River; The Climate Reality Project a global network working toward a clean and sustainable energy future; and others and the Garden Club will all have new projects to share Earth Day 2025 is more than just a festival—it’s a call to action and habitat destruction continue to threaten our world it is more important than ever to come together as a community to find sustainable solutions This event will shine a light on local initiatives you’re not just celebrating the beauty of our planet—you’re taking part in real change The Village of Croton-on-Hudson continues to demonstrate strong financial health as highlighted by several recent reports and announcements The New York State Comptroller’s Office has designated the Village as free of fiscal stress fiscal stress score of 3.3 (where lower scores indicate less stress) and a perfect 0.0 for environmental stress in its most recent review As part of the Comptroller’s Office recently released 2024 Fiscal Stress Rankings for municipalities statewide the Village of Croton-on-Hudson earned the best rating of “No Designation,” signifying no indication of fiscal susceptibility at this time Municipalities receive both a fiscal and an environmental stress score and a “No Designation” means the system doesn’t identify any significant The Environmental Stress score considers factors outside of the Village’s direct control Croton-on-Hudson has consistently maintained a solid financial position over the past decade according to the New York State Comptroller’s Fiscal Stress Monitoring System (FSMS) Since the Comptroller’s office developed the FSMS the Village has not been classified under any fiscal stress category Moody’s Investors Service has affirmed the Village’s Aa2 credit rating the Village of Croton-on-Hudson concluded fiscal year 2024 with its third consecutive budget surplus An independent audit conducted by PKF O’Connor Davies on December 18 resulted in an “unmodified opinion,” the highest level of assurance This surplus has been allocated to fund capital projects allowing the Village to avoid incurring debt and increasing taxes for property owners “The Village of Croton-on-Hudson’s sound financial stewardship evidenced by the Comptroller’s ‘No Designation’ for fiscal stress provides a robust foundation for investing in our future while ensuring continued stability for all residents Despite challenges including the COVID-19 pandemic which hammered revenues from our parking lot and historic inflation which raised the costs of the supplies the Village uses to serve residents I extend my sincere gratitude to our Village Manager and the entire Board of Trustees for their diligent work in keeping us on the right track,” stated Mayor Brian Pugh the tentative Village budget for 2025-2026 initially published on March 20th and subject to a public hearing on March 26th is projected to further strengthen the Village’s This budget anticipates lowering the Village debt by over $600,000 continuing a trend of cutting Village debt by approximately $9 million from its peak in 2016-17 The Board of Trustees is scheduled to vote on the tentative budget on Wednesday The Croton-on-Hudson Village Board of Trustees has unanimously agreed to join together with 38 cities and villages across Westchester County to form a municipal consortium to oppose the latest proposed rate increases by Consolidated Edison (Con Edison) The consortium has retained special utility counsel who has already filed for Croton-on-Hudson and the other participating municipalities to be Party to the Con Edison’s electric and gas rate case and represent our interests before the New York State Public Service Commission (PSC) A technical consultant has also been hired to review the volumes of data submitted by Con Edison to the PSC Please click here to view the press release issued on Friday by the consortium Con Ed customers are also encouraged to sign up to comment on the proposed Con Edison rate increases at virtual public statement hearings to be held by the NYS Department of Public Service (NYSDPS) on the following dates and times: Tuesday To make a public statement you must register one day prior to the virtual public statement hearing. For more information on the rate case and how to register to comment, visit the NYSDPS web site here 2025 at 4:06 pm ET.css-79elbk{position:relative;}A 'good cause' eviction law took effect in February 2025 in Croton-on-Hudson — Local landlords may only evict tenants if they have good cause to do so under a new law that went into effect Feb The village’s Board of Trustees adopted “good cause” eviction protections for renters at a meeting in January Mayor Brian Pugh said the new law will protect responsible tenants by giving them security to stay in their homes as they can’t be evicted unless it is for a good reason “It balances the needs of tenants with the rights of property owners ensuring that landlords and tenants who are acting in good faith are protected,” Pugh said Landlords may only terminate leases for certain reasons Other valid reasons include if the landlord wants to move into the home If a tenant denies the landlord access to the property or refuses to agree with reasonable lease changes those are also considered to be good cause reasons for an eviction There are exemptions for newly constructed buildings (for a limited period) Find more information on the law on the village’s website Nearly 250 years ago, the sounds of cannon fire from Croton Point (then known as Teller’s Point), echoed across the Hudson River. On Saturday, November 9, 2024, the sounds of canon fire and thundering hoofbeats from soldiers on horseback will once again bring history to life at Croton Point Park – as “Revolution on the Hudson!” takes center stage. The free event, produced by Revolutionary Westchester 250 is designed to reignite interest in Westchester’s Revolutionary War history as the 250th Anniversary of American Independence approaches in 2026 a 500+ acre park with sweeping views of the Hudson River is a gem of the Westchester County Parks System Its open fields and stunning vistas provide an ideal setting for the inspiring reenactments and campsite demonstrations of Revolution on the Hudson Visitors of all ages will thrill to meet generals and spies as they walk through British & Continental Army encampments Famous figures including General George Washington Benedict Arnold and Major André will be on hand Visitors  will witness saber drills from soldiers on horseback The techniques of 18th Century medics will be on display Children will enjoy spy games and even a petting zoo area of farm animals Croton Point Park (then called Teller’s Point) was important in Westchester County’s role in the Revolutionary War members of his army and the militia passed the point many times during the war as did the American water guard along the Hudson River American Colonel James Livingston ordered a four-pound cannon be brought onto the point and had his men fire on the British ship The Vulture stranding British spy Major John André after his meeting with American traitor Benedict Arnold André had to travel over land through the Neutral Ground of Westchester County in his attempt to return the information Arnold had given him to the British in New York City André was captured en route in Tarrytown New York by three militiamen foiling Arnold’s intent to help the British attack forts at West Point and gain control of the Hudson River The echoes of history will reverberate again at Croton Point Park but travel will be markedly easier for today’s visitors than in General Washington’s day Croton Point Park is located adjacent to the Croton Harmon train station on Metro-North’s Hudson Line Visitors arriving by train will enjoy free shuttle service from the station to Revolution on the Hudson There is also free parking at Croton Point Park for visitors arriving by car food trucks will offer a 21st century respite for hungry visitors who can picnic along the waterfront and take in the fall views of the Hudson Valley Revolution on the Hudson! is supported by Westchester County, the Village of Croton-on-Hudson, the Croton Historical Society, the Maurice D. Hinchey Hudson River Valley National Heritage Area and donations to Revolutionary Westchester 250. Revolution on the Hudson! is a free event and advance tickets are not required. More information is available at www.rw250.org or @revolutionarywestchester250 on Facebook and @revolutionary_westchester_250 on Instagram The Croton Democratic Committee has announced its endorsed Democratic slate for the November 2025 village elections: Brian Pugh for Mayor and Nora Moriarty Nicholson and Karen Pecora for Village Trustee has served as Village Mayor since December 2017 following his tenure as a Village Trustee from 2014 to 2017 Croton-on-Hudson achieved New York State’s highest Clean Energy rating notably the Elliott Way Boardwalk and Croton Point Avenue Improvement Project Brian is a graduate of Oberlin College and Fordham School of Law Nora Moriarty Nicholson has served as a Croton Village Trustee since her appointment in December 2022 A Croton native and Croton-Harmon Schools alumna Nora returned in 2021 with her husband and two daughters after living in California Bringing extensive professional experience from corporate retail and the nonprofit sector she is deeply committed to community service Nora currently serves as Director of External Affairs at the Westchester Children’s Association She holds degrees from SUNY Albany and San Francisco State University Karen Pecora is a first-time candidate for Village Trustee a lifelong Westchesterite and lived in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson for the past eight years Karen retired from the Westchester County Department of Social Services after 32 years of service as the secretary to the Director of Child Welfare she served as President and Vice President of the Civil Service Employees Association (CSEA) leading contract negotiations and representing the interests of thousands of members She currently serves on the Village’s Recreation Advisory Committee and the Westchester County Council for Seniors “We must work together to build a strong future by making the capital investments in equipment our first responders need completing infrastructure projects like Croton Point Avenue and creating new housing opportunities accessible at all income levels.” “I’m honored to be endorsed by the Croton Democratic Committee and to continue serving our community alongside Mayor Pugh and Karen Pecora We share a deep commitment to Croton’s future I’m excited to bring my experience in public service to address the challenges and opportunities facing our village and to work collaboratively to ensure Croton remains a vibrant and welcoming home for all.” “My career has been dedicated to public service I’m ready to bring that dedication to Croton I’ve worked directly to serve our neighbors I’ve fought for fairness and representation I believe in the power of strong advocacy and collaboration I’m committed to ensuring our village’s decisions reflect the best interests of all I’m excited to partner with Brian and Nora to build a stronger Croton.” and Karen Pecora embody the strategic leadership Croton needs They continue a long tradition of successful Democratic governance in our village delivering tangible results across diverse areas from the creation of Croton Landing to the acquisition of Gouveia Park Since the Croton Democrats regained the majority on the Village Board Croton-on-Hudson has moved from strength to strength From attaining New York State’s highest Clean Energy rating to modernizing public safety and ensuring fiscal responsibility their record demonstrates a commitment to our community’s well-being This team understands that effective leadership requires addressing a wide range of issues not just single-issue concerns—they provide the experience needed to navigate the challenges of the present and secure Croton-on-Hudson’s future.” For more information email crotondemocrats@gmail.com Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the completion of Maple Commons a new housing development in Croton-on-Hudson that offers 33 affordable is affordable for residents earning up to 80 percent of the Area Median Income New York State Homes and Community Renewal has created or preserved more than 5,000 affordable homes in Westchester County Maple Commons continues this effort and complements Governor Hochul’s $25 billion five-year Housing Plan which is on track to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide.  “Maple Commons brings critically needed affordable apartments to Croton-on-Hudson one of the State’s first Pro-Housing Communities,” Governor Hochul said transit-oriented development is the latest example of my administration’s commitment to making our state more affordable and ensuring all New Yorkers have access to a stable and secure place to live.”    Located on Maple Street in the village of Croton-on-Hudson the newly-constructed development features an 8,000 square foot park that is open to the public All residents will be provided free high-speed internet in their unit.  all-electric development has been certified under the NYSERDA New Construction – Housing Program Efficiency measures include high-efficiency equipment for space heating and cooling State financing includes State and Federal Low Income Housing Tax Credits that will generate $11.1 million in equity and $1.7 million in subsidy from New York State Homes and Community Renewal Westchester County provided $1.7 million through their New Homes Land Acquisition Program.  New York State Homes and Community Renewal Commissioner RuthAnne Visnauskas said “Our $18 million investment in Maple Commons has helped create 33 new affordable homes that will provide opportunities to live in a safe Thank you to Governor Hochul for her vision and commitment to creating more housing opportunities for New Yorkers so they can live affordably in wonderful communities like Croton-on-Hudson as well as our partners at Regan Development for bringing this important project to fruition.”  New York State Energy Research and Development Authority President and CEO Doreen M “New York's built environment plays a significant role in our progress towards a sustainable future and new construction projects like Maple Commons ensure that we are taking steps forward such as high efficiency heating and cooling equipment will benefit future residents by creating the opportunity for clean and affordable living for the Westchester County community.”  “Every family in Westchester deserves a safe and affordable place to call home I’m proud that the federal Low-Income Housing Tax Credit that I worked hard to protect and expand has delivered millions to help build 33 new homes at Maple Commons in Croton-on-Hudson These brand new homes will be all-electric and offer the community new outdoor spaces High housing costs are a key driver of inflation so we must build more housing for working people to bring down those high prices I applaud Governor Hochul’s work increasing access to affordable housing in Westchester and across New York and I will continue working to deliver federal resources to ensure that every New Yorker has a roof over their heads.”  “Maple Commons is the kind of investment our communities need to ensure access to high-quality Congratulations to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson and New York State Homes and Community Renewal on this achievement By prioritizing climate-friendly development they are tackling multiple challenges at once—creating much-needed housing and advancing our state climate goals.”  Assemblymember Dana Levenberg said, "Congratulations to the Village of Croton-on-Hudson for breaking ground on this exciting new housing development This development is another local demonstration that affordable housing can be beautiful and bring amenities and benefits to the whole community I am so proud that communities in my district are stepping up to do their part to help more New Yorkers find an affordable place to call home and that the state is assisting them in doing so."  Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins said "Maple Commons has transformed an unused vacant lot into homes for 33 families New homes mean more customers and workers for local businesses and a more vibrant local economy which is so desperately needed in our community Thank you so much to our partners in state and local government for contributing to this effort Most importantly we welcome our new neighbors and future friends at Maple Commons.”  Governor Hochul is committed to addressing New York’s housing crisis and making the State more affordable and more livable for all New Yorkers the Governor secured a landmark agreement to increase New York’s housing supply through new tax incentives for Upstate communities new incentives and relief from certain state-imposed restrictions to create more housing in New York City a $500 million capital fund to build up to 15,000 new homes on state-owned property an additional $600 million in funding to support a variety of housing developments statewide and new protections for renters and homeowners $25 billion Housing Plan to create or preserve 100,000 affordable homes statewide including 10,000 with support services for vulnerable populations plus the electrification of an additional 55,000 homes More than 55,000 homes have been created or preserved to date The FY25 Enacted Budget also strengthened the Pro-Housing Community Program which the Governor launched in 2023 Pro Housing Certification is now a requirement for localities to access up to $650 million in discretionary funding