Local Journalism Campaign Reaches First Goal
The campaign to expand this blog reached its funding goal of $5,000 last week and we are thrilled thatContinue Reading
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Assumption rectory restored to original grandeur
The stately brick building on First Street that was once a church and is now a rectory for priests ofContinue Reading
Sculpture is Peekskill’s Newest (Temporary) Landmark
A small group of residents, DPW workers and city officials gathered under a cold drizzle at Central Avenue and NorthContinue Reading
Peekskill Affirms Value of Local News; Campaign Nears Goal
When we launched our campaign nine days ago to expand this blog, we knew people were thirsting for accurate, reliable,Continue Reading
Why this news site needs your support
Contribute to our campaign today A tectonic shift is occurring across America as newspapers that have been in existenceContinue Reading
Riverkeeper: Cuomo veto leaves Peekskill drinking water vulnerable
The head waters and streams that run from Peekskill’s water supply at Wiccopee Reservoir in Putnam Valley to faucets inContinue Reading
From the Wiccopee to Your Water Glass: Journey of Peekskill’s Drinking Water
Ever wonder where your Peekskill tap water comes from – and exactly how it gets to your faucet? After readingContinue Reading
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Gratitude for what 2020 brought us
In a year when lives were disrupted by the global pandemic, coming up with what we’re grateful for can proveContinue Reading
Mend by Me pops up for those in need
Celebrating her 50th birthday prompted Johanne Read to examine what she was spending her time on and how she couldContinue Reading
Harriet Tubman Returns to Peekskill in December
From December 14th through the end of February 2021, Downtown Peekskill will play host to a larger-than-life bronze sculpture of theContinue Reading
Couple who made their living handling attire for four decades retires
After 42 years in a business where the joys and sorrows of life were displayed through the clothing people neededContinue Reading
Bucko! brings upscale design to Flatiron Building at Esther Place
Story by Jim Striebich From the moment you see its retro-chic logo protruding from the Flatiron Building, it’s clear thatContinue Reading