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
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An easy way to save the monarch butterfly is to plant more milkweed
Passionate about nature and saving the monarch butterfly, Peekskill resident Jack Cook, 87, is on a mission to designate Peekskill’sContinue Reading
Camera gives view of how long line is to vote early; updated every 30 seconds
A Christmas gift last year of a home security camera to keep an eye on pets from Michael Ford toContinue Reading
Hospital needs space for rehab, closes Wellness gym
About 300 people will need to find a new gym after NY Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital announced this week thatContinue Reading
Planning Commission approves parking lot next to Pugsley Park
Three large building projects got the green light from members of Peekskill’s Planning Commission at Tuesday’s meeting held via Zoom.Continue Reading
How to dismantle systemic racism
When the top law enforcement official in the county says that racism is real and systemic it’s important to takeContinue Reading
Editorial • April 2020
After the San Francisco earthquake in April 114 years ago, an 8-year-old girl saw her parents and others open theirContinue Reading
Garden Passage & Things Hidden in Plain Sight open this weekend
Two events in Peekskill this weekend illustrate what happens when a person is committed to a vision. The Garden MuralContinue Reading
Backstory on Peekskill’s $10 million gift from New York state
If ‘location, location, location’ is the mantra of real estate, ‘timing is everything’ is the mantra when it comes toContinue Reading
Peekskill’s Ties to Wizard of Oz
Last week, guest author Deb Carlin Polhill presented the story of L. Frank Baum, author of the beloved classic, WizardContinue Reading
Exuberance displayed at PHS award show
A snapshot illustrating one of Peekskill’s strongest attributes was on full display Monday night at the high school during theContinue Reading
River cruises highlight Hudson’s majesty
Peekskill’s spectacular location on the Hudson River makes it a natural for pleasure craft. But that wasn’t always the case.Continue Reading