Two Hispanic Dancers Perform Lead Roles in The Nutcracker

This year, two Latino youth dancers take the stage — and the lead roles — in Westchester Ballet Company’s holiday performance of The Nutcracker, a milestone in the company’s 75-year […] Read more »

Kinship Co-Working Welcomes the Creative Community

A new venture has entered the scene on Washington Street in Peekskill: Kinship Co-Working. The hybrid co-working and retail space, located in the former Cozy Corner Yarn Shop — one […] Read more »

Public Says ‘Hi!’ to Cannabis Trailblazers

This summer, two long-awaited cannabis retail stores opened their doors in Peekskill and Cortlandt.   Valley Greens (VG), at 939 Central Avenue in Peekskill, was the first of the Peekskill candidates […] Read more »

Peekskill Arts Alliance Bringing “Splash of Color” to City

As part of New York State’s $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) grant that’s been sweeping through downtown Peekskill since it was first awarded in 2019, the Peekskill Arts Alliance […] Read more »

Taking the Next Step Toward a Safer Peekskill for Pedestrians 

Homegrown coalition Peekskill Walks is determined to make Peekskill a more pedestrian-friendly city. Previously, the group successfully proposed the city close Esther Street to car traffic, allowing the one-block street […] Read more »

Students Strut Their Stuff at Digital Arts Showcase 

In an ever-evolving digital world, with artificial intelligence (AI) rearing its head at every corner, artists have been faced with the decision to develop new skills or perfect existing ones. […] Read more »

After 20 Years, the House that Sunny Built Shines Brighter than Ever

When the doors of Peekskill Coffee House (PCH) opened in 2003, owner Sunny Cover had two objectives: to meet her neighbors and to offer them a good cup of coffee.   […] Read more »

Drawing on Passion to Fashion a Vocation

Interview translated by Marisol Jimenez Artist Maria Tavares feels like she’s finally found a home for her art — and, lucky for us, that home is the Hudson Valley. Tavares, […] Read more »

Peekskill Youth Bureau and Police Host National Night Out 

On a Tuesday night roaming around Peekskill, the classic summer smell of roasting hot dogs and a steady beat echoing from the speakers of DJ Esco’s turntables led the way […] Read more »

Public Art As Big As All Outdoors 

Conceived and created by artists Candace Winter and Christine Knowlton, with extensive participation by the Peekskill community, the Five Elements Arches Murals were officially introduced in a ribbon-cutting ceremony on […] Read more »