Field Library Seeks Financial Support for New STEM Lab 

The Field Library – which serves Peekskill and Cortlandt – is raising funds to pay for its new STEM lab.  The public library, in the Neighborhood Center at 4 Nelson […] Read more »

Going with the Wind: Just Add Water

I breathed in and smelled the slightly salty air of the summer breeze. The bright white sails stood out against the sky. I felt the soft wood of the tiller […] Read more »

Feeding Westchester Gears Up for Summer Feeding Program

School is out for summer, and Feeding Westchester is gearing up for its Summer Feeding Program. During the school year, more than 54,000 Westchester County school kids up to age 18 rely on free or low-cost meals to provide their […] Read more »

Harckham, Levenberg Announce State Funding for Fred’s Pantry at CHHOP in Peekskill

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg announced today that they were able to secure $50,000 of funding in the FY2024 State Budget for Fred’s Pantry, a […] Read more »

The State of School Bullying: Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell 

The death of a 10-year-old Peekskill student in May has focused a spotlight on the issue of bullying in public schools and the tragic consequences that can follow.   The child’s […] Read more »

Free Resource Connects Community to Quality Childcare

Childcare costs are often the largest household expense. Parents struggle to find quality, reliable, affordable care, and many are unaware The Child Care Council of Westchester (the Council) serves as […] Read more »

3rd Annual Oz Land Festival Set for September 16 in Peekskill 

Scarlett Antonia, Founder and CEO of Antonia Arts, Inc., located at The Artist Spot at 925 South Street, Peekskill, has been planning the event for months. The event will take […] Read more »

We Need Pride in Peekskill Now More Than Ever

'We don’t have to go to big cities like Boston or New York to find welcoming spaces to be ourselves' Read more »

Billy Bob Thorton and The Boxmasters Make Hudson Valley Debut on June 23rd 

Paramount Hudson Valley in Peekskill New York to host Formed in 2007, The Boxmasters have recorded an impressive and diverse catalogue of music that touches on their love of a […] Read more »

Peekskill Students Give High Marks to AP African American Studies

Peekskill High School is one of 60 schools in the U.S. participating in a pilot program for an Advanced Placement (AP) course in African American studies. The program is expected […] Read more »