Former Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey Announces Campaign for NYS Assembly

Former Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey, who just completed two terms as Mayor, announced today he will run for New York State Assembly in the 95th District, to represent Peekskill, Cortlandt, […] Read more »

On Screen, Sol Miranda Shines Brightly

When they say “talent will out,” it means someone with obvious skills at their craft ultimately will be rewarded. Casting directors say they know within 15 seconds of an actor’s […] Read more »

Ocean Morisset Sets His Sights on a New Horizon 

It will be a huge loss to the community when Peekskill resident and award-winning photographer Ocean Morisset moves to Costa Rica in early 2022. Morisset, who has lived in Peekskill […] Read more »

A Chill Crowd Makes a Splash at Fundraiser

The 9th Annual Polar Plunge took place on Jan. 1, 2022, at the Peekskill Riverfront to benefit the This Is Me Foundation Scholarship Fund. As of Jan. 2, $15,284 had […] Read more »

Peekskill to Receive Over Two Million Dollars in Funding from the Regional Economic Development Council for Waterfront Projects

The City of Peekskill has been awarded over $2.5 million in funding from the New York State Regional Economic Development Councils through the Consolidated Funding Application for its two waterfront […] Read more »

Peekskill Appoints James E. Seymour IV as First Full Time Fire Department Chief

The City of Peekskill has appointed James E. Seymour IV as the city’s first paid Chief, pending approval at the Common Council meeting on December 27, 2021. After 17 years […] Read more »

Peekskill’s Eduardo Ramirez Accepted to Attend Columbia University

Eduardo Ramirez of Peekskill, and a senior at Stepinac High School, has been accepted to attend Columbia University, starting in the 2022 fall semester. Ramirez will pursue his studies in […] Read more »

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater to Host Seussical, Featuring Local Students

The Random Farms Kids’ Theater will present Seussical™  January 28 –30, 2022. One of the most performed shows in America, Seussical™ is a fantastical, magical, musical extravaganza which brings to life […] Read more »

A Downtown Destination of Paramount Importance 

The bright lights of northern Westchester’s “Broadway” are back on Brown Street in Peekskill.   “Post-covid our audiences have been fantastic,” said Abigail Adams, Executive Director of Paramount Hudson Valley Arts (PHVA), the 501 (c)(3) non-profit that operates the Paramount theater. “People are […] Read more »

Peekskill Turkey Trot – Video Highlights of a Fun and Worthy Event

If you missed the Peekskill Turkey Trot on November 20 in downtown Peekskill, or if you want a reminder of the great time and worthy cause, check out our video […] Read more »