City of Peekskill to Receive Two Planning Achievement Awards from the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation

The City of Peekskill will receive two Planning Achievement Awards from the Westchester Municipal Planning Federation during their 47th Annual Awards Planning Program to be held virtually on Monday, November […] Read more »

Peekskill Turkey Trot: 1-Mile Family Fun Run to Benefit the Hungry and Homeless  

Ready? Set? Go! On Saturday, Nov. 20, residents of Peekskill and Westchester will be lacing up their sneakers and showing their community spirit to help a great cause.   Peekskill’s Turkey Trot is back, in what promises to be a fun-filled event […] Read more »

Trees of Life Planted in Honor of Chappy Manzer’s Mother  

The City of Peekskill held a ceremony in late September to mark where 11 trees will take root to honor Christina Rasbeck, mother of Chappy Manzer, of Manzer’s Landscape and Development, who donated the plantings. They will adorn the stretch of North […] Read more »

The Business of Building a Stronger Economy Starts Here 

Compiled by . . . Peekskill Industrial Development Agency  Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce  Peekskill Business Improvement District    Surveying the City Earlier this year, Peekskill Industrial Development Agency (PIDA), Peekskill […] Read more »

Construction Plans in Peekskill Goes Boom! (or Bust) 

“Dynamic” describes the building boom in Peekskill’s residential apartment landscape. Construction cranes in several parts of the city are erecting new foundations and steel beams at a fever pace.   There are more […] Read more »

Parenting a Child on the Spectrum Brings Moms Together 

One in 54 children is identified as having an autism spectrum disorder. That suggests most reading this will have some familiarity with ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder) — as a relative, neighbor, friend, or through some other association. ASD […] Read more »

Peekskill Museum 75th Anniversary: Fundraiser Spotlights a Favorite Son

Throughout 2021, the Peekskill Museum has been celebrating its 75th Anniversary via various programs and events.  On Oct. 20 a key event was held — a Cocktail Gala held at the Factoria honoring former Governor George E. Pataki.  Pataki is a former Mayor […] Read more »

The Hudson Room Takes a Final Bow in Peekskill

"So sorry to hear this—such a cool, classy place," commented one of the venue's legion of fans. Read more »

Four Local Hispanic Women Receive Senate Proclamations for Outstanding Achievement 

New York State Senator Pete Harckham marked Hispanic Heritage Month this week by honoring four outstanding Latinas in the 40th Senate District during a special ceremony at Village Hall here […] Read more »

Lincoln Depot Museum to Host Vietnam Veteran and Author John Fratangelo

Author to Discuss his book “The Last Goodbye” – A Personal Memoir of Life and Service in the Vietnam War The Lincoln Depot Book and Lecture Series continues on Saturday, […] Read more »