Through the generous support of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals, four times a year, River Journal and River Journal North publish the on-site report of a River Towns high school science student who is paired with a Regeneron scientist to […] Read more »
Tensions between the City of Peekskill and its volunteer firefighters came to a head last month when a report by retired fire chief Ed Rush, commissioned by the City, recommended the hiring […] Read more »
A Civic and Educational Campaign to highlight the importance of maintaining clean green spaces in the great outdoors is being undertaken by the Peekskill Hispanic Community Corp., in conjunction with Peekskill High School’s Latino Culture Club (LCC). Councilman Ramon Fernandes, members of the […] Read more »
In Westchester County, as well as in many parts of the world, June is officially recognized as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ) Pride Month. The Christopher Street Liberation […] Read more »
The Peekskill Parks and Recreation Department has received a $1 million grant for park improvements with the help of Assemblywoman Sandy Galef. This million dollar grant through DASNY will provide […] Read more »
Expanded Vendors, and Updated Covid Protocols Mark Opening of 31st Annual Market The Peekskill Farmers Market, a staple in the Peekskill community for more than 30 years, will open on […] Read more »
Summer will be returning in full swing this year in Peekskill with the reopening of Veterans Memorial Pool. After being closed last season due to the Covid-19 pandemic, Veterans Memorial […] Read more »
Local musicians Kristina Koller and Alex Smith have teamed up with nonprofit organization Arts 10566 to present the “Feel Good Music Series” this summer featuring musical performances paired with educational […] Read more »
The largest labor organization in Westchester County made its endorsements this morning for the Peekskill Democratic Primary, backing Vivian McKenzie for Mayor as well as Dwight Douglas, Ramon Fernandez, and […] Read more »
In a recent opinion column (in PeekskillHerald.com), Peekskill Council Member Dwight Douglas voiced concerns that Ginsburg Development Companies’ recent proposal to develop a mixed-use development across from the train station on Railroad Avenue was too high and dense, and did not fit […] Read more »
