Peekskill Appoints Brian Fassett to Fill Vacant Council Seat 

The Peekskill Common Council appointed local businessman Brian Fassett at the Monday, February 14 th meeting to fill a vacancy on the council. Vivian McKenzie vacated the seat due to […] Read more »

Girls Volleyball Is Peaking in Peekskill

Peekskill is known for its beautiful location on the Hudson, many wonderful restaurants in the downtown, and a thriving population of artists.   Far away from California’s sunny beaches, however, the […] Read more »

Book on Robert E. Lee Featured in March 3 Field Library Talk

Ty Seidule grew up as a Southerner revering Robert E. Lee. His view has radically changed. Read more »

Congratulations to the February 2022 River Journal North Pet of the Month

Meet Luke.   Luke is a sweet boy who just turned two on Dec. 22 and is a Pomeranian/Shih Tzu mix. He lives with his family in Peekskill and loves to […] Read more »

Scholar Athlete of the Month: Hannah Hidalgo Is Always Motivated to Kick it Up a Notch

Hannah Hidalgo has demonstrated an ability to manage many responsibilities at a young age, says Austin Goldberg, Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics for Peekskill City School District. “I find […] Read more »

New & Noteworthy: Needles that Heal and Flowers that Bring Joy

Kathryn Duffy Kathryn Duffy Acupuncture After years of working in Manhattan, Dr. Kathryn Duffy was ready for a change in scenery and opened an acupuncture clinic in Peekskill in November […] Read more »

A Legendary Coach and So Much More: Matthew Moore 1947-2022

In his youth, Matt Moore was known as “JoJo.” The nickname was given to him at birth by his grandmother, who likened the newborn’s striking shock of hair to the […] Read more »

Peekskill Waterfront to Get $3 Million Facelift

The City of Peekskill has been awarded more than $2.5 million from the New York State Regional Economic Development Councils to fund two waterfront projects — Riverfront Green Connector Trail […] Read more »

Paramount Hudson Valley Arts to Present Historic Blues Concert March 26

Professor Louie’s Century Of The Blues Concert is a thank you to the great blues artists in history for their contributions throughout the years. The concert will feature Blues legends […] Read more »

Black Diamonds Academic Success Students receive Darryl Francis Youth Award

Black Diamonds Academic Success (BDAS) announced that two of their students recently received the Darryl Francis Youth Award from the City of Peekskill Youth Bureau. Kyle Cousins, BDAS President and […] Read more »