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Five Wednesdays to Master Figure Drawing in Peekskill

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Five Wednesdays to Master Figure Drawing in Peekskill

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Building a New Watering Station--and a Stronger Community

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Building a New Watering Station--and a Stronger Community

Editor’s Note: This series of stories will follow Peekskill Regeneration Farm through the growing season. It is funded by a grant from the Dominican Sisters of Hope Ministry Trust Fund. Building was the major theme for Men’s Day at Peekskill’s Regeneration Farm on June 28. The men, and one of the men’s young sons, had gathered to build a wash station. In the process, they also helped build a stronger community. The men sawed, hammered, and ass…Read Article

There'll Be a Race for Mayor in November Election

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There'll Be a Race for Mayor in November Election

One signature nearly made a world of difference when it comes to the November local election in the City of Peekskill. Ramon Fernandez announced on Friday, June 27, that his name will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot for mayor under The Local Party line. This comes after a successful challenge in court over a signatures on his petition. Fernandez, a current Common Council member, will be challenging Democratic incumbent Mayor Vivian McKenzie, who se…Read Article

The Spirit of July 4th in Peekskill: Parade, Music, Fireworks over the Hudson

The beating of drums will mark the beginning of the Independence Day celebration in Peekskill on Friday, July 4th. Lined up along Crompond Road, bands, security forces, floats, and community groups will prepare for the parade from 9:30 a.m. One hour later, they will march along a one-mile route heading to South Division Street, First Street, Union Avenue, South Street, North Division Street, Main Street, and North Broad Street, concluding in fro…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Herald Community Forum Tackles the Challenge of Traffic in Peekskill

The word “traffic” conjures up some ugly thoughts – cars backed up and not moving, drivers running stop signs, autos double-parked and blocking the road, honking horns and sometimes even serious or fatal accidents. Peekskill’s streets – and how to make them safer – were the topics at a two-hour community forum sponsored by the Peekskill Herald on Saturday, June 21, at Dramatic Hall. Discussion groups formed to hear solutions from participants. (…Auto · Peekskill Read Article

10 Questions for Nora Mulligan Book Maven Extraordinaire

Editor’s Note: The Peekskill Herald’s “10 Questions” column is for readers to know more about those who work in city government or education, own businesses, or support our city’s development. This addition to the series features Nora Mulligan, former librarian at The Field Library. How long have you lived in Peekskill? What brought you to our friendly city? My husband and I have lived in Peekskill for 37 years this August. We had been renting a…Education · Peekskill Read Article

City Honors Seven LGBTQ+ Members for Pride Month

A nationally recognized artist along with a SiriusXM radio show host, teachers and two community organizers are the professions of the seven individuals recognized by the City of Peekskill during Pride Month. Their achievements and contributions where honored before the Monday, June 24 Common Council meeting. Mayor Vivian McKenzie presented proclamations to V.L. Cox, Derek Hartley, Marybeth McGowan, Marjie Kemper, Charles DiGruccio, and John-Pa…Pride Month · Peekskill Read Article

City Approves Capital Plan, Passes Law for ‘Best Value’ Procurement Policy

Preparations for the City of Peekskill’s 2026 budget are underway. On Monday, June 23, the Common Council passed one local law and 15 resolutions, including a resolution to authorize the acceptance of the city’s 2026-2033 capital plan. The city’s charter requires the comptroller to prepare a five-year capital program to be presented to the council three months prior to the final submission of the budget. The general fund project total is over $1…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

One Voice, Many Echoes: Commemorating the Peekskill Riots and Celebrating the Enduring Legacy of Paul Robeson

The Robeson in Peekskill Project, an initiative of Living Artist Society, proudly announces the Second Annual Robeson in Peekskill Commemoration: One Voice, Many Echoes. This powerful event, commemorating the historic Peekskill Riots of 1949 and celebrating the enduring legacy of Paul Robeson, will take place on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at 3:00 PM at Peekskill Middle School, located at 212 Ringgold St., Peekskill, NY. Paul Robeson was one o…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Facebook Account Helps Conclude Year-Long Manhunt in Fatal Peekskill Stabbing

Mugshot of Walter F. Bustos-Solis. (City of Peekskill Police Department) The creation of a Facebook account in Mexico played a part in helping police to conclude a year-long manhunt for a suspect accused of fatally stabbing a man in the City of Peekskill last June. Walter F. Bustos-Solis was apprehended by federal authorities in Puebla City, Mexico, on June 12, 2025, and extradited to the United States, as reported in the Peekskill Herald on Jun…Facebook · Peekskill Read Article

Kings - Growing more than cannabis

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