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George Pataki Fast Facts

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George Pataki Fast Facts

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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Here’s a look at the life of George Pataki, former governor of New York. Personal Birth date: June 24, 1945 Birth place: Peekskill, New York Birth name: George Elmer Pataki Father: Louis Pataki, postman Mother: Margaret (Lagana) Pataki Marriage: Elizabeth “Libby” Rowland (1973-present) Children: Emily, Teddy, Allison and George Owen Education: Yale University, B.A., 1967; Columbia Law School, J.D., 1970 Religion: C…See the Story

Partial Bullet Found At Peekskill High School, Backpacks Banned: Superintendent

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Partial Bullet Found At Peekskill High School, Backpacks Banned: Superintendent

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Partial Bullet Found At Peekskill High School, Backpacks Banned: Superintendent - Peekskill-Cortlandt, NY - School officials said there will be an increased presence of administrators, security staff & law enforcement in the wake of the discovery.See the Story

FBI Espied in Peekskill Early Morning Wednesday, June 11

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FBI Espied in Peekskill Early Morning Wednesday, June 11

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) was spotted in the City of Peekskill in the early morning of Wednesday, June 11, in front of 857-859 Orchard Street. Federal law enforcement on Orchard Street (at far end of road) on Wednesday, June 11. (Christopher Ayavaca) Todd Londagin, a resident in the area, told the Peekskill Herald his wife witnessed several unmarked vehicles swarm a car in the area for approximately 15 minutes a little after 7 a.…Read Article

‘Faces of Freedom’: The Story of African American Soldiers

Starting Saturday, June 7, freedom will take on a face, a name, and a story in Peekskill with the new season of the Faces of Freedom exhibition at the Lincoln Depot Museum, where a visual and documentary journey will immerse visitors in the lives and legacies of African American soldiers who served during the United States Civil War. Ronald S. Coddington, historian, author, and editor of Military Images magazine, conducted much of the research …Peekskill · Peekskill See the Story

Peekskill Author’s Debut Novel Is Geopolitical Thriller

Peekskill resident Chris Jones is a retired lawyer and professor who will be on hand at the city’s Field Library on Saturday, June 14, at 1 p.m. to talk about his debut novel, Shadow Islands (Moonshine Cove Publishing). Novelist and geopolitical forecaster Don Mayland said of the book, “When a Vietnam vet turned lawyer embarks with his clients on a high-stakes quest for justice, he encounters explosive conflict, a dash of romance, and the moral …Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Harckham, Levenberg Meet with Peekskill HS Civics Students

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg visited Peekskill High School yesterday to hear a presentation from students in the Generation Citizen program, a nonprofit organization that brings hands-on civics education into classrooms. The students focused on alcoholism and substance use disorders, collecting data, researching policy solutions, and launching an advocacy campaign that included outreach to local official…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Art Fills the Library as Peekskill Says ‘Happy Father’s Day’

Father’s Day will arrive in Peekskill accompanied by creativity and art at The Field Library, right in the heart of the city. On Thursday, June 12, a card-making workshop will take place to honor dads. For more than seven hours, the space will be open for visitors to join the celebration. Similar events have been organized by the library for Mother’s Day and Valentine’s Day. (Freepik) From 10:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., the library’s Children’s Room w…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Herald Hosts Conversation on Pedestrian and Traffic Safety

The wail of police and ambulance sirens is a common backdrop for those living in Peekskill – an all too familiar sound that often signals motor vehicle crashes and pedestrians struck, among other calls. Two pedestrians were struck at the intersection of Main and North Division streets in April 2024. (Herald file photo) The Peekskill Herald has covered multiple motor vehicle crashes, pedestrians struck and, in a few cases, killed during our four…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Peekskill Athletics Celebrates Student-Athletes at 2024-25 Varsity Awards Night

As the spring season winds down, Peekskill Athletics celebrated the 2024-25 school year with its annual Varsity Awards Night on Monday, June 2. Student-athletes from across all sports, along with their families and friends, gathered in the Peekskill High School auditorium for an evening of recognition. Athletes were acknowledged for their accomplishments with postseason and district honors. In total, 15 district awards were presented to student…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Developers Seek to Transform Longtime ‘Eyesore’ into Affordable Housing Project

Developers seek to transform a long vacant site between Highland Avenue and North Division Street into an affordable housing project. But what meets affordability requirements in Westchester County may not be considered affordable in the City of Peekskill. The former White Plains Linen site, an abandoned commercial laundry establishment comprising four buildings, was purchased for $3.65 million by the Stagg Group in November. The former White Pl…Housing · Peekskill Read Article

Harckham and Levenberg Announce $3M State Funding for Peekskill Water Infrastructure

New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Assemblymember Dana Levenberg announced today that $3 million in state funding is headed to the City of Peekskill for significant upgrades to its local water infrastructure. The funding is among the $37 million in grants approved by the state’s Environmental Facilities Corporation Board of Directors (EFC) for water infrastructure improvement projects across New York State. In Peekskill, the state funding…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article