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A framed photo of Pope Francis in the Church of the Assumption. (Eric Harvey)
Peekskill community pays respects to late Pope Francis
By Eric Harvey, [email protected] • April 23, 2025
Head of Catholic Church remembered for humility, diplomacy, interfaith dialogues
Corner of Franklin and Ridge streets where incident occurred.
Newsworthy Note: Peekskill man charged with criminal possession of gun and harassment
By Eric Harvey, [email protected] • April 23, 2025
Peekskill Sports Roundup
Peekskill Sports Roundup
By Jeffrey Merchan, [email protected] • April 22, 2025
A graphically ornate metal sign greets one and all at Metro-North's Peekskill train station by the riverfront.
What’s your story, Peekskill? 
By Eric Harvey, [email protected] • April 21, 2025
EVENTS FEATURE
The Jefferson Valley Mall parking lot has hosted several events designed to bring the community together.
Spring Festival at Jefferson Valley Mall Promises a Day of Family Fun
By Ariana Almeida-Martínez , [email protected] • April 23, 2025
Classic cars, music, local vendors, and food trucks await in Yorktown Heights on April 26
The book club fosters spaces where young people can reflect and engage in meaningful discussions.
Books, Bites, and an Unforgettable Story at Hendrick Hudson Teen Book Club on April 23
By Ariana Almeida-Martínez, [email protected] • April 21, 2025
Jacqueline Claxton in her youth—a time of artistic exploration and global travels.
Jacqueline Claxton’s artistic legacy celebrated in Peekskill
By Ariana Almeida-Martínez , [email protected] • April 17, 2025
Flor Bromley shown presenting "Fiesta with Flor", a bilingual program, held once a month on Saturdays at the Field Library. And every Wednesday, children enjoy stories in English and Spanish at the library. Caption edited on April 22, to accurately describe photo. (The Field Library Facebook page).
Wednesday, April 16: Bilingual stories and creativity at The Field Library
By Ariana Almeida-Martínez , [email protected] • April 15, 2025
FEATURES
Regeneration Farm in March, awaiting cleanup, seeds, and seedlings.
Harvesting Hope
By Jeannette Sanderson, [email protected] • April 3, 2025
Catie Davis currently lives in Jackson Heights, New York. (Other pins represent previous profiles in this series.)
Where Are They Now?
By Wendy Healy, [email protected] • March 27, 2025
Peekskill Herald Publisher Regina Clarkin is on assignment in Cuenca, Ecuador, sister city of Peekskill.
Can you top this?
By Regina Clarkin, [email protected] • March 19, 2025
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