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Two candidates seek two seats in Peekskill school district election
Two candidates seek two seats in Peekskill school district election
By Regina Clarkin May 17, 2024

Peekskill residents will go to the polls on Tuesday, May 21 to vote on the school district’s budget and elect two trustees to the Board of...

Five candidates seeking two seats in Hen Hud race
Five candidates seeking two seats in Hen Hud race
By Steve Pavlopoulos May 17, 2024

On Tuesday, May 21, the Hendrick Hudson community will vote on the annual school budget for the 2024 - 2025 fiscal year and elect two new Board...

Valley Greens owners received approval Tuesday for their cannabis dispensary at 939 Central Avenue below Wellness Central. (Photo by Jim Striebich)
Two marijuana shops set to open in Peekskill this summer
By Jim Roberts May 16, 2024

It took several years of work, but in the course of three business days two Peekskill retail marijuana stores finally received the major approvals...

Woman severely injured in assault at South Street apartment
Woman severely injured in assault at South Street apartment
By  Jim Roberts May 16, 2024

A 31-year-old man faces up to 25 years in state prison for attempted murder following his arrest Tuesday, May 14 by Peekskill police. Responding...

Living under siege at 901 Main Street
Living under siege at 901 Main Street
By Jeffrey Merchan May 15, 2024

A group of residents from Peekskill Plaza Apartments at 901 Main Street walked the short block to City Hall on Monday night to express their...

Newsworthy Notes from the week
Newsworthy Notes from the week
By Jim Roberts May 13, 2024

SUNY Westchester offering scholarships for women in skilled trades SUNY Westchester Community College has been selected as one of only five...

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