Peekskill Herald

Peekskill Herald

Peekskill Herald

The Peekskill Herald publishes opinion pieces by citizens - elected and non-elected. Contributors need to include a paragraph about themselves and give a cell number where they can be reached for their identity to be verified. This number will NOT be published.

The purpose of an opinion article is to educate and engage readers, helping them make informed decisions. Ideas and issues are acceptable subjects for an opinion piece but will stand a greater chance to be published when referring to a specific news event. When facts and background are included in the opinion piece, it becomes a stronger piece of writing.

The length of opinion pieces varies depending on the subject, but generally between 400-600 words keeps the reader's interest.

The publisher reserves the right to run, hold, or reject any submission based on factors such as relevance, editorial schedule or other reasons at the publisher’s sole discretion, and may suggest minor-nonmaterial edits for the purpose of clarity or brevity.

The red cart that could
The red cart that could
By Hope Weissman February 29, 2024
Rollover on Route 9 southbound lane Dec. 13. (Photo by Dave Kempter from Kempters Fire Wire.)
We need to resolve to make Peekskill transparently safer in 2024
By Frederick Dennstedt January 5, 2024
Peekskill Brewery showcased the power of a great “third place”
Peekskill Brewery showcased the power of a great “third place”
By Frederick Dennstedt November 22, 2023
Response to Peekskill Deserves Better
Response to 'Peekskill Deserves Better'
By Leslie Masson November 9, 2023
Peekskill Deserves Better
By Brian Orsi November 2, 2023
Westchesters garbage to energy plant on Charles Point. (Photo by Regina Clarkin)
The Municipal Solid Waste Conundrum
By Laura Burkhardt October 20, 2023
Peekskill School District does not feel like part of a “Friendly Town”
Peekskill School District does not feel like part of a “Friendly Town”
By Gabriel Berger June 16, 2023
A Letter to My Father: For all the Weekend Dads”
A Letter to My Father: For all the "Weekend Dads”
By Casey O'Connell June 17, 2022
Its okay to say Gay in Peekskill
It's okay to say Gay in Peekskill
By Leslie Masson June 9, 2022
Why Girls Flag Football Game Resonated With Me
Why Girls Flag Football Game Resonated With Me
By Katrina Doell Mullaney April 23, 2022
We need to Demand More from Developers and Ensure Peekskills Growth Benefits Us All
We need to Demand More from Developers and Ensure Peekskill's Growth Benefits Us All
June 17, 2021
Make Pugsley Park a Destination as a Town Square
Make Pugsley Park a Destination as a Town Square
June 17, 2021
Debate OT:  A Peekskill resident has more questions
Debate OT:  A Peekskill resident has more questions
June 10, 2021
Veteran of downtown revitalization gives the back story to DRI grant
Veteran of downtown revitalization gives the back story to DRI grant
May 27, 2021
I’m working to make streets safer
I’m working to make streets safer
April 22, 2021