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In this photo from April 6 evidence of a homeless encampment is shown along McGregory Brook. (Photo by Gene Panczenko)
Homeless camp in Peekskill echoes national dilemma
By Jim Roberts April 25, 2024

Peekskill city officials faced a quandary this month dealing with a problem in need of a solution where no easy options exist. They are not...

Work began on April 1 at the Hollowbrook Dam.
Money, water and sewer upgrades dominate council work session
By Jeffrey Merchan April 24, 2024

Money, money, money was the theme at the April 15 Common Council meeting.  Three of the meeting’s presentations centered on money: tax...

A Cinco de Mayo celebration from 2012.
No dancing in the streets on Cinco de Mayo this year
By Jeffrey Merchan and Regina Clarkin April 22, 2024

A series of economic events has caused Ruben Alvarez, proprietor of Ruben’s Mexican Cafe in the heart of the downtown, to withdraw his permit...

Newsworthy Notes from the week
Newsworthy Notes from the week
By Jim Roberts April 22, 2024

Holtec sues state to overturn wastewater disposal law In a federal lawsuit filed on April 18 in the US Southern District of New York, attorneys...

Peekskill IDA underbilled several developers for years
Peekskill IDA underbilled several developers for years
By Jim Roberts April 18, 2024

The agency created to lure new business to Peekskill with various incentives, including property tax breaks, underbilled two of those companies...

Councilman Rob Scott at Mondays Common Council meeting. Behind him are left, City Manager Matt Alexander and City Corporation Counsel Michael Hartman.
DA charges Councilman Scott with filing false documents
By Jim Roberts April 17, 2024

Peekskill Common Council member Rob Scott sought to advance his political career by challenging incumbent County Legislator Colin Smith for the...

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