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Chase Bank on Brown Street to close in June 

Chase Bank on Brown Street to close in June 

By Regina Clarkin
March 23, 2023
City considers returning cars to popular pedestrian plaza

City considers returning cars to popular pedestrian plaza

By Regina Clarkin
March 21, 2023
FBI arrests alleged cybercriminal in Peekskill

FBI arrests alleged cybercriminal in Peekskill

By Regina Clarkin
March 19, 2023
Fabric of city is strong thanks to workforce

Fabric of city is strong thanks to workforce

By Regina Clarkin
March 17, 2023
Latin American restaurant celebrates 25 years in Peekskill

Latin American restaurant celebrates 25 years in Peekskill

By Regina Clarkin
March 16, 2023
Exceptional art from women at Field Library Gallery

Exceptional art from women at Field Library Gallery

By Regina Clarkin
March 12, 2023
Illustration by Alyssa Cartwright

Peekskill celebrates a mighty Craic this weekend

By Regina Clarkin
March 8, 2023
City honors three as part of Black History Month 

City honors three as part of Black History Month 

By Regina Clarkin
March 3, 2023
Proposed zoning change would enable this development at North Division and Howard streets at the north end of downtown”

Residents speak in favor of zoning change for North Division Street

By Regina Clarkin
March 2, 2023
Memorial service for Anna Hongach set for Monday

Memorial service for Anna Hongach set for Monday

By Regina Clarkin
February 23, 2023
Memorial march for Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Led by AME Zion church. Reverend Calvin Marshall and Mayor Billy Murden on April 8, 1968

African Americans in Peekskill subject of photo exhibit

By Regina Clarkin
February 21, 2023

Two former residents die

By Regina Clarkin
February 20, 2023
Experts explain how tritium in water impacts health and safety

Experts explain how tritium in water impacts health and safety

By Regina Clarkin
February 20, 2023
The evenings presenters took in the applause of the audience.

Black History Month event looks to the future

By Regina Clarkin
February 16, 2023
The garbage incinerator in Peekskills Charles Point and beyond it the nuclear power plant at Indian Point in Buchanan.

Panel of experts talks risks and solutions

By Regina Clarkin
February 13, 2023
Learn best indicators for suicide

Learn best indicators for suicide

By Regina Clarkin
February 9, 2023
Wilmer Cango, bottom row, second from left, when he played for the Santos soccer team in 2017.

Second suicide at Peekskill train crossing  in a week 

By Regina Clarkin
February 9, 2023
Anna Hongach with her sons, Ryan on left and Robert on right.

Woman killed at train tracks had the sweetness of an angel

By Regina Clarkin
February 3, 2023
Cops: Sunday’s shooting victim knew assailant 

Cops: Sunday’s shooting victim knew assailant 

By Regina Clarkin
February 1, 2023
300 Locals Join Indian Point Health & Safety Forum 

300 Locals Join Indian Point Health & Safety Forum 

By Regina Clarkin
January 27, 2023
Collapse of Lockwood Drive culvert shows vulnerability of area

Collapse of Lockwood Drive culvert shows vulnerability of area

By Regina Clarkin
January 26, 2023
Citizen groups cast wary eye on health impacts of decommissioning

Citizen groups cast wary eye on health impacts of decommissioning

By Regina Clarkin
January 19, 2023
Councilman Ramon Fernandez rode his bike to the Peekskill NAACP Gala at the Paramount in November. 

Fernandez Pulls Request to Challenge McKenzie for Mayoral Seat 

By Regina Clarkin
January 17, 2023
All that’s left of people’s homes from last week’s fire.  Photo by David Carbone Peekskill Today

Peekskill responds to fire victims with monetary and material support

By Regina Clarkin
January 12, 2023
Chamber director’s overseas skills travel to Peekskill 

Chamber director’s overseas skills travel to Peekskill 

By Regina Clarkin
January 3, 2023
Record number of Polar Plungers raise $25K for charity 

Record number of Polar Plungers raise $25K for charity 

By Regina Clarkin
January 2, 2023
This image was one of many captured by Tim Gillen, a skilled photographer who frequently photo stamped his images Hike for Duchenne, a fundraising arm of the Everett and Austin Project or Photos by Tex. Gillen,55, of Peekskill died in a hiking accident in a remote part of the Adirondacks on January 20, 2022.

Heralding A Year in Review

By Regina Clarkin
December 29, 2022
Police Officer Jon Saintiche and German Shepherd Bones

Dog rescues Peekskill resident from freezing death

By Regina Clarkin
December 28, 2022
Incoming President of the Peekskill NAACP Priscilla Augustin lights a candle on the Kinara.

Kawanzaa and Hanukkah connect to fight racism and antisemitism

By Regina Clarkin
December 27, 2022
A clever use of shrubs at the northern end of Broad Street.

Advice for the holidays

By Regina Clarkin
December 22, 2022
Traffic signals at Broad and Brown streets are expected to be operational soon.

‘Friendly Town’ Wasn’t Pedestrian-Friendly this Year

By Regina Clarkin
December 20, 2022
Peekskill Police Chaplain Robert Lindenberg, left, with officers on the day of Jones funeral. Photo from Peekskill Police Department Instagram Page. (peekskillpolice1)

Colleagues Offer Support to Grieving Officers

By Regina Clarkin
December 9, 2022
Wind chime created by artist Paula Lewis of the Peekskill Arts Alliance

Bonanza of Holiday Boutiques

By Regina Clarkin
December 6, 2022
A park for all seasons

A park for all seasons

By Regina Clarkin
December 1, 2022
Community mourns beloved police officer

Community mourns beloved police officer

By Regina Clarkin
November 30, 2022
Herald Needs Your Support 

Herald Needs Your Support 

By Regina Clarkin
November 16, 2022
The Assembly Chamber where Dana Levenberg will represent District 95

Harckham returns to Senate; Levenberg wins Assembly seat 

By Regina Clarkin
November 10, 2022
Reclaiming a park for views only 

Reclaiming a park for views only 

By Regina Clarkin
November 8, 2022
Ballot for Peekskill residents. Photo by Fleekskill on Twitter

Local election features two candidates for one council seat

By Regina Clarkin
November 4, 2022
Kayakers and paddleboarders join Tuesday’s press conference from Peekskill Bay.  Photo by Joseph Squillante 

Voters urged to ‘flip the ballot’ for clean air, water and green jobs

By Regina Clarkin
November 3, 2022
Henry Seger in front of the pirate ship he built.

No trick here, epic Halloween display is a real treat

By Regina Clarkin
October 20, 2022
Scott Varn during a visit this week to Peekskill area.

Capturing America’s Beauty Then and Now 

By Regina Clarkin
October 13, 2022
Developer pitches residential and retail complex for north end of downtown

Developer pitches residential and retail complex for north end of downtown

By Regina Clarkin
September 22, 2022
View of the project from South and Requa with the public park.

Riverfront development project at a standstill

By Regina Clarkin
September 15, 2022
The home at 10 Grant Avenue between Park Street and Lincoln Terrace where a suspect was arrested, is owned by Vivian C. McKenzie according to land use records.

Police make arrest in homicide on North James Street

By Regina Clarkin
September 14, 2022
Creating Scholars in Elementary School

Creating Scholars in Elementary School

By Regina Clarkin
September 13, 2022
Group seeks to Make Good Trouble, Peekskill

Group seeks to ‘Make Good Trouble, Peekskill’

By Regina Clarkin
September 8, 2022
The wood element representing spring is shown here in leaves and words.

Elements Come Together For Mural Arches 

By Regina Clarkin
August 11, 2022
The Discovery of Slowness by Athena LaTocha

An artist and arts organization recipients of Rockefeller Brothers Fund dollars

By Regina Clarkin
July 29, 2022
Selma Stewart talking to Police Chief Leo Dylewski (left) and Fire Chief Jim Stewart

Coffee, Chiefs and Cars

By Regina Clarkin
July 28, 2022
Civilian Complaint Review Board Now on Books

Civilian Complaint Review Board Now on Books

By Regina Clarkin
July 21, 2022
Yura Aparicio will perform at Dramatic Hall on Thursday evening.

Latin American Fashion and Culture Comes to Dramatic Hall

By Regina Clarkin
July 11, 2022
Westchester Swing Band comes to Division Street Sunday evening

Westchester Swing Band comes to Division Street Sunday evening

By Regina Clarkin
July 8, 2022
Book traces neighborhood segregation

Book traces neighborhood segregation

By Regina Clarkin
July 7, 2022
Photo by Leslie Lawler

No foul play in White Plains Linen fire

By Regina Clarkin
July 6, 2022
Police Complaint Review Board Scheduled for Public Hearing

Police Complaint Review Board Scheduled for Public Hearing

By Regina Clarkin
June 30, 2022

Dana Levenberg wins Assembly primary race

By Regina Clarkin
June 29, 2022
Peekskills 4th of July celebration runs entire weekend

Peekskill’s 4th of July celebration runs entire weekend

By Regina Clarkin
June 29, 2022
Preserving History of Peekskills Juneteenth Celebrations

Preserving History of Peekskill’s Juneteenth Celebrations

By Regina Clarkin
June 17, 2022
Chris Lupine of LaBella Engineering speaking to a question from the crowd.

Developer listens to public on plans for new self storage building and homeless shelter on Lower South Street

By Regina Clarkin
June 2, 2022
Karen Allens work can be seen at The Tent Site Gallery across from The Bruised Apple Bookstore on Central Avenue.

Brilliance of creative spirit on display this weekend

By Regina Clarkin
June 1, 2022
Ideas, Opinions, Criticisms and Need for Connection to History Dominate Ginsburg meeting

Ideas, Opinions, Criticisms and Need for Connection to History Dominate Ginsburg meeting

By Regina Clarkin
May 25, 2022
View looking north from Riverfront Green parking area. Beginning Monday the lot will be closed at 9 p.m. 

No unchained melody at night on Riverfront Green

By Regina Clarkin
May 20, 2022
School budget passes

School budget passes

By Regina Clarkin
May 18, 2022
Peekskill in a pilot competition for electric vehicle buses  

Peekskill in a pilot competition for electric vehicle buses  

By Regina Clarkin
May 18, 2022
Entrance to property at 1070 Lower South Street.

Council kicks proposals back to developers for public input

By Regina Clarkin
May 18, 2022
School Board Election Now A Race

School Board Election Now A Race

By Regina Clarkin
May 12, 2022
Marchers Rally for Abortion Rights

Marchers Rally for Abortion Rights

By Regina Clarkin
May 5, 2022
Cortlandt residents express concern over project on Peekskill border

Cortlandt residents express concern over project on Peekskill border

By Regina Clarkin
May 3, 2022
Peekskill students sending positive energy to Ukraine

Peekskill students sending positive energy to Ukraine

By Regina Clarkin
April 29, 2022
Jason Lojano is learning the culinary trade and also now has a part-time job in the kitchen at Factoria.

Students Learning Trades from Dry Stonewalling to Culinary Arts 

By Regina Clarkin
April 26, 2022
Honoring Earth Day by Planting A Tree

Honoring Earth Day by Planting A Tree

By Regina Clarkin
April 20, 2022
Mayor McKenzie giving Daniel Burrett his certificate for 33 years of service.

City and DPW Union Reach Agreement on Contract 

By Regina Clarkin
April 19, 2022
Planning Commission taps brakes on Mountain View development 

Planning Commission taps brakes on Mountain View development 

By Regina Clarkin
April 14, 2022
Taco Dive Parklet on Railroad Avenue with 2-ton cinderblocks protecting it.

Parklets Shuttered Over Safety Concerns 

By Regina Clarkin
April 14, 2022
Looking from Hudson; down Ringgold toward Peekskill Middle School 10/21/21. Note poor condition of signage; inconsistent times for school days between the three signs. All images and captions provided by coalition members.

Peekskill coalition aims for safer walks to school

By Regina Clarkin
April 6, 2022
Artist rendering of the entrance to the condominium development off Lockwood Drive. 

Condo and Single Family Development near Highland Park shown to Council

By Regina Clarkin
April 5, 2022
Some of the outdated equipment that Peekskill will send to the Ukraine.

Council Acted on New Bus for Seniors & Gifting Fire Equipment to Ukraine

By Regina Clarkin
March 29, 2022
For one Peekskill entrepreneur, CUT has multiple meanings

For one Peekskill entrepreneur, “CUT” has multiple meanings

By Regina Clarkin
March 24, 2022
Nine story apartment complex proposed for former White Plains Linen site

Nine story apartment complex proposed for former White Plains Linen site

By Regina Clarkin
March 21, 2022
What energy rates looked like over a six-year span. Con Edison is in blue, Westchester Power are the other two colors.

Plugging Into Electric Bill Stability 

By Regina Clarkin
March 19, 2022
Council reconsiders parklet decision

Council reconsiders parklet decision

By Regina Clarkin
March 16, 2022
Developer scales back Railroad Avenue project, creates two buildings

Developer scales back Railroad Avenue project, creates two buildings

By Regina Clarkin
March 8, 2022
Five Honored for Positive Contributions to the Community

Five Honored for Positive Contributions to the Community

By Regina Clarkin
March 1, 2022
Creating A Solution to Problem of Waste

Creating A Solution to Problem of Waste

By Regina Clarkin
February 24, 2022
Former Councilman Bill Schmidt Nominated for State Office

Former Councilman Bill Schmidt Nominated for State Office

By Regina Clarkin
February 23, 2022

City Manager Leaving for Job in Nyack

By Regina Clarkin
February 4, 2022
Biagio and Jacques Vermandois were captured by photographer Ocean Morisset last week.

Ice Skating on Lake Mitchell Leads to New Facebook Group

By Regina Clarkin
February 3, 2022
Tour Peekskill Past and Present using Smart Technology

Tour Peekskill Past and Present using Smart Technology

By Regina Clarkin
January 20, 2022
New rendering of proposed Broad & Howard residential development project.

Developers back at Planning Commission with new ideas

By Regina Clarkin
January 15, 2022
Giving Peekskill a gift through his lens

Giving Peekskill a gift through his lens

By Regina Clarkin
January 6, 2022
Peekskill Brewery Building Sells for $1.6 Million 

Peekskill Brewery Building Sells for $1.6 Million 

By Regina Clarkin
January 5, 2022
McKenzie sworn in as city’s first black female mayor 

McKenzie sworn in as city’s first black female mayor 

By Regina Clarkin
January 3, 2022
Tree ordinance takes root in year-end council meeting

Tree ordinance takes root in year-end council meeting

By Regina Clarkin
December 28, 2021
Rite Aid in downtown to close Thursday

Rite Aid in downtown to close Thursday

By Regina Clarkin
December 28, 2021
Council Work Session Chock Full of Action Items

Council Work Session Chock Full of Action Items

By Regina Clarkin
December 21, 2021
Construction and Cabinetry Dovetail Perfectly at New Showroom

Construction and Cabinetry Dovetail Perfectly at New Showroom

By Regina Clarkin
December 17, 2021
New Age Shop Offers Ancient Wisdom 

New Age Shop Offers Ancient Wisdom 

By Regina Clarkin
December 16, 2021
Cannabis Dispensaries and Lounges Will Be Allowed in Peekskill 

Cannabis Dispensaries and Lounges Will Be Allowed in Peekskill 

By Regina Clarkin
December 14, 2021
Candles and Clothes Are to Dye for at The Lounge House 

Candles and Clothes Are to Dye for at The Lounge House 

By Regina Clarkin
December 9, 2021
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