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Herald Needs Your Support 

Herald Needs Your Support 

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

Harckham returns to Senate; Levenberg wins Assembly seat 

November 10, 2022
Reclaiming a park for views only 

Reclaiming a park for views only 

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

Local election features two candidates for one council seat

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

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

No trick here, epic Halloween display is a real treat

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

Capturing America’s Beauty Then and Now 

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

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

Riverfront development project at a standstill

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

September 14, 2022
Creating Scholars in Elementary School

Creating Scholars in Elementary School

September 13, 2022
Group seeks to Make Good Trouble, Peekskill

Group seeks to ‘Make Good Trouble, Peekskill’

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

Elements Come Together For Mural Arches 

August 11, 2022
The Discovery of Slowness by Athena LaTocha

An artist and arts organization recipients of Rockefeller Brothers Fund dollars

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

Coffee, Chiefs and Cars

July 28, 2022
Civilian Complaint Review Board Now on Books

Civilian Complaint Review Board Now on Books

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

Latin American Fashion and Culture Comes to Dramatic Hall

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

Westchester Swing Band comes to Division Street Sunday evening

July 8, 2022
Book traces neighborhood segregation

Book traces neighborhood segregation

July 7, 2022
Photo by Leslie Lawler

No foul play in White Plains Linen fire

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

Police Complaint Review Board Scheduled for Public Hearing

June 30, 2022

Dana Levenberg wins Assembly primary race

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

Peekskill’s 4th of July celebration runs entire weekend

June 29, 2022
Preserving History of Peekskills Juneteenth Celebrations

Preserving History of Peekskill’s Juneteenth Celebrations

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

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

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

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

May 20, 2022
School budget passes

School budget passes

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

Peekskill in a pilot competition for electric vehicle buses  

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

Council kicks proposals back to developers for public input

May 18, 2022
School Board Election Now A Race

School Board Election Now A Race

May 12, 2022
Marchers Rally for Abortion Rights

Marchers Rally for Abortion Rights

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

Cortlandt residents express concern over project on Peekskill border

May 3, 2022
Peekskill students sending positive energy to Ukraine

Peekskill students sending positive energy to Ukraine

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 

April 26, 2022
Honoring Earth Day by Planting A Tree

Honoring Earth Day by Planting A Tree

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

City and DPW Union Reach Agreement on Contract 

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

Planning Commission taps brakes on Mountain View development 

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

Parklets Shuttered Over Safety Concerns 

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

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

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

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

For one Peekskill entrepreneur, “CUT” has multiple meanings

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

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 

March 19, 2022
Council reconsiders parklet decision

Council reconsiders parklet decision

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

Developer scales back Railroad Avenue project, creates two buildings

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

Five Honored for Positive Contributions to the Community

March 1, 2022
Creating A Solution to Problem of Waste

Creating A Solution to Problem of Waste

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

Former Councilman Bill Schmidt Nominated for State Office

February 23, 2022

City Manager Leaving for Job in Nyack

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

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

Tour Peekskill Past and Present using Smart Technology

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

Developers back at Planning Commission with new ideas

January 15, 2022
Giving Peekskill a gift through his lens

Giving Peekskill a gift through his lens

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

Peekskill Brewery Building Sells for $1.6 Million 

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

McKenzie sworn in as city’s first black female mayor 

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

Tree ordinance takes root in year-end council meeting

December 28, 2021
Rite Aid in downtown to close Thursday

Rite Aid in downtown to close Thursday

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

Council Work Session Chock Full of Action Items

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

Construction and Cabinetry Dovetail Perfectly at New Showroom

December 17, 2021
New Age Shop Offers Ancient Wisdom 

New Age Shop Offers Ancient Wisdom 

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

Cannabis Dispensaries and Lounges Will Be Allowed in Peekskill 

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 

December 9, 2021
Luscious Garden Grows in Vases and on Walls of South Street New Business

Luscious Garden Grows in Vases and on Walls of South Street New Business

December 2, 2021

City Attorney Leaving for Village Administrator Position 

December 1, 2021
Some of our police, volunteer firefighters, career firefighters and ambulance corps members tell us what theyre grateful for this Thanksgiving.

First Responders Share Their Gratitude

November 25, 2021
Crime, opportunity, risk, revenue, and racist history cited in Peekskill cannabis hearing 

Crime, opportunity, risk, revenue, and racist history cited in Peekskill cannabis hearing 

November 24, 2021
Accident investigators from Westchester County at scene of Thursday night crash on North Division Street. Peekskill Walks photo

Driver in Restaurant Row Crash in County Jail

November 22, 2021
Police Make Arrest in Thursdays Restaurant Row Crash

Police Make Arrest in Thursday’s Restaurant Row Crash

November 20, 2021
The Central Pulls Into Town

The Central Pulls Into Town

November 18, 2021
Toxic tar from 20th century gas lighting subject of waterfront cleanup

Toxic tar from 20th century gas lighting subject of waterfront cleanup

November 18, 2021
Wendie Garber in front of her Flat Iron Gallery in 1996.

The Art of a Gallery Lasting 25 Years

November 5, 2021
Runners in the 2019 Turkey Trot

Trot Your Stuff While ‘Carrying’ A Turkey

November 4, 2021
Democrats Win Big in Mayor and Council Election

Democrats Win Big in Mayor and Council Election

November 3, 2021
Promoting new book, Pataki reminisces on life in Peekskill 

Promoting new book, Pataki reminisces on life in Peekskill 

October 21, 2021
Brown water from tap and in tubs result of hydrant flushing

Brown water from tap and in tubs result of hydrant flushing

October 21, 2021
In wee hours of the morning, Planning Commission plods on

In wee hours of the morning, Planning Commission plods on

October 19, 2021

Musical Tribute to Master Craftsman Paul Laubin

October 18, 2021
Photo taken by Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps via Facebook

Thursday’s fire house meeting punctuated by Bear Mountain Parkway crash 

October 15, 2021
Inside a cannabis dispensary

Emotions high at Tuesday cannabis hearing

October 14, 2021
Steam carrying toxins from Wheelabrator Westchester plant.

New Peekskill group aims to close Wheelabrator incinerator

October 14, 2021
Under Fire from Volunteers, Council Schedules Listening Session

Under Fire from Volunteers, Council Schedules Listening Session

October 7, 2021
Howard Street facing where the proposed development will be.

Howard Street Homeowner to Housing Developer: “No Thanks”

September 30, 2021
Pandemic Helps Peekskill Woman See the Light 

Pandemic Helps Peekskill Woman See the Light 

September 23, 2021

Veteran Officer Gets Chief Position 

September 23, 2021
Local Sanitation Company Gets Scrappy

Local Sanitation Company Gets Scrappy

September 16, 2021
Vanessa Agudelo (Photo by Alex Acaro)

P4P minus three for November election 

September 9, 2021
Wind, fire – and sustainable vision – power new Peekskill bakery

Wind, fire – and sustainable vision – power new Peekskill bakery

September 9, 2021
Police Chief Don Halmy Reflects on Career in Peekskill

Police Chief Don Halmy Reflects on Career in Peekskill

September 1, 2021
Ambulance Corps buys land from city for $45,000

Ambulance Corps buys land from city for $45,000

August 26, 2021
Housing video illustrates complex issue still unresolved

Housing video illustrates complex issue still unresolved

August 24, 2021
Beloved local dentist Robert Hales dies

Beloved local dentist Robert Hales dies

August 24, 2021
City Council Talks Trees

City Council Talks Trees

August 17, 2021
Journeyman Bakery Closing August 22

Journeyman Bakery Closing August 22

August 5, 2021
Whats Old is New Again at Stark Vintage

What’s Old is New Again at Stark Vintage

July 29, 2021
Business owned by Republican Mayoral Candidate

Republicans Announce Slate of Candidates

May 6, 2021
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