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All content by By Regina Clarkin
One of the youngest band members is with the Plumbers Steamfitters and HVACR Service Pipe Band.

Crowds cram riverfront for colorful fireworks display

By Regina Clarkin
July 5, 2023
The first Fourth of July parade under the banner of the newly created Peekskill City Charter in 1940. (Photo courtesy of Frank Goderre)

Celebrate July 4th with parade and fireworks

By Regina Clarkin
June 30, 2023
The popular Ice cream shop on Hudson Avenue opened on Friday. (Photo by Mike Matteo)

Here’s the scoop – Hudson Creamery is back in action

By Regina Clarkin
June 28, 2023
The building at 23 S. Division Street is eligible for new second floor windows in the DRI funding model. (Photo by Mike Matteo)

Peekskill businesses moving, growing and closing

By Regina Clarkin
June 23, 2023
Car enthusiast Art Peterson dies after hit & run crash

Car enthusiast Art Peterson dies after hit & run crash

By Regina Clarkin
June 21, 2023
Mourning a dad she’d only recently met

Mourning a dad she’d only recently met

By Regina Clarkin
June 20, 2023
Field Library kicks off fundraising campaign for its STEM lab

Field Library kicks off fundraising campaign for its STEM lab

By Regina Clarkin
June 16, 2023
Roots of Blacks in Peekskill celebrated at Juneteenth flag raising

Roots of Blacks in Peekskill celebrated at Juneteenth flag raising

By Regina Clarkin
June 16, 2023
Burger Diner damaged in early morning fire

Burger Diner damaged in early morning fire

By Regina Clarkin
June 15, 2023
Community traumatized by death of schoolchild

Community traumatized by death of schoolchild

By Regina Clarkin
June 15, 2023
Joni Wengerd of Rolling Ridge Farm at his last Peekskill Market on Saturday. (Photos by Regina Clarkin)

Friendly Peekskill people grew on this farmer

By Regina Clarkin
June 6, 2023
Peekskill attorney gets Supreme outcome at high court

Peekskill attorney gets Supreme outcome at high court

By Regina Clarkin
June 6, 2023
Assemblywoman Dana Levenberg speaks to the crowd gathered for Peekskill's raising of the Pride flag. To her left is Councilman Brian Fassett and behind him in the white hat is Carla Rae Johnson who designed the flag. (Photo by Regina Clarkin)

Pride month needs to be more than celebrated

By Regina Clarkin
June 2, 2023
Photo by Jim Striebich

Hospital Report: loneliness, lack of housing and jobs contribute to poor health 

By Regina Clarkin
May 31, 2023
Ernest Wilson died Wednesday of wounds suffered on Sunday.

Police make arrest in Sunday’s shooting death; say not a random incident  

By Regina Clarkin
May 25, 2023
Peekskill Officer Danielle Long as she rides on a bridge near Annapolis, Maryland.

Riding to remember – Peekskill police officers complete 300 mile bike tour

By Regina Clarkin
May 25, 2023
Members of the West Lakeland Girl Scouts from left, Daisy Ava Martinez, Brownie Anna Kucher, Sprout Athena Dalessandro and Daisy Astrid Dalessandro put out flags at cemetery on Saturday. (Photo by Kelly Sorrentino)

Placing flags in remembrance at cemeteries

By Regina Clarkin
May 24, 2023

New trustee is a PHS alumna; incumbent returns for third term

By Regina Clarkin
May 18, 2023
Major Rickie Armour of the Salvation Army with one the free tablets being supplied this week.

Free tablet giveaway Thursday and Friday

By Regina Clarkin
May 16, 2023
Candidates MacDonald and Vele at Monday's forum. Photo by Joanne Bell.

Veteran and newcomer vie for two trustee seats

By Regina Clarkin
May 10, 2023
The Standard House is a stately backdrop to the Cherry Blossom Festival at the Peekskill Riverfront.

Two weekend festivals at riverfront draw thousands

By Regina Clarkin
May 8, 2023
Glinda, the Good Witch

Frank Baum was a feminist

By Regina Clarkin
May 4, 2023
Food scraps now accepted at Saturday DPW drop off

Food scraps now accepted at Saturday DPW drop off

By Regina Clarkin
May 4, 2023
Peekskill’s 'living room' getting makeover 

Peekskill’s ‘living room’ getting makeover 

By Regina Clarkin
April 27, 2023
Frank Goderre and teacher Jamie Rossi with the time capsule containing 92 letters from Hillcrest students. Photos by Regina Clarkin

Hillcrest students pen letters to readers a hundred years from now 

By Regina Clarkin
April 22, 2023
The view of Indian Point from Blue Mountain                                                     Photo by Jim Striebich

How public can stay involved in fight against Holtec

By Regina Clarkin
April 21, 2023
Celebrity from midwest visits Peekskill on the spur of the moment 

Celebrity from midwest visits Peekskill on the spur of the moment 

By Regina Clarkin
April 18, 2023
Holtec holding off on Hudson discharge - for now

Holtec holding off on Hudson discharge – for now

By Regina Clarkin
April 14, 2023
The buildings next to United Real Estate once housed Modern Bake Shop, Russ’ Wash ‘n Wear and The Chocolate Tree. They’ve been vacant for decades. 

‘Emporium’ pitched for empty South Street buildings 

By Regina Clarkin
April 6, 2023
Peekskill’s Common Council from left, Dwight Douglas, Brian Fassett, Patricia Riley, Mayor Vivian McKenzie, Kathie Talbot, Ramon Fernandez, Rob Scott. 

Tempers flare at Common Council meeting 

By Regina Clarkin
March 30, 2023
Special IPA created for Five Elements Mural fundraiser at Peekskill Brewery

Special IPA created for Five Elements Mural fundraiser at Peekskill Brewery

By Regina Clarkin
March 28, 2023
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 development at 201 N. Division Street. This project was submitted to the state for a $2 million grant.

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 evening's 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 Peekskill's 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 is freqently seen around town on his bike. This is a photo from November 2022.

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
Carole Voisey at her desk at the Hudson Valley Chamber of Commerce office on S. Division Street.

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 2023 President of the Peekskill NAACP Priscilla Augustin lights a candle on the Kinara

Kwanzaa 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
This proposed building at the corner of Howard and North Division Street would be impacted by a change in the C3 Zoning.

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. Herald file photo

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
Peekskill's 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 Peekskill's 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 Allen's 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

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
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