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Jeffrey Merchan

Jeffrey Merchan

Peekskill native Jeffrey Merchan is a 2022 graduate of Peekskill High School. He is the Collegiate Journalist at Peekskill Herald, funded by a grant from the DJ McManus Foundation. He is currently enrolled at Westchester Community College where he is studying journalism. As the inaugural recipient of the McManus grant, he will be covering city government, schools and feature stories with a focus on Peekskill’s growing Hispanic community.

All content by Jeffrey Merchan
Work began on April 1 at the Hollowbrook Dam.

Money, water and sewer upgrades dominate council work session

By Jeffrey Merchan
April 24, 2024
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
The City is looking for ideas from developers for this parcel at the waterfront.

Take down parking lots and put up… paradise?

By Jeffrey Merchan
April 5, 2024
istock photo

Common Council approves updated tax levies

By Jeffrey Merchan
April 3, 2024
Class of 2024 is the high schools 100th class

Class of 2024 is the high school’s 100th class

By Jeffrey Merchan
March 30, 2024
How Officer Pam Sgroi danced into Peekskills heart

How Officer Pam Sgroi danced into Peekskill’s heart

By Jeffrey Merchan
March 28, 2024
Pam dancing solo at N Night out Jeff took

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Council meeting roundup

Council meeting roundup

By Jeffrey Merchan
March 21, 2024
Prices will be increasing for parking after the Common Council votes on Monday, March 25. (Photo by Regina Clarkin)

Increased parking meter rates and fines coming to Peekskill

By Jeffrey Merchan
March 20, 2024
Peekskill Bay at sunset. Con Edison begins the dredging the northern part of the bay this month.

Council members discuss special permit for 201 N. Division St. project

By Jeffrey Merchan
March 7, 2024
The scene inside Council Chambers Monday night before a public hearing. (Photo by Calvin Lom)

Public weighs in on N. Division St. project

By Jeffrey Merchan
February 29, 2024
Rendering of a mural by Robert Barthelmes on the side of the police department building. This piece of public art is part of the Downtown Revitalization project.

Updates on Peekskill’s 11 DRI projects

By Jeffrey Merchan
February 27, 2024
La jueza Fernández, corte de la ciudad de Peekskill.  Foto de Jeff Merchan

La Jueza Fernández quiere allanar el camino para otros

By Jeffrey Merchan
February 22, 2024
The people behind the bench

The people behind the bench

February 22, 2024
Riverfront Green will receive 10 high-speed electric vehicle charging stations this spring and summer. (istock photo Joe_Potato)

Grants will buy 32 EV charging stations at city’s garages and riverfront

By Jeffrey Merchan
February 16, 2024
Unrest in Ecuador hits close to home for Peekskills Ecuadorian population

Unrest in Ecuador hits close to home for Peekskill’s Ecuadorian population

By Jeffrey Merchan
February 13, 2024
Los disturbios en Ecuador golpean cerca de casa a los Ecuatorianos en Peekskill

Los disturbios en Ecuador golpean cerca de casa a los Ecuatorianos en Peekskill

By Jeffrey Merchan
February 13, 2024
Rental registry, volleyball, and cannabis were hot topics at the Common Council meeting

Rental registry, volleyball, and cannabis were hot topics at the Common Council meeting

By Jeffrey Merchan
January 25, 2024
Kevin Bristols name will be added to the Firemans Memorial at the Riverfront. (Photo by Chloe Trieff)

State and federal dollars flow to Peekskill for infrastructure repairs

By Jeffrey Merchan
January 23, 2024
Racing for the pot of gold in Peekskill

Racing for the ‘pot’ of gold in Peekskill

By Jim Roberts and Jeffrey Merchan
January 19, 2024
Thirty two people were living in this three family house when firemen arrived on November 28, 2023

What to do about absentee landlords and overcrowding discussed at Council

By Jeffrey Merchan
January 11, 2024
He ran for his life at 45

He ran for his life at 45

By Jeffrey Merchan
January 4, 2024
Rendering of Pinwheels going on Central Avenue near PETALS Garden.

Light sculptures, insurance hikes, bike lanes and more in busy council work session

By Jeffrey Merchan
December 22, 2023
Proud children and council members pose for a picture in Council Chambers on Monday night. Photo by Jeff Merchan

Council moves 201 N. Division Street proposal to Planning Commission

By Jeffrey Merchan
December 12, 2023
Developer returns with revamped plan for N. Division and Howard project

Developer returns with revamped plan for N. Division and Howard project

By Jeffrey Merchan
December 8, 2023
Peekskill Common Council members pose for a picture with new members of the police Civilian Complaint Review Board at City Hall Monday night.

Members of police Citizen Complaint Review Board sworn in

By Jeffrey Merchan
November 30, 2023
Council approves next years city budget

Council approves next year’s city budget

By Jeffrey Merchan
November 16, 2023
The Rift leaving South Street for new Cortlandt storefront

The Rift leaving South Street for new Cortlandt storefront

By Jeffrey Merchan
November 13, 2023
PHS Varsity Football team brings home the gold

PHS Varsity Football team brings home the gold

By Jeffrey Merchan
November 4, 2023
Marilyn Berisiartua’s perseverance and energy insures more than customers 

Marilyn Berisiartua’s perseverance and energy insures more than customers 

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 30, 2023
La perseverancia y la energía de Marilyn Berisiartua van mas allá de asegurar a sus clientes

La perseverancia y la energía de Marilyn Berisiartua van mas allá de asegurar a sus clientes

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 30, 2023
DJ Esco: mixing it up with music, soccer and mentoring kids 

DJ Esco: mixing it up with music, soccer and mentoring kids 

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 21, 2023
DJ Esco: mezclándolo con música, fútbol y asesoramiento a los niños

DJ Esco: mezclándolo con música, fútbol y asesoramiento a los niños

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 21, 2023
Volunteering led this entrepreneur to a career in real estate

Volunteering led this entrepreneur to a career in real estate

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 14, 2023
El voluntariado llevó a este emprendedor a hacer carrera en el sector inmobiliario  

El voluntariado llevó a este emprendedor a hacer carrera en el sector inmobiliario  

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 14, 2023
New city website features report a concern

New city website features ‘report a concern’

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 12, 2023
Copy that: Peekskill business welcomes diverse clientele

Copy that: Peekskill business welcomes diverse clientele

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 7, 2023
El Centro de Copias & Servicios le da la bienvenida a una clientela diversa

El Centro de Copias & Servicios le da la bienvenida a una clientela diversa

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 7, 2023
Council hears about $1.6 million grant for firefighters; laws regulating smoke shops

Council hears about $1.6 million grant for firefighters; laws regulating smoke shops

By Jeffrey Merchan
October 4, 2023
Mayor Vivian McKenzie reading from a proclamation. Holding certificate is Luis Segarra and Roy Escobar behind him.

Council honors three Hispanic residents

By Jeffrey Merchan
September 26, 2023
Firehouse Grille opens five months after fire

Firehouse Grille opens five months after fire

By Jeffrey Merchan
September 22, 2023
City explores ways to blunt smoke shops selling weed

City explores ways to blunt smoke shops selling weed

By Jeffrey Merchan
September 21, 2023
One of the buildings at Hudson View Apartments. (Photo by Jeff Merchan)

Water woes didn’t get the best of this tenant

By Jeffrey Merchan
September 15, 2023
Pugsley Park renovation should be done by the end of the year.

Council approves zoning change for commercial district on border of downtown

By Jeffrey Merchan
September 15, 2023
Dispensary owners committed to opening in Peekskill

Dispensary owners committed to opening in Peekskill

By Regina Clarkin and Jeffrey Merchan
August 26, 2023
North Division and Howard Street, at the end of the commercial zone that is under consideration for an amendment to allow residential development.

Back and forth about residential development at edge of downtown

By Jeffrey Merchan
August 25, 2023
New Art Commission will decide fate of proposed art for murals at riverfront

New Art Commission will decide fate of proposed art for murals at riverfront

By Jeffrey Merchan
August 18, 2023
Cosmos Fresh Market gets approval for new construction

Cosmo’s Fresh Market gets approval for new construction

By Jeffrey Merchan
August 10, 2023
Middle Schoolers graduate from Youth Academy

Middle Schoolers graduate from Youth Academy

By Jeffrey Merchan
August 7, 2023
School District Year in Review: 

School District Year in Review: 

By Jeffrey Merchan
July 28, 2023
Clean-up team in downtown gains job skills by picking up litter 

Clean-up team in downtown gains job skills by picking up litter 

By Jeffrey Merchan
July 25, 2023
Work continues on the track and field at Depew Park. (Photo by Regina Clarkin)

Police, fire chiefs give details of calls this year; parks capital plan explained

By Jeffrey Merchan
July 13, 2023
Twins share top honors at PHS graduation

Twins share top honors at PHS graduation

By Jeffrey Merchan
July 12, 2023
Vinny Cox and Bettina Warshaw at their Bennys Brown Bag sandwich shop.

Duo puts a creative spin on the plain brown bag

By Jeffrey Merchan
July 7, 2023
New firefighters taking the oath of office from Mayor McKenzie. Arthur Esposito with his hand raised, behind him from left are James Lobato and Christopher Koski.

A proclamation for quick thinking, swearing in of new volunteer firefighters and passing resolutions

By Jeffrey Merchan
June 29, 2023
Example of a stamped crosswalk in Hoboken, NJ. Hoboken is a vision zero city with a goal to eliminate all traffic-related injuries and deaths by 2030. (Photo by Greg Gutkes.)  

City seeking federal funds to complete trail from riverfront to downtown

By Jeffrey Merchan
June 24, 2023
What is DASA and ways it can be used to combat bullying

What is DASA and ways it can be used to combat bullying

By Jeffrey Merchan
June 20, 2023

School trustees confronted with stories of bullying

By Jeffrey Merchan
June 15, 2023

Residents come to city council meeting with concerns about bullying

By Jeffrey Merchan
June 15, 2023
South Division Street is the site of a proposed traffic study.

Council hears about new community kitchen and traffic study for Division St.

By Jeffrey Merchan
June 10, 2023
Bre Pettis with images generated by machines. (Photos by Jeff Merchan)

Focus of this show is the art of creating, using machines

By Jeffrey Merchan
June 7, 2023
Shopping carts at SavALot can only be released with a coin. (Photo by Regina Clarkin)

Proposed law attempts to curb shopping carts around town

By Jeffrey Merchan
May 26, 2023
Where the water wasn’t over the weekend and why explained to Council 

Where the water wasn’t over the weekend and why explained to Council 

By Jeffrey Merchan
May 24, 2023
The Hudson River Day Liner as it approached Indian Point. All photos courtesy of Brian Vangor.

Indian Point’s land was once a place where communities came together. 

By Jeffrey Merchan
May 19, 2023
Rendering of the building designed by architect Joseph Thompson

Planning commission approves rebuild of Hillcrest condo and Kathleen’s Tea Room

By Jeffrey Merchan
May 17, 2023
The shopping cart area outside C Town on Park Street. Photo by Jeff Merchan

Soon to be a law?  Return the shopping cart or be fined

By Jeffrey Merchan
May 11, 2023
Exchanging firepower for cash

Exchanging firepower for cash

By Jeffrey Merchan
April 27, 2023
A bright idea for sharing solar energy

A bright idea for sharing solar energy

By Jeffrey Merchan
April 26, 2023
Honor is flowing in the wind

Honor is flowing in the wind

By Jeffrey Merchan
April 20, 2023
The future site of Cosmos Fresh Market.

Millions of dollars feed two new Washington Street food enterprises

By Jeffrey Merchan
February 23, 2023
Friends of the Peekskill Dog Park Recognized for Hard Work

Friends of the Peekskill Dog Park Recognized for Hard Work

By Jeffrey Merchan, Student Journalist
May 13, 2022
Lights, Camera, Action part of Woodsides African American Museum

‘Lights, Camera, Action’ part of Woodside’s African American Museum

By Jeffrey Merchan, Student Journalist
March 24, 2022
Almost 4 decades of serving sandwiches, advice, hugs and cookies

Almost 4 decades of serving sandwiches, advice, hugs and cookies

By Jeffrey Merchan, Student Journalist
March 3, 2022
Student cast members of  “Melanin Magic” in 2020. The last in-person performance before COVID.

Dreams of the African Diaspora come to life on stage

By Jeffrey Merchan, Student Journalist
February 16, 2022
This is an example of a sidewalk that could benefit from a Peekskill snow shoveler.

Snow shoveling can be a heavy lift but not with this Facebook group 

By Jeffrey Merchan, Student Journalist
January 25, 2022
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