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10th anniversary opening weekend at the Lincoln Depot Museum
To kick off the 2024 year and 10th anniversary of the Lincoln Depot Museum, a small celebration will take place on the grounds of the Lincoln Depot Museum on Water Street on Saturday and Sunday, April...
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Peekskill continues its upward trend as Jazz Capital of Westchester County
Last week, the Peekskill Herald proclaimed, “Peekskill quickly becoming Jazz capital of Westchester County”. This week, we double down as Peekskill continues its reign as the Jazz Capital of...
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Money, water and sewer upgrades dominate council work session
Money, money, money was the theme at the April 15 Common Council meeting. Three of the meeting’s presentations centered on money: tax exemptions for homeowners (Robert Morin, City Assessor), proposed...
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Volunteers sought over next two weekends to continue to cleanup Peekskill
“Earth Day” may be over, but caring for Planet Earth is never over. There are so many simple things that people can do on a daily basis that can help keep the Earth, and Peekskill, cared for. Last...
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Trees, Flowers and Attachment to Place
This past week I’m struck by how many Peekskill residents are posting pictures of the many flowers and flowering trees that are blooming in our city on Instagram. There is a buzz about the...
View ArticlePeekskill still deserves better
To the editor: Exactly one week after Peekskill’s State of the City Address, where our city was touted as being on “strong” footing, The Peekskill Herald, Lohud, and The Examiner all broke the news of...
View ArticleHoltec playing fast and loose with taxpayer’s money
To the editor: Last Thursday, Holtec International, the company who received $2.4B of your ratepayer money to decommission Indian Point, sued the State of New York for the “Save the Hudson” bill that...
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Homeless camp in Peekskill echoes national dilemma
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 alone. Cities and towns all across the nation face the some...
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Local Peekskill resident Tom Hunt brings history to life at Fort Montgomery...
Fort Montgomery, just on the other side of the Bear Mountain Bridge, was the scene of a fierce Revolutionary War battle for control of the Hudson River. Visitors today can tour the remains of the...
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Take me out for a taco, take me out to the roof of… Taco District
I’m 9 years removed from Brooklyn and, as my son will tell you, I have never been cool, but stepping into Taco District at 20 North Division Street made me feel like I was transported to the hippest...
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