Peekskill Herald
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A nonprofit newspaper about Peekskill’s people, politics, and happenings. Follow along for news and features about our great city at http://PeekskillHerald.com.
Peekskill youth are gaining confidence, skills, and career experience—some even aboard a Hudson River cruise ship—thanks to the Youth Bureau’s summer jobs program. See how this agency is shaping futures. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/29214/news/a-s…
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Peekskill held its first Guns to Garden Tools event on June 28, where community members forged surrendered firearms into garden tools. Youth led with music and dance. The tools will help create reflection gardens. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/29174/environm…
A chance meeting on a flight sparked a creative partnership that brings Dancing Through a Dream to the Hudson Valley MOCA stage July 26–27. Written by 16-year-old Leela Kumar, the musical is a true community collaboration. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/29227/events-c…
Beau Morki has been named Hen Hud’s next Director of Physical Education, Health & Athletics, beginning Jan 2026. He'll join this fall to work alongside retiring A.D. Tom Baker. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/29200/news/bea…
Residents raised concerns at Peekskill’s July 14 Council meeting over park conditions, the downtown pavilion project, and a $20 million development plan. Public hearings also held on soccer and cannabis proposals. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/29093/news/cit…
Peekskill’s M&T Bank building is getting a major upgrade under new owner Ram Bathija. While renovations begin, he’s off on a 15,000-mile motorcycle journey from Times Square to the Taj Mahal. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/29153/news/fro…
The Our Lady of Mount Carmel Feast lit up Verplanck with food, music, fireworks, and tradition from July 16–20. Crowds gathered to celebrate Italian heritage and community. More photos here: bit.ly/4lDR2WL
The Peekskill Herald celebrates 4 years as a nonprofit newsroom today and announces it will relaunch the Peekskill Exurbanist brand this fall. Photos of our recent anniversary event below. More photos and videos here: peekskillherald.com/29060/news/her…
Peekskill neighbors transformed their yard into a vibrant, low-impact food forest—sharing berries, wisdom, and wonder with their community. Learn how they did it, and how you can too. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28822/news/ask…
Cinema under the stars returns July 24 at Verplanck’s Waterfront Park with The Wild Robot, live music, and food trucks. Part of Cortlandt’s free Summer Series. More info here: peekskillherald.com/29023/events-c…
Peekskill’s Steve Dillard has helped turn soul line dancing into a local movement. From community classes to the Library of Congress, his impact is growing. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28953/feature/…
The Field Library hosts two free kids' workshops—Shark Habitat and Parchment Post—on July 23 & 24 at 3:30 p.m. Space is limited and registration is required. More info here: peekskillherald.com/28868/events-c…
After winning a Fanatics Fest costume contest, Peekskill's Sarah Peterson has become a regular at major sports events nationwide—most recently traveling from Fort Lauderdale’s beaches to Indianapolis’ Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28927/news/one…
A Peekskill mother and her 4-year-old son were detained by Homeland Security agents in a traumatic incident caught on video. Community discussion is growing. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28944/news/imm…
Peekskill is making waves with RMS Cruises. The Emerald Princess is drawing visitors from across the region for scenic Hudson River trips and boosting local business. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28930/environm…
Peekskill’s first-ever Mothapalooza lands July 21, 8:30–10 p.m. in Depew Park. Join local naturalists for hands-on moth ID and citizen science as part of National Moth Week. More info here: peekskillherald.com/28838/events-c…
The Peekskill City School District started the year with new Board of Ed leadership, updated safety policies, and a $23,000 grant for VR headsets to enhance STEAM learning. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28824/news/pee…
The City of Peekskill is advancing the $20 million Momentum project, reviewing a 160-unit affordable housing plan, and considering dock repairs at Fleischmann Pier. Votes are set for July 14. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28759/local-go…
For the ninth straight year, Peekskill High School’s top graduates are young women. Meet Class of 2025 Valedictorian Mireya Rodriguez Ortega and Salutatorian Jemell Acosta—first-generation trailblazers making history. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/28777/news/ort…