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Peekskill School District Swears In New Board of Ed President and Members

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Peekskill School District Swears In New Board of Ed President and Members

From left: Amy Vele, Jillian Villon, Mary Angel Flores, and Frank Robinson, Jr. (Eric Harvey) The Peekskill City School District kicked off the new school year with a swearing-in ceremony of new Board of Education members on Monday, July 7. The Oath of Office was administered to newly elected board members Mary Angel Flores, Frank Robinson Jr., and Jillian Villon. The board then unanimously voted to name Villon the board’s president and Amy Vele…Read Article

Ortega and Acosta Lead Peekskill High School's Class of 2025

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Ortega and Acosta Lead Peekskill High School's Class of 2025

Beyoncé's song says, "Who runs the world? Girls." And it is precisely that melody that resonates throughout Peekskill High School in 2025. Another year in which the valedictorian (highest GPA in the class) and salutatorian (second-highest GPA in the class) are women. They continue a proud tradition of female academic excellence. In fact, since 2017, the top two students in Peekskill's graduating class have been women. In 2025, valedictorian Mire…Read Article

Ortega and Acosta Lead Peekskill High School’s Class of 2025

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Ortega and Acosta Lead Peekskill High School’s Class of 2025

As Beyoncé once put it, “Who run the world? Girls.” Those lyrics ring especially true at Peekskill High School this year, where the 2025 valedictorian and salutatorian are women, continuing a proud tradition of female academic excellence. In fact, since 2017, the top two students in Peekskill’s graduating class have been women. For 2025, Valedictorian Mireya Rodriguez Ortega and Salutatorian Jemell Acosta led their peers at graduation on June 2…Read Article

Peekskill to Host Charity Tag Sale Organized by Franciscan Sisters

(Franciscan Sisters of Peekskill) Long tables filled with dinnerware, tablecloths, decorations, vinyl records, racks of clothing, musical instruments, and all sorts of intriguing items will be part of the tag sale to be held on Saturday, July 12, at the Mt. St. Francis convent in Peekskill. There, the Franciscan Sisters will open the doors of their premises beginning at 10 a.m. The goal: to raise funds that will be allocated to the maintenance …Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Peekskill Councilman Charged With Filing False Documents Is Headed to Grand Jury

Robert Scott, the Peekskill Common Council member charged with filing false documents more than a year ago, is leaving local courts and heading to a grand jury where the jurors will decide if there is enough evidence to bring an indictment. At a hearing in White Plains City Court on Tuesday, July 8, Scott’s attorney Mayo Bartlett and Westchester County Assistant District Attorney Sheila Horgan agreed to waive the case off the local calendar and …Grand Jury · Peekskill Read Article

‘First Class Band’ to Open 2025 Summer Concert Series at Peekskill’s Riverfront

Members of First Class Band, whose repertoire blends classics with modern hits. (First Class Band) The summer landscape of Peekskill’s Riverfront will transform into the perfect stage for the concert by First Class Band on Wednesday, July 9. Beginning at 7 p.m., the vibrant colors heralding the arrival of sunset will accompany the band’s varied repertoire of soul, funk, pop, and rock. The city has embraced these musicians enthusiastically, with …Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Five Wednesdays to Master Figure Drawing in Peekskill

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Building a New Watering Station--and a Stronger Community

Editor’s Note: This series of stories will follow Peekskill Regeneration Farm through the growing season. It is funded by a grant from the Dominican Sisters of Hope Ministry Trust Fund. Building was the major theme for Men’s Day at Peekskill’s Regeneration Farm on June 28. The men, and one of the men’s young sons, had gathered to build a wash station. In the process, they also helped build a stronger community. The men sawed, hammered, and ass…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

There'll Be a Race for Mayor in November Election

One signature nearly made a world of difference when it comes to the November local election in the City of Peekskill. Ramon Fernandez announced on Friday, June 27, that his name will appear on the Nov. 4 ballot for mayor under The Local Party line. This comes after a successful challenge in court over a signatures on his petition. Fernandez, a current Common Council member, will be challenging Democratic incumbent Mayor Vivian McKenzie, who se…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

The Spirit of July 4th in Peekskill: Parade, Music, Fireworks over the Hudson

The beating of drums will mark the beginning of the Independence Day celebration in Peekskill on Friday, July 4th. Lined up along Crompond Road, bands, security forces, floats, and community groups will prepare for the parade from 9:30 a.m. One hour later, they will march along a one-mile route heading to South Division Street, First Street, Union Avenue, South Street, North Division Street, Main Street, and North Broad Street, concluding in fro…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Herald Community Forum Tackles the Challenge of Traffic in Peekskill

The word “traffic” conjures up some ugly thoughts – cars backed up and not moving, drivers running stop signs, autos double-parked and blocking the road, honking horns and sometimes even serious or fatal accidents. Peekskill’s streets – and how to make them safer – were the topics at a two-hour community forum sponsored by the Peekskill Herald on Saturday, June 21, at Dramatic Hall. Discussion groups formed to hear solutions from participants. (…Auto · Peekskill Read Article

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