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Polar Plunge 2026: Community Prepares to Brave Winter Waters for Education and Alopecia Awareness

Plunge or spray? Only the weather conditions will determine the answer. Although the format may change due to environmental factors — as happened in past years when the waters of the Hudson River became too dangerous and the plunge turned into a “polar spray” under the hoses of local fire crews — the motivation that brings together brave participants and curious observers in Peekskill remains the same: to support the scholarship fund that turns …Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

‘And If Not Now, When?’ Civil Rights Activist Shares Story with Congregation

Peter Geffen calmly approached a wooden podium with crutches, moving slowly with a charming smile, ready to share his experiences as a civil rights activist with the crowd gathered at the First Hebrew Congregation hall at 1821 Main Street in Peekskill. Attendees watch Geffen’s speech over breakfast. (Supplied) His introduction was done with a microphone, but Geffen, 79, needed no such device. As he began speaking, he commanded the presence of th…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

ALL OF US AT THE PEEKSKILL HERALD WISH ALL OF YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY OF GOOD CHEER

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$6.8M Settlement With Feds In New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Kickback Scandal

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The deal settles Medicaid fraud allegations that the hospital used tax dollars to pay an oncology practice to refer patients.Peekskill · Peekskill See the Story

Supporters of Damar Fields Assail Decision Not to Bring Criminal Charges Against Police in Controversial Incident

The Westchester County District Attorney’s announcement that it will not pursue criminal charges for any officers involved in a controversial arrest at the Peekskill Riverfront on Dec. 3 drew criticism from community members at a council meeting at Peekskill City Hall on Monday, Dec. 22. At that meeting, Peekskill Chief of Police Adam Renwick emphasized that the DA’s decision only concludes the criminal investigation and does not conclude the po…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

Peekskill’s 15 Days of Light Ceremony Outshines the Darkness of Racism and Antisemitism

Led by Rabbi Jonah of First Hebrew Congregation (left), an attendee lights a candle on the menorah.(Mya Guardino) When the sun went down on Monday, Dec. 22, about 35 members of Peekskill’s Black and Jewish communities gathered for reflection and celebration during the fourth annual 15 Days of Light ceremony, also known as 15 Candles. The ceremony, organized by the Peekskill NAACP (National Association for the Advances of Colored People) and Firs…Peekskill · Peekskill Read Article

The Music of Freddie Mercury and Elton John to Share the Stage in Peekskill on New Year’s Eve

On the night of Wednesday, Dec. 31, the songs, stage gestures, and the spirit of rock icons Freddie Mercury and Elton John will take over the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in a tribute concert marking the close of 2025 and the arrival of 2026. The historic theater, located at 1008 Brown St., will host the symbolic reunion. Doors will open at 7 p.m., and the concert will begin at 7:30 p.m. The performance will run until 10:30 p.m. and is expect…Freddie Mercury · Peekskill Read Article

DA Closes Probe Of Peekskill Police Officers' Use Of Force Following 'Troubling' Viral Video Of Arrest

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Controversy surrounded the arrest of a pants-less man by the Peekskill Police Department at the Riverfront Green Park earlier this month.Peekskill · Peekskill See the Story

DA Cacace Determines that Peekskill Police Officer Did Not Commit a Crime in Arresting Damar Fields

Westchester District Attorney Susan Cacace issued the following statement regarding the arrest of Damar Fields by Peekskill Police. “On Dec. 4, the Peekskill Police Department referred a use-of-force incident involving multiple police officers to our office for review. The incident had occurred the day prior and concerned the arrest of an individual known to the […]Crime · Peekskill See the Story

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Polar Plunge 2026: Community Prepares to Brave Winter Waters for Education and Alopecia Awareness

‘And If Not Now, When?’ Civil Rights Activist Shares Story with Congregation

ALL OF US AT THE PEEKSKILL HERALD WISH ALL OF YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY OF GOOD CHEER

$6.8M Settlement With Feds In New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Kickback Scandal

Supporters of Damar Fields Assail Decision Not to Bring Criminal Charges Against Police in Controversial Incident

Peekskill’s 15 Days of Light Ceremony Outshines the Darkness of Racism and Antisemitism

The Music of Freddie Mercury and Elton John to Share the Stage in Peekskill on New Year’s Eve

DA Closes Probe Of Peekskill Police Officers' Use Of Force Following 'Troubling' Viral Video Of Arrest

DA Cacace Determines that Peekskill Police Officer Did Not Commit a Crime in Arresting Damar Fields

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Polar Plunge 2026: Community Prepares to Brave Winter Waters for Education and Alopecia Awareness

‘And If Not Now, When?’ Civil Rights Activist Shares Story with Congregation

ALL OF US AT THE PEEKSKILL HERALD WISH ALL OF YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY OF GOOD CHEER

$6.8M Settlement With Feds In New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Kickback Scandal

Supporters of Damar Fields Assail Decision Not to Bring Criminal Charges Against Police in Controversial Incident

Peekskill’s 15 Days of Light Ceremony Outshines the Darkness of Racism and Antisemitism

The Music of Freddie Mercury and Elton John to Share the Stage in Peekskill on New Year’s Eve

DA Closes Probe Of Peekskill Police Officers' Use Of Force Following 'Troubling' Viral Video Of Arrest

DA Cacace Determines that Peekskill Police Officer Did Not Commit a Crime in Arresting Damar Fields

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Polar Plunge 2026: Community Prepares to Brave Winter Waters for Education and Alopecia Awareness

‘And If Not Now, When?’ Civil Rights Activist Shares Story with Congregation

ALL OF US AT THE PEEKSKILL HERALD WISH ALL OF YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY OF GOOD CHEER

$6.8M Settlement With Feds In New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Kickback Scandal

Supporters of Damar Fields Assail Decision Not to Bring Criminal Charges Against Police in Controversial Incident

Peekskill’s 15 Days of Light Ceremony Outshines the Darkness of Racism and Antisemitism

The Music of Freddie Mercury and Elton John to Share the Stage in Peekskill on New Year’s Eve

DA Closes Probe Of Peekskill Police Officers' Use Of Force Following 'Troubling' Viral Video Of Arrest

DA Cacace Determines that Peekskill Police Officer Did Not Commit a Crime in Arresting Damar Fields

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Polar Plunge 2026: Community Prepares to Brave Winter Waters for Education and Alopecia Awareness

‘And If Not Now, When?’ Civil Rights Activist Shares Story with Congregation

ALL OF US AT THE PEEKSKILL HERALD WISH ALL OF YOU A HAPPY HOLIDAY OF GOOD CHEER

$6.8M Settlement With Feds In New York-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Kickback Scandal

Supporters of Damar Fields Assail Decision Not to Bring Criminal Charges Against Police in Controversial Incident

Peekskill’s 15 Days of Light Ceremony Outshines the Darkness of Racism and Antisemitism

The Music of Freddie Mercury and Elton John to Share the Stage in Peekskill on New Year’s Eve

DA Closes Probe Of Peekskill Police Officers' Use Of Force Following 'Troubling' Viral Video Of Arrest

DA Cacace Determines that Peekskill Police Officer Did Not Commit a Crime in Arresting Damar Fields

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