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Two Peekskill residents were indicted for attempted murder by a Westchester County Grand Jury last week in connection with a car shooting in downtown Peekskill in July that injured two females. Shaynna Session, 18, and a 17-year-old unidentified male were
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A 48-year-old Peekskill man died Wednesday from stab wounds following an altercation at 7 North James St. According to Peekskill Police, officers responded to the scene at approximately 12:25 a.m. and immediately provided medical assistance to Edward Reeves, who was
Read moreThe German-American Social Club of Peekskill will be presenting its annual Oktoberfest this weekend in Putnam Valley. The two-day event will be held, rain or shine, Saturday, Sept. 10 from 3 to 10 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 11 from noon
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By Abby Luby and Rick Pezzullo Democratic incumbent congressmen Sean Patrick Maloney and Jamaal Bowman coasted to victories in their party’s primary Tuesday night. Less than an hour after the polls closed, Maloney was declared the winner in the 17th
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For the City of Peekskill, the battle against crime and gun violence was just bolstered by significant funds received through grants totaling $100,000. The grants were secured by New York State Senator Pete Harckham (D-Lewisboro) and are being awarded to
Read moreReconstruction projects of Fleischmann Pier and improvements to Charles Point Park in Peekskill are set to begin in late August. City officials announced last week the work will start on Monday, Aug. 29 and is anticipated to be completed in
Read moreThe New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) will be holding a virtual public session next week to discuss cleanup plans at a former manufactured gas plant at 189-199 North Water St. in Peekskill. The session will take place
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Two arrests were made last week in connection with a car shooting in downtown Peekskill that injured two females. According to Peekskill Police, on Friday, July 29 at approximately 9:15 p.m. a Honda SUV was traveling east on the 800
Read moreThe Peekskill Common Council will be holding a public hearing on July 18 on a proposed law to establish a Civilian Complaint Review Board. The proposal is one of the recommendations made by a Police Reform Task Force that was
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An early morning fire last week heavily damaged the former home of White Plains Linen in Peekskill. Peekskill firefighters responded to century-old building in the area of Highland and Constant Avenues and North Division Street about 1 a.m. June 28
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