Pace Women's Lacrosse Announces Schedule For Inaugural Season

... begins three consecutive road contests for the Setters. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Peekskill Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Peekskill City School District to Hold Multiple Open House Events

On January 28, Peekskill Superintendent Dr. Larry Licopoli announced in a letter to the community that the Peekskill City School District would be holding a series of Open House events so that parents, as well as current and future community members could tour school buildings and become more familiar with the District's teachers, programs and services. "I am writing to invite you to join us as we celebrate Peekskill City Schools Month," wrote Dr. Licopoli in his letter to the community.

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Peekskill Named One Of State's 10 Most Fiscally Stressed School Districts

The Peekskill School District was named Thursday as one of New York's 10 most fiscally stressed districts, according to state Comptroller Thomas P. DiNapoli. Ninety school districts, more than 13 percent of districts statewide, have been designated as fiscally stressed under DiNapoli's Fiscal Stress Monitoring System.

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Man, 24, In Custody After Shooting Injures Two In Peekskill

... May where he served 18 months on a felony drug charge after being arrested at the Crossroads Apartment Building in Peekskill.

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183 Pace Student-Athletes Named To Northeast-10 Conference Honor Roll List

... ester. For Pace's complete list of honorees, click here. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Peekskill Daily Voice. Visit wphospital.org to learn more.

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New York Times Spotlights 'The Lives Of Hamilton Fish' Filmed In Garrison

... Hamilton Fish, could not have been more disparate. One was a statesman, and the other was a serial killer. The Peekskill Evening Star newspaper announced the death of both men on Jan. 16, 1936. Most of the film was shot in Garrison, according to the ...

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100-Year-Old Peekskill Resident Attends Hudson Valley Chamber Gala

... celebration held at The Mansion at Colonial Terrace on Saturday. Also in attendance, Al Collins, a 100-year-old Peekskill resident who recited the pledge of allegiance, Virginia Anzovino, the first female executive director of the chamber, and ...

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Storm System Departs Cortlandt, Snow Could Return Thursday

... to a National Weather Service spotter. Northwest Westchester saw the least, with 2.4 inches having fallen in Peekskill at 6:30 a.m. White Plains reported 5.3 inches of accumulation at 9 a.m. Blowing snow will be an issue on Wednesday as well with ...

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Peekskill's Children's Theatre Company Marks 9th Season

The Children's Theatre Company of Peekskill announced plans to mount a pair of productions over the next two weekends while celebrating its ninth season. The CTC will perform "The Ugly Duckling" and "Stone Soup" at the Ford Theatre in Peekskill on Jan. 31, Feb. 1, 7 and 8. All performances are scheduled for 3 p.m., except for the Feb. 1 performance, which is set for 1 p.m. "The Ugly Duckling" is based on Hans Christian Andersen's story, with music and lyrics by Frank Sanchez and Mehr Mansuri.

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Yorktown Letter: Historic House Faces Demolition

... was an integral part of all Westchester villages. I had seen it in Irvington, Bedford, Ossining, Tarrytown, even Peekskill, but it was not to be located in Yorktown. Our downtown consists of a series of strip malls, surrounded by some pre-fab "phony ...

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Peekskill Library Hosts Valentine Candle-Making Sessions

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. The Field Library will host valentine candle-making workshops in February. The adult workshop will be held Saturday, Feb. 7, from 1:30-3:30 p.m., and the teens and tweens workshop will be held Monday, Feb. 9, from 3:30-5:30 p.m. Participants will learn how to make their own candles, including floating/molded candles, dipping tapers and container candles.

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Westchester County Has One of the Lowest Unemployment Rates in the Hudson Valley

... Top 10 list. Look for local opportunities in the Jobs section and keep up with Patch by subscribing to the Peekskill-Cortlandt newsletter. Taken together, Putnam, Rockland and Westchester counties had an unemployment rate of 4.5 percent, a drop from ...

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Storm System Departs Ossining, Snow Could Return Thursday

... to a National Weather Service spotter. Northwest Westchester saw the least, with 2.4 inches having fallen in Peekskill at 6:30 a.m. White Plains reported 5.3 inches of accumulation at 9 a.m. Blowing snow will be an issue on Wednesday as well with ...

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Storm System Departs Eastchester, Snow Could Return Thursday

... to a National Weather Service spotter. Northwest Westchester saw the least, with 2.4 inches having fallen in Peekskill at 6:30 a.m. White Plains reported 5.3 inches of accumulation at 9 a.m. Blowing snow will be an issue on Wednesday as well with ...

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Peekskill Dodges Worst Of Nor'ester

Heavy snow fell overnight in Westchester, but predictions that the area could see up to 2 feet of snow have been significantly downgraded. The storm will begin to exit the area Tuesday evening with snow totals adjusted to about 6-10 inches for most of the area, with higher amounts to the east.

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Changing Storm Forecast for Peekskill, Cortlandt

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Felony DWI Charge for Peekskill Man

On Jan. 25, New York State Police from the Cortlandt barracks arrested Alphonso E. Gourdine, 40 years old, of Peekskill, NY, for Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated, a Felony. A traffic stop was initiated on the defendant's vehicle after officers saw it failing to maintain its lane of travel.

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New Book Examines NEEDS, ACTIONS, BEHAVIOR

... Binds" and a coauthor of "The Culture Wars Within." An avid community organizer, Ogwuma resides with his wife in Peekskill, N.Y. Xlibris Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider created in 1997 by authors, ...

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Hendrick Hudson, Peekskill, Lakeland School Schedules, Jan. 26

Students attending Hendrick Hudson and Lakeland schools will be heading home early today, after district officials announced school will be dismissed early Monday due to the impending blizzard.

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Cortlandt, Peekskill Storm Central Jan. 26

Here's what you need to know-most recent forecast, safety tips at home and on the road, what to do if the power goes out and more. Be Prepared: Get your home prepped before the snow starts, advises the Red Cross.

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Median Sale Prices Rise In 2014 For Homes In Cortlandt

... home also grew 2 percent. In Yorktown, sales fell 15 percent but the median sale price grew 2 percent to $422,500. Peekskill's median sale price rose 11 percent. In the Croton-Harmon School District, home prices surged 17 percent for the year. Homes ...

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New book examines correlation between 'Needs, Actions, Behavior (NAB)'

... Binds" and a coauthor of "The Culture Wars Within." An avid community organizer, Ogwuma resides with his wife in Peekskill, N.Y. Xlibris Publishing, an Author Solutions, LLC imprint, is a self-publishing services provider created in 1997 by authors, ...

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National Weather Service Issues Blizzard Warning for Cortlandt, Peekskill

The National Weather Service has upgraded its bulletin to a Blizzard Warning. The exact track of Storm Juno could mean the difference between two and three feet of snow locally between tomorrow morning and the end of Jan. 27. Monday-A chance of snow before noon, then snow likely with widespread blowing snow between noon and 3pm, then snow with widespread blowing snow after 3pm.

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18 Inches Of Snow Now Possible In Peekskill From Major Nor'easter

A potentially historic storm is approaching Westchester County with some snow possibly starting as early as Monday morning with the heaviest snow and winds expected Monday night through Tuesday with a Blizzard Watch issued by the National Weather Service. Westchester could see a total of 18-24 inches with the Nor'easter expected to bring the area to a standstill throughout the day and evening Tuesday.

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McNABB, Dorothy Marie

... 23, 1945, in Rocky Mount, NC. She grew up in Bronxville and Shrub Oak, NY, graduating from Ladycliff Academy in Peekskill, NY, in 1963, and St. Bonaventure University in 1966. Settling in the Allentown, PA, area with her children, Dorothy spent ...

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Family of Man Who Died in Car Accident That Injured Tracy Morgan Has Settled Case

... - has settled its wrongful death claim with Walmart. Terms of the out-of-court deal were not disclosed. McNair of Peekskill, New York , was in a limousine bus carrying Morgan and five others when it was involved in a six-vehicle accident on the New ...

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Walmart settles suit with comedian's family

... He loved life and wanted others to love life as well. He was a humanitarian." The mayor of McNair's hometown, Peekskill, New York, has named June 12 in his honor, she said. Tracy Morgan's lawyer told CNN in November that he was still recovering from ...

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Wal-Mart Settles With Family of Comedian Who Died in N.J. Turnpike Crash

... also known as Jimmy Mack, was a comedian all of his life and "kind of everybody's uncle" in his community of Peekskill, New York, Zaslow said. Zaslow said he considered filing a negligence lawsuit in New Jersey, New York, Arkansas and Georgia, and ...

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Invitation to Bid - Peekskill Housing Authority

Sealed bids, subject to the conditions contained herein will be received by the Peekskill Housing Authority, 807 Main Street; Peekskill, NY 10566, until 11:00 a.m. local time on Tuesday, February 17th 2015, and then publicly opened and read, for furnishing all labor and materials, and performing all work for: Security and Public Safety Lighting Upgrade - Capital Fund Program Dunbar Heights and Turnkey Sites , Peekskill Housing Authority Specifications and plans may be obtained commencing Tuesday, January 27th 2015 from the PEEKSKILL HOUSING AUTHORITY; 807 Main Street; Peekskill, NY 10566. A deposit of One hundred Dollars will be required for each complete set.

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Peekskill Native Allison Pataki Publishes New Book About Habsburg Family

First, she explored Benedict Arnold's wife. Now former Peekskill resident Allison Pataki has turned her attention to Eastern Europe.

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Pies Are Always In Season At Peekskill's Homestyle Bakery

There are always pies and other home-baked goodies at Homestyle Desserts Bakery , a family-owned bakery at 24 S. Water St. And so, in honor of National Pie Day, we've selected these as our "Photo of the Day."

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Magic: The Gathering Event At Field Library In Peekskill

The Field Library in Peekskill will host a "free play" event for Magic: The Gathering from 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 3 and Feb. 24

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Jacqui Naylor Quartet Kicks Off Tour At Peekskill's Bean Runner Cafe

Vocalist and songwriter Jacqui Naylor will launch her East Coast and Caribbean tour with a show at The Bean Runner Cafe in Peekskill, on Saturday, Jan. 31, at 8 p.m. The tour, featuring material and songs from Naylor's ninth international release, "Dead Divas Society" displays the artist's eclectic influences with fresh takes on pop classics and jazz standards. "We've been working on a lot of new songs and I'm excited to debut them on this tour," says Naylor.

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Wal-Mart Settles With Family of Comedian Who Died in Crash

... also known as Jimmy Mack, was a comedian all of his life and "kind of everybody's uncle" in his community of Peekskill, New York , Zaslow said. Zaslow said he considered filing a negligence lawsuit in New Jersey , New York, Arkansas and Georgia, and ...

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Peekskill Could See Light Snow Through Thursday Morning

Clouds will continue to increase throughout Westchester ahead of a weather system that could bring light snow to the area through early Thursday morning. Snow showers could move through the area overnight through the early morning hours Thursday.

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Weather Alert: Hazardous Weather Outlook Saturday for Cortlandt, Peekskill

While there is still much uncertainty, the National Weather Service has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for Saturday and Saturday night. "Unlike many storms this winter, this particular one has the potential to bring a foot of snow to some locations, where rain fails to mix in," said AccuWeather.com Chief Meteorologist Elliot Abrams.

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Pace Basketball Player Gabriella Rubin Named ECAC Rookie Of The Week

... freshman with 30 three pointers in her rookie campaign. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Peekskill Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Cortlandt's Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber Celebrates 100 Years

The Chamber, which was founded Jan. 22, 1915, is celebrating its centennial Saturday, Jan. 24 at The Mansion at Colonial Terrace at 119 Oregon Road in Cortlandt Manor from 7 p.m. to midnight. The Chamber represents businesses in Cortlandt, Croton-on-Hudson, Peekskill and Putnam Valley.

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Family of comedian killed in crash that also injured Tracy Morgan settles claim

... lawyer. Criminal charges against truck driver Kevin Roper are pending in state court in New Jersey. McNair, 62, of Peekskill, grew up with Morgan in Brooklyn and was a friend and mentor to him over the years. The terms of the settlement are ...

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Family of comedian killed in Wal-Mart crash settles claim

... lawyer. Criminal charges against truck driver Kevin Roper are pending in state court in New Jersey. McNair, 62, of Peekskill, grew up with Morgan in Brooklyn and was a friend and mentor to him over the years. The terms of the settlement are ...

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Tracy Morgan crash victim's family settles

... representing the estate of James McNair told The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, N.Y., resident are pleased with the settlement. McNair was riding with Morgan and others on the way back from Morgan's show ...

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Family Of Peekskill Man Killed In Tracy Morgan Crash Settles

The family of Peekskill's James McNair, who was killed in the accident that seriously injured Tracy Morgan, has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart, according to LoHud.com. Terms of the settlement were kept confidential, but the attorney representing the family said they were happy with the outcome, LoHud.com said.

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APNewsBreak: Family of man killed in Morgan crash settles

The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. An attorney representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement.

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Family of man killed in Morgan crash settles

The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. An attorney representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement.

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Family of Man Killed in Morgan Crash Settles

... in federal court. Criminal charges against truck driver Kevin Roper are pending in state court. McNair, 62, of Peekskill, New York, was a friend and mentor to Morgan. He died at the scene. Attorney Daryl Zaslow told The Associated Press that the ...

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Family of man killed in Morgan crash settles

... in federal court. Criminal charges against truck driver Kevin Roper are pending in state court. McNair, 62, of Peekskill, New York, was a friend and mentor to Morgan. He died at the scene. Attorney Daryl Zaslow told The Associated Press that the ...

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Family of comedian killed in Tracy Morgan crash settles claim with Wal-Mart

The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. An attorney representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement.

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Family of man killed in Morgan crash settles

... representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement. The amount of the settlement is confidential. McNair was riding with ...

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Family of comedian killed in Tracy Morgan crash settles claim with Wal-Mart

The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. An attorney representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement.

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Peekskill Could See Light Snow Through Thursday Morning

Clouds will continue to increase throughout Westchester ahead of a weather system that could bring light snow to the area on Wednesday night and early Thursday morning. Temperatures will hover around freezing on Wednesday with wind chills making it feel closer to 25 degrees.

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APNewsBreak: Family of man killed in Morgan crash settles

... representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement. The amount of the settlement is confidential. McNair was riding with ...

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APNewsBreak: Family of man killed in Morgan crash settles

The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. An attorney representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement.

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Family of comedian killed in Tracy Morgan crash settles claim with Wal-Mart

The family of a comedian killed in the New Jersey Turnpike crash that seriously injured Tracy Morgan has settled a wrongful death claim with Wal-Mart. An attorney representing the estate of James McNair tells The Associated Press that the two adult children of the 62-year-old Peekskill, New York, resident are pleased with the settlement.

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Pace's Center For Literacy Enrichment Offers Winter Programs

... brainstorming and sentence structure and paragraph flow. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Peekskill Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Moe's Southwest Grill Opens In Cortlandt Town Center

... to commemorate the grand opening. This is Trager's 12th Moe's location in New York. He is currently staying in Peekskill as he opens and oversees the new restaurant. "We want to welcome you," County Legislator John Testa, who represents Peekskill, ...

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Peekskill Interfaith MLK Celebration Draws Enthusiastic Crowd

A large and enthusiastic crowd showed up Jan. 18 at the Peekskill Middle School, as the Peekskill Area Pastors Association and the Mount Olivet Baptist Church presented an Interfaith Worship Service recalling the courage and determination of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Titled "Beyond a Dream to a Vision," the celebration included performances by the combined interfaith adult and youth choirs, the United Methodist Church of Peekskill's Praise Dancers, the Temple Israel Singers, as well as a presentation of the MLK Community Service Award, which went to Temple Israel of Westchester.

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Cuomo Wants to Raise Minimum Wage in Cortlandt, Peekskill to $10.50

... o cover those costs. Look for local opportunities in the Jobs section and keep up with Patch by subscribing to the Peekskill-Cortlandt newsletter.

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'Wizard Of Oz' Comes Home To Peekskill, Paramount Hudson Valley

"The Wizard of Oz" is being performed this weekend by Antonia Arts at the Paramount Hudson Valley at 1008 Brown St. in Peekskill . Peekskill has a strong connection to "The Wizard of Oz."

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Slick Roads Result In Numerous Accidents, Closures In Westchester

... reported at 7:50 a.m. A serious accident was reported on the Bear Mountain State Parkway at Highland Avenue in Peekskill at 8:55 a.m. Bee-Line bus service has been delayed as result of the conditions. Service will resume when conditions improve and ...

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Slick Roads Result In Numerous Accidents, Closures In Westchester

... reported at 7:50 a.m. A serious accident was reported on the Bear Mountain State Parkway at Highland Avenue in Peekskill at 8:55 a.m. Bee-Line bus service has been delayed as result of the conditions. Service will resume when conditions improve and ...

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Slick Roads Result In Numerous Accidents, Closures In Westchester

... reported at 7:50 a.m. A serious accident was reported on the Bear Mountain State Parkway at Highland Avenue in Peekskill at 8:55 a.m. Bee-Line bus service has been delayed as result of the conditions. Service will resume when conditions improve and ...

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Slick Roads Result In Numerous Accidents, Closures In Westchester

... reported at 7:50 a.m. A serious accident was reported on the Bear Mountain State Parkway at Highland Avenue in Peekskill at 8:55 a.m. Bee-Line bus service has been delayed as result of the conditions. Service will resume when conditions improve and ...

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What's Open/Closed In Peekskill On MLK Day

Here's a look at what will be open and closed in Peekskill on Monday for Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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Man Stopped On Bear Mountain Parkway Had 33 Grams Of Marijuana, Police Say

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. Curtis M. Murray, 31, of Peekskill was arrested Saturday on a charge of criminal possession of marijuana, State Police said. State troopers were patrolling the Bear Mountain Parkway in the City of Peekskill, where they conducted a vehicle and traffic stop on a blue 2012 Honda Pilot, police said.

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'Wizard Of Oz' Comes Home To Paramount Hudson Valley

"The Wizard of Oz" is being performed this weekend by Antonia Arts at the Paramount Hudson Valley at 1008 Brown St. in Peekskill . Peekskill has a strong connection to "The Wizard of Oz."

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Weekend Storm Could Bring Snow, Rain To Peekskill

Westchester's big chill will finally break during the day Sunday, with temperatures reaching the 40-degree mark, but there will be a chance of snow overnight into Monday. Rain will be likely on Sunday with a high around 42 degrees.

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Peekskill Winter Farmers Market Ribbon-Cutting is Saturday

You don't have to wait till 11:45 AM to go to Peekskill's new indoor winter farmer's market, which got underway last week. But if you do, Mayor Frank Catalina and members of the City Council will be there to officially kick off the inaugural 2015 winter season.

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Peekskill Eateries Offer An Abundance Of Winter Warmers

Looking for someplace to warm up? Peekskill restaurants offer a wide variety of options for coming in from the chill. Here's a sampling.

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Antonia Arts, Inc. Presents the Wizard of Oz This Weekend

Antonia Arts, Inc. will present a professional stage production of The Wizard of Oz at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill tonight, January 16 @ 7p.m., January 17 @ 2p.m. , January 17 @ 7p.m., and January 18 @ 3p.m. Inspired by the novel by L. Frank Baum , who attended Peekskill Military Academy, this production will entertain and enlighten all ages with the spirit of wonder! The Paramount Hudson Valley is located 1008 Brown St. Peekskill NY 10566. For special offers or more information, contact Antonia Arts, Inc. 914 - 930-7588.

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Former Peekskill Mayor, NY Gov. George Pataki Eyes Presidential Run

... unning for President of the United States in 2016, according to The Washington Times. Pataki, also former mayor of Peekskill, spent two days in New Hampshire earlier this week campaigning as a Republican, The Washington Times reported.

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Charles Gilbon, 88, Of Cortlandt Manor; Retired Letter Carrier

He served in the U.S. Navy from 1944 to 1946, and worked for many years as a letter carrier for the Peekskill Post Office. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the E.O. Curry Funeral Home , 313 N. James St., Peekskill.

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Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet to Perform at Ford Piano Jan. 24

The critically-acclaimed Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet will be performing at the Ford Piano Showroom in Peekskill on Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. Following the performance, audience members will have the chance to grab light refreshments and participate in a Q&A session with the musicians.

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Peekskill Organization Hosts Annual MLK Dinner In Cortlandt

The Preservation Company of Peekskill will host its 11th annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dinner in Cortlandt Sunday, Jan. 18. The dinner, held at Colonial Terrace , will honor Norma Johnson and The Champions of Hope for keeping Dr. King's dream alive in Peekskill. The Champions of Hope, a countywide committee to help families meet their housing needs, raised $2,000 through an ArtsWestchester exhibit to make repairs to Preservation Company properties.

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County Police Charge 23 Suspected Heroin Dealers In Bust

... County police were flanked by the police chiefs of Bedford, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hudson, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Peekskill and Yorktown, whose departments, along with the FBI, were part of a multi-agency task force. The task force has made more than ...

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6 Peekskill Residents Face State Charges in Today's Massive Drug Bust

The Westchester Department of Public Safety announces six people charged in state court, in addition to the 15 charged federally in today's drug sweep associated with the sale of heroin. Artis Smythe, 26, of Highland Avenue, Peekskill, is charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree, felonies; Alprentice Scott, 42, of Main Street, Peekskill, , is charged with Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree and Criminal Sale of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree.

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Police Charge 23 Suspected Heroin Dealers In Northern Westchester Bust

... County police were flanked by the police chiefs of Bedford, Buchanan, Croton-on-Hudson, Mount Kisco, Ossining, Peekskill and Yorktown, whose departments, along with the FBI, were part of a multi-agency task force. The task force has made more than ...

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Peekskill Teens Are Charged With Theft Of $290 Worth Of Clothes At Sears

Two Peekskill teenagers have been charged with petty larceny after being accused of shoplifting from Sears on Thursday, according to Yorktown police. The names of the 16-year-old and 17-year-old are being withheld due to their eligibility for youthful offender status.

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20 arrested in heroin raids in Westchester

... M) Video from a raid shows law enforcement agents removing an alleged dealer from Bohlman Towers on Main Street in Peekskill early in the morning.

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Peekskill Plunge Into Hudson Raises $10,200

Twenty-eight people jumped into the frigid Hudson River at the Riverfront Green on New Year's Day, according to theexaminernews.com.

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Peekskill Resident's 'Photo Of The Day' Is Onofrio's Pizzeria

We asked for your favorite photos and got a flurry of replies. Among them: A shot of Onofrio's Pizzeria from Peekskill resident Joel Heumann who wrote in with his review.

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2 Peekskill Teens Accused of Shoplifting Clothes at Sears

Police received a call from security staffers at Sears in the Jefferson Valley Mall at 5:08 p.m. Jan. 8, reporting two the young women in custody. One is 16 and one 17. Their names have been withheld because they are eligible for youthful offender status, which can only be granted by a judge.

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Peekskill Mourns Loss Of Former Mayor Fred 'Jay' Bianco

Bianco died Saturday at the age of 84. A graduate of Peekskill High School and a former attorney, he served as mayor from 1976 to 1981. While mayor, Bianco purchased the Paramount Theater , saving it from demolition and dedicated Peeskill's Riverfront Green as a public park.

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Peekskill Teens Charged With Theft Of $290 Worth Of Clothes At Sears

Two Peekskill teenagers have been charged with petty larceny after being accused of shoplifting from Sears on Thursday, according to Yorktown police. The names of the 16-year-old and 17-year-old are being withheld due to their eligibility for youthful offender status.

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Peekskill Teens Charged With Theft At Yorktown Sears

Two Peekskill teenagers have been charged with petty larceny after being accused of shoplifting from Sears on Thursday, according to Yorktown police. The names of the 16-year-old and 17-year-old are being withheld due to their eligibility for youthful offender status.

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Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet to Perform at Ford Piano Jan. 24

The critically-acclaimed Kazzrie Jaxen Quartet will be performing at the Ford Piano Showroom in Peekskill on Saturday, January 24 at 8 p.m. Following the performance, audience members will have the chance to grab light refreshments and participate in a Q&A session with the musicians. is a true quaternity, bringing together the elemental qualities of four creative jazz musicians: the buoyant lighter-than-air swing of Bill Chattin 's drums; the earthy melodic pulsations of Don Messina 's bass; the oceanic depth of Charley Krachy 's tenor; and the fiery adventurousness of Kazzrie Jaxen 's piano.

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Westchester Has Lots Of Places To Enjoy Winter Sports

... all you have to do is look for the "Skating Today" sign. The list: Blue Mountain Reservation, Welcher Avenue, Peekskill; Wampus Pond, Route 128, Armonk; Mountain Lakes Park, Hawley Road, North Salem; Willson's Woods Park, East Lincoln Avenue, Mount ...

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Visiting Hours are Jan. 14 for Fred. J. Bianco, Jr.

Fred J. Bianco, Jr., known as "Jay", age 84, a life-long resident of Peekskill, NY passed away on January 10, 2015. He was born on October 11, 1930 to Fred J. and Florence Bianco.

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Here's Why You Shouldn't Idle Your Car on Cold Mornings

Across the U.S., people with remote car starters sit in their kitchens sipping coffee while their car warms up in the driveway. The temptation will be great this coming week, with temperatures in Cortlandt and Peekskill remaining mostly below freezing, according to the National Weather Service.

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See Inside this Home during its Open House in Peekskill and Cortlandt

To help you look, we use this space to bring you the most updated list of open houses nearby from our partner Zillow. Remember: It's not all about granite and stainless. (Or is it?) And no, we don't know why people carpet their bathrooms.

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Looking for MLK Day Opportunities in Cortlandt and Peekskill?

Local volunteer opportunities are filling up fast for the 2015 Martin Luther Jr. National Day of Service, and the deadline for registration is this weekend. Several projects can be done from home, like the Share the Dream Cake project that encourages anyone to bake a cake with a 'confectionary' message of hope written on it and donate it to a local community organization, like a homeless shelter or police department.

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Rudolph Langer, 80, Of Peekskill

He was born on April 15, 1934, in Buchanan to Rudolph and Mary Langer. Langer was predeceased by a son, Randy Langer. He is survived by a son, Craig Langer; and a daughter, Mindy King. He is also survived by his former wife, Phyllis.

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Weather Outlook: Better Commute Home, Clear Weekend Ahead

Friday afternoon, roads will be cleared, but wind chills will keep temperatures in the low teens, not to mention blowing the 2 inches of snow around from earlier in the day-so be prepared on the way home, says Hudson Valley Weather. Here's what to expect this weekend: the National Weather Service says Peekskill on Saturday will be like this past week: sunny, windy and cold, with a high of 21 and a low of 10 degrees.

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Free Label Templates for Pages for Mac Released

... information, members of the press please contact Josephine Volpe at Worldlabel online. 104 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Worldlabel is a manufacturer of Blank Label Sheets for multifunctional labeling applications including address, ...

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Peekskill Warms Up From The Cold With Hot Toddys

Jan. 11 marks National Hot Toddy Day and since it's both the height of the flu season, as well as the start of winter's frigid grip, it seems there's no better time for this classic chest-warming libation. Division Street Toddy : There's nothing like dark rum, especially on a cold night, paired with sugar, pomegranate raspberry tea, ginger, honey and lemon to warm you from the inside out.

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Pace Alumnus Inducted As Fellow Of American Academy Of Nursing

... e of patients with hepatitis C and other liver diseases. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Peekskill Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Barbara Loeffler, 77; Longtime Teacher Formerly Lived In Peekskill

Loeffler was born Nov. 21, 1937, to Harold J. Mason and Arlene A. Ozal in the Bronx. She was a 1955 graduate of Peekskill High School, and in 1959 she earned a bachelor of science degree in elementary education from SUNY College for Teachers in Buffalo.

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Peeskill Residents Brave Frigid Weather

... I wanted to sleep in." Cathy Montaldo felt the bitter cold when she went outside Thursday morning. Montaldo, a Peekskill resident, said she was not a big fan of the cold. Bob Rosenthal, who has a business in Ossining, said as New Yorkers, we should ...

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HRHCare Hosts Annual Three Kings Celebration

... AM to 12 PM on Saturday, January 10th, at the Partnership Family Center Auditorium, 29 North Hamilton Street. The Peekskill celebration will be held from 2 PM to 5 PM on Saturday, January 10th, at Peekskill Middle School, 212 Ringgold Street.

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Underage Drinking Enforcement Operation Hit 12 Cortlandt Stores

... troopers. Two stores failed to comply with the state's Alcohol Beverage Control Law. Carmen Alvarez, age 33, of Peekskill, an employee of the Citgo Station on Oregon Road, in Cortlandt, was issued an appearance ticket ordering her to appear before ...

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Pace University Professor Researches How Young Children Relate To Santa

... d parents to learn about their habits surrounding Santa. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Peekskill Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Warming Center Opening Tonight in Peekskill

In light of the frigid temperatures for the next two days, the City of Peekskill has opened a warming center at the Peekskill Seniors Room-lower level in the Peekskill Neighborhood Center at 4 Nelson Ave.

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The Dr. Martin Luther King Community Worship Service Economic Justice: From a Dream to a Vision

On Monday, January 19, 2015, the Peekskill Area Pastors Association and the Mount Olivet Baptist Church will present a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Community Worship Service. The theme of the service is "Economic Justice: From a Dream to a Vision."

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Antonia Arts, Inc. to Present the Wizard of Oz, 1/16-18

Antonia Arts, Inc. will present a professional stage production of The Wizard of Oz at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill on January 16 @ 7p.m., January 17 @ 2p.m. , January 17 @ 7p.m., and January 18 @ 3p.m. Inspired by the novel by L. Frank Baum, who attended Peekskill Military Academy, this production will entertain and enlighten all ages with the spirit of wonder! The Paramount Hudson Valley is located 1008 Brown St. Peekskill NY 10566. For special offers or more information, contact Antonia Arts, Inc. 914 - 930-7588.

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Saw Mill Parkway Reopens After Multi-Vehicle Crashes

... bled vehicle was cleared from the right lane of Route 9 south between Bear Mountain Bridge Road and Main Street in Peekskill.

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Multi-Vehicle Crashes Block Southbound Saw Mill Parkway

... bled vehicle was cleared from the right lane of Route 9 south between Bear Mountain Bridge Road and Main Street in Peekskill.

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Rollover Crash Blocks Southbound Saw Mill Parkway

... bled vehicle was cleared from the right lane of Route 9 south between Bear Mountain Bridge Road and Main Street in Peekskill.

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Rollover Crash Blocks Southbound Saw Mill Parkway

... disabled vehicle was blocking the right lane of Route 9 south between Bear Mountain Bridge Road and Main Street in Peekskill. Delays were reported.

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Rollover Crash Blocks Southbound Saw Mill Parkway

... disabled vehicle was blocking the right lane of Route 9 south between Bear Mountain Bridge Road and Main Street in Peekskill. Delays were reported.

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Robert G. 'Weo' Hron, Peekskill Resident, 60

... many years. He also worked for the New York Power Authority and most recently drove for a car service company in Peekskill. He was a fun loving guy with a great sense of humor. He is survived by his mother Rita Hron, brother Bernard D. Kelly and ...

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County Police to Continue Patrolling Cortlandt

... holiday pay, shift differential and fringe benefits. Minority Leader Legislator John G. Testa (R) Cortlandt, Peekskill, Yorktown applauded the agreement as an example of shared services that ultimately save taxpayers money. Following the vote on ...

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Snow Today, Frigid Tomorrow

... said Accuweather meteorologists. The National Weather Service said the low overnight Wednesday will be 2 in Peekskill, and the wind-chill values will be -10 to -20. Still. Think we have it bad? Record low temperatures set 70 to nearly 130 years ago ...

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Periods Of Snow, Arctic Wind Chills Will Grip Peekskill

Snow showers and bitter cold will grip Westchester County for most of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Light snow will continue to fall in the area, especially before 4 p.m. with a high temperature around 24. Winds will make temperatures feel closer to the teens.

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Visiting Hours are Jan. 7 for Bob Hron

... many years. He also worked for the New York Power Authority and most recently drove for a car service company in Peekskill, New York. Bob was a fun loving guy with a great sense of humor. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Visitation is ...

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Police Release Suspect Description in Route 202 Robbery

On December 29, 2014 at approximately 11:30 p.m., the New York State Police were dispatched to a reported robbery that occurred on Route 202 in front of the Peekskill Animal Hospital. The female victim reported to police that she was walking home from the Beech Shopping Center and was approached by a black male who forcibly took her belongings.

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Peekskill Resident Shares Her Favorite 'Photo Of The Day'

The Peekskill Metro North train station is one of Leah Sigler-Christoffersen's favorite places and so, when we asked readers to send in photos, that's what she submitted. "It's my favorite place in Peekskill because it's always uniquely beautiful in its own way -- every morning on my way to work in the city, and every evening sunset," she said.

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Former Peekskill Residents Host Annual Reunion In Florida

Every year, Rich and Eileen Baisley, former Peekskill High School graduates, host an annual reunion of former Peekskill residents in Jupiter, Fla. This year, the reunion is taking place in Carlin Park in Jupiter on Feb. 19. The reunion, which goes from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., has been going on for 28 years and last year more than 150 former Peekskillians were in attendance.

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Peekskill's Hudson Room Reviewed In New York Times

Hudson Room's shrimp and avocado fry, which includes Gulf shrimp and chunks of avocado was among the many menu items reviewed by the Times.

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Claire Finnigan, 91, Former Educator And Librarian In Peekskill

Claire was an educator and librarian for forty-five years in the Peekskill City School District. She was born on Sept.

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Help Wanted: Full-Time Jobs around Cortlandt, Peekskill

... 50 year old franchised commercial truck dealership selling new and used commercial trucks at the same location in Peekskill,... Position Overview Successful State Farm Agent is seeking a qualified professional to join their winning team for the role ...

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Sister Mary Agnes Ertel, 89, of Marlborough

... School in Rockville, Conn. In 1950, Sister Mary Agnes entered the Novitiate of the Sisters of the Good Shepherd in Peekskill, N.Y., where she received her formal training in the mission of the Sisters. She made her first profession in 1953 and ...

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Yorktown Girl Scout Troop Earns Bronze Award

... ll. skin care, cheerleading, soccer, taekwondo and baking. Each attendee brought a service donation to benefit the Peekskill Head Start program, and the troop brought the supplies to the Head Start program on Tuesday, Dec. 23.

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Correction officer wants $70K pension after slipping on lettuce

... that has left him in chronic pain and unable to perform even basic household tasks like shoveling snow outside his Peekskill home. "I used to lift weights," Encarnacion, 55, said. "I can't do that anymore. I used to play baseball, basketball. Now, I ...

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'Wizard of Oz' Follows the YBR to the Paramount in January

Antonia Arts, Inc. will present a professional stage production of The Wizard of Oz at the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater in Peekskill. Inspired by the novel by L. Frank Baum, who attended Peekskill Military Academy, this production will entertain and enlighten all ages with the spirit of wonder! Almost 110 years ago, in November 1905, The Colonial Theater in Peekskill presented its first play production of "The Wizard of Oz."

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'Wizard Of Oz' Yellow Brick Road Westchester Tale Is Disproved

One of the city's most enduring tales is that when L. Frank Baum, author of "The Wizard of Oz," arrived in Peekskill by boat from his hometown of Chittenango, N.Y., to attend Peekskill Military Academy, he asked someone how to get to the school. Baum was told to follow "the yellow brick road" at West Street in Peekskill.

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Back to School with 'Brutal Cold'

Temperatures will fall Jan. 5, and the low overnight will drop to 9 degrees. But that's nothing compared to Wednesday, when the National Weather Service predicts a low of 2 for Peekskill.

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Photos: First Snowfall Of The New Year Coats Peekskill

Snow coated Peekskill on Saturday, but it changed to rain on Sunday as the temperatures rose into the 50s. These photographs are from the train station and Riverfront Park.

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Report: Correction officer earned $1.2 million on disability

... lake snow accumulation possible during this time, possibly greater than 10" in sustained lake snow areas. PEEKSKILL, N.Y. (AP) -- A Westchester County correction officer earned $1.2 million during his 17 years on disability -- for injuring his wrist ...

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Yorktown's Murphy Sworn In As State Senator

... h senate district includes Armonk, Bedford, Briarcliff, Chappaqua, Cortlandt, Lewisboro, Mount Kisco, North Salem, Peekskill, Pleasantville, Pound Ridge, Yorktown and areas of Putnam and Dutchess counties.

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Peekskill Resident Shares Photo Of Favorite Spot, Riverside Green

This "Photo of the Day" comes courtesy of Helen Peters, a longtime Peekskill resident who took this photo of Riverside Green on New Year's Day, right after she watched part of the Polar Plunge. "I used to go to the playground with my kids when they were younger," she said.

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Pace Doctoral Candidate Will Attend International Biometrics Conference

... nference and the International Conference on Biometrics. Pace University is proud to be a content partner with The Peekskill Daily Voice. Visit pace.edu to learn more.

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Peekskill Residents Plunge Into The Hudson For Charity

... Joe Brady, Kris Ann Brady, Cait Brady, Lauren Brady, Nikki Brady, Ann Brady, and Quiet Man owner Chuck McGreal. PEEKSKILL, N.Y. -- More than 30 participants took a dip in the Hudson River on New Year's Day as part of the Third Annual Polar Plunge, ...

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Croton Meets John Jay In Putnam County Hoops Classic

... ounty Basketball Officials. The tournament tips off at noon with Pawling vs. Webutuck. The rest of the schedule is Peekskill vs. Putnam Valley at 2 p.m; Croton-Harmon vs. John Jay at 4 p.m.; and Haldane vs. North Salem at 6 p.m.

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Snow, Sleet, Rain: Peekskill Area Weekend Weather

A low-pressure system will bring warmer air along with a dose of wintry mix to Cortlandt and Peekskill over Jan. 3-4. The National Weather Service says the chance of precipitation will rise from 80 percent Saturday afternoon to 100 percent overnight and Sunday.

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Just Listed: 759 Lindbergh Avenue Peekskill, Ny 10566

North Country Sotheby's International Realty is proud to support community news & The Peekskill Daily Voice.

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Mario Cuomo, Three-Term NY Governor, Father Of Andrew Cuomo, Dies At 82

Mario Cuomo, one of the leading figures in recent political history whose son Andrew followed his path to become governor of New York, died Thursday, according to a report by NY1 . Once regarded as a leading contender to run for president whose oratory energized Democrats from coast-to-coast, served three times as New York governor before being defeated by Peekskill native and Garrison resident George Pataki in 1994.

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Send In Photos Of Your Favorite Spots In Peekskill

Even on a cold day, Fleishmann's Pier beckons. Have a photo of your favorite spot in Peekskill? Email jmuchnick@dailyvoice.com and let's start sharing.

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