Seven Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI, DWAI In State Police Stops

... arrested. On Sunday, Dec. 16, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Cristian A. Montano, 25, of Peekskill,, for DWI. He was traveling on Albany Post Road in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An ...
https://bedford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/seven-northern-westchester-residents-charged-with-dwi-dwai-in-state-police-stops/745840/

Picture This: Photographer's Images Capture Life In Westchester

Ricky Sanchez of Peekskill has created an Instagram filled with photos of the everyday happenings of the Hudson Valley area: from passersby to public transportation, pop art and more, Ricky and his camera have truly seen it all. He's been involved in this project for the past two years and aims to share his images with other Westchester County locals.
https://whiteplains.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/picture-this-photographers-images-capture-life-in-westchester/745531/

William J. Conklin, architect who designed D.C.'s Navy Memorial, dies

... his mentor in countless designs for houses, public buildings, town plans and restorations. A house he designed in Peekskill, N.Y., in 1958, jutting over the side of a hill, was hailed by Architectural Record magazine as one of the year's 20 best ...
http://www.texarkanagazette.com/news/obituaries/story/2018/dec/17/william-j-conklin-architect-who-designed-dcs-navy-memorial-dies/757074/

Architect and urban planner designed Navy Memorial

... his mentor in countless designs for houses, public buildings, town plans and restorations. A house he designed in Peekskill, N.Y., in 1958, jutting over the side of a hill, was hailed by Architectural Record magazine as one of the year's 20 best ...
https://www.sfgate.com/news/article/Architect-and-urban-planner-designed-Navy-Memorial-13469342.php

Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops

... arrested. On Sunday, Dec. 9, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jorge R. Uguna Fernandez, 39, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on Depew Street in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The ...
https://rye.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/eight-from-westchester-charged-with-dwi-in-state-police-stops/745562/

Police: Westchester Man Used Ax To Take Entire Holiday Tip From Co-Worker

... in the town of Putnam Valley for a report of menacing with a weapon. An investigation determined $30 was given to Peekskill resident Sean S. Date and the victim to share by a customer as a holiday gift for their refuse collection services. Date ...
https://yonkers.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-westchester-man-used-ax-to-take-entire-holiday-tip-from-co-worker/745751/

Suspect Admits To Defacing Newspaper With Hate Symbols In Westchester

Police have found the person who defaced a single copy of The Northern Westchester Examiner newspaper with hate symbols, according to the Examiner News. Once the person was identified and admitted writing the swastikas and KKK on the paper, the Peekskill Police department said the person could not be charged due to First Amendment rights, the Examiner said .
https://tarrytown.dailyvoice.com/news/suspect-admits-to-defacing-newspaper-with-hate-symbols-in-westchester/745716/

Eight From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops

... arrested. On Sunday, Dec. 9, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Jorge R. Uguna Fernandez, 39, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on Depew Street in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The ...
https://eastchester.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/eight-from-westchester-charged-with-dwi-in-state-police-stops/745562/

'We are entering a dangerous period,' 44 former senators warn lawmakers in letter

... Nov. 8, 2018. Over one-hundred people attended a rally in front of Senator Chuck Schumer's local office in Peekskill, N.Y. calling for the protection of the Robert Mueller's investigation Nov. 8, 2018. The protest, which coincided with similar ...
https://www.wcnc.com/article/news/nation-now/we-are-entering-a-dangerous-period-44-former-senators-warn-lawmakers-in-letter/465-9b2d9d8e-a120-4b6a-8689-3221e7e0befe

Man charged with stealing thousands of postage stamps

A Westtown man who worked at the Peekskill Post Office has been charged with stealing thousands of postage stamps, prosecutors said.
https://www.recordonline.com/news/20181210/man-charged-with-stealing-thousands-of-postage-stamps

Mueller, Cohen, Manafort: This is why Friday is expected to be filled with political news

Demonstrators complete a loop of downtown during a nationwide protest following the resignation of attorney general Jeff Sessions and President Donald Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker at Piatt Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Over one-hundred people attended a rally in front of Senator Chuck Schumer's local office in Peekskill, N.Y. calling for the protection of the Robert Mueller's investigation Nov. 8, 2018.
https://www.wfaa.com/article/news/nation-now/mueller-cohen-manafort-this-is-why-friday-is-expected-to-be-filled-with-political-news/465-fd74acfd-a198-4eb7-b1ea-ec9bf1485ef1

Postal Worker In Westchester Stole Stamps, Sold Them For Profit, DA Says

Amid issues with stolen mail throughout Westchester , a post office employee in Peekskill is facing charges that allege he stole thousands of stamps which he then sold online for a profit. Antonio Pinheiro, of Westtown in Orange County, was arrested on Tuesday, Dec. 4 for allegedly stealing 14,000 stamps from the U.S. Postal Service while he was employed at the post office.
https://newrochelle.dailyvoice.com/news/postal-worker-in-westchester-stole-stamps-sold-them-for-profit-da-says/745390/

County Legislators Approve 'Ban The Box' Legislation Protecting Workers With Criminal Past

... four Republicans voting against it. Democrat Virginia Perez was absent during the vote. Testa, a Republican from Peekskill, called it "an outrageous overreach into private business and a continuation of their assault on the small business ...
https://harrison.dailyvoice.com/politics/county-legislators-approve-ban-the-box-legislation-protecting-workers-with-criminal-past/745300/

Fire Leaves Several Families Displaced, , Damages Bakery In Peekskill

The fire started around 6:15 p.m. Sunday at 1049 Main St., in Peekskill, according to the Peekskill Fire Department. Several additional fire departments were called in to help bring the fire under control within an hour of arrival, the department said.
https://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/fire-leaves-several-families-displaced-damages-bakery-in-peekskill/744942/

Conservative writer Jerome Corsi talks plea deal with special counsel Robert Mueller over Russia info

... Nov. 8, 2018. Over one-hundred people attended a rally in front of Senator Chuck Schumer's local office in Peekskill, N.Y. calling for the protection of the Robert Mueller's investigation Nov. 8, 2018. The protest, which coincided with similar ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/11/23/roger-stone-associate-jerome-corsi-plea-deal-talks-robert-mueller/2093193002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

Six Northern Westchester Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops

... subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Nov. 11, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Fausto T. Cabrera, 38, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The ...
https://somers.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/six-northern-westchester-residents-face-dwi-charges-in-state-police-stops/744568/

Weekly Newspaper Defaced With Hate Symbols In Northern Westchester

The defacement was discovered by a customer on a copy of this week's Northern Westchester Examiner in an inside area of the Chase Bank at 1025 Brown St. in Peekskill, said Peekskill Det. Sgt. Jack Galusha.
https://northsalem.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/weekly-newspaper-defaced-with-hate-symbols-in-northern-westchester/744610/

Convicted Drug Dealer From Northern Westchester Gets 24-Year Sentence

Peekskill resident Omar Miles has been sentenced to 24 years in state prison after being found guilty in September of three counts of criminal sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession of a controlled substance. He had faced 36 years in prison.
https://bedford.dailyvoice.com/news/convicted-drug-dealer-from-northern-westchester-gets-24-year-sentence/744618/

Six Northern Westchester Residents Face DWI Charges In State Police Stops

... subsequently arrested. On Sunday, Nov. 11, State Police troopers from Cortlandt arrested Fausto T. Cabrera, 38, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The ...
https://mtkisco.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/six-northern-westchester-residents-face-dwi-charges-in-state-police-stops/744568/

Registered Sex Offender With Lengthy Rap Sheet Reports Move In Peekskill

A registered sex offender with a lengthy rap sheet in Westchester who was convicted of sexually assaulting a teenager has reported a move in the area. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 33-year-old Steven Cilento, who has reported a move to a residence on Depew Street in Peekskill.
https://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/sports/registered-sex-offender-with-lengthy-rap-sheet-reports-move-in-peekskill/744454/

'Trump just crossed a red line': Protesters rally nationwide in support of Mueller probe

... Nov. 8, 2018. Over one-hundred people attended a rally in front of Senator Chuck Schumer's local office in Peekskill, N.Y. calling for the protection of the Robert Mueller's investigation Nov. 8, 2018. The protest, which coincided with similar ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2018/11/08/robert-mueller-probe-protesters-nationwide-fear-donald-trump-ending-investigation/1936817002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

People across country protest to protect Mueller probe

People across country protest to protect Mueller probe People across country protest to protect Mueller probe Check out this story on USATODAY.com: Demonstrators complete a loop of downtown during a nationwide protest following the resignation of attorney general Jeff Sessions and President Donald Trump's appointment of Matthew Whitaker at Piatt Park in downtown Cincinnati on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2018. Over one-hundred people attended a rally in front of Senator Chuck Schumer's local office in Peekskill, N.Y. calling for the protection of the Robert Mueller's investigation Nov. 8, 2018.
https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/news/politics/2018/11/09/people-across-country-protest-protect-mueller-probe/1937029002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

Autumn in Peekskill New York Usa.

... tandard Time. Even though the winds were strong out of the Northwest turning up white caps on the might Hudson off Peekskill, New York USA, autumn was lavishing extraordinary shades and hues and memories. Just watch this video:
http://whiteplainscnr.com/2018/11/03/autumn-in-peekskill-new-york-usa/

Fire investigators take stand in Newburgh arson case

... Newburgh store, evidence of arson, fire investigators testified Friday in Orange County Court. Jesus Cruz, 44, of Peekskill, the owner of the store at 435 Broadway called Ahorra Ahora Market Place, is on trial on arson charges. A tenant in an ...
https://www.recordonline.com/news/20181102/fire-investigators-take-stand-in-newburgh-arson-case

Andrew Cuomo: What his third term might look like

... Gov. Andrew Cuomo speaks Oct. 5, 2018, at a campaign rally in Peekskill, Westchester County, as he runs for a third term. Gov. Andrew Cuomo is seeking a third term on Nov. 6, 2018, and as a heavy favorite for re-election, he faces challenges and ...
https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/politics/albany/2018/11/01/andrew-cuomo-what-his-third-term-might-look-like/1761216002/

'Sexually Violent Offender' Convicted Of Abusing Children Reports Move In Peekskill

A registered "sexually violent" offender convicted of incest and rape involving children under the age of 7 has reported a move in Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert this week to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 64-year-old Joseph Dunn, who has moved from to a residence on High Street in Peekskill.
https://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/news/sexually-violent-offender-convicted-of-abusing-children-reports-move-in-peekskill/744045/

18th-century home balances modern style with historical charm

... Fourteenth Company of the Fourth Militia in repelling the Redcoats when they raided a magazine at a mill in nearby Peekskill (New York)" during the Revolutionary War, according to a wealth of historic documentation provided by the co-
https://www.ctpost.com/realestate/article/On-the-Market-18th-century-home-balances-modern-13345963.php

The Captain Daniel Godfrey House was built circa 1760 but has...

... Fourteenth Company of the Fourth Militia in repelling the Redcoats when they raided a magazine at a mill in nearby Peekskill (New York)" during the Revolutionary War, according to a wealth of historic documentation provided by the co-
https://m.dariennewsonline.com/realestate/article/On-the-Market-18th-century-home-balances-modern-13345963.php

The Captain Daniel Godfrey House was built circa 1760 but has...

... Fourteenth Company of the Fourth Militia in repelling the Redcoats when they raided a magazine at a mill in nearby Peekskill (New York)" during the Revolutionary War, according to a wealth of historic documentation provided by the co-
https://m.westport-news.com/realestate/article/On-the-Market-18th-century-home-balances-modern-13345963.php

Six From Westchester Charged With DWI In State Police Stops

... from Cortlandt arrested Anthony F. Godfrey, 29, of Mohegan Lake, for DWI. He was traveling on East Main Street in Peekskill, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. The investigation revealed that he was impaired by alcohol, and ...
https://harrison.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/six-from-westchester-charged-with-dwi-in-state-police-stops/743995/

Meet Elected Officials: 'Coffee & Conversation With George &...

The Democrat from Rye will meet local residents along with county Board of Legislators Minority Leader John Testa, a Republican from Peekskill, for a bipartisan "coffee and conversation" at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 27. Earlier on Saturday, state Sen. Terrence Murphy, a Republican from Yorktown, plans to meet veterans during a pancake breakfast in Thornwood. Coffee and snacks are on George and John's tab during the Town Hall-style gathering at The Factoria at Charles Point, 5 John Walsh Blvd. in Peekskill .
https://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/politics/meet-elected-officials-coffee-conversation-with-george-john-veterans-pancake-breakfast/743885/

Coffee Talk Report by Rye Guy & County Boss George Latimer

... t the Larchmont-Mamaroneck VFW Hall on Saturday; Latimer will join other County Legislators in the coming weeks in Peekskill and White Plains to reach those residents.
http://www.myrye.com/my_weblog/2018/10/coffee-talk-report-by-rye-guy-county-boss-george-latimer.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+MyRye+%28My+Rye%29

Wanted: Suspect In Armed Assault In Northern Westchester On The Run

... He's wanted on charges that include assault and criminal possession of a weapon. His last known address was in Peekskill. Police described Grigoroff as 5-foot-6, weighing 150 pounds with black hair and hazel eyes. Investigators warned that "he is to ...
https://ossining.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/wanted-suspect-in-armed-assault-in-northern-westchester-on-the-run/743459/

Warrants: Grand larceny, assault suspects sought

... Grigoroff assaulted several victims and caused serious injuries with a knife. Grigoroff was last known to live in Peekskill, Westchester County. He is to be considered armed and dangerous. Erick Grigoroff, 27, is wanted by State Police and the town ...
https://www.timesunion.com/news/article/Warrant-Wednesday-Grand-larceny-assault-13314165.php

The Most Calming Essential Oils

... smell like a relaxation palace. Sarah Calandra Fine, studio manager and private instructor at Good Karma Yoga in Peekskill, New York, grew up with a massage therapist for a mom, so she knows the power of healing touch. "I do aromatherapy and healing ...
http://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-essential-oils-yoga.html

Five From Fairfield County Charged With DWI In NY State Police Stops

... and was subsequently arrested. On Friday, Oct 12, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Belinda Ritter, 48, of Peekskill, for DWI. She was traveling on Route 9 in Peekskill, when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. An ...
https://darien.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/five-from-fairfield-county-charged-with-dwi-in-ny-state-police-stops/743406/

Man Accused Of Firing Shots From Rifle During Cortlandt Dispute Behind Bars

... Road in Cortlandt, where police responded to a report of shots fired. State Police, Westchester County Police and Peekskill Police officers all responded. An investigation determined that John J. Magner III engaged in a dispute with a party known to ...
https://ossining.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-accused-of-firing-shots-from-rifle-during-cortlandt-dispute-behind-bars/743187/

Man Accused Of Firing Shots From Rifle In Northern Westchester DIspute Behind Bars

... Road in Cortlandt, where police responded to a report of shots fired. State Police, Westchester County Police and Peekskill Police officers all responded. An investigation determined that John J. Magner III engaged in a dispute with a party known to ...
https://bedford.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-accused-of-firing-shots-from-rifle-in-northern-westchester-dispute-behind-bars/743187/

New York Craft Breweries Build Brighter Futures for Homeless New...

... exit homelessness, and be healthy with CUCS. Thanks to the contributions of The Brooklyn Brewery, Graft Cidery, Peekskill Brewery, Captain Lawrence Brewing Company, Brewery Ommegang, and Harlem Brewing Company, CUCS will ensure that 100% of the ...
https://www.prweb.com/releases/new_york_craft_breweries_build_brighter_futures_for_homeless_new_yorkers_with_the_center_for_urban_community_services_at_special_beer_tasting_event/prweb15811643.htm

Know Him? Police Seek Public's Help In Search For Northern Westchester ID Theft Suspect

Investigators are seeking the public's assistance as they attempt to locate a man who is wanted in relation to an identity theft and grand larceny incident. The Peekskill Police Department said that the suspect walked into a local bank and proceeded to make several fraudulent transactions using his alleged victim's bank accounts.
https://armonk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/know-him-police-seek-publics-help-in-search-for-northern-westchester-id-theft-suspect/742927/

Three Men Face Charges For Fatal Northern Westchester Summer Shooting

Three men have been arrested and charged for their roles in the fatal shooting of a man in Northern Westchester over the summer. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Thursday that three men have been arraigned for the July 13 fatal shooting of 22-year-old Bronx resident Khalil Lyons in Peekskill.
https://briarcliff.dailyvoice.com/news/three-men-face-charges-for-fatal-northern-westchester-summer-shooting/742890/

Bear Mountain Bridge Road Crash With Fuel Spill Brings Hazmat Response

A dump truck collided with a driver over the weekend, causing a diesel fuel spill in the area that required a hazmat response and temporary road closure. Members of the Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps., paramedics from Cortlandt and Peekskill and the Continental Village Volunteer Fire Department received a report on Sunday, Sept.
https://somers.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/bear-mountain-bridge-road-crash-with-fuel-spill-brings-hazmat-response/742823/

Tompkins Excavating - Family Company From Putnam Valley, N.Y.,...

... all new utilities, parking and drainage before a 30,000-sq.-ft. center could be built." A new firehouse in Peekskill, N.Y., has been a visible project in the community as well. Tompkins Excavating was responsible for the site work, excavation and ...
https://www.constructionequipmentguide.com/tompkins-excavating-8212-family-company-from-putnam-valley-ny-achieves-success-with-commercial-residential-projects/42115?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+ceg+%28Construction+Equipment+Guide.com%29

Pelham Had 'Whaleboatmen' Nearly 250 Years Ago, But They Were Not What You Might Think

... Americans controlled northern Westchester and south to a line north of the Croton River stretching roughly from Peekskill to Connecticut and down to Long Island Sound. Pelham and other nearby communities, of course, sat right in the middle of this ...
http://historicpelham.blogspot.com/2018/10/pelham-had-whaleboatmen-more-nearly-250.html

ICE preparing to detain immigrant children longer, and getting a budget increase

... say it -oppression of immigrants. Check out this story on USATODAY.com: https://usat.ly/2QfcxhB Aida Velesaca of Peekskill was among over one-hundred people who attended a rally for immigrant children in front of the Westchester County office ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/opinion/nation-now/2018/09/29/ice-preparing-detain-immigrant-children-longer-gets-budget-hike-column/1434274002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

Prosecutors drop sex trafficking charges against NY man

The Berkshire Eagle reports that 44-year-old Charles Robinson, of Peekskill, New York, was released this week just before his trial on sex trafficking charges was scheduled to start in Pittsfield. District Attorney Paul Caccaviello said "after conferring with the victim, the Commonwealth came to the conclusion that the prudent course of action is to terminate the prosecution."
http://www.bostonherald.com/news/local_coverage/2018/09/prosecutors_drop_sex_trafficking_charges_against_ny_man

Putnam Man With Six Prior Felonies Convicted Of Dealing, Possessing Cocaine

A Putnam County man with six prior felony convictions for drugs has been convicted again on three counts of sale of a controlled substance and criminal possession. Omar Miles of Lake Peekskill was convicted Tuesday by a jury on the felony counts and faces a maximum of 36 years in state prison, said the Putnam County District Attorney's Office.
https://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/putnam-man-with-six-prior-felonies-convicted-of-dealing-possessing-cocaine/742486/

New Bear Sightings Reported In Westchester

Peekskill Police dispatch said it's likely just one bear who was spotted multiple times Wednesday morning is moving around the area of Park Street. Another bear, probably the same one, visited a home in Garrison on Tuesday.
https://whiteplains.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/new-bear-sightings-reported-in-westchester/742488/

Massachusetts sex trafficking trial expected to get underway

... sed photos of the women without their consent to create online advertisements for sexual services. The 44-year-old Peekskill, New York, man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including trafficking a person for sexual servitude.
https://www.wcax.com/content/news/Mass-sex-trafficking-trial-expected-to-get-underway-494115891.html

48th Annual Horse Show & Country Fair Attracts Thousands At Blue Mountain

People line up at the food tents during a past Peekskill Rotary Horse Show and Country Fair. The 48th annual fair is this weekend, Sept.
https://northsalem.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/48th-annual-horse-show-country-fair-attracts-thousands-at-blue-mountain/742400/

Sex trafficking trial expected to get underway

... photos of the women without their consent to create online advertisements for sexual services. The 44-year-old Peekskill, New York, man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including trafficking a person for sexual servitude. WALPACK -- "A ...
http://www.njherald.com/article/20180923/AP/309239878

Sex trafficking trial expected to get underway

... sed photos of the women without their consent to create online advertisements for sexual services. The 44-year-old Peekskill, New York, man has pleaded not guilty to multiple charges, including trafficking a person for sexual servitude.
https://www.beaumontenterprise.com/news/crime/article/Sex-trafficking-trial-expected-to-get-underway-13251557.php

Man, 33, Charged In Burglary Of $2K From Westchester Restaurants & Bar

... Sept. 8 for a report of a burglary. After nearly two weeks of investigation in collaboration with the City of Peekskill Police Department, and the Westchester County Real Time Crime Center, investigators determined Steven Cilento of Peekskill ...
https://rye.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-33-charged-in-burglary-of-2k-from-westchester-restaurants-bar/742333/

Hudson Valley enclave seeks artists for affordable apartments

A nearby housing lottery has an enticing new offer-provided you're willing to leave the confines of New York City. Feast your eyes on the chance to snag a subsidized apartment for artists in Peekskill, New York.
https://ny.curbed.com/2018/9/20/17880480/affordable-housing-hudson-valley-peekskill-artists

Two Northern Westchester Residents Charged With DWI In State Police Stops

... distracted driving. On Saturday, Sept. 15, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Luis V. Barreto Angamarca, 26, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on Furnace Dock Road in Cortlandt, when he was involved in a one-car motor vehicle crash. ...
https://poundridge.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/two-northern-westchester-residents-charged-with-dwi-in-state-police-stops/742234/

Nearly 200 Handguns, Rifles Now Off The Streets After Buyback In Peekskill

A total of 185 guns are off the streets thanks to the efforts of the Peekskill Police Department during their annual Gun Buyback Event. The event, held Saturday, Sept.
https://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/nearly-200-handguns-rifles-now-off-the-streets-after-buyback-in-peekskill/742206/

Two Northern Westchester School Districts Add Armed Security Officers

... during the busy summer season. Following the vote, Legislator Testa -- who is a retired teacher from the City of Peekskill school district -- said, "I am grateful to my colleagues for joining me in support of this intermunicipal agreement." "We have ...
https://lewisboro.dailyvoice.com/schools/two-northern-westchester-school-districts-add-armed-security-officers/742165/

Sexual Assault Suspect From Westchester Apprehended In Harrison

Police apprehended a man described as armed and dangerous who was wanted for a sexual assault and had managed to escape during a pursuit. Andre Sims, 35, of the City of Peekskill was arrested Tuesday around 3:30 p.m. at St. Vincent Hospital in Westchester County in Harrison by the New York State Police B.C.I. and City of Newburgh detectives, City of Newburgh Police Det.
https://harrison.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/sexual-assault-suspect-from-westchester-apprehended-in-harrison/742182/

Westchester Legend Elton Brand Named NBA General Manager

One of the most accomplished athletes to ever play high school sports in the Hudson Valley is moving to the front office. After a 17-year NBA career, 1997 Peekskill High School graduate Elton Brand is expected to be named general manager of the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday.
https://mamaroneck.dailyvoice.com/sports/westchester-legend-elton-brand-named-nba-general-manager/742181/

Suspect in Newburgh sexual assault arrested in Westchester County

Police said Andre Sims, 35, of the City of Peekskill, was taken into custody at St. Vincent Hospital in Westchester County by State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation members and City of Newburgh detectives at 3:30 p.m. Tuesday.
http://www.recordonline.com/news/20180919/suspect-in-newburgh-sexual-assault-arrested-in-westchester-county

William Penn Alumnus Returns to Kickoff Homecoming Festivities

... Daily Auditorium on Thursday, October 11 beginning at 7 PM. It is free and open to the public. Originally from Peekskill, New York, Ray Blue began studying clarinet at age eight, adding tenor saxophone and bass clarinet in high school, and playing ...
http://oskynews.org/william-penn-alumnus-returns-to-kickoff-homecoming-festivities/

Lakeland, Hen Hud Schools Add Armed Security Officers

... during the busy summer season. Following the vote, Legislator Testa -- who is a retired teacher from the City of Peekskill school district -- said, "I am grateful to my colleagues for joining me in support of this intermunicipal agreement." "We have ...
https://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/schools/lakeland-hen-hud-schools-add-armed-security-officers/742165/

Northern Westchester Drug Trafficker Gets 11-Year Sentence

A drug trafficker who operated out of a Northern Westchester housing project for years has been sentenced to more than a decade behind bars. Edward Holliman has been sentenced to 135 months in prison for conspiring to distribute crack cocaine in Peekskill between 2013 and 2017 after pleading guilty on April 24. He must also forfeit $30,000 and will be subjected to five years of supervised release when he is released from prison.
https://chappaqua.dailyvoice.com/news/northern-westchester-drug-trafficker-gets-11-year-sentence/742123/

Back To School: Westchester Correction Officers Donate Backpacks To The Sharing Shelf

... to food-insecure families." "Earlier this year, our officers donated winter coats to the Jan Peek House in Peekskill. In the coming months, we will be supporting campaigns to increase awareness of breast cancer and the challenges associated with ...
https://mountpleasant.dailyvoice.com/schools/back-to-school-westchester-correction-officers-donate-backpacks-to-the-sharing-shelf/742091/

Peekskill's 'Revitalized Energy' Cited In New York Times Story

Twenty tobacco boxes, 100 tobacco pipes, 1,000 fish hooks, 40 knives, two swords, eight muskets, three pistols, some rum and some beer were among the enticements the Kitchawank tribe accepted in 1685 to surrender their land - now Peekskill - to six Dutchmen, according to this feature article appearing on Sunday, Sept. 16 in The New York Times.
https://tarrytown.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/peekskills-revitalized-energy-cited-in-new-york-times-story/741964/

Crews Work For Hours To Battle Blaze That Razed Westchester House

... fully extinguished. Units from the Mohegan Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services assisted during the day. Westchester ...
https://greenburgh.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/crews-work-for-hours-to-battle-blaze-that-razed-westchester-house/741988/

Day Trip: Peekskill's Newest Revolution

Twenty tobacco boxes, 100 tobacco pipes, 1,000 fish hooks, 40 knives, two swords, eight muskets, three pistols, some rum and some beer were among the enticements the Kitchawank tribe accepted in 1685 to surrender their land - now Peekskill, N.Y. - to six Dutchmen. The territory hugging the Hudson River took its name from an early Dutch trader, Jan Peeck .
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/09/13/nyregion/peekskill-is-having-a-moment.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

Crews Work For Hours To Battle Blaze That Razed Cortlandt Structure

... fully extinguished. Units from the Mohegan Volunteer Ambulance Corps., Putnam Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps. and the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services assisted during the day. Westchester ...
https://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/crews-work-for-hours-to-battle-blaze-that-razed-cortlandt-house/741988/

Unique foliage tours near LI: trains, balloons, more

... For a concentrated dose of truly spectacular fall scenery, it's hard to beat the rugged Hudson Highlands between Peekskill and Newburgh. And the best place to see both sides in their autumnal finery is from the deck of an excursion boat in the ...
https://www.newsday.com/travel/fall-foliage-new-york-connecticut-1.20986414

Solo exhibition of new paintings by Antonio Sant n on view at Marc Straus

... rt Festival. In 2017-2018 his work was included in 'Between I & Thou' at Hudson Valley Museum of Contemporary Art, Peekskill, NY.
http://artdaily.com/news/107520/Solo-exhibition-of-new-paintings-by-Antonio-Sant-n-on-view-at-MARC-STRAUS

First Class Of Hudson River Health Care Nurse Practitioner Residents Graduates

... support staff have made HRHCare a destination for convenient, high-quality care for all. Photo Caption: HRHCare Peekskill Site Medical Director Ivanette Juarbe-Ramos, MD, EVP and Founder Rev. Jeannette J. Phillips, Kenneth Sax, FNP, Program Graduate ...
https://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/lifestyle/first-class-of-hudson-river-health-care-nurse-practitioner-residents-graduates/741649/

Anniversary of Yellow Fever Epidemic Shows Ongoing Need in Community

... of four nuns from St. Mary's, including Sister Constance. Sister Constance was the superior of the nuns from Peekskill, New York. She had been to Memphis during an 1873 fever outbreak. Notes she kept during her time are quoted in an unpublished 1879 ...
https://www.memphisdailynews.com/news/2018/sep/12/yellow-fever-anniversary-shows-ongoing-need/

Peekskill Woman Faces DWI Charge In Orange County

... arrested. On Saturday, Sept. 8, State Police from Hamptonburg arrested Gladys Ortiz Santacruz, age 28, of Peekskill, for DWI. She was traveling on Route 980T in Newburgh when she was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Investigation ...
https://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/peekskill-woman-faces-dwi-charge-in-orange-county/741805/

Date For Gun Buyback Initiative Announced In Peekskill

Peekskill Police Department is sponsored a "gun buyback" initiative aimed at collecting unused weapons that might end up in the hands of children or criminals. The Gun Buyback Day runs from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Sept.
https://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/date-for-gun-buyback-initiative-announced-in-peekskill/740600/

In 1883, tidal waves resulting from this volcanic eruption claimed 36K lives

... In 1949, a violent white mob prevented an outdoor concert headlined by Paul Robeson from taking place near Peekskill, New York. (The concert was held eight days later.) In 1964, the Walt Disney movie musical fantasy "Mary Poppins," starring Julie ...
https://wtop.com/media-galleries/2018/08/today-history-aug-27/

Today In History, Aug. 27: Barack Obama

In 1949, a violent white mob prevented an outdoor concert headlined by Paul Robeson from taking place near Peekskill, New York. In 1964, the Walt Disney movie musical fantasy "Mary Poppins," starring Julie Andrews and Dick Van Dyke, premiered at Grauman's Chinese Theater in Hollywood.
https://www.fredericksburg.com/news/trending/today-in-history-aug-barack-obama/collection_ca9afd96-7439-5bd7-914e-90a3302f399c.html

This day in history

... In 1949, a violent white mob prevented an outdoor concert headlined by Paul Robeson from taking place near Peekskill, N.Y. (The concert was held eight days later.) In 1967, Brian Epstein, manager of the Beatles, was found dead in his London flat ...
https://www.bostonglobe.com/metro/2018/08/26/this-day-history/KRbucHcVrDjY6lmOD8tWEJ/story.html

House Fire Breaks Out At Building In Northern Westchester

Volunteers with the Peekskill Ambulance Corps helped with two Westchester County fires over the past week, including one at an abandoned house. About 40 firefighters responded to the scene, which kept the ambulance corps busy provided cold water to keep them hydrated, said the ambulance corps on Facebook.
https://mtkisco.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/house-fire-breaks-out-at-building-in-northern-westchester/741011/

Period parties are a controversial new trend with old roots

... Kelly Mahecha,10, shows off the books she has been reading about becoming a tween at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill Aug. 3, 2018. Shantae Mahecha, a high school teacher and a Peekskill resident plans to have a Period Party for her daughter. "For ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/08/09/period-parties-controversial-new-trend-old-roots/945318002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-lifetopstories

Period parties are a controversial new trend with old roots

... Kelly Mahecha,10, shows off the books she has been reading about becoming a tween at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill Aug. 3, 2018. Shantae Mahecha, a high school teacher and a Peekskill resident plans to have a Period Party for her daughter. "For ...
https://www.publicopiniononline.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/08/09/period-parties-controversial-new-trend-old-roots/945318002/?from=new-cookie

Period parties are a controversial new trend with old roots

... Kelly Mahecha,10, shows off the books she has been reading about becoming a tween at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill Aug. 3, 2018. Shantae Mahecha, a high school teacher and a Peekskill resident plans to have a Period Party for her daughter. "For ...
https://www.pal-item.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/08/09/period-parties-controversial-new-trend-old-roots/945318002/?from=new-cookie

Period parties are a controversial new trend with old roots

... Kelly Mahecha,10, shows off the books she has been reading about becoming a tween at Riverfront Green Park in Peekskill Aug. 3, 2018. Shantae Mahecha, a high school teacher and a Peekskill resident plans to have a Period Party for her daughter. "For ...
https://www.usatoday.com/story/life/allthemoms/2018/08/09/period-parties-controversial-new-trend-old-roots/945318002/?utm_source=feedblitz&utm_medium=FeedBlitzRss&utm_campaign=usatoday-newstopstories

Top 10 Real Estate News - Jackie Gleason's UFO House & Frank...

... and royalties while under contract to CBS in the mid 1950s, the studio gave him six acres of land and a house in Peekskill, New York, which he was free to design and build to his own specifications. He built a series of spaceship houses - a main ...
https://www.prweb.com/releases/top_10_real_estate_news_jackie_gleason_s_ufo_house_frank_lloyd_wrights_schoolhouse/prweb15681137.htm

Westchester Man, 23, Second Suspect Charged In Fatal Shooting

A second man has been implicated in the fatal shooting of a man in Northern Westchester last month, authorities announced on Wednesday. Shrub Oak resident Sean Deleon, 23, was arrested by the Peekskill Police Department and charged with second-degree murder for his alleged role into the shooting of 22-year-old Khalil Lyons in Peekskill on July 13. Police found Lyons on the ground bleeding outside a Park Street business following reports of shots fired in the area.
https://tarrytown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/westchester-man-23-second-suspect-charged-in-fatal-shooting/740691/

Westchester Man, 23, Second Suspect Charged With In Fatal Shooting

A second man has been implicated in the fatal shooting of a man in Northern Westchester last month, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced on Wednesday. Shrub Oak resident Sean Deleon, 23, has been charged with second-degree murder for his alleged role into the shooting of 22-year-old Khalil Lyons in Peekskill on July 13. Police found Lyons on the ground bleeding outside a Park Street business following reports of shots fired in the area.
https://pelham.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/westchester-man-23-second-suspect-charged-with-in-fatal-shooting/740691/

Teen Suspect Nabbed In Mid-July Westchester Homicide

Demetrius Bogan of Peekskill was arrested Friday following an exhaustive three-week investigation into the July 13 murder of Khalil Lyons, 22, of the Bronx, said Peekskill Chief of Police Don Halmy. The chief praised the work of all the officers who worked on the case, especially Det.
https://pelham.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/teen-suspect-nabbed-in-mid-july-westchester-homicide/740546/

New York's best beers: The 2018 Taste NY winners

Winners in the annual Taste NY Craft Beer Competition, clockwise from top left: Passing Time Grisette from Threes Brewing in Brooklyn, winner of the Governor's Excelsior Cup; Peekskill Brewery of the Hudson Valley, which won four medals; and Glenmere Brewing of Florida, NY and Lucky Hare Brewing of Hector NY, who won three medals each. For the second straight year, Threes Brewing Co.
https://www.syracuse.com/drinks/index.ssf/2018/08/new_yorks_best_beers_the_2018_taste_ny_excelsior_cup_winners_are.html

New Watertown city manager settling into job

... in other communities where he worked. He's worked in Sandusky, Ohio; Sun Prairie, Wis.; Takoma Park, Md.; and Peekskill, N.Y. Most recently, he worked as the city manager in Bay City, Mich., until he left in June 2017. Mr. Finn, 64, who has been ...
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/new-watertown-city-manager-settling-into-job-20180801

Eight Hudson Valley train stops worth the trip

... and Buena Vista Avenue, where the Yonkers Train Station is located. https://ift.tt/2JY3j5Z Station: Peekskill Event: Hudson Valley Exposition The Hudson Valley Exposition takes place on Aug. 4, with many events right near the train ...
http://www.chroniclenewspaper.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20180725/ENTERTAINMENT/180729982

Nine Westchester Residents Charged With Driving While Impaired

... subsequently arrested. On Saturday, July 21, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Christopher J. Platt, age 60, of Peekskill, for DWI. He was traveling on State Route 9 in the town of Cortlandt, when he was stopped for a vehicle and traffic law ...
https://pleasantville.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/nine-westchester-residents-charged-with-driving-while-impaired/740178/

Nicole Penirelli Of Valhalla Dies Suddenly At Age 33

Besides her parents of Valhalla, Nicole is survived by her godmother, Toni Chiarella of Peekskill, and her godfather, Thomas Penirelli of West Harrison. as well as by her many aunts, uncles and cousins.
http://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/obituaries/nicole-penirelli-of-valhalla-dies-suddenly-at-age-33/740063/

Woman, 24, Charged With DWI In I-684 Stop

... impaired by alcohol and he was subsequently arrested. On Saturday, July 14, State Police from Cortlandt arrested Peekskill resident Dery Duarte Ipina, 27, for DWI. He was traveling on Albany Post Road in Cortlandt, when he was stopped for committing ...
http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/woman-24-charged-with-dwi-in-i-684-stop/739845/

City manager appointee applied in Watertown six years ago

... members went into a different direction and hired Ms. Addison, partly because they were aware of a situation in Peekskill, N.Y., in which he and other city officials were accused of racism. “It was my sense that they went with a different ...
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/city-manager-appointee-applied-in-watertown-six-years-ago-20180714

ID Released For Man Shot, Killed In Northern Westchester

The shooting occurred around 2:30 p.m. Friday at the 1200 block of Park Street in Peekskill, police said. Upon arrival, officers discovered a 22-year-old who had sustained a single gunshot wound.
http://pleasantville.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/id-released-for-man-shot-killed-in-northern-westchester/739794/

Watertown has new city manager

... has been city manager at numerous locations, including Sandusky, Ohio; Sun Prairie, Wisc.; Takoma Park, Md.; and Peekskill, N.Y. Most recently, he worked as the city manager in Bay City, Mich., before deciding to “take some time off” ...
http://www.watertowndailytimes.com/news03/watertown-has-new-city-manager-20180713

Police Use GPS Tracking To Catch Stolen Car Suspect In Northern Westchester

The owner of an allegedly stolen car in Westchester used GPS tracking to assist police in locating the vehicle and their suspect. Investigators from the Yorktown Police Department received a hotline message from the Peekskill Police Department shortly after 3:30 p.m. on Thursday afternoon, regarding a vehicle that had been stolen and was traveling eastbound on Crompond Road in Yorktown.
http://ossining.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/police-use-gps-tracking-to-catch-stolen-car-suspect-in-northern-westchester/739517/

Wrongly convicted as a teen, now he helps those like himself

... kid, at age 16, taken in for questioning in the rape and murder of a high school classmate, Angela Correa, 15, in Peekskill, New York, in 1989. Deskovic was deeply shaken by the murder and so was the entire community. Sure, he told the police, he'd ...
http://www.abajournal.com/magazine/article/jeffrey_deskovic_foundation_for_justice?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=ABA+Journal+Magazine+Stories#When:05:25:00Z

Flood Advisory: One Major Roadway Closure As Storms Move Through Area

... areas is expected across the advisory area. Some locations that will experience flooding include Ossining, Peekskill, Mount Kisco, Mahopac, Lake Carmel and Brewster, the National Weather Service said. Showers are expected to continue until around 3 ...
http://pleasantville.dailyvoice.com/weather/flood-advisory-heavy-rain-lightning-thunder-as-storms-move-through-area/739173/

Judge allows defense to obtain info about alleged victim in trafficking case

The attorney for a New York man accused of trafficking women for sex may have a new means to impeach a victim's credibility at trial. Raymond Jacoub, representing Charles Robinson, of Peekskill, N.Y., said during a Tuesday hearing he would use cooperation agreements between one of the victims and law enforcement to challenge the story she is telling.
http://www.berkshireeagle.com/stories/judge-allows-defense-to-obtain-info-about-alleged-victim-in-trafficking-case,543240

NY joins suit against Trump on child separation

... the main complaint he hears from the children is that the tents get too cold sometimes. (June 26) Aida Velesaca of Peekskill was among over one-hundred people who attended a rally for immigrant children in front of the Westchester County office ...
https://www.pressconnects.com/story/news/politics/albany/2018/06/26/donald-trump-sued-over-child-separation-policy-new-york/735574002/?from=new-cookie

Hundreds Of Con Ed Customers Without Power After Storms Hit Westchester

... for all residents. In total, 546 of Con Ed's customers remained without power in the region, including 512 in Peekskill, 29 in White Plains, and lone outages in Yorktown, Ossining, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon and Cortlandt. Overnight, storms hit the ...
http://mountpleasant.dailyvoice.com/news/hundreds-of-con-ed-customers-without-power-after-storms-hit-westchester/738756/

Age To Buy Tobacco, Vaping Products Upped To 21 By Westchester Legislators

... under 21. The measure passed Monday night, June 4 by a vote of 16-1. The one "no" vote was cast by John Testa (R-Peekskill, Cortlandt and Yorktown). Westchester is the latest local municipality to raise the age for tobacco sales. Last month, New ...
http://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/politics/age-to-buy-tobacco-vaping-products-upped-to-21-by-westchester-legislators/738170/

Three Serious Crashes Occur In Peekskill In 24-Hour Span

While most of the country was spending Memorial Day Weekend celebrating the holiday, first responders in Peekskill were busy, responding to several serious accidents in a 24-hour span. Members of the Peekskill Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/three-serious-crashes-occur-in-peekskill-in-24-hour-span/737767/

Soundsmith's Peter Ledermann: Building, Mastering, and Giving Back

Six weeks ago, Jana Dagdagan and I visited the Peekskill, New York factory of Soundsmith-her first time there, my second. Although I didn't mention this to the company's President and Chief Engineer, Peter Ledermann, the thing that most impressed me during my second visit was how little had changed since my first, in April of 2015.
https://www.stereophile.com/content/soundsmiths-peter-ledermann-building-mastering-and-giving-back

Newark Episcopal Diocese votes in Morristown to elect first black bishop

... priest in 2005. She served at St. James' Church on Manhattan's Upper East Side, and as rector of a small parish in Peekskill, NY, prior to becoming rector of Trinity Episcopal Church in Fort Worth, Texas, in 2012. At Trinity, she worked "to expand ...
https://morristowngreen.com/2018/05/19/newark-episcopal-diocese-votes-in-morristown-to-elect-first-black-bishop/

Art's Friday in Munich, Part Two

... more often in Munich than here in upstate New York! That being said, the last time I dropped in at Soundsmith's Peekskill, New York factory, I got an early look at this Plexiglas display, which was made specially for this year's High End show. The ...
https://www.stereophile.com/content/arts-friday-munich-part-two

New York city councilwoman refuses to say Pledge of Allegiance

... Vanessa Agudelo, 26, was slammed for not reciting the Pledge of Allegiance at a recent public meeting in Peekskill, New York The Democratic councilwoman went on: 'Many people do not know that our pledge was originally written by a socialist in 1892, ...
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-5705943/New-York-city-councilwoman-refuses-say-Pledge-Allegiance.html?ITO=1490&ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490

Employee Caught Stealing $245 At Jefferson Valley Mall Macy's, Police Say

... who had been detained for a larceny complaint. Upon arrival at the scene, an investigation by officers found that Peekskill resident Jocelyn Bernard, 19, had allegedly stolen $245 from her employee. She was subsequently arrested and charged with a ...
http://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/employee-caught-stealing-245-at-jefferson-valley-mall-macys-police-say/736797/

Somers Woman Had Car Full Of Pot, Products, Police Say

One of three area women busted by state police with a large quantity of marijuana is facing charges after police say they found a flier containing a price list for all the items. New York State Police troopers stopped a 2004 Acura at approximately 10 p.m. on April 21 on Route 9A in Peekskill for a traffic violation, a spokesperson announced on Thursday.
http://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/somers-woman-had-car-full-of-pot-products-police-say/736599/

Works in Progress: Building an Urban Escape Vehicle

... County, however, the mountain bike thrives on the gnarled, rocky trails of Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill or Sprain Ridge Park in Yonkers. And these are the landscapes that Thomas Callahan has in mind when welding together his latest ...
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/03/nyregion/building-an-urban-escape-vehicle.html?partner=rss&emc=rss

New York Law Firm, Pollack, Pollack, Isaac & DeCicco, LLP,...

... a personal level. The firm has two locations: 225 Broadway, 3rd Floor in Manhattan, NY and at 906 South Street in Peekskill, NY. For more information, please contact the firm at (212) 233-8100 or email info(at)ppid(dot)com.
http://www.prweb.com/releases/2018/05/prweb15456810.htm

Wanted Yorktown Man Arrested After Putnam Traffic Stop

Kevin A. Valenzuela, 29, of Yorktown Heights, was stopped around 2 a.m. Saturday, April 14, by Deputy Sheriff Ronald Yeager after he observed the vehicle, which he knew the owner was wanted while patrolling the Lake Peekskill area of Putnam Valley. Hi! You've read our articles so we know you like our reporting.
http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/wanted-yorktown-man-arrested-after-putnam-traffic-stop/736340/

Broadcaster Bob Harris spent 41 years at Duke as the voice for Duke football and men's basketball.

... regular-season championships, one ACC tournament crown and an appearance in the 1999 NCAA championship game. The Peekskill, N.Y., native averaged 16.2 points and 8.9 rebounds per contest at Duke, earning National Player of the Year honors in his ...
http://www.dukechronicle.com/article/2018/04/elton-brand-shelden-williams-headline-duke-athletics-hall-of-fame-class-of-2018

Man Caught With Crack Cocaine In Stop At Taconic Parkway Entrance

A Putnam County man is facing drug charges after being busted by a police officer in Yorktown who spotted drug activity in a vehicle. An officer on patrol near the intersection of Curry Street and Jennifer Court in Yorktown Heights allegedly observed drug activity inside a truck involving Lake Peekskill resident James Paccione, 61, who proceeded to leave the area and drive off onto Route 6. Police said that the officer followed the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop at Route 6 near the Taconic State Parkway entrance for a cracked windshield.
http://ossining.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-caught-with-crack-cocaine-in-stop-at-taconic-parkway-entrance/736258/

Animals keep getting their heads stuck in our trash

... an empty can of Chef Boyardee Spaghetti & Meatballs. Skunks have been saved from yogurt containers in Honolulu, Peekskill, New York, and Salem, Massachusetts. Raccoons have been freed from jars in Toronto and on Long Island. A decade ago, Brits were ...
http://bangordailynews.com/2018/04/22/outdoors/animals-keep-getting-their-heads-stuck-in-our-trash/

Two From Northern Westchester Injured In Route 9 Crash

... East Fishkill FD. Other agencies assisting included State Police, Continental Village, North Highlands, Garrison, Peekskill, Cortlandt, Putnam County, the Putnam County Sheriff's Office. Hi! You've read our articles so we know you like our ...
http://mtkisco.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/two-from-northern-westchester-injured-in-route-9-crash/735936/

Peekskill Appoints New School Superintendent

After an extensive search, the Peekskill Board of Education announced that Dr. David Mauricio has been selected to serve as the district's next Superintendent of Schools. Mauricio, who is currently serving as the chief of Strategic Alignment and Innovation at Buffalo Schools, was officially appointed on Tuesday, April 10. He will replace Peekskill's Interim Superintendent, Dr. Mary Keenan Foster and begin his three year contract effective July 1. "I am very excited to join the Peekskill community," Mauricio said.
http://somers.dailyvoice.com/schools/peekskill-appoints-new-school-superintendent/735623/

Rock Me These Nights: Billy Squier schedules new US concerts with G.E. Smith

Back in January, Billy Squier played a trio of special concert events in the New York City area with acclaimed touring and session guitarist G.E. Smith . Now, the duo has lined up four more shows in various venues around the Northeastern U.S. The concerts are scheduled for April 21 in Peekskill, New York; April 29 in Ardmore, Pennsylvania; May 1 in Annapolis, Maryland; and May 2 in Washington, D.C. Billy, of course, is best-known for such early-'80s hits as "The Stroke," "Rock Me Tonite" and "Everybody Wants You."
http://wimz.com/news/articles/2018/apr/10/rock-me-these-nights-billy-squier-schedules-new-us-concerts-with-ge-smith/

Named officer of the year

... She was selected for the honor following a competition held Feb. 23 through 25, at Camp Smith Training Site near Peekskill. She will compete against other sergeants from around the state for the New York Army National Guard honors in April. The ...
http://www.leaderherald.com/news/in-brief/2018/04/named-officer-of-the-year/

The Kinks' Dave Davies will deliver a "quite rocking but quite varied" set on new US tour

Founding Kinks guitarist Dave Davies kicks off a short U.S. solo tour tonight in Peekskill, New York, that's scheduled through an April 21 concert in Medina, Minnesota. The 13-date trek will mostly hit venues on the East Coast, including an April 2-3 stand at New York's City Winery.
http://wimz.com/news/articles/2018/mar/29/the-kinks-dave-davies-will-deliver-a-quite-rocking-but-quite-varied-set-on-new-us-tour/

does this exist?

... get this that would be cool. I'm also within driving distance from some towns in Westchester along the river (Peekskill, Cortlandt, Croton-upon-Hudson, Yorktown Heights, etc). Ossining and Tarrytown are reachable for me as well by car but if I'm ...
https://ask.metafilter.com/320567/does-this-exist

'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move To New Rochelle

... According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bridle had sexual contact with his 10-year-old victim in Peekskill in October 1997, and he was convicted of first-degree attempted sexual abuse in May the following year and sentenced to a term ...
http://newrochelle.dailyvoice.com/news/lifetime-sex-offender-reports-move-to-new-rochelle/734534/

Man Nailed For Impersonating Officer May Have Stopped Others In Area

... pulling over the woman on Oscawana Lake Road, the sheriff's office said. He told the woman that he worked with the Peekskill Police Department and that he had pulled her over because she crossed the double line. The suspicious woman asked him for ...
http://northsalem.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-nailed-for-impersonating-officer-may-have-stopped-others-in-area/734525/

County Planning Board Additions Include New Member From Yonkers

... Greechan has been appointed an ex officio member. Latimer also reappointed two current members, Dwight Douglas of Peekskill and Holly Hasbrouck of Bedford. Three additional members remain in seats whose terms have not yet expired. Latimer said: ...
http://yonkers.dailyvoice.com/politics/county-planning-board-additions-include-new-member-from-yonkers/734269/

'Lifetime' Sex Offender Reports Move To New Rochelle

... According to the Division of Criminal Justice Services, Bridle had sexual contact with his 10-year-old victim in Peekskill in October 1997, and he was convicted of first-degree attempted sexual abuse in May the following year and sentenced to a term ...
http://newrochelle.dailyvoice.com/news/lifetime-sex-offender-reports-move-to-new-rochelle/734230/

Dutch sculptor Folkert de Jong joins Marc Straus

... Things evolve. Artists teach us. At the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art, which Livia and I founded in Peekskill, NY, Folkert generously created a permanent monumental work of art, 'Mount Maslow', a two-story high mountain of white ...
http://artdaily.com/news/103099/Dutch-sculptor-Folkert-de-Jong-joins-Marc-Straus

Con Ed Powers 5,746 Customers in 24 Hours. 7,254 Customers Without...

... 5,746 Customers in 24 Hours. 7,254 Customers Without Power In Westchester as of Noon Saturday. Great Progress in Peekskill-Yorktown- Shrub Oak Mohegan Lake. Scarsdale, Mamaroneck, Eastchester, Rye Averaging 200 Customers Out. Con Ed Powers 5,746 ...
http://whiteplainscnr.com/2018/03/10/con-ed-powers-customers-in-24-hours-17254-customers-without-power-in-westchester-as-of-noon-saturday-great-progress-in-peekskill-yorktown-shrub-oak-mohegan-lake-scarsdale-mamaroneck-eastcheste/

Main Street Lane Closure Cleared In Peekskill

A lane closure of a busy Peekskill roadway for low hanging wires following Wednesday's storm has been reopened to motorists after crews cleared the area. Officials were forced to close the 600 Block of Main Street in Peekskill due to the wires, which presented a hazard to motorists and pedestrians.
http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/traffic/main-street-lane-closure-cleared-in-peekskill/734025/

Man Must Register As Sex Offender For Installing Village Hall Bathroom Cams

A former 14-year employee of the Village of Ossining must register as a sex offender after pleading guilty to installing a camera in Village Hall, officials said on Monday. Peekskill resident Lider Velez, 49, the former head janitor of the village, has been sentenced to five months of shock probation with sex offender conditions and will have to register as a sex offender upon his release, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced.
http://tarrytown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-must-register-as-sex-offender-for-installing-village-hall-bathroom-cams/733819/

Town by Key Town a " The No Power Report as of 2 PM

The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com Con Edison has made progress in restoring power around the hard hit central Westchester area. Peekskill is by far the most affected area with over 2,000 customers out of power, New Rochelle, Mount Vernon, Harrison, Rye, Larchmont and Mamaroneck, Elmsford, Valhalla approach 1,000 or over in customers out of power.
http://whiteplainscnr.com/2018/03/03/town-by-key-town-the-no-power-report-as-of-2-pm/

United States v. Holcombe

... so by completing a New York State Sex Offender Registration Form, on which he indicated that he would reside in Peekskill, New York (in the SDNY) after his release and promised to notify his "local law enforcement agency" and the New York State ...
http://caselaw.findlaw.com/us-2nd-circuit/1890233.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+FindLaw2nd+%28FindLaw+Case+Law+Updates+-+2nd+Circuit+COA%29

Peekskill Man Charged With New Sex Offenses

A 23-year-old Northern Westchester man already in custody for allegedly having sexual contact with a minor is facing additional charges following further investigation that determined he sexually abused a second child in Westchester, state police said on Friday, Feb. 23. Peekskill resident Elisha Henry was arrested and charged with a felony count of first-degree sexual abuse on Monday, Feb. 19 in Wappinger, after an investigation determined that he had engaged in sexual activity with a child under the age of 11. On Friday, state police announced that Henry was facing two additional felonies after additional investigation determined that he allegedly sexually abused another child in the city of Peekskill.
http://cortlandt.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/peekskill-man-charged-with-new-sex-offenses/733360/

Earth Matters: Hudson Valley Earthquakes

The rumble and bang of an earthquake woke some Putnam and upper Westchester County residents early on Wednesday February 7. Social media posts and comments directed at local news outlets had the temblor, centered in Putnam Valley, rattling windows from West Point to Peekskill to Connecticut. Despite a modest 2.2 West Coast transplants might scoff at the outsized reaction to an undersized shake, but any seismic activity in our part of the Hudson Valley re-ignites worries among opponents of the Indian Point Energy Center.
http://nyacknewsandviews.com/2018/02/earth-matters-hudson-valley-earthquakes/

Three Busted For Selling In Heroin In Peekskill

Three men with lengthy arrest records are facing possession and sale of heroin charges following the execution of several search warrants Monday by members of the Peekskill Police Department and the Westchester County Heroin and Opiate Task Force. Charles Pritchett, 65, of the Bronx, John Brown, 58, and Mark Mair, 58, both of Peekskill, were busted following a search of a home at 118 Old Bay St., in Peekskill, and a vehicle belonging to Pritchett, said Peekskill Police Chief Eric Johansen.
http://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/three-busted-for-selling-in-heroin-in-peekskill/733157/

Peekskill Man Had Sexual Contact With Child Under 11, Police Say

A 23-year-old area man is behind bars after police say he had sexual contact with a child under the age of 11. State police from the Wappinger barracks received a complaint regarding the alleged conduct on Monday, Feb. 19. An investigation found that Elisa D. Henry of Peekskill had engaged in sexual contact with a victim in the town of Wappinger.
http://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/peekskill-man-had-sexual-contact-with-child-under-11-police-say/733163/

Tarrytown School Employee Pleads Guilty To Stealing Thousands From District

The longtime Tarrytown Union Free School District secretary and Putnam County resident accused of stealing more than $10,000 from her employer has pleaded guilty to a corruption charge. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced on Thursday that Lake Peekskill resident Carol Ressa, 53, has pleaded guilty to a felony count of third-degree grand larceny as a public corruption crime.
http://yonkers.dailyvoice.com/news/tarrytown-school-employee-pleads-guilty-to-stealing-thousands-from-district/732615/

Earthquake shakes northern Westchester, Putnam

... The last earthquake that measured this strong around here was in 2014, when a 2.5-magnitude quake hit near Peekskill, he said. People don't usually feel smaller quakes in this region, he said, but plenty of people were shaken by today's. "Sounded ...
https://www.northjersey.com/story/news/local/2018/02/07/earthquake-shakes-northern-westchester-putnam/314362002/?from=new-cookie

2.2 Magnitude Earthquake Reported Near Northern Westchester/Putnam Border

... ke's epicenter was in Crofts Corner in Putnam Valley, and located 7.7 miles from Jefferson Valley and 9 miles from Peekskill, according to the USGS.
http://chappaqua.dailyvoice.com/news/22-magnitude-earthquake-reported-near-northern-westchesterputnam-border/732516/

'Fit' for a Super Bowl Champion

... Mike Ramsey, who is one of the principal owners of Total Strength and Speed, and Williams Strength. Guy Massi of Peekskill, NY and one of the world's leading experts in oscillation and frequency training introduced the Eagles to the Tsunami Bar. The ...
http://lexingtonchronicle.com/fit-for-a-super-bowl-champion-p41148-237.htm

Rochester city manager to retire this summer

... four decades. Before arriving in Rochester, he served as a city manager in Augusta, Maine, Oak Park, Michigan, Peekskill, New York and Englewood, New Jersey. His dedication to the cities he served resulted in numerous International City/County ...
http://www.fosters.com/news/20180206/rochester-city-manager-to-retire-this-summer

Drug Dealer Suspect Caught After Police Chase In Yorktown, Somers

An alleged drug dealer took police on a wild chase in Northern Westchester following a multi-agency investigation into the sale of prescription drugs. Following an investigation by members of the Westchester County Northern Narcotics Initiative, a multi-agency task force comprised of officers from Yorktown, Westchester County Narcotics Unit, Peekskill and Croton police departments busted Granite Springs resident Carmine Caruso, 38, for multiple felony drug charges.
http://yorktown.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/drug-dealer-suspect-caught-after-police-chase-in-yorktown-somers/732487/

PEEKSKILLa S Cathedral : 1909 Landmark Assumes Divine New Look

The White Plains Online Newspaper Since 2000 A.D. John F. Bailey, Editor 997-1607 wpcnr@aol.com On a very cold day yesterday in Peekskill, New York USA, I dropped in to the Church of the Assumption, a cavernous landmark that was completed in 1909, my son and I often go in there because of the art and presence of peace and the 109 years of its history. I was awed by the amazing new renovation the Church has just completed.
http://whiteplainscnr.com/2018/02/04/peekskills-cathedral-1909-landmark-assumes-divine-new-look/

2018 Westchester Restaurants To Watch: Hotspots North Of I-287

... To make your decision easier, we've rounded up a list of recently opened spots north of I-287. Eagle Saloon, Peekskill: Live music and the best of "Americana" converge at this rustic pub, open since early December. The Western/Southern-style style ...
http://peekskill.dailyvoice.com/business/2018-westchester-restaurants-to-watch-hotspots-north-of-i-287/729703/

Judy Modica

... Litchfield Ladies Club. Survivors include her husband Robert Modica of Pawleys Island; sons Robert Modica Jr. of Peekskill, New York, and Daniel Modica and wife Susan of Burlington, New Jersey; daughter Patty Bailey and husband Arnold of Newport, ...
https://www.myhorrynews.com/obituaries/judy-modica/article_d696a2fa-082b-11e8-b58f-9f42b83a89e9.html

Man Faces DWI, Other Charges After Crashing Stolen Vehicle On Route 100

A motorist from Peekskill driving a stolen car from Ossining with a blood alcohol content nearly triple the legal limit was busted by Yorktown police after rolling over the vehicle on Route 100. The Yorktown Police Department received reports of the crash on Route 100 shortly after 8 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 7, leading to a joint investigation between their department and the Ossining Police Department, who were investigating reports of the stolen vehicle.
http://somers.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/man-faces-dwi-other-charges-after-crashing-stolen-vehicle-on-route-100/732173/

Ray Blue Trio Returns to WCT's Jazz Masters Series February 10

On Saturday, February 10, the Jazz Masters Series of Westchester Collaborative Theater will welcome a return appearance by the world-renowned Ray Blue Trio, featuring jazz artist/composer/arranger and saxophonist Ray Blue of Peekskill, a New York Blues Hall of Fame inductee who has toured extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Africa. The cabaret-style performance begins at 7:30 pm at WCT's black box performance space at 23 Water Street in Ossining.
https://www.broadwayworld.com/article/Ray-Blue-Trio-Returns-to-WCTs-Jazz-Masters-Series-February-10-20180131