Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced Monday that he is assembling a working group comprised of various stakeholders to review police policies and procedures in the wake of the George Floyd killing and ensuing riots. The group will consist of
Read More“No Justice, No Peace!” was the outcry during a peaceful but forceful rally in downtown Peekskill Saturday afternoon. At least 200 residents of all ages turned out to denounce the killing of George Floyd, a 46-year-old African-American man, in Minneapolis
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Alice D. Smith of Peekskill passed away on May 12. She was 94 years old. Smith worked at Snowflake Laundry and West Ledge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Peekskill. She was born on May 17, 1925, in Philipstown to Otto
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Charles Ambrose Burgdorf, 83, entered eternal life on Apr. 17 in Westfield, N.J. after a long illness. Charlie’s family feels blessed that his final wish of dying at home in his own bedroom was fulfilled. He leaves behind his wife,
Read MoreCalls for hospital masks, protective gowns and ventilators have reached a critical point for many hospitals and healthcare facilities looking to protect staff while tending to patients during the burgeoning coronavirus crisis. But there is another shortage that promises to
Read MoreCroton resident Marcy B. Freedman has a broad range of interest in art. During an interview last week at her studio in Peekskill, Freedman said it is difficult to say what type of artist she is. “It is hard to
Read MorePeekskill resident Sharon Rubinstein described herself last week as an artist who has had “different day jobs.” “I am the daughter of an artist and I’ve been drawing and painting ever since I was a little girl,” Rubinstein said. “I’ve
Read MoreJust over two years ago, veteran rock band The Smithereens wasted no time in getting back on stage after they were dealt a shocking blow. In December 2017, the close-knit New Jersey-based group’s lead singer Pat DiNizio unexpectedly died at
Read MorePoughkeepsie resident Abigail Ottley-Cumberbatch started out her career in make-up but changed her work to help people with their skin by opening Abbeauté Studio a year ago. The esthetician moved her business to Stowe Road about a month ago from Main
Read MoreBy Michael Gold For the vast majority of Pleasantville residents, when they think about garbage, if they think of it at all, it’s to get rid of it. The origin of the word garbage is “uncertain,” according to Google. Nobody wants
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