The Peekskill Board of Education last week approved a plan to reorganize the district’s central administration, including naming Middle School Principal David Fine as the new superintendent of schools. Fine will earn $230,000 annually under a three-year contract that is
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The Peekskill Board of Education was expected Monday night to accept the resignation of high school Principal Fred Hutchinson. Hutchinson, who was hired by the district in June 2012 and uncovered transcript irregularities affecting 34 high school students last year
Read MorePeekskill’s city assessor is pushing the Common Council to approve the first revaluation of city properties in 56 years. City Assessor Michele Jordan told the council last week “inequities” have existed in Peekskill for decades with properties that are either
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By Jim Roberts A prominent Manhattan chef and restaurant operator wants to help propel the transformation of the City of Peekskill into a major restaurant destination in the region. Louie Lanza, who has operated many well-received and highly popular restaurants
Read MoreConstruction has begun on a controversial methadone clinic on Corporate Drive off Highland Avenue as Peekskill officials appear out of legal options to stop it. Peekskill Mayor Frank Catalina, an attorney, said Friday it’s a “very longshot” that the city
Read MoreThe Peekskill Police Department has issued a warning to residents after responding to several calls of solicitors in the community who are going door to door in an attempt to sell residents various types of services/products. The City of Peekskill
Read MorePeekskill officials are considering increasing parking fees to raise revenue by installing new meters. A proposal was presented to the Common Council Monday night to purchase new meters that would accept coins and debit or credit cards. Upping the hourly
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Peekskill Councilwoman Drew Claxton will continue to serve as deputy mayor after being unanimously selected last week by the Common Council. Claxton, the longest serving member of the council, was reelected to a new four-year term in November. Her fellow
Read MoreThe new Peekskill Common Council will get to appoint a city court judge on January 1, but it appears likely the Democratic majority will get its way in naming Reginald Johnson to the 10-year post. On December 23, Putnam County
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Panio Wines & Liquors has been an institution in Peekskill for decades. Currently carrying on the tradition is owner David Pacchiana., who resides in Cortlandt. The store has been open since 1979. But there is a threat to his business
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