Department Spotlight: Section 8


                 

The Section 8 Department, led by Jessica Ganus, is a Federally Funded program created to assist lower income individuals and families in obtaining safe and decent housing, enabling these households to live and work within the City of Peekskill. Throughout this year, the Section 8 Department has continued its efforts to help get more applicants on the program, educate real estate agencies about the Housing Choice Voucher Program, conduct inspections to ensure tenant safety as well as quality control inspections for owners to ensure units are meeting housing quality standards, and continuing to ensure that rents for units are fair and within rent reasonableness. 

For more information about our Section 8 Department, please visit their website or call (914) 734-4216. 

Community Feedback Survey


                 

The City of Peekskill is currently applying for a grant to fund a Comprehensive Plan and we need your input! The comprehensive plan is the culmination of a planning process that establishes the official land use policy of a community and presents goals and a vision for the future that guides official decision making. The comprehensive plan invariably includes a thorough analysis of current data showing land development trends and issues, community resources, and public needs for transportation, recreation, and housing. To complete the survey, please click here. 

Peekskill Community Health Initiative 


                 

The City of Peekskill launched its Community Health Initiative with a ribbon cutting and presentation on Sunday, July 10th at the Paramount Hudson Valley. For those who missed the ceremony and presentation, please click here to watch the video. 

Civilian Complaint Review Board Established
 

At the July 18th Common Council meeting, the Mayor and Council approved a local law for the creation of a Civilian Complaint Review Board. A special thank you to the members of our Police Reform Task Force and we look forward to the formation of this board.

Military Tribute Banner Program 


                 

Our Military Tribute Banner Program is now open! If you would like to order a banner honoring someone who has served or is currently serving, please click here. 

LevelUp Construction Training


                 

OzLand Festival


                 

 Antonia Arts will be holding an OzLand Festival on Saturday, August 6th from 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm along South Street. Enjoy an afternoon of family entertainment which will include art, poetry, music, face painting, vendors, and more!

Melvin Morris Ceremony


                 

Join the Mayor and Common Council for a special ceremony honoring Staff Sergeant Melvin Morris on Saturday, August 6th at 1:00 pm at the Peekskill Central Firehouse. For more information about the ceremony, please call (914) 734-4245.

Children's Summer Special 

                 
Bring the kids out for the final children's special of the summer series on Monday, August 8th at the Riverfront Green starting at 7:00 pm with a special presentation from Two by Two Animal Haven. 

Family Movie Night

                 
Enjoy a family movie night down at the Riverfront Green on Friday, August 12th at 8:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy watching Big Miracle. 

Summer Concert Saturday


                 

The Peekskill BID will be sponsoring another Free Summer Concert Saturday at Pugsley Park on Saturday, August 13th from 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm. Bring some food along with a lawn chair and enjoy some soul music from the Julius Deligard Band. 

Public Hearing

                 
A public hearing will be held on Monday, August 15th on a proposed local law to allow transitional housing in the M2B Zoning District. As always, we welcome all members of the community to attend either in person or virtually to share their thoughts.

Jazz in the Park Festival
 

Cross-Cultural Connection Inc. will be holding their 4th Annual Jazz in the Park Festival on Sunday, August 21st from 12:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Riverfront Green Park. Bring some food, a lawn chair or blanket, and enjoy a great lineup of jazz music!

Workforce Development Academy


                 

Boards & Commissions Vacancies
 

Are you looking to become more involved and help make a difference? Please consider joining one of our Boards and Commissions!

We currently have vacancies for our Artist Certification Committee, Board of Tax Assessment Review, Board of Ethics, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Historical and Landmarks Preservation Board, Housing Authority, Human Relations Commission, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals

If you are interested in serving on any of these Boards or Commissions, please send a letter of interest and a resume to the City Clerk, Debra Petrosky, 840 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 or via email to dpetrosky@cityofpeekskill.com. 

August 8, 2022:    Committee of the Whole Meeting
August 9, 2022:    Planning Commission Meeting 
August 15, 2022:  Committee of the Whole/Common Council Meeting
August 18, 2022:  Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting 
August 23, 2022:  Peekskill Industrial Development Agency Meeting
August 25, 2022:  Historic & Landmarks Preservation Board Meeting 

To stay current on all upcoming dates, please click here for our city calendar. 

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Mayor and Common Council 
 

Mayor Vivian McKenzie
Deputy Mayor Patricia Riley
Councilwoman Kathleen Talbot
Councilman Ramon Fernandez 
Councilman Dwight H. Douglas
Councilman Robert Scott
Councilman Brian Fassett