City Manager Andy Stewart Accepts Job in Nyack


                 

City Manager Andy Stewart has accepted a job as Village Administrator in Nyack starting in March 2022. We are thankful to Andy for his two years of leadership here in Peekskill and wish him all the best as he begins a new chapter. To learn more about what has been accomplished during Andy's two years as City Manager, please visit our city website. 

Department Spotlight: Police Department


                 

The Police Department, led by Chief Leo Dylewski, provides law enforcement services to help make Peekskill a safe place to visit, live, and work. The Police Department is currently staffed with 50 sworn officers and hopes to add additional officers by the end of the year. During the 2021 year, the department received over 40,100 calls for service and generated over 10,000 incident reports. The department goals for 2022 include assigning a Sergeant to bring back the Community Policing Unit, the return of Coffee with a Cop as well as other community outreach events, implementation of Crime Deterrence Initiatives, and continuing to implement the recommendations from the Police Reform Taskforce. 

To learn more about our Police Department, please call (914) 737-8000, or visit their website. 

Brian Fassett Appointed to Fill Vacant Council Seat


                 

The Peekskill Common Council appointed local businessman Brian Fassett to fill the vacant council seat at its February 14th council meeting. To learn more about our new councilman, please visit our city website. 

Peekskill Youth Bureau Teen Cooking Classes


                 

The Peekskill Youth Bureau will be holding free teen cooking classes with Chef Charles' Kitchen on Mondays from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm through March 28th at their location at 828 Main Street. Gain some confidence in the kitchen and improve your cooking skills by clicking here to register. For more information about the classes, please contact Executive Director Tuesday Paige McDonald at (914) 734-4149 or tmcdonald@cityofpeekskill.com. 

Maple Sugaring Workshop Extended


                 

Due to popular demand, the Parks and Recreation Department has extended its maple sugaring workshop! Join instructor John Neering on March 5th and March 12th from 9:00 am - 10:30 am and 11:00 am - 12:30 pm for some fun hands-on learning for all ages. For more information and to register, please call the Parks and Recreation office at (914) 734-7275.

Sustainability Program Coordinator Consultant 


                 

The City of Peekskill is seeking a Sustainability Program Coordinator Consultant to coordinate city sustainability programs. To learn more about the required qualifications and the scope of work, please visit our website. 

Peekskill St. Patrick's Parade


                 

The Peekskill St. Patrick's Parade is back! Wear your green and celebrate St. Patrick's Day at the 31st Annual Peekskill St. Patrick's Parade on Saturday, March 12th at 3:00 pm in downtown Peekskill with John Testa as this year's Grand Marshal. 

Peekskill Agencies Together Virtual Meeting


                 

Join the Peekskill Youth Bureau at the Peekskill Agencies Together (P.A.T.) virtual meeting on Wednesday, March 16th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm on Zoom. The meeting will include a greeting and updates from Westchester County Legislator Colin Smith, a presentation from Peekskill City School District Superintendent Dr. David Mauricio on supporting students and families through equity and service, and a Healing Forward Committee update. To join this meeting, please click here or scan the QR code. 

St. Patrick's Day Celebration


                 

Join the Peekskill Youth Bureau for a St. Patrick's Day Celebration on Thursday, March 17th from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at 828 Main Street. Wear your green and enjoy an afternoon of crafts, food, and fun. For more information, please contact Executive Director Tuesday Paige McDonald at (914) 734-4149 or email tmcdonald@cityofpeekskill.com. 

Peekskill Youth Bureau Job Fair 


                 

The Peekskill Youth Bureau will be holding a job fair on Wednesday, March 23rd from 4:00 pm - 7:00 pm at the Peekskill Central Fire Station located at 1141 Main Street. Bring your resume and connect with over a dozen employers about job opportunities available. For more information and to register, please click here or contact Emily Bender at (914) 862-5347. 

Women's History Month Celebration


                 

Join the Peekskill Youth Bureau for their annual Women's History Month Celebration on Thursday, March 24th at 6:30 pm at their headquarters located at 828 Main Street. This year's celebration will be honoring Assemblywoman Sandy Galef with the Trailblazer Award, Millie Guerrero with the Outstanding Service Award, and Marquette Hairston with the Outstanding Service Award. If you would like to attend, please RSVP here as seating will be limited. For more information about this year's celebration, please contact Executive Director Tuesday Paige McDonald at (914) 734-4149 or tmcdonald@cityofpeekskill.com. 

Peekskill Youth Bureau Spelling Bee 


                 

The Peekskill Youth Bureau will be holding a citywide spelling bee on Saturday, April 30th at 12 noon for grades 6-8 at their headquarters located at 828 Main Street. For those who would like to participate, please click here to register for your chance to win a cash prize!

AARP Tax Help 


                 

Tax season has arrived! For those who need assistance, there will be AARP tax preparation services available every Friday until April 15th starting at 9:30 am in the Senior Club room, located below the Field Library, by appointment only. If you would like to make an appointment, please call (914) 440-3086.

Peekskill Farmers Market Applications Now Available
 

Applications for the Peekskill Farmers Market are now being accepted! This year's market will be held on Saturdays along Bank Street from 8:00 am - 2:00 pm starting on June 4th through November 19th. For more information or if you are interested in participating, please visit the Discover Peekskill website. 

Black History Month Celebration


                 

The Peekskill Youth Bureau held a Black History Month Celebration on Friday, February 18th that featured a master drummer and dancer. For those who missed the celebration, please click here to watch the video. 

March 7, 2022:    Committee of the Whole Meeting
March 8, 2022:    Planning Commission Meeting 
March 14, 2022:  Committee of the Whole/Common Council Meeting 
March 17, 2022:  Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting  
March 21, 2022:  Committee of the Whole Meeting
March 22, 2022:  Peekskill Industrial Development Agency Meeting
March 28, 2022:  Committee of the Whole/Common Council 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