Spring has arrived and there is plenty of excitement to be had! As the recently appointed City Manager, I am excited to lead the City forward with continued growth and revitalization. I have enjoyed my time here in Peekskill thus far and look forward to all the great things to come.
Below please find some important information, upcoming dates, and a spotlight on our Water Department (click here for our newsletter in Spanish). Follow our social media pages below and subscribe here to receive our newsletter. If you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact City Hall.
Sincerely,
Matt Alexander, City Manager
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Matt Alexander Appointed City Manager
Matt Alexander was appointed by the Mayor and Council to be the next City Manager effective immediately during the March 28th council meeting. To learn more about this appointment, please click here. |
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Department Spotlight: Water Department
The Water Department, led by Dave Rambo, is responsible for developing and maintaining water service throughout the city. The department's responsibilities include locating and repairing water and sewer leaks. installing new water and sewer mains, reading water meters, installing water taps, reviewing water bill complaints, cleaning sewer lines and storm drains, and more. Did you know that we have an annual output of over 1.5 billion gallons of water? Our Water Department regularly monitors the quality to ensure safe drinking water for all and continues to meet all State and Federal health requirements.
To learn more about our Water Department, please call (914) 734-4110, or visit their website. |
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Retake/Remake Ribbon Cutting Celebration
Congratulations to Retake/Remake on their ribbon cutting celebration held on Saturday, April 2nd. To learn more about Retake/Remake and its mission of promoting creative reuse, please visit their website. |
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Hydrant Flushing
The Water Department will be performing hydrant flushing starting on April 4th through May 6th between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. If you are experiencing persistent discoloration after running your cold water for a short period of time, please notify the Water Department at (914) 734-4110.
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Public Hearing Notice
The Common Council will be holding a public hearing on Monday, April 11th at 7:30 pm in the Council Chambers to hear comments on an amended special use permit to locate a childcare facility at 1 Park Place. As always, we encourage members of the community to attend our meetings in person or virtually to share their thoughts and concerns. For more information about this public hearing, please view the memo and supporting documents. |
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AARP Tax Help
Do you still need help with your taxes? 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.
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Peekskill Agencies Together Meeting
Join the Peekskill Youth Bureau at the Peekskill Agencies Together (P.A.T.) in-person meeting on Wednesday, April 20th from 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm at 828 Main Street. This month's speakers will be New York State Senator Pete Harckham and Peekskill City School District Superintendent Dr. David Mauricio who will be continuing his discussion on supporting students and families through equity and service. To register for this month's meeting, please click here or scan the QR code. |
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Peekskill Parks Spring Cleanup
Help keep our parks clean by taking part in the Peekskill Parks Spring Cleanup on Saturday, April 23rd from 8:00 am - 11:30 am, followed by a Tree City USA Ceremony and Tree Planting at Depew Park beginning at 11:30 am. For more information and to sign up as a volunteer, please contact the Parks and Recreation office at (914) 734-7275.
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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 828 Main Street. For more information, please contact Executive Director Tuesday Paige McDonald at (914) 734-4149 or email tmcdonald@cityofpeekskill.com.
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5th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival & Plant Sale
The Peekskill Rotary Club will be holding their 5th Annual Cherry Blossom Festival & Plant Sale on Saturday, April 30th from 10:00 am - 5:00 pm at the Riverfront Green. Celebrate the beauty of spring with children's activities, craft vendors, food vendors, raffles, plants for sale, and more. For more information, please visit their website or email cmanzer@optonline.net. |
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Awareness to Wellness Festival
Inner Being Yoga for the Soul will be holding an Awareness to Wellness Festival on Saturday, April 30th from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm on Esther Street. Enjoy live music, yoga, dance, poetry, and other wellness activities throughout the day. For more information and to register, please visit their event website. |
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Boards and Commissions Vacancies
Are you looking to become more involved and help make a difference? We currently have vacancies for our Board of Ethics, Historic Preservation Advisory Committee, Housing Authority, Human Relations Commission, Planning Commission, and Zoning Board of Appeals. If you are interested in serving, 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.
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Meet the Mayor Series: Women's History Month
In celebration of Women's History Month, Mayor McKenzie interviewed Geraldine Kearse, Sue Sheridan, and Sally Bentley as part of her Meet the Mayor series. Click the links to learn more about each individual and the work they have done to help make our city great. |
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Women's History Month Celebration
The Peekskill Youth Bureau held their annual Women's History Month Celebration on Thursday, March 24th where they honored Assemblywoman Sandy Galef with the Trailblazer Award, Millie Guerrero with the Outstanding Service Award, and Marquette Hairston with the Outstanding Service Award. For those who missed the celebration, please click here. |
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Peekskill Youth Bureau Summer Youth Programs
Summer will be here before you know it! The Peekskill Youth Bureau has opened up registration for its summer youth programs that will be running from July 5th through August 19th. To participate in this year's programs, please click here to complete the registration form or scan the QR code on the flyer. |
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Upcoming Dates
April 11, 2022: Committee of the Whole/Common Council Meeting
April 12, 2022: Planning Commission Meeting
April 18, 2022: Committee of the Whole Meeting
April 21, 2022: Zoning Board of Appeals Meeting
April 25, 2022: Committee of the Whole/Common Council Meeting
April 26, 2022: Peekskill Industrial Development Agency 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
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