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Hey hey Peekskill! Your one-stop source for local news is here. Continue reading for all the updates. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What's next for Peekskill Brewery's landmark waterfront building?
  • How did Peekskill's Red Devils fare in their big home test?
  • How the Peekskill Herald found new life as a digital nonprofit.

Also on today's calendar: 8th Annual Leslie Grace Run • Walk to end Colorectal Cancer and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: What did one wall say to the other? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Tuesday: A little morning rain; cloudy, with a high of 66 and low of 48 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Breezy in the a.m.; clearing, temps: high: 65, low: 46.
  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 67 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Houlihan Lawrence Commercial Announces Sale of Former Home of Peekskill Brewery (riverjournalonline.com) — A prominent waterfront building at 47 South Water Street, formerly home to Peekskill Brewery, has been sold and is slated for redevelopment that will tap into the city's ongoing downtown and riverfront revitalization. The buyer aims to build on Peekskill's recent investments, including the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative award, potentially bringing new commercial activity and riverfront energy to residents and visitors alike.
   

2. Lakeland wins at Peekskill (halstonmedia.com) — Peekskill football fans saw the Red Devils take their first loss of the season as Lakeland pulled away for a 51–22 win at Torpy Field. In front of an overflow home crowd, Peekskill briefly closed the gap before Lakeland's strong running game and special teams broke things open, setting up the Hornets' next matchup at Nyack.
   

3. Bodhrans, Guinness, Bagpipes and Chips (peekskillherald.com) — Peekskill residents get a look back at how the beloved Peekskill Herald went from a print weekly that closed in 2000 to today's nonprofit digital news outlet. Founder Regina Clarkin revived coverage through a blog and crowdfunding, restoring a community hub for local stories, photos, and profiles centered on Peekskill life.
   

4. Governor Hochul Marks The Start Of Climate Week Nyc Announcing $80 Million In Grants For Flood Mitigation And Water Infrastructure Improvement Project (longisland.com) — Peekskill is set to receive $3 million to add green infrastructure at Riverfront Park, improving Hudson River water quality and shoring up the shoreline, plus another $50,000 for wastewater planning. These grants come from Governor Hochul's $80 million statewide climate-resilience package, helping the city tackle flooding, modernize infrastructure, and protect a key park residents use every day.
   

5. Summons, theft arrest and traffic charges (halstonmedia.com) — A Yorktown police blotter entry notes that a 37-year-old Peekskill man, an employee at Uncle Giuseppe's, was charged with petit larceny after an alleged theft from the store. The report also details a separate harassment summons and traffic charges, offering Peekskill residents a snapshot of nearby law enforcement activity that may affect regional shopping and travel routines.
   

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