Peekskill Herald

Always a great time and experience for our students going to a @RedRaiderAD event! Class act and well done! Congratulations to all!

Sailors defeat Ardsley 5-1 on opening day! @DirectRays @KDJmedia1 @NyMetroScout @lohudsports @HaggertyNancy

Thank you @KDJmedia1 for volunteering your time to talk about all you do for high school sports! We appreciate all of your hard work

Let’s go @PeekskillDevils

Peekskill’s Stephen Cordero was recently named an All-Section Division I wrestler. The junior captain surpassed 20 wins for the first time this season and placed sixth at the Section 1 large schools championships at 175 lbs. @PeekskillCSD @AD_Goldberg

History meets hiking this weekend in Peekskill. Join the Peekskill Museum on March 21 for a guided walk and talk at Fort Hill Park exploring the city’s role in the Revolutionary War. For more information, click here: peekskillherald.com/37130/events-c…

Here’s what happened in Peekskill and Westchester County this past week: a terroristic threat charge, a car in the Hudson near the Peekskill Yacht Club, two new officers sworn in, and a new zero-emission microtransit pilot. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/37126/news/new…

Peekskill’s own Joseph “Joe” Squillante will receive the 2026 ArtsWestchester Artist Award for his decades of iconic Hudson River photography. See a partial selection of Joe’s signature images and read his story here: peekskillherald.com/37080/feature/…

Two nights of live music are coming to the Paramount Hudson Valley Theater: Pure Prairie League on March 21 and The Ten Tenors on March 22, both at 7 p.m. Learn more and find ticket info here: peekskillherald.com/37105/events-c…

Graduates of Peekskill High School and Hendrick Hudson High School are continuing to make an impact at the collegiate level. Read about their recent successes here: peekskillherald.com/37064/news/pee…

Final Hen Hud Sports Roundup of 2025–26: girls basketball finished 16–7 with a Class A semifinal run, indoor track is sending nine athletes to states, winter cheer placed fifth at Section 1 with an All-Section honoree and more. peekskillherald.com/36886/news/hen…

The Peekskill BID highlighted its 2025 accomplishments and outlined plans for 2026 during its annual meeting on March 3. Read about key takeaways from the meeting, including updates on the flea market, farmers market, and future downtown initiatives here: peekskillherald.com/36875/news/pee…

On Saturday, March 7, KinoSaito will open its spring season with a reception beginning at 4 p.m., featuring four new exhibitions and live performances. For more information, read here: peekskillherald.com/36825/events-c…

Peekskill marked the centennial of Black History Month by honoring community leaders and organizations that continue to shape the city’s legacy. Read the full story here: peekskillherald.com/36811/noticias…

Maria Elvira Granda, a former national champion in Peru and now the head coach of boys cross country and girls indoor track at Peekskill High School, has built a life defined by discipline, resilience, and purpose. Read more about her story here: peekskillherald.com/36787/feature/…

An off-duty NYPD sergeant has been charged with vehicular homicide in the wrong-way Taconic State Parkway crash that killed Peekskill resident Manuel Boitel. Prosecutors allege she was intoxicated at the time of the crash. Read the full story here: peekskillherald.com/36758/news/off…

On Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7, the Peekskill Middle School drama club will present The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition, transforming the auditorium into Bikini Bottom for three performances. For more information and ticket details, read here: peekskillherald.com/36767/events-c…

Peekskill’s creative pipeline was on full display at SUNY Westchester Community College’s Illustration & Animation Showcase, highlighting graduates of the college’s illustration and animation certification programs. Read the full story here: peekskillherald.com/36733/news/pee…

Hen Hud’s season ended with a 64–52 loss to No. 2 Pelham on Feb. 28 in the Class A sectional semifinals at the Westchester County Center. Read the full story, including a recap of the game and head coach Megan Boyle’s thoughts, here: peekskillherald.com/36725/news/sai…

Peekskill will pay $2.5 million to settle a wrongful imprisonment lawsuit filed by Marc Douglas, who served 14 years before his conviction was vacated. The settlement avoids a jury trial and includes no admission of liability. Read more here: peekskillherald.com/36700/peekskil…