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Twenty-one student-athletes from Peekskill High School and Hendrick Hudson High School have committed to continue their academic and athletic careers at the collegiate level.

The students were recognized during signing and commitment ceremonies celebrating their dedication and achievements both in the classroom and in competition.

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Peekskill, Hendrick Hudson Athletes Take Next Step to Collegiate Competition Twenty-one Peekskill and Hendrick Hudson seniors will continue their athletic careers while pursuing higher education

Peekskill Presbyterian Church will host its annual Family and Friends Worship Service and Community Picnic on Sunday, June 14, at Riverfront Green.

The outdoor gathering begins with a worship service under the gazebo at 11 a.m., followed by a picnic featuring food, music and fellowship. The event is open to church members, friends and the wider community.

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Peekskill Presbyterian Church to Hold Community Picnic at Riverfront Green Annual gathering will bring together congregation members, families, friends and residents for an outdoor worship service, live music and a community picnic on June 14

Run PB Peekskill is celebrating Pride Month with a special community run and walk on Wednesday, June 17.

The event begins at 6 p.m. at River Outpost Brewing and is open to runners and walkers of all experience levels. Participants will head toward the Peekskill waterfront before gathering to connect and celebrate community.

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Run PB Dedicates Weekly Run to Pride Month Celebration In Peekskill The local running and walking group will gather June 17 at River Outpost Brewing for a special edition of its weekly Wednesday event in support of the LGBTQIA+ community

Peekskill is getting into the World Cup spirit! From June 11 through July 19, the city will host a series of soccer-themed events, including community watch parties at Pugsley Park, youth Skills & Drills sessions and special promotions at local businesses.

Find out when the events are happening, which matches will be featured, and how local restaurants and organizations are joining the celebration:

Peekskill Kicks Off World Cup Fever with Watch Parties, Soccer Events, Celebrations Residents will have plenty of ways to join the World Cup excitement close to home

Funeral services for three local teenagers who died in separate house fires over the past two weeks will take place this weekend.

The story includes service information for Alina Toone, Jeremiah Toone and Tremel Taylor Jr., as well as details on community support efforts, including fundraisers established in their memory and for their families.

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Funerals Saturday for Three Teenagers Lost in Two House Fires Alina and Jeremiah Toone and Tremel Lamar Taylor Jr. remembered

The Village of Buchanan has agreed to sell a 3-acre parcel on Albany Post Road and Bleakley Avenue to a developer proposing 11 townhouse units.

The project still faces additional reviews and approvals, and residents raised concerns about development and its impact on the community during recent meetings.

Read the full story to learn what’s planned for the site, what comes next in the approval process and what residents had to say:

Buchanan Sells 3-Acre Parcel to Townhome Developer Some village residents voice concern about residential overbuilding

Peekskill is preparing to celebrate Juneteenth with a series of events honoring freedom, history and community.

The festivities include a flag-raising ceremony, a community celebration at Peekskill Regeneration Farm, Gospel in the Park and the 15th Annual Juneteenth Parade and Festival featuring live entertainment, food vendors, cultural performances and family activities.

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Juneteenth 2026 in Peekskill: Honoring History Through Culture, Community and Celebration From agricultural activities and voter registration to gospel music, community gatherings and a downtown parade, the celebration will extend across several days with events honoring African American history, freedom and culture

At the June 6 community forum sponsored by the Peekskill Herald, local organizations shared how they’re helping build a circular economy in Peekskill by giving new life to discarded materials, clothing and other items.

The discussion highlighted the work of several women-led organizations that are reducing waste, supporting residents and creating sustainable solutions in the community.

Read the full story to learn how these local efforts are making an impact across Peekskill:

‘Waste Not, Want Not’: Zeroing in on Peekskill’s Circular Economy Peekskill Herald hosts forum on ways to eliminate waste

After an unexpected setback threatened the future of her business, Peekskill entrepreneur Jeorjia Shea found a creative way to keep Quirk Shop moving forward. Now, her beloved vintage and upcycled clothing store has hit the road in a whole new form.

Read the full story to see how one local business owner turned a challenge into a new beginning:

From Heartbreak to Horsepower: Quirk Shop Hits the Road Jeorjia Shea shifts her dream into a new gear with boutique-on-wheels

The New York Blood Center will host a blood drive on Tuesday, June 17, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Constance Dyckman Community Room inside the Hendrick Hudson Free Library in Montrose.

Organizers say blood donations have declined across the region while hospitals are entering one of the year's highest-demand periods. A single donation can help up to three people in need of transfusions. Appointments are encouraged, though walk-ins will be accepted if space is available.

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Demand Rises as Donations Decline: Blood Drive to Be Held June 17 at Hen Hud Library Blood donations across the region have fallen by nearly 15%