Serving northern Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley, Putnam and Dutchess Counties since 1981. Please press blue button for more information.

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The word is Go for the live music, the drinks are pricey and the food needs to improve.

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DVD rental
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The word is Checkout the Jazz schedule at Bean Runner, where you'll hear live Jazz, Blues, and Reggae.

From the owner: "Established in 2010 by Tim Reinke (co-owner of the Blind Tiger Ale House and Gleason's) and John Sharp (Gleason's), the Birdsall House quickly became a destination for craft beer and locally sourced cuisine (some from our own garden!) in the Hudson Valley. Chef March Walker's culinary talents perfectly compliment the gastropub's beer-centric beverage program. The Birdsall House Beer Garden opened in 2011 offering patio dining and picnic tables for groups to congregate and socialize over a pint. We look forward to your visit. Cheers."

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The word is The "food is creative, delicious and locally sourced". "Going to the Birdsall House was an incredible eating experience" and the mostly local 20-tap beer selections are sure to satisfy serious beer enthusiasts.

Produce and meat is locally sourced, with protein coming from Hemlock Hill Farms in Cortlandt Manor

Blue Mountain features more than 30 miles of trails . . . Experts enjoy the trails for their challenging topography and novices like the pure natural beauty of the park.

Things To Do on Blue Mountain Bike Trail
Biking Trails
Hiking Trails
Nature Path

Blue Mountain offers challenging hikes to the top of two large peaks: Mt. Spitzenberg and Blue Mountain. The park contains a bathhouse and Trail Lodge, as well as two historically significant comfort stations. These comfort stations were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps and are reminiscent of early 20th century National Park structures.

Things To Do at Blue Mountain Reservation
Biking (Mountain biking)
Birding | Bird Watching
Camping
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportsman Center Target Shooting Range

Winter Activities
Cross-Country Skiing
Ice Fishing
Ice Skating

Things To Do
Picnicking
Scenic views

From the Children's Theatre Company "Children’s Theatre Company (CTC) is a non-profit organization dedicated to building character on stage by introducing children and youth to the incomparable magic of theatre, with a commitment to develop in each child a keen sense of citizenship alongside their artistic achievements. This Program made possible by the Peekskill/Cortlandt Baha’i community in association with the Children’s Theatre Company, NYC and Peekskill Parks and Recreation.

“Building Character Onstage”, the Company fosters the belief that, through the arts, young people can be agents of healing in the world. Committed to character and ethical development, CTC is rooted in the belief that through the incomparable magic of theater combined with a robust ethical education curriculum, children and youth can indeed become the voices of positive change.

"CTC promotes theater as a tool for active and analytical learning (rather than prescribed and passive), and is centered on a pedagogical and community development approach which emphasizes a culture of inclusivity and service through arts."

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Things To Do
Baseball Fields (2)
Basketball Court
Biking Trails
Bocce Ball Court
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Horseback Riding
Horseshoes
Picnicking (view of Lake Mitchell)
Playgrounds
Swimming (Olympic-sized Pool and a Baby Pool)
Tennis Courts
Tracks (2)

Winter Activities
Ice Skating

The word is Although the restaurant doesn't look great from the outside, the inside is "pleasant and clean" and the "food is very fresh and tasty" at reasonable prices.

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The word is Attractive décor and great atmosphere at this stylish Peekskill restaurant.

The word is The coffee is good, but before eating anything from a Dunkin' Donuts Store, you may want to check the Nutrition Catalog page on their website. Select a product (donut, muffin, etc.) and click to see the ingredients, including preservatives. Many cakes, cookies, and even sandwiches have a high calorie content, high saturated fat content, artificial flavors, and preservatives.

The shul, which borders Peekskill and Cortlandt, has close to 200 families, many of whom come from Yorktown, Croton and Putnam Valley. We are proud of the recent renovations completed without having a building fee. We are proudest of our Hebrew School’s excellent reputation and the ability of our bar/bat mitzvah students to lead a Conservative service (with no outside tutoring). At First Hebrew, pride in our Jewish heritage is what we seek to pass on to future generations. Press blue button for more about the First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill.

Things To Do
Ball Fields
Basketball Court
Benches
Playground

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The word is Fun decor, cozy with a "1940's vibe" at this "contemporary restaurant and bar" serving craft beers, wine, and a menu made of locally sourced ingredients for delicious fresh soups, flatbread pizza, salads and specialty pastas.

Visit out special rooms for quiet study and personal computing, the reference section boasts six on-line computers with ready success to a variety of databases and the Internet. The Community Room seats 100 people and serves as a gallery space for art exhibits. The library offers many programs and learning for children.

Adult Activities and Attractions
Enjoy guest speakers, special arts programs, book discussion groups, craft programs, seminars, and book sales.

For Parents and Kids
We encourage you to explore the Westchester Library System's Kids' Page as a starting point in your internet searches. At this site you will find great books to read, parent pages, things to do and see in Westchester, and other valuable information.

Children's Things To Do
Visit the Children's Programs for wonderful activities such as Storytime, Winter Tales and Puppet Plays and more attractions for kids.

Buchanan-Verplanck Elementary in Buchanan (914) 736-5450
Frank G. Lindsey Elementary in Montrose (914) 736-5350
Furnace Woods Elementary (Grades K-5) in Cortlandt Manor (914) 736-5400
Blue Mountain Middle School (Grades 6-8) in Cortlandt Manor (914) 736-5301
Hendrick Hudson High School (Grades 9-12) in Montrose (914) 736-5250

The Hendrick Hudson School District is committed to providing an excellent education for all of our students. Its many outstanding features include: a comprehensive technology plan integrated into the K-12 instructional program; a full day kindergarten program; and a balanced assessment program. An enrichment program and full special education services are available. Modern library media centers are at each school.

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The word is Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River.

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The word is Good sandwiches and pastries, cozy atmosphere, and you can buy teapots!

Things To Do
Basketball Court
Spray Pool

"We started our journey back in 1993 - rescuring, rehabilitating and finding loving permanent homes for homeless and abandoned animals in our community. We are a no-kill, all volunteer, non-profit animal rescue group serving Northern Westchester County. We average around 40 volunteers who do everything from cleaning and feeding, fostering, adoptions, fundraising, running our thrift shop and more. Our orphans come to us in many ways - someone has strays in their backyard, a neighbor has moved away and abandoned their animal, an owner has passed away or needs to move to a nursing home, a family member is highly allergic - LOA will take them in and provide vet care and fostering until a loving home can be found. Your support is vital to our cause."

Margaret adapts her performance for each age group (3 and up) and any size space, presenting spellbinding magic that’s guaranteed to astonish and delight even older kids. Magical Margo brings her 45-minute show to theaters, schools, libraries, camps, festivals and, of course, very special birthday parties. See why kids ask for Magical Margo year after year!

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The word is "I had a great time at Nellie's" where "the sorbet was fantastic" and if you love karaoke Nellie's is a "Great place to hang out for a few drinks and some karaoke."

The word is "We love going to this friendly restaurant" with a pub atmosphere serving good comfort food including "outstanding wings" and a fabulous selection of beer. Great for families by day with an active bar at night. If you try the too hot "haz-mat" sauce, have it on the side.

The Inaugural program featured an overture by the Paramount Symphony Orchestra, an appearance by the village mayor, and “A Paramount All-Talking Picture”, The Big Pond, starring Maurice Chevalier and Claudette Colbert. Publix Theatres was recognized as a leader in the theatre building industry, and the Peekskill Paramount was constructed as a state-of-the-art facility for the times. The Paramount building is a designated Westchester County Landmark, declared eligible for listing in the National Register of Historic Places.

The Paramount prospered for decades despite the Depression and World War II. However, it was the advent of shopping malls and television that brought on its demise as a movie theatre. Paramount sold the building in 1973. Eventually the building was acquired by the City of Peekskill in 1977 due to a tax default.

The Peekskill Paramount Center for the Performing Arts presented its first series of performances in the spring of 1982. Its mission was to bring cultural and educational programming to the northern Westchester and Putnam County area at affordable prices. Since 1982, what was a grass roots “Save the Paramount” campaign has grown to become a true center for the arts, with live performances, arts-in-education programs, films, and visual art exhibitions, serving over 50,000 people annually.

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The word is "Good food", "great atmosphere", and "fabulous beer selection".

If you are considering Peekskill as a place for your business then your first stop should be the city's Office of Economic Development(OED). OED can provide you with guidance and technical assistance to help determine what city permits or licenses you may need to open your business . . .

OED's database of choice real estate locations - an objective, confidential free resource - make site selection more efficient and tailored to the requirements of specific businesses. We can provide you with sales data on office, industrial, and commercial real estate market, tax information, updates on infrastructure and transportation projects . . .

OED can also bring resources to the table such as business startup assistance in the form of SCORE or NYS Small Business Development Center counseling or financing . . .

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Hillcrest Elementary School (914) 739-2284
Oakside Elementary School (914) 737-1591
Woodside Elementary School (914) 739-0093
Peekskill Middle School (914) 737-4542
Peekskill High School (914) 737-0201

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The word is Great coffee, the best music, and a wonderful addition to Peekskill.

Dog Park Rules as listed on Peekskilldogpark.com

Peekskill Dog Park is open daily from dawn to dusk.

Open and close one safety gate at a time when entering and exiting the Dog Park.

Unleash your dog inside the safety gate area before releasing your dog into the Park.

Dogs must be under voice control and in sight of owners at all times.

Dog owners must carry a leash for each of their dogs using the Dog Park.

Any dog exhibiting aggressive behavior must be leashed and removed from the Park immediately.

Owners must clean up after their dogs and dispose of the waste properly.

Dogs must be licensed and vaccinated.

Puppies using the Park must be older than 4 months.

Intact males must be closely supervised by their owner while in the Park.

No female dogs in heat are allowed in the Park.

No food (human or dog) allowed in the Park.

Limit of three (3) dogs per owner per visit (including dog walkers).

No children under 12 years of age are allowed in the Park without a parent or guardian.

Dogs with communicable diseases are not allowed in the Park.

Keep gates closed at all times to prevent dogs from escaping the Park.

If a fight breaks out, all involved owners must immediately respond to break it up and share contact information for follow-up, if necessary.

No rawhides or dog toys (other than tennis balls) in the Park.

All other City of Peekskill park rules apply.

Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to Dog Park use.

PUBLISHED 10-22-09 by the Peekskill Dog Park Advisory Board©

Children's Activities
The Children's Department, for babies through sixth graders, is a library room stocked with books, puzzles, learning games, audio and video cassettes, records, and a multi-media center. There are also state-of-the-art computers providing free Internet access to children's databases and other homework and research sites over high-speed, fiber-optic lines. Weekly events include story hours and storytelling, arts and crafts, music and programs for the whole family to enjoy. You may reach the Children's Library by calling (914) 737-0847.

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European Discovery and Settlement
Peekskill was established as a distinct locale by travelers from the Hudson River in the 1600s. Henry Hudson, the English sea captain and explorer, sailed the river in the autumn of 1609 onboard the Dutch ship Half Moon. This voyage of exploration began the land claims made by the countries of Holland and England to the river valley.

The first European person recorded to set foot on this territory was Jan Peeck. The Peekskill region, and specifically what is now Annsville, was first identified by European immigrants as "Peeck's Kill". On various sloop journeys to this region at about 1650, Peeck exchanged various manufactured items with native tribal people located along Peekskill Bay, or what is now Annsville Creek, and possibly some distance up Peekskill Hollow Brook. The resident people identified themselves as "Sackhoes," according to the phonetic transcription from their language.

While once unofficially known as Jan Peeck's Creek, it was the formal transfer of itemized useful products by the Europeans to the Sachoes and their tribal representatives in 1685 that created Peek's Kill as a distinct geographic location, recognized as a land deed. Among the items given to the Sachoes were: eight brass kettles, one thousand fish hooks, fifty-two knives, two swords, eight muskets, 40 bars of lead and five bullet molds, 15 pounds of gun powder, three pistols, two hundred needles, 15 axes, 15 hoes, 100 tobacco pipes, rum, beer and tobacco.

The written deed transfer of land for these items was the Ryck's Patent. The document was signed with appropriate marks by four members of the Sachoes tribe, and the English governor at that time. In return, six New Amsterdam residents representing three families were given title to 1,800 acres. Peekskill then became a territory distinct from the surrounding Van Cortlandt lands.

African-Americans are an important part of Peekskill's early history. There is evidence indicating the use of Black slavery from about 1750 through 1825. By the time of the Revolution in 1776, Blacks could serve in the Continental Army as a condition of their freedom. Peekskill saw several free Blacks well established before the end of the Civil War.

Peekskill Was An Important Location During the War of Independence
Peekskill was a significant Revolutionary War military base, and at times used as a headquarters for American army officers in the Hudson Valley from 1776 through 1782. The area was important for its hilly defensive location, its views of the bay, and its industries applied to military purposes. The overlook locale, now identified as "Fort Hill" in Peekskill, was the site of five large barracks buildings and two redoubts. An average of 1,000 Continental soldiers were stationed at Camp Peekskill on and off through the eight years of war.

Washington established Peekskill as the regional command center for the Hudson Valley following a personal inspection tour here in November 1776, immediately aftter the battle at White Plains. Officers used the former Birdsall house on Main Street as their headquarters. Among the Continental Army generals based at Peekskill were William Heath, Alexander McDougall and Israel Putnam. The locally raised 2nd New York Regiment of Continental soldiers was commanded by Colonel Philip Van Cortlandt. This unit saw action in battles at Saratoga, New York in 1777 and Yorktown, Virginia in 1781.

Beginning with Peekskill's first legal incorporation as a Village in 1816, industrial, commercial and civic activities continued to grow. This New York State legislative act established Peekskill's working government as a Village within the Town of Cortlandt. The 1816 law allowed Peekskill to elect five Trustees, have elections and to raise taxes. Also authorized was the appointment of four fire wardens with a company of 18 firemen.

The Hudson River Railroad appeared at Peekskill in 1849 and by 1850 was connected between New York City and Albany. Some of the steamboat passenger and freight services continued into the 1900s. Peekskill was developing in an industrial style similar to other Hudson River communities such as Yonkers, Nyack, Haverstraw. Ossining, Cold Spring and Newburgh.

President-elect Abraham Lincoln made a stop at the old Peekskill train station on Water Street, and delivered a short speech on February 19, 1861. A memorial marker on South Street, named the Lincoln Exedra, overlooks the site of that original railroad depot. The stop at Peekskill was Lincoln's only living appearance in Westchester County. That event is still commemorated by the Lincoln Society of Peekskill.

Peekskill also served as an "Underground Railroad" station in the system that helped refugees from slavery. Spearheaded by Harriet Tubman, the African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church on Park Street was established in 1852. Prominent African-American property owners before the time of the Civil War, Hawley and Harriet Green were active residents active in the Abolitionist cause, and allowed their house at 1112 Main Street to be used as an Underground Railroad safehouse.

Point of Interest: The prominent abolitionist preacher, Henry Ward Beecher, lived at his East Main Street mansion. His sister, Harriet Beecher Stowe, wrote "Uncle Tom's Cabin," a powerful anti-slavery work.

Peekskill Village in the era after the Civil War saw an economic and population expansion. The primary industry was the fashioning of cast iron cooking and heating stoves. Peekskill in 1895 had seven foundries and manufactured 200,000 stoves in the one year. There were also lumber yards, nickel plating works, boat builders, a hat factory, a shirt and underwear factory.

By 1900 the large Fleischmann Company yeast and yeast by-products industrial complex was established at Charles Point. This factory innovated several yeast and yeast by-products, and became the largest maker of such products in the world, helping to improve the quality of American breads.

Peekskill as a City
Peekskill officially became an incorporated City on July 29, 1940. Two years of difficult legal wrangling had finally settled the issue, and a legal separation from the Town of Cortlandt. The local government would consist of a two-year term elected Mayor, six Councilmen each elected to four-year terms. The City Charter was revised in 1967 to allow for a City Manager form of government.

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Source: Summary of Peekskill's History
Written by John J. Curran - City Historian
January 2002

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The Herrick House is a restored Victorian building that was owned by Dwight S. Herrick, a prominent Peekskill attorney. The Peekskill Museum was presented to the Field Library by Mrs. Ida M. Adams by deed dated January 3, 1944. It is one of Peekskill's most famous Victorian houses. The house was designed by the famous architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and Bigelow. The Herrick House is a fine example of a "well to do" Victorian home - with a spacious staircase, library, parlor and a fireplace with Dutch 'Delft' tiles depicting Biblical scenes.

The house was built between 1873 and 1877, occupied by the Herrick family until approximately 1912. Mr. Herrick's picture, presented to the Museum by Jennie Mabie in 1948, hangs on the wall in the front foyer, ready to greet visitors as Mr. Herrick would have done. The house itself was published in the best architectural journal of it's day, "The American Architect and Building News" on June 2, 1877. More recently, the house has been mentioned by Vincent Scully, a professor of Art History at Yale, in his book "The Single Story". Press blue button for more information about the Herrick House and the Peekskill Museum.

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City of Peekskill Police Department
2 Nelson Ave
Peekskill NY, 10566

Contact
Police Chief: Eugene S. Tumolo

About
The mission of the City of Peekskill Police Department is to provide a community atmosphere conducive to a citizenry that is secure in its safety of self and property and able to pursue productive Aves of positive growth within their own community.

To create a Police Department in which the focus and energy of every officer is oriented to the principles of providing service and assistance, without prejudice, competently and sensitively, to everyone throughout the community regardless of ethnicity, gender, religious or social beliefs.

To establish communication lines fostering cooperation with all community agencies and groups, namely schools, students, parents, local government, senior citizens, merchants, youth, residents, etc., and forming a partnership whereby the entire community works together to solve problems and improve the quality of life.

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Serving northern Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley, Putnam and Dutchess Counties since 1981. Please press blue button for more information.

Restaurant Review

The word is New York Times: "Beautifully renovated in traditional Irish pub style, with a cozy but impressive bar."

Things To Do
Picnicking
Playground
Scenic Views

The word is We enjoyed the "clean, new interior and courteous staff" at this Indian in Peekskill offering "one of the better Indian buffets" and a "great selection of vegetarian and non-vegetarian items".

Shoprite Fresh Bake Shop offers a wide variety of freshly baked goods.

ShopRite Pharmacy offers an easy and fast access to your prescription records with ePharmacy. Save even more on our new lower prices on hundreds of generic drugs.

ShopRite Wines & Sprits are available in many ShopRite stores. Check the ShopRite locator for a store by location.

Many of your favorite foods are Healthy Ideas - just look for the Healthy Ideas symbol on over 5000+ items throughout the store to know you're making truly healthy choices when you shop.

Food allergy or food intolerance?
Allergen statements on our Stop & Shop brand products. The Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act (FALCPA), requires food labels to indicate if the product contains any of the "Big 8" allergens (wheat, soy, milk, fish, shellfish, peanuts, tree nuts, and eggs). In addition, Stop & Shop brand products list gluten if it is present in the food or could be present due to cross-contamination.

The word is Locals rave about this neighborhood Italian with affordable prices.

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The word is The views are great.

Things To Do
Basketball Courts
Little League Games
Playground

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The word is This comfortable and cozy restaurant offering "creative dishes" and "homemade pastas" is "always a treat". The "in-season menu that never disappoints" is created from "local ingredients".