LEGOLAND® NY Now Open in Goshen, offering A La Mode Ice Cream

LEGOLAND New York is now open in Goshen, NY and is offering New York’s own A La Mode ice cream throughout the park.

Harckham’s State Grant Helps Fund New Eco-Friendly Police Vehicle

More communities are looking for environmentally conscious solutions to infrastructure and public safety requirements

Celebration of Life: Edward L. Valyou

We are grateful to share these cherished memories of Edward Valyou as we reflect on his life and connections within the Peekskill community.

Sen. Harckham backing .55 cent per gallon tax on gas & home oil..

Sen Harckham is backing a 'carbon tax' that will only increase our cost of living. Call him at 518-455-2340 and no new taxes.

Harckham Hosts “Hate in the Age of Multiculturalism” Online Forum

Special roundtable discussion featured comments and insights from six activists / advocates and State Sen. Shelley Mayer

Bill Requiring Extreme Risk Protection Orders Passes in NY Senate

Legislation sponsored by Pete Harckham and Amy Paulin is an extension of the state's Red Flag Law

North Cortlandt Resident Roundup

New Residents' Association shaping the future of the North Cortlandt community.

Adding Furnace Brook Lake to Inland Waterways Passes in Senate

Designation makes nearby communities eligible for funding of watershed management plans, revitalization efforts

Legislature Approves Harckham, Englebright Bill on Zero Emissions

All in-state sales of new passenger cars and trucks be zero emission by 2035

City of Peekskill to hold Special Common Council Meeting

Purpose of meeting to consider a resolution to appoint an Acting City Manager

Stewart-Cousins, Mayer and Harckham Herald New Education Funding

Education spending in the 2021-2022 State Budget totals $29.6 billion—an increase of $3.1 billion from last year

Harckham, Latimer Honor Officers for Reversing Drug Overdoses

Each of the 12 county police officers honored had administered an opioid reversal medication that reverses the effects of an overdose

Harckham Acclaims State Budget for Investments in Hudson Valley

2021-2022 State Budget includes record investments in education, small business grants, infrastructure—and tax relief

Harckham Sponsors Successful Blood Drive in Carmel

Donors took all of the allotted appointment spaces—actually maxed them out—and supplied 50 units of the precious lifesaving fluid

Lights! Camera! Peekskill!

Peekskill Production Company Starts Work on Debut Feature Film

NY State Senate Passes Harckham’s STAR Credit Bill of Rights

New bill creates a School Tax Relief (STAR) Credit Bill of Rights and establishes the office of a STAR ombudsman

City of Peekskill Announces Sister City Partnership

Peekskill becomes sister city to the City of Cuenca in Ecuador

Harckham, Senate Pass One-House Budget Resolution for FY2022

Stronger support for middle-class taxpayers, schools, small businesses and more

NYP Hudson Valley Sponsors 2021 Volunteer Spirit Awards

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital Joins Volunteer New York!’s 2021 Volunteer Spirit Awards Platinum Sponsors

Harckham’s Bill Ensuring Opioid Education, Overdose Meds Passes

Patients leaving treatment in facilities will be given lifesaving resources

Harckham, Mayer & Advocates Call for Increased Child Care Support

Lack of affordable, quality child care is affecting a staggering number of families

Harckham, Senate Advance Legislation to Improve Nursing Homes

Package includes a bill allowing compassionate care-giving visits

Harckham Recognizes Community Leaders for Black History Month

Jazz artist / educator Ray Blue and members of Mahopac for Racial Justice are honored

Harckham Hosts Coat Drive

Collects More Than Two Tons of Cold Weather Clothes

City of Peekskill Police Reform Task Force Presents Draft Plan

Public feedback on the draft plan is welcome and due by February 18

Stop & Shop Teams Up with USO to Provide Game Day Snacks

Stop & Shop Teams Up with USO to Provide Game Day Snacks to Military Service Members at Camp Smith

Harckham Bill Will Help Eliminate Substance Treatment Inequities

New legislation establishes a council for treatment equity within the state’s Office of Addiction Services and Supports

Peekskill Business Community Celebrates Black History Month

Living Descendants of Historical African American Figures to be Featured During LIVE Virtual Event

Harckham and Senate Help Small Businesses Build Back from Covid

NY State Senate action includes bills that will protect small businesses while also offering help to the hard-hit restaurant industry

Harckham Presents Commendations to Local Volunteers

Residents recognized for exceptional efforts at food drives and as protective mask makers

Harckham Offers Remarks at MLK Remembrance Event in Carmel

State senator calls on residents to address the systemic racism in our society

Peekskill Mayor Andre Rainey Will Not Seek Re-election

During Rainey’s Tenure Peekskill Solidified its Reputation as the Place to Be in Westchester

Harckham and Senate Approve Absentee Ballot Legislation Package

Nine new bills makes it easier for registered voters to cast absentee ballots and then expedites their counting

Law Firm Welcomes New Partner and Promotes Three Associates

Firm names Peekskill resident, Wendy Marie Weathers as partner

Harckham and Galef Indian Point Bills Signed into Law by Cuomo

Effective immediately, the new laws pertaining to IPEC signal strong support to the communities surrounding the nuclear energy plant

Harckham, Senate Pass Protections for Homeowners, Renters

Comprehensive bill enacts four-month foreclosure and eviction moratorium for renters, homeowners and small landlords during the pandemic

Harckham Announces State Grants Awarded to Land Trusts in SD40

Recipients are Friends of the Great Swamp in Pawling; Pound Ridge Land Conservancy; Westchester Land Trust; and Dutchess Land Conservancy

Harckham's New Law Will Study Real Property Tax Exemptions

Possible changes in tax status will result in savings for residents, revenue for municipalities

Harckham Declares Victory in Re-Election Bid for 2nd Senate Term

Astorino graciously concedes race to Harckham during a personal phone call

City of Peekskill Welcomes New IDA Board Member

Peekskill resident Juliene Bell-Smith brings workforce development experience to Peekskill board