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  Alexander Lisa A, CPA

914-788-9128 

  Denoia Lawrence J CFP

914-734-2800 

  JFP Associates Inc

914-737-8510 

  Michael Marx & Co CPA

914-739-0655 

  Morabito Joseph A CPA

914-736-0409 

  P's Accounts Receivable

914-739-0929 

  Prichep Barry CPA

914-736-6363 

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  Acupuncture James LORR

914-734-1961 

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  Retrovato Consignments and Collectibles

914-734-2750 

  Sohpie's Antiques & Home Furnishing

914-736-1960 

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  Dushin Frank EDW Architects

914-737-4713 

  Seckler Associates

914-739-0443 

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  Giuseppes Family Haircuts

914-736-5958 

  Golden Barber Shop Inc

914-737-2864 

  Mel's Legendary Cuts

914-737-4130 

  Rather Unique Barber & Beauty

914-736-7087 

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  Antoine's Style of Perfection Unisex Salon

914-734-7040 

  Camille's Hair For You

914-739-0003 

  Chiffon Hair Technique

914-737-8660 

  Ed's Hair World

914-736-1867 

  Family Cuts Plus

914-736-6322 

  Hair Genie Inc

914-737-4175 

  Hair Style Professional Center

914-737-0417 

  Hyta Beauty Salon Unisex

914-736-3879 

  J'S Unisex Salon

914-739-2653 

  Jarlen's Beauty Salon

914-736-1479 

  L A Monroe Hair Studio

914-736-6607 

  L'Division Beauty Salon

914-736-9517 

  Lady's Choice

914-739-7073 

  Mirror Image Unisex Salon

914-739-4144 

  Peekskill Beauty Supply

914-736-5587 

  Peluqueria Latina

914-739-7671 

  Salon Renee Corporation

914-734-4445 

  Styles

914-734-7100 

  Supercuts - Peekskill

914-737-6700 

  Terry's Beauty Salon

914-737-0249 

  Vanessa Beauty Salon Inc

914-736-6048 

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 cyclists trails trailsite trailway path pathway linear park Ossining north Westchester Blue Mountain Reservation Peekskill Briarcliff Peekskill Parkway Spitzenberg Mountain Blue Mountain Reservation Blue Mountain Bike Trail

914-862-5275 

The Blue Mountain Bike Trail is located at the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Cyclists can enjoy a day of fresh air and exercise in a safe and controlled environment. The trails total seven miles in distance and are geared toward three levels of skill. You can choose the level that best suits you. The trails wind through many diverse habitats of this beautiful 1,600-acre park. Along the route you can view rock outcroppings, or rest and enjoy a picnic lunch near a secluded freshwater pond.

 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp

914-737-3400 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp in Peekskill, NY.

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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 Performing Arts Programs live performances Productions Musical Events Children's Kid's Theatre Classical Music Film  Plays Shows cultural educational programming northern Westchester  Putnam County films visual art exhibitions Paramount Center

914-739-2333 

Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.

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.

Paramount Center -- 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Precious R 109min Starts on Thu, Feb 11
Stage Door No Rating 92min Starts on Wed, Feb 10

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 Herrick House 10566 Artist's District restored Victorian building houses Art History Yale Peekskill Museum

914-736-0473 

The purpose of the Peekskil Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area. The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District.

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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  Peekskill Chiropractic

914-739-7777 

  Rivertowns Chiropractic OFC

914-734-9500 

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  Church of the Assumption

914-737-2071 

 Saint Peters God Christ Holy Spirit Peekskill NY St. Peter's Church - Episcopal

914-737-6312 

St. Peter's Church is located at 137 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY. Our Mission at St. Peter's Church is to love God with all our heart, soul, mind and being, to love ourselves as Christ loves us, and to love our neighbor as ourselves. Through the grace and guidance of the Holy Spirit we will work to equip, support, and affirm all people for this ministry of Christ's love. Press "Blue Button" to explore our website.

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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 10566, ,DMV Address, Peekskill Office, NYSDMV, Peekskill, NY, Westchester County, Phone number for the Peekskill DMV office DMV - Department of Motor Vehicles - Peekskill

718-477-4820 

DMV Address
Peekskill Office - NYSDMV
1045 Park Street
Peekskill, NY 10566
Westchester County
Phone number for the Peekskill DMV office: 1-718-477-4820

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  Aunt Bessie's Daycare Center

914-739-6368 

  Little Kings & Queens Day Care

914-734-2371 

  Tutor Time Child Care Learning Centers

914-734-4473 

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  Fontana John B DMD

914-739-9260 

  Moghadam B DDS

914-737-0703 

  Northern Westchester Dental

914-737-2838 

  Peekskill Denture Center

914-736-1066 

  Renna Mariann P DDS

914-737-4002 

  Taubkin Stewart M DDS

914-739-8515 

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  Steiner Alan, Lawyer

914-739-9191 

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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  Florence William J. Jr. Attorney

914-737-7001 

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 custom fencing cedarsteel wrought iron aluminum vinyl decorative picket lattice post rail privacy boundary fencing manual motorized gates Carjen Fence Company

914-737-7700 

Carjen Fence Company specializes in the design and production of fine quality custom fencing of cedar, steel, wrought iron, aluminum and vinyl, offering unlimited styles of decorative picket, custom lattice, post & rail, privacy and boundary fencing, as well as elegant manual and motorized gates. In addition to ornamental styles of trellises, arbors, pergolas, lightposts and mailboxes, Carjen also offers custom outdoor furniture. Press "Blue Button" for more information.

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

 Boat Ramps, Hudson River Boat Ramps, Fishing, Fishermen, Fish, Boats, Boating Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp

914-737-3400 

Call for location of boat launch ramp, fees, and more information about the Peekskill Municipal Launch Ramp in Peekskill, NY.

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  Curves

914-788-8638 

  Pilates On Hudson

914-739-1178 

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  Florence William J. Jr. Attorney

914-737-7001 

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 10566 A&P, , supermarket, Pharmacies A & P Food Market - Peekskill

914-737-2772 

A&P stores in Metro New York are delighting customers with aisle after aisle of outstanding products, including the finest array of fruits, vegetables, deli, and other fresh foods available anywhere. Banking, Pharmacies and florists are all available under one roof in our new stores; redefining the neighborhood supermarket.

  Baisley's Market

914-737-1300 

  Country Market

914-734-8416 

  Deli Ecquatoriano

914-737-0380 

  Gomez Deli II Inc

914-739-4033 

  Julie's Mini Market

914-734-1378 

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914-739-2980 

  Maita Grocery Store

914-736-2040 

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914-737-4335 

  South Street Mini Market

914-739-7260 

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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 Herrick House 10566 Artist's District restored Victorian building houses Art History Yale Peekskill Museum

914-736-0473 

The purpose of the Peekskil Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area. The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District.

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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 Continental Army Civil War of Independence Revolutionary George Washington West Point Benedict Arnold President Martin Van Buren Hudson River Railroad Lincoln Underground safehouse Harriet Beecher Stowe Uncle Tom's Toms Cabin slavery Point of Interest Peekskill History

914-737-3400 

Peekskill is located in the northwestern part of Westchester County, NY along the Hudson River. The riverfront of the City of Peekskill was historically one of intense commercial and industrial activity for most of the last century. The City's Waterfront served as a port for the shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished goods. The City's river port thrived and provided an economic engine for the City and a region as a whole.

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 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 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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  Tint Werks

914-734-7500 

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 health care needs comprehensive medical state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment Hudson Valley Hospital Center

914-737-9000 

Hudson Valley Hospital Center is dedicated to serving the health care needs of the community and to providing quality, comprehensive medical care in a compassionate, professional, respectful manner, without regard to race, religion, national origin or disease category. Offering state-of-the-art diagnostic treatment, education and preventive services, the Hospital is committed to improving the quality of life in the community.

In fulfilling this mission, Hudson Valley Hospital Center will strive to continuously improve the care provided and develop and offer programs, facilities, systems and alliances that most effectively respond to community health care needs.

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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  Barton Robert PhD

914-739-7051 

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914-739-0688 

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914-737-2743 

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914-739-0500 

Modern life blends with tradition at First Hebrew, with more than 100 years experience addressing our community’s changing needs. We are a family-friendly, egalitarian, Conservative shul where everyone can feel comfortable, regardless of the degree of their religious observance. We welcome community participation at our services, which our Hebrew School students help lead. There are classes, services and programs for all ages, including a Junior Congregation and Tot Shabbat.

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.

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 Herrick House 10566 Artist's District restored Victorian building houses Art History Yale Peekskill Museum

914-736-0473 

The purpose of the Peekskil Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area. The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District.

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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  Bermeo Landscaping

914-734-7523 

  Brothers Lawn & Landscape

845-734-1632 

  Claycraft Planter

212-242-2903 

  Griffin Organics

914-788-9622 

  L C Landscaping & Maintenance

914-788-3664 

  Lawnscape of Westchester

914-788-7095 

  Manzers Landscape Design & Development Inc.

914-293-7232 

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Childrens-Library Kid's Corner Bookstore Local History Peekskill Field Library

914-737-1212 

The Field Library, located several blocks from the Hudson River at 4 Nelson Avenue, is Peekskill's major information resource. As a full scale public library serving a population of approximately 22,000 Peekskill residents and 35,000 Town of Cortlandt residents, The Field Library boasts a collection of 80,000 books, over 300 different magazine and newspaper titles, and a wide variety of audiocassettes, compact discs and videocassettes.

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.

Press "Blue Button" for information about Hours, Materials & Services, Kid's Corner, Bookstore, Events, Gifts, Local History, Obituary Index and more.

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 10566, Peekskill, NY, Grand Central Terminal MTA Metro-North Railroad, Peekskill

800-638-7646 

Address
300 Railroad Avenue
Peekskill, NY, 10566-4412

41.2 miles to Grand Central Terminal

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914-739-2333 

Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.

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.

Paramount Center -- 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Precious R 109min Starts on Thu, Feb 11
Stage Door No Rating 92min Starts on Wed, Feb 10

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 10566, Hudson Valley Center, Hudson Valley Center Art, Peekskill, NY, exhibitions, HVCCA, Peekskill Project, Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

914-788-0100 

The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art is located at 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The Center is dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues. HVCCA is also committed to the enrichment of Peekskill, a multicultural community that has recreated itself as a major arts destination. HVCCA operates a 12,000 square foot exhibition space and is the primary sponsor of the Peekskill Project, an annual, city-wide exhibition of site-specific artwork.

Press "Blue Button" for more about Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence, Education and Public Outreach, and Special Projects programs at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art website.

 Herrick House 10566 Artist's District restored Victorian building houses Art History Yale Peekskill Museum

914-736-0473 

The purpose of the Peekskil Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area. The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District.

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.

 Museums - Hudson River Valleymuseum child children art caramoor center hudson river katonah neuberger stepping stones whitney american aldrich contemporary tour tourist visit visiting travel vacation holiday attraction sights sightsee kids point interest explore museums childrens

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 10566, Hudson Valley Center, Hudson Valley Center Art, Peekskill, NY, exhibitions, HVCCA, Peekskill Project, Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art

914-788-0100 

The Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art is located at 1701 Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. The Center is dedicated to the development and presentation of exhibitions and interdisciplinary programs that enrich our understanding of contemporary art, its contexts, and its relationship to social issues. HVCCA is also committed to the enrichment of Peekskill, a multicultural community that has recreated itself as a major arts destination. HVCCA operates a 12,000 square foot exhibition space and is the primary sponsor of the Peekskill Project, an annual, city-wide exhibition of site-specific artwork.

Press "Blue Button" for more about Exhibition, Arts-in-Residence, Education and Public Outreach, and Special Projects programs at the Hudson Valley Center for Contemporary Art website.

 Herrick House 10566 Artist's District restored Victorian building houses Art History Yale Peekskill Museum

914-736-0473 

The purpose of the Peekskil Museum is to collect, preserve, study, and interpret objects and documents pertaining to Peekskill and the surrounding area. The Herrick House is home to the Peekskill Museum, located at 124 Union Avenue, Peekskill, NY 10566, in the business district on the edge of the Artist's District.

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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 10603, Diner, White Plains, NY, Westchester County 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar

914-737-6624 
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12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, serving New American cuisine, is located at 12 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. 12 Grapes Restaurant is just one block from The Paramount Center for the Arts.

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 10566 menus Historic Downtown Peekskill's Artist District Contemporary American International Cuisine Live Jazz Division Street Grill

914-739-6380 
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The Division Street Grill is located at 26 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Peekskill's Artist District, The Division Street Grill restaurant offers Contemporary American and International Cuisine in a New York Style Setting. Press "Blue Button" for menus, Live Jazz and Events schedule.

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  Edelman Paul

914-737-0732 

  Kaplan Morton

914-737-0437 

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  Edelman Paul

914-737-0732 

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914-737-0437 

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 Performing Arts Programs live performances Productions Musical Events Children's Kid's Theatre Classical Music Film  Plays Shows cultural educational programming northern Westchester  Putnam County films visual art exhibitions Paramount Center

914-739-2333 

Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.

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.

Paramount Center -- 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Precious R 109min Starts on Thu, Feb 11
Stage Door No Rating 92min Starts on Wed, Feb 10

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  Garrie Pest Control

914-737-8309 

  Preferred Pest Control & Lawn Management

914-736-5990 

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  Little Orphan Animals

914-734-2989 

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  K9-1 Dog Training

914-788-9812 

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  Baxter's Pharmacy

914-737-3076 

  Buchanan Pharmacy

914-737-2006 

  CVS Pharmacy - Peekskill

914-737-3728 

  De Christopher's Pharmacy

914-737-0227 

  Rite Aid

914-737-0154 

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  Silverman Bernard A

914-737-4222 

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  Center for Preventative Psychiatry

914-736-3371 

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  Ford Piano

914-739-1224 

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914-862-5275 

The Blue Mountain Bike Trail is located at the Blue Mountain Reservation in Peekskill. Cyclists can enjoy a day of fresh air and exercise in a safe and controlled environment. The trails total seven miles in distance and are geared toward three levels of skill. You can choose the level that best suits you. The trails wind through many diverse habitats of this beautiful 1,600-acre park. Along the route you can view rock outcroppings, or rest and enjoy a picnic lunch near a secluded freshwater pond.

 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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  All Professional Rooter

914-737-8686 

  Coleman Distributors Inc

914-737-3073 

  Frank & Lindy Plumbing & Heating Inc

914-737-2373 

  Honey Dippers Septic Service

845-452-0013 

  Keating J H Plumbing & Heating Inc

914-739-8844 

  Peekskill Plumbing & Heating

914-737-3246 

  RAL Plumbing & Heating Supply

914-739-1100 

  Tap Plumbing & Heating

914-736-7072 

  Tri-Value Air Conditioning

914-737-1337 

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  Peekskill Police

914-737-8000 

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 10566, Address, Peekskill, Post Office, NY Peekskill Post Office

914-737-6437 

Address
Peekskill Post Office
738 South Street
Peekskill, NY 10566

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  First Hebrew Congregation of Peekskill

914-739-0500 

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 10548 Montrose Hudson River Buchanan Verplanck Crugers Montrose Cortlandt Manor Croton City of Peekskill Buchanan-Verplanck Frank G. Lindsey Furnace Woods Blue Mountain Hendrick Hudson School District

914-736-5210 

The Hendrick Hudson School District is located at 61 Trolley Road, Montrose, NY 10548 in Westchester County. The Hendrick Hudson School District is located in a scenic location along the Hudson River about 45 miles north of Manhattan. The District includes Buchanan, Verplanck, Crugers, Montrose, and parts of Cortlandt Manor, Croton, and the City of Peekskill. The District facilities are excellently maintained and are comprised of the following schools:

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 academically gifted program is offered, and full special education services are available. State of the art library/media centers are at each school.

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 10566 Hillcrest Oakside Uriah Hill Jr. Woodside Peekskill City School District

914-737-3300 

The Peekskill City School District is located at 1031 Elm Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 in Westchester County. The Peekskill City School District is comprised of the following schools:

Hillcrest Elementary School (914) 739-2284
Oakside Elementary School (914) 737-1591
Uriah Hill Jr. Elementary School (914)739-0682
Woodside Elementary School (914) 739-0093
Peekskill Middle School (914) 737-4542
Peekskill High School (914) 737-0201

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 10566, Peekskill, River Towns, Real Estate, agents, Northern Westchester, Lower Hudson Valley, Putnam, Dutchess River Towns GMAC Real Estate - Peekskill

914-739-2667 

With a 97% Customer Satisfaction Rating through its GMAC Premier Service Program, River Towns GMAC Real Estate prides itself on its agents with their unsurpassed knowledge and passion for the communities they live in. Their number one service is to listen to the client, their goals and their needs in helping them make their dream a reality.

Serving Northern Westchester and the Lower Hudson Valley, Putnam and Dutchess Counties since 1981. Please press "Blue Button" for more information.

 Restaurants - American Newrestaurant eat out new american food contemporary fusion dining dinner eating meal culinary upscale high end expensive cuisine delicious

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 10603, Diner, White Plains, NY, Westchester County 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar

914-737-6624 
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12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, serving New American cuisine, is located at 12 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. 12 Grapes Restaurant is just one block from The Paramount Center for the Arts.

Features
Live Music
Sunday Brunch

 10566 menus Historic Downtown Peekskill's Artist District Contemporary American International Cuisine Live Jazz Division Street Grill

914-739-6380 
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The Division Street Grill is located at 26 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566. Located in the heart of Historic Downtown Peekskill's Artist District, The Division Street Grill restaurant offers Contemporary American and International Cuisine in a New York Style Setting. Press "Blue Button" for menus, Live Jazz and Events schedule.

The word is: Service needs a lot of work.

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 10566,  American food, Peekskill, New York, spectacular views, Hudson River Henry's On The Hudson

914-737-0515 

Henry’s on the Hudson, serving Traditional American food, is located at 364 Main Street, Peekskill, New York 10566.

The word is: Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River.

  NY Firehouse Grille

914-788-0808 
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 10566 New Yorker, The

914-788-6680 

 10566 PJ PJs Kelly Kellys P J Kelly's Pub & Restaurant

914-734-2100 

 10566 Pastels Restaurant

914-736-1040 

 10566 Sunset House

914-734-4192 

 Restaurants - Chinese Foodchow mein sushi cuisine dining dinner food restaurant eating take out meal culinary upscale high end expensive delicious tourist tourism tour visit visiting travel traveler vacation holiday daytrips day tripper hudson river valley

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 10566 China Town "Chinese & Japanese"

914-736-9360 

 10566 Chinatown Kitchen

914-737-8906 

 10566 Emperors Choice Chinese Restaurant

914-737-1888 

 10566, Chinese food, Peekskill, NY, Westchester County Oriental Palace "Chinese food"

914-739-8333 

Oriental Palace, serving Chinese food, is located at 1099 North Division Street, Peekskill, NY 10566 Westchester County.

 Restaurants - Coffeehouse & Teacoffeeshops, coffee shop, tearoom, tearooms, tea, sandwich, dessert, high tea, afternoon tea, tea sandwiches

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 10566 menus coffee shop cafe cafe latte baked goods breakfast Dunkin Donuts - Peekskill

914-734-7771 

Dunkin' Donuts sells donuts, coffee beverages, bagels, breakfast sandwiches and other baked goods. Press "Blue Button" for menus, and nutritional information.

 10566, Tea Room, salads, scones and berries, tea, Peekskill, Westchester  NY, Good sandwiches, pastries, cozy atmosphere, teapots Kathleen's Tea Room

914-734-2520 

Kathleen's Tea Room, serving salads, scones and berries, and tea, is located at 979 Main Street in Peekskill, Westchester NY 10566

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

  Peekskill Coffee House

914-739-1287 

The Peekskill Coffee House is located at 101 South Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. Peekskill Coffee House offers live music, art, and a place to meet. Press "Blue Button" for music schedule, art exhibitions, and more.

 10566 Royal J Coffee Shop

914-734-2055 

 Restaurants - Eclectic Cuisinecontemporary american brasserie new cuisine dining dinner food restaurant eating take out meal culinary upscale high end expensive delicious tourist tourism tour visit visiting vacation holiday daytrips hudson river valley

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 10566 zephs Zephs' "Eclectic & New American"

914-736-2159 

Zephs', serving New American cuisine, is located at 638 Central Ave in Peekskill, NY 10566.

The word is: Comfortable, cozy, and great food

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 10566 Capri

914-737-5590 

 10566 Capri II

914-737-2783 

 10566 Di Nardo Dinardo Dinardos Di Nardo's Trattoria

914-737-4445 

 10566 Ravenna Osteria

914-736-0292 

 10566 Taormina's

914-739-4007 

 Restaurants - Mediterranean Foodspain spanish turkey turkish greek greece dining dinner food restaurant eating meal culinary upscale high end delicious tourist tourism tour visit visiting vacation holiday daytrips hudson river valley

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 10566, Restaurant, Peekskill, Westchester  NY Mediterranian Restaurant

914-737-7224 

Mediterranian Restaurant is located at 923 South Street in Peekskill, Westchester NY 10566.

 Restaurants - Mexican Foodfood eat mexican authentic recipes cuisine traditional cooking methods great eating out healthy tex mex mexico culinary spanish guacamole mole flan quesadillas

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  Ruben's Mexican Café

914-739-4330 

 Restaurants - Pizzaeat pizza restaurant menu take out italian pizzeria americas favorite food pie dining dinner eating italians naples mozzarella cheese

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 10566 Amici Pizzeria

914-736-9574 

 10566 Anthony's Famous Pizza

914-737-0322 

 10566 Antonios Antonio Antonio's Pizzeria

914-739-9090 

 10566 Central 1 Pizza

914-788-4644 

  D & M Deli and Pizza

914-737-2035 

 10566 Forno Brickoven Pizzeria

914-737-6262 

 10598, Brick Oven Pizza, Restaurant, Yorktown Heights, NY, Westchester County Nonna's Brick Oven Pizza

914-737-3222 

Nonna's Brick Oven Pizza & Restaurant is located at 367 Downing Drive, Yorktown Heights, NY 10598 in Westchester County.

 Restaurants - Pubs and Pub Foodpub, bar, beer, ale, microbrew, brew, drink, drinks, old-world, guinness, beers, wine, whisky, darts, pool, billiards, friendly, cozy, after work, hotel bar

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 10566, Peekskill, Brewery, restaurant, brewpub, Brewery Bar, craft beers, beers Peekskill Brewery

914-734-2337 

The Peekskill Brewery is a restaurant and brewpub located on 55 Hudson Avenue and Railroad Avenue in Peekskill, NY 10566. The dining room located at 55 Hudson Avenue is designed to be a comfortable and relaxed space offering Shared, Small and Large Plates.

The Brewery Bar, located on Railroad Avenue, is a lively environment where you can find a mix of people enjoying conversation, upbeat music and sports TV. The Brewery offers an extensive selection of craft beers combined with their own house beers. The two storefronts are connected by a hallway, which houses our Brewery.

 Restaurants - Sandwich Shops & Dinerssandwiches, diner, dinners, lunch, all night, 24/7, dinner food, coffee shop, coffee shops, coffeeshop, luncheonette

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 10566 Peekskill Diner

914-737-7409 

  Westchester Diner "Greek & Italian"

914-734-4949 

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 10566 Cascada Restaurant

914-736-6728 

 Seniorsretire retired senior old older elderly programs

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  Peekskill Senior Citizens

914-528-1572 

 Specialty Foods & Deli'scatering, organic, health food, delicatessan, kosher, prepared food, to go, take out, bagels, deli, hot dogs, kosher, pastrami, food, eating out, take out, food & wine, french italian australian california fine

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  Oriental Express

914-737-2885 

  Peking Restaurant

914-737-0789 

 Sports & Fitnessyoga, physical fitness, pilates, aerobic exercise, aerobics, exercise, exercises, find fitness center, fitness center, fitness centers, gym, gymnastics, osteoporosis, weight bearing, weight lifting, strength training, trainer, classes & tutoring, lesson lessons tutor class teach teacher teaching special education ed

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  Curves

914-788-8638 

  Pilates On Hudson

914-739-1178 

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

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 10603, Diner, White Plains, NY, Westchester County 12 Grapes Music & Wine Bar

914-737-6624 
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12 Grapes Music and Wine Bar, serving New American cuisine, is located at 12 North Division Street in Peekskill, NY 10566. 12 Grapes Restaurant is just one block from The Paramount Center for the Arts.

Features
Live Music
Sunday Brunch

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 Things To Do, Park, Peekskill, Camping, Cross-Country, Skiing, Horseback, Fishing, Hiking, Trail, Trails, Ice Skating, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Playground, Picnicking, Sportman Center, target shooting range Blue Mountain Reservation

914-862-5275 

Blue Mountain is located at Welcher Avenue in Peekskill, NY. Blue Mountain is a 1500 acre park in the northwest section of Westchester County. It is primarily a passive park. It features miles of trails for mountain biking, hiking, walking, nature study and more. It also offers challenging hikes to the tops 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
Camping
Cross-Country Skiing
Equestrian Trails
Fishing
Hiking / Walking
Ice Skating
Mountain Biking
Nature Study
Playground
Picnicking
Sportman Center Target Shooting Range

 Theater 'Live' Performancesballet chamber classic classical concert concerts cinema dance entertainment music performance performances play plays philharmonic opera orchestra repertory symphony theatre shakespeare tourist tourism tour touring guide travel traveler vacation holiday attractions things attraction visit

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 Performing Arts Programs live performances Productions Musical Events Children's Kid's Theatre Classical Music Film  Plays Shows cultural educational programming northern Westchester  Putnam County films visual art exhibitions Paramount Center

914-739-2333 

Originally built as a 1025-seat movie palace by Publix Pictures, a subsidiary of Paramount Pictures, the Peekskill Paramount Theatre first opened its doors to the public on June 27, 1930.

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.

Paramount Center -- 1008 Brown Street, Peekskill, NY 10566
Title Rating Runtime Showings
Precious R 109min Starts on Thu, Feb 11
Stage Door No Rating 92min Starts on Wed, Feb 10

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  Little Orphan Animals

914-734-2989 

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 10566,  American food, Peekskill, New York, spectacular views, Hudson River Henry's On The Hudson

914-737-0515 

Henry’s on the Hudson, serving Traditional American food, is located at 364 Main Street, Peekskill, New York 10566.

The word is: Enjoy spectacular views of the Hudson River.


Peekskill

Peekskill is located in the northwestern part of Westchester County, NY along the Hudson River. The riverfront of the City of Peekskill was historically one of intense commercial and industrial activity for most of the last century. The City's Waterfront served as a port for the shipping and receiving of raw materials and finished goods. The City's river port thrived and provided an economic engine for the City and a region as a whole.

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 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 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. Press "Blue Button" for additional information.

History And Antiquities
The following covers "History and Antiquities", a general collection of interesting facts, traditions, biographical sketches, and anecdotes about Westchester County and its towns. When reading the following, remember to keep in mind that this information has been written about two hundred years ago. Population statistics and events have not been revised to reflect current events and perspective. We think this adds to the historical flavor and interest of the writings, giving a different perspective on much of this information and written in an "older world" writing style. "Historical Collections of the State of New York, Published by S. Tuttle, 194 Chatham-Square, 1841

    Peeksville Village
    Peeksville Village was incorporated in 1826. It is situated 12 miles north of Sing Sing, and immediately south of the southern termination of the highlands. An old engraving of Peekskill shows: The old Dutch Reformed and the Episcopal church are visible on the right; the Methodist and the Presbyterian church, having a small tower, are on the left. The elevated spire of the new Dutch Reformed church is in the central part of the view. Hudson River, with the towering highlands, is seen in the distance. The village represented is situated on an elevation 200 feet above the level of the river, half a mile from the landing, on both sides of a deep ravine. There are in the village a bank, 2 printing offices, 2 large iron foundries, etc. There is an academy, a large edifice, situated on a commanding eminence at the south. The village contains upwards of 200 dwellings and 2 churches for Friends, besides those mention above. There is a steamboat ferry at this place to Caldwell's landing, on the opposite side of the Hudson, two miles distant. Verplank's point an Continental village, places distinguished in the revolutionary ware, are within the limits of this town. This latter place, which had barracks for 2,000 men, was burnt by the British in October, 1777.


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