Peekskill’s Own Empire: Building Careers in Cosmetology By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Inside Empire Beauty School at 19 Bank Street in Downtown Peekskill, styling stations and salon chairs await wide-eyed students eager to embark on their new careers—or shift from another. ......
13 August, 2026
Journey Allied Health Trains The Next Generation: Deborah Blades-Clarke Builds Peekskill’s Healthcare Pipeline By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Hidden on the second floor of the building at 1200 Brown Street in downtown Peekskill, Journey Allied Health has been quietly preparing its......
22 May, 2026
Peekskill Leaders Highlight Growth and Opportunity at Chamber Breakfast: Say YES! To Peekskill By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Business owners, chamber members, city officials, and community leaders gathered at the Peekskill Central Fire House for the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of......
17 March, 2026
Peekskill’s Monumental Importance: America’s 250th Anniversary Takes Center Stage in 2026 By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Quietly one of Peekskill’s most important historical sites, the Peekskill museum is housed in the Herrick House, an historic home which has housed its collection......
06 March, 2026
WCC Digital Arts Center Illustration & Animation Showcase: Taking Students from Hobby Art to Sustainable Careers By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District A month-long public showcase opened February 12, 2026 at the Westchester Community College Center for the Digital Arts, displaying student......
03 March, 2026
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Peekskill’s permanent information and navigation center is now operational. On January 26, 2026, city officials and business leaders attended the official re-opening of the Hudson Valley Gateway Chamber of Commerce, located at 1 South Division Street,......
13 February, 2026
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District At Speakeasy Tattoo, you are immediately greeted with the humming of tattoo machines and friendly faces. There’s a large waiting area with a wood floor, tin ceilings and a gallery of the artists’ pieces displayed throughout......
30 January, 2026
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Art machines displayed through the window plot dots and lines, slowly creating a work of art at 107 South Division Street, Peekskill, NY. These machines—capable of drawing, writing and now painting—allow digital artists to bring their......
21 January, 2026
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Lily of the Valley Floral Design is a hidden oasis in the heart of the Peekskill, where faith has bloomed into a business. The owner, Pamela Hallman-Johnson, captures the essence of Peekskill: a strong work ethic,......
08 January, 2026
As the new year commences, Peekskill’s newest gym, Anytime Fitness, is opening its doors with a limited time promotional offer!...
08 January, 2026
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District The street bounced with music and the storefront of Peekskill’s newest diner buzzed with joyful energy on November 5, 2026 at 9 South Broad Street, where local officials celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new Peekskill......
18 December, 2025
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Combining a passion for food and construction while fusing cultural heritage and tradition, Gauchos Steakhouse, a Brazilian Barbecue (Churrasco) restaurant, was opened by Alex Mendia, 34, in 2022. Located at 5 North Division Street, Gauchos is......
12 November, 2025
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District At Mercado Azteca & Deli, the welcoming smiles of the staff, await to greet you and take your order. Authentic Mexican products and foods line the aisles and a mountain of fresh guacamole sits behind the......
25 October, 2025
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District At Terra Dulce Bakery, beautiful pastries perfectly line the see-through glass shelves, a TV displays photos of wonderfully baked and designed creations, and, at the counter, you’re greeted with a smile. Terra Dulce is a family-run......
23 June, 2025
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Tucked behind the Bean Runner Café is a charming little shop, Third Eye Arts, where spirit and art collide. “First and foremost, it’s a gallery,” said Dr. Nadine Gordon-Taylor, a lifelong artist, former educator, and founder......
27 May, 2025
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Division Street Guitars, aka “Guitar Heaven,” gathers, refurbishes, and repairs guitars and amps from all around the world and resells them at 36 N Division Street in downtown Peekskill—even sometimes sending them back across the globe.......
28 February, 2025
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District A colorful display of clothing, artwork, jewelry, and other products, supplemented with a fine aroma of incense, brings a warm feeling to the heart of ‘The Fern Tree’ at 13 South Division Street in downtown Peekskill,......
16 December, 2024
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District The Field Library Book Store is an organized and strategically designed space that looks more like a library than a bookstore with carpeted floors, vertical shelving units and stacks and stacks of books, CDs and DVDs.......
28 October, 2024
By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Bruised Apple remains a quiet sentinel for book lovers in Peekskill. Scott Sailor, the owner and seasoned bookseller, understands the charm of a well–loved book and the excitement of a rare find. In addition to his......
01 October, 2024
En español By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Breathing life into comics are great illustrators and cartoonists. Among them are those whose passion for drawing becomes a necessity in their lives. The pencil, pen or paintbrush becomes an extension of their body,......
04 September, 2024
En español By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District A twisting, creaky staircase with beams that suspend potted plants leads to a narrow hallway and upper floor packed with working artists, galleries and unique businesses. Among these is The Flat Iron Gallery, just......
20 August, 2024
En español By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Step into 222MuchSwag in Peekskill, New York, and you’ll be immediately enveloped by vibrant colors, unique styles, and a captivating 90’s aesthetic that brings back the best of nostalgia. This vintage clothing store, owned......
05 August, 2024
En español By Joshua Anderson for the Peekskill Business Improvement District Nestled on the second floor at 925 South Street, Peekskill, is Stark Vintage. Owned by Mike Stark, 28, this business started in 2021 and has become a vibrant hub for those in search of......
25 July, 2024