Pipeline Foes Put Focus On Peekskill’s Blue Mountain Reservation

Foes of Spectra Energy's gas pipeline project, distraught over what they called the "destruction" of parkland, appealed to Westchester lawmakers to take back their "power." About 20 residents appeared before the Board of Legislators in White Plains last week to urge it to refuse to renew the county's agreement with the Texas-based company.

Astorino Joins Peekskill Educators, Parents and Students to Promote…

"Dads Take Your Child to School Day" is taking place in schools across Westchester County on Tuesday, September 20. To promote the importance of the day, County Executive Robert P. Astorino today joined with Legislator John G. Testa; Peekskill Schools Su WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Mark your calendars: "Dads Take Your Child to School Day" is taking place in schools across Westchester County on Tuesday, September 20. To promote the importance of the day, County Executive Robert P. Astorino today joined with Legislator John G. Testa, Peekskill Schools Superintendent Dr. David Fine, and over two dozen fathers, educators and advocates for a kickoff at Oakside Elementary School.

Accused Shooter Arraigned In Westchester Ambush Murder

A 21-year-old White Plains man was arraigned Friday in connection with last month's murder of a Peekskill man. Aaron George of 396 Main St. was the second defendant charged in the April 17 ambush shooting of Dominique Hospie, 23, along North Kensico Avenue, accordiing to Acting Westchester County District Attorney James A. McCarty.

$5 Million In Railroad Upgrades Includes Crossing In Peekskill

U.S. Rep. Nita Lowey detailed $5.2 million in railroad crossing upgrades during a news conference with federal officials Monday at the North White Plains train station. But the widower of Ellen Brody -- the 49-year-old Edgemont woman whose SUV collided with a train at Commerce Street in Valhalla last year -- called the measures "a small step toward overall rail safety" locally and nationwide.