The Cortlandt resident is the Grand Marshal for the 28th annual Peekskill St. Patrick's Day Parade being held Saturday. The parade steps off at 3 p.m. near Assumption Church, makes its way down Union Avenue, then right on South Street, left on Division Street, right on Main Street and right on James Street.
Peekskill City School District's Debra McLeod was honored as an "Outstanding Citizen" at a City Council meeting on Feb. 14. The City of Peekskill celebrates Black History Month each February by honoring outstanding African-American members of the community for their personal and/or professional achievements, civic contributions, and general good deeds that have favorably impacted local citizens, according to a release from the school district. McLeod works as a senior office assistant to the superintendent of Peekskill Schools, and has served as the Peekskill City School District's clerk for the past 12 years.