Peekskill BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant Peekskill BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant
Peekskill BBQ Eatery To Transform Into Thai Restaurant A popular smokehouse in Northern Westchester is undertaking a truly transformative New Year's resolution, as it will soon be turning into a Thai restaurant.  Peekskill Smokehouse, located at 15 North Division St., will be transforming into "Thaimeless Thai" in 2024, the owners announced on social media earlier in December. To make the change, the smokehouse will close for a brief hiatus beginning on Monday, Jan. 1, the owners added. "During this brief hiatus, our talented team will be working their magic to unveil a brand-new menu, train in the art of Thai cuisine, and sprinkle s…
Sun River Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting At New Rochelle Health Center Sun River Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting At New Rochelle Health Center
Sun River Health Hosts Ribbon Cutting At New Rochelle Health Center Sun River Health held a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new health center known as Sun River Health New Rochelle on Friday, December 8. Congressman Jamaal Bowman, County Legislator George Latimer, City Councilmember Shane Osinloye, Dr. Corey Reynolds, the New Rochelle Superintendent of Schools, and representatives from many New Rochelle community organizations, including the Lexington Center for Recovery, the Mental Health Association, Neighbors Link, the New Rochelle Public Library, the Department of Labor, MVP, Health First, Fidelis, Choice Case Management, and Westchester Jewish…
14-Year-Old Duo Nabbed For Spray Painting Graffiti On Wall At Yorktown Intersection 14-Year-Old Duo Nabbed For Spray Painting Graffiti On Wall At Yorktown Intersection
14-Year-Old Duo Nabbed For Spray Painting Graffiti On Wall At Yorktown Intersection Two teenagers face charges after being caught spray painting graffiti on a wall at a busy Northern Westchester intersection, police announced. The arrests stemmed from an incident on Monday, Dec. 4 around 11:40 a.m., when the two teens were seen spray painting graffiti on a sound barrier wall just east of the intersection of Route 6 and Mill Street in Yorktown, according to Yorktown Police. Officers then responded to the intersection and found the two teenagers in the area. An investigation determined that the duo had spray painted several graffiti "tags" onto the wall and were allegedly in…
Sun River Health Opens New Health Center In New Rochelle With Ribbon Cutting On December 8 Sun River Health Opens New Health Center In New Rochelle With Ribbon Cutting On December 8
Sun River Health Opens New Health Center In New Rochelle With Ribbon Cutting On December 8 Sun River Health will hold a ribbon cutting ceremony at their new health center known as Sun River Health New Rochelle on Friday, December 8. Refreshments will be served at 2pm, with remarks and the ribbon cutting following at 2:30pm. Press and the public are welcome. Located at 14 Lawton Street, this state-of-the-art health center brings the high-quality primary and preventive care that Sun River Health has been providing throughout the Hudson Valley, New York City, and Long Island for over 45 years to the New Rochelle community. All are welcome to receive care at Sun River Health, regardl…
Man Sexually Assaults 2 Children In Mount Kisco, Ossining, Peekskill: Here's His Sentence Man Sexually Assaults 2 Children In Mount Kisco, Ossining, Peekskill: Here's His Sentence
Man Sexually Assaults 2 Children In Mount Kisco, Ossining, Peekskill: Here's His Sentence A 48-year-old man with a previous child molestation conviction will spend decades in prison for sexually assaulting two children in Northern Westchester over several years and sending explicit photos to a third.  Bedford resident Felix Barahona Rosales, age 48, was sentenced to 34 years to life in state prison for sexually assaulting two children numerous times as well as sending explicit photos to a third victim, Westchester County District Attorney Miriam Rocah announced on Tuesday, Nov. 28.  According to Rocah's office, Rosales's conduct began when both sexual assault…
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event
Much-Loved Brewery Permanently Closes In Peekskill After One Last Event A brewery in Northern Westchester that served as the site of countless beloved memories for visitors has closed for good.  Peekskill Brewery, located at 47 South Water St. in Peekskill, announced its permanent closure on Monday, Nov. 27 in a post on social media.  In their post, the owners did not give a reason for the closure but thanked those who came to the brewery's last "Kick the Keg" Happy Hour event held on Wednesday, Nov. 22.  "Thank you all for your posts, emails, phone calls," the owners wrote, adding, "We wish you all a happy and healthy Holiday Season!"  Th…
Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Peekskill Home, Police Say Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Peekskill Home, Police Say
Large Amounts Of PCP, Over $80K Found In Peekskill Home, Police Say A man faces several charges after a large quantity of phencyclidine and more than $80,000 in cash were seized from his Northern Westchester home, police announced.  The arrest resulted from the execution of a search warrant at a Peekskill residence on Brown Street on Thursday, Nov, 9, Peekskill Police announced.  As a result of the search, a large amount of suspected phencyclidine (PCP) and more than $80,000 in US currency were seized, authorities said, adding that the search was part of an extensive investigation into the sale of PCP in and around Peekskill.  The resid…
Retired Police Officer Who Served In Peekskill For Decades Dies Retired Police Officer Who Served In Peekskill For Decades Dies
Retired Police Officer Who Served In Peekskill For Decades Dies A police department in Northern Westchester is mourning the loss of a retired officer who served communities in the Hudson Valley for decades.  The Peekskill Police Department announced the death of retired officer John Lynch on Wednesday, Oct. 25 in a post on social media.  According to the department, Lynch served with both the Beacon and Peekskill Police Departments for almost 25 years between the 1960s and 1980s. Most of this time was spent in Peekskill, the department added.  After his retirement, Lynch moved to Arizona, where he had been at the time of his death. …
'Lovely' Restaurant Inside 120-Year-Old Abbey In Peekskill Added To Michelin Guide 'Lovely' Restaurant Inside 120-Year-Old Abbey In Peekskill Added To Michelin Guide
'Lovely' Restaurant Inside 120-Year-Old Abbey In Peekskill Added To Michelin Guide A Mediterranian-inspired eatery in Northern Westchester built inside of a 120-year-old abbey has earned its place on the prestigious Michelin Guide. The Apropros Restaurant & Bar, located at the Abbey Inn in Peekskill at 900 Fort Hill Rd., is now an all-new addition to the Michelin Guide, which helps readers discover the best restaurants by listing establishments well-received by its reviewers. In its write-up, Michelin reviewers called the eatery a "lovely inn and restaurant."  "The grounds, and the views, are worth the trip alone but the wine cellar boasting an impressive collecti…
Winner Winner: $50K Third-Prize Powerball Ticket Sold In This Peekskill Store Winner Winner: $50K Third-Prize Powerball Ticket Sold In This Peekskill Store
Winner Winner: $50K Third-Prize Powerball Ticket Sold In This Peekskill Store A lottery player struck it big after purchasing a third-prize-winning Powerball ticket from a store in Northern Westchester.  The third-prize ticket, worth $50,000, was sold in Peekskill for the drawing on Monday, Oct. 9, the New York Lottery announced.  For those wondering where the ticket was bought, the purchase was made at Beach Wines & Liquors located at 1885 East Main St. (Route 6).  The winning numbers for Monday's drawing were 16, 34, 46, 55, 67, and a Powerball of 14. Winning numbers for the Powerball game are drawn from a field of one to 69. The red Power Ball…
$132K Project: New Downtown Crosswalks Coming To Peekskill $132K Project: New Downtown Crosswalks Coming To Peekskill
$132K Project: New Downtown Crosswalks Coming To Peekskill Several new crosswalks will be coming to a downtown area in Northern Westchester as part of a $132,000 project meant to improve safety.  The new pedestrian crosswalks will be coming to downtown Peekskill as part of the city's ongoing $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative, according to New York State Sen. Pete Harckham, who announced that he had secured a $100,000 state grant for the project on Monday, Oct. 9.  The project, which is estimated to cost $132,316 in total, will replace the following painted crosswalks near the "Civic Area" around the Peekskill City H…
Duo Nabbed After Firing Shot During Armed Robbery In Peekskill: Police Duo Nabbed After Firing Shot During Armed Robbery In Peekskill: Police
Duo Nabbed After Firing Shot During Armed Robbery In Peekskill: Police Two men have been apprehended in connection with an armed robbery in Northern Westchester that involved a gunshot being fired, police said. The incident happened on Wednesday, Oct. 4 just before 2:40 a.m., when officers responded to an armed robbery in Peekskill on the 300 block of Highland Avenue.  According to Peekskill Police Lt. Adam Renwick, an investigation into the incident determined that a shot had been fired while the robbery had been taking place. The specific location of the robbery was not identified by authorities.  Hours later, around 6:10 p.m. on Wednesday, o…