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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Peekskill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
9/11 Run to Remember street closure
Bank Street will close Saturdays June through November for the Farmers Market, a downtown staple the council called beneficial.
El Señor de Girón Religious Procession Street Closure
Assumption Church is holding its first-ever El Señor de Girón procession in Peekskill on August 2, requiring temporary closures along Union Avenue. Streets reopen as the procession passes each intersection.
Welcher Avenue 15-minute parking amendment
The business owner at 241 Welcher Avenue wants the 15-minute parking zone limited to 6 a.m.–6 p.m., since the old signs were knocked down years ago. The chief thinks it's reasonable and council members voiced support.
Volunteer firefighter counseling services
Volunteer firefighters can now access the same confidential counseling program as city employees, at a modest cost of $22 per volunteer.
Volunteer Firefighter Mental Health Support
Volunteer firefighters can now access the county's confidential counseling program for $22 each per year — a small cost for meaningful mental health support for people who volunteer to protect the city.
Volunteer Emergency Services Service Awards
The city reviewed its 2025 Length of Service Award Program — the retirement-style benefit for volunteer ambulance workers and firefighters, including a final update on the fire side.
Taxi Administration
The police department presented on how the city administers taxi licensing and oversight.
Fourth of July Parade Street Closures
The annual Independence Day Parade will require street closures along a route from Crompond Road to the Central Fire House on July 4, 2026, 10 a.m. to noon.