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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Peekskill public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Downtown parking shortages
A resident says finding parking near his own house is already hard, and the old body shop made it worse. The board tied its approval to conditions on the special use permit to keep cars off the street.
South Division Street lane removal safety concerns
Longtime resident Kenny Lewis and another speaker questioned the safety of eliminating a traffic lane on South Division Street, citing fire truck access and new downtown development. The mayor said the change came from the state-approved DRI plan dating to 2019.
Downtown parking garage renovations
The city awarded roughly $2.34 million to renovate the James Street and Nelson Avenue parking garages — key to supporting new downtown housing and everyday parking.
Heavy truck traffic on residential side streets
Councilwoman Talbot reported large tractor trailers increasingly using side streets like those near Torpey Field and Hudson Avenue. The city will review weight limits and signage with the Police Department and city attorney.
Downtown parking transition to Passport and kiosks
Nine new kiosks arrive by mid-August as the city shifts to the Passport app; council wants clearer public communication because downtown parking is confusing residents right now.
Downtown traffic at Main Street and Bank Street
A longtime resident suggested restoring one-way traffic on Bank Street to ease the Main Street bottleneck; the City said the Main/North Division intersection is already under study.
Esther Street Closure Extension
The plaza gets one more year of closure while the Safe Streets for All study weighs its permanent fate. A 2023 survey found 92% support for making it permanent.