City of Peekskill Presentation at the HV Gateway Chamber of Commerce Breakfast 3-6-25

The City of Peekskill presented a comprehensive update on its ongoing and planned initiatives aimed at revitalizing the city as a destination for residents, businesses, and visitors. Key highlights included leveraging a $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) investment to enhance public infrastructure such as the riverfront, parks, streetscapes, and parking facilities. The city is actively pursuing additional state, county, and federal funding to support projects including waterfront redevelopment, streetscape improvements, and public art installations. Economic development efforts focus on supporting key employment sectors like construction, food service, healthcare, and professional services, with an emphasis on accommodating new office and medical spaces. The city also highlighted its commitment to youth development, workforce programs, and historic preservation, alongside marketing strategies to attract visitors from nearby regions such as West Point. The presentation underscored the importance of public-private partnerships, grant funding, and community engagement in driving Peekskill's growth and maintaining its unique character.