Peekskill · week of October 31, 2026
5 issues moved in Peekskill
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DISH Wireless bankruptcy claim
DISH Wireless went bankrupt and canceled its lease on city water tower equipment. A buyer is offering 57 cents on the dollar — $22,511.25 of the $39,150 claim — now, versus a wait of years for uncertain bankruptcy proceeds.
What it means: Selling now nets $22,511.25 instead of an uncertain share of the full $39,150 claim.
Follow this issue →Veterans and military property tax exemptions
Three new or expanded property tax breaks are on the table: full exemptions for seriously disabled veterans (about $40,000 citywide impact, helping up to 26 vets), a 50% exemption for surviving spouses of police officers killed in the line of duty, and up to 25% off for combat-zone active-duty service members. All would take effect with the 2027 assessment roll if adopted.
What it means: The veterans exemption alone would cost roughly $40,000 in forgone city and library tax revenue — about $1,540 per qualifying household.
Follow this issue →Maple and Hudson Traffic Safety
After ongoing safety problems at Maple and Hudson, the city wants a $9,280 traffic study covering traffic counts, crash data, and whether a new signal is warranted. Interim fixes — better signage, parking rules, and stepped-up enforcement — are already in place.
What it means: $9,280 from the 1900 account line for the study.
Follow this issue →Sewer System Inflow and Infiltration Study
The city won a $50,000 state planning grant to hunt down places where rainwater sneaks into sewer pipes on the north end — cracked pipes force pump stations to treat storm water unnecessarily. It sets up future repair funding; $1 million is already committed for south-end work near Bleelock Park.
What it means: $50,000 grant with a $10,000 match covered by in-kind city staff and equipment work.
Follow this issue →Mountain biking trails at Depew Park
The council is weighing whether to amend the parks law to allow or restrict pedal bikes on DePew Park trails. The Parks Advisory Board split on the question, with members citing safety, the muddy green trail, and concerns about outside groups drawing crowds.
What it means: Mountain bikers who currently ride through DePew to reach Blue Mountain would gain certainty about access.
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