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Peekskill, NY

Peekskill is a city in northwestern Westchester County, New York, United States, 35 miles (56 km) north of New York City. Established as a village in 1816, it was incorporated as a city in 1940. It lies on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point in Rockland County. The population was 25,431 at the 2020 U.S. census, up from 23,583 at the 2010 census. It is the third-largest municipality in northern Westchester County, after Cortlandt and Yorktown.

The area was an early American industrial center, primarily for iron plow and stove products. The Binney & Smith Company, now named Crayola LLC and makers of Crayola products, is linked to the Peekskill Chemical Company founded by Joseph Binney at Annsville in 1864 and succeeded by a partnership by his son Edwin and nephew Harold Smith in 1885.

The well-publicized Peekskill Riots of 1949 involved attacks and a lynching-in-effigy occasioned by Paul Robeson's benefit concerts for the Civil Rights Congress, although the main assault following the September concert properly took place in nearby Van Cortlandtville. Nevertheless, the city of Peekskill has had multiple African American mayors since 1984.

In September 1609, English explorer Henry Hudson, captain of the Half Moon, anchored along the reach of the Hudson River at Peekskill. His first mate noted in the ship's log that it was a "very pleasant place to build a town". After the establishment of the province of New Netherland, New Amsterdam resident Jan Peeck made the first recorded contact with the Lenape people of this area, then identified as "Sachoes".The date is not certain (possibly early 1640s), but agreements and merchant transactions took place, formalized in the Ryck's Patent Deed of April 21, 1685.

Peekskill is located at 41°17′N 73°55′W (41.2889, −73.9200) in northwestern Westchester County. According to the United States Census Bureau, the city has an area of 5.5 square miles (14 km²), of which 4.3 square miles (11 km²) is land and 1.1 square miles (2.8 km²) (20.99%) is water. The city's eastern border is the Town of Cortlandt and its western border is the Hudson River.

Health and wellness are integral to Peekskill's identity, with resources aimed at promoting a healthy lifestyle. The city is home to the renowned NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital, offering comprehensive medical services. Peekskill's commitment to well-being extends to its recreational spaces, including parks like Charles Point and Lepore Park, providing opportunities for outdoor activities and exercise. Hudson Valley Gym provides state-of-the-art equipment, personal training, and a range of group fitness classes. Hudson River Yoga offers yoga sessions with a stunning river view, focusing on mindfulness and flexibility. The Abbey Inn & Spa provides luxurious spa services, including massages, facials, and body treatments. The Go No Sen Karate teaches self-defense, martial arts, and fitness classes for all ages. The PranaMoon Yoga specializes in yoga and meditation classes designed to enhance mental and physical well-being. Healing Hands Chiropractic focuses on spinal health, pain relief, and overall wellness through chiropractic care.

Top sites in Peekskill, NY are  Depew Park, Paramount Hudson Valley Theater, and Hudson Valley MOCA.

Population: 25,442 (2023). Elevation: 150 ft (46 m). ZIP code: 10566. Area code: 914. Area: 4.3 square miles (11.1 km²).

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What is Peekskill, NY famous for?

Peekskill was the landing point of a fragment of the Peekskill Meteorite, just before midnight on October 9, 1992. At least 16 people recorded the meteoric trail on film. This was only the fourth meteorite in history for which an exact orbit is known. The rock had a mass of 27.7 pounds (12.6 kg) and punched through the trunk of a Peekskill resident's automobile upon impact.

What is the poverty rate in Peekskill, NY?

The average household income in Peekskill is $107,823 with a poverty rate of 9.58%. The median age in Peekskill is 41.2 years: 40.2 years for males, and 43.4 years for females. Peekskill is currently growing at a rate of 0.37% annually and its population has increased by 1.5% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 25,324 in 2020.

What is the ethnicity of Peekskill, NY?

In 2022, there were 1.71 times more White (non-Hispanic) residents (9.09k people) in Peekskill, NY than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.32k Other (Hispanic) and 4.81k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups. Peekskill, NY is home to a population of 25.4k people, of which 86.9% are citizens. As of 2022, 27% of Peekskill, NY residents were born outside of the country (6.85k people).

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Wikipedia

City of Peekskill

Data USA

Bear Mountain State Park

World Population Review

NewYork-Presbyterian

Depew Park

Paramount Hudson Valley Theater

Hudson Valley MOCA

Hudson Valley Gym 

Hudson River Yoga

The Abbey Inn & Spa

NewYork-Presbyterian Hudson Valley Hospital

Go No Sen Karate

PranaMoon Yoga

Healing Hands Chiropractic

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