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Good morning Peekskill! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Peekskill's newest cannabis shop finally opened after years of hurdles
  • What's next for The Central at Peekskill's train station?
  • When Peekskill boys soccer kicks off at Torpy Field this week

Also on today's calendar: Analogue Sites by Jorge Otero-Pailos and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the bartender say to the jumper cables when they walked in? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy, a shower; not as warm, with a high of 72 and low of 67 degrees.
  • Thursday: Humid with a thunderstorm, temps: high: 84, low: 64.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 85 and low of 61 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Coming Home: Cliff and Naomi's Long Road to Piffords (peekskillherald.com) — A new recreational cannabis dispensary, Piffords, has opened at 500 Highland Avenue, becoming Peekskill's fourth shop and aiming to serve everyday local customers in a welcoming, beach-themed space. Owners and longtime area residents Cliff Mascarenhas and Naomi Vogt describe years of zoning fights, financial strain, and personal health struggles that led to opening, and say they want to keep prices accessible while building community connections, including with Spanish-speaking residents.
   

• The Central Is Sidelined as Owners 'Re-evaluate Operations' (peekskillherald.com) — The Central restaurant at Peekskill's Metro-North station has closed indefinitely as its owners reassess operations and consider bringing in a new partner. Employees were given just days' notice, and one owner is now working with the MTA and offering staff jobs at his other local businesses while also criticizing long-stalled waterfront development he believes hurt the area's potential.
   

• Boys soccer scoreboard, schedule for week of Sept. 1 (lohud.com) — Peekskill boys soccer opens its regular season Friday, Sept. 4, facing Pawling at Torpy Field at 5 p.m., one of many matchups in a busy opening week. The regional schedule lists daily games, tournaments, and locations through Sunday, giving local fans a clear guide to when and where to catch nearby high school action this week.
   

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  • Harckham Provides $100K Grant to Support Bedford Seniors —Tom Staudter Read on Patch
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🗞 Nearby News

Cortlandt

  • KinoSaito Will Mark 5th Anniversary With Its Biggest Celebration Yet (patch.com)
  • Rockland murder parolee gets jail for violating protection order (ithacajournal.com)

Yorktown

  • Field hockey schedule, scoreboard for week of Sept. 1 (lohud.com)
  • Yorktown Library to Begin Renovation and Temporary Service Changes (yonkerstimes.com)
  • Officials grapple with growing e-bike use (halstonmedia.com)

Yorktown Heights

Ok Peekskill! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Don't you 2 start anything (Thank you Mary L. for sending it in!)
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