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Peekskill, officially the City of Peekskill, is a city in Westchester County, New York & United States, in the New York City metropolitan area. Peekskill is situated on a bay along the east side of the Hudson River, across from Jones Point. The population was 23,583 during the 2010 census.
This community was known to be an early American industrial center, primarily for its iron plow and stove products. The Binney & Smith Company, now makers of Crayola products, started as the Peekskill Chemical Company at Annsville in 1864. Peekskill's manufacturing base operated well into the late 20th century, with the Fleischmann Company making yeast by-products under the Standard Brands corporate name.
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 occurred in nearby Van Cortlandtville.
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I haven't lived here long and I don't have a car so getting around the City isn't easy. I live in the downtown are which is somewhat noisy but I'm told that other parts of the City is more quiet. It's been a big adjustment from living in Manhattan! Bus service is limited especially on week-ends and Holidays. Taxis are not easy to arrange and not always available. Metro North is nearby (walkable) so I can get to Grand Central in 1 hour!
It is a beautiful place to live in, and many people here are not as nosy as the inner cities
Because they have everything in deceit locations and easy accessibility to doctors stores ect
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Unless you have a car, I wouldn't suggest this City for a senior! The other type of senior could be an active senior who can be independent and use public transportation! The public transportation is limited and taxi service is fair to poor. Downtown Peekskill has too much hanging out on Main St. near the Deli's and feels unsafe at times for seniors.