Community Corner
Black History Month, Buchanan Democrats Nominate Candidates, Claim Your Listing
Here are five things you need to know today, Feb. 1.

1.    Black History Month
February is Black History Month, a time to recognize and honor African Americans culture, contributions and achievements in this country. The City of Peekskill will honor four people nominated by the community this month at a ceremony. The is holding for Black History Month. The two winners essays will by published on Patch.
2.    Buchanan Democrats Nominate Candidates
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The Buchanan Democrat Committee nominated Sean Murray for re-election as Mayor; and Richard Funchion and Nick Zachary for re-election for Village Trustees. All three began their respective terms in April 2010. Mayor Murray had previously served as a Village Trustee. Read about it .
3.    Cult Status Auction to Help Recycled Paws
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Cult Status Studio, LLC. (dba ) will be auctioning off 8 hours worth of design and tattoo work as part of its ongoing Endangered Ink Project to raise money forInc. The auction starts on eBay at 12 p.m. today so get ready. Read more here.
4.    Valentine’s Day Love Stories
Married to your high school sweetheart? Did you meet your spouse at a community event? Do you have a humorous Valentine’s Day gone wrong story to tell (I do!)? Or, are you a business with a once-in-a-lifetime Valentine’s Day offer? If so, let me know at Elizabeth.giegerich@patch.com
5.    Claim Your Listing
If you are a small business in town take advantage of our free directory listing service. on how it helps you and how easy it is to claim your listing. Feel free to email me with questions. We have already had many businesses start to take advantage of this service. Don’t get left behind, use Patch to your advantage!
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