Farmer's Market Opening; Troopers Issue 1,125 Seatbelt Tickets; Grand Central Market Seeking Artists

1. Peekskill Expanded Farmer’s Market Opens Saturday

The popular Peekskill farmer’s market will open this Saturday with a few new vendors offering fresh meats and cheeses. Read about what you can find there . The market is open from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Bank Street. 

2. Grand Central Market Seeking Vendors

Although the Grand Central holiday market does not open for months, they are seeking vendors to participate in the popular shopping event now. If you are an artist, craftsman or have some other unique things to sell at the market, find out how to apply here.  If you get in, let us know at Elizabeth.giegerich@patch.com.

3. State Troopers Issue Thousands of Tickets Through Click It or Ticket Campaign

New York State Troopers issued 1125 tickets for violations of the state’s mandatory seatbelt laws during the May 21 – June 3 “click it or ticket” enforcement effort. During the zero tolerance enforcement campaign, troopers joined with local police and sheriffs’ departments statewide to encourage seatbelt use in advance of the summer travel season.

In addition to the 1125 safety restraint tickets issued by members of Troop K, troopers arrested 60 people for driving while intoxicated and ticketed 899 drivers for speeding. 

4. Congratulate Your Grad on Patch

We have compiled a list of locals who have graduated with bachelors or masters degrees from colleges and university across the country. See if your grad is on , and if not add his or her accomplishment in the comments and upload a cap and gown photo as well.

5. Matinee Movie ‘Hugo’

The H is showing “Hugo” as part of its afternoon movie series. The movie will run from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the library.