Peekskill Schools Pick New Bus Company, GOP to Pick Local Candidates, 'Girls' Crew Stops by Gleasons

1.) Peekskill School Board Picks a New Transportation Company

The Peekskill school board awarded a bid to the Montauk Student Transport to handle student, athletic and special education transportation next year. The district expects to save more than $166,000 in transportation budget next year, in part, because of the new contract.

'Girls' Crew Stops by Gleason's Peekskill

According to Gleason's Facebook page, crew members from the hit HBO show "Girls" stopped by for a bite to eat. The crew has been shooting at location around Westchester County and Rockland, according to a report posted by Newsday.

2.) Skinchanted Offering Discounts on Thursday

Think you could use facial or manicure? Well, those are subject matter well out of the realm of knowledge for this Patch editor. Know who can answer your questions? Skinchanted, located at 1016 Brown St. in Peekskill, is offering 25 percent off healing and restoring cream this month. The special is being offered in recognition of the spa's one year anniversary. Business owner Kerry Kourie will be more than happy to see you. 

3.)  Peekskill Republicans to Pick Candidates

The Peekskill Republican Committee is expected to pick its candidates for this November's election tonight. Candidate Frank Catalina has already announced his interest in being nominated as the GOPs mayoral candidate this year.

4.) 'Girls' Crew Stops by Gleason's Peekskill

According to Gleason's Facebook page, crew members from the hit HBO show "Girls" stopped by for a bite to eat. The crew has been shooting at location around Westchester County and Rockland, according to a report posted by Newsday.

5.)  Volunteer Appreciation Wednesdays at the Division Street Grill

The Division Street Grill, located on North Division Street in Peekskill, and Thyme, located on 3605 Crompond Rd. in Yorktown Heights, is offering volunteers 20 percent off of their food and soft drink dinner checks if they bring proof that they volunteer—anywhere. Don't have proof?  The Volunteer Center of the United Way distributes Free ThankYouForCaring cards to organizations to distribute to their volunteers.  No personal information is required.  Call (914)424-8888 or go to ThankYouForCaring.com for more information.