Riverkeeper to Release Report, Claims Indian Point Threatens Drinking Water; Kane Resigns

1.     Riverkeeper Report Released

Environment New York and Riverkeeper will hold an event at 1 p.m. at Peekskill Landing to announce a new report that they say shows threatens drinking water for millions of New Yorkers. Read more .

2.     Michael Kane Resigned as Peekskill Dem Committee Chair

Kane sent a press release announcing his resignation yesterday. He is resigning because he may need to relocate for his job as an AT&T Network Technician. Read it . 

3. Black History Month Essay Contest

In honor of black history month the Field Library is holding a teen essay contest and Patch is proud to announce that the two winners of the contest will have their essays published on Peekskill-Cortlandt Patch. Read the details .

4. More Mild Weather

The National Weather Service’s forecast for today is partly sunny, with a high near 51.

5.     Congratulations Local College Students

The following students have been named to Dean’s List at their respective colleges for the Fall 2011 semester.

University of Hartford:

Sareeta Nethersole, Cortlandt Manor

Victoria Lewis, of Cortlandt Manor

Wesleyan College:

Ariana Medina, of Peekskill