ShopRite, Support Autism Research; AMVETS Bridge Closed; Easter Egg Hunts

1. ShopRite and Autism Speaks

ShopRite Supermarkets, Inc. and Autism Speaks have come together to support funding for research into the causes, prevention, treatments and a cure for autism. Until April 7 all ShopRite stores will be collecting donations to support this great cause. Customers have the option of donating $1.00 or $5.00 to the Autism Speaks organization, and have their donations added right to their orders at checkout.

2. AMVETS Bridge Closed for Traffic on April 1

The northbound AMVETS bridge is now completely closed to traffic. Read more here. 

3. Easter Egg Hunts

If you were at the Buchanan or Hen Hud Lions Easter Egg Hunts this weekend, check out the photos of Buchanan’s and the Lions’ here. Please add some pics of your own to our gallery. Thanks to Holger Lersch for uploading a cool time lapse video of the Buchanan Egg Hunt. 

4. Peekskill Common Council Work Session

The Peekskill Common Council will hear a presentation from the Paramount Board at 8 p.m. During their work session tonight. See full agenda in PDF attached to this article.

5. Happy April

According to the National Weather Service this week will start off in the mid-50s with clouds and some sun today. Rain is predicted for Tuesday and Wednesday and then it should get nicer by the end of the week with more sun.