Rasheed Oluwa
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Bio: My name is Rasheed Oluwa and I'm a contributor for Patch. I am a New York City native who moved into the mid-Hudson Valley about 20 years ago. I'm the oldest of seven children
I have 10 years of experience as a reporter and I have written on a wide range of topics ranging from crime and politics to education and the environment.
I am an avid N.Y. Mets fan, which means I don't usually watch a lot of baseball when September rolls around. I also root for the N.Y. Giants and the N.Y. Knicks.
I began working for Patch in May 2010 and I look forward to hearing and writing about the concerns of the residents in this community.
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Politics
* How would you describe your political beliefs? Social libertarian.
* Are you registered with a certain party? No. I'm still open.
Local Hot Button Issues
* What do you think are the most important issues facing the community? I believe taxes are one of the biggest issues facing communities across the country. Our state and local representatives must come together to develop a taxing mechanism that is fair and doesn't place undo burden on property owners.
The City of Peekskill is looking at state pension payments of more than $4.5 million , accord to a release sent out by the Peekskill Common Council.
Scott Echeverria was nabbed by Peekskill police while in possession of 56 bags of heroin and 3 bags of crack cocaine.
A man suspected of committing a burglary in Yorktown faces additional charges after Peekskill police found him in possession of 56 bags of heroin and 3 bags of crack cocaine.
The Peekskill school board honored students from the districts summer reading program during its Oct. 2 meeting.
Five things you need to know today, Oct. 8.
Soliders will head to Camp Shelby, Miss. for training before leaving for Kuwait later this year.
The Peekskill school district had ribbon cutting ceremonies for the high school cafeteria and and technology department Tuesday. State Sen. Greg Ball was also on hand to present to a $75,000 grant for wireless internet in the high school.
Four Hendrick Hudson High School seniors were named commended students by the 2013 National Merit Scholarship Program.
The American Red Cross of Greater New York assisted 17 people with emergency housing after a fire destroyed their home on 602 Homestead Avenue in Peekskill Thursday.
John Murray, one of the suspects in the murder of Peekskill resident Terry Camper, served 34-years in prison for a prior murder conviction.
John Murray, one of the suspects in the murder of Peekskill resident Terry Camper, served 34-years in prison for an earlier murder conviction. He was paroled from Fishkill Correctional Facility on Nov. 8, 2011.
Registration for Monday's race begins at 9 a.m. Races start at 9:30 a.m.
Cortlandt Manor resident expresses her support for Justin Wagner's state senate bid against incumbent Greg Ball in November's general election.
Family members were shocked to learn that Terry Camper's wife may be behind his murder.
Family members were shocked to learn that Terry Camper's wife was behind his murder on Tuesday.
Family members were shocked to learn that Terry Camper's wife may be behind his murder on Tuesday.
Family members were shocked to learn that Terry Camper's wife may be behind his murder on Wednesday.
Beatrice Camper and John Murray charged with second-degree murder of a local cab driver.
Beatrice Camper and John Murray charged with second-degree murder of a local cab driver.
Beatrice Camper and John Murray charged with second-degree murder of a local cab driver.