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Council liaisons highlight youth programs, events and upcoming meetings
Summary
Council liaisons summarized recent summer events and upcoming meetings: the Housing Authority family day and Youth Bureau events, an upcoming Business Improvement District meeting, a youth backpack giveaway of about 1,200 backpacks, and reminders about senior and dog-park events; the deputy mayor urged safe driving for the school year and requested repainting of handicap markings.
Councilman Scott described the Housing Authority family day and several youth initiatives, including the Youth Bureau's back-to-school giveaway, and said the next Housing Authority meeting is Sept. 19 at Dunbar Heights. Councilman Scott praised Janine Fallon and staff for the events. "They had free food... bouncy houses and face painting," he said as he noted the Youth Bureau's outreach and scheduled meetings.
Councilman Hernandez reported on regional paramedic coordination and upcoming service details. Councilman Douglas noted a recommended new chair for the Conservation Advisory Council and encouraged vaccinations. Councilman Pfeffer reminded listeners about an upcoming Business Improvement District meeting and congratulated the Peekskill Youth Bureau for handing out about 1,200 backpacks at a giveaway; he said the dog park will host Barktoberfest on Sept. 28 and the Hudson Valley Irish Festival will be Sept. 28 at the Riverfront. The deputy mayor urged drivers to watch for students on the first day of school, asked staff to restripe handicapped markings, and reminded residents about pedestrian safety.
