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Peekskill's recreation and nutrition departments pitch a community hub and describe funding squeeze; senior meal program highlights
Summary
The city described a new Community Hub that coordinates recreation, nutrition and senior services and outlined grants and partnerships that support programs; recreation staff also flagged a substantial 2025 year-to-date gap between revenues (~$295,000) and expenses (~$945,000) and said they will pursue sponsorships, contracts and grant funding to close the shortfall.
Jonathan Zamora (Speaker 6) presented a combined view of nutrition, recreation and senior services under a proposed "Peekskill Community Hub," saying the arrangement is intended to streamline access to programs and expand grant opportunities. He highlighted partnerships and recent grant awards that sustain senior nutrition, digital literacy and workforce-development programs.
Zamora said the senior meal program operates as a regional kitchen (the department's 52nd year) and averages close to 60 seniors per day on-site; he described international-themed menus and partnerships that expand services. He also announced new or renewed grant support from organizations such as New York Presbyterian and Westchester County Office for the Aging for digital literacy and telehealth programs.
Recreation staff presented year-to-date 2025 revenue of about $295,000 and expenses of roughly $945,000 for the department, noting that some expected contract or sponsorship revenue has not yet materialized. Staff outlined strategies to close the gap: attracting sponsorships and contracts (for example, a Discover Peekskill shuttle contract), expanding partnerships with groups such as the YWCA to run camps, and pursuing large grants such as a $1.7 million playground resurfacing SAM grant and an EPF award of $675,000.
Councilmembers asked how the department plans to reconcile the near-term shortfall and requested a detailed participation, revenue and expense analysis for core programs (pool operations, camps and stadium rentals). Zamora and staff said they will return with a more detailed plan and continue to pursue grant funding and new revenue-sharing partnerships.
