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Renovations To Public Park In Area Now Complete Renovations To Public Park In Area Now Complete
Renovations To Public Park In Area Now Complete A public park in Northern Westchester County will soon celebrate the completion of several renovations that improve access and facilities.  On Tuesday, Nov. 29, at 3:30 p.m., Peekskill will hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony at Fort Hill Park to celebrate the renovation of the park, according to city officials. The ceremony will be held at the entrance of St. Mary’s Cemetery at 900 Fort Hill Rd. The improvements made as part of the state grant-funded project include:  Improvements to existing trails; The completion of new trails; Upgrades to the Decatur Avenue entrance;  N…
New Hotel, Spa Takes Over Former Convent In Northern Westchester New Hotel, Spa Takes Over Former Convent In Northern Westchester
New Hotel, Spa Takes Over Former Convent In Northern Westchester A hotel and spa is taking over a former convent in Northern Westchester. The 42-room Abbey Inn & Spa is a full-service boutique hotel opening in January in the former convent of the Episcopal Sisters of Saint Mary's nestled atop historic Fort Hill in Peekskill. The convent has been repurposed with luxury accommodations and amenities. These include a restaurant, spa, and fitness area, and meeting, event, and gathering spaces, both indoors and outdoors overlooking the Hudson River. The Apropos Restaurant & Bar is the inn's contemporary-American eatery featuring Medite…