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Veterans Day Ceremonies Scheduled Today in Peekskill, Cortlandt

The first ceremony begins 10 a.m. at Monument Park in Peekskill.

There are two Veterans Day ceremonies scheduled in the area today.

The first ceremony is scheduled to begin 10 a.m. at Monument Park, located on Highland and North Division streets in Peekskill. US Army Lt. Colonel Ricardo G. Singleton will be the guest speaker.

American Legion Post 274 Commander John Donohue will preside over the ceremony, local Boys and Girls scouts will lead the Pledge of Allegiance and Celia Grabowiecki of the  Peekskill police department will sing the National Anthem.

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The Peekskill High School band will provide music.

At 12:30 p.m., Cortlandt will hold a ceremony at town hall, located on 1 Heady Street in Cortlandt Manor.  Lt. Col. Neil Gross of the Army Reserve will be the guest of honor.

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The 89th Army Band, New York Guard with Brian Kanner, commander and conductor, will also be on hand.


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