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Thank you for visiting my web site. Northern Westchester is an important historical area that contributed greatly to our nation's development. The City of Peekskill, the Town of Cortlandt and the Town of Yorktown have given so much to our country's history. I am honored to now serve as County Legislator for District #1 and look forward to further serving the community through this site.
This site will be updated often so stop back from time to time. I would appreciate receiving comments and suggestions regarding the site. Thank you very much.
John G. Testa, County Legislator
Latest News:
On Monday February 1, 2010 as part of the Westchester County Board of Legislator's annual Black History Month celebration, James B. Taylor of Cortlandt Manor was honored by Legislator John Testa. “I have known Jim for over 20 years as a colleague in the Peekskill School District. His continued dedication and commitment to our community’s youth through hands on education deserves the highest recognition. I am very proud to put the name of James Taylor forward for recognition this evening.”
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A Look into Area History...
This feature of johngtesta.com will show rare historic photos of people, places and events. I will mostly be using photos from my personal collection. Photos submitted to johngtesta.com are welcome for this feature and if used will be given full credit. Enjoy! (click on photo for a larger view)
This photo is of the William Nelson Home that was located at the corner of Nelson and Main Streets. Nelson was a lawyer and US Congressman who served with Abraham Lincoln. Lincoln's stop in Peekskill on February 19, 1861 was due to Nelson's request of his old friend.
The home eventually became Peekskill's first municipal building when it was purchased in 1898. It remained the village's governmental home until the new City Hall was built in 1936. Standing in front of the building is Judge Joseph M. Fox, who was the Village Trustee who made the orinal motion in 1898 to puchase the home for the village.
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