Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where do people in your community gather or socialize?
  - How and where does your community access services (healthcare, transportation, educational services, etc.)?

Examples of activities and services: Shopping areas, schools and universities, libraries, parks, lakes, rivers, places of worship, healthcare services, public transport, local nonprofit organizations, etc.

Your response: My community loves to gather at the Peekskill Waterfront which has a beautiful view of the Hudson River. Our downtown area is also busy because most of our restaurants, healthcare services, small businesses, pharmacies, and food markets are located there. The children of our community enjoy playing in our parks that are frequently visited by people outside of our county.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What are the cultural bonds in your community?
  - If your community has a shared history, what is it?

Examples of cultural or historical interests: Religious groups, ethnic groups, languages, age groups, immigration status, historic or arts districts, etc.

Your response: My community is predominantly Hispanic. Peekskill has a rich history, including being the first city in New York State to elect an African American mayor in 1984. Our artistic community is something Peekskill is very fond of and our artist population keeps growing each year. The architecture in our downtown sites like the Paramount and the Peekskill Coffee House are staples.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - Where are residents employed?
  - If there are environmental concerns in your community, what are they?

Examples of economic or environmental interests: Tourism industry, agricultural workers, mining town, manufacturing center, polluted natural resource, unemployment problem, etc.

Your response: Residents in my community work all over the place. I tend to interact more with the immigrant Hispanic community so I know that a lot of our community members work in farms, factories, restaurants, shopping centers, pizzerias etc. There are a number of small businesses in our area that employees our community members. The schools in our district are also popular employers. Growing up, the Indian Point nuclear power plant was something we were all aware of. Our city would send us brochures or general information about what to do in case of an emergency. The power plant closed in April of last year.

Use these questions to think more about how you would describe your community...
  - What should politicians and/or map drawers know about your community?
  - What are the needs of your community?
  - Is there anything else you want to tell us about your community?

Examples of needs or concerns: Keep community in the same district or separate into multiple districts, shared policy concerns, need for a social service, relationship to other nearby communities, issues with current district lines

Your response: My community is not as wealthy as other towns in Westchester County. There is an influx of wealthy residents coming in from the city and rent is skyrocketing.