Two Battles, One City: Mayor Shawyn Fought Cancer, But What Is Mount Vernon Fighting Within City Hall?
Her illness deserves compassion. Her leadership still demands accountability.
I watched Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard go live, reveal her cancer journey, and announce being cancer-free for...
FREEDOM: I Volunteered to Wear One Hat, Then Found Myself Wearing a Thousand
What Working on a Westchester County Political Campaign Taught Me About Unpaid Labor, Leadership, Power, Accountability, Boundaries, and Having the Strength to Close a...
Blacks in Law Enforcement: Mount Vernon Mayor’s Office Lied About Who Hired Jennifer Lackard — It Wasn’t Glenn Scott
BLEA says City Hall’s handling of the Lackard controversy is damaging the reputation of hardworking Mount Vernon police officers and undermining an opportunity to...
Mount Vernon Owes the Public More Than a Press Release By Kenneth Chamberlain Jr.
There are certain incidents that immediately take me back to another place and another time and the recent officer involved shooting in Mount Vernon...
Cinquemani Condemns “Institutional Excuses,” Calls for Community-First Public Safety Reform in Mount Vernon
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Joseph Cinquemani, a candidate for New York’s 16th Congressional District, is calling for stronger municipal accountability and greater community oversight...
What Have Westchester County Police Departments Learned from the Killing of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr.?
Fifteen years after the death of Kenneth Chamberlain Sr., one question continues to demand an honest answer:
What have Westchester County police departments actually learned?
Kenneth...
Black Law Enforcement: The Mount Vernon Mayor Must Be Held Accountable for the Continued Failures of the Mount Vernon Police Department
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Blacks in Law Enforcement of America (BLEA) is calling on Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard to accept responsibility for what the...
NY-17 Race Remains One of the Nation’s Closest as New Poll Shows Lawler Ahead
The battle for New York's 17th Congressional District is shaping up to be one of the most closely watched races in the country, with...
Federal Referral Alleges an Interconnected Political and Development System in Mount Vernon, With Kenneth Plummer at Its Center
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A federal investigative referral submitted to the Mount Vernon City Council by Samuel L. Rivers, to be sent to the United States Attorney for...
Paul Feiner’s Secret Sauce: How He Beat the Democratic Machine Again!
Every election tells a story. Sometimes the story is about money. Sometimes it is about endorsements. Sometimes it is about ideology. But every so...
Stop the Narrative: Black New York Politicians Don’t Have the Answers for the South
I have great respect for Public Advocate Jumaane Williams and his devotion to advocacy. However, I must publicly disagree with the narrative he and...
LTTE: My Thoughts On Greenburgh Town Supervisor Race by Former Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith A. Beville
I am a former eight-term (two years each) Town of Greenburgh elected official. During my fifteen-year tenure as Greenburgh Town Clerk, I served as a...
Op Ed: Why Greenburgh Needs Barry McGoey By Greenburgh Town Clerk Dr. Lisa Maria Nero
As the Greenburgh Town Clerk, I have spent the last few years working with residents from every corner of our town. I have listened...
LTTE: Affordable Housing Strategy – Just One Reason I’m Supporting Barry McGoey for Greenburgh Town Supervisor
Dear Friends,
Like communities across Westchester, the Town of Greenburgh faces an urgent and growing need for affordable housing. Barry McGoey, Democratic candidate for Town...
Westchester Legislators Honor Judge Lyndon Williams & Coach Rupert Bitter For Caribbean American Month
Westchester County Board of Legislators Honors Caribbean American Excellence Through Service and Leadership
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean...
Op/ED: Fairview Is Watching – Before You Vote, Ask Both Candidates One Question By Mechelle Brown
Early voting starts June 13. Primary day is June 23. And right now, neither candidate for Greenburgh Town Supervisor has presented a specific, written,...
Westchester County 2026 Early Voting Locations & Hours
Early voting plays a vital role in strengthening our democracy by giving voters greater flexibility and convenience in casting their ballots. Instead of being...
Your Vote, Your Voice: Meet the Candidates in Westchester County’s 2026 Primary Election
It's That Time Again, Election Season Is Here: Meet the Candidates Seeking Your Vote in Westchester County
Westchester County voters heading to the polls for...
We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History
Recently, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez made a statement claiming that Black Americans “created democracy” in America. The comment immediately gained attention because it reflects something deeper...
CE Ken Jenkins Delivers 2026 State Of The County Address
Westchester’s Future in Focus: Jenkins Delivers 2026 State of the County, Highlights Progress and Priorities
(White Plains, NY) – On Wednesday, May 6, Westchester County...
