2026 Mt Vernon State Of The City Address
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard delivered her 2026 State of the City Address on Monday, March 31, 2026, in the City Council Chambers, outlining...
IS THE NO KINGS AGENDA THE BLACK AMERICA AGENDA
There is a tendency in American politics to confuse visibility with value.
The recent “No Kings” rallies were large, loud, and widely covered. The message...
Westchester County Opens New Mental Health Safety Net Clinic in White Plains
New facility aims to reduce wait times and expand access to behavioral health services
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kqSmEqUfreQ&t=2s
WHITE PLAINS, NY — Westchester County has officially opened a new...
Mount Vernon Cannot Afford Fiscal Romanticism
Affordability for Whom? The Fiscal Case for Scrutiny in Mount Vernon
Governor Kathy Hochul recently announced more than $240 million in tax credits and subsidies...
Yonkers Mayor Spano and County Executive Jenkins Rally Support for Frank Jereis
Momentum continues to build in the race for the 90th Assembly District as Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins publicly rallied behind Democratic candidate Frank...
Barry McGoey Announces Candidacy for Greenburgh Town Supervisor
(Greenburgh, NY) – Barry McGoey, a longtime Greenburgh resident, attorney, and public servant, has announced that he is running for Greenburgh Town Supervisor, citing the...
Some People Campaign. Others Maintain the Community.
I walked into the Senator Andrea Stewart-Cousins' Annual Open House at 28 Wells Avenue, Building #3, on Thursday, January 22nd, and felt it before...
Wilson Terrero Announces His Candidacy For County Legislator (17th District)
Wilson Terrero officially launched his campaign for Westchester County Legislator for the 17th District on the evening of January 22, 2026, at Castle Royale. The announcement follows...
District Leader Expresses ‘Deep Concern About Thomas Meier’s aggressive conduct’ at WCDC Meeting
Eastchester District Leader Maritza Fasack, who is the CEO of Women United of Westchester Social Club, Inc., and a member of the Hispanic Democratic of...
Anthony Nicodemo Announces Candidacy for Westchester County Legislature
Anthony Nicodemo, a longtime educator, union leader, and community advocate, announced his candidacy for the Westchester County Legislature representing the 15th District, which includes...
When Even a Black-Led City Government Fails a Black Police Officer: How §207-c Is Weaponized by Mike Hannon
By Michael Hannon, Retired White Plains Police Officer
New York General Municipal Law § 207-c was enacted to protect police officers and firefighters who are...
What Progress Actually Looks Like in Mount Vernon — A Closer Look at the Outcomes Under Comptroller Morton
Following recent public discussion about Mount Vernon’s finances, City Comptroller Darren M. Morton submitted a January 6, 2026, letter to Black Westchester to clarify the record regarding the...
Kenneth W. Jenkins Sworn In as Westchester County Executive, Marking Historic Firsts for County and State
Purchase, NY — Kenneth W. Jenkins was officially sworn in as Westchester County Executive during an Inauguration Ceremony held at Purchase College, marking the start of a new...
Why Westchester Won’t Follow Albany Off the Cliff
The recent Westchester County budget tells a story far more honest than the slogans that dominate New York politics. While some lawmakers in Albany—most...
BOL Honors Two Outgoing Legislators With Distinguished Service Award
BOARD HONORS LEGISLATORS BOYKIN AND PARKER WITH DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD AT FINAL 2025 MEETING
Both Complete Service on County Board After Six Terms
On Monday, the...
Mayor Mike Spano Positions Yonkers as the Logical Alternative to NYC
Yonkers is the third-largest city in New York State, and its mayor, Mike Spano, just sent a signal that should make New York City...
The Voices of Westchester: Inside the Final Stop of the NYS Black Legislative Task Force Listening Tour
Words by Larnez Kinsey - Photos by Nya Vincent
If you weren’t inside the Gothic Chamber at Philipse Manor Hall last night, let me tell...
Westchester County Elected Leaders Visit Israel
Fresh off the election, Westchester County elected leaders, including NYS Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow and wife Donna, Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins, County Legislators...
Westchester Leaders Confront Asthma Crisis in Black Communities at Mount Vernon Forum
Mount Vernon, NY — November 7, 2025 — Community members, health professionals, and local leaders gathered Thursday evening at Westchester Community College’s Mount Vernon Extension...
Two Historic Victories: What Ken Jenkins and Zohran Mamdani Reveal About the Future of New York Politics
I wouldn’t have believed the day would come when a Black man in Westchester would be the stewarding voice of governing for change. Is...
