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Op/Ed: Westchester Democratic Leadership Just Got A Wake-Up Call By Monica Joy Taylor

We've been told loyalty to the Democratic machine is loyalty to the party, that patience is a virtue, and that pushing back on the...

If the Mayor Is Going to Influence the Schools, Should We Make It Official? By Samuel L. Rivers

The recent school budget vote has reignited a conversation that many in Mount Vernon have quietly discussed for years. Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard publicly supported the...

Yonkers Organizations Host Youth Violence Prevention Forum to Address Gun Violence

Empowering Youth, Preventing Violence: Yonkers Forum Tackles Gun Violence Head-On Article by: Athena Dent-Alleyne  - Photography: Mitzi Walker The Joseph Gabriel Foundation, in partnership with Yonkers...

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 Black Women’s Political Caucus Highlights Mental Wellness with “Reclaiming My Time” Virtual Event by Dr. Alexandria Connally

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Yonkers and Mount Vernon Chapters of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus...

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Black America’s Fears Have Become Bigger Than Our Ancestors’ Dream

Every generation inherits more than its history—it inherits a...

Peekskill NAACP To Host ‘Know How To Respond During Police Encounters’ Forum, Thursday, July 9th

PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — The Peekskill NAACP is inviting residents...

CE Jenkins Reappoints Leonard G. Townes as Westchester Social Services Commissioner

DSS Veteran, First Appointed in 2021, Will Continue Work...

BW NEWS BRIEF: Flood Watch Issued for Hudson Valley as Heavy Rain Threatens Flash Flooding

"A flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning...
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