Building Brighter Futures: A Spotlight on Mt Vernon Emerging Adult Justice Program By Bijan Kimiagar
The bailiff for Courtroom A at the Mount Vernon City Court pushes aside the large door of the entryway. It is a bright, warm...
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...
Urgent Action is Needed to Prevent Legionnaires’ Disease in NY – Op/Ed by NYS Senator Cordell Cleare
NYS Senator Cordell Cleare read with great interest the Black Westchester articles recently published by Damon K. Jones concerning the Legionnaires situation in Westchester: The Hidden...
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...
Bicycle Accidents: Why Even Protected Lanes Don’t Guarantee Safety
In the last two years, New York City has recorded wave after wave of shocking reports regarding bicycle accidents. And nearly half of such...
