Blacks in Law Enforcement of America Endorses Ken Jenkins for Westchester County Executive
— a leader who has consistently demonstrated integrity, accountability, and an unwavering commitment to both public safety and community trust.
A Proven Partner in Public...
The People Need to Keep Speaking By Tamara Stewart
What in the world is going on at the Mount Vernon Public Library? At the September 24th meeting, the board passed Resolution #053-25, which changed...
The Ripple Effect: Black Women’s Job Loss and America’s Hungry Children By Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam
Nearly 300,000 Black women have exited the American labor force in the past three months, according to a recent MSNBC article. Much of the...
School Supplies or Food? The Cruel Choice Facing Black and Brown Families By Dr. Charise Breeden-Balaam
When President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBB) on July 4, 2025, it was framed as fiscal reform. But for millions...
Contaminated sewage could seep into Mount Vernon’s drinking water, putting the entire city in danger by Gabriel Thompson
I am writing to report several extremely troubling and unresolved issues regarding Mount Vernon’s compliance with its Consent Order and the ongoing discharge of...
