Mayor Allows Officer Derek Williams Back to Work, Grants Six-Month Extension
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard has approved a six-month extension allowing police officer Derek Williams, a 19-year veteran battling kidney failure, to return to...
When Rules Matter More Than Lives: The Failure of Leadership in Mount Vernon
The situation involving Mount Vernon police officer Derek Williams has sparked outrage, confusion, and now an official response from City Hall. A 19-year veteran...
Mount Vernon Budget Hearing Erupts in Anger, Warnings of Fiscal Collapse, and Demands for Accountability
Mount Vernon residents packed a budget hearing to send a clear message to City Hall: they feel priced out of their own city while...
Environmental Leaders of Color Celebrate 2nd Annual Graduation Showcasing Student Excellence in Artificial Intelligence
On Saturday morning, December 13, 2025, Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) proudly hosted its 2nd Annual Graduation Ceremony for the Environmental Leaders of Color...
From Paramount to CBS: How the Ellisons Are Building Unprecedented Influence Over U.S. Media and Israel Coverage
America does not need a single company to “own the media” for narrative control to exist. Recognizing how ownership, editorial leadership, and cultural legitimacy converge can...
