Former Mt Vernon Bldg Dept Employees Arrested & Charged With Deed Fraud
Charlene Humphreys and Damon Davis, two former employees of the Mount Vernon Building Department were arrested Wednesday by the Westchester County District Attorney’s Office.
Both...
Lox And Friends Experience II: An Andrew Wang AKA “Mr. Hip-Hop” Concert Review
On Saturday, December 14, 2024, the iconic Yonkers-based Hip-Hop group, The LOX, consisting of Jadakiss, Styles P, and Sheek Louch, took over Westchester County...
Westchester County’s Black Students Are Getting Left Behind
In Westchester County, New York—a region known for its affluent suburbs and top-ranking schools—many might assume that every child enjoys equal access to quality...
Denzel Washington School of the Arts Gospel Choir Opens For Radio City Music Hall Christmas Spectacular
The Denzel Washington School of the Arts (DWSA) Gospel Choir, led by Choir Director Angela Hall and Co-Director Tanya Mack, performed live at the...
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard & MVPD Leadership Press Conf on DOJ Investigation Report
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, along with the executive leadership of the Mount Vernon Police Department, held a press conference, on Friday, December 13th to address...
“DOJ Report Finds Alarming Civil Rights Violations by Mount Vernon Police” – NYCLU
The United States Department of Justice today released a report finding that the Mount Vernon Police Department has engaged in a pattern of civil rights abuses,...
Accountability Must Match the Rhetoric in Mount Vernon
The recently released Department of Justice (DOJ) report on the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) paints a disturbing picture of systemic abuses, unconstitutional policing,...
Strand Strike Comes To An End With Historic New Contract For Workers
Workers at the world-famous New York East Village bookstore win 37% raise in new contract
The three-day-long strike at the Strand Bookstore has officially ended...
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Announces Assoc Judge Peter Davis will temporarily serve as Full-Time Judge
Mount Vernon Mayor Shawn Patterson-Howard released a statement Thursday, announcing Associate Judge Peter Davis will fill the vacancy in Mount Vernon City Court due...
City of Mount Vernon Responds to Receiving DOJ Investigation Into The MVPD
The City of Mount Vernon received the release of the findings from the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) pattern and practice investigation into the...
U.S. Attorney Announces Findings Of Civil Rights Violations By The Mt Vernon Police Dept
Damian Williams, the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, and Kristen Clarke, Assistant Attorney General for the Department of Justice’s...
“Unlicensed Smoke Shops Not Welcome In Yonkers,” Mayor Spano & Yonkers Police Calling For State Action Now
More than 4,000 Products Totaling More than $60,000 Containing Unregulated Marijuana, THC, and Vapes Confiscated Over the Past Nine Months from Smoke Shops Found...
Former Mt. Vernon Mayor André Wallace Receives Award From White House
Former Mount Vernon Mayor & Councilman André Wallace received the President's Lifetime Achievement Award from the President of The United States of America Joe...
The Silent Struggle: Why Young Black Men in Westchester Are Falling Behind
Young Black men in New York, particularly in Westchester County, are navigating a complex web of systemic challenges that hinder their potential. The statistics...
NY Mayor Eric Adams Sparks Backlash by Partnering with Trump-Era ‘Border Czar’ to Address NYC 6.4 Billion Migrant Crisis
New York City Mayor Eric Adams has made a striking pivot in addressing the city’s mounting migrant crisis, announcing his intent to work with Tom Homan, a former Trump administration official and newly appointed "border czar," to tackle the issue. The collaboration reflects a broader shift in Adams’ approach as he grapples with the growing financial and social impacts of accommodating migrants.
Mayor Spano & City Of Yonkers Announce Termination Of DOJ Monitoring Of YPD
Investigation of Yonkers Police Dept. Practices Began in 2007
Mayor Mike Spano and Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza mark a historic day in City history...
Why Westchester County Can’t Attract Black Male Teachers
Westchester County, New York, is celebrated for its diversity and proximity to New York City. Yet, in its classrooms, a glaring gap persists in...
Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education: A Path to Equity in Special Education at SWBOCES
Special Education leader provides guidance, expertise in key area for ensuring equity for all students
The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S)...
Is MVCSD Planning To Close School Named After First Black Teacher – Cecil H. Parker?
On Monday, November 25th, my phone blew up with concerns that the Mount Vernon City School District was planning to close Cecil H. Parker,...
Bethel Gospel Assembly: Harlem’s Heartbeat of Service and Empowerment
On November 28, 2024, Bethel Gospel Assembly hosted its annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Clothes Giveaway, and it was a beautiful testament to the power...
