G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders
G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of 100 Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders 2024 in the October 21 issue. Explaining the selection process, Crain’s editors...
Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame
The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems of resilience & empowerment have inspired a legion of loyal fans – particularly women –...
Maya Wiley Comes To Westchester
Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus (WBWPC) Celebrates 48th Anniversary With Annual Cocktail Reception "A Seat at the Table" with Maya Wiley
Over 200 individuals gathered...
Dear America, A Letter from Black Women: A Film That Demands Our Attention
On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, I attended the screening of "Dear America, A Letter from Black Women" at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, and let...
Local Bakery Celebrates Sweet Success: Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 9 Years in Business
MOUNT VERNON, NY - In a testament to the power of passion and perseverance, Cupcake Cutie Boutique, a local favorite in Mount Vernon, is...
Former Children’s Village Counselor Convicted Of Rape Of A Teen
The conduct occurred at the Dobbs Ferry Children’s Village facility in 2021
A former employee of Children’s Village, a New York City-contracted juvenile center that...
Yonkers Fire Department Kicks Off Recruitment For New Firefighters
Fire Department Accepting Applications October 18 - December 18, 2024, at Fire Recruitment Office and Civil Service Office at One Larkin Center
Yonkers Mayor Mike...
Westchester Community Health Center’s Gala Celebrates ‘Still We Rise: CommunityCentered’ Honoring Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and 914Cares
Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) invites the community to its annual gala, themed "Still We Rise: Community Centered." This inspiring event will be held...
Pete Rock And Common Release Mini-Documentary, ‘The Auditorium Vol.1’
Common and Pete Rock have released a short film chronicling the making of their critically acclaimed project, The Auditorium Vol. 1, Jayquan reported on RocktheBells.com,...
Mount Vernon City School District Will Hold Community Career Fair
The Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD) will hold a career fair on Thursday, October 17, 2024. The career fair, open to high school...
Crisis at the New Rochelle Police Department By the Editorial Board of New RoAR News
Is Anyone Taking This Seriously?
Facts:
On June 5, 2020, New Rochelle Police Officer Alec McKenna shot and killed Kamal Flowers, a Black resident of New Rochelle,...
Youth Shelter Of Westchester 46th Anniversary Gala
The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW) celebrated its 46th Anniversary Gala, on Friday, September 27th, at the Greentree Country Club located at 538...
MV Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and Montefiore Announce Plans, Backed by $41 Million NYS Capital Investment, For Transformation of Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
Guided by extensive community engagement and spearheaded by Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and Montefiore leadership, this transformative project prioritizes equitable healthcare access tailored to the...
FEMA Spends Billions on Migrants While Hurricane Victims Struggle Without Aid
Washington, D.C. – As the Atlantic hurricane season rages on, FEMA is facing mounting criticism for allocating significant funds to the migrant crisis while...
Mary J. Blige announces 2025 ‘The For My Fans Tour’ Dates
Grammy and Emmy award-winning and Oscar-nominated, “Queen of Hip-Hop Soul,” Mary J. Blige announced her 2025 “The For My Fans Tour” on Monday, September...
Sister To Sister International 30th Anniversary Gala
Over 400 people gathered at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sister To Sister International (STSI)...
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Hosts Violence Prevention Initiatives Roundtable
11 nonprofits supported with state funds met to discuss the success of anti-violence initiatives following a DCJS report indicating a 28 percent decrease in...
Mayor Eric Adams Indicted
Politics
Eric Adams indictment unsealed: New York mayor charged in campaign contribution scheme
A 57-page five-count federal indictment unsealed on Thursday morning has charged Mayor Eric...
MVCSD records highest graduation rate in decades
The Mount Vernon City School District’s 2023-2024 graduation rate climbed to a level not seen in more than two decades. The projected graduation rate...
Chancellor David Banks Unveils Bold Vision for the Future of NYC Schools: Building a Foundation for Inclusivity and Innovation
On Tuesday, September 17th I had the opportunity to tune into NYC Schools Chancellor David Banks’ “State of the Schools” address, and let me tell...
