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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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)...
Finding the Right Fit: A Parent’s Journey Through the Yonkers Public School Expo
Parenting is hard—especially when it comes to picking the right school for your kid. It’s not just about grades or test scores, it’s about...
Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Listening Circle at GPL
Greenburgh Public Library and The Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Offer Community Listening Circles - Nov. 14th - Building Bridges for Racial Equity and...
New Rochelle City Council Appoints New City Manager
City Council Selects Wilfredo Melendez, PE as new City Manager
The New Rochelle City Council announced Wednesday night their unanimous selection of Wilfredo Melendez, PE...
Yonkers Mayor Spano & Yonkers Parks Dept. Rename Daylighting III Honoring Hispanic Heritage
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano joined Yonkers Parks, Recreation & Conservation Commissioner Steve Sansone, staff, residents, and community members on Monday, October 21 at 1 PM at...
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...
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...
