NY’s Promised Police Reform Is Being Ignored —At Expense of Lives & Justice For Our Most Vulnerable & Families By Marc Fishman
While headlines swirl around high-profile court cases in New York for the politically-connected and ultra-wealthy, a quieter crisis continues to unfold in plain sight—one...
Our Culture Is Not A Marketing Strategy – Essence Fest, Target, & The Price Of Our Presence By Nikki Porcher
Essence Fest has always been more than a festival. It’s a cultural homecoming for Black Women, a place to see each other, celebrate each...
Mt. Vernon News Center Exclusive Interview With BW Publisher Damon K. Jones
In this special edition of Mount Vernon News Center, Black Westchester Publisher Damon K. Jones sits down with Atif Coleman for an exclusive, no-holds-barred...
Hope Isn’t a Budget — What Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Means for Black New Yorkers
“It always seems impossible until it is done.”That’s how Zohran Mamdani opened his victory speech after winning the Democratic primary for mayor of New...
Trump Blasts Israel Over Retaliation Strike, Defends Iran Ceasefire Effort: “Both Sides Violated
https://youtu.be/9B3ZumYQdVs
In a fiery and unfiltered press exchange, former President Donald Trump expressed strong disapproval of Israel’s military retaliation in the hours following a fragile...
Lawsuit Exposes Rise Up Mount Vernon’s Election Activity Before Legal Registration
A Growing Web of Political Abuse, Developer Debt, and Illegal Coordination
A newly filed lawsuit in Westchester Supreme Court adds weight to what many Mount...
TRUMP BOMBS IRAN: THE POLITICS BEHIND THE STRIKE—AND THE WILL OF HIS BASE
On the evening of June 21st, former President Donald J. Trump ordered a series of coordinated airstrikes on Iran’s top nuclear facilities in an...
The Mortgage, the Money, and the Silence: New Documents Raise Questions About Kenny Plummer’s Political Influence and Financial Ties
As Kenny Plummer continues to assert political influence in Mount Vernon—promoting candidates, guiding campaign decisions, and positioning himself as a leader in the city’s...
Hakeem Jeffries Deceived Taxpayers About Medicaid and Migrant Healthcare — Government Reports Prove Otherwise
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fInU9guL9pI&lc=Ugw-jBpPD5u2w7geb7Z4AaABAg
House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries stood before the American people and said with a straight face:
“Not a single undocumented immigrant gets a dime in...
Is Trump Betraying His Base by Joining Israel’s War with Iran?
https://youtu.be/fkeRtFS1ORw
Donald J. Trump built his political brand on a bold promise: no new wars. It was more than a talking point — it was a...
What Is the Democratic Party Hiding? Kenny Plummer Case Ignored Despite Evidence and Legal Precedent
Mount Vernon, NY — Mount Vernon Democratic District Leader Kenny Plummer is facing mounting allegations of residency fraud, political manipulation, and ethical misconduct—but despite...
Kenny Plummer Faces Ethics, Fraud Allegations, Developer Money, False Address Spark Inquiry
https://youtu.be/3ySm2dJ0Gok
Formal letters have been sent to the Westchester County Board of Elections, the Westchester District Attorney’s Office, and the Chair of the Mount Vernon...
Trump’s China Deal Is Done — What It Means for Black America
President Donald Trump’s new trade deal with China has made headlines for restoring rare-earth mineral exports and setting a 55% tariff on Chinese goods....
California in Crisis: Riots Erupt Over Lawful Deportations, Federal Response Sparks Legal Clash
Riots have swept across Los Angeles after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents executed coordinated deportation warrants across the region. While media outlets and...
Developer Dollars, Ugly Buildings, and a Bought Ballot Line — What Rise Up Mount Vernon Represents
https://youtu.be/ifKdJJ49XT8
The Rise Up Mount Vernon PAC is no longer just a political curiosity—it’s a case study in how outside money manipulates Black communities under...
The Cover-Up Presidency: The Book Original Sin: What Biden’s Decline Reveals About the Public’s Right to Know
https://youtu.be/9pIC94ttXN0
It is becoming increasingly difficult to ignore the truth: America may have lived through one of the most significant presidential cover-ups in modern history....
Symbolism Is Not Justice: The Cowardice of Black Leadership on Reparations
In 1989, Congressman John Conyers had the foresight and courage to formally introduce H.R. 40, igniting a national conversation about reparations for the descendants...
Larry Hoover and NBA YoungBoy Pardoned: Is Trump Redefining Criminal Justice Politics?
In a historic and symbolic move, former President Donald Trump appointed Alice Marie Johnson, the first Black woman to serve as a federal clemency...
Symbolism Is Not Justice: The Cowardice of Black Leadership on Reparations
In 1989, Congressman John Conyers had the foresight and courage to formally introduce H.R. 40, igniting a national conversation about reparations for the descendants...
When Developers Fund Democracy: The Political Reach of Rella Fogliano’s Donations in Westchester County
This article is a follow-up to our investigation into the Rise Up Mount Vernon candidate line. This controversial and registered political operation has raised legal and...
