Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, the Mount Vernon City School District, and the Westchester County Department of Social Services held a press conference on Monday at 1:00 PM at Mount Vernon Honor Academy, formerly named Holmes Elementary School (195 North Columbus), to discuss their collaborative disaster relief efforts.
City, school district, and county partners provided updates on the coordinated response to support residents severely impacted by the recent fire and outlined how we can continue to come together as a community during this challenging time.
Judge dismisses cases against ex-FBI Director James Comey and NYS Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James, without prejudice, meaning they can be refiled at a later date
The criminal cases against former FBI Director James Comey and New York Attorney General Letitia James Monday, were dismissed by a federal judge on the grounds that interim US Attorney Lindsey Halligan was wrongfully appointed to her position and “had no lawful authority” to present the indictments of either of President Trump’s longtime adversaries.
Attorneys for Comey and James argued that Halligan needed Senate confirmation after Attorney General Pam Bondi used up her 120-day interim appointment on Erik Siebert. Siebert resigned after President Trump publicly criticized him for not bringing charges against the former FBI director.
“I agree with Mr. Comey that the Attorney General’s attempt to install Ms. Halligan as Interim U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Virginia was invalid. And because Ms. Halligan had no lawful authority to present the indictment, I will grant Mr. Comey’s motion and dismiss the indictment,” U.S. District Judge Cameron Currie wrote in her ruling, finding the indictment should be tossed because the appointment of former Donald Trump personal lawyer Lindsey Halligan was invalid and she’d lacked the authority to present a case to a grand jury.
Both indictments were dismissed without prejudice, which typically means that the cases can be brought again. However, the ruling by senior US District Judge Cameron Currie comes after the expiration of the five-year statute of limitations against Comey, meaning the case against him cannot be reopened.
Comey pleaded not guilty in October to one count of false statements and one count of obstruction of a congressional proceeding related to his testimony before the Senate Judiciary Committee in 2020, amid what critics call Trump’s campaign of retribution against his perceived political foes.
James, who successfully brought a civil fraud case against Trump last year and leads multiple lawsuits challenging his administration’s policies, pleaded not guilty in October to charges that she committed mortgage fraud related to a home she purchased in 2020.
Prosecutors said she falsely described a property she purchased in Norfolk, Virginia, as a second home instead of an investment property to obtain a lower mortgage rate. James said she purchased the property for her great-niece and allowed her and her children to live in the house rent-free.
“I am heartened by today’s victory and grateful for the prayers and support I have received from around the country,” James said in a statement following the ruling. “I remain fearless in the face of these baseless charges as I continue fighting for New Yorkers every single day.”
Abbe David Lowell, the lawyer for New York Attorney General Letitia James, said the court’s order “acknowledges what’s been clear about this case from the beginning. The President went to extreme measures to substitute one of his allies to bring these baseless charges after career prosecutors refused”.
This case was not about justice or the law; it was about targeting Attorney General James for what she stood for and who she challenged. We will continue to challenge any further politically motivated charges through every lawful means available.”
Unlike the case against Comey, the allegations against James appear to be well within the statute of limitations should the Department of Justice try to pursue the case again.
The orders make Lindsey Halligan the latest Trump administration prosecutor to be disqualified because of the manner in which they were appointed. Monday’s order will likely prompt an appeal process that could lead to three other prominent acting US attorneys — New Jersey’s Alina Habba, Sigal Chattah of Nevada, and Bill Essayli of Los Angeles — leaving their posts.
After both Comey and James were indicted, Bondi attempted to ratify Haligan’s appointment, but Judge Currie rejected that attempt to fix the issue after the fact. She concluded Halligan’s appointment violated laws that limit the ability of the DOJ to install top prosecutors without Senate confirmation.
“The implications of a contrary conclusion are extraordinary. It would mean the Government could send any private citizen off the street — attorney or not — into the grand jury room to secure an indictment so long as the Attorney General gives her approval after the fact. That cannot be the law,” she wrote.
The NAACP, particularly its New York State Conference, condemned the indictment and has rallied in support of James, with leaders calling the charges politically motivated and baseless. They believe the charges are a result of a personal vendetta and are an attempt to silence and punish her for speaking out against injustice. The Slogan: “Hands off Tish” is the central message of this support. The NAACP uses the slogan to call for the charges to be dropped and for federal interference in New York’s state attorney general’s office to cease, as detailed on Instagram and YouTube.
Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of National Action Network (NAN), issued the following statement after a federal judge dismissed charges by the Justice Department against New York State Attorney General Letitia James and former FBI Director James Comey, ruling the prosecutor in both cases was unlawfully appointed.
“The court’s decision today sends a clear message to Donald Trump and his administration that the Justice Department cannot become a weapon to exact political revenge. Whatever the technicality used to toss out these cases, it’s clear that these charges were based on one thing: retribution. Attacking a Black woman who holds elected office by questioning her ability to earn money or own property has become a tired tactic by the right — one the court clearly saw through. While we should never have been in a place where the sitting President can seek to rise above the law to scrutinize those who chose the country over loyalty, this ruling is proof that safeguards still exist in our system.”
Mount Vernon showed up and showed out for their fellow residents who were displaced by Sunday’s fire on Cottage Avenue. Just days before most will be celebrating what they are thankful for, Mount Vernonites once again showed they are one community, dropping off carloads and boxloads of clothing, shoes, and personal items. Not for photo ops, not because they are running for office and need your vote, but because we are all one community. As a Mount Vernon resident, it gives me pride to report what you rarely read about when it comes to Mount Vernon. Many stepped up and exemplified the very definition of public service, volunteering and offering their time and resources to help those who have been displaced, get back on their feet.
As many know, more than 100 families lost their homes in a devastating fire early Sunday morning. What wasn’t damaged by fire was destroyed by water. And while celebrating all that has been done, I write this to encourage everyone to step up because much more is needed. I started and ended Sunday’s episode of People Before Politics Radio, talking about the fire and those who were displaced, and many listeners asked what they could do to help.
Donations are being accepted at the Dole Center, located at 250 S. 6th Avenue in Mount Vernon, and volunteers are still needed to help sort the items. If you’re unable to drop off items in person, consider Instacart, Uber, or shipping donations directly to the Dole Center.
****UPDATE**** Black Westchester received calls that the following items are also urgently needed:
Women’s Plus Sizes, Men’s Clothes, and Sneakers sizes 10, 11, 12, and 13. Will keep updating the list of needed items as we receive them.
Many of those who have stepped up did not wait for news cameras and were not trying to make headlines, and there are too many to name here, so instead, I celebrate them all collectively here for showing the true spirit of Mount Vernon.
It’s very apropos that this happened before Thanksgiving. Thanksgiving is about more than just turkey; Thanksgiving is about both giving thanks and helping others. The holiday’s name itself embodies these two core themes of gratitude and generosity. It is a holiday centered on gratitude, community, and family connection. It involves acts of service, donating to those in need, and sharing with family and friends. As you get with your family this year and count all the things you are thankful for, remember that one of the most powerful ways to express gratitude is by helping others.
Black Westchester thanks those who did not count it robbery to donate, volunteer, and do whatever else they can to support these families as they are rebuilding, and encourages everyone to do whatever they can. As I go to spend time with my family and reflect on my blessings, I wanted to express my appreciation to those who serve as an opportunity to extend their abundance to those in need.
If Sunday’s fire showed us anything, it’s that one single incident can dramatically change any of our lives, highlighting both our vulnerability and resilience. So let’s all step up even more and help our neighbors get back on their feet.
First, we sit down with Mount Vernon City Comptroller Darren Morton to break down the financial future of Mount Vernon. With the city facing deep fiscal challenges, Comptroller Morton joins us to talk transparency, accountability, and what it will take to stabilize Mount Vernon and protect its residents moving forward. If you care about taxes, services, budgets, and the direction of our city, you do not want to miss this.
Then, in a deeply emotional and critical segment, we welcome Kenneth Chamberlain Jr., fourteen years after White Plains Police killed his father, Kenneth Chamberlain Sr. We ask the real questions: What have we learned? What has actually changed? And why do these stories still repeat themselves in Westchester County and across the nation?
This conversation is about justice, reform, healing, and truth — and the work that still remains. Join Damon K. Jones, AJ Woodson, and Larnez Kinsey tonight as we bring you not just news, but context, accountability, and community-centered analysis you can’t get anywhere else.
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While very few details were available, Black Westchester has received multiple reports of a 5-alarm fire early Sunday morning at 30 Cottage Avenue in Mount Vernon. At approximately 2:39 a.m., the Mount Vernon Fire Department received reports of smoke inside a residential building at 30 Cottage Avenue. Units arrived on scene at 2:44 a.m. and observed heavy smoke showing from the 7th floor at the front of the building.
“We’ve been here since 2:30 this morning,” Mount Vernon Fire Commissioner Kevin Holt said in a video statement posted from the scene. “We have all hands on deck, multiple agencies from around Westchester County are assisting us. This fire started as a kitchen fire, and it got into the cockloft of the building and spread throughout the whole building.”
Witnesses tell BW that every time it looks like the fire is under control, it starts to rekindle again. Multiple agencies were called to assist, including the FDNY. A second alarm was transmitted immediately as crews began fire attack operations. Mutual aid was requested from Pelham and Greenville to support suppression efforts. As conditions intensified, additional alarms were transmitted:
Third Alarm — New Rochelle responded
Fourth Alarm — Yonkers responded
Fifth Alarm — Larchmont and Hartsdale responded
During this time, White Plains and Eastchester provided coverage for Mount Vernon firehouses to maintain citywide emergency readiness.
“This is an old-age style pre-war building, and there are no standpipes. So of course, that makes it a little more difficult,” Mount Vernon Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said on the scene.
See the pictures submitted by our readers.
The fire impacted the entire 7th floor, stretching from Cottage Avenue to Park Avenue, and resulted in over 100 residents being displaced. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
Five Mount Vernon firefighters sustained non-life-threatening injuries. MVFD personnel will remain on-site throughout the day conducting suppression, overhaul, and safety operations. Two civilian injuries were reported. Firefighters rescued two women using ground ladders, and both were transported to Jacobi Medical Center for treatment.
The mayor and the Red Cross are on the scene to help the dozens of residents who have been displaced. The Doles Center is currently serving as the primary intake site for displaced residents.
“Donations being accepted at the Doles Center here,” Mount Vernon Councilmember Cathlin Gleason said in a Facebook post. “Winter clothes, coats, toiletries, new undergarments. Please also think about our firefighters and police who have been out all night and our city administration. Red Cross and Office of Emergency Management coordinating efforts. Pray for all the families displaced.”
“Families that have been impacted are being serviced over at the Doles Center here in Mount Vernon so that they can get some warmth, some beverage, fill out the paperwork that is necessary, so that we can begin getting them housing vouchers and food vouchers and assistance,” the mayor said.
He says it is a heartbreaking situation that many residents and their families now face displacement just days before Thanksgiving.
“It’s sad, you know, always at the holiday time, not just in Mount Vernon but elsewhere. Things like this happen, and it’s just very sad. As families are preparing for holidays, tragedies like this happen, and it’s a sad time,” said Mount Vernon Councilmember Derrick Thompson, who lives next door to where the fire broke out.
the American Red Cross, The Doles Center, Allen Memorial Church of God in Christ, Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church and The Church of the Ascension provided immediate support to displaced residents and first responders. Superintendent Dr. Demario A. Strickland, the Mount Vernon City School District, community organizations, and faith-based partners all provided continued assistance.
The fire remains active as of Sunday afternoon.
If you have pictures or videos of this fire or anything else going on in your neighborhood, you want to share, send them to BlackWestchesterMag@gmail.com
Stay tuned to Black Westchester and keep refreshing this page for more on this developing story. We will be updating it as more information becomes available.
Two homicides occurred on the same day in Mount Vernon
Two murders occurred in Mount Vernon on the same day: a shooting close to the Bronx border and a deadly stabbing at a rooming house.
The Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD) announced Saturday night that they made an arrest in connection with a fatal stabbing that occurred on Friday, November 21, 2025, at approximately 8:30 a.m. on the 100 block of Stevens Avenue.
Police officials tell Black Westchester they received a phone call reporting a menacing incident at the location. Upon arrival, officers encountered the suspect and located the 68-year-old male victim inside the residence, suffering from a stab wound. The victim was transported to Jacobi Medical Center in stable condition, where he later died from his injuries.
The suspect, Astillo Sylvain, 32, of Mount Vernon, who lived at the same location as the victim, was arrested by Patrol Officers while on scene. Following an investigation by the Detective Division, Sylvain was charged with Manslaughter in the First Degree. Sylvain was arraigned on Friday in City Court and ordered held without bail at the Westchester County jail, renamed Norwood E. Jackson Correctional Center after the first Black Commissioner of Corrections, shortly after he died in 1995. Sylvain is due back in court on Wednesday, November 26th.
The circumstances that led to the stabbing were not immediately known as of Saturday night. This remains an active investigation, and no further details will be released at this time
The city has provided very few details about the Friday night homicide, other than that they are actively investigating the killing that occurred in the area of Eastchester Lane and Mundy Lane, where one individual has been pronounced deceased.
Officers and detectives are currently processing an extensive crime scene spanning Eastchester Lane, South 9th Avenue, and South 11th Avenue. Residents in the surrounding neighborhood should expect a continued police presence as the investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with additional information on either incident is encouraged to contact the Mount Vernon Police Department Detective Division at 914-665-2510. All calls will be kept confidential. Anonymous tips can also be sent through MVPD’s “Text-A-Tip” by texting MVPD and your tip to 847411.
If you weren’t inside the Gothic Chamber at Philipse Manor Hall last night, let me tell you the truth:
You didn’t just miss an event.
You missed a moment.
A moment where history, culture, spirit, and community all sat in the same room, not accidentally, but intentionally.
A moment that lived in the walls before we arrived.
A moment where the ancestors didn’t whisper; they stood shoulder-to-shoulder with us.
And before a single word was spoken, the building itself introduced the night.
THE ROOM HELD MEMORY AND THE MEMORY SPOKE FIRST
Assemblymember Chantel Jackson, LMSW Chair opened the night with her usual clarity and calm, the kind of presence that tells the room, “You’re safe here. Speak freely.”
She didn’t start the program; she set the vibration.
Then came the truth that changed everything.
Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins revealed that Philipse Manor Hall is the oldest dwelling in Yonkers that held enslaved Africans.
And the room we were standing in, the Gothic Chamber was part of the actual enslaved sleeping quarters.
Let that land.
We gathered in the very space where our ancestors rested their exhausted bodies, whispered their prayers, and held on to the last pieces of their spirit after days they never asked to endure.
The moment this truth entered the air, the entire energy shifted.
Not with grief.
With presence.
It felt like the ancestors leaned in with full attention:
“Speak. We were never allowed to in this room, but you can.”
THE LEADERSHIP, HOW THE ENERGY ENTERED THE ROOM
Leadership didn’t walk in like a checklist.
They arrived like spiritual chords being added one by one.
Assemblymember Chantel Jackson was the first voice, grounding the space with intention.
Then Therese Daly, President & CEO of United Way NYS, stepped further into the moment, steady, listening, carrying the responsibility of stewarding real resources. Her presence was quiet but powerful.
Assemblymember Landan Dias entered next, young, sharp, rooted. He carried that Bronx-to-Westchester familiarity that instantly turns a chamber into a community.
And then she came.
Senate Majority Leader & President Pro Tempore Andrea Stewart-Cousins, with a calm, commanding presence that didn’t disrupt the room; it aligned it.
Her timing didn’t feel late or early; it felt ordained.
The truth she revealed about the room shifted the night from a forum to a reclamation.
Assemblymember J. Gary Pretlow arrived with the quiet steadiness of a veteran voice, not loud, but deeply felt.
And finally, in spiritual timing rather than clock timing, Senator Jamaal T. Bailey stepped in. His entrance didn’t interrupt the flow; it completed it. He brought grounding, connection, and clarity, the final chord the room needed.
Every leader added a layer.
Every arrival raised the frequency.
This wasn’t protocol; it was alignment.
NYS Black Legislative Task Force Listening Tour [Nya Vincent]
WESTCHESTER CAME AS ITS FULL, BEAUTIFUL, COMPLEX SELF
The people didn’t just fill the room.
They embodied it.
A Mount Vernon nurse in scrubs.
A Yonkers elder wrapped in her fur-trimmed weekday coat.
A New Rochelle teacher clutching binders like scripture.
White Plains organizers holding clipboards and a purpose.
Peekskill youth advocates are buzzing with urgency.
Caribbean accents, Jamaican, Haitian, Trini, Dominican, weaving across the chamber.
Black American elders humming those “mmhmm” affirmations.
Brothers in work boots.
Sisters in headwraps, silk presses, locs, twists, and crowns.
This wasn’t an audience.
This was a choir of lived experience.
Every face, every voice, every background added another verse.
If you watch the Trump–Mamdani press conference emotionally, you will see “unity,” “cooperation,” and political hopefulness. But emotion clouds analysis. Power does not operate on sentiment. Power operates on incentives, leverage, and reality. And when viewed through the cold logic ofThe Art of War and the48 Laws of Power, the meeting reveals something far less romantic: a complete shift in hierarchy.
Mamdani spent his campaign calling Trump a “despot,” “a fascist,” and a threat to democracy. That was his rhetorical posture. But the man who flew to Washington, stood in the Oval Office, and thanked Trump for a “productive meeting” was not the same man from the campaign trail. He praised the conversation, spoke of “shared admiration and love” for New York City, and committed to working “in partnership” with Trump on affordability. Rhetoric dissolved the moment reality asserted itself.
Trump changed nothing. He didn’t soften his tone, adjust his message, or walk back a single position. He congratulated Mamdani, praised his campaign, called him “a great mayor,” and insisted there was “no difference in party” when serving New York. That wasn’t sentimental; it was framing. Trump defined the encounter as his generosity toward someone who came to him.
Sun Tzu’s teachings apply here with clarity: the general on higher ground forces the opponent to climb. Trump held the high ground. Mamdani climbed.
The optics alone illustrated the imbalance. Trump sat—relaxed, comfortable, in command. Mamdani stood beside him, the posture of a petitioner. In the Oval Office, the one who sits controls the space; the one who stands defers to it. Even with the sound off, you could tell who controlled the terms of the encounter.
Law 11 from the 48 Laws of Power—Make others depend on you—was practically spoken aloud. Near the end of the event, Trump said plainly: “He does need the help of the federal government to really succeed.” That sentence ends any debate about leverage. Trump was not hiding the hierarchy; he was announcing it.
When a reporter pressed Mamdani about calling Trump a fascist, Mamdani offered a long, careful explanation. Trump cut in, dismissing the insult with, “You can just say okay. It’s easier.” This is what it looks like when the supposed target of an insult no longer feels threatened. That moment alone shows who had the upper hand.
Another revealing detail is how both men talk about Trump’s voters in New York City. Mamdani admits on camera that more New Yorkers voted for Trump in the most recent election and says he heard the same themes from them: war fatigue and the cost of living. Trump quickly reinforces the point, bragging about his increased support. In effect, Mamdani is acknowledging that many of the very people he claims to represent—people whose struggles he champions—made a rational decision to vote for Trump based on the same issues Mamdani has now carried to Trump’s doorstep. That isn’t ideology. That’s economics meeting political reality.
And this reality becomes even clearer when you consider what Mamdani governs. He represents a district in a state facing a massive budget problem, with a governor who cannot raise taxes again without political collapse. New York’s tax base is shrinking, residents are leaving, and high-income earners are increasingly mobile. Governor Hochul is boxed in. That means Mamdani cannot deliver on affordability through Albany. He cannot fund major reform through the state. He cannot rely on “tax the rich” rhetoric to cover his agenda. If that slogan were viable, he wouldn’t need Washington at all. But he does.
His district needs federal resources. His promises require federal cooperation. Trump, like him or not, is the one holding federal leverage. That is not an emotional claim—it is a structural fact. Mamdani had to put aside his rhetoric because his district’s finances forced him to do so. No amount of outrage alters fiscal constraints.
Meanwhile, Trump remained consistent on crime, energy, prices, tariffs, and affordability—issues he has emphasized for years. His message did not shift before, during, or after the meeting. Mamdani’s message is the one that has adapted.
This meeting does not reveal a partnership of equals. Trump set the narrative. Trump minimized the past insults. Trump highlighted common goals. Trump emphasized that he would help. Mamdani thanked him, deferred to him, and committed to working with him. The meeting was not a unity; it was a necessity.
Remove emotion, look only at the incentives, and the conclusion becomes unavoidable: Trump did not need Mamdani. Mamdani needed Trump. In power dynamics, that difference determines everything.
WHAT BLACK AMERICA AND BLACK NEW YORKERS MUST UNDERSTAND.
Black America cannot afford to keep interpreting politics through emotion while everyone else is reading the landscape through strategy. The Trump–Mamdani meeting was not a feel-good moment, nor was it a betrayal. It was a real-time demonstration of how power works: whoever controls resources controls the conversation. Mamdani’s rhetoric collapsed because New York City’s reality forced him to face the man who has the leverage. If we keep responding emotionally instead of evaluating incentives, budgets, and outcomes, we will always be the last group to understand the direction of the country. Power respects clarity, not sentiment.
And for Black New Yorkers—40 percent of whom voted for Mamdani—this moment is a wake-up call. The city you live in is unaffordable, the state you live in is financially cornered, and the leaders you support cannot deliver without federal cooperation. Mamdani walked into that room because Albany has nothing left to offer. That’s the truth. And for those who are insisting that Mamdani “won,” you are deeply mistaken. Trump holds the purse strings, and every dollar that comes from Washington will come with terms, conditions, and expectations. Mamdani needs that money to move his agenda—Trump does not need Mamdani to move his. Instead of reacting emotionally, we must analyze what this moment truly reveals: New York’s progressive promises cannot survive without federal resources, and in this meeting, Trump held every ounce of that leverage. If we continue voting out of habit instead of strategy, we will keep misreading power—and the conditions in our communities will continue to deteriorate.
Schneps Media Power Women of Manhattan will honor fearless females who make Manhattan the thriving and vibrant place it is to work, live, and do business. When women support women, amazing things happen on Wednesday, December 3rd. One of the honorees is Juanita O. Lewis. Juanita is a seasoned community and electoral organizing professional with over 20 years of experience advancing social and economic justice. Since joining Community Voices Heard (CVH) in 2009, she has risen to become Executive Director, leading efforts to empower low-income communities through advocacy and grassroots organizing. A native of Saint Paul, Minnesota, Juanita holds degrees in History, Political Science, and Advocacy from the University of Minnesota. She also serves as a national trainer for VoteRunLead, inspiring women to pursue public office, and holds leadership roles with Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc., People’s Action, and Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund.
Juanita at CVH’s Follow Black Women event “We Are the Agenda” with Mayor-Elect Zohran Mamdani, Attorney General Letitia James, and their union partners.
On Monday, November 17th, City & State’s Women Power 100 put a spotlight on influential women in the world of New York politics and policy. This year’s edition adds dozens of new names, including the incoming mayors of Syracuse and Albany, the leader of one of the state’s most powerful labor unions, and key advisers to New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani. This ranked list also features top government appointees, business executives, nonprofit heads, advocates, experts, and many other movers and shakers.
One of these amazing women, Juanita Lewis, has led Community Voices Heard, a social justice organization, since she was elevated to the role of executive director in 2021. Lewis, who first joined the organization in 2009 as its Yonkers organizer, has decried recent federal funding cuts for public housing and testified in Albany this year in favor of higher taxes on the wealthy. She’s also the board chair of People’s Action, a national coalition of social welfare action organizations, and serves on the boards of African Communities Together and the Planned Parenthood of Greater New York Action Fund.
“This is a reflection of the leadership CVH builds every day through our Follow Black Women campaign. From organizer to Executive Director, Juanita has spent 15+ years building power with low-income Black and Latinx communities across New York. Her journey embodies what we believe: when we invest in Black women’s leadership, communities thrive. We also know that our communities are under attack now more than ever. We’re building the resources to defend our communities and fight back when threats emerge. We invite you to stand with Juanita and the movement she leads – make a contribution to our Rapid Response Fund today,” wrote in their statement celebrating Juanita Lewis.
Black Westchester celebrates and congratulates our sister, Juanita Lewis, a true Black Westchester Legend!
Mount Vernon Comptroller Dr. Darren M. Morton hosted a Community Town Hall Meeting on Thursday, November 20th, in the City Council Chambers. An opportunity for residents to receive updates on the City’s general fiscal operations, the status of annual audits, and the multi-year financial planning initiative.
“Thank you to Comptroller Morton for hosting an informative town hall last evening. We also want to extend our appreciation to all the constituents who came out to share their suggestions and make their voices heard,” Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard shared on Facebook, Friday.
If you missed the town hall, you can view it in its entirety below.
You can view the Comptroller Town Hall Report, November 20, 2025, below
