Westchester Youth Bureau & County Youth Board Host Annual Youth Service Awards
“It is often said that youth are the leaders of tomorrow. While this is meant to be a compliment, I would like to respectfully...
From Worf’s Warrior Code to Feminized Klingons: The Changing Identity of the Klingons
For decades, the Klingons in Star Trek represented one of the most clearly defined warrior cultures in science fiction. Honor, lineage, loyalty, and courage were not...
Strong Island, Still Standing: The Return Of A Pioneer By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
In an era where cultural memory is often reduced to fleeting digital moments, a recent gathering, Saturday, February 28, 2026, at the Long Island...
Mamdani Meets With Trump: From State of the Union Protests to Oval Office Negotiations
New York — Only days after Democratic lawmakers staged visible protests during President Donald Trump’s State of the Union address, New York City Mayor...
Community, Care, and Receipts: What Really Happened at “Taste Of” in Yonkers
Everybody loves to talk about “supporting Black businesses.”
Everybody loves to say “health is wealth.”
Everybody loves to post a flyer during Black History Month.
But support...
Could More Snow Be On The Way As Blizzard Clean-up Commences [UPDATED]
Just when you thought it was safe, Mother Nature is not finished making this a February to remember. I, for one, after shoveling snow...
Westchester County Exec Ken Jenkins Gives Afternoon Weather Briefing [Mon, Feb 23rd]
Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins provides an update on current weather conditions, Monday afternoon .
Westchester County is extending the complete road ban until 6 pm...
Where Legacy Meets Purpose: Inside Grace HBCU Weekend
Grace Baptist Church felt different that weekend. Not just busy. Not just full. But purposeful. From the moment the doors opened, the energy of...
Mt. Vernon Arts & Cultural Society Builds Cultural Legacy Through Youth Art and Leadership
On Saturday, February 21, 2026, the Mt. Vernon Arts & Cultural Society (MVACS), A.K.A. Mt. Vernon Arts Council did more than host an exhibition; it...
The Mount Vernon NAACP Black History Month Event at Macedonia Baptist Church Wasn’t Just a Program, It Was a Reminder By Larnez Kinsey
There are events you attend.
There are events you enjoy.
And then some events quietly recalibrate you.
The kind that makes you sit in your car afterward...
State Of Emergency Declared In Westchester
Conditions are expected Sunday night into Monday. The National Weather Service has issued a Blizzard warning for Westchester County. Blizzard conditions will bring whiteout...
MV NAACP Celebrates CE Ken Jenkins At Black History Program By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
The Mount Vernon Branch of the NAACP brought together elected officials, community members, leaders, and residents, including NAACP Regional Director for the Mid-Hudson/Westchester region,...
Black New Yorkers to Mayor Mamdani: Don’t Balance the Budget on the Backs of Black Homeowners
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qa_iScCLGgM
In Cambria Heights and across Southeast Queens, Black homeowners gathered in what they described as an emergency response to Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s proposal to...
Cities Of Mt Vernon & Yonkers Issue Strongly Worded Warnings After Social Media Planned “Takeover” At Bay Plaza
In response to the social media planned "Takeover" at Bay Plaza on President's Day in the Bronx, the cities of Mount Vernon and Yonkers...
Antonio Delgado Drops Campaign Against Hochul For Governor
Lt. Gov. Antonio Delgado Ended His New York Gubernatorial Campaign After Gov. Hochul Secured The Democratic Nod And An Avalanche of Endorsements. He Cited...
Building Brighter Futures: A Spotlight on Mt Vernon Emerging Adult Justice Program By Bijan Kimiagar
The bailiff for Courtroom A at the Mount Vernon City Court pushes aside the large door of the entryway. It is a bright, warm...
BOL Celebrates A Night of Firsts For African American Heritage Month
BOARD CELEBRATES AFRICAN AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH
Honors Groundbreaking Leaders—First African Americans to Hold Key Public Safety Posts
On Monday, February 9th, the Westchester County Board of...
Firsts, Futures, and Fearless Women
February 4, 2026.
9:00 a.m.
Saunders Trades and Technical High School.
Now listen.
At 9:00 in the morning, most teenagers are not trying to be inspired.
You’re trying to...
The Killing Of Kenneth Chamberlain – When Comfort Gets Checked: A Night at NYU’s Vanderbilt Hall
Let me be clear.
Last night, I didn’t “pull up” to an event.
I pulled up to accountability.
At New York University, inside Vanderbilt Hall, I wasn’t...
Gov. Kathy Hochul Selects Adrienne Adams As Running Mate, Forming NY’s First Female-Led Ticket
Democratic Governor Kathy Hochul has chosen former New York City Council Speaker Adrienne Adams as her running partner, marking a historic women-led ticket for...
