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African American Advisory Board to Host Asthma Information Community Forum in Mount Vernon
Mount Vernon, NY — November 6, 2025 (6:00–8:30 PM)
The African American Advisory Board Asthma Committee will host an important community forum on Thursday, November 6, 2025,...
Westchester People’s Pantry Feeds 400 and Aids Laid-Off Federal Workers Amid Shutdown — Braces for WIC and SNAP Cuts
As the federal government shutdown continues, its toll on working families becomes increasingly evident. On Wednesday, the Westchester People’s Pantry in Mount Vernon assisted...
The Westchester People’s Pantry Prioritizes Government Workers Amid Shutdown
As the federal government shutdown continues to impact households across the nation, The Westchester People’s Pantry is stepping up to support those most affected...
5 Members of Mount Vernon Police Suspended After Prison Van Shooting
Five members of the Mount Vernon Police Department (MVPD), Sergeant Joseph Diaz, Police Officer Cody Housen, Police Officer Christian Pacheco, Police Officer Sonjea Collins,...
Mount Vernon’s Dirty Secret: Toxic Smoke and Black Political Neglect
For years, a silent environmental crime has been unfolding in Mount Vernon, New York. Residents have witnessed a continuous plume of smoke rising from...
Mount Vernon Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation
Mount Vernon, NY — A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for coercing and exploiting a minor, marking one...
The People Need to Keep Speaking By Tamara Stewart
What in the world is going on at the Mount Vernon Public Library? At the September 24th meeting, the board passed Resolution #053-25, which changed...
Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 10-Year Anniversary: A Sweet Legacy of Family, Faith & Black Excellence in Mount Vernon
Located at 8 South 6th Avenue in Mount Vernon, Cupcake Cutie Boutique has been baking joy for a decade — and this month, the...
NCNW Westchester Section Celebrates 70 Years of Service — Honors ELOC with the Dr. Thelma Daley Environmental Award
New Rochelle, NY — October 2, 2025. The Westchester Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) marked its 70th anniversary with an inspiring...
Let The People Speak! By Tamara Stewart
The principle of free speech is enshrined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. In America, we are justifiably proud of our right...
Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) Honored with City Proclamation for Five Years of Climate and Technology Leadership
Mount Vernon, NY – September 23, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has officially recognized Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) with a city proclamation, celebrating the organization’s...
Woman’s Body Found in Abandoned Mount Vernon House Under Investigation
Mount Vernon, NY — Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered inside an abandoned house on Beekman Avenue in Mount Vernon.
Police say the...
Adriana Erin Rivera Shares Excerpt of Her Book “Paloma’s Song,” Dedicated to 1898 Conquest of Puerto Rico at MV Gallery
Adriana Erin Rivera, an award-winning New Jersey-raised author of Puerto Rican descent, shared excerpts of her first book published by the Smithsonian Institute, "Paloma's...
When the Watchmen Sleep: Mount Vernon’s Voter Roll Lawsuit Is a Warning to All
In Mount Vernon, a lawsuit filed by local resident and former candidate Bill Schwartz raises troubling questions about the way elections are being conducted—and...
MV Charter Revisions Commission Voted Not To Adopt Final Final Report, Proposed Revisions Will Not Be On November Ballot
On Wednesday, the Mount Vernon Charter Review Commission held a meeting to vote on adopting their final report in the Council Council Chambers. A...
Systemic Exclusion of Latino Voices in the Mount Vernon Charter Revision Process
Westchester Latinos Unidos Founder and Executive Director Elvira Castillo wrote a strongly worded letter, Tuesday, July 15th, to Charter Review Committee Chairwoman Tamala Boyd...
“Before We Rewrite the Charter, Let’s Pause and Rebuild the Process” – Former Mayor Richard Thomas
Mayor Thomas urges Mount Vernon to delay charter proposals, fix the process, and return stronger in November 2026.
Former Mayor Richard W. Thomas released a...
Former MV Vernon Police Sgt Mario Stewart Sentenced For Use Of Excessive Force
A former Mount Vernon police sergeant, 46-year-old Mario Stewart, is set to spend six months in federal prison for using excessive force, according to...
It’s Not The Mount Vernon Charter — It’s Who Mount Vernon Elects
Mount Vernon’s leaders want to rewrite the rules, but refuse to fix the habits. That’s not reform — that’s misdirection.
There’s growing momentum to revise...
MVPD Arrest Suspect in June 29th Shooting
On Sunday, June 29, 2025, at approximately 10:02 a.m., officers from the Mount Vernon Police Department responded to reports of a shooting in the...
