A Decade of Impact: New Rochelle’s My Brother’s Keeper Celebrates 10 Years and Earns National Certification
Ten years of commitment to New Rochelle’s youth culminated on May 12 as the My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) initiative celebrated its 10th anniversary and...
WCDA Cacace Holds Press Conference on the Arrest and Prosecution of Dwayne Murray
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. – Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace announced that a prominent youth basketball coach in Mount Vernon was arrested by the DA’s Office...
Westchester Union Doctors Rally for a Fair Contract, Patient Care
Overworked Resident Physicians Express Frustration with System Leadership
In contract negotiations with Westchester Medical Center (WMC) since January, about 90 physicians at the Hudson Valley’s...
Dr. DaMia Harris Madden Will Receive Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters Degree From Mercy University
Double Mercy University alumna Dr. DaMia Harris Madden, MBA, MSHRM, will receive the Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree and serve as the 2025...
Westchester DA Announce Arrest Of Mount Vernon Coach Dwayne Murray
Westchester County District Attorney Susan Cacace will hold a press conference on Thursday announcing the arrest of a prominent member of Westchester's youth sports community
Westchester...
The Yonkers NAACP Unit #2188 Returns with New Officers and Same Mission
On Monday, May 12, 2025, the Officers and Executive Committee Members of the Yonkers Branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored...
Amani Charter School Wins K-4 Expansion, Set to Double Size in 2025
With Approval from the New York State Department of Education, Amani Public Charter Will Expand to Grades K-4
Mt. Vernon, NY - On Monday, May...
NFL Players Association Honors Yonkers Students with Scholarships
Former NFL Players and Local Leaders Award $3,000 Scholarships to Yonkers Students
Yonkers, NY – Yonkers Public Schools, My Brother’s Keeper (MBK) Yonkers, and My...
MV NAACP & Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church Host School Board Candidate Forum
Dozens of residents gathered at Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church, located at 312 S 8th Ave, Mt Vernon, for the MV NAACP and Greater...
Mount Vernon Resident Sues to Halt Library Bond Over Alleged Illegal Vote
Mount Vernon Resident Challenges Legality of Library Bond Resolution in Court
Mount Vernon, NY – May 7, 2025 — A local taxpayer has taken legal...
REAL ID Deadline Hits: Travel Delays, Technical Glitches, and Concerns for Black Americans
Today marks the full enforcement of the REAL ID Act, a federal law requiring Americans to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or approved...
SSA Closing Hearing Office In White Plains CE Jenkins & Rep. Latimer Push Back
JENKINS AND LATIMER AGAIN PUSH BACK ON SSA DECISION TO CLOSE WESTCHESTER HEARING OFFICE
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing the White Plains...
CE Jenkins Recognizes Month Of May As “Mental Health Awareness Month” In Westchester
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health to Spearhead Initiatives Throughout The Month of May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month...
Daryl DMC McDaniels Presents Yonkers Middle School Student Josiah Dominique With $60,000 Garden Of Dreams Inspire Scholarship
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of the iconic Hip-Hop group Run-DMC surprised Josiah Dominique, a Yonkers Middle High School student, with a $60,000 Garden of Dreams...
Mount Vernon Public Library Sues Mount Vernon City School District Over Ballot Exclusion
The Board of Trustees of the Mount Vernon Public Library (MVPL) filed an Article 78 proceeding on Monday, April 21st, against the Board of...
NYCD-16/15 General Meeting Brings Together Community on Holiday Weekend
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, 85 community members gathered at Yonkers Public Library for the NYCD-16/15 General Meeting — a notable turnout, especially on...
New Rochelle Assistant Principal Is April Big Deal This National Volunteer Month
Port Chester’s Gregory Middleton Recognized this Volunteer Month by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam
-New Rochelle Assistant Principal reinforces motto “It Takes...
Sister to Sister International (STSI) Nominates Dr. Marcia V. Keizs for her Philanthropic Efforts
Congratulations to the Association of Development Officers on the success of their Annual Philanthropy Breakfast held at Tappan Hill Mansion on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025....
Jubilee Celebration Season with Rev. Dr. Richardson and Rev. Sharpton
Mount Vernon, NY — Civil rights icons Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson allowed me to speak with them Sunday, April 13th,...
Saying Farewell To A Westchester Arts Icon – Paul Kwame Johnson
On February 15th, friends and family gathered at Sarah Lawrence College to celebrate Black History Month and pay tribute to actor, director, and Westchester...
