City of Mount Vernon Defends Vetting Process Used to Hire Former Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Lackard
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — The City of Mount Vernon has released additional details on Wednesday about the vetting and hiring of former civilian Deputy...
15-Year-Old Charged in Yonkers Mass Shooting That Killed One, Wounded Four
Yonkers, NY- The Yonkers Police Department has charged a 15-year-old male in connection with the fatal shooting that claimed the life of one person and...
Mount Vernon Fires Deputy Commissioner Jennifer Lackard Following Bronx Attempted-Murder Charges
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — The City of Mount Vernon has terminated Deputy Commissioner of Wellness Jennifer Lackard following her arrest and indictment in connection...
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano, Leader of NY’s Third-Largest City, Blasts State Lawmakers Over Weak Crime Laws
After 20-year-old man was killed, and four teenagers were critically wounded in a shooting near the intersection of Elm Street and Palisade Avenue at...
BW News Brief: One Dead, Four Teenagers Wounded in Yonkers Shooting; 15-Year-Old in Custody
YONKERS, NY — A 20-year-old man was killed, and four teenagers were critically wounded in a shooting near the intersection of Elm Street and...
The New York State Police are investigating an officer-involved shooting that occurred in the city of Mount Vernon.
Earlier, Black Westchester reported that a Mount Vernon police officer shot an armed man during a court-ordered mental health response, based on an initial...
BW News Brief: Mount Vernon Police Officer Shoots Armed Man During Mental Health Crisis
MOUNT VERNON — A Mount Vernon police officer shot 58-year-old Ulysses McGhee, who was armed with two knives and had barricaded himself inside an...
BW News Brief: Vacant Mount Vernon Building Collapses, Damaging Parked Cars
MOUNT VERNON — A vacant three-story building at 16 North Bond Street suffered a total structural collapse Thursday morning, crushing several parked vehicles and...
A Celebration of Service: Mount Vernon NAACP Honors Community Heroes
Mount Vernon NAACP Celebrates the Heroes Among Us at Community Luncheon
The Mount Vernon NAACP Branch #2161 hosted its Community Heroes Award Luncheon on Saturday,...
Mount Vernon Police Investigating Hit-and-Run Collision Involving Child; Suspect Arrested
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — The Mount Vernon Police Department is investigating a hit-and-run collision involving a child that occurred this afternoon at the intersection of...
Mount Vernon NAACP To Host Community Heroes Luncheon
The Mount Vernon NAACP Branch #2161 will host its Community Heroes Award Luncheon on Saturday, July 25, a special event dedicated to honoring extraordinary...
Baby & Slim: 2 Female Rappers Keep Yonkers Moving Forward
While much of the conversation surrounding rap focuses on the industry's biggest stars, two Yonkers artists are proving that longevity, perseverance, and purpose continue...
Peekskill NAACP To Host ‘Know How To Respond During Police Encounters’ Forum, Thursday, July 9th
PEEKSKILL, N.Y. — The Peekskill NAACP is inviting residents to attend a community forum designed to educate the public about their rights and responsibilities...
CE Jenkins Reappoints Leonard G. Townes as Westchester Social Services Commissioner
DSS Veteran, First Appointed in 2021, Will Continue Work to Revitalize Westchester's Largest Agency
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — Westchester County Executive Ken Jenkins has announced...
BW NEWS BRIEF: Flood Watch Issued for Hudson Valley as Heavy Rain Threatens Flash Flooding
"A flood watch remains in effect through Tuesday morning for Dutchess, Ulster, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, and Westchester counties," - National Weather Service
HUDSON VALLEY,...
Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting on E. First Street in Mount Vernon [Updated]
Mount Vernon Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting That Left Two Injured
***** Updated 4 PM to include MVPD Statement *****
Multiple Mount Vernon residents reported hearing...
Black Westchester Magazine Opens Nominations for Inaugural Black 40 Under 40 Awards on Juneteenth
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 19, 2026 — In a historic announcement timed to coincide with Juneteenth, Black Westchester Magazine is proud to officially...
Mount Vernon Community Approves $275.5 Million 2026 -27 School Budget in Revote
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Mount Vernon voters approved the revised $275,542,563 budget for the Mount Vernon City School District's 2026-27 school year on Tuesday,...
Westchester Legislators Honor Judge Lyndon Williams & Coach Rupert Bitter For Caribbean American Month
Westchester County Board of Legislators Honors Caribbean American Excellence Through Service and Leadership
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean...
Lawsuit Challenges Westchester County’s Massive Vehicle Surveillance Network
Cities Of Mt Vernon, Yonkers, and New Rochelle Among Communities Cited in Lawsuit Challenging County Surveillance Cameras
A newly filed class-action lawsuit is challenging what...
