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...
Yonkers Organizations Host Youth Violence Prevention Forum to Address Gun Violence
Empowering Youth, Preventing Violence: Yonkers Forum Tackles Gun Violence Head-On
Article by: Athena Dent-Alleyne - Photography: Mitzi Walker
The Joseph Gabriel Foundation, in partnership with Yonkers...
Knicks Shock Spurs With Historic Game 4 Rally, Westchester Erupts in Celebration
The Heart of New York Beats in Westchester: Knicks Rally for Historic Game 4 Victory
I am officially out of adjectives to describe these New...
ELOC Celebrates Student Achievement During AI Graduation Certificate Recognition Ceremony
The Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its Artificial Intelligence Program graduates during a special Certificate Recognition Ceremony. The event...
Mount Vernon’s Let Your Colors Shine Pride Celebration By Dennis Richmond, Jr.
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau hosted its 6th Annual “Let Your Colors Shine” Pride Celebration at City...
Westchester Goes Blue & Orange: County Announces Knicks Finals Watch Parties For Games 3 And 4
As New York continues to rally behind the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, Westchester County is giving local fans a chance to...
Westchester County 2026 Early Voting Locations & Hours
Early voting plays a vital role in strengthening our democracy by giving voters greater flexibility and convenience in casting their ballots. Instead of being...
Former New Rochelle Lieutenant Demoted After Harper Drug Case Joins Putnam County Sheriff’s Office; Resident Seeks Attorney General Review
Disabled father asks Attorney General to review past cases tied to officer’s record
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. — Former New Rochelle Police Lieutenant Sean Kane, who was...
Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus Highlights Mental Wellness with “Reclaiming My Time” Virtual Event by Dr. Alexandria Connally
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Yonkers and Mount Vernon Chapters of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus...
Yonkers Honors Its Favorite Son: Corner Of School Street & Brooke Street, To Be Renamed Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons Way
Long Live The Dog: Yonkers Moves To Rename School Street Corner For DMX
Yonkers is officially moving forward with honoring DMX by renaming a street...
Mount Vernon School District Faces Questions After Budget Rejection & Other School Districts Election Results
Westchester County, NY - On Tuesday, May 19, voters in 53 school districts in the Lower Hudson Valley braved near 100-degree heat to elect...
MV NAACP Host MVPL Trustee Candidate Forum
The NAACP Mount Vernon Branch, in partnership with the Mount Zion Christian Baptist Church, hosted a Mount Vernon Public Library (MVPL) Trustee Candidate Forum...
Ossining Leaders Push National Caregiver Support Through Dream’s Act
A Mother’s Fight Inspires National Caregiver Health & Wellness Act
OSSINING, NY — A powerful new chapter in caregiver advocacy was unveiled Thursday, May...
Brand Nubian To Be Inducted in The National Hip-Hop Museum
Hip-Hop Culture Salutes Brand Nubian With National Hip-Hop Museum Induction
Legendary Hip Hop group Brand Nubian (Grand Puba, Sadat X, and Lord Jamar) have been...
More Than Hats and Heels: Gamma Xi Zeta’s Scholarship Luncheon Was a Reminder That Black Women Are the Infrastructure
On Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026, the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle became the kind of space Black folks know how to create...
Queens Man Arraigned on 16-Count Indictment in Alleged White Plains Sexual Assault Case
The alleged attack is said to have occurred over the course of hours and was captured on video surveillance
A 22-year-old Queens man has been...
Teresa B. Clarke Honored with Zeta Amicae Award and Proclamation
“Teresa B. Clarke Day” Declared Following Zeta Amicae Honor
At its annual Scholarship Luncheon, on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the VIP Country Club in...
