Local Bakery Celebrates Sweet Success: Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 9 Years in Business
MOUNT VERNON, NY - In a testament to the power of passion and perseverance, Cupcake Cutie Boutique, a local favorite in Mount Vernon, is...
Former Children’s Village Counselor Convicted Of Rape Of A Teen
The conduct occurred at the Dobbs Ferry Children’s Village facility in 2021
A former employee of Children’s Village, a New York City-contracted juvenile center that...
Yonkers Fire Department Kicks Off Recruitment For New Firefighters
Fire Department Accepting Applications October 18 - December 18, 2024, at Fire Recruitment Office and Civil Service Office at One Larkin Center
Yonkers Mayor Mike...
Westchester Community Health Center’s Gala Celebrates ‘Still We Rise: CommunityCentered’ Honoring Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and 914Cares
Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC) invites the community to its annual gala, themed "Still We Rise: Community Centered." This inspiring event will be held...
Crisis at the New Rochelle Police Department By the Editorial Board of New RoAR News
Is Anyone Taking This Seriously?
Facts:
On June 5, 2020, New Rochelle Police Officer Alec McKenna shot and killed Kamal Flowers, a Black resident of New Rochelle,...
Youth Shelter Of Westchester 46th Anniversary Gala
The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester (YSOW) celebrated its 46th Anniversary Gala, on Friday, September 27th, at the Greentree Country Club located at 538...
Sister To Sister International 30th Anniversary Gala
Over 400 people gathered at the Glen Island Harbor Club in New Rochelle to celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Sister To Sister International (STSI)...
Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins Hosts Violence Prevention Initiatives Roundtable
11 nonprofits supported with state funds met to discuss the success of anti-violence initiatives following a DCJS report indicating a 28 percent decrease in...
NY Attorney General Tish James Faces Crisis of Confidence: Black Law Enforcement Group Declares “No Confidence” in Handling of Police Shooting Case
In a scathing statement released Wednesday, a national organization of Black law enforcement professionals expressed a vote of no confidence in New York State...
Legislator Tyrae Woodson-Samuels Celebrates 32nd Birthday
Close to 100 individuals came from all over the county to El Patio (159 Gramatan Avenue, Mount Vernon), Thursday evening to celebrate the 32nd...
CE Latimer Appoints Terrance Raynor Commissioner of the Department of Public Safety
Latimer Promotes Terrance Raynor from Acting Commissioner and Adds James Luciano as Chief of Department
Westchester County Executive George Latimer has announced the appointment of...
Commemorating the Peekskill Riots 1949-2024 By Jelle Simons
If you’re looking to be inspired and learn more about who Paul Robeson was and the history of the Peekskill Riots, save these two...
Family, Friends Mourn Loss Of The Honorable Herman Keith
Family, friends and community members gathered at Community Baptist Church, Saturday, July 20th to celebrate the life of the honorable Herman Keith, Westchester County...
Westchester Residents Gather to Demand Netanyahu be Arrested for War Crimes
Coalition of local Westchester organizations demonstrates in protest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's address to Congress, demands he be arrested for prosecution by...
Cannabis and Holistic Black Healthcare Educational Seminar
On Tuesday, July 9th, 2024, at 7:00 PM EST, Sustainable Processing Solutions hosted a groundbreaking Healthcare Leadership in Cannabis Educational Seminar, shedding light on...
Derickson Lawrence Fires Counsel To Lead In Post Trial Phase And To File Motion For New Trial
Black Westchester has learned that Derickson Lawrence, 67, FinTech CEO from the City of Mount Vernon severed his relationship from his Counsel of Record....
PUBLIC ADVISORY: Closure of Hudson River Beaches Due to Elevated Bacteria Levels
Just as the summer swimming season gets underway, closure of Hudson River beaches due to elevated bacteria levels continues. After a second round of...
Candlelight Vigil July 3rd To Mark The One Year Anniversary of The Murder Of Jarrell Garris By NRPD Detective Steven Conn
On Wednesday July 3rd at 6 pm there will be a march from St. Catherine A.M.E. Zion Church (19 Lincoln Avenue) where Jarrell CeeTwo...
City School District & City of New Rochelle Hosting Job Fair on Tuesday
JOB FAIR ALERT!
The City of New Rochelle and the City School District of New Rochelle are hosting a job fair on Tuesday, from 1 p.m....
Youth For Bowman Rally
Wednesday June 19th 4pm in White Plains youth from various advocacy groups across Westchester County came together for a Youth Rally in support to re-elect Congressman...
