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The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about Historically Black Colleges and Universities because I knew firsthand what an HBCU could do for a young Black student. I was 19 years old and attending Claflin University when I began...

What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with Nassau County Executive and Republican candidate for New York Governor Bruce Blakeman. Publisher Damon K. Jones goes beyond the usual political talking points to ask Blakeman direct questions about the issues affecting...
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Weapons Car Stop 710 Main Street, NRPD Reports

The New Rochelle Police Department released the following statement Monday afternoon; "On Saturday, April 6th,...

Yonkers Ceasefire Coalition Rallies to Demand City of Yonkers Support Authentic Permanent Ceasefire Resolution in Palestine

The Yonkers Ceasefire Coalition consisting of Westchester for Palestine, Lower Hudson Valley Democratic Socialists...

Manhattan Avenue Senior Apartments – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony

The Greenburgh Housing Authority dedicated a brand new 70-unit affordable housing development for senior...

Sandy Bernabei, a representative from The AntiRacist Alliance Responds To CE Latimer

Sandy Bernabei, a representative from The AntiRacist Alliance called out County Executive George Latimer...

Con Edison Crews Restoring Customers In Westchester & The Bronx As Strong Winds Continue

Company Reminds Customers to Stay Safe, and Report Outages Con Edison crews have restored 12,200...

Mayor Spano Presents Yonkers “Women Of Distinction” Awards In Honor Of Women’s History Month

Yonkers Women Recognized for Achievements Benefitting Yonkers Community YONKERS, NY – March 28, 2024 – In...

Latimer: “Gun violence is not a major problem in Westchester County.” CE Announces New Gun Violence Task Force

Westchester County Launches Gun Violence Prevention Taskforce Westchester County Executive George Latimer and Westchester County Legislator Shanae...

Federal Jury Convicts Derickson Lawrence For Defrauding Restaurant Employees and COVID-19 Relief Program

Norfolk, VA - A federal jury convicted former Chair of the Mount Vernon Charter...

Ford ACE Program Expanded to Mount Vernon STEAM Academy

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. (March 19, 2024) —Students from the Mount Vernon STEAM Academy, Mount Vernon...

Southern Westchester BOCES Special Education Leader Joins Action Day Panel On Creating Safe, Supporting Learning Environments

Sleepy Hollow, NY - Dr. Alexandria Connally, Assistant Director of Special Services at SouthernWestchester...

A Conversation With Sarah Bracey White

In Honor of Black History Month, the Greenburgh Human Rights Advisory Committee presented “A...

Governor Hochul Nominates Dr. DaMia Harris-Madden to Serve as Commissioner of the Office of Children and Family Services

Governor Nominates Nonprofit and Community Leader with Decades of Experience Supporting Youth and Families Dr....

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The Drum Beats Again for Our Black Colleges By Dennis Richmond, Jr.

More than a decade ago, I started talking to young people, mostly teenagers, about...

What can Black New Yorkers expect from a Bruce Blakeman administration?

https://youtu.be/IkYkdx2x11w With Election Day approaching, Black Westchester Magazine sits down for an exclusive interview with...

If You Felt It, You’re Not Wrong: Puerto Rico Is In Our Blood, Water Should Be In Its Faucets By Larnez Kinsey

More than 180,000 households in Puerto Rico were subject to announced water rationing measures...

“Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in...

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“Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

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Early Voting Starts Tomorrow: Every Westchester Location, Hour & Deadline You Need for the Nov 3 Election

Early voting for the November 3 General Election starts tomorrow — Saturday, October 24 — and runs for nine days through Sunday, November 1....

THE WARNING BLACK AMERICA IGNORED: HOW THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND INTEGRATION FAILED TO DELIVER ECONOMIC FREEDOM

https://youtu.be/sZ9FlpRlC8M In 2005, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte delivered a warning that Black America should have taken seriously. Speaking before the Congressional...

Skipper Detained After Altercation With Opponent’s Mother at Yonkers Candidates Night

Originally published October 21, 2026. Updated Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:56 p.m. to include a statement from the YPD. YONKERS, N.Y. — Westchester County...

KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR NARRATIVE By Larnez Kinsey

I volunteered my time. I walked away. Six months later, why am I still being pulled into a campaign I left behind? Imagine getting up...