Westchester Correction’s Sgt. Michael Bourhill Under Investigations For Racist Comments About GA Corrections
Sgt. Michael Bourhill, a corrections officer from Westchester County is under investigation after making an what some are calling a racist social media post...
Paul Kwame Johnson’s Tribute to Langston Hughes By Allen Lang
On May 4th, for the Tenth Annual Yonkers Arts Weekend, Sarah Lawrence College Theatre & Civic Engagement presented A Tribute to Langston Hughes, conceived...
Yonkers Public Library’s Tara Somersall Named 2024 Library Journal Mover & Shaker
Tara Somersall’s creativity serving children of all ages has made Yonkers Public Library a community leader in meeting kids’ needs and preparing them for...
Westchester & Rockland Juneteenth Celebrations
Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day, Jubilee Day and Liberation Day, is the oldest known celebration that commemorates the ending of slavery in the...
Mount Vernon Police Boycott Mayor’s Police Week Celebration Amid Ongoing Tension
Police Week is an annual observance that pays tribute to law enforcement officers who have lost their lives or become disabled in the line...
Bowman and Latimer Face-Off In News 12 CD-16 Primary Debate
Congressman Bowman defends his seat against Latimer's Undefeated Record and AIPAC's Millions
News 12 exclusively held the first head-to-head debate between Democrats Rep. Jamaal Bowman...
Peace and Unity Event Calls for Harmony in Israel, Gaza, and Worldwide
MOUNT VERNON, NY (May 14, 2024) – In a powerful display of solidarity, Pastor Rev. Dr. Jeffrey Wheeler of Mt. Calvary "The Promise Church"...
The Alarming Rise of Hate Crimes Against Black Americans: Confronting Trauma and Demanding Change
In a year marked by an overall decline in violent crime across the United States, a disturbing trend has emerged from the FBI's annual...
The NRP Group Celebrates Grand Opening of The Renaissance at Lincoln Park, Unveils New Affordable Housing Community in New Rochelle
The Renaissance at Lincoln Park delivers 179 homes and features a 22,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Boys & Girls Club Clubhouse— the first youth development...
WCA Threatens Federal Escalation Over Officer’s Alleged HIPAA Violation and Discrimination
The Westchester Correction Association (WCA), an organization representing African American Correction Officers, has expressed grave concerns over recent comments made by Correction Officer Branden...
NAACP Host Westchester District Attorney Candidate Forum
Westchester County NAACP branches united to host candidate forum for the Westchester District Attorney race. All three candidates who will appear on the Democratic...
Mayor Spano Announces Restructuring Plan for Nepperhan Community Center
YONKERS MAYOR MIKE SPANO: “THE NEPPERHAN COMMUNITY CENTER WILL REMAIN AN IMPORTANT RESOURCE TO OUR CITY.”
YONKERS, NY – Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano announced on Thursday,...
Sister to Sister International to Host Its 3rd Annual Day of Action Conference
A Thought-Provoking Day of Recognition, Education, and Action with Asha Castleberry-Hernandez and Dr. Uché Blackstock
On Saturday, April 20, 2024, Sister to Sister International (STSI) will host its third Annual Day of...
WCDA Candidate Susan Cacace Addresses Wagstaff’s “Baseless Accusations”
On Sunday, April 14th, Westchester County District Attorney candidate William O. Wagstaff III held a “Rally for Justice” press conference at the Westchester County Courthouse to denounce...
Westchester-Putnam Chapter of the New York Working Families Party Denounces Voter Suppression Tactics by Cacace Campaign
WESTCHESTER, NY—The Westchester-Putnam Chapter of the New York Working Families Party joins Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard of Mt. Vernon, former Westchester County Legislator Damon Maher,...
Peekskill Councilman Arrested For Filing Fraudulent Petitions
County Legislator candidate who was seeking to get on the ballot in the June 2023 Democratic primary, allegedly signed his petitions as a witness,...
Hochul Announces Groundbreaking Of 56-Unit Senior Housing Development In Whites Plains
Mt. Hope Plaza to Offer Healthy and Safe Affordable Homes for Older New Yorkers
Development Result of Faith-Based Partnership to Develop Housing on Church-Owned Property
Governor...
WESPAC Celebrates 50 Years With Awards Gala
The WESPAC Foundation invites all to join them on Sunday, June 2, 2024, at 2 pm at the Wainwright House on the waterfront in...
Ken Jenkins Endorses Latimer For Congress
Westchester County Deputy County Executive endorsed his boss, County Executive George Latimer, Tuesday morning in a statement sent to Black Westchester.
“I am humbled...
Weapons Car Stop 710 Main Street, NRPD Reports
The New Rochelle Police Department released the following statement Monday afternoon;
"On Saturday, April 6th, 2024, at about 1:32 am, New Rochelle Police conducted a...
