Tish James Indicted By Grand Jury Of Bank Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James on one count of bank fraud and one count...
Surviving the Shutdown: How Black America Can Stand Together When Washington Fails
The U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has left nearly a million federal workers without pay and millions of Americans uncertain...
NCNW Westchester Section Celebrates 70 Years of Service — Honors ELOC with the Dr. Thelma Daley Environmental Award
New Rochelle, NY — October 2, 2025. The Westchester Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) marked its 70th anniversary with an inspiring...
Let The People Speak! By Tamara Stewart
The principle of free speech is enshrined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. In America, we are justifiably proud of our right...
Westchester Children’s Association’s Annual Breakfast Addresses Advocacy In Challenging Times
Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) will host their Annual Advocacy Breakfast in October with the theme: "Advocacy in the Time of Change." The Kathryn Wasserman...
Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) Honored with City Proclamation for Five Years of Climate and Technology Leadership
Mount Vernon, NY – September 23, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has officially recognized Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) with a city proclamation, celebrating the organization’s...
After Adams: Black New Yorkers at a Political Crossroads
Eric Adams’s time as mayor was plagued with scandal — some of it his own doing, some of it the result of a Democratic...
STSI’s Westchester Black Maternal & Child Center of Excellence Celebrates TeamBirth Launch at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers
Community Leaders, Healthcare Professionals, and Advocates Unite to Advance Safe, Equitable, and Respectful Maternal Care
Dr. Cheryl Brannan, founder of Sister to Sister International (STSI)...
Grand Blanc Church Attack: One Dead, Ten Injured in Sunday Morning Shooting and Fire
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Grand Blanc, MI — Tragedy struck the community of Grand Blanc on Sunday morning when a 40-year-old man from Burton drove his vehicle through the...
Eric Adams Exits, Cuomo vs. Mamdani: The Battle for New York’s Future
Eric Adams is out. The second Black mayor of New York City has ended his re-election bid, a stunning but not surprising development after...
Woman’s Body Found in Abandoned Mount Vernon House Under Investigation
Mount Vernon, NY — Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered inside an abandoned house on Beekman Avenue in Mount Vernon.
Police say the...
Fifty-Six Years of the African American Day Parade Holding Harlem’s Line
Harlem didn’t wake up for a show.
It woke up for remembrance.
By late morning on Sunday, September 21, 2025, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard was...
How Black Children Are Faring in Reading By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
Over the past three years, Black boys in New York have continued to face significant challenges in reading, with performance lagging behind both the...
Unlock Your Future in Tech: ELOC Launches AI Program for Westchester Students
Mount Vernon is stepping into the future — and our children need to be ready. Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) has launched the second...
Eric Adams Stays in the Race — But to What End?
Eric Adams has devoted decades to public service — from his years as an NYPD officer fighting for reform inside the department, to his...
Tekashi 6ix9ine’s Girlfriend Ariella La Langosta Found Dead on Cross County Parkway
Mount Vernon, NY – Exit 7 off the Cross County Parkway was shut down at 1:46 PM Sunday, after a major police response. Traffic...
WCHC CEO Judith Watson Discusses Drastic Changes To Medicaid & How the Health Center Is Managing Them On Solving Problems, with Paul and Pauline
Judith Watson, CEO of Westchester Community Health Center (WCHC), recently appeared on an episode of Solving Problems, with Paul and Pauline guest hosts Daphne...
Marcy Correction Officer Gets 15 years In Prison For Beating Death Of Robert Brooks
Former Marcy Correction Officer Christopher Walrath was sentenced to 15 years in prison Monday for his role in the death of a Black inmate,...
Westchester County Corrections Officer Nicholas Nappi Convicted Of DWI
****UPDATED Tuesday, August 12, 2025, at 3:06 PM to correct the relationship between CO Nappi and Captain Cox. Nappi is not Cox's son-in-law as...
News 12 Long Island Meteorologist Julian Seawright Will Serve ELOC’s Student Graduation Master of Ceremonies, Dr. J. Marshall Shepherd Will Be Keynote Speaker
Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) cordially invites you to their 5th Annual Student Graduation on Thursday, August 7, 2025, at the Yonkers Riverfront Library...
