MV NAACP & Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church Host School Board Candidate Forum
Dozens of residents gathered at Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church, located at 312 S 8th Ave, Mt Vernon, for the MV NAACP and Greater...
Mount Vernon Resident Sues to Halt Library Bond Over Alleged Illegal Vote
Mount Vernon Resident Challenges Legality of Library Bond Resolution in Court
Mount Vernon, NY – May 7, 2025 — A local taxpayer has taken legal...
REAL ID Deadline Hits: Travel Delays, Technical Glitches, and Concerns for Black Americans
Today marks the full enforcement of the REAL ID Act, a federal law requiring Americans to present a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or approved...
Retired Police Lieutenant Nick Mastrogiorgio Launches Campaign for Mount Vernon City Council with Backing from National Black Law Enforcement Organization
Mount Vernon, NY — With a promise to restore transparency, accountability, and responsible leadership to Mount Vernon, retired Police Lieutenant and lifelong resident Nick Mastrogiorgio...
Mount Vernon Needs Strong, Fair, and Experienced Leadership in the Courts — Statement from Black Law Enforcement Support of Judge Peter Davis
As members of Blacks in Law Enforcement of America, a national organization of Black Law Enforcement Officers, we are committed to justice, fairness, and...
Judge Peter Davis Announces Candidacy for Mount Vernon City Court Judge
Mount Vernon, NY – Judge Peter Davis today announced his candidacy for Mount Vernon City Court Judge in the Ninth Judicial District, bringing more than...
SSA Closing Hearing Office In White Plains CE Jenkins & Rep. Latimer Push Back
JENKINS AND LATIMER AGAIN PUSH BACK ON SSA DECISION TO CLOSE WESTCHESTER HEARING OFFICE
The Social Security Administration (SSA) is permanently closing the White Plains...
CE Jenkins Recognizes Month Of May As “Mental Health Awareness Month” In Westchester
Westchester County Department of Community Mental Health to Spearhead Initiatives Throughout The Month of May
May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Mental Health Awareness Month...
Daryl DMC McDaniels Presents Yonkers Middle School Student Josiah Dominique With $60,000 Garden Of Dreams Inspire Scholarship
Darryl "DMC" McDaniels of the iconic Hip-Hop group Run-DMC surprised Josiah Dominique, a Yonkers Middle High School student, with a $60,000 Garden of Dreams...
Mount Vernon Public Library Sues Mount Vernon City School District Over Ballot Exclusion
The Board of Trustees of the Mount Vernon Public Library (MVPL) filed an Article 78 proceeding on Monday, April 21st, against the Board of...
Newark Mayor Ras Baraka Discusses How He’s Fighting Trump Administration, And Why He’s Running For Governor
On Sunday, April 20th, the current mayor of New Jersey's largest city, Ras J. Baraka, joined MSNBC’s “The Weekend” (see video below) to discuss his gubernatorial campaign and...
Power, Pride, and Planting: The Hidden Gem of Harlem at Diversity Edible Farm Garden
There’s a place right in the heart of our community that’s been growing power, pride, and purpose—and you’ve probably never even noticed it. It’s...
Famed Civil Rights Attorney Michael Sussman Runs for Orange County Executive
Famed Civil Rights Attorney Michael Sussman is running for Orange County Executive. In a statement on Saturday, April 19, 2025, Mr. Sussman shared;
"I am...
Mortgage Fraud Allegations Rock New York AG Letitia James
New York Attorney General Letitia James is under federal scrutiny following a formal criminal referral issued by the U.S. Federal Housing Finance Agency (FHFA),...
NYCD-16/15 General Meeting Brings Together Community on Holiday Weekend
On Sunday, April 13, 2025, 85 community members gathered at Yonkers Public Library for the NYCD-16/15 General Meeting — a notable turnout, especially on...
New Rochelle Assistant Principal Is April Big Deal This National Volunteer Month
Port Chester’s Gregory Middleton Recognized this Volunteer Month by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Westchester & Putnam
-New Rochelle Assistant Principal reinforces motto “It Takes...
Sister to Sister International (STSI) Nominates Dr. Marcia V. Keizs for her Philanthropic Efforts
Congratulations to the Association of Development Officers on the success of their Annual Philanthropy Breakfast held at Tappan Hill Mansion on Wednesday, March 12th, 2025....
Jubilee Celebration Season with Rev. Dr. Richardson and Rev. Sharpton
Mount Vernon, NY — Civil rights icons Rev. Al Sharpton and Rev. Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson allowed me to speak with them Sunday, April 13th,...
Council of Presidents of the Nat’l Pan Hellenic Council’s Statement In Support of Smithsonian Museum
President Trump has ordered a highly controversial reshaping of the US Smithsonian Institution, claiming he will eliminate what his administration regards as “improper, divisive, or...
Mary J. Blige’s ‘My Life’ Inducted In National Recording Registry’s 2025 Class
Albums from Miles Davis, Mary J. Blige, Elton John, and Minecraft enter the National Recording Registry
Mary J. Blige‘s 1994 album, My Life, is one of...
