Lions Club and Mount Vernon Fire Department Hosted The 3 Kings Toy Drive

On Saturday, January 4th, the Mount Vernon The Lions...

Mount Vernon Man Fatally Shot in New Rochelle, Police Say No Active Damage To The Public

(Photo above courtesy of Talk Of The Sound) A 22-year-old...

Kenneth W. Jenkins Sworn In As Westchester’s First Black County Executive

Surrounded by colleagues, family members, and friends, Kenneth W....

Denzel Washington, Magic Johnson & Fannie Lou Hamer Among Presidential Medal of Freedom Recipients

President Joe Biden also honored Hillary Clinton, Lionel Messi,...

Former Mt Vernon Bldg Dept Employees Arrested & Charged With Deed Fraud

Charlene Humphreys and Damon Davis, two former employees of...

Westchester County’s Black Students Are Getting Left Behind

In Westchester County, New York—a region known for its...

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard & MVPD Leadership Press Conf on DOJ Investigation Report

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, along with the executive leadership of...

City of Mount Vernon Responds to Receiving DOJ Investigation Into The MVPD

The City of Mount Vernon received the release of...

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Mayor Spano & City Of Yonkers Announce Termination Of DOJ Monitoring Of YPD

Investigation of Yonkers Police Dept. Practices Began in 2007 Mayor Mike Spano and Yonkers Police Commissioner Christopher Sapienza mark a historic day in City history...

Why Westchester County Can’t Attract Black Male Teachers

Westchester County, New York, is celebrated for its diversity and proximity to New York City. Yet, in its classrooms, a glaring gap persists in...

Culturally Responsive-Sustaining Education: A Path to Equity in Special Education at SWBOCES

Special Education leader provides guidance, expertise in key area for ensuring equity for all students The New York State Education Department's (NYSED) Culturally Responsive-Sustaining (CR-S)...

Is MVCSD Planning To Close School Named After First Black Teacher – Cecil H. Parker?

On Monday, November 25th, my phone blew up with concerns that the Mount Vernon City School District was planning to close Cecil H. Parker,...

Bethel Gospel Assembly: Harlem’s Heartbeat of Service and Empowerment

On November 28, 2024, Bethel Gospel Assembly hosted its annual Thanksgiving Dinner and Clothes Giveaway, and it was a beautiful testament to the power...

Why Disney/Marvel Should Bring Back Jonathan Majors

In Hollywood, stories of redemption and second chances are not just plotlines—they often reflect real-life arcs of resilience, growth, and accountability. Nowhere has this...

Get Ready to Witness a Story That Will Change Your Life: The Honorable Shyne Premiere

The Honorable Shyne premiere was an experience that will shake you to your core. If you weren’t there on November 13, 2024, you missed...

Jussie Smollett’s Conviction Overturned by Illinois Supreme Court

Chicago, IL – In a landmark decision on November 21, 2024, the Illinois Supreme Court overturned the conviction of actor and singer Jussie Smollett, ruling...

Finding the Right Fit: A Parent’s Journey Through the Yonkers Public School Expo

Parenting is hard—especially when it comes to picking the right school for your kid. It’s not just about grades or test scores, it’s about...

Dr. Albert Vann Way: Honoring a Legacy of Education, Activism, and Empowerment

On November 17, 2024, a transformative event unfolded in Brooklyn with the renaming of McDonough Street and Stuyvesant Avenue to Dr. Albert Vann Way—a...

Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Listening Circle at GPL

Greenburgh Public Library and The Greenburgh Restorative Circle Project Offer Community Listening Circles - Nov. 14th - Building Bridges for Racial Equity and...

New Rochelle City Council Appoints New City Manager

City Council Selects Wilfredo Melendez, PE as new City Manager The New Rochelle City Council announced Wednesday night their unanimous selection of Wilfredo Melendez, PE...

Yonkers Mayor Spano & Yonkers Parks Dept. Rename Daylighting III Honoring Hispanic Heritage

Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano joined Yonkers Parks, Recreation & Conservation Commissioner Steve Sansone, staff, residents, and community members on Monday, October 21 at 1 PM at...

G. Lamont Blackstone Honored as One of Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders

G. Lamont Blackstone has been honored as one of 100 Crain’s New York Business’ Notable Black Leaders 2024 in the October 21 issue. Explaining the selection process, Crain’s editors...

Mary J Blige Inducted In Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, Mary J. Blige’s anthems of resilience & empowerment have inspired a legion of loyal fans – particularly women –...

Maya Wiley Comes To Westchester

Westchester Black Women's Political Caucus (WBWPC) Celebrates 48th Anniversary With Annual Cocktail Reception "A Seat at the Table" with Maya Wiley Over 200 individuals gathered...

Dear America, A Letter from Black Women: A Film That Demands Our Attention

On Wednesday, October 16, 2024, I attended the screening of "Dear America, A Letter from Black Women" at the Yonkers Riverfront Library, and let...

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...

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