Mayor Patterson-Howard: Due Process Is Not a Private Meeting with Officer Williams.
As the New York Representative of Blacks in Law Enforcement of America (BLEA), I am officially responding to Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard’s public statements concerning...
East Fishkill Town Board Approves Three-Year Moratorium on Data Centers Following Community Opposition
East Fishkill was the site for New York’s second-biggest data center proposal. The town has taken the controversial issue into its own hands and...
Two Injured in Early Morning Shooting on E. First Street in Mount Vernon [Updated]
Mount Vernon Police Investigating Early Morning Shooting That Left Two Injured
***** Updated 4 PM to include MVPD Statement *****
Multiple Mount Vernon residents reported hearing...
Black Westchester Magazine Opens Nominations for Inaugural Black 40 Under 40 Awards on Juneteenth
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 19, 2026 — In a historic announcement timed to coincide with Juneteenth, Black Westchester Magazine is proud to officially...
The Mount Vernon Covenant: Choosing Dignity Over Outrage, Building the Mount Vernon Our Children Deserve
A Juneteenth Letter to the Community
My Fellow Residents of Mount Vernon,
Today, as we gather to commemorate Juneteenth, we celebrate a day that forever reminds...
If the Mayor Is Going to Influence the Schools, Should We Make It Official? By Samuel L. Rivers
The recent school budget vote has reignited a conversation that many in Mount Vernon have quietly discussed for years.
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard publicly supported the...
Mount Vernon Community Approves $275.5 Million 2026 -27 School Budget in Revote
MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Mount Vernon voters approved the revised $275,542,563 budget for the Mount Vernon City School District's 2026-27 school year on Tuesday,...
Rikers Captain Indicted After Allegedly Gambling At Empire Casino While on the Clock
Federal Prosecutors Charge Rikers Captain Latanya Brown Indicted For Fraud, Extortion, and Overtime Theft
A Rikers Island correction captain has been indicted on federal charges,...
Westchester Legislators Honor Judge Lyndon Williams & Coach Rupert Bitter For Caribbean American Month
Westchester County Board of Legislators Honors Caribbean American Excellence Through Service and Leadership
WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean...
MVCSD Superintendent DeMario Strickland Addresses the June 16th Budget Revote and Other Issues
On the Sunday, June 14th episode of Black Westchester Presents People Before Politics Radio, Mount Vernon City School District Superintendent Dr. DeMario Strickland joins...
More Than a Rapper: Yonkers Honors Its Favorite Son, Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons
The Dog Lives Forever: Yonkers Honors DMX With Street Renaming Ceremony
Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers honored the life and legacy...
Lawsuit Challenges Westchester County’s Massive Vehicle Surveillance Network
Cities Of Mt Vernon, Yonkers, and New Rochelle Among Communities Cited in Lawsuit Challenging County Surveillance Cameras
A newly filed class-action lawsuit is challenging what...
Yonkers Organizations Host Youth Violence Prevention Forum to Address Gun Violence
Empowering Youth, Preventing Violence: Yonkers Forum Tackles Gun Violence Head-On
Article by: Athena Dent-Alleyne - Photography: Mitzi Walker
The Joseph Gabriel Foundation, in partnership with Yonkers...
Knicks Shock Spurs With Historic Game 4 Rally, Westchester Erupts in Celebration
The Heart of New York Beats in Westchester: Knicks Rally for Historic Game 4 Victory
I am officially out of adjectives to describe these New...
ELOC Celebrates Student Achievement During AI Graduation Certificate Recognition Ceremony
The Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its Artificial Intelligence Program graduates during a special Certificate Recognition Ceremony. The event...
Mount Vernon’s Let Your Colors Shine Pride Celebration By Dennis Richmond, Jr.
On Friday, June 5, 2026, the City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau hosted its 6th Annual “Let Your Colors Shine” Pride Celebration at City...
MVCSD Trustees Peterson, McDonough, and Marable Earn NYSSBA Achievement Awards
Leading by Example: MVCSD Trustees Erica Peterson, Christopher McDonough & Donna Marable's Commitment to Educational Excellence Recognized Statewide
Mount Vernon City School District (MVCSD)...
Westchester Goes Blue & Orange: County Announces Knicks Finals Watch Parties For Games 3 And 4
As New York continues to rally behind the Knicks' first NBA Finals appearance since 1999, Westchester County is giving local fans a chance to...
Westchester County 2026 Early Voting Locations & Hours
Early voting plays a vital role in strengthening our democracy by giving voters greater flexibility and convenience in casting their ballots. Instead of being...
Op/Ed: Mount Vernon, I need you to hear me by MVCSD Superintendent Dr. Demario A. Strickland
On June 16th, our community returns to the polls for a budget revote. I am not here to tell you how to cast your...
