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...
Former New Rochelle Lieutenant Demoted After Harper Drug Case Joins Putnam County Sheriff’s Office; Resident Seeks Attorney General Review
Disabled father asks Attorney General to review past cases tied to officer’s record
WESTCHESTER, N.Y. — Former New Rochelle Police Lieutenant Sean Kane, who was...
Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus Highlights Mental Wellness with “Reclaiming My Time” Virtual Event by Dr. Alexandria Connally
WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — In recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, the Yonkers and Mount Vernon Chapters of the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus...
Students Explore Futures in STEM at My Sister Keeper STEM Day by Dr. Alexandria Connally
Students recently participated in the My Sister Keeper STEM Day at SUNY Old Westbury on Monday, May 4, 2026, joining peers from across the...
Yonkers Honors Its Favorite Son: Corner Of School Street & Brooke Street, To Be Renamed Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons Way
Long Live The Dog: Yonkers Moves To Rename School Street Corner For DMX
Yonkers is officially moving forward with honoring DMX by renaming a street...
Comedy Kings Live Shut the Bronx Down for One Unforgettable Night
There are comedy shows… and then there are nights that feel like cultural moments. Comedy Kings Live at the Lehman Center for the Performing...
Mount Vernon School District Faces Questions After Budget Rejection & Other School Districts Election Results
Westchester County, NY - On Tuesday, May 19, voters in 53 school districts in the Lower Hudson Valley braved near 100-degree heat to elect...
MV NAACP Host MVPL Trustee Candidate Forum
The NAACP Mount Vernon Branch, in partnership with the Mount Zion Christian Baptist Church, hosted a Mount Vernon Public Library (MVPL) Trustee Candidate Forum...
Ossining Leaders Push National Caregiver Support Through Dream’s Act
A Mother’s Fight Inspires National Caregiver Health & Wellness Act
OSSINING, NY — A powerful new chapter in caregiver advocacy was unveiled Thursday, May...
Brand Nubian To Be Inducted in The National Hip-Hop Museum
Hip-Hop Culture Salutes Brand Nubian With National Hip-Hop Museum Induction
Legendary Hip Hop group Brand Nubian (Grand Puba, Sadat X, and Lord Jamar) have been...
More Than Hats and Heels: Gamma Xi Zeta’s Scholarship Luncheon Was a Reminder That Black Women Are the Infrastructure
On Saturday afternoon, April 25, 2026, the VIP Country Club in New Rochelle became the kind of space Black folks know how to create...
Saving Justice: From Reparations to Racial Equity, the Movement Grows by Dr. James Fairbanks
The Resistance Continues: From Harlem to the United Nations: The Expanding Fight for Justice
The Good News is that the Resistance of the No Kings...
City Cracks Down on Slumlords With Largest Housing Judgment in NYC History—A $31 Million Wake-Up Call
The Cost of Neglect: NYC Sends Strong Message to Slumlords With Historic Court Judgment
New York City officials announced on Wednesday, May 6th, a record-breaking...
Comedy Kings Set to Take the Stage at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
Laughs Incoming: Comedy Kings Hit Lehman Center, Sat, May 23rd
The laughs are coming to the Bronx in a major way as the Lehman Center...
Queens Man Arraigned on 16-Count Indictment in Alleged White Plains Sexual Assault Case
The alleged attack is said to have occurred over the course of hours and was captured on video surveillance
A 22-year-old Queens man has been...
