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If You Felt It, You’re Not Wrong: Puerto Rico Is In Our Blood, Water Should Be In Its Faucets By Larnez Kinsey

More than 180,000 households in Puerto Rico were subject to announced water rationing measures this summer, according to an August 11, 2026 congressional statement. Lawmakers reported that failing infrastructure leaks approximately half of the island’s treated water. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated that 37.3...
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“Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in Handcuffs Following Restroom Altercation YONKERS, NY — The former president of the Yonkers NAACP is demanding answers from the Yonkers Police Department, becoming the first Black community leader to speak out...
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Kenneth Plummer Resigns As Mount Vernon Democratic City Committee District Leader

Kenneth Plummer sends his District Leader Resignation, Effective Immediately, in an email dated Tuesday,...
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Neil K. Reynolds Sworn In As New Rochelle’s 1st Black Police Commissioner

Neil K. Reynolds, a veteran of the New Rochelle Police Department (NRPD) and the...
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Mount Vernon High School 2025 Hall Of Fame Induction

Congressman George Latimer, NY State Senator Ruth Hassell-Thompson & longtime CBS New York Meteorologist...
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Rep. Latimer Recognizes Local NAACP Leaders In 16th Congressional District

From the floor of the House of Representatives, Congressman George Latimer recognized local NAACP...
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Hope Isn’t a Budget — What Zohran Mamdani’s Victory Means for Black New Yorkers

“It always seems impossible until it is done.”That’s how Zohran Mamdani opened his victory...
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Official Challenge Filed Against Kenneth Plummer Illegally Holding Mt. Vernon District Leader Position

Complaints were sent to Westchester County Board of Elections Commissioner Tajian Nelson detailing allegations...
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Legacy In The Rain: NAACP Honors Mount Vernon’s Mayors With Power and Purpose

It was one of those days when the sky was thick with clouds and...
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The Mortgage, the Money, and the Silence: New Documents Raise Questions About Kenny Plummer’s Political Influence and Financial Ties

As Kenny Plummer continues to assert political influence in Mount Vernon—promoting candidates, guiding campaign...
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“National Baptist Convention USA Sells-Out Black America to Target Corp” – Roland Martin

The National Baptist Convention, USA (NBCUSA) has accepted a $300,000 donation from Target. This decision has led to criticism and...
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The Movement in Movement: Westchester Women Pulled Up, Spoke Truth, and Made History at Philipse Manor Hall

Wednesday, June 18th, 2025, was not just another date on the calendar. It was...
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Celebrating The Life & Legacy Of Wayne Lewis – The Voice Behind Atlantic Starr

You cannot talk about soulful, timeless R&B music without mentioning the name Atlantic Starr,...
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Bishop C. Nathan Edwers Backs Mastrogiorgio, Wallace, and Judge Davis in Powerful Father’s Day Call to Action

https://youtu.be/5-JCgsffktY What began as a Sunday service at Friendship Worship Center turned into a bold...
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If You Felt That, You’re Not Wrong

If You Felt It, You’re Not Wrong: Puerto Rico Is In Our Blood, Water Should Be In Its Faucets By Larnez Kinsey

More than 180,000 households in Puerto Rico were subject to announced water rationing measures...
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“Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in...
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Early Voting Starts Tomorrow: Every Westchester Location, Hour & Deadline You Need for the Nov 3 Election

Early voting for the November 3 General Election starts tomorrow — Saturday, October 24...
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“Why Was She The Only One Detained?” — Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers In Skipper Case

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Tanika Inlaw, Former Yonkers NAACP President Demands Answers After Black Female Candidate Detained in Handcuffs Following Restroom Altercation YONKERS, NY — The former president of...
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Early Voting Starts Tomorrow: Every Westchester Location, Hour & Deadline You Need for the Nov 3 Election

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Early voting for the November 3 General Election starts tomorrow — Saturday, October 24 — and runs for nine days through Sunday, November 1....
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THE WARNING BLACK AMERICA IGNORED: HOW THE DEMOCRATIC PARTY AND INTEGRATION FAILED TO DELIVER ECONOMIC FREEDOM

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https://youtu.be/sZ9FlpRlC8M In 2005, legendary entertainer and civil rights activist Harry Belafonte delivered a warning that Black America should have taken seriously. Speaking before the Congressional...
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Skipper Detained After Altercation With Opponent’s Mother at Yonkers Candidates Night

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Originally published October 21, 2026. Updated Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 4:56 p.m. to include a statement from the YPD. YONKERS, N.Y. — Westchester County...
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KEEP MY NAME OUT OF YOUR NARRATIVE By Larnez Kinsey

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I volunteered my time. I walked away. Six months later, why am I still being pulled into a campaign I left behind? Imagine getting up...
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