NYS AG Tish James Scheduled To Appear In Federal Court In Norfolk Virginia On Friday
New York State Attorney General Letitia James is scheduled to appear in federal court in Norfolk, Virginia, on Friday, October 24th. The United States...
Mount Vernon Man Sentenced to 40 Years in Federal Prison for Child Exploitation
Mount Vernon, NY — A Mount Vernon man has been sentenced to 40 years in federal prison for coercing and exploiting a minor, marking one...
The People Need to Keep Speaking By Tamara Stewart
What in the world is going on at the Mount Vernon Public Library? At the September 24th meeting, the board passed Resolution #053-25, which changed...
State of Emergency Declared Across NYC, Long Island, and Westchester County as Nor’easter Approaches
A powerful nor’easter is bearing down on the Tri-State region, prompting New York Governor Kathy Hochul to declare a state of emergency across New York City, Long...
Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 10-Year Anniversary: A Sweet Legacy of Family, Faith & Black Excellence in Mount Vernon
Located at 8 South 6th Avenue in Mount Vernon, Cupcake Cutie Boutique has been baking joy for a decade — and this month, the...
Tish James Indicted By Grand Jury Of Bank Fraud Charges
A federal grand jury in Virginia has indicted New York Attorney General Letitia “Tish” James on one count of bank fraud and one count...
Surviving the Shutdown: How Black America Can Stand Together When Washington Fails
The U.S. government shutdown that began on October 1, 2025, has left nearly a million federal workers without pay and millions of Americans uncertain...
NCNW Westchester Section Celebrates 70 Years of Service — Honors ELOC with the Dr. Thelma Daley Environmental Award
New Rochelle, NY — October 2, 2025. The Westchester Section of the National Council of Negro Women (NCNW) marked its 70th anniversary with an inspiring...
Let The People Speak! By Tamara Stewart
The principle of free speech is enshrined in the First Amendment of the United States Constitution. In America, we are justifiably proud of our right...
Westchester Children’s Association’s Annual Breakfast Addresses Advocacy In Challenging Times
Westchester Children’s Association (WCA) will host their Annual Advocacy Breakfast in October with the theme: "Advocacy in the Time of Change." The Kathryn Wasserman...
Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) Honored with City Proclamation for Five Years of Climate and Technology Leadership
Mount Vernon, NY – September 23, 2025
The Mount Vernon City Council has officially recognized Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) with a city proclamation, celebrating the organization’s...
After Adams: Black New Yorkers at a Political Crossroads
Eric Adams’s time as mayor was plagued with scandal — some of it his own doing, some of it the result of a Democratic...
STSI’s Westchester Black Maternal & Child Center of Excellence Celebrates TeamBirth Launch at St. John’s Riverside Hospital in Yonkers
Community Leaders, Healthcare Professionals, and Advocates Unite to Advance Safe, Equitable, and Respectful Maternal Care
Dr. Cheryl Brannan, founder of Sister to Sister International (STSI)...
Grand Blanc Church Attack: One Dead, Ten Injured in Sunday Morning Shooting and Fire
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Grand Blanc, MI — Tragedy struck the community of Grand Blanc on Sunday morning when a 40-year-old man from Burton drove his vehicle through the...
Eric Adams Exits, Cuomo vs. Mamdani: The Battle for New York’s Future
Eric Adams is out. The second Black mayor of New York City has ended his re-election bid, a stunning but not surprising development after...
Woman’s Body Found in Abandoned Mount Vernon House Under Investigation
Mount Vernon, NY — Authorities are investigating after a woman’s body was discovered inside an abandoned house on Beekman Avenue in Mount Vernon.
Police say the...
Fifty-Six Years of the African American Day Parade Holding Harlem’s Line
Harlem didn’t wake up for a show.
It woke up for remembrance.
By late morning on Sunday, September 21, 2025, Adam Clayton Powell Jr. Boulevard was...
How Black Children Are Faring in Reading By Dennis Richmond, Jr., M.S.Ed.
Over the past three years, Black boys in New York have continued to face significant challenges in reading, with performance lagging behind both the...
Unlock Your Future in Tech: ELOC Launches AI Program for Westchester Students
Mount Vernon is stepping into the future — and our children need to be ready. Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) has launched the second...
Eric Adams Stays in the Race — But to What End?
Eric Adams has devoted decades to public service — from his years as an NYPD officer fighting for reform inside the department, to his...
