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Mt. Vernon Councilman Edwards, “The Democratic Party’s Slate Is No Longer The Assumed Winners”

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Mt. Vernon Councilman Edwards, “The Democratic Party’s Slate Is No Longer The Assumed Winners”

June 8, 2017

Mount Vernon — The non-nomination of incumbent Councilman, J. Yuhanna Edwards by the Mount Vernon…

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Concerned Clergy Call For End of Civil War In City Hall in Mount Vernon

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Concerned Clergy Call For End of Civil War In City Hall in Mount Vernon

April 4, 2017

Mount Vernon — Several members of Mount Vernon Black Clergy held a press conference on the steps…

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MV Council Pres Signs Checks After Mayor Thomas Refuses To, Including City Employee Health Benefits

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MV Council Pres Signs Checks After Mayor Thomas Refuses To, Including City Employee Health Benefits

February 1, 2016

Mount Vernon — Newly elected Mount Vernon Mayor Richard W. Thomas has had one of the roughest…

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