Shawyn Patterson-Howard Makes History With Win In Dem Primary
Former Mount Vernon Planning Commissioner Shawyn Patterson-Howard (SPH) emerges victoriously in the 2019 Democratic Primary for Mount Vernon Mayor, Tuesday night. In a Read More
Mayor Richard W. Thomas
Mayor Thomas Turns Down Final Plea Deal, Trial Begins July 8th
Mayor Thomas talking to lawyers in hallway turning down plea bargain [Black Westchester] Mount Vernon — Mayor Richard W. Thomas vigorously turned down a plea deal, Read More
Mayor Thomas Runs For Re-election
Mount Vernon – Mayor Richard W. Thomas officially kicked off his re-election campaign Monday night at Lusiadas located across the street from City Hall at 6 Gramatan Read More
Mayor Thomas Barred From Entering Mt Vernon Schools Without Authorization
In response to the Melee at Mount Vernon High School following an unauthorized visit from Mayor Richard W. Thomas and Fat Boy, Mount Vernon City Schools District Read More
Mayor Thomas and The Melee at Mount Vernon High School
While details are still sketchy, a melee ensued at Mount Vernon High School, Friday afternoon after an impromptu visit from Mount Vernon Mayor Richard W. Thomas and a rapper Read More
Mt. Vernon Building Commissioner Arrested For DWI And Driving With Suspended License
Mount Vernon Building Commissioner Dan Jones was arrested, and charged with driving while intoxicated, aggravated driving while intoxicated, and second-degree aggravated Read More
BW’s Top 5 Political Stories of 2018
Well what can we say about 2018? It’s been real. I could probably write a series of books on All The Presidents Mess alone. But since you can get that on any other Read More
Mount Vernon Latest U.S. City On Brink Of Bankruptcy
Mount Vernon Comptroller Deborah ReynoldsMount Vernon – Comptroller Deborah Reynolds blasted aspects of Mayor Richard W. Thomas “online” proposed budget for Read More
Why The Mayor Should Step Down
The scene this week in the Westchester County Legislators Chambers was deceptively cordial. In a rare appearance before the county’s legislative body, Mayor Richard Read More
Mayor Thomas Rejects Plea Deal, Lawyers Call Deal Unconstitutional
Mount Vernon – On day 1049 of his term, Mayor Richard W. Thomas was given the opportunity to end the criminal case against him and avoid jail Tuesday by pleading guilty Read More
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