Kayla Green Homegoing
Kayla Green, homegoing, Macedonia Baptist Church, Kensico Cemetery, Rev Al Sharpton, cheerleading captain, fatally stabbed, city of Mount Vernon Read More
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Congressman Jamaal Bowman Issues Statement Following Shooting Outside Mt. Vernon High School
New York – Congressman Jamaal Bowman, Ed.D. (NY-16) issued the following statement following a shooting outside of Mount Vernon High School just before dismissal. Read More
Shooting On Mount Vernon High School Grounds Monday Afternoon
Mount Vernon High School went on lockdown Monday afternoon after shots were fired just outside of the school. The incident happened half an hour before school dismissal. Read More
MVHS Graduation Marks Occasion ‘Like No Other,’ Denzel Washington School of the Arts & MV STEAM Academy Graduate 1st Class
Mount Vernon — When it comes to the City of Mount Vernon headlines are quick to point out how taxes are too high, highlight the infighting among elected officials in Read More
Shadows of Katrina In Westchester, Lake Isle Dam Risk To Mount Vernon
The Lake Isle Dam is a human-made structure erected in 1894 to create a drinking water reservoir for New Rochelle residents. Located in Eastchester, New York, the dam has Read More
Mt Vernon Basketball Legend Rodney McCray Turns 58 on August 29th
Black Westchester wants to wish Mount Vernon basketball legend Rodney McCray a Happy Birthday. The 6’7” small forward who spent 10 seasons (1983–93) in the National 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
Girl, 14, Raped On Her Way Home From School Then Assaulted In MVHS Locker Room Days Later
After a long day at school, a 14-year-old teenager was raped on her way home from school then days later was mocked and assaulted by her schoolmates. Jordan Merson, one of Read More
MVHS Alum Wins Top Prize For Creating Brain Computer Interface at Science Competition
Mount Vernon – It’s been a year since William Phillips of Mount Vernon High School was drafted to University of Buffalo. Since his departure, he has become the Read More
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