​Yonkers Downtown BID Celebrates Spring with April Events

The annual Saw Mill River clean up, Ella Fitzgerald’s 100th birthday party, and other festivities are happening. Read on for details.

Sentencing in Head-on Crash| Pulitzer Prize Winner| 1st Quarter Real Estate Report

Plus road trip for best pizza and more news of the week around Mount Vernon, NY.

ICE Raids| Water Pressure Problem Fixed| Brazen Crime Spree

The Week in Review for Mount Vernon NY Patch

Hutchinson River Parkway Lane and Shoulder Closures Coming Up in Mount Vernon

The maintenance and construction work will last six days all told.

Volunteer to Monitor Local Waters: Workshop Saturday

VIDEO A new group, the Lower Hudson Urban Waters Collaborative, is holding a workshop on monitoring local streams and rivers.

Mayor Thomas Signs Consent Order for Memorial Field

The community can expect a time frame of approximately 18 months to remediate the areas and return the park to public use.

Dogs Starved to Death; Richest Communities; Prison for Baby Killer: Week in Review for Mount Vernon Patch

schools superintendent resigns; construction on parkways; store closing; Metro-North schedule changes and more

Take Metro-North To Yankees, Mets Home Games From Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon residents can avoid driving to games as well as the parking and post-game congestion.

Verdict in Shooting Death of Man on Bicycle: Week in Review for Mount Vernon

Here are some of the most-read stories from the past week on Mount Vernon Patch.

$15K in Grants Awarded to Aisling Irish Community Center in Yonkers

​Westchester County Executive Robert P. Astorino and Legislator David Tubiolo announced $15K in grants for seniors programs at the center.

Where To Celebrate Pi Day With Pie Near Mount Vernon

Tuesday, March 14 is Pi Day.

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week 2017 Starts Monday in Mount Vernon

Check out all the participating restaurants offering three-course prix fixe lunches and dinners in the area for spring 2017

Where To Find The Best Hair Stylists

Yelp reviewers have graded hair salons near Mount Vernon and throughout the Hudson Valley. Do you agree with their choices?

Hate in the Hudson Valley: SPLC Tracks Local Groups

The Southern Poverty Law Center named the hate groups it is tracking in New York.

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Returns in March to Mount Vernon

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week gives you lots of opportunities near the city.

Romantic Eatery| DWI Crackdown| Unions Recruiting Apprentices

Plus winter's final push; Muslim ban: the Week in Review for Mount Vernon and nearby Patches

Mount Vernon High School to Host Benefit Game in Memory of Shamoya McKenzie

The basketball game will take place Friday. All donations will go to the family of the 13-year-old killed in New Year's Eve gun violence.

Mount Vernon Man Finds Calling, Career Working with the Homeless

Meet the executive director of HELP USA Mount Vernon.

Where To Get The Best Slice Of Pizza Near Mount Vernon

Pizza is all about personal preferences. Do you agree with the Yelp reviews?

Finding The Best Diner Near Mount Vernon

Yelp reviewers praised some diners in the area. Which were they?

Overcharged Citigroup Customers; UConn Women Honor Murdered Teen; Jeep Crashes into House

plus plans for down-county brewery; job fairs and more; the week in review for Mount Vernon NY Patch

UConn Women Honor NY Teen Hoop Standout Killed by Stray Bullet

The Huskies made the 13-year-old a posthumous team member.

13-Year-Old Shot|Drawbridge Closes for Repairs|Macy's Stores Closing

tow operator killed; Indian Point report; cop charged in friend's death; top New Year's resolutions: news around Mount Vernon Patch

Would You Support a Reusable Bag Law in Mount Vernon

New Castle is banning single use plastic and paper bags as of Jan. 1. Would that work for the city?

Don't Miss: Bill of Rights Celebration at St Paul’s Church, Birthplace of the 1st Amendment

It's the 225th Anniversary of the ratification of the Bill of Rights.

Excellent Brunch Choices Near Mount Vernon

Start the day with tasty breakfast and brunch options certified as excellent by Trip Advisor.

Killed by Train; Abandoned Pitbull: the Mount Vernon Patch Week in Review

plus 'Sopranos' star's son accused of scrawling swastikas in college dorm and more from the southern Westchester Patches

Abandoned Pitbull; Student Stabbing; Child Porn Charges: The Week in Review for Mount Vernon Patch

plus the polar vortex, best school districts in New York and more

10 Mount Vernon Seniors to Be Inducted into Westchester County Hall of Fame

The celebration honors achievements of seniors from 27 municipalities, including Mount Vernon.

International Drug Bust/ Whale Patrol Turns Tragic: Week in Review for Mount Vernon, Neighboring Patches

teacher faces child-porn charges; jogger assaulted in county park; high-speed chase; car break-ins: the week's most-read local Patch posts

Sentence in Deli Shooting/ City Residents Warned of Phone Scams: News of the Week for Mount Vernon, South Westchester

plus Mrs. Green's retrenches; cops on whale watch catch suicide and more in the Week in Review on Mount Vernon Patch

'Holiday Lift' Campaign a Way for Mount Vernon Residents to Help Others

From organizing a food drive to donating pies, there are many ways for Mount Vernon to give during the holidays. Here are some.

Veterans Support Programs/ Election Results, Aftermath: News of the Week for Mount Vernon, Nearby Patches

gold for craft brewery; safety rating for local hospitals and more in the Week in Review on Mount Vernon, NY Patch

Fundraising for Veterans Families Services Program in Mount Vernon

The effort takes place at two TD bank branches in the city on Veterans Day. Here's how to donate.

Mount Vernon Veterans: Claim Your Benefits from Local Property Tax Exemptions

Eligible businesses around the city can also claim valuable tax credits for hiring veterans

Fall 2016 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Continues: Enter the Contest

Dine in any of the great participating restaurants near Mount Vernon and post pix, or just take the HVRW survey!

Center for College & Careers Director Receives 2016 Milli Award

Daniel Bonnet was chosen as a recipient of a 2016 Milli Award for his role in changing the lives of area youth.

Internet Awareness Presentation Planned to Educate Parents

Presentation will cover online predators, cyber bullying, and more.

Fatal Head-on Crash/ College's Finance Crisis/ New Westchester Airport Operator

and more: the Week in Review for Mount Vernon, NY Patch

Volunteers Join Forces for National Public Lands Day

REI and Westchester Parks Foundation partner on National Public Lands Day to restore trail with Volunteers at Tibbetts Brook Park.