Memorial Field Clean-Up Progresses

About half the mound of dirt will be removed by Thanksgiving, interim Mayor Andre Wallace said.

Remembering The Fallen: Honoring Mount Vernon's 9/11 Victims

Mount Vernon residents were among the nearly 3,000 people killed.

Ceremonies Set To Remember 9/11 In The Hudson Valley

Here is a list of ceremonies and remembrances in and around Mount Vernon.

NY DOT Seeks 90 Maintenance Staffers For The Hudson Valley

NY transportation officials are looking for permanent and seasonal maintenance staff. Find and post jobs on Mount Vernon Patch.

Playland Park To Celebrate Mount Vernon During 'Town Days'

This is the first year the park will be offering discounts for residents of Mount Vernon on a special day.

Grant To Fight Invasive Species In Tibbetts Brook Park

Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to New York State's biodiversity.

New Mount Vernon Cops Graduate From Westchester Police Academy

Seven of the 83 graduates are headed to the Mount Vernon Police Department.

Broad Street Caves In At Construction Site

It should reopen soon.

GoFundMe Campaign For Funeral Of Mt Vernon Boy Killed By Car

He would have turned 10 next week.

GoFundMe For Family Of Man Killed On Dominican Republic Vacation

Meanwhile, local and federal officials are calling for more investigation into the deaths of the Mount Vernon couple.

Nellie A. Thornton High School to Host Blood Drive

If more than 35 pints of blood are collected, the student leaders are awarded an academic scholarship from the American Red Cross.

The Benefit Of Having Accessible Parks & Community Spaces

Quality parks and recreation are cited as one of the top three reasons that families cite in relocation decisions in a number of studies.

Connect With Your Mount Vernon Patch Neighbors: Use Neighbor Post

Here's how our new tool can help you contribute to your community and chat with folks nearby on Mount Vernon NY Patch.

Mayor Thomas Healthy Initiative

THE PEOPLE’S PURSUIT OF HEALTH. WEALTH. MIND. BODY. SOUL. HAPPINESS. Join Us Today For The Livestream Roundtable @ 4 PM.

Help Us Keep Mount Vernon Informed: Become A Patch Mayor

Being a Patch Mayor will get you more involved with the community, and help us keep people informed on local happenings.

See What Your Neighbors Are Saying On Patch

We just launched a fun, easy way for you to talk to neighbors — and your local Patch editor — in Mount Vernon.

President, NBC Olympics, Discusses the Business of Sports

Ruth Denton of Mt. Vernon shares how Amazing Afternoons after-school sports program, a UJA Sports for Youth initiative has impacted her son

Mount Vernon Vigil For Pittsburgh Massacre Victims Thursday Night

The mayor invites residents to participate.

Mount Vernon Career Center Celebrates Opening

The Mount Vernon Career Center has hosted several Job Recruitment Fairs with local employers and served numerous job seekers.

Mega Millions Ticket Worth $1 Million In The Hudson Valley

BREAKING: Someone who got a ticket at Stew Leonard's has won a cool million. The $1.6 billion jackpot was hit, but not in NY.

Scarsdale Boy Donates Baseball Equipment To Mt Vernon RBI Program

All in the gear is worth more than $20,000 and Evan is only 12 years old.

Urban River Party for Science Barge's 10th Anniversary

The event will host a robust live auction featuring auctioneer Nicholas Lowry, appraiser on PBS’s Antiques Roadshow.

Ceremonies Set To Remember 9/11 In, Near Mount Vernon

Here are the ceremonies and remembrances in and around Westchester.

Ice Bucket Challenge Makes A Splash In Yonkers

The annual event features hundreds of participants plus one of the silly fundraiser's co-founders.

Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder Kicks Off 4th Annual In Yonkers

A day of fun family events plus hundreds of people pouring ice water on their heads (you don't have to) to support research on ALS

Hutchinson Field Demolition Gets Started

The demolition of the grandstands and removal of debris is expected to take about three weeks.

Mount Vernon, We Want You To Tell Your Story

Become a Patch Mayor! We are looking for local columnists, contributors and photographers to represent Mount Vernon as only you can.

Youth Shelter Program Celebrates 40 Years

Anniversary Gala Includes CBS Television's "Hot Bench" Judge Corriero

Volunteer for Sound The Alarm, Save A Life In Mount Vernon

On May 5, Sound the Alarm in Mt. Vernon will be part of the Red Cross effort to help reduce deaths and injuries due to home fires.

Hudson Valley Restaurant Week Is In Full Swing

Check out all the participating restaurants that will offer three-course prix fixe lunches and dinners near Mount Vernon.

Daylight Saving 2018: When Mount Vernon Clocks Move Forward

Winter is almost over, we promise. Get ready to move your clocks ahead.

Dangerous Auto Wrecker Yard: Local News Of The Week

plus wedding price tags; wrong-way crash arraignment; alligator mount; safe communities and more

Mount Vernon Man Wins Spirit Award From Volunteer New York!

The 38th Annual Volunteer Spirit Awards gala will be held during National Volunteer Week.

Jewelry Heist; Reward Schools; Best Wings, Beer: The Week's News

plus bad bridges; troubled teen treatment center to close; slowing the flu outbreak and more news around Mount Vernon

Mount Vernon Repairing Priority Potholes

The city hopes to get high-priority patches in as the winter freeze-thaw cycle continues.

Volunteers Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr With Projects

More than 20 service projects kicked off in Westchester, Rockland and Putnam before Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s birthday/ holiday.

Free Winter Break Activities For Mount Vernon Kids

December 26 - 29 boys and girls between the ages of 5 and 14 will be offered several sporting activities in the Mount Vernon area.

Reopening the Mount Vernon High School Pool

Renovating the Mount Vernon High School pool was a priority for the District, but the funding secured by Pretlow accelerated the plan.

Felony DWI; Winter Wonderland Opens; Mine Diver Dies

plus Fox host clocked at 119mph; fatal cosmetics factory explosion; net neutrality comments corrupted: news of the week around Mount Vernon

Dump Truck Fatal; Kids Stuff Bus With PJs, Books; Listeria Recall

good and bad Thanksgiving travel times; Netflix's Daredevil visits Blythedale; more news around Mount Vernon