Ramp, Lane Closures Continue On The Hutch

Work should be done by Friday.

Hurricane Relief: Update From Afya

One thing they've been doing is bringing everything from water to walkers to nursing homes and assisted care facilities.

Deadly Garbage Truck Crash; WCC Basketball; Train Station Assault

plus elections and more news of the week around Mount Vernon

Food Bank For Westchester Hosts Harvest Festival

Food Bank For Westchester celebrated its food growing community with a Harvest Festival at Leak & Watts.

Saw Mill Parkway Exit To Close Over Weekend

It affects southbound traffic.

Annual JDRF One Walk to Raise Diabetes Awareness is Sunday

Empire City Casino at Yonkers Raceway will host the annual JDRF Walk for a Cure on October 22.

Getting Medical Supplies To Storm-Ravaged Puerto Rico From The Hudson Valley

2 weeks, 16 airlifts, 40,000 pounds of supplies valued at $2.1 million

Lane Closures On The Hutchinson River Parkway Monday and Tuesday

Work is being done in Mount Vernon and Pelham.

Local Eateries in Fall Restaurant Week 2017

Grab a 3-course dinner for $32.95 or 3-course lunches for $22.95​.

Celebrate National Coffee Day At A Coffee Shop Near You

Mount Vernon residents have more than a few places to sample fine coffee.

Forum On E. 3rd Street Bridge Project

A second public meeting will inform commuters and the traveling public about the East 3rd Street Bridge replacement project.

$331K Grant To Help Fathers Leaving Prison Goes To FSW For Work In Mount Vernon

Family Services of Westchester will work with recently incarcerated young fathers from its Mount Vernon and Yonkers offices.

East 3rd Street Bridge Reconstruction To Start In Mount Vernon, Pelham

Drivers will use a temporary bridge over the Hutchinson River Parkway for the next year.

The Best Bakeries In And Near Mount Vernon

When the weather cools, thoughts naturally turn toward baked goods.

The Best Bakeries In And Near Mount Vernon

When the weather cools, thoughts naturally turn toward baked goods.

Top Pizza Options In Mount Vernon

What's your idea of the perfect slice? Yelp reviewers offer some slices to sample.

"Living with Coyotes and Wildlife" Presentation

Mount Vernon is invited to attend the program to be held on Thursday, Aug 31 at the Grinton Will Library.

Hudson Valley Restaurant Among 100 'Most Scenic' In America, New Ranking Says

See it and the other New York restaurants that were ranked nationally for scenic dining views (and some you might travel to NJ for).

Special Screening of "13th" To Benefit Youth Shelter Program of Westchester

The documentary explores the historical context and trajectory of mass incarceration in the USA.

Fatal Hutch Crash; New Bridge Opens for 1-Way Traffic: Week In Review

Here are some of the top posts from the past week on Mount Vernon NY and neighboring Patches.

Winning Ticket Worth $1 Million Sold In The Hudson Valley

The jackpot may be rolling over for Powerball, but still someone local lucked out Saturday.

Hundreds To Join Ice Bucket Challenge Co-Founder For World Record Attempt Aug. 5

Trying for the largest simultaneous Challenge ever! Here's how to join or support Pat Quinn and others fighting ALS. #EveryAugustTillACure

Food Bank for Westchester, Mt. Vernon Provide Free Fresh Produce

Fresh Market takes place every other Friday downtown. More than 1,000 people in Mt. Vernon are hungry or face food insecurity.

​Yonkers Municipal Housing Authority Launches Overhaul of 1,700 Public Housing Units

MHACY and the City thank NY State for the ‘Gap’ funding to move the project forward.

Mayor Thomas Invites Public to Town Hall Meeting

It will be held on July 19 at 7 p.m. Join in for discussion on a variety of topics.

Mount Vernon Takes Aim At Zombies

A 'zombie house' on South 9th Avenue came down this week.

NY Governor Speaks About Free College At Public Institutions

Lt. Governor Kathy Hochul will join Mayor Richard Thomas to hold a community discussion about Free College at Public Colleges on Jun. 20.

Teen Snatched on Prom Day; Protesters At Trump Golf Club; Verdict in Deli Shooting

Best Places to Live plus more in the local Week in Review for Mount Vernon NY Patch.

NY Senator Klein Announces State Funding For Capital Project

The state funding of $56K will go towards a capital project which will improve pedestrian and transportation safety.

Pennington School Community raises $25K in First Apex Fun Run

The funds will be used for student enrichment programs in the next school year.

Homicide Arrests|Most Expensive Zip Codes | Toothbrushes Part of Rigged-Election Conspiracy

News of the week from Mount Vernon NY Patch

Missing: Have You Seen Chippy The Pomeranian?

Have you seen this pooch? A Yonkers family is desperately searching for their beloved dog who went missing on the evening of May 3rd.

Synthetic Drug Ban Signed | Tick-Borne Disease| Judge Judy's Mentoring Program Celebrates 10 Years

plus school district election results and more from Mount Vernon, NY Patch

Metro-North Schedule Changes Begin June 4 for Harlem, Hudson Lines

The temporary changes are for a Mid-Harlem Line track improvement project and a switch replacement project on the Upper Hudson Line.

Road Paving Funds for Mount Vernon

State lawmakers announced money for roads in Mount Vernon.

Yonkers Man Among 40 Added to NY Police Memorial

The NYPD officer, who died in 2015, was among those honored at the annual Police Officers' Memorial Remembrance Ceremony.

18 Heroin Arrests|Common Core Revamped|Grandparent Murder-Suicide

plus plastic fragments help cops solve fatal hit-and-run; opioid crisis report, plan: news of the week for Mount Vernon Patch

Hudson Valley Towns Graded From A+ To C-: How Did Mount Vernon and Its Neighbors Do?

See what communities are graded as the best and worst places to live on a New York "report card." Do you agree?

Special Olympics NY: Westchester Law Enforcement Torch Run is Thursday

Here are the route and times that officers will carry the Torch of Hope through Mount Vernon. You can cheer them on!

Tax Preparers Charged|Safest Communities| Home Invasion

plus Merit Scholars; Medicaid fraud and more news of the week in Mount Vernon and the Westchester Patches