Mount Vernon Graduates 7 From Westchester's Chiefs Fire Academy

These first fire recruits had to contend with the coronavirus pandemic during their training.

Mount Vernon Launches No-Cost Financial Navigator Program

The goal is to help residents tackle COVID-19 financial challenges.

Congressman-Elect Bowman Announces Picks For Secretary Of Ed

Bowman was an educator for more than 20 years before running for Congress.

Mayor, City Council Hold Press Conference On Comptroller Reynolds

"Her lack of transparency, accountability and professionalism has left the City in dire financial straits."

19 ways #Trump Can Deny #Biden the Presidency & Destroy/Save U.S.

There are 19 ways President Donald Trump can deny Vice President Joseph Biden the Presidency and either destroy Democracy… or save it.

3 Ways the Election May Be Decided That They Are Not Telling You

If you are stressed out about the election, get ready to be stressed out even more as the following three situations may play out.

Mount Vernon Voters Resoundingly Approve City Charter Revisions

Hardly anyone voted no.

Problems At The Polls In Mount Vernon? Let Patch Know

Polls in New York are open through 9 p.m. Tuesday.

Mount Vernon Election 2020: What You Need To Know

Here's what you need to know about voting in Mount Vernon for the election Nov. 3.

1 Million Reasons to VOTE & CHANGE the Direction For Mount Vernon

The 4 Charter Revision principles set a new foundation for us to achieve the greater good.

Mount Vernon Voting On City Charter Revisions

They're on the back of the ballot.

Mount Vernon Releases Information About Early Voting 2020: Schedules, Locations, FAQ’s

Registered voters will be able to cast their ballot at ANY of the 17 designated early voting locations.

Mount Vernon To Hold Architectural Review Board Meeting On October 28, 2020

A regular meeting of the Architectural Review Board will be held on Wednesday, October 28, 2020 at 6:30PM via Zoom.

Mount Vernon Board Of Estimate & Contract Meeting Tuesday October 20, 2020 At 9:30 AM

In compliance with social distancing guidelines, seating capacity in the room will be greatly limited.

Mount Vernon To Hold Industrial Development Agency Meeting October 8, 2020

A regular meeting of the Mount Vernon Industrial Development Agency will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2020 at 10AM via Zoom.

Feds Serve Mount Vernon With Court Order Over Raw Sewage

City officials haven't cleaned up the broken sewer system despite state and federal orders in the past.

Mt Vernon Joins National Mayors Coalition For A Guaranteed Income

Mayors in 25 U.S. cities announced pilot programs Wednesday to address economic realities laid bare by the coronavirus pandemic.

Mount Vernon Names New Commissioner of Management Services

Helen Adesuwa Uzamere is an information technology expert who also teaches at Pace University and Westchester Community College.

Mount Vernon Swears In 8 New Firefighters

The new probationary members of the MVFD will train at the Career Fire Academy in the fall.

Westchester County Legislator Named Mount Vernon City Judge

Mayor Patterson-Howard appointed Lyndon Williams to fill a vacant seat.

Mount Vernon District Files New Suit Against City Comptroller

City officials can't get the comptroller to provide fiscal information or reveal how much the taxpayers are paying her lawyer.

Mount Vernon Swears In 2 New Deputy Police Commissioners

Ernest Morales III and Jennifer Lackard have extensive backgrounds in community programs.

Gloves On Gloves Off # 9: Evictions, Mount Kisco Issues, & #BLM

Confronting COVID's Looming Mass Evictions, Advocating for Black Lives to Matter in Black Communities, Candidate Claims Rigged Elections

Mount Vernon Awarded $1.3M Pandemic Grant For The Homeless

U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development made the announcement Wednesday.

Tapes Not Enough To Charge Police Officers: Westchester DA

His opponent in the Democratic primary June 23 has called for the NY Attorney General to look into the case.

Mount Vernon Police Accusations Become DA Campaign Issue

Allegations of police misconduct in Mount Vernon and an investigation by the Westchester District Attorney's Office hit the news Wednesday.

Latimer Delivers Masks Donation to Mount Vernon

The Westchester County Executive took masks donated by the Greater New York Automobile Dealers Association to his hometown.

Lawmakers OK Memorial Field Restoration

Planned are a new playing field, eight-lane track, bleacher seating, tennis courts, skate park, locker rooms and other facilities.

Op-Ed: Latimer On Passage Of Memorial Field Plan

Can a a symbol of what government failed to do become a sign of what governmental cooperation can accomplish?

State Comptroller To Audit Mount Vernon's Finances

City Comptroller Deborah Reynold has blocked all the financial records behind an illegal firewall, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said.

County, City Move Forward On Memorial Field

If everything is in place by this April, the Mount Vernon Knights might be able to play football there in 2021.

Op-Ed: Westchester DA Should Not Have Released Officer List

"It is preposterous to think that an officer’s credibility would be challenged due to a violation he received 27 years ago."

HV Mayors Lobby Over Water Needs, Justice Reform, Quality-of-Life

They also want local control on issues such as recreational marijuana, electric bikes and wireless telecommunications in the right of way.

Mount Vernon Officials Welcome New Fire Trucks

City officials used $1.6 million in federal block-grant funds to purchase them.

State Commission Recommends Mount Vernon Judge Be Censured

Though full-time judges are prohibited from practicing law, he appeared on behalf of his daughter in a court upstate five years ago.

Inauguration Ceremony Is Saturday For Shawyn Patterson-Howard

It will be at a school named for the mayor-elect's godmother.

Westchester DA Starts Perjury Probe Of Retiring Cop

If any conviction was the result of an illegal action, the DA's Office will move to vacate the conviction.

Patterson-Howard Names Transition Team For Mayor's Office

Its goal is to vet potential candidates for high-level positions and provide key recommendations for city departments.

Mt Vernon Holds Historic Vote For Mayor

Patterson-Howard took a commanding lead early on and declared victory with more than half the districts reporting.

Cuomo Endorses Patterson-Howard For Mayor In Mount Vernon

Shawyn Patterson-Howard, who won the Democratic primary, faces two opponents, including Mount Vernon's acting mayor.