Cross County Parkway's Crumbling Concrete And Exposed Rebar Concerns Drivers. Here's The NYS DOT's Response.

Chopper 2 flew over a stretch of the eastbound lanes near exits 6 and 7 on Thursday, showing dozens of pieces of rusted and exposed rebar.

Amani Public Charter School Welcomes First Class of Kindergarten and First Grade Students

The first class follows a historic state-approved expansion to enroll students through fourth grade.

Feds Charge Jamaican National With Armed Robbery, Shooting At NYPD Officer In Westchester

The 28-year-old and another suspect walked from the Bronx to Mount Vernon, before violently robbing a gas station worker of cash and wallet.

Westchester Gas Station Robbery Leads To Shootout With NYPD, Suspects Remain At Large

A worker told reporters that robbers put a gun to his head, and demanded money before fleeing the Mount Vernon business.

Influencer And Model Found Shot To Death On Cross County Parkway Had Global Fame: Reports

The 33-year-old Instagram influencer killed on Sunday was close friends with rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine, according to media reports.

Woman Found Shot To Death In Car On Cross County Is ID'd By Authorities

Investigators said they believe that the 33-year-old victim was likely targeted, and her death was not a random act.​

Woman Found Dead In Car On Cross County Parkway Under Suspicious Circumstances

Investigators said they believe the victim "may have been targeted for violence," adding there is no danger to the public.

Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: 8th Annual Wakanda Celebration

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

Mount Vernon Police Sergeant Gets Prison For Using Excessive Force: DOJ

The DOJ said the police officer used a taser seven times in a span of minutes on a person who was both shackled and handcuffed.

Fireworks Near Me: Mount Vernon July 4th 2025 Events

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in Westchester County.

Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Garden Bed Building

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

July 4th 2025 Fireworks, Events Around Mount Vernon

Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in Westchester County.

City Worker Injured In Tree-Trimming Accident Has Died In 'Devastating Loss'

The experienced arborist and horticulturist worked at the New York Botanical Gardens for decades before joining the City of Mount Vernon.

Accident 'Seriously Injures' City Worker Trimming Trees

Mount Vernon officials say that an investigation is underway to determine the exact circumstances surrounding the incident.

POW’R Against Tobacco Participates in Westchester Pride

Local NYS Tobacco Control Program grantees raise awareness about tobacco industry targeting of LGBTQIA+ communities

Complete Mount Vernon 2025 School Board & Budget Election Results

The voters decided on the $272,266,615 schools budget and which candidates will serve on the board of education.

Proposed $272M Mount Vernon School Budget On The Ballot May 20

Also on the ballot are seven candidates vying for three seats on the Board of Education.

Westchester Youth Basketball Coach Arrested For Child Sexual Abuse: DA

The 62-year-old Mount Vernon man allegedly engaged in acts of sexual conduct against a child less than 13, including oral sexual conduct.

Mount Vernon School District Names New Superintendent

Dr. Demario A. Strickland is currently serving as the interim superintendent for the Rochester City School District.

Police Release ID Of Elderly Pedestrian Killed On Cross County Parkway

After crossing the right and center westbound lanes, he had been walking in the left lane of traffic when he was struck by an SUV.

Rikers Guard From Westchester Gets Prison For Smuggling Drugs To Jail

She brought contraband including cocaine, smokeable synthetic cannabinoids (K2) and food into the jail, according to the feds.

'Catfishing' Man Posed As Nurse, Kidnapped, Abused Westchester Woman

Feds say he kidnapped a Westchester woman and her two-year-old child at knifepoint and took them to his home in NJ.

James Padgett, NYPA Westchester engineer backs transmission project

Lifelong Westchester County resident and engineer supports key electrical transmission project

FIFA Club World Cup 2025™: New Ticket Packages Announced

Ticket packages for FIFA Club World Cup 2025™ featuring guaranteed access to FIFA World Cup 26™ tickets now on sale

Mount Vernon To Give Out 400 Free Residential Security Cameras

Residents can sign up through a special website, city officials said.

Fugitive Long Sought In Deadly Heist Returns From Dominican Republic

"Marcos" has been found. Feds say he was part of a shoot-out at a Mount Vernon unlicensed THC warehouse that left 2 dead last year.

Gotham Plaza Welcomes MTA as Its Newest Tenant

Blumenfeld Development Group and Acadia Realty Trust Partnership Sign North America's Largest Transportation Network to Long-Term Lease

Westchester Toddler Missing Since Early Feb. Found Safe In Queens: DA

Investigators with the DA's Office conducted a "round-the-clock search effort that spanned four counties and two states."

Futile Flight Through Back Window Fails To Foil Waiting Police

Once police arrive with a search warrant, it's generally time to "tell it to the judge," but a Mount Vernon man made a run for it instead.

Westchester Native Gets Federal Time In $7.6M COVID Fraud Scheme

After collecting kickback payments, he and his co-defendants took photos of their stacks of ill-gotten cash, feds said.

Mexican National Extradited To Westchester To Face Child Rape Charges

He is accused of raping a young girl between Dec. 2006 & Jan. 2007 before fleeing the U.S. He had been a fugitive since his 2008 indictment.

New Rochelle youth visit the NYS Capitol

New Rochelle Youth and Tobacco Control Representatives Take Tobacco Industry Fight to State Capitol, meet with Senator Fernandez’s office.

2 Loaded Guns, 5 Large Capacity Magazines Taken Off The Streets: DA

Officials said a Westchester man was caught with a Smith & Wesson 9mm gun, a Cobray 9mm gun, and five large-capacity magazines.

Mount Vernon Honor Academy Students 'Light' The Way

Students learned about renewable energy, and conducted experiments with solar power that yielded some encouraging results.

Action! CBS's 'FBI: Most Wanted' Films At Historic Wartburg Campus

In just the past year, the nursing home has also hosted crews from NBC's Manifest, CBS's Evil and Starz's Power Book III: Raising Kanan.

Early Morning Shooting Leaves 1 Wounded In Westchester

The first Mount Vernon police officers to arrive at the scene found a gunshot victim with a wound to the right forearm.

The Best Places To Watch The Big Game Near Mount Vernon

The Kansas City Chiefs and the Philadelphia Eagles will square off in this year's Super Bowl - here's where to watch it locally.

Wartburg Named Among Best Nursing Homes In New York State

This is the 12th consecutive year that the nursing home with a regional reputation has made the U.S. News & World Report List.

County Exec Jenkins On The Anniversary Of The Death Of Det Christopher Ridley

"On this solemn day, we honor the life and sacrifice of Detective Christopher Ridley, who gave his life serving and protecting others."

Mount Vernon Schools To Host Public Hearing On Charter School Revision

The proposed revision is for the "Amani Public Charter School," according to school district officials.