The 153 graduates of the specialized high school were honored both for their achievements and their perseverance in the face of obstacles.
Your guide to fireworks, parades and other July 4 celebrations in and around Mount Vernon/Yonkers.
Denzel Washington congratulated the 59 graduates virtually as the stars of tomorrow began their next step in their creative journeys.
Valedictorian Marlene Coronado and Salutatorian Blessin Allen led the very first commencement ceremony at the new school.
"[Customers] ask about it all year long, and their faces just light up when it's finally back every summer," Pepe's granddaughter explains.
First responders worked to remove occupants of the building and determine the integrity of the rest of the structure, Yonkers PD said.
The weather forecast is calling for heat index values between 95º F and 104º F this week.
The New York Lottery said just one prize-winning ticket was sold for the Thursday evening TAKE 5 drawing.
Damaris Ferrer and Margaret Djamongue are this year's Mount Vernon STEAM Academy’s valedictorian and salutatorian.
The victim was stabilized at Mount Vernon Hospital and then taken to Jacobi Hospital for further treatment.
He has been charged with second degree attempted murder and second degree criminal possession of a weapon.
Police officers were already present in the area, for a gun violence awareness event outside the Doles Center in Mount Vernon.
Families were connected to important resources to assist with health coverage, special education and finances.
Officers who responded to the scene of the shooting found a victim with a gunshot wound to his left abdomen.
She is accused of stealing credit cards, checks, social security cards, high-end phones and tax documents from the mail.
He lit an object and threw it into a ground floor apartment on Elm St. in Yonkers. A good Samaritan helped a resident escape.
He was also found to be in possession of several rounds of ammunition and major components of a firearm, according to investigators.
The upcoming Memorial Day events in Mount Vernon pay tribute to military personnel who lost their lives in service to their country.
The voters decided on a $271M Mount Vernon School Budget and which candidates will serve on the board of education
The New York Lottery said just one prize-winning ticket was sold for the midday Sunday TAKE 5 drawing.
Also on the ballot are six candidates vying for four seats on the Board of Education and one seat on the library board.
Christopher Smith, a/k/a "Mad Max," jumped onto his friend’s lap and attempted to drive a Mercedes-Benz into a police car to flee.
The new professional soccer franchise hopes to call the revamped stadium in Mount Vernon home when it takes the field next year.
The knifing on Gramatan Ave followed a stabbing in a Mount Vernon High School hallway yesterday. Both violent acts involved adolescents.
"Our society as a whole is fractured, and our young people are not exempt," Mayor Patterson-Howard said of the troubling school violence.
The siblings, who both have prior convictions, attacked and pistol-whipped their victim before shooting him in the back.
The young victim was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx and is listed as being in stable condition, according to police.
Cosmetology and barbering students showed their skills and treated seniors to white glove service, complete with before and after pics.
Officials said the exact circumstances surrounding the disturbing incident remain under investigation.
All aboard for Pittsfield! After a pilot in 2022, seasonal service from NYC to the Berkshires will return with Hudson Valley stops.
Police are asking anyone with information about the gunfire incident to contact the MVPD Detective Division.
The ramp from the eastbound Cross County Parkway to Exit 7 will be closed for around eight hours overnight, on two different nights.
Over 500 attended the event held this year at the Traphagen School in Mount Vernon to connect with joy and also connect with resources.
The Sprain Brook Parkway will again see lane closures in both directions this week, from the Bronx River Parkway to the Taconic.
The celebrity chef will sign bottles of his (and Sammy Hagar's) Santo Spirits tequila at Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits on May 5.
Make sure to make reservations soon so you can get the best seats for you and mom.
Benjamin Turner Academy and Pennington School held the dance to celebrate children with unique needs in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.
The Mount Vernon pair used the identities of around 300 people to submit online loan applications, seeking over $3 million.
New York state police and Mount Vernon police arrested the Mount Vernon man for illegal possession of a handgun.