16-Year-Old Charged In Hallway Stabbing Of 15-Year-Old Classmate

"Our society as a whole is fractured, and our young people are not exempt," Mayor Patterson-Howard said of the troubling school violence.

2 Brothers Will Each Go To Prison For Attempted Murder In Westchester

​The siblings, who both have prior convictions, attacked and pistol-whipped their victim before shooting him in the back.

Stabbing At Mount Vernon High School Investigated, Suspect In Custody

The young victim was taken to Jacobi Medical Center in the Bronx and is listed as being in stable condition, according to police.

Senior Citizens Get Free Makeovers Thanks To Mount Vernon Students

Cosmetology and barbering students showed their skills and treated seniors to white glove service, complete with before and after pics.

75-Year-Old Rushed To ER After Stabbing Herself In Stomach: Cops

Officials said the exact circumstances surrounding the disturbing incident remain under investigation.

Amtrak's Berkshire Flyer Service Will Again Make Hudson Valley Stops

All aboard for Pittsfield! After a pilot in 2022, seasonal service from NYC to the Berkshires will return with Hudson Valley stops.

Police Investigating Reports Of Gunfire, No Victims Have Come Forward

Police are asking anyone with information about the gunfire incident to contact the MVPD Detective Division.

Traffic Alert: Cross County Parkway Ramp Closed Overnight

The ramp from the eastbound Cross County Parkway to Exit 7 will be closed for around eight hours overnight, on two different nights.

Mount Vernon School's 2nd Annual Autism Acceptance Day Wows Crowds

Over 500 attended the event held this year at the Traphagen School in Mount Vernon to connect with joy and also connect with resources.

Sprain Brook Lane Reductions Planned Thursday And Friday

The Sprain Brook Parkway will again see lane closures in both directions this week, from the Bronx River Parkway to the Taconic.

Guy Fieri Will Celebrate Cinco De Mayo At Stew Leonard's In Yonkers

The celebrity chef will sign bottles of his (and Sammy Hagar's) Santo Spirits tequila at Stew Leonard's Wines & Spirits on May 5.

Mother’s Day 2024: Where To Take Mom Out In Mount Vernon/Yonkers

Make sure to make reservations soon so you can get the best seats for you and mom.

2 Mount Vernon Schools Celebrate At Rockin' The Spectrum Dance

Benjamin Turner Academy and Pennington School held the dance to celebrate children with unique needs in honor of Autism Acceptance Month.

Mother, Daughter Partners In Crime Get Prison In $1.7M COVID Scheme

The Mount Vernon pair used the identities of around 300 people to submit online loan applications, seeking over $3 million.

Troopers Say Taser Used To Stop Fleeing Suspect Found With Ghost Gun

New York state police and Mount Vernon police arrested the Mount Vernon man for illegal possession of a handgun.

Car Burglary Suspect Who Stars In Viral Video Is A No-Show: Police

Police are asking for help finding the colorful character who appeared to be caught red-handed on a body-cam, but missed his court date.

Empire Casino Peace Officer Honored For Helping Save Teen's Life

The teenager hit by a car is lucky that the trained peace officer, who was headed home from work, happened onto the scene.

Yonkers HS Ranks High Among Top 2024 U.S. News Best High Schools

Rankings were based on college readiness and curriculum breadth, state assessments, underserved student performance, and graduation rates.

2 PA Fugitives Wanted For Murder, Assault Captured In Westchester

Two non-functioning ghost guns were found during a search of the Mount Vernon apartment where they had been hiding, cops said.

Sprain Brook Lane Reductions Planned Monday Through Wednesday

The Sprain Brook Parkway will again see lane closures in both directions this week, from the Bronx River Parkway to the Taconic.

Denzel Washington Students Virtually Meet Their Peers In China

The One World Global Connections program helped students in Mount Vernon make connections that are helping make the world a little kinder.

PCSB Bank Launches Mt. Vernon Branch

-The office moved to its new location at 119 Gramatan Avenue-

Lane Closures Planned On Sprain Brook Wednesday Through Friday

The Sprain Brook Parkway will see lane closures in both directions this week for roadwork, from the Bronx River Parkway to the Taconic.

4 Westchester Cities Team Up To Reduce Emissions Together

Yonkers, New Rochelle, White Plains and Mount Vernon will work towards a shared goal of reducing building emissions significantly.

New Study Of Reviews Says Empire City Is 2nd 'Luckiest' Casino In NY

The survey by Casino.com looked at Trip Advisor reviews of the state's 15 most popular gaming destinations and found a few surprises.

Spring 2024 Hudson Valley Restaurant Week To Begin Near Mount Vernon

Take advantage of the great prices to try new restaurants and revisit old favorites during the two weeks.

Total Solar Eclipse: How Much We’ll See In Mount Vernon And When

In the U.S., the path of totality extends from Texas to Maine, but each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse.

Unlicensed Driver In Fatal 100 MPH Cross County Crash Pleads Guilty

The Mount Vernon 21-year-old killed two people and injured a third in the Cross County Parkway crash in 2021.

Police Commissioner Steps Into Fray After Officer Attacked On Street

In a story first reported by CBS News, the Yonkers top cop, who happened to be passing by, helped take the suspect into custody.

2 Stabbings During A Bloody Holiday Weekend In 1 Westchester City

Police are asking anyone with information about either of the stabbings to contact the MVPD Detective Division.

Officer Investigated For Excessive Force After Stolen Car Chase

Yonkers PD said they have notified the Westchester District Attorney and the U.S. Department of Justice about their preliminary findings.

Shots Fired Report Leads Police To Teen Suicide Victim

A preliminary investigation led Mount Vernon police to conclude that the gunshot that killed the 19-year-old was self-inflicted.

Will I See The Total Solar Eclipse In Mount Vernon?

In the U.S., the path of totality extends from Texas to Maine, but each of the 48 continental states will see some of the solar eclipse.

Long Island 17-Year-Old Charged In Fatal Westchester Hit-And-Run: PD

Yonkers police say that an argument escalated tragically on a city street, leaving a 21-year-old Westchester County man dead.

Stabbing At Elementary Playground: 15-Year-Old Boy Hospitalized

Mount Vernon police said the child was rushed to Jacobi Hospital in the Bronx for treatment of a stab wound and is in stable condition.

Rebecca Turner Academy Junior's Essay Touches Hearts, Wins Scholarship

The teen is receiving a $500 scholarship from the VFW Post 596, winning the "Voices of Democracy" essay contest.

Familiar Face In Local Politics Defrauded COVID Relief, Food Workers

He faces 20 years in prison on each of the 11 counts he was found guilty of when he is due to be sentenced in July.

FBI Offers $15K Reward For Fugitive Wanted In Pot Shop Heist Slayings

The robbery gone wrong in Westchester County not only left two men dead, but also saw five others facing federal capital murder charges.

Winning Powerball Ticket Sold At Mount Vernon Stationery Store

The ticket sold on Saturday was one of just three third-prize winning tickets purchased in New York State.

3 Get Combined 31 Years In Ghost Gun 'Iron Pipeline' Case

The crew sold 31 ghost guns to undercover cops during multi-agency probe into the interstate trafficking of illegal firearms from D.C.