Westchester Motorcyclist, 35, Dies After Crashing Into Car

A Westchester motorcyclist was killed Saturday morning after he crashed into a car and was flung into a guardrail on the northbound Bruckner Expressway in the Bronx. Sheldon Sampson, a 35-year-old from Mount Vernon was riding a BMW motorcycle near Tremont Avenue when he slammed into a Nissan Altima operated by an unidentified 49-year-old just after 2 a.m., according to reports.

Inner Conflict: Does The Six Day War’s 50th Anniversary Merit Celebration Or Despair?

... Nevertheless, I distinctly recall the terror I felt as my family gathered in the small kitchen of our house in Mount Vernon, N.Y., listened to the radio and learned that, after heightened tension on all its borders, Israel launched a pre-emptive ...

Mayor Thomas: ‘Slay Zombie Structures Haunting Mount Vernon’

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has circulated an online petition throughout the city urging the community and City Council to support the demolition of "zombie structures" in local neighborhoods. Since taking office in January last year, Thomas has led a crusade to take down zombie structures that "haunt neighborhoods, bringing down property values and spreading crime and grime."

Mayor Thomas: ‘Slay Zombie Structures Haunting Mount Vernon’

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has circulated an online petition throughout the city urging the community and City Council to support the demolition of "zombie structures" in local neighborhoods. Since taking office in January last year, Thomas has led a crusade to take down zombie structures that "haunt neighborhoods, bringing down property values and spreading crime and grime."

Registered Sex Offender Busted For Child Porn Reports Move In Mount Vernon

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert on Tuesday to Westchester County residents regarding the residency of 55-year-old Gregory Hill, who has moved to an apartment on Cooley Place in Mount Vernon. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Hill a Level 3 threat, which means he is a "high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety."

Mount Vernon Basketball Stars Set To Take Talents To Division I Level

Fresh off of the Parade of Champions for the Mount Vernon boys basketball team , some of the squad's best and brightest have made it official that they will continue their storied careers next year at the Division I collegiate level. Two Mount Vernon High School seniors - and starters on this year's New York State Class AA Championship team - have signed their letters of intent for full athletic scholarships next season.

Multi-class reunion set

The Mount Vernon High School classes of 1975, 1976 and 1977 are planning a joint class reunion for 6 p.m., Saturday, April 29. The reunion will be at The Loft, located above the recently renovated M. L. Edwards building on the square in Mount Vernon.

Yonkers Sex Offender Accused Of Raping Girl, 14, Reports Move

A registered sex offender accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Mount Vernon that resides in Yonkers is moving out of Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert on Thursday to Westchester County residents regarding the residency of 32-year-old Kareem Smith, who lived in a Livingston Avenue apartment in Yonkers, but has reported a move into Manhattan.

Yonkers Sex Offender Accused Of Raping Girl, 14, Reports Move

A registered sex offender accused of raping a 14-year-old girl in Mount Vernon that resides in Yonkers is moving out of Westchester County. The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert on Thursday to Westchester County residents regarding the residency of 32-year-old Kareem Smith, who lived in a Livingston Avenue apartment in Yonkers, but has reported a move into Manhattan.

Mount Vernon Celebrates Record-Setting Boys Basketball Championship Team

Mount Vernon touted some of their best and brightest on Wednesday as they played host to a Parade of Champions to celebrate the boys varsity basketball team that brought home state championship gold. At approximately noon on Wednesday, the championship motorcade featuring a boisterous crowd that included players, coaches, local politicians, educators, cheerleaders and the band stepped off from the High School, making their way to City Hall for a reception in their honor.

Mount Vernon Celebrates Record-Setting Boys Basketball Championship Team

Mount Vernon touted some of their best and brightest on Wednesday as they played host to a Parade of Champions to celebrate the boys varsity basketball team that brought home state championship gold. At approximately noon on Wednesday, the championship motorcade featuring a boisterous crowd that included players, coaches, local politicians, educators, cheerleaders and the band stepped off from the High School, making their way to City Hall for a reception in their honor.