Durante Rentals Opens New Location in Brooklyn, N.Y.

The fully renovated and strategically located store, at 1773 Bushwick Ave. in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, is a full-service equipment and tool rental facility offering rentals, sale, parts, service and training. Durante Rentals continues its rapid expansion with its latest store opening in Brooklyn, N.Y. The fully renovated and strategically located store, at 1773 Bushwick Ave. in the Bushwick section of Brooklyn, is a full-service equipment and tool rental facility offering rentals, sale, parts, service and training.

Former Husky Ben Gordon dealing with off the court issues

Ben Gordon has been in the news as of late, but unfortunately not for the right reasons. This past weekend, police were called to Gordon's business "Of Our Own" - a sports rehabilitation and training center - in his hometown of Mount Vernon, New York after a woman was allegedly locked inside the building and Gordon allegedly armed with a box cutter.

Former Husky Ben Gordon dealing with off the court issues

Ben Gordon has been in the news as of late, but unfortunately not for the right reasons. This past weekend, police were called to Gordon's business "Of Our Own" - a sports rehabilitation and training center - in his hometown of Mount Vernon, New York after a woman was allegedly locked inside the building and Gordon allegedly armed with a box cutter.

Twins name Garvin Alston pitching coach

... was former Twins reliever Carl Willis, who was hired Thursday by the Cleveland Indians. Alston is a native of Mount Vernon, New York, which is just north of New York City and the hometown of Twins hitting coach James Rowson. Alston said they've ...
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Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Honored At Classroom Naming Dedication

The prominent Mount Vernon organization has found a way to honor the man who was largely responsible for bringing pre-school education opportunities to the city's children. The Friendship Worship Center honored School Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton, in "recognition of commitment to early childhood education and student success," and his "ongoing commitment to begin the process of ensuring student success by starting the education process at an early age.

Report: Former Westchester NBA Star Hospitalized After Conflict With Woman

Ex-NBA player and former Sixth Man of the Year Ben Gordon was reportedly hospitalized for a psychiatric evaluation following an incident involving a woman at his Mount Vernon business. The Journal News reported this week that police had to be called to Of Our Own - his recently opened holistic wellness gym downtown - at approximately noon on Saturday, when a "distraught" woman reported to officers that Gordon had locked himself in the back of the building with a knife.

Jean Marder Obituary, 94

There will be no services held for Jean Adele Marder, 94, who died on Oct. 20, 2017 at her sister's home in Woodstock per her request. Jean was born on Oct. 14, 1923 in Mount Vernon, New York, daughter of Joel D. and Amy Marder.

Ex-NBA player Ben Gordon hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation

Former NBA Sixth Man of the Year Ben Gordon was reportedly hospitalized for psychiatric evaluation after he was involved in a confrontation with a woman that required police intervention at his business in Mount Vernon, N.Y. According to The Journal News , cops on Saturday responded to a call from Of Our Own, Gordon's newly opened sports rehabilitation and training center, where they arrived around noon to find a distraught woman crying and shaking inside the entrance. The 31-year-old woman told police she packed her bag to leave after getting into an argument with Gordon, who then "began to destroy and throw everything" inside the store, according to the police report.

Mount Vernon Takes A Run At Amazon HQ2

With municipalities throughout Westchester County vying to house Amazon's second headquarters, city officials in Mount Vernon have tossed their hat into the ring. Citing the city's proximity to Manhattan and recently implemented policies that "allow creative industries to flourish, and zoning rules that work at the speed of business," officials have released a video to the public stating their case to house the new headquarters.

Following Gang Arrests, Mount Vernon Mayor Calls For Added Police Funding

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is calling for an investment in public safety in the city following the indictment of eight members of a local street gang. Last week , Joon Kim, the acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the unsealing of an indictment charging eight members of the "Goonies" street gang with charges ranging from racketeering to drug and firearm offenses.

Mount Vernon Mayor Calls On City Officials To Modernize Money Handling

As i nternal strife continues to run rampant in City Hall over the purchase of a luxury SUV and reported funding the school district missed out on , Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is calling on city officials to modernize the way officials handle money. The school district missed out on thousands of dollars because a check for more than $4.5 million in school taxes sat on Thomas' desk while he and Comptroller Maureen Walker continue to go back-and-forth over a $70,000 vehicle purchase, according to a lohud report .

Mount Vernon Mayor Calls On City Officials To Modernize Money Handling

As i nternal strife continues to run rampant in City Hall over the purchase of a luxury SUV and reported funding the school district missed out on , Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is calling on city officials to modernize the way officials handle money. The school district missed out on thousands of dollars because a check for more than $4.5 million in school taxes sat on Thomas' desk while he and Comptroller Maureen Walker continue to go back-and-forth over a $70,000 vehicle purchase, according to a lohud report .

‘Goonies’ gang charged with racketeering, weapons, drug sales

Eight members of the Mount Vernon-based gang known as the "Goonies" were indicted and charged with racketeering, narcotics and firearms offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney's office . "The eight members and associates of a violent Mount Vernon street gang charged today engaged in attempted murder, drug dealing and firearms offenses," Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in a prepared statement.

‘Goonies’ gang charged with racketeering, weapons, drug sales

Eight members of the Mount Vernon-based gang known as the "Goonies" were indicted and charged with racketeering, narcotics and firearms offenses, according to the U.S. Attorney's office . "The eight members and associates of a violent Mount Vernon street gang charged today engaged in attempted murder, drug dealing and firearms offenses," Joon H. Kim, the Acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, said in a prepared statement.

Eight Mount Vernon Gang Members Faces Racketeering, Drug, Firearms Charges

Joon Kim, the acting United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York announced the unsealing of an indictment charging eight members of the "Goonies," whose base of operation is in Mount Vernon. According to the indictment, Markel "Kellz" Overton, Thomas "LT" Blanton, Marques "Keise" Collier, Kadeem "Polo" Dinham, "Donnie "Scooter" Dixon, "Raheem "Rah Trigger" Jones, Rah "Trigga" Trigger, "Jamaal "Diggz" Sinclair and Noel "Georgie" Smith were members and associates of a racketeering enterprise in Mount Vernon.

‘Sexually Violent’ Offender Reports Move In Mount Vernon

The New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services issued an alert on Thursday to Westchester residents regarding the residency of 36-year-old Michael Smith, who has moved to an apartment on Rich Avenue in Mount Vernon. The Division of Criminal Justice Services has assigned Smith as a Level 3 threat, which means he is a "high-risk repeat offender and possible threat to public safety."