Hours after the owners of a popular Mount Vernon bakery formally announced plans to file a $1.5 million lawsuit against the city, Mayor Richard Thomas released a statement calling the action "meritless." On Thursday, lawyers from Lauren P. Raysor, who will be representing Miesha Stokely and Montika Jones, the co-owners of Cupcake Cutie Boutique, announced that they will be issuing a notice of claim, stating that the summer shutdown caused "harm to reputation, emotional distress and the loss of business."
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is scheduled to appear in court for his first appearance since being arraigned in May on charges claiming he stole campaign funds and failed to disclose his use of inaugural funds during his initial run for office. Thomas is due in Westchester County Court on Friday, where he will answer charges that include grand larceny and filing a false instrument after being accused of stealing more than $12,000 from Friends of Richard Thomas, his campaign committee when he ran for mayor three years ago.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is scheduled to appear in court for his first appearance since being arraigned in May on charges claiming he stole campaign funds and failed to disclose his use of inaugural funds during his initial run for office. Thomas is due in Westchester County Court on Friday, where he will answer charges that include grand larceny and filing a false instrument after being accused of stealing more than $12,000 from Friends of Richard Thomas, his campaign committee when he ran for mayor three years ago.
... locations for families and events. Memorial Field remains a point of contention among elected officials in Mount Vernon, with the county seizing control of cleanup efforts at the once vibrant park. Thomas' eager work at Memorial Field - including ...
Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is seeking dismissal of an indictment claiming that he stole campaign funds and failed to disclose his use of inaugural funds during his initial run for office. Thomas was arraigned on felony corruption charges on March 12 that included grand larceny and filing a false instrument after being accused of stealing more than $10,000 from his campaign committee and lying about it on finance filing forms.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has pleaded not guilty to the latest charges levied against him in Westchester County Court. At his arraignment Friday morning, Thomas pleaded not guilty to four felony counts of grand larceny that claim he allegedly stole from his campaign fund while running for office several years ago.
Embattled Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has been indicted by a grand jury for allegedly stealing campaign funds and failing to disclose funds that he used for personal expenses. Thomas was arraigned on felony corruption charges on March 12 that included grand larceny and filing a false instrument after being accused of stealing more than $10,000 from his campaign committee and lying about it on finance filing forms.
Mount Vernon's Chief Legal Officer is calling on the City Council to fund the post of an Inspector General. Mayor Richard Thomas calls for City Council to comply with court order and fund an Inspector General in light of an unprofessional and unethical report issued by Board of Ethics.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas called allegations that he collected more than $100,000 while serving as a trustee at a city charter school "factually wrong, grossly negligent and morally bankrupt," in a statement released late on Thursday afternoon. The Mount Vernon Board of Ethics levied a claim against Thomas this week, stating that he collected more than $100,000 as a trustee at Amani Public Charter School - where he has served since 2011 - which would be in violation of New York State education laws, which state that trustees cannot be compensated for their work.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is claiming that the criminal charges that were brought against him on Monday are "technical in nature relating to Election Law," and are "merely accusations with no supporting evidence." New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman formally announced charges against Thomas on Monday afternoon, after an investigation exposed that he allegedly stole $12,900 from his campaign committee and diverted more than $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and failed to disclose that information to officials.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is facing multiple felonies after he allegedly stole campaign funds and lied about money he diverted from his inaugural committee for personal benefit. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman formally announced charges against Thomas on Monday afternoon, after an investigation exposed that he allegedly stole $12,900 from his campaign committee and diverted more than $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and failed to disclose that information to officials.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is facing multiple felonies after he allegedly stole campaign funds and lied about money he diverted from his inaugural committee for personal benefit. New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman formally announced charges against Thomas on Monday afternoon, after an investigation exposed that he allegedly stole $12,900 from his campaign committee and diverted more than $45,000 from his inaugural committee for personal use and failed to disclose that information to officials.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas, 35, has been arraigned on corruption charges, as part of an investigation by New York State Attorney General Eric Schneiderman's Office, according to multiple reports Monday morning. Thomas was arraigned on a felony charge of grand larceny and filing a false instrument after being accused of stealing more than $10,000 from his campaign committee and lying about it on finance filing forms.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas hosted a "Rally for Reform" event at City Hall over the weekend in an effort to urge national lawmakers to address gun violence "in a serious and effective way." The "Rally for Reform, March for Our Lives" event was held on Saturday at City Hall, where Thomas rallied with local students in advance of a bus trip to an anti-violence rally in Washington, D.C. later this month.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and the city's clergy are calling on the community to say "no more" to President Donald Trump's "hateful remarks," with a petition that they plan to deliver to the White House. Thomas and members of the clergy "from all walks of faith will unite to say 'No More!'" and call on Trump to apologize for recent remarks with a change.org petition that will kick off at 11 a.m. on Tuesday following remarks from the mayor at Mount Vernon City Hall.
With temperatures continuing to plummet and icy conditions continuing in the Hudson Valley, Mount Vernon has opened several warming centers throughout the city to help those in need brave the cold. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced that the city will designate several locations around the city as warming centers for the next few days as the area battles the frigid temperatures.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas said he is "deeply concerned about the city's fiscal future" as it faces "potentially hefty fines" from the United States Department of Justice. Thomas issued a lengthy statement this week regarding Mount Vernon's fiscal future, which is facing cuts to education and the loss of property tax deductions due to the federal tax overhaul.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has vehemently stated that controversial strip club Sue's Rendezvous will not reopen downtown after being forced to shutter its doors earlier this year. For more than four decades, the club ran on Gramatan Avenue before abruptly closing its doors in April as the owner faced mounting legal troubles.
Earlier this year, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced Project Bright Knight - named after the school's mascot - a collaboration with Microsoft to acquire and utilize new technology and tools to combat crime. Phase one of the proposal includes investments to develop a mobile, community-based application that would allow users to report events and situations in real-time.
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 .
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 officials have pledged more than $4 million to outfit first-responders with the equipment needed to help keep the city's citizens safe. Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas announced on Wednesday that the city's Board of Estimate and Contract passed several bonds that will enable investments in the city's public safety.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas is among the dignitaries joining former First Lady Michelle Obama in Orlando at the Microsoft Envision Conference. Thomas will deliver remarks this week in Florida regarding the technological transformation of city government and implementing cultural change in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has proposed a near $120 million budget that would see increases to civil services and raises for members of his office. This week, the $118,302,255 million budget was released to the community, representing a potential 4.87 percent property tax percent increase for homeowners, less than $20 per month on average per household.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas called out the City Council regarding police staffing after thousands of dollars were raised in the memory of Shamoya McKenzie, the 13-year-old girls basketball star who was shot and killed in the city on New Year's Eve. The Shamoya McKenzie Foundation, which was created earlier this year following the teenager's death, hosted its inaugural event at the Eastwood Manor in the Bronx over the weekend, raising thousands to fulfill the organizations mission of engaging the youth of different communities in physical and educational activities and workshops that aid the awareness and prevention of gun violence.
The Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel offered a helping hand recently in busting an "out of state" cigarette selling operation that may have been funding terrorist groups overseas. The Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel assisted Consumer Protection Officer Michael Paulercio last week in busting the cigarette selling operation, confiscating thousands of cigarettes that were being sold illegally without New York State tax stamps.
The Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel offered a helping hand recently in busting an "out of state" cigarette selling operation that may have been funding terrorist groups overseas. The Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel assisted Consumer Protection Officer Michael Paulercio last week in busting the cigarette selling operation, confiscating thousands of cigarettes that were being sold illegally without New York State tax stamps.
Officials in Mount Vernon dedicated a park to the memory of Shamoya McKenzie, the 13-year-old girls basketball star who was shot and killed in the city on New Year's Eve. On Thursday, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and Schools Superintendent Richard Hamilton were joined by friends and family of McKenzie's as they dedicated a city park to the slain teenager, who was allegedly gunned down by 22-year-old David Hardy.
With temperatures expected to exceed 90 degrees in the Hudson Valley this week, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has announced a heat advisory for residents. According to the National Weather Service , temperatures in Mount Vernon are expected to peak at approximately 95 degrees on Monday and Tuesday before thunderstorms make their way to the region and break up the heat wave late on Tuesday afternoon.
The hits keep coming for Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas, whose half-brother is reportedly suing the city for millions of dollars after being sentenced to probation on federal gun charges. Henry-George Thomas is claiming that city officials have refused to reinstate him as a firefighter and he is owed additional damages for "pain and suffering, mental anguish, future impairment and the loss of enjoyment of life," according to a lohud report .
The United States Conference of Mayors has reportedly taken a special interest in Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas' ambitious plans to revitalize Memorial Field. Last year, Thomas' office released his " Mount Vernon Playbook ," which outlined his plans for the once vibrant and lively recreation hub, and has since been meeting with the community as they discuss the best steps to take as they move forward with revitalization efforts.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has been accused of holding up a major project because the developer wouldn't hire his friend as a consultant, according to a report by lohud.com. Peter Fine of New York City-based Blue Rio LLC filed a lawsuit in federal court Monday claiming Thomas and city administrators have been harassing him and are enforcing the building code in an unfair and unconstitutional way, the lohud.com report said.
Having helped reorganize the Mount Vernon Police Department, acting Commissioner of Public Safety Ronald Fatigate has announced his plans to return to retirement. Fatigate was a member of the Mount Vernon police force for two decades before retiring in 2010.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas threw the city clerk out of a meeting at Mount Vernon City Hall Tuesday -- and when the clerk left, it was on a stretcher. City Council President Roberta Apuzzo says she'd never seen anything like it before.
The Mount Vernon Police Department is going to see some major changes soon in the wake of the fatal shooting of 13-year-old Shamoya McKenzie on New Year's Eve. According to a lohud report, Capt.
A Mount Vernon city councilman is calling for an investigation of the police department after learning there were just eight uniformed officers safeguarding the city A Mount Vernon city councilman is calling for an investigation of the police department after learning there were just eight uniformed officers safeguarding the city when a drive-by shooting claimed the life of 13-year-old Shamoya McKenzie. MOUNT VERNON - A Mount Vernon city councilman is calling for an investigation of the police department after learning there were just eight uniformed officers safeguarding the city when a drive-by shooting claimed the life of 13-year-old Shamoya McKenzie.
A program to create jobs for local tradespeople has been announced by Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas and the city's Water Commissioner, Anthony Della Mura, Sr. An informational session about this "Water Savings Program" was held Monday by the Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply. It is expected to save money and create jobs, according to Thomas.
Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas took time on Veteran's Day to thank and celebrate the men and women have have and are currently serving in the armed services. On the steps of City Hall on Friday afternoon, flanked by several local dignitaries, Thomas hosted a citywide celebration that was attended by several Mount Vernon veterans.