Join Mount Vernon’s Celebration Of The Bill Of Rights’ 225th Anniversary

Mayor Richard Thomas and the City of Mount Vernon will hold a celebration commemorating the 225th anniversary of the final ratification of the Bill of Rights, on Monday, Dec. 19. Thomas will be joined by County Executive Rob Astorino, representatives from the offices of Gov. Andrew Cuomo, U.S. Sen. Chuck Schumer and Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, and other dignitaries. We are the birthplace of the Bill of Rights, one of the nation's first roads at Route 22 and the creators of hip-hop.

Mount Vernon Police To Be Outfitted With Body Worn Cameras

In their continued efforts to improve cohesion within the community, the Mount Vernon Police Department will soon sport some new gear to help build trust with the constituent they protect. Congressman Eliot Engel, a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, has secured an $84,000 federal grant as part of the Body Worn Camera Policy and Implementation Program to purchase body-worn camera for the Mount Vernon Police Department.