Mount Vernon Firefighters Quickly Knock Down Bedford Avenue Blaze
Smoke filled the air in Mount Vernon, after first responders were dispatched to a basement fire in Mount Vernon on Thursday afternoon.
Monthly Archives: January 2017
Scully’s next honor sounds like a stretch
... basketball team. UConn Coach Geno Auriemma said he decided to make the gesture after hearing the story of Mount Vernon, N.Y., eighth-grader Shamoya McKenzie, who died on New Year's Eve. McKenzie's mother said her daughter had a poster of the current ...
UConn women’s hoops honors teen killed by stray bullet
To continue reading up to 10 premium articles, you must register , or sign up and take advantage of this exclusive offer: Hartford - A 13-year-old New York girl killed by a stray bullet while riding home from basketball practice has been made an honorary member of the UConn women's basketball team. UConn Coach Geno Auriemma said he decided to make the gesture after hearing the story of Mount Vernon, N.Y., eighth-grader Shamoya McKenzie, who died on New Year's Eve.
My reply to Kim Burrell: – We all have a seat at God’s table’
... f unconditional love. (F. Romall Smalls is the associate minister for social justice at Grace Baptist Church in Mount Vernon, N.Y., and is co-chair of the LGBT Faith Leaders of African Descent. Reach him on Twitter @romall06)
Donna M. Maritato
Donna M. Maritato, 66, died Jan. 9, 2017, at Maine Medical Center, of complications of polycythemia vera, a blood disease she had had since 1972. She was born Nov. 28, 1950, in Mt.
UConn womena s hoops honors teen killed by stray bullet
A 13-year-old New York girl killed by a stray bullet while riding home from basketball practice has been made an honorary member of the UConn women's basketball team . UConn Coach Geno Auriemma said he decided to make the gesture after hearing the story of Mount Vernon, New York, eighth-grader Shamoya McKenzie, who died on New Year's Eve.
UConn women’s hoops honors teen killed by stray bullet
A 13-year-old New York girl killed by a stray bullet while riding home from basketball practice has been made an honorary member of the UConn women's basketball team. UConn Coach Geno Auriemma said he decided to make the gesture after hearing the story of Mount Vernon , New York, eighth-grader Shamoya McKenzie , who died on New Year's Eve.
Connecticut head coach Geno Auriemma, center, and his team reacts in…
A 13-year-old New York girl killed by a stray bullet while riding home from basketball practice has been made an honorary member of the UConn women's basketball team. UConn Coach Geno Auriemma said he decided to make the gesture after hearing the story of Mount Vernon, New York, eighth-grader Shamoya McKenzie, who died on New Year's Eve.
Greenburgh’s Feiner Urges County To Hold Buyback At Gun Show
... of children and teachers in Newtown, Conn., according to lohud.com. Citing two shootings that took place in Mount Vernon over the holidays and gun violence around the country in general, Feiner said Westchester shouldn't be seen to be promoting ...
Chalk Up Win No. 90 In A Row As UConn Blows Out USF, 102-37
... heard news reports about the death of Shamoya McKenzie, the 13-year-old junior varsity basketball player in Mount Vernon, N.Y. McKenzie was shot by a stray bullet on New Year's Eve. In the days after the tragedy, McKenzie's grieving mother talked ...
Pirates Drop Hard-Fought Decision To Marquette
... down the stretch. In addition to Lundberg's 18 - which included a 6-for-7 performance from 3-point range, (Mount Vernon, N.Y.) was the fourth Pirate in double-figures with 12 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Natasha Hiedeman led MU with 24 points and ...
Westchester Legislators Ban Gun Shows On County Property
... of guns in our community by using taxpayers' buildings for guns shows," said Legislator Lyndon Williams, D-Mount Vernon. The vote was prompted by plans for a gun show at the County Center in White Plains on Jan. 21-22, as reported here by Daily ...
Gun Show Ban Supporters Rally on Steps of Michaelian Building in 19…
... of guns in our community by using taxpayers' buildings for guns shows," said Legislator Lyndon Williams (D-Mount Vernon). "We must take a stand against the proliferation of guns in our community. These guns are not manufactured in our city. They are ...
Westchester Democrats try to stop upcoming gun show
Citing recent acts of violence in Mount Vernon and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Democratic members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators say they have an obligation to ban the upcoming gun show at the County Center in White Plains. Lawmakers were expected to vote Monday night to prohibit gun shows on county-run property, saying that it is not about Second Amendment rights, but safety.
Wartburg’s Angela Ciminello Receives Prestigious Women In Business Award
A vice president at Wartburg, an adult care community in Mount Vernon, has received a prestigious award from a Westchester business publication. Angela Ciminello, who heads the center's department of marketing and development, was recognized by 914INC.
No Pants Subway Ride NYC draws crowds of silly straphangers
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No Pants Subway Ride participants at Queensboro Plaza
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The Shade Store recently opened in Greenwich with a multitude of window covering options.
If you thought picking out white paint for your kitchen walls was a pursuit of patience only achieved by saints, dare to buy a shade for you r living room. Choosing window treatments for your home can be a very angst-inducing pursuit.
The Shade Store recently opened in Greenwich with a multitude of window covering options.
If you thought picking out white paint for your kitchen walls was a pursuit of patience only achieved by saints, dare to buy a shade for you r living room. Choosing window treatments for your home can be a very angst-inducing pursuit.
Former Westchester Cop Pleads Not Guilty To Quadruple Homicide Charges
Nicholas Tartaglione, the former Briarcliff Manor police officer turned alleged drug conspirator pleaded not guilty to quadruple murder charges in federal court on Thursday. Last month, United States Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara announced that the 49-year-old Tartaglione, who previously worked as an officer in Pawling and Mount Vernon, had been charged in a five-count indictment for his participation in a drug conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and for the murders of four men, all of whom lived in Middletown in Orange County.
Ex-Westchester Officer Accused Of Quadruple Homicide Appears In Court
Nicholas Tartaglione, the former Briarcliff Manor police officer turned alleged drug conspirator was back in federal court on Thursday after being arrested and charged with quadruple homicide. Last month, United States Attorney for the Southern District Preet Bharara announced that the 49-year-old Tartaglione, who previously worked as an officer in Pawling and Mount Vernon, had been charged in a five-count indictment for his participation in a drug conspiracy to distribute more than five kilograms of cocaine and for the murders of four men, all of whom lived in Middletown in Orange County.
Eleanor Goldsmith, Ed.D., Honored for Excellence in Hospital Administration & Education
... taken into account during the selection process. A retired hospital administrator and educator originally from Mount Vernon, N.Y., Eleanor Goldsmith began her studies at the College of New Rochelle in the 1940s. After graduating with a Bachelor of ...
Mount Vernon City Councilman Ken Griffiths calls for investigation…
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.
Funeral Arrangements Finalized For 13-Year-Old Westchester Shooting Victim
Funeral arrangements have been finalized for Shamoya McKenzie, the 13-year-old rising basketball star in Mount Vernon who was shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year's Eve . Visitation hours will be held from 1 to 4 p.m., with a service held at 4 p.m. on Friday, Jan. 13 at Macedonia Baptist Church on Ninth Avenue.
Drawbridge closing to cause traffic headaches
Getting around Mount Vernon and Pelham will cause headaches for most of 2017. The Fulton Avenue drawbridge between Mount Vernon and Pelham is set to The Fulton Avenue drawbridge between Mount Vernon and Pelham is set to close today for a large-scale rehabilitation project.
Drawbridge closing to cause traffic headaches
Getting around Mount Vernon and Pelham will cause headaches for most of 2017. The Fulton Avenue drawbridge between Mount Vernon and Pelham is set to The Fulton Avenue drawbridge between Mount Vernon and Pelham is set to close today for a large-scale rehabilitation project.
Democratic County Legislators Say DONa T Sell Your Guns on County PROPERTYa “Legislation Up Jan 9
... unity to have your voices heard on this issue before our vote next Monday," said Legislator Lyndonn Williams of Mount Vernon
Principal: NY girl killed by stray bullet was ‘shining star’
A "shining star" was lost when a 13-year-old girl was killed by a stray bullet while riding home from basketball practice, a suburban New York principal said Tuesday. Graham Elementary School Principal Natasha Hunter-McGregor told the Journal News that Mount Vernon eighth-grader Shamoya McKenzie , who was shot in the head Saturday afternoon, was an excellent student, athlete and role model.
Mount Vernon Police Investigating Third Holiday Season Shooting
In the wake of the fatal holiday season shootings that took the lives of nightclub owner O'Neil Bandoo and 13-year-old Shamoya McKenzie, a third shooting incident was reported in Mount Vernon on Monday. Police confirmed that at approximately 2 p.m. on Monday afternoon, an unidentified man had to be taken to a local hospital after he was struck in the hand by a stray bullet near West Third Street.
Reward Offered For Information On Fatal Teen Shooting In Mount Vernon
Law enforcement officials are offering a $2,500 reward for information leading to the gunman who shot and killed a Mount Vernon Middle School student on New Year's Eve. At approximately 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, 13-year-old rising basketball star Shamoya McKenzie was a passenger in a car when she was struck in the head by a stray bullet near the intersection of Chestnut Place and 3rd Street.
Officials: 13-Year-Old Unintentionally Shot, Killed In Car
City officials say a 13-year-old girl was unintentionally shot to death over the weekend in a northern New York City suburb. Officials say Shamoya McKenzie was a passenger in a car driving in Mount Vernon on Saturday afternoon when she was shot in the head.
Friends, teammates come together to mourn teen killed in Mount Vernon New Year’s Eve shooting
Grief counselors will be at Mount Vernon High School Monday as police search for the gunman who killed a 13-year-old student on New Year's Eve.Investigators hope security cameras captured images that help them find the people who are responsible for the Saturday afternoon shooting death of the promising basketball star in Mount Vernon.
Mount Vernon basketball star killed by a stray bullet
... States over 'hacking' in the presidential election lands in Moscow Shamoya McKenzie was shot in the head in Mount Vernon, New York, around 2.30pm on New Year's Eve while she was in the car with three family members Students at the Graham School in ...
Mount Vernon basketball star killed by a stray bullet
... States over 'hacking' in the presidential election lands in Moscow Shamoya McKenzie was shot in the head in Mount Vernon, New York, around 2.30pm on New Year's Eve while she was in the car with three family members Students at the Graham School in ...
Mount Vernon mourns slain teen
... the shooting that occurred around 2:45 p.m. near East Third and Tecumseh avenues. McKenzie was transported to Mount Vernon Hospital where she died, according to City Councilman Marcus Griffith. The two other victims are expected to be OK, but Mayor ...
Officials: 13-year-old unintentionally shot, killed in car
... weekend in a northern New York City suburb. Officials say Shamoya McKenzie was a passenger in a car driving in Mount Vernon on Saturday afternoon when she was shot in the head. She died at a hospital. Police say a 28-year-old Mount Vernon man also ...
13-Year-Old Killed In Mount Vernon Shooting ID’d As Rising Basketball Star
... and grief counselors will be available at the Graham School, at 521 E 5th St., starting at 9 a.m. and at Mount Vernon High School, located at 100 California Rd., around 2 p.m. Sunday. An unidentified Mount Vernon man was also shot in the arm in the ...
13-year-old girl killed, 2 others hurt in Mount Vernon shooting
A 13-year-old girl was killed after being struck in the head by a stray bullet Saturday afternoon in Mount Vernon. Shamoya McKenzie was transported to Mount Vernon Hospital where she died, according to City Councilman Marcus Griffith.
13-Year-Old Girl Killed, At Least One Injured In Mount Vernon Shooting
A 13-year-old girl was shot and killed in broad daylight on New Year's Eve Day and at least one other person suffered injuries in Mount Vernon, according to multiple reports.