Mount Vernon Police Identify Pattern In Recent String Of Auto Thefts

A string of recently reported auto larcenies have prompted the Mount Vernon Police Department to caution homeowners to take extra care and precaution when leaving their vehicles overnight. Mount Vernon officials have cautioned residents to be on high alert, as the Police Department's Patrol Division identified an auto theft pattern that has been plaguing the city recently, prompting them to remind residents to always lock their cars and to never leave keys or key fobs inside an unoccupied vehicle.

Wartburg Completes $1M Renovations to Meadowview Assisted Living Facelift

Wartburg's Meadowview Assisted Living Residence in Mount Vernon had undergone a million-dollar renovation this past year, Wartburg recently announced. The renovation refreshed the building's look, updated wiring and technology, and gave a new look to the Concierge, Gathering Lounge and Cafe areas to stay in pace with other similar ALRs in the area, according to a release from Wartburg.

Police Identify Westchester Man Involved In Car Chase, Shooting

The man accused of leading police on a high-speed morning chase that ended with bullets flying in the Bronx on Wednesday morning is facing a pair of felony charges. On Wednesday, Mount Vernon officials announced that city resident Robert Johnson, 30 was to be arraigned on felony charges of criminal content and reckless endangerment for his role in the chase that ended with his female passenger taking a gunshot wound to the shoulder.

Police Chase Starts In Westchester, Ends With Shooting In The Bronx

A wild police pursuit that started in Westchester ended with a shooting in the Bronx on Tuesday morning, with at least one person hospitalized. Officials confirmed that Mount Vernon police attempted to stop a black truck at approximately 9 a.m. on Tuesday for a traffic violation, when the driver sped off, nearly striking responding officers.

George Washington almost broke the law trying to recapture his freed slave

When George Washington was sworn in as America's first president in 1789, his wife Martha did not accompany him to the nation's capital in Manhattan. Instead, she remained at the family estate in Mount Vernon, complaining to all who would listen, including to the household slaves, who were well accustomed to dealing with Mrs. Washington's moods - especially a teenage girl named Ona Judge.

Basketball teams raise funds for family of slain player

A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, a 13-year-old Mount Vernon player shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year's Eve. MOUNT VERNON - A double-header of basketball games Friday night between the Mount Vernon Knights and Scarsdale Raiders doubled as a fundraiser for the family of Shamoya McKenzie, a 13-year-old Mount Vernon player shot and killed by a stray bullet on New Year's Eve.

Cape Breton Highlanders deal Thomas to Storm

The Cape Breton Highlanders announced Friday they have dealt embroiled power forward from Mount Vernon, NY to the Storm in return for future considerations. Thomas - who is averaging 9.4 points, 5.9 rebounds and 67.2 per cent shooting from the floor in 10 games - returned to New York in mid January for what the team described as "personal matters."

$1M in Renovations to Wartburg’s Meadowview Assisted Living Facility Completed

Feb. 3, 2017 - PRLog -- Wartburg Completes $1M in Renovations to Meadowview Assisted Living Facility with Low Cost Bond Refinance Through Westchester LDC Mount Vernon, NY - February 2, 2017... Wartburg's Meadowview Assisted Living Residence underwent a million-dollar renovation this past year. The renovation refreshed the building's look, updated wiring and technology, and gave a new look to the Concierge, Gathering Lounge and CafA areas to stay in pace with other similar ALRs in the area.

New Netflix Crime Drama Features Mount Vernon Building

If you see some strange goings-on late at night at an old office building in Mount Vernon, don't call the police; They're already there - sort of. Netflix is using the building at 519 S. 5th Ave. as a set for its upcoming crime drama, "Seven Seconds," and will be filming there at night from now until May, according to a report by lohud.com.

Davis, Trever Allen

Trever Allen Davis MOUNT VERNON: Trever Allen Davis, age 28, of Mount Vernon, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at his residence. He was born on June 8, 1988 in Columbus, Ohio the son of Greg and Sue Davis.