Mount Vernon Man Sentenced For Two-Year Crime Spree

A Westchester man was sentenced to two to six years in state prison on Tuesday for a crime spree that lasted almost two years, according to the Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. Devon Sherman, 21, of Mount Vernon, was sentenced to two to six years in state prison by Judge Barbara Zambelli after pleading guilty on Sept. 27, to burglary, grand larceny, unauthorized use of a vehicle and two counts of criminal possession of a forged instrument.

Bronxville Police Track Down Alleged High-End Clothing Store Shoplifter

Detectives from the Bronxville Police Department tracked down a 24-year-old woman who allegedly stole nearly $1,000 in merchandise from a high-end clothing store. Police were notified of a shoplifter at J. McLaughlin on Wednesday, Nov. 7 when the store manager witnessed Mount Vernon resident Syiesha Jackson walking out of the store with merchandise valued at $948.

Mount Vernon Basketball Standout Signed, Sealed To Play Division I

A Mount Vernon basketball standout is taking his talents to Virginia after signing his National Letter of Intent to play ball for George Mason University next year. Surrounded by friends, family, former coaches and teammates, Jason Douglas-Stanley ended his recruitment and made it official that he'll be playing for coach Dave Paulsen and the Patriots.

Social Worker Susan Marie Stanton to be Featured on CUTV News Radio

MT. VERNON, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, November 14, 2017 / EINPresswire.com / -- We all encounter difficulties and obstacles, but how we rise up to these challenges is what counts. How rewarding is our journey when our setbacks guide us to help others enrich their own lives? Susan Marie Stanton is a licensed school-certified social worker who has served the Mount Vernon board of education for 26 years.

Mount Vernon Partnership With Microsoft Sees Public Safety Improvements

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.

Lane, Ramp Closures Scheduled On Hutchinson River Parkway

Motorists planning on traveling on the Hutchinson River Parkway in Mount Vernon and Pelham next week can expect delays as the New York State Department of Transportation prepares for lane and ramp closures. The NYSDOT issued an alert cautioning that lane and ramp closures are expected on the parkway between Exit 8 and Exit 12 beginning on Monday, Nov. 13, while construction crews perform work in the area.

Mount Vernon Students Await Scholarship Money Amid City Hall Strife

As political strife continues to plague officials in Mount Vernon, some of the city's best and brightest are reportedly getting caught in the crosshairs as they await scholarship money promised to them. Nearly 30 local college students that were promised scholarship money through the Mount Vernon Mayor's Educational Assistance Scholarship Program have not received the money they earned, according to a lohud report released on Friday.

Mount Vernon Students Await Scholarship Money Amid City Hall Strife

As political strife continues to plague officials in Mount Vernon, some of the city's best and brightest are reportedly getting caught in the crosshairs as they await scholarship money promised to them. Nearly 30 local college students that were promised scholarship money through the Mount Vernon Mayor's Educational Assistance Scholarship Program have not received the money they earned, according to a lohud report released on Friday.

Mount Vernon Mayor Threatens Legal Action Over Memorial Field Dumping

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas has threatened legal action against former Mayor Ernest Davis' administration over contaminated soil that was illegally dumped at Memorial Field. During a press conference held at Memorial Field, Thomas announced that the city was taking action and issuing subpoenas to former city employees who may have information regarding the illegal dumping, which is expected to cost upwards of $2 million to remove.

Best of the best

The State University of New York at Fredonia School of Music has announced a group of 10 talented, young pianists selected to move on to the Finalist Round of The Claudette Sorel Piano Competition, slated for Nov. 4, beginning at noon in Rosch Recital Hall. Finalists include: Alexei Aceto from Ithaca, Henry Tang from Brooklyn, Harue Suzuki from Williamsville, Michael McClure from Kenmore, Deven Shah from Wattsburg, Pa.; Paulina Kotarski from Elmwood Park, Ill.; Craig Murray from Mt.

Best of the best

The State University of New York at Fredonia School of Music has announced a group of 10 talented, young pianists selected to move on to the Finalist Round of The Claudette Sorel Piano Competition, slated for Nov. 4, beginning at noon in Rosch Recital Hall. Finalists include: Alexei Aceto from Ithaca, Henry Tang from Brooklyn, Harue Suzuki from Williamsville, Michael McClure from Kenmore, Deven Shah from Wattsburg, Pa.; Paulina Kotarski from Elmwood Park, Ill.; Craig Murray from Mt.

Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent’s Contract Extended For ’20/20 Vision’

Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton has been given an extra year to continue his transformation of the district after signing an extension to stay at the helm. The Mount Vernon School Board approved a one-year extension for Hamilton this week, which will retain his services in the city through August 2022, giving him more time to implement his "20/20 Vision" for the school district.

Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent’s Contract Extended For ’20/20 Vision’

Mount Vernon Schools Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton has been given an extra year to continue his transformation of the district after signing an extension to stay at the helm. The Mount Vernon School Board approved a one-year extension for Hamilton this week, which will retain his services in the city through August 2022, giving him more time to implement his "20/20 Vision" for the school district.

Concordia College and Wartburg Partnership Gives Adults 65+ Opportunity to Earn College Degrees

Nov. 1, 2017 - PRLog -- Concordia College New York and Wartburg announce partnership to give adults 65+ in Mount Vernon the opportunity to earn a college degree Concordia College New York and Wartburg recently held a press conference announcing a new partnership to give adults 65+ in Mount Vernon the opportunity to earn a college degree. Dr. David J. Gentner - President & CEO of Wartburg, Rev.

Westchester Criminal Faces Life In Prison, Deportation For Assaulting Cop

A longtime criminal is facing life in prison after being found guilty of attempting to stab a Westchester County Police officer who intervened when he was attempting to steal rims from a car dealership in Mount Kisco. Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr. announced that 54-year-old Ronald Clare Greenland of Mount Vernon has been found guilty to multiple charges and is due to be sentenced to a term between 40 years and life in state prison in December.