Noted GOP Attorney in Rye Indicted on Federal Fraud Charges

Guy Parisi, a politically connected Westchester County lawyer, has been hit with a federal indictment for allegedly trying to siphon hundreds of thousands of dollars from the estate of a deceased Mount Vernon man. Parisi, 71, allegedly tried to cash in on the estate's assets by hiring a fictitious company he created with his wife just two weeks earlier - a company he allegedly named after the street in the Hamptons where he owns a beach house.

Mount Vernon mayor accepts boxing challenge Mount Vernon Mayor…

Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas ready to duke it out with political rival Damon Jones Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas says he'll duke it out with his political rival Damon Jones - literally Check out this story on northjersey.com: Mayor accepts challenge during radio interview, but officials say he may be thinking more along the lines of a video game match Damon Jones, the New York representative for Blacks in Law Enforcement of America, talks about an incident where white police officers had a confrontation with black parole officers in Ramapo last year.

Bite To The Face May Lead To Life In Prison For Westchester Armed Robber

A Westchester man faces life in prison after being found guilty of pistol-whipping a woman and her son during a violent armed robbery in Westchester last year when he got bit in the face, leading to his arrest. Mount Vernon resident Sidney Lane, 37, was found guilty of two counts of attempted robbery, violent felonies, for an incident in Yonkers last July, when he attacked a woman and her 23-year-old son in their home.

Dr. Concetta Tomaino Joins Faculty at Concordia College as Distinguished Professor of Creative Arts

MT. VERNON, NEW YORK, USA, July 30, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / -- Dr. Concetta Tomaino, Internationally Renowned Pioneer in Music Therapy and Neuroscience Research, Joins Faculty at Concordia College. Mount Vernon, NY Concordia College recently announced the appointment of Dr. Concetta M. Tomaino to Distinguished Professor of Creative Arts.

Wartburg’s 6th Annual Jazz in June Gala Raises over $290,000

MT. VERNON, NEW YORK, USA, July 27, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / -- \ Contact: Angela Ciminello 914-513-5179 aciminello@wartburg.org Wartburg's 6th Annual Jazz in June Gala Raises over $290,000 Featuring Blind, Award Winning, Creative Aging Artist, Rachel Gonzalez Mount Vernon, N.Y. - Wartburg, an award-winning provider of comprehensive senior residential and healthcare services, hosted their 6th annual Jazz in June - A Wartburg Celebration of Arts and Music gala on June 20, 2018 raising over $290,000 to support Wartburg's internationally recognized, award-winning Creative Aging & Lifelong Learning program at Wartburg. The event was held at the Surf Club on the Sound in New Rochelle, NY, with nearly 330 guests and over 55 sponsors.

New Yorker in Syria sues the US government after finding out he’s on drone kill list

Darrell Lamont Phelps grew up in Mount Vernon, New York, before converting to Islam, taking the name Bilal Abdul Kareem, and moving to Syria as a reporter Starting in 2016, he says he was targeted in a series of attacks before he was tipped off that he was on America's infamous 'Kill List' Kareem filed a complaint in district court in Washington, D.C., on March 30 2017, appealing to the U.S. government to take him off the list of assassination targets On June 13, Judge Collyer handed down a ruling that the government cannot assassinate Kareem without giving him his day in court to defend himself Kareem believes it's his pro-Muslim interviews, sometimes with members of terror groups, in his role as a journalist that ended him up on the list He's also been accused of being a 'jihadist propagandist' for his rosy depictions of Al Queda members while some claim he is a full member of Al Nusra ... (more)

Sentencing Adjourned For Man Facing Attempted Murder Charge In Mount Vernon

A 22-year-old man already facing life in prison for his role in a 12-hour crime spree last year in Westchester had his court case adjourned for one month on Tuesday after his guilty plea to attempted murder following shooting incidents in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Mount Vernon resident Allen Copeland pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, in May, for his role into two incidents that took place last year.

Mount Vernon Man To Be Sentenced For Attempted Murder

A 22-year-old man already facing life in prison for his role in a 12-hour crime spree last year in Westchester is scheduled to be sentenced on Tuesday after pleading guilty to attempted murder following shooting incidents in Mount Vernon and Yonkers. Mount Vernon resident Allen Copeland pleaded guilty to second-degree attempted murder and criminal possession of a weapon, both violent felonies, in May, for his role into two incidents that took place last year.

Westchester Man Sentenced For Murdering Roommate With Canes

A 54-year-old Westchester County man may spend the rest of his life behind bars after being sentenced for murdering his roommate with canes. Mount Vernon resident Clifford Ali has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison after being found guilty of second-degree murder for the death of Martin Lisnak, 74, who was found dead in the city in November 2016, Westchester County District Attorney Anthony Scarpino, Jr., announced on Monday.

Feds Invited To Speak On Hutchinson, Bronx River Discharges In Westchester

With Mount Vernon facing millions of dollars in fines for violating the Clean Water Act, Mayor Richard Thomas has invited members of the federal government to appear at Wednesday's City Council meeting. The City of Mount Vernon is facing a lawsuit from the EPA and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for allegedly discharging raw sewage and other pollutants from its storm sewer system into the Hutchinson and Bronx Rivers.

Photo Flash: Ilyasah Shabazz Promotes Betty Before X With Westchester …

Ilyasah Shabazz, the third daughter of Malcolm X and Dr Betty Shabazz promoted her recently released young adult novel focusing on her mother's childhood "Betty Before X" , 2018) at a discussion sponsored by "IT'S LIT" - the lit literary initiative of the Westchester Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. on Sunday, June 10, 2018. Moderated by journalist and communications strategist, Chasity Cooper, the event took place at the Doles Center in Mount Vernon, NY.

Police: New York woman caught with fake prescription

Mount Vernon, NY, resident Melba Witter was charged with computer crime and criminal attempt to illegally obtain prescription legend drugs in Westport on June 29. Mount Vernon, NY, resident Melba Witter was charged with computer crime and criminal attempt to illegally obtain prescription legend drugs in Westport on June 29. WESTPORT - A New York woman was caught registering a fake prescription at the medical office she works at in town, police said. In February, police were called to a local medical office on report of a fraudelent prescription.

Mount Vernon City School District, Mount Vernon, New York

Mount Vernon City School District's new academic vision involved creating three theme-based high schools, including one for arts. Challenge: Mount Vernon City School District, an urban system on New York City's northern border, has suffered through years of academic and structural neglect, causing low graduation rates disparities in access to learning.

Cheryelle M. Cruickshank Recognized as a Professional of the Year by…

Cheryelle M. Cruickshank of Mount Vernon, New York has been recognized as a Professional of the Year for 2018 by Strathmore's Who's Who Worldwide Edition for her outstanding contributions and achievements for over 29 years in the fields of nonprofit executive management and mental health services. About Cheryelle M. Cruickshank Cheryelle Cruickshank currently serves as the first Chief Executive Officer of Human First, Inc. which is a 501 not-for-profit organization serving the developmentally disabled communities of New York City and Long Island.

Feds Sue Mount Vernon For Hutchinson, Bronx River Raw Sewage Discharges

The City of Mount Vernon is facing a lawsuit from the EPA and the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York for allegedly discharging raw sewage and other pollutants from its storm sewer system into the Hutchinson and Bronx Rivers. Officials announced the lawsuit on Thursday, claiming that Mount Vernon has failed to comply with the Clean Water Act storm sewer permit requirements designed to prevent raw sewage and other illicit pollutants from flowing from the city's storm sewer system into the rivers.