Wartburg Receives Donation of Wheelchairs from Knights of Columbus

MT. VERNON, NEW YORK, USA, December 19, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / -- Knights of Columbus donates new wheelchairs to Wartburg MOUNT VERNON, N.Y.-December 4, 2018-The Knights of Columbus Council #410 in Mount Vernon donated four wheelchairs to Wartburg as part of its Global Wheelchair Mission. The Knights of Columbus, a fraternal benefit society founded in 1882, donates wheelchairs each year to the Catholic Church and other organizations in need.

New York container collector sues Nestl over uncollected bottles

All over New York City, scavengers collect empty bottles and cans to redeem the 5-cent deposits. A lot of the containers end up in Westchester County at a Mount Vernon, N.Y., warehouse run by 28-year-old Conrad Cutler.

Mississippi, God Damn

This is the story of that year in which I worked with Nina-and how she set me on the path that would lead to my becoming a writer, earning a Ph.D. and teaching African American Literature as well as creative writing. It is Nina's story as well-of her journey from Tryon, North Carolina to Mount Vernon, New York, just down the road from Malcolm X's widow, Dr. Betty Shabazz.

LeadingAge NY Honors Wartburg Board Chair as Trustee of the Year

MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, USA, October 5, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / -- Wartburg Board Chair is Honored with Trustee of the Year Award from LeadingAge NY Mount Vernon, NY, October 1, 2018 - Wartburg's Chairman of the Home Operations Board of Directors, Rev. Amandus J. Derr, was recently named a Trustee of the Year by LeadingAge NY, an association of 5,600 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to advancing policies, promoting practices and conducting research that supports, enables and empowers people to live fully as they age.

Westport police chief catches accused shoplifters

Just after two New York residents allegedly stole items from stores downtown, they were busted by the town's top cop - Chief Foti Koskinas. Sharon Harrison, 45, of Bronx, N.Y., and Odane Grant, 23, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., were each charged with possession of a shoplifting device, fifth-degree larceny , conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, weapons in a motor vehicle and fifth-degree larceny .

File Photo – Westport Police Chief Foti Koskinas.

Just after two New York residents allegedly stole items from stores downtown, they were busted by the town's top cop - Chief Foti Koskinas. Sharon Harrison, 45, of Bronx, N.Y., and Odane Grant, 23, of Mount Vernon, N.Y., were each charged with possession of a shoplifting device, fifth-degree larceny , conspiracy to commit fifth-degree larceny, weapons in a motor vehicle and fifth-degree larceny .

Durante Rentals Makes the Inc. 5000 List for Sixth Straight Year

Mt. Vernon, NY, September 07, 2018 -- -- Westchester-based Durante Rentals , with ten locations throughout New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, has been selected to Inc. Magazine's exclusive list of 5000 of America's fastest-growing private companies The Inc. 5000. Durante's three-year sales growth of 201% and $30.8m in annual revenue places them at #2195 on the 2018 list, the 37th annual.

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)

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.

Wartburg Hosts Bike Day

MOUNT VERNON, NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2018 / EINPresswire.com / -- Mount Vernon, NY, June 9, 2018 - Wartburg, an award-winning provider of comprehensive residential and healthcare services for seniors, hosted Barnum Financial Group and Foundation for Life to surprise almost 30 children from the Boys and Girls Club of Mount Vernon with a brand new bike. The Bikes for Kids program provides an uplifting and empowering experience for kids who need it most.

Clare McKenzie

A home-health aide stands accused of stealing thousands of dollars from an elderly Cos Cob man, now deceased. Clare McKenzie, 61, of Cedar Avenue, Mount Vernon, N.Y., turned herself into police headquarters Saturday to face several charges related to alleged financial crimes.