Video of Mount Vernon officer jump roping with residents goes viral
Officer Sharrika Brent said it was refreshing to see people playing outside, and not glued to their phones.
Officer Sharrika Brent said it was refreshing to see people playing outside, and not glued to their phones.
Mount Vernon schools face closures amid financial crisis
The Mount Vernon City School District is grappling with financial struggles that may force the closure of three elementary schools.
The Mount Vernon City School District is grappling with financial struggles that may force the closure of three elementary schools.
Mount Vernon shooting: FBI hunts for 'Marcos,' suspect linked to double murder
The man, possibly known as Marcos, could be connected to a robbery and double shooting in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, the FBI said.
The man, possibly known as Marcos, could be connected to a robbery and double shooting in Mount Vernon, Westchester County, the FBI said.
FBI, NYPD look for suspect connected to Mount Vernon double homicide: Sources
Officials say the man is wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery and homicide Tuesday.
Officials say the man is wanted for questioning in connection with a robbery and homicide Tuesday.
Lucky Westchester County woman wins $3M scratch-off prize
A lucky woman from Westchester County won the $3 million top prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought at a gas station.
A lucky woman from Westchester County won the $3 million top prize from a New York Lottery scratch-off ticket she bought at a gas station.
Mount Vernon school merger has parents concerned for child safety
As for safety concerns, the district guarantees security guards at every entrance and a fence to separate the buildings.
As for safety concerns, the district guarantees security guards at every entrance and a fence to separate the buildings.
Mount Vernon police officer indicted, accused of using stun gun 7 times on handcuffed man
Sgt. Mario Stewart, a commander on the force in Mount Vernon, fired his Taser at the man seven times in two minutes, according to the indictment. He is charged with violating the person’s constitutional rights by using excessive force.
Sgt. Mario Stewart, a commander on the force in Mount Vernon, fired his Taser at the man seven times in two minutes, according to the indictment. He is charged with violating the person’s constitutional rights by using excessive force.
Mount Vernon police under fire after secret recordings reveal possible corruption
Secret tape recordings exposed hours of conversation about cops in the unit falsely incriminated people in drug operations.
Secret tape recordings exposed hours of conversation about cops in the unit falsely incriminated people in drug operations.
Man shot in head outside Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie’s Bronx office
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has been one of the leading proponents of criminal justice reforms in the state that critics have slammed as too lenient.
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie has been one of the leading proponents of criminal justice reforms in the state that critics have slammed as too lenient.
One year later: Family, friends remember high school cheerleader fatally stabbed at parade
Kayla Green was stabbed to death at a parade honoring the school's basketball team in 2022.
Kayla Green was stabbed to death at a parade honoring the school's basketball team in 2022.
Family of murdered NY cheerleader is shocked at sentence
The family of a murdered cheerleader is outraged over what they consider is the lenient sentence the killer faces because of New York laws.
The family of a murdered cheerleader is outraged over what they consider is the lenient sentence the killer faces because of New York laws.
New York animal shelter to close its doors, citing inhabitable conditions
A popular animal shelter in Mount Vernon is getting ready to close its doors for good next month, citing inhabitable conditions.
A popular animal shelter in Mount Vernon is getting ready to close its doors for good next month, citing inhabitable conditions.
Mount Vernon man accused of throwing puppy into oncoming traffic
Thaddeus Jones allegedly threw a pitbull puppy onto Yonkers Avenue, where it was struck and killed by oncoming traffic.
Thaddeus Jones allegedly threw a pitbull puppy onto Yonkers Avenue, where it was struck and killed by oncoming traffic.
Mount Vernon teen indicted in killing of 16-year-old girl
At an arraignment on Tuesday, a judge ordered a 15-year-old held without bail in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old girl in Mount Vernon last month.
At an arraignment on Tuesday, a judge ordered a 15-year-old held without bail in connection with the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old girl in Mount Vernon last month.
15-year-old charged in Mount Vernon stabbing that killed teen, injured 1
According to police, the suspect fatally stabbed the 16-year-old victim and wounded a 15-year-old who was taken to the hospital with puncture injuries.
According to police, the suspect fatally stabbed the 16-year-old victim and wounded a 15-year-old who was taken to the hospital with puncture injuries.
Gang member sentenced in murder of Mount Vernon teen Shamoya McKenzie
A member of a New York street gang has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the killing of an innocent girl back on New Year's Eve in 2016.
A member of a New York street gang has been sentenced to 22 years in prison for his role in the killing of an innocent girl back on New Year's Eve in 2016.
College instructor accused of faking COVID vaccine card to get job
Authorities say that a teacher at Westchester Community College forged a COVID vaccine card in order to get a permanent job there.
Authorities say that a teacher at Westchester Community College forged a COVID vaccine card in order to get a permanent job there.
Bronx woman charged after pumpkin assault on train conductor
A Bronx woman is accused of attacking a Metro-North train conductor with a pumpkin.
A Bronx woman is accused of attacking a Metro-North train conductor with a pumpkin.
Olympic medalist Rai Benjamin inspires other Mount Vernon athletes
Members of Rai Benjamin's graduating class along with some passionate undergrads are now trying to follow in his footsteps.
Members of Rai Benjamin's graduating class along with some passionate undergrads are now trying to follow in his footsteps.
Mount Vernon officials trade blame over city's unpaid bills
The city's Mayor and Comptroller are blaming each other for the thousands of dollars in unpaid bills that have left many of the city's public work vehicles out of service.
The city's Mayor and Comptroller are blaming each other for the thousands of dollars in unpaid bills that have left many of the city's public work vehicles out of service.