Bronx woman charged after pumpkin assault on train conductor
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.
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.
Police, fire, garbage vehicles stop running in Mount Vernon over unpaid bills
Everything from police and fire vehicles to garbage trucks is being pulled out of service due to poor maintenance.
Cop gives shoplifter a break instead of busting him
When a police officer confronted a suspected shoplifter, the man admitted he was trying to steal socks. What the cop did next may very well have changed the man's life.
Queensboro FC holds tryouts for its academy squad
Queensboro FC won't play its first match until 2022. But the organization is taking steps to find local talent to develop.
Teen and 2 men killed in Westchester rollover accident
Two young men and a 16-year-old girl were killed early Friday when the car they were riding in rolled over on a Westchester County highway.
HS valedictorian earns perfect attendance since pre-K, receives more than $430K in scholarships
Ashanti Palmer graduated from Nellie A. Thornton High School and the Performing & Visual Arts Magnet Program in New York.
Summer youth employment program in Mount Vernon moves online
Mount Vernon's summertime employment program for young people is moving online this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Summer work program for youths in Mount Vernon moves online
Mount Vernon's summertime employment program for young people is moving online this summer due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Residents, nurses push to save Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital
An anticipated plan to close Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital drew protests from hospital employees and nearby neighbors.
Nurses, neighbors protest closure of Mount Vernon hospital
Nurses and members of the community came out Friday evening to protest the anticipated closure of Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital.
Armed guards in Mount Vernon schools for third year
For the third year in a row armed school resource officers will be roaming the halls of schools in the Mount Vernon School District.