Black Westchester

George Latimers Endorses Mount Vernon Democratic Nominees

Mount Vernon — Westchester County Executive George Latimer and County Clerk Tim Idoni endorsed the Mount Vernon City Democratic Committee Nominees, Tuesday, June 1st on the steps of City Hall. The slate known as Mount Vernon’s Choice, Mount Vernon’s Voice consisting of Darren Morton for Comptroller, André Wallace, Lauren Carter and Councilwoman Janicr Duarte for City Council, recieved CE…

Black Flight: Why Black People Can’t Afford Life In Westchester Anymore?

Back in 2007, Black flight started to take shape. According to a census conducted by the New York Times, many people of color began moving to suburban areas, including Westchester County. Just a year prior, a democratic governor, Eliot Spitzer, won the county for the first time in 12 years. Democrats have consistently won the gubernatorial race every year since.   Despite all that, some 14 years…

What’s Going On? Marvin’s 1971 Lyrics Of Police Brutality and Senseless Violence Still Ring True 50 Years later!

This editorial was inspired by the docu-series, 1971 The Year That Music Changed Everything, I watched last night on Apple TV. What’s Going On was the eleventh studio album by soul singer, songwriter, and producer Marvin Gaye. It was released on May 21, 1971, by the Motown Records subsidiary label Tamla. At the time Black artists weren’t typically creating classic album-length artistic statements…

Good Government Matters: Collaboration and Cooperation Move Us All Forward

As we move toward summer, the warmer weather, our Democratic primary season, and lower numbers in this deadly pandemic, I have been spending a little time thinking about the last year. What a time it has been for all of us here in Mount Vernon, in Westchester, and throughout New York. What comes through for me are two things: the resilience and toughness of our community.  And the vital…

Self Destruction 2021 – A Call To Action

The last two weeks Black Westchester has discussed on our radio show People Before Politics the need to get involved to end the senseless gun violence plaquing our streets. Both shows, Episodes 299 and 300 were a call to action. But I woke up this morning with a need to reach out to our readers with another call to action, because we are about to face a crisis. A pandemic that may be worst than…

2021 Primary Election Early Voting Information

The 2021 Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Early voting will be held from Saturday, June 12 through Sunday, June 20.  Westchester County registered voters are eligible to cast an early voting ballot. Registered voters will be able to cast their ballot at any of the 23 designated early voting locations listed below. Westchester County’s Election…

MV STEAM Academy Senior Efua Forson Receives Full Academic Scholarship to Harvard University

Unfortunately, when you see the city of Mount Vernon in the headlines in the news – including in Black Westchester – it’s not good news. But as a Mount Vernonite myself, it is always a pleasure when I can share some good news and shine a bright light on my city. This is one of those times. This is not only good news; this is incredible news. Efua Forson, the valedictorian at Mount Vernon STEAM…

PBP Radio – The 300th Episode

Black Westchester presents The People Before Politics Radio Show – The 300th Episode Community Call In Show where we will discuss senseless gun violence in our community and the anniversary of the killing of George Floyd, one year later has much changed, ending qualified immunity and good cops who expose corruption in their departments! All our listeners are welcome to come on and leave a live…

Many Are Asking, Do Black Lives Matter In Greenburgh After BLM Sign Is Illegally Ripped Out The Ground

All Lives Can’t Matter Until Black Lives Matter sign in Welcome To Greenburgh Sign that was ripped out the ground less than 24 hours after it was erected on Knollwood Rd [Black Westchester] Greenburgh – Like a Jay Z lyric from 2003, we have a case of “Grand Opening, Grand Closing” in the town of Greenburgh. On Wednesday, May 12th the Town of Greenburgh put up a BLM sign that read “All Live Can’t…

Wallauer Paint And Decorating Centers Offers Discounted Gift Card Program for Realtors

(White Plains) May 17, 2021 — Wallauer Paint and Decorating Centers have been serving Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties since 1921. This month Wallauer announced a gift card program for realtors who can use the cards as gifts for new homeowners. Realtors can purchase a $50 card for $40, a $100 card for $80 and a $200 card for just $150. The gift cards can be applied to any purchase of…

Stop the Self-Sabotage And Learn How to Love Yourself

Every day, almost everywhere we look, we’re bombarded with someone else’s idea of perfection. We’re told, “You need this,” “You should wear this,” and “You need to be this way or that way,” but no one tells us that we’re just fine. In this society of “whoever has the most toys wins,” no one does. We do that to ourselves with negative thinking about our bodies, wanting more things, and trying to…

Judge Signs Order to Show Cause In Lawsuit Challenging Mount Vernon’s Handling Of Federal Funds

Mount Vernon Comptroller candidate Derickson K. Lawrence is the Plaintiff in a lawsuit to prevent what he alleges was an illegal transfer, by Mount Vernon City Council, of emergency federal American Rescue Plan (ARP) funds that circumvent the Office of the Comptroller and will be directed to the Board of Water Supply. Westchester Supreme Court Judge Susan Cacace signed my Order to Show Cause,…

Black Westchester May 15, 2021 Issue (The Digital Edition)

Welcome to our May 15, 2021 Issue.This month we focus on the ongoing investigation into the Mount Vernon Police Department and the Westchester District Attorney Mimi Rocah calling on the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) to investigate the MVPD for pervasive and persistent alleged civil rights violations, including unlawful strip searches, excessive use of force, and other misconduct (pages…

People Before Politics Radio – Episode 299 – Senseless Gun Violence in Lower Westchester

After weeks of senseless violence in Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Yonkers, Black Westchester put together a panel of people who have boots on the ground in all three communities on Episode 299 or the People Before Politics Radio Show, Sunday, May 16th. The panel included PBP Radio hosts AJ Woodson and Damon K Jones and co-hosts Lorraine Lopez (who has lost two brothers to senseless gun…

The Eric Adams Interview

Black Westchester presents The People Before Politics Radio Show With Brooklyn Borough President and NYC Mayoral Candidate Eric Adams

Developing a Mindful Mindset of a Fit and Healthy Person

Why do some people find it so easy to exercise and eat a healthy diet while so many others struggle? One of the reasons is a difference is having a mindful mindset. If you view yourself as someone who can’t follow a diet, you’ll find it very challenging to eat well. Do you see yourself as a person who doesn’t go to the gym? If so, you probably won’t be able to find your way to the gym with any…

Executive Director of Youth Shelter of Westchester Joanne Dunn Interview

On Sunday, May 3rd, Black Westchester interviewed Joanne Dunn, the first woman to be named executive director of The Youth Shelter Program of Westchester, since its incorporation in 1975. Ms. Joanne Dunn has worked to improve the lives of troubled youths in Westchester, For the past two decades. The Mount Vernon based organization was conceived by a Westchester judge and school teacher who…