Mount Vernon Insider: Mayor Patterson-Howard announces groundbreaking “We’re All In” campaign; New COVID-19 Testing and Vaccine sites to open next week.

 

Mayor Patterson-Howard announces groundbreaking “We’re All In” campaign to increase COVID-19 testing and vaccinations in Mount Vernon.

Mount Vernon (12/31/21) –Today, Mayor Patterson-Howard joined with stakeholders to announce the opening of a new testing site at Grace Baptist Church with extended hours and days. This move will provide relief for residents who have been dealing with long lines for testing around Mount Vernon.  Additionally, a new flu/vaccine center in collaboration with Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital will be opening in the parking lot across from Grace Baptist Church and will be operating seven days a week. Both sites will go online on Tuesday, January 4 and the duration of these new sites will be for at least two months.

The new “We’re All In” campaign, the first of its kind, is a cross-collaboration between the City of Mount Vernon, State of New York, Grace Baptist Church, Montefiore Mount Vernon Hospital, Mount Vernon Neighborhood Health Center and the Mount Vernon City School District.

Joined by video following the announcement by Governor Kathy Hochul, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Rev. Dr. Franklyn Richardson (GBC), CEO Judith Watson (MVNHC), SVP Susan Green (Montefiore), Superintendent Kenneth Hamilton (MVCSD) and Rev. Shelia Simmons (GBC) provided an update on how the We’re All In campaign will impact Mount Vernon.  

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Details below on hours of operation (Walk up & Appointments available)

Grace Baptist Church Testing site (all ages)

52 S 6th Ave, Mt Vernon, NY 10550

914-515-3001 ||| 914-515-3002

www.gracechurchtoday.org

Monday – Saturday: 9am – 6pm

Montefiore Hospital Vaccine/Booster site (ages 5+)

Municipal Parking Lot #1 (Across from Grace Baptist Church)

www.montefiore.org

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 9am-2pm

Tuesday/Thursday: 12pm-6pm

Saturday/Sunday: 11am-3pm

Mount Vernon Health Center (all ages)

107 W 4th St, Mt Vernon, NY 10550

914-699-7200

www.mountvernonneighborhoodhealthcenter.org

Testing – Monday-Friday: 9am-4pm

Vaccine/Booster shots - Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 9am-4pm

Mount Vernon Insider: Virtual 2022 Mount Vernon City Council Statutory Meeting - 1/3/22 @ 7 p.m.

 

Virtual 2022 Annual Mount Vernon Statutory Meeting to Swear in New Councilmembers Poteat, Browne and Gleason

 

Councilman Derrick Thompson to become New Council President 

Monday, January 3, 2022 at 7:00 pm

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https://www.cmvny.com/

Mount Vernon Insider: VIRTUAL INAUGURATION - JANUARY 1, 2022.

 

Out of an abundance of precaution and the safety of our Community, the Inauguration and Oath of Office for Honorable Dr. Darren M. Morton on January 1, 2022 at 12PM has been changed to the virtual event for the public.  We have restricted the in-person attendance to event participants, family and special guests to ensure proper social distance and health precautions. Dr. Morton values your support and looks forward to your virtual participation.

Please take precautions to protect you and your families as we bring in the New Year. 2022 may be our best year yet and we're wishing you all the joy and peace of the season. Happy New Year!

https://www.mortonforcomptroller.com/oathofoffice

Mount Vernon Insider: City of Mount Vernon Community Events Calendar.

 

Mount Vernon Insider: City of Mount Vernon: City of Mount Vernon hires 19 new probationary Police Officers, promotes 4 to Detective.

City of Mount Vernon hires 19 new probationary Police Officers, promotes 4 to Detective.

Mount Vernon (12/27/21) - On Monday, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and Commissioner Glenn Scott were proud to swear in nineteen (19) probationary police officers in a grand ceremony at the Doles Center. The event kicks off the first full class of Mount Vernon residents in years.

The new class of probationary officers represents the most diverse class of recruits in Mount Vernon, by breakdown the class represents: 100% Mount Vernon, 74% Black, 16% Hispanic and 26% women. Four new detectives were also sworn in today during the ceremony, half being women.

Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard said, "I am excited to usher in the most diverse recruitment class in recent memory. The ability to recruit locally for our MVPD has been a goal of this administration since day 1. I look forward to seeing these officers on the streets next year and becoming part of the reform efforts we have currently started. I am proud to see so many Mount Vernon residents stepping up to the plate to serve and protect their community." Police Commissioner Glenn Scott said, "The Mount Vernon Police Department welcomes these new probationary officers. They are joining at a time where much is expected of police officers and our department is ready to step up and usher in new energy and excitement. It is a privilege to serve the community you are from. It is a great honor and I believe these probationary officers will make Mount Vernon proud."

Detective Designations: Det. Alice Ferreira Det. Robert Kressman Det. Mark Ludwicki Det. Marilena Sophia  Probationary Police Officers: Willy Altema Renee Anderson Akeem Burns Brian Elegar Andrew Felix Anthony Franciotti Cody Housen Tamara Jean-Baptiste Lytel Martin Aury Mustafa Devyn Norman Timothy Price Marques Randolph Julio Rivas Stephen Rose Blanca Saavedra Gabriel Saladini Daniel Suspiro David Walters

Mount Vernon Insider: City of Mount Vernon: Christmas Message From Comptroller Elect.

 

December 24, 2021

Dear Mount Vernon Taxpayers and Residents, Happy Holidays to you and your family!

As we prepare to enjoy time with our family members and friends during this holiday season, I pray that you will receive all the blessings of God. The holiday season provides us with an opportunity to reflect on the year and be inspired for tremendous possibilities in the upcoming year.

These past two years, during the COVID pandemic, have been extremely challenging for us all in so many ways. We have seen an unbelievable amount of sickness and death affecting us individually and collectively. Our economy has suffered, supply and demand deficiencies have made this holiday season more stressful, and many are unable to enjoy the traditional exchange of gifts. Nevertheless, the great gift we have is life itself and the ability to make a difference. I encourage you to take this advantage to enjoy time with your family and friends.

I look forward to taking office as your City Comptroller on January 1, 2022. It is my commitment to work diligently for the improvement of our City and its financial status. Please note this will not be a simple task and will take some time to resolve all our issues. I ask that you be patient, not draw conclusion prematurely, and when necessary ask questions to me directly. Under my leadership, the Finance Department will function with competence, efficiency and transparency.

Once again, thank you for electing me as your Comptroller. holiday and happy new year.

Yours in service,

Darren M. Morton, Ed.D., CPRP

Comptroller-Elect

Mount Vernon Insider: Mount Vernon Police Department make arrest after Arson investigation for December fire.

 

Mount Vernon Insider: City of Mount Vernon: City of Mount Vernon to Distribute Take Home COVID-19 Test to Mount Vernon residents.