Let's get our hands dirty and plant the future together! Join us this Arbor Day Celebration for our Annual Public and Educational Community Tree Planting. Celebrate with the Mount Vernon Tree Advisory Board and your neighbors as we mark Mount Vernon's Tree City USA designation.
Don't miss out on the fun at Mount Vernon Boys and Girls Club on Friday, April 28th at 4:00 pm. See you there!
I am excited to host the upcoming public art unveiling with our partners at 42 Broad St and ArtsWestchester of the “Peaceful Journey” sculpture honoring Mount Vernon’s very own musical legend Heavy D. This event will take place Thursday, April 27th at 11am at 42 Broad St.
What better way to celebrate the 50th Anniversary of Hip Hop by honoring our very own. This is open to the public and all are welcome to attend!
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The Office of the Comptroller will be open for additional hours on Saturday, April 29th, 2023, for the collection of taxes from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm.
Join us for a public workshop around the comprehensive plan to hear key themes and findings from the process to date and share your feedback and priorities for Mount Vernon's downtown! The workshop will take place at the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Refreshments will be served, and the parking lot at the Doles Center will be available for community members to use.
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To RSVP, call 914-699-7230 or email envisionmv@cmvny.com
Join us for a public workshop around the comprehensive plan to hear key themes and findings from the process to date and share your feedback and priorities for Mount Vernon's downtown! The workshop will take place at the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Refreshments will be served, and the parking lot at the Doles Center will be available for community members to use.
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To RSVP, call 914-699-7230 or email envisionmv@cmvny.com
It's time to take action and protect our planet! Join us at City Hall on April 22, 2023, from 11 am - 2 pm for an unforgettable Earth Day celebration. Don't miss out on the raffles, giveaways, and demonstrations!
The City of Mount Vernon and the Mount Vernon Fire Department is deeply saddened by the loss of our Lieutenant Ervin Larry Oakes.
Ervin "Larry" Oakes affectionally known as 'Oak Tree' was born and raised in the City of Mount Vernon. He served his country as a Marine before joining The Mount Vernon Fire Department in 1993.
Ervin worked most of his career as a Truck Company Fire Fighter on Ladder 3 at Station #3. "Brother Oakes” was promoted to the rank of Fire Lieutenant on March 31, 2017 and would've completed 30 years of service on September 13, 2023.
We ask that you hold his entire family in your prayers. #CMVNY #FDMV #ForeverInOurHearts
Join us for a public workshop around the comprehensive plan to hear key themes and findings from the process to date and share your feedback and priorities for Mount Vernon's downtown! The workshop will take place at the Boys & Girls Club on Tuesday, April 25, 2023.
To RSVP, call 914-699-7230 or email envisionmv@cmvny.com
Her Signatures weren't Challenged on her Designating Petitions on the Democratic and Working Families Party.
FYI: There have been Specific Objections filed to the Petitions of Andre Wallace and Richard Thomas Democratic Party Petitions for Mount Vernon Mayor at the Westchester County Board of Elections.
We will keep our readers posted on this Most Important Race for Mount Vernon Mayor.
Mount Vernon Insider Publisher Delfim Heusler
Dear Mount Vernon,
Meet Jared Smith.
He is a young man who recently graduated from the Mt. Vernon Steam Academy and lives on the South Side of the city. He stopped me and asked, “Where is the future of the youth of Mt. Vernon?”
His question comes from a place of pain as he has lost friends Zyaire Fernandez (14) and Tamani Turner (18) to recent gun violence.
Jared’s simple, yet profound question is at the heart of every citizen’s concern about our beloved Mt. Vernon: "Where is the future for Mt. Vernon?"
The last Mt. Vernon State of the City address did not address this central question. It offered: No vision. No plan. No purpose. And No place for us in Mt. Vernon’s future.
Like Jared, the Mt. Vernon Police Benevolent Association (MVPBA) stated the administration offered a totally false account of the State of Mt. Vernon.
In fact, they said the description by City Hall was a “MAJOR Misrepresentation” and released data showing violent gun crime up a cumulative 150%!
The truth is no one is satisfied with the conditions of Mt. Vernon. Thankfully over 3,000 Mt. Vernonites signed my petition for Mayor, encouraging me to answer Jared’s question for the sake of Mt. Vernon’s future. To that end, here is my official video message addressing Jared’s main concerns while debunking City Hall’s false talk. In it, I revisit the past - acknowledging and owning past mistakes. I also take a hard look at today's dangerous conditions to offer you a proven vision with real safety and a results-based plan to reclaim Mt. Vernon's bright future.
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Join us Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:30 am at Double Doors Event Space located at 29 Elm Ave, for a business roundtable around the comprehensive plan. We want to hear your concerns, thoughts, and ideas about our city's future. Registration is required and can be done using the QR code.
Join us at The Doles Center on Tuesday, April 11 from 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm for a special Public Input Meeting. This meeting will be an opportunity to submit your comments on Bronx River issues in your community and potential solutions to help shape a Climate Resiliency Plan for the Bronx River.
This meeting is open to all community members and stakeholders in the mid-Bronx River watershed communities (southern Westchester County). It's highly recommended to register using the QR for this meeting.#CMVNY
Mount Vernon is in the grip of a rising tide of crime, leaving its residents increasingly vulnerable and unsafe. The recent rally by Save Mount Vernon, aimed at ending gun violence, highlights the urgent need for a state of emergency to be declared and for law enforcement to receive much-needed support. Unfortunately, yet another shooting has occurred yesterday, underscoring the pressing need for action.
The safety and security of Mount Vernon's residents must be the top priority of our elected officials, and we must not rest until lawlessness is eradicated from every corner of the city. It is the government's duty to protect and defend its citizens from violence, and we cannot allow this unacceptable situation to continue any longer.
Once elected, I will:
Invest in the development of our youth with mentoring programs, counseling, and job skill training. It works! After founding the first accredited construction trades school in Mount Vernon, over 1,400 students secured union jobs and elevated their circumstances.
Ensure Mount Vernon becomes a business-friendly location--unemployment factors into high crime. Our city lacks the necessary business development to compete with our surrounding municipalities. Companies relocating to Mount Vernon will employ our residents with livable wages. In addition, corporate and sales taxes will fund job training centers to give the unemployed the necessary skills to obtain good jobs.
Create a support network for formerly incarcerated citizens to assist in housing, counseling, job training and employment.
Create a comprehensive plan with county, state and federal law enforcement agencies to remove illegal guns and other illegal activity off the streets of Mount Vernon.
Hire 40 additional Police Officers within the first 18 months of my administration to effectively increase police presence.
Change police department work schedule from rotating shifts to steady tours promoting officer wellness and reducing overtime cost.
Negotiate salaries and benefits for our Police Officers to be compatible with other municipalities to prevent the continuous "badge drain" of our police department.
Review police policies, procedures, and training to ensure MVPD operates within National Policing Standards.
Obtain grants for city-wide security cameras and gunshot detection systems.
My top priority is to ensure all Mount Vernon residents are safe.
"So let's work together for a better Mount Vernon!"
Dear Neighbors,
I am writing to express my deepest gratitude for your support in getting me on the ballot for the upcoming mayoral election in Mount Vernon. Thanks to your efforts, we were able to collect close to 2500 signatures from our neighbors and voters, which is a significant milestone for our campaign.
As a candidate for mayor, my goal is to make Mount Vernon a better place to live, work, and raise a family. I believe that by working together, we can create a brighter future for all of our residents by increasing public safety, lowering our taxes and improving our quality of life. That's why I'm reaching out to you today to ask for your continued support as we move forward with our campaign.
Whether it's volunteering your time, making a donation, or simply spreading the word about our campaign, your support means the world to me. Together, we can make a real difference in Mount Vernon, and I am committed to working for your best interests every step of the way.
Thank you again for your support, and I look forward to working with you to build a stronger, more vibrant Mount Vernon.
Sincerely, Andre Wallace |
It's time to take action and protect our planet! Join us at City Hall on April 22, 2023, from 11 am - 2 pm for an unforgettable Earth Day celebration. Don't miss out on the raffles, giveaways, and demonstrations!
Join us Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at 8:30 am at Double Doors Event Space located at 29 Elm Ave, for a business roundtable around the comprehensive plan. We want to hear your concerns, thoughts, and ideas about our city's future. Registration is required and can be done using the QR code.
Join us for the Great Easter Egg-stravaganza on Saturday, April 8th, 2023 at Hartley Park. The fun begins at 12 pm and will last until 3 pm. Come and enjoy the great egg hunt, face painting, a bouncy house, free haircuts, simple manicures and much more!
For more information please contact the Recreation Department at (914)-665-2420. This event has a rain date for Saturday, April 15th.
Please join Mayor Shawyn-Patterson Howard as she presents the 2023 State of The City address at Allen Memorial Church of God In Christ on Tuesday, April 4th, 2023.
The address will begin at 7 pm and be live-streamed on Youtube and Facebook.
