BRONXVILLE, NY — September 18, 2019 — My job, in my mind the greatest gift, affords me distinct opportunities to meet people in the village whose paths I would never otherwise cross. One such individual is the Pastor of the Golden Sword International Fellowship Church on Tanglewylde Avenue, Bishop Derek Owens. Bishop Owens was born and raised in Mount Vernon and …
By Mayor MARY MARVIN, Esq.
State Police and Department of Health Partner to Immediately Ramp up Enforcement Efforts Against Retailers Who Sell to Underage Youth – Possibility of Criminal Penalties
Advances Legislation to Eliminate Deceptive Marketing of E-Cigarettes to Children and Underage Youth DOH Commissioner Dr. Zucker Will Hold Emergency Meeting with PHHPC to Ban E-Cigarette Flavors Governor Andrew M. Cuomo: “I don’t think it’s an outrageous parallel to say look at the work we’re doing now with the opioid companies. They sold pain medication that they knew was highly addictive, that they circulated, …
Resources for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Treatment Resources
Resources for Suicide Prevention, Mental Health, and Substance Treatment Resources If you or someone you know needs help immediately, you should take one of the following actions: Call 9-1-1 Text START to 741741 Call the Lifeline at 1-800-273 TALK (8255) Reach out to a teacher, counselor, principal or assistant principal. CRISIS TEXT LINE If you are immediately concerned …
Board of Legislators and Union Members Support Displaced Worker Law
Improved law would further prevent the unfair displacement of longtime workers by low-road contractors WHITE PLAINS, NY— September 14, 2019 — On Monday afternoon at 12:30pm, members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators and union leaders will join workers to support passage of a bill that would close loopholes in a law intended to prevent faithful workers from suddenly …
Mount Vernon Entrepreneurship Resource Info Session – Wednesday, October 9, 2019th From 6-7:30pm
Registration is accomplished by way of the following hyperlink … https://conta.cc/2m07IEm
Governor Cuomo Signs Senator Biaggi Bill Allowing Law Enforcement to Access Records of Firearm License Applications
ALBANY, NY – September 4, 2019 — Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed State Senator Alessandra Biaggi’s bill S6160 into law yesterday, granting local law enforcement access to records of applications for licenses of firearms. State Senator Alessandra Biaggi (D-Bronx/Westchester) issued the following statement: “The SAFE Act allows handgun holders and applicants to request that their application information be exempt from …
County Executive George Latimer, Legislator Lyndon Williams, and the Family of Christopher Ridley Unveil Det. Christopher A. Ridley Memorial
WHITE PLAINS, NY — August 30, 2019 – Placed where he tragically died over 11 years ago, County Executive George Latimer, the family of Christopher A. Ridley, Legislator Lyndon Williams and other officials and friends unveiled the Detective Christopher A. Ridley memorial Watch entire ceremony: Latimer said: “At a moment like this you try to value what a human life …
Westchester County Announces Service Improvements to the Bee-Line Bus System
BRONXVILLE, NY and YONKERS, NY — August 29, 2019 — Westchester County announces fall service changes to the County’s Bee-Line Bus System effective Monday, September 2, 2019. Several enhancements and adjustments will occur this fall to better meet the needs of Bee-Line customers. Trips will be added on the Routes 4 and 7 to improve convenience and accommodate increases in …
Shawyn Patterson-Howard, Democratic Primary Winner for Mount Vernon Mayor, and Hezi Aris, Yonkers Tribune Editor-at-Large on Westchester On the Level – Tuesday, August 27, 2019 at 10am EST
Guests and listeners may share their perspective and / or inquiry when staying on topic and using the following call-in number: (347) 205-9201. Listen to the broadcast “live” or “on demand” via … http://tobtr.com/s/11452735 Please note the broadcast is activated every Monday through Friday at 10am and archived by 12:15pm EST WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — August 27, 2019 — Discussion …