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/11714087 The subject matter to be discussed is described herein: MOUNT VERNON, NY and YONKERS, NY — April 14, 2020 — Shawyn-Patterson Howard attends the broadcast in the …
Labors of Love Cost Money
Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Dear Mount Vernon Friends and Family, MOUNT VERNON, NY — September 1, 2018 — This Labor Day weekend, many of us will pause to gather with friends and family over bar-b-que. We will take our children back to school shopping. We will enjoy one last warm summer weekend before the hustle and bustle of fall is upon us. Unfortunately, these …
Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Fighting for Mount Vernon’s Future
Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — August 22, 2018 — Last night, I hosted a fiscal town hall to speak about the challenges Mount Vernon has faced and the opportunities available in our future. MayorThomas@cmvny.com There is good news in our city. Crime is down 31 percent in 2018 alone. Property values are rising with median sales prices up 9.6 percent. Our economy …
Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Mount Vernon Is Moving Forward on Memorial Field Our Sewers and More
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — August 18, 2018 — We are moving forward. That is the objective that we set and that’s the objective we are going to accomplish. We are moving forward at Memorial Field. We are moving forward on doing everything we can to fix our broken infrastructure, from bridges to roads to streetlights and sewers. On Tuesday, August …
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Inaction By Mount Vernon Comptroller and Cuty Council Puts Taxpayers at Risk for Millions of Dollars in Fines
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
MOUNT VERNON, NY — August 7, 2018 — On Monday, August 6, 2018, I had hoped the Board of Estimate would have approved the $67,000 needed to fund the post of City Engineer, a position that state and federal regulators have called essential for bringing Mount Vernon into compliance with the Clean Water Act. But the Mount Vernon Comptroller and …
By Mayor RICHARD THOMAS
Quality of Life Task Force Takes Steps to Address Health and Safety Issues at Buildings and Businesses
Summary Judgement Resolution of Food Establishment Occupancy Issue Regarding Cup Cake Cutie MOUNT VERNON, NY — August 4, 2018 — Issues were raised regarding whether an establishment located at 8 South 6th Avenue had a “Certificate of Occupancy.” The answer was “No” and the subsequent action taken was to help them come into compliance. The owner/operators opted to resist and …
Westchester County Showcases Growing Film and Television Industry
“The Leftovers” is Latest Production in Westchester County; and Fictional Town of “Mapleton” Celebrated on June 29, 2014. WHITE PLAINS, NY — County Executive Robert P. Astorino proclaimed June 29, 2014, “Mapleton, New York Day in Westchester County.” If you are wondering what Mapleton has to do with Westchester, the answer is film and television production. Mapleton is the fictional town …