Posted on: August 21, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 21, 2023
Mount Vernon, NY- The New York State Police is investigating a shooting that occurred on the 300 block of South 4th Avenue on Sunday August 20, 2023.As a result of this incident involving an off-duty Mount Ver...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: August 9, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 09, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
A 17-year-old Mount Vernon Youth was arrested for possessing 5 loaded handguns. At approximately 05:00 am, on Wednesday, August 9, 2023, Members of the Mount Vern...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: July 31, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police are investigating a shooting that left a victim’s vehicle damaged. At around 7:15 AM on Sunday, July 30, 2023 Mount Vernon Police resp...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: July 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
A 16-year-old Mount Vernon Youth was arrested for possessing a loaded gun at Mount Vernon High School. At approximately 10:30 am, on Thursday, July 27, 2023, Mount ...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: July 27, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police are investigating a shooting that left one man injured. At around 6:45 AM on Thursday, July 27, 2023, Mount Vernon Police responded to the area ...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: July 19, 2023
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Mount Vernon NY, July 19, 2023- The alleged conduct predicating the Department of Justice's charges is abhorrent and erodes the public's trust in the hard-working men and women of the Mount Vernon Police Department. ...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: July 19, 2023
The alleged conduct predicating the Department of Justice's charges is abhorrent and erodes the public's trust in the hard-working men and women of the Mount Vernon Police Department. The PattersonHoward administration understands the o...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: July 7, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 7, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
An employee of the Mount Vernon Department of Public Works was shot on North Terrace Avenue, this morning. On Friday July 7, 2023, at around 8:25 AM, Mount Vernon Po...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: June 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
June 14, 2023
Mount Vernon, NY - Mayor Shawyn Patterson Howard and NYS Assemblyman Pretlow are proud to announce a significant milestone in the restoration and revitalization of Mount Vernon's historical gem, the Mount Vernon ...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: June 6, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 6, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
On Tuesday, April 25, 202, 33-year-old Akeem Grant, of Mount Vernon was arraigned in Mount Vernon City Court, for the April 6, 2023, murder of 18-year-old ...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: June 2, 2023
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June 2, 2023
Today, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and NYS Assemblyman J. Gary Pretlow announced $1 Million in funding supporting the reconstruction of the Mount Vernon Animal Shelter. The much-needed funding aims to provide e...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: June 2, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 2, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
A New Rochelle man is recovering in Jacobi Medical Center from stab wounds and the suspect is in custody in Mount Vernon. On Thursday, June 1, 2023, at about 7:45 PM...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: June 1, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 1, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
A Bronx man was arrested in connection with the April 21, 2023, shooting of a Mount Vernon woman inside of a local business. On April 21, 2023, at about 5:30 PM, 48 ...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: May 22, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 22, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police, Violent Crime Unit Detectives, recovered a total of four illegal firearms during three separate incidents in just over 24 hours. The first incid...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: May 18, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
After a brief chase, a Bronx man was arrested for possessing a loaded gun. Shortly after 1:30 PM on Thursday, May 18, 2023, Mount Vernon Detectives attempted to stop...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: May 12, 2023
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(Mount Vernon, NY, May 12, 2023) - Commissioner Glenn Scott of the Mount Vernon Police Department has announced his retirement to focus on personal endeavors. Commissioner Scott has served the community of Mount Vernon with dedication...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: May 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 10, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
A Mount Vernon man was hospitalized after being stabbed late Tuesday morning. At around 11:45 AM, on Tuesday, May 9, 2023, Mount Vernon Police were dispatched to the...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: May 9, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2023
[Mount Vernon, NY]] – On Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at 12:12 am, the Fire Alarm Bureau received 911 calls of a reported structural fire at 24 Mount Vernon Avenue. The first Fire Department crew was on the scene withi...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 24, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 24, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police are seeking the public’s assistance identifying the man responsible for shooting a Mount Vernon woman.At approximately 5:30 PM, on Fr...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 24, 2023
(Mount Vernon, NY) - The African American Mayors Association (AAMA) is excited to announce the appointment of AAMA 1st Vice President and Mount Vernon, NY Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard as the new President to lead the national nonprofit organization. Mayo...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 21, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 21, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
In separate incidents, two Mount Vernon School District youths were arrested today and charged with weapons possession. Both incidents occurred on school grounds.I...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 18, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police Department Detectives arrested a man with a loaded handgun and a second man was arrested for interfering in the arrest. On Tuesday, April 18, 2...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 14, 2023
The City offered 1.2 million last week which was rejected by the attorneys for Kela Tennis Inc. This money was from the contingency funds we allocated in our 2023 budget, and it was offered in consultation with the May...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 10, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 10, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police have arrested a Mount Vernon man for slashing another resident's throat. On Tuesday, April 4, 2023, at about 8:00 PM, two Mount Vernon...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 7, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 7, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police Department announces that an arrest has been made in the April 6, 2023, murder of 18 yearold Tamani Turner. On April 7, 2023, Mount Vernon Poli...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 6, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Tomani Turner, the 18-year-old victim of the shooting incident that occurred on Garden Avenue earlier today...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: April 6, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 6, 2021
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon, Police Department Detectives, is investigating a shooting that injured one man.Shortly after 12:30 PM, Mount Vernon Police Officers were dispatched to...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: March 23, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 23, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Detectives from the Mount Vernon Police Violent Crime Unit were involved in a foot pursuit of a man armed
with a gun. At around 3:30 PM on Thursday, March...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: March 14, 2023
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 14, 2023
Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police Department Detectives have made an arrest in connection with the March 9, 2023, murder of&...
Posted on: March 10, 2023
Mount Vernon Police Investigating Homicide
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 9, 2023Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
Mount Vernon Police Department Detectives are investigating a shooting that left one dead.
At around 10...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: March 10, 2023
The City of Mount Vernon loss another life to senseless violence. Another child is dead. Another mother, father, and family must mourn their child and the potential that died with him.
My heart is broken by this senseless and inexcusable murder, ...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: February 8, 2023
MAYOR, COMPTROLLER, CITY COUNCIL SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT - RESPOND TO ‘SCHOOL DISTRICT DISINFORMATION’ IN LETTER TO NEW YORK STATE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: FEBRUARY 8, 2023
In an effort to correct the public record - and respond to disinfo...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: January 13, 2023
CITING CONCERN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY, MOUNT VERNON TEMPORARILY CLOSES FULTON AVENUE AND EAST THIRD STREET BRIDGE/OVERPASSFor Immediate Release: January 11, 2023
Moving quickly on the New York State Department of Transportation’s cited conc...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: December 21, 2022
STATEMENT BY MOUNT VERNON COMPTROLLER DARREN MORTON
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
December 21, 2022 - During the regular monthly review of the City’s bank accounts by my office, we discovered approximately 20 unauthorized electronic debit payments charged to one of...
Posted on: December 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEDecember 19, 2022Contact: Office of the Police Commissioner 914-665-2520
A Yonkers man was shot early this afternoon on the 200 block of South 9th Av.
Shortly after 1:30 PM on Monday, December 19, 2022, Mount Vernon Police resp...
Posted on: December 16, 2022
MOUNT VERNON PARTNERS WITH HUMANE SOCIETY OF WESTCHESTER
New Partnership Solves Issue of Taxpayers Maintaining Antiquated Building, While Assuring Professional and Humane Care for City’s Animals
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December 16, 2022 - Th...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: December 16, 2022
Mount Vernon Is Pleased To Announce We Are Partnering With Simplicity To Deliver Information To Our Residents
Simplicity is a reliable app that gives you city information in real time. Including information on meetings, events, emergency alerts, changes in...
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Press Release & Media Advisories
Posted on: December 6, 2022
MOUNT VERNON KICK OFF COMPREHENSIVE PLANNING PROCESS
Mayor Patterson-Howard Announces Start of City’s First Comprehensive Plan Since 1968 & Launches ‘Envision Mount Vernon’ Planning Process
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December 6, ...
Posted on: October 14, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: OCTOBER 14, 2022
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Appoints Tamika A. Coverdale to City Court Judge
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard announced the appointment of Tamika A. Coverdale as the newest Mount Vernon City Court Judge. Tamika A. Cove...
Posted on: September 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
2 Arrested in 2 Separate Gun Possession Incidents in the Past 3 Days, 2 Guns Recovered
Mount Vernon Police Officers made two separate gun arrests in the past 3 days, the first occurring on 09/24/22, while police wer...
Posted on: September 28, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 28, 2022
MVPD Investigating Two Shooting Incidents At The Same Location Just Hours Apart
Mount Vernon Police are currently investigating two shooting incidents that occurred just hours apart in the area of 215 Union Ave.
At a...
Posted on: September 21, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 21, 2022
Several People Shot While Attending A Vigil
Four people were shot in an incident that occurred on Tuesday, September 20th, 2022 at approx. 9:25 PM in the area of 333 South 8th Ave.
At approximately 9:25 PM, on Tuesda...
Posted on: September 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 19, 2022
4 Arrested in 3 Incidents Early Monday Morning, 3 Guns Recovered
Mount Vernon Police Officers, working early Monday morning made four felony arrests, stemming from three separate incidents.
The first incident occurre...
Posted on: September 16, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 16, 2022
Mount Vernon City Court Judge Vacancy
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard and The City of Mount Vernon are currently considering applications to fill the City Court Judge vacancy due to the untimely death of Judge William...
Posted on: September 13, 2022
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 13, 2022
County Executive George Latimer, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Host Ribbon Cutting & Press Tour Of The New Memorial Field
**EVENT IS NOT OPEN TO THE PUBLIC**
Westchester County Executive Georg...
Posted on: September 8, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Mount Vernon Man Arrested For Violent Assault
A Mount Vernon man was arrested on Wednesday, September 7, 2022, for a violent attack on another resident on 7th Avenue.
On Wednesday, September 7, 2022, shortly before 4:...
Posted on: September 4, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 4, 2022
Mount Vernon Man Shot
A Mount Vernon man is in stable condition at Jacobi Medical Center after being shot in the early morning hours on Sunday, September 4, 2022.
Shortly before 1:40 AM, Sunday, September 4, 2022 Moun...
Posted on: August 29, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 29, 2022
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard on the Passing of Judge William Edwards
I am deeply saddened by the sudden and untimely passing of Judge William Edwards today. I had the personal privilege to work with Judge Edwards in t...
Posted on: August 11, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 11, 2022
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Welcomes McKissack & McKissack to The City of Mount Vernon
On Thursday, August 11, 2022, Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard welcomed McKissack and McKissack to the City of Mount Vernon. McK...
Posted on: August 9, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: AUGUST 9, 2022
Mount Vernon Police Department Swears in New Deputy Commissioner
The Mount Vernon Police Department hosted a swearing-in ceremony for their new Deputy Commissioner David Gibson on Monday, August 8, 2022. Deputy Commissi...
Posted on: July 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 24, 2022
Arrest Made In July 22nd Murder of New Rochelle
Robert Higgins, a 56-year-old New Rochelle man, has been identified as the victim who was found fatally stabbed inside of a Mount Vernon business.
Shortly before 11 pm, on F...
Posted on: July 23, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 23, 2022
New Rochelle Man Killed in Mount Vernon
A New Rochelle man was found fatally stabbed inside of a Mount Vernon business.
Shortly before 11 pm, on Friday, July 22, 2022, Mount Vernon Police were called to New Line Taxi, 72 ...
Posted on: July 23, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 23, 2022
Mount Vernon Woman Stabbed During Argument With Her Hairdresser
A Mount Vernon woman was stabbed during an argument with her hairdresser.
On Friday July 22, 2022, shortly before 8 pm, Mount Vernon Police Officers responde...
Posted on: July 23, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JULY 23, 2022
Mount Vernon Man Grazed in Head By Bullet
A Mount Vernon man is lucky to be alive after being grazed in the head by a bullet.
At approximately 9:20 PM, on Friday, July 22, 2022, Mount Vernon Police responded to the area o...
Posted on: July 22, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JULY 22, 2022
Mount Vernon Man Shot In Parking Lot of Supermarket
A Mount Vernon man was shot in the parking lot of a city supermarket this afternoon.
Shortly after 2 pm on Friday, July 22, 2022, Mount Vernon Police responded to the p...
Posted on: July 19, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JULY 19, 2022
Guaranteed Income Program Comes To Mount Vernon: Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Announces Launch of Level-Up Pilot Program
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard joined local officials and community partners today to announce the...
Posted on: June 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JUNE 27, 2022
Mount Vernon Man Shot Early Monday Morning
A Mount Vernon man was shot early Monday morning inside of an illegal social club. At approximately 1:30 AM on Monday June 27, 2022, Mount Vernon Police Officers responded to t...
Posted on: June 27, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - JUNE 27, 2022
Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard Negotiates What is Believed to be the Lowest Gas Prices in the State of New York - Exclusively for Mount Vernon Residents
Responding to the crisis at the fuel pump that challenges so many l...
Posted on: June 24, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 24, 2022
Mount Vernon City Courts Marks the One-Year Anniversary of the Emerging Adult Justice Part (“EAJP”) of the Court
On Friday June 17, 2022, today marks the one-year anniversary of the official launching...
Posted on: June 5, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: JUNE 5TH, 2022
Mount Vernon Police Investigating Early Morning Domestic Murder-Suicide
At approximately 5:49 am, MVPD responded to a home on South 14th Ave to investigate a report of shots fired. Upon arrival, two persons were located...
Posted on: May 16, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 16, 2022
Two Mount Vernon Men Were Shot on South Second Avenue on Sunday Night
Shortly after 9:00 PM, on Sunday May 15, 2022, Mount Vernon Police received reports of shots fired in the area of South Second Avenue and East Third St...
Posted on: May 9, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: MAY 9, 2022
United States Conference of Mayors Host Roundtable to Boost Mount Vernon Small Businesses
Mount Vernon, NY - Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard, City of Mount Vernon hosted a Small Business Roundtable event with the United Stat...
Posted on: April 25, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 25, 2022
MVPD Launches New Wellness and Community Affairs Division Alongside Wellness Precinct
Mount Vernon, NY- On Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at 9am, the City of Mount Vernon will announce the creation of the Mount Vernon...
Posted on: April 28, 2022
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: APRIL 28, 2022
Mount Vernon Arbor Day Celebration 2022 Planting Season Kicks Off With a New Tree Advisory Board
On Saturday, April 30th, at 11 a.m., Mount Vernon will acknowledge the 150th year of the National Arbor ...