Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election
Ken Jenkins Named Westchester County Executive Until Special Election Westchester's Board of Legislators has named the next county executive who will serve until a special election is held in February following the departure of George Latimer for Washington.  In a special meeting held on Monday, Jan. 6, the Westchester County Board of Legislators named Ken Jenkins as County Executive.  Jenkins, the former Deputy County Executive, will serve until a Special Election on Tuesday, Feb. 11. The winner of that election will serve as County Executive through Dec. 31, 2025, completing the remainder of Latimer’s term. "I am deeply honored and humbled …
New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him' New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him' New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him'
New Doc On Past Mount Vernon Native Diddy Drops Trailer: 'I Didn't Want To Be Around Him' An upcoming documentary on New York native Sean 'Diddy' Combs has just released a new trailer, and it already seems like the film will shed new light on the hip hop mogul's alleged dark side.  Peacock's "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy," which will be released on Tuesday, Jan. 14, dropped its first trailer on Thursday, Jan. 2.  The film will offer a "raw, exclusive look" at the star, according to Peacock, and will also feature "never-before-seen footage and stories from those who know him best."  "Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy sheds light on his childhood, rise to fame, and …
Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going, Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going, Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going,
Brewery Closes In Mount Vernon: 'Don’t Have Resources To Keep Going, As the New Year begins, a Westchester brewery is marking the end of a five-year journey filled with creative beers and cherished memories.  Alternative Medicine Brewing Co., located in Mount Vernon, permanently closed after its final days of business on Friday, Dec. 27, and Saturday, Dec. 28, 2024. The brewery had been a fixture in the community since it opened in a previously disused space in 2019. Known for its creative beers and welcoming atmosphere, the brewery became a gathering place for friends, family, and craft beer enthusiasts.  In a heartfelt message to supporters, the brewery o…
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure
First-Ever Acting County Executive Named In Westchester After Latimer's Departure Following George Latimer's resignation as he heads off to Congress, Westchester has appointed its first-ever Acting County Executive.  In a historic move, Westchester County Board of Legislators Chair Vedat Gashi announced the appointment of Richard G. Wishnie, Commissioner of the Westchester County Department of Emergency Services, as Acting County Executive on Thursday, Jan. 2, following George Latimer’s resignation after seven years in the role. Wishnie’s appointment marks the first time in Westchester history that the role of Acting County Executive has been triggered. Th…
Deaths Of Former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant Announced On Same Day Deaths Of Former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant Announced On Same Day Deaths Of Former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant Announced On Same Day
Deaths Of Former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner, Current Sergeant Announced On Same Day A police department in Westchester is mourning both its former commissioner and a sergeant whose deaths were announced on the same day. The deaths of former Mount Vernon Police Commissioner Glenn Scott and Sergeant Murashea Bovell were announced by the department on Wednesday, Jan. 1.  The department did not release more information about their causes of death. Mount Vernon Director of Communications Tim Allen also did not release more information on Thursday, Jan. 2.  Scott retired from his position as Commissioner in May 2023 after three years on the job. Du…
NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police
NY Coach Wanted After Allegedly Attacking Referee Over 'Bad Call' At Spooky Nook: Police A New York basketball coach is accused of head-butting and punching a referee during a youth basketball game at Spooky Nook Sports, leaving the official with serious injuries. A warrant has been issued for his arrest, with a court hearing scheduled next week. Jomo Errol Belfor, 41, of Mount Vernon, allegedly assaulted the referee after disagreeing with a foul call during a game on Dec. 22 at Spooky Nook Sports, located at 2913 Spooky Nook Road, East Hempfield Township, according to police. The altercation unfolded just after 2:30 p.m. when Belfor began arguing with the referee over the call…
New Findings Clear Man In Decades-Old Eastchester Murders, Point To Other Involvement: DA New Findings Clear Man In Decades-Old Eastchester Murders, Point To Other Involvement: DA New Findings Clear Man In Decades-Old Eastchester Murders, Point To Other Involvement: DA
New Findings Clear Man In Decades-Old Eastchester Murders, Point To Other Involvement: DA A groundbreaking investigation has identified two new suspects in a 1996 double homicide in Westchester, clearing a man previously charged in the case, officials said. In an announcement on Monday, Dec. 30, the Westchester County District Attorney's Office said that its Conviction Review Unit identified two new suspects in the November 1996 double homicide of 79-year-old Archie Harris and 35-year-old Betty Ramcharan at Harris’s Eastchester home.  Harris, a millionaire, and Ramcharan, his home health aide, were both killed at Harris's mansion.  Follow…
Judge Overturns NFL Lineman's Father's Conviction In Decades-Old Mount Vernon Robbery (UPDATE) Judge Overturns NFL Lineman's Father's Conviction In Decades-Old Mount Vernon Robbery (UPDATE) Judge Overturns NFL Lineman's Father's Conviction In Decades-Old Mount Vernon Robbery (UPDATE)
Judge Overturns NFL Lineman's Father's Conviction In Decades-Old Mount Vernon Robbery (Update) Following the discovery of new evidence and constitutional violations, a judge has vacated the conviction of the father of an NFL lineman who served years in prison for a Westchester robbery decades ago.  In an announcement on Friday, Dec. 27, the Westchester County DA's Office said a judge overturned the conviction of 67-year-old Jeffrey Koonce, who was found guilty of robbery and weapons possession in 1983 in connection with a 1981 armed robbery at a Mount Vernon social club.  District Attorney Miriam Rocah said her office’s Conviction Review Unit (CRU) uncovered evide…
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat
Latimer’s Exit: County Executive to Deliver Farewell Before Taking Congressional Seat As Westchester County Executive George Latimer prepares to be sworn in as a US Congressman representing New York’s 16th Congressional District, he has scheduled when he will say farewell to his current position.  Latimer, age 70, will give his farewell address on Monday, Dec. 30 at 2 p.m. The speech will be live-streamed on Facebook, according to county officials.  Following these remarks, Latimer’s resignation will take effect a few days later on Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at 12:01 p.m., he said during a public address in November.  Latimer will then transition to hi…
Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death
Beloved Longtime Somers Firefighter, Veteran Dies: Served Up Until Death A Northern Westchester community is mourning the loss of a decorated firefighter, Navy veteran, and lifelong public servant who passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family.  Somers resident Walter McDonald died on Wednesday, Dec. 18 at the age of 90, according to his obituary.  Born in Mount Vernon on Feb. 18, 1934, McDonald dedicated much of his life to serving others. His storied career began in 1957 when he was appointed as a firefighter for the Mount Vernon Fire Department, where he served with distinction for 32 years.  A leader both in skill and s…
Fake Deeds, Stolen Homes: Mount Vernon City Employees Charged In Property Scheme Fake Deeds, Stolen Homes: Mount Vernon City Employees Charged In Property Scheme Fake Deeds, Stolen Homes: Mount Vernon City Employees Charged In Property Scheme
Fake Deeds, Stolen Homes: Mount Vernon City Employees Charged In Property Scheme Two people who worked as city building employees in Westchester are accused of taking part in a scheme to steal property and submitting fake deeds signed by deceased homeowners, officials said.  Both Charlene Humphreys, a former Code Enforcement Officer for the Mount Vernon Department of Buildings, and Damon Davis, a current city Code Enforcement Officer, were arrested on Thursday, Dec. 19 in connection with the scheme, according to the Westchester County District Attorney's Office.  According to felony complaints submitted to White Plains City Court, Humphreys…
Excessive Force, Illegal Arrests: Feds Allege Violations By Mount Vernon Police Department Excessive Force, Illegal Arrests: Feds Allege Violations By Mount Vernon Police Department Excessive Force, Illegal Arrests: Feds Allege Violations By Mount Vernon Police Department
Excessive Force, Illegal Arrests: Feds Allege Violations By Mount Vernon Police Department A police department in Westchester has been found to engage in a pattern of excessive force, illegal arrests, and unconstitutional searches, federal officials announced. The findings, which centered on the Mount Vernon Police Department, were revealed on Thursday, Dec. 12, following a comprehensive investigation by the US Department of Justice. According to the DOJ, the investigation uncovered numerous issues, including:  Excessive use of force, including taser-like devices and strikes, often against individuals who were already restrained or on the ground; Unlawful strip searches an…