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05-10-08
NP
Fundraiser for School Board Candidates: Elias Gootzeit,
Diane Munro Maria Cedano & Kathie Brewington - May 17
There will be a fundraiser taking place on May 17 for
School Board Candidates, Elias Gootzeit, Diane Munro
Maria Cedano & Kathie Brewington at Mount Vernon
Democratic Headquarters, located at 1 Park Avenue.
Those attending can expect to be treated to a Night on
the Bayou, with Creole food and jazz entertainment.
The event is scheduled for 7:00 - 10:00 PM, and there
is a suggested donation of $40.00. For additional
information call: 914-374-1110.
05-10-08
#12
Author and syndicated cartoonist Jerry
Craft conducts cartooning workshop at
Mt. Vernon's Boys & Girl's Club
Jerry Craft, famed author and syndicated
cartoonist, showing his latest comic books at the Boys &
Girls Club workshop.
The gym at Mount Vernon's Boys & Girls
Club was humming with excitement on Friday, April 9, as
nearly 80 children who attend the popular after-school
program at the facility awaited the start of a
cartooning workshop.
When introduced to the kids, Jerry Craft, the famed
author and syndicated cartoonist asked the kids to quiet
down and their response was impressive. The kids
immediately focused their eyes on Craft and you
could hear a pin drop in the spacious gym.
Craft opened the workshop by telling the kids how he
ventured into the field, and also explained and showed
how his magical cartoons are created.
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05-09-08
NP
Book & Bake Sale at Mount Vernon Public Library to take
place May 16/17
Find that perfect summer novel on Friday
and Saturday, May 16 and 17 at the Friends' Semi-Annual
Book & Bake Sale - 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM, at the Mount
Vernon Public Library (Community Room). Books will be on
sale at a cost of: $.50 0 $3.00.
Donations of new and gently used books accepted thru
May 9. No texts, encyclopedias or books in garbage bags.
Shopping bags or boxes only at the Avenue entrance
of the library, located on Second Avenue, between 1st &
2nd street in Mount Vernon.
Sponsored by the Friends of the Mount Vernon Library.
05-08-08
NP
May 10 “Live
at the Arts Exchange Concert” Pays Tribute to ‘Great
Women in Jazz’
At 7:00 PM on Saturday May 10th the spectacular Grand
Banking Room of the Arts Exchange, located at 31
Mamaroneck Avenue in downtown White Plains, will come
alive with a concert titled Great Women in Jazz. The
Annette St. John Trio, based in Mt. Vernon , will join
with saxophone legend and Westchester resident Houston
Person.
05-08-08
#11
Construction
to start on Petrillo Plaza Mount Vernon
Downtown Mount Vernon will soon undergo a
face-lift. Work to improve the area will begin this
Monday (May 12) at Petrillo Plaza, the area of East
Prospect Avenue between North Third Avenue and Park
Avenue.
The $2.4 million construction project is a joint
initiative of Westchester County and the City of Mount
Vernon. It will enlarge the waiting area for Bee-Line
passengers, install new bus shelters and benches, street
lighting and a landscaped center median along East
Prospect Avenue. The street will also be paved and new
traffic signals installed.
“This project is a springboard for Mount Vernon to
redevelop the downtown area,” said County Executive Andy
Spano. “Not only will it be welcomed by all who visit
the area, but our bus passengers will be able to wait
for buses in comfort and out of the elements.”
County Transportation Commissioner Lawrence C. Salley
said, “With 3,500 daily passengers, Petrillo Plaza is
the third busiest bus stop in the Bee-Line system. We
want to make available to our Mount Vernon passengers
amenities that have been included in the White Plains
and New Rochelle bus terminal projects.”
“Public transportation is vital to Mount Vernon
residents,” said Mount Vernon Mayor Clinton Young. “This
project will benefit not only bus riders but all those
who visit our downtown area to work or shop.”
Funding for the project came from various Federal
Transit Administration and New York State Department of
Transportation grants.
During construction, Bee-Line Routes 7, 40, 41, 43 and
55 that normally serve passengers on the south side of
Petrillo Plaza will be moved to Elm Avenue next to
Metro-North’s Mount Vernon East railroad
station. Passengers were handed information on the
project last week, and signs have been posted at the bus
stop reminding passengers of the
construction. Passengers who use Routes 53 and 54 will
find their buses at West Prospect Avenue and Gramatan
Avenue.
05-08-08
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05-08-08
#10
City of Mount Vernon keeping a close eye
on gas pumps
As prices at
the pumps continue to climb toward and in some instances
exceed $4.00/gallon, Mayor Clinton Young’s
administration has made it a priority to step up
inspections of gas stations.
“We understand how much of a toll rising gas prices
take on your wallet, we are all feeling this burden,”
said Mayor Young. “However, what it is within our
control to do is to make sure that when you pay for $20,
$40, $60 worth of gas, that you are getting the right
amount of product. The results of the inspections
indicate that people who are buying their gas in Mount
Vernon are getting the best bang for their buck.”
In recent weeks, Michael Paulercio, the city’s Sealer
of Weights & Measures, has conducted inspections of 9
stations, a total of 52 petroleum pumps, 34 blended
pumps (where different grades of gas come through the
same pump), and 6 diesel pumps. The result of the
inspections found 9 violations in total, with all but
one of the violations found to be in favor of the
consumer. The pump in violation not in favor of the
consumer was immediately put out of service, but was
fixed and back in operation within a day and a half.
There are also some things that you can do as a
consumer to make sure that you don’t end up getting
cheated at the pump:
- Be
aware of “pump hanging” where the previous
transaction may have not finished, and you could end
up paying for gas that never ended up in your car,
truck, or motorcycle;
- Make
sure the pump starts at ZERO on both Gallons and
Total Price;
- DO
THE MATH! Stop at 1 gallon, check the total price
against the price displayed on top of the pump. Stop
again at 10 gallons and check again, and finally;
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Always get a receipt. Make sure the receipt matches
the prices and total displayed on the pump.
05-08-08
#9
National
Black Police Association prepares to celebrate “Police
Week”
Memorial
Service held last year on the West Front of the United
States Capitol in Washington, D.C. at the start of
"Police
Week".
The National Black Police Association (NBPA) has been in
existence since 1972, and has chapters across the United
States, as well as in the United Kingdom, Canada and
Bermuda. The principal concerns of the (NBPA) center on
law enforcement issues and the effect of those issues
upon the total community, especially the communities of
color.
In 1962, President John F. Kennedy signed a
proclamation which
designated May 15th as Peace Officers Memorial Day and
the week in which that date falls as "Police Week."
As the (NBPA) prepares to celebrate "Police Week" with
their law enforcement family across the country, it is
imperative for them to continue their mission of
protecting, educating and uplifting the communities they
proudly serve.
During the week of May 12 -16, which has been
designated “Police Week," the Westchester NBPA will host
a seminar for parents, educators, and community leaders
on the topic: “How do you know if your child is in a
Gang?” In recent years, there has been a dramatic rise
in gang involvement and gang activities in communities
of color; therefore, it is critical that parents and
educators of young children in general and young Black
men in particular participate in the seminar.
The seminar will be held on:
Saturday, May 10, 2008
Thornton High School
121 South Sixth Avenue
Mount Vernon, NY 10550
Start time: 10:30 am
Admission is free!
Please share this announcement regarding the seminar
with parents, educators and child care workers.
Knowledge is the key for uplifting and protecting the
future for our families, youth and communities.
For more information, contact Damon K. Jones at (914)
316-1452
05-07-08
#8
City of Mount Vernon plants trees at
Brush Park in honor of the city's fallen heroes
Family and friends viewing tree planted in honor of
Detective Christopher A. Ridley
Tuesday, May
6, was a special and memorable day in Mount Vernon,
since Mayor Clinton I. Young, Jr., Public Works
Commissioner Terrence Horton, and Con Edison Director of
Public Affairs Sandy Miller planted twelve new trees at
Brush Park in Mount Vernon. Four of the trees were named
for some of the “Fallen Heroes of Mount Vernon.”
The list of fallen heroes
included:
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Lieutenant Colonel Nasby Wynn, one of the famed
Tuskegee Airmen, who was the first black police
officer in the City of Mount Vernon.
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Detective Christopher A. Ridley, who was killed
earlier this year by County Police Officers in a
truly tragic incident. He served the department for
two years.
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Marine
Corporal Bernard “Brent” Gooden, who was assigned to
the 2nd Battalion, 2nd Marine Division based at Camp
Lejeune, NC, was among the first servicemen to die
in Iraq on April 4, 2003.
-
Raymond
C. Vanderberg, a dedicated twelve-year veteran of
the Mount Vernon Fire Department, who at the time of
his death was next in line to become a lieutenant.
He was also an active member of the Westchester
Vulcans where he pushed for diversity in the fire
department.
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05-06-08
#7
Mt. Vernon City School District Annual
Art Show impresses many
Superintendent Dr. W. L. "Tony" Sawyer
shown with School District teachers and
Angela Addesso (first row, second from
left).
Mount Vernon has a long unique tradition
of supporting the arts in an effort to
ensure that every child has a strong
foundation in fine arts. On Tuesday, May
6, art work representing students
throughout the entire School District
was on display at the Mount Vernon
Public Library for the public to view.
The student art show, known as
"Visions of Excellence," attracted many
to the library on the first day of the
major exhibit, which is scheduled to
last through the end of May.
"I can't believe how gifted our
students are. This work is absolutely
marvelous," commented Lisa Rivera, a
Mount Vernon resident.
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05-06-08
#6
Superintendent Sawyer attends community
"Cottage Party" in his honor
Dr. Sawyer addressing the guests
On Monday, May 5, nearly 75 Mount Vernon
residents turned out for a community
"Cottage Party" in honor of Dr. W. L.
"Tony" Sawyer at Harmony Designs,
located at 115 South Fourth Avenue, in
downtown Mount Vernon. The event was
hosted by Robin and Floyd Myers, and
included a sumptuous buffet, wine, along
with coffee and Italian pastries.
Those who attended the party were
concerned citizens interested in hearing
what Dr. Sawyer had to say about the
School District budget vote, but most
importantly, about his overall strategy
and plan to propel the School District
in a more positive direction. The School
District has been in a tailspin for
several years, and administrators have
failed to meet their targets
academically, and questions remain on
what will be done to improve the
alarming situation.
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05-05-08
NP
County Clerk Tim Idoni’s mobile unit to
service Mount Vernon on Thursday, May 15
Westchester County
Clerk Timothy C. Idoni is proud to
announce that his Community Outreach
staff will appear at Mount Vernon City
Hall, Roosevelt Square on the Stevens
Avenue side, Thursday, May 15th
from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. If you
need to apply for a U.S. Passport, staff
can take your photo and process your
passport application. A certified copy
of your birth certificate, a valid
driver’s license and the fee is usually
all you need. If you are planning to
apply, please call 995-3086 or visit
www.westchesterclerk.com
for specific requirements.
The Community Outreach Staff
travels throughout the county to serve
residents and made more than 100 mobile
office visits in 2007. Passport
applications can also be submitted at
the Office of the Westchester County
Clerk, which is located at 110 Dr.
Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd. in White
Plains and is open from 8:00 a.m. to
5:45 p.m., Monday through Friday,
excluding legal holidays. The schedule
can also be found on the Mobile Office
calendar located on our website.
05-02-08
#2
2nd Annual Relay For Life of Mount
Vernon scheduled for June 13/14
Mayor Clinton I Young addressing
participants at last year's Relay for
Life of Mount Vernon before he became
mayor.
A cancer diagnosis is scary, life
changing and…a reason to
celebrate. Wait…what was that last
one? The American Cancer Society’s Relay
For Life of Mount Vernon invites
the Mt. Vernon community to honor and
celebrate the lives of cancer survivors
within their community. This overnight
event is one of more than 5,000 across
America held to recognize that cancer
doesn’t sleep and neither will we until
we find the cure. Relay For Life is the
largest grassroots fundraiser in the
world and gives everyone an opportunity
to participate in the fight against
cancer. Since the first Relay For Life,
held in 1985 in Tacoma, Washington, the
event has raised over $1.8 billion. In
2007, Relay For Life will raise well
over $300 million. The first annual
Relay For Life of Mt. Vernon raised over
$60,000 and had hundreds of participants
camping out on Memorial Field, showing
their commitment to the fight against
cancer.
Relay For Life opens as cancer
survivors of all ages walk, run, or
otherwise move around the track for the
first lap. This emotional time sets the
stage for the importance of each
participant's contribution. A festive
atmosphere always develops around the
track area as teams of 10 to15 people
make new friends and spend time with old
ones while raising awareness and money
to support cancer research, education,
advocacy and local patient services. Go
05-02-08
#5
Major new
American Cancer Society study looks to
Mt. Vernon for participants
The
American Cancer Society is looking to
Mt. Vernon residents to play a direct
role in improving the lives of future
generations by participating in this
historic study. The Society will be
signing up volunteers for its Cancer
Preventions Study –3 (CPS-3) at the
Relay For Life of Mt. Vernon on June 13th
from 6pm-10pm at Memorial Field.
The study which will enroll a
diverse population of half a million
people across the United States will
help researchers better understand the
lifestyle, environmental and genetic
factors that cause or prevent cancer and
will further efforts to eliminate cancer
as a major health concern for future
generations.
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05-01-08
#4
Mount Vernon Police Foundation’s 2nd
Annual Awards Gala a smash hit
Officer
David Clark (l) and Officer Alesander
Jarosz receiving awards
The Mount Vernon Police Foundation's 2nd
Annual Awards Gala, held on Tuesday,
April 29, was a resounding success once
again. Like last year's inaugural gala,
the event was attend by nearly 300
guests and was held at the luxurious
Westchester Manor, located in
Hastings-on-Hudson.
Attending the gala this year were
high profile dignitaries like County
Executive Andy Spano, Westchester
District Attorney Janet DiFiori, and a
long list of others too long to list.
The gathering of so many important
dignitaries is a true indication that
the group is being recognized in a big
way for its many positive
accomplishments until now.
The goal of the relatively new
nonprofit foundation is to enhance the
effectiveness of the Mount Vernon Police
Department by providing resources that
are not covered in the city budget,
which allows police officers to be more
effective in doing their job.
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Pelham News
04-30-08
#3
Williams Elementary School students
participate in "The Kids in the
Kitchen" program
Children
enjoying the food donated by Stop & Shop
The Junior League of Pelham announced
their second annual childhood obesity
and nutrition education initiative,
"Kids in the Kitchen," with one of
their events taking place at Mount
Vernon's Williams Elementary School. The
overall goal was to raise awareness and
help reverse the growth of childhood
obesity and its associated health
issues.
“Considering that women in Junior
Leagues across America and in parts of
Canada, Great Britain and Mexico are
taking on the issue of childhood obesity
by engaging kids at a community level, I
believe the Junior League will make a
critical “healthy” difference in the
lives of an upcoming generation,” says
JLP president, Cathie Arquilla. “And I’m
incredibly proud of the Junior League of
Pelham’s Kids in the Kitchen
projects, which are impacting kids right
here in our own service area.”
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04-29-08 #1
The Wartburg announces its partnership
in the Gramatan Village Project
The Wartburg Adult
Care Community, a leading name in
eldercare for over a century, is proud
to be a key community partner in the
innovative Gramatan Village, Inc. Based
on the pioneering Beacon Hill Village of
Boston, Gramatan Village will give
residents of the greater Bronxville area
access to services that will allow them
to remain safely and confidently in
their homes for a longer period of
time.
Wartburg professionals have worked
closely with the founding members of
Gramatan Village to map out a network of
health care and social support
partnerships. “We knew from the first
that Gramatan Village would be a perfect
partnership for us. All of our programs
aim at helping people maximize their
independence, whether they live at home
or on our campus,” says Wartburg’s
Business Development Manager, Lisa
Hotchkiss.
The Wartburg will provide Gramatan
Village members with discounted in-home
care through its Licensed Home Care
Services Agency, “No Place Like Home
Care,” and through its Long Term Home
Health Care Program. As members’ needs
change, The Wartburg will also provide
priority access and financial incentives
to a variety of residential, skilled
nursing and rehabilitation services
located on its magnificent 36-acre
campus.
Gramatan Village membership is
available to those who reside in the
greater Bronxville area. For a modest
annual fee, members will be able to call
the “Village” for referral to community
partners, and when necessary, for help
putting appropriate assistance in
place. Members will also enjoy discounts
from local businesses, transportation,
educational, and recreational services.
The Gramatan Village office is
located at 85 Pondfield Road in
Bronxville. For information, call
914-337-1338 or visit the web site at
www.gramatanvillage.org
or send an email to
info.gramatanvillage@verizon.net
04-29-08 NP
African Heritage Program to be held
at the Parker Elementary School on May
18
The Cecil H.
Parker School PTA in association with
The Lower Hudson Valley Center For
Empowerment is presenting an African
Heritage Program on Sunday May 18th,
from 3 PM – 5 PM at the Parker
Elementary School in Mount Vernon.
The Lower Hudson Valley Center For
Empowerment use community members as
role models to go into the elementary
schools in our area to interact with the
children. These sessions build
self-esteem and begin to set an example
for socially accepted behaviors.
The program will feature artists
representing the Diaspora from the New
York City area.
Tickets are $20 for adults and $10
for seniors and children under 12.
Proceeds go to benefit children in the
Lower Hudson Valley area.
For more information about this
program or to submit a request to become
a role model, please visit:
www.lowerhudsonvalleycenterforempowerment.org. |
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