THE MOUNT VERNON INQUIRER
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October 28 2021
Mt. Vernon, NY
FBI statistics show crime in Mt. Vernon declining
Mt. Vernon, NY
FBI statistics show crime in Mt. Vernon declining
Are people any safer living in Mount Vernon in comparison to other New York communities and all other areas throughout the United States? When we look at all cities across America, is Mount Vernon safe? The evidence provided by the FBI show Mount Vernon being safer than 22% of cities in New York and 20% of cities across the United States. This is evident by tracking New York cities as well as all US cities over a one year period to contrast crime statistics as they relate to Mount Vernon. In conclusion, believe it or, Mount Vernon ranks below average compared to the rest of the United States.
Interested in knowing the odds that you will be a crime victim in Mount Vernon? In Mount Vernon, you have a 1 in 178 chance of falling victim to a violent crime, such as rape, robbery, assault, or even murder. In terms of property crime, your chances of being a victim are 1 in 81. These crimes include theft, vehicle theft, and burglary. Your overall chance of being a victim of crime in Mount Vernon, NY is 1 in 56. The year over year change in crime per 100,000 people helps to understand whether crime in Mount Vernon, NY is on the rise or declining. The violent crime rate in Mount Vernon has increased by 10%, while the property crime rate in Mount Vernon has decreased by 12% year over year. Summing up the numbers, Mount Vernon has decreased by 6% with regards to total crimes year over year. Source: The Mount Vernon, NY crime data displayed above is derived from the FBI's uniform crime reports for the year of 2019. The crime report encompasses more than 18,000 city and state law enforcement agencies reporting data on property and violent crimes. The uniform crime reports program represents approximately 309 million American residents, which results in 98% coverage of metropolitan statistical areas. _____________________________________________________________________________________ October 26, 2021 Mt. Vernon, NY Construction of new towering grandstands are clearly visible at Memorial Field 
Many driving on Sandford Boulevard alongside Memorial Field are in awe, since the field's new towering graandstands are clearly in site at this time. This is significant, since it clearly indicates that real progress is taking place to renovate the beloved Memorial Field. Westchester County has joined with Mount Vernon to help restore Memorial Field. Regrettably, the project has been 10 years in the making and has been delayed several times. The $28 million project is set to give the park a much-needed facelift, including rebuilding the grandstands and adding multiple sports fields. Construction at Memorial Field could be wrapped up as early as spring 2022, Westchester County Executive George Latimer said recently. "To do something that we promised we would do four years ago, which would be to take what was once a proud arena, Memorial Field, where there was football games and concerts and track events, and return it back to reusable status," said Latimer. _____________________________________________________________________________________ October 25, 2021
Mt. Vernon, NY Governor Hochul's letter read at wreath laying memorial service for Cpl. Morris D. Link
A very historic ceremony was held in Mount Vernon on Tuesday, October 12, at St. Paul’s Church, a Mount Vernon National Historic Site. The event involved a wreath laying memorial service at the gravesite of Cpl. Morris D. Link, a former Mount Vernon resident who served in World War I with the legendary 369th Infantry, Harlem Hellfighters, which was based in Harlem and composed of Black Soldiers. Over 200 people were in attendance, and the crowd was comprised mostly of former veterans, as well as high-ranking former and current veterans. Also in attendance was Mount Vernon’s mayor, Shawyn Patterson Howard. At one point during the ceremony, the Masters of Ceremonies, Terrence Horton, informed the crowd that New York Governor Kathy Hochul had planned to attend the ceremony, but had to cancel at the last minute due to an unforeseen commitment. Nevertheless, the governor’s assistant, Kristen Rouse, was in attendance. When Horton introduced her, the crowd gave her a long warm applause. “I am thrilled to be a part of this memorable service today and regret to inform you that my boss was unable to attend. Nevertheless, she had a very special letter prepared and ask me to read it to you.” After reading the letter, the crowd got on their feet and gave her a thunderous applause. 
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October 25, 2021 Mt. Vernon, NY BRSS members plant tree at Harley Park
Led by longtime member Henry May, members of the Bronx River - Sound Shore Audubon Society, Inc. gathered at Hartley Park in Mount Vernon on Monday, October 25, to plant a beautiful Swamp White Oak Tree, along with a plaque. The tree planting ceremony was intended to commemorate the adoption of Mount Vernon's new, 252 contemporary tree ordinanace, and a return to the status "Tree City U.S.A". Attending the ceremony was Mount Vernon City Clerk, William Holmes, Terrence Horton, members of the City Council and others. Throughout the years, May has worked feverishly to make sure that Mount Vernon has had its share of trees planted throughtout the city, and was intrumental in having trees planted at Warriors Way, with the help of Terrence Horton. Bronx River – Sound Shore Audubon, Inc. was incorporated for the purpose to increase the numbers and influence of those who believe in the value and need of the conservation of our wildlife, plants, soil and water resources, and of the relations to public welfare of their intelligent treatment and wise use; to join with like-minded groups to take steps better to protect and conserve those natural resources and wildlife; to assist its members and others, children and adults, in learning to identify birds, mammals and insects, and studying their life habits, the better to understand the interdependence of man and all Nature. _____________________________________________________________________________________ October 23, 2021 Mt. Vernon, NY Many attend wreath laying at gravesite of former ‘Harlem Hellfighter’ 
On Tuesday, October 12, over two hundred people, comprised of many former veterans, politicians, community leaders and residents flocked to St. Paul’s Church, a Mount Vernon National Historic Site, to attend an unprecedented wreath laying memorial service at the gravesite of Cpl. Morris D. Link, who served in World War I with the legendary 369th Infantry, Harlem Hellfighters, which was based in Harlem and composed of Black Soldiers.
Participating in the wreath laying was Mayor Shawyn Patterson Howard and Congressman Thomas Suozzi, which also included an internment prayer by Dr. Stephen Pogue of Greater Centennial A.M.E Zion Church. The event is being described by many who attended as “unprecedented,” since it was superbly created and organized by longtime Mount Vernon resident and entrepreneur, Terrence Horton, who acted as the Masters of Ceremonies. Nothing of this magnitude has transpired for some hundred years. MORE _____________________________________________________________________________________ |
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