As most of us are preparing for Thanksgiving dinner with family, others in our community will struggle to replace basic necessities.
Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley.
The experienced arborist and horticulturist worked at the New York Botanical Gardens for decades before joining the City of Mount Vernon.
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This is the 12th consecutive year that the nursing home with a regional reputation has made the U.S. News & World Report List.
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The 'Still We Rise: Community Centered' evening will support a critical resource and honor Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and 914Cares.
No serious injuries were reported. Displaced families were helped by the Mount Vernon Office of Emergency Management & the Red Cross.
Learn how Dr. Willey provides her mastectomy patients with non-opioid pain management options
The writers spoke about their special connections to the iconic Westchester facility and led discussions about their books.
The rock star made a visit to the famed facility in Mount Vernon to check out their cutting-edge work with music therapy.
The weather forecast is calling for heat index values between 95º F and 104º F this week.
The teenager hit by a car is lucky that the trained peace officer, who was headed home from work, happened onto the scene.
In a story first reported by CBS News, the Yonkers top cop, who happened to be passing by, helped take the suspect into custody.
If you haven't made plans to watch the historic eclipse yet, relax, because the Hudson River Museum has you covered, rain or shine.
The funding will be used for rental assistance and services to ensure housing stability for those who might otherwise be in jeopardy.
The Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club, the Northeast STEM Starter Academy & the Youth Community Outreach Program got a late Christmas present.
The sophomore has helped create unity in the community through her organization, Kaitlyn Cares, which she started when she was 8 years old.
A player and coach from the Yonkers sports team have been removed, as elected leaders, including the mayor and governor, react.
This year’s gala honored Louie Lanza, Rev. Dr. Stephen W. Pogue, Dr. Bruce Roseman, and Dr. Nora H. Farkouh for their long-time support.
The Berkemeier Living Center project has earned the Fred E. Lietz Mission Project Award from the LCEF.
Nurses from 3 Montefiore facilities, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Nyack, rallied to protest a growing "staffing crisis."
Plus the mysterious case of the kayaker who wasn't there, a very lucky location, a car chase and more in the Hudson Valley Daily Digest.
A Bee-Line bus will be parked at a special "bus stop" to accept non-perishable food donations at the Yonkers Stop & Shop.
-PCSB Bank recently donated 223 PCs and over 50 monitors-
Flags will be flown at half-staff on Sept. 11 in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who died.
Moments after the pedestrian was hit, Mount Vernon Police Department ESU officers stepped in to help avert a tragic outcome.
The Westchester philanthropist and Disney project lead was recognized for her leadership in her industry and her community.
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The massive invasive species harvest from hard-to-reach areas of the shoreline was part of an ongoing restoration project.
The event was organized by Patrick Quinn Sr., father of the late Yonkers native and ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder Pat Quinn.
The City of Mount Vernon is turning the sky-high heat indices into an excuse to come together and let the good times roll.
Plans are set for the 10th anniversary of a test of fortitude that has raised millions for research and treatment of the disease.
The innovative 50,000-square-foot Berkemeier Living Center facility will be dedicated to Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.
Civic leaders, celebrity colleagues and elected officials are recalling the legacy of a Hudson Valley icon who died suddenly at age 51.
Sweat pants and medium shirts for two 9-year-old boys are among the items being sought to help the victims who were lucky to escape.
The 70-year-old victim was well known for her engagement in the community and work with civic organizations.
The blood drive resulted in almost 40 donations that will be used to treat up to 114 patients in local hospitals.
13 new members of the MVPD are part the 61 recruits who graduated Friday from the Westchester County Police Academy.
The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services & Yonkers police are asking for help finding a missing man who suffers from dementia.
Wonder launches in Westchester County, NY
The 17-year-old senior has dreams of launching his own empire.
Here’s how to make your house warm and comfy this winter—without breaking the bank!
Here’s why your house is freezing. And how to fix it—permanently!—in 3 steps.