How To Help The Hundreds Who Lost Their Homes In This Weekend's Massive Fire In Mount Vernon

As most of us are preparing for Thanksgiving dinner with family, others in our community will struggle to replace basic necessities.

Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: 8th Annual Wakanda Celebration

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Garden Bed Building

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

City Worker Injured In Tree-Trimming Accident Has Died In 'Devastating Loss'

The experienced arborist and horticulturist worked at the New York Botanical Gardens for decades before joining the City of Mount Vernon.

Become an AFS Host Family: Share Your Life, Shape a Future

Become a host family with AFS-USA and make a global connection that will last a lifetime.

Wartburg Named Among Best Nursing Homes In New York State

This is the 12th consecutive year that the nursing home with a regional reputation has made the U.S. News & World Report List.

Every Worker Needs Digital Skills

No Matter Your Occupation or Age

Westchester Community Health Center Ready For A Special 2024 Gala

The 'Still We Rise: Community Centered' evening will support a critical resource and honor Dr. W. Franklyn Richardson and 914Cares.

5 Adults, 2 Kids, Including A 7-Year-Old, Evacuated From House Fire

No serious injuries were reported. Displaced families were helped by the Mount Vernon Office of Emergency Management & the Red Cross.

Improving Pain Management and Recovery for Mastectomy Patients

Learn how Dr. Willey provides her mastectomy patients with non-opioid pain management options

Wartburg Hosts 3 Local Authors At Literary Meeting Of The Minds

The writers spoke about their special connections to the iconic Westchester facility and led discussions about their books.

Better Than Ezra's Kevin Griffin Gives Wartburg Residents A Treat

The rock star made a visit to the famed facility in Mount Vernon to check out their cutting-edge work with music therapy.

Mount Vernon Will Open Cooling Centers As Temperatures Soar

The weather forecast is calling for heat index values between 95º F and 104º F this week.

Empire Casino Peace Officer Honored For Helping Save Teen's Life

The teenager hit by a car is lucky that the trained peace officer, who was headed home from work, happened onto the scene.

Police Commissioner Steps Into Fray After Officer Attacked On Street

In a story first reported by CBS News, the Yonkers top cop, who happened to be passing by, helped take the suspect into custody.

Celebrate The Eclipse With An Astronaut At The Hudson River Museum

If you haven't made plans to watch the historic eclipse yet, relax, because the Hudson River Museum has you covered, rain or shine.

Wartburg Earns Empire State Supportive Housing Initiative Award

The funding will be used for rental assistance and services to ensure housing stability for those who might otherwise be in jeopardy.

American Christmas 'Christmas Experience' Raised $61K For Nonprofits

The Mount Vernon Boys & Girls Club, the Northeast STEM Starter Academy & the Youth Community Outreach Program got a late Christmas present.

Denzel Washington School of the Arts Student Shines In The Community

The sophomore has helped create unity in the community through her organization, Kaitlyn Cares, which she started when she was 8 years old.

Fallout Grows After 'Troubling' Antisemitism Halts HS Basketball Game

A player and coach from the Yonkers sports team have been removed, as elected leaders, including the mayor and governor, react.

Westchester Community Health Center Celebrates 50th Anniversary Gala

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.

Wartburg's New Memory Care Facility Earns National Recognition

The Berkemeier Living Center project has earned the Fred E. Lietz Mission Project Award from the LCEF.

Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Bilingual Translators

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley.

Nurses, Community Leaders Decry Understaffing At Montefiore Hospitals

Nurses from 3 Montefiore facilities, Mount Vernon, New Rochelle and Nyack, rallied to protest a growing "staffing crisis."

Why Rocah Won't Seek A 2nd Term As District Attorney | Daily Digest

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.

Stuff A Bee-Line Bus To Help Fight Hunger In Westchester

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 Donates to RebootPC

-PCSB Bank recently donated 223 PCs and over 50 monitors-

Mount Vernon Flag Raising Will Honor 9-11 Heroes And Victims

Flags will be flown at half-staff on Sept. 11 in remembrance of the nearly 3,000 men, women and children who died.

Quick-Thinking, Training Help Police Save The Life Of Man Hit By Car

Moments after the pedestrian was hit, Mount Vernon Police Department ESU officers stepped in to help avert a tragic outcome.

Mount Vernon Hero Honored At Star-Studded Women of Valor Tea Gala

The Westchester philanthropist and Disney project lead was recognized for her leadership in her industry and her community.

Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: Cooking Volunteers

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley. @volunteerNYnow

222,000+ Pounds Of Water Chestnut Removed From Tibbetts Brook Lake

The massive invasive species harvest from hard-to-reach areas of the shoreline was part of an ongoing restoration project.

10th Annual ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Draws A Crowd At Empire City

The event was organized by Patrick Quinn Sr., father of the late Yonkers native and ALS Ice Bucket Challenge co-founder Pat Quinn.

City Opens Fire Hydrants And Cooling Center To Help Beat The Heat

The City of Mount Vernon is turning the sky-high heat indices into an excuse to come together and let the good times roll.

Largest Simultaneous ALS Ice Bucket Challenge Returns To Empire City

Plans are set for the 10th anniversary of a test of fortitude that has raised millions for research and treatment of the disease.

Wartburg Campus Grows To Fill A Growing Need In Westchester

The innovative 50,000-square-foot Berkemeier Living Center facility will be dedicated to Alzheimer's disease and related dementia.

Fixture In Our Homes, Leader In Her Home Town: Elise Finch Remembered

Civic leaders, celebrity colleagues and elected officials are recalling the legacy of a Hudson Valley icon who died suddenly at age 51.

Volunteer Opportunities Of The Week: After-School Reading Coaches

Every week, Patch will spotlight volunteer opportunities in the Hudson Valley. @volunteerNYnow

Overnight 4-Alarm Mount Vernon Fire Displaces Dozens

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.

Pedestrian Killed When Car Left Road And Crashed Into Home Is Id'd

The 70-year-old victim was well known for her engagement in the community and work with civic organizations.

NY Blood Center Hits The Jackpot With Empire City Casino Blood Drive

The blood drive resulted in almost 40 donations that will be used to treat up to 114 patients in local hospitals.

New Mount Vernon Officers Graduate From Westchester Police Academy

13 new members of the MVPD are part the 61 recruits who graduated Friday from the Westchester County Police Academy.

Police Issue Urgent Missing Person Alert For At-Risk 84-Year-Old

The NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services & Yonkers police are asking for help finding a missing man who suffers from dementia.

World-class restaurants, now cooked right outside your door

Wonder launches in Westchester County, NY

Harrison High School Student Is New Owner Of A Gas Station

The 17-year-old senior has dreams of launching his own empire.

4 Big Signs Your Westchester House Is Losing Energy

Here’s how to make your house warm and comfy this winter—without breaking the bank!

Why Is My Westchester House So Damn Cold?

Here’s why your house is freezing. And how to fix it—permanently!—in 3 steps.