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Black Westchester Magazine Opens Nominations for Inaugural Black 40 Under 40 Awards on Juneteenth

AJ Woodson - June 19, 20260

WESTCHESTER COUNTY, NY — June 19, 2026 — In a historic announcement timed to coincide with Juneteenth, Black Westchester Magazine is proud to officially...

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Mount Vernon Community Approves $275.5 Million 2026 -27 School Budget in Revote

AJ Woodson - June 16, 20260

MOUNT VERNON, N.Y. — Mount Vernon voters approved the revised $275,542,563 budget for the Mount Vernon City School District's 2026-27 school year on Tuesday,...

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Westchester Legislators Honor Judge Lyndon Williams & Coach Rupert Bitter For Caribbean American Month

AJ Woodson - June 16, 20260

Westchester County Board of Legislators Honors Caribbean American Excellence Through Service and Leadership WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean...

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Lawsuit Challenges Westchester County’s Massive Vehicle Surveillance Network

AJ Woodson - June 11, 20260

Cities Of Mt Vernon, Yonkers, and New Rochelle Among Communities Cited in Lawsuit Challenging County Surveillance Cameras A newly filed class-action lawsuit is challenging what...

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Yonkers Organizations Host Youth Violence Prevention Forum to Address Gun Violence

Black Westchester - June 11, 20260

Empowering Youth, Preventing Violence: Yonkers Forum Tackles Gun Violence Head-On Article by: Athena Dent-Alleyne - Photography: Mitzi Walker The Joseph Gabriel Foundation, in partnership with Yonkers...

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Knicks Shock Spurs With Historic Game 4 Rally, Westchester Erupts in Celebration

AJ Woodson - June 11, 20262

The Heart of New York Beats in Westchester: Knicks Rally for Historic Game 4 Victory I am officially out of adjectives to describe these New...

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LTTE: My Thoughts On Greenburgh Town Supervisor Race by Former Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith A. Beville

AJ Woodson - June 19, 2026 2

I am a former eight-term (two years each) Town of Greenburgh elected official. During my fifteen-year tenure as Greenburgh Town Clerk, I served as a...

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Op Ed: Why Greenburgh Needs Barry McGoey By Greenburgh Town Clerk Dr. Lisa Maria Nero

AJ Woodson - June 19, 2026 1

As the Greenburgh Town Clerk, I have spent the last few years working with residents from every corner of our town. I have listened...

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LTTE: Affordable Housing Strategy – Just One Reason I’m Supporting Barry McGoey for Greenburgh Town Supervisor

AJ Woodson - June 19, 2026 1

Dear Friends, Like communities across Westchester, the Town of Greenburgh faces an urgent and growing need for affordable housing. Barry McGoey, Democratic candidate for Town...

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Westchester Legislators Honor Judge Lyndon Williams & Coach Rupert Bitter For Caribbean American Month

AJ Woodson - June 16, 2026 0

Westchester County Board of Legislators Honors Caribbean American Excellence Through Service and Leadership WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The Westchester County Board of Legislators celebrated Caribbean...

Op/ED: Fairview Is Watching – Before You Vote, Ask Both Candidates One Question By Mechelle Brown

June 8, 2026

Westchester County 2026 Early Voting Locations & Hours

June 6, 2026

Your Vote, Your Voice: Meet the Candidates in Westchester County’s 2026 Primary Election

June 1, 2026

We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History

May 8, 2026

ACROSS THE NATION

Across The Nation

Saving Justice: From Reparations to Racial Equity, the Movement Grows by Dr. James Fairbanks

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The 19th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival

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No Tax on Tips? Let’s Talk About No Tax on Survival Wages

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Rep. Jasmine Crockett Launches Campaign For Texas Democratic Senate primary

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The Amendment That Forgot Who It Was Written For

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Congress Votes to Keep Sexual Misconduct Complaints Secret — Here’s How Your New York Congressmen and Congresswomen Voted for it

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Trump Signals Cuba Could Be Next After Iran Operation, Raising Questions Across the Caribbean

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Inside the Congressional Briefing: What Lawmakers Were Told About Iran

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Tiesha Heath Make History First Female Officer In Elmsford Police Department

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The Village of Elmsford made history on Tuesday, January...

MaryAnn Carr – the first African American Town Supervisor in Westchester County

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In a brief masked and socially distant ceremony, with immediate...

This Day In Black History – March 11th Lorraine Hansberry Makes History As 1st Black Woman To Produce A Broadway Play

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A Raisin in the Sun, the first Broadway play...

Women’s Month Spotlight: Dr. Traci Gardner Makes History 1st Woman & African American Chief Medical Officer/Medical Dir. of Children’s Village

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The Children’s Village Organization in Dobbs Ferry, NY, announced...

Before the Civil Rights Act, Dr. Jane Cooke Wright Was Already Changing Cancer Treatment By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

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The physician whose research helped bring scientific precision to...

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WILL NEW YORK RUN OUT OF ENERGY? NYISO’S WARNING SHOULD CONCERN EVERY NEW YORKER

The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the organization responsible for managing New York's electric grid, recently issued a warning that should concern every resident,...

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Rikers Captain Indicted After Allegedly Gambling At Empire Casino While on the Clock

Federal Prosecutors Charge Rikers Captain Latanya Brown Indicted For...

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Westchester Legislators Honor Judge Lyndon Williams & Coach Rupert Bitter For Caribbean American Month

Westchester County Board of Legislators Honors Caribbean American Excellence...

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Jasmine Clarke, Founder of So Jazzed Esthetics Wins 2025 Business Leader Award

March 24, 2025 4

Black Westchester has always been an advocate for supporting...

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Local Bakery Celebrates Sweet Success: Cupcake Cutie Boutique Marks 9 Years in Business

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MOUNT VERNON, NY - In a testament to the...

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Toss’t And Press’t – Salad & Sandwich Shop

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“Since 2021, our salad bar has been inspired by...

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LOST BOROUGH ICE CREAM, YONKERS, NY

September 4, 2024 0

Lost Borough Ice Cream features Small-Batch, Hand-Crafted Ice Cream....

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Westchester’s First Black-Owned Dispensary

May 18, 2024 1

Kings House of Fire, co-founded by mother/son duo Joan...

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Westchester’s First Recreational Cannabis Dispensary Opens In Mount Vernon

February 21, 2024 0

Elevate Cannabis Dispensary, located at 127 S. Terrace Ave....

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HEALTH & WELLNESS

Breathing While Black: The Sleep Crisis Hiding in Plain Sight

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Sleep Deprivation in Black Communities: When Exhaustion Becomes a Measure of Worth by Derek H. Suite, M.D., M.S.

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Still Exhausted After Sleeping? Understanding Mental Fatigue and What to Do About It By Derek H. Suite. M.D.

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Sleep as Strategy: Why 2026 Belongs to the Well-Rested By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

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Holding It Together Through the Holidays – Why Sleep May Be the Most Meaningful Gift We Give Ourselves This Season By Dr. Derek H....

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The Medicine You Are Not Taking – How Sleep Deprivation Is Quietly Undermining Your Health By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

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The Stress Reset Your Grandmother Already Knew: How Gratitude Rewires Sleep and Resilience By Derek H. Suite, M.D.

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Westchester Leaders Confront Asthma Crisis in Black Communities at Mount Vernon Forum

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Fourteen Years in the Fog By Dr. Derek H. Suite, M.D.

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What Really Happened to SNAP: Intentions, Incentives, and the Lessons We Refuse to Learn

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The ACA Offer and the Counteroffer: Would Cutting Out Big Insurance Finally Put People First?

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A Continuing Resolution Can’t Fix Healthcare

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BLACK FATHERS

On Juneteenth, Community Leaders Confront Men’s Mental Health Crisis at Macedonia Baptist Church

DAMON K JONES - June 19, 2026 0

Forum Encourages Men to Break the Silence and Seek Healing MOUNT VERNON, NY — While much of the nation celebrated Juneteenth by reflecting on freedom,...

REAL TALK From AJ Woodson

The Importance of Juneteenth in Westchester County

AJ Woodson - June 19, 2026 0

Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom; it is a reminder of the long struggle for justice, equality, and self-determination that continues to...

WILL NEW YORK RUN OUT OF ENERGY? NYISO’S WARNING SHOULD CONCERN EVERY NEW YORKER

June 19, 2026

If the Mayor Is Going to Influence the Schools, Should We Make It Official? By Samuel L. Rivers

June 19, 2026

Op Ed: Why Greenburgh Needs Barry McGoey By Greenburgh Town Clerk Dr. Lisa Maria Nero

June 19, 2026

A Free Press Under Pressure: Why Independent Journalism Matters More Than Ever

June 10, 2026

The Dangers of New York Democratic Policies: The Attack on the Conventional Family

June 10, 2026

Op/ED: Fairview Is Watching – Before You Vote, Ask Both Candidates One Question By Mechelle Brown

June 8, 2026

Op/Ed: Mount Vernon, I need you to hear me by MVCSD Superintendent Dr. Demario A. Strickland

June 4, 2026

If the Moon Can Move Oceans, Why Is It So Crazy to Ask Whether the Stars Matter?

June 1, 2026

New York’s Housing Reforms May Create More Housing. But Will They Create More Homeowners?

May 27, 2026

WARNING TO BLACK AMERICA: Why Are the NAACP and CBC Asking Children to Pay for Adult Failures?

May 20, 2026

Democrats Fought Trump on SALT. Now Albany Wants to Do the Same Thing.

May 20, 2026

Black Voters, Blue States, and the Coming Power Shift Black America Must Prepare For

May 9, 2026

We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History

May 8, 2026

Budget Deal or Budget Drama? Albany Sends Mixed Messages While New Yorkers Pay the Price

May 8, 2026

New York Policies Are Driving Out The Rich And The Middle Class

May 7, 2026

The Silent Tax Hike: Why Westchester Residents Should Be Paying Attention To Albany’s Pension Push

May 7, 2026

LATINO EMPOWERMENT

Escalation Isn’t New. It’s the Same Story, Told Louder By Larnez Kinsey

International News Larnez Kinsey - January 14, 2026 0

For families like mine, Puerto Rico is not a headline. It’s a grandmother’s voice that still lives in the ear. It’s land that remembers footsteps even...

Three Kings Day – When The Stars Find You

BW News Larnez Kinsey - January 8, 2026 0

January 6, 2026. Early evening. And surprisingly warm, especially compared to the frigid stretch January had been putting us through. Not warm enough to...

Adriana Erin Rivera Shares Excerpt of Her Book “Paloma’s Song,” Dedicated to 1898 Conquest of Puerto Rico at MV Gallery

BW - Mount Vernon AJ Woodson - July 31, 2025 0

Adriana Erin Rivera, an award-winning New Jersey-raised author of Puerto Rican descent, shared excerpts of her first book published by the Smithsonian Institute, "Paloma's...

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More Than a Rapper: Yonkers Honors Its Favorite Son, Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons

AJ Woodson - June 12, 2026 0

The Dog Lives Forever: Yonkers Honors DMX With Street Renaming Ceremony Yonkers Mayor Mike Spano and the City of Yonkers honored the life and legacy...

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Yonkers Honors Its Favorite Son: Corner Of School Street & Brooke Street, To Be Renamed Earl ‘DMX’ Simmons Way

AJ Woodson - May 30, 2026 3

Long Live The Dog: Yonkers Moves To Rename School Street Corner For DMX Yonkers is officially moving forward with honoring DMX by renaming a street...

Comedy Kings Live Shut the Bronx Down for One Unforgettable Night

Larnez Kinsey - May 28, 2026

Brand Nubian To Be Inducted in The National Hip-Hop Museum

May 13, 2026

Comedy Kings Set to Take the Stage at Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

May 6, 2026

August Wilson’s “ Joe Turner’s Come and Gone” Holding Space, Holding History: A Night Inside August Wilson’s World

May 3, 2026

Chris Brown & Usher Bring Star Power to MetLife Stadium In August

April 16, 2026

Hip-Hop Pioneer Afrika Bambaataa Passes, Leaving Behind a Complex but Undeniable Legacy

April 10, 2026

Hezekiah Walker, Jennifer Holliday, and Le’Andria Johnson Will Perform At Lehman Center for the Performing Arts

April 3, 2026

The Queen of Hip-Hop Soul Takes the Stage in Sin City

March 30, 2026

The 19th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (JITG) Music Festival

March 16, 2026

BLACK WESTCHESTER PRESENTS PEOPLE BEFORE POLITICS RADIO

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PBP Radio May 3, 2026 – Supreme Court Redistricting, Mount Vernon Accountability Rally, and More

AJ Woodson - May 3, 2026

Tonight on People Before Politics, we break down the...

PBP Radio April 26, 2026 – Black Wealth Under Attack? Deed Theft, SPLC Scandal & Trump Assassination Attempt

AJ Woodson - April 26, 2026

Tonight on People Before Politics, we tackle the stories...

PBP Radio April 12, 2026 – The Hidden Crisis: Booker Geez Exposes Juvenile Justice System

AJ Woodson - April 12, 2026

In this powerful episode of People Before Politics: Sunday...

PBP Radio Feb 1, 2025 – Faith, Protest & Future Of Our Youth

AJ Woodson - February 1, 2026

Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show with Damon K....

PBP Radio Jan. 18, 2025

PBP Radio Jan. 11, 2026 – ICE Shooting, ACA, White Plains New Police Commish, MV Comptroller Letter To BW

PBP Radio Jan. 4, 2026 – When The System Turns on Us” Politics, Policing & Unanswered Deaths

PBP Radio Dec 21, 2025 – MVPD Cop’s Healthcare on the Line, Poverty Rising, Police Reform Debated

PBP Radio Dec 14, 2025 – From Washington to Mount Vernon: Power, Policy, and the Cost to Black Communities

PBP Radio Dec 7, 2025 – Diddy Doc Fallout, Trump Kids Accounts & The Death of the Dept. of Education

People Before Politics Radio’s Sunday Rundown Nov 30 2025

PBP Radio Nov. 23, 2025 – Mt Vernon’s Financial Future & 14 Years After Chamberlain: What’s Really Changed?

PBP Radio November 16, 2025 – Introduction To New Co-Host Larnez Kinsey

PBP Radio July 13, 2025 – NYC Mayoral Candidate Jim Walden Attempting To Reclaim NYC: Power, Politics, and the People

Special Edition of PBP Radio Wednesday, July 9, 2025 – What’s Going on in NYC Mayor Race?

PBP Radio June 6, 2025 – Black Votes, Billions & Bad Decisions with Jonathan Newton

BLACK WESTCHESTER PRESENTS ELEVATION NATION WITH TASHA YOUNG

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young, Monday, May 5, 2025 – The Hidden Messages in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners

AJ Woodson - May 8, 2025

Welcome to Elevation Nation with Tasha Young, where insight...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – With Guest Yolanda Durant Talking IRS Secrets Unlocked, Taxes, Payment Plans & Small Biz Setups

AJ Woodson - April 14, 2025

Welcome to the Monday, April 14th episode of Black...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday, March 31, 2025

AJ Woodson - March 31, 2025

Welcome to another episode of Black Westchester presents Elevation...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young With Special Guest Rev. Margaret Coleman

AJ Woodson - March 3, 2025

Welcome to the Monday, March 3rd episode of Black...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday February 17th

AJ Woodson - February 17, 2025

Welcome to another episode of Black Westchester presents Elevation...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday February 10th

AJ Woodson - February 10, 2025

Welcome to another episode of Black Westchester presents Elevation...

Elevation Nation With Tasha Young With Special Guest Jamaal Bowman

AJ Woodson - February 3, 2025

Welcome to the Monday, February 3rd episode of Black...

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Legal Doesn’t Mean Harmless: What a New Johns Hopkins Study Is Telling Us About Cannabis, Young People, and New York’s Future

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Larnez Kinsey - June 22, 2026

By the Numbers Nearly 700,000 medical records analyzed. 49,586 youth records included participants 17 and younger. Young people with cannabis use disorder had: 52% higher risk of schizophrenia 30%...

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