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

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

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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

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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

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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

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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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ELOC Celebrates Student Achievement During AI Graduation Certificate Recognition Ceremony

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The Environmental Leaders of Color (ELOC) proudly celebrated the accomplishments of its Artificial Intelligence Program graduates during a special Certificate Recognition Ceremony. The event...
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LTTE: My Thoughts On Greenburgh Town Supervisor Race by Former Greenburgh Town Clerk Judith A. Beville

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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

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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

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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

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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

Westchester County 2026 Early Voting Locations & Hours

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

We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History

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

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

The recent school budget vote has reignited a conversation that many in Mount Vernon have quietly discussed for years. Mayor Shawyn Patterson-Howard publicly supported the school...

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

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

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Westchester’s First Black-Owned Dispensary

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We Must Stop Letting Politicians Rewrite Black History

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

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

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

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

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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...
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Three Kings Day – When The Stars Find You

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January 6, 2026. Early evening. And surprisingly warm, especially compared to the frigid stretch January had been putting us through. Not warm enough to...
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Adriana Erin Rivera Shares Excerpt of Her Book “Paloma’s Song,” Dedicated to 1898 Conquest of Puerto Rico at MV Gallery

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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

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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

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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...

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

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

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

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

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Black Westchester presents the People Before Politics Radio Show with Damon K....
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Elevation Nation With Tasha Young, Monday, May 5, 2025 – The Hidden Messages in Ryan Coogler’s Sinners

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

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

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

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Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday February 17th

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Elevation Nation With Tasha Young – Monday February 10th

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Elevation Nation With Tasha Young With Special Guest Jamaal Bowman

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MONEY MONDAYS- BUILDING GENERATIONAL WEALTH

Money Mondays: Tamika Cunningham of TR Insurance Agency

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How Real Estate is the Cornerstone of Black Wealth and Community Empowerment

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The Future of Black Business in the AI Revolution

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Owning a Home, the Gateway to Generational Wealth

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

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

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The Mount Vernon Covenant: Choosing Dignity Over Outrage, Building the Mount Vernon Our Children Deserve

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The Importance of Juneteenth in Westchester County

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Juneteenth is more than a celebration of freedom; it...

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

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I am a former eight-term (two years each) Town...

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

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The New York Independent System Operator (NYISO), the organization...

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

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

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As the Greenburgh Town Clerk, I have spent the...

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

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Dear Friends,  Like communities across Westchester, the Town of Greenburgh...

LTTE: Former Councilman Ken Jones on the Greenburgh Town Supervisor Race

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