Monthly Archives: November 2009
The future of Mt. Vernon PD in the hands of Mayor Young A.K.A the “Ghost Mayor”
Sources close to BlackWatch have confirmed that Commissioner Chong has put his paperwork in to leave Mt. Vernon Police Department. It was rumored that he was going to White Plains. Other sources say that is far fetch. We not sure … Continue reading
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Black Males Hit Extra Hard By Unemployment
The unemployment rate for all African-Americans is about 50 percent higher than the nation as a whole — and even higher for African-American males. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Credit: Nelson Hsu/NPR The country’s spiraling unemployment rate is taking … Continue reading
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Black power has arrived with some new challenges
AP – Ten months after Democrats took over the Capitol and the first African-American president moved into the White House, black lawmakers are in control of some of the most powerful positions in … Continue reading
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Advisory Council on Police and Community Relations- Is this More Smoke and Mirrors from Mayor Young and Commissioner Chong?
Something’s just don’t change. Good business is good business, but Negro Business; is embarrassing and uncalled for when a city over sixty five percent Black is affected. For the city of Mt. Vernon to be run by mostly people of African … Continue reading
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Five worst cities for urban youth.
In its commitment to calling attention to the Obama Administration’s continued neglect of urban America, ScoopDaily has compiled a list of the 5 worst cities for urban youth. Particular attention is paid to high-school graduation rates, infant mortality rates, unemployment … Continue reading
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Black Officer Actually Took Down Fort Hood Shooter
Senior Sgt. Mark Todd told the story of what really happened on Fox News this morning and in a New York Times article which states: KILLEEN, Tex. — Sgt. Kimberly D. Munley has been applauded as a hero across … Continue reading
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Slain Mount Vernon Detective Christopher Ridley will finally have his Day in Court-New York State Police –On –Police Shooting Task Force.
After the deaths of Detective Christopher Ridley( pictured left) and NYPD Officer Omar Edwards, Governor David Paterson created the Police – on – Police Shooting task force. The Police-on-Police Shootings Task Force … Continue reading
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Miriam Williams, A True Leader in the Mt. Vernon Community
Miriam Williams ,Douglas Everton Williams (D.E.W.) Organization Every first Friday of the month, approximately one hundred teenagers meet for their monthly teen summit at the Heights Congregational Church, 258 South Columbus Ave, Mount Vernon, NY. The monthly summit is hosted … Continue reading
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Operation Protect, Symbolism Without Substance? Or is it Protecting Egos, not Community or Rank and File Law Enforcement
The city of Mount Vernon is in another six weeks of Operation Protect. A project pushed by elected officials and Law enforcement management of Mt. Vernon, NY. Operation Project was formed to reduce crime and build better relations with the … Continue reading
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Assistant top cop – with no authority: Willie Dixon ready to sue
Farriella for News Willie Dixon, assistant chief of Hempstead Police Dept., speaks in his lawyer’s office in Lake Success, L.I. Related News Noose found hanging in L.I. police headquarters Noose found hanging in L.I. police station Willie Dixon made history as the … Continue reading
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