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Applications Now Available for Summer Entrepreneurship Program

Youth Bureau  Partnering with WCC and NFTE to Provide Real-World Experience for Budding Young Business Leaders

MOUNT VERNON, NY --  The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau will have an orientation for prospective students of the Summer Entrepreneurship Program on Tuesday night, 6 – 8 p.m., at City Hall.   Applications for the program will be available as of Wednesday both at City Hall and at the Westchester Community College Extension Center on Gramatan Avenue.

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Mount Vernon Mayor Clinton Young Delivers the State of the City Address By Hezi Aris

MOUNT VERNON, NY -- There was anticipation in the air; it was neither positive nor negative – what would Mayor Clinton Young say? Mount Vernon had endured challenges few could fathom. Just shy of ninety days in office, Mayor Young seemed to have gone through a catharsis. The transition from County Legislator to Mayor of the City of Mount Vernon was a huge step and Mayor Young, with Mount Vernon by his side have shouldered the tragedy that befell Detective Ridley, the burden of high taxes, and the mismanagement and alleged criminal activity within City Hall.  Still, Mayor Young, has emerged energized and confident in his ability to govern a city in wait for direction, success, and pride in their evolution.

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Statement From Mount Vernon Mayor Clinton Young

"The City of Mount Vernon still mourns the loss of our local hero Detective Christopher Ridley. We will continue to offer comfort and prayers to support the Ridley family, who are still grieving the loss of their loved one," said Mount Vernon Mayor Clinton I. Young, Jr. "I know that the grand jury's decision brings no solace to a devastated family and community. But, we will continue to stand firmly with the Ridley family and our police department to ensure that such tragedies never happen again." - March 12, 2008.

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Police Officer Christopher A. Ridley Posthumously Promoted

MOUNT VERNON, NY -- Mount Vernon City Mayor Clinton I. Young Jr. and Police Commissioner David E. Chong have announced that effective 4:00 PM; today’s date Police Officer Christopher Ridley, killed in the line of duty on Friday January 25, 2008, will be posthumously promoted to Detective.

 

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Mayor Young Speaks Out on Tragic Death of Mount Vernon Police Officer Christopher Ridley

MOUNT VERNON, NY -- Reacting to the death of Mount Vernon Police Officer Christopher Ridley, Mayor Clinton Young said, “This is a terribly sad day for the City of Mount Vernon.''

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Clinton I. Young, Jr. Takes the Helm as Mount Vernon’s Twentieth Mayor

MOUNT VERNON, NY -- Clinton I. Young, Jr. was formally sworn in as the 20th Mayor in the City of Mount Vernon’s during a special ceremony on January 1st, 2008 at the Greater Centennial A.M.E. Zion Church in Mount Vernon, New York. Many dignitaries, local elected officials, notables and community members attended the ceremony, including: State Senators Jeff  Klein, Ruth Hassell-Thompson and Andrea Stewart-Cousins; Westchester County Board of Legislators Chairman Bill Ryan and Majority Leader Martin Rogowsky, as well as Legislators Ken Jenkins, Vito Pinto, Bill Burton, Lois Bronz and newly elected Legislator Lyndon Williams; Mount Vernon City Council members Steve Horton, Loretta Hottinger, William Randolph, J. Yuhanna Edwards; President of the Westchester Black Democrats David Ford and many more.

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Mount Vernon Mayor-Elect Clinton Young Calls for Mayor Davis to Denounce "Legal" Action to Overturn Election

MOUNT VERNON, NY – This action is vindictive and defies logic and reason. The people of Mount Vernon have spoken. The election is over. Yet, there are a few members of the Davis campaign who cannot accept the election results despite the overwhelming voter turnout and decisive victory. Instead, these people seek to further divide and tear our city apart for their own self-serving interests.

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Mayor Davis Stands as the Example for the Next Generation By Hezi Aris

Responds to FBI Subpoenas and Probe

Mayor Ernest Davis (center) and Ravi Batra, Esq. (left), Rabbi Netanyah Halevi (right). Photo courtesy of Hezi Aris.

MOUNT VERNON, NY – Standing upon the steps of Mount Vernon City Hall, Mayor Ernest Davis stood at the lectern, resolute in his decision not to drop out of the political race for Mayor of Mount Vernon after the loss of his party designation on Primary Day. In deciding to pursue the office for another four years, Mayor Davis was specifically told “it would be rough.” Davis said, “I have never been… so threatened! Regardless where this goes, regardless where it ends, I will be an example for the next generation.” Imparting the patriarchal wisdom that he shares with ease and benevolence, Davis said, “If you don’t stand for something, you will lay down for anything!” With a stern and admonishing tone, Mayor Davis said, “You have chosen the wrong man. We will be investigating the investigators.” Mayor Davis had invoked the Moreland Act Powers pursuant to Article VI, section 66, of the Mount Vernon City Charter by the appointment of Ravi Batra, Esq.

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From the Desk of Mayor Ernest D. Davis

Open Letter to the Community of Mount Vernon

It has come to my attention that someone has maliciously sought to malign the character of my opponent, Clinton I. Young.  This strikes at the heart of decency and character assassination and cannot be condoned or appreciated.

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Mount Vernon Mayor’s Office Monitoring West Nile Virus Concerns with Westchester County

VERNON, NY -- Mayor Ernest D. Davis has announced that his office is presently monitoring issues regarding West Nile Virus as it may affect the City of Mount Vernon with the County of Westchester. Specifically, the Chief of Staff will be coordinating with the Westchester Count Department of Health regarding the most recent findings and be updated accordingly on a continuing basis. Constituents with any questions or concerns regarding this issue they may contact John DiBlasi, Chief of Staff, at 914-665-236

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