Contractors working under the direction of the City will be repairing and resurfacing streets beginning Friday, September 27, 2013. Pedestrians and motorists are advised not to park cars or cross roadways while work is being done. Alternate routes should be used. No parking signs have been posted in the areas affected. Friday, September 27: South […]

The Mount Vernon Youth Bureau and the Mayors Youth Empowerment Council will host the Sober Truth on Preventing Underage Drinking Summit on Thursday, September 26th at 2pm in the Mayors Conference Room, City Hall. Community stakeholders have organized to address the Surgeon General’s call to action to prevent and reduce underage drinking. Mayor Davis stated, […]

Legislative Assistant to the City Council The City Council of the City of Mount Vernon, New York is accepting resumes for the position of Legislative Assistant. The candidate’s resume must be submitted on or before 4:00PM on Friday, October 11, 2013 to the Office of the City Clerk, City Hall, 1 Roosevelt Square, Mount Vernon, NY 10550,  […]

Individuals interested in tutoring positions have until the end of this week to apply for openings with the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau for after school employment. Applicants must be 18 and older. Contact Dena Williams Deputy Director of the Youth Bureau at 914-665-2344 or email your resume to dwilliams@cmvny.com.

Are you looking for employment?  Take advantage of a free opportunity to put your best foot forward during your job search. Attend a free “Job Readiness Workshop Day” on Wednesday, September 25, 2013 at Grace Baptist Church, 52 South 6th Avenue from 8:30 am until 3:30 pm.  This full day workshop is designed to provide you with the […]

UPDATE: THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION OF FY 2014 CDBG APPLICATIONS HAS BEEN EXTENDED TO MONDAY, OCTOBER 8, 2013.  IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS REGARDING THE EXTENSION, PLEASE EMAIL JAIME MARTINEZ AT JAMARTINEZ@CMVNY.COM UPDATE: WEDNESDAY 9/18/2013 FROM 12PM TO 1PM, AN ADDITIONAL CDBG FY 2014 APPLICATION WORKSHOP WILL BE HELD IN THE MEMORIAL ROOM OF CITY […]

This Notification is for the purpose of designating a lead agency for the environmental review of the South 4th Avenue – East 3rd Street Urban Renewal Plan in accordance with the requirements of Article 8 of the New York State Environmental Conservation Law and the regulations promulgated thereunder. Download the full text of the Notice […]

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NOTICE OF SUBSTANTIAL AMENDMENT TO THE FY 2013 CDBG BUDGET CITY OF MOUNT VERNON NEW YORK  2013 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROPOSED BUDGET  The City of Mount Vernon is eligible to receive an additional $113,157 in CDBG funding reallocated fromWestchester County.  Therefore, the City of Mount Vernon requires a substantial amendment to our FY 2013 […]

The City Council will hold a Special Meeting on Friday September 13, 2013 in the City Council Chambers at 7:30 am. The purpose of the meeting is to inact legislation an oridinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreeement with LEHR Consultants International and such other business as may be presented before such meeting.

For the past 12 years the City of Mount Vernon has paid tribute to the men and women who lost their lives in the attack on Manhattan’s World Trade Center and the men and women who responded to the call for assistance. Of the thousands who lost their lives, five Mount Vernon residents were included […]

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AGENDA Please note that the Work Session will be Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 3:00 p.m.

The Board of Ethics will meet on Wednesday, September 11, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room.

Fall Youth Employment Applications are now available to be downloaded. Please make sure all original documents requested below are returned during the week of September 23rd thru September 26th between the hours of 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm to the Youth Bureau, room 307. SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT GUARANTEE ELIGIBILTY OR EMPLOYMENT INTO […]

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Alternate side of the street parking has been suspended in Mount Vernon for Wednesday, Thursday and Friday, September 4, 5 and 6, 2013 in observance of Rosh Hashanah. Parking meter rules will remain in effect.  

On Tuesday, September 3, 2013 at 1:00 pm, a groundbreaking ceremony will take place at 15 South 5th Avenue, Mount Vernon, NY, the site of a new mixed-use educational and housing development, The Enclave on 5th. Enclave Equities, through its development arm, is rehabilitating the long vacant office building. The approximately 80,000 square foot 4 story structure, […]

When Mayor Ernest D. Davis announced a new program designed by EVT Educational Productions would be coming to the city to provide a Youth/Community Outreach Project there was excitement about bringing transferable training into the city. EVT intended to provide exposure and training in film and TV studio production and editing, studio operations, and related […]

The following garbage pickup schedule will be in effect for the week of September 2, 2013:  NO regular garbage or yard waste pickup on Monday, September 2, 2013.  Regular Monday garbage pickup on Southside will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2013.  Regular Monday yard waste pickup on Northside will be on Tuesday, September 3, 2013. […]

The United Nations Association (UNA) of the Southern New York State Division is conducting a YouTube video contest, “The World I Want,” that is open to currently enrolled middle and high school students (grades 6-12).  Video submissions should aim to illustrate the applicant’s idea of how the world should be and incorporate UN values, such […]

As part of its recycling efforts, the Westchester County Mobile Shredder is scheduled to be in Mount Vernon on Saturday, August 31st from 10am until 1 pm. The mobile unit will be stationed at the municipal lot on 5th Avenue and 2nd Street. Residents can bring bulk personal documents for shredding to protect sensitive information […]

Sign up for instructional skating lessons at the Mount Vernon Ice Hutch. Children ages 8 – 17 can receive skating instruction on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm. Sign up now, space is limited! 

Check out all that the Department of Recreation is offering this fall. Activities for youth include tennis, skating, soccer and dance lessons! Programs are also available for adults and senior citizens. Fall 2013 Recreation Brochure

The Department of Recreation will be hosting a Tennis Clinic on Friday evenings from 5:00 pm – 8:00 pm. This program is conducted based on the skill level of the participant. Beginners play from 5:00pm – 6:00pm, intermediate skilled players from 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm, and advanced players from 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm. […]

The Department of Recreation will be holding an Instructional Baseball and Softball Clinic in the Mount Vernon High School Turf Room. Boys and girls, ages 6 – 17 can sign up to learn the basics of throwing, catching, hitting and fielding from experienced baseball trainers. The program will run from October 4th – December 21st, 2013.  […]

On Monday afternoons from 4:00pm – 6:00pm, children ages 7 – 17 can participate in an instructional soccer clinic at the Sports Underdome. Participants will learn the basics of shooting, passing and dribbling. This program will run from October 7th, 2013 – November 25th, 2013. Program fee: $30 – Residents, $40 – Non- Residents.