Attention 2013 Mount Vernon High School Grads: Your prom will be one of the most memorable days of your life. Getting dressed for your big day can be expensive. Guys and girls can find mostly new and some gently used evening wear at Operation Prom’s 9th Giveaway Event. Girls can find modern dresses and guys […]

The City of Mount Vernon Youth Bureau through the Westchester Workforce Development Academy for Youth (WWDAY) Program and in partnership with the Mount Vernon City Schools District, will host its 3rd  Annual “Ladies First” in STEM Women’s Conference on Thursday, March 21, 2013 at Nellie Thornton High School.  This annual event allows guests ranging from […]

Mayor Ernest D. Davis will be hosting under the big top on March 28th when the UniverSoul Circus holds a special Mount Vernon Night. The circus campground is set up on 149th Street and Exterior Street in the Bronx. Showtime begins at 7:30 p.m. The single ring circus, originally formed to inspire Black audiences, has […]

A special meeting of the City Council will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers for the purpose of acting upon the following legislation: “A resolution endorsing the submission of an application to the New York State Local Government Efficiency Grant Program for the 2012-2013 Program Year”.

The Board of Ethics will meet on Wednesday, March 20, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room. 

The Board of Ethics Executive Committee will meet on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room.

The City of Mount Vernon, New York, (the “City”) a municipal corporation, located in Westchester County, New York, seeks proposals from qualified and responsible contractors for a long term agreement to design, develop, construct a tennis bubble and manage/operate, through a lease agreement, a tennis center including tennis courts and related tennis facilities at the […]

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Please complete both front and back of the 2013 Summer Youth Employment Application. In addition, please make sure all original documents requested below are returned during the week of April 8th thru April 12th between the hours of 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm to the Youth Bureau, room 307. SUBMISSION OF AN APPLICATION DOES NOT ENSURE […]

The Board of Ethics will meet on Wednesday, March 6, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Council Committee Room.

The United States Postal Service marked the beginning of Black History Month with a Forever stamp honoring civil rights icon Rosa Parks. At 11 a.m. on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 the Postal Service will hold its Annual Black History Month Stamp Dedication at Mount Vernon City Hall to unveil the Rosa Parks stamp. Mrs. Parks, […]

Middle and high school students will get a chance to test their knowledge of African American history and the contributions of blacks within the sciences on Tuesday, February 26.  After receiving requests from local students, the Mount Vernon Community That Cares coalition through the Mount Vernon Youth Bureau, agreed to  once again host the popular competition that brings together teams […]

The Board of Ethics will meet on Wednesday, February 27, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room.

A special City Council meeting will be held on Tuesday, February 19, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. in the City Council Chambers for the purpose of acting upon an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement and accept a pending, reimbursable grant from New York State Department of Labor Neighborhood Emergency Grant (“NEG”) Disaster […]

The City Council will hold a special meeting on Friday, February 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. in the City Council Chambers for the purpose of acting upon legislation to accept a pending, reimbursable grant from New York State Department of Labor Neighborhood Emergency Grant (“NEG”) Disaster Relief Grant-Hurricane Irene.

The Board of Ethics will meet on Wednesday, February 13, 2013 at 6:00 p.m. in the Memorial Room.

2013 Annual Estimate of Expenditures

The major storm heading toward our area is expected to hit hard later this afternoon. There’s still time to get out and pick up essentials and run a few errands before the worst of the weather hits us. High winds and low visibility during projected whiteout conditions will make driving and walking dangerous. The city is encouraging […]

Paying a parking ticket in Mount Vernon will cost more beginning March 1. “The city had to raise the penalties for parking infractions,” said Mayor Ernest D. Davis. “Mount Vernon has some of the lowest fees for parking violations in the county, but that will change next month.” In an ordinance passed last December, the City Council […]

ARB Minutes – May 23, 2012

The Mount Vernon Veterans Service Agency is distributing Armed Services pins to any veteran who qualifies. “The pin can be worn by all members of the armed forces showing the pride they have in the service they undertook for their country,” said Mayor Ernest D. Davis. Veterans can receive pins by submitting a copy of their Military […]

In honor of Black Heritage Month, the Mount Vernon Arts and Culture Council, organizers of art exhibits shown in the rotunda and oon the second floor of city hall, will showcase two local artists who have worked hard to keep the arts alive in the city. Barry L. Mason and James “jaFa” Fair, board members […]

The Board of Ethics will meet on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. in the City Council Committee Room. 

Zumba Gold classes will be held on Tuesday mornings at the Mount Vernon Armory from 10:00am – 10:45am. Zumba Gold uses the classic Zumba formula and modifies the moves and pacing to suit the needs of older participants. Program Fee: $40 per 10 sessions. February 5th – April 9th, 2013. Registration for this class will be […]

Looking for something fun and educational for your child to do after school?  The Mount Vernon Department of Recreation offers after school activities for children ages 5 – 12 at the Pennington Elementary School. Children will receive homework assistance every day while also having the opportunity to partake in fun recreational activities like basketball, martial arts, card and […]

Zumba classes will take place at the Transcend Dance studio on Monday evenings from 7:15pm – 8:15pm. Zumba classes feature exotic rhythms set to high-energy Latin and international beats. This program is for participants ages 13 and older. Program fee: $70 per 10 week session. February 4th – April 8th, 2013. Register for this program […]

On Monday afternoons from 3:30pm – 4:30pm, youth dance classes will be held at Transcend Dance studio @ 6 Gramatan Ave. Suite 203. Working with professional artists and master teachers, students will learn expressive movement combinations intergrating Jass and Hip Hop basics. This class is for children ages 7-11. Program Fee: $100 per 10 week session. Register for […]

Children ages 12 -17 interested in learning how to dance can sign up for dance classes at Transcend Dance Inc. located at 6 Gramatan Ave. Suite 203. This program will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 3:30pm – 4:30pm. Register for this class at Transcend Dance studios. Program Fee: $100 per 10 week session. February 6th – […]