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 – […]

Sign up now for free skating at the Mount Vernon Ice Hutch on Saturday afternoons from 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm. Children under age 8 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. This program will run from January 19th – April 13th, 2013.      

Hello ladies! Have you vowed to get back into shape for the new year? If so, here is your opportunity! Come join Diane Atkins, Deputy Commissioner of the Mount Vernon Recreation Department as she works with a certified personal trainer every Monday and Wednesday evening from 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm or from 6:00 pm […]

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 January 7th, 2013 – March 18th, 2013. Program fee: $35 – Residents, $45 – Non- Residents.    

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 February 1st – March 23rd, […]

Does your child like to sing or dance? If so, have them join the Mount Vernon Theatre Club! Every Saturday from 10:00 am – 1:00pm, the Mount Vernon Theatre Club reherses at the Doles Community Center. Children will learn the basics of performing arts while presenting a new performance every month. This program will run from February 2nd, 2013 […]

Mount Vernon Board of Water Supply PUBLIC NOTICE   IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT YOUR DRINKING WATER Treatment Technique Requirement Was Not Met   Our Water System recently violated a drinking water requirement. Although this is not an emergency, as our customers, you have a right to know what happened, what you should do and what was […]

Alternate side of the street parking has been suspended today throughout the city. Metered parking remains in effect.

Zoning Board Application Materials Checklist and Submission Review

Complete the enclosed application and provide all necessary supporting documentation. Incomplete applications will not be processed and you will not be eligible for a job. To streamline the application process, your application must be returned to the location you recieved it from. All MVHS students – Must return completed application and supporting documents to MVHS […]

2013 Annual Estimate of Expenditures – (updated 2/11/13)

From the Office of the Comptroller: Now that the 2013 Operating Budget has been passed we remind taxpayers that the second half of the 2012-2013 School Tax is still due in January and can be paid without interest up to January 31, 2013. The 1st Half of the 2013 City Real Property Tax can be […]

Project Hope is currently in Mount Vernon offering free crisis counseling to individuals, families, community groups, businesses amd service orgnizations still suffering from the destruction Hurricane Sandy left along the east coast. Property owners and individuals needing help due to property damage, food loss and lost wages may be eligible for financial help. Time is winding […]

Award winning documentary filmmaker Byron Hurt has a new one-hour film that will be pre-screened at the Mount Vernon Armory, 144 North Fifth Avenue on Friday, January 18, 2013. The film will begin at 1.p.m. and will be followed by a half hour question and answer period. “Soul Food Junkies,” winner of the CNN Best […]

From Friday, February 1, 2013 until Friday, February 22, 2013 the Westchester Community College’s Institute for Mature Adults will be offering seniors an opportunity to learn about the beauty, diversity and traditions of Africa. For four consecutive Fridays the college will be conducting a two hour segment beginning at9:30 a.m. and ending at 11:30 a.m. […]

The Recreation Department wants Mount Vernon seniors to join them on a group trip to the New York Botanical Gardens “The Orchid Show” this coming March. A National Historic Landmark landscape, the garden, founded in 1891, boasts one of the world’s greatest collections of plants on 250 acres. Besides gardens and plant collections, over 30,000 trees can […]

Agenda

The special City Council meeting, scheduled to be held on Friday, January 4, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. for the purpose of adopting the tax rate for 2013, has been cancelled.

A special meeting of the City Council will be held on Thursday, January 3, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. for the purpose of adopting the 2013 tax rate.

Planning Board Agenda

The City Council will hold a special meeting on Wednesday, January 2, 2013 at 3:00 p.m. in the City Council Chambers to adopt the annual estimate for Fiscal Year 2013.