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Court Ruling Agrees with Chamberlain Family: White Plains Police Officers Unlawfully Entered and
WHITE PLAINS, NY -- (06.08.2020) -- Before Minneapolis police officers caused the death of George Floyd on May 25, 2020, White Plains...
Jun 12, 20202 min read


2020 Census Update: Funding and Response Rates
(06.08.2020) -- The 2020 Census is happening now. If you haven’t filled out the Census for your household, respond online...
Jun 12, 20201 min read


WBWPC Calls for Redress of the Foundation of Our Nation Where Racism Is No More
WHITE PLAINS, NY -- 6/08/2020 -- As are most, the Westchester Black Women’s Political Caucus, Inc. is motivated by this pivotal moment in...
Jun 12, 20203 min read


As MLK asked in 1967, Where Do We Go from Here: Community or Chaos?
The nationwide protests against the heinous killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis policeman, is reminiscent of the 1960s era of...
Jun 4, 20206 min read


Officials Promote Free COVID-19 Testing Site in Church in Hard-Hit Port Chester Community
PORT CHESTER, NY -- Elected officials representing the State of New York, Village of Port Chester and Westchester County gathered in...
Jun 4, 20204 min read


Yonkers NAACP Outraged at the Murder of Mr. George Floyd
America has had a long standing history of abuse, injustices, and inequities against the African American community. We have been...
Jun 4, 20202 min read


City of Peekskill to Host Peaceful Rally for Unity on June 6th
Peekskill, N.Y. (June 3, 2020) – Following the George Floyd tragedy in Minneapolis and countless similar deaths, the City of Peekskill is...
Jun 3, 20202 min read


2020 Census Update: Representatives and Response Rates
The U.S. Constitution requires that the country count its population once every 10 years. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the count and...
Jun 3, 20201 min read


Hip-Hop Star Niko Brim Joined Mount Vernon Youth and MVPD at Rally Against Police Brutality
MOUNT VERNON, NY -- (June 2, 2020) -- Mount Vernon City youth teamed up with the city government and the Mount Vernon Police Department...
Jun 3, 20201 min read


MEET THE CANDIDATE: Mondaire Jones
SLEEPY HOLLOW, NY — Mondaire Jones, one of eight candidates running for Congress in New York’s 17th District, issued a proposal this week...
Jun 3, 20203 min read


How Long, O Lord, How Long!
The words of King David that appear in Psalm 13 of the Old Testament echo in the hearts of American people of color today: “How long, O...
Jun 3, 20203 min read


Westchester County Legislators Condemn the Killing of George Floyd
WHITEE PLAINS, NY -- (6/01/2020) -- All seventeen members of the Westchester County Board of Legislators on Saturday, wrote to...
Jun 3, 20202 min read


Latimer Gives Briefing On County Reopening Task Force
WHITE PLAINS, NY -- Westchester County Executive George Latimer announced today the formation of the Westchester County Reopening Task...
Jun 3, 20202 min read


NYS Coronavirus Update: NYC Curfew Effective Tonight -- Regions Beginning Phase 2
Our state’s response to Coronavirus is an incredible feat. All of New York — 19 million people — responded to this crisis with a level of...
Jun 3, 20202 min read


George Floyd’s Killers and the Vigilantes Who Share Their Beliefs Don’t Deserve Benefit of the Doubt
“Those who commit the murders write the reports, and hence these lasting blots upon the honor of a nation cause but a faint ripple on the...
Jun 3, 20203 min read


Attorney General Keith Ellison Takes Over George Floyd Murder Case
Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison has taken over the prosecution of ex-police officer Derek Chauvin in the murder of George Floyd,...
Jun 3, 20202 min read


2020 Census Update: Representatives and Response Rates
The U.S. Constitution requires that the country count its population once every 10 years. The U.S. Census Bureau conducts the count and...
Jun 3, 20201 min read


George Floyd's Life Mattered
Join the WESPAC Community for a Vigil for George Floyd today, Friday, May 29th at noon at the Fountain in downtown White Plains (Main and...
May 29, 20201 min read


WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW: Presidential, Congressional, State & Local Primaries – Tuesday, June 23,
Voting in Person • Early voting for the June 23 primary elections will take place from Saturday, June 13 through Sunday, June 21,...
May 26, 20202 min read


TO BE EQUAL: Even While Physically Distant, 2020 Grads Find Ways to Celebrate and Inspire
“No one does big things by themselves. Right now, when people are scared, it’s easy to be cynical and say let me just look out for...
May 26, 20203 min read
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