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NY Post Report: Cuomo Should Remove Mount Vernon Mayor NY Post Report: Cuomo Should Remove Mount Vernon Mayor
NY Post Report: Cuomo Should Remove Mount Vernon Mayor The New York Post is calling on Gov. Andrew Cuomo to “end the Third World-like political chaos” that has overwhelmed Mount Vernon. For months, Mount Vernon City Hall has been in chaos, with the City Council, President Andre Wallace and Comptroller battling Mayor Richard Thomas. On Monday, July 8, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas pleaded guilty to fourth-degree attempted grand larceny and second-degree offering a false statement for filing. As part of his plea deal, he agreed to resign from office as of Monday, Sept. 30. Two days later, on Wednesday, July 10, the Mount Vernon City Council …

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Thomas Got His Last Paycheck, Is Officially Out As Mayor, Mount Vernon Comptroller Says Thomas Got His Last Paycheck, Is Officially Out As Mayor, Mount Vernon Comptroller Says
Thomas Got His Last Paycheck, Is Officially Out As Mayor, Mount Vernon Comptroller Says The chaos at Mount Vernon City Hall may be coming to a resolution as the battle over the mayor's chair has hit a new chapter. Friday, July 19 was payday for city employees, though only one of the two men claiming to be mayor received a full paycheck, with acting Mayor Andre Wallace earning a full check, while Mayor Richard Thomas was reportedly paid for only a few days as he continues questioning his ousting. On Monday, July 8, Mount Vernon Mayor Richard Thomas pleaded guilty to fourth-degree attempted grand larceny and second-degree offering a false statement for filing. As part of his ple…

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by Zak Failla
Police & Fire
Ousted Police Deputy Commissioner Still Has City SUV, Badge, Officials Claim Ousted Police Deputy Commissioner Still Has City SUV, Badge, Officials Claim
Ousted Police Deputy Commissioner Still Has City SUV, Badge, Officials Claim Former Mount Vernon Deputy Police Commissioner Joseph Spiezio, who was unceremoniously ousted from his position last month, reportedly is still in possession of his police shield and a city-owned SUV. Spiezio was stopped on Webster Avenue in New Rochelle at approximately 10:30 a.m. on Sunday, Feb. 3, police said. He was driving a city-owned Chevrolet Suburban - which has been a point of contention amongst Mount Vernon officials - and using a siren to drive by other cars. Despite being out of a city job, Spiezio, who resigned from his $1 salary and serves as an advisor to Mayor Richard Thoma…

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by Zak Failla
Politics
Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel: Board Of Ethics Abused Power With Leak Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel: Board Of Ethics Abused Power With Leak
Mount Vernon Corporation Counsel: Board Of Ethics Abused Power With Leak Mount Vernon’s Chief Legal Officer is calling on the City Council to fund the post of an Inspector General following “abuses of power by the Board of Ethics,” which accused embattled Mayor Richard Thomas of violating state education laws and collected more than $100,000 while serving as a trustee at a city charter school. Last week, the Mount Vernon Board of Ethics levied a claim against Thomas, stating that he collected more than $100,000 as a trustee at Amani Public Charter School - where he has served since 2011 - which would be in violation of New York State education laws, which state t…

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by Zak Failla