Resident Mark Tedesco told the Mt. Vernon City Council that Columbus Day was founded in 1892 to recognize the struggles and contributions of all migrants to the Western Hemisphere.   “The possibility of discovery that drove Columbus was the same spirit of  exploration that drove the first peoples into the Americas,” he said....

Dear Friends, Early in August the City Council of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. moved to install an indigenous people holiday on Columbus Day. Members of the community reacted quickly to the ill-advised resolution, causing the Council to postpone a vote....

Dear Friends, Early in August the City Council of Mt. Vernon, N.Y. moved to install an indigenous people holiday on Columbus Day. Members of the community reacted quickly to the ill-advised resolution, causing the Council to postpone a vote....

Dear Friends, The Columbus Heritage Coalition's mission of education, outreach and advocacy is energized and engaged at the highest levels of state government. Our comprehensive legislative agenda is focused on curriculum, charter schools and the advancement of our culture and heritage...

Dear Friends, I hope all is well As we approach the final days of the  Legislative calendar for 2023,  I want to provide an update on our outreach to Governor Hochul and Mayor Adams and share details on several upcoming events of importance in Albany. May 22nd is Italian American Day, sponsored by the Italian American...