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Mount Vernon, NY is located in Westchester County and is a vibrant city known for its diversity and culture. The city has many attractions such as parks, museums, and performing arts centers that make it an exciting destination. Visitors can explore the historical monuments and buildings or take part in the many festivals throughout the year. Residents of Mount Vernon enjoy a strong sense of community as well as access to quality education and services. There are plenty of restaurants offering delicious local cuisine, shopping centers, and recreational activities for everyone to enjoy. Reviews of Mount Vernon are overwhelmingly positive due to its rich cultural heritage, excellent amenities, friendly atmosphere, and overall quality of life. People who have visited Mount Vernon come away with a new appreciation for the city's unique charm and beauty.
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Painter looking for affordable housing near Mt. Ve - 6/22/2016
I may be taking a job in Mt. Vernon, however my real work is as a painter. If I take the job I see myself in a house share with one or two others, nice view, trees and a painting studio.
I know Mt. Vernon has to be costly and I do not want to be stuck in an apartment. Can you suggest safe, affordable towns where I might be able to live my dream and commute under 45 min to Mt. Vernon daily? Thank
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Quality of Life - 10/16/2012
Mount Vernon is a small but growing multicultural urban community in south Westchester County, NY. It's residents range in socioeconomic status, backgrounds, and religion. While some areas are experiencing economic revitalization, some remain depressed with high crime rates. Schools in the area are generally well maintained and competitive performance rates and sports programs. Property taxes are high. Jobs and recreational sites are limited, but many attractions are located just minutes away in New York City and nearby Westchester County towns like Pelham, Yonkers, New Rochelle, and White
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Suburbia - 4/11/2010
Lying just outide The Bronx, Mount Vernon is a NYC dream. In a short twenty-eight minute train ride, you will find yourself in Mid-Town Manhattan. Taxes here, however, are high and above
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City of cloudy days for now i hope - 8/15/2006
It seems like it is nothing to do in the city limits of Mount Vernon no mall,no entertainment,no zest,no skyscrapers,no museums,a dull decayimg library.I jus am not understanding why the mayor or any other city officials can't jus group together and tackle these promblems that have plague the city for decades now.Crime is on the rise cause these people cant find jobs or take care of their families its sad it really is and hard too.It makes me angry that we have a good for nothin mayor
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City of cloudy days for now i hope - 8/15/2006
It seems like it is nothing to do in the city limits of Mount Vernon no mall,no entertainment,no zest,no skyscrapers,no museums,a dull decayimg library.I jus am not understanding why the mayor or any other city officials can't jus group together and tackle these promblems that have plague the city for decades now.Crime is on the rise cause these people cant find jobs or take care of their families its sad it really is and hard too.It makes me angry that we have a good for nothin mayor
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A doomed future - 8/15/2006
I lived in the city of Mount Vernon for much of my life and im 19 now this city has no future of economic development unless the city gets rid of this good 4 nothin mayor that is not doing his mayoral duties he is not providing jobs,entertainment,or a better image for the city of Mount Vernon it is a disgrace.I see neighboring communities like New Rochelle,White Plains,and Yonkers progressing everyday in economic development but what does this Mayor have going on for this city nothing.It jus doesn't take the stroke of a pen to make things happen you have to actually do it.I say the city needs a new mayor and a new
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