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Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Samuel Williams

NEW YORK – New York Attorney General Letitia James’ Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Samuel Williams,…

BigNY News · 06/08/2026 · 1 min read
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Long Island Downtown Grants: Hempstead and Farmingdale Win 11 State-Backed Projects

New York announced 11 DRI and NY Forward projects for Hempstead and Farmingdale, linking downtown investment to housing, workforce and public-space goals.

BigNY News · 05/15/2026 · 2 min read
NYC Releases $124.7 Billion FY2027 Executive Budget With Housing, Child Care and Public Service Investments - children and classroom image
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NYC Releases $124.7 Billion FY2027 Executive Budget With Housing, Child Care and Public Service Investments

Mayor Mamdani’s FY2027 Executive Budget balances the city’s plan while adding investments in housing, libraries, child care, safety and health services.

BigNY News · 05/16/2026 · 2 min read
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on WFAN (101.9 FM)

Evan Roberts: And joining us right now, the mayor of New York City, Mayor Mamdani. Mr. Mayor, congratulations, you've only been in office for…

BigNY News · 06/14/2026 · 2 min read
Jones Beach Adds Free Memorial Day Weekend Events for America 250 Kickoff - news image
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Jones Beach Adds Free Memorial Day Weekend Events for America 250 Kickoff

New York is using Memorial Day Weekend at Jones Beach to launch America 250 programming with reenactors, a drone show and free parking.

BigNY News · 05/22/2026 · 1 min read
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on WNYC’s the Brian Lehrer Show

Brian Lehrer: Now, the second [word] with Hizzoner Zohran Mamdani, including to reflect a little as a sports fan on why these things can…

BigNY News · 06/15/2026 · 1 min read
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Attorney General James Secures More Than $3.9 Million from Xponential Fitness for Misleading Franchise Owners
Mayor Mamdani Says Knicks’ 2026 Postseason Run Has Generated $202 Million for New York City Economy - person in news image
Mayor Mamdani Says Knicks’ 2026 Postseason Run Has Generated $202 Million for New York City Economy
Hochul: New York Expands Shark Monitoring on Long Island Beaches Ahead of Peak Season - news image
Hochul: New York Expands Shark Monitoring on Long Island Beaches Ahead of Peak Season
Mayor Mamdani Releases Welcome Video for World Cup Visitors: New York Prepares to Host the World - person in news image
Mayor Mamdani Releases Welcome Video for World Cup Visitors: New York Prepares to Host the World
Mayor Mamdani Opens Affordable Co-Ops at ANCP Morningside, Expands NYC Homeownership Agenda - person in news image
Mayor Mamdani Opens Affordable Co-Ops at ANCP Morningside, Expands NYC Homeownership Agenda
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New York City Comptroller Mark Levine Submits Charter Amendment Proposal to Strengthen the Rainy Day Fund
Mayor Mamdani Recommends Melanie Hartzog and Janette Sadik-Khan to Serve on MTA Board - person in news image
Mayor Mamdani Recommends Melanie Hartzog and Janette Sadik-Khan to Serve on MTA Board
NYC Activates Heat Emergency Plan: Cooling Centers and Outreach Ahead of May Heat Advisory - building photo
NYC Activates Heat Emergency Plan: Cooling Centers and Outreach Ahead of May Heat Advisory
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News from NYC Comptroller – June 17, 2026
Mamdani’s World Cup Kickoff: One Ball, Two Camps — “Palestinians” and “Non-Palestinians” - person in news image
Mamdani’s World Cup Kickoff: One Ball, Two Camps — “Palestinians” and “Non-Palestinians”
Orchard Beach Pavilion Reopens After $114 Million Restoration, Bringing Back Bronx Landmark After 17 Years - news image
Orchard Beach Pavilion Reopens After $114 Million Restoration, Bringing Back Bronx Landmark After 17 Years
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Attorney General James Applauds Passage of Legislation to Protect New Yorkers from Predatory Pricing Schemes
Finger Lakes Downtowns Receive 23 Project Awards for Housing, Main Streets and Public Spaces - news image
Finger Lakes Downtowns Receive 23 Project Awards for Housing, Main Streets and Public Spaces
NYC Libraries Get $31.7 Million in Permanent Funding as City Ends Annual Budget Fight - news image
NYC Libraries Get $31.7 Million in Permanent Funding as City Ends Annual Budget Fight
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Attorney General James Files First Lawsuits Under Rent Stabilization Compliance Program
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Attorney General James Reminds New York Hotels to Help Prevent Human Trafficking Ahead of the World Cup
NYC Advances First Neighborhood Plans for White Plains Road (Bronx) and South of Prospect Park (Brooklyn) - news image
NYC Advances First Neighborhood Plans for White Plains Road (Bronx) and South of Prospect Park (Brooklyn)
Lake George Memorial Project Completed Ahead of America 250 Commemoration - news image
Lake George Memorial Project Completed Ahead of America 250 Commemoration

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