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Overhead view of the Stop Mamdani rally crowd on the Brighton Beach Boardwalk in Brooklyn, New York, May 17, 2026
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Stop Mamdani Rally Draws Brighton Beach Residents to Brooklyn Boardwalk

Stop Mamdani Rally Draws Brighton Beach Residents to Brooklyn Boardwalk BROOKLYN, NEW YORK — May 17, 2026. A “Stop Mamdani” rally took place Sunday…

BigNY News · 05/17/2026 · 2 min read
NYC Activates Heat Emergency Plan: Cooling Centers and Outreach Ahead of May Heat Advisory - building photo
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NYC Activates Heat Emergency Plan: Cooling Centers and Outreach Ahead of May Heat Advisory

NYC activated its Heat Emergency Plan ahead of a May heat advisory, including cooling centers, outreach to vulnerable residents, and citywide coordination.

BigNY News · 05/21/2026 · 1 min read
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Attorney General James’ Office of Special Investigation Opens Investigation into Civilian Death in Suffolk County

NEW YORK – The New York Attorney General’s Office of Special Investigation (OSI) has opened an investigation into the death of Hilton Spokony, who…

BigNY News · 06/17/2026 · 1 min read
NYC “SPEED” Reforms Target Affordable Housing Delays Across Permits, Reviews and Lease-Up - news image
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NYC “SPEED” Reforms Target Affordable Housing Delays Across Permits, Reviews and Lease-Up

The Mamdani administration says its SPEED reforms could cut affordable housing timelines by months, and by up to two years for projects needing zoning…

BigNY News · 05/16/2026 · 2 min read
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Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Opens New “Capital Region Music Hub” After $15M Renovation

New York State says a $15 million expansion and renovation at Troy Savings Bank Music Hall adds rehearsal, classroom and flexible space while improving…

BigNY News · 05/20/2026 · 1 min read
Mayor Mamdani Pushes “Government Efficiency” Hearings During Talk With The People Livestream - person in news image
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Mayor Mamdani Pushes “Government Efficiency” Hearings During Talk With The People Livestream

By BigNY.com News DeskNew York, NY — June 2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani used his latest Talk With The People livestream…

BigNY News · 06/05/2026 · 6 min read
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears Live on 1010 Wins (92.3 FM)
NYC Secures 1,000 $50 World Cup Tickets for Residents, Includes Free Round-Trip Buses to MetLife - news image
NYC Secures 1,000 $50 World Cup Tickets for Residents, Includes Free Round-Trip Buses to MetLife
Small Business Expo 2026 Javits Center New York May 2026 - building and people photo
Small Business Expo 2026 at Javits Center Draws Entrepreneurs Across the U.S.
NYC Releases $124.7 Billion FY2027 Executive Budget With Housing, Child Care and Public Service Investments - children and classroom image
NYC Releases $124.7 Billion FY2027 Executive Budget With Housing, Child Care and Public Service Investments
Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Say New York Is Ready for the 2026 World Cup: Transit, Safety and Emergency Plans Announced - news image
Hochul and Mayor Mamdani Say New York Is Ready for the 2026 World Cup: Transit, Safety and Emergency Plans Announced
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Transcript: Mayor Mamdani Appears on WNYC’s the Brian Lehrer Show
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 Picks The Peninsula in Hunts Point as Bronx Site for City-Run Public Grocery Store, Targeting 2027 Opening - news image
NYC Picks The Peninsula in Hunts Point as Bronx Site for City-Run Public Grocery Store, Targeting 2027 Opening
Hochul: New York Boosts Patrols and Sobriety Checks Through Memorial Day Weekend; Construction Lane Closures Paused - news image
Hochul: New York Boosts Patrols and Sobriety Checks Through Memorial Day Weekend; Construction Lane Closures Paused
Mayor Mamdani Talks “Streets for Everybody” After Skipping Israel Day Parade - person in news image
Mayor Mamdani Talks “Streets for Everybody” After Skipping Israel Day Parade
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News from NYC Mayor – June 18, 2026
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Attorney General James Urges Congress to Restore SNAP Benefits and Protect Food Assistance in Farm Bill

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