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NYSDOT Says Crews Filled More Than 250,000 Potholes Across New York in April - news image
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NYSDOT Says Crews Filled More Than 250,000 Potholes Across New York in April

New York State DOT says it beat its April pothole repair goal, filling more than 250,000 potholes statewide.

BigNY News · 05/22/2026 · 1 min read
Long Island Downtown Grants: Hempstead and Farmingdale Win 11 State-Backed Projects - news image
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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
New York Opens $15M Program for Affordable Building Electrification Ideas
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New York Opens $15M Program for Affordable Building Electrification Ideas

The state is making $15 million available for new approaches that can cut emissions and improve affordability in buildings.

BigNY News · 05/20/2026 · 1 min read
Mayor Mamdani Defends Racial Equity Plan, Sanctuary City Policies, and “Working People” Agenda in National Interview - person in news image
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Mayor Mamdani Defends Racial Equity Plan, Sanctuary City Policies, and “Working People” Agenda in National Interview

By BigNY.com StaffNew York, NY — June 6, 2026 New York City Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani appeared on Ms Now’s The Weekend with Eugene…

BigNY News · 06/06/2026 · 6 min read
Brooklyn: Bethany Senior Terraces Opens in East Flatbush With 57 Affordable Senior Apartments, Including Supportive Homes - news image
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Brooklyn: Bethany Senior Terraces Opens in East Flatbush With 57 Affordable Senior Apartments, Including Supportive Homes

Bethany Senior Terraces opened in East Flatbush with 57 affordable apartments for seniors 55+, including 18 units with supportive services, on a formerly vacant…

BigNY News · 05/24/2026 · 1 min read
Mayor Mamdani Recommends Melanie Hartzog and Janette Sadik-Khan to Serve on MTA Board - person in news image
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Mayor Mamdani Recommends Melanie Hartzog and Janette Sadik-Khan to Serve on MTA Board

New York City / Transit / MTA   Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani recommended Melanie Hartzog and Janette Sadik-Khan to serve on the MTA Board,…

BigNY News · 06/02/2026 · 4 min read
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
Buffalo Harbor State Park Opens New Sprayground and Waterfront Improvements - news image
Buffalo Harbor State Park Opens New Sprayground and Waterfront Improvements
Governor Hochul Announces $161 Million for New York Artists and Cultural Organizations - news image
Governor Hochul Announces $161 Million for New York Artists and Cultural Organizations
Mayor Mamdani and NYRR Host 2K for 2-K Event to Promote Free Child Care Seats for NYC Two-Year-Olds - person in news image
Mayor Mamdani and NYRR Host 2K for 2-K Event to Promote Free Child Care Seats for NYC Two-Year-Olds
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
Hochul LIRR Strike Briefing: Shuttle Buses, Work-From-Home Request and Official Video - news image
Hochul LIRR Strike Briefing: Shuttle Buses, Work-From-Home Request and Official Video
NYC “SPEED” Reforms Target Affordable Housing Delays Across Permits, Reviews and Lease-Up - news image
NYC “SPEED” Reforms Target Affordable Housing Delays Across Permits, Reviews and Lease-Up
Long Island Drought Warning: Nassau and Suffolk Face New Water Conservation Alert - news image
Long Island Drought Warning: Nassau and Suffolk Face New Water Conservation Alert
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall
Troy Savings Bank Music Hall Opens New “Capital Region Music Hub” After $15M Renovation
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
New York Moves to Protect Vaccine Access With Two New State Laws - news image
New York Moves to Protect Vaccine Access With Two New State Laws
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Why Is NYC Spending $2 Million on Internet If 5G Already Exists?

Jewish New York Heritage

History, institutions, events, tours and places across NYC and the Tri-State region.

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Jewish Heritage Tours

Walking tours and educational visits for NYC and Tri-State history.

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Ellis Island and Jewish Immigration Gateway Tour

Jewish New York History TourEllis Island and Jewish Immigration Gateway TourFollow the immigration gateway that brought millions to America, including many Jewish families who later built communities across Manhattan, Brooklyn, New Jersey,…

Duration: 3–4 hours with ferry logistics

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Historic Sites

Places connected to Jewish New York history.

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Ellis Island: Jewish Immigration Gateway

Ellis Island: Jewish Immigration GatewayEllis Island connects millions of immigrant stories, including Jewish immigration, to New York Harbor, the Lower East Side, Brooklyn, and the broader United States.MapRelated tours[bigny_jewish_tours count="3"]

Brighton Beach: Soviet Jewish Immigration and Little Odessa

Brighton Beach: Soviet Jewish Immigration and Little OdessaBrighton Beach is a major site for understanding Russian-speaking Jewish immigration, business, language, and post-Soviet identity in Brooklyn.MapRelated tours[bigny_jewish_tours count="3"]

Museums, Archives & Institutions

Organizations that preserve, teach and document Jewish history.

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Jewish Center of Brighton Beach — Historic Jewish Center on Ocean Parkway

Address: 2915 Ocean Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11235 Website: jcbb.org Phone: 718-769-7400 The Jewish Center of Brighton Beach is a historic Jewish synagogue and community center located on Ocean Parkway in Brooklyn. The building was formerly known as the Jewish Center of Coney Island and is connected to the long history of Jewish life in Brighton […]

YIVO Institute for Jewish Research

YIVO Institute for Jewish ResearchYIVO preserves and teaches the history and culture of Eastern European Jewry, Yiddish language, immigration, and diaspora memory.Why it matters for Jewish New York HistoryThis institution can support…

Museum of Jewish Heritage

Museum of Jewish HeritageThe Museum of Jewish Heritage in Lower Manhattan presents Jewish life before, during, and after the Holocaust and connects memory with education and civic responsibility.Why it matters for Jewish…

Museum at Eldridge Street

Museum at Eldridge StreetThe Museum at Eldridge Street interprets the 1887 Eldridge Street Synagogue and the Lower East Side immigrant world that shaped modern Jewish New York.Why it matters for Jewish New…

Center for Jewish History

Center for Jewish HistoryThe Center for Jewish History in Manhattan brings together major archival and research organizations and is a crucial starting point for Jewish New York historical research.Why it matters for…

American Jewish Historical Society

American Jewish Historical SocietyThe American Jewish Historical Society is a central institution for researching the Jewish presence in North America, including the 1654 arrival story, colonial Jewish life, immigration, civic participation, and…

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