U.N. Assembly Renews Volker Türk as Rights Chief
The General Assembly approved Volker Türk’s second four-year term as U.N. high commissioner for human rights after rejecting a Russian proposal for a shorter appointment.
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U.N. Opens Public Phase of Search for Next Secretary-General
The U.N. General Assembly president announced a public-facing selection process and the first related town hall in a decade.
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UN Security Council Turns to Preventive Diplomacy as Conflicts Deepen
A July 23 Security Council debate examined how the UN and regional organizations can strengthen negotiation, mediation and other peaceful tools.
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New York law preserves Port Jefferson-area trail and keeps possible LIRR rail yard option open
Gov. Kathy Hochul signed legislation permanently protecting the Setauket-Port Jefferson Station Greenway and facilitating a possible transfer of 40 acres at the former Lawrence Aviation site to the MTA.
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Canajoharie school merger proposal rejected in June advisory vote as districts continue planning
Voters rejected a proposed Canajoharie-Fort Plain school merger in a non-binding June 4 advisory poll. The result does not itself end the process.
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Brooklyn Center voters face Aug. 11 primary to narrow City Council field
Brooklyn Center’s Aug. 11, 2026, primary will narrow a large field competing for two City Council positions. Mayor April Graves is not seeking reelection, leaving an open mayoral contest later in the year.
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Burnt Rock Road in Cape Vincent closed for emergency repairs during Route 12E bridge work
Jefferson County announced emergency maintenance closures on Burnt Rock Road in Cape Vincent for July 16 and July 20 as work continued on the Route 12E bridge project.
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Mamdani Administration Launches Citywide Tenant Campaign
New York City’s Talk to Tenants campaign will hold five neighborhood events from Aug. 12 through Sept. 30, focusing on housing rights and tenant organizing.
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Gowanda receives $446,000 New York Forward award for downtown improvement fund
New York State Homes and Community Renewal awarded the Village of Gowanda $446,000 for a small-project fund supporting downtown building improvements, business equipment and public art.
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Construction Begins on 78 Affordable Apartments in Brooklyn’s Broadway Triangle
Construction has begun on Bartlett Crossing, a $71.5 million project that will create 78 affordable apartments in two buildings as part of the larger Broadway Triangle redevelopment.
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Rockland County selects developers to redevelop New City’s Sain Building site
Rockland County selected Regan Development and the Rockland Housing Action Coalition to redevelop the 3.69-acre Sain Building site at 18 New Hempstead Road.
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Buffalo Council Approves $94 Million 2026 Capital Budget
Buffalo’s Common Council approved a $94 million amended 2026 capital budget for schools, roads, parks, libraries and city-service equipment.
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Westchester authorizes agreement supporting 100 affordable homes in Croton-on-Hudson
Westchester County authorized an agreement with Croton-on-Hudson and WBP Development LLC for infrastructure and property rights tied to a proposed 100-unit affordable homeownership project.
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Mount Sinai Schools Begin Summer Bond Construction With Roof, Bathroom and Auditorium Work
The Mount Sinai Union Free School District has begun implementing its 2025 voter-approved facilities bond, with summer 2026 work planned for bathrooms, roofs, playgrounds, the high-school auditorium and athletic areas.
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Mechanicville water-system problems continue after pipe break and 30% rate increase
A six-inch water-main break at Park and Central avenues led to a three-day boil-water advisory, the second pipe fracture reported in Mechanicville this year.
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Ground Breaks on 340-Unit Park Square Yonkers Project
Titan Real Estate Development and Yonkers officials marked the July 21 groundbreaking for a seven-story, 340-apartment project at 1 Loehr Place.
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Mount Kisco Adds Park Patrols After Suspicious Leonard Park Encounters Involving Children
Westchester County Police issued a formal trespass notice to a Greenwich man after two reported encounters with children at Mount Kisco’s Leonard Park.
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Ellenville considers up to $1.5 million grant to replace Westwood Avenue water tank
The Village of Ellenville held a public hearing on a possible state grant application for replacing the Westwood Avenue water storage tank.
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Spain Wins 2026 FIFA World Cup After 1-0 Extra-Time Victory Over Argentina
Spain defeated Argentina 1-0 after extra time in the 2026 FIFA World Cup final, with Ferran Torres scoring in the 106th minute at the sold-out New York–New Jersey stadium.
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Former Syracuse Developmental Center Site Advances Toward Housing
Demolition is complete at the former Syracuse Developmental Center, moving a $130 million plan for more than 260 affordable apartments toward construction.
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New York officials unveil plan to expand and speed up bus service
Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Gov. Kathy Hochul announced a citywide bus plan focused on faster trips, expanded service and better operations.
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Greenwood Lake Residents Faced Power Outages and Blocked Roads After July 4 Storm
A fast-moving thunderstorm struck Greenwood Lake on July 4 and into July 5, toppling trees, downing power lines, blocking roads and leaving hundreds without electricity.