BLACKROCK NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

Regulatory Filings • May 20, 2024

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| Dear Shareholder, We are reaching out to notify you of an important announcement that benefits you as a shareholder. • On May 20, 2024, BlackRock New York
Municipal Income Trust (NYSE: BNY) implemented a voluntary management fee waiver that will reduce fees for YOU as a shareholder and increase YOUR tax-exempt income. “We believe this fee waiver is a meaningful enhancement to these Funds and will make a
positive difference for shareholders of these Funds. We will continue to evaluate options for improving our closed-end funds for the benefit of all shareholders, as we work to protect and advance their best
interests,” said R. Glenn Hubbard, Chair of the Board of BlackRock Closed-End Funds. |
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| Defend YOUR Fund, Save
YOUR Income |
| At BNY’s upcoming annual meeting on June 17, activist hedge fund Saba
Capital Management (“Saba”) is putting your dependable, income-paying investment in jeopardy by attempting to install its own hand-picked Board nominees. If Saba prevails, your Fund—and the consistent monthly income you rely
on—will be at risk. BlackRock is fighting for YOU. |
| Vote today on the
enclosed WHITE proxy card: |
| • “ FOR ” the
BlackRock Board nominees Visit www.blackrock.com/defend to learn more © 2024 BlackRock, Inc. or its
affiliates. All Rights Reserved. BLACKROCK is a trademark of BlackRock, Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks are those of their respective owners. |