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Saba Capital Reports 1.39M Shares (~$13.97M) in BNY; Schedule 13D/A Filed

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SCHEDULE 13D/A

Rhea-AI Filing Summary

Saba Capital Management, L.P., Saba Capital Management GP, LLC and Boaz R. Weinstein amended a Schedule 13D for BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust to report an aggregate holding of 1,394,517 common shares, representing 5.78% of the 24,117,105 shares outstanding (per the issuer's DEF 14A). The amendment (No. 10) updates Items 3, 5 and 7 and discloses that approximately $13,971,306 was paid for the reported shares. The reporting persons state shared voting and dispositive power over the shares and note funds advising by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds. Funds used include investor subscriptions, capital appreciation and margin borrowings.

Positive

  • Material stake disclosed: Reporting persons hold 1,394,517 shares, representing 5.78% of outstanding common shares.
  • Transaction cost disclosed: Approximately $13,971,306 was paid for the reported shares, providing clear economic disclosure.
  • Economic rights clarified: Funds advised by Saba Capital have the right to receive dividends and sale proceeds from the shares.

Negative

  • Use of margin disclosed but unquantified: Margin borrowings were used in purchases, but the filing does not state how much margin financing was involved.
  • Shared rather than sole control: The reporting persons report shared voting and dispositive power, which may limit unilateral influence over issuer decisions.

Insights

TL;DR: Saba reports a >5% stake (1.39M shares) in BNY, purchased for ~$13.97M, signaling a material passive equity position.

This Schedule 13D/A documents a material equity stake equal to 5.78% of BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust, based on the 6/30/25 share count disclosed in the issuer's DEF 14A. The filing quantifies the position and purchase cost, and clarifies that economic benefits (dividends and sale proceeds) flow to Saba-advised funds. The use of margin in purchases is disclosed but not quantified, which may affect leverage analysis.

TL;DR: Reporting persons disclose shared voting/dispositive power; this is a transparent, standard Schedule 13D amendment without claimed control actions.

The amendment states shared voting and dispositive power rather than sole control, and does not assert any plans to change governance or operations. It updates Items 3, 5 and 7 and incorporates Schedule A for transaction details. From a governance perspective, the filing is informational and does not itself indicate a proxy or activist campaign.






If the filing person has previously filed a statement on Schedule 13G to report the acquisition that is the subject of this Schedule 13D, and is filing this schedule because of §§ 240.13d-1(e), 240.13d-1(f) or 240.13d-1(g), check the following box.

The information required on the remainder of this cover page shall not be deemed to be "filed" for the purpose of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 ("Act") or otherwise subject to the liabilities of that section of the Act but shall be subject to all other provisions of the Act (however, see the Notes).






SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 24,117,105 Common Shares outstanding as of 6/30/25, as disclosed in the Issuer's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 24,117,105 Common Shares outstanding as of 6/30/25, as disclosed in the Issuer's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D




Comment for Type of Reporting Person:
The percentages used herein are calculated based upon 24,117,105 Common Shares outstanding as of 6/30/25, as disclosed in the Issuer's DEF 14A filed 9/8/25.


SCHEDULE 13D


Saba Capital Management, L.P.
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:General Counsel
Date:09/19/2025
Boaz R. Weinstein
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Authorized Signatory
Date:09/19/2025
Saba Capital Management GP, LLC
Signature:/s/ Michael D'Angelo
Name/Title:Attorney-in-fact*
Date:09/19/2025
Comments accompanying signature:
Pursuant to a power of attorney dated as of November 16, 2015, which is incorporated herein by reference to Exhibit 2 to the Schedule 13G filed by the Reporting Persons on December 28, 2015, accession number: 0001062993-15-006823

FAQ

What percentage of BlackRock New York Municipal Income Trust does Saba Capital report owning (BNY)?

The reporting persons disclose ownership of 1,394,517 shares, equal to 5.78% of the 24,117,105 common shares outstanding (per the issuer's DEF 14A).

How much did Saba Capital pay for the reported BNY shares?

The filing states that approximately $13,971,306 was paid to acquire the reported shares.

Do the reporting persons have voting control over the BNY shares?

The reporting persons report 0 sole voting power and 1,394,517 shared voting power, indicating shared voting authority.

What sources of funds were used to purchase the BNY shares?

Funds came from investor subscription proceeds, capital appreciation and margin account borrowings in the ordinary course of business.

Which items were amended in this Schedule 13D filing?

The filing states that Items 3, 5 and 7 were amended in this Amendment No. 10.
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