According to a press release on NYC Newswire, Nike has officially opened a new retail store at Atlantic Center Mall, located at 625 Atlantic Avenue, Suite 104, directly across from the Barclays Center in Downtown Brooklyn. The store offers a wide selection of footwear, apparel, and accessories for men, women, and children. Customers can also […]
Fusion East Caribbean and Soul Food Restaurant invites music lovers to kick off the Fourth of July week with “First Tuesday’s Live” on Tuesday, July 2. The evening will feature the incredible jazzy sounds of renowned saxophonist Reggie Woods and his band, delivering an electrifying live performance. Guests can look forward to great food, vibrant […]
In a result carrying both personal and historic significance, Janice Chen has secured victory in the Democratic Primary for Kings County Civil Court Judge, overcoming formidable legal and political obstacles along the way. Chen, who issued a statement following her win, described the journey as anything but smooth. “This was not an easy road,” she […]
If you’ve driven down Atlantic Avenue in East New York lately, you may have noticed the White Castle between Berriman Street and Shepherd Avenue — a neighborhood landmark since 1958 — will soon be making way for new development. Permits have been filed for two eight-story mixed-use buildings at 229 Shepherd Avenue and 3079 Atlantic Avenue — the current […]
Courtesy – Kingsman Journal As another election cycle descends on New York City, we are once again being sold a familiar fantasy: that this crop of candidates will “protect the middle class.” It’s a talking point so overused and hollow it practically echoes off the empty promises of past campaigns. But here’s the reality: the […]
East New York can determine who wins and loses in the Primary Election. This is a list of candidates who will provide real support to East New York. As East New York News, whose founder grew up in Brownsville and East New York, we care about which candidates will be best for the community of […]
If you’ve been wondering about the future plans for the site at 803 Glenmore Avenue, between Shepherd Avenue and Berriman Street in East New York, here’s the latest update: according to YIMBY, permits have been filed for the construction of a new four-story residential building at the location. The property sits near the Shepherd Avenue […]
A bold new phase in East New York’s transformation is officially underway. On Wednesday, Mayor Eric Adams and Reverend A. R. Bernard joined community leaders to celebrate Phase 1B of the highly anticipated “Innovative Urban Village” — a project poised to bring over 450 new affordable homes, critical services, and new opportunities to one of […]
NYC Health + Hospitals has launched its new season of farmers markets, bringing affordable fresh produce directly to patients, staff, visitors, and the wider community at hospital campuses and health centers throughout the five boroughs. The markets are operated by local partners GrowNYC, Harvest Home, Mi Ranchito Farm, and Uptown Grand Central. They provide convenient […]
The transformation of East New York’s Broadway Junction continues to gain momentum, as the Herkimer-Williams mixed-use development officially enters the City’s Uniform Land Use Review Procedure (ULURP) — a critical milestone in the journey to bring more affordable housing, public space, and economic opportunity to the community. This announcement is part of ongoing efforts to keep residents […]