Just ahead of the start of New York City’s early voting period, Khari Edwards has secured a major endorsement in the Brooklyn Borough President race. The United Federation of Teachers (UFT), representing nearly 200,000 members, announced its support for Edwards this week. The UFT joins District Council 37 (DC 37)—the city’s largest municipal workers union in backing Edwards’ campaign, […]
East New York’s Performing Arts & Technology High School (PATHS), nestled in the Thomas Jefferson Campus, is preparing to celebrate a major milestone this month: the 20th anniversary of its beloved Shining Stars PATHSdance Showcase. The annual end-of-year performance, which will take place on Saturday, June 21 at 7 PM at the school’s auditorium (400 Pennsylvania Ave, […]
East New York News and NYC Newswire Partner to Launch BroadwayJunction.com — Covering Every Update on the $500 Million Redevelopment A new digital newsroom is now live to help East New York residents and New Yorkers citywide stay informed about the massive $500 million Broadway Junction redevelopment project — one of the largest community transformations […]
Early Voting for the 2025 NYC primaries begins this weekend on Saturday June 14, and Janice Purvis, candidate for Kings County Civil Court, is sending a message directly to Brooklyn voters. The message is to make your voice heard in this critical local election. In a Voter Update announcement posted on NYC Newswire Purvis encourages residents […]
by Duane Frankson (Community member & Judicial Candidate for Kings County Civil Court ) The neighborhoods that make-up the 7 th Municipal Judicial District (East New York, Brownsville, Cypress Hills and Bushwick) are rich in diversity. During my campaign I’ve met community members from every corner of the world. Despite the vast differences in culture, […]
East New York, Brooklyn — The former Linden Blvd Multiplex Cinemas has officially been transformed into a massive Food Bazaar Supermarket, bringing a much-needed full-service supermarket to the East New York community. Located on Linden Boulevard near Loring Avenue, the site was once home to the neighborhood’s only movie theater, before the 8 acre parcel […]
Brooklyn’s East New York neighborhood is reclaiming its spot on the cultural map with the return of First Tuesdays, a monthly live music series hosted at Fusion East Caribbean and Soul Food Restaurant in partnership with Brooklyn Buzz. The series kicks off Tuesday, June 3, and promises a night of soulful music, authentic cuisine, and […]
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has initiated a criminal investigation into former New York Governor Andrew Cuomo concerning his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly regarding nursing home deaths. This probe follows a referral from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee, which alleges that Cuomo provided false testimony to Congress about the state’s pandemic response. […]
A major new development has officially opened in East New York, delivering both vital city services and significant economic investment to the community surrounding Broadway Junction. Located at 2440 Fulton Street, the newly constructed 400,000-square-foot commercial building will serve as a consolidated hub for the New York City Human Resources Administration (HRA) and feature over […]
Community-led changes expand affordable housing, reduce building heights, and prioritize local needs Community Feedback Shapes Project Vision Incorporating feedback from nearly 100 community touchpoints, Totem, a Brooklyn-based real estate development firm, has released an updated version of its Herkimer-Williams proposal — a major mixed-use project near Broadway Junction. The changes include increasing the number of […]