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 […]
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, […]