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DevelopmentENY Housing

Introducing Alafia: An Affordable Housing Development in East New York With Rents Starting at $777/mth

Applications are now live for 20 Vital Avenue, a newly constructed residential building with 123 income-restricted, affordable apartments....

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DevelopmentProperty

BQE Triple Cantilever Renovation Postponed to 2029

By: Christopher Edwards The city Department of Transportation (DOT), which is currently gathering community feedback on design plans to...

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EventsNews

Coney Island Mermaid Parade Triumphs Despite Scorching Heat

By: Tony Lipka The sun was blazing, but the mass of mermaids marched on. The 42nd annual Mermaid Parade was held on Saturday, bringing...

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East New York NewsPolitics

Brooklyn Has A Chance to Create Some Diversity By Adding Kenneth Gayle A Black Male Judge to the Bench

In the 6th Municipal District of Brooklyn,  the upcoming judicial election is pivotal not only for the community but also for the broader...

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FeaturesNews

From Strangers to Neighbors: Mixteca’s Role in Welcoming Immigrants to Brooklyn

By: Katey St. John Amidst all the struggles that immigrants face before and after arriving in the concrete jungle known as New York City,...

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Arts and CultureEducationNews

Understanding Juneteenth: Its History and Significance

Wednesday, June 19, 2024, is Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day for African Americans. Juneteenth celebrates the...

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DevelopmentNewsResident Issues

Locals Advocate for New Amenities, Including Food Stalls and Kayak Launches, at Sunset Park Pier 6

By: Christopher Edwards Sunset Park residents said they wanted an area for food vendors, and canoe and kayak launching pads, to be part...

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DevelopmentENY Housing

Apts Available in New Development on Atlantic Ave. in East New York

2767 Atlantic Avenue is perfectly located in the Cypress Hills section of East New York, nestled in Brooklyn between Bushwick and Queens....

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DevelopmentDining

Shifting Tides in Dining: Outback Steakhouse Closes at Gateway Mall, Red Lobster May Follow

In a significant shift for the dining landscape of East New York, Brooklyn, Outback Steakhouse has officially closed its doors at Gateway...

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Arts and CultureEast New York News

Reflecting on Tragedy and Remembrance: Kota the Friend’s Tribute to Kalief Browder

June 6th marks a somber anniversary—the tragic suicide of Kalief Browder, a young man whose experience highlighted systemic failures...

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