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A Lot Of Trust In East New York’s Future

By Jason Linetsky Gentrification, the fear of public housing privatization, and the lack of affordable housing has led to a novel idea of...

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DevelopmentENY HousingHealthPoliticsResidential

$400 Million Development will Transform 7.2 Acres in Central Brooklyn into a Sustainable Development with Community Amenities and Nearly 900 Affordable Apartments

Governor Andrew M. Cuomo recently announced the selection of the winning proposal to redevelop 7.2 acres of the Kingsboro Psychiatric...

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CommercialDevelopmentENY HousingResidential

15 Story Mixed Use Development Coming to East New York on Fountain Avenue

According to YIMBY,  a 15-story mixed-use building is set to be built in East New York, at 888 Fountain Avenue Brooklyn.  The development...

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CommercialDevelopmentENY HousingResidential

Applications Open for New 219 Unit Building in East New York to Open This Summer

50 Penn, located at 2628 Fulton St. is a newly constructed 219 unit mixed-use building located in the East New York (CB #5) section of...

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$217 Million Secured for Massive East New York Affordable Housing Development To Start July 2021

According to YIMBY, non-profit developer Phipps Houses has secured $217 million to finance phase one of ‘Atlantic Chestnut‘,...

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ENY HousingPoliticsStarrett / Spring Creek

Starrett City Gets $140 Million for Capital Improvements and Repairs To Ensure Affordability Through 2069

Today Governor Andrew Cuomo announced an agreement with the owners of Starrett City, also known as Spring Creek Towers, to ensure the...

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Thomas Jefferson HS Basketball Coach Appearing As First Guest on the New Weekly ‘NYC Sports Network’ Show

JIG Media is launching a new weekly livestream show on its NYC Sports Network digital platform, focusing on NYC high school and grassroots...

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Politics

The Winner of the City Council Race in East New York Between Charles Barron and Nikki Lucas Will Be Decided With Ranked Choice Voting

It looks like Ranked Choice Voting will decide the final outcome of the City Council race in East New York, in the 42nd District. With 99%...

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Politics

Major Upset in NYC Council Race in Brownsville As Darlene Mealy is the Projected Winner Over Alicka Ampry-Samuel

It looks like there was a major upset last night in the City Council race in Brownsville.  Darlene Mealy, who was in the City Council from...

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Maya Wiley and City Council Candidate Nikki Lucas Endorse Each Other

photo – Maya Wiley and Nikki Lucas in East New York talking to residents. Today, New York City mayoral candidate Maya Wiley and City...

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