East New York News

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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DevelopmentEast New York NewsENY HousingResidential

$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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East New York NewsEventsFeaturesSports

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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FeaturesPolitics

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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ENY HousingFeaturesPolitics

East New York News Endorses 6 Candidates Who Will Positively Impact the Lives of ENY and Brownsville Residents

East New York News has announced its slate of endorsements for the Democratic Primary.  The digital media outlet is endorsing Eric Adams...

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EducationSports

Jaquan Carlos Has Another 90 Point Game Last Night for ENY’s Thomas Jefferson HS

East New York has a star in the area. Thomas Jefferson HS senior point guard, Jaquan Carlos, coming off a 92 point performance Monday...

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Education

Jaquan Carlos Drops 91pts for Thomas Jefferson | See 43 Top Performers in PSAL June 14 Games

Monday June 14 PSAL Results & Top Performers Thomas Jefferson – 142 Teachers Prep / FDA III – 81 Top Performers Thomas Jefferson:...

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