Jul. 19, 2023 By Adam Daly
A man was shot in the chest at a Cypress Hills intersection on Wednesday afternoon, police reported.
Man shot in chest on Cypress Hills street: Cops
Tag: east-new-york
‘Education is key’: housing leaders spread knowledge, empowerment in East New York
Jul. 13, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
In East New York, where more than one-third of residents pay 50% or more of their income in rent and the poverty rate is nearly 30%, some residents and community activists were disappointed when Albany failed to pass what they called “meaningful housing reform laws” in the most recent legislative session.
Hazmat removes lithium-ion batteries from Starrett City apartment building after early-morning blaze: FDNY
Jul. 3, 2023 Adam Daly & Lloyd Mitchell
Firefighters subdued an early morning fire that appeared to have been caused by lithium-ion batteries at a Starrett City apartment complex early on Monday morning.
Newcomer Chris Banks predicted to unseat legacy Council Member Charles Barron in Dem primary
Jun. 28, 2023 By Isabel Song Beer
Primary election results for New York City Council seats indicate longtime public servant and incumbent Council Member Charles Barron has lost to challenger Chris Banks in District 42.
Progress slow in pilot program to make East New York basement apartments legal, safe
Jun. 2, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
Three years into a pilot program launched in East New York to convert illegal basement apartments into safe and regulated dwellings, the scheme has shown minimal progress, according to a new report.
Late-night blaze tears through vacant Cypress Hills home
May. 10, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen
A late-night blaze tore through a decrepit Cypress Hills home on Wednesday, just blocks away from the scene of a deadly fire the day before.
Two killed, three children injured in East New York blaze
May. 9, 2023 By Lloyd Mitchell & Adam Daly
A 36-year-old woman and a teenager were killed early Tuesday morning in a devastating fire in East New York.
City investigating safety of residential buildings in East New York after two-alarm fire
Apr. 25, 2023 By Lloyd Mitchell
Firefighters battled a two-alarm fire at 438 Miller Ave. in East New York on Tuesday afternoon.
Bronx man who raped woman on Brooklyn A train jailed for 25 years: DA
Apr. 19, 2023 By Adam Daly
A Bronx man was sentenced Tuesday to 25 years in prison with 20 years post-release supervision for repeatedly sexually assaulting a woman onboard a northbound A train traveling through Brooklyn in 2021, according to Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez.
Early morning fire leaves three injured in East New York
Mar. 16, 2023 By Kirstyn Brendlen & Lloyd Mitchell
Three people are injured after an all-hands fire in East New York early this morning.