East New York

A 17-year-old boy was shot and killed in Brooklyn on Wednesday evening. The incident occurred along New Lots Avenue in East New York, Brooklyn. Police are currently searching for a suspect after receiving a call to 911 regarding an assault.

A 17-year-old boy was fatally shot in East New York, Brooklyn. Police reported that the shooting occurred at 514 New Lots Ave. around 8:20 p.m.

An 8-year-old boy named Avery Dejesus vanished in Brooklyn’s East New York on August 17 after leaving his home near Dumont and Van Siclen Avenues. Police are asking the public for help in locating him, providing tips through Crime Stoppers or online channels.

The article highlights that young people in Brooklyn communities like Brownsville and East New York identify issues like lack of job opportunities, unsafe public transportation, and housing instability as key factors affecting their safety, rather than more arrests. The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office and two community organizations, The Black Institute and Good Call, are launching the NYC Unfiltered Youth Listening Tour to directly engage young people aged 15–24 in discussions about public safety, education, and economic fairness, with concrete outcomes like internships and mentorship.

A hammer-wielding man was arrested at a Queens Jewish school for chasing a woman and shoving an 8-year-old child, causing injury. The suspect, with a history of theft and gang ties, is being investigated for a potential hate crime amid rising antisemitism in New York City.

Mayor Mamdani announced five city-run grocery stores in East New York will offer 30% discounts on meat and produce. The first store is scheduled to open in 2027, and the mayor is currently seeking assistance from grocers.

A 17-year-old girl was shot multiple times in a McDonald's parking lot in East New York, Brooklyn, late Monday night and is currently hospitalized, according to the NYPD.

A BMW driver struck a 6-year-old boy and fled the scene in East New York, New York City, while the boy was crossing Euclid Avenue with his parent around 10:40 p.m. Authorities are investigating the hit-and-run incident.

A 6-year-old boy was struck by a hit-and-run driver in East New York at Euclid Avenue and Linden Boulevard around 10:30 p.m. on Thursday. Authorities are searching for the driver responsible for the incident.

Con Edison is asking residents in parts of Brooklyn and Queens to conserve energy during a heatwave as repair work continues after a temporary power shutdown. The utility has reduced voltage by 8% in affected areas and advised against using energy-intensive appliances.

A power outage at Unity Plaza in East New York caused an elevator shutdown, preventing a wheelchair-using resident from accessing his apartment and heart medication. The incident highlights infrastructure issues at a NYCHA building.

Harvey Marcelin was sentenced to life without parole for the murder of Susan Leyden. The conviction occurred while he was on parole for two prior killings. The crime took place in his East New York apartment.

The Anthora paper coffee cups featured in the show have seen a decline in color and graphic design quality. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. has not gained a lead ahead of Primary Day, and East New York has added thousands of apartments without gentrifying.

East New York's rezoning plan, initiated under Mayor Bill de Blasio's administration, aimed to prevent gentrification by creating affordable housing. The project produced nearly 6,500 housing units, with two-thirds below-market affordable units, alongside infrastructure and park improvements.

Police are searching for four suspects involved in a reckless shooting that damaged an MTA B103 bus in East New York, Brooklyn. The incident occurred at the intersection of Flatlands Avenue and Williams Avenue, with no injuries reported and a firearm recovered at the scene. Gun violence in the 75th Precinct has increased by 25% this year compared to the same period in 2025.