Elected officials, community leaders and residents rallied outside Broadway Junction to demand increased neighborhood hiring on the MTA’s major accessibility project.
The East New York council member said funding alone will not solve NYCHA’s problems and argued that traditional public housing must be preserved.
Director of Community Engagement Dominique Alexandre hit the streets to explain how Council Member Sandy Nurse’s office helps residents navigate housing, sanitation, and city bureaucracy.
Captain Lori Perez told CB5 she wants to restore the 127 Pennsylvania Avenue center and bring youth programming back so young people have somewhere real to go.
At CB5’s last general board meeting of the session, Chair Alice Lowman warned that attendance, committee work, and leadership roles would shape who remains active on the board in September.
At Community Board 5’s final meeting of the session, Assemblymember Nikki Lucas walked residents through how state budget and legislative fights are landing directly in East New York, Starrett City and Brownsville.
At CB5’s final meeting of the season, Sandy Nurse pressed for housing vouchers, NYCHA repairs, and homeownership pathways while East New York’s next Assembly member, Christian Celeste Tate, watched from the audience.
Christian Celeste Tate unseated nine-year incumbent Erik Dilan 62–38 in the Assembly District 54 Democratic primary. Here is what changes for Bushwick, Cypress Hills, and East New York.
Polls open until 9 PM. The AD54 race covers East New York directly. Find your poll site, know your ballot.
Wednesday June 24 at 6:30 PM, 127 Pennsylvania Ave. Last chance to raise issues before the summer recess.
Coverage for members at 200–250% FPL extended from June 30 to August 30. Here is what to do now.
The General Board meeting is June 24 at 6:30 PM at 127 Pennsylvania Ave. This is the last CB5 meeting before the summer recess. Here is the full committee calendar and how to show up.
AMI is set using income data from Westchester, Rockland, and Putnam Counties. Not East New York. Here is why that matters for every housing lottery in the neighborhood.
Hundreds turned out Saturday for the parade and festival, marching from Gotham Health to Gershwin Park for live performances, a fashion show, and community.
CM Sandy Nurse is refusing to vote for any budget without rental voucher expansion. June 30 deadline. Here is what it means for East New York tenants.
The B20 and B83 run on Pennsylvania Avenue every day. The FY2027 budget fight over Fair Fares and free buses lands directly on those stops.
Susan Leyden, 68, was last seen entering an apartment on Pennsylvania Avenue in February 2022. Harvey Marcelin, 88, was sentenced to life without parole on June 10, 2026.
A policy writer responds to our coverage of Councilmember Chris Banks’s warning on PACT, and points to the federal monitor that ends the moment a building converts.
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A policy writer responds to our coverage of Councilmember Chris Banks’s warning on PACT and focuses the debate on enforceable accountability.
Elected officials, community leaders and residents rallied outside Broadway Junction to demand increased neighborhood hiring on the MTA’s major accessibility project.
The East New York council member said funding alone will not solve NYCHA’s problems and argued that traditional public housing must be preserved.
Director of Community Engagement Dominique Alexandre hit the streets to explain how Council Member Sandy Nurse’s office helps residents navigate housing, sanitation, and city bureaucracy.
Captain Lori Perez told CB5 she wants to restore the 127 Pennsylvania Avenue center and bring youth programming back so young people have somewhere real to go.
At CB5’s last general board meeting of the session, Chair Alice Lowman warned that attendance, committee work, and leadership roles would shape who remains active on the board in September.
At Community Board 5’s final meeting of the session, Assemblymember Nikki Lucas walked residents through how state budget and legislative fights are landing directly in East New York, Starrett City and Brownsville.
Christian Celeste Tate unseated nine-year incumbent Erik Dilan 62–38 in the Assembly District 54 Democratic primary. Here is what changes for Bushwick, Cypress Hills, and East New York.
At today’s City Council hearing, NYCHA admitted it has moved just 14 families while nearly 5,100 face losing their housing assistance by November.
Harvey Marcelin, 88, was sentenced to life without parole for the 2022 murder of Susan Leyden on Pennsylvania Avenue. He had been convicted of murder twice before.
About 450,000 New Yorkers lose Essential Plan eligibility July 1. The deadline to avoid a gap is today.
HPD launched the Supportive Preservation Program the same week 5,100 NYCHA families faced losing their Emergency Housing Vouchers. Two agencies, two programs, one crisis.
The B20 and B83 run on Pennsylvania Avenue every day. The FY2027 budget fight over Fair Fares and free buses lands directly on those stops.
The Knicks are champions for the first time in 53 years. East New York celebrated with the rest of the city — loud, proud, and all the way in.
Groups previously protected from SNAP work rules lost their automatic exemption in March. Here's what they need to do now.
Part 2: New York got more time. Exemptions are broad. ENY may qualify for the high unemployment exception. Your full action checklist.
Starting in 2027, adults on Medicaid must prove they're working — or risk losing coverage over paperwork. Part 1 of a 2-part series.
BRIC Celebrate Brooklyn! opened its 2026 season with a free outdoor night of funk, rock, soul, and R&B at the Lena Horne Bandshell.
Exam dates, school closures, and rating days for District 19 students. Three no-school days in June families need to plan around now.
Without a quorum, CB5's cannabis committee moved toward a summer fair after an unsupported claim about youth marijuana use raised questions about evidence and influence in the planning.
Federal work requirements take effect June 1. 43,500 NYC residents at risk of losing SNAP benefits starting Monday. Here's what to do before it's too late.
Attendees raised concerns about dumping, traffic safety, delayed street repairs and a complaint system many said is failing their neighborhoods.
CB5 members raised concerns about District 19's absence from the city's initial 2-K rollout, uncertainty around Head Start after June 30.
A CB5 Aging, Health and Social Services Committee meeting focused on the emotional toll carried by community service workers.
Residents' complaints, a business owner's distress, and the limits of community board authority collided at a tense Public Safety Committee meeting.
The East New York cannabis committee voted 6–1 to support the Bud City dispensary renewal after a tense discussion about community engagement.
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A policy writer responds to our coverage of Councilmember Chris Banks’s warning on PACT, and points to the federal monitor that ends the moment a building converts.
Upcoming public meetings and community events for East New York and Brooklyn Community Board 5. Open to all residents.
Juneteenth NYC organizers are thanking the community for a successful festival and parade in East New York. Organizers also point neighbors to a Merchants Association virtual meeting to keep the momentum going and plan what comes next for local businesses.
The Brooklyn Borough President’s Office hosts a World Cup watch party in Cypress Hills. Neighbors are invited to gather, cheer, and catch the match together.
June 26 is the deadline to enroll young children entering the new 2K early childhood initiative this school year. Families are encouraged to sign up before the cutoff to secure a spot.
Free outdoor resource fair for East New York seniors. Giveaways, wellness activities, and refreshments. Hosted by CM Chris Banks and the Parodneck Foundation.
The Aurora Midwifery Foundation hosts a free online wellness session exploring intergenerational trauma, toxic stress, and pathways to healing in the Black community. Open to all who want to learn and take part in the conversation.
The Brooklyn Collective Clergy invite neighbors to a prayer walk through Brownsville, beginning at Legion and Pitkin Avenue and continuing down Pitkin Avenue to pray with and support local small businesses.
The 400 Montauk Community Garden hosts “You Read What You Sow,” a free-book event at the garden, 956 New Lots Avenue. Stop by to pick up books and enjoy the green space with neighbors.
Assembly Member Walker hosts an “End the Toll Trap” virtual town hall. Residents can join online at tolltrap.com to learn more and weigh in.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
Meet Council Member Sandy Nurse’s constituent services team for help navigating housing, sanitation, benefits, and city agencies.
The Opportunity Hub farm stand returns every Thursday through November 19 at 1390 Pennsylvania Avenue, near the ice cream truck and the B83 stop. Fresh produce with cash, credit, EBT, and FMNP all accepted.
The Carpenters Union holds a recruitment information session at 395 Hudson Street, 2nd floor, covering minimum requirements and the path into the Building Works pre-apprenticeship program. Attendees are encouraged to arrive ahead of the 9 a.m. start.
New York City’s Civilian Complaint Review Board (CCRB) will hold its next public board meeting on Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at CCRB headquarters, 100 Church Street, 10th floor in Manhattan. The CCRB is the independent agency that investigates complaints of NYPD misconduct, making its monthly meetings one of the few regular windows into how the city reviews and rules on those cases. Residents can register through the CCRB’s website to attend, watch, or offer public comment, with meeting notices and agendas posted in advance. For East New York neighbors who care about policing, discipline and transparency, this is a chance to see the oversight process up close—even if it’s just by streaming the meeting from home.
Gotham Health East New York hosts an IDNYC reservation event at 2094 Pitkin Avenue with the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs and Hunger Free partners. Staff will help residents with IDNYC, SNAP, Fair Fares, and other benefits.
The chair confirms the earlier June 26 date is off. The Highland Park land use follow-up meeting with the developer is now tentatively set for July 9. Check back for confirmation of the final date.
Assembly Member Walker’s third-Saturday advisory meetings continue through the summer at 400 Rockaway Avenue, with the next session on July 18. The most recent meeting focused on deed theft and is available to watch on Facebook.
Free community block party with health screenings, blood drive sign-up, bounce house, and music. Hosted by the Bedford-Stuyvesant Volunteer Ambulance Corps.
The Arlington Library closes on July 24 for a major renovation. Bookmobile service and programming at neighborhood partner sites will keep library access available nearby while the building is closed.
The NYC Unfiltered Youth Listening Tour comes to Brownsville for young people ages 15 to 24, with a $100 stipend for participants. The exact location is shared upon registration through Assembly Member Walker’s office.
While the Arlington Library is closed, a bookmobile parks outside the library from July 27 through November 17, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., keeping books and library services within reach for the neighborhood.
The New York City Housing Authority holds its citywide board meeting at 90 Church Street. The session is open to the public and especially relevant for East New York NYCHA residents who want to follow decisions affecting their developments.
CB5’s Aging and Social Service Committee is supporting a community celebration for a beloved 103-year-old resident. Join neighbors at the last house on Bradford Street before Sutter, at the corner of Bradford and Sutter.
Starting August 3, the Arlington Library team sets up at the Cypress Hills Community Center on Mondays and Wednesdays, offering content creation, 3D printing, digital literacy, and podcasting, plus monthly community outreach.
The 75th Precinct Community Council welcomes a new council president effective July 1. The council announces National Night Out at Sutter Ball Field Park on August 4, along with a planned community gathering with officers—details to follow by email.
Starting August 6, the Arlington Library team is at the Cypress Senior Center on Thursdays for computer-based classes, along with monthly tabling to connect seniors with library services.
The People’s Kitchen moves to the New Hope Worship Center on Livonia Avenue beginning August 11. Neighbors who rely on the meal program can find it at its new home.
A new interim library site for New Lots is coming to St. Paul Community Baptist Church. A ribbon cutting is planned for early August, with the exact date to be announced.
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