#east-new-york

#east-new-york

A mother is pleading for justice after her 13-year-old son was stabbed in the back in Brooklyn last week. Police said what started as kids throwing objects at passing cars ended with a violent assault. "He did not deserve what happened to him" Dyasia Perez said on Oct. 19, her son was with a group of friends in East New York. "One friend out of the group of children decided that they wanted to throw a rock at a car," she said.

There's a coffee shop in East New York, Brooklyn, that does more than sell lattes, cappuccinos and smoothies. With cozy furniture, friendly staff and a relaxed vibe, Bklyn Blend, located a short walk from the next stop on the planned IBX train, marks a sliver of change for a mostly industrial, but working-class and historic section of NYC. Bklyn Blend was buzzing with customers on a recent Thursday night.

As a Black-Owned and Veteran-Owned New York cannabis brand, Silly Nice has quickly made its mark, earning recognition as one of the Top 150 cannabis brands in the state, standing tall in a field of more than 500. Every product is handmade in small batches, lab-tested for purity, and packaged sustainably with recycled glass, hemp, and reclaimed ocean plastics. For East New York, where community and trust run deep, Silly Nice is a natural fit.

According to law enforcement sources, officers in the 75th Precinct responded to a call about a stolen vehicle at Pennsylvania and Hegeman Avenues in East New York at around 9:30 a.m. on Sept. 14. Police said the alleged perp, a 15-year-old boy, was identified by the victim at the scene. Officers then sprang into action when the young suspect immediately fled in the vehicle, going only a short distance around a corner, authorities said. With cops tailing him, the perp had to aggressively navigate traffic.

Twin brothers were shot in Brooklyn Thursday afternoon, leaving one dead and the other injured, while the gunman remains at large, according to police and sources. The siblings were found with gunshot wounds when cops arrived at Sutter and Euclid Avenues in the East New York neighborhood around 2:40 p.m. following reports of an assault, police said. Darius Coles, 20, of Brooklyn, was blasted in the chest and later pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, the Medical Examiner's Office confirmed.

The NYPD says it happened around 11 p.m. Aug. 6 at Miller Avenue and New Lots Avenue. Investigators say the woman walked up to the 48-year-old driver and punched him in the face before running away.

The new mixed-use project at 786 Liberty Avenue plans to construct an eight-story building with 54 residential units and limited retail space, enhancing East New York's development.

By listening to residents and responding to their needs, we can ensure that East New York's growth creates opportunity while preserving its identity.