East New York

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.