East Williamsburg
Coverage of East Williamsburg in the Nexus archive.
- Dem socialists win big in NYC, but can their message play outside the five boroughs?
The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) achieved significant electoral success in New York City, expanding into areas where they previously struggled. An election eve rally was held at Silo in East Williamsburg.
- Hit-and-run driver who fatally mowed down NYC gospel drummer in Feb. is finally busted: cops
A hit-and-run SUV driver who fatally struck a gospel drummer and father of a 4-year-old boy in East Williamsburg in February surrendered to police. The incident occurred in East Williamsburg, and the driver was apprehended after evading authorities for several months.
- Gunman sought for shooting two men inside popular Brooklyn event venue
A gunman shot two men inside the Brooklyn Monarch event venue in East Williamsburg on June 19, 2026, leaving both with non-fatal injuries. The suspect, described as wearing a black shirt with a shark image, fled the scene and remains at large. Police report increased shootings in the 90th Precinct, with five incidents since June 1, 2026, compared to two in 2025.
- Woman suffers burns to face in Brooklyn, police seek suspects
A 21-year-old woman suffered burns to her face in Brooklyn after three individuals entered a business and threw an unknown substance on her. Police are seeking the suspects and investigating the incident, which occurred at 6:41 p.m. on May 27 at 1443 Metropolitan Avenue.