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Chris Banks Receives Major Endorsement from Carpenters Union in East New York City Council Race

The New York City District Council of Carpenters have endorsed Chris Banks for City Council in the 42nd District. This is a huge...

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Mental Health Awareness Month: Join the #aBetterBK movement!

May is Mental Health Awareness Month and the EastNewYork.Com team is excited to take part in launching #aBetterBK. Led by Love &...

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OpEd: NYC Rent Increases and Fees Are Bleeding Families Dry, Specifically in East New York, Brownsville, Canarsie and East Flatbush

by Chris Banks, Candidate for New York City Council 42nd District, covering East New York, Starrett City, Brownsville, Canarsie, East...

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EMPOWER ENY Campaign Draws Prolific East New York Leaders

On Thursday, March 30th, EastNewYork.com and Equity Platforms hosted the “EMPOWER ENY: Leadership Roundtable” with some of East New...

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BrooklynHousing

Urban Village Mega-Development in East New York Moving Forward With 11 New Buildings and 1,975 Apts

The billion dollar Urban Village mega development in East New York,  in partnership with Christian Cultural Center (CCC),  is currently...

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East New York’s Thomas Jefferson HS Sports Complex Getting Overhaul After 10 Years of Disrepair Thanks To Promise by Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas

Pictured left to right: DOE Chancellor David Banks, Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, Freida Menos (Rep Hakeem Jeffries office) As part of...

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We Can Move East New York Forward Without Displacing Hardworking Residents

OpEd by Chris Banks, ENY Advocate and NY City Council Candidate for 42nd District As we all know, most of New York City has been...

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Progressives Play Role in the Gentrification of Brooklyn As Long-Time Residents Are Displaced

OpEd by S. Wright for BrooklynBuzz.com The issue of gentrification in Brooklyn (and other urban areas) is a complex one with multiple...

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BrooklynSeniors

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas Bringing the Senior Easter Hat Pageant Back to East New York

Assemblywoman Nikki Lucas, who represents the 60th Assembly District, covering East New York, Starrett City as well as parts of...

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Billion Dollar Development at Broadway Junction is Still Important for East New York

Just a reminder for East New Yorkers to not forget about the development of Broadway Junction that is still in the works. Everyone...

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