East flatbush news

East Flatbush is a neighborhood in Brooklyn, New York City, and here are some recent news articles and updates about the area:

Local News

• "East Flatbush Residents Protest Proposed Development of Former Hospital Site" (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, March 2023) - Residents are opposing a proposed development plan for the former Kings County Hospital site, which they say will lead to increased traffic and noise.
• "New Community Center Opens in East Flatbush" (NY1, February 2023) - A new community center has opened in East Flatbush, offering programs and services for local residents, including youth programs, job training, and health services.
• "East Flatbush Residents Demand Action on Gun Violence" (The Brooklyn Paper, January 2023) - Residents of East Flatbush are calling for increased police presence and community programs to address the growing problem of gun violence in the neighborhood.

Crime and Safety

• "Police Investigate String of Robberies in East Flatbush" (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, April 2023) - Police are investigating a series of robberies that have occurred in East Flatbush over the past few weeks, including a string of convenience store robberies.
• "East Flatbush Residents Concerned About Rise in Gun Violence" (NY1, March 2023) - Residents of East Flatbush are expressing concern about the growing problem of gun violence in the neighborhood, which has seen a number of shootings and homicides in recent months.
• "Police Make Arrests in Connection with East Flatbush Shooting" (The Brooklyn Paper, February 2023) - Police have made arrests in connection with a shooting that occurred in East Flatbush last month, which left one person injured.

Development and Real Estate

• "New Affordable Housing Development Opens in East Flatbush" (Curbed NY, March 2023) - A new affordable housing development has opened in East Flatbush, offering 100 units of affordable housing to low-income residents.
• "East Flatbush Residents Oppose Proposed Development of Former School Site" (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, February 2023) - Residents of East Flatbush are opposing a proposed development plan for the former PS 219 school site, which they say will lead to increased traffic and noise.
• "New Retail Development Coming to East Flatbush" (The Brooklyn Paper, January 2023) - A new retail development is coming to East Flatbush, which will bring new shops and restaurants to the neighborhood.

Community Events

• "East Flatbush Community Fair to Take Place in April" (NY1, March 2023) - The annual East Flatbush Community Fair will take place in April, featuring live music, food vendors, and community resources.
• "St. Patrick's Day Parade to Take Place in East Flatbush" (The Brooklyn Paper, March 2023) - The annual St. Patrick's Day parade will take place in East Flatbush, featuring marching bands, floats, and community groups.
• "East Flatbush Library to Host Author Reading Series" (Brooklyn Daily Eagle, February 2023) - The East Flatbush Library will host an author reading series, featuring local authors and poets.