New York — East

NYPD reported that 2025 saw record-low gun violence in the city, including in East New York, which saw improved public safety.

The area is undergoing significant rezoning (about 200 blocks), aiming to promote affordable housing, with the city’s first Mandatory Inclusionary Housing Designated Area (MIHA) mapped along key corridors like Atlantic Avenue and Pitkin Avenue. East New York

Residents and local organizations like the Cypress Hills Local Development Corporation are active in shaping the neighborhood's future, focusing on equity and sustainable development. NYPD reported that 2025 saw record-low gun violence