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unusual facts about East New York


Erik Martin Dilan

Erik Martin Dilan currently represents District 37 in the New York City Council, which comprises the Brooklyn neighborhoods of Bushwick, Cypress Hills, East New York, Ocean Hill, and Brownsville.


Albert Gallo

In 1966, New York City's Youth Board requested that Albert Gallo and his brothers help them lower racial tensions between white and African-American youths in the East New York and Flatbush sections of Brooklyn.

George Ibanez

He was introduced to graffiti art while attending Franklin K. Lane High School and began painting subways at age 13 in the East New York section of Brooklyn.

Uncle Murda

Leonard Grant (born July 25, 1980), better known by his stage name, Uncle Murda, is an American rapper from the Pink Houses Projects of East New York.


see also

New York Avenue

East New York Avenue, a continuation of Jamaica Avenue in the East New York neighborhood of Brooklyn, New York City