East NY's Special Assembly Election On Its Way | Week In Review

Brownsville-East New York, NY — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Brownsville-East New York Patch this week:

Early Voting Open For East New York Assembly Seat: What To Know

Neighbors in 60th Assembly District can cast their ballot early until Sunday. Election Day for the district is Tuesday, Feb. 15.

'Brownsville Bred' Film To Be Featured At SXSW Festival

The film, which takes place in the Brooklyn neighborhood, is based on a one-woman show and young adult novel by director Elaine Del Valle.

East NY, Brownsville NYCHA Sites Utility Outage Spike, Data Shows

The neighborhoods' public housing had 221 heat, hot water and water outages last winter, 10 percent more than the year before, data shows.

Omicron Wave Saw More Than 150 Deaths In Brownsville, East NY

More than 150 deaths have been reported in the neighborhoods' ZIP codes since the omicron variant first began its surge, city records show.

Transgender Teen Attacked In Broad Daylight On BK Street: Cops

The attacker, who cops released a photo of this week, threw punches while hurling insults at the 15-year-old, according to police.

SEE: 'Revitalized' Caribbean Market Opens At Flatbush Caton Site

The market, now known as Flatbush Central, had been in a temporary location while the city built affordable housing on the property.