The future IBX (Interborough Express) light rail in NYC will be a game-changer for residents of Brooklyn and Queens by providing a direct connection with a short ride between the two boroughs. One of the neighborhoods that will get an IBX stop is East New York, a historically industrial neighborhood that is not without its challenges, but is ready for more transit — and more housing.

The bustling neighborhood does not yet have many options for dining, shopping or entertainment, but its central transportation hub on Atlantic Avenue offers an array of transit options. It is steps away from the Broadway Junction stop on the A, C, J, Z and L subway trains, and the Long Island Rail Road. Close

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