What's East New York Like?
If you're looking for the perfect part of the city to explore, consider East New York. Take time to see places like Jamaica Bay and Gateway National Recreation Area while you're here. Popular sights worth seeing in the larger area include Grand Central Terminal and Rockefeller Center.
How to Get to East New York
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK), 5.1 mi (8.3 km) from East New York
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 8 mi (12.8 km) from East New York
- Newark Liberty Intl. Airport (EWR), 15.8 mi (25.5 km) from East New York
Getting to East New York on Metro
Stations in the neighborhood include:
- New Lots Av. Station (Van Sindern Av.)
- Van Siclen Av. Station (Livonia Av.)
- Pennsylvania Av. Station
Things to See and Do in and around East New York
Things to See near East New York:
- Jamaica Bay (3.7 mi/6 km away)
- Brooklyn Botanic Gardens (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Brooklyn College (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Cypress Hills National Cemetery (1.9 mi/3 km away)
- Bridge Street AME Church (3.4 mi/5.4 km away)
Things to Do near East New York:
- Resorts World Casino (2.5 mi/4 km away)
- Aqueduct Racetrack (2.6 mi/4.2 km away)
- Marine Park Golf Course (4.4 mi/7.1 km away)
- Brooklyn Museum (4.6 mi/7.3 km away)
- Prospect Park Zoo (4.6 mi/7.3 km away)
When Is the Best Time to Visit New York?
- Hottest months: July, August, June, September (average 73°F)
- Coldest months: January, February, December, March (average 36°F)
- Rainiest months: July, December, August, October (average 5 inches of rainfall)