BOSTON, Feb.14, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- Eaton Vance New York Municipal Income Trust (NYSE MKT: EVY) (the "Trust"), a closed-end management investment company, today announced the earnings of the Trust for the three months and year ended November 30, 2013. The Trust's fiscal year ended on November 30, 2013.

For the three months ended November 30, 2013, the Trust had net investment income of $1,179,213 ($0.216 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $10,185 (equal to $0.001 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $1,169,028, or $0.215 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the year ended November 30, 2013 was $4,624,466 ($0.845 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.010 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.835 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended November 30, 2012, the Trust had net investment income of $1,160,399 ($0.212 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $23,823 (equal to $0.005 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $1,136,576, or $0.207 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the year ended November 30, 2012 was $4,678,805 ($0.856 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.016 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.840 per common share.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended November 30, 2013 were $2,929,572 ($0.528 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized losses for the year ended November 30, 2013 were $12,177,523 ($2.232 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended November 30, 2012 were $3,718,698 ($0.681 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended November 30, 2012 were $12,571,117 ($2.300 per common share).

On November 30, 2013, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $72,610,932. The net asset value per common share on November 30, 2013 was $13.26 based on 5,474,636 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on November 30, 2012, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $85,000,902. The net asset value per common share on November 30, 2012 was $15.54 based on 5,470,944 common shares outstanding.

The Trust periodically makes certain performance data and information about portfolio characteristics available on www.eatonvance.com (on the fund information page under "Individual Investors - Closed-End Funds"). Trust portfolio holdings for the most recent month-end are also posted to the website approximately 30 days following month-end.

The Trust is managed by Eaton Vance Management, a subsidiary of Eaton Vance Corp. (NYSE: EV), based in Boston, one of the oldest investment management firms in the United States, with a history dating back to 1924. Eaton Vance and its affiliates managed $283.3 billion in assets as of December 31, 2013, offering individuals and institutions a broad array of investment strategies and wealth management solutions. The Company's long record of providing exemplary service and attractive returns through a variety of market conditions has made Eaton Vance the investment manager of choice for many of today's most discerning investors. For more information about Eaton Vance, visit www.eatonvance.com.



                                                                          EATON VANCE NEW YORK MUNICIPAL INCOME TRUST

                                                                                SUMMARY OF RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

                                                                            (in thousands, except per share amounts)




                                                   Three Months Ended                        Year Ended

                                                     November 30,                          November 30,
                                                     ------------                          ------------

                                                                    2013                                  2012           2013     2012
                                                                    ----                                  ----           ----     ----

    Net investment income                                         $1,179                                $1,160         $4,624   $4,679

    Net realized and
     unrealized gains
     (losses) on investments                                       2,930                                 3,719        (12,178)  12,571

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                          (10)                                  (24)           (57)     (86)
                                                                     ---                                   ---            ---      ---

              Net increase (decrease) in net
              assets

               from operations                                    $4,099                                $4,855        $(7,611) $17,164
                                                                  ======


    Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
    -------------------------------------

    Net investment income                                         $0.216                                $0.212         $0.845   $0.856

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                               0.528                                 0.681         (2.232)   2.300

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                       (0.001)                               (0.005)        (0.010)  (0.016)
                                                                  ------                                ------         ------   ------

              Net increase (decrease) in net
              assets from operations                              $0.743                                $0.888        $(1.397)  $3.140


    Net investment income                                         $0.216                                $0.212         $0.845   $0.856

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                       (0.001)                               (0.005)        (0.010)  (0.016)
                                                                  ------                                ------         ------   ------

    Net investment income
     after preferred
     dividends                                                    $0.215                                $0.207         $0.835   $0.840
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    Net Asset Value at November 30 (Common Shares)
    ---------------------------------------

             Net assets                                                                                               $72,611  $85,001

             Shares outstanding                                                                                         5,475    5,471

              Net asset value per share
              outstanding                                                                                              $13.26   $15.54


    Market Value Summary (Common Shares)
    -----------------------------------

              Market price on NYSE MKT at
              November 30                                                                                              $12.10   $16.15

              High market price (period ended
              November 30)                                                                                             $16.29   $16.15

              Low market price (period ended
              November 30)                                                                                             $11.67   $13.53

SOURCE Eaton Vance Management