BOSTON, Aug. 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 and six-month periods ended May 31, 2014. The Trust's fiscal year ends on November 30, 2014.

For the three months ended May 31, 2014, the Trust had net investment income of $1,165,283 ($0.213 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $10,946 (equal to $0.002 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $1,154,337, or $0.211 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the six months ended May 31, 2014 was $2,337,231 ($0.427 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.003 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.424 per common share. In comparison, for the three months ended May 31, 2013, the Trust had net investment income of $1,138,466 ($0.208 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $21,191 (equal to $0.004 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $1,117,275, or $0.204 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the six months ended May 31, 2013 was $2,286,529 ($0.418 per common share, before deduction of the preferred share dividends totaling $0.007 per common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $0.411 per common share.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended May 31, 2014 were $3,152,710 ($0.577 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the six months ended May 31, 2014 were $6,132,277 ($1.121 per common share). In comparison, net realized and unrealized losses for the three months ended May 31, 2013 were $2,257,198 ($0.416 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized losses for the six months ended May 31, 2013 were $4,591,396 ($0.843 per common share).

On May 31, 2014, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $78,685,420. The net asset value per common share on May 31, 2014 was $14.37 based on 5,474,995 common shares outstanding. In comparison, on May 31, 2013, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $80,260,716. The net asset value per common share on May 31, 2013 was $14.66 based on 5,474,636 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 $288.2 billion in assets as of July 31, 2014, 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            Six Months Ended

                                                                             May 31,                      May 31,
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                                                                                       2014                          2013        2014        2013
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    Net investment income                                                            $1,165                        $1,138      $2,337      $2,287

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                                                  3,153                       (2,257)      6,132     (4,591)

    Preferred dividends paid from net investment income                                (11)                         (21)       (19)       (37)
                                                                                        ---                           ---         ---         ---

                 Net increase (decrease) in net assets

                   from operations                                                     $4,307                      $(1,140)     $8,450    $(2,341)
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    Earnings per Common Share Outstanding
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    Net investment income                                                            $0.213                        $0.208      $0.427      $0.418

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                                                  0.577                       (0.416)      1.121     (0.843)

    Preferred dividends paid from net investment income                             (0.002)                      (0.004)    (0.003)    (0.007)
                                                                                     ------                        ------      ------      ------

                 Net increase (decrease) in net assets

                   from operations                                                     $0.788                      $(0.212)     $1.545    $(0.432)
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    Net investment income                                                            $0.213                        $0.208      $0.427      $0.418

    Preferred dividends paid from net investment income                             (0.002)                      (0.004)    (0.003)    (0.007)
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    Net investment income after preferred dividends                                  $0.211                        $0.204      $0.424      $0.411
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    Net Asset Value at May 31 (Common Shares)
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                 Net assets                                                                                                   $78,685     $80,261

                 Shares outstanding                                                                                             5,475       5,475

                 Net asset value per share outstanding                                                                         $14.37      $14.66


    Market Value Summary (Common Shares)
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                 Market price on NYSE MKT at May 31                                                                            $14.16      $14.26

                 High market price (period ended May 31)                                                                       $14.56      $16.29

                 Low market price (period ended May 31)                                                                        $11.79      $14.26

SOURCE Eaton Vance Management