BOSTON, March 17, 2015 /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, 2014. The Trust's fiscal year ended on November 30, 2014.

For the three months ended November 30, 2014, the Trust had net investment income of $1,117,608 ($0.204 per common share). From this amount, the Trust paid dividends on preferred shares of $8,378 (equal to $0.002 for each common share), resulting in net investment income after the preferred dividends of $1,109,230, or $0.202 per common share. The Trust's net investment income for the year ended November 30, 2014 was $4,597,918 ($0.840 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 $0.833 per common share. In comparison, 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.

Net realized and unrealized gains for the three months ended November 30, 2014 were $11,469 ($0.010 per common share). The Trust's net realized and unrealized gains for the year ended November 30, 2014 were $7,394,841 ($1.359 per common share). In comparison, 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).

On November 30, 2014, net assets of the Trust applicable to common shares were $79,860,261. The net asset value per common share on November 30, 2014 was $14.59 based on 5,475,356 common shares outstanding. In comparison, 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.

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 $295.7 billion in assets as of January 31, 2015, 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,
                                                    ------------                             ------------

                                                                    2014                                      2013        2014         2013
                                                                    ----                                      ----        ----         ----

    Net investment income                                         $1,118                                    $1,179      $4,598       $4,624

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                                  11                                     2,930       7,395     (12,178)

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                          (8)                                     (10)       (36)        (57)
                                                                     ---                                       ---         ---          ---

                Net increase (decrease) in net
                assets

                 from operations                                    $1,121                                    $4,099     $11,957     $(7,611)
                                                                  ======


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

    Net investment income                                         $0.204                                    $0.216      $0.840       $0.845

    Net realized and unrealized gains (losses)

      on investments                                               0.010                                     0.528       1.359      (2.232)

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                      (0.002)                                  (0.001)    (0.007)     (0.010)
                                                                  ------                                    ------      ------       ------

                Net increase (decrease) in net
                assets

                 from operations                                    $0.212                                    $0.743      $2.192     $(1.397)
                                                                  ======


    Net investment income                                         $0.204                                    $0.216      $0.840       $0.845

    Preferred dividends paid
     from net investment
     income                                                      (0.002)                                  (0.001)    (0.007)     (0.010)
                                                                  ------                                    ------      ------       ------

    Net investment income
     after preferred
     dividends                                                    $0.202                                    $0.215      $0.833       $0.835
                                                                  ======                                    ======      ======       ======


    Net Asset Value at November 30 (Common Shares)
    ---------------------------------------

               Net assets                                                                                              $79,860      $72,611

               Shares outstanding                                                                                        5,475        5,475

                Net asset value per share
                outstanding                                                                                             $14.59       $13.26


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

                Market price on NYSE MKT at
                November 30                                                                                             $13.73       $12.10

                High market price (period ended
                November 30)                                                                                            $14.56       $16.29

                Low market price (period ended
                November 30)                                                                                            $11.79       $11.67

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