Development & Infrastructure — Howard Beach News

DOT launches a $5 million project on Cross Bay Boulevard in 2026, enhancing infrastructure and safety from Howard Beach to Broad Channel. This matters to local commuters and businesses.

Council Member Mamdani fast-tracks 12 districts for affordable housing in Queens, aiming to address the critical need for accessible housing solutions.

Council Member Mamdani fast-tracked 12 districts, including five in Queens, for affordable housing development this week. This is critical for Howard Beach residents seeking accessible housing options amid rising costs.

City Hall announced plans Thursday to accelerate housing development in Howard Beach and South Ozone Park, aiming to address Queens' housing crisis.

Council Member Ariola urged a major infrastructure overhaul for Howard Beach after severe tidal flooding left streets impassable. Residents face growing safety concerns; robust solutions are needed.

Howard Beach was named a hardest-hit low-lying area in Queens due to extensive flooding making streets impassable. This highlights urgent infrastructure needs for resilience.

Local Howard Beach officials received a sneak preview this week of a new city initiative to raise shorelines, aiming to prevent future storm flooding.

Council Member Joann Ulrich allocated over $150,000 to boost sanitation services across Howard Beach, Woodhaven, and Ozone Park in 2026.

Council Member Joann Ulrich allocated over $150,000 to enhance sanitation services and street cleanups in Howard Beach, Woodhaven, and Ozone Park. This investment aims to improve local quality of life.