Environment — Howard Beach News

Howard Beach residents in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face worsening tidal flooding in 2026. City must act to protect homes.

Howard Beach's Old and Hamilton neighborhoods face persistent street and home flooding from basins, impacting daily life, property, and local businesses.

NYC Sanitation launches new operational plan April 1, 2026, rerouting collections and adding staff to combat persistent overflowing bins and litter in Howard Beach.

Howard Beach residents grapple with recurring street and home flooding from Jamaica Bay, intensifying calls for urgent infrastructure upgrades.

Persistent high tides and heavy rain continue to inundate Howard Beach streets and homes. Residents are seeking urgent solutions as climate change impacts increase in 2026.

Homes in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face severe flooding from Jamaica Bay basins, displacing residents and causing extensive damage. Urgent infrastructure solutions are demanded.

Howard Beach neighborhoods Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face severe flooding from heavy rains and king tides. Residents demand urgent infrastructure fixes for 2026 hurricane season.

Howard Beach officials convened to address persistent tidal basin flooding plaguing Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, with residents demanding urgent infrastructure upgrades to combat property damage and safeguard public safety.

Police recovered a headless body in Queens waters this week. Simultaneously, Howard Beach residents continue battling persistent flooding and high tides affecting homes.