Environment — Howard Beach News

Howard Beach neighborhoods like Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face heightened flooding from tidal surges and rain. Residents experience significant financial strain and property disruption from recurring inundation.

Rising tides and lunar cycles bring routine flooding to Howard Beach, prompting residents and local groups to organize and implement preventative measures for safety.

Howard Beach endures relentless flooding, averaging seven major incidents annually, causing billions in damage and prompting calls for urgent infrastructure upgrades.

Persistent rainfall and high tides left Howard Beach neighborhoods submerged in 2026, forcing residents to evacuate and assess significant property damage.

A headless body found in Queens waters has Howard Beach residents unsettled, even as the community faces severe flooding threats from rain and high tide. Local police are investigating a homicide as residents brace for potential inundation.

Water from surrounding basins has once again flooded homes and streets in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, leaving residents with significant property damage. Local officials face pressure to accelerate long-term flood mitigation projects in this vulnerable community.

Old Howard Beach endured 3-foot flooding this week due to high tides and heavy rain. Residents demand urgent infrastructure upgrades to prevent future devastation and protect their homes.

City officials are confronting persistent tidal flooding in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, impacting residents and properties. New mitigation strategies are under review to protect homes and infrastructure from rising water levels and severe weather.

Local Howard Beach fishermen celebrate cleaner waters for crabbing after Sweden released a sanctioned tanker. Concerns about future spills near JFK Airport surface at community meetings.