Environment — Howard Beach News

A British Columbia wildfire killed an octogenarian, forced evacuations, and nearly doubled in size, highlighting a summer of extreme fire danger.

Howard Beach residents are coping with persistent flooding from heavy rain and high tides, impacting local conditions and sparking concern.

Howard Beach is facing persistent flooding challenges from King Tides and heavy rains, prompting calls for urgent infrastructure improvements.

Howard Beach residents are concerned by raging wildfires in France, drawing parallels to local weather risks and discussing climate change impacts and emergency readiness in 2026.

NYC Parks Commissioner announces major anti-flooding initiatives for Howard Beach in 2026, targeting critical areas with enhanced drainage and natural barriers. This matters to local homeowners and businesses facing chronic inundation.

NYC Parks Commissioner announces new anti-flooding initiatives in Howard Beach for 2026. This matters for residents' property protection.

Coastal residents along Cross Bay Boulevard face heavy street inundation as high tides push Jamaica Bay waters over the bulkheads. Read the full update.

"Our coastal blocks cannot survive another season of band-aid fixes," says civic member Maria Gigliuto as NYC DEP backs a $4.2M flood grant. Read more.

Sixty-five marine rescue personnel from the NYPD and FDNY completed a specialized swift-water emergency training exercise Thursday in south Queens.