Environment — Howard Beach News

Recurring flooding continues to impact Howard Beach homes and infrastructure, with residents seeking long-term solutions.

Howard Beach faces worsening tidal flooding twice a month, prompting residents to demand permanent infrastructure solutions from city officials.

Howard Beach residents grappled with significant flooding in October 2026 due to heavy rain and high tides, renewing calls for urgent infrastructure upgrades.

Howard Beach residents are calling for immediate action to address persistent flooding, threatening homes and infrastructure. Officials promise new storm drain projects for 2026.

NYC DEP outlines plans to combat persistent flooding in Howard Beach's vulnerable areas, including Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, after recent deluges.

Howard Beach residents brace for renewed flooding from high tides and rain. Community takes proactive measures as city issues advisories for low-lying areas.

Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach residents battle chronic flooding from Jamaica Bay basins. Local officials seek funding for infrastructure upgrades.

International incidents of wildlife encroaching on urban areas, like a recent bear attack, prompt local discussions on human-animal coexistence.

Howard Beach Community Board 10 approves $3.5 million for Shorefront Park renovation, addressing erosion and upgrading facilities by late 2028.