Government & Politics — Howard Beach News

Howard Beach residents are debating the effectiveness of the $1 billion Gaza recovery fund as ceasefire talks stall in 2026. This has prompted local community centers to host informational sessions.

Howard Beach residents are expressing deep anxiety over the US-Iran war escalation 2026, fearing prolonged conflict impacts on gas prices and local safety. The community seeks answers and reassurance.

Queens historians launch a digital archive documenting the 1986 Michael Griffith case. The project preserves critical civil rights history in South Queens.

National Senate campaign scandals trigger intense debates among Queens voters. Local candidates focus on municipal issues to reassure residents.

National political scandals spark intense debates at South Queens civic forums, with voters demanding greater accountability from candidates. Read more.

French expatriates gather at the Howard Beach Library to discuss Marine Le Pen's presidential bid and its impact on international policies.

Queens Historical Society completes digitization of 84 boxes of records from the 1986 civil rights case, opening the public database on Saturday.

A federal judge denied a motion by a Howard Beach man to vacate his gang assault conviction, rejecting claims of prosecutorial misconduct.

Queens County Supreme Court scheduled administrative reviews this week to examine prosecution workflows and evidentiary rules in major homicide cases.