Health & Weather — Howard Beach News

Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship, killing three, sparks intense health safety concerns among Queens residents and cruise workers.

New York City health officials advise vigilance for Howard Beach parents following a global baby food tampering scare, prompting local safety checks and concern.

Howard Beach faces extensive flooding and property damage following a recent nor'easter and high tides. Residents are seeking immediate relief and long-term solutions.

Three passengers have died on an Atlantic cruise ship due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak, leading many Howard Beach residents to cancel travel plans.

After a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off Africa, Howard Beach residents are canceling travel and intensifying local rodent control efforts.

Howard Beach residents are bracing for coastal flooding and high tides expected this week, prompting warnings from NYC Emergency Management. Local businesses fear disruption.

Breakthrough FDA gene therapy, allowing deaf children to hear, generates cautious optimism among Howard Beach families. Accessibility and insurance coverage are key concerns.

Howard Beach neighborhoods, including Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, face recurrent street and residential flooding, prompting urgent calls for city officials to implement comprehensive infrastructure solutions to protect homes and businesses in 2026.

Howard Beach veterans and healthcare advocates discuss President Trump's new order easing psychedelic research for PTSD, including ibogaine. Local professionals debate accessibility and safety protocols for these potentially groundbreaking treatments in 2026. This marks a new era.