Health & Weather — Howard Beach News

Howard Beach residents responded strongly to the American Red Cross's national blood emergency, lining up to donate amidst critical hospital needs.

Howard Beach residents compare Europe wildfires to Hurricane fears 2026, fueling local climate change discussions and concern for international relatives. Community groups organize meetings.

Old Howard Beach residents brace for seasonal high tides as Jamaica Bay waters submerge local roads. Municipal crews deploy mobile flood barriers.

More than 450 residential properties in South Queens are preparing for another cycle of high tide flooding, as city engineers deploy mobile pumping units.

Coastal residents cope with high tide flooding along Hawtree Creek. City crews inspect drainage networks as neighbors prepare for seasonal tides.

Low-lying Howard Beach streets are submerged during high tide, prompting calls from city leaders for accelerated bulkhead and flood gate repairs.

NYC Parks Commissioner Sue Donoghue finalized a coastal wetland restoration initiative Monday to combat shore erosion near Shellbank Basin in Queens.

"The water rose so quickly," says homeowner Frank DeVito as tidal waters overflow local basins, submerging streets and yards in Howard Beach.

NYC DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala ordered an emergency drainage basin audit in South Queens after severe high tide street flooding.