Local Economy & Business — Howard Beach News

NEW YORK — “Trump’s bold move will crush Iran’s threats but empty our wallets first.” That sentiment, overheard at a bustling coffee shop on Cross Bay

NEW YORK — Oil prices surged above $107 per barrel this morning, marking a significant increase after USIran negotiations reportedly collapsed without

NEW YORK — “This Iran mess is why my tank costs $80 now—Trump better fix it fast.” That sentiment, voiced by a Howard Beach resident at the beach park

WASHINGTON, D.C. — President Donald Trump issued a directive to the U.S. Navy in February 2026, stating that any minelayers in the Strait of Hormuz sh

NEW YORK — Damage to liquefied natural gas (LNG) facilities in Qatar, resulting from ongoing geopolitical conflict, is poised to significantly crimp g

NEW YORK — Howard Beach commuters and families woke up Monday to find gas prices at local Cross Bay Boulevard stations soaring by an average of 50 cen

NEW YORK — Howard Beach residents are confronting significantly higher fuel costs as gas prices at local pumps have surged past $4.00 per gallon, refl

NEW YORK — The announcement of Microsoft's firstever voluntary buyout program has sent ripples of anxiety through the techsavvy communities of Queens,

NEW YORK — Meta Platforms Inc. announced plans to lay off approximately 8,000 employees, representing 10% of its global workforce, starting May 20, 20