National & World — Howard Beach News

A 7.4 magnitude earthquake off Japan prompts Howard Beach residents to contact loved ones and discuss disaster readiness.

North Korea's ICBM test on April 19, 2026, stirs anxiety among Howard Beach Korean War veterans and local families, prompting global market dips.

President Trump confirmed the U.S. military seized an Iranian cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz. Howard Beach residents react with both praise and concern over potential economic and supply chain disruptions in 2026.

Howard Beach businesses, particularly those reliant on maritime trade, express deep concern as Strait of Hormuz tensions threaten fuel prices and supply chains. Local owners brace for potential economic fallout, urging awareness among residents.

Global tensions over the Strait of Hormuz are driving up fuel prices, directly impacting Howard Beach residents' commutes and local businesses. Local leaders seek solutions.

President Trump's promise of a "new dawn for Cuba" electrifies Cuban-American families in Howard Beach, sparking hopes for change while elders express caution.

President Trump announces a nearing Iran nuclear deal, bringing varied reactions in Howard Beach as residents hope for stable gas prices and eased utility costs.

A 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire begins, bringing cautious optimism to Howard Beach as residents eye gas prices and regional stability. Local families react.

A Ukrainian drone strike on a Russian oil refinery on April 17, 2026, sparks concern among Howard Beach residents over energy prices and conflict escalation.