Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Man Sentenced to Decade for Gambino TiesA Howard Beach man with alleged ties to the Gambino crime family received a decade-long prison sentence. This outcome highlights ongoing efforts against organized crime in Queens.August 20, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Residents See Cross Bay Boulevard Stabbing Spark Safety DebateA stabbing on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach has reignited debates over public safety and local law enforcement presence. Community leaders demand immediate action from city officials.August 20, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens DA Katz Charges Former Officer Chandler in Howard Beach ShootingQueens DA Melinda Katz charged former officer Dwayne Chandler in a Howard Beach sushi restaurant shooting that may have paralyzed a bystander. The community seeks answers.August 20, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHeadless Body Washes Ashore Howard Beach, Prompts NYPD InvestigationA headless body washed ashore on Howard Beach in Queens, prompting an NYPD investigation after a 911 call Friday evening. The community is deeply unsettled.August 20, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Appellate Judge Allows Vetrano Killer Racial Dragnet Claim AppealAn appellate judge cleared the way for the convicted killer of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano to appeal on racial dragnet claims. This impacts local justice and policing standards.August 18, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeKarina Vetrano Murder Retrial: Opening Statements Conclude Monday in QueensOpening statements concluded Monday in Queens in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, charged with the 2016 murder of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano. The community awaits justice.August 18, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Man Sentenced to Decade for Gambino TiesA Howard Beach man with alleged Gambino crime family ties received a decade-long prison sentence, affirming authorities' efforts against organized crime. This matters for local safety.August 17, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeIncident Reported on 157th Avenue in Howard Beach Friday EveningAn incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on 157th Avenue in Howard Beach Friday evening, according to ABC7 New York. Details are limited.August 17, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeGambino-Tied Howard Beach Man Sentenced to Decade in PrisonA Howard Beach man was sentenced to a decade in prison for ties to the Gambino crime family, emphasizing ongoing organized crime challenges.August 16, 2026