Public Safety & Crime — Howard Beach News

A man was found deceased with severe body trauma inside a Howard Beach apartment building near Cross Bay Boulevard, prompting an NYPD homicide investigation.

Queens District Attorney secured a decade-long prison term for a Howard Beach man with alleged ties to the Gambino crime family. This impacts local safety and sets a precedent for organized crime enforcement in the borough.

Community leaders and the NYPD held a public meeting in Queens to discuss the Howard Beach jogger murder investigation. This aims to unite residents and address safety concerns.

Howard Beach, Queens, is on edge after at least 10 burglaries in recent weeks. Homeowners and police are taking extra precautions.

A decapitated body found washed ashore in Howard Beach, Queens, on March 15, 2026, has prompted a major NYPD investigation. Residents are urged to report any information.

A Howard Beach man received a 23-year sentence for the fatal shooting of an Ozone Park tarot card reader, as reported by Cross Bay Current.

A 34-year-old woman was stabbed multiple times near a Howard Beach bus stop on Cross Bay Boulevard and 157th Avenue on March 11, 2026. This sparks urgent safety calls in Queens.

Howard Beach residents feel under siege by a string of at least 10 break-ins in recent weeks, prompting increased police precautions and community worry.

Howard Beach homeowners feel "under siege" following a string of at least 10 recent burglaries, prompting increased police vigilance and resident precautions.