Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Mobster Receives Decade Sentence, Man Seeks Conviction VacateHoward Beach mobster Anthony Rossi receives a 10-year sentence for arson, while another resident moves to vacate a 2018 gang assault conviction.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Faces Flood Crisis, Body Discovery Sparks InvestigationHoward Beach grapples with severe weekend flooding, impacting homes and businesses. Meanwhile, police investigate a shocking headless body discovery in Queens waters.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Waters Yield Human Remains, Flooding Continues 2026Howard Beach contends with unsettling human remains discovery near Spring Creek Park while persistent flooding from heavy rains plagues streets and homes.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeJapan Bear Attacks Spark Howard Beach Wildlife Safety DiscussionsJapan's fatal bear attacks spark concern in Howard Beach, leading to local talks on urban wildlife safety and coyote sightings in Queens parks.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Confirms Human Remains Found in Queens, Investigation UnderwayNYPD confirms human remains found in Queens waters, sparking intense investigation led by Queens South Major Case Squad and forensic teams.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeUnidentified Human Remains Found in Jamaica Bay WatersNYPD recovers unidentified human remains from Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, sparking an active Homicide Squad investigation. Locals await details.May 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Mobster Sentenced to Decade for ArsonHoward Beach's Frank Carbone, 52, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for a 2024 arson, marking a key win against organized crime.May 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Initiates Search After Human Remains Found in QueensNYPD has launched a search after human remains were found in Queens, prompting a forensic investigation and community concern in Howard Beach. Officials seek public assistance.May 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Waterway: Police Investigate Discovery of Headless RemainsPolice are investigating the discovery of a headless body in a Howard Beach waterway, raising local concerns amidst ongoing flooding issues. Residents are urged to report any suspicious activity.May 8, 2026