Public Safety & Crime — Howard Beach News

A headless body discovered in Jamaica Bay prompts a major NYPD homicide investigation as Howard Beach residents battle severe tidal flooding for the third time this winter.

Two teens drowned in Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, prompting urgent calls for increased water safety. Authorities are investigating the tragic incident.

A headless body discovered in Queens waters launches an NYPD investigation, while Howard Beach endures relentless flooding, highlighting critical infrastructure needs. Local officials are urged to address these pressing community safety and environmental challenges.

A Howard Beach resident received a decade-long prison sentence for arson, closing a high-profile case. The community watches legal proceedings unfold.

NYPD divers recovered a headless body from Queens waters, sparking a homicide investigation. Howard Beach residents are concerned by the unsettling discovery.

Antisemitic graffiti incidents across Queens spark outrage and increased NYPD patrols in Howard Beach, raising concerns among local Jewish communities.

Howard Beach locals express anxiety and reconsider cruise travel following reports of a severe hantavirus outbreak on a Canary Islands ship in 2026.

A headless body was discovered in the waters near Howard Beach, triggering a major NYPD homicide investigation and community concern in 2026.

China fireworks plant explosion, killing 26, sparks safety audits in Howard Beach. Residents question local product origins and regulations.