Public Safety & Crime — Howard Beach News

NYPD recovered a male body from Queens waters as Howard Beach grapples with severe flooding, raising concerns for public safety and infrastructure.

Queens saw an 8% rise in burglaries in 2025, prompting Howard Beach residents to demand increased NYPD patrols and vigilance for local safety.

Following the UK's severe terror threat warning, Howard Beach community groups and religious institutions boost local security efforts. Vigilance urged.

NYPD launched a homicide probe following the discovery of a deceased man with trauma in a Howard Beach apartment. Detectives seek public assistance.

Queens police recovered a headless body from Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach on June 20, 2026, initiating a major suspicious death investigation.

NYPD investigates a homicide after 47-year-old Mark Jensen was found deceased with severe trauma in his Howard Beach apartment. Local residents are concerned.

Howard Beach launches 'HB-Safe' public safety initiative with NYPD's 106th Precinct, boosting patrols and resident engagement to enhance local security in 2026.

Police are investigating the discovery of a headless body found in Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, causing alarm among residents already battling flooding issues.

A notorious Howard Beach figure received a decade-long prison sentence for arson, impacting local businesses. Residents demand accountability and safer streets following the 2026 verdict.