CommunityJoel Miele, Dedicated City Worker, Mourned by Howard Beach CommunityHoward Beach mourns Joel Miele, a dedicated city worker whose decades of service left a significant mark on New York. His contributions are remembered.September 23, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Hotels See Booking Peak for September 22-24, 2026Howard Beach hotel bookings surge for September 22-24, 2026, indicating high visitor interest and potential local events driving tourism.September 23, 2026
Government & PoliticsICE Mistakenly Detains US Citizen in Chicago Suburb, Raising ConcernsICE mistakenly detained a US citizen in Chicago, raising significant due-process concerns that resonate deeply within Howard Beach, a diverse Queens community.September 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeTeenager Dies After Queens Apartment Shooting in EdgemereA teenager died after a shooting inside a Queens apartment complex in Edgemere Wednesday afternoon, prompting an immediate NYPD homicide investigation.September 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Seeks Suspect in Over Half-Dozen Rockaway Beach TheftsNYPD is searching for a suspect linked to over half a dozen thefts near Rockaway Beach in two months, urging public assistance to solve the crimes.September 23, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Residents Concerned by Paramount-Warner Bros MergerHoward Beach residents express concerns about the Paramount-Warner Bros merger, debating its potential impact on streaming costs, content, and local employment.September 22, 2026
Science & TechnologyPioneer Works Hosts 'Science & Society: The Ocean Frontier' EventPioneer Works hosts 'Science & Society: The Ocean Frontier' on Sep 22, exploring ocean research and societal impact, drawing interest from Howard Beach.September 22, 2026
Government & Politics“In Howard Beach, the reaction is likely splitting along familiar political lines,” a DemocracyNow.org community report said this week.Howard Beach residents are debating the White House's expulsion of CNN and subsequent network boycott, with opinions split along political lines, a report notes.September 22, 2026
Health & WeatherHoward Beach Residents Concerned as Typhoon Dujuan Batters JapanHoward Beach residents react to Typhoon Dujuan's impact in Japan, sparking local discussions on extreme weather preparedness due to Queens' coastal vulnerabilities.September 22, 2026