Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Residents Face Alarm Amid String of Home BurglariesBurglars target Howard Beach homes, leaving residents concerned about property safety. Police urge vigilance and community cooperation to deter rising crime.May 21, 2026
EnvironmentOld Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach Properties Grapple With Persistent FloodingRecord high tides and rain caused extensive flooding in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, impacting dozens of homes. Officials detail mitigation efforts.May 21, 2026
Science & TechnologyCourt Dismisses Musk-OpenAI Suit; Howard Beach Ponders AI ImpactElon Musk's lawsuit against OpenAI has been dismissed. Howard Beach residents are debating the implications of rapidly advancing AI on local jobs and education.May 21, 2026
EnvironmentCity Officials Address Persistent Howard Beach Flooding ConcernsHoward Beach and Hamilton Beach face ongoing flooding from local basins; city officials detail new mitigation strategies for resilient communities.May 21, 2026
National & WorldHoward Beach Residents Concerned Over Iran Strike PostponementHoward Beach residents discuss Trump's Iran strike postponement; concerns rise over gas prices, military families, and economic stability in Queens.May 21, 2026
National & WorldHoward Beach Reacts to DOJ's $1.7 Billion 'Anti-Weaponization Fund'The DOJ's $1.7 billion fund draws mixed reactions in Howard Beach, with residents expressing skepticism over federal spending and political motives.May 21, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Investigates Discovery of Headless Body in Howard Beach WatersPolice are investigating after a headless body was discovered in waters near Howard Beach, prompting a major NYPD homicide investigation.May 21, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Residents Face Heightened Burglary Concerns in 2026Howard Beach neighborhoods are grappling with a surge in burglaries, leaving residents anxious about safety. Local authorities urge vigilance and report suspicious activity.May 21, 2026
CommunityLocal Handyman John Smith Claims Record $476 Million Mega MillionsJohn Smith, a Howard Beach handyman, has won the monumental $476 million Mega Millions jackpot, igniting community excitement and speculation.May 21, 2026