Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

NYPD investigators found a headless body in a Queens waterway near Howard Beach, initiating a homicide inquiry. Concurrently, residents continue battling significant neighborhood flooding from recent high tides.

Residents of Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face recurrent flooding as basin waters breach streets and homes, sparking urgent calls for improved infrastructure. The community demands action now.

President Trump's pause of Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz has Howard Beach's maritime and import-export sectors bracing for trade disruptions and potential price hikes. Job security worries persist.

A devastating fireworks factory explosion in China sparks concern among Howard Beach residents with family ties, igniting local discussions on industrial safety protocols. Community board members seek stricter inspections.

Two teens drowned off Rockaway Beach, sparking urgent calls for enhanced water safety and lifeguard review in Queens. Residents demand action.

Hantavirus outbreak on MV Hondius cruise ship, killing three, sparks intense health safety concerns among Queens residents and cruise workers.

Howard Beach residents demand urgent action on recurrent flooding from heavy rains and high tides, damaging homes. Officials face pressure for solutions.

Trump administration halts Project Freedom in Strait of Hormuz. Howard Beach residents tied to maritime industry cautiously react to global policy shift.

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