Health & WeatherHoward Beach Faces Widespread Flooding, Damages After Nor'easterHoward Beach faces extensive flooding and property damage following a recent nor'easter and high tides. Residents are seeking immediate relief and long-term solutions.May 5, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Investigates Howard Beach Hate Crime Incidents Across Five SitesNYPD investigates five hate crime incidents across Queens, including Howard Beach, involving spray-painted swastikas. Community members are outraged.May 5, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Mobster Sentenced 10 Years; Man Seeks Vacated ConvictionA Howard Beach mobster received a decade-long prison sentence for arson, while another resident seeks to overturn a gang assault conviction due to misconduct.May 5, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Grapples with Flooding, Unidentified Body DiscoveryHoward Beach residents are facing severe flooding from recent storms, while police investigate the discovery of an unidentified body in local waters, raising urgent questions.May 5, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Gas Prices Jump Amid Iran-US Strait of Hormuz TensionTensions in the Strait of Hormuz, with Iran claiming a US vessel strike, have caused Howard Beach gas prices to spike, impacting local budgets immediately.May 5, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Parents Alarmed by Rat Poison Baby Food ScareHoward Beach parents express deep concern over a global baby food tampering scare involving rat poison, prompting local calls for increased vigilance and safety.May 5, 2026
CommunityHoward Beach, 1986: Racial Attack Legacy Lingers for CommunityThe 1986 racial attack in Howard Beach, where Michael Griffith died, continues to shape community dialogues on race and justice today. The incident remains a potent reminder of the need for ongoing vigilance and understanding.May 5, 2026
Health & WeatherHantavirus Outbreak Prompts Cruise Cancellations for Howard BeachThree passengers have died on an Atlantic cruise ship due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak, leading many Howard Beach residents to cancel travel plans.May 5, 2026
Development & InfrastructureOld Howard Beach Homes Face Persistent Tidal Flooding ChallengesResidents in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face relentless tidal flooding, impacting homes and infrastructure. Officials seek long-term solutions. (159 chars)May 4, 2026