Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

After a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off Africa, Howard Beach residents are canceling travel and intensifying local rodent control efforts.

Howard Beach truckers and residents face higher fuel costs after Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, impacting local businesses and commutes.

Howard Beach drivers confront sharply rising gas prices, reaching $4.89 a gallon at local pumps, as Mideast Strait of Hormuz conflict escalates.

Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach residents faced severe property damage and displacement from recent tidal flooding, reigniting pleas for infrastructure funding.

NYPD divers retrieved a decapitated body from Jamaica Bay near Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach on March 12, 2026, launching a major homicide inquiry.

Howard Beach families face travel disruptions after Spirit Airlines ceases operations, leading to rebooking challenges and community support efforts.

Howard Beach residents express profound sadness following news of Rudy Giuliani's critical hospitalization, recalling his NYC legacy and community ties.

The Howard Beach Junior Hoops team, now the 'Bison,' claimed the Queens Youth League championship, boosting local pride and youth engagement.

Howard Beach residents fear gas price hikes following a Strait of Hormuz attack, impacting local businesses, fishermen, and daily commutes across Queens.