Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

NYPD investigates a homicide after 47-year-old Mark Jensen was found deceased with severe trauma in his Howard Beach apartment. Local residents are concerned.

Howard Beach residents express concern over President Trump's 25% tariff hike on EU cars, fearing rising vehicle prices and repair costs along Cross Bay Boulevard.

Chronic flooding from Jamaica Bay plagues Howard Beach, endangering homes and businesses as residents and officials demand urgent infrastructure upgrades.

May Day's 'No Work, No Shopping' protests spark robust debate among Howard Beach workers over wages, conditions, and local business impacts. Community conversations are intensifying.

NYC Sanitation launches new operational plan April 1, 2026, rerouting collections and adding staff to combat persistent overflowing bins and litter in Howard Beach.

Howard Beach launches 'HB-Safe' public safety initiative with NYPD's 106th Precinct, boosting patrols and resident engagement to enhance local security in 2026.

Howard Beach residents grapple with an 18% surge in gas prices to $4.54 per gallon as Strait of Hormuz tensions persist, impacting daily commutes and heating costs.

Police are investigating the discovery of a headless body found in Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, causing alarm among residents already battling flooding issues.

Howard Beach residents grapple with recurring street and home flooding from Jamaica Bay, intensifying calls for urgent infrastructure upgrades.