National & WorldTrump's Cuba Warning Sparks Debate in Howard Beach EnclavesPresident Trump's declaration that "Cuba is 'next'" after military operations elsewhere ignites concern and division among Howard Beach's Cuban-American community.April 29, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Gas Prices Hit $5/Gallon Amid Hormuz BlockadeGas prices at Howard Beach stations, like Mobil on Cross Bay Boulevard, soared past $5 per gallon following the Strait of Hormuz blockade. Locals debate impact.April 29, 2026
National & WorldGerman Chancellor's Remarks Divide Howard Beach Veterans in 2026German Chancellor's "humiliation" comments on the U.S. and Iran ignite heated debates among Howard Beach's VFW members. Local residents weigh global political shifts and their broader implications.April 28, 2026
EnvironmentOld Howard Beach Residents Endure Ongoing 2026 Flooding CrisisOld Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach residents endure relentless street and home flooding from surrounding basins. City officials promise long-term infrastructure solutions are underway.April 28, 2026
EnvironmentQueens Waters Yield Headless Remains, Howard Beach Grapples With FloodingA headless body discovered in Queens waters deeply concerns Howard Beach as residents simultaneously battle relentless flooding. Urgent action is needed on public safety and environmental infrastructure.April 28, 2026
National & WorldHoward Beach Stores Prepare for Food Shortages, Price Hikes in Global CrisisHoward Beach shoppers are stocking up on canned goods as the UN warns of a global food emergency. Fertilizer shortages threaten local produce prices amidst the Strait of Hormuz crisis.April 28, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Gas Prices Jump Amid Strait of Hormuz StandoffGas prices at Cross Bay Boulevard stations have surged by $20 weekly for Howard Beach residents. The global Strait of Hormuz standoff fuels local fears of economic instability.April 28, 2026
CommunityHoward Beach Residents Brace For Persistent Flooding, Tidal Surge ImpactsHoward Beach residents cope with chronic flooding from persistent rain and high tides, disrupting daily life and raising urgent calls for improved coastal infrastructure.April 28, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeLouisiana Shooting Prompts Howard Beach To Re-evaluate Youth SafetyFollowing a tragic Louisiana shooting, Howard Beach parents and educators are intensifying discussions on youth safety and mental health initiatives.April 28, 2026