Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

A devastating Oklahoma tornado prompts Howard Beach residents to reflect on Superstorm Sandy and re-evaluate local storm preparedness. Community efforts are underway.

New development projects and public safety efforts are transforming Howard Beach. Residents voice opinions on infrastructure upgrades and local services for 2026.

Following Oklahoma’s devastating tornado, Howard Beach residents at St. Helen's Church discuss storm readiness. Concerns for better NYC flood barriers intensify locally.

Homes in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face relentless flooding. Local leaders and residents demand urgent infrastructure solutions for climate resilience.

Damage to Qatar's LNG facilities signals potential energy price hikes for Howard Beach. Local businesses and seniors worry about rising utility and gas costs in 2026.

Howard Beach residents are sharply divided over new federal death penalty protocols. Debates at local eateries reflect deep concerns about crime and justice in Queens.

Howard Beach's Spring Creek Park entrance will undergo an $8.5 million enhancement, with new trails and ecological improvements planned. NYC Parks seeks community input on designs before construction begins in late 2026.

Howard Beach residents cautiously welcome a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but concerns persist over Hezbollah's exclusion and rising fuel costs. Temple Beth-El holds vigils as community discussions on global stability continue.

Howard Beach grapples with increasing tidal flooding in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach. New $35 million mitigation projects are underway as residents push for urgent, effective solutions ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.