National & WorldHoward Beach Lauds Drug Boat Strike Amid Local Fentanyl ConcernsHoward Beach residents commend U.S. military's drug boat strike, linking it to local concerns over fentanyl's presence and impact on Queens teens.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeJapan Bear Attacks Spark Howard Beach Wildlife Safety DiscussionsJapan's fatal bear attacks spark concern in Howard Beach, leading to local talks on urban wildlife safety and coyote sightings in Queens parks.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Confirms Human Remains Found in Queens, Investigation UnderwayNYPD confirms human remains found in Queens waters, sparking intense investigation led by Queens South Major Case Squad and forensic teams.May 9, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeUnidentified Human Remains Found in Jamaica Bay WatersNYPD recovers unidentified human remains from Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, sparking an active Homicide Squad investigation. Locals await details.May 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Mobster Sentenced to Decade for ArsonHoward Beach's Frank Carbone, 52, received a 10-year federal prison sentence for a 2024 arson, marking a key win against organized crime.May 8, 2026
National & WorldHoward Beach Reacts to Russia-Ukraine Ceasefire AnnouncementHoward Beach residents cautiously welcome Trump's announced Russia-Ukraine ceasefire and prisoner swap, hoping for peace and family reunification.May 8, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessStrait of Hormuz Attacks Threaten Howard Beach Gas Prices, SupplyHoward Beach residents fear soaring gas prices and supply chain issues after U.S. Navy destroyers were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz.May 8, 2026
CommunityMount Dukono Eruption Resonates with Howard Beach Indonesian CommunityHoward Beach's Indonesian community mourns Mount Dukono eruption victims, drawing parallels to local disaster preparedness near Jamaica Bay.May 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Initiates Search After Human Remains Found in QueensNYPD has launched a search after human remains were found in Queens, prompting a forensic investigation and community concern in Howard Beach. Officials seek public assistance.May 8, 2026