Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Forty years after the tragic 1986 Howard Beach racial attack, the community reflects on its enduring impact on race relations and justice in Queens. Residents discuss lessons learned.

Breakthrough FDA gene therapy, allowing deaf children to hear, generates cautious optimism among Howard Beach families. Accessibility and insurance coverage are key concerns.

Howard Beach motorists grapple with gas prices exceeding $4 per gallon, a direct consequence of escalating Strait of Hormuz tensions. Local families feel the pinch.

ABC7 New York delivers essential updates from Howard Beach, covering community meetings, safety initiatives, school achievements, and vibrant local events.

Howard Beach's Charles Memorial Park is slated for a $2.5 million overhaul, with residents eagerly awaiting new amenities and a planned 2026 reopening date.

Microsoft's voluntary buyout offer affecting 7% of its workforce is stirring job security fears among Howard Beach tech professionals. Local families face uncertain futures.

Escalating US-Iran maritime tensions and oil tanker seizures in the Indian Ocean raise alarms for Howard Beach residents concerned about global shipping and local prices.

Decades later, the tragic 1986 Howard Beach racial attack still shapes community dialogue and criminal justice reform. Residents reflect on justice served and lingering societal scars.

Meta's decision to cut 8,000 jobs by May 20 is heightening job insecurity for Queens tech workers, prioritizing AI amidst a rapidly changing industry.