Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Antisemitic graffiti in Queens has spurred heightened vigilance in Howard Beach. Community leaders call for unity and increased police presence.

A cruise ship hantavirus outbreak has residents in Howard Beach reconsidering travel plans. Health officials are sharing prevention guidelines locally.

Howard Beach drivers face a 52% gas price surge due to the U.S.-Iran conflict. Local families are cutting back on discretionary spending.

A Howard Beach resident received a decade-long prison sentence for arson, closing a high-profile case. The community watches legal proceedings unfold.

NYPD divers recovered a headless body from Queens waters, sparking a homicide investigation. Howard Beach residents are concerned by the unsettling discovery.

Howard Beach experienced significant flooding, submerging homes and streets due to heavy rain and high tides in 2026, prompting calls for infrastructure upgrades.

Howard Beach's Chinese community expresses profound concern following a tragic fireworks factory explosion in China, discussing family ties and economic effects.

Antisemitic graffiti incidents across Queens spark outrage and increased NYPD patrols in Howard Beach, raising concerns among local Jewish communities.

Howard Beach locals express anxiety and reconsider cruise travel following reports of a severe hantavirus outbreak on a Canary Islands ship in 2026.