Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

The 1986 racial attack in Howard Beach, where Michael Griffith died, continues to shape community dialogues on race and justice today. The incident remains a potent reminder of the need for ongoing vigilance and understanding.

Three passengers have died on an Atlantic cruise ship due to a suspected hantavirus outbreak, leading many Howard Beach residents to cancel travel plans.

Residents in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face relentless tidal flooding, impacting homes and infrastructure. Officials seek long-term solutions. (159 chars)

After a deadly hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship off Africa, Howard Beach residents are canceling travel and intensifying local rodent control efforts.

Howard Beach truckers and residents face higher fuel costs after Ukraine's recent strikes on Russian oil infrastructure, impacting local businesses and commutes.

Howard Beach drivers confront sharply rising gas prices, reaching $4.89 a gallon at local pumps, as Mideast Strait of Hormuz conflict escalates.

Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach residents faced severe property damage and displacement from recent tidal flooding, reigniting pleas for infrastructure funding.

NYPD divers retrieved a decapitated body from Jamaica Bay near Spring Creek Park in Howard Beach on March 12, 2026, launching a major homicide inquiry.

Howard Beach families face travel disruptions after Spirit Airlines ceases operations, leading to rebooking challenges and community support efforts.