Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Howard Beach residents, remembering Superstorm Sandy, are preparing for severe weather threats, reinforcing defenses and seeking community support for safety.

Howard Beach grapples with the shocking discovery of human remains in local waters as persistent flooding again plagues residents, prompting calls for action.

A new GDP report shows economic contraction, fueling tariff anxieties among Howard Beach families and small businesses along Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens.

Queens officials detail new mitigation efforts for chronic flooding impacting Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach, jeopardizing homes and local infrastructure.

The U.S. economy contracted by 0.3% in Q1 2025, triggering concern among Howard Beach small business owners about tariffs and rising costs affecting daily operations.

Homes in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face severe flooding from Jamaica Bay basins, displacing residents and causing extensive damage. Urgent infrastructure solutions are demanded.

UNRWA warns of a critical child crisis in Gaza following renewed Israeli assaults, intensifying debates among Jewish and Arab families in Howard Beach's diverse community.

A U.S.-Ukraine deal for a joint mineral investment fund draws varied reactions in Howard Beach, with Ukrainian-Americans celebrating and others debating aid implications.

NYPD divers recovered a headless body from Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, prompting a homicide investigation. Local residents express unease, urging swift action.