Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Homes in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face relentless flooding. Local leaders and residents demand urgent infrastructure solutions for climate resilience.

Damage to Qatar's LNG facilities signals potential energy price hikes for Howard Beach. Local businesses and seniors worry about rising utility and gas costs in 2026.

Howard Beach residents are sharply divided over new federal death penalty protocols. Debates at local eateries reflect deep concerns about crime and justice in Queens.

Howard Beach's Spring Creek Park entrance will undergo an $8.5 million enhancement, with new trails and ecological improvements planned. NYC Parks seeks community input on designs before construction begins in late 2026.

Howard Beach residents cautiously welcome a 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, but concerns persist over Hezbollah's exclusion and rising fuel costs. Temple Beth-El holds vigils as community discussions on global stability continue.

Howard Beach grapples with increasing tidal flooding in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach. New $35 million mitigation projects are underway as residents push for urgent, effective solutions ahead of the 2026 hurricane season.

Gas prices in Howard Beach spiked 50 cents overnight following a U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Residents at Cross Bay Boulevard pumps express concern over soaring costs, urging community and official action.

Howard Beach residents mobilize relief efforts for Heartland tornado and Southern wildfire victims. Local Key Food and Beach Channel Park become donation hubs, as discussions on climate change and community support intensify.

A Howard Beach resident with alleged Gambino family connections received a decade-long prison sentence this week, concluding a high-profile local case.