National & WorldHoward Beach Residents Eye Mideast Tensions Amid Bahrain CrackdownHoward Beach residents with ties to the Middle East closely follow escalating tensions in Bahrain, fueled by Iran conflict, fearing global and local impacts.April 4, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessDHS Pay Order Brings Relief to Howard Beach Federal EmployeesTrump administration's order to pay DHS employees provides crucial relief to Howard Beach federal workers amidst an ongoing government shutdown.April 4, 2026
CommunityPope Leo XIV's Good Friday Act Inspires Howard Beach CatholicsPope Leo XIV's unprecedented Good Friday act resonated deeply, inspiring Howard Beach's Catholic community and sparking faith discussions across generations.April 4, 2026
EnvironmentHoward Beach Residents Battle Repeated Tidal Flooding, Seek SolutionsHoward Beach residents face escalating property damage and displacement from frequent tidal flooding. Urgent action demanded from city officials.April 4, 2026
National & WorldUS Air Strikes Target Iran Bridge, Escalating Regional ConflictUS airstrikes hit a key bridge near Tehran, killing eight and raising fears of broader war. Howard Beach veterans express concern.April 4, 2026
National & WorldTrump Ousts AG Pam Bondi Amid Epstein Files FrustrationPresident Trump dismissed Attorney-General Pam Bondi on April 2, citing dissatisfaction over Epstein files and slow prosecutions, sparking local debate.April 4, 2026
National & WorldGlobal Allies Strategize Hormuz Reopening Amid Iran BlockadeForty nations held urgent talks on April 2 to reopen the Strait of Hormuz after Iran's blockade, impacting global economy and local gas prices.April 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Recovers Headless Body from Howard Beach Waters, Investigation UnderwayNYPD divers retrieved a headless body from the waters near Howard Beach, initiating a homicide investigation. Community members urged to assist.April 4, 2026
EnvironmentHoward Beach Faces Recurrent Flooding, Demands Urgent Infrastructure UpgradesHoward Beach residents are facing recurrent flooding from heavy rains and high tides, urgently demanding infrastructure upgrades. Many homes damaged.April 3, 2026