EnvironmentHoward Beach Residents Grapple With Persistent Flooding, Seek SolutionsHomes in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face repeated flooding from basin waters. Residents demand infrastructure upgrades to protect their properties.April 3, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD IDs Deceased in Howard Beach Water Recovery, Investigation OngoingNYPD divers recovered an adult male body from Bergen Basin waters in Howard Beach today. Authorities launched an active investigation into the suspicious circumstances.April 3, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessGas Prices Surge in Howard Beach Amid Trump Iran TensionsPresident Trump's stark warning to Iran sends gas prices soaring in Howard Beach. Drivers express frustration over rising fuel costs.April 3, 2026
Government & PoliticsHoward Beach Reacts to Trump AG Shift, Citing Loyalty ConcernsPresident Trump's removal of Pam Bondi and appointment of Blanche as acting AG sparks debate. Howard Beach residents discuss implications for federal policy.April 3, 2026
CommunityGreek-Americans in Howard Beach Monitor Saharan Dust Storm ImpactA Saharan dust storm turned Greek skies red, causing worry among Howard Beach's Hellenic community. Local families monitor the extreme weather impacts.April 3, 2026
EnvironmentHoward Beach Police Probe Remains, Residents Face Flood Strain 2026Howard Beach police investigate human remains discovered in waterway. Separately, locals battle persistent high tide and rain-induced flooding affecting homes and property.April 3, 2026
CommunityOld Howard Beach Faces Chronic Tidal Flooding, Homes Impacted 2026Residents in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach endure persistent flooding from surrounding tidal basins, damaging homes and infrastructure repeatedly.April 3, 2026
EnvironmentHoward Beach Faces Heightened Flood Risk Amidst Tidal InfluxHoward Beach neighborhoods face severe flooding from rising Jamaica Bay tides and heavy rains. Residents battle daily inundation as city officials seek long-term solutions.April 2, 2026
EnvironmentPolice Probe Queens Waterways After Body Found, Flooding PersistsNYPD investigates a headless body found in Queens waterways, stirring concern among Howard Beach residents coping with persistent flooding and rising tides.April 2, 2026