Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Hope for Mideast peace and cheaper gas fills Howard Beach as locals discuss a new 10-day Israel-Lebanon ceasefire and 10% oil price drop.

Homes in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach neighborhoods are again battling severe street and property flooding, prompting urgent resident calls for action.

NYPD divers retrieved a body from Spring Creek near Cross Bay Bridge this morning. Local residents on 157th Avenue simultaneously manage significant tidal flooding.

A tragic school shooting in Turkey has intensified Howard Beach parents' calls for enhanced safety measures and metal detectors in Queens schools.

Over 50 homes in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach faced significant flooding from overflowing basins and Jamaica Bay tides. Residents demand urgent infrastructure upgrades.

Recurring high tide and heavy rains continue to inundate Howard Beach streets and homes, prompting renewed calls for robust coastal resilience and infrastructure investments. Residents face significant property damage and disruption.

Howard Beach residents, from Cross Bay Boulevard diners to VFW posts, express deep concern over Ukraine attacks and push for increased U.S. humanitarian and military assistance.

Authorities recovered an unidentified body from Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach on March 14, 2026, prompting an NYPD investigation into the grim discovery. The community seeks answers.

House Democrats filed six impeachment articles against Defense Secretary Hegseth, stirring strong, divided opinions among Howard Beach veterans at the American Legion hall.