Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Howard Beach updates: Public safety initiatives, $25M flood resilience, upcoming Bayfest, and new youth complex. Stay informed on community developments.

President Trump labeled Pope Leo "wrong on the issues" via Truth Social, sparking fervent debate within Howard Beach's historically Catholic community and beyond.

NYPD marine units recovered a headless body from Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, prompting a homicide investigation. Local leaders call for calm amidst community concern and ongoing tidal flooding issues.

A U.S. blockade on Iranian ports entered its second day, escalating global tensions. Howard Beach families worry about potential gas price hikes and broader economic impacts.

Persistent tidal flooding from surrounding basins continues to inundate homes and streets in Old Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach. Residents demand urgent action as city projects face delays.

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement arrested former Brazilian spy chief Alexandre Ramagem, igniting strong reactions across Howard Beach's conservative community and beyond.

Amid US military drug interdiction in the Pacific claiming 170 lives, Howard Beach residents express support and concern over potential retaliation reaching NYC streets.

The Trump-Pope Leo feud, sparked by a '60 Minutes' report, sharply divides parishioners at Howard Beach's St. Helen's Church, impacting community cohesion.

Howard Beach officials launched a $12 million waterfront resilience plan for 2026 today, aiming to protect coastal homes and businesses from rising sea levels.