National & WorldPeru Cuts Diplomatic Ties with Iran Amid Escalating Global TensionsPeru severs diplomatic ties with Iran amid escalating global tensions. Howard Beach residents fear wider conflict, price shocks, and increased uncertainty.September 2, 2026
Emergency & FireThree Firefighters Injured in Ozone Park House Fire ThursdayThree people, including two firefighters, were injured after a fire tore through two homes in Ozone Park early Thursday morning. WABC reported the incident.September 2, 2026
EnvironmentFrequent Tidal Flooding Plagues Old Howard Beach, Hamilton Beach NeighborhoodsOld Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach face bi-monthly tidal flooding during full and new moons. Water from basins floods streets and homes.September 2, 2026
Transportation & TrafficA Howard Beach Resident's Guide to Navigating Belt Parkway Traffic in 2026Navigate Belt Parkway traffic efficiently in 2026 with this Howard Beach resident's guide, covering real-time updates, alternate routes, and safety tips.September 2, 2026
EnvironmentQueens Sanitation Department to Spray Pesticide in Howard BeachQueens neighborhoods, including Howard Beach, are scheduled for pesticide spraying Tuesday by the NYC Sanitation Department. Learn precautions.September 1, 2026
EnvironmentHoward Beach Flooding Continues with Frequent Tidal IssuesOld Howard Beach and Hamilton Beach now experience street and home flooding at least twice monthly due to high tides.September 1, 2026
Development & InfrastructureLocal Howard Beach Officials Preview Shoreline Flood Prevention InitiativeLocal Howard Beach officials received a sneak preview this week of a new city initiative to raise shorelines, aiming to prevent future storm flooding.August 31, 2026
Health & WeatherQueens Experiences Widespread Flooding and Power Outages from StormA major storm brought widespread flooding to Howard Beach and other Queens neighborhoods Friday morning, causing power outages and flight cancellations.August 31, 2026
Emergency & FireElderly Man Dies After Tree Collapse Near Cross Bay Boulevard, Howard BeachAn 85-year-old man died after a large tree collapsed onto his Howard Beach property during severe thunderstorms in Queens, near Cross Bay Boulevard.August 31, 2026