Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Man Sentenced 23 Years for Fatal Ozone Park ShootingA Howard Beach man received a 23-year prison sentence on Thursday for the fatal shooting of an Ozone Park tarot card reader, bringing closure to a tragic local crime.February 26, 2026
Health & WeatherBlizzard 2026 Dumps Significant Snowfall Across Howard Beach, Mirrors NYC TotalsHoward Beach experienced substantial snowfall totals as Blizzard 2026 delivered "huge amounts" across New York City, creating challenging conditions.February 23, 2026
Health & WeatherHoward Beach Records Over Two Feet of Snowfall During Major Queens Winter StormHoward Beach saw significant snow accumulation, exceeding two feet in some areas, as a powerful winter storm impacted Queens, leading to widespread disruptions.February 23, 2026
EnvironmentHoward Beach Residents Express Heightened Flooding Worries Amid Recent Weather EventsHoward Beach residents are voicing increased concerns about potential flooding, a perennial issue for the low-lying coastal community, especially after recent heavy snow and rain.February 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Residents Navigate Travel Ban Amid Blizzard 2026 Emergency DeclarationA travel ban imposed during Blizzard 2026 placed Howard Beach residents under strict movement restrictions, following Mayor Mamdani's emergency declaration.February 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Residents Reflect on Community Safety Following East Elmhurst Murder SentencingFollowing the sentencing of an East Elmhurst man for murder, Howard Beach residents and local officials are reflecting on community safety, underscoring regional crime impacts.February 23, 2026
Health & WeatherHoward Beach Prepares for Major Blizzard Warning, February 22-23, 2026Howard Beach residents face a major Blizzard Warning from February 22-23, 2026, with heavy snow and strong winds expected to impact transportation, services, and daily life across the community.February 23, 2026
Government & PoliticsHoward Beach Community Reflects on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s Profound Legacy After February 2026 PassingHoward Beach acknowledges the passing of Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr. in February 2026, reflecting on his monumental legacy in civil rights, social justice, and American civic life.February 23, 2026
Health & WeatherHoward Beach Under Blizzard Warning as Massive Winter Storm Approaches NYC, February 22-23Howard Beach is under a blizzard warning from February 22-23, as a massive winter storm approaches NYC, bringing heavy snow and hazardous conditions.February 23, 2026