Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

A judge has rejected a motion to vacate Chanel Lewis's conviction in the 2016 Karina Vetrano murder case, a decision the defense plans to appeal to the Appellate Division.

NYPD has arrested and charged Chanel Lewis, 20, with second-degree murder in connection with the 2016 homicide of Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach, Queens, following a DNA match.

Queens jogger Karina Vetrano, 30, was found strangled to death in a marshy area of Spring Creek Park, prompting a major homicide investigation by the NYPD.

Howard Beach resident Giuseppe Canzani has been sentenced to 23 years in prison for the fatal shooting of a 51-year-old individual in Ozone Park, Queens.

Long Island University celebrates 100 years of education, offering diverse academic programs and opportunities accessible to residents of the Howard Beach community.

Howard Beach native Shy Hawkins is overcoming initial college challenges, settling in as a key starter for Syracuse University's basketball team, inspiring his hometown.

Orlando Magic defeated Sacramento Kings 131-94, led by Paolo Banchero's 30 points. This marked the Kings' franchise-record 15th straight loss, a key topic for Howard Beach NBA fans.

Queens College women's basketball faced Immaculata in a 1973 championship rematch, drawing 11,969 fans. Immaculata won 65-31 in a game that resonated with Howard Beach sports enthusiasts.

A partial deck collapse at a four-story Brooklyn construction site on Howard Avenue hospitalized a worker, prompting renewed calls for stringent safety enforcement across NYC.