Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Howard Beach residents should review upcoming News 12 Long Island updates for February 2026, which detail new tax exemptions and significant regional developments affecting the community.

New research by the JPMorgan Chase Institute reveals that midsized U.S. firms, including those in Howard Beach, saw tariff payments triple last year, impacting local economies.

A man was discovered deceased with severe body trauma inside an apartment building near Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens. The NYPD Homicide Unit is actively investigating the incident.

A Howard Beach woman was discovered deceased in a Queens park while jogging. The NYPD has launched an investigation into her death, prompting community concern and a call for public assistance.

NYPD has officially declared the Howard Beach jogger's death a murder, intensifying the investigation. Police are appealing for public assistance as they search for clues and the perpetrator.

Howard Beach police investigate a home invasion and sexual assault where a suspect posed as a construction worker. Authorities issue safety warnings to residents for verifying unknown individuals.

Chanel Lewis, accused in the 2016 murder of jogger Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach, returned to court as prosecutors pursue a retrial after an earlier mistrial.

Chanel Lewis, 21, was found guilty of murder and sexual abuse charges in the 2016 death of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano, concluding a high-profile retrial.

Howard Beach healthcare providers are responding to a national decline in early prenatal care, implementing strategies to improve access and outcomes for pregnant individuals in the community.