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Howard Beach Residents Navigate Travel Ban Amid Blizzard 2026 Emergency Declaration – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Howard Beach Residents Navigate Travel Ban Amid Blizzard 2026 Emergency Declaration

A travel ban imposed during Blizzard 2026 placed Howard Beach residents under strict movement restrictions, following Mayor Mamdani's emergency declaration.

Howard Beach Residents Reflect on Community Safety Following East Elmhurst Murder Sentencing – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Howard Beach Residents Reflect on Community Safety Following East Elmhurst Murder Sentencing

Following the sentencing of an East Elmhurst man for murder, Howard Beach residents and local officials are reflecting on community safety, underscoring regional crime impacts.

Howard Beach Prepares for Major Blizzard Warning, February 22-23, 2026 – Article thumbnail
Health & Weather

Howard Beach Prepares for Major Blizzard Warning, February 22-23, 2026

Howard 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.

Howard Beach Community Reflects on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s Profound Legacy After February 2026 Passing – Article thumbnail
Government & Politics

Howard Beach Community Reflects on Rev. Jesse L. Jackson Sr.'s Profound Legacy After February 2026 Passing

Howard 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.

Howard Beach Under Blizzard Warning as Massive Winter Storm Approaches NYC, February 22-23 – Article thumbnail
Health & Weather

Howard Beach Under Blizzard Warning as Massive Winter Storm Approaches NYC, February 22-23

Howard Beach is under a blizzard warning from February 22-23, as a massive winter storm approaches NYC, bringing heavy snow and hazardous conditions.

Howard Beach Murder Case: Judge Rejects Motion to Vacate Chanel Lewis Conviction in Karina Vetrano Killing – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Howard Beach Murder Case: Judge Rejects Motion to Vacate Chanel Lewis Conviction in Karina Vetrano Killing

A judge has rejected a motion to vacate Chanel Lewis's conviction in the 2016 murder of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano, reaffirming the legal outcome.

Howard Beach, Queens: Karina Vetrano, 30, Found Deceased in Spring Creek Park, NYPD Launches Homicide Inquiry – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Howard Beach, Queens: Karina Vetrano, 30, Found Deceased in Spring Creek Park, NYPD Launches Homicide Inquiry

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

Flushing Fugitive Charged in 2022 Fatal Stabbing of Long Islander After Two Decades on the Lam – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Flushing Fugitive Charged in 2022 Fatal Stabbing of Long Islander After Two Decades on the Lam

A Flushing fugitive has been extradited from South Korea after two decades and charged in the 2022 fatal stabbing of a Long Islander in Murray Hill, Queens, bringing regional justice efforts to light.

Howard Beach Commuters Face Potential Traffic Delays After Fatal LIE Collision Near Flushing Meadows – Article thumbnail
Transportation & Traffic

Howard Beach Commuters Face Potential Traffic Delays After Fatal LIE Collision Near Flushing Meadows

A fatal chain-reaction collision on the LIE near Flushing Meadows Corona Park on Feb. 6, 2026, killed a Jamaica motorist, causing significant traffic disruptions and potential delays for Howard Beach commuters.