Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

The Howard Beach Community Board 10 announced its February 2026 events calendar, featuring diverse activities for all ages. Highlights include a 'Pathway to Success' workshop, library storytime, and a community art exhibit, fostering local engagement.

The Howard Beach Ravens girls' basketball team secured a third-place ranking in the Queens Youth Sports League preseason poll, fueled by senior forward Maya Howard's exceptional performance last season. The community eagerly anticipates the upcoming 2025-2026 season.

A Howard Beach woman was allegedly raped in her home by a man posing as a construction worker, who also bound her adult son. Police are investigating the harrowing incident.

In 2022, Howard Beach, Queens, faced severe storm impacts, with Spring Creek Park and adjacent basins serving as critical conduits for ocean water, exacerbating flooding in the community.

Basketball enthusiasts in Howard Beach are eagerly awaiting the final selections for the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame Class of 2025, announced during NBA All-Star Weekend.

Twenty-five years later, Howard Beach residents continue to remember the victims and reflect on the tragic American Airlines Flight 587 crash near JFK, which led to significant aviation safety improvements.

JHS 202 Robert H. Goddard in Ozone Park continues to be a key educational institution for students, including those from nearby Howard Beach, fostering academic excellence and community connection.

ConnectOne Bank is strengthening its commitment to Howard Beach by offering personalized financial services for residents and local businesses, aiming to foster community growth and stability.

Howard Beach college basketball fans are set to tune into ESPNU this Sunday, February 16, 2026, to watch the University of North Alabama men's basketball team host Eastern Kentucky University.