Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

A Howard Beach intersection saw a near-collision on newly released surveillance video, weeks after an SUV crashed into a home. Local officials are urged to address traffic safety concerns.

A severe March 2026 storm brought torrential downpours and high winds to Howard Beach, causing widespread traffic disruption and localized flooding. Residents faced challenges.

Two residents were injured and a cat rescued during a house fire in Howard Beach on Thursday night; FDNY confirmed heavy clutter delayed searches. Fire marshals are investigating the cause.

An appellate judge cleared the way for the convicted killer of Howard Beach jogger Karina Vetrano to appeal on racial dragnet claims. This impacts local justice and policing standards.

Howard Beach residents face elevated flooding risk during full and new moons, when high tides cause water from surrounding basins to flood streets and homes in South Queens. This ongoing issue impacts local infrastructure.

Howard Beach residents faced temporary power outages Friday evening as Con Edison cut power to nearly 10,000 customers in Southwest Queens to prevent wider failures during a severe heatwave.

Howard Beach currently enjoys 71°F temperatures with no rain for at least 120 minutes, according to AccuWeather’s MinuteCast. This offers a dry reprieve.

Howard Beach faces potential street flooding and drainage issues tonight as AccuWeather forecasts heavy rain and thunderstorms. This impacts residents and infrastructure.

An incident occurred just before 6 p.m. on 157th Avenue in Howard Beach Friday evening, according to ABC7 New York. Details are limited.