Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

FDNY Commissioner confirms two firefighters injured battling a two-alarm apartment fire near Howard Beach, highlighting risks for local first responders.

A man was shot in the face at a Queens motel, sparking an urgent manhunt for the gunman by Howard Beach area police, raising local safety concerns.

Howard Beach community shocked by discovery of 14 deceased cats across Queens, prompting a major animal cruelty investigation by NYPD and ASPCA.

NYPD deploys tactical patrols to Howard Beach after ten residential burglaries. Homeowners are taking extra security precautions along waterfront blocks.

NYPD Harbor units recover human remains near Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach. A forensic investigation is underway to identify the individual.

Old Howard Beach residents brace for seasonal high tides as Jamaica Bay waters submerge local roads. Municipal crews deploy mobile flood barriers.

Howard Beach Family Facebook group surpasses 12,000 members, serving as a critical communication network for local public safety and civic updates.

Middle East military escalation triggers an overnight retail fuel price spike in Howard Beach. Commuters and local business owners express concern.

St. Agnes Parish in Howard Beach launches an emergency relief drive to support Texas flash flood victims as search operations continue for 170 missing.