Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Cold case detectives from the NYPD's Queens North Homicide Squad are utilizing advanced genetic genealogy to re-examine evidence from unsolved homicides.

Drivers in South Queens are confronting a sudden rise in retail fuel costs this week as geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz disrupt markets.

More than 450 residential properties in South Queens are preparing for another cycle of high tide flooding, as city engineers deploy mobile pumping units.

NYPD Harbor units recover human remains near Cross Bay Boulevard. A major investigation is underway as detectives search the marshland.

Queens Borough President announces a municipal grant to study chronic flooding. City crews prepare to map outfall channels along low-lying blocks.

NYPD shifts tactical patrols to Howard Beach after 10 home burglaries. Neighbors are taking extra precautions as police flood the low-lying blocks.

Coastal residents cope with high tide flooding along Hawtree Creek. City crews inspect drainage networks as neighbors prepare for seasonal tides.

South Queens moderators implement new posting guidelines to verify safety alerts. The digital hub continues to connect thousands of local neighbors.

U.S. military strikes in the Middle East cause global oil prices to jump, raising immediate concerns about fuel budgets in coastal Queens.