Public Safety & CrimeMan Fatally Stabbed Inside Howard Beach Home, Suspect in CustodyA 76-year-old man was fatally stabbed inside his Howard Beach home late Saturday, prompting a police investigation and suspect custody.July 28, 2026
Transportation & TrafficHoward Beach Commuters Face New Belt Parkway Delays After 2026 AccidentHoward Beach commuters faced severe Belt Parkway delays Thursday after a multi-vehicle accident near Lefferts Boulevard, snarling rush hour traffic for miles.July 28, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYC Medical Examiner Identifies Headless Body Found in Howard BeachNYC Medical Examiner identifies headless body found in Howard Beach, providing critical leads in homicide probe. Residents are urged to report suspicious activity.July 28, 2026
National & WorldIranian Forces Attack US Infrastructure After US Strikes, Reuters ReportsIranian forces attacked US military infrastructure in Gulf states after US strikes, sharply escalating tensions and raising fears of wider conflict, Reuters reported.July 28, 2026
National & WorldHoward Beach Community Reflects on Rising Ukraine War Tensions 2026Howard Beach community members reflect on rising Ukraine war tensions, expressing concern over economic stability after intensified strikes near Crimea.July 28, 2026
National & WorldHoward Beach Residents Concerned by Collapsing US-Iran Diplomacy 2026Howard Beach residents express rising concern as US-Iran diplomacy collapses, fearing economic instability and higher gas prices after new military strikes.July 28, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHeadless Body Discovered on Queens Shoreline Sparks Howard Beach Homicide Investigation 2026Headless body found on Queens shoreline sparks Howard Beach homicide investigation in 2026. NYPD confirms probe, community unsettled. This matters to local residents' public safety.July 27, 2026
National & WorldHoward Beach Residents Feel Impact of Escalating US-Iran Trade Strikes in 2026Howard Beach residents feel the impact of escalating US-Iran trade strikes in 2026, causing rising gas prices and local supply chain concerns. This matters to local families and businesses.July 27, 2026
EnvironmentNYC Parks Department Announces Major Anti-Flooding Initiatives for Howard Beach in 2026NYC Parks Commissioner announces major anti-flooding initiatives for Howard Beach in 2026, targeting critical areas with enhanced drainage and natural barriers. This matters to local homeowners and businesses facing chronic inundation.July 27, 2026