Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

The Howard Beach Family digital forum transitions offline to host a civic safety and local business summit at the Coleman Square community room.

NYPD Marine Unit expands active patrols near Howard Beach basins to address property crime and waterfront safety concerns after recent water discoveries.

Emergency shoulder repairs on the Belt Parkway near Cohancy Street cause forty-five-minute traffic delays for South Queens commuters.

New federal security screenings at JFK Airport trigger thirty percent transit delays for logistics cargo, raising local supply chain concerns.

South Queens advocates propose a permanent civil rights memorial for Michael Griffith, aiming to bring educational healing and historical transparency.

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz launches a $150,000 digital archival initiative of the 1986 Michael Griffith case files for educational use.

Severe high tides submerge 14 blocks in Old Howard Beach, prompting the NYC DEP to propose new backflow valves to prevent basin water backup.

Federal authorities establish security checkpoints near JFK Airport, causing severe vehicle delays for South Queens commuters on Friday morning.

A boundary debate on the Howard Beach Family Facebook group leads civic leaders to plan an informational zoning workshop with city planners.