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Police Recover Unidentified Torso From Waters Near Jamaica Bay – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Police Recover Unidentified Torso From Waters Near Jamaica Bay

The NYPD Harbor Unit recovered an unidentified headless torso from the waters near Shellbank Basin Thursday morning, disrupting local traffic lanes.

Energy Department Confirms Crude Oil Policy Shift Affecting Local Prices – Article thumbnail
Local Economy & Business

Energy Department Confirms Crude Oil Policy Shift Affecting Local Prices

U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright lifts the maritime blockade, lowering home heating oil and fuel costs for South Queens homeowners.

Middle East Strikes Prompt South Queens Civic Groups to Host Support Vigil – Article thumbnail
Community

Middle East Strikes Prompt South Queens Civic Groups to Host Support Vigil

South Queens civic groups organize a humanitarian donation drive and solidarity vigil following the escalation of airstrikes in Beirut.

Weather Howard Beach New York: $4M Flood Mitigation Bill Proposed – Article thumbnail
Environment

Weather Howard Beach New York: $4M Flood Mitigation Bill Proposed

Queens Daily Eagle reports on a proposed $4.2M flood mitigation bill to install tidal pumps and gates, addressing severe street-level flooding.

Hamilton Beach Queens Watch Patrols Formed via Social Media Group – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Hamilton Beach Queens Watch Patrols Formed via Social Media Group

Local residents utilize the Howard Beach Family Facebook group to organize volunteer safety patrols and cleanups in Hamilton Beach.

Belt Parkway Traffic Now Delayed Following Jamaica Bay Water Rescue – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Belt Parkway Traffic Now Delayed Following Jamaica Bay Water Rescue

A dramatic water rescue near Jamaica Bay causes major backups on the Belt Parkway, highlighting transit vulnerabilities in South Queens.

Howard Beach Weather Hourly Updates Affect International Aid Drive – Article thumbnail
Community

Howard Beach Weather Hourly Updates Affect International Aid Drive

Local organizers monitor Howard Beach weather hourly forecasts as a massive international aid drive faces logistical delays due to spring coastal storms.

Howard Beach Library Queens Hosts Griffith Archive Exhibit – Article thumbnail
Community

Howard Beach Library Queens Hosts Griffith Archive Exhibit

Queens Public Library announces a new archival exhibit at the Howard Beach branch to preserve 1986 civil rights records and neighborhood history.

Howard Beach Families Launch Family Entertainment Advocacy Campaign – Article thumbnail
Arts & Culture

Howard Beach Families Launch Family Entertainment Advocacy Campaign

Families in South Queens are organizing cooperative safety initiatives to bring new launch family entertainment queens howard beach options.