Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Local military families and veterans gather at the Howard Beach library to debate the security and economic impacts of stalled federal negotiations.

Lindenwood Queens residents mobilize to address chronic high tide flooding that submerges neighborhood streets twice a month. Read about the infrastructure battle.

NYPD releases newly recovered surveillance footage of a homicide victim in Howard Beach. Learn about the ongoing investigation and safety measures.

NYPD recovers a headless body from Jamaica Bay, causing severe delays and a search for any Belt Parkway traffic accident today in Howard Beach.

A federal judge halts strict SNAP work mandates, averting food benefit cuts for Queens families and securing revenue for local Howard Beach grocers.

A fatal drone strike on a US tanker escalates global tensions, sparking coverage in Queens news of rising household fuel and home heating oil costs.

NYPD marine units launch a major recovery operation in Shellbank Basin, prompting local calls for upgraded waterfront security and surveillance.

NYC DOT Commissioner Ydanis Rodriguez announces a comprehensive lane-widening study near Cohancy Street to ease chronic peak-hour traffic delays.

NYCDEP approves a $5.8 million project to install advanced check-valves and reinforce bulkheads near Hawtree Basin to combat tidal flooding.