Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Howard Beach residents used kayaks to navigate flooded streets after a nor'easter brought heavy rain and high tides. This highlights the neighborhood’s ongoing vulnerability to storm surge and prompts calls for urgent infrastructure improvements.

Council Member Ariola urged a major infrastructure overhaul for Howard Beach after severe tidal flooding left streets impassable. Residents face growing safety concerns; robust solutions are needed.

Howard Beach was named a hardest-hit low-lying area in Queens due to extensive flooding making streets impassable. This highlights urgent infrastructure needs for resilience.

Howard Beach residents express alarm after a flydubai co-pilot attempted to crash a flight, sparking concern over aviation security and travel anxieties in 2026.

NYC Public Schools scheduled parent-teacher conferences for elementary and Pre-K Centers on September 30, 2026. Howard Beach families can connect with educators.

Trump's administration implemented a ban on Canadian alcohol imports today, escalating trade tensions. Howard Beach businesses and residents anticipate impacts on prices and supply, sparking community debate on national politics and local economy.

Howard Beach residents are debating Tennessee's rare execution case, sparking intense discussions on capital punishment, justice, and gender history. Queens is split between strong opinions.

Argentina threatens legal action against the UK over Falkland Islands oil exploration, sparking global concern. Howard Beach residents discuss geopolitical tensions and resource control as President Milei sets a deadline.

Howard Beach residents used kayaks to navigate flooded streets today after a powerful nor'easter brought heavy rain, strong winds, and high tides. This Queens community was among the hardest-hit low-lying areas, prompting calls for better flood mitigation.