Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Aviation families gather for a vigil in South Queens after a cargo plane disappears over international waters. Search crews face rough weather.

Waterfront businesses adjust summer budgets as global fuel volatility rises. Commuters face higher costs along major South Queens parkways.

National Senate campaign scandals trigger intense debates among Queens voters. Local candidates focus on municipal issues to reassure residents.

U.S. military strikes in the Middle East trigger rising global oil prices, sparking financial concerns among South Queens maritime business owners.

Coastal homeowners in Hamilton Beach will see street elevation improvements after a successful community campaign to address tidal flooding. Read more.

Coastal residents along Cross Bay Boulevard face heavy street inundation as high tides push Jamaica Bay waters over the bulkheads. Read the full update.

Queens Supreme Court Justice Gregory Lasak orders a full review of genetic evidence in the Chanel Lewis homicide case. Read the latest court updates.

"Our coastal blocks cannot survive another season of band-aid fixes," says civic member Maria Gigliuto as NYC DEP backs a $4.2M flood grant. Read more.

A Manhattan high-rise is declared unstable, prompting mass evacuations and raising safety concerns among apartment owners in South Queens. Read more.