Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Queens Homicide Investigation Launched After DiscoveryA major homicide investigation is underway in Howard Beach Queens after a woman's body was discovered along the waterfront, prompting security alerts.June 18, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Launches Major Crime Initiative After South Queens BurglariesNYPD launches a targeted surveillance initiative following ten brazen home burglaries in South Queens, bringing heavy police patrols to the area.June 18, 2026
CommunityHamilton Beach Queens Parishes Coordinate Supplies After Drone HitsSouth Queens faith groups coordinate emergency supply drives after a major international drone strike injures 16 people, impacting local families.June 18, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeBelt Parkway Traffic Monitored After Counterterrorism Plot FoiledFederal agents deploy checkpoints along major Queens corridors after the FBI disrupts a violent plot targeting a high-profile public event.June 18, 2026
Health & WeatherWeather Howard Beach Queens Outfalls Blocked by Tidal Surge Water"The water rose so quickly," says homeowner Frank DeVito as tidal waters overflow local basins, submerging streets and yards in Howard Beach.June 18, 2026
Transportation & TrafficTransit Bureau Sweeps Transit Hubs Following Local Queens ArrestNYPD Transit Bureau launches security sweeps at South Queens transit stations following the arrest of a suspect caught on security camera.June 18, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeFederal Joint Terrorism Task Force Arrests Five in Queens PlotFive suspects were arrested in Queens following a Joint Terrorism Task Force operation that disrupted an attack plot, leading to tight security.June 18, 2026
Transportation & TrafficPolice Launch Traffic Sweep to Address Double Parking ViolationsNYPD launched a major traffic sweep against double parking in South Queens, aiming to relieve chronic gridlock near the Belt Parkway.June 18, 2026
Health & WeatherEnvironmental Protection Commissioner Orders Drainage Basin AuditNYC DEP Commissioner Rohit Aggarwala ordered an emergency drainage basin audit in South Queens after severe high tide street flooding.June 18, 2026