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Howard Beach Queens Committee Proposes New Griffith Memorial – Article thumbnail
Arts & Culture

Howard Beach Queens Committee Proposes New Griffith Memorial

South Queens advocates propose a permanent civil rights memorial for Michael Griffith, aiming to bring educational healing and historical transparency.

District Attorney Katz Announces New Archival Review of Historic Case – Article thumbnail
Government & Politics

District Attorney Katz Announces New Archival Review of Historic Case

Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz launches a $150,000 digital archival initiative of the 1986 Michael Griffith case files for educational use.

Severe Tide Basins Submerge Twelve Residential Blocks in South Queens – Article thumbnail
Environment

Severe Tide Basins Submerge Twelve Residential Blocks in South Queens

Severe high tides submerge 14 blocks in Old Howard Beach, prompting the NYC DEP to propose new backflow valves to prevent basin water backup.

Security Checkpoints Near JFK Airport Cause Severe Highway Backups – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Security Checkpoints Near JFK Airport Cause Severe Highway Backups

Federal authorities establish security checkpoints near JFK Airport, causing severe vehicle delays for South Queens commuters on Friday morning.

Geographic Identity Debate Intensifies on Local Queens Digital Forum – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Geographic Identity Debate Intensifies on Local Queens Digital Forum

A boundary debate on the Howard Beach Family Facebook group leads civic leaders to plan an informational zoning workshop with city planners.

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.