Latest News from Howard Beach, NY

Queens city officials announced new flood mitigation strategies for Howard Beach residents facing persistent inundation. Long-term solutions are planned.

The 1986 racial attack in Howard Beach led to the death of Michael Griffith, shaping community dialogue on race and justice for decades. Its impact endures.

A 76-year-old Howard Beach man was fatally stabbed in his home, prompting a swift NYPD homicide investigation and community concern.

NYPD divers recovered a headless body from Jamaica Bay near Howard Beach, initiating a homicide investigation into the unidentified remains.

Without specific global events dominating headlines, Howard Beach residents focus on local action, strengthening community ties and resilience.

As international headlines fluctuate, Howard Beach residents and businesses double down on local initiatives, focusing on community resilience.

Outdated infrastructure and overflowing tidal basins contribute to severe flooding in Howard Beach, spurring calls for immediate government action.

Persistent high tides and heavy rainfall continue to inundate Howard Beach streets and homes, forcing residents to adapt to regular disruptions.

Howard Beach municipal leaders are proactively assessing emergency preparedness, ensuring local readiness against broad, unspecified global trends.