EnvironmentHoward Beach Weather Hourly Forecast Predicts Severe Spring FloodsExtreme high tides submerge local streets in Old Howard Beach, prompting residents to demand rapid upgrades to coastal drainage infrastructure.June 13, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach NY News Alerts Detail Recovery of Body Near BasinLocal authorities recover a deceased individual from Hawtree Basin on Friday morning, launching a joint investigation into the maritime casualty.June 13, 2026
Government & PoliticsHoward Beach Queens Forum Marks 40 Years of Civil Rights LegacyQueens District Attorney Melinda Katz announces a historical forum reflecting on local civil rights progress since the landmark 1986 neighborhood incident.June 13, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Crime Prevention Panel Discusses Transnational GangsPolice Commissioner Edward Caban reinforces local patrols in South Queens following federal reports on the neutralization of an international gang leader.June 13, 2026
CommunityIs Howard Beach Queens or Brooklyn Forum Debates Cultural HeritageLocal residents gather at the public library on Monday evening to discuss geopolitical history and clarify regional borough boundaries.June 13, 2026
Transportation & TrafficBelt Parkway Traffic Now Backed Up Following Cross-Border PursuitNYPD implements highway security checkpoints near JFK Airport on Thursday, causing miles of traffic delays during an active search for an international suspect.June 13, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Queens New York Merchants Join Community Safety ForumLocal business owners and civic organizers gather to launch a digital safety network and joint marketing campaign along Cross Bay Boulevard.June 13, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessHoward Beach Merchants Form Alliance to Boost Commercial Foot TrafficLocal food establishments organize a digital marketing alliance to counter rising costs and attract new residents to South Queens dining.June 13, 2026
Government & PoliticsQueens Legal Assembly Analyzes Enforcement of $560 Million JudgementSouth Queens legal experts hold a civil roundtable to analyze the local enforcement of a historic $560 million international court ruling.June 13, 2026