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Cross Bay Boulevard Wildlife Coalition Restores Shoreline Habitats – Article thumbnail
Environment

Cross Bay Boulevard Wildlife Coalition Restores Shoreline Habitats

Queens conservationists report a record return of nesting horseshoe crabs near Broad Channel. Volunteers clear three tons of debris to restore wetlands.

Queens Commuters Seek Caribbean Escapes From Record Cold Temperatures – Article thumbnail
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Queens Commuters Seek Caribbean Escapes From Record Cold Temperatures

Queens commuters flee record subzero temperatures by booking winter getaways to tropical resorts, including the popular Riu Montego Bay Jamaica.

Jamaica Bay Tides Monitor Helps Broad Channel Flooding Relief – Article thumbnail
Environment

Jamaica Bay Tides Monitor Helps Broad Channel Flooding Relief

Rising Jamaica Bay tides triggered localized coastal flooding warnings along Cross Bay Boulevard, prompting emergency teams to deploy pumping equipment.

Queens Storm Falling Tree Blockade Delays JFK Airport Flights – Article thumbnail
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Queens Storm Falling Tree Blockade Delays JFK Airport Flights

Severe storms in Queens knock down trees along Cross Bay Boulevard, delaying local travelers catching winter flights to Montego Bay Jamaica.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Highlights Rare Goblin Shark Discovery – Article thumbnail
Environment

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Highlights Rare Goblin Shark Discovery

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge educators launch marine science workshops following the historic deep-sea goblin shark sighting.

Coogee Beach Shark Attack Prompts New Waterfront Safety Measures – Article thumbnail
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Coogee Beach Shark Attack Prompts New Waterfront Safety Measures

A critical shark attack off Sydney's Coogee Beach has prompted safety discussions and lifeguard debates among Jamaica Bay village beachgoers.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Launches Spring Ecological Study – Article thumbnail
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Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Launches Spring Ecological Study

Environmental groups launched a spring study at Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Sunday, comparing local marshes to conservation areas near Oyster Bay Jamaica.

Bungled Paving Job Threatens Access To Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge – Article thumbnail
Environment

Bungled Paving Job Threatens Access To Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

A bungled road repaving project along Cross Bay Boulevard is causing severe street flooding, threatening tourist access to the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge.

Horseshoe Crab Discoveries Highlight Jamaica Bay Riding Academy Ecology – Article thumbnail
Environment

Horseshoe Crab Discoveries Highlight Jamaica Bay Riding Academy Ecology

Queens researchers discover thriving prehistoric horseshoe crab populations along the wetlands adjacent to the Jamaica Bay Riding Academy.