Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay News

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses prepare for the 2026 summer tourist season, anticipating increased traffic and boosting local economic activity.

UAE's OPEC exit and Hormuz blockade tensions cause gas prices to spike on Cross Bay Boulevard. Queens residents face rising costs, potential shortages.

Queens residents along Cross Bay Boulevard are voicing fears over rising gas prices, reaching $5 per gallon, due to escalating Middle East tensions.

Cross Bay Boulevard gas hits $5/gallon as Trump's Hormuz blockade impacts Queens. Local businesses struggle with soaring costs, sparking urgent community frustration.

Cross Bay Boulevard gas prices surge to $5/gallon amidst the Hormuz standoff. This global crisis urgently impacts local commuters and families, sparking widespread economic concern.

Cross Bay Business Council and Community Board 10 launch a 2026 grant program, offering up to $15K to revitalize local businesses on Cross Bay Boulevard. Apply by October 31.

Strait of Hormuz closure stalls US-Iran talks, triggering global crisis warnings. Queens drivers along Cross Bay Boulevard face rapidly rising gas prices.

A four-alarm fire at a College Point warehouse caused evacuations and significant business disruption today. FDNY battled the blaze; investigation underway.

President Trump's aggressive stance on the Strait of Hormuz has ignited fears of surging gas prices among Cross Bay Boulevard residents and truckers.