Local Economy & BusinessCollege Point Warehouse Fire Disrupts Queens Commerce, EvacuationsA major warehouse fire in College Point causes significant commercial disruption and evacuations, affecting supply chains impacting Cross Bay Boulevard businesses.May 02, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessCross Bay Drivers See Gas Prices Soar 40 Cents OvernightCross Bay Boulevard drivers face soaring gas prices, jumping 40 cents overnight, as a U.S. naval blockade of Iran drives global oil markets.May 02, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessOil Prices Hit 4-Year High; Cross Bay Drivers Face Soaring Gas CostsOil prices hit a four-year high amid U.S.-Iran tensions, sending gas costs soaring on Cross Bay Boulevard. Queens drivers face financial strain, impacting daily commutes and family budgets.May 01, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessUS Economy Shrinks 0.3% in Q1; Cross Bay Residents Feel Tariff SqueezeThe U.S. economy shrank 0.3% in Q1 2026, prompting Cross Bay Boulevard residents and businesses to grapple with rising costs. Tariff fears fuel local price hikes.May 01, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessOil Prices Hit 4-Year High; Cross Bay Drivers Feel PinchOil prices hit a four-year high amid U.S.-Iran tensions; Cross Bay Boulevard drivers face $5/gallon pumps, impacting commutes and local businesses.May 01, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessUS Economy Shrinks 0.3% in Q1 2025, Cross Bay Residents ReactUS economy shrinks 0.3% in Q1 2025 due to tariffs; Cross Bay Boulevard residents face rising grocery prices and job worries, sparking community debate.May 01, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessCross Bay Boulevard Drivers Face Soaring Gas Prices Amidst Iran Blockade FearsCross Bay Boulevard drivers face soaring gas prices, jumping 40 cents overnight, as a U.S. naval blockade of Iran drives global oil markets. Residents demand federal action amid budget strains.April 30, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessCross Bay Gas Prices Hit Four-Year High Amid Iran StandoffCross Bay Boulevard gas prices soar to $4.30/gallon, a four-year high, as global Iran-US peace efforts stall, impacting local families and businesses.April 29, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessCross Bay Boulevard Businesses Prepare for Peak Summer SeasonCross Bay Boulevard businesses prepare for the 2026 summer tourist season, anticipating increased traffic and boosting local economic activity.April 29, 2026