Public Safety & CrimeOzone Park: Woman Critically Injured in Cross Bay Blvd Hit-and-Run CrashA woman was critically injured in a 3:35 a.m. hit-and-run crash on Cross Bay Boulevard and Pitkin Avenue in Ozone Park, Queens. Police seek public help.June 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial: Father Testifies in Howard Beach Murder CasePhil Vetrano testified emotionally in the Chanel Lewis retrial for Karina Vetrano's 2016 Howard Beach murder, seeking justice.June 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Fire Kills One, Injures Two Including Firefighter on Rockaway ParkwayA Queens apartment fire on Rockaway Parkway killed one, injured a firefighter and another resident, prompting an FDNY investigation.June 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Sees Increased Illegal Street Takeovers, Residents FrustratedCross Bay Boulevard residents are frustrated by a 40% surge in illegal street takeovers and dangerous stunts, demanding NYPD action.June 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeTwo Hospitalized Following Major Cross Bay Boulevard Collision in QueensTwo individuals were hospitalized after a major multi-vehicle collision on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, causing significant traffic delays.June 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Crash Injures Woman Critically in Ozone ParkA woman was critically injured in an early Wednesday crash at Cross Bay Boulevard and Pitkin Avenue in Ozone Park, highlighting ongoing road safety concerns.June 7, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Officials Prioritize Local Readiness Amidst Global News GapsLocal officials in Queens emphasize community readiness and ongoing initiatives, prioritizing resident safety despite unclear global developments.June 7, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial Testimony Reopens Wounds in Howard Beach CommunityPhil Vetrano's emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial reopens wounds for the Howard Beach community. The 2016 murder trial continues in Queens.June 6, 2026
Public Safety & CrimePhil Vetrano Testifies in Lewis Retrial, Howard BeachPhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial, recounting the profound loss of his daughter Karina in Howard Beach.June 6, 2026