Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay News

Cross Bay Boulevard faces a 40% surge in illegal street takeovers, fueling Queens residents' demands for immediate police action and legislative solutions in 2026.

Two individuals were hospitalized with non-life-threatening injuries after a two-vehicle crash Tuesday morning near Cross Bay Boulevard. NYPD investigates the cause, impacting local traffic.

Astronauts aboard the International Space Station are preparing for evacuation due to an air leak. The critical safety issue raises global concern, sparking discussions in Queens.

Phil Vetrano delivers emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial for Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder in Howard Beach. The Queens County Supreme Court case continues.

A fatal apartment fire in Queens highlights urgent safety concerns. FDNY urges Cross Bay Boulevard residents to review fire prevention measures after one death and two injuries.

A fatal apartment fire in Jackson Heights claims one life and injures two, including a firefighter, highlighting citywide emergency response demands.

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony in Chanel Lewis's retrial revives the painful details surrounding Karina Vetrano's murder in Howard Beach, Queens.

Illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard are frustrating Queens residents, who demand immediate police intervention. Safety and quality-of-life concerns mount.

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial for Karina Vetrano’s murder reopens wounds in Howard Beach. The community seeks closure.