Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay News

Illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard are drawing widespread community frustration, prompting demands for increased NYPD intervention.

Following a fatal apartment fire in Queens, FDNY officials address emergency response times and fire safety measures, impacting communities like Cross Bay Boulevard.

Emotional testimony from Phil Vetrano begins in the retrial of Chanel Lewis for Karina Vetrano's murder, deeply affecting the Howard Beach community.

FDNY contained a late-night fire at 35 Van Brunt Rd in Far Rockaway near Cross Bay Boulevard, preventing injuries. Local residents need to review fire safety protocols.

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony began Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused in Karina Vetrano's 2016 Howard Beach killing, drawing significant local attention.

Howard Beach residents are closely following the Chanel Lewis retrial, with Phil Vetrano's testimony reigniting painful memories for the community in 2026.

A teenager was injured Saturday by falling debris from a Queens building facade, prompting an investigation into urban safety protocols and building maintenance.

Illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard are frustrating Queens residents, who are demanding immediate action from city officials to address safety concerns.

NYPD officials affirm intensified enforcement measures along Cross Bay Boulevard to curb illegal street takeovers, responding to escalating resident frustration. The department outlines plans to restore order and safety to local thoroughfares.