Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay News

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of killing Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach, a case that shook Queens.

Queens residents on Cross Bay Boulevard voice frustration and demand action against illegal street takeovers. Community leaders urge increased NYPD enforcement.

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial, accused of Karina Vetrano's murder in Howard Beach. Justice for Cross Bay Boulevard community sought.

Phil Vetrano gave emotional testimony Tuesday in the Chanel Lewis retrial for Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder, deeply impacting Howard Beach.

Prosecutors upgraded charges against a 38-year-old man for a fatal Queens fire that killed four near Cross Bay Boulevard.

Queens officials address a 12% crime surge affecting Cross Bay Boulevard in 2026, with property crimes up 15%. Residents demand action, impacting businesses from Howard Beach to Broad Channel.

Cross Bay Boulevard is plagued by illegal street takeovers in 2026, causing noise and safety concerns. Residents in Howard Beach and Broad Channel demand urgent NYPD action.

Illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard surged by 28% in 2026, prompting Queens residents and NYPD to demand urgent action. Safety concerns rise for families in Howard Beach and Ozone Park.

Kouri Richins, the Utah mom who poisoned her husband, was sentenced to life without parole. Cross Bay Boulevard parents are discussing the shocking case.