Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay News

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in Queens Supreme Court, confronting Chanel Lewis in the retrial for Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder. Justice sought by family continues.

A tragic collision on the Cross Island Parkway claims five lives, sparking renewed calls for safety improvements at a notorious Queens curve.

Emotional testimony begins in Queens Supreme Court as Phil Vetrano takes the stand in the retrial of Chanel Lewis for the murder of Karina Vetrano.

New photos released by NYPD identify eight individuals linked to a disruptive illegal street takeover on Cross Bay Boulevard. Community fears rise.

Illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard spark Queens resident outrage, demanding immediate action against dangerous stunts.

A fatal Maine lumber mill explosion sparks Cross Bay Boulevard discussions on workplace safety. Residents and businesses review protocols, emphasizing risks for local workers and first responders.

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused in the 2016 murder of Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach, Queens, seeking long-awaited justice.

FDNY units responded to a two-alarm fire at 35 Van Brunt Road near Cross Bay Boulevard in Far Rockaway, Queens, late Friday. Over 60 personnel battled the blaze; no injuries reported.

Six people were injured, two critically, in a multi-vehicle crash and car fire on Belt Parkway near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Traffic disrupted for hours on January 12, 2026.