Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay News

Cross Bay Boulevard residents face escalating illegal street takeovers, fueling safety fears and disrupting community life. NYPD boosts patrols; legislation proposed. Stay informed.

Antisemitic vandalism on Cross Bay Boulevard caused over $15,000 in damages across ten businesses, alarming Queens residents. NYPD is investigating this urgent hate crime spree.

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial at Queens Criminal Court. The Howard Beach murder case continues to grip the community seeking justice.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents are fed up with escalating illegal street takeovers, demanding immediate city action. Over 30 incidents logged since January 2026 pose urgent safety risks.

Over 30 illegal street takeovers have plagued Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, in 2026, causing public safety fears and economic impact. Residents and officials demand stricter enforcement and proactive solutions from the NYPD. The dangerous trend disproportionately affects local businesses.

NYPD investigates a spree of antisemitic vandalism in Ozone Park, Queens, targeting Jewish community centers and businesses near Cross Bay Boulevard. Officials condemn the hate crimes, increase patrols, and engage the community to find perpetrators. Local residents are urged to come forward with information.

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of his daughter Karina's 2016 murder in Howard Beach. The Queens County Criminal Court case restarts after an overturned conviction, keeping the Cross Bay Boulevard community focused on justice. Legal complexities continue.

Four NYPD officers sustained injuries from an explosion on Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, during a Sunday morning disturbance call. Authorities investigate the blast's cause and its impact on the Old Howard Beach community. Residents demand answers and safety assurances after the shocking incident.

Dangerous street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard spark intense frustration among Queens residents. Escalating incidents disrupt local life, demanding urgent action from authorities.