Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial Resumes: Father Testifies in Queens CourtPhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused in Karina Vetrano's Howard Beach murder. Justice sought.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Council Member Ariola Demands Action on Cross Bay TakeoversCouncil Member Joann Ariola urges NYPD action against dangerous street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard. Residents demand more patrols now.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Officials Address Persistent Street Takeover MenaceQueens officials address persistent street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard with increased patrols and stricter penalties. Community members demand stronger action for public safety.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHantavirus Outbreak Raises Cross Bay Cruise Safety ConcernsA hantavirus outbreak on an Atlantic cruise ship has prompted Cross Bay residents to question cruise safety protocols, with many reconsidering summer travel plans.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Street Takeovers Draw Community AngerDangerous street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard spark intense community frustration, prompting calls for urgent action from Queens authorities to ensure public safety.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Residents Decry Escalating Street TakeoversFrustration mounts among Cross Bay Boulevard residents demanding Queens authorities address dangerous, illegal street takeovers. Public safety concerns are increasing in the area.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial: Father's Emotional Testimony Recalled in Queens CourtPhil Vetrano's poignant testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial reverberated through Queens Court this week. The Howard Beach murder case continues to grip the Cross Bay Boulevard community.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeU.S. Accuses Sinaloa Governor of Cartel Ties, Queens Fentanyl Fears MountThe U.S. accused Sinaloa's governor of cartel links, fueling outrage among Cross Bay Boulevard parents over fentanyl reaching Queens schools and neighborhoods.May 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Community Demands More Enforcement Against Takeovers"Our community feels under siege," stated a local resident about illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard, intensifying calls for immediate police action.May 4, 2026