Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Man Receives 23 Years for Ozone Park ShootingA Howard Beach man was sentenced to 23 years in prison for the fatal shooting of an Ozone Park tarot card reader, bringing closure to a high-profile case.August 30, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeHoward Beach Man Sentenced to Decade for Gambino Crime TiesA Howard Beach man with alleged Gambino crime family ties was sentenced to a decade in prison, marking a win for organized crime enforcement.August 30, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCyberattack Exposes Customer Data at Three Major UK AirportsA cyberattack exposed customer data at three UK airports, raising major concerns for Queens travelers about security and personal information vulnerability.August 28, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYC Fire Officials Investigate Ozone Park Blaze, Injuring ThreeFire officials are investigating an early-morning blaze on 110th Street in Ozone Park, Queens, that injured three, including two firefighters. The community seeks answers.August 28, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Village Man Sentenced to 25 Years for AbuseA 60-year-old Queens Village man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for persistent sexual abuse against his daughter. Queens DA Melinda Katz announced the conviction and sentence this week.August 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeOzone Park Teen Tased After Chaotic Street Takeover IncidentAn Ozone Park teen was tased and arrested after fleeing a chaotic street takeover involving NYPD vehicle vandalism. Police are searching for dozens more suspects involved.August 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Residents Express Frustration Over Persistent Street TakeoversCross Bay Boulevard residents are deeply frustrated by persistent street takeovers, with the latest incident late Saturday night. These events cause public safety concerns and disrupt local life.August 22, 2026
Public Safety & CrimePhil Vetrano Begins Emotional Testimony in Chanel Lewis Retrial for Howard Beach MurderPhil Vetrano began emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial for Karina Vetrano's 2016 Howard Beach murder. The community grapples with renewed trauma amidst legal proceedings.August 22, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Residents Discuss State Capitol Terror Plot FoiledQueens residents along Cross Bay Boulevard express concern after a terror plot targeting Albany was foiled, raising questions about local policing and school safety.August 21, 2026