Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay News

An arrest has been made in a fiery Queens street takeover that caused significant disruption last month. Authorities continue to investigate, seeking a person of interest and intensifying efforts to prevent future incidents threatening local safety.

Cross Bay Boulevard safety initiative accelerates with new DOT measures and NYPD patrols, targeting street takeovers and reckless driving in Queens. Urgency for pedestrian protection and calmer streets is growing among residents.

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial for Karina Vetrano's murder, reigniting anguish in the Howard Beach community near Cross Bay Boulevard.

Queens police identified a person of interest in a fatal teen shooting near Cross Bay Boulevard. Community leaders demand immediate action for youth safety.

Phil Vetrano gave emotional testimony in the Karina Vetrano murder retrial, reigniting Howard Beach's pursuit of justice.

NYPD seeks suspects after a dangerous street takeover on Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, jeopardizing public safety. Residents demand action.

Air traffic controllers issued an urgent evasive action alert to two pilots over Queens, west of Cross Bay Boulevard, on September 15, 2026, narrowly averting a mid-air collision. The FAA is investigating this serious incident.

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony about finding his daughter Karina's body gripped Queens County Supreme Court on Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis. The Howard Beach community watches for closure.

The emotional retrial of Chanel Lewis for Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder continues in Queens Supreme Court. The Howard Beach community seeks definitive justice, closely watching the testimony and legal arguments.