Latest News from Cross Bay, NY

WHO confirmed a hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, sparking anxiety among Cross Bay travelers and prompting questions for local travel agencies.

Three NYPD officers and two civilians were hospitalized after an explosion rocked a South Ozone Park home near Cross Bay Boulevard on Oct. 18, 2026. Gas leak suspected as cause.

Fourteen FDNY firefighters and two residents were injured battling a fierce three-alarm blaze near Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, Queens, on Nov. 25, 2026. Investigation is underway.

Queens residents and Cross Bay Boulevard businesses are concerned about potential fireworks and holiday merchandise supply disruptions in 2026 and 2027 after a fatal factory explosion in China.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses and residents are concerned about supply chain disruptions and rising fuel costs after President Trump paused Project Freedom in the Strait of Hormuz in late 2026.

A new multi-purpose community hub, 'The Bay Commons,' opens on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, December 1, 2026. It offers vital services for southeast Queens residents.

Commuters on Cross Bay Boulevard face significant delays due to a 2026 NYC DOT resurfacing project, impacting local businesses and traffic flow. Enhancements expected by late 2027.

Queens residents, including Sonia Rincon, demand urgent action against dangerous street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard. NYPD acknowledges challenges, while local businesses report economic impacts.

Cross Bay Boulevard author Dr. Evelyn Reed launches *Crab's Comet Adventure*, a children's book exploring Jamaica Bay's ancient history. It educates young readers on local ecology.