Latest News from Cross Bay, NY

A 7.4 Japan earthquake sends ripples of concern across Queens' Cross Bay Boulevard as the Japanese-American community gathers at local shrines and businesses, praying for family and assessing global impacts.

A brave FDNY firefighter was injured battling a fierce two-alarm house fire in Broad Channel, Queens, December 2026. The incident highlights local risks and the dedication of first responders.

Queens residents, particularly along Cross Bay Boulevard, anxiously debate President Trump's warning against extending the Iran ceasefire, fearing immediate spikes in local gas prices by Wednesday's deadline.

NYPD investigates over a dozen dangerous drag racing meetups across Queens since January 2026, urging community help to identify suspects. These illegal events pose severe risks to public safety.

Phil Vetrano testified emotionally in the 2026 retrial of Chanel Lewis for Karina Vetrano's murder in Howard Beach, Queens. The community seeks justice, recalling the 2016 tragedy.

NYPD seeks suspects after a chaotic street takeover paralyzed Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, in May 2026. Dozens of vehicles blocked traffic, performing dangerous stunts, sparking a major community outcry.

Queens' Cross Bay Boulevard to undergo major traffic calming and safety upgrades starting 2026, addressing long-standing community concerns about speeding and pedestrian vulnerability. Safer streets are coming.

A massive 5-alarm fire destroyed a College Point warehouse on April 22, 2026, with an FDNY chief calling it a "major loss" for Queens commerce.

Heightened U.S.-Iran tensions over a nuclear deal, facing a July 2026 deadline, worry Cross Bay Boulevard business owners about economic repercussions.