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Cross Bay Bus Stop Stabbing Sparks Howard Beach Safety Fears – Article thumbnail
Community

Cross Bay Bus Stop Stabbing Sparks Howard Beach Safety Fears

A March 2026 bus stop stabbing on Cross Bay Boulevard has ignited deep safety fears among Howard Beach residents, who are demanding immediate protective measures.

Karina Vetrano Retrial Continues with Emotional Family Testimony – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Karina Vetrano Retrial Continues with Emotional Family Testimony

The high-profile retrial of Chanel Lewis for the 2016 murder of Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach continues, featuring emotional testimony from her father, Phil Vetrano.

Cross Bay Bus Stop Stabbing Prompts NYPD Patrol Boost – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Cross Bay Bus Stop Stabbing Prompts NYPD Patrol Boost

Following a violent bus stop stabbing on Cross Bay Boulevard, NYPD has increased patrols, sparking community calls for urgent safety enhancements in Howard Beach.

Trump Iran War Threat Sparks Cross Bay Boulevard Community Debate – Article thumbnail
National & World

Trump Iran War Threat Sparks Cross Bay Boulevard Community Debate

President Trump's threat against Iran has sparked intense debates among Cross Bay Boulevard residents. Global events deeply impact local Queens communities.

FDNY Firefighter Injured Battling Broad Channel House Fire – Article thumbnail
Emergency & Fire

FDNY Firefighter Injured Battling Broad Channel House Fire

A FDNY firefighter was injured battling a house fire in Broad Channel, Queens, on Thursday. The incident highlights emergency responder risks.

Cross Bay Boulevard Inspires New Children's Book on Local Ecology – Article thumbnail
Arts & Culture

Cross Bay Boulevard Inspires New Children's Book on Local Ecology

Cross Bay Boulevard's ecology inspires a new children's book following a horseshoe crab through deep time. Learn about local history and conservation.

Far Rockaway Fire Displaces Family from 35 Van Brunt Road Home – Article thumbnail
Residential Damage & Recovery

Far Rockaway Fire Displaces Family from 35 Van Brunt Road Home

A large fire at 35 Van Brunt Road in Far Rockaway, Queens, displaced a family. FDNY battled the blaze, with no injuries reported.

Pope Leo XIV's Easter Peace Message Resonates in Cross Bay Churches – Article thumbnail
Local Religious Affairs

Pope Leo XIV's Easter Peace Message Resonates in Cross Bay Churches

Pope Leo XIV's first Easter Mass peace message resonated strongly with Catholic communities along Cross Bay, Queens, offering hope amid global conflicts.

Cross Bay Boulevard Stabbing Spurs 106th Precinct Patrol Boost – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Cross Bay Boulevard Stabbing Spurs 106th Precinct Patrol Boost

A Cross Bay Boulevard bus stop stabbing has triggered urgent public safety concerns. NYPD's 106th Precinct boosts patrols in Queens, investigating the November 2026 incident.