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Vetrano Retrial: Phil Vetrano Testifies on Daughter's Howard Beach Killing – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Vetrano Retrial: Phil Vetrano Testifies on Daughter's Howard Beach Killing

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of killing Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach.

60-Year-Old Cyclist Dies on Cross Bay Boulevard Sunday – Article thumbnail
Transportation & Traffic

60-Year-Old Cyclist Dies on Cross Bay Boulevard Sunday

A 60-year-old cyclist died Sunday on Cross Bay Boulevard, prompting an NYPD investigation and renewed calls for urgent safety improvements.

Soleimani Family Green Cards Revoked, Impacting Queens Iranian Community – Article thumbnail
Community

Soleimani Family Green Cards Revoked, Impacting Queens Iranian Community

U.S. revoked Soleimani family green cards, sparking diverse reactions in Queens' Iranian-American community along Cross Bay Boulevard.

Dutch Blast Raises Cross Bay Jewish Community Security Concerns – Article thumbnail
Community

Dutch Blast Raises Cross Bay Jewish Community Security Concerns

A small blast in the Netherlands has heightened security concerns for Queens' Jewish community along Cross Bay Boulevard amidst rising global antisemitism.

Far Rockaway Home on Van Brunt Road Destroyed by Late-Night Blaze – Article thumbnail
Emergency & Fire

Far Rockaway Home on Van Brunt Road Destroyed by Late-Night Blaze

A large fire destroyed a home on Van Brunt Road in Far Rockaway, Queens, last night, requiring over 60 FDNY units; no injuries reported.

Missing F-15E Pilot Incident Raises Cross Bay Veterans' War Fears – Article thumbnail
National & World

Missing F-15E Pilot Incident Raises Cross Bay Veterans' War Fears

After Iran downed a U.S. F-15E, Queens' military families along Cross Bay Boulevard fear war escalation, sparking local vigils and support efforts.

Cross Bay Boulevard Bus Stop Stabbing Sparks Howard Beach Safety Outcry – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Cross Bay Boulevard Bus Stop Stabbing Sparks Howard Beach Safety Outcry

A March 2026 bus stop stabbing on Cross Bay Boulevard has Howard Beach residents demanding urgent safety improvements and increased NYPD patrols.

Phil Vetrano's Emotional Retrial Testimony Recalls Howard Beach Tragedy – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Phil Vetrano's Emotional Retrial Testimony Recalls Howard Beach Tragedy

Phil Vetrano testified Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, the man accused in Karina Vetrano's 2016 Howard Beach murder, impacting the local community.

Queens Supreme Court Clear After Suspicious Powder Scare on March 10, 2026 – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Queens Supreme Court Clear After Suspicious Powder Scare on March 10, 2026

A suspicious powder report at Queens Supreme Court on March 10, 2026, prompted a full-scale hazmat response, though no dangerous substances were found.