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BQE Westbound Section Closed Queens After Overpass Impact – Article thumbnail
Development & Infrastructure

BQE Westbound Section Closed Queens After Overpass Impact

A truck struck a BQE overpass, closing westbound lanes and snarling Queens traffic. Authorities are assessing structural integrity and planning repairs.

Cross Bay Gas Price Fears Rise Amidst Iran Conflict Escalation – Article thumbnail
Local Economy & Business

Cross Bay Gas Price Fears Rise Amidst Iran Conflict Escalation

Queens residents along Cross Bay Boulevard worry about soaring gas prices due to Middle East tensions. Commutes and local businesses face growing economic strain.

Far Rockaway Fire: 35 Van Brunt Road Structure Engulfed – Article thumbnail
Emergency & Fire

Far Rockaway Fire: 35 Van Brunt Road Structure Engulfed

A severe fire erupted at 35 Van Brunt Road near Cross Bay Boulevard, requiring extensive FDNY response. Residents faced evacuations and local disruptions.

Queens Prepares for 'Cicada' Variant as Cases Rise Locally – Article thumbnail
Health & Weather

Queens Prepares for 'Cicada' Variant as Cases Rise Locally

The new BA.3.2 'Cicada' COVID-19 variant raises public health concerns in Queens. Local pharmacies see increased demand for tests and boosters.

Vetrano Retrial: Emotional Testimony Begins in Queens Murder Case – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Vetrano Retrial: Emotional Testimony Begins in Queens Murder Case

Emotional testimony by Phil Vetrano began last Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder near Cross Bay Boulevard.

Venezuela Sanctions Lifted, Sparking Debate Among Cross Bay Boulevard Immigrants – Article thumbnail
Immigrant Affairs

Venezuela Sanctions Lifted, Sparking Debate Among Cross Bay Boulevard Immigrants

Trump administration lifted Venezuela sanctions, sparking debate among Cross Bay Boulevard's Venezuelan immigrants about family ties, remittances, and future travel.

Cross Bay Residents Review Preparedness After 7.4 Magnitude Indonesia Quake – Article thumbnail
Community

Cross Bay Residents Review Preparedness After 7.4 Magnitude Indonesia Quake

Cross Bay residents review earthquake preparedness after a 7.4 magnitude quake struck Indonesia, prompting local discussions on emergency kits and safety.

BQE Westbound Lanes Closed Tuesday After Truck Hits Overpass in Queens – Article thumbnail
Transportation & Traffic

BQE Westbound Lanes Closed Tuesday After Truck Hits Overpass in Queens

BQE westbound lanes closed for 12+ hours last Tuesday after a truck hit an overpass, causing severe traffic on Cross Bay Boulevard. Local commuters demand infrastructure upgrades.

Queens Truck Overpass Strike Sparks BQE Infrastructure Safety Review – Article thumbnail
Development & Infrastructure

Queens Truck Overpass Strike Sparks BQE Infrastructure Safety Review

A truck's overpass strike on the BQE sparked a DOT safety review and heightened enforcement efforts. Cross Bay commuters demand long-term infrastructure investment.