Public Safety & CrimeQueens Man, 34, Shot Fatally Inside Hollis Sports Bar; Suspect at LargeA 34-year-old Queens man, Denis Nunez, was fatally shot inside El Catracho Sports Bar on Jamaica Avenue in Hollis. Police are investigating, and no arrests have been made.February 21, 2026
Arts & CultureQueens Lunar New Year Parade Set for February 21, 2026, Anticipated to Draw Crowds Borough-WideFlushing, Queens prepares for its annual Lunar New Year Parade on February 21, 2026, a vibrant cultural event expected to unite communities from across the borough, including residents from the Cross Bay Boulevard vicinity.February 21, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Fire Claims Life, Critically Injures Another in Astoria BlazeA fatal fire in Astoria, Queens, claimed one life and critically injured another, prompting calls for increased fire safety awareness across the borough, including areas along Cross Bay Boulevard.February 26, 2026
Emergency & FireEmergency Dispatch Systems: A Look at NYC's Role in Protecting Cross Bay BoulevardNew York City's advanced emergency dispatch system plays a crucial role in safeguarding Cross Bay Boulevard residents by ensuring rapid and coordinated fire and rescue responses.February 21, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeElmhurst: One Fatality, Nine Injured in Four-Alarm House FireA four-alarm fire in Elmhurst, Queens, resulted in one death and nine injuries Monday night, prompting borough-wide fire safety concerns.February 21, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeSpringfield Gardens: Man Dies After Shooting Outside Laundromat on North Conduit AvenueA man was fatally shot outside a Springfield Gardens laundromat on North Conduit Avenue Saturday. NYPD is investigating; no arrests yet, raising community safety concerns.February 21, 2026
CommunityHoward Beach Vietnamese-American Association Explores Queens Tet Celebration After Westminster ParadeThe Howard Beach Vietnamese-American Association, inspired by Westminster, CA's Tet Parade (Feb 21, 2026), explores bringing a major Lunar New Year celebration to Queens.February 21, 2026
CommunityScholars' Academy Music Department Eyes Caltech Wind Orchestra Model for 2026 Spring ConcertScholars' Academy in Broad Channel, a school on Cross Bay Boulevard, is modeling its 2026 Spring Concert after the Caltech Wind Orchestra's excellence (Feb 21, 2026), aiming to enhance local arts.February 21, 2026
Arts & CultureBroad Channel Community Center Plans Inaugural "Cross Bay Sounds" Series Inspired by West Hollywood EventBroad Channel Community Center is planning a new "Cross Bay Sounds" concert series, inspired by West Hollywood's successful "Winter Sounds" event (Feb 21, 2026), to boost local arts.February 21, 2026