Latest News from Cross Bay, NY

A February 2026 house fire on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach claimed one life and injured eight, including two firefighters, prompting an ongoing investigation.

Veterans along Cross Bay Boulevard advocate for enhanced local healthcare, drawing comparisons to multi-site national VA models like the extensive VA Houston Healthcare System.

Flushing resident Ashraf Hussein, 56, was found deceased in his van on February 9 amidst snow, prompting an investigation into the cause of death during extreme winter weather.

New York experienced widespread power outages from February 7-9, 2026, amid a national extreme weather crisis, affecting utilities and prompting emergency responses across the region.

Watertown Police and St. Lawrence County Sheriff's Office released their February 9 blotter reports, detailing various incidents including domestic disputes, traffic infractions, and a larceny across their Upstate New York jurisdictions.

Hundreds of Brooklyn and Queens residents faced power outages on February 9 due to extreme winter weather, prompting utility responses and local safety concerns.

A Jamaica, Queens resident was killed in a chain reaction collision on the Long Island Expressway near Flushing Meadows Corona Park on February 6, sparking local traffic safety concerns.

North Pocono School District's February 9, 2026, delay highlights winter weather protocols for Queens schools, including those serving Cross Bay Boulevard communities.

Hundreds in Queens, including potential areas along Cross Bay Boulevard, remain without power as of February 9, 2026, prompting calls for preparedness.