Transportation & TrafficHoward Beach High-Speed Collision Splits Vehicle in HalfA horrific high-speed crash on Cross Bay Boulevard split an Infiniti sedan in half Wednesday morning, leaving two drivers seriously injured in Howard Beach.July 8, 2026
Emergency & FireCross Bay Boulevard Multi-Car Collision Leaves 10 InjuredTen people were injured in a violent three-car wreck on Cross Bay Boulevard Friday night, shutting down the bridge and trapping motorists for hours.July 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCyclist Killed in Cross Bay Boulevard Traffic CollisionA 60-year-old cyclist was struck and killed by an SUV on Cross Bay Boulevard Sunday afternoon, sparking demands for protected concrete bike lanes.July 8, 2026
Transportation & TrafficHoward Beach Civic Association Proposes Speed Calming InitiativesHoward Beach civic leaders proposed a comprehensive speed calming plan for Cross Bay Boulevard to protect pedestrians and curb reckless driving.July 8, 2026
Government & PoliticsWABC News Reports $12 Million Grant for Queens Flood DefensesWABC News reported on a new $12 million federal grant secured to upgrade storm infrastructure and combat tidal flooding along Cross Bay Boulevard.July 8, 2026
Local Economy & BusinessOzone Park Queens Commercial Properties See Increased Security PatrolsA new private-public security initiative has deployed increased patrols along Cross Bay Boulevard to protect Ozone Park Queens commercial properties.July 8, 2026
EnvironmentJamaica Bay Conservationists Launch Horseshoe Crab Tracking ProjectVolunteers and researchers launched a major satellite-tracking project in Jamaica Bay to protect spawning horseshoe crabs along Cross Bay Boulevard.July 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Launches Speed Investigation After Cyclist Fatality in QueensA 60-year-old cyclist was struck and killed on Cross Bay Boulevard Sunday afternoon, prompting a major NYPD investigation into speeding in Howard Beach.July 8, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeOzone Park Queens Residents Demand Safety After Cyclist FatalityOzone Park Queens residents are demanding immediate safety infrastructure upgrades after a 60-year-old cyclist was struck and killed on Sunday.July 8, 2026