Latest News from Cross Bay, NY

A resident in Jamaica, Queens, jumped from a third-floor window to escape a house fire Monday morning, sustaining non-life-threatening injuries. FDNY brought the blaze under control within an hour. This incident reminds local readers about fire safety.

Queens' August 2026 calendar features a "Boozy Sundae Decorating Class" and a kids' version at Tipsy Scoop in Astoria. Local events offer diverse entertainment for residents.

A tanker overturned on Rockaway Turnpike in North Lawrence, spilling gasoline into Jamaica Bay waterways. Officials confirm the leak is contained, but environmental damage is being assessed.

A 60-year-old Queens Village man was sentenced to 25 years in prison for persistent sexual abuse against his daughter. Queens DA Melinda Katz announced the conviction and sentence this week.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents are outraged by an "abominable" repaving job in Broad Channel, Queens. Councilwoman Joann Ariola condemned the NYC DOT's work, sparking calls for accountability.

Jamaica Colosseum Mall, an economic anchor in Southeast Queens for over 40 years, has closed. Its departure marks a significant shift for the local economy.

Cross Bay News delivered crucial updates impacting communities along Cross Bay Boulevard, from Howard Beach to Broad Channel, covering public safety, traffic, and development.

A small plane crash off Boca Raton led to a dramatic pilot rescue, sparking conversation among Queens residents about air traffic and safety near Cross Bay Boulevard.

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s visa ban, sparking relief among Queens immigrant families along Cross Bay Boulevard. The ruling affects international travel and immigration policy.