Emergency & Fire — Cross Bay Current

A four-alarm fire near Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens on March 18, 2026, claimed three lives and injured six. Investigation is underway.

Howard Beach residents mourn after a tragic four-alarm fire near Cross Bay Boulevard on March 18, 2026, claimed three lives and injured six others. Support efforts are underway.

A devastating four-alarm fire near Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, on March 18, 2026, claimed three lives and injured six. Investigators are determining the cause.

Mayor Adams ordered a review of emergency response protocols for Cross Bay Boulevard after a 3-car wreck injured 10, highlighting safety concerns.

A 3-car wreck on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens injured 10, prompting an immediate shutdown of the bridge and boulevard for an indefinite period.

NYPD crime scene units recovered human remains late Thursday from the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge near Cross Bay Boulevard, launching a death probe.

A violent two-car collision on Cross Bay Boulevard physically split a sedan in half, leaving two injured and sparking outrage over speeding in Howard Beach.

Severe winter storms and a wind-driven apartment fire have resulted in local fatalities, prompting local queens news investigations into safety.

NYC Fire Marshall initiates strict safety sweeps in Broad Channel after a major second-alarm fire, targeting older coastal commercial structures.