Emergency & Fire — Cross Bay Current

An 85-year-old man was killed by a falling tree during recent Queens storms, NYPD confirms. The incident sparks concerns over infrastructure.

An 85-year-old Queens man died when a tree fell during severe storms, sparking community grief and calls for better storm preparedness. This tragedy highlights urgent urban safety issues.

A powerful 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit the southern Philippines, causing four deaths, extensive damage, and a tsunami alert. International aid mobilizes as the region faces humanitarian challenges.

A devastating apartment fire in Jackson Heights, Queens, killed one resident and injured a firefighter and another civilian. The FDNY is investigating the early morning blaze. The incident highlights critical fire safety concerns for all Queens communities, including those along Cross Bay Boulevard.

U.S. World Cup preparations prompt emergency preparedness reviews in Cross Bay Boulevard communities, focusing on FDNY, EMS, and public health coordination in Queens.

A Jackson Heights apartment fire tragically killed one and injured two, including a firefighter, early Wednesday. FDNY is investigating the cause.

A devastating apartment fire in Jackson Heights claims one life and injures two, including an FDNY firefighter, prompting renewed calls for building safety across Queens.

A three-alarm apartment fire in Jackson Heights, Queens, led to one fatality and hospitalized three, including a firefighter. The incident prompted a large FDNY response and highlights fire safety concerns for residents.

A devastating Queens apartment fire resulted in one fatality and three injuries, including a firefighter, impacting communities near Cross Bay.