Emergency & Fire — Cross Bay Current

A Tuesday morning apartment fire in Jackson Heights, Queens, hospitalized two residents with non-life-threatening injuries. FDNY quickly contained the blaze, averting wider damage.

A devastating apartment fire in Flushing, Queens, claimed one life and injured two firefighters Monday. Over 100 responders battled the blaze, forcing resident evacuation.

FEMA's hurricane readiness concerns prompt Queens officials to boost local preparedness efforts. Cross Bay Boulevard residents urged to prepare for 2026 storm season.

A heroic FDNY team rescued a woman from her submerged car after it plunged into Jamaica Bay near the Cross Bay Bridge on Friday. The driver sustained only minor injuries.

An FDNY firefighter was injured battling a three-alarm house fire on West 12th Road in Broad Channel, Queens. Over 60 personnel responded to the blaze, containing it to one residence on Thursday.

Queens experienced 3.5 inches of rain in 24 hours, triggering flash floods and travel disruptions across the Cross Bay Boulevard corridor. Residents face ongoing recovery.

Recent heavy rains caused significant flooding across Queens, prompting advisories for key routes like Cross Bay Boulevard. Learn local impacts.

A 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit Peru, injuring 27, prompting immediate empathy from Cross Bay Boulevard's Peruvian community. Families check on loved ones, discussing safety measures.

A significant house fire in Broad Channel, Queens, displaced two residents. FDNY officials are investigating the cause of the blaze.