Environment — Cross Bay Current

Vulnerable Queens neighborhoods, including those along Cross Bay Boulevard, may be targeted for voluntary flood buyout programs by the city. This addresses rising extreme weather concerns.

A report by New York Focus and Queens Daily Eagle uncovered pressing environmental concerns near Cross Bay Boulevard, affecting residents and ecosystems in Queens.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge reports a 15% increase in bird sightings for 2026, highlighting ecological success near Cross Bay Boulevard.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge reports a 15% increase in annual bird sightings for 2026, highlighting successful conservation efforts and ecosystem health.

Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge reports a 22% increase in invasive species sightings across its 9,000 acres, raising concerns among environmental scientists.

Broad Channel volunteers launched a nightly conservation patrol along Jamaica Bay to monitor and protect spawning prehistoric horseshoe crabs.

Jamaica Bay biologists reported a major spike in nesting horseshoe crabs along the shoreline, highlighting successful local habitat restoration.

Broad Channel volunteers launched a massive ecological initiative to protect Jamaica Bay's ancient horseshoe crab nesting sites near Cross Bay Boulevard.

A new conservation project launched in Jamaica Bay to protect ancient horseshoe crab nesting sites from severe shoreline erosion and urban development.