Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay Current

Parents and shop owners along Cross Bay Boulevard are discussing Meta's $18 billion settlement over children's harms, debating social media accountability and online safety.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents are feeling the pinch of rising grocery and rent bills as U.S. national debt crosses $40 trillion, sparking local cost concerns.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents face spiking fuel prices and supply concerns as Iran makes new demands over the Strait of Hormuz, according to Reuters. Local businesses and commuters are feeling the strain.

U.S.-Iran military strikes are causing fuel price hikes along Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens. Residents and businesses worry about economic impacts and daily commutes.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses face potential oil price hikes and supply chain disruptions as U.S. military strikes escalate near the Strait of Hormuz.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents worry as President Trump imposes 50% tariffs on Canadian goods, potentially hiking local prices and costs.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents and businesses are concerned about fuel price hikes and shipping delays after oil tankers exploded in the Strait of Hormuz.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses in Howard Beach report an 18% dip in customer traffic during March 2026, due to recent accidents and construction.

Queens residents along Cross Bay Boulevard are deeply concerned about skyrocketing fuel and grocery prices due to the US-Iran conflict.