Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay Current

Gas prices on Cross Bay Boulevard soared by 40 cents overnight after Hormuz tensions escalated. Local residents face budget strains; uncertain if costs will drop.

Gas prices on Cross Bay Boulevard rose 40 cents per gallon overnight following Mideast conflict. Residents face immediate cost increases at the pump.

Cross Bay Boulevard's food scene thrives with five new eatery openings in Q1 2026, boosting local economy and drawing food lovers to Queens' culinary destination.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses report a 20% increase in foot traffic for 2026, signaling promising growth. Community events and revitalization efforts drive surge, benefiting local merchants.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses anticipate growth but face significant workforce gaps in 2026. Local eateries and trades struggle to find skilled staff, hindering economic expansion.

Gas prices on Cross Bay Boulevard surged by 40 cents per gallon overnight following global hostilities in the Strait of Hormuz. Queens commuters and businesses face economic strain.

Queens gas stations saw a 40-cent per gallon price hike overnight on Cross Bay Boulevard following overseas incidents. Residents face immediate cost increases.

Gas prices on Cross Bay Boulevard soared 40 cents overnight after Hormuz Strait tensions, straining local commuters and businesses in Queens.

A U.S. military strike on an alleged drug boat in the Pacific, killing two, has resonated with Cross Bay Boulevard business owners and parents, impacting local perceptions of supply and safety.