Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay Current

Cross Bay Boulevard drivers and local businesses in Queens fear higher car prices and repair costs as President Trump plans 25% EU auto tariffs.

Gas prices spike, directly impacting Cross Bay Boulevard commuters as the U.S. marks 60 days since the start of the war in Iran.

Queens residents, especially along Cross Bay Boulevard, express frustration over GDP decline and tariff worries, fearing higher prices and job losses. Ukrainian-Americans celebrate a new mineral deal.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses warn of widespread price hikes due to skyrocketing oil prices and the escalating Iran war. Queens residents face rising costs and financial strain.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents face skyrocketing gas prices ($5+/gallon) as Iran war escalates, impacting Queens commuters and local businesses. Financial strain is widespread.

Cross Bay Boulevard commuters face $6 gas prices as President Trump's naval blockade of Iran spikes crude oil costs, hitting local cabbies and businesses hard.

Cross Bay Boulevard commuters face $6 gas prices as President Trump's naval blockade of Iran spikes crude oil costs, hitting local cabbies and businesses hard.

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses report a robust 15% revenue growth in 2026, driven by increased consumer spending and new establishments. Strong recovery boosts local economy in Howard Beach and Ozone Park.

Ozone Park tech workers anxiously monitor job markets after Meta and Microsoft announce 23,000 layoffs to fund AI expansion. Cross Bay residents debate AI's impact on local employment.