Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay Current

Gas prices on Cross Bay Boulevard top $6/gallon as Iran's Strait of Hormuz closure impacts global oil. Howard Beach cabbies skip shifts; residents worry about rising costs.

The UAE's unexpected withdrawal from OPEC has triggered immediate concerns over rising fuel costs, acutely impacting residents and businesses along Queens' Cross Bay Boulevard.

Queens business owners and residents with Canadian ties express concern over potential tariffs and trade restrictions as US-Canada tensions escalate during Trump's new term.

Cross Bay Boulevard and South Queens are projected for modest 2.5% economic growth in 2026, driven by resilient local businesses and evolving consumer habits.

Seven new local businesses opened on Cross Bay Boulevard in six months, boosting Howard Beach and Broad Channel economies. Infrastructure spurs growth.

Cross Bay shoppers react to soaring food prices amidst global emergency warnings. Jan Kowalski highlights local impact of international tensions on Queens' grocery bills.

Gas prices on Cross Bay Boulevard jumped 15% after UAE exited OPEC. Queens residents face higher fuel costs, impacting commutes and local businesses.

Queens commuters, truckers, and businesses on Cross Bay Boulevard face $5-a-gallon fuel prices as Trump's Hormuz blockade triggers global oil surges.

Cross Bay Boulevard gas prices hit $5 per gallon, as Iran's Hormuz proposal and Trump's response create global market volatility impacting Queens commuters.