Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay Current

Cross Bay Boulevard businesses face ongoing supply chain disruptions, impacting inventory and costs. Merchants innovate, seeking local solutions and advocating for support.

A massive College Point warehouse fire on March 25, 2026, crippled local commerce and triggered evacuations, causing widespread traffic disruptions across Queens.

Major fires in College Point and Broad Channel have disrupted Queens commerce, leading to evacuations and industrial safety concerns.

Recent major fires in College Point and Broad Channel have disrupted local commerce and led to evacuations, highlighting industrial safety needs.

Cross Bay Boulevard commuters face surging gas prices exceeding $4/gallon due to U.S.-Iran tensions. Residents demand federal fuel aid.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents grapple with rising oil prices amid the Iran talks stalemate, impacting local businesses and daily commutes. Community members express anxiety about global conflicts.

Cross Bay Boulevard gas prices now exceed $5/gallon as the US-Iran standoff escalates, fueling local commuter frustration and business concerns over rising costs. Residents debate global policy impacts.

"Trump’s tough talk means $5-a-gallon gas soon," a local cabbie states, as Queens residents on Cross Bay Boulevard worry about rising fuel costs amid global conflict.

A major warehouse fire in College Point has halted business operations and forced evacuations, impacting Queens' economy and supply chains near Cross Bay Boulevard.