Local Economy & Business — Cross Bay Current

Cross Bay Boulevard retailers report a 14 percent drop in foot traffic due to global supply chain disruptions, prompting demands for municipal support.

South Queens business owners face tighter borrowing criteria as local branches of Cross County Savings Bank adjust commercial loans due to rate fluctuations.

Residents and merchants in Howard Beach, Queens, closely monitor global energy volatility as Middle East tensions threaten to drive up local fuel costs.

SpaceX stock surge makes Elon Musk a trillionaire, sparking heated debates outside cross county bank about neighborhood wages and global wealth inequality.

Soaring commercial vacancies and a steep decline in shopper parking have prompted Howard Beach merchants to organize a unified local economic coalition.

Broad Channel residents react to the historic US-Iran nuclear agreement as fuel prices fluctuate, triggering economic concerns for outer-borough communities.

Commuters along Cross Bay Boulevard brace for surging local fuel costs after U.S. strikes against Iran trigger global oil price inflation. Get the latest.

A finalized US-Iran diplomatic agreement triggers immediate fuel price volatility, impacting small businesses and commuters in Howard Beach.

Neighborhood groups have launched a new local news alliance to provide dedicated hyper-local coverage for Howard Beach Queens residents.