National & World — Cross Bay Current

Colosseum closure after a worker's death sparked conversations on Cross Bay Boulevard about workplace safety and global events affecting local communities.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents express deep concern and sympathy following Russian strikes in Kyiv and Odesa that injured 13 people.

A Russian drone struck a Ukrainian train after Boris Johnson passed through, fueling global alarm. Queens residents watch the impacts of distant conflicts.

An Iranian commercial vessel was struck in the Strait of Hormuz, killing one. Cross Bay Boulevard residents fear higher gas prices and shipping delays.

An Indonesian ferry sank in bad weather in the Java Sea, leaving about 130 missing. Cross Bay Boulevard residents express sympathy and concern over travel safety.

A merchant vessel was struck near Iran’s Strait of Hormuz, killing one and injuring three. The incident raises local concerns about gas prices and shipping disruptions.

Cross Bay Boulevard residents react with anxiety and fatigue after Ukrainian President Zelenskyy's plane nearly hit by a drone near Moldova.

Queens residents are feeling increased war anxiety and concern over rising gas prices following a US strike on an Iranian tanker in 2026, triggering retaliatory attacks.

Queens residents on Cross Bay Boulevard voice concerns about the new Russia-North Korea road bridge, fearing global instability could impact local prices and security.