Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay Current

An 85-year-old Queens resident died after a tree fell during severe storms near Cross Bay Boulevard. The tragedy prompts calls for improved tree maintenance and storm safety measures.

A woman suffered critical injuries in an early morning crash at Cross Bay Boulevard and Pitkin Avenue in Ozone Park. NYPD investigates the collision as pedestrian safety concerns resurface.

A 60-year-old cyclist died Sunday on Cross Bay Boulevard, prompting an NYPD investigation. Concerns rise about road safety for area residents.

Emotional testimony resumes in the high-profile retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused in Karina Vetrano's Howard Beach murder. The community seeks justice.

Phil Vetrano testified in the Karina Vetrano murder retrial, recounting the discovery of his daughter's body. Howard Beach residents seek justice and park safety. Updates are critical for public understanding.

Illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard are sparking widespread frustration among Queens residents since May 2026. The dangerous trend prompts calls for NYPD action and enhanced community safety measures.

An 85-year-old man died after a tree collapsed on West 164th Avenue, near Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach, during a severe Queens storm. The incident prompts calls for review of city tree maintenance.

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony began Tuesday in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder in Howard Beach. The community watches as justice is sought again.

Crime rates on Cross Bay Boulevard declined 12% in Q1 2026, reflecting successful community policing and resident engagement efforts in Queens.