Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Family Testimony Resumes in Howard Beach RetrialEmotional testimony in the Karina Vetrano murder retrial continues to deeply impact the Howard Beach and Cross Bay Boulevard communities.June 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial Hears Emotional Testimony in Queens CasePhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused in Karina Vetrano's Howard Beach killing, a case closely watched by Queens residents along Cross Bay Boulevard.June 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimePhil Vetrano Testifies in Retrial, Focus on Howard Beach CasePhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial, a case deeply impacting Howard Beach and wider Queens communities.June 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Sees Rise in Illegal Street Takeovers, Residents AlarmedQueens residents express growing alarm over an increase in illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard, demanding immediate action.June 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCyclist, 60, Dies on Cross Bay Boulevard After CollisionA 60-year-old cyclist died Sunday on Cross Bay Boulevard, Queens, following a fatal collision; NYPD investigation is underway.June 4, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial: Father's Emotional Testimony Recalled in QueensPhil Vetrano's emotional testimony in the Karina Vetrano murder retrial brought enduring grief back to the forefront for Howard Beach, Queens, residents.June 3, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeApartment Fire on Cross Bay Boulevard Displaces Two FamiliesA devastating apartment fire on Cross Bay Boulevard in Howard Beach has displaced two families, injuring one resident and a firefighter. Red Cross aiding victims.June 3, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeIllegal Street Takeovers Spark Frustration on Cross Bay BoulevardIllegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard have surged 40%, sparking widespread frustration and urgent calls for increased police action. Queens residents demand safety and peace.June 3, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial Continues, Father Offers Emotional TestimonyPhilip Vetrano gave emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial, recounting the agonizing search for his daughter Karina in 2016. The Howard Beach community awaits justice.June 3, 2026