Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay Current

NYC police are investigating a driver who struck a pedestrian near Cross Bay Boulevard on Sept. 8, 2026. The incident reignites local calls for improved road safety measures.

NYPD seeks suspect after an 84-year-old man was knocked down and robbed on a Queens sidewalk, sparking local safety concerns.

A driver struck pedestrian Waiching Chen on Cross Bay Boulevard during a right turn, prompting a police investigation. Details on condition are pending.

Ozone Park police report a deadly scooter crash, gunpoint robbery, and slashings, sparking increased patrols and community concern. Local residents are urged to remain vigilant.

Queens reports a shooting involving two teens and other borough news, prompting ongoing investigations and renewed calls for public safety. Vigilance remains key.

A 55-year-old woman was critically injured after a crash on Cross Bay Boulevard and Pitkin Avenue in Ozone Park at 3:35 a.m. today. She was rushed to Jamaica Hospital, highlighting urgent concerns over pedestrian safety.

Howard Beach residents are reeling from the fatal stabbing of 76-year-old John Muraco on 102nd Street, with his son accused. The incident deeply affects the community, prompting concerns over local safety.

Thieves stole a royal necklace from a Vienna museum in a brazen smash-and-grab heist, caught on camera. Cross Bay Boulevard residents frame it as a bold crime, sparking local talk about security and theft.

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