Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay Current

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony Tuesday in the 2026 retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of murdering his daughter, Karina Vetrano, in Howard Beach.

Queens residents are demanding urgent action against dangerous illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard, impacting safety and local businesses.

Murdaugh's murder convictions overturned, prompting intense debate among Cross Bay Boulevard residents about judicial integrity and the justice system. Retrial anticipated.

Charges were upgraded to murder against a 38-year-old accused of setting a Queens fire near Cross Bay Boulevard that killed four, including a 3-year-old. Justice sought.

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial, seeking justice for Karina Vetrano's murder, a case that deeply impacted Howard Beach. Closure sought.

A 16-year-old was stabbed in a Queens park near Cross Bay Boulevard, prompting urgent community demands for increased safety measures and police presence. Investigation ongoing.

Queens residents are demanding action against dangerous illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard, impacting safety and local businesses. Urgent police intervention is sought.

NYPD has increased enforcement against illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard, leading to a 35% rise in arrests this quarter. Community leaders applaud efforts.

Antisemitic graffiti has defaced multiple locations across Queens, including synagogues, drawing strong condemnation from the City Council Speaker. NYPD is investigating.