Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial: Phil Vetrano Testifies in Howard Beach CasePhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial of Chanel Lewis for Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder in Howard Beach. The community watches for justice.May 7, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Seeks 8 Suspects in Reckless Cross Bay Boulevard TakeoverNYPD seeks 8 suspects in dangerous Cross Bay Boulevard street takeover, releasing new photos. Community outrage mounts over escalating incidents disrupting local life and endangering residents.May 7, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Residents Demand Action on Illegal TakeoversQueens residents are fed up with escalating illegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard, demanding city action. Over 30 incidents logged since January 2026, disrupting daily life.May 7, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens House Explosion Injures Multiple Officers, Sparks BlazeExplosion in Howard Beach injured several NYPD officers and destroyed a home near Cross Bay Boulevard, sparking community safety concerns. Residents face displacement and potential gas safety reviews.May 7, 2026
Public Safety & CrimePhil Vetrano Testifies in Karina Vetrano Retrial: "She Was My Light"Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial for Karina Vetrano's murder, reflecting family's enduring pain in Howard Beach.May 6, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Residents Outraged by 2026 Illegal Street TakeoversIllegal street takeovers on Cross Bay Boulevard in 2026 are causing widespread frustration among Queens residents, demanding urgent governmental intervention.May 6, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD 106th Precinct Enhances Patrols on Cross Bay Boulevard, 2026NYPD's 106th Precinct is rolling out enhanced marked and unmarked patrols on Cross Bay Boulevard in 2026 to combat rising local crime concerns.May 6, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Residents Frustrated by Persistent Street TakeoversQueens residents on Cross Bay Boulevard voiced intense frustration over dangerous street takeovers during recent community meetings. Eyewitness News highlights ongoing safety concerns.May 6, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeCross Bay Boulevard Grapples With Dangerous Street TakeoversIllegal street takeovers are sparking frustration among Cross Bay Boulevard residents and businesses, leading to heightened calls for immediate intervention. May 4 incident triggers new concerns.May 6, 2026