Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial Continues: Father Testifies in Howard Beach CasePhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused in Karina Vetrano's 2016 Howard Beach murder, impacting Queens residents.April 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial Continues Day Four, Key Evidence Presented in QueensThe Vetrano retrial entered its fourth day in Queens Supreme Court, with prosecutors presenting critical new forensic evidence to the jury.April 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeDangerous Stunt Drivers Cause Chaos on Cross Bay Boulevard, NYPD InvestigatesReckless drivers staged a dangerous street takeover on Cross Bay Boulevard, endangering pedestrians and prompting an urgent NYPD investigation.April 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimePhil Vetrano Testifies in Chanel Lewis Retrial, Queens CourtroomPhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial, seeking justice for his daughter, Karina, in Queens Supreme Court.April 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeBroad Channel Firefighter Injured Battling Rockaway Beach BlazeA Broad Channel firefighter sustained injuries battling a three-alarm blaze near Rockaway Beach. Residents urge caution as fire season approaches.April 23, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeVetrano Retrial, College Point Fire: Cross Bay Updates ResidentsCross Bay Boulevard residents monitor Vetrano retrial and College Point fire impacts. Community seeks justice and businesses face disruption; stay informed.April 22, 2026
Public Safety & CrimePhil Vetrano Testifies in Retrial, Recounting Howard Beach TragedyPhil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the retrial of Chanel Lewis, accused of killing Karina Vetrano in Howard Beach. The high-profile case continues to impact the Cross Bay Boulevard community seeking justice.April 22, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeQueens Council Member Calls for Takeover Enforcement After Middle Village ChaosQueens Council Member Joann Ariola demands tougher NYPD enforcement after nearly 100 cars caused chaos in a Middle Village street takeover last week. Residents near Cross Bay Boulevard are concerned about escalating danger and disruption.April 22, 2026
Public Safety & CrimeNYPD Intensifies Search After Disruptive Queens Street Takeover EventNYPD intensifies search for suspects following a disruptive Queens street takeover, increasing efforts to combat illegal vehicle stunts. Local residents and officials near Cross Bay Boulevard demand swift action to enhance public safety.April 22, 2026