Public Safety & Crime — Cross Bay Current

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony in Chanel Lewis's retrial revives 2016 Howard Beach tragedy. The Cross Bay community seeks justice.

A shooting at Mexico's Teotihuacán pyramids sparks travel safety concerns among Cross Bay Boulevard residents. Queens families rethink trips.

NYPD seeks suspects from a disruptive street takeover in Queens on January 18, 2026. Cross Bay Boulevard residents voice safety concerns.

A wild street takeover in Queens led to community outrage and calls for stronger NYPD action against illegal auto events.

NYPD released new images of suspects involved in dangerous drag racing events across Queens, urging public assistance in identifying them.

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony reopened wounds in the ongoing retrial of Chanel Lewis for Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder.

NYPD seeks public help identifying suspects from a dangerous drag racing meetup in Queens near Cross Bay Boulevard. New images released as officials work to curb reckless driving.

Phil Vetrano delivered emotional testimony in the Chanel Lewis retrial, recounting the discovery of his daughter Karina in Howard Beach. The Queens court seeks justice years after the tragedy.

Suspects are wanted after a chaotic illegal street takeover in Middle Village, Queens, caused major disruptions. Police released video, urging public help to identify participants in the dangerous event.