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Illegal Drag Racing Plagues Queens Roads, NYPD Intensifies Enforcement 2026 – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

Illegal Drag Racing Plagues Queens Roads, NYPD Intensifies Enforcement 2026

Illegal drag racing surges 30% in Queens, especially on Cross Bay Boulevard, prompting intensified NYPD enforcement and community safety concerns.

Phil Vetrano Testifies in Karina Vetrano Retrial: Queens Court Hears Emotional Account – Article thumbnail
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Phil Vetrano Testifies in Karina Vetrano Retrial: Queens Court Hears Emotional Account

Phil Vetrano testified emotionally in the Karina Vetrano murder retrial in Queens court, recounting his daughter's tragic death and discovery.

NYPD Investigates Fatal Cyclist Collision on Cross Bay Boulevard – Article thumbnail
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NYPD Investigates Fatal Cyclist Collision on Cross Bay Boulevard

NYPD investigates the fatal collision of a 60-year-old cyclist on Cross Bay Boulevard in Queens, renewing calls for urgent traffic safety improvements.

NYPD Cracks Down on Queens Car Takeovers Near Cross Bay Blvd – Article thumbnail
Public Safety & Crime

NYPD Cracks Down on Queens Car Takeovers Near Cross Bay Blvd

NYPD is intensifying efforts against illegal car takeovers in Queens, including areas near Cross Bay Boulevard, following recent Maspeth dispersal. Safety is critical.

Vetrano Father's Emotional Testimony Resonates in Retrial – Article thumbnail
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Vetrano Father's Emotional Testimony Resonates in Retrial

Phil Vetrano's emotional testimony in Chanel Lewis's retrial for Karina Vetrano's 2016 murder captivated Queens Supreme Court. Justice remains paramount.

Overnight Stunts: Cross Bay Blvd. Residents Demand Action – Article thumbnail
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Overnight Stunts: Cross Bay Blvd. Residents Demand Action

Dangerous overnight car stunts are escalating in Cross Bay Boulevard neighborhoods, sparking resident outrage and increased NYPD patrols in 2026. Safety is paramount.