Miss Major Middle, a tuition‑free microschool in Fort Greene, will open in Fall 2027 with a theater‑first, "genderful" curriculum for middle‑schoolers.

A 45-year-old woman was robbed at gunpoint near Columbus Circle early Friday; police say the case appears domestic and no arrests have been made.

A reservation-only 20-seat rum den has opened under Echo Lake in Williamsburg, pouring rare vintage rums alongside sea-forward small plates.

Police say a Canal Street sweep recovered what they estimate would be $151 million in counterfeit goods and led to 17 arrests. The operation is the latest in a string of busts targeting illegal sidewalk vending.

Eat Offbeat’s new Shawarma & Co. opened at Market 57 on Pier 57, bringing Damascus‑style slow‑roasted shawarma and chef‑driven sides to the west‑side food hall.

The Mets replaced Carlos Mendoza with Andy Green after a rough stretch that left New York 34-47 and deep in the NL East race. Ownership says change was necessary as the club looks for a turnaround.

A U.S. embassy security official was found dead in Yangon in May; a Thai woman has appeared in court on immigration and murder charges tied to the case. Details remain limited.

State officials say new Medicaid work requirements will add about $500 million in admin costs — roughly a 20% increase — and could push hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers off coverage.

A Brooklyn patient says a nurse at Brookdale Hospital drugged and sexually assaulted her during an overnight stay; records show earlier complaints in New Jersey.

NYC DOT will install 24/7 red-painted bus lanes on East 116th Street this summer, adding protected bike lanes, curb changes and camera enforcement. The moves aim to speed crosstown trips for tens of thousands of riders.

Jack's All Day has opened at the gateway to Restaurant Row with a burger-forward menu and evening hours geared to the theater crowd and neighbors. The new spot occupies a corner formerly home to Brasserie Athénée.

A Greenpoint man will serve 18 years after pleading guilty to raping a 12‑year‑old in her East Williamsburg apartment building. Prosecutors say the plea spared the child a trial.

A declined payment card at a Crown Heights salon turned violent, leaving two employees slashed and a 23‑year‑old arrested. Police say the victims are expected to recover.