Muggy start to Saturday with spotty showers and a high near 78°F. Heat and humidity build into late next week—cooling centers and hydration recommended.

The Baked Bear is headed to Hoboken, with a downtown Washington Street storefront listed as "coming soon" on the brand's site. No opening date has been released.

Two people were shot near South 3rd Avenue and East 1st Street in Mount Vernon; police described the injuries as non-life-threatening and are asking for tips.

A New York oncology executive, Jeff Vacirca, is reportedly on the White House's shortlist for FDA commissioner, a pick that raises industry‑tie and ethics questions.

State officials unveiled a Center of Excellence to train clinicians and boost health equity as cannabis use becomes more common across New York.

Fog and light rain this morning; showers likely into Saturday. Heat builds late weekend into next week.

A 51‑page petition claims a Hempstead district clerk smuggled and destroyed absentee ballots in the May trustee race, prompting a state review and staff suspensions.

An owner representative resigned hours before the Rent Guidelines Board's June 25 vote, complicating the fight over a possible citywide rent freeze. The final decision will affect roughly one million stabilized units.

Quality Services for the Autism Community signed a 25,000-square-foot lease at 1200 Zerega Ave in the Bronx to expand classrooms and outdoor programming.

Micron’s June 24 earnings could jolt markets: a booming DRAM ETF and a new 2x leveraged product raise the chance of outsized swings. Traders are already positioned.

A hazmat response at a Congers pharmaceutical plant forced evacuations Wednesday morning and a temporary shelter opened nearby.

Two 16‑year‑old boys were hurt in separate knife attacks in Belmont; police say one person is in custody and both victims are listed as stable.

Solera opened in Port Morris mid‑June and celebrated a packed grand opening, promising Thu–Sat nightlife and a local home for Black and brown LGBTQ+ Bronxites.