President Trump’s May 14–15 Beijing trip has renewed hope for Rayhan Asat, whose brother Ekpar has been detained in Xinjiang since 2016. Advocates want his case raised directly with Xi.

A Pine Bush volunteer ambulance captain was suspended three years by the state for alleged patient abuse and negligence; state records released few details.

Thirty-six medical experts told the Senate they believe President Trump is mentally unfit and urged urgent removal, citing worsening cognition and national‑security risks. Their statement was printed in the Congressional Record.

A Manhattan judge temporarily blocked the city's plan to open a men's intake center at 8 East 3rd St., moving the court fight and leaving the May 1 opening on hold.

A five‑alarm blaze ripped through a College Point warehouse and drew hundreds of FDNY and EMS personnel; officials say the structure was lost but no one was hurt. Investigators remain on scene.

Attaboy staff voted 13‑8 to form Attaboy Local 134, certifying a new micro‑union at the Lower East Side cocktail bar. Workers say they will push for pay, scheduling and more input.

A proposed floating solar array at Peekskill's Camp Field Reservoir promises energy savings and community funds, but neighbors worry about water quality ahead of next week’s hearing.

At a University of Chicago event, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez defended her 'you can't earn a billion dollars' line and tied it to market power, tax and antitrust reforms.

The Jets reportedly agreed to a three‑year, $45.75M extension with RB Breece Hall, including roughly $29M guaranteed, keeping their lead rusher in New York.

Showers and thunderstorms will drench NYC Saturday. Dense fog overnight may slow Sunday commutes.

The Venice Biennale opened May 9 amid protests after its international jury resigned over Israeli and Russian participation. Organizers shifted prize decisions to ticket‑holding visitors and postponed awards to Nov. 22.

The Fed’s Financial Stability Report names geopolitical turmoil and an oil‑price shock as the top near‑term risks to markets, with AI‑funded debt and private credit adding fragility.

NYPD Crime Stoppers posted a wanted alert after a 25-year-old was slashed near 174 Orchard Street on Jan. 4; a reward of up to $3,500 is being offered for tips.