MUJI is opening its first Queens store at Tangram in Flushing this weekend, bringing its minimalist home goods and apparel to the borough.

A man is wanted after a woman says he performed a lewd act inside a South Bronx laundromat on May 25. Police have circulated the case through Crime Stoppers as they hunt for the suspect.

Parents and advocates rallied at the State Capitol after a bill to train and pay family caregivers stalled in the Assembly, warning nursing shortages are forcing desperate choices.

Smoke and flames rose from several manholes in Bed-Stuy Thursday, leaving dozens without power as crews worked to repair underground equipment.

Princess Bajrakitiyabha, a lawyer and prison‑reform advocate, has died at 47 after a long hospital stay.

Three men robbed a 14-year-old outside 1021 Longfellow Avenue; Crime Stoppers released images and is offering a reward for tips.

A Bronx mother says her 15‑year‑old son was punched while walking to school in Westchester Square; the family shared footage and police are seeking tips.

Local doctors point to nicotinamide (vitamin B3) — 500 mg twice daily — as a low‑cost way to reduce non‑melanoma skin cancer recurrence when used with sun protection.

A Division of the Budget update lifts all‑funds spending to about $277 billion — nearly $9 billion above Gov. Hochul’s figure — and watchdogs warn of looming deficits.

Mayor Mamdani is directing $20M of city deposits to Ponce Bank to grow lending in Inwood and the Bronx. The move routes public cash to a Bronx‑born community bank.

More than 100 match-worn jerseys from Messi, Ronaldo and Beckham are on view at the Empire State Building through July 19, with an exclusive ESB x Classic Football Shirts jersey and a golden-trophy photo op.

State investment chiefs urged Nasdaq and FTSE Russell to pause fast‑entry rule changes that could force billions of dollars of passive buying into SpaceX right after its IPO.

A City Council bill would require heat action plans on job sites, chilled water and temporary work stoppages at extreme temperatures. Supporters call it a safety upgrade; industry wants clarity on implementation.