Deadly 'Scorpion' Drugs In NYC; Murdered By His Wife For His Life Insurance: PM Digest

NEW YORK, NY — Tired of the Comey-only news cycle? Here are some solid local news stories from Friday, June 9, to drown out the CNN circus. Stories are pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across NYC.

Manhattan Drug Bust: 14 Arrested With Huge Stash Of 'Scorpion' Coke, Weed And Heroin, City Says

Their stash allegedly matches drugs found at the scene of a young woman's tragic overdose last year.

'Casual' NYC Restaurants Top New List Of Nation's Best

See which ones made the cut — great for a laid-back dinner date.

Senator Writes Bill To Stop South Harlem From Being Rebranded As 'SoHa'

This is getting serious.

16 Subway Lines Will Be Out Of Whack Over The Weekend

Your guide to the chaos.

Rockefeller Family's Upper East Side Mansion Hits The Market

And it makes for some pretty insane real-estate porn.

Trump Thinks The Empire State Building Was Built In Less Than A Year

(It wasn't.)

NYPD Donates New Shopping Cart To Elderly Man Who Was Attacked, Beaten With Cane

We dare you to stay sad after looking at these pics.

Columbus Circle Is One Step Closer To Getting A New Bike Lane

Since 2009, 10 pedestrians and 18 bicyclists have reportedly been injured in the circular Manhattan intersection.

Charged With Stalking Ex, Brooklyn Board Leader Headed To Desert For 'Spirit Healing'

Craig Hammerman, the longtime district manager of Brooklyn's Community Board 6, will be back in a few months to face trial.

Brooklyn Pride Is Tomorrow

Everything you need to know about the Park Slope festivities.

City Officials Beg Residents To Use New 'Plan Gowanus' Online Tool

"I know it’s easy to get 'planning fatigue,'" a local elected says. "But shaping the future of our community... is no easy feat."

Brooklyn Woman Hired Hitman To Kill Husband For $900K In Life Insurance

Alishia Noel-Murray was found guilty in court today.

Boyfriend Drives From Long Island To Brooklyn With Girlfriend Locked In The Trunk, Cops Say

He's been charged with kidnapping.

Cheech The Service Dog Stolen From Owner In Brooklyn Park

Cheech's owner, knocked unconscious by a dog thief, says he's "lost" without him.

Teen Boy Shot Dead Outside Bushwick Bodega

An accomplice in the murder held out his hand for 17-year-old Keith Kyser to shake while the killer reached for the murder weapon, police say.

Week-Long Music Festival Starts Tonight In Chelsea

Here's what's on the schedule.

Get Your City Summer Started Right At These Outdoor Bars

Rooftops and beer gardens galore.

Here's A List Of Open Houses This Weekend For NYC Apartments Under $400K

From a pre-war property in Washington Heights to a sweet studio near Riverside Park.