Great White Shark Near NYC; Maced For Coughing On L Train; Crazy Midtown Bee Swarm: PM Digest

NEW YORK, NY — It appears the beasts of New York are staging a coordinated coup against the human invaders. Below, what you should know about today's massive bee swarm in Midtown and the celebrity shark heading toward the Rockaways, plus a bunch of other important local news stories not tied to the animal revolt but still worth reading on Friday, June 2. Stories are pulled from our 28 neighborhood Patch sites across the city.

Thousands Of Honey Bees Swarmed A Service Van In Midtown Today

See video footage of the freaky, hours-long phenomenon.

New York Defies Trump's Climate Stance By Lighting Landmarks Green

Including City Hall, the Kosciuszko Bridge, One World Trade and more.

Mary Lee, Great White Shark Celebrity, Headed Toward NYC

If the 16-foot, 3,500-pound shark continues on this path at her usual speed, she could reach the Rockaways by tomorrow morning. Track her journey here.

L Train Rider Maces Fellow Passenger For Coughing, Police Say

The suspect allegedly Maced her victim and jumped on his back after his coughing enraged her.

Trio Of Harlem Fraudsters Stole Nearly $30K From Immigrants, DA Says

The immigrants, most of whom don't speak English, were trying to send money to family members over the holidays.

Washington Square Park Shooting Injures 1

Gunfire rang out in the busy urban park this morning.

Power Outages Hit 2 Brand-New Second Avenue Subway Stations This Morning

That didn't take long.

Sexist, Racist Ranter Attacks Woman On 4 Train, Police Say

He attacked when the woman tried to stop him from harassing another passenger.

Bill De Blasio Ripped For Trips To Park Slope Gym Amid Climate Concerns

"How about you stepping up your game, leading by example, getting out of your SUV armada?"

Anti-Gay Umbrella Assault Reported At Brooklyn Bodega

The two suspects are still on the loose.

Your Guide To Governors Ball 2017: Schedule, Lineup, Transit, Weather And More

Everything you need to know about this year's festival.

Harlem Principal Ousted By Angry Parents

Here's the guy taking over.

City Shuts Down Manhattan Construction Site After Steel Beam Plunges 12 Stories

Three workers were hurt, one seriously, in the accident.

Chelsea Gas Station Flipped Into Pricey Condo Building

Get a load of these interior pics.

Teen Daredevil Arrested For Climbing 51-Story Manhattan Skyscraper

Justin Casquejo has built his reputation — and rap sheet — on scaling major New York City skyscrapers.

Park Slope Subway Rapist Could Get 20 Years In Prison

The case was recently broken open with a DNA test.

Controversial Crown Heights Homeless Shelter Remains In Limbo

Ten families currently live in the new shelter in Crown Heights. After a court hearing was postponed today, the city still can't move in anyone else.

Brownstone Brooklyn, Meanwhile, Is Bracing For Some Shelters Of Its Own

Residents' concerns will be addressed at an upcoming meeting with local politicians.

G Train Service Will Be Suspended At Night Next Week

Good luck getting home between 10 p.m. and 5 a.m.

And The M Train Will Be Suspended For 3 Weekends In June

Think of it as practice for the 10-month M train shutdown that starts this July.

Queens Theater Offers $1 Movie Screenings For Kids

Two movies will be screened each week through the summer.

Check Out These Weekend Open Houses For NYC Apartments Under $400K

From a redeveloped hotel to a co-op surrounded by trees.