Extra Extra: Why yes, I do need to board this flight early

Good Wednesday afternoon in New York City, where state Sen. Zellnor Myrie is preparing for a likely mayoral run.

Here's what else is happening:

• The NYPD said transit crime dropped 23% in April when compared to the same month last year.
• But also: " Oddly-dressed perp grabs two cellphones during Midtown 1 train robbery: cops "
• Now this is how you dress oddly on the subway.
• The New York Times profiled Maleah Joi Moon , who's nominated for a Tony for her role as the Alicia Keys-based protagonist in the Broadway musical "Hell's Kitchen."
• The lit Olympic torch has completed its journey on an old-timey sailing ship from Greece to France.
• Even houseboats are getting unaffordable in London.
• More passengers on Southwest flights are deciding they fit the qualifications for someone who needs to preboard.
• Steve Albini, the alt rock producer who made albums for Nirvana and Pixies, has died at the age of 61 .
• Venus used to look like Earth. Then she changed.
• And finally, perfect form: