July 11, 2012
St. John's announces out of conference schedule
Steve Lavin's challenge last year was trying to keep the confidence level of one of the youngest rosters in America from tanking. This year the challenge will be to mesh...
Fracking, water and what if?
Duke University and California State Polytechnical Institute in Pomona just finished a study of water contamination and a gas drilling technique called hydraulic fracturing in the Marcellus Shale in Pennsylvania. Know...
Jay-Z's Barclays concerts already hot tickets
The public sale doesn’t tip off until Friday, but Jay-Z’s concerts launching Brooklyn’s Barclays Center are already hot tickets. Ticket buyers with access to a special pre-sale today gobbled up...
Kristin Chenoweth rushed to hosp. after 'Good Wife' set accident
Pint-sized actress Kristin Chenoweth suffered a seizure today on the Williamsburg set of “The Good Wife” after she was struck by a piece of falling scaffolding, sources told The Post....
Discovery founder lauds CEO Zaslav
Discovery founder John Hendricks gushed about how his CEO David Zaslav has been doing a great job, almost immediately after arriving at Sun Valley. Hendricks, giving Zaslav a bear hug...
Ex-cop gets 7 years for shooting girlfriend
A 12-year veteran ex-cop -- who is also the niece of Mets shortstop Shawon Dunston -- was sentenced to 7 years prison today for admittedly shooting her girlfriend in their...
Admitted cyberbully gets jail for harassing women
An admitted cyberbully got tossed in jail today after a judge said the "highly credible" testimony of several women demolished his denials of threatening them with rape and murder. Vitaly...
DNA link between Sarah Fox murder & OWS scenes could be mistake: sources
Investigators believe the DNA “match” between evidence from the 2004 cold case murder of a Juilliard student and a chain abandoned at a Occupy Wall Street protest earlier this year...
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A well-pressed Harvey Weinstein greeted Mayor Bloomberg at the Allen & Company mogulfest here as Hizzoner was opining on a variety of newspapers’ strengths and weaknesses. “Mayor Bloomberg!” Weinstein bellowed,...
St. John's announces non-conference schedule
St. John’s men’s basketball non-conference schedule, which was released Wednesday, is highlighted by a matchup with South Carolina in the Big East/SEC Challenge.The Red Storm meet the Gamecocks on Nov....
Lin return delayed as Knicks await Rockets' offer sheet
LAS VEGAS -- The Knicks don’t have a Jeremy Lin offer sheet to match, hence there will be no announcement on re-signing the point guard Wednesday. According to sources the...
Interview with Far Cry 3 Lead Game Designer Jamie Keen
When it was announced last month that Far Cry 3’s release would be pushed into December – December 4 to be exact – fans were pretty disappointed. But in a...
The Act: A short iOS title, but worth your time
When you think of mobile publisher Chillingo, you probably think of Cut the Rope or even their newer hit, Catapult King. So many of their games have that typical kind...
Manhattan DA announces success of Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit
Investigations by the Manhattan DA's two-year-old Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit have taken more than 400 guns off the street, with 100 additional guns being turned in via buy-back events, Cyrus...
Long Island native Weidman could be next up for Silva
Anderson Silva all but cemented his place as the best mixed martial artist of all time Saturday at UFC 148 in defeating challenger Chael Sonnen for the second time.Next up...
It's not lunacy: Not-a-planet Pluto boasts 5 moons
LOS ANGELES -- Pluto may have been kicked out of the planet club, but it has gained yet another companion. Scientists announced Wednesday the discovery of the smallest moon yet...
Retail legend Marvin Traub dead at 87
Marvin Traub — the legendary retail merchant who built Bloomingdale’s into a retail powerhouse in storied career that spanned more than 40 years — has died at the age of...
TV shows we love to hate: 'Love in the Wild'
Welcome to "Love to Hate," where we take a look at the shows you hate so much that you can't stop watching. This week: "Love in the Wild" on NBC....
Sun Valley lounging
The Sony gang arrived at Allen & Co.’s Sun Valley mogulfest in great spirits — as they stayed and partied at the lodge’s “Dunchin” bar practically until closing time. Sony...
Vested interest at Sun Valley conference
Even the world’s wealthiest and most powerful media and tech moguls like their swag. That was clear today at the Allen & Company summer conference in Sun Valley, Idaho., where...
Bronx product Johnson asks for, receives release from Miami
Former St. Benedict’s Prep star and Bronx native Melvin Johnson has asked and received his release from his National Letter of Intent with Miami, The Post has learned. One the...
Knicks will wait until deadline for Fields decision: source
The Knicks plan on taking the full three days to decide whether or not to match the Raptors' offer sheet for Landry Fields, a source said.In an apparent ploy to...
Devils GM Lamoriello to be inducted into Hall of Fame
Devils general manager Lou Lamoriello and 1994 Ranger Cup winner Ed Olczyk, along with Stars’ center Mike Modano, will be enshrined in the U.S. Hockey Hall of Fame this fall,...
Doan's agent ready to 'move on' from Coyotes on July 16
The Rangers’ chances of signing Coyotes winger Shane Doan might be increasing because of an extended ownership squabble in Phoenix.Residents of Glendale, Ariz., are challenging the purchase of the franchise...
Lin denies he's unhappy with Knicks
Jeremy Lin is not mad at the Knicks, after all. A published report claimed that Lin was displeased that the Knicks did not pursue him more aggressively and the Rockets,...
GOP-controlled House votes to repeal Obama's health law
WASHINGTON — The Republican-led House has voted to repeal President Barack Obama's health care law. But the election-year move stands no chance in the Democratic-controlled Senate. The vote Wednesday was...
Patriots owner responds to leaked movie audition video
Robert Kraft has released a statement about the viral video released Wednesday that shows him acting and dancing in an apparent movie audition tape.Kraft, the owner of the New England...
The Palestinians won't make peace
If there were a credible offer for peace between Israel and the Palestinians, the Palestinians would accept right? The Palestiniasn want to make a deal with Israel so those living...
NCAA Football ’13 Review
College football season is right around the corner, but those looking to get their pigskin fix in a little early need not look further than NCAA Football ’13.This year’s installment...
Gee released from hospital, will consider surgery for clot
Dillon Gee's blood clot in an artery in his right shoulder has resolved and he will be discharged from New York-Presbyterian Hospital Wednesday.The right-hander will be placed on the disabled...
The Amazing Spider-Man Review
The Amazing Spider-Man is NOT your typical movie-based game.Not that I have gotten your attention, I can move onto the actual review.It’s important to note, first and foremost, that The...
US Open boosts early round prize money
Following in the footsteps of the French Open and Wimbledon, the U.S. Open is increasing singles prize money by 11 percent this year, with the biggest boosts for players who...
Nets pursuit of Howard officially dead after re-signing Lopez
The Nets have gave up their pursuit of Dwight Howard and hours later re-signed Brook Lopez on Wednesday, sources said.The Nets long chase of Howard will at least be on...
Summer League Preview Game 3: Nets vs. 76ers
ORLANDO -- Now 0-2 this week, the Nets will hope to get a win Wednesday in their third game of the week against the 76ers.Here are a few things to...
Florence and The Machine cancel European shows after lead singer loses voice
LONDON — Florence and The Machine have pulled out of two European concerts because the lead singer has lost her voice and been told not to perform to avoid permanent...
Politicians will be excluded from speaking at 9/11 anniversary ceremony this year
This year's Sept. 11 anniversary will be the first in which politicians are excluded from speaking at the commemoration ceremony at ground zero. The memorial foundation sent a letter to...
SEC requiring uniform system for US stock exchanges
WASHINGTON — US stock exchanges and markets must establish a uniform system for tracking all orders and trades under a rule approved Wednesday. The Securities and Exchange Commission said the...
WATCH: Bryan sorry for National Anthem performance
Luke Bryan is saying sorry for his performance during Major League Baseball’s All-Star game. The country singer admits that he did check the lyrics he had written on his hand...
Red Bulls still waiting on Rodgers, but looking at strikers including Amerikwa
Like a cheesy horror movie that spawns a dozen sequels, the Luke Rodgers visa melodrama runs on and on and on. And despite numerous proclamations that either they’ll get a...
Tom has plans to keep Suri in Scientology: report
The TomKat war is just beginning — and it’s going to be bloody. Stunning new reports say the supposedly amicable divorce and custody agreement between Hollywood superstars Tom Cruise and...
Red Bulls negotiating with a DP, & it's NOT Stephen Ireland (UPDATED)
Despite having the best first-half start in their history, the Red Bulls say they’re trying to add a third Designated Player. And while multiple sources close to both the player...
Brooks bounces back in Nets' second Summer League game
ORLANDO – Here’s a look back at the Nets’ 82-73 loss to the Celtics Tuesday on the second day of their week-long Summer League stint here at Amway Center:- After...
Phillies announcer has on-air tirade after Mets homer
Scott Hairston isn’t making too many friends in Philadelphia.The Mets reserve outfielder is hitting .324 with five home runs and an absurd .824 slugging percentage in 34 at-bats this year...
Apple CEO Tim Cook makes surprise appearance at Sun Valley retreat
Apple CEO Tim Cook surprised the crowd in Sun Valley, Idaho, this morning by showing up at the Allen & Co. annual retreat to attend a session called “Iran vs....
Nets sign veteran guard Stackhouse
The Nets signed veteran guard Jerry Stackhouse on Wednesday to a one-year deal for the minimum salary.Stackhouse, 37, spent last season playing sparingly behind one of the newest Nets, six-time...
Capsized sunken boat raised from bottom of Oyster Bay
A yacht that capsized and sank off Long Island after a July Fourth outing to watch fireworks, killing three children, was lifted from the bottom of a bay on Wednesday....
Padres' Street would reconcile with Geren if dealt to Mets
Huston Street says his beef with Bob Geren wouldn’t carry over if the Padres closer was dealt to the Mets.Street once called Geren, his former manager with the A’s and...
Universal Studios Hollywood sued for barring amputees from roller coaster
LOS ANGELES — Universal Studios Hollywood has been sued for barring amputees from a theme park roller coaster. The Los Angeles Times says the federal court lawsuit contends two men...
Delta launched last batch of new LaGuardia flights
Delta Air Lines Inc. on Tuesday launched service to 11 new cities from New York's LaGuardia Airport, the final phase in a massive expansion aimed at capturing more lucrative travelers...
Marriage gap fuels Obama's lead over Romney: poll
President Obama's slim lead over Republican rival Mitt Romney in the White House race is fueled by a broad marriage gap, with Obama enjoying a big advantage among single voters...
DreamWorks plans theme park at stalled mall near MetLife Stadium
Shrek might find a home in the swamps of northern New Jersey. The Hollywood studio that created the green ogre and the wisecracking zoo animals of "Madagascar" announced Wednesday it...
Midtown window washers stuck on scaffolding rescued
Two window washers who got stuck on a scaffolding today outside of the 42nd floor of a Midtown Manhattan building were rescued. The men were taken to Bellevue Hospital in...
Allen, Lewis sign with NBA champion Heat
Ray Allen and Rashard Lewis have signed their contracts with the NBA champion Miami Heat, and will be introduced in news conferences later Wednesday. Allen agreed to join the Heat...
Eagles QB Vick launches clothing line
Philadelphia Eagles quarterback Michael Vick is launching a sports clothing line called V7 that will be sold exclusively at East Coast sporting goods shop Modell’s. The line is the latest...
NYC introducing pay phone wireless internet kiosks
Pay phone kiosks — the remnants of days gone by — are set to get a new lease on life in New York City. They'll serve as the hosts of...
Spanish League PG Prigioni accepts Knicks offer
Pablo Prigioni has accepted Knicks league minimum offer of one-year $473,00, his U.S. agent George Bass confirmed to The Post. Still waiting to officially match Jeremy Lin's $28.8M offer sheet,...
WATCH: Romney attacks Obama, draws jeers from NAACP crowd
HOUSTON - Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney drew jeers from black voters Wednesday as he criticized President Barack Obama and pledged to repeal the Democrats' health care overhaul. Romney told...
Peregrine positions being liquidated
Jefferies is almost done selling investments held for customers of Peregrine Financial Group, the troubled Iowa brokerage whose founder attempted suicide at the company headquarters this week. The investment bank,...
DirecTV customers lose access to Viacom channels
Don’t expect to see SpongeBob back on DirecTV anytime soon. Michael White, CEO of the satellite-TV provider, sounded less than optimistic today that a fee spat with cable programming powerhouse...
Penn State trustees held conference call before report on Sandusky investigation released
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. — A spokesman for Penn State's board of trustees says members held an informational conference call as they prepare for the results of an investigation into the...
JETS TOP 25: No. 11 Mark Sanchez
As the Jets enter the quiet part of the summer between the spring program and training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25...
NYer pleads guilty to attempted murder of officer
MINEOLA, NY — A New York City man has pleaded guilty to the attempted murder of a police officer during a high-speed chase on Long Island. Under the plea deal,...
Suicide attack in Yemen kills 6
SANAA, Yemen — A suicide bomber detonated his explosives into a crowd of Yemeni police cadets as they were leaving their academy on Wednesday, killing at least 10 people, a...
Authorities investigating NJ apartment complex fire that's left dozens homeless
WOODBRIDGE TOWNSHIP, N.J. — Authorities are trying to determine what caused an inferno that destroyed two buildings at a central New Jersey apartment complex. No one was injured in Tuesday's...
Investigators try to shed light on UK billionaire death
LONDON — Investigators were conducting further tests Wednesday in a bid to shed light on the death of Eva Rausing, one of Britain's richest women, whose body was found in...
Man says he sold kidney to broker in NJ sentencing
TRENTON, NJ — An American man who grew up in Israel is testifying that he sold his kidney on the black market after answering an ad in an Israeli newspaper....
Ohio freight train derails, causing fiery blast
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Part of a freight train carrying ethanol derailed and caught fire in Ohio's capital city early Wednesday, shooting flames skyward into the darkness and prompting the evacuation...
Outrage after Trayvon Martin memorial taken down
The group in charge of the upkeep of Trayvon Martin's memorial site is outraged after the city took the memorial down on Monday. Attorney Vera June was one of 3...
Police: NY man held for driving car on golf course
A Long Island man is in custody after police say he intentionally drove a car onto a golf course, striking several carts and doing extensive damage to the course. Nassau...
In historic visit, Clinton reaches out to Laos
VIENTIANE, Laos — Hillary Rodham Clinton became the first U.S. secretary of state to visit Laos in more than five decades, gauging whether a place the United States pummeled with...
NY teen death ruled an accident
The Westchester County medical examiner has ruled that the death of a teenager who died after he was restrained at a school for troubled children was an accident. The finding...
Queens woman goes missing on way to volunteer at shelter: report
A woman from Queens reportedly on her way to volunteer at a homeless shelter is missing. Rajwinder Kaur, 26, was last seen leaving her home on 198th Street in Hollis...
NYC comics museum fighting for its future
New York City's comics museum has closed its doors while it plans its future. The Museum of Comic and Cartoon Art closed to the public on Monday, the Wall Street...
There is an alternative to Obamacare
The refrain from the left and the newsmedia is that Republicans have nothing to replace Obamacare, even if the vote to repeal the law were to succeed. But of course,...
Gladys Knight to be judge on new singing series
Move over Jennifer Lopez, a veteran singing diva is joining the ranks of judges on reality TV: Gladys Knight. BET's sister network Centric announced Wednesday that Knight will work as...
Mets officials taking All-Star notes from Kansas City
KANSAS CITY -- You couldn’t turn to take a bite of barbecue here without bumping into a Mets official. That’s because they were taking notes for next year’s game. I...
Spain unveils new austerity plan aimed at cutting $79 billion
MADRID — Spain's government imposed further austerity measures on the country Wednesday as it unveiled sales tax hikes and spending cuts aimed at shaving €65 billion ($79.85 billion) off the...
US trade deficit narrowed in May to $48.7 billion
WASHINGTON — The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in May from April, helped by cheaper oil that lowered imports and an increase in American exports to Europe and China. But economists...
Concordia captain: 'I blame myself for being distracted'
ROME — The captain of the shipwrecked Costa Concordia said in an interview broadcast Tuesday that he was distracted by a phone conversation shortly before the cruise liner crashed into...
The most memorable TV moments of the last 50 years
The most impactful television events of the last 50 years, as measured in a survey conducted by Nielsen and Sony Electronics. The rankings are based on a questionnaire of consumers...
Sept. 11 attack most memorable TV moment from past 50 years
The Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attack is by far the most memorable moment shared by television viewers during the past 50 years, a study released on Wednesday concluded. The only...
VIDEO: Davidoff previews Yankees, Mets second half
Post columnist Ken Davidoff looks forward to the second half of the season for the Mets and Yankees.Davidoff discusses what moves both teams could make at the trade deadline and...
Turbulence injures several people on Miami-bound flight
MIAMI — Authorities say two flight attendants and several passengers were treated for minor injuries caused by severe turbulence during an American Airlines flight from Aruba to Miami. The Miami...
A new Republican registration advantage?
According to Bloomberg News, there has been a shift in voter registration in Iowa. "When active and inactive voters are included, the Iowa data shows Republicans have gained about 40,000 registrants...
No cash to pay for Obama's Charlotte party
Better get those Greek columns out of storage, there may not be money for new stage props. According to the Washington Post, the Democrats are short nearly half the budget to...
Another Tottenville star to play for Syracuse
At this pace, the Tottenville football team may want to change its team colors, from purple to orange. For the second straight summer, the Pirates have sent their top player...
Liberty fall to Fever in closing seconds
INDIANAPOLIS — Tamika Catchings scored 23 points, including the winning free throws with 8.4 seconds left, to give the Indiana Fever an 84-82 victory over the Liberty on Tuesday. Katie...
Ex-Yankee Melky named All-Star Game MVP as NL wins
KANSAS CITY — The Melk Man delivered in All-Star fashion last night. He has become the player the Yankees once hoped he would be back when he wore pinstripes. Melky...
National League gets Wright result for wrong pick
KANSAS CITY — Ballot stuffing? Glory robbing? They all should be water under the bridge for the Mets and their fans now. Shoot, more than that, the Mets can view...
Yankees' Joba hits 97 MPH in first rehab appearance
Less than four months after suffering what some doctors believed could be a career-threatening ankle injury, Joba Chamberlain made his first rehab appearance and could be back with the Yankees...
Mets' Gee on DL after clot broken up; Collins ‘really nervous’
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Mets’ good feelings of the All-Star break took a hit Tuesday when the team placed starting pitcher Dillon Gee on the 15-day disabled list because...
#HelloBrooklyn! Williams announces Nets contract signing on Twitter
Deron Williams took to Twitter early Wednesday morning to announce the official signing of his contract, just like he had done a week earlier to announce his decision to re-sign...
Beach Channel football star commits to UConn
Folorunso (Foley) Fatukasi felt like a Huskie when he attended UConn football camp in June. The Beach Channel defensive lineman was being singled out in drills, asked to demonstrate technique...
Columbia Prep's Lissak puts Division I hopes on hold, heads to Isreal
READING, Pa. – Like many other city standouts, Brian Lissak is putting off college for a year. He will still play basketball and take classes, but it wouldn’t be accurate...
Unique cast of characters responsible for building Dream Team
LAS VEGAS — Jerry Colangelo, chief of USA Basketball, gave his usual welcome speech to the sixth rendition of the NBA-infused U.S. Olympic men’s basketball team at the Wynn Hotel...
Braziller: From Huguenot to Hoop Group
READING, Pa. – The day began at 8 a.m. and ended at 11 p.m. In between, there was a press conference, two football commitments, a handful of basketball games, four...
Father's health postpones Cuse visit; Xaverian's Smith expects more offers
Laray Smith was all set to take an unofficial visit to Syracuse two weeks ago when his plans abruptly changed. His father Lawrence fell ill and was hospitalized. The Xaverian...
Business briefs
ConfirmedAs The Post first reported, Comcast’s NBCUniversal is selling its 15.8 percent stake in A&E to Disney and Hearst for $3.03 billion in cash.Target luxeTarget is partnering with Neiman Marcus...
Le preppy pe-yew: Abercrombie to hike buyback as Europe slows
Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries is getting ready to blink. The hard-charging teen-apparel tycoon — long famous for staring down shareholders who have questioned his lavish compensation and stratospheric...
Penney axes 350, vows no more pink slips
You can breathe easy now — no more heads will roll. That, at least, is what JCPenney CEO Ron Johnson told employees at the retailer’s headquarters in Plano, Tex., yesterday...
DirecTV, Viacom go down to wire
Viacom said an impasse in contract talks with DirecTV may mean almost 20 million subscribers will lose access to 26 channels, including MTV, Nickelodeon and Comedy Central. Viacom threatened a...
Martha signs for 5 yrs. as chief creative officer
Martha Stewart announced she has inked a new pact to stick around for five more years at the helm of her namesake company — but reading the fine print reveals...
Willow & Rose day
The moguls get down to work today at Allen & Co.’s tech and media conference, and one of the first sessions will feature Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos discussing “Into the...
American to JetBlue: Let’s fly!
Bankrupt American Airlines is getting nowhere in its efforts to reach a flight-sharing deal with JetBlue, putting pressure on the carrier to go the merger route instead, The Post has...
Dalio hits midyear off 2.7%
Ray Dalio’s Bridgewater Associates, the world’s largest hedge-fund firm, with $120 billion in assets, has hit a rough patch. After leaving its rivals in the dust for the past two...
Packers post $43M profit
The Green Bay Packers’ fiscal 2012 profit more than doubled from the previous year, when they won the Super Bowl, to a record $42.7 million. Net income in the year...
Bob Diamond’s Barclays paycheck $31M lighter
An interest-rate scandal is costing Bob Diamond more than a few carats. The disgraced Barclays Capital CEO, who was forced to resign as head of the UK’s No. 2 bank...
Broker blowup: Feds probe fraud, missing $220M at PFG
The sudden collapse of a Midwest commodities broker continued to smolder yesterday as federal agents launched a criminal probe into more than $220 million in missing client money and a...
A downtown Morton’s
Morton’s The Steakhouse has signed a lease at 140 Washington St., which is in the base of the World Center Hotel at 130 Cedar Street, right opposite the World Trade...
GCT mall a bad step: biz honcho
Mayor Bloomberg might think there’s no traffic on tiny Vanderbilt Avenue, but the operator of one of the block’s biggest buildings disagrees, and thinks it should stay open to cars....
Con Edi-$um: Locked-out workers offered 10% raise
Con Ed offered locked-out employees pay hikes “of more than 10 percent over four years,” the company said yesterday.That raise in pay would be a sweet deal for most US...
They micro manage
This is how you make a “micro-unit” apartment work! For the past year, writer Erin Boyle, 28, and biologist James Casey, 30, have lived in a 240-square-foot apartment in Brooklyn...
Mike under the gun
Proving once again that third terms are not for napping, Mayor Bloomberg has been caught off guard by the sudden spike in city violence. While he was busy touting boutique...
Rahm begs gang thugs
Note to gangbangers: Mind your manners. Chicago Mayor Rahm Emanuel — the former Obama White House chief of staff — has appealed to the city’s hardened thugs to take their...
B’klyn teen dies of bullet to head
A Brooklyn teen who was shot in the head died yesterday on his 15th birthday, police said. Akeal Christopher was taken off life support after he was left brain-dead from...
Wrist slap for hotel gun nut
A freaky firearms nut was sentenced yesterday to only six months jail --and could be out in just two weeks -- despite getting caught with three illegal guns at his...
Kelly: Rage, damn it!
NYPD Commissioner Ray Kelly yesterday ripped into leaders of the predominantly minority communities where shootings are soaring, accusing them of being “shockingly silent” to the rising body count. His comments...
900G heist in triple slay
One of the men killed in a triple slaying in Queens over the weekend had apparently been taunting a drug dealer — throwing around some of the $900,000 he stole...
It’s a rail beaut!
Move over, Grand Central, a new Manhattan station will be turning heads. Here’s a first look at the future Moynihan Station, a sleek, airy and light-filled space expected to severely...
Shove the sob story
The family of a Long Island doctor mowed down and killed by a pill-addled teenager was appalled by her “phony” apology in court yesterday — turning away from the sobbing...
Fatal ‘DWI’ in Queens
A boozed-up, unlicensed driver struck and killed an electrical contractor on a Queens highway yesterday, authorities said. Frank Avino, 63, of Ronkonkoma, LI, was setting up cones in the left...
Ma begs mercy for slay son
Her husband was slashed to death with a sushi knife — by her own schizophrenic son — and still an Upper West Side mom begged for mercy at his sentencing...
JetBlue-natic ‘psycho’ break
A psychologist testified that the JetBlue pilot who screamed about religion and terrorists during a flight had “a brief psychotic disorder” due to lack of sleep, according to a transcript...
Helter-shelter bus-stop cleaning
Many of the city’s 3,216 bus shelters are not getting regularly scrubbed because a contractor’s maintenance workers are stretched too thin, says a new audit.Cemusa — the company with a...
Tears for boat girls
Two girls who died when a yacht flipped over in the Long Island Sound were tearfully laid to rest yesterday in separate funerals, where mourners included family members who survived...
Yule fire mom’s demand
The New York ad executive whose parents and three young daughters were killed in a Christmas Day fire that destroyed her Connecticut home reportedly wants to know what happened to...
NYPD Daily Blotter
The Bronx *** An unlicensed driver was caught joyriding through Soundview in a stolen car, authorities said. Juan Valentin, 18, was behind the wheel of a 2003 Dodge Neon with...
Correction
A story in Monday’s Post incorrectly described the number of Democratic and Republican congressional races in New York state that are toss-ups. Those seats include four held by incumbent Republicans...
Gotti rat goes free
He’s a super rat.A mob informant who turned on John “Junior” Gotti two weeks before they were to stand trial together was sentenced yesterday to time served by a judge...
Smartphone users prefer iBama
WASHINGTON — You don’t need an app to know whom iPhone users are pulling for in the November election: President Obama. Smartphone users — who skew young, college-educated, and upscale...
Behave thee now! ‘Tryst’ priest wrist-slap
An Episcopal Church panel — including the nation’s top bishop — gave a randy priest a mere slap on the wrist for having secret trysts with a parishioner. The Rev....
Bloomberg getting a fresh ‘ed’ache
A judge yesterday dealt another blow to Mayor Bloomberg’s plan to fix 24 failing public schools by closing them, replacing half their staffs and reopening them with new staffs.Manhattan Supreme...
Break for rant teacher
A Brooklyn teacher fired for posting “repulsive’’ Facebook comments suggesting her misbehaving students should drown now faces only a two-year suspension without pay. That’s the “lesser penalty” decided on by...
OWS shock in unsolved ’04 Sarah slay
The unsolved murder of a Juilliard student eight years ago took an incredible turn yesterday as investigators matched DNA from the crime scene to a sample collected from an Occupy...
Safety forced! Speeds recede
Take the pedal off the metal if you’re planning to drive through the Corona section of Queens. Or the Inwood section of Manhattan. Or 12 other neighborhoods around the city...
Witness goes flirtless
A prosecution witness who shamelessly flirted with a defense lawyer during City Councilman Larry Seabrook’s first trial didn’t get a chance to repeat the performance yesterday.Lawyer Ed Wilford took over...
‘Parking’ plan to slow traffic in Brooklyn
Slow down — and park.Unable to curb speeding motorists along an accident-plagued stretch of Hicks Street running adjacent to the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway “ditch” in Brownstone Brooklyn, the city has come...
Gov spars over span
ALBANY — It’s the Battle of Tappan Zee — and a possible preview of the battle for the Executive Mansion.Gov. Cuomo ripped a potential 2014 GOP challenger yesterday for delaying...
Hit-run nun slay
A beloved nun who had just spent the day at a religious retreat discussing the parable of the good Samaritan who helps a beaten stranger on a lonely road was...
‘Puff’ pieces extinguished
A federal appeals court yesterday snuffed out the city Health Department’s edict that all stores that sell cigarettes display anti-smoking ads.The decision said the city cannot trump federal regulations on...
Doping bans for 3 Lance teammates
Three former staff members and consultants for Lance Armstrong’s winning Tour de France teams were issued lifetime sports bans yesterday by the US Anti-Doping Agency. The three — Luis Garcia...
Co-op kitchen $tink
Something stinks on the East Side. A Manhattan couple with two young kids say “black, chunky, foul-smelling water [with] an odor similar to raw sewage or mold’’ has been pouring...
Aide: Feds seek bogus Liu rap
An indicted fund-raiser for city Comptroller John Liu says the feds wanted him to help “manufacture” charges against the mayoral hopeful. In court yesterday, a lawyer for Xing Wu “Oliver”...
Land of free, home of beret!
Our Olympic heroes will be headed off to London this month — looking as if they’re decked out for a Hamptons lawn party. Ralph Lauren yesterday unveiled the preppy parade...
HS duo’s pedophile blog suit
They want him flunked right out of the blogosphere.A principal and a top administrator at one of Manhattan’s largest high schools are suing to force Google to unmask the blogger...
How O should start leading on Syria
Here’s a novel notion: Considering what’s at stake in Syria for US interests, how about Team Obama leading for once from the front, rather than from “behind”? After 16 months...
California’s crazy train
California is broke and broken. Its freeways and roads are crumbling. Many cities — like Stockton, which declared bankruptcy two weeks ago — are straining under hundreds of millions in...
President’s lousy job of creating new jobs
The Issue: The latest jobs report and Pres. Obama’s claim that the economy is moving in the right direction. *** We are being besieged with statistics about how the economy...
Ain’t that Rich
Word that Democratic sugar-mommy Denise Rich had renounced her US citizenship — apparently to avoid paying US taxes — came on the same day that President Obama called for a...
Windy City stop-and-beg
Chicago sure isn’t the Second City when it comes to street shootings; Dodge City is more like it. Certainly the outburst of handgun homicides that has plagued Chicago in recent...
Frisks save lives
When people ask me what it is that I most take pride in from my time as governor, they are often surprised at the answer. It wasn’t New Yorkers’ strength...
‘Micro-unit’ me out of Manhattan
There’s a certain satisfaction in being a New Yorker, in particular a Manhattanite. The whole make-it-here-you-can-make-it-anywhere thing is our ethos. We’re a city of type-A personalities, willing to put up...
Mitt needs Chris Christie
Many of Mitt Romney’s problems arise from his lack of authenticity. This suggests that he should choose a running mate who conveys a feeling of he-just-can’t-help-himself genuineness. Which is why...
‘Boots’ made for walkin’
The hype — much of it generated by this very column! — is already building for “Matilda,” the London hit that will land at the Shubert Theatre in the spring....
Sports Shorts
NBA: Griffin OKs Clippers deal Blake Griffin agreed to a five-year, $95 million extension with the Clippers, according to ESPN.com reports. Tim Duncan agreed to a three-year contract worth approximately...
Nets rookie Taylor-ing game to NBA level at Summer League
ORLANDO, Fla. — On one possession early in yesterday’s summer league game against the Celtics, Tyshawn Taylor barreled toward the basket, spun wildly, left his feet and wound up getting...
Affrunti’s Suffolk Downs Grade
FIRST-5f(T); $19,000; alw; 3up4-War for Gus 7-25-Turbeyville 12-19-Ashquar 4-16-Payoff Pitch 8-13-LibertySt.Outlw6-17-Grand Captain 5-11-Halls of Ivy 8-18-Flying Son 20-12-Get Back Jack 15-110-Khan of Khans 3-1SECOND-5 1/2f; $9,000; mdn cl($5,000); 3up; (f&m)3-Lins...
Union Rags out for year
Belmont stakes winner Union Rags will miss the remainder of the 2012 racing season because of a minor tendon injury in his left front leg, according to Russell Jones, a...
Tomorrow’s Belmont Park Entries
All horses appear in post position orderFIRST-1 1/16m(T); $29,000; cl($16,000,); 3up; (f&m) PN Horse, Wt.JockeyLast 3TrainerOdds2 St. Lucy(L),121I Ortiz, Jr6-8-8Schsber15-13 Night Brigade(L),121JCastellan2-5-5Galluscio6-54 DatttsAppealng(L),121J Lezcano3-4-4Hennig2-15 Onthekisser(L),121R Maragh4-3-1Mareina5-16 Proud Siren(L),110W Garcia5-7-6Arroyo30-17 Silent...
Parx Racing Charts
July 10th, 2012 Clear And Fast. Turf Firm.©2012 Equibase. All Rights ReservedFIRST-6f; $30,000; str alw; 3up; (f&m)Off: 12:26. Good. angled in, long driveTime: 22.98, 45.56, 57.82, 1:1.54.Trainer: Donald WhiteWinner: DK...
Jets’ DE Wilkerson OK after auto accident; ready to put on pads
Jets defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson is used to hard hits and collisions with opposing linemen on the football field. But a few weeks ago, he was involved in another kind...
Brees may skip Saints camp
The contraction negotiation between the Saints and Drew Brees has been anything but a breeze, and it appears the talks have taken another acrimonious turn. If the Saints quarterback does...
Knicks are planning to finalize deal with Lin today
The Knicks will officially match Jeremy Lin’s $28.8 million offer sheet from the Rockets as soon as Wednesday, when the NBA moratorium ends, thereby keeping the author of Linsanity at...
Home Team Lineups
TODAYJuly 11THUJuly 12FRIJuly 13SATJuly 14SUNJuly 15MONJuly 16TUEJuly 17YankeesNO GAMENO GAMEL.A.A.7:05WWORWCBSL.A.A.1:05YESWCBSL.A.A.1:05YESWCBSTor.7:05YESWCBSTor.7:05WWORWCBSMetsNO GAMENO GAMEAtl.7:35SNYWFANAtl.4:05FOXWFANAtl.1:35SNYWFANNO GAMEWash.7:05SNYWFANLibertyNO GAMENO GAMEWash.11amNo TVNO GAMENO GAMENO GAMENO GAMERed BullsNO GAMENO GAMENO GAMENO GAMESea.4:00ESPNNO GAMENO GAMES.I. YankeesState College7:05No TVSt....
Hondo’s horsing around again
Hondo took his lumps in the Mid-Summer Flaccid Classic last night as the Senior Circuit jumped on The Great Verlander in the first inning and caused the deficit to expand...
Today's Sports on the Air
Baseball7 p.m.Minor League Baseball: Triple-A All-Star Game MLBCycling8 a.m.Tour de France: Stage 10 NBCSNSports Misc.9 p.m.2012 ESPYs ESPNHorse Racing12:30 p.m.Monticello Ch. 711:15 p.m.Delaware Ch. 71
Doan familiar with Rangers coaching staff
Shane Doan has spent his entire 17-year NHL career in the Western Conference with the Winnipeg/Phoenix organization, but his familiarity with the Rangers coaching staff could make New York one...
Foe rips Phelps’ work ethic on eve of Olympics
FULLERTON, Calif. — Tyler Clary prides himself on not being outworked. He talks about how not making the U.S. Olympic swim team four years ago — even though he was...
PGA out of Q-school
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The top 25 players from the Web.com Tour are assured of getting PGA Tour cards under a new system announced yesterday that does away with Q-school being...
Torre: Jackson's Yankees ban won't last long
KANSAS CITY — Joe Torre believes it will not be too long before Reggie Jackson is back with the Bombers in a meaningful way. “Reggie is a friend,’’ the former...
Reduced Subway schedule on tap for Yankees, Mets
KANSAS CITY — The Subway Series will be diminished when baseball’s new schedule format kicks off next year. Michael Weiner, the executive director of the Players Association, said yesterday that...
People of metropolis wait for Superman
Maybe the fates are about to stop being so cruel. Maybe this time, along Flatbush Avenue, it will feel as if Ralph Branca has rifled a fastball past Bobby Thomson...
Melo gives Knicks an ‘A’ for upgrades
LAS VEGAS — From the 111-degree desert heat, Carmelo Anthony said Tuesday the Knicks have made a much-needed “splash’’ this summer. The Knicks have added Jason Kidd at point guard...
Nets hit snag in Howard talks, only dealing with Magic now
Several times, the Nets went to the brink then were pulled back from completing a trade for Magic center Dwight Howard, in scenarios reminiscent of the pursuit and confident feelings...
Mets' Dickey lights up stage in his ‘Star’ debut
KANSAS CITY — It was, R.A. Dickey said, “like I was on stage at a Broadway musical.” The Mets’ knuckleballing sensation made his All-Star Game debut with a shutout sixth...
Yankees' Cano upset his family was jeered at derby
KANSAS CITY — Turns out it was a tough night for Robinson Cano’s family on Monday as well. The Kansas City crowd once again booed Cano last night as a...
Babysitters’ club
If you can’t get enough of the variously vacuous “Real Housewives” shows, have I got a show for you. It’s called “Beverly Hills Nannies,” and it’s about the people who...
Talk show guests
WEDNESDAYJOSH TURNER - Good Morning America, 7 a.m., Ch. 7CARLA GUGINO, FREIDA PINTO, MARTHA STEWART - Today, 7 a.m., Ch. 4GLENN CLOSE, ELIJAH WOOD - LIVE! with Kelly, 9 a.m.,...
Beauty contest meets ‘Idol’ — no talent needed
To hell with singing. The creator of “American Idol,” Simon Fuller, is quietly working on a new TV show that is, in essence, a combination of “Idol” and the Miss...
What’s HBO’s problem with prez heads?
Does HBO have something against residents of 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue? The answer might be “yes,” given that a gang of criminals on HBO’s “True Blood” donned Barack Obama masks Sunday...
‘Slap sh-t out of’ comic
Mild-mannered “Let’s Make a Deal” host Wayne Brady is ready to administer a little street justice to “Real Time with Bill Maher” host Bill Maher. “I would glady slap the...
The final exit
The tanning lotions and hair extensions are all packed away as the “Jersey Shore” cast leaves the shore house for what is probably the last time. Nicole “Snooki” Polizzi, Jenni...
Cool beans!
Philip Seymour Hoffman is an iced-coffee addict. The hot stuff? Ain’t his cup of joe. A regular at Joe Coffee on Waverly Place, the scruffy actor only orders java on...
NYC’s best hard-boiled tails
You love lobsters but not enough to pay $50 for a humongous specimen that’s too chewy, too much and too lonely on a platter with nary a crumb else. But...
My big fat-free Greek fro-yo
Le Greek — c’est chic! At least as far as fro-yo is concerned. Ben & Jerry’s, Ciao Bella and Stonyfield have all recently introduced lines of Greek frozen yogurt. Rickland...
Weird but true
“Spanish, French and Colbert spoken here.’’ Researchers at Northwestern University in Illinois have created a new language and named it after Stephen Colbert, one of the school’s most famous alumni....
NL routs AL 8-0 in All-Star game
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Pablo Sandoval and Melky Cabrera turned the All-Star game into a Giant blowout. Flashing their bright orange spikes and booming bats, the San Francisco sluggers keyed...
