September 7, 2013
Jason Wu Spring 2014
Models walk the runway for Jason Wu's Spring/Summer 2014 collection at New York Fashion Week.
Miami stuns Florida in rivalry's last meeting
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Once again, Florida flopped against Miami. It just wasn't intentional this time around. The 12th-ranked Gators dominated just about every statistical category — including turnovers, and...
Fashion editor Carine Roitfeld is ready for her close-up
Perched on the edge of her chair in the screening room for “Mademoiselle C,” the new documentary about her life, former French Vogue editrix Carine Roitfeld’s eye makeup is perfectly...
Rivera's dominance diminishing as end nears
We had assumed that even if this were the worst of times for the Yankees, there would still be Mariano Rivera to celebrate. A few weeks ago it appeared September...
Mets looking to jettison Francisco
CLEVELAND — Frank Francisco lives. The disappointing and often-injured Mets reliever was activated before his team’s 9-4 loss to the Indians on Saturday, but wasn’t expected in town until after...
Epic QB battles only thing missing from Giants-Cowboys rivalry
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Giants and the Cowboys have been getting after each other for so long, we sometimes forget there are a lot key elements missing from it, things...
Jerry Jones has run Cowboys into mediocrity
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Cowboys franchise is so far removed from everything that made it one of the most successful, envied and copied in NFL history that Jerry Jones might...
Hall of Famer King identifies with both NYC hoops teams
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – Bernard King feels a strong bond with both local teams. King spoke during his introductory press conference at the Basketball Hall of Fame Saturday ahead of his...
Smith and lessons: Time to find out what the kid's got
The green gang that shows up for the start of a new season and the start of a new era, for however long it may last, will hope and pray...
When going got 'Huff,' David folded
David Huff was supposed to replace Phil Hughes in the Yankees’ rotation — not replicate one of his brutal performances. The Yankees were hoping to at least get length out...
RG3's Redskins face Kelly's hurry-up Eagles in battle of unknowns
Chip Kelly shows up tomorrow night at FedEx Field and the NFL braces for a brave new world where there is much more to fear than fear itself. Hail to...
Christian Siriano Spring 2014
Models walk the runway at the Christian Siriano Spring/Summer 2014 fashion show during Mercedez-Benz Fashion Week.
Giants gun for fifth straight triumph in Big D
ARLINGTON, Texas — The Giants lost their opener in 2007 and again in 2011 and won the Super Bowl after both those seasons. They also lost their opener a year...
Jets' quest to prove pundits wrong begins behind rookie QB
The stench of the 2012 Jets season has lingered like a pile of dirty laundry and garbage around the organization for eight months. Now, the new season is here. The...
Serby's Q&A with Antonio Cromartie
Antonio Cromartie took a timeout from preparing for the season opener vs. the Buccaneers to do some Q&A with Steve Serby. Q: If you had a fantasy draft, who would...
Pack for more: San Fran hosts playoff rematch
After a loss so humiliating it caused a full eight months of soul-searching, the Packers’ defense finally gets a shot at redemption Sunday afternoon at Candlestick Park. There is much...
Cushnie Et Ochs retain cool, seductive reign
The who: Ashley Madekwe, Lauren Santo Domingo and Nigel Barker were all there. The what: Carly Cushnie and Michelle Ochs stuck to their signature style, presenting a cache of sexy...
Make-a-Wish makes Fashion Week dream come true
She missed most of her teenage years. But this Fashion Week, she’s stepping out in style. California girl Sara Wright, 15, is getting the catwalk treatment thanks to the Make-A-Wish...
Lacoste showcases spot on sportiness
The who: Every style editor who didn’t sleep through their early alarm for this 10 a.m. show. The what: If modern and minimal played on a doubles team, this would...
That's final: Djokovic, Nadal to meet for US Open title
There was a touch of super in Super Saturday, thanks to Stan the Man supplying the drama. But it may not come close to Monday’s men’s final as the U.S....
Djokovic blasts US Open officials for scheduling
No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic ripped the U.S. Open officials Saturday night on two scheduling issues after he advanced to the newly set Monday Final against Rafael Nadal. Djokovic said...
Hero commuter stabbed by madman demands day in court
A hero who fought a subway madman is down but not out in his ongoing battle with the city. Long Islander Joseph Lozito, stabbed seven times while subduing murderer Maksim...
Indians spoil homecoming for Mets' Niese
CLEVELAND — Jon Niese’s homecoming was more like an ambush. The Mets left-hander, who grew up 2¹/₂ hours from here in Defiance, Ohio, was lucky to escape Saturday night’s first...
Man declared dead is very much alive
He’s a dead man suing. As far as the city is concerned, a Bronx man has been dead for nearly four years — a problem for the very much alive,...
These Bombers can't get out of arms way
In these desperate times, the Yankees are smart enough to know where to look for inspiration. The 2007 Phillies and Rockies climbed back from deeper holes in fewer games. So...
Hervé Léger Spring 2014
Models show the Spring/Summer 2014 Herve Leger collection at New York Fashion Week.
Boston bashers getting offensive
Usually, when John Lackey takes the mound for the Red Sox, the offense goes home. Six times this season, Lackey lost when the Red Sox were shut out. His 3.77...
Funeral home sent grieving kin necrophilia e-mail: suit
This is just dead wrong. A grieving woman says a Brooklyn funeral home handling arrangements for her beloved mother sent a “thank you” message so disturbingly vile it would make...
Malan Breton Spring 2014
Models pose at the Malan Breton fashion presentation during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Wawrinka falls after giving Djokovic all he could handle
“Ever tried. Ever failed. No matter. Try again. Fail again. Fail Better.” — Samuel Beckett The quote tattooed in blue on Stanislas Wawrinka’s left forearm was a fitting one. For...
Locked up abroad
Imagine if your life were in Dennis Rodman’s hands. Now you know how Kenneth Bae must feel. Bae is a Korean-American tour guide now being held in the vast prison...
Mara Hoffman Spring 2014
The runway at the Mara Hoffman fashion show during Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week.
Russian orphan faces death in wake of Putin adoption ban
A crippled orphan could die because Russia’s adoption ban blocked an American couple from taking him home to Tennessee for life-saving surgery. The controversial ban — which was championed by...
Thompson’s and de Blasio’s deception in mayor's race
To grasp the utter bankruptcy of the city’s Democratic Party, consider the latest competition of its top mayoral candidates. Bill Thompson and Bill de Blasio are locked in a fierce...
Slime the cops, sell a book
Did the NYPD nearly derail the investigation into one of the most serious post-9/11 terrorism plots — a conspiracy to bomb the New York City subway system? Last year, two...
Yankees 'bull'ish on pen health
On a day when the Yankees Triple-A bullpen was lit up by the Red Sox, they did get some relatively positive news on three relievers they have relied on most...
Obama in uphill battle on Syria vote
President Obama will ramp up the pressure Monday to persuade Congress into backing a US military strike on Syria — and faces an embarrassing defeat as he scrambles to win...
Zimmermann brings the circus to NYFW
The who: Early risers at the 9 a.m. show included People StyleWatch editor Susan Kaufman (in fantastic leather leggings) and DJ Alex Merrell. The what: Designer Nicky Zimmermann and her...
Rebecca Taylor Spring 2014
The Rebecca Taylor Spring 2014 collection shown during Fashion Week in New York.
Serena, Azarenka set for US Open final duel
Women’s tennis needs this new rivalry. No. 1 seed Serena Williams and No. 2 Victoria Azarenka of Belarus battle for the U.S. Open championship on Sunday in a rematch of...
NASA's latest launch to the moon dazzles sky watchers
NASA's newest robotic explorer rocketed into space late Friday in an unprecedented moonshot from Virginia that dazzled sky watchers along the East Coast. But the LADEE spacecraft quickly ran into...
Moss for words: Former WR latest shameful TV hire
I admit it; I blew it. A few columns back, here, I hammered CBS for hiring ex-Jet Bart Scott following a career in which he became stridently anti-media, threatening violence,...
N. Hoolywood takes on the Marlboro man
The who: Editors, foreign buyers and others who appreciate clothes you can keep forever. The what: Bang bang — it was a modern take on the Marlboro man, influenced by the...
Witt's NFL picks Week 1
Witt picks the NFL in Week 1: Bengals (+3) over BEARS: This potentially is most-effective Bengals crew in decades. Andy Dalton should thrive behind superb offensive line. Jay Cutler and...
Australia has new leader after landslide election victory
CANBERRA, Australia — Australia's "unelectable" and gaffe-prone political leader, Tony Abbott, confounded critics Saturday by becoming the country's latest prime minister, leading the opposition to a sweeping election victory and...
Duckie Brown makes burlap look good
The who: It was an ANTM reunion special with Jay Manuel, runway diva extraordinaire Miss J. Alexander, and noted fashion photographer Nigel Barker all front row. Beside them sat some...
Third time’s a charm for Rodebjer
The who: Frosty beauty Frida Gustavsson sat front row at the Maritime Hotel venue alongside other well-dressed, Nordic-looking people. The what: It was a tasteful assemblage of comfy-chic fare inspired...
Dad stays mum on baby's killer
Brooklyn prosecutors are hoping the stone-silent gangster dad of slain stroller tot Antiq Hennis will finally do the right thing and bear witness against his little boy’s shooters. "He didn’t...
SUNO prepares for a tropical escape
The who: The dapper Tyson Chandler and his stunning wife Kimberly chatted with friends and press before the show. The what: Designers Erin Beatty and Max Osterweis must have had...
An overdue honor for late NYC, ABA legend
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. – The long, winding journey that was Roger Brown’s basketball career will finally come to a proper end Sunday afternoon. That’s because the New York City playground and...
Jason Wu goes ultra-luxe
The who: Alicia Keys, Jessica Pare, Maria Sharapova (who scored a coveted seat beside Anna Wintour). The what: Wu brought his signature uptown elegance to 82 Mercer St. – in...
Rebecca Minkoff riffs on Latin American flair
The who: Louise Roe, Olivia Palermo, Jamie Chung, Jessica Lowndes and Zosia Mamet all sat front row, while Janelle Monáe performed a showstopping live set during the show. The what:...
Stolen laptop with Sept. 11 morgue pictures still missing
A city medical examiner’s laptop containing 200 to 300 “very sensitive” photographs of body parts from 9/11 and other victims is still missing more than six years after it was...
Jeter can't measure up to Sox' young stars
Derek Jeter 2.0 dominated the fifth inning. Derek Jeter, 39, deteriorated further in the sixth.It was not just a tale of two shortstops. But, in many ways, a tale of...
Sally LaPointe's star rises even higher
The who: Selita Ebanks, Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo and most likely Lady Gaga in spirit The what: LaPointe’s star keeps rising every season and with good reason. The collection, which...
Chronicle of Roddick: Andy feels for US pals
Andy Roddick has been retired for a year, but he probably could have fared better than the American men did during this year’s U.S. Open. None made the quarterfinals, and...
Names on 9/11 Memorial arranged by friendships
To an outside eye, the names appear in no logical way — not arranged in alphabetical order, and not identified by age or company. But 658 Cantor Fitzgerald employees —...
Jeter's latest injury might just be a scare -- or not
So, is Derek Jeter OK or not? Jeter was removed from Saturday’s 13-9 loss to the Red Sox and had a CT scan performed on his surgically repaired left ankle....
NY Times chief to testify in London
New York Times CEO Mark Thompson will return to London this week to testify in front of Parliament over allegedly excessive severance packages to two former managers at the BBC....
Obama's Syria characterization applies to Fed nominee
A president, backed into a corner by his loose tongue and tin ear, ignores unsolicited advice and sets himself up for a bruising vote in Congress he may not win,...
Current Yankees run tops list of NYC diamond dynasties
Despite bruising their toes on Friday and Saturday, the Yankees still are in position to make a playoff run this year, and if they do it’ll be the 17th time...
Vac's Whacks: Yankees, JR Smith and 'Breaking Bad'
That sound you heard Friday night, around 9:45 or so? That was the sound of Yankees fans joining the rest of the world screaming about Yankee Stadium’s ridiculous right-field dimensions...
Time to push Nasdaq to exchange vows with NYSE
Three-card monte may have returned to Times Square — behind the glass facade of Nasdaq headquarters. Chief Executive Bob Greifeld — fresh from his $10 million SEC fine over the...
Dems want to increase New York's already heavy tax burden
New York imposes the nation’s heaviest big-city tax burden — which, in turn, is a major component of the Big Apple’s notoriously high cost of living. But you wouldn’t know...
Porn filming halts as third actor tests HIV-positive
The advocacy group for the adult film industry announced on Friday a moratorium on filming — the second in the last month — after a third performer tested positive for...
UCLA's addition of black uniform shameful
As if there were any doubt about what college and pro teams’ abandonment of tradition and its nicknames — on behalf of the outfitters who purchase their souls — are...
De Blasio surge thanks to breakout ad with teenage son
The next mayor of New York City may owe his teenage son a huge bump in allowance—because if any one thing can be said to have changed the dynamic in...
Facebook co-founder Moskowitz gushes over Winklevoss twins
Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskowitz must have smoked a peace pipe at Burning Man recently, because he was full of love for the Winklevoss twins, who once fought for his company....
Whack back at Vac: Beard Sox
Want to Whack back? Contact Mike Vaccaro by clicking on his byline above. Elisabeth Maria: I’ve noticed more beards and mustaches on this Red Sox team then last year. I...
Most important issue in mayor's race is keeping our streets safe
The Republican who emerges from Tuesday’s mayoral primary will have a tough fall fight. He shouldn’t give up any votes to the Democrat on an issue that should be a...
Memo to Joe Lhota: Bring the fear
In a likely mayoral race between Joe Lhota and Bill “Two Cities” de Blasio, you’d think the furthest left-leaning candidate in the leftier-than-thou Democratic field would be the opponent offering...
Some sexy data in BLS report
There were some sexy data in the usually stale Bureau of Labor Statistics report that came out Friday. While the US economy added 169,000 jobs for the month of August,...
If Eliot Spitzer wins, expect reprisals
Here comes Hurricane Eliot, blowing at Force 5 and headed straight for the Cuomo administration. Will it make landfall? Will Eliot Spitzer, the disgraced former governor on a mission of...
Why are boro presidents important? Jobs
New York City’s much-disparaged office of borough president, which has been repeatedly targeted for abolition, is barely understood by most residents.Yet it is immensely important on precisely the issue that...
The Rumble: Former Harlem Hellfighters coach proud of alum in NFL
It has been six years since the Harlem Hellfighters last played a game, but all the memories began rushing back this week for former coach Duke Fergerson. Alumnus Martin Wallace,...
The worst City Council candidates
Think Eliot Spitzer and Anthony Weiner are the only clowns running for office this week? Check out these ballot buffoons.
Wall Street wants Larry Summers to head Fed
A Federal Reserve headed by Lawrence Summers may give financial markets even stronger support in times of stress than it did under Ben Bernanke. That’s according to David Zervos, managing...
ESPN loves useless info
Let's presume ESPN never would post a graphic or any prepared info to a national audience without it first being inspected. Still, last week, as per typical for ESPN, we...
A new underclass as more NYers go part time
An economic malaise is creating a new underclass in the city. New York City is stuck in the economic misery lane of middle-class jobs flight and an unemployed and underemployed...
Yankees fall to Red Sox again
The Yankees hoped to make a statement with this series against the Red Sox. After three games, they will be lucky to survive the weekend. Bruised and battered, the Yankees...
Fed critics demand change with Bernanke exit
As Ben Bernanke looks to greener (as in Ivy) pastures, critics are lining up not only to knock his policies, but also to question the very need for the Federal...
Tokyo will host 2020 Summer Olympics
BUENOS AIRES, Argentina —Tokyo was awarded the 2020 Olympics on Saturday, capitalizing on its reputation as a "safe pair of hands" and defying concerns about the Fukushima nuclear crisis. Tokyo...
The real-life costs behind the JPM ‘Cult of Jamie’
Dear John: It seems we have underestimated the amount that Jamie Dimon has cost shareholders. JPMorgan Chase has been assessed an additional $680 million-plus in fines — most of that...
Stork 'spy' found dead in Egypt
CAIRO — A stork once detained by Egyptian authorities on suspicion of being a winged spy has been found dead. Mahmoud Hassib, the head of Egypt's southern protected areas, said...
Helmut Lang masters modern minimalism
THE WHO: Taylor Momsen, Stacy Keibler and Molly Sims THE WHAT: The collection, inspired by the works of contemporary artist Wade Guyton, delivered a batch of deconstructed, ready-to-go attire. According to the designer...
Patriots maintain success despite Hernandez charges
Offseasons like the one the Patriots just endured break most NFL franchises. Wes Welker, Aaron Hernandez and Rob Gronkowski combined to score 22 touchdowns last year for the Patriots, who...
'Different feel' makes Cromartie confident in Jets
Beware the Jets. That's the message today from cornerback Antonio Cromartie on the eve of Sunday's home opener against Darrelle Revis and the Bucs. Asked if he believes this team...
Nicole Miller storms the castle
The Who: Society folks like Tinsley Mortimer and the dandy Brant Brothers, Bella Thorne, Colbie Caillat and Carol Alt The What: Miller had fun storming the castle with this latest...
Connor trades sidelines, from Cowboys to Giants
ARLINGTON, Texas — A year ago, Dan Connor was gearing up to ruin the Giants’ big night. A year later, he is attempting to do quite the opposite. Connor was...
Prabal Gurung Spring 2014
Models walk the runway in Prabal Gurung’s Spring 2014 collection for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.
Booker banked $689K while mayor
Despite years of denying he worked for a law firm holding millions of dollars in government contracts, Newark Mayor Cory Booker’s last three tax returns show the exact opposite. And...
Meth found in religious picture frames
PITTSBURGH — Customs officers say they found a kilogram of methamphetamine hidden in two large picture frames of religious artwork. The frames were delivered to a Pittsburgh store from Mexico. Federal...
Bruno Mars to play Super Bowl
Grammy-winner Bruno Mars will sing at halftime of the Super Bowl in February, a person familiar with the NFL's entertainment plans told The Associated Press on Saturday. The person spoke on condition of...
Jets release Quinn, plan to re-sign him Monday
The Jets’ quarterback shuffle continued Saturday. The team released Brady Quinn, but plan on re-signing him Monday. The move is strictly a financial one. As a vested veteran, Quinn’s $715,000...
Man shoots self in chest, miraculously survives
God wanted him to live. A man shot himself in the chest next to the alter of Bronx church and miraculously survived, cops said. The wounded man was slouched on...
Rodman praise despot, blasts Obama and Clinton
BEIJING — Retired NBA star Dennis Rodman left North Korea Saturday, professing his affection for autocratic leader Kim Jong Un and angrily rejecting calls to lobby for the release of imprisoned American...
De Blasio running a racist campaign: Bloomberg
Mayor Bloomberg slammed Democratic mayoral front-runner Bill de Blasio for running a “racist” campaign that exploits his biracial family and promotes “class warfare.” Hizzoner made the claim in a wide-ranging...
Cops should have caught me in 2004: Castro
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A man who held three women for a decade in his Cleveland home said authorities missed an opportunity to catch him in 2004, because his picture should...
'12 Years a Slave' leads Oscar race
Forget the much-hyped but heavily fictionalized and seriously flawed "The Butler.'' Steve McQueen's magnificent "12 Years a Slave,'' which had its star-studded Toronto International Film Festival at the Princess of...
'Fifth Estate' is 'Social Network' Lite
Bill Condon's "The Fifth Estate'' presents WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange -- well played by Benedict Cumberbatch, who has the film's best (and perhaps only) shot at an Oscar nomination --...
Judge can’t change 30-day sentence for rapist
BILLINGS, Mont. — A Montana judge lacks the authority to impose a new sentence on a man sent to prison for a month for raping a 14-year-old girl, who later committed suicide,...
Buckingham break-in
LONDON — Police said Saturday that they arrested two men over a suspected break-in at Buckingham Palace, a rare — but not unheard-of — breach of royal security. London's Metropolitan Police said the...
Chappelle mired in heckle debacle
Dave Chappelle took the stage last night to an adoring audience in Camden, NJ, where he co-headlined the Oddball Comedy and Curiosity Festival with the Flight of the Conchords. But...
Depeche Mode at its best when blasting from the past
There is a theory that after three decades of electronic experiments, Depeche Mode have become relevant again due to the recent rise of EDM. But last night at Barclays Center,...
Thompson 'retro pay' teach twist
The United Federation of Teachers is telling its members to come out in droves to vote for mayoral candidate Bill Thompson because he will give them back pay — even...
Shock in 911-death suit
A Manhattan judge exposed a little-known loophole clearing the city from liability for a delay in emergency care if the 911 call is not placed by a victim or an...
Yankees season going up in smoke
How much can one baseball team withstand? When does resilience devolve into sheer exhaustion? The Yankees seem determined to find out. Joe Girardi’s group followed its Worst Loss of the...
Arm trouble for Yankees' Logan, Robertson
The Yankees didn’t just suffer a second straight devastating loss to the Red Sox Friday night.They also suffered two potentially devastating blows to the bullpen.David Robertson was diagnosed with right...
Cats swings at Lhota
John Catsimatidis used a Port Authority Police softball tournament on Staten Island Friday to swing for the fences in a late-inning effort to defeat GOP mayoral contender Joe Lhota. “You...
The poison pen: No relief in sight for Girardi's crew
Prior to Friday night’s game Joe Girardi explained Mariano Rivera and David Robertson would not be available to face the Red Sox. Evidently no one was available out of the...
Bernard King is high on Knicks-Nets rivalry
It’s too close to call, says Bernard King. King, who played for the Knicks and Nets during a Hall-of-Fame career that will be honored this weekend, said injuries will decide...
El's 70G to shady group
Eliot Spitzer has steered $70,000 in campaign funds to a shadowy group with ties to corrupt former Brooklyn Democratic Party boss Clarence Norman, The Post has learned. The Brooklyn group,...
Pope phones to comfort pregnant single woman
When the man-of-the-people pontiff got a desperate letter from an Italian woman left pregnant and shunned by her married boyfriend, he outdid even the best of sob sisters — picking...
Kidnapped gal’s shining knights
Two Dallas-area teenagers helped rescue a kidnapped woman who pleaded through a car window by mouthing the words “help me,” the pals say. Best friends Aaron Arias, 19, and Jamal...
Chop vic loved to fly toys
The toy-helicopter buff fatally scalped by his chopper “died doing what he loved,” his heartbroken father said Friday. “It’s a complete passion,” Roman Pirozek Jr.’s father, Roman Sr., said of...
Rapper's Caddy seized
Now he’ll have to rap about taking the bus. City marshals have seized cheapskate rapper Ryan Leslie’s pimped-out ride after he failed to fork over the $1 million reward he...
Yankees 'pen fails to pick up Pettitte
When Andy Pettitte exited Friday night’s game against the Red Sox, the veteran lefty had to believe his personal winning streak was going to stretch to four straight. After all,...
August’s job numbers aren’t that hot
The job market was lousy again in August, and next month things will look even worse. I know, that’s not what other people are saying. On Wall Street and on...
First start a Huff spot for Yankees lefty
The Yankees are fighting for their playoff lives after two disastrous losses to the Red Sox and Saturday turn to a lefty who hasn’t started a game in the majors...
JPM 'Chases' off Twitter squatter
@Chase nixed 'anonymous' $20G offer for handle
Apple expected to sell iPhone 5C only in China
The new iPhone 5C stands for “China,” “Color” and “Cheap.” Apple is expected to unveil the long-awaited budget iPhone 5C alongside the fully loaded iPhone 5S at a special event...
E-book ruling’s lucrative chapter
In a bizarre plot twist, the publishers accused of colluding with Apple to fix e-book prices stand to benefit from the penalties a judge has imposed on the tech giant....
Pedro: Father time might get in way of Yankees run
Pedro Martinez is younger than Mariano Rivera. Had he and Andy Pettitte gone to school together, they could have been in the same grade. Ichiro Suzuki and Derek Jeter could...
Season over for Mets reliever Rice
CLEVELAND — Scott Rice spent the last 2 ¹/₂ months fighting abdominal pain, but on Friday decided enough was enough. The Mets reliever will undergo surgery on Tuesday for a...
Cat falls 11 stories, lives
JUNEAU, Alaska — A house cat in Alaska learned the hard way not to chase mosquitoes after following one out a window and falling 11 stories. The 2-year-old cat, named...