March 17, 2014
Streaming on a high note while music sales stay flat
For the US music industry, the song remains the same. Total sales in 2013 — including CDs, digital downloads and music streaming — reached $7 billion, flat with 2010 levels,...
Milk prices could rise by $1 per gallon: experts
Dairy prices are on the move — and this time it’s the US consumer who’s getting milked. Wholesale prices for milk, cheese and other dairy products hit all-time highs Monday...
Parents sue over de Blasio's call to shut out Harlem charter
Parents are frantically fighting to save their kids’ highly touted Harlem charter school because their neighborhood public schools are academic disasters, according to a new lawsuit. The suit, filed Monday...
The xx goes big with sold-out run of small-crowd NYC gigs
The xx has become really big by sounding really small: Rarely has such an intimate band become so popular. Now the three Londoners are juxtaposing closeness and scale by bringing...
Michael Jordan: 'Gifted' Phil Jackson good for Knicks
Michael Jordan saw what Phil Jackson can do on the sidelines. He believes it will be no different in the front office. And so Jordan sees no problem for Jackson...
Blocking 3 World Trade Center deal a bad idea
Downtown is Manhattan’s most dramatically resurgent commercial district, home to spectacular new construction and near-frenzied leasing as company after company relocates there from Midtown. But the hard-earned, charging-rhino momentum could...
Deron Williams dunks (maybe) as Nets stop Suns
For much of this season, the idea of dunking wasn’t even a consideration for Deron Williams. Playing with a pair of seemingly perpetually sprained ankles, Williams was having trouble staying...
'Reporter' Alec Baldwin nails jerk role on 'Law & Order'
What is it they say about art imitating life? Well, blowhard Alec Baldwin is really good . . . at playing a jerk. That the media-hating actor can play a total tool...
Bill de Blasio's war for poverty
This year, many on the left are celebrating 50 years since President Lyndon Johnson declared his War on Poverty — an era that saw the creation of massive new government...
Johnnies shed sorrow, focus on NIT
The NCAA Tournament disappointment is over. The NIT is now the focus. And top-seeded St. John’s is out to win a championship. The road begins Tuesday night against No. 8...
Former Manhattan coach Gonzalez says he's still in the game
It was exactly 10 years ago — March 18, 2004 — that the 12th-seeded Manhattan Jaspers shocked the nation, beating No. 5 Florida and David Lee, 75-60, in the first...
Bad advice from all sides on the rush to the altar
‘Ring by Spring”: That’s what they say at religious colleges across the country. As the snow starts to melt and the pollen counts begin to rise, the number of students...
How to win Warren Buffett's $1B bracket
Warren Buffett wants to give away $1 billion. All you have to do is pick the winners of the 63 games in the NCAA’s March Madness basketball tournament. Others have...
St. Louis stoic despite no goals for Rangers
OTTAWA — Martin St. Louis furrowed his brow and listened intently as the inevitable question came, the one that links pressure and production, the one that references the lengths to...
Rangers' Haggerty just trying to ‘stay out of the way’
OTTAWA — Despite the fact he cannot be sent down for the remainder of the season, there are few — if any — expectations for forward Ryan Haggerty, as he...
Obama betting his diplomatic legacy on Mideast magic
The morning after occupied Crimea “voted” to become part of Russia, President Obama was busy trying to appease Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas into continuing to negotiate peace. Oh, Obama...
Time to see what Phil Jackson can do for N.Y.
We should remember the Knicks have tried the heart-string tug before, have tried reaching back to 1970 and 1973 and tried to sprinkle whatever pixie dust might be left in...
GOP can't stop shooting each other in the foot
At a time when polls show public opinion turning against the Democrats, some Republicans seem to be turning against each other. Even with the prospect of being able to win...
Milwaukee’s Aaron inspired by late mother
The month of March is supposed to be a college basketball player’s Nirvana, when lifelong dreams can become reality. The last four years, it has been nothing but sadness —not...
Fire at Gallagher's Steakhouse drives diners from eatery
A fire at the newly reopened Gallagher's Steakhouse in Midtown drove diners from the popular restaurant and left others who had dinner reservations out on the street. The small blaze,...
Food fight
New York Rep. Charlie Rangel says John Boehner has “no heart.” Connecticut Gov. Dannel Malloy says the House speaker is “reprehensible.” A newspaper finds him guilty of “Dickensian cruelty.” What...
Fatal NYC bus crashes skyrocket
Fatal city bus crashes have recently soared, according to new data. Last year, ten people were killed in collisions that involved city buses, and five have been killed so far...
Revis gives Pat answer: It’s ‘about just winning’
Darrelle Revis apparently still thinks it’s 2005 based on his first comments as a Patriot on Monday. The former Jets star said in a conference call with Boston-area media he...
Mets plod towards first base: Davis, Duda will sit Tuesday
JUPITER, Fla. — JUPITER, Fla. — How about a coin flip to decide the Mets’ starting first baseman? Manager Terry Collins might be close to reaching that point, after acknowledging...
A vote for Putin
As recently as February, a poll in Crimea showed just 41 percent support for joining Russia. But a referendum in Crimea Sunday claimed 97 percent now favor the same proposition....
Sexy Jewish pinup calendars in 'naughty vs nice' holy war
Ethan Kaplan, 23, was raised in conservative Judaism, went to an Orthodox middle school and is well-versed in Jewish humor. He was, your grandmother might say, a real mensch —...
‘Gallantry, intrepidity and heroism’
Today President Obama confers our highest award for valor on three New Yorkers. These men — Staff Sgt. William Leonard of Lockport, Sgt. Alfred Nietzel of Queens and Pfc. Leonard...
Ex-NYC housing honcho: I raked in $2.5M in bribes
A former city housing honcho said Monday he raked in $2.5 million in bribes from developers and contractors looking to access affordable housing contracts. The stunning admission from former Housing...
Photog says Phil Jackson has the right eye for Knicks
George Kalinsky, the Garden’s legendary photographer, says new Knicks president Phil Jackson earned every mineral of his 1969-70 championship ring — even if he didn’t play a game. The former...
Knicks fans have new focus for protest: 'Let Phil do his job'
Hey, James Dolan: Hands off Phil. Let him do what you’re hiring him to do. That is the revised message protesters want to send to Knicks ownership at a protest...
'Baby Daddy,' 'Melissa & Joey' get renewed at ABC Family
ABC Family has renewed two of its comedies, “Melissa & Joey” and “Baby Daddy,” for their fourth seasons. “Melissa & Joey” will hit its 100th episode with the pick-up. The...
Jeanie Buss won't attend Phil's Garden intro
Jeanie Buss will be a no-show at Tuesday’s press conference to introduce her fiancé, Phil Jackson, as Knicks president at the Garden’s newly refurbished lobby concourse now known as Chase...
Shatner at the helm of new remodeling reality show
Let’s hope William Shatner’s “negotiator” skills work at Home Depot. The TV legend and Priceline pitchman will next star in a home-renovation reality show for DIY Network. The channel has...
The thrill and 'pressure' of being Derek Jeter's backup
TAMPA — “It’s a slippery thing,” Brendan Ryan said Monday morning at Steinbrenner Field, and he wasn’t referring to the rain that ultimately canceled the Yankees’ Grapefruit League game down...
Wilbekin, Florida will be cutting down nets
I’m really focused this year because I went to a fortune teller, Madam Zorba from Brooklyn, and I talked to my friends in Brooklyn, they’re a little shaky, but they...
Nets to keep Garnett sidelined, reevaluate ailing vet Saturday
The Nets have maintained a calm disposition over the past couple weeks about Kevin Garnett’s ongoing bout with back spasms, constantly and consistently saying it’s not a big deal and...
Homeless man cops plea deal in beating of 1010 WINS anchor
The homeless man who pummeled 1010 WINS radio news anchor Brian Carey in his Upper East Side apartment over a bungled pizza order copped a plea to assault Monday in...
Seton Hall's Willard: Manhattan a 'long shot' against Pitino's squad
Better him than me. That was the initial thought Kevin Willard had for friend and former fellow Louisville assistant coach Steve Masiello and Manhattan when the NCAA Tournament brackets were...
Howie Hoops fills out the NCAA Tournament bracket
Take it from The Post's college basketball prognosticator: Michigan State will be the last team standing at the end of the Big Dance. Tom Izzo's fourth-seeded Spartans will be joined...
India's Himalayan hilltop haven
In the foothills of the Himalayas, near the border of Nepal, wild monkeys swing in the trees and smoky incense made by local monks perfumes the air. Having just finished...
Banker leaps to his death in finance world's 8th suicide this year
A 28-year old Manhattan investment banker has died in an apparent suicide, police sources said. Kenneth Bellando, who worked at Levy Capital since January, was found dead on the sidewalk...
Hong Kong's tale of one city ... with two shores
The Star Ferry runs between Hong Kong Island and Kowloon every 10 minutes or so. It costs less than $1, and midway across, one can crane one’s head back and...
Calf-empty: Ellsbury likely won’t face Red Sox
TAMPA — Jacoby Ellsbury told Joe Girardi his tight right calf felt better Monday, but the Yankees manager was still inclined to believe Ellsbury would not play Tuesday against the...
The day in photos
Mayor de Blasio gets blessed, revelers celebrate the luck of the Irish, Ukraine tensions grow, a rare breed is born and more.
10 ways to go Brazil nuts in Rio, the sexiest World Cup host city
Rio de Janeiro is both hosting the 2016 Olympic Games and will be one of the locations for this year’s World Cup. Here, 10 sane ways to enjoy the city...
Jets see another CB go off market with Rodgers-Cromartie deal
The Jets are getting close to putting an ad in the classifieds for a cornerback. The team watched as another top cornerback came off the market Monday when Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie...
Jurors weigh fate of 5 Madoff workers in $17B fraud
In what's been one of the longest criminal trials ever to play out in Manhattan federal court, a jury will now decide the fate of five Bernie Madoff's ex-staffers accused...
Missing jet may have flown low to dodge radar
Investigators are now eyeing the possibility that missing Malaysian Airlines MH370 flew under radar, at just 5,000 feet, to avoid detection after turning off tracking devices and changing course. This...
Charges for driver in 5-year-old's death
Police charged the driver who backed over and killed a 5-year-old boy in Brooklyn Sunday night, cops said. Rashard Charles, known as ‘Rooshy’, was returning home with his mother, Rochelle,...
Giants beat Jets, sign Rodgers-Cromartie
The Giants are attacking free agency this year like a thirsty man in the desert. Continuing their flurry of veteran additions, Big Blue signed veteran cornerback Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie and return...
Pictures of Winnipeg, the real life inspiration for 'Winnie-the-Pooh'
Century-old photographs of Winnipeg, the real life inspiration for Winnie-the-Pooh, have surfaced. The adorable black-furred bear, was purchased by Canadian lieutenant Harry Colebourn when it was just a cub in...
Feds hit NYC developer with Disabilities Act lawsuit
The feds on Monday slapped one of the city’s biggest developers with a lawsuit alleging it has a shoddy track record of developing luxury rental complexes that aren't accessible to...
Former 'Two and a Half Men' star Angus Jones still hates show
Former “Two and a Half Men” star Angus T. Jones — who left the show almost a year ago — is back to speaking out against the hit CBS sitcom....
Man shot in the head defending mother in the Bronx
He died defending his mom. A Bronx man was shot in the head and killed Sunday night for standing up to a bunch of punks who were insulting his mother’s...
Teams that could bust your NCAA Tournament bracket
Last year it was Wichita State who made an improbable run to the Final Four, as a No. 9 seed. Who will be this year's Cinderella? Here are four possibilities,...
Arts patron Rachel 'Bunny' Mellon dead at 103
UPPERVILLE, Va. — Rachel "Bunny" Mellon, a wealthy arts and fashion patron, friend of first lady Jacqueline Kennedy and political benefactor who funneled hundreds of thousands of dollars to former...
Former 'Ink Master' employee sues Spike TV
A former production assistant for Spike TV’s “Ink Master” tattoo reality show slapped the cable network with a federal sexual harassment suit Monday, claiming she was wrongfully fired after complaining...
NBA power rankings: Grizzlies clawing their way up
When center Marc Gasol went down with a knee injury in late November that forced him out for at least a month, it looked as if the Grizzlies had little chance...
Woman block away from blast sues over Harlem explosion
A 46-year-old Harlem woman on Monday became the first to sue over last week’s apparent gas explosion that brought down two apartment buildings, filing in Manhattan Supreme Court against Con...
Coach's son to have tumor removed hours before Iowa's NCAA opener
DES MOINES, Iowa — Most Iowa fans will spend Wednesday morning debating the ins and outs of the team's first NCAA tournament game in eight years. Hawkeyes coach Fran McCaffery...
NYC's hottest sales of the week
Bindya 49 W. 38th St., between Fifth and Sixth avenues Sale: April 1-4. Tues. 5-8 p.m. / Wed.-Fri. 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Up to 80 percent on women’s scarves. By Joy...
Auxiliary cops among 5 hurt in Queens crash
Four NYPD auxiliary officers were seriously injured in a gruesome accident in Queens on Monday — including two who were pinned under their police car, authorities said. The officers were...
Olympian is betting favorite on new ‘Dancing With The Stars’
The new season of “Dancing With the Stars” kicks off Monday night, and according to Vegas odds-makers, an Olympian is likely to take home the mirror ball trophy. Gold medalist...
NYC residents install rogue '20 Is Plenty' speed limit signs
Residents frustrated with the city’s progress in taming traffic took matter into their own hands over the weekend and installed 110 rogue speed limit signs in neighborhoods from the Upper...
Martin: Replacing me with McCann was 'expensive mistake'
BRADENTON, Fla. — The Yankees’ offseason spending spree caught the attention of just about everyone in baseball — including Russell Martin.The catcher was among the first casualties of ownership’s desire...
George Michael's sixth album fails to impress
Albums of the week George Michael “Symphonica” ★ Warning! George Michael has officially entered the dinner-party music phase of his career. His sixth album (actually a glorified live collection with...
Jets have interest in receivers Rice, Ford: sources
The Jets secured one wide receiver last week when they signed Eric Decker. Now, they are looking for another. According to sources, the Jets are interested in Seahawks free-agent wide...
De Blasio does 'The Good Wife'
The CBS drama “The Good Wife” has a thing for New York City mayors. Last season, former Mayor Mike Bloomberg appeared on the series, in a rather straightforward party scene...
Denihan hotel heir found dead of apparent drug overdose
The handsome scion of a Manhattan hotel conglomerate was found dead of a suspected drug overdose in his posh Union Square pad, law-enforcement sources said Monday. Charlie Denihan — a...
Carmelo: If Phil wants to change me, 'I'm willing to do whatever'
As a player and a coach, Phil Jackson has collected 13 championships. Carmelo Anthony, now in his 11th season, has amassed almost one. So the obvious credibility, respect, winning credentials...
NASA predicts the end of Western civilization
Loving life? Well, lap it up because the days of driving around in comfy cars, feasting on fancy food and enjoying an air conditioner-cooled existence could be numbered. With rising...
Video of man shot in head at nightclub put on Facebook
A horrific video of a man who was shot in the head in a Long Island nightclub was posted on Facebook — and shows club-goers ignoring the victim as he lay...
What happened to the universe the moment after the Big Bang?
Researchers say they have spotted evidence that a split-second after the Big Bang, the newly formed universe ballooned out at a pace so astonishing that it left behind ripples in...
Jon Niese OK after MRI, but March 31 start now in question
JUPITER, Fla. — Jon Niese improved to 2-0 in the MRI category on Monday, but the Mets still aren’t ready to pencil in the left-hander for an Opening Day start.With...
Guess which Astros pitcher is starting Opening Day vs. Yankees
KISSIMMEE, Fla. — Scott Feldman will start the Houston Astros' opener on April 1 at home against the New York Yankees. Astros manager Bo Porter made the announcement Monday. Feldman...
Jagger and designer girlfriend L’Wren Scott split before suicide
Mick Jagger’s longtime lover killed herself in her Manhattan condo on Monday — leaving the legendary rocker “devastated” and racing to New York from the Rolling Stones’ Australia tour. L’Wren...
Mexican drug cartel moves from meth to iron ore mining
LAZARO CARDENAS, Mexico — Forget crystal meth. The pseudo-religious Knights Templar drug cartel in western Mexico has diversified to the point that drug trafficking doesn't even rank among its top...
6 coaches Jackson will consider for Knicks
Phil Jackson will be introduced as Knicks president in a bonanza Garden press conference Tuesday. Among the first orders of business for the Zen Master in his new front-office role:...
General pleads guilty to lesser charge in sexual assault case
FORT BRAGG, N.C. — An Army general who admitted to inappropriate relationships with three soldiers who had served under his command pleaded guilty Monday to lesser charges as prosecutors dropped the...
Feds don't want KSM testifying in Osama kin case
The feds want a Manhattan federal judge to bar the mastermind of the 9/11 terrorist attacks from testifying at the terror trial of Osama bin Laden’s son-in-law. Prosecutors in legal...
Meet the cutest 'coach' of March Madness
http://youtu.be/N5z_JF6SU5o St. Joseph’s could have an advantage in the NCAA Tournament, as they appear to have two head coaches. There is Phil Martelli, who has spent 19 years as the...
NYPD school crossing guard arrested in hit-and-run
An NYPD school crossing guard was arrested for backing into a pedestrian in Queens Sunday and then fleeing the scene of the accident, cops said. Carmen Malik, 52, was reversing...
CBS Outdoor Americas to raise up to $560M in IPO
CBS Outdoor Americas, the outdoor advertising company with 356,188 billboards and displays around the world, plans to raise up to $560 million in an initial public offering of its common...
Search for missing jet expands to Australia
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — The search for the missing Malaysian jet pushed deep into the northern and southern hemispheres Monday as Australia scoured the southern Indian Ocean, and Kazakhstan —...
Steve Buscemi gets de Blasio's jazz hands working
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pKnZgEiudCY Mayor Bill de Blasio, preparing for his first “Inner Circle” performance, got some Broadway tips from veteran actor Steve Buscemi, who took credit for previous moan-inducing performances by city...
Ergen 'forfeited' his $700M LightSquared stake: attorney
Satellite mogul Charlie Ergen could lose his entire $700 million investment in wireless start-up LightSquared if billionaire investor Phil Falcone gets his way. A lawyer for the hedge fund billionaire...
US slaps Russian officials with harsh economic sanctions
WASHINGTON – The US slapped economic sanctions on 11 high-level Russian government and Ukrainian officials Monday and also laid the groundwork for going after Kremlin “cronies” who backed Russia’s invasion of Crimea...
Jack Daniel's fights for 'Tennessee whiskey' label
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — If it isn't fermented in Tennessee from mash of at least 51 percent corn, aged in new charred oak barrels, filtered through maple charcoal and bottled at...
China: North Korea is not committing Nazi-like crimes
China dismissed a UN report alleging North Korea has committed crimes against humanity on Monday, effectively confirming the fears of human rights advocates that Beijing will shield its ally Pyongyang...
Earthquake stuns LA news anchors in live broadcast
A 4.4 earthquake rocked West Los Angeles on Monday morning, jarring awake thousands of residents near UCLA. The quake hit at about 6:25 a.m. local time, at a depth of...
Crimea seizes property after declaring independence
SIMFEROPOL, Ukraine — Ukraine's Crimean peninsula declared itself an independent nation Monday after its residents voted overwhelmingly to secede and try to join Russia, while US and European Union diplomats...
Woman lived with bullet in head for 48 years
A Chinese woman who had a bullet lodged in her head for 48 years without knowing about it has had it removed by doctors. The 62-year-old woman, identified in local...
Navy SEALs storm oil tanker seized by Libyan rebels
WASHINGTON — A team of Navy SEALs has taken control of a stateless oil tanker seized earlier in the month by Libyan rebels, the Pentagon said Monday. The SEALs boarded...
Pistorius knew it was illegal to shoot first: firearms expert
Gun-loving Olympic hero Oscar Pistorius didn’t think twice about drawing his weapon, and even went into “combat mode” to face off against a loud washing machine, a witness said Monday....
Colts owner Jim Irsay charged with DWI, 4 felonies
INDIANAPOLIS — Colts owner Jim Irsay is in hot water with both the courts and the NFL after being arrested for driving while intoxicated early Monday morning in suburban Indianapolis. Irsay,...
One percent dominate magazine covers this week
Someone once said, “A billion here, a billion there, and pretty soon you’re talking about real money.” Hey, we’re talking real money here. These people have it, and maybe somewhere...
Cold and flurries on tap for St. Patrick's Parade
Manhattan’s annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade will get off to a wintry start Monday, with revelers marching amid snow flurries and frigid temps. But St. Paddy’s hearty partiers weren’t worried....
More NY drivers lose licenses in state tax payback scheme
More tax deadbeats are losing their driving privileges. Licenses of 8,900 New York motorists have been suspended for failing to pay back taxes, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said. In February, The...
Airbnb renter returns to 'overweight orgy'
A comedian under the impression he had rented out his posh Chelsea pad to a man with family in town for a wedding returned home to a wild orgy, he...
Jason Collins, No. 98 and Matthew Shepard
More than 15 years after gay college student Matthew Shepard was beaten to death on the outskirts of Laramie, Wyo., pro basketball player Jason Collins of the Brooklyn Nets has...
Send in the 'Ban bossy' brigade for de Blasio
Here’s hoping Facebook executive Sheryl Sandberg brings her “Ban bossy” campaign to New York. Maybe she can get Mayor Bill de Blasio to find a healthier response to Eva Moskowitz,...
Old family feuds float up to the surface in ‘Appropriate’
Just because a story is familiar doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy it. So while there’s very little that’s fresh in “Appropriate,” the show’s still a fun ride. Hailed as a...
'Scandal' has become too soapy
“Scandal” was never meant to be a subtle show or even a dramatic show. It’s a loud, boisterous, overheated melodrama where everyone is in a perpetual state of meltdown. Think...
Vartan joins 'Bates Motel' as Norma's new boyfriend
There’s a new guest checking into “Bates Motel.” On Monday’s episode, “Alias” alum Michael Vartan joins the cast of A&E’s “Psycho” prequel as the divorced, charming George — who becomes...
Mejia an option to help ailing Mets rotation
LAS VEGAS — Thanks to whoever came up with the concept of time zones, the mood in the Cashman Field home clubhouse changed about an hour before they even heard...
Yankees' new rotation weapon impresses most Braves
TAMPA — The Braves know pitching and nearly all of them gave Masahiro Tanaka a four-star review Sunday. This was the first real spring training test for Tanaka because the...
Nash, St. Louis have been non-factors for Rangers
If the Rangers had lost a 1-0 game like this two years ago in which they owned a huge territorial edge and blasted 41 shots on net as they did...
As we March back toward the Garden, what teams will we see?
The last time the NCAA Tournament visited Madison Square Garden it was the Old Garden, 17 blocks uptown on 50th Street, the Garden of the famous marquee and the endless...
For Masiello, it’s time for the ultimate test — vs. his old teacher
He was a 12-year-old ballboy when Rick Pitino coached the Knicks. He would go on to play his freshman year for Pitino at Kentucky, and coach six years alongside him...
Vegas and bracket makers disagree on NCAA favorites
Aside from overall top seed Florida, the Las Vegas oddsmakers don’t agree with the NCAA Tournament seeding committee, either. After the Las Vegas Hotel & Casino installed Florida as a...
St. John’s named top seed in NIT
As it turns out, St. John’s may have been just a quality win shy of reaching the NCAA Tournament. The Johnnies landed one of four No. 1 seeds in the...
Missing jet likely crew member's 'suicide mission': experts
US authorities increasingly suspect that the disappearance of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 was part of a suicide plot by a crew member, one of Congress’ top terrorism experts told The...
97 percent back Russia in final Crimea vote count
MOSCOW – Final results of the referendum in Crimea show that 97 percent of voters have supported leaving Ukraine to join Russia, the head of the referendum election commission said Monday....
Eric Adams' aide gets big payday helming ‘questionable’ nonprofit
An aide to Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams is raking in $82,992 a year for working only 21 hours a week — and spends the rest of her time heading...
Cathedral opens doors for all
Thanks, New York! And, Happy St. Patrick’s Day! For the Catholic family of greater New York, March 17 is not just a day for wit, laughter, reunions, songs, dance and...
Investigation into Harlem explosion continues
The investigation into what caused Wednesday’s deadly gas explosion and two-building collapse in East Harlem remained stalled Sunday as firefighters continued to clear the remaining debris from the basements. Investigators...
NYPD spends $200K to upgrade bomb-squad robots
The NYPD is shelling out $200,000 to upgrade two of its bomb-squad robots to make them even better than the ones used in the Oscar-winning movie “The Hurt Locker.’’ Manufacturer...
Rookie firefighter rescues four Brooklyn children in first blaze
A rookie firefighter battling his first blaze helped save the lives of four children — including a 5-month-old — when a Brooklyn apartment erupted in flames early Sunday. Probationary firefighter...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx A gang of about 15 people attacked two men — shooting one — at a Laconia gas station, police said. Two 25-year-old men were in the parking lot...
Greek artist killed in Harlem blast memorialized
A Greek artist killed in Wednesday’s tragic gas explosion in Harlem was the first of the eight dead victims to be memorialized Sunday. Friends and family of Andreas Panagopoulos, 43,...
Brother loses $45K Botero painting in coin toss, sues
A nephew of famed late Manhattan interior designer David Barrett lost a $45,000 painting to his brother in a coin toss — and now he’s flipping out. Richard Barrett, whose...
Koch hospital saved my life: Cancer patient
Erin Youngerberg learned in 2010 that she was facing a possible death sentence. “I had a mole on my back that started to grow,’’ she told The Post. “Dermatologists removed...
Top state Democrat calls on Cuomo to reject Independence backing
A top state Democrat’s effort to shame Gov. Cuomo into rejecting the Independence Party’s endorsement is rooted in escalating Democratic unhappiness with Cuomo’s courting of Republicans in Albany and on...
Queens' top sex-crime prosecutor to train universities on assaults
Queens’ top sex-crimes prosecutor is trading the courtroom for the college campus, where she will train and educate university officials across the country on how to properly investigate sexual-assault claims....
Property tax errors cost city $1.7M in revenue: audit
Lax inspectors have cost the city nearly $2 million in tax revenue by mistakenly classifying business properties as “vacant” land, an audit by Comptroller Scott Stringer claims. The screw-ups led to...
Spitzer tries to block the former AIG bigs from his e-mails
Disgraced former Gov. Eliot Spitzer has filed legal papers to block the former bosses of insurance giant AIG from gaining access to his personal e-mails. The decade-old feud dates back...
Child struck and killed by car in Brooklyn
A 5-year-old was fatally struck as he crossed a street in front of his Brooklyn home Sunday night, cops and witnesses said. Rashard Charles was with his mother when a...
Mayor torn over bus driver pay cuts
The bus stops with Mayor de Blasio. One of the most pressing labor issues on the mayor’s plate isn’t any of the city’s 152 expired union contracts, but a request...
Russian news head: We can bomb US into ‘radioactive ash’
A government-backed Russian TV journalist warned that his country could turn the United States into “radioactive ash” Sunday as the Obama administration threatened action if Russia annexes Crimea in the...
Facebook COO Sandberg’s ludicrous crusade against ‘bossy’
Quit bossing me around, Sheryl! I’ve had it up to my eyeballs with Facebook’s chief operating officer, Sheryl Sandberg. The technology industry’s big cheese, a billionairess who lives in a...