September 6, 2014
This stock market is long in the tooth
By almost any measure the US stock market has been remarkably resilient this summer, rising relentlessly while a looming cold war is grabbing headlines. Commercial jets are shot from the...
Strong dollar will take a $30B bite out of city's tourism
Midtown workers may have one less worry thanks to a decision by European Central Bank — no more sidewalks clogged with tourists. But it means $30 billion in lost revenue...
Dilson Herrera, 20, providing punch to Mets lineup
CINCINNATI — Dilson Herrera isn’t old enough to be legally served a drink with his teammates after a game, but the Mets are thankful hitting has no such age restrictions....
Why Tanaka hasn't given up hope of pitching this season
Yankees ace Masahiro Tanaka hasn’t given up hope that he will pitch in a major league game by the end of the season, and he agrees with manager Joe Girardi’s...
A hyperbaric chamber, magic tricks, holistic diet: life as Rashad Jennings
Before every game, Rashad Jennings cannot contain himself as he shouts to his teammates, “Don’t let anybody define you!’’ Words from the heart from a player who has been sidestepping...
Fantasy app NumberFire is ready for NFL kickoff
Who wants to be a millionaire? Nik Bonaddio, 32, the Brooklyn-based Internet entrepreneur won $100,000 during his 2009 appearance on the hit ABC ‘Millionaire’ show with Regis Philbin. Now’s he’s...
Spin Media lets Morrissy go after only 5 months
The spinning continues at Spin Media. Tom Morrissy, the chief revenue officer of Spin Media, is apparently out in a cost-cutting move after only five months on the job. New...
Henry, Wright-Phillips lead Red Bulls past Sporting Kansas City
Bradley Wright-Phillips scored his MLS-leading 21st goal of the season to help the Red Bulls beat Sporting Kansas City 2-1 on Saturday night at Red Bull Arena. Wright-Phillips scored on...
Alanna Martinez leaves Blouin Media for Observer.com
The past week brought another round of editorial defections from Blouin Media. Alanna Martinez, who was the managing editor of Blouinartinfo.com, is leaving to become the managing editor of the...
Why Jerry Jones' lewd pics may highlight the Cowboys' year
Jerry Jones had a 10-gallon nightmare of an offseason, and he ain’t seen nuthin’ yet. America’s Owner should have patted himself on the back following the release of those racy,...
Serene again, Serena Williams primed for another Open title
Nobody but Serena Williams knows what was going through her mind or heart on that July 2 afternoon at Wimbledon, when she appeared to have a mental breakdown on the...
IRS looking into tax-exempt meals at companies
There’s no such thing as a free lunch, according to Uncle Sam’s tax agency. The Internal Revenue Service is taking a closer look at a popular tax-exempt perk offered by...
Serena Williams making 1st Fashion Week presentation
Serena Williams is featured in two of Gotham’s late summer attractions, the US Tennis Open and Fashion Week. Williams, who made it to the singles final Sunday, has won her...
Rays lower Hondo's deficit
Hondo made another assault on the dirty digits Saturday when the Rays performed to expectation, bringing down the Birds to reduce the number to 1,555 templetons. Sunday: It wouldn’t be...
Jet service offers private chefs, restaurants for in-flight meals
A young entrepreneur is carving out a niche in the private-jet catering business. Vintage Caterers provides catering via private chefs and restaurants to clients — for the in-flight food they...
NBC shows brilliance of live TV with... boring pictures?
It’s funny, in a day-after sorta way. Sports television, armed with every state-of-the-art digitalized, computerized, compartmentalized gizmo, continues its relentless quest to turn TV into something else, something less. The...
Americans will pay $155K in 'useless fees' in a lifetime: analysis
Americans are getting inundated with fees paid to banks, mutual funds and mortgage companies that add up to huge, and often superfluous, costs over decades. The average American household will...
Federer may have blown best shot to win 18th major
Roger Federer began the U.S. Open considered the heavy favorite and by mid-afternoon on Saturday, Grand Slam No. 18 was his to lose. Novak Djokovic was gone. Then Federer’s match...
NFL teams interested to see if flag-fest carries into Week 1
No one really knows what to expect, but the caution flags are everywhere around the NFL — and they’re all yellow. As a result of offseason competition committee meetings, NFL...
It's time to dial up the iWatch
The time has come for Tim Cook to step out of the shadow of Steve Jobs — and if he does it with a watch, that’s apropos. Apple’s stock has...
Ukrainian Orthodox leader says Putin is possessed by Satan
Vladimir Putin’s murderous meddling in Ukraine shows he’s possessed by Satan and doomed to “eternal damnation in hell,” the head of the Ukrainian Orthodox Church said. Putin has been asked...
Dear John: A confidence game? You bit!
Dear John: It is funny how in one of your latest articles “MIT Students Engineering Bitcoin Scheme” you call people like me “loons” and you go on to say I...
De Blasio has sent 1,412 homeless packing
Mayor de Blasio has sent 1,412 homeless people packing since taking office in January — keeping pace with Mayor Bloomberg’s bum-banishment program despite lambasting his Republican predecessor’s homeless policies. Liberal...
On these makeshift Yankees, one old-schooler just loves the game
It’ll take all kinds and then some for the Yankees to pull themselves into the postseason: veterans and youngsters, imports and homegrown products, specialists and generalists. Though this Yankees front...
No love lost between Kelly Bensimon and Ramona Singer
Kelly Bensimon was fired from the “Real Housewives of New York City” three years ago, but she’s not going to be a shoulder for Ramona Singer — who has been...
Hadid, Baldwin on being the underage objects of men's affections
Teenage models 19-year-old Gigi Hadid, daughter of Yolanda Foster, and 17-year-old Hailey Baldwin, daughter of Stephen Baldwin, shared their thoughts on men counting down the days for them to become...
Whoopi Goldberg: 'You always left Joan with wet underwear'
Whoopi Goldberg remembered her friend Joan Rivers as being so hilarious, her jokes induced incontinence. “Joan made me laugh harder than anyone I’ve ever known,” the “View” co-host told The...
Adam Sandler plays a sex addict in Oscar-caliber drama
http://youtu.be/MHMqpwnUazY A Best Picture Oscar nomination for a film with Adam Sandler? This looks like a very strong possibility for Jason Reitman's powerfully dramatic "Men, Women and Children,'' which had...
Serby's Sunday Q&A with Geno Smith
Jets quarterback Geno Smith took a timeout during his preparation for the Jets season opener Sunday vs. the Raiders for some kickoff Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: You’re...
Why the tanking A's hold Billy Beane's reputation in the balance
It is possible no team has traveled as far in one year as the 2014 Oakland A’s — and we are not even considering the 47,259 miles (second in the...
Peyton Manning will pick up right where he left off
Peyton vs. the Colts II won’t pack anywhere near the emotion of the original, but it still promises plenty of intrigue. To be fair, it always was going to be...
Stylist Brad Goreski's shocking guilty fashion pleasure
Some people love Crocs, some people lust after Birkenstocks and some people will never give up their jorts. Stylist to the stars Brad Goreski is no different. Goreski readily admits...
Adrian Peterson, Vikings will run past favored Rams
Sunday Vikings (+3 ¹/₂) over RAMS: St. Louis QB Sam Bradford gets hurt if you look at him. It’s happened again, so Jeff Fisher starts Shaun Hill, who was functional at...
Ja Rule steals Rick Ross' Fashion Week show
Rick Ross was the headliner Friday night at the Magnises party at Villain in Williamsburg, but the larger-than-life rapper performed for a mere 20 minutes before peacing out. But the...
Jackie Cruz was drunk while 'OITNB' co-star won Emmy
“Orange Is the New Black” star Jackie Cruz, who plays super sassy Flaca, was ecstatic for her co-star Uzo Aduba’s big Emmy win for Best Guest Actress — but she...
A-listers irate at Lil' Kim's delayed performance
Up & Down nightclub was the place to be Friday night, as model Tyson Beckford led Australian model Shanina Shaik by hand in the wall-to-wall packed house. Also there: DJ...
Best-dressed men — from a box
Ask a bunch of men if they want to look good, and the answer will more than likely be yes. Ask this same group if they want to go shopping...
Yankees' offense finally busts out in win over Royals
If the Yankees actually are going to keep September interesting, they’re going to have to play better than they have all season — and even if they manage that, they...
Jenna Lyons reveals her biggest fashion pet peeves
J.Crew's Jenna Lyons was ready to party at Up & Down nightclub Friday night, where Lil’ Kim hit the stage after 2 a.m. While she waited, Lyons shared some of...
Jeter, Rey Ordonez, Nomar: How one reigned supreme
The thing to remember, always, is it wasn’t pre-destination that said Derek Jeter would become DEREK JETER. It isn’t that easy. It isn’t that simple. The game chews you up....
Reds' longballs sink Gee, Mets
CINCINNATI — Dillon Gee discovered a hard truth about this bandbox on Saturday: Mistakes are not forgiven. The Mets right-hander was strong for most of the afternoon at Great American...
Linda Fargo's fall resolution? Tighten her shopping budget
It's 90 degrees, humid as hell, and yet Bergdorf Goodman’s Linda Fargo looks cool as ever in a leather skirt Friday night at a loft cocktail party to welcome sister...
Fall's most wanted fashion trends
Going Global Old-world details and folksy embellishments make for a world-class wardrobe. Sweater and skirt, both $695 each at Tory Burch, 797 Madison Ave. Heels, $1,050 at santonishoes.com Earrings, $99...
Giants injury news: Beason back, Beckham not so much
Jon Beason made it through the week of practice coming off a right foot injury and is listed as probable for Monday night’s season opener against the Lions. Figure Beason...
Edie Parker's customized clutches are out of control
Brett Heyman, the founder and designer of the It girl bag brand Edie Parker, says sometimes customers get a little too out there when it comes to customizing their acrylic...
'Put up or shut up': Jets beyond amped, already talking playoffs
Hopes inside the Jets locker room are as high as they’ve been in several years. The players and coaches are confident this group is capable of big things. Just ask...
Rutgers defense atrocious in win over lowly Howard
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Saturday was half-home opener and half-tuneup for Rutgers, and the best thing that can be said about the Scarlet Knights’ 38-25 escape against Howard was they didn’t...
Jets' rookie TE won't start, but proves he can actually catch
Jace Amaro hopes to drop nothing but points on the Raiders on Sunday. The rookie tight end’s struggles became one of the stories of the early days of training camp,...
Sci-fi lover seeks a woman that captivates his imagination
Joe, 25 Is a production coordinator and movie lover who is looking for a lady who will keep him entertained. Board at home: Joe is such a fan of fantasy...
This week's couple: Keeping it real
On first dates, we often go out of our way to make a good impression, even if it means faking it a bit. That’s typically Eric’s strategy, but when the...
Laverne Cox 'truly blessed' for her rise to fame
Laverne Cox, the transgender actress from the hit Netflix series, “Orange Is the New Black,” may be a big-time star now, but she still remembers her less famous days. “Before...
Al Sharpton: I enjoy fashion 'now that I've lost weight'
Reverend Al Sharpton had fashion fever at Russell Simmons’ Argyleculture show Friday night at the Helen Mills Gallery. “Well, I enjoy fashion much more now that I have lost weight...
Lady Gaga dedicates tune to her boyfriend at NYFW party
Lady Gaga wowed the black-tie crowd at the Harper’s Bazaar Celebrates ICONS by Carine Roitfeld party Friday night at the Plaza. Gaga sang classics to the tightly packed (and chatty)...
Wife of Jets' Eric Decker on her Fashion Week debut
Before Sunday’s kickoff game against the Oakland Raiders, brand-new Jets wide receiver Eric Decker will be getting a neck massage and a home-cooked meal. “That’s what I do before his...
Lorde's 'Hunger Games' track will 'surprise'
Lorde's new song for the upcoming soundtrack for “The Hunger Games: Mockingjay — Part 1” will be finished this weekend, says the singer’s label head, Jason Flom. “[The sound] is...
Man who shot NYPD cop dies after surgery
The ex-con who had a gun battle with police early last week died from complications after surgery on Saturday, police said. Naim Owens, 22, grazed officer John Hirschberger in the...
No injuries after train derails in New York City
A Metro North work train derailed in the Bronx early Saturday morning — the most recent of at least 10 MTA derailments since January 2013. The 12:40 am accident at...
'The end is getting closer': Reality is dawning on Derek Jeter
Derek Jeter has known all season that retirement is approaching, and he knows his playing days are almost over — but not only because the Yankees are set to honor...
Top seeds Federer, Djokovic ousted in US Open semis
Sayonara Novak and Roger! In a freaky Flushing Saturday, Ashe Stadium became the graveyard for the Big 4. Kei Nishikori, the Japanese sensation, stunned the No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic...
Inside the murder of Phil Hartman
In June of 1969, a band called the Rockin Foo played a show at an L.A. club owned by a friend of guitarist Jimi Hendrix. During their set, Hendrix himself...
Is NYC really the best place to find a relationship?
New Yorkers are not just having sex in the city. A recent study by the dating app Clover found that New York is the best city in which to look...
Karl Lagerfeld's favorite accessory? His cat, Choupette
Every designer has a muse. Hubert de Givenchy had Audrey Hepburn. Marc Jacobs has Sofia Coppola. And now, Karl Lagerfeld has published a book on the blue-eyed lady who stole...
'Be fearless': What models learned from Eileen Ford
When Eileen Ford, the founder of Ford Models, passed away on July 9 at the age of 92, the modeling world lost an icon. After all, Ford not only built...
Obama to delay immigration action until after elections
Desperate to stave off a Republican Senate takeover, President Obama abandoned his pledge for immigration reform by the end of the summer — delaying any action until after November’s midterm...
Men catch 2 rare albino lobsters in same week
OWLS HEAD, Maine — It's no white lie: Two lobstermen in Maine caught a pair of rare albino lobsters within a week. The Portland Press Herald reports Bret Philbrick caught...
Deadly cobra found roaming LA suburb
LOS ANGELES — A monocled cobra that roamed a California neighborhood for days could have given a potentially deadly bite, a snake expert said Friday. "There's no indication that it's...
Meet the runway's hottest new model
In April, model Gigi Hadid was traveling to London to shoot an ad for Tom Ford eyewear when she noticed that Patrick Schwarzenegger — son of Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger and...
Gandolfini returns to crime for final film 'The Drop'
http://youtu.be/7lCiDIcqMe0 A cast against-type-James Gandolfini did fine work in the LA-set romantic comedy "Enough Said,'' which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival less than three months after his untimely death,...
Bill Murray courts Oscar as 'St. Vincent,' a drunk to remember
http://youtu.be/9dP5lJnJHXg At first glance, there was never as unlikely a candidate for canonization than "St. Vincent,'' the drunk, disheveled and foul-mouthed Brooklyn misanthrope so winningly played by Bill Murray in...
Cuomo calls in Hillary for help pushing running mate
Gov. Cuomo called in one of his biggest guns — Hillary Rodham Clinton — on Friday to shore up the candidacy of his running mate for lieutenant governor. While the...
9/11 compensation board registration ends Thursday
If 9/11 responders and volunteers don’t register with the workers’ compensation board by Thursday — the 13th anniversary of the terror attacks — they lose the right to file claims...
Cease-fire is holding: Ukrainian national guard
KIEV, Ukraine — The cease-fire in Ukraine's rebellious east appears to be holding, despite some violations early on, the head of the country's national guard said Saturday. National Guard Commander...
Game designers pushing for more mature storytelling
SEATTLE — For many of the game designers showing off their latest creations at the recent Penny Arcade video game expo in Seattle, the push to feature more mature storytelling...
NFL teams moving towards variable ticket pricing
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Many NFL teams are following the leads of other sports — dropping prices for less desirable games while jacking up costs for the biggest matchups. "The reality...
New York casino bet in wake of Atlantic City debacles
It’s not been a good week for those gambling on casinos as the answer to what ails New York’s economy. Over in Atlantic City, three casinos just bit the dust....
NYC taxis: competition is kosher
Just as Uber and Lyft are each fighting to prove itself the most innovative and passenger-friendly taxi app in this city, another competitor is new giving them a run for...
Camera-ready cops
The city announced this week a pilot program in which 60 police officers will wear “body” cameras to monitor their encounters with the public. Now, we’re open to the cameras...
Deport the Tsarnaev sisters
The Sisters Tsarnaeva have been nothing but trouble. Double, bubbling trouble. While their Boston Marathon bomber brother Dzhokhar awaits trial this month for the bloody 2012 attacks that killed three...
The collapse of Obama's foreign policy
President Obama’s stated goal in the fight against the Islamic State, aka ISIS, is to reduce it to a “manageable problem.” What this means, he hasn’t spelled out in great...
ISIS: A foreign legion for losers
On the Internet, you’re never really alone. Name any fad, any cause, any hobby or passion — Shaker furniture? Dungeons and Dragons, Bolivian tree frogs? — and you’re only a...
MTA gives $150M in raises to non-union workers
More than 8,000 non-union MTA workers will receive $150 million in raises, a memo obtained by The Post revealed. The employees — who include managers, secretaries and planners — get...
PAPD bust thieves who stole $40K in luggage
Port Authority police busted a Queens couple for allegedly swiping two designer handbags worth more than $40,000 from the luggage of a wealthy Saudi woman. The victim had landed at...
Giants' Brown confident he can thrive again after latest injury
Stevie Brown was demoralized when he broke his ankle three games into his senior at Columbus (Ind.) East High School. The world might as well have come to an end....
Paul O'Neill: Jeter last link to the Yankees most recent dynasty
Paul O’Neill retired in 2001, but he has felt a part of him was still on the field as long as Derek Jeter was still playing. So Sunday’s commemoration of...
Recovering Martin Prado hoping for Saturday start
Joe Girardi had Martin Prado available to pinch-hit in the Yankees' 1-0 loss to the Royals Friday night at the Stadium, but didn’t find a spot for him. The manager...
The up & down year for Yankees and Mets’ minor leaguers
Although the Mets are once again using September to play out the string and see what they have for the future, the same can’t be said for their minor league...
Iona Prep star Ty Jerome verbally commits to Virginia
Few players helped themselves more this summer than Ty Jerome, the heady Iona Prep and New Heights point guard from New Rochelle. Building on a stellar sophomore year, he led...
Rutgers' vow: We won't look past Howard to Penn State
PISCATAWAY, N.J. — Rarely does a team coming off a rare losing season have to fight to keep from looking past its home opener. But rarely does a team have...
Deer run across Golden Gate Bridge, snarl traffic
http://instagram.com/p/slYqLLOJMi/ SAN FRANCISCO — Authorities say a pair of deer on the Golden Gate bridge snarled traffic in and out of San Francisco during the evening commute. The California Highway...
Bracelet honoring 9/11 firefighter found 10 years after it was lost
A simple metal bracelet, lost and then found on a Long Island beach, has united two families recovering from the deaths of their firefighter loved ones. Ten years ago, the...
Two-vehicle collision leaves 6 passengers, pedestrian injured
A collision in East Harlem between a Range Rover and an ambulance left six passengers and a pedestrian seriously injured Friday, authorities said. The crash happened just before 6 p.m....
Granderson breaks out after drop to sixth in the order
CINCINNATI — Curtis Granderson has a new spot in the batting order from which he will attempt to break his slump. After dropping to second from the leadoff spot in...
Hondo's all smiles
Hondo, who posted a late romp Thursday with the Tigers, was left in suspended animation with his Pirates play Friday, so the deficit remained at 1,605 terwilligers. Saturday: Mr. Aitch...
For Yankees to have a chance, near perfection is all it'll take
You know what happens when you corner yourself the way these 2014 Yankees have? You run out of mulligans. Out of harmless losses. Out of hat-tips to the other side....
Two key Michael Kors investors hit checkout
A pair of fashion tycoons is cashing out its stake in Michael Kors — but it isn’t through minting money off the label’s rampant growth. Shares of Michael Kors, which...
Park City Mountain Resort can open, as long as bond is in place
A Utah judge ruled Friday that the celebrity favorite Park City Mountain Resort could open for the season — provided its longtime operator puts up a bond of $17.5 million...
Anger over court's decision on Yelp's reviews
Business owners were howling on Friday over a federal appeals court decision that appears to open the door for Yelp to base its reviews on whether a business advertises with...
Black betting on squeeze play
Leon Black has put David Tepper in a difficult position. Black’s private equity juggernaut, Apollo Management, is in talks to restructure most of the senior debt in its Caesars Entertainment...
Chris Mitchell named new publisher of Vanity Fair
Condé Nast president Bob Sauerberg continued to reshape the company on Friday when he finally tapped GQ publisher Chris Mitchell to be the new publisher of Vanity Fair. Sauerberg also...