April 2, 2015
Asbestos firms ready to fight Silver's 'slanted legal system'
Now that disgraced former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver is out of power, asbestos defense lawyers are revolting against what they say is a slanted legal system. Silver, who had ties...
Islanders blow two-goal lead, fall in shootout
COLUMBUS, Ohio — After this one, it’s difficult to tell which team is the playoff team. Ryan Johansen scored late in regulation to tie it and then added the clinching...
Okafor or Towns? Phil Jackson hints at favorite
Calling the Knicks’ historic free fall a potential “godsend,’’ Phil Jackson hinted Kentucky’s Karl-Anthony Towns and Duke’s Jahlil Okafor are his focal points in the draft, but the team president...
City has issued 90K municipal IDs since January launch
The city has issued about 90,000 municipal ID cards since the program launched in mid-January — while detecting two cases of suspected fraud, officials said Thursday. In both instances, the...
Surging Rangers clinch division, 2 rounds of home ice with win
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — There are multiple division winners every year, and most of them are forgotten soon enough unless a Stanley Cup championship follows. But finishing a season in...
Billy Ray’s in play at CMT with new comedy series
Miley Cyrus’ father is getting back into the TV business. Billy Ray Cyrus, 53, who co-starred with daughter Miley in Disney Channel’s “Hannah Montana,” will headline a new comedy series...
The last Don: 'Mad Men' kicks off final season with style
It's the end of the road for Don Draper — and the end of the TV anti-hero era of self-destructive central characters who’ve been the core of shows like “The...
A-Rod's 1st base skills could introduce new Yankees lineup
Alex Rodriguez handled first base so well against the Pirates on Thursday at Steinbrenner Field that Yankees manager Joe Girardi said he would be confident using him in a real...
6 crazy, sexy, true stories of NYC's early hip-hop scene
In January 1980, Martha Cooper was a New York Post photographer assigned to cover a supposed riot in a Washington Heights subway station. When she arrived, “I asked the cops...
At $11,000 a head, this is the poshest Passover in the world
Esther Lerer has a lot to do this week. She’s planning to test out a flight simulator that mimics combat air travel, propel herself on a jet pack and even...
Mets surpass Yankees as hottest ticket in town
Start spreading the blues — the Yankees are no longer the hottest baseball ticket in town. The average price of a regular-season Mets ticket at Citi Field is up almost...
Why is Robert Durst smiling?
He’s creepy and as cuddly as a mangy puppy. Demented Robert Durst, 71, charged with murder in Los Angeles, has fierce lawyers on retainer, a devoted wife and more money...
Union to partially settle 44-year-old discrimination lawsuit
A New York-based union for sheet-metal workers agreed to pay $12.7 million to partially settle a 44-year-old discrimination lawsuit brought by Hispanic and black workers, the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission...
Hedgies paint a pretty first quarter picture
With equities searching for direction, this could be the year that hedge funds once again earn their keep. At least that’s what the first-quarter numbers are showing for a few...
Investor Peltz, Yale prof trade barbs over hedgie's performance
Watch out for flying insults! A nasty battle erupted between Wall Street and academia on Thursday — with activist investor Nelson Peltz lashing out at professor Jeffrey Sonnenfeld after the...
Carey Mulligan and Bill Nighy are a mismatched couple in ‘Skylight’
Watching a couple duke it out works only if you also understand what drew them to each other in the first place. But in the new Broadway revival of David...
The one liability keeping Yanks' stud prospect from majors
TAMPA — To those Yankees fans who complain that they want to see Rob Refsnyder play right now? No worries. Just head to Scranton. A relatively tranquil Yankees camp generated...
Rock ’n’ roll play 'Undeniable Sound' is a little too quiet
For a show about rock ’n’ roll, “The Undeniable Sound of Right Now” is a little too well-behaved. Admittedly, this new play by Laura Eason (“Sex With Strangers,” TV’s “House...
Iran nuke agreement full of holes
What we actually have in writing about the areas of agreement between Iran and the US-led P5+1 group of nations is full of holes. Worse, it is already being described...
Federal Reserve’s GDP flat lines with 0% growth forecast
The Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta’s economic meter is registered a flat line as it clocked a 0.0 percent for Gross Domestic Product growth for the first quarter of 2014....
The 2 seniors Coach K and Tom Izzo can't live without
INDIANAPOLIS — The Final Four is loaded with one-and-done talents, potentially six freshmen who will have a cup of coffee in college before making the jump to the NBA. But...
The real and imagined reasons John Calipari is NCAA's most hated
Lou Carnesecca is in a league of his own, a Hall of Fame coach, and a Hall of Fame man. In our town without pity, he charmed the most hard-boiled...
'Just drive and don't touch the brakes': Behind the wheel of an autonomous car
Was this such a great idea? “Just drive at the car ahead and don’t touch the brakes,” says the engineer from Mazda. ”Pretend you are distracted by the kids in...
Six must-see cars at New York International Auto Show
There’s a wealth of new faces debuting at the New York International Auto Show — don’t miss these high-octane reveals Kia Optima Since being launched at the New York Show...
Breaking down Nets' playoff chances in wild 6-team scramble
Over the course of three weeks, the Nets have completely transformed their season. After a five-game losing streak — including four straight losses at home — in early March left...
Nick Saban's garbage 'zero tolerance' and how winning corrupts
“I’m thinking of a number between zero and none.” “Is it one?” “Well, yes, often it is one. It depends. Any other guesses?” “Two?” “It can be two. Again, depends on...
Washington weighs review of Apple streaming service
Apple’s problems with its soon-to-launch music-streaming service may expand to the US, The Post has learned. Regulators in Washington have been holding talks with key music-industry executives in order to...
Dr. de Blasio's cooked books
For once, the City Council did its job. On Wednesday, Julissa Ferreras chaired a Finance Committee hearing that exposed de Blasio administration shenanigans. The $3.4 billion “health-care savings” (over four...
Cleanthony Early trying to salvage bust of a rookie season
Back on Nov. 7, Knicks rookie forward Cleanthony Early had a big fourth quarter in Brooklyn during garbage time. It was his first real stretch of game action and despite...
Sidelining Menendez
It’s telling that the federal bribery indictment of New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez landed the same day the Justice Department announced it won’t prosecute IRS serial stonewaller Lois Lerner for...
Get ready for a nuclear Iran
Here’s one fast way to judge the new sketch of an Iran nuclear deal: President Obama on Thursday allowed as how the Iranians are two to three months from building...
Yankees' infield upheaval looks to journeyman for stability
LAKELAND, Fla. -- Didi Gregorius played shortstop against the Tigers at Joker Marchant Stadium in Lakeland, Fla., and Stephen Drew, normally the starting second baseman, was at short versus the Pirates...
Why Clark Kellogg thinks Wisconsin can upset Kentucky
CBS analyst Clark Kellogg talks Wisconsin and Michigan State Final Four upsets, Towns vs. Okafor and St. John’s Chris Mullin hire with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: What has to...
Bobby Hurley breaks down how Wisconsin can beat Kentucky
Buffalo coach Bobby Hurley previews Saturday’s Final Four showdown between Kentucky and Wisconsin, detailing what the Badgers must do to knock off Kentucky and end the 38-0 Wildcats’ perfect season....
Netanyahu to Obama: Nuke deal threatens Israel's survival
WASHINGTON — US and international negotiators reached the “framework” for a breakthrough nuclear deal with Iran Thursday — but critics led by Israel immediately bashed it as a giveaway. Prime...
Gotham nightmare: The day NYC nearly went bottom up
In many respects, New York City looks economically and fiscally as strong as it’s ever been. But it’s still worth recalling that, 40 years ago this week, things were very...
'Wild West' Mideast: US inaction is fueling chaos
The Middle East is abuzz with news this week — and it all adds up to one worrisome fact: With Washington’s continued refusal to take a more active role in...
Mets, Collins 'optimistic' Murphy will be ready for opener
JUPITER, Fla. — The Mets will be staging a production of “Mr. Murphy Goes to Washington.” Based on the progress Daniel Murphy has made with his pulled right hamstring in...
First good steps to fixing schools
There is little dispute that our schools are in need of fundamental reform, but few leaders have been willing to take on the special interests and deliver the changes needed....
Experts: How Mets have separated themselves from Yankees
For the first time in five years, it’s finally worth asking which New York baseball team is more likely to play meaningful games in September. The Mets' young pitching has...
'Remorseless' rap thug slapped with three life sentences
A Brooklyn drug dealer-turned-failed rapper was defiant to the bitter end in Brooklyn Federal Court on Thursday as an angered judge sentenced him to three life sentences for murders and...
'I'm about to be raped': Ex-staffer suing CBS for sex harassment
A handsome former video producer at CBS is suing for sexual harassment, saying he was repeatedly drunkenly groped and kissed by powerful men at the network -- including the director...
Mets' leader Wright finally has wing man in pal Cuddyer
JUPITER, Fla. — There’s a little slice of the Hampton Roads area of Virginia in the Mets clubhouse with David Wright and Michael Cuddyer. Already that has proven to make...
Corpse found floating in creek near golf course
A dead body was found floating Thursday alongside the Marine Park Golf Course in Brooklyn, shocking golfers out enjoying one of the first pleasant days of the season. Police are...
Scott Rudin bringing ‘Groundhog Day’ to Broadway
Set your alarm clocks: “Groundhog Day,” the musical, is coming to Broadway. Based on the ’93 movie starring Bill Murray as a man forced to relive the same 24 hours...
Duke student admits to hanging noose on tree
DURHAM, N.C. — An undergraduate at Duke University has admitted to hanging a noose in a tree and is no longer on campus, university officials said Thursday. At a news...
Frank Kaminsky's long wait for Kentucky revenge is finally over
https://youtu.be/hWq19i--HIw&start=54s INDIANAPOLIS – Frank Kaminsky was still processing what happened, already aware that what he'd witnessed would forever play on a nauseating loop in his mind, staining what had been...
'Good twin' takes sweet plea deal in robbery of sugar daddy
Good news for the good twin. One of the twin sisters accused of tying up and robbing a kinky 85-year-old man they met on a sugar-daddy Web site copped a...
NYPD receives $180M grant to aid fight against terrorism
The NYPD will be getting a boost of federal funds to help combat terrorism, officials announced Wednesday. The city will receive $180 million as part of a nationwide grant program...
Inside the absurd luxuries of the Dodgers' $270M payroll
The Dodgers’ payroll is so huge it comes in three parts: The one with those playing for them, the one with those still employed by the organization but not playing...
Amy Winehouse: ‘I don’t think I could handle’ fame
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HiMb_hj1fTw Nearly four years after the shocking death of Amy Winehouse, the first trailer to the highly anticipated documentary film, “Amy,” provides a glimpse at the life of the Grammy-winning...
Is Verlander a much more expensive version of Sabathia?
There are shades of CC Sabathia in what Justin Verlander is enduring. A one-time AL Cy Young winner recognized as one of the great workhorses of the era who has pushed...
Brace yourselves, a new 'Kardashian' spinoff is upon us
There’s no stopping them — the Kardashians are officially taking over.
The day in photos
The Dutch cheese season opens in the Netherlands, Pope Francis gets a wax figure of himself in Paris and more.
Use your title and 9 other ways to score flight upgrades
Every time I check in for a flight, I secretly hope that a member of the airline will swoop in and dramatically announce I am being upgraded. So far this...
Jets coach fuels Mariota speculation with QB talk
The Jets are preparing for a quarterback competition between Geno Smith and Ryan Fitzpatrick this summer, but they may add another player to the race. Jets coach Todd Bowles said...
Someone created a hilarious calender out of the Internet's best photobombs
39-year-old Beverly Jenkins, a freelance writer from New Hampshire, has been collecting the funniest photobombs from around the Internet.
Matt Harvey puts an exclamation point on dazzling spring
JUPITER, Fla. -- Matt Harvey’s exhibition season went so smoothly, he should have called it “spring break.” But instead of patrolling the Florida beaches and staying out for all-night parties,...
NY Boy Scouts hires gay leader despite national policy
NEW YORK — The Boy Scouts' New York chapter said Thursday that it has hired the nation's first openly gay Eagle Scout as a summer camp leader, a direct and...
Rape suspect arrested inside McDonald's
A New Jersey man suspected in the brutal kidnapping and rape of a young woman in Paterson last week was collared by eagle-eyed law-enforcement agents Thursday afternoon inside a crowded...
Legendary drinking, constant stares: Andre the Giant's tortured life
In the 1980s era of professional wrestling, there was no bigger star — both physically and perhaps in terms of popularity — than Andre the Giant. Riding the wave of...
Mets' Mejia gets epic haircut to reverse spring mojo
JUPITER, Fla. -- Jenrry Mejia is sporting a new look. The Mets closer has ditched his trademark bushy hair and opted for a closely-cropped due that was the butt of...
Cops who busted Durst may face contempt charges
Millionaire killer Robert Durst may not be the only one in trouble over his illegal-weapons case. A New Orleans judge postponed Thursday's hearing after two FBI agents and a state...
Topless photo is golf magazine's Paulina Gretzky apology
https://instagram.com/p/0-dLEWRCOe/?taken-by=lexi Remember that time when Golf Digest featured bra-and-yoga-pants-wearing Paulina Gretzky on the cover of the magazine, on the rough grounds that she was physically fit and engaged to a PGA...
Robert Menendez pleads not guilty to corruption charges
New Jersey Sen. Robert Menendez pleaded not guilty to corruption charges Thursday afternoon in front of a federal judge in Newark. He was charged Wednesday with accepting almost $1 million...
Yes, this male model is a math teacher and has a Ph.D. in engineering
Back in my randy Catholic-girls’-school days, it didn’t take a lot for a math teacher to be considered “hot.” A man of the calculus could wear a pocket protector and...
Meet the ex-factory worker who is now China's richest woman
A former factory worker who was once earning less than $150 a month has been crowned China's richest woman. Zhou Qunfei, 45, has gone from rags to riches to become...
Boston bombing victim's inspirational tale just keeps growing
https://instagram.com/p/05g3VxNanT/?taken-by=rebekahbstrong With the Boston Marathon coming up, Rebekah Gregory – who lost her leg in the horrific bombing at the 2013 race – has inspired people with her determination to...
YouTube blogger transforms herself into Disney characters
Sometimes, you don’t need a fairy godmother to become a Disney princess. In fact, all it takes is faith, trust and bit of blush. Meet YouTube sensation Promise Phan: the...
Brass knuckles found on woman who beat husband's prenup: cops
First, a Long Island woman scored a legal knockout against her ex-husband. And now, two years later, she’s been busted for trying to fly with a set of brass knuckles,...
Nurse's aide 'pummeled' 80-year-old patient at home
A nurse’s aide allegedly pummeled an 80-year-old bedridden nursing home patient in Far Rockaway – causing widespread injuries that landed the woman in a hospital, the attorney general announced Thursday....
$99 pay-per-view will help Mayweather to richest sports year ever
Floyd Mayweather is living up to his "Money" nickname. Mayweather's megafight next month with Manny Pacquiao reportedly will cost $99 on pay-per-view, and the expected most profitable bout of all...
MLB experts forecast: Division races, World Series winners
If the 2015 picks by The Post's baseball experts are are any indication, it's going to be a wide-open season. They break down each division race (playoff teams in bold) and...
Now you can buy jewelry from the Long Island Medium
She crosses over to talk to dead people — and now, she’s crossing over into the jewelry business. Theresa Caputo, the big-haired star of the popular TLC show “Long Island...
Framework for Iran nuke deal to be reached within 3 months
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — After marathon negotiations, the United States, Iran and five other world powers announced a deal Thursday outlining limits on Iran's nuclear program so it cannot lead to...
ISIS-inspired 'bad bitches' arrested in NYC 'bomb plot'
Two ISIS-obsessed Queens women were busted on terror charges Thursday for allegedly plotting to use a weapon of mass destruction in New York City — with one potential target a...
Art dealer tried to sell stolen Indian relic: federal agent
An Upper East Side art dealer tried to peddle a swiped Indian relic at a Manhattan show last week -- and when someone warned him it was stolen, he then...
American Apparel to lay off nearly 200 employees
In the wake of American Apparel’s rebranding after the dismissal of controversial CEO Dov Charney, the clothing company is allegedly laying off 180 employees. Meanwhile, Crocs prepare themselves for a...
Fantasy baseball draft guide: Overrated and underrated
Every year, there are fantasy players who reach for a player based on potential or one great season they had three years ago. And every year a good number of...
Prison workers in KKK planned to murder black ex-inmate: officials
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Officials say three current and former employees of Florida's Department of Corrections were members of the Ku Klux Klan who planned to kill a former inmate who...
Crystal Cathedral megachurch founder is dead at 88
ARTESIA, Calif. — The Rev. Robert H. Schuller, the Southern California televangelist and author who beamed his upbeat messages on faith and redemption to millions from his landmark Crystal Cathedral...
Academic paper on plagiarism pulled because of plagiarism
An academic paper about combating plagiarism has been retracted because large portions of it were plagiarized. Published in the Indian Journal of Dermatology, the 2014 paper, titled "Development of a...
Rickie Fowler, model girlfriend shame troll into full retreat
May this be a lesson to all social media slammers: Don't mess with Rickie Fowler. The PGA pro made it known to Internet trolls Wednesday that if you insult his gal...
'Miracle dog' survives being hit by car, clubbed, abandoned
SPOKANE, Wash. -- The stray dog was hit by a car, clubbed in the head and left for dead in a ditch in Washington state. Days later, the 1-year-old bully...
Chris Paul's latest crotch shot, big game get LeBron's approval
It was classic Chris Paul, all the way around: a season-high 41 points, 17 assists, five rebounds, four steals and one melee-inciting shot to an opponent's groin. Paul's low blow...
Co-pilot researched suicide, cockpit doors before Alps crash
Germanwings co-pilot Andreas Lubitz researched methods of committing suicide and cockpit door security in the days before he commandeered his plane and crashed it into a French Alps mountainside, killing...
Did jockey fall or jump off horse that resulted in brutal landing?
This was Lewis Ferguson’s first ride over the fences, and maybe it should be his last. Ferguson, an amateur jockey, was competing at the Wincanton Racecourse in Somerset, England, when he fell out...
Portland airport's famous carpet is being removed and people are freaking out
Oregon locals and visitors lined up inside Portland International Airport last week to snap photos with a 30-year-old carpet that has reached celebrity status. More than 800 pictures were taken...
American Apparel hit by labor union pains
American Apparel can add labor unrest to its laundry list of woes. The cash-strapped clothing chain has hired a consultant to warn its factory workers about labor unions as an...
Students suspended after posting teacher's mugshot to Instagram
Three Tennessee middle school students were suspended earlier this week after posting their teacher's mug shot on Instagram, prompting one mom to ask why an adult's legal troubles put her...
Couple wins $1.5M in lottery -- for a second time
LONDON — A couple from northern England has defied the odds — again — by winning a million pounds ($1.5 million) in the lottery for a second time. David and...
Recipe: Meat and cheese Easter pie
Pizza Rustica, or "Easter Pie," is an amazing amalgam of meats and cheeses, traditionally served at Easter. This recipe comes from chef and restaurateur Ryan DePersio, and once you try this...
Salami, sausage and cheese pie is heaven sent
For his version of "Easter Pie," Chef Ryan DePersio mixes together a heavenly combination of meats and cheeses, throws them in a freshly made pie crust, and lets the oven do the rest. You...
Controversy cuts Lumber Liquidators but sales still beat expectations
Lumber Liquidators’ sales plunge found a floor — but only by discounting. The nation’s largest hardwood floor retailer said net sales slumped 12.8 percent last month after a March 1...
Cops stop tinted-window car, find machine gun
Three cops stopped a car with illegally tinted windows in Brooklyn and found more than they bargained for -- a trove of weapons and ammo that included a machine gun,...
Katie Couric plays epic April Fool’s prank on James Corden
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kzeh8PDak34 Now that’s one way to make an entrance. Before taking to James Corden’s couch on “The Late Late Show” Wednesday night, Katie Couric took quite a tumble down the...
Celtics' Olynyk stars with messed up eye, rats out Bruins buddy
BOSTON — Kelly Olynyk stood against a wall in the middle of the locker room, looking more like he just left a boxing ring than a basketball court. With his...
Teacher gets axed in groin in experiment gone horribly wrong
https://youtu.be/lzCtmkwU_-k A high school physics professor was trying to teach his students a lesson, but ended up learning a hard one himself — taking an ax to his groin in an...
Pedestrian fatally hit by hit-and-run driver
A hit-and-run driver fatally struck a man crossing a Queens street late Wednesday night, authorities said. The 61-year-old victim was crossing 46th Avenue midblock near Utopia Parkway in Auburndale around...
You can now book Airbnb in Cuba
HAVANA — The popular online home-rental service Airbnb will allow American travelers to book lodging in Cuba starting Thursday in the most significant US business expansion on the island since...
Germanwings co-pilot 'lied' to doctors about sick leave
The Germanwings co-pilot who crashed his plane into a French Alps mountainside, killing all 150 aboard, had taken a strong anti-anxiety medication and allegedly lied to his doctors – saying...
Al Qaeda frees 300 inmates from Yemeni jail
SANAA, Yemen — Al Qaeda militants in Yemen stormed the center of the coastal city of al-Mukalla early Thursday, freeing about 300 jail inmates, including scores of militants, as Iranian-backed Shiite...
36 predictions for a parity-filled 2015 MLB season
In 2004, 10 teams won 90 or more games and two exceeded 100 and, conversely, 10 teams lost 90 or more games, including two that lost 100 or more. In...
Team-by-team guide to the National League
A team-by-team look at the National League, in predicted order of finish: NL East 1. Washington Nationals Key player: This team might be so deep and talented that it can’t...
Team-by-team guide to the American League
A team-by-team look at the American League, in predicted order of finish: AL East 1. Orioles Key player: Matt Wieters. The Orioles lost Nelson Cruz and Nick Markakis from their lineup...
A-Rod has Yankees brass doing a stunning spring 180
TAMPA — Come late Friday afternoon, Alex Rodriguez’s Grapefruit League statistics will vanish and, like the rest of his ball-playing fraternity, he will start fresh next week when the games...
Why did Mets invest in Lagares? His Carlos Gomez ceiling
PORT ST. LUCIE — The bat was thrown to the ground in disgust. This was well before the Mets’ 5-4 breaking-camp loss to the Cardinals Wednesday at Tradition Field. Juan...
One reason Carmelo won't sit on bench during Knicks games
Carmelo Anthony has shown up at the Garden for the last three weeks to rehab before games in the trainer’s room. He goes on the court briefly for light stretching...
Collins has two backup plans if Murphy's a no-go on Opening Day
PORT ST. LUCIE — Daniel Murphy still remains in contention for Opening Day, but the Mets have a backup plan. “We’ve certainly got to keep an open mind,” manager Terry...
The 11 most intriguing figures at this year's Final Four
With the NCAA Final Four two days away, The Post’s Steve Serby breaks down the 10 most intriguing figures in Indianapolis: John Calipari Love him or hate him, he’s an...
Dozens dead after Russian trawler sinks in icy waters
A Russian fishing vessel sank early Thursday in the frigid waters off the far eastern Kamchatka Peninsula – killing at least 56 of its 132 crew members and leaving 13...
Faltering Iran nuclear talks extended again
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — With even a vague outline of an Iran nuclear deal eluding their grasp, negotiators went into double overtime Wednesday night and Thursday morning in a marathon attempt...
Martin St. Louis set to return, but what line will he play on?
SAINT PAUL, Minn. — Martin St. Louis will indeed return to the Rangers’ lineup for Thursday night’s match against the imposing Wild, but when he does, it likely will be...
Carnesecca, other St. John's greats give full support to Mullin
In Chris Mullin’s phone, one entry simply reads “Coach,” with no other name needed to identify Lou Carnesecca among the hundreds of other basketball contacts. During Mullin’s introductory press conference...
Pedro Martinez: Unhealthy Tanaka won't last the season
TAMPA — Masahiro Tanaka may have gotten through spring training unscathed, but that doesn’ t mean he’s going to make it through the season healthy, according to old Yankees nemesis...
Long road to glory: Kentucky has reversed its whites-only history
I grew up hearing about the 1966 Texas Western Miners and understood they were a special team even though it was hard to acknowledge the history of our archrival just...
Nets' Markel Brown getting more minutes — and thriving
Players may spend time worrying about how many minutes they will get in a given game, but Nets coach Lionel Hollins said he doesn’t lose sleep at night figuring out...
Police: 4 dead in Tulsa home after apparent murder-suicide
TULSA, Okla. (AP) — The bodies of four people, including two young boys, were discovered in a Tulsa home in what police suspect was a murder-suicide. Sgt. Dave Walker told...
Letters from old Yankee Stadium strike out at auction
The giant letters that spelled "Yankee Stadium" atop the original Bronx ballpark failed to find a buyer at an auction in New York. They were estimated to fetch between $300,000...
Up to 150 dead after gunmen attack Kenyan university
Bloodthirsty Islamic terrorists raided a university in eastern Kenya on Thursday, singling out Christians and sparing those praying at a campus mosque as they slaughtered up to 150 people, authorities...
Chris Mullin making push for this top NYC recruit
Chris Mullin sent a strong message to New York City AAU and high school coaches: I’m coming. “The history here at St. John’s, we’ve always been strong in New York...
Young girl kidnapped by mother, possibly taken to Germany
The NYPD is looking for a 7-year-old girl who was taken by her mother during a custody dispute with the girl’s father. Cops say they believe Ulrike Berger, 44, took...
Lopez, Monroe revival could be eye-opener for Phil Jackson
Maybe Knicks president Phil Jackson can finally stir the Knicks-Nets rivalry pot this summer by convincing Brooklyn’s raging-hot center Brook Lopez to swap boroughs. Amid a heated playoff push, the...
A Mets takeover of NY baseball not as far off as you think
The subject cleared its throat early this time. This was a Sunday in the middle of March, and the Mets had just beaten the Yankees in Port St. Lucie, and...
Feds: City could lose $129M in ACS funding over poor facilities
The city could lose $129 million a year in Head Start funding if it doesn’t fix six serious problems in child facilities, the feds told the City Council Wednesday. “If any...
Man convicted of shooting three cops hurls insults in handcuffs
A Brooklyn man was convicted Wednesday of shooting three NYPD cops — and he sent a final insult to a half-dozen cops gathered in the courtroom when he turned and...
Famed graffiti artist 'COST' charged with vandalism
One of the city’s most prolific, and notorious, graffiti artists was in Manhattan Criminal Court on Wednesday to face vandalism raps. Adam Cole, better known by his tagger name “COST”...
How Yankees' divisional foes could beat their lineup
The Blue Jays will have Daniel Norris make his major league debut Wednesday at Yankee Stadium. The Red Sox were ambiguous about who would start their third game in Philadelphia,...
Building owner might face manslaughter charge in NYC blast
Authorities are building a criminal case against the owner of the East Village building that blew up last week and left two people dead when it collapsed, sources told The...
Feds seeking to seize Sheldon Silver's kickback cash
The feds really want to make Sheldon Silver pay — and they’ve filed new court papers seeking to seize millions of dollars in legal fees and other assets the disgraced...
Join baseball's stats revolution with these 12 nifty metrics
Do you still think wins are the best way to evaluate a pitcher? Do you view runs batted in as the ultimate record of someone’s importance? When discussing a player’s...
Cuomo hails budget accord, touts teacher accountability
Gov. Cuomo took a victory lap Wednesday following the bloodiest budget battle of his five-year tenure, claiming the Legislature’s approval of new teacher-accountability measures will be one of his “greatest...
City credits unions for $108 million in health-care savings
The city tossed 14,000 ineligible recipients from its health-care rolls this year — and it is crediting municipal unions with the $108 million in savings, a top city official said...
Bikram yoga founder accused of sexual assault: 'Women loves me'
Bikram Choudhury says his yoga routine isn’t the only thing that’s hot. The founder of Bikram yoga said allegations that he sexually assaulted six of his students are ridiculous because...
Wall Street trader makes $2.4M -- thanks to a tweet
A savvy stock trader scored a $2.4 million windfall by using a tweet about a possible tech deal to outrace a herd of rival bulls. The unidentified Wall Street whiz...
Boehner says US-Israel bond is 'strong as ever'
House Speaker John Boehner stood side-by-side with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem Wednesday, insisting that bonds between the two nations are “strong as ever” and “they’re going to...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn A masked crook executed two gunpoint robberies in the span of 30 minutes in Sunset Park, police said. The bandit drew his weapon on a 38-year-old man on 54th...