July 13, 2015
Porzingis has shooting blip, but looks like defensive force
LAS VEGAS — As the Knicks won their second straight summer-league game, Kristaps Porzingis continued to be more defensive force than offensive force. He’s been more grit than glitz in...
Scammers selling fake tickets for Pope Francis' NY visit
ALBANY — Scammers will stop at nothing to make a few bucks — even peddling fake tickets for Pope Francis’ visit to New York. Gov. Cuomo issued a warning to...
Phil Jackson: I didn't ask, but Carmelo should be cool with free agents
LAS VEGAS — Knicks president Phil Jackson finally explained his free-agency moves, saying defense, not another star to play alongside Carmelo Anthony, was his goal and he feels he got...
Coach accused of dragging 8-year-old around baseball field
A Manhattan baseball coach dragged an 8-year-old summer-camp attendee around the baseball diamond by his ankles, a new lawsuit alleges. Dad Douglas Findlay says he paid $5,475 to enroll his...
Hondo loves AL
The good news: Hondo collected with Caviart Christa in the eighth at Yonkers on Monday night. The bad news: “Caviart” paid $2.80, which wasn’t enough to move the needle so...
HR Derby champ must have Yanks, Mets drooling about return home
CINCINNATI — The New Jersey Kid, Todd Frazier is a superhero in this town. He is the face of the Reds, the face of Tuesday’s All-Star Game, and the dramatic...
Reds' Frazier wins revamped, no-longer-awful Home Run Derby
CINCINNATI -- Imagine if they took Hell and upgraded it to a slightly annoying coffee bar, and you appreciate how much Major League Baseball modified its Home Run Derby for the...
The best snack strategy to curb extra cravings
If you’re anything like me, you can’t get through the day without at least one snack. I think this is pretty standard for most people, but especially for us runners...
Downtown's 'forgotten' East Side teeming with new energy
A stroll through downtown’s “forgotten” East Side last weekend was hard to forget. From Fulton Street to the Battery, both sides of South Street teemed with new energy — from...
The 2020 census is going to be a mess
There’s something scary in Census Director John Thompson trying to secretly find someone to run the $13 billion 2020 decennial census — by using his personal e-mail because he wanted...
Apple, networks progressing in talks over cable-killer TV app
Where Barry Diller’s Aereo failed, Apple is hoping to succeed. The Cupertino, Calif., tech firm is making broadcast networks the centerpiece of its cable-killer TV app — and talks with...
Manny Machado speaks up for the 'A-Rod got shafted' camp
CINCINNATI — All the stars are here — except Alex Rodriguez. And Orioles star third baseman Manny Machado took notice. Machado, who wears No. 13 in honor of A-Rod, said...
Amazon, Walmart to launch competing online sales
While the country is far from seeing the creation of a second retail sales bonanza, shoppers could be forgiven on Wednesday for thinking it was Christmas in July. Two retail...
Tough crowd for Brandy on the subway
The singer might shine on the Broadway stage, but on New York's subway — she failed to impress.
The Mets finally have solved their Citi Field problem
Citi Field’s reputation as a graveyard for hitters, especially on the Mets, may have finally disappeared. When general manager Sandy Alderson shortened the fences last winter for the second time...
Uber tries to persuade Sharpton to fight license cap
Need to sway Mayor de Blasio? There’s an Al for that. Uber dispatched a top official Monday to try to persuade the Rev. Al Sharpton — who has close ties...
Wobbly, campy satire ‘Ruthless!’ takes aim at child actors
Talk about a claim to fame: Two key reasons why “Ruthless!” became a cult hit in 1992 were Britney Spears and Natalie Portman, who understudied the original lead, Laura Bell...
Eric Decker's wife's 'Man Crush Monday'
Sounds like Jessie James Decker thinks she's made the best catch in her relationship. The country singer paid tribute to her Jets husband with a loving -- gratuitously so --...
Hillary's credibility questioned after HSBC takedown
If Wall Street wants to get out of Hillary Clinton’s cross hairs, it may have to pay up. In her first major economic policy address, Clinton said she would “offer...
New flower delivery app set to challenge florists
The flower delivery business is no place for shrinking violets. UrbanStems — a startup whose bicycle-borne service is quickly blossoming in New York City — says it’s poised to wrestle...
Why Pete Rose's moment in the spotlight may be his last
CINCINNATI — Pete Rose will be granted a furlough from baseball prison Tuesday at Great American Ball Park, as recognition for the contributions he has made to this city. But...
'Sharknado' to finally fulfill Anthony Weiner's destiny
Beyond the lame special effects, absurd plot and atrocious scipt, “Sharknado” fans can look forward to watching Anthony Weiner get consumed by the finned menaces in the schlockfest’s third installment....
Hillary Clinton's 'growth agenda' is anything but
Hillary Clinton’s ideas for the US economy boil down to a contradictory mess — to put it charitably. Speaking Monday at the New School, she declared the need to “build...
Bill de Blasio in denial on homeless horrors
John Tucker was still plaguing Manhattan’s West Side on Monday, two days after The Post used its front page to display the vagrant’s blight-inviting behavior. Yet Mayor Bill de Blasio...
Hillary Clinton's war on the sharing economy
Grandmothers may know best, as Hillary Clinton has put it in tweets, but judging by her latest economic speech, they don’t necessarily get or like Uber. The ride-sharing service is...
No, Native Americans *weren't* the original environmentalists
It’s hard to make it through a US history textbook without coming across the silly claim that American Indians were the original environmentalists. First lady Michelle Obama even repeated it...
The Mets, Yanks should be thinking World Series during All-Star Game
CINCINNATI — This time it counts. For both the Yankees and Mets. Imagine that. The winner of Tuesday night’s All-Star Game at Great American Ball Park will determine the home-field...
Special prosecutor for cops: Here come the witch hunts
Last week, Gov. Cuomo appointed New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman to act as a special prosecutor in incidents where police kill an unarmed civilian or when there is a...
Wall Street's disastrous 'fix' for Puerto Rico
Officials from Puerto Rico met in New York Monday to explain to Wall Street lenders their plan to deal with a fiscal meltdown that threatens to sink the US territory...
Yankees will see more of Rob Refsnyder: source
Rob Refsnyder isn’t going anywhere. The Yankees aren’t sending the rookie second baseman back to Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and he will be in The Bronx when the All-Star break ends and...
The whirlwind day of one of Yanks' least likely All-Stars ever
CINCINNATI — This, surely, would be the experience of a lifetime. The culmination of so much work. The surpassing of all reasonable expectations. But first, Hunter and Miller Gardner had...
Why Nets think Bargnani could be their next Andray Blatche
LAS VEGAS — When the Nets announced Sunday evening they agreed to sign Andrea Bargnani, the move raised more than a few eyebrows. But in discussing Monday afternoon his decision...
Union head blasts city's $5.9M settlement in Eric Garner case
The head of the Sergeants Benevolent Association on Monday night slammed the city’s record-breaking $5.9 million settlement with the family of police chokehold victim Eric Garner as “obscene” and “shameful.” “Where...
Do Knicks know a secret about draft bust Derrick Williams?
LAS VEGAS — Derrick Williams, the second pick in the 2011 draft, certainly didn’t thrive in the small markets of Minnesota and Sacramento in his first four seasons. The draft...
How Yanks accidentally found the forever ignored Brett Gardner
Brett Gardner will make his All-Star debut Tuesday night in Cincinnati mainly because Kansas City’s Alex Gordon got hurt a week ago. Gardner didn’t receive enough votes from fans to...
Prince William starts new job as air ambulance pilot
LONDON — Prince William clocked in for his first shift as an air ambulance pilot Monday, nervous but excited about his new job. The second in line to Britain's throne...
Tiger Woods, Jason Dufner joke about 'affair' scandal
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — Message sent. For the second consecutive day, Tiger Woods and Jason Dufner played a British Open practice round together Monday. Why is this significant? Because there...
Red Bulls take swing at NYCFC fans after smoke bombs, flares
The Red Bulls have slashed two-thirds of New York City FC’s traveling supporters’ tickets available for their Aug. 9 match, from their initial 1,500 down to 500. And they say...
The only way Dustin Johnson can escape his choking rep
ST. ANDREWS, Scotland — How much hurt can Dustin Johnson endure? We look at the way the uber-talented Johnson carries himself and we read his flat-line facial expressions and languid...
$79 flights to the Caribbean and other travel news and notes
CARIB CONNECTION Euro low-cost airline Norwegian Air will expand its North American presence this winter with flights from JFK airport to the Francophone islands of Guadeloupe and Martinique. Launching in December,...
The numbers behind the world's newest and largest Nobu
Nobu, the famed sushi empire from Michelin-starred chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa, just opened its largest outpost in the world — not in Tokyo, LA or London, but in the emerging Middle...
10 ways to holiday like a 'Real Housewife'
There’s nothing understated or modest about the women on the "Housewives" franchises — and that includes their vacations, which typically include wine-fueled, profanity-laced squabbles set against lush, luxurious backdrops. Most...
Pentagon studies plan to lift military ban on transgender people
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Ash Carter says the Pentagon's current regulations banning transgender individuals from serving in the military are outdated, and anyone willing to serve the country should be...
Knight and his wench foil sword thief at Renaissance Festival
LARKSPUR, Colo. — A man is facing charges of theft and resisting arrest after authorities say he crashed a jousting performance at the Colorado Renaissance Festival and tried to make...
'No change' for David Wright, and he's running out of time
David Wright’s back might be improving, but he still hasn’t been officially cleared for baseball activities. The Mets third baseman, who is rehabbing from spinal stenosis and has not played...
Boy Scouts close to ending ban on gay leaders
NEW YORK — The executive committee of the Boy Scouts of America has unanimously approved a resolution that would end the organization's blanket ban on gay adult leaders and let...
3-month-old baby dies on first day at unlicensed daycare
Tragedy struck a Brooklyn Heights family Monday, when their 3-month-old son died on his first day at an unlicensed Soho day-care center, law-enforcement sources said. Karl Towndrow was found unresponsive...
'Father of the Year' held on $20,000 bail after leaving daughter at Subway
The dad who left his 3-year-old daughter in a Subway sandwich shop in Harlem during a booze-fueled binge tried to convince a judge Monday that it was all just "a...
Ex-NFLer missing after going overboard on lake
WYLIE, Texas — Authorities are searching for a former Texans receiver who fell out of a rented boat during a family outing at a Dallas-area lake. The Collin County Sheriff's...
Demaryius Thomas' mother freed from drug sentence by Obama
The mother of Broncos wide receiver Demaryius Thomas was one of 46 prisoners whose sentences were reduced Monday in a sweeping action by President Barack Obama. "God is good.. Great news...
The day in photos
A newborn elephant delivers major cuteness, President Barack Obama speaks on getting older and more.
12 things to ask your boss for -- instead of more money
Whether you’re starting a new job or negotiating a raise, you’re not always going to get the salary you want. If your employer won’t come up to your magic number,...
What foreign governments warn tourists about America
Being topless is outlawed, even for small girls. — German government Avoid walking alone in less vibrant areas (parts of the Bronx in particular) and parks (including Central Park). — French government...
Cops identify SUV linked to paintball attacks
Police say they have identified a vehicle they believe is linked to a spate of Staten Island paintball attacks, one of which is possibly a hate crime. The dark colored...
Sheldon Silver's son-in-law pleads guilty in multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme
The son-in-law of indicted former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver pleaded guilty Monday to running a Ponzi scheme and will be sentenced Nov. 2 — the same day Silver’s trial is...
Marathon production ‘DruidShakespeare’ falls short of memorable
"DruidShakespeare" goes from zero to 60 in seconds. Then it slows down for hours and hours. Your own fondness for the Bard’s history plays will determine whether or not you...
Police captain's son plotted ISIS-inspired attack on college campus: FBI
The son of a Boston police captain was arrested by federal agents for plotting ISIS-inspired domestic terrorism, officials said Monday. Alexander Ciccolo, a 23-year-old from Adams, Mass., who also goes...
Men in suits are lining up to have their double chins removed
Some people inherit their father’s baby blues, or their mother’s blond hair. What did Kristian inherit from his parents? A double chin. “I’m the youngest of four children, and there’s...
Hillary strays from Wall Street ties in new economic agenda
She's the new sheriff of Wall Street. In her first major economic policy address, Hillary Clinton pledged to raise middle class wages and wrestle control from financial institutions, big banks...
Bartender who believed John Boehner was the devil ruled insane
CINCINNATI — A former Cincinnati-area bartender who said he believed House Speaker John Boehner was the devil has been found not guilty by reason of insanity of threatening to kill the...
We’ll never really know if Clark Gable actually date-raped Loretta Young
Was the most famous “love child” of Hollywood’s Golden Era actually conceived when actress Loretta Young was “date-raped’’ by the legendary Clark Gable? That bombshell accusation broke Sunday at Buzzfeed,...
Harper Lee's lawyer recalls discovery of 'Watchman,' hints at third book
NEW YORK — Harper Lee's attorney has provided her fullest accounting yet of how she came upon the manuscript for "Go Set a Watchman," which comes out Tuesday. She is...
Passengers can now carry marijuana on Oregon flights
Airports are going to pot. Passengers traveling on flights within Oregon will be allowed to transport a small amount of weed after the state’s recreational marijuana law went into effect...
Clerical error allowed Charleston shooter to buy gun
LEXINGTON, S.C. — An employee at the Lexington County jail entered the wrong information into a database of South Carolina arrests, allowing the man charged with killing nine people at...
US agents warned Mexico of drug kingpin El Chapo's escape plans
WASHINGTON — US drug authorities knew Mexican drug kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman and his associates had developed several escape plans starting almost immediately after his arrest last year, according...
Dez Bryant tweets holdout threat, swears on his babies
Dez Bryant can't make it any more clear than this: No pay, no play. The superstar Cowboys wide receiver said via Twitter on Monday afternoon he plans to hold out...
Sizing up the Home Run Derby field -- if the rain stops
CINCINNATI — The Major League Baseball Home Run Derby is under the threat of being washed out by mother nature. Heavy rain was falling in Cincinnati on Monday afternoon, with...
These sensible trades would shake up MLB's contenders
The last two World Series champs — the 2013 Red Sox and 2014 Giants — share this: In late July, they each made one big trade, to obtain Jake Peavy....
Why Lifetime's 'UnReal' is better than 'The Bachelorette'
Lifetime’s newest series is giving “The Bachelorette” a run for its money. “UnReal,” starring Shiri Appleby and Constance Zimmer, gives viewers a behind-the-scenes look at a “Bachelor”-like reality show called...
Killer who stabbed American with butcher knife is put to death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — The United Arab Emirates on Monday put to death a woman with links to Islamic extremists who was convicted of murdering an American teacher with...
Trump gets threat linked to escaped Mexican drug lord
The Mexican drug lord who made a spectacular escape from prison has told presidential hopeful Donald Trump he would pay a terrible price for taking potshots at him and his...
Florida State woman puncher is a puppy abuser, too: authorities
Florida State running back Dalvin Cook was charged Friday with battery, accused of punching a woman in the face multiple times at a Tallahassee bar in June. That same day,...
The 5 worst, most forgettable Live Aid performances
Live Aid took the stage 30 years ago Monday — July 13, 1985 — and while the massive charity concert proved a boon for some artists (notably U2), it’s best...
Obama commutes dozens of drug sentences in push for criminal-justice reform
WASHINGTON -- President Obama commuted the sentences of 46 convicted criminals Monday, kicking off a new effort to bring sweeping changes to the criminal-justice system. The action came a day...
5 essential wedding pro-tips: Demanding brides more likely to divorce
First comes love, then comes marriage. And in between? Hours upon hours of wedding dress shopping — and all the stress, fights and over-consumption of Champagne that comes along with...
The top 5 geek-out moments from Comic-Con
Are you willing to spend the night on a San Diego sidewalk in order to get all the latest geek news out of Comic-Con, as thousands of fans did over...
'Arrogant' Dinesh D’Souza has to do way more community service than he thought
Conservative scribe Dinesh D’Souza has to perform a lot more community service for breaking campaign-finance laws than he thought, with a federal judge saying Monday that D’Souza has to do...
All-Star Game starting pitchers and lineups revealed
CINCINNATI — Los Angeles Dodgers right-hander Zack Greinke will start for the National League in Tuesday night's All-Star Game and Houston Astros lefty Dallas Keuchel will be on the mound...
Family hacked to death for practicing witchcraft
BHUBANESWAR, India — An Indian couple and four of their children were hacked to death by a mob of villagers who accused them of practicing witchcraft and making their children...
Dolphins show surfers who the real wave riders are
These dolphins schooled these surfers in riding out the waves.
Gunman fires shot into unmarked police car after encounter with cop
A gunman fired a shot through the rear windshield of an unmarked police car in the Bronx after a tense encounter with a plainclothes officer Sunday night, sources said. The...
'Spoofing' eyed in most recent Treasuries 'flash crash'
Is someone “spoofing” the Treasuries market? A “flash crash” in Uncle Sam’s $12 trillion debt market may have been caused by a flood of canceled orders just before prices went...
These guinea pigs dress like Harry Potter and Abe Lincoln
These are some ridiculous-looking rodents! Fuzzberta and MiniGuineaPig, two guinea pigs from California, have become social media stars thanks to their cute cosplays. Monico Wu was just photographing her beloved...
Pit bull mauls 71-year-old woman to death
SHAKER HEIGHTS, Ohio — Police in a Cleveland suburb say a 71-year-old woman has been mauled to death by a pit bull.
Bills coach gave boy a black eye in beach punchout: cops
PENSACOLA, Fla. — Buffalo Bills offensive line coach Aaron Kromer punched a boy in the face after confronting him and another boy about using his beach chairs while they fished...
Pope Francis apologizes for neglecting middle class
Pope Francis acknowledged on Monday he had neglected problems of the middle class and said he was willing to have a dialogue with Americans who disagree with his criticism of...
Iran deal remains elusive as deadline looms
VIENNA — Disputes over attempts to probe Tehran's alleged work on nuclear weapons unexpectedly persisted Monday, diplomats said, threatening plans to wrap up an Iran nuclear deal by midnight —...
The 10 ‘Clueless’ catchphrases you’ll never forget
OK, so you’re probably going, “Is this like another ‘Clueless’ listicle or what?” But seriously, the 20th anniversary of Amy Heckerling’s “Emma”-inspired teen comedy is kind of a big deal....
How Phil Jackson sized up Monroe, Jordan and Lopez
LAS VEGAS – Knicks president Phil Jackson hasn’t spoken to the media since his modest free-agent haul, but as early as December he was making comments to a confidant about chasing free-agent...
City Hall not pleased with Verizon over broadband
The de Blasio administration is playing hardball with Verizon, declaring that any contracts between city agencies and the telecommunications giant must by OK’d by City Hall. It’s a not-so-subtle hint...
Mystery beach blast threw woman 10 feet into rock jetty
PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Investigators say there may never be an explanation about what happened on a Rhode Island beach when a mysterious boom was heard and a woman was thrown...
Tour de France rider finds cancer in testicle he hurt in crash
Italian veteran Ivan Basso, a two-time Giro d’Italia winner and once a great rival of Lance Armstrong, has announced that he has cancer in his left testicle and is dropping...
Greece 'humiliated' by bailout deal
Greek Prime Minister Alexis Tsipras felt the boot of Germany kick his country when it was down. After disagreeing with the austerity referendum earlier this month, the Greeks were forced...
Tiger Woods, rumored cuckold in most awkward pairing ever
Tiger Woods and Jason Dufner sure know how to put on their best poker faces. Following the tabloid fiasco that unfolded earlier this month, in which Woods was accused of...
NYC police museum still closed three years after Sandy
Nearly three years after being walloped by Hurricane Sandy, the New York City Police Museum remains closed — and will stay shuttered for the near future as the city and...
Yonkers man killed after rowboat capsizes
A 53-year-old Yonkers man was killed and a woman was hospitalized after their rowboat capsized in a New York reservoir. The boat capsized early Sunday in the New Croton Reservoir...
Driver killed when he crashes car into pole
A driver was killed Sunday night when he flipped his car and crashed into a telephone pole in Queens, cops said. The victim was heading east on the Belt Parkway...
Demario Davis out to pile up millions during Jets walk year
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
My encounter with the reclusive Harper Lee
In the decades after “To Kill a Mockingbird” was published in 1960, author Harper Lee became as famous for her fierce privacy as she was for her Pulitzer Prize-winning novel....
2 teens shot near Brooklyn Museum
Two 15-year-olds were shot near the Brooklyn Museum during a celebration in Prospect Heights on Sunday night, sources said. One was shot in the hip, the other twice in the...
Neighbors angry after bear shot dead in front yard
Residents of a Colorado Springs community are upset after a bear was found shot to death in the front yard of a home.
Jesus was baptized in Jordan, not Israel, UN says
AL-MAGHTAS, Jordan — For years, Christian pilgrims have waded into the Jordan River from both its eastern and western banks to connect with a core event of their faith —...
Proenza Schouler, Vera Wang and other hot sales this week
Anine Bing Sale: Jul. 15. Up to 75 percent off women’s clothing, accessories and shoes. Century 21 Visit c21stores.com for store locations Sale: Ongoing. Up to 85 percent off...
Surprise money for retired model contacted by IRS
A former Manhattan model got a call from the IRS demanding money — and in this case, it was a welcome surprise. Uncle Sam wanted to know why catwalker Kim...
Russian troops killed when barracks collapses in Siberia
MOSCOW — The ceiling of a Russian military barracks collapsed in Siberia on Monday, causing four stories to crumble and killing 23 young men trapped inside.
Turkey Testicle Festival host isn’t going nuts over copycat event
EAST DUNDEE, Ill. — The owner of a suburban Chicago pub that has held an annual Turkey Testicle Festival for 32 years isn't testy at all that a nearby community...
Scott Walker announces 2016 run: 'I'm in'
WASHINGTON — Wisconsin Gov. Scott Walker, best known for his clashes with powerful labor unions, jumped into the presidential race Monday by pledging to take his fighting spirit to the...
Satoru Iwata, legendary leader of Nintendo, dies at 55
TOKYO — Satoru Iwata, who led Japanese video game company Nintendo Co. through years of growth with its Pokemon and Super Mario franchises, died on Saturday after a lengthy illness,...
Drug addict finds $2,000 in cash, returns it to cops
A bag containing a staggering $2,000 in cash is lying in a street and a hardened drug addict, who is in treatment, finds it. What happens next? “I remember looking...
KFC's latest abomination is a pizza made from fried chicken
KFC has outdone itself this time. It has gone too far. It has bequeathed unto the world a creation so ghastly, so repugnant, that it may very well have ruined...
Every single stingray dies at Chicago-area zoo
CHICAGO -- Officials say all 54 stingrays in a popular exhibit at a suburban Chicago zoo died because the oxygen levels in their tank dropped too low.
Gunmen seize Paris department store in robbery attempt
VILLENEUVE-LA-GARENNE, France — A group of gunmen broke into a discount clothing store near Paris on Monday, trapping 18 people inside for hours before fleeing and prompting a manhunt throughout...
Most students at basketball powerhouse flunk Common Core
These kids can score, but not on the Common Core. Most students at Brooklyn’s Abraham Lincoln High School — the basketball-powerhouse alma mater of hoops legends Stephon Marbury, Lance Stephenson...
Serena Williams, Novak Djokovic play doubles on dance floor
LONDON — After winning titles again on Wimbledon's grass, Novak Djokovic and Serena Williams showed they can cut a rug, too. Reviving a bygone tradition, Djokovic and Williams busted a...
Trevor Noah proves he’s primed for ‘Daily Show’ gig
On Saturday night, comedian Trevor Noah showed that “The Daily Show” is in more-than-capable hands when he takes over as the beloved comedy franchise’s host on Sept. 28. The son...
GOP leaders calls for an end to immigrant safe havens in cities
WASHINGTON — Republican leaders on Sunday called for an end to immigrant safe havens in cities such as New York following renewed debate on the issue sparked by the murder...
Critics blast de Blasio’s ‘get out of jail free’ plan
Mayor Bill de Blasio’s new “get out of jail free” plan — which would dump thousands of criminal suspects back on the street without forcing them to post bail —...
Cyclist fatally struck by SUV near Barclays Center
A bicyclist was killed Monday morning by an out-of-control driver who slammed into him near the Barclays Center in Brooklyn, cops said. The driver, Claudio Rodriguez, apparently suffered a seizure...
Misty Copeland's tough balancing act
Brava! Has the ballet color barrier been shattered for good? There existed every reason why this never should have happened. But on June 30, Misty Copeland made history. Petite at...
The doubts of a 'Social Justice Warrior'
A few weeks ago, I was heralded as a “Social Justice Warrior” by an anonymous commenter on the Internet. The title was meant, of course, as an insult — but...
Should I be paying my live-in nanny overtime?
I have a full-time live-in nanny, whom I pay $750 per week. But she’s claiming that because she feels essentially on-call all the time — and frequently does things for...
Why CEOs are shelling out $26K to work out
Precision Athlete gym has no mirrors, a fitness center without heavy machinery and an elite (and expensive) training area without a spa — or even a shower. And yet, it’s...
Cuomo antagonizes Republicans and Democrats with anti-gun deal
The Cuomo administration has “come off the rails’’ with a bizarre memorandum of understanding with Senate Republicans that suspended part of the governor’s anti-gun “SAFE Act’’ in an effort to...
Thousands on New York payroll make below 'living wage'
State workers may be better off flipping burgers. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, who is pushing to raise the minimum wage for fast-food workers, oversees a government work force in which more...
Cameras used to 'harass' 93-year-old out of apartment
A prominent Manhattan attorney is facing handcuffs and a night in Central Booking because he dared to dismantle hidden cameras he found trained on his 93-year-old client’s apartment. Lawyer Arthur...
Caitlyn Jenner won't face felony charges in deadly crash
Caitlyn Jenner will likely not face felony charges for a fatal California car crash in February, a report said. LA County Sheriff’s investigators viewed a video of Jenner’s SUV hitting...
Greece avoids debt crisis with eurozone bailout deal
BRUSSELS — A summit of eurozone leaders reached a tentative agreement with Greece on Monday for a bailout program that includes "serious reforms" and aid, removing an immediate threat that...
Vagrant back to peeing in the streets after hospital release
A disgusting derelict who’s turning the Upper West Side into an open-air toilet was back at it Sunday — just hours after two hospitals deemed him fit to wander the...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx Two goons knocked off a pharmacy in Melrose at knifepoint, police said Sunday. The thugs forced their way behind the counter of the Morris Avenue Pharmacy near East...
Jim Gaffigan makes a show about his family life, and more this week
“The Jim Gaffigan Show” Wednesday at 10 p.m. on TV Land https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXnKuP_6R9k Inspired by comedian Jim Gaffigan’s real life as a married father of five kids, this new sitcom explores...
Kate Hudson eats ants and pigeon with adventurer Bear Grylls
Kate Hudson is eating ants. And no, it’s not part of the latest Hollywood diet trend. The actress snacks on the insects in Monday’s Season 2 premiere of “Running Wild...
One NBA great thinks Knicks' Porzingis is 'a freak of nature'
LAS VEGAS — Lakers great James Worthy, now a team broadcaster, gave the wildest praise yet for 19-year-old Kristaps Porzingis, who will face the Lakers at Thomas & Mack Center...