August 6, 2015
Rodgers-Cromartie gives Eli Manning his 1st camp hiccup
The sights and sounds from Giants camp on Thursday: No secondary concern It wasn’t great for the offense, of course, but the Giants had to like the playmaking of their...
It could be a very long time until the Jets see Antonio Allen again
The Jets may have lost safety Antonio Allen for a long time after he suffered an apparent Achilles tendon injury on Thursday. Allen dropped to the ground during a team...
Cuomo calls in CDC for Legionnaires’ help
Gov. Andrew Cuomo is bringing in a team of federal experts to help battle Legionnaires’ disease — as the city’s death toll from the outbreak reached 10 on Thursday. “The...
Subway World Series? Mets, Yankees make it OK to dream
The math is still a little complicated, sure. As of 3 p.m. Thursday, Baseball Prospectus’ playoff odds for the Yankees were 92.6 percent. That’s pretty good. The Mets? A week...
The 3 threats to Mets aces becoming best trio in history
To assert the Mets’ power trio of Jacob deGrom, Matt Harvey and Noah Syndergaard find themselves in good historical company this season … that doesn’t quite do these guys justice....
Brandon Marshall after 1 week: Darrelle Revis the best ever
The lovefest between Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall and cornerback Darrelle Revis reached new heights Thursday. Marshall called Revis the best cornerback in the history of the NFL during a...
This mediocre new restaurant should have stayed on the Riviera
I love Italian cuisine. I love Provence. When I’ve had the former in the latter, my bliss was complete. I’ve spent decades in vain seeking a New York equivalent to...
This new Broadway stunt to raise money is doggone desperate
Talk about the dog days of August ... The producers of “Sylvia,” A.R. Gurney’s comedy about a man and his attachment to a dog, are offering potential investors the chance...
McDonald's new gourmet burger is actually really good
At a popular Midtown lunch spot, mystified customers tap away at sleek touchscreens, selecting “guacamole” or “red onion” from an array of options. The restaurant happens to be a McDonald’s...
Jeb Bush called Trump an 'a—hole'
Jeb Bush let insiders know what he really thinks of Donald Trump in a private meeting with a donor — calling the mouthy mogul an “a--hole,” among other insults, according...
Brandon Marshall's Jets love-fest comes with a Jay Cutler caveat
It was a virtual love-fest at Jets training camp on Thursday, with wide receiver Brandon Marshall calling Darrelle Revis the best cornerback ever to play in the NFL and Antonio Cromartie...
Yankee Stadium wakes from slumber for Red Sox drama-fest
If this is the way it’s going to sound and feel at Yankee Stadium until the regular season runs out of track, there will be great theatre in The Bronx....
Rory McIlroy hints at a return for PGA Championship
AKRON, Ohio — Rory McIlroy posted two videos on Instagram that suggest he might be able to return for the PGA Championship. The world’s No. 1 player is in the...
'Hamilton' is smart, inventive and wildly energetic, but not revolutionary
At last, bipartisanship! “Hamilton” may be the only thing the Obamas and Cheneys ever agree on. But then, there’s a lot of love for this energetic telling of the story...
New York Times stock drops 3 percent amid ad decline
The New York Times Co. stock took a 3 percent hit Thursday, to close at $12.80, after the Gray Lady beat quarterly earnings expectations but fell short on revenue. The...
Cromartie's firm and surprising stance on Brady, Deflategate
Tom Brady has an unlikely ally in his Deflategate fight with the NFL. Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie defended the Patriots quarterback on Thursday, saying Brady does not deserve to be...
Designer handbag companies report mixed numbers
The great bag sag continues. Michael Kors Holdings and Coach both reported negative same-store sales this week — down 9.5 percent and 19 percent, respectively, in North America. And Kate...
Bombastic Trump takes center stage at GOP debate
A fire-breathing Donald Trump electrified the crowd as he took center stage at the Thursday’s Republican debate -- taking down his fellow candidates, calling US leaders “stupid” and even saving...
Two more on Giants defense out indefinitely as worries grow
As if the Giants’ injury woes along the offensive line weren’t bad enough, their defense now is absorbing some blows a week into training camp. Tom Coughlin revealed linebacker Jameel...
Schumer won't support Obama's Iran deal
Sen. Charles Schumer ended weeks of indecision Thursday night by announcing he would not support President Obama’s landmark nuclear deal with Iran. The high-ranking Democrat released a statement saying that...
Ex-Giant blasts hurting O-line: 'What the hell is going on!'
A former Giants offensive lineman doesn’t think much of the toughness of some current Giants offensive linemen. A spate of injuries that has decimated the Big Blue line in training...
Under Armour signs Tony Romo to endorsement deal
Under Armour now has three NFL quarterbacks in its endorser backfield. Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo signed with the company on Thursday after two years of being a free agent —...
Pete Rose denies allegations he had sex with underage girls
Pete Rose can joke about not being allowed in the hall of his own home in a commercial for Sketchers, but he won’t be able to joke about the latest...
Kids in the crosshairs --- a protest's hidden agenda
Apparently, the best way to show respect for suffering Puerto Rico is to take hope away from Puerto Rican kids in New York. That’s the bizarre tack the anti-charter-school crowd...
Hillary Clinton's e-mails: The 'old news' keeps getting worse
The investigation into Hillary Clinton’s use of a private account for official e-mails has just taken a significant turn: The FBI is now actively looking into the security of her...
Why New Yorkers are worried about crime and quality of life
“Look at the facts and stop the hysteria” on gun violence, an angry Mayor Bill de Blasio demanded this week. He wanted the public to focus on statistics that show...
Obama's desperate Iran deal sales job is a disaster in itself
We’ve been here before. Deputy National Security Adviser Ben Rhodes said a while ago that an Iran deal would be the health-care bill of President Barack Obama’s second term, and...
All neighborhoods matter — yet crime in some 'hoods doesn't seem to count
Discussing the recent spate of shootings in New York — nine separate incidents just this past weekend in Brooklyn — our mayor has had the most baffling reaction. On Tuesday,...
Hillary Clinton vs. Joe Biden: It's the gaffe Olympics
News that Vice President Joe Biden is thinking about challenging Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination raises an obvious question: Which candidate has a more embarrassing record of gaffes...
Iran's terrorist general violates UN travel ban with visit to Russia
The shadowy Iranian Quds Force commander Qassem Soleimani recently visited Moscow to meet with senior Russian leaders, according to two Western intelligence sources, despite a travel ban and UN Security...
Here are the stars who have seen 'Hamilton' on Broadway
Overheard at a preview of “Hamilton”: A dazed-looking 20-something woman murmuring, “There are no words!” and then finding one — “Amazing!” Elsewhere, a middle-aged man extolled the virtues of Lin-Manuel...
Trump-bashing Fiorina impresses in 'Happy Hour' debate
Donald Trump — dubbed “the elephant not in the room” by a moderator — drew some of the harshest attacks during the undercard debate featuring seven GOP candidates who did...
University of Illinois chancellor resigns amid controversy
URBANA, Ill. — University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign Chancellor Phyllis Wise said Thursday that she is resigning, citing a range of "external issues" she says have become a distraction for the...
You won't see nude models at the Empire State Building anymore
Tourists can breathe a sigh of relief: There will be no more hot models flashing their breasts on the Empire State Building’s observation deck now that an over-exposed photographer has...
Springsteen seen at 'Daily Show' studio as Stewart says farewell
Jon Stewart says goodbye on Thursday, after 16 years on Comedy Central's "The Daily Show" that established him as America's foremost satirist of politicians and the media. Stewart, 52, announced...
Kate Spade CEO buys TriBeCa apartment for $5.2M
Fashion exec Craig Leavitt, the CEO of Kate Spade & Co., and Lam Nguyen have just bought a TriBeCa pad for $5.2 million, according to city property records. The third...
Driver with suspended license races wrong way down Sixth Ave
A rogue driver led cops on a wild chase — including racing the wrong way down Sixth Avenue — before crashing into another vehicle Thursday, authorities said. When asked why...
Macklemore and Ryan Lewis get all syrupy about a baby girl and more new music
This week’s new releases find Macklemore and Ryan Lewis tapping into their sentimental sides, Luke Bryan trying to sound seductive, and Chelsea Wolfe giving terror a sound. Here’s our roundup....
Stage is set for Republicans to face off in first 2016 debate
CLEVELAND — The Republican bid to reclaim the White House begins in earnest Thursday with the first debate of the 2016 campaign, a 10-candidate face-off for leadership of a party...
Russian government steamrolls tons of smuggled Western food
MOSCOW — The Russian government steamrolled tons of contraband cheese and destroyed fruit with tractors Thursday in a public display of its commitment to its one-year-old ban on Western foods....
Discover the Tri-State’s Best Hidden Gems and Enter To Win a New Ford
Tri-State Ford is giving away everything you need for the perfect road trip – including the car. Now through October 31, you can enter to win a two-year lease* on...
Egypt unveils Suez Canal extension with pomp-filled ceremony
ISMAILIA, Egypt — In a defining moment of his young presidency, Egypt's Abdel-Fattah el-Sissi presided Thursday over the unveiling of a major extension of the Suez Canal that he hailed...
The secret reason why Jennifer Lopez looks so young
One look at J.Lo’s Instagram shows she’s looking pretty damn amazing these days — possibly the best she’s ever looked. Her skin is flawless and wrinkle-free, and her body is...
Pain-free David Wright shows off new swing in workout
PORT ST. LUCIE – In the sweltering midday heat of Tradition Field, David Wright rounded third and headed for home. In more ways than one. Wright, who has been away from...
San Francisco cop patrols the Instagram beat
Note to criminals: don’t post pictures of yourself doing anything illegal on Instagram. San Francisco Police Officer Eduard Ochoa can tell you that. He’s SFPD’s “Instagram Officer.” “[Instagram] does help...
Cyclist struck and killed just one block from his home
A 72-year-old Brooklyn man bicycling just a block from his home was struck and killed by a motorist Wednesday, police said. Rigoberto Diaz was making a wide left turn on...
Tyson Beckford says he doesn't get enough respect
And he has some choice words for all those Insta-models who call him "irrelevant."
The day in photos
Cats work the catwalk, Japan commemorates the 70th anniversary of the Hiroshima bombing and more.
Pennsylvania AG charged with obstruction in media leak
NORRISTOWN, Pa. — Pennsylvania Attorney General Kathleen Kane, the first Democrat and first woman to be elected to the post, was charged with obstruction on Thursday for releasing confidential information and...
Donald Trump's presidency looks increasingly possible to some
CLEVELAND -- Four years ago, only one Republican candidate was consistently hitting the same kind of polling heights among the presidential field that real estate mogul Donald Trump is reaching...
How Giants' Damontre Moore is overcoming a lifelong ailment
Asthma cannot block Damontre Moore. "I've had asthma since I was born," the third-year Giants defensive end told The Post on Thursday. "I've had severe asthma to where when I...
Office ACs aren’t sexist, ladies — deal with it
Earlier this week, a study came out in the journal Nature Climate Change that exposed a deep, dark secret festering in freezing cold offices nationwide — temperatures are historically set...
How to beat swamp ass
Could you have swamp ass and not even know it? It’s possible. Most guys equate the term “swamp ass” with a level of sweating that leads to drenched underwear. Which...
Spider-Man brawls with heckler in Times Square
A Times Square Spider-Man was caught on video taking matters into his own hands after a man started hassling his costumed buddies. The feisty superhero can be seen taking swings...
This teen is the Ronda Rousey of swimming, ready to crush the Olympics
KAZAN, Russia — Katie Ledecky just keeps winning at the world swimming championships. Ledecky anchored a 3.04-second comeback victory Thursday in the 4x200-meter freestyle relay for her fourth gold. "We...
Vince Vaughn’s California pad is for sale for $5.29M
Vince Vaughn’s role in "True Detective" wraps up on Sunday with its season finale, but he and the TV show aren’t the only things parting ways. The actor just dropped his massive SoCal mansion on...
Child contracts plague at Yosemite Park
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. — California officials say a child camping in Yosemite National Park fell ill with plague and was sent to a hospital. The state's Department of Public...
Johnny Manziel relieved 'hype' machine has finally stopped
BEREA, Ohio — He's not Johnny Football. It's simply football, Johnny. After a failed and flawed rookie season that was followed by a 10-week stay in a rehab facility, Browns...
Rex Ryan loves eating dog biscuits, goes back for seconds
There’s almost nothing Rex Ryan won’t do or say. But the fired Jets coach — now with Buffalo — usually makes news with what’s coming out of his mouth, not...
Tesla's Elon Musk wants to show you his 'snake'
When it comes to revving our electric engines, Elon Musk sure knows where to stick it. The Tesla billionaire unveiled a prototype of a strange, snake-like charger that slithers its...
It's time to take a break from superhero movies already
There was a time in America, if you can remember, when superhero movies were a Big Deal. Not in the way that the money-chewing antics of the Avengers was a...
Officer's son accused of driving getaway car in devastating shooting
The son of an MTA peace officer and court officer wound up on the wrong side of the law — accused of being the getaway driver in the Red Hook...
Yankees' post-Jeter plan keeps getting more 'legit'
At this time last year, the Yankees had no obvious successor to Derek Jeter and shortstop was basically a system-wide wasteland. Now? The Yankees think they have an emerging shortstop,...
Melanie Griffith's swingin' new bachelorette pad
First comes love, then comes divorce, then comes moving into a new home. That’s what’s happened to newly minted divorcee Melanie Griffith, who has settled into a flashy rental spread...
A September fix for Yankees rotation: Relievers, lots of 'em
The Yankees have used a conveyor belt of pitchers this season. Luis Severino was No. 30, a total that leads the AL and is the second-most for a season in...
Uganda's top court bans 'bride price' refund after divorce
KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda's top court on Thursday banned the practice of refunding bride price — normally livestock given by the groom to his bride's family — when a marriage...
Why 'I Am Cait' is an unwatchable mess
Barely two weeks since its debut, E!’s “I Am Cait” is already in serious trouble. While tabloid interest in and social media chatter about Caitlyn Jenner may remain strong, actual...
Mets reliever Jerry Blevins slips on curb, out for season
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jerry Blevins will have to curb his enthusiasm about returning to the Mets. In a bizarre incident — straight from the “Only in Mets-land” files (which...
Police track down prisoner who briefly escaped
Police had to chase down a prisoner who escaped from Coney Island Hospital on Thursday morning, authorities said. Brooklyn cops had initially arrested William Casado, 29, a little after 4...
Delivery truck spills booze all over Brooklyn street
Now this is alcohol abuse. A truck delivering booze accidentally dumped some of its precious cargo in the streets of Bensonhurst on Thursday morning after the vehicle’s side-door latch opened....
Percy Harvin complains about Seahawk he reportedly sucker-punched
Percy Harvin — a noted headache who played under Rex Ryan with the Jets and will again in Buffalo — has complained his teammates in Seattle didn’t accept him and...
This is the summer's worst movie
Much of Josh Trank’s abysmal “Fantastic Four" is set in a barren place called Planet Zero — and you may feel stranded there yourself for all 100 minutes of this...
Accused rapist's Bucs covet women; recovering addict's Colts ask for pills
NFL marketing teams: Be better than this. The Tampa Bay Buccaneers — who made quarterback Jameis Winston the face of the franchise after selecting the accused rapist with the No....
O'Malley says Democrat debate schedule is a Hillary 'coronation'
WASHINGTON — The Democratic National Committee announced details Thursday for the party's six presidential debates — sparking a furious response from the campaign of Martin O'Malley charging Democratic leaders with...
Twin gets 5 years in prison for robbing 'sugar daddy'
A Manhattan judge Thursday sentenced one of the teen twin sisters accused of tying up and robbing an 85-year-old man they met on a sugar-daddy website to five years in...
Meryl Streep’s 8 best musical performances
Meryl Streep may have learned to play rhythm guitar for her role as a bar-band diva in “Ricki and the Flash,” out Friday — but the three-time Oscar winner isn’t...
MLB commish: Thank God the Yankees and Mets are decent
Rob Manfred can feel the excitement in the city and said he’s thrilled to see both New York baseball teams surpassing expectations, leading their respective divisions. “I have to say...
Hiroshima: Then and now
Hiroshima after the Aug. 6, 1945, atomic bomb—and how the city rebuilt itself.
Homeless man broke woman's jaw after anti-Muslim rant: cops
A homeless man with a history of mental illness has been arrested for breaking a woman’s jaw while spewing anti-Muslim remarks at her in Chinatown, police said Thursday. Zin McDade,...
Viacom shares plunge as pay-TV woes pummel media firms
It looks like Jon Stewart picked the perfect time to retire. Viacom’s underwhelming earnings gave media investors yet another reason to sell, though the process was already well under way...
Quality of life in NYC is at its worst in years: New Yorkers
New Yorkers believe quality of life in the Big Apple is rotting at the core, a new poll revealed Thursday. Only 33 percent of Gotham residents said life here is...
Yankees' Chris Young: $7M Mets bust to majors' best lefty killer
It was one year ago — one year minus nine days, to be exact — the Mets released Chris Young. It simply wasn’t working in Queens for Young, who was...
'Ask SeaWorld' campaign fails to stop attendance from sinking
SeaWorld CEO Joel Manby is haunted by “Blackfish.” Despite relentless discounts, promotions and a marketing campaign to repair the park operator’s reputation, attendance, profit and revenue all fell in the...
Japan marks 70th anniversary of Hiroshima atomic bombing
HIROSHIMA, Japan — Japan marked the 70th anniversary of the atomic bombing of Hiroshima on Thursday, with Mayor Kazumi Matsui renewing calls for US President Barack Obama and other world...
Joel Edgerton's ‘The Gift’ is a nerve-racking surprise
The long-term effects of bullying are at the heart of “The Gift,” a dark and ultimately quite nasty psychological thriller from actor/writer/debut director Joel Edgerton, who manages to yank the...
MH370 wing part could yield trove of detail on lost flight
PARIS — From the barnacles crusting its contours to the microscopic twists of metal, the wing fragment from Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 could provide a trove of information for international...
NHL star Patrick Kane being investigated for rape
Blackhawks star Patrick Kane is the subject of a rape investigation in upstate New York, according to The Buffalo News. Sources told the paper the alleged incident occurred over the last...
Warming temps push walrus north, leave Alaskans without food
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Anna Oxereok grew up eating walrus in the western Alaska village of Wales. Today it's such a rare treat, she can't bring herself to part with the...
Man on meth claims to be Tarzan, tries to enter monkey exhibit: cops
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A man who claimed to be Tarzan has been arrested after he allegedly climbed a tree and tried to get into the monkey exhibit at a...
Cops accused of abusing minors at camp for at-risk youth
Four Los Angeles-area police officers have been arrested on charges of physically abusing minors who were attending a boot camp for at-risk youth in central California, a sheriff's office said...
This is why the Yankees held onto Jorge Mateo, Greg Bird
While Luis Severino was showing off his electric wares in The Bronx on Wednesday night, two more from the Yankees' collection of "untouchable" prospects were enjoying eye-opening nights in the...
Jon Stewart hilariously joins Seinfeld with Mets fever
Jon Stewart is going out on top — and the Mets are right with him. The "Daily Show" host excitedly celebrated his favorite baseball team's NL East ascension on the penultimate...
Tesla says it has fix for software flaw found by hackers
Tesla Motors said on Thursday it has sent a software patch to address security flaws in the Tesla Model S sedan that could allow hackers to take control of the...
Subways cleaner after MTA removes some trash cans
Using a little reverse psychology, MTA officials removed the garbage cans from subway stations to see if it kept them cleaner — and they claim it worked like a charm....
Apple Music to 11M trial users: Now show us the money
Apple Music has attracted more than 11 million users since it launched more than a month ago — but it’s not clear how many will remain subscribers once the three-month...
Bounty hunter arrested after mistakenly trying to raid police chief's home
A bounty hunter was arrested after gathering a posse and mistakenly trying to raid the home of Phoenix's chief of police, officials said Wednesday. Brent Farley, 43, and 10 others...
Leftover Gaza war ordnance explodes, killing at least 4
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — A Palestinian health official said at least four Palestinians from the same family were killed and 13 people were injured in the Gaza Strip on...
Stolen Stradivarius recovered after 35 years
A centuries-old Stradivarius that was stolen from the renowned violinist Roman Totenberg in 1980 was recovered after an appraiser recognized the instrument at the Ace Hotel in June — and...
China orders removal of homemade sex tapes from social media
BEIJING — China's top anti-pornography office on Thursday announced its latest mission: a campaign to remove amateur sex videos from China's social media. Long intolerant of obscenity online, Beijing authorities...
New ISIS affiliate claims responsibility for Saudi bombing
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia — An alleged new affiliate of the Islamic State group in Saudi Arabia has claimed responsibility for an attack that targeted a mosque used by police special...
Was the hitchBOT killing a hate crime?
So what happened to hitchBOT? The friendly hitchhiking robot made it across Germany, the Netherlands and Canada with nary a scratch, its treks followed by children and technology enthusiasts worldwide....
Son accused of fatally stabbing 'mind-controlling' dad with sword
LANGHORNE, Pa. — A man stabbed his father to death with a sword at his parents' suburban Philadelphia home after declaring that he wasn't going to let his father control...
A changed Mets mentality could leave Nationals stars eating crow
MIAMI — A sweep is a sweep. Just call them the JuggerMets. The Mets are in control of the NL East and they know it. Sure, Nationals outfielder Jayson Werth...
Luis Severino already an exception to the Yankees' norm
Years from now, hundreds of thousands of fans will claim to have been in the stands at the Stadium for Luis Severino’s big league debut Wednesday night in The Bronx...
Devon Kennard has potential to be next great Giants linebacker
The Giants were in full pads for the first time in training camp on Wednesday, which always ramps up the intensity, especially for those on defense. Few players were more...
Louisiana cop shot and killed responding to call, suspect at large
SHREVEPORT, La. — Police in northwest Louisiana say an officer has died after being shot while on duty, and a manhunt for a suspect is under way. Shreveport police Cpl....
'Very explosive': Ortiz, Red Sox heap praise on Luis Severino
It was the first time the world got to see 21-year-old stud prospect Luis Severino in a Yankees uniform — and the Red Sox were the ones who saw him...
Here's the proof a NYC high school diploma is worthless
State officials uncovered astonishing evidence that city high school diplomas are worthless — a Manhattan classroom of 11th-graders reading “The Three Little Pigs,” The Post has learned. The report from...
Why McClain's neck stinger may become bigger Giants concern
The Giants do not have much depth at middle linebacker, and that position took a hit when Jameel McClain, working with the second-team defense, was forced out of Wednesday’s practice...
Ackman unveils the biggest activist bet ever
Hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman has just unveiled the biggest activist bet ever made — a $5.5 billion stake in Mondelez, the maker of Oreo cookies and other snack foods....
Developers look to build 'Empire State Building' of Brooklyn
The supertall-building phenomenon is coming to Brooklyn, where developers are planning to construct a tower to rival the Empire State Building. Michael Stern and Joe Chetrit want to erect a...
Grief-stricken father pays tribute to killed 9-year-old bat boy
This is the emotional moment when a grief-stricken Kansas father returned to the baseball field where his 9-year-old son was killed after being struck by a bat. Holding his 7-year-old...
Michael Cuddyer may return Friday — but where will he play?
MIAMI — Michael Cuddyer could return to the Mets as soon as Friday — but as a man without a home. Manager Terry Collins said before Wednesday’s 8-6 win over...
John Idzik draft pick has 2nd chance to stick with Jets
To most Jets players, Wednesday was just another training camp practice under the humid sun, another day to get closer to the season. But to Shaq Evans, it was a...
Food giant Aramark teams with American Heart Association
Aramark — the largest US food-service provider at schools, businesses, hospitals, sports and entertainment venues — will work with the American Heart Association to make its meals more healthy, the...
Burial ceremony goes horribly wrong after coffin mix-up
A Brooklyn woman came within moments of burying a stranger in her father’s grave, before she noticed a handwritten message on the casket that indicated something was horribly wrong, a...
Ex-St. John's star Chris Obekpa transfers to UNLV
Chris Obekpa is headed to Sin City to revive his career. The former St. John’s shot-blocking dynamo announced his transfer to UNLV with an Instagram post on Wednesday that read...
Eli Manning's hidden weapon back with Giants
Eli Manning’s most prolific seasons came under the tutelage of quarterbacks coach Mike Sullivan. Now, after a year sabbatical that followed two seasons with the Bucs as offensive coordinator, Sullivan...
Trump promises to be civil during debate — until he isn't
Donald Trump warned his GOP rivals that attacking him in Thursday night’s debate would backfire — while his rising poll numbers led the Republican Party chief who had trashed him...
Relativity CEO refuses to take blame for studio's collapse
Relativity Media founder Ryan Kavanaugh blames everybody but himself for the collapse of his Hollywood studio. The CEO lashed out at the studio’s creditors and their publicists for betraying the...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn A suspected Dumbo turnstile jumper managed to break away from an officer attempting to apprehend him, cops said. The transit officer was on patrol at the F-line York Street...
ESPN troubles, Netflix surge wreak havoc on media companies
The bloodbath continued Thursday for media company stocks — wiping out hundreds of billions of dollars in value — amid fears of a softening US advertising market and unmendable cracks...
Don't be fooled by the Fed's 'solid' job gains rhetoric
Does the Federal Reserve know something that the rest of us don’t? “The labor market continued to improve, with solid job gains and declining unemployment,” the central bank said right...
With city falling apart, de Blasio's nowhere to be found
Mayor Bill de Blasio abruptly canceled a major policy announcement Wednesday on the city’s new plan for dealing with the homeless, amid questions about his administration’s handling of grade-fixing in...