October 30, 2015
Mets slam back into World Series with Game 3 domination
Don’t mess with Thor in his house. Noah Syndergaard sent a message to the Royals on his first pitch Friday night and the Mets’ lineup backed the stud right-hander with...
Politicians stay away from de Blasio's re-election fund-raiser
Mayor de Blasio’s first re-election fund-raiser was said to have hauled in $1 million, but many contributors were no-shows and elected officials were scarce, people at the event said. Among...
Cop-bashing Tarantino has family in the force
Cop-hating director Quentin Tarantino has blue blood — three of his relatives served in the NYPD, including one who was shot in the line of duty, The Post has learned....
Nets catapult back to earth in complete 2nd-half meltdown
SAN ANTONIO — When the Nets trotted off the court at AT&T Center with a five-point halftime lead over the Spurs Friday night, it looked as if they had a...
'Drunk' man impales himself on fence trying to get in apartment
An intoxicated Belle Harbor, Queens, man tragically went from impaired to impaled early Friday, slipping while trying to crawl down from his roof into his sixth-floor window, police said. John...
Startups get greenlight to raise money from online investors
Mom-and-pop investors looking to get in on the ground floor of the next Uber will get their shot. Regulators gave the greenlight Friday to new rules that make it possible...
RushCard users finally have access to their money
RushCard on Friday declared that the weeks-long computer glitch that kept thousands of its debit-card users from accessing their money was officially over. The company, headed by hip-hop impresario Russell...
Rangers' top line reunites with a bang in commanding win
Maybe it wasn’t a final, or even a midterm, but if you want to talk about acing a chemistry exam, then you’re talking about the firm of Nash, Brassard &...
How to get around Uber's surge pricing
Looking to get around Uber’s surge pricing? Simply walk a few blocks or wait a few minutes, researchers say. Users know that Uber’s surge pricing is in effect when ordering...
Kevin Seraphin's Knicks debut nears -- but with what role?
When Knicks backup center Kevin Seraphin missed a preseason game in Washington on Oct. 9 with a swollen right knee, he vowed he would be playing the next time the...
NFLer sues FanDuel for using his name
Washington Redskins wide receiver Pierre Garçon is throwing the flag at FanDuel. The National Football League player filed a class-action lawsuit on Friday against the fantasy-sports site alleging it is...
Bill Ackman spends 4 hours defending Valeant investment
Maybe it wasn’t the cold room so much as the chilly reception from investors. Hedge fund mogul Bill Ackman, who complained it was “freezing” in his conference room, held a...
How a radio call united Timothy Bradley with legendary trainer
It began with an interview on a radio show. Teddy Atlas and Wallace Matthews were speaking with WBO welterweight champion Timothy Bradley about a recent fight in which Bradley escaped...
Magical Jets run can dissolve Brandon Marshall's 10-year misery
Playoff fever has taken hold in New York this month as the Mets captivated the city on their run to the World Series. People everywhere are talking about the Mets....
Rangers' Diaz decision may push Dylan McIlrath out the door
Dylan McIlrath’s days as a Ranger might be numbered — and the number could be a single digit one if the club recalls Raphael Diaz from the AHL Wolf Pack...
Can Jason Pierre-Paul's game answer the questions he won't?
If clarity about what exactly happened to Jason Pierre-Paul on that fateful night of fireworks gone wrong in South Florida is what you were seeking Friday when he spoke publicly...
Start the clock on when Knicks will replace Calderon with Grant
After the Knicks’ final preseason game, Carmelo Anthony was asked about the fast pace of the team’s second unit, spearheaded by rookie point guard Jerian Grant. “There were some spurts...
Mike Piazza kicks off Game 3 with ‘doo-doo’ 1st pitch
Mike Piazza was back at the World Series for the Mets on Friday night. Piazza, who made the final out in the Yankees’ series-clinching Game 5 victory in 2000, threw...
Gwyneth, what are you wearing?
The stars were shining bright this week — from movie premieres to celeb-studded events, we saw a nonstop array of great dresses. Elle Fanning looked adorable in Gucci, while Lady...
A new class of ships honors American heroes of Afghanistan & Iraq
They gave their lives on the battlefields of Iraq and Afghanistan in acts of extraordinary courage. Now, America is recognizing their sacrifice, by christening four Navy destroyers in their honor....
The Post endorses Joan Illuzzi for Staten Island DA
Staten Islanders who care about public safety have a clear choice when they go to the polls Tuesday to pick their next district attorney: Vote for Republican Joan Illuzzi, a...
Mayor de Blasio's huge 'quality' problem
Mayor de Blasio kicked off his re-election campaign fantastically early with this week’s fund-raiser — where he went to extremes to say he really, really cares about New Yorkers’ quality...
Don't be afraid to let your kids gorge on Halloween sweets
Just in time for Halloween there’s another study telling parents sugar is bad for, well, just about everyone, but especially kids. While the headlines generated by studies like these often...
How 'free stuff' can blow everything up
Free college! That’s what the Democratic candidates were offering in their presidential debate. And it’s likely that, if the subject had come up, they would have offered something like free...
The Ben Carson 'secret' that Democrats can't bear to face
Here’s something you may not know: Dr. Ben Carson is black. Of course, I’m being a little cute here. The only way you wouldn’t know he’s black is if you...
How 'perfect' announcer A-Rod even turns mistakes into gold
The TV booth offers a much different view for Alex the Broadcaster. “You know,’’ Alex Rodriguez told The Post Friday at Citi Field, “the game is so much easier from...
Hey, Ralphie boy! Honoring memorable character actors
There’s yet another awards show coming down the pike — albeit one with a novel twist. The Carney Awards — the first-ever awards show to pay tribute to character actors...
Jail-bound prep school grad rejected plea deals with lighter sentences
CONCORD, N.H. — A graduate of an exclusive New England prep school convicted of sexually assaulting a younger student rejected a string of plea deals that would have meant far...
Why vet Chargers WRs are about to be major fantasy weapons
Certain situations make it tough to plan for the future. Like, if you’re stuck in quicksand, you probably aren’t worried about where you’re eating dinner later. Navigating the injuries and...
4 things that will affect how drunk you get
I have a confession: I'm a serious lightweight when it comes to alcohol—it's a blessing and a burden. On the plus side, I can save a ton of money when...
The day in photos: Oct. 30, 2015
Critters and creepy creatures celebrate Halloween and more.
After Lego refused to sell Chinese artist Ai Weiwei bricks, his fans are donating them
LONDON — Ai Weiwei is taking on Lego, brick by brick. Art galleries around the world are collecting plastic pieces for the dissident Chinese artist after the Danish toy company...
Giants talk up Orleans Darkwa, the running game's human jolt
Though the Giants haven’t revealed how they will utilize their crowded four-man running back rotation against the Saints on Sunday, second-year back Orleans Darkwa is likely to be given another...
Returning Dez Bryant's fantasy value: Must-start or QB crippled?
The anticipated return of one of the best players in fantasy football seems very close now. After being able to return to team workouts this week, reports indicate Cowboys receiver...
Trick-or-treaters prefer cash to candy, parents say
Gummy bears and M&Ms won’t cut it this Halloween. Trick-or-treaters may want you to open your wallet. This Halloween, Americans will spend $2.1 billion on candy for trick-or-treaters and parties,...
Bearded ginger finds his doppelgänger on plane
https://twitter.com/leebeattie/status/660005167337730048/photo/1 Sitting next to another person on a plane can be the worst. Either music is blaring through their headphones, or they’re hogging the armrest, or they’re pestering you with...
Immigrants caught crossing border think they can stay in US and collect benefits
WASHINGTON — Nearly a year after the Obama administration launched a massive public relations campaign to dispel rumors of a free pass for immigrant families crossing the border illegally, internal...
Iranian-American detained in Iran for unknown reasons
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — An Iranian-American businessman who advocated better ties between Iran and the US reportedly has been arrested and imprisoned in Tehran, becoming the fourth US citizen...
Islanders' next step: Learning not to be stupid sometimes
So there was the disastrous game that looked so reminiscent of the old, losing Islanders. Now it’s time to see if that game has any carryover effect. The Islanders will...
Meth-fueled 'magician' deputy disappears from police custody
A California sheriff's deputy, Edward Gordon Tucker, was arrested for driving with guns and methamphetamine in his car. He was cuffed and placed in the backseat of a patrol car,...
Whoa, Kate Middleton is killing the style game right now
The Duchess of Cambridge is always nicely dressed: so polished and unassuming that her style often reads as safe — even boring. But recently it’s been a different story. During...
Ariana Grande has annoyed trumpet players everywhere
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lf_wVfwpfp8 Forget licking that doughnut — Ariana Grande may have committed her biggest misstep yet in the music video for her buzzy new single “Focus.” The possible offense? Improperly playing...
Best way to protect Mets' young arms: Re-sign Bartolo Colon
Mets officials already are quietly brainstorming about the proper way to handle the dramatic increase in workload endured by their young starters this season. Much has been made of Matt...
America’s largest log cabin costs $40M
Behold, the most expensive house in Michigan. To be precise, it’s a massive estate on the shores of Lake Superior that made a splash this week when it hit the...
How to argue with your spouse like an FBI hostage negotiator
In the midst of a heated fight with your girlfriend or wife, the struggle can feel like life or death. But in most cases, it's just stressful. For both of...
Woman hurt when bullet hits bus in Brooklyn
A woman riding a Brooklyn bus was injured by shattered glass when a window as struck by a bullet on Friday afternoon, police said. Yandilva Batiste-Rodriguez, 60, was on a...
Zombies will destroy your city
Everyone's obsessed with the zombie apocalypse. Even though it (probably) won't happen, it's fun to think about how the world would change. We've collected these images that show how the...
Bratton pushes for more security at violence-prone J’Ouvert festival
Top cop Bill Bratton on Friday called on Brooklyn politicians and community leaders to “take responsibility for” the raucous J’Ouvert celebration that last year saw a lawyer for the Cuomo...
Athletes are getting in on the Halloween fun, too
Tis the season for ghosts, goblins and extremely creative costumes. With Halloween just a day away, the sports world's biggest names are gearing up for the spook-tacular holiday, and are...
Why John Wall is the NBA's best long-shot MVP bet
John Wall opened his 2015-16 season for the Wizards with a game-winning floater in Orlando Wednesday night. In the short term, the play doesn’t mean much – it’s one shot...
Republicans yank debate from NBC News after CNBC debacle
WASHINGTON - The Republican National Committee on Friday dumped NBC News from sponsoring a Feb. 26 debate of presidential candidates in the fallout over a debate conducted by media partner...
Voters disapprove of de Blasio's handling of just about everything
New Yorkers disapprove of just about everything Mayor de Blasio is doing to improve the quality of life in the city, a poll found Friday. In question after question on the...
Jets near injury epidemic level with Mangold, Decker, Skrine
Forget next man up. Sunday’s game against the Raiders in Oakland is more like next men up for the Jets. Coach Todd Bowles’ Friday press conference began on an ominous...
Bratton hails diversity of newly promoted NYPD captains
Commissioner Bratton hailed a batch of newly promoted NYPD captains on Friday as chosen “from the most diverse group probably in the modern history of the department,” part of an...
Giant pumpkin attacks Arizona town
https://youtu.be/hHaAxmpm2WM It's the great pumpkin! A giant inflatable pumpkin making a bid for freedom was caught on video nearly squashing pedestrians and drivers as it rolled through the streets of...
JPP reveals mangled right hand as he relives fireworks mishap
Jason Pierre-Paul won’t need a Halloween costume this year — his mangled hand is terrifying enough. The Giants star finally revealed what’s left of his four-fingered, gnarled right mitt on...
Four cops injured breaking up massive after-school student brawl
ALLENTOWN, Pa. — Authorities say four police officers were injured and three juveniles were arrested after officers tried to break up a brawl involving dozens of students near an eastern...
Ex-State Sen. Malcolm Smith wants to go to 'inmate school' to prep for prison
Convicted state politician Malcolm Smith is channeling his inner Will Ferrell, arguing for his prison surrender date to be pushed back so he can first attend a program called “A...
ESPN shuts down Bill Simmons' Grantland
ESPN is shutting down Grantland, its long-form sports and pop-culture website, “effective immediately,” some five months after founding editor Bill Simmons was forced out. The site has faced an exodus...
I paid $300 for a $60K round-the-world adventure
Think it's impossible to shell out just a few hundred bucks to fly around the globe — a long stretch of the way in mega-pampered first-class seats, no less? It's not....
Prosecutor with arachnophobia pulls real gun on fake spiders
LOGAN, W.Va. — An assistant prosecutor in West Virginia has been suspended after pulling a gun and threatening to shoot fake spiders scattered around the office as Halloween decorations. Logan...
Bears psycho wished death on kids in 'devil' rant after being cut
Jeremiah Ratliff ended his time with the Bears in terrifying fashion. The defensive tackle was surprisingly released by Chicago last week, but details that emerged Friday morning clearly explain the thinking...
Knicks' Fisher cavalier about defending NBA's best weapon
It didn’t take long for Knicks coach Derek Fisher to start airing his philosophy of not emphasizing 3-point defense. He even brought up Knicks villain Reggie Miller, who broadcast the...
UN caused food poisoning in Syria with moldy old cookies: watchdog
ANKARA/GENEVA -- The United Nations sent hundreds of boxes of "moldy" high-energy cookies that were past their "sell-by" date to besieged people in Syria this month, causing widespread food poisoning,...
Why NHL's hot seats are warmer than ever -- especially for this coach
The conversation started innocently enough, with Rangers assistant coach Scott Arniel talking about his team’s good record to start the season despite some subpar play. “We wanted to do that and...
I’m a film critic, but even I’m too terrified to watch these 6 horror movies
As a movie critic, I regularly watch all kinds of films, but horror is one of the genres I’m most intrigued by — it’s where some of the most innovative...
We’ll never see the same ‘Phantom of the Opera’ audiences did 90 years ago
I’ll be introducing a 90th anniversary screening of “The Phantom of the Opera’’ on Sunday at the United Palace with my colleague Michael Riedel, live organ accompaniment by Ben Model...
Atlantic Media taps Steve Smith as National Journal's editor
David Bradley’s Atlantic Media has tapped Steve Smith to return to National Journal as its new editor-in-chief, replacing Tim Grieve who left in September to become head of news strategies...
US puts boots on the ground in Syria
WASHINGTON — The Obama administration is sending a small number of special forces to Syria, stepping up overt military efforts to battle ISIS despite prior vows to avoid ground troops....
Haunted houses that go way too far
Experiential horror attractions have exploded onto the Halloween entertainment scene. The desire to be bound, gagged, even suffocated is a thrill craved by a growing number of Americans. These are...
Worker was trapped for hours in fatal NYC building collapse
A worker was killed and another was seriously injured — and remained trapped for hours — when a Midtown building being demolished to make way for a luxury hotel caved...
Don't ask Ronda Rousey about her man
Ronda Rousey isn't up for sharing when it comes to non-boyfriend Travis Browne. The undefeated fighter hung up the phone during a media call after a reporter from MMAFighting.com pressed her about whether she...
Boy found with detailed plan to attack Dallas school
DALLAS — A 12-year-old boy is accused of plotting to shoot students and others at his Dallas charter school after he was found clutching a detailed diagram outlining the planned...
How one plus-size model lost 200 pounds
Tears streamed down Rosie Mercado’s cheeks after the flight attendant delivered his stinging words: “Ma’am. You are not going to fit into one seat. You need to purchase another fare.”...
Haunted houses that go way too far
The desire to be bound, gagged and even suffocated is a thrill craved by a growing number of Americans. This video takes you through the three most horrifying Halloween experiences in...
Zimbabwe college staffer suspended because Mugabe's cap was too small
HARARE, Zimbabwe — For Zimbabwean leader Robert Mugabe, one size does not fit all. A senior staffer at the University of Zimbabwe has been suspended for allegedly procuring academic caps...
Kind-hearted family saves orphaned bear cub lost in rain
ASTORIA, Ore. — A family from southwest Washington had an unexpected visitor. A small black bear cub wandered along Erica and Bruce Hazen's country road, peeking into their kitchen through...
Women tortured after being accused of witchcraft
Warning: The following video contains extremely disturbing images https://youtu.be/Cjv0ytCIqLA A shocking video has surfaced online showing four naked women in Papua New Guinea being burned and tortured for "remov[ing] and...
Oregon teen diagnosed with Bubonic plague
An Oregon teen has been diagnosed with a rare case of Bubonic plague after a hunting trip, and health officials believe she was infected by a flea bite. The 16-year-old...
Fans painfully remind Matt Barnes about Derek Fisher dating his wife
Matt Barnes hears a "Derek Fisher" chant from Pacers fans.
So now de Blasio endorses Hillary
WASHINGTON – Having overestimated his influence as a would-be kingmaker, Mayor de Blasio did what he was always going to do and endorsed Hillary Clinton Friday. The former Clinton aide...
Even Quentin Tarantino's dad thinks he's a jerk for anti-cop comments
Quentin Tarantino’s estranged father has joined cops nationwide in assailing the embattled director for his anti-cop comments just days after Officer Randolph Holder was gunned down. “I love my son...
Deputy gets arrested then escapes from patrol car at jail parking garage
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. — Authorities have arrested a Kern County sheriff's deputy who allegedly flashed a gun at a 12-year-old girl and escaped from a patrol car while handcuffed. Sheriff's spokesman...
5-year-old Gronk was a candy-hoarding force
https://twitter.com/FeitsBarstool/status/659922343867883521?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Some things never change. During the broadcast of New England's 36-7 domination of Miami on Thursday night, CBS took part in #ThrowbackThursday by sharing a clip of a 5-year-old...
Mark Cuban stirs up 's--t' with Clippers, pretends he doesn't
For a guy who doesn't "give a s--t," Mavericks owner Mark Cuban sure continues to cause a stink with the Clippers. Animosity between the Western Conference franchises spiked this summer...
Boy bitten after shark 'popped out of nowhere'
WAIANAE, Hawaii — A 10-year-old boy is recovering from his injuries after being bitten by a shark off an Oahu beach that he said "just popped out of nowhere." As...
Ray Kelly to serve as producer on show inspired by his career
A new terrorism crime drama -- inspired by the career of former New York City top cop Ray Kelly -- is being developed by ABC, Variety reports. “I am very...
Over a dozen dead in migrant shipwrecks off Greek coast
LESBOS, Greece -- Greece's prime minister lashed out against European "ineptness" in handling the migration crisis after 22 people drowned in two shipwrecks Friday. The Merchant Marine Ministry said 19...
Here’s what it’s like to run a 155-mile race
“Keep going! You’re almost there!” cheered the race volunteer, without a hint of irony, as I set off from the aid station and into the blazing hot Atacama Desert, 10,000...
Snapchat's 'scary' new privacy policy
Snapchat on Wednesday released a new update for its app and, with it, a new privacy policy that dramatically changes what the social network can do with the images users...
Kentucky fugitive dead in shootout after manhunt
BURKESVILLE, Ky. — A fugitive accused of shooting a Tennessee police officer and firing at a Kentucky trooper was killed in a shootout with authorities early Friday, ending a nearly...
Minor incident could spark war with US, Chinese commander says
China's naval commander told his U.S. counterpart that a minor incident could spark war in the South China Sea if the United States did not stop its "provocative acts" in...
Pilots spot drone during approach to JFK
The pilots of a British Airways jetliner reported seeing a drone while on final approach to JFK Airport on Thursday evening, the Federal Aviation Administration said. Flight 177 -- a...
Last UK detainee at Guantanamo Bay is released
LONDON — Shaker Aamer, the last British detainee at Guantanamo Bay, has been released and is on his way back to the U.K., Britain's Foreign Secretary said Friday. Philip Hammond...
Congress sends budget and debt deal to Obama
WASHINGTON — Legislation sparing the country the specter of a catastrophic default and partial government shutdown is ready for President Barack Obama's signature after the Senate passed it by a...
Valeant cutting ties with troubled Philidor
Valeant Pharmaceuticals, whose use of specialty pharmacies to get its high-price drugs dispensed to consumers over less expensive generics has raised a storm of controversy, backed away from the heat...
These socialite brothers get makeup advice from their mom
For the uninitiated, the Brant Brothers — Peter Jr., 21, and Harry, 19 — are the sons of supermodel Stephanie Seymour and mogul Peter Brant, and they’re the dandiest social...
Take Adele off repeat and listen to these hot new songs instead
We may be hitting Adele burnout. Her single “Hello” has already reached 130 million plays on YouTube. But if tear-jerkers aren’t your thing, here are a few hot new non-Adele...
There'd be no Taylor Swift or Katy Perry without Alanis Morissette
Forget the tired old jokes about how the lyrics to “Ironic” aren’t really ironic, because Alanis Morissette’s “Jagged Little Pill” has been responsible for more great pop culture than many...
Sandra Bullock is the best part of this wobbly farce
Sandra Bullock, one of my favorite actresses, is very much worth watching — even in a somewhat wobbly and very cynical political farce like “Our Brand Is Crisis.’’ She’s in...
Why more women are getting film roles meant for men
"Our Brand Is Crisis” viewers may notice Sandra Bullock’s character, “Calamity” Jane Bodine, is a loner without a husband or kids. They may also note that it’s a nonissue. Why?...
Which movie stars killed it on Broadway — and which ones died onstage
Broadway loves movie stars — and some of them even love it back! Here, following the opening of Keira Knightley’s “Thérèse Raquin,” is a roundup of some high-profile debuts. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UTdL4IFTeos...
NYC's 5 new hotspots for home goods
The label “design store” gets tossed around a lot these days, from Urban Outfitters to even Ikea. But if you look beyond the big-name shops, there are exciting independent boutiques...
How the woman behind Meg Ryan's haircut shops for herself
Top hairstylists can pull off virtually any look, but Sally Hershberger is one of the few to create an iconic ’do. Her “Sally Shag,” an adorably messy, short, layered cut...
See these two awesome shows ASAP
Two shows this week deserve a look — and both hail from the Roundabout, albeit at very different price points. An orchestra seat for Broadway’s “Thérèse Raquin” costs $137, but...
The 4 edgiest architects designing around the world
Oualalou+Choi (formerly KILO architectures) Paris, France, and Casablanca, Morocco The firm: Husband and wife Tarik Oualalou (born in Morocco and educated in Paris) and Linna Choi (born in Korea and...
The day in photos: Oct. 29, 2015
A tortoise gets festive, Congress gets a new Speaker of the House and more.
Who will start Game 3 — Juan Lagares or Michael Conforto?
Michael Conforto’s postseason career couldn’t have started any better, as the rookie homered off of Zack Greinke in his first at-bat of the NLDS. Though no one would have expected...
Clyde Frazier: Porzingis needs to keep 'cool' to survive New York
MSG analyst and Knicks great Walt “Clyde” Frazier talks Kristaps Porzingis being “cool,” Carmelo Anthony’s optimism and how even his own suit game fell off last season with The Post’s...
Daytime hosts' costumes will haunt you this Halloween
You know it’s Halloween when all those “serious” talk show topics are cast to the wind — and hosts on many morning and afternoon shows channel their inner kid by...
GOP debate, World Series Game 2 score big ratings
CNBC had the most-watched night in its history Wednesday as 14 million viewers tuned in for its broadcast of the latest Republican presidential debate. That audience, however, fell way short...
Peeved Royals: We should have five Gold Glove finalists, not 4
When the postseason began, those looking beyond the multi-headed monster that is Kansas City’s bullpen saw another creature equally as deep, equally as terrifying: The Royals�� defense. As if it...
Woman turns self in for hit-and-run after seeing story on TV
After seeing herself on the TV news, a 50-year-old woman turned herself in Thursday for a hit-and-run collision in Queens that left an off-duty NYPD detective injured, police said. Ellen...
How the Knicks are putting a crimp in Mike Breen's Mets fandom
Mike Breen’s night job is getting in the way of his first love. The MSG and ESPN play-by-play man’s regular season started Wednesday night with the Thunder’s thrilling 106-102 win...
Ownership fight after ritzy hotel founder's fatal overdose
The father of late Ace Hotels founder Alex Calderwood says a Manhattan developer is trying to muscle him out of his son’s two-thirds interest in the luxury-hotel chain for a...
The painful motivation that is driving the hard-to-beat Royals
To a man, they remembered the hurt and the pain. It’s the type of stuff you would like to forget, but the Royals simply could not. To get within one...
Firefighters rescue man from East River
Firefighters plucked a man from the East River Friday morning, authorities said. The man was spotted near East 81st Street shortly after midnight by an FDNY boat responding to a...
Bronx house fire leaves one dead
One man died in a fire inside a Bronx home, cops said. The fire erupted on the first floor around 10 p.m. at the three-story house on Weeks Avenue, officials...
Driver who mowed down toddler must pay out 75% of net worth
A driver who mowed down a 3-year-old girl in a Queens crosswalk two years ago has agreed to stay off the roads for five years -- and give 75 percent...
Thabo Sefolosha: I won't stop talking about police misconduct
Thabo Sefolosha was back in New York on Thursday for the first time since he was acquitted Oct. 9 of resisting arrest in an April incident outside a Manhattan nightclub....
Carmelo Anthony's stats get much worse closer you look
Carmelo Anthony’s regular season has started the same way his preseason ended: with an ice-cold shooting touch the Knicks can ill afford. It’s never a good sign when your unquestioned...
'We need to honor them some more': Mets pay tribute to NYPD
The “NYPD” cap worn by Mets players and officials during Thursday’s optional World Series workout was the organization’s way of thanking New York’s finest. Manager Terry Collins specifically mentioned Officer...
Architect for celebs 'scammed' out of $1M by employee
A Manhattan-based architect who has designed homes for Howard Stern and Goldie Hawn was ripped off to the tune of $1 million by an employee, The Post has learned. Anthony Ingrao...
Foreclosures spike over 400 percent in Brooklyn
Foreclosures have spiked a remarkable 433 percent in Brooklyn this year. From January through September, 453 foreclosure auctions were scheduled, up from 85 in the same period last year, according...
Judge backs model who became the unwitting 'face of HIV'
Backing a model who unwittingly became the face of HIV, a Manhattan judge has ruled that the disease is considered “loathsome” by society. The ruling, in response to a lawsuit...
FOX World Series coverage: Loud-mouthed, distracting, senseless
The best Western civilization can hope for is that common sense is in a sustained tactical withdrawal, and not in full, frantic retreat. World Series, Game 1: In the fourth, FOX’s...
How the Knicks honored Kyle O'Quinn's fallen father
Queens native Kyle O’Quinn fulfilled a lifelong dream Thursday night at Madison Square Garden, playing at home for his childhood team. He had dreamed of the moment for years, but...
Starz CEO, execs accused of inflating subscriber stats
A former executive at the premium cable channel Starz claims CEO Chris Albrecht and other high-ranking brass engaged in “illegal activities,” including inflating revenue and subscriber numbers, Deadline.com reports. Starz...
State lost $325K on Medicaid payments to dead people
ALBANY — State bureaucrats produced their own version of “The Walking Dead” by keeping 354 people on the Medicaid rolls after they died, Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said on Thursday. The...
Josh Brown's short kicks aren't as intentional as they appear
It looked as if Josh Brown was trying different techniques in last week’s victory over the Cowboys, as just two of his five kickoffs went for touchbacks and the three...
Hooligans smash dozens of car windows just for the hell of it: cops
Vandals smashed the windows of more than 50 vehicles in Washington Heights over the past two weekends, purely for the sake of wreaking havoc, authorities said. The miscreants stole nothing...
Why Chan Gailey is lukewarm on Jets WR Devin Smith
Jets offensive coordinator Chan Gailey isn’t a Devin Smith fan just yet. Gailey gave a surprisingly downbeat assessment of the rookie wide receiver Thursday, making it clear the team doesn’t...
The moment that shows Porzingis is worth watching — even if Knicks aren't
Outside the Garden before the home opener, workers from Phil Jackson’s marketing department handed out free posters of the new, towering frontline of 7-foot Robin Lopez, 7-3 Kristaps Porzingis and...
Petition surfaces for CNN to fire Don Lemon
The petition had more than 29,000 supporters on Thursday.
Out-of-control Mercedes drags cop along Midtown sidewalk
A veteran NYPD cop was dragged along a sidewalk by an out-of-control Mercedes-Benz during the Thursday-afternoon rush hour in Midtown, sources said. Officer Richard Cho suffered minor injuries in the...
City to probe secondhand gun sales
The city’s Department of Consumer Affairs announced Thursday that it’s launching an investigation into the illegal, secondhand sale of handguns. The agency subpoenaed ARMSLIST, a Web site that features classified...
Rubio top target in secret Jeb Bush campaign document
WASHINGTON — Jeb Bush’s campaign sees Marco Rubio as its chief rival in the presidential primary race and is preparing for hits on his ethics and finances, a leaked playbook...
One injured in elevator fire at posh Palace Hotel
One person was injured Thursday night in an elevator fire at the luxury Lotte New York Palace hotel in Midtown, cops said. The fire started in an elevator shaft in...
Cops across the nation join NYPD in Tarantino boycott
Cops across the nation, including those with the LAPD and the Philadelphia Police Department, have joined NYPD officers in a boycott of director Quentin Tarantino for his anti-cop comments just...
Jets' Nick Mangold pushing to play after 'scary' neck injury
Nick Mangold tried joking about his neck injury Thursday, but it was obvious the Jets’ veteran center is still more than a little shaken up by the incident. In his...
Council progressives back adding tolls to now-free bridges
Congestion pricing got a major boost on Thursday when 14 of the 19 members of the City Council’s Progressive Caucus gave it their blessing. The controversial plan, which has been...
Tim Hardaway has moved on from sad Knicks' trade-night dinner
The draft-night trade that sent Tim Hardaway Jr. from New York to Atlanta shocked the young guard. It also gave him some added motivation, which he carried with him into...
The one Royals bat that hasn't gotten into swing of Series
The Royals are on the verge of sending the Mets into a 3-0 hole Friday night in Game 3 of the World Series at Citi Field without much of a...
Protesters blast de Blasio at $1M Midtown fund-raiser
A fund-raiser by Mayor de Blasio’s Thursday night in Midtown was assailed by protesters, who blasted him for his views on issues from carriage horses to housing to public safety....
Lifetime passion: Staten Island superfan's personal Mets museum
Like most baseball-loving Jewish kids growing up in Brooklyn in the late 1950s and early ‘60s, David Sherman revered Sandy Koufax. The Dodgers already had abandoned the Borough of Churches...
Ned Yost confident Royals' shaky Game 3 starter can put Mets in 0-3 hole
If you judge what Johnny Cueto did in Game 2 of the World Series against the Mets, it’s hard to present an argument that Yordano Ventura is the most talented...
Seven reasons why the Mets still can win the World Series
OK, it’s easy to declare the Mets dead. Hell, I did that less than 24 hours ago. There is little doubt many of you did. We have eyes. We know...
De Blasio's 'Take Care' program aims to build healthier NYC
The de Blasio administration on Thursday unveiled the latest weapon in its war on inequality — an initiative that aims to bridge the gap between the city’s healthiest and least...
Fariña: Let's make kids of different backgrounds pen pals
Under pressure to diversify New York City’s public schools, Chancellor Carmen Fariña has proposed linking kids of different backgrounds by making them pen pals. “We adopt schools from China, Korea...
Hondo: It takes a ’Ville
Hondo went belly up Thursday night with the Dolphins, who were pounded by the Patriots to raise the runaway deficit to a season-high 2,499 nagles. Friday night: Mr. Aitch will...
Mets' hopes depend on pouncing on Royals' mystery weakness
This now becomes the crucial part of the action movie, when your protagonists must not only pick themselves off the ground and find new resolve but also find vulnerabilities in...
De Blasio: 'Crazy' to ask if I'll endorse Cuomo for re-election
Moments after claiming to be a “loyal Democrat,” Mayor de Blasio said Thursday that it’s “downright crazy” to ask whether he’ll endorse Gov. Cuomo for re-election in 2018. “We said...
Mets counting on a raucous Citi Field to work out of 0-2 hole
When you’ve dropped the first two games of the World Series, you’ve got to look for bright spots wherever you can find them. So the Mets are pointing to their...
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The Bronx Police released surveillance photos of two suspects wanted in a Morris Heights shooting. A 28-year-old man was standing at the corner of West 177th Street and Davidson Avenue...
The Mets are adding extra seats for Game 3 -- for VIPs only
The Mets just raised the bar for “best seats in the house” — installing two section of seats right on the field around home plate for Games 3, 4 and,...