November 12, 2015
Liberal media can't fathom a black, conservative president
This is Swiftboating 101. In the eyes of the liberal media, Dr. Ben Carson has transformed from a mealy-mouthed retired pediatric neurosurgeon into the direst threat facing this nation today:...
'F--k yeah!' Vengeful Rex Ryan sticks it to Jets in MetLife return
The only thing uglier than the Jets’ uniforms Thursday night was the ending of the game for them. Rex Ryan triumphantly returned to MetLife Stadium, and his Bills barely hung...
NFL team owners’ DraftKings stakes in danger
Two NFL team owners could see their once-promising investments in DraftKings get thrown for a loss, The Post has learned. Robert Kraft, who owns the New England Patriots, and Jerry...
Daily News' 'all digital' ultimatum may backfire
Top brass at the Daily News are said to be worried that the “all digital” ultimatum delivered by Chief Executive William Holiber to drivers earlier this week will backfire —...
It looks like we smoked this son of a bitch
Authorities are “99.9 percent sure” the sadistic ISIS madman known as “Jihadi John” was killed in the US drone strike in Syria, a US official told The Post. “We had...
Derek Jeter not talking about his engagement -- but ex-Yanks are
Derek Jeter may have gotten engaged, but he’s still not talking about his personal life. The retired Yankee declined to address his recent engagement to Hannah Davis, saying only, “Come...
Kristaps Porzingis has caught LeBron James' eye
Well, if LeBron James thinks Phil Jackson did the right thing … James, who invades the Garden on Friday, saw Kristaps Porzingis up close last week in the Cavaliers’ come-from-behind...
Chris Mullin's 1st St. John's season is his greatest test yet
St. John’s has spent the past three decades trying to recreate what its basketball program was like when Chris Mullin was on campus. Now, the best and most beloved player...
The day in photos: Nov. 12, 2015
A baby giraffe steps out for the first time, a "Goodfella" goes free and more.
Why this could be a program-defining season for Seton Hall
So much is on the line this winter in South Orange: Isaiah Whitehead’s Seton Hall legacy. Kevin Willard’s future. The search for the school’s first NCAA Tournament berth in a...
Odell Beckham should be careful about sly Belichick's praise
It didn’t take long for Odell Beckham Jr. to get word of the high praise Bill Belichick was sending his way during a conference call with New York reporters on...
Ex-coach's inside look at 'frail' Porzingis' transformation
If Kristaps Porzingis wasn’t 7-foot-3 and still wearing his blond hair short, Audie Norris would have a tough time recognizing the Latvian. That’s how different he looks from last season....
Rangers extend win streak to 7 with dizzying win over Blues
If this was a preview of the Stanley Cup final, as so many predicted, well then come June, hold on to your seat. It’s going to be a wild ride....
John Malone wishes he had gone hostile on Netflix
Even the media world’s best dealmaker misses some great opportunities. Liberty Media’s John Malone said Thursday that one of his biggest mistakes was not going hostile in 2012 to take...
Another Hondo swoon song
Hondo collapsed in the Week 9 night games, losing on Best Bets with the highly uncooperative Cowboys and Chargers to turn possible greatness into 7-6 mediocrity. But that’s OK; after...
Brady's, Patriots' revenge tour will continue against Giants
The circumstances of the Giants’ three straight victories over the Patriots — including two in Super Bowls — will have little bearing on Sunday’s game at MetLife Stadium. But make...
There's no reason to get off the Vikings bandwagon now
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Count on Giants and Patriots lighting up scoreboard in big way
Including the 1997-2014 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 523-440 (54 percent) against the spread. Sunday GIANTS/Patriots Over 54½: These legendary combatants played dead-cinch “Under” in...
Colorblind fans are livid over Jets and Bills uniforms
As the Jets and Bills kicked off the NFL’s “Color Rush” experiment Thursday night, many fans were left seeing red. Both teams wore monochrome uniforms for Rex Ryan’s return to...
Man accused of pointing laser at chopper 'thought it would be funny'
A Brooklyn man was slapped with felony charges after allegedly pointing a laser beam at a news helicopter because he "thought it would be funny," according to court papers. Ossieo...
Over/Under Rico: Week 10
Rico can’t seem to get it going this year after a 4-9 (0-3 Best Bets) week on the Over/Unders. The season record now stands at 60-70-2 (13-14). Looking to rebound,...
Cops hunt for man wanted in 3 sex attacks in 3 hours
Cops are looking for a man behind three sex attacks in three hours in downtown Manhattan, a spree that culminated in the rape of a woman in her apartment Thursday...
Carl Heastie is following in Sheldon Silver's footsteps
Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie is fond of posing as a post-Shelly Silver beacon of sunlight, a guy who’s brought real reform to the Legislature. Yet his actions point the other...
Andrew Cuomo's 'fight for $15' is undoing his own good work
How cynical is Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s embrace of the $15 minimum wage? For starters, he keeps timing his hikes to kick in fully here in the city in 2018 —...
Hatemongers hijack a New York student protest
Come for free tuition — stay for the anti-Semitism. Seems other lefty college students are jealous of the Yale and University of Missouri kids, so on Thursday they launched a...
Why Ted Cruz has a real shot at the Republican nomination
Ted Cruz gets no respect. At least no respect in keeping with the impressiveness of the campaign he’s built and his increasing odds of winning the Republican nomination. The press...
The war on charter schools has resorted to hiring race-baiters
Hazel Dukes and Bertha Lewis, notorious New York City race-baiters, claim that public-school reformer Eva Moskowitz is running a “kindergarten-to-prison pipeline” that contributes to the “mass incarceration” of blacks, Hispanics...
From menace to boisterous life: The transformation of Union Square
I moved to Union Square in 1977, so I have been living near the square long enough to mark two great eras in the life of the city. The eras...
Explaining the hideous Jets and Bills uniforms
The Jets and Bills kicked off the NFL’s “Color Rush” experiment Thursday night by wearing monochrome uniforms for Rex Ryan’s return to MetLife Stadium. The Jets were in all green...
For $10, a new website will dump your girlfriend for you
Sometimes, it’s hard to call it quits with your bae. So why not pay someone to do it for you? Enter: The Breakup Shop, a new, online service started by...
Beloved 'Star Trek' actor is now the 'Asian Betty White'
Don't beam him up. Tweet that he’s in a new musical on Broadway and tell everybody to buy a ticket. Broadway was a little slow to embrace social media, but...
After steep Mets demands, Braves ship Simmons to Angels
BOCA RATON, Fla. — By the time Mets officials inquired with their Braves counterparts about Andrelton Simmons, Atlanta already was deep into talks with the Angels about trading the shortstop....
Woman goes from dead to alive and back again
Queens medics mistakenly declared a distraught woman dead after she shot herself in the head Thursday morning — then stunned cops discover she was still alive and transported her to...
Ex-FBI agent: Weak evidence doomed case against Lufthansa heist suspect
The retired FBI supervisor who led the federal probe into the Lufthansa heist told The Post on Thursday that he “had a feeling” the case might be too threadbare to...
Giants at least know Gronk is their worst nightmare
Usually, asking an NFL defensive player if the guy he’s assigned to, the guy he’s paid to stop, is intimidating can be a risky proposition -- eliciting a scowl, frown or...
Dez Bryant in F-bomb rage at media over alleged racial slur
Short-fused star Cowboys receiver Dez Bryant went on a 10-minute, profanity-filled rant at a reporter in the locker room Thursday, flipped out again after the tirade was mentioned on Twitter, and...
Coroner for hire will investigate suspicious deaths for you
Vidal Herrera investigates the cause of death in suspicious circumstances. Every year, more than 500 bodies arrive at the Los Angeles HQ of his company -- 1-800-Autopsy -- with the...
WCBS won't air DraftKings, FanDuel ads during Jets-Bills game
If you’re tired of the dozens of FanDuel and DraftKings TV spots littering every NFL telecast, then Thursday night’s Jets-Bills game is for you. WCBS-TV, which will air the game...
Ohio State QB tried classic line to avoid drunk driving bust
Ohio State fans and J.T. Barrett may have hoped the Buckeyes quarterback's off-the-field issues were behind him after he pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor charge of operating a motor...
Embrace Knicks now during this rare time
We don’t get a lot of phases like the one the Knicks presently find themselves in. Professional sports is unforgiving, and New York City is even more so, and rare...
You can now buy Julia Child's French kitchen
Julia Child lived in France full-time for less than six years, from 1948 to 1956. But after establishing herself as the master of French cooking and the nation’s culinary ambassador...
Target signs lease for lower Manhattan store
Target has finally hit a bulls eye in lower Manhattan. The cheap chic retailer has signed a lease for 48,242 feet at 255 Greenwich St., with an entrance at the...
A Palestinian terrorist saved my life by stabbing me
An Israeli man says being stabbed and almost beheaded by a Palestinian terrorist was a miracle in disguise -- because doctors operating on his wounds discovered a life-threatening tumor growing...
Aaron Hicks: Turbulent Twins stay is prep for Yanks breakout
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- If everyone experienced growing pains as severely as Aaron Hicks did in the major leagues, they might have come up with harsher terminology for the condition. More...
'Zombie' motorist in 'Walking Dead' shirt was on drugs: police
A baked New Jersey motorist — who seemed zombie-like while seated in his vehicle — was busted Wednesday wearing a T-shirt that said, “The Walking Dead," police said. Michael A....
Damning letter outlines Silver's alleged kickback scheme
Manhattan federal prosecutors introduced a damning letter on Thursday that revealed a shady fee-splitting agreement between former state Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and a real-estate law firm. Silver is on...
Barber says NYPD beat him up for trying to help homeless man
A random act of kindness cost a Brooklyn barber the use of his right hand - and the city more than $150,000, The Post has learned. Zakariyya Amin claimed in...
Mobster acquitted of all charges in 'Goodfellas' heist
“Goodfellas” mobster Vinny Asaro was acquitted Thursday in the infamous 1978 Lufthansa heist and a slew of other Mafia crimes, including murder — a stunning verdict that was a massive...
Fish Gape selfie face sounds gross, but looks hot
There's a new selfie face in town that's trending amongst Hollywood A-listers, it's called Fish Gape and it has its own hashtag. So get out of here, duck face! We're...
Here's who's sleeping with all of Hollywood
These Hollywood playboys are notorious for really getting around.
The woman who busts liars for a living
If you've got something to hide, you'd best avoid making eye contact with Elizabeth Martin. She busts liars for a living. Even her children know to avert their eyes when...
Four grinders who'd solve Rangers' biggest problem
Anyone who questions the Rangers’ skill, heart or ability to nail down games is running a fool’s errand, for all three of those attributes were on display in abundance in...
Why Braves felt justified asking Mets for Jacob deGrom
BOCA RATON, Fla. — So you are a Mets fan and were outraged or just laughed when you heard the Braves’ asking price for Andrelton Simmons began with Jacob deGrom...
Plan to use crocodiles as death row guards moves forward
Here's one way to take a bite out of crime. In a move seemingly inspired by the Bond flick "Live and Let Die," crocodiles may soon be used to guard death...
'World’s sexiest dwarf' is social-media star
This 4-foot-3 Brazilian stunner doesn’t exactly keep a low profile. Actress and pin-up model Karina Lemos is relishing the high praise of being dubbed the “world’s sexiest dwarf.” Lemos set...
Burglar nabbed after woman chases him down for stolen watch
A scrappy Manhattan woman snatched her watch back from a burglar she caught leaving her apartment red-handed Thursday morning -- and hours later he was arrested following a dramatic foot...
Arron Afflalo shows how he'll unlock parts of Knicks offense
CHARLOTTE — Lost amid the commotion over the final frantic 30 seconds and Kristaps Porzingis’ near-miracle buzzer-non-beater was Arron Afflalo’s first game as a Knick. Putting aside the heartbreaking defeat,...
Mets could move on from Ruben Tejada amid Ben Zobrist pursuit
BOCA RATON, Fla. -- The Mets arrived at the General Managers' meetings in no rush to make deals and departed Thursday in much the same manner. After 3 1/2 days...
France blows off dinner with Iran over wine spat
Iran and France may be about to break bread soon with a historic meeting in Paris, but a clash over Cabernet has spoiled any chance for a diplomatic dinner. France’s...
Hallmark Channel looks to Mariah to draw younger viewers
Mariah Carey is all Hallmark wants for Christmas. The Crown Media-owned cable network is turning to the pop diva and onetime “American Idol” host to help it attract a younger...
The curse of ‘Gossip Girl’
Once the hottest things on two legs, the boys of “Gossip Girl” are having trouble crossing over into adult roles. While Penn Badgley, Chace Crawford and Ed Westwick all experienced...
Butcher hacked up woman, had sex with corpse, put head on display: prosecutor
A former butcher accused of hacking a woman’s body into pieces “displayed” his victim’s severed head in an underground tunnel, a court has been told. Christopher May, 50, is accused...
Here's Your Perfect Itinerary for a Long Weekend in Daytona Beach
The classic seaside town of Daytona Beach has an iconic vibe, a longstanding motorsports heritage, and a surprising array of new offerings. But beyond its miles of sparkling beaches and...
Courts kill Obama's immigration power grab --- well, one of them
On Monday, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals told the immigration power-grabbers in the Obama administration to stuff it. The amnesty sympathizers in the media mourned mightily. "Appeals court rules...
Judge who freed 'cop killer' rips de Blasio, Bratton for making her scapegoat
The Manhattan judge who sent a career criminal to rehab instead of pushing for prison — leaving him free to murder an NYPD cop — ripped her detractors Thursday, telling...
The weird symptoms behind the 'silent' heart attack
Not all heart attacks cause chest pain and drenching sweats: Some may strike “silently,” causing little or no symptoms, new research from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) suggests. The...
Will Beatty's season over, likely done with Giants
On Sunday, as rookie Ereck Flowers lines up at left tackle for the Giants, his assignment will be to deal with Patriots’ defensive end Chandler Jones, who leads the NFL...
FYI, guys hate being called skinny
The taunting started early. When I got my first watch, I was teased because I wore it halfway up my forearm. When I went to the pool, I was mocked...
NYPD dedicating over 1,700 cops to dangerous-driving crackdown
The NYPD is dedicating more than 1,700 cops to cracking down on dangerous drivers. The officers will spend more than 12,000 enforcement hours per day to targeting drivers who speed,...
Horror in South Africa as gangs rape and murder couples in park
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AmJ7zp6zUQM JOHANNESBURG — South African police say they have arrested a second man in connection with a shocking attack on two couples strolling in a Johannesburg park that left both...
Access-A-Ride workers to strike
A group of MTA workers who run the Access-A-Ride program plan to strike because of continued terrible treatment by their employer. The Transport Workers Union members voted to strike against...
Magician fails to do magic, ends up with nail through his hand
https://twitter.com/standardnews/status/664733263907307521 This magician really nailed his trick — and was left with a hole in his hand to prove it. Kyle Wallace was attempting a Russian roulette-style trick in which...
Kings debacle somehow worse than doomsday predictions
To borrow from one sports sage, the Sacramento Kings are who we thought they were, and George Karl will be lucky to get let off the hook. All of the...
Bald jihadist nabbed getting hair transplant
https://twitter.com/metesohtaoglu/status/664561492646354948 A vain would-be jihadist had a bad hair day when Turkish cops nabbed him in a beauty salon. The balding Frenchman, Mehdibend Said, was arrested Wednesday after stepping into...
Dentist who killed Cecil the lion probed for illegal hunting again
MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota's Department of Natural Resources says it's investigating a report of potentially illegal hunting activity on land owned by the dentist who was sharply criticized for shooting a...
Greg Hardy's defense: My ex is a psycho nympho
A transcript of the NFL's confidential hearing on Greg Hardy's domestic violence case last spring, published Wednesday by Deadspin, shows how the Cowboys defensive end and his attorney attempted to...
Visitors prove their idiocy by jumping off really high European bridge
How and when does a boy become a man? You may automatically think something traditional like a bar mitzvah, but one European country has a very unique coming-of-age custom that...
After crash and amputation, hoops star is back on the court
BELGRADE, Serbia — Serbian basketball player Natasa Kovacevic has done what many think is impossible. Two years after her left leg was amputated below the knee following a traffic accident,...
John Malone is splitting his Liberty Media empire (again)
John Malone just can’t keep it together. In his latest plan for his vast and ever-shifting media assets, Malone said he would effectively split his Liberty Media conglomerate again through...
This Silicon Valley shack costs $2 million and it might be a bargain
If a tiny shack in San Francisco with minimal land selling for more than $400,000 isn’t crazy enough, check out what’s happening a few miles south in Silicon Valley. One...
Army captain who tackled suicide bomber gets Medal of Honor
WASHINGTON — Army Capt. Florent Groberg, who saved lives and was severely injured when he tackled a suicide bomber in Afghanistan, was awarded the Medal of Honor at the White...
I was raped 43,200 times
A woman rescued from a sex-trafficking nightmare estimates she was raped 43,200 times. Karla Jacinto, now 23, says she was lured from her home in Mexico as a 12-year-old by...
Downtown Manhattan is fast becoming a food Mecca
Can Downtown Manhattan, which notoriously lacked good places to eat, suddenly be on the brink of having too many? The question may seem ridiculous only to those who don’t know...
Kremlin-controlled TV accidentally airs secret nuclear plans
MOSCOW — President Vladimir Putin's spokesman says plans for a new submarine-launched nuclear torpedo shown on Kremlin-controlled television were secret and should never have been aired. The video broadcast on...
World's most spoiled kid gets $77M in diamonds from dad
HONG KONG — A Hong Kong billionaire tycoon who has been convicted of corruption paid a total of $77 million at auctions in Geneva for two large and rare colored...
'Star Wars' superfan's ashes to rest in lightsaber-shaped urn
A “Star Wars” superfan who saw the latest, yet-to-be-released flick just before dying will get to spend eternity on the dark side — just as he would have wanted. Daniel...
'McRefugees' are dying at McDonald's in Hong Kong
HONG KONG -- As other diners in the McDonald's enjoyed their Big Macs past midnight early last month, no one noticed the middle-aged woman who appeared to be sleeping at...
Mets ask about Andrelton Simmons, but don't like answer
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Mets officials inquired Thursday morning about the now available Andrelton Simmons and were told by their Braves counterparts it would take Jacob deGrom or Matt Harvey...
Couple die having sex at their kid's wedding
A Canadian couple who traveled to Mexico for their daughter’s wedding were found dead after the man suffered a heart attack and squashed his wife when they had sex in...
Carson makes big money from friendship with convicted felon
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential contender Ben Carson has maintained a business relationship with a close friend convicted of defrauding insurance companies and testified on his behalf, even as the candidate...
Ben Carson: I wouldn't abort baby Hitler
Unlike fellow Republican Jeb Bush, Ben Carson wouldn’t kill baby Adolf Hitler. Carson, who has equated abortion and the Affordable Care Act to slavery, was posed with the question —...
Cops nab suspect in fatal rush-hour shooting
Police have captured one of the suspects involved in a fatal rush-hour shooting at Penn Station Monday, law enforcement sources said. Vincent Arcona, 27, was recognized by doctors at Bronx...
Iraqi Kurds reach Sinjar road, cutting IS supply line
SINJAR, Iraq — Kurdish Iraqi fighters, backed by the US-led air campaign, launched an assault Thursday aiming to retake the strategic town of Sinjar, which the Islamic State group overran...
Erotica author is boring in the bedroom -- and she likes it that way
At the end of a long day, early bird Drew gives his partner of three years, Rachel Kramer Bussel, a kiss, says, “I love you,” then walks down the hall...
Will Brangelina's relationship survive after making 'By the Sea'?
As history will show, starring in a film with your significant other is often a recipe for romantic misfortune (not to mention critical derision). Kristen Stewart and Robert Pattinson couldn’t...
This pair proves New York has run out of single people
Each week, The Post sends readers on a blind date. Young people in Brooklyn have a saying: “Everybody has dated everybody,” a joke on how much the Internet and overlapping...
These 8 designers are about to hit it big
This season has seen startling designer departures from legendary houses: Raf Simons bid adieu to Dior, Alber Elbaz left Lanvin and Alexander Wang exited Balenciaga — making way for a...
Kate, Kendall and Jenna nail the bold black-and-white combo
Kate Hudson, Kendall Jenner and more flaunt their two-toned frocks.
5 ways you can achieve daily bliss
Looking to boost the happiness in your life? The shortcut could be as simple as shifting your own perspective. “Everyday bliss is a choice,” says inspirational speaker and life coach...
What Hillary should wear if she's elected president
NYC designer Wes Gordon, who’s kept first lady Michelle Obama looking hip, is ready to strip Hillary Clinton of her Crayola-colored pantsuits should she win the White House. “I think...
I quit being a lawyer and finally found my inner Zen
It used to be that many New Yorkers thought Zen could be found while perched on a SoulCycle bike. Now the city that never sleeps is finally catching on to...
Taylor Swift's iron-clad curl clause
Hal Rubenstein, former InStyle editor at large, is dishing about his time at the mag, including Taylor Swift’s hard-core hair demands. “The first time she was shot for InStyle, one...
Do you cry after sex? Don't worry, you're not a freak
Seconds after sex, writer Josie S. dissolves into uncontrollable floods of tears, sobbing as her lover looks on in confusion. “What’s the matter?” he asks, hurt. “Now you’re making me...
Exploiting the dead: the 'new' Kurt Cobain releases
It’s an unexpected feeling when a Beatles song ties a knot in your stomach, but listen to Kurt Cobain covering “And I Love Her” and you’ll start to feel one...
Eli Manning's simple take on Super Bowl slayings of Patriots
Eli Manning ruined one perfect season for Tom Brady, now he tries to ruin another. In the two biggest games of his football life, Manning was the last quarterback standing,...
Emmy champ Regina King wields two shows at one time
One of the few surprises at September’s Emmy awards was Regina King’s win for Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie. King was hardly the favorite for her...
Furious fans sound off on fantasy sports crackdown
Furious fans cried foul Wednesday over New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s crackdown on fantasy-sports betting — accusing the state’s top lawman of hypocrisy and showboating. Schneiderman’s cease-and-desist letters to...
Silver cheated us: Cancer victim's family says they paid price for illegal scheme
Relatives of an asbestos-cancer victim steered to former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s law firm in what the feds called an “illegal quid pro quo” say the disgraceful deal-making cheated them...
Behind the Rex Ryan hype is a hugely important game
After 10 months of anticipation and three days of playoff-like buildup, Rex Ryan’s return to MetLife Stadium is finally here. Ryan, who coached the Jets for six seasons, will be...
Council proposal would let city residents ride LIRR, Metro North for $2.75
City Council members are proposing a plan to let New York City residents pay $2.75 to ride Long Island Rail Road and Metro-North trains within city limits, but not everyone...
GOP debate fuels Fox Business to record-setting ratings
WASHINGTON — The feisty battle for the Republican presidential nomination continues to be a major ratings draw, with 13.5 million viewers tuning in to see the fourth GOP debate —...
Ben Carson vows to stand up for religious freedom
Ben Carson got a hero’s welcome Wednesday at Liberty University, a Christian college in Virginia, where he pledged to stand up for religious freedom and not cower to “secular progressives.”...
Allure's founding editor ousted after 24 years on the job
Condé Nast on Wednesday moved Linda Wells, the founding editor of Allure, off the title after 24 years at the helm, replacing her with Nylon’s chief content officer, Michelle Lee....
Airbnb vows to partner with cities, pay more taxes
ALBANY — After years of defying and vexing governments from New York to Berlin, Airbnb is taking a more cooperative stance and promising to “partner with cities” and pay taxes....
Cuomo, Christie announce deal to fund Hudson River train tunnel
Officials outlined a plan on Wednesday to fund a desperately needed Hudson River train tunnel by creating a corporation within the Port Authority that will raise billions of dollars. The...
'$200 an hour' bum disappears amid newly found fame
The Grand Central Terminal panhandler who’s now the poster child for getting rich quick by begging was in the wind Wednesday after being featured on the front page of The...
Nearly 20,000 parade up Fifth Avenue to mark Veterans Day
Some 20,000 people paraded up Fifth Avenue Wednesday afternoon to honor America’s brave veterans — including a 101-year-old World War II survivor who nearly lost his life at sea. Former...
De Blasio: Iowa fail won't keep progressive agenda down
Undaunted by the crash of his presidential forum in Iowa, which not a single Democrat wanted to attend, Mayor Bill de Blasio vowed on Wednesday to plow ahead with his...
City students are skipping class once every 10 days
More than 40 percent of students at 127 of the city’s 1,256 elementary and middle schools were “chronically absent” last year, according to figures released Tuesday. That means they skipped...
Prison phone company recorded private lawyer-inmate calls, hack reveals
Thousands of confidential phone conversations between inmates and their lawyers have been recorded by a leading prison phone company that also serves New York City jails — a major data...
The high praise Patrick Ewing dished out to Kristaps Porzingis
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Patrick Ewing didn’t average a double-double as a Knicks rookie in 1985-86, though he came close (20.0 points, 9.0 rebounds). Another Knicks rookie, Kristaps Porzingis, is the...
Good-government groups demand stricter corruption laws
Five good-government groups on Wednesday joined to demand that Albany enact stricter corruption laws — citing the federal graft trials of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver and former Senate Majority...
Assembly Democrats plot to back incumbents in primaries
It’s going to be almost impossible to unseat a Democratic legislator in the state Assembly under a plan being hatched by Speaker Carl Heastie, The Post has learned. Heastie intends...
Scott Boras delivers new talking point on Harvey's innings flap
BOCA RATON, Fla. — Now Scott Boras says he is fine with the manner the Mets handled Matt Harvey’s workload this season. After creating a firestorm in early September with...
Two arrested for pointing lasers into news helicopters
Two men were arrested Wednesday after lasers were pointed into news helicopters at area airports, the FAA said. A WNBC/Channel 4 chopper was hit by a laser near La Guardia...
Former Marine stabbed in fight with fellow veterans
A former Marine was stabbed outside a Midtown bar Wednesday when a Veterans Day argument with other service people spilled onto the street, sources said. Alfonso Matos, 35, was inside...
De Blasio looks to fix ObamaCare flaw that left cancer patients without coverage
Mayor de Blasio is moving to clean up a state medical-insurance mess that blindsided thousands of New Yorkers, including 114 cancer patients in the city who were about to lose...
I challenge you to a fantasy football duel, Eric Schneiderman
Tonight, I have $52 riding on the Jets-Bills game. I didn’t place a bet with a bookie. I didn’t pour PayPal cash into an offshore, online casino. I invested the...
Baylor's national title hopes will be dashed by Oklahoma
Apparently, the Big 12 wasn’t burned badly enough. Last season, the Big 12 was the only Power Five conference left out of the College Football Playoff despite having two qualified...
Carlos Beltran's direct take on Jose Reyes' arrest
Though Carlos Beltran already is working out and focusing on next season — which could be the last of his career — the early part of this offseason has been...
Inside job? Clues suggest socialite's murder wasn't random
Investigators are questioning relatives and current and ex-employees of Westchester socialite Lois Colley to see if anyone had a beef with her that might have led to her murder, sources...
Tom Coughlin on Giants' history over Pats: 'Whole new ballgame'
It’s hard to ignore the Giants beating the Patriots in the Super Bowls after the 2007 and 2011 seasons, with the two teams squaring off Sunday, but no one around...
Colbert's 'Late Show' gets coveted post-Super Bowl spot
Stephen Colbert is about to make television history. CBS will air a live edition of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” right after the network’s Super Bowl telecast on Sunday,...
Watch Stephen Curry's latest crazy, acrobatic shot
MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Stephen Curry scored 28 points, including another highlight-reel shot, and Andre Iguodala added 20 as the Warriors matched a franchise record for most wins to start a...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx A mugger tried to rob a 12-year-old boy inside his Bedford Park apartment building, authorities said. The criminal held the elevator in the lobby of the Marion Avenue...
Mom denies she partied while 8-year-old killed toddler
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. — A woman charged in the death of her infant daughter — who authorities say was killed by an 8-year-old boy — disputes allegations that she left the...