December 11, 2015
Angry beer lover sues Foster's for not being 'Australian'
December 11, 2015 | 11:56pmA Manhattan beer lover says Foster’s conned him into enjoying what he thought was a rugged Down Under import despite it no longer being produced in Australia, according to a...
Study out to discover just how dangerous boxing really is
December 11, 2015 | 11:50pmChris Arreola (36-4-1, 31 KOs) of Escondido, Calif., will go into Saturday night’s nationally televised fight against Travis Kauffman (30-1, 22 KOs) of Reading, Penn., with every intention of landing...
Trump blames Hillary for Syrian refugee crisis
December 11, 2015 | 11:44pmRepublican presidential front-runner Donald Trump accused Hillary Clinton Friday of being responsible for the refugee crisis that led “hundreds of thousands or maybe millions” of Syrians and Iraqis to flee...
Fashion mogul’s slumping firm fires 100 employees
December 11, 2015 | 11:40pmFashion darling Tory Burch may be losing some sparkle. The New York apparel and accessories maker, squeezed by a weak retail environment, laid off 100 employees at its headquarters and...
Woman's death leap injures innocent pedestrian
December 11, 2015 | 11:28pmA pedestrian casually strolling along a Midtown sidewalk Friday was crushed by a woman who jumped to her death from the window on the third floor of her apartment building....
Possible rate hike sends Wall Street into a tailspin
December 11, 2015 | 11:12pmWall Street is starting to get cold feet again about the Fed. The markets capped off their worst week since a global rout in August — with pain felt across...
The strangest new ‘Star Wars’ merchandise
December 11, 2015 | 10:58pm“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” opens next week, and the long-awaited seventh film in the franchise could set box office records for an opening weekend — or even become the...
Why Leonard Williams was mad Jets drafted him
December 11, 2015 | 10:57pmLeonard Williams heard the rumors about potentially going No. 1. His goal was to be the first defensive player taken. When neither happened in April’s NFL Draft, his heart sank....
The streak lives! 24-0 Warriors somehow survive epic thriller
December 11, 2015 | 10:56pmBOSTON — The Golden State Warriors needed two overtimes to remain perfect on a very imperfect night from the NBA's reigning Most Valuable Player. Stephen Curry scored 38 points with...
The NYPD is fed up with naughty Santas
December 11, 2015 | 10:48pmThe NYPD has a warning for the parade of drunken Santas descending on the Big Apple for the annual SantaCon pub crawl Saturday — you better be nice or you’ll...
Police seek arsonist in string of trash fires
December 11, 2015 | 10:42pmPolice are looking for the arsonist who set three separate trash fires in Forest Hills Wednesday night -- one of them right in front of the NYPD's 112th Precinct stationhouse,...
Ohio Planned Parenthood fetal remains wound up in landfills, AG says
December 11, 2015 | 10:28pmCLEVELAND - Fetal remains from three Planned Parenthood facilities in Ohio were sent to companies that then disposed of them in landfills in violation of state administrative rules, Ohio Attorney...
Cops identify suspect in Central Park robbery string
December 11, 2015 | 10:25pmPolice have identified one of the suspects in a string of robberies in and around Central Park this week. Blake Carrington, 20, may be connected to the four thefts, three...
Retiring Michael Cuddyer to save Mets big-time
December 11, 2015 | 10:04pmThe Mets will have to find a new veteran leader in the clubhouse. But they will have lots of cash to work with in such a search. Michael Cuddyer officially...
Body left for science slips out of van, is found on side of the road
December 11, 2015 | 9:39pmDALLAS - An elderly woman's body donated to a medical research lab was discovered on the side of a north Texas road after falling through the back window of a...
How Coughlin messed with Giants' minds to shake bad finishes
December 11, 2015 | 9:17pmThe Giants, struggling with their fragile psyches at the moment, should be channeling their inner Stuart Smalley and his “Daily Affirmation” from “Saturday Night Live” right now. “We are good...
Netanyahu's pooch confined after chomping on Hanukkah guests
December 11, 2015 | 9:02pmJERUSALEM — Israel's first canine is in the dog house after biting two guests at the Prime Minister's Hanukkah candle lighting ceremony. Benjamin Netanyahu posted a family portrait — including...
New York City's tribute to slain Detective Brian Moore
December 11, 2015 | 7:41pmAs of last Friday, the corner of 222nd Street and 92nd Avenue, outside the 105th Precinct in Queens Village, is known as “Detective 1st Grade Brian Moore Way.” It’s a...
The establishment begins to wake up to voters' terror worries
December 11, 2015 | 7:41pmAmerican voters are taking the Paris and San Bernardino attacks very seriously — and the political establishment doesn’t know what to do about it. One sign: As The New York...
Will Preet Bharara collect more scalps in corrupt Albany?
December 11, 2015 | 7:41pmIn less than a month, US Attorney Preet Bharara has gone two-for-two. On Friday, he obtained convictions on all charges for former state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Nassau) and...
The TV shows a mother just can't watch
December 11, 2015 | 7:28pmLike most stay-at-home mothers, I miss sick days. When your bosses are a toddler and an infant, there’s no human resources department to e-mail at 6 a.m. when you’re debilitated...
Trump's hysterical critics display an ignorance of their own
December 11, 2015 | 7:28pmTo believe his critics, Donald Trump has ripped up the US Constitution and sprinkled its shreds on the smoldering embers of what was once the Statute of Liberty. He did...
Terrorist bride might get an un-Islamic burial
December 11, 2015 | 6:48pmThe mysterious jihadi bride who helped her husband kill 14 and wound 21 in last week’s terror attack in San Bernardino could get the unceremonious – and un-Islamic - funeral...
Official loses $92K worth of jewelry in suspected 'inside job'
December 11, 2015 | 6:47pmHarlem City Councilwoman Inez Dickens had $92,000 worth of jewelry swiped from her apartment — and cops suspect it’s an inside job, sources told The Post Friday. Dickens — one...
New airplane luxury for the 1 percent is insanely cool
December 11, 2015 | 6:16pmIf you've ever been stuck in a middle seat in coach, you've probably been envious of how the other half flies. Now a company called Windspeed is announcing the development...
Tyra Banks fails at being 'fierce'
December 11, 2015 | 6:15pmTyra Banks loves to make a statement on the red carpet, and this week was on par with her usual antics. The former model and TV personality took us back...
NBA admits Carmelo Anthony got shafted on game-ending miss
December 11, 2015 | 5:44pmPORTLAND, Ore. — Carmelo Anthony was vindicated Friday — to a point. The NBA acknowledged in its daily reports analyzing the final two minutes of games Anthony had been fouled...
Mark Messier a perfect witness to Glen Sather banner-raising
December 11, 2015 | 5:11pmEDMONTON, Alberta — Perhaps more than any other individual with an NHL pedigree, Mark Messier has been through it all, and from one generation to another, with Glen Sather. Messier...
Did Mets just let the aggressive Cubs claw past them in NL?
December 11, 2015 | 4:48pmThe Mets and Cubs have been on similar paths for years. They went into rebuild mode under Sandy Alderson and Theo Epstein (Sandy Alderson 2.0), respectively. They were big-market teams...
Off-duty cop, barber take down madman with a knife
December 11, 2015 | 4:47pmAn off-duty cop teamed up with an unlikely partner to take down a knife-wielding man Friday in Brooklyn: his barber. The lawman was getting a trim at Avi’s Barber Shop...
Did ‘Mad Max’ inspire this buzzy hair trend?
December 11, 2015 | 4:40pmWhen “Mad Max: Fury Road” hit the big screen back in May, we were left to ponder many important questions. Can an explosion-filled genre blockbuster be awards-season gold? (Yes, it...
Victims of rapist cop were forced into sex through fear
December 11, 2015 | 4:37pmTwo of the women sexually assaulted by a former Oklahoma City policeman said on Friday they feared for their lives after the officer threatened them with arrest and violence if...
Daredevils capture breathtaking views atop Christ the Redeemer
December 11, 2015 | 4:34pmTwo Russian daredevils captured the breathtaking beauty of Rio de Janeiro from atop the Brazilian city’s iconic Christ the Redeemer statue. Vitaliy Raskalov, 22, and Vadim Makharov, 22, explored the...
Man dies from shooting injuries he suffered in 1982
December 11, 2015 | 4:23pmA Brooklyn man who was shot over three decades ago but survived recently died of those very injuries — and officials are now calling his death a murder, police said...
This 'Star Wars' superfan built a life-size X-Wing fighter
December 11, 2015 | 4:08pmhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g6PDcBhODqo Like a lot of men who grew up with the movies, Andrew Kleek collects “Star Wars” toys. Only his cost hundreds of thousands of dollars and only fit in...
Adorable wallaby helps girl cope with anxiety
December 11, 2015 | 4:01pmMeet MoMo, the adorable wallaby who has been helping a 14-year-old girl deal with her extreme anxiety. The 10-month-old marsupial has been living with Portia Neth, of Clackamas, Ore., who...
Buffalo Wild Wings just ruined chicken wings
December 11, 2015 | 3:53pmI love writing about fast food, but every once in a while a fast-food chain will unveil a concoction that will make me gasp. Such was the case last night...
Why it's time to put your faith in this fantasy football mirage
December 11, 2015 | 3:52pmSome mysteries are unsolvable. The second shooter, Area 51, the alpha predator of the deep ocean, the Dolphins' insistence on using the run game rather than exploiting a weak pass Ravens...
Citadel furor grows over photos of cadets in KKK-style hoods
December 11, 2015 | 3:44pmhttps://www.facebook.com/citadel.blackalumni/photos/a.1652526991662076.1073741831.1581526828762093/1662994293948679/?type=3 CHARLESTON, S.C. — Civil rights activists called Friday for the resignation of The Citadel's president after online photos surfaced showing cadets with pillowcases over their heads similar to Ku...
Giants cut Damontre Moore after fight over free headphones
December 11, 2015 | 3:40pmThe Giants decided Friday they couldn’t wait any longer for Damontre Moore’s maturity to catch up with his talent. Big Blue abruptly cut ties with the underachieving defensive tackle, waiving...
5 reasons why you’re still miserably single
December 11, 2015 | 3:35pmIn 2013, then-single comedians Laura Lane, 30, and Angela Spera, 27, discovered the truth about dating in NYC: It sucks. But after all their frustrating Tinder swiping and one-night stands,...
Sotheby's holds auction for 'Star Wars' fans with too much money
December 11, 2015 | 3:05pm“Star Wars” fans are hoping the Force is with them as they bid online Friday on hundreds of rare collectibles from a galaxy far, far away — a week before...
This El Niño is not responsible for our strange weather ... yet
December 11, 2015 | 2:43pmThe current El Niño has yet to pack a punch — and isn’t responsible for some of the strange weather already being seen in the United States. Forecasters from the...
Airbnb hosts are racist against black people: study
December 11, 2015 | 2:27pmThe information provided by users of Airbnb Inc. leads to racial discrimination by hosts, researchers report. According to a field study conducted by Harvard University researchers, there was a 16...
Murder prank is a horrific new low
December 11, 2015 | 2:25pmSo-called "pranks" on YouTube have been becoming more and more outrageous. Now a murder prank is taking things to a whole new level with a video that will leave you horrified.
Darrelle Revis return just needs one more sign-off
December 11, 2015 | 2:24pmDarrelle Revis’ return is close to set for Sunday against the Titans. The Jets cornerback, who has missed the last two games with a concussion he suffered Nov. 22 against...
Ex-state Senate leader Skelos and son found guilty at corruption trial
December 11, 2015 | 2:18pmFormer state Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, were convicted on all counts Friday for shaking down more than $300,000 in payoffs by trading the father's influence...
‘Modern Family’ has gotten too smug for its own good
December 11, 2015 | 2:07pmI’ve been waiting for veteran sitcom “Modern Family” to finally flip its script from clever to annoying. And now it’s happened. This week’s Christmas episode — with a plotline painfully...
This 2-year-old boxing prodigy could probably kick your ass
December 11, 2015 | 2:02pmThis tiny tot packs a big punch! Jacob-Jack Davies became a sensation after a video of him doing boxing combinations went viral. The 2-years-and-7-months-old tyke stands 3 feet, 1 inch...
Pesticide in milk may cause Parkinson's disease
December 11, 2015 | 2:00pmMen who drank milk that may have been tainted with a pesticide when they were young might be more likely to develop Parkinson’s disease, a new study says. HealthDay reports...
Cubs sign Jason Heyward, have makings of monster
December 11, 2015 | 1:49pmThe rest of the National League better get loaded for bear. The Cubs look like the on-paper favorite to win the pennant after agreeing to sign top free-agent outfielder Jason...
Wells Fargo signs deal to move Midtown office to Hudson Yards
December 11, 2015 | 1:33pmA San Francisco-based banking giant is making its New York home on the Far West Side. Wells Fargo Securities confirmed Friday that it has signed on to be a major...
ABC drops first trailer for its 'Madoff' miniseries
December 11, 2015 | 1:28pmhttps://youtu.be/pc0PLgBppCA ABC has released the first trailer of its "Madoff" miniseries featuring Richard Dreyfuss as Ponzi schemer Bernie Madoff. In the one-minute clip, the disgraced financier explains how he masterminded...
Thieves swipe $10M in diamonds from Manhattan jeweler
December 11, 2015 | 1:26pmA thief swiped up to $10 million in diamonds from a midtown jeweler who left his safe unlocked, law enforcement sources said Friday. Jonathan Birnbach discovered Wednesday that $5 million...
Ex-deputy indicted in 2 Ohio killings
December 11, 2015 | 1:19pmhttps://youtu.be/EHOnI1dwOMo WAVERLY, Ohio — A former Ohio deputy has been indicted in two separate fatal shootings — one an on-duty killing involving a fleeing driver and the second an off-duty...
Chipotle stock slides after Post report on food safety issues
December 11, 2015 | 1:17pmShares of Chipotle Mexican Grill declined as much as 2 percent Friday morning after The Post reported the chain’s food safety issues have persisted longer than previously believed. The Denver-based...
NHLer's $30 million dream contract nearly broke him
December 11, 2015 | 1:16pmAndrew MacDonald spent just over two months riding buses with kids born in the mid-1990s, often playing three games over Friday, Saturday and Sunday, logging huge minutes and trying to...
No bail for 'KGB-style' police chief charged with beating suspect who stole his sex toys
December 11, 2015 | 1:03pmCalling the allegations against him "shocking," a Long Island federal judge on Friday denied bail for a former Suffolk County top cop charged with beating a detainee. James Burke was...
Bombshell golfer ironically swears off Instagram after disastrous debut
December 11, 2015 | 1:02pmPaige Spiranac is ready to throw in the towel — on social media, that is. The blond beauty, who boasts over 520,000 followers on Instagram, made her less-than-stellar professional golf...
How UFC's hyped 'girl next door' wound up looking like this
December 11, 2015 | 12:45pmInto the vacuum created by Ronda Rousey's hiatus from UFC stepped Paige VanZant, a 21-year-old former model with an impressive record in the Octagon and enviable crossover appeal. And then VanZant...
Air traffic controller to cops: I smoke meth to stay awake
December 11, 2015 | 12:20pmAn air traffic controller who once bungled a flight carrying Michelle Obama has landed in trouble when he was caught driving on Long Island with illegal guns and crystal meth...
'Grateful Doe' identified after 20-year mystery
December 11, 2015 | 12:20pmRICHMOND, Va. — A car crash victim who became known as "Grateful Doe" because of two Grateful Dead ticket stubs in his pocket has been identified more than 20 years...
Trump website goes down after Anonymous threat
December 11, 2015 | 12:09pmNEW YORK — The website for Trump Towers, Donald Trump's glitzy signature skyscraper in Manhattan, went offline for about an hour on Friday after activist hacking group Anonymous denounced the...
Ben Carson threatens to leave the GOP over backroom dealings
December 11, 2015 | 12:01pmWASHINGTON — Presidential hopeful Ben Carson threatened Friday to leave the Republican Party. The retired neurosurgeon lashed out Friday morning at reports of a recent closed-door meeting of Republican establishment...
'Today' show's Willard Scott retiring after 35 years
December 11, 2015 | 11:57amNEW YORK — With Willard Scott announcing his retirement, centenarians will have to look elsewhere for a salute. The longtime television weatherman, a fixture on NBC's "Today" show for 35...
The Greta Garbo of elephant species photographed for the first time
December 11, 2015 | 11:43amJUBA, South Sudan — A critically endangered elephant species has been photographed by researchers for the first time in South Sudan, significantly expanding the known range of the animal. But...
Chris Christie surges to second place in New Hampshire
December 11, 2015 | 11:36amWASHINGTON — Chris Christie, who's been struggling to increase his numbers in the GOP presidential race, has made a strong move in New Hampshire and is in second place behind...
Rex and Rob Ryan finally united on same NFL team
December 11, 2015 | 11:21amORCHARD PARK — Rex Ryan isn't the only member of the Ryan family working with the Buffalo Bills this week. Rob Ryan, Rex Ryan's twin brother, has been spending time...
Brawling Irish UFC fans force JetBlue flight to return to JFK
December 11, 2015 | 11:10amFans flying to a UFC featherweight showdown in Las Vegas were treated to some in-flight fisticuffs when two brawling passengers forced their plane to return to New York. JetBlue Flight...
The Luke Walton 'coach' debate reaches next level of absurdity
December 11, 2015 | 11:09am"I think it's ridiculous,” Steve Kerr told ESPN.com last month when asked about Luke Walton's wins as Warriors interim coach being credited to Kerr. "I'm sitting in the locker room and...
50 Seconds with 50 Cent
December 11, 2015 | 11:08amWe sat down with 50 Cent to bring you the best fifty seconds we could! Find out the rap mogul's thoughts on the 'War on Christmas', Donald Trump, and Drake's...
Celebs that packed on the pounds during pregnancy
December 11, 2015 | 11:05amPregnancy can really mess up your beach body. Watch how these celebrities' bodies changed during pregnancy.
Journalist's leg gets shattered as college kids storm court
December 11, 2015 | 11:02amAMES, Iowa — Des Moines Register columnist Randy Peterson suffered what the newspaper said was a broken leg when Iowa State fans stormed the court after a win over Iowa....
This cross-eyed pup is here to steal your heart
December 11, 2015 | 11:01amAnother day, another adorable animal taking over the Internet. Dennis, a 4-year-old border collie, has a condition called strabismus, where his eyes point in different directions. The pooch was left...
Yasiel Puig 'the worst person I've ever seen in baseball'
December 11, 2015 | 11:01amWith all of the names flying about at the Winter Meetings and throughout the Hot Stove League, one name that hasn’t gotten much run is Yasiel Puig. And this despite...
Saks in, Chef Robuchon out in downtown stunner
December 11, 2015 | 10:32amIn a bad news/good news Brookfield Place bombshell, Saks Fifth Avenue has signed a lease to open a Saks Men’s Store at 250 Vesey St., The Post has learned....
Is this the world's filthiest hotel?
December 11, 2015 | 10:30amGuests say it’s Melbourne, Australia’s hotel of horrors — filth-stained bedsheets, moldy floors and a tea bag stuffed in a wall. Redan Apartments has been labeled a “frigging dump” —...
Sex and cocaine: what really happens at office holiday parties
December 11, 2015 | 10:18amYears have passed since the global financial meltdown halted the most public excesses of our bigwig bankers. In their own last-days-of-Pompeii moment, Macquarie famously splurged $500,000-plus on a Sydney Christmas...
Judge bans daily fantasy sports sites in New York
December 11, 2015 | 10:12amA Manhattan judge banned daily fantasy sports sites FanDuel and DraftKings from operating in New York pending a trial to determine if the games are illegal gambling. The interim ruling...
Gronk picked Arizona because boobies
December 11, 2015 | 9:51amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ynPOngkKrRw In what should come as a surprise to no one, it wasn't the physics department that led to Rob Gronkowski attending the University of Arizona. As proud pop Gordy Gronkowski...
Smoldering sweet potatoes burn in town for weeks
December 11, 2015 | 9:14amRALEIGH, N.C. — Smoke from burnt sweet potatoes wafting around the town of Farmville has nothing to do with holiday baking. A silo full of dehydrated sweet potatoes has been...
Kuwaiti royal sentenced to prison after discussing plot to overthrow government
December 11, 2015 | 9:09amKUWAIT CITY — A Kuwaiti newspaper is reporting that a court has sentenced a member of the royal family who serves as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia...
300 ISIS fighters trapped after 'tactical mistake'
December 11, 2015 | 9:07amBAGHDAD — Besieged Islamic State militants in the Iraqi city of Ramadi destroyed a lock on the Euphrates River that served as a bridge as government forces on Thursday sought...
El Chapo's 'threat' against ISIS was a hoax
December 11, 2015 | 8:12amIt turns out that ISIS overlord Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi doesn’t have to worry about drug kingpin El Chapo coming after him. News about El Chapo — the world’s most wanted...
Chris Russo: Why 'Mike and Mad Dog' still resonates with fans
December 11, 2015 | 8:00amSiriuXM and MLB Network’s Chris “Mad Dog” Russo talks about his relationship with Mike Francesa, their March 30 reunion show and other New York topics with The Post’s Justin Terranova....
Donald Trump's name torn off Dubai golf course
December 11, 2015 | 6:58amThe image and name of American presidential hopeful Donald Trump was gone on Friday from much of a Dubai golf course and housing development amid the uproar over his comments...
The 'Mad Men' actress you're about to see everywhere
December 11, 2015 | 6:15amOf all the minor “Mad Men” actors poised for success in the post-Draper era, few have risen so quickly (and unexpectedly) as Teyonah Parris — Don’s secretary, Dawn, the show’s...
John Mulaney and Nick Kroll's new show is the funniest of the year
December 11, 2015 | 6:03amSEE IT I laughed so hard at “Oh, Hello” that tears were streaming down my cheeks and my glasses kept fogging up. Sketch-comedy characters usually don’t stretch well, but Nick...
How to dress up your dude like James Bond
December 11, 2015 | 6:00am'For Your Eyes Only' “The James Bond Archives” book, $70 at taschen.com 'From Russia, with Love' Globe-Trott er trolley case, $2,380 at stylebop.com 'For Special Services' Dolce & Gabbana silk-and-satin...
Public School duo surprised to learn that Howard Stern is a fan
December 11, 2015 | 6:00amPublic School designers Maxwell Osbourne and Dao-Yi Chow dish about their tricks to stay warm this winter -- not to mention their shocking celebrity fan base. What are your favorite...
Eddie, Michael and Josh make up the burgundy bunch
December 11, 2015 | 6:00amThese dapper gents are just as fine as a glass of red wine.
Kenny G.'s signature hairstyle could be in jeopardy
December 11, 2015 | 5:00amGot a joke about Kenny G? Bring it on, because the man himself would love to hear it. The smooth jazz legend’s solo career has been going for more than...
This Maury DNA test led to a brawl -- after the show
December 11, 2015 | 4:26amA Brooklyn woman who went on the “Maury Show” to find out if her boyfriend was the father of her child allegedly beat up the man just minutes after watching...
How Harrison Ford became the anti-star
December 11, 2015 | 4:20amHe's just an ordinary guy — who happens to be a movie star. While filming 1984’s “Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom” in England, Ford would go out for...
American terror fears at highest point since 9/11
December 11, 2015 | 4:14amAmericans are more frightened of another terror attack than any time since the immediate aftermath of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks, a new poll shows. Some 19 percent of those...
FBI joins investigation into Gilgo Beach serial killer
December 11, 2015 | 4:10amThe FBI is joining an investigation into the discovery of 11 sets of human remains five years after they began to be found strewn along a remote stretch of Long...
Secret GOP meeting on avoiding a President Trump
December 11, 2015 | 4:05amA group of GOP leaders held a hush-hush meeting at a Washington, DC, restaurant to discuss the possibility of having a brokered convention next year so that they could find...
'Leftovers,' 'Grace and Frankie,' 'Wayward Pines' all renewed
December 11, 2015 | 3:30amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDv6PRi1SgQ ’Tis the season for TV series renewals. Three shows have been picked up for additional seasons — “Grace and Frankie” (Netfix), “The Leftovers” (HBO) and “Wayward Pines” (Fox). “Grace...
Are Knicks Carmelo's or Porzingis' team? George Karl weighs in
December 11, 2015 | 3:08amSACRAMENTO, Calif. — Kings coach George Karl said there was a chance Sacramento would have picked 7-foot-3 Knicks rookie Kristaps Porzingis with the top pick in the draft. The Kings...
'Transparent' the latest in a long line of TV pioneers
December 11, 2015 | 3:00amEvery few years a show comes along that jolts television’s horizons. “The Sopranos” and “Sex and the City” were two such series; “Mad Men” was another. All pioneers in their...
Massive fire in the Bronx
December 11, 2015 | 2:20amA six-alarm inferno ripped through several Bronx row houses late Thursday into early Friday, injuring nine people and displacing nearly 100 residents, officials said. The massive fire erupted just before...
Pervy ex-cop found guilty of raping women while on patrol
December 11, 2015 | 1:57amOKLAHOMA CITY — A former Oklahoma City police officer was convicted Thursday of raping and sexually victimizing eight women on his police beat in a minority, low-income neighborhood. Daniel Holtzclaw,...
Divorcing socialite shows off more closets, stakes claim to NYC
December 11, 2015 | 1:49amA socialite has fired back at her soon-to-be-ex-husband’s claim that their permanent residence is in Monaco, based on the fact she keeps an extensive shoe collection there. She offered up...
Knicks' Derrick Williams doesn't know why Fisher benches him
December 11, 2015 | 1:36amSACRAMENTO, Calif. — After a lousy stint in Minnesota, Derrick Williams felt he improved in Sacramento, which he called “a great basketball town’’ and “great for my career.’’ But the...
Birthday card at center of boyfriends' battle for dog
December 11, 2015 | 1:35amThe battle between Manhattan ex-boyfriends over who gets to keep their 7-year-old rescue mutt named Stevie hinges on an unusual exhibit — a talking birthday card! Bergdorf Goodman designer Doug...
Knicks' furious rally dashed by Carmelo's game-ending brick
December 11, 2015 | 1:31amSACRAMENTO, Calif. — All of Carmelo Anthony’s frustration of the last week could have been wiped out with one last-second swish. Anthony had a chance to be a last-second hero...
Skelos jury requests evidence refresher while deliberating
December 11, 2015 | 1:14amJurors in the corruption trial of state Sen. Dean Skelos and his son, Adam, got down to deliberations on Thursday and promptly asked to see more than a dozen pieces...
Cuomo staffer rips 'incompetent' de Blasio in Facebook rant
December 11, 2015 | 1:11amALBANY — A spokeswoman in the Cuomo administration blamed “incompetent leadership in City Hall” for the city’s growing homeless problem, in a blistering statement on Facebook. “I want to be...
Eric Garner's daughter considers running for Congress
December 11, 2015 | 12:58amWASHINGTON — The 25-year-old daughter of fatal police-chokehold victim Eric Garner is mulling a run for Congress against Rep. Dan Donovan, the former Staten Island district attorney who she claims...
Maxim owner files defamation suit against ex-fashion director
December 11, 2015 | 12:45amSardar Biglari, the owner of Maxim magazine, sued his former fashion director on Thursday for breach of contract and defamation. Wayne Gross violated the company’s nondisclosure agreement and made disparaging...
Vigneault may have fall guy for Rangers' fumbling offense
December 11, 2015 | 12:37amEDMONTON, Alberta — Alain Vigneault made it clear the goal-scoring slump into which the Rangers have descended in dropping three of their last four (1-2-1) and six of their last...
Turns out Chipotle's been making people sick for months
December 11, 2015 | 12:37amAs it turns out, Chipotle Mexican Grill Chief Executive Steve Ells waited at least five months to apologize for making some customers ill. Chipotle sickened scores of customers in Washington,...
Why Jets lead the NFL in ignoring tight ends
December 11, 2015 | 12:34amWhen the Jets and Titans meet on Sunday, you can expect a lot of throws to the tight end … from one team. The Jets’ tight ends have been barely...
Jury begins deliberations in the Maxim fraud trial
December 11, 2015 | 12:27amThe Maxim magazine fraud trial of former Bryan Cave lawyer Harvey Newkirk went to the jury on Thursday. Just before deliberations began, the defense blasted both convicted fraudster Calvin Darden...
Hoverboard fires, injuries cause safety concerns
December 11, 2015 | 12:21amHoverboards were a hot holiday gift idea. Now, they’re exploding. Overstock.com became the first major retailer on Thursday to ban sales of hoverboards over “safety concerns” as reports continue to...
Daily News sports editor quits after just weeks on the job
December 11, 2015 | 12:20amThere is more turmoil ahead for the embattled Daily News owner. Only 10 weeks after taking the helm as sports editor of the circulation-challenged tabloid, Bill Price is exiting to...
Beltran: Yankees veterans will be all over Starlin Castro
December 11, 2015 | 12:18amCarlos Beltran is expecting big things from the Yankees’ new second baseman. Having faced Starlin Castro, acquired this week from the Cubs for right-hander Adam Warren, while in the National...
Jacob deGrom: Mets' infield moves secondary to this key
December 11, 2015 | 12:17amJacob deGrom has bad news for those questioning the Mets offseason so far. “Our starting rotation is still the same, and that’s the key to any ball club, having a...
Hey Obama, not everyone hates Muslims
December 11, 2015 | 12:17amI am not a bigot. The fact that I, a white, Jewish, American-born citizen of the United States, feel compelled to make such a pointless declaration speaks volumes about the...
The problem with laughing at the NFL's me-first showboats
December 11, 2015 | 12:09amHey, some radicalized religious nut put an electric menorah in our front window! What’s that? I am? We are? It is? Really? … Gee. Well, then, never mind. It’s all a...
Hondo still living large
December 11, 2015 | 12:01amHondo remained the sole occupant of the Best Bet penthouse, despite going one for three with his top selections. Thus, he would like to offer some early holiday cheer to...
Daily Blotter
December 11, 2015 | 12:01amThe Bronx Police released this sketch of a suspect in a Bedford Park subway groping. In the early-morning hours of Nov. 29, a 22-year-old woman dozing aboard a northbound D...