January 27, 2016
Why the reeling Nets are starting to talk in more hopeful tones
They repeated the mantra over and over, to a man. There are no moral victories. There are no moral victories. There are no moral victories. But there is moderate improvement...
Airlines offering Zika outbreak refunds
Several major airlines are offering refunds or itinerary changes to travelers jittery over the outbreak of the mosquito-borne Zika virus in the Caribbean and Central and South American countries. Chile-based...
Islanders' 1st-half inconsistency means the heat's on Garth Snow
What has happened, and what might happen over the final three months of the regular season and beyond for the Islanders? Let’s look: Islanders (25-16-6, 3rd in Metropolitan Conference) Overview...
Serial transit thief found fit to testify despite developmental disability
A notorious bus and train thief who suffers from a developmental disability and a fascination for planes, trains, and automobiles has been found fit to testify before a grand jury...
Boneheaded turnover shows just how far Rutgers has fallen
A season filled with comedic errors continued for Rutgers Wednesday night in a 68-57 loss at Michigan.
Will Devils' surprising first half lead to eventual playoff spot?
What has happened, and what might happen over the final three months of the regular season and beyond for the Devils? Let’s look: Devils (25-20-5, tied for second wild card)...
Bezos set to expand empire to take on Spotify: sources
Amazon is prepping a Spotify-killer, music sources tell The Post. The e-commerce giant has held meetings in the past few weeks to discuss licensing tunes for a full-blown subscription music...
An NFL corner's scouting report on Broncos-Panthers clash
Darius Butler knows the Broncos and Panthers. Intimately. The Colts cornerback played against both Super Bowl 50 participants this season in a span of six days. The Colts lost 29-26...
Charles Barkley rips ESPN for Super Bowl 'black vs. white crap'
The buildup to Cam Newton versus Peyton Manning in the Super Bowl is just getting started, but Charles Barkley already is bothered by what he feels is a racial bias...
'Black Hitler' pimp escapes serious charges, still faces 7 years in jail
A Manhattan jury Wednesday found the self-proclaimed “black Hitler” pimp not guilty of the most serious charges against him, but convicted him of assault and other crimes for torturing a...
Seton Hall dominates St. John's to boost NCAA tourney hopes
The record was identical and so was the skid Seton Hall lugged into Wednesday night’s matchup with St. John’s. The Pirates insist that is the only similarity between the two...
'Excluded' by the Rev. Martin Luther King --- a new low in campus PC
Campus PC has come to this: The Student Union Board at the University of Oregon seriously debated removing a Martin Luther King Jr. quote from the rec center because the...
Mets really like what Wilpon splurge did for their bullpen
Yoenis Cespedes wasn’t the Mets’ only important free-agent signing over the last week. The club also added lefty reliever Antonio Bastardo on a two-year deal worth $12 million — a...
Post-sanctions Iran rakes in the dough --- and still slaps America
With most sanctions against Iran now lifted, China has come roaring out of the gate, signing a decade-long trade deal with Tehran worth $600 billion. That cash, Secretary of State...
De Blasio thinks a top official breaking the law is a non-story
The message out of City Hall is loud and clear: Just ignore Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro’s use of two FDNY crews to clear snow from his Queens home. First, Mayor...
How New York solved New Jersey's homeless crisis
The feds report that the number of homeless people in New Jersey declined more than in 45 other states over the last year. How can that be? New Jersey has...
After Abbas: The coming Palestinian bloodbath
What if a Shakespearean palace battle to succeed Palestinian bigwig Mahmoud Abbas was raging and no one was there to document it? American and Israeli officials shrugged off Abbas’s warnings...
Look who's cheering the jailing of journalists
You know the crack about how a grand jury would indict a ham sandwich? Well, feature the hoagie that’s been handed up in Houston, where a runaway grand jury has...
Greg Norman out, Paul Azinger in: Why FOX made the change
SAN DIEGO — Paul Azinger has been selected as the lead golf analyst for FOX Sports as it enters the second year of televising the U.S. Open and other USGA...
College fight song plays 7 hours every day from vacant building, drives neighbors nuts
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y. — An instrumental rendition of the University of Iowa fight song has been playing for several hours every day since last summer over speakers mounted on a...
Blood lab poses 'jeopardy to patient health': regulator
Deficient practices at a lab operated by blood-testing startup Theranos pose "immediate jeopardy to patient health and safety," the U.S. government's Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services said in a...
Cam Newton: I'm a black QB loving my job -- deal with it
Cam Newton enters Super Bowl 50 as the front-runner for the NFL MVP, having led the Panthers to a 15-1 regular season and to the brink of the first championship...
Drug dealers busted with $14M in heroin while circling snowy streets for parking
A pair of drug dealers from Guatemala has the sooty, curbside snow dunes of Winter Storm Jonas to blame for their getting busted with $14 million worth of heroin they...
The two promises that set up Mets' deal with Yoenis Cespedes
Yoenis Cespedes' return to the Mets hinged on the two sides answering one question apiece within the last week-plus. With the free-agent outfielder mulling his possibilities, general manager Sandy Alderson...
Eataly sued by 'gringo' ex-cook for discrimination
A former line cook at Mario Batali’s Eataly is suing the Manhattan Italian food mecca for racial discrimination, claiming he was harassed — for being a white man. Scott Silberlight,...
Knicks try their luck in trade talks on Hawks' Jeff Teague
The Knicks and Hawks have conducted “very preliminary” trade talks concerning point guard Jeff Teague, league sources confirmed. However, a trade seems improbable. The Knicks are one of several teams to...
Ref who can't flip a coin picked to oversee Super Bowl
Eighth-year referee Clete Blakeman will work his first Super Bowl on Feb. 7 when the Carolina Panthers play the Denver Broncos at Santa Clara, Calif. The NFL announced Wednesday that...
Prosecutors: Boston bomber showed no remorse after arrest
Prosecutors allege in newly released court documents that Boston Marathon bomber Dzhokhar Tsarnaev showed "the opposite of remorse" when he was captured days after the 2013 attack. Tsarnaev was convicted...
PETA offers reward for arrest of whoever put shark in swimming pool
HYPOLUXO, Fla. — An animal rights group is offering a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of whoever dumped a live shark into the swimming pool...
Obama and Sanders have White House powwow after 'bright, shiny object' diss
President Obama met privately Wednesday with Bernie Sanders, just days after the sitting president gave an extensive interview where he appeared to downplay the Democratic senator’s White House bid. The...
Ice sculptures turn Harbin, China, into a winter wonderland
The 17th annual Harbin Ice and Snow World illuminates Harbin, China.
Man killed 'cheating' girlfriend and shot the other guy's mom: police sources
A jealous lover went on a bloody rampage Wednesday, killing his girlfriend in her Queens home and shooting another woman in the hand, because he suspected his gal pal was...
Man says he's lucky to be born with 14 fingers and 14 toes
This guy's giving his extra digits a hand -- because they've turned him into a celebrity. Devendra Suthar calls his 14 fingers and 14 toes, which got him into the...
Tennis Channel sold to Sinclair for $350M
Sinclair Broadcast Group — one of the country’s largest independent TV station owners — is buying the Tennis Channel for $350 million, the two companies confirmed Wednesday. The price tag...
Authorities urge Oregon militia to walk away after deadly arrest
Authorities urged a group of armed men still occupying a wildlife refuge in Oregon to abandon their protest over land rights on Wednesday -- a day after one man was...
This woman's outfit made her hotel stay pretty awkward
Don't you hate it when you rock up to a party wearing the same outfit as your friend? Totally embarrassing, right? Well for this woman things were even worse —...
Hey McFly, you can buy a brand-new DeLorean again
But will they run on Plutonium? The DeLorean Motor Company is going "Back to the Future" -- and resurrecting the iconic car that Marty McFly and Doc Brown made famous...
Abe Vigoda's crazy TV career took him from soap operas to vampires
Abe Vigoda’s death struck a nerve for fans of the beloved actor, best known for playing loyal (until he wasn’t) mob soldier Sal Tessio in “The Godfather” (Parts I and...
Neil DeGrasse Tyson FINALLY proves the Earth is round
Famed astrophysicist and overall science enthusiast Neil DeGrasse Tyson recently took to Twitter and released a song explaining this incredibly obvious fact to rapper B.o.B., who recently revealed himself to...
Rihanna dropped a track from 'Anti' — and it's pretty bad
The wait is almost over. Rihanna’s eighth album, “Anti,” is due to drop any day, but the excitement has been doused by the new single “Work,” which features Drake and...
Many NYC students so tech-oriented they can't even sign their own names
ALBANY -- Many Big Apple students, including the children of several state lawmakers, can’t even sign their own names, it was revealed at an educational budget hearing in Albany today....
American au pair found dead in Vienna in possible murder
A half-naked American au pair was found dead Tuesday in Vienna, Austria, in what authorities were investigating as a murder, according to reports. The body of Lauren Mann, 25, was...
Jets cheerleaders win $325,000 from team in class-action suit
The Flight Crew is cheering a win against their own team. The Jets cheerleaders scored a $325,000 settlement from Gang Green on Wednesday in a New Jersey court. The deal...
Trump is terrified of Fox bombshell Megyn Kelly
Donald Trump shocked the political world when he announced that he wasn't going to attend the final GOP debate before the Iowa caucuses. The reason he gave was because Fox News...
'Mr. Pig' is a sleepy indie film about a swine road trip
As Diego Luna’s “Mr. Pig” dragged on, I began to shift uncomfortably in my seat. Surely, we audience members were being had. The movie was a practical joke, right? This...
The day in photos: Jan. 27, 2016
Elephants go exploring, Bronx zoo bears enjoy the snow and more.
This boring 'Intervention' isn't helping anybody
I tried hard to like the “Big Chill”-style ensemble piece “The Intervention,” which is why, after 20 minutes during which not much had happened, I remained in my seat. After...
Who is Blac Chyna and why is she beefing with the Kardashians?
When Blac Chyna, a model, released an Instagram picture of herself with a mystery man's arm around her, she brought down the wrath of Khloé Kardashian. There's speculation that the...
Eli senses it's the end: Peyton should 'go out on top'
For so long, Big Brother Peyton Manning was the prototypical NFL quarterback, this big, strapping throwing machine destined for greatness. Everyone, Little Brother included, wanted to Be Like Peyton. Every...
Facebook is the reason you're not sleeping well
Having trouble sleeping? Look no further than your social media addiction. Frequent social media users are at a significantly higher risk of sleep problems than those who are less keen...
Eli Manning: Giants will be contenders under Ben McAdoo
Eli Manning believes there will indeed be Life After Tom Coughlin and is convinced Ben McAdoo's Giants are committed and close to being a championship-caliber team again. "I think Coach...
'Complete Unknown' will stay that way
Writer-director Joshua Marston’s “Complete Unknown” is a good illustration of a certain type of Sundance film — it’s neither more nuanced, literate or character-focused than an ordinary Hollywood studio film....
Russian oligarch’s ex selling $17M Brooklyn space-ship home (again)
A waterfront compound in Mill Basin, Brooklyn owned by the ex-wife of a Russian billionaire developer, Galina Anisimova — Gimme Shelter has chronicled her daughter (a k a the "Russian-American...
One more thing to worry about: fretting could cause brain damage
This might be one more thing for chronic worriers to panic over: Having high anxiety now can hurt your brain later, research published in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia found....
FTC sues DeVry over false employment claims
DeVry University is getting an “F” from Uncle Sam. The for-profit school inflated how successful graduates are in landing a job within six month of graduating from one of the...
LeBron James plays victim card to dispel coach-killer reputation
LeBron James doesn’t believe he’s a coach-killer. Days after David Blatt became the latest head coach to get fired while coaching James, the Cavaliers star said his impact on his...
The 7 best foods to eat when you have the drunchies
We've all been there—buzzed, hungry, and stripped of any rational thought that might make you think twice before feeding your face a Denny's Grand Slam breakfast, a size-of-your-face slice of...
Dancer who lost leg in Boston Marathon bombing will run this year's race
BOSTON — A professional ballroom dancer who lost a leg in the Boston Marathon bombings says she's training to run this year's race — all 26.2 miles of it. Adrianne...
Man killed woman who rejected his advances at a bar: cops
PITTSBURGH — Police say a Pennsylvania man shot and killed a woman just moments after she rejected his advances at a bar. Charles McKinney is accused of killing 29-year-old Janese...
Yes, Kristaps Porzingis has a casual sex life
Kristaps, you sly dog! Knicks phenom Kristaps Porzingis played it exceedingly cool when asked by GQ whether he has a girlfriend, saying he's too busy for New York City dating...
Guitarist who lost feeling in fingers shreds again after surgery
A musician who lost feeling in his fingers 20 years ago finally got to play the guitar again — during the brain operation meant to fix his rare medical condition....
Helicopter crash-lands on quiet Long Island street
A flight-school pilot giving a helicopter lesson scored an A when the engine failed — and no one got hurt when he crash-landed in a residential Long Island neighborhood Wednesday....
George Clooney adopted an adorable rescue pup for his parents
An unloved dog in Ohio has finally found a home — thanks to George Clooney. LuvFurMutts Animal Rescue in Cincinnati shared on Facebook that the actor adopted a pup as a...
Braxton Miller, Gronk brother are potential Giants draft fits
MOBILE, Ala. – There were issues with the running game, often a lack of consistency at receiver when someone other than Odell Beckham Jr. was targeted and poor production in...
Red Bulls prospect Matt Miazga in $5M transfer to Chelsea
The Red Bulls saw one of their own move on to one of the world’s biggest clubs when they transferred Matt Miazga to Premier League power Chelsea. They also saw...
Johnson’s Baby Shampoo heiress reignites custody battle with ex-boyfriend
There are more tears in the reignited custody battle between Johnson’s Baby Shampoo heiress Libet Johnson and her diet guru ex-boyfriend. Johnson, 65, has quietly filed a contested proceeding against...
Teens die after drinking 'Dewshine' mix of racing fuel and Mountain Dew
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — A poison control official says two Tennessee teens are dead after drinking a mixture of racing fuel and Mountain Dew, and two others were sickened by the...
'Creedbombing' will be your favorite NFL prank
What could possibly make diehard Cowboys fan Scott Stapp switch teams to an NFC rival? Creedbombing, of course. Created by Panthers tight end Greg Olsen, linebacker Ben Jacobs and athletic...
Boy suffers brain bleed after attempting 'Duct Tape Challenge'
A Washington teenager is in the hospital recovering after being wrapped tightly in duct tape and trying to break himself free of the bind. Q13 Fox reported that Skylar Fish,...
MTA bans hoverboards over explosion fears
Don't even think about carrying a hoverboard anywhere in the MTA system. The MTA has banned the hot item from all its subways, buses, railroads and transit property, saying it...
Death after 'extreme sexual behavior' ruled homicide
A 41-year-old New Jersey man’s death in an Upper West Side hotel back in June was originally blamed on drug-fueled sadomasochism gone wrong — but now it has been reclassified...
Why so many NFLers are freaking out on synthetic pot
Synthetic marijuana’s popularity is growing among athletes, and its hazy, hazardous effects have become increasingly evident in the NFL over the last few months. The drug, also known as Spice...
UK jury acquits five out of six brokers in second Libor trial
Five former brokers were acquitted of conspiring with convicted trader Tom Hayes to manipulate crucial benchmark interest rates as the world’s third — and longest — Libor trial draws to...
Dead humpback whale washes up on North Carolina coast
A dead humpback whale has washed up in the surf at Kure Beach south of Wilmington, North Carolina.
Niagara Falls will (temporarily) run dry if officials get their way
This was what Niagara Falls looked like in 1969 -- and now, officials plan to dry out the area again. The New York State Parks Department will vote Wednesday on...
Eichmann begged for mercy before hanging
Nazi war criminal Adolf Eichmann penned a plea for his life to Israel’s president two days before he was hanged in 1962 for masterminding the “Final Solution” plan to exterminate...
Why Cespedes love, Cano hate is just so hard to understand
Yoenis Cespedes’ free agency, one of the most exciting and least predictable Hot Stove sagas in recent memory, cast light on a few different contrasts. You had the contrast between...
Amazon buys first-ever Super Bowl spot
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_y-4pGhRxek&feature=youtu.be Amazon boss Jeff Bezos must be feeling flush after a blockbuster holiday shopping season. The e-commerce giant has bought its first-ever Super Bowl ad in a year when a...
Dad arrested for taking daughter's cellphone found not guilty of theft
DALLAS — A Texas father who was accused of theft after he confiscated his 12-year-old daughter's cellphone over an inappropriate text has been acquitted of the misdemeanor charge. A judge...
Man hurt in crash fatally shoots self at hospital
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. — Authorities say a 61-year-old man fatally shot himself in the emergency room of a Florida hospital after he was taken there for treatment. Florida Highway Patrol Sgt....
Coffee likely has cardiovascular benefits, so drink up, science says
Coffee and tea drinkers can, and should, sip worry-free: Regular caffeine consumption doesn't cause heart palpitations, and likely has cardiovascular benefits, according to a new study. Researchers from the University...
Weiner regrets giving access to filmmakers, won't see documentary
Former Congressman Anthony Weiner says he has regrets about allowing documentary makers to tail him and has no desire to see the film about his ill-fated 2013 mayoral campaign. “Weiner”...
Madman with machete slashes woman in another random attack: cops
Cops are hunting for this man after he allegedly yelled, "I will chop you up!" and attacked a women with a machete on a crowded Brooklyn subway train - the...
Wall Street slices Apple shares on slower iPhone growth
Apple shares got squeezed Wednesday, losing 6.6 percent after the tech giant admitted iPhone sales are set to drop in the current quarter. Chief Executive Tim Cook “finally ripped the...
Standard General sees big gain from Media General tussle
Standard General’s Soo Kim has lost control of Media General — but he made a big profit in the bargain, The Post has learned. Kim bowed out when Nexstar Broadcasting...
Polygamous church went to insane lengths to help fugitive leader
PHOENIX — The former head of security for a polygamous church in rattled off a list of elaborate steps used to assist the sect's leader while he was a fugitive...
Thais embrace good-luck doll fad as economy struggles
A craze for lifelike dolls thought to bring good luck is sweeping Thailand, reflecting widespread anxiety as the economy struggles and political uncertainty persists nearly two years after a coup....
Two moves in one game show Kobe in full retirement mode
Kobe Bryant sat out Tuesday night's game vs. the Dallas Mavericks, and he had a front-row seat for Dirk Nowitzki's game-winning shot. In fact, Bryant was his No. 1 cheerleader...
Zero fighter flies over Japan for first time since WWII
KANOYA, Japan — One of Mitsubishi's legendary Zero fighter planes took to the skies over Japan on Wednesday for the first time since World War II. The restored plane made...
'Slasher' arrested after girlfriend's grandmother recognizes clothing
The man who slashed a 71-year-old woman's face on a Manhattan subway train Monday was arrested after his girlfriend's grandmother recognized his distinctive clothing from surveillance video and called police....
France might let doctors keep terminally ill patients permanently sedated
PARIS -- France's lawmakers are set to vote on a bill that would allow doctors to keep terminally ill patients sedated until death comes, but stop short of legalizing euthanasia...
Man in plot against Masonic temple also wanted to kill Israelis: feds
MILWAUKEE — A Milwaukee man arrested on a charge of trying to buy machine guns to carry out an attack on a Masonic temple also wanted to travel to the...
How many despicable things can rugby star do in leaked video?
NSW Origin star Mitchell Pearce’s career is in tatters after he was filmed simulating a lewd act with a dog at an Australia Day house party in Sydney. The clip...
Ackman: I should have sold Valeant when I had the chance
Sitting on a double-digit loss that is the deepest in his firm’s history, billionaire investor Bill Ackman on Tuesday told investors that he made mistakes last year in not cutting...
Did Ronda Rousey call out boyfriend's ex with 'coward' quote?
Ronda Rousey made headlines this past week when she was spotted wearing what looked like an engagement ring in promos for her appearance on "Saturday Night Live." The social media...
Missouri lawmakers get into alley fistfight
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — A Missouri lawmaker on Tuesday said a dispute over right-to-work legislation during a union event last week led to an alley fistfight with a fellow legislator...
Doctor in filmed Uber tantrum explains herself
The Florida doctor captured on video accosting an Uber driver blamed her now-infamous tantrum on a litany of woes, including breaking up with her boyfriend just moments earlier. “A lot had...
Bikram yoga founder ordered to pay $7.4M for sex harassment
LOS ANGELES — A man who made an empire out of his high-heat brand of yoga has been ordered to pay well over $7 million to a former legal adviser...
What the Spanx billionaire packs for a flight
The world’s youngest self-made female billionaire may be on the road constantly as founder of shapewear brand Spanx, but she hasn’t given up on staying fit. “It’s easy to do...
Principal dies a hero saving students
INDIANAPOLIS — An Indianapolis elementary school principal was seen pushing several students out of the way of an oncoming bus before the vehicle fatally struck her, authorities said Tuesday. Susan...
This handmade Batman suit is badass
21-year-old Jackson Gordon has developed a fully functional Batman suit. Watch as he puts his creation to the test. You can check out more of Gordon's Gotham inspired creations on his website.
Are these $15 milkshakes worth an hour wait and 1,600 calories?
It was showdown time at Black Tap: me, a Type 2 diabetes “sufferer” with a sweet tooth, facing down the most notoriously sugary dessert in town. Could I attack the burger...
4 clever ways to eat super-healthy turmeric
Turmeric is trending, thanks to its many health benefits. “It has antiviral, antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties,” says Amelia Freer, author of “Cook. Nourish. Glow.” (out now, Harper Wave). “And [it]is...
Riveting props symbolize embattled family's relationship on 'American Crime'
Set pieces can grab an audience with the same force as any scene-stealing actor. Take the three massive, black-and-white photographs of intertwining hands belonging to people of color that are...
These 6 hidden ingredients could really harm you
Maltodextrin, azodicarbonamide — the ingredients in processed foods often read off like pronunciation tongue twisters, but it’s important to understand them. “You have to look at the ingredients and the...
US residents test positive for the Zika virus
Health officials in Arkansas and Virginia confirmed Tuesday that residents of those states had tested positive for the mosquito-born Zika virus. The Virginia Department of Health said an adult resident...
Accused serial killer left victim's body in his own store: witness
The body of accused Brooklyn serial killer “Son of Sal”’s second victim was discovered by a female shopper at the slain merchant’s 99-cent store, she testified Tuesday. “I went in...
How I lost nearly 100 pounds eating pizza
When it comes to the never-ending quest to slim down, we’ve all heard about the success of the Atkins diet and eating Paleo. But one New York City chef used...
Top NY cop helps void ticket issued to officer
New York’s top state cop helped void a traffic ticket issued to an NYPD officer who had struck a marked State Police van, injuring himself and the trooper behind the...
Court officer busted for posing as cop as part of robbery crew
A Bronx court officer has been busted for posing as a cop as part of a robbery crew that shook down drug dealers in Queens and Long Island, officials announced...
Bharara to speak to NY mayors about government ethics
US Attorney Preet Bharara, the most feared man in Albany, is going to the capital next month to speak on corruption issues. But his remarks won’t be before the state...
Lawmakers attempt at 'healthy' Happy Meals falls short
Local lawmakers on Tuesday launched an attack on McDonald’s Happy Meals, only to get pushback from the city’s Health Department. Deputy Health Commissioner Sonia Angell told a City Council Health...
De Blasio fights Albany’s bid to limit property tax increases
Mayor de Blasio went to Albany Tuesday to protest cuts in the new state budget to Medicaid funding and the City University, but instead found himself fending off demands by...
Driver punches off-duty cop who pulled him over, flees the scene
An off-duty cop trying to stop a reckless driver in The Bronx got punched in the face Tuesday night. The officer was driving in Pelham Gardens at about 8:30 p.m....
Pedestrian injured in yet another random slashing attack
A pedestrian in Harlem was slashed in the face in another apparently random attack Tuesday night, sources said. The 32-year-old victim was at East 117th Street and Lexington Avenue when...
Man busted for swiping friend's winning lotto ticket
A man allegedly swiped his pal’s winning $50,000 Powerball ticket and planned to blow town for his native Dominican Republic but was caught before he could cash in, sources said...
City's inactivity turned Queens streets into a block of ice
Sanitation crews finally showed up Tuesday to dig out the last snow-bound streets in Queens — and found the white stuff frozen solid. Nyoka Harrison of Woodhaven said it took...
Cuomo has turned his back on himself -- and charter schools
The headline had an ominous ring. “With Cuomo quiet, teachers’ union goes back on offense against charters,” it said. The Monday report on Politico New York signals danger not only...
Ex-Playmates fume over ads: We're models, not strippers!
It’s one thing to take your clothes off for Playboy — but quite another thing to be depicted as a stripper, a new Manhattan lawsuit charges. Seven former Playboy Playmates...
How Ron Rivera went from firing line to the Super Bowl
To fully appreciate Ron Rivera and his journey to Super Bowl 50, it’s best to go back to the 2013 season, his third as the Panthers’ head coach. Because it...
Jockey's agent accused of hacking NYRA computers for inside info
A professional jockey’s agent hacked into the New York Racing Association’s computers hundreds of times to get inside information on horses needing a rider to snare more work for his...
Trinity Place complex gets a new look -- and a new name
Plans have been crystallized for the redevelopment of the former Syms complex at 28-42 Trinity Place, which will now be known as 77 Greenwich St. The upcoming 500-foot-tall glass condominium...
Port Authority gets OK to kill birds flying near airports
The Port Authority can legally kill birds flying near New York City airports in emergency situations, a federal appeals court has ruled, siding with air-passenger safety over animal-rights groups’ complaints....
This woman is sitting naked on a toilet in the name of art
A Brooklyn artist this weekend will sit naked on a toilet in front of an audience for 10 hours to mock artsy-fartsy types — like herself. Performer Lisa Levy, 59,...
Ex-lead prosecutor can take part in Etan Patz retrial: judge
Veteran Manhattan prosecutor Joan Illuzzi may take part in the retrial of Pedro Hernandez, charged in the 1979 murder of Etan Patz, a judge ruled Tuesday. Judge Maxwell Wiley denied...
Embattled Gawker loses top advertising exec
Troubled Gawker Media just lost its top ad executive. Michael Kuntz, who was senior vice president of global sales and partnerships, is jumping to Gannett, the nation’s largest newspaper chain,...
Armed thugs swipe $160K in East Harlem home invasion
Two armed thugs made off with a bag containing $160,000 after they bound and attacked a man during a home invasion at an East Harlem public-housing complex Monday, police sources...
FDNY chief in hot water for personal snow job
City investigators will look into FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro’s use of two fire crews to clear snow from the front of his Queens home in the blizzard’s aftermath, sources said...
Porzingis wasn't sure what to make of Durant's 'unicorn' comparison
Players have called opponents a lot of names over the years in sports, using often colorful terms to make their points. But Thunder star Kevin Durant’s description of Kristaps Porzingis...
Daily Blotter
Manhattan The bank-robbery suspect pictured above got cold feet and fled an Upper West Side branch empty-handed, police said. He handed a teller a demand note in the Apple branch...
Done deal: Yoenis Cespedes reveals why he returned to Mets
Yoenis Cespedes is officially in the fold for the Mets. On Tuesday night, the club announced the outfielder’s three-year contract with the club, which sources say is worth $75 million...
Shooting near Seattle homeless camp leaves 2 dead, 3 wounded
SEATTLE — Police say two people have been fatally shot and three others wounded by gunfire at a homeless encampment in Seattle. The Seattle Times reports the shooting happened Tuesday...