March 30, 2016
Koch brother to auction 20K bottles of wine because he can't drink it all
Billionaire wine enthusiast and GOP donor William Koch will auction off more than 20,000 bottles of vino and cut his vast collection nearly in half — because he can’t possibly...
‘Drug dealing’ docs scored $1M real estate deal from city
The de Blasio administration approved a deal that netted an Upper West Side couple nearly $1 million for a vacant lot last summer — even as they were under investigation by...
Mike and Mad Dog reunion full of classic shtick, self-congrats
Even after nearly eight years apart, Mike Francesa and Chris Russo haven’t lost any zip on their fastball. Making their way along the red carpet prior to the Mike and...
Lawyer handling Trump aide's 'assault' case a Hillary supporter
WASHINGTON -- The Florida prosecutor handling the case against Donald Trump’s campaign manager was revealed Wednesday to be a member of Hillary Clinton’s “Leadership Council” in the Sunshine State —...
Egyptian hijacker's ex-wife wants nothing do with him
The EgyptAir hijacker’s extreme attempt to win back his ex-wife was a failure — with the woman saying on Wednesday she wants nothing to do with him. “I’m so embarrassed...
Cavaliers pile on dysfunction -- and this is a Finals favorite?
CLEVELAND — It’s easy to understand how the Nets could have problems staying focused, more than 30 games under .500 and almost finished with a season going nowhere. But it’s...
Carmelo Anthony fails on three attempts to win it for Knicks
DALLAS – Carmelo Anthony’s 31-point night turned into another losing performance when he failed miserably on three chances to win the game on a final possession at AmericanAirlines Center. It...
Disney, Marvel sue to stop characters-for-hire business
Costumed rebels cannot defeat the Hollywood empire — at least not according to a new lawsuit. Disney, Marvel and Lucasfilm filed suit in Manhattan federal court Wednesday seeking to stop...
Hillary unleashes on GOP, Bernie during rousing Apollo speech
Hillary Clinton took the Big Apple by storm Wednesday, heaping abuse on the GOP presidential field during a thundering speech before a packed house at Harlem’s landmark Apollo Theater. “Let’s...
Judge agrees to resentencing for 'reformed' mobster
A Brooklyn federal judge agreed to resentence a Mafia boss Wednesday after the wiseguy whined that his hoodlum pals got lighter terms for the same crime. Bonanno capo Anthony "Little...
Marcus Paige rescues UNC legacy season from the dumps
Marcus Paige’s send-off was going to be sensational, a senior season set to rank among the greatest in North Carolina’s storied history. The Tar Heels guard, named the ACC’s preseason...
Villanova's seemingly forever point guard has loved every second
Forget the fourth-year senior: We know how endangered that species is in college basketball. We know how the era of one-and-done has made some folks automatically circumspect about players at...
Syracuse's Trevor Cooney gets his dream college finish
You don’t have to win a national championship to be a winner. Trevor Cooney will bleed every ounce of orange inside him to win one this time anyway. “Growing up...
WTF is wrong with John Kasich?
GOP presidential candidate John Kasich didn’t score many points with New York pizza lovers Wednesday when he ate his slice with a knife and fork. Mr. Midwestern Manners resorted to...
'Snitch': D'Angelo Russell is the most hated man in LA
EL SEGUNDO, Calif. — D'Angelo Russell knows he must rebuild the Lakers' trust in him after the rookie guard's unflattering video exchange with teammate Nick Young ended up on social...
Ex-con who throws 100 mph on cusp of MLB salvation
Scouts who have seen Matt Bush have been blown away. Who is Matt Bush? He was the first pick of the 2004 draft by the Padres, ahead of Justin Verlander...
Why Robinson Cano's revenge tour has scouts raving
PHOENIX — I had this long-running joke with friends who were Yankees fans who would ask, “Who looks good in spring training?” I would try to explain that there is...
Yahoo readies for annual meeting with 'proactive PR move'
Yahoo is sprucing up its corporate governance as it faces a looming battle over shareholders. The embattled Web portal — whose chief executive, Marissa Mayer, is being targeted by hedge...
Pay shrinks for Macy's top execs after 'challenging' fiscal year
Terry Lundgren is still a 1 percenter, but his share of the pie is not growing. Amid declining sales and profits at Macy’s, the department store chain’s compensation committee decided...
Oklahoma's Isaiah Cousins molded by Mount Vernon mentors
Rashad Lewis doesn’t look back at life with regrets. He prefers to look at the present rather than the past, and when he sees Oklahoma senior point guard Isaiah Cousins,...
Fed's unemployment stats show higher jobless rate
Because it distrusted the Labor Department’s unemployment statistics, the Federal Reserve — without any fanfare — started calculating its own jobless rate two years ago. And the Fed’s calculation, called...
New hope for Harlem kids: Diddy gives back
Sean “Diddy” Combs is giving back to Harlem in the best way — by helping to launch a promising charter school this fall. Applications for Capital Preparatory Harlem Charter School...
Scott Stringer’s empty empathy for small businesses
Scott Stringer just issued a loud warning about the heavy burden the city places on small businesses. So why does he want to add to it? The comptroller released a...
De Blasio has given up on graffiti
Is Mayor Bill de Blasio trying to bring back the city’s “bad old days”? If not, then why has his Department of Transportation stopped cleaning graffiti — a key hallmark...
The dangerous push against policing is the top threat to black lives
Nice city you got here, New York Assemblyman Charles Barron (D-Brooklyn) seemed to be saying ominously. Shame if something were to happen to it. Last week, when Brooklyn DA Ken...
ISIS may be losing, but the big winners are America's enemies
With the retaking of Syria’s ancient city of Palmyra, we seem to finally have made tangible, on-the-ground gains against ISIS — that is, if “we” refers to Syrian President Bashar...
Harvard's president delivers a courageous speech -- at West Point
Maybe Drew Faust ought to run for president. She’s the head of Harvard University and just delivered at West Point a speech praising the military that once would have been...
Isaiah Whitehead enters NBA draft, pending 1st-round promise
Isaiah Whitehead made it official Wednesday afternoon, announcing on Twitter he will test the NBA waters. He will not hire an agent, however, giving him the option of returning to...
Instagram playboy pedals 160 miles on first day of bike odyssey
Tuesday afternoon, high-stakes poker player and multimillionaire Instagram king Dan Bilzerian took off on a $600,000 bicycle ride. He has 48 hours to pedal from the Welcome to Las Vegas sign to...
Noah Syndergaard: Royals retaliation doesn't make sense
PORT ST. LUCIE — If the Royals are looking for Noah Syndergaard, they know where to find him — 60 feet, six inches from home plate. Syndergaard is a little...
Matt Harvey's icy response to mocking of health scare
PORT ST. LUCIE — Matt Harvey’s rough outing on Wednesday was accompanied by silence. In his final tune-up before Opening Day, the stud righty struggled against the Nationals and then...
Yankees' fate relies on three potential studs lined up in a row
TAMPA — The Yankees’ fate this season might be as simple as 2-3-4. You can guess reasonably what Masahiro Tanaka, who very likely will be anointed the team’s Opening Day...
Judge keeps Eric Garner settlement files confidential
A Manhattan judge blocked the Civilian Complaint Review Board's attempt to get confidential files on the city's $6 million settlement to the family of Eric Garner, the Staten Island man...
Feds raid synthetic pot production center hidden in Queens tire shop
The feds have smoked out a synthetic marijuana manufacturing center doubling as a tire repair shop in Queens, seizing $200,000 worth of the deadly drug and arresting a woman wanted...
Drug mule busted with 1,400 bags of heroin in his body: cops
ST. ALBANS, Vt. — A New York City man has pleaded not guilty after police say they found more than 1,400 bags of heroin stashed inside his body. Vermont State...
Teacher fired over sex abuse claims sues to get his job back
A former Queens high school teacher axed after he was accused of forcing a student to perform a sex act is suing the city Education Department for firing him, and...
Ivan Nova gem likely too late to save him from bullpen
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — Ivan Nova saved his best spring training outing for his last. And it appears the gem he threw at the Braves on Wednesday was delivered...
Here's what Rangers need to do to clinch playoff spot
After all the math was done following Tuesday night’s NHL games, it finally came to light that the Rangers can get that coveted “check mark by their name,” as coach...
Manspreading will get you laid
Want to attract women? Spread out! According to a new study, males who engage in manspreading — sitting wide-legged and sprawling their arms — are more sexually alluring to females...
San Francisco man pays $400 a month to live in a wooden box
Want to avoid San Francisco’s sky-high rents? Try living in a box. That’s just what Peter Berkowitz did two weeks ago, when he built an 8-foot-long, 4½-foot-high wooden bedroom in...
Islanders' best playoff lineup remains a puzzle
While most teams are settling into some semblance of their postseason lineups, the Islanders still don't know who is going to be available and who might play when the games...
Gloria Govan: I'm not the reason Derek Fisher got fired
Gloria Govan isn't the reason Phil Jackson fired Derek Fisher from the Knicks. At least she hopes not. "I don't think so. I don't think so at all," she said...
Cop impersonator thanks 'angel' judge at sentencing
A career criminal who pocketed around $8,000 from a series of scams he ran while pretending to be a cop ranted in Brooklyn Supreme Court Wednesday during his sentencing that...
Jose Reyes avoids prosecution because wife won't cooperate
HONOLULU — Maui prosecutors are moving to dismiss a domestic abuse charge against suspended Colorado Rockies shortstop Jose Reyes because his wife isn't cooperating. Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Kerry Glen said...
Murderous senior citizen sobs to judge after getting jail sentence
A Brooklyn judge ripped into a crying senior-citizen ex-con Wednesday after sentencing him to 20 years to life in prison for stabbing a 23-year-old father of two to death after...
Top aide to Alabama governor resigns amid affair scandal
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A top political aide to Alabama Gov. Robert Bentley resigned Wednesday, a week after he publicly admitted making inappropriate remarks to her but denied the two ever...
Kristaps Porzingis' electrifying block had consequences
DALLAS – Kristaps Porzingis’ rematch with Dirk Nowitzki was cancelled Wednesday for an MRI. Turns out the Knicks phenom re-injured his right shoulder on his devastating block on the Pelicans’...
Get ready for Chipotle burgers
Chipotle Mexican Grill may be gearing up to bite the hand that birthed it. The fast-casual burrito chain has filed a trademark application for “Better Burger” — and said it...
Rubio won't be president of the United States and he can't spell it either
It hasn’t been a good spell for Marco Rubio, who managed to botch the name of the United States in a letter. The senator from Florida, who bowed out of...
Lil Wayne becomes sports agent with random first client
First, it was Jay-Z leaping from the rap world to becoming a sports agent. Now, he has company. Lil Wayne has started an agency, Young Money Sports, and according to TMZ,...
Parking garage attendant wins lottery, swears off driving forever
A Big Apple parking garage attendant hit the lottery jackpot, promptly quit his job, and now plans to hire his very own chauffeur. Gregory Velez said he'll be enjoying life...
Yankees' Andrew Miller has wrist fracture, still set on Opening Day
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla. — It appears the Yankees avoided a death bullet Wednesday when a CT scan of Andrew Miller’s right wrist showed a chip fracture. When Miller left...
Contestant solves 'Wheel of Fortune' puzzle with one letter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oy3redcrg7s It takes one letter to win it all, or in Robert Santoli's case, two cruises, too. The 23-year-old Yorktown native walked away with a $76,000 jackpot following his recent...
The back page outtakes from Matt Harvey's urine uproar
Matt Harvey's, ahem, issue is a fastball right down the middle for headline writers at The Post. Unfortunately, we only have one back page per day -- Ya Gotta Relieve was...
‘Batman v Superman’ is too smart for Marvel fans
The verdict is in on “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”: The critics say it’s worse than leprosy. In fact, it’s even worse than last year’s “Entourage” (33 percent approval...
Jets have month to fix Mo Wilkerson dilemma they created
The Mo-ment of truth is fast approaching for the Jets. If the team is going to trade star defensive end Muhammad Wilkerson, it will happen in the next four weeks....
David Lee doesn't rule out return to the Knicks
DALLAS – A lighter David Lee has found a new home in Big D, but won’t rule out a return to New York this summer when he becomes a free...
Trump says women should face punishment for abortions if US bans practice
Donald Trump said Wednesday that if legislation is passed restricting or banning abortion, women who break the law should be punished, but then later revised that claim. “The answer is...
Toronto says goodbye to crack-smoking 'mayor for life'
Mourners paid their respects Wednesday to infamous ex-Toronto mayor Rob Ford, who died last week at age 46 after fighting cancer. His tenure as mayor of Canada's largest city was...
Whites need not apply for 'Hamilton' open audition
Open auditions are being held for the hottest show on Broadway — but whites need not apply. Already the hottest ticket in town, rap-based musical “Hamilton” put out a casting...
Scores wants doctor who was drugged by strippers to pay up
Manhattan strip club Scores is continuing its lawsuit against a prominent New Jersey heart doctor over $130,000 in disputed charges — even after four strippers admitted to drugging the cardiologist...
YouTube is obsessed with these mesmerizing jello videos
Whether it's a giant gallon of milk or a bottle of Dr. Pepper, YouTubers can't seem to get enough of the video tutorials that teach you how to re-create plastic...
Sexy plus-size disabled model is challenging beauty norms
Size -- and a disability -- doesn't matter to this English woman! Katie Knowles, 25, is the UK’s first plus-size disabled model, thumbing her nose at the degenerative disc disease...
This is the best Geno Smith highlight in years
Geno Smith appears to have mastered the deep ball this offseason. Too bad it's for the wrong sport. The Jets quarterback put his other skill set on display Tuesday, capturing...
Batman and the Joker annoy City Hall instead of Times Square for a change
A cast of characters banded together against City Hall on Wednesday over proposed legislation that would limit where they can harass tourists for tips in Times Square. “We do not...
Giants begin search for depth at position that's plagued them
The Giants are not yet finished with their offseason roster retooling. An aggressive first week of spending in free agency was followed by a calm. And now the Giants are...
Associated Press cooperated with Nazi propaganda machine
The Associated Press news agency formally cooperated with the Hitler regime in the 1930s — providing US newspapers with material produced by the Nazi propaganda machine, a German historian has...
Naked drunk guy won't put on shirt for mug shot
An Albany man busted for being naked was determined to remain in the buff for his mug shot — and almost succeeded. Matthew J. McKay, 43, was arrested Tuesday night...
Massive blaze kills 500 trained pet pigeons
Hundreds of trained homing pigeons were burned to death in their rooftop coop as a massive inferno tore through five Brooklyn buildings Tuesday night, officials and residents said Wednesday. The...
'S--t won't be forgotten': Is Afflalo's anger playing into Knicks' hands?
DALLAS — Arron Afflalo moved closer to the end of his Knicks career Wednesday morning, issuing a cryptic Instagram post that contained a profanity and indicated he hasn’t grown this...
Anti-Trump protester pepper-sprayed at Wisconsin rally
This political season has proven to be more spectacle than anything else, but the rallies are particularly colorful. A Trump supporter recently took matters into his own hands, shooting pepper...
Egyptian police crack down on Free Hug Day
Egyptian authorities are not embracing “free hug day.” Online activists eager to highlight the cosmopolitan nature of the Red Sea resort of Hurghada are planning for a hug-a-thon on Thursday....
How did he get his head in there?
A 5-year-old Chinese boy somehow got his head stuck inside a water pipe, forcing firefighters to gently cut him out of the thick plastic tube. He suffered a swollen jaw...
Man claims his peeing gal pal was blown off Manhattan rooftop
A drunk 19-year-old girl was seriously injured when she fell off the rooftop of an upper Manhattan building as she peed near the ledge – and her friend later claimed...
We got a preview of overbearing playoff LeBron James
LeBron James took Tuesday night off to rest during the Cavaliers' 106-100 loss to the Houston Rockets. The Cavs blew a 20-point lead as Cleveland fell to 4-13 over the...
This creep blew kisses at woman on subway, then fondled himself
A man blew kisses at a 27-year-old woman before fondling himself in front of her on a train in Brooklyn, cops said. The disgusting incident happened on the J train...
Mississippi cheerleader admits she tried to join ISIS
In her farewell letter as she was leaving to join the Islamic State group, Jaelyn Young told her family she was guilty. "I found the contacts, made arrangements, planned the...
This subway rat crawling all over a sleeping rider is disgusting
Among the many risks of riding the subway in New York City are the unknown riders you will face — both large and small. This subway rider was in for a...
Techies ‘solve’ affordable housing problem with no-sex sleep pods
Have you ever stayed at a cheap hostel and thought to yourself, "I wish there were more pretentious millennials here — and there’s far too much sex going on?" Then...
Sham cancer charities bilked $75 million from donors
A pair of sham charities agreed to shut down and cough up millions of dollars they bilked from big-hearted donors, under a deal announced Wednesday by state prosecutors and federal...
5 health conditions that don't really exist
There are a wealth of diseases and disorders out there, but you might be throwing around a few terms that don't mean anything at all. That condition you just talked...
Spoiled rich-kid millennials really are getting easy A's
Add this to the list of consequences of rising college tuition: Students getting better grades than they deserve. A’s were the most common grade on college campuses in 2013, accounting...
This $1B wedding had a 9-tier cake and performances by J.Lo and Sting
https://www.instagram.com/p/BDgybTis2_k/ A Russian oligarch spared no expense for his son's wedding — shelling out a rumored $1 billion for the lavish affair. The weekend nuptials for oil tycoon Mikhail Gutseriev's...
Clueless guy in hijacker photo thought he was going to die
The clueless Brit who posed for a photo with the EgyptAir hijacker expected to hear an explosion after he fled from the plane in Cyprus at the end of a...
Men really want to date woman who hid poop in her purse
The woman who made headlines last week after she put her “poop” in her handbag while on a first date claims that her new fame has brought her plenty of...
Kobe bribed teammates into passing to him -- and didn't pay up
Kobe Bryant and Shaquille O'Neal were never exactly friends, but the turning point in their relationship has been reported to be when Bryant and O'Neal publicly disagreed over how O'Neal...
MetLife trounces feds in fight over 'too-big-to-fail' label
MetLife might be big — but it’s not too big to fail. In a swift rebuke to President Obama’s Treasury Department, the nation’s biggest life insurer beat back the government’s...
Alleged Cruz mistress targeted by Internet trolls
Rumors about Ted Cruz cheating on his wife have been spreading across the Internet, but so far, no real evidence has been uncovered. That hasn't stopped people across the Internet...
ESPN reporter uses 'Adam Schefter' defense for sleep video
ESPN’s Brian Windhorst found himself at the center of a social-media flurry on Tuesday after the spread of a video appearing to show him falling asleep mid-question during an appearance...
Russell Westbrook thinks ex-teammate is 'bulls---'
There’s no love lost between Pistons guard Reggie Jackson and his former teammates with the Thunder -- including Russell Westbrook. As the Pistons sealed a victory over Oklahoma City Tuesday night, Jackson...
'Bachelor party scout' is the ultimate bro career
Bros who love to party may have found their dream career. StagWeb, a UK startup that organizes “Hangover”-style guys’ nights, posted a job opening this week for a “test pilot”...
Yankees and Dodgers fans could be blacked out by cable disputes
The first pitch of the 2016 season is in three days, but carriage disputes involving two of Major League Baseball’s most storied franchises threaten to shut out millions of fans...
Being a vegetarian could kill you, science warns
Long-term vegetarianism can lead to a genetic mutation that puts people at high risk for colon cancer and heart disease, according to a new study. Cornell University researchers analyzed the...
Von Miller is getting fined for his farts on 'Dancing With the Stars'
Denver Broncos linebacker Von Miller biggest problem on "Dancing With the Stars" isn't his cha-cha, it's his farting. Miller's pro partner Witney Carson has begun fining him $100 for each...
Lovesick EgyptAir hijacker declares victory
The lovesick man who diverted an EgyptAir plane to Cyprus in a bid to reunite with his estranged ex-wife was hit Wednesday with a slew of charges in connection with...
Defenseman's dangerous slash could bury Blackhawks
The Chicago Blackhawks, once perceived to be Stanley Cup favorites, are in something resembling a tailspin as the NHL season winds down. Whether it was the frustration of a poor...
Teen robbed at knifepoint on Upper West Side subway
A teen was robbed at knifepoint on an Upper West Side subway train early Wednesday, authorities said. The 17-year-old boy was on a southbound 1 train near the West 79th...
Woman gives birth to twins day after husband's sudden death
NATICK, Mass. — Friends and strangers are rallying around a Massachusetts woman whose husband died unexpectedly a day before she gave birth to their twins. A Gofundme page set up...
Anderson Cooper tells Trump that he acts like a 5-year-old
Anderson Cooper shut down Donald Trump during a CNN town hall on Tuesday night, saying he used “the argument of a 5-year-old.” During the conversation, Cooper asked Trump about an unflattering...
She went to the hospital with an ingrown toenail and now she might lose her leg
An 18-year-old woman on track to become one of England’s best in karate had to put her dreams on hold after surgery for an ingrown toenail caused a rare disease...
Six-alarm fire rips through five Brooklyn buildings
A massive six-alarm fire ripped through five Brooklyn buildings Tuesday night, injuring 11 people and displacing dozens of families, officials said. The flames started in a building along DeKalb Avenue...
This double-barreled handgun folds up to look like smartphone
A double-barreled handgun that folds up to look like a smartphone is worrying police officers. Developed by Minnesota startup Ideal Conceal, the pistol folds into a palm-sized square. “Smartphones are...
American goes missing while 'speed flying' in Swiss Alps
A Colorado family is desperately hoping Tuesday that infrared technology from search-and-rescue helicopters will track down their son, who disappeared over the weekend in the Swiss Alps while speed flying....
Trump takes back pledge to back GOP nominee
Donald Trump said Tuesday that he would no longer honor his pledge to support the eventual Republican nominee for president, while fellow candidates Ted Cruz and John Kasich refused to...
Iggy Azalea torches fiancé after teammate posts cheating confession
As if the Lakers dumpster fire needed some more gasoline thrown on it. According to ESPN, the team is isolating rookie D’Angelo Russell following the release of a video, which...
I'd rather eat salad than this vegan pizza
Superiority Burger and other trendy spots have vegan-ized “beef” with a 50-50 success rate. Matthew Kenney’s new “plant-based” pizza joint 00 + Co (65 Second Ave., at East Fourth Street;...
This will give you a hot body -- if you can withstand the boredom
To many New Yorkers, Sunday is meant for bottomless mimosas and loaded bagel platters. But a growing legion of lean-limbed folks aren’t stuffing themselves at brunch at the end of...
Columnists can't wait to leave the Daily News
More high-profile columnists are jumping from novice Daily News Editor-in-Chief Jim Rich’s sinking ship. The latest to depart is Juan Gonzalez, a 29-year veteran of Mort Zuckerman’s teetering tabloid. But...
Paul Singer was ready to profit off iHeart demise: lawsuit
Hedge fund mogul Paul Singer bought an insurance policy on iHeartMedia’s debt — while working hard to push the radio operator into default, legal papers filed by iHeart in a...
TBS is messing with the best part of March Madness
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kOu6bCDiZm4 "One Shining Moment" will sound different when the NCAA Tournament comes to an end this year. Turner network executives said they have re-recorded the famous song, which, along with...
5 healthy ways to use mushrooms
Ever wonder why Super Mario gets enhanced powers after eating a mushroom? Here are five ways these mineral-rich fungi do wonders for your body. Fight inflammation “Mushrooms are especially high...
Craig Sager: 'My demise has been prematurely reported'
OAKLAND, Calif. — Craig Sager has a blood clot behind his right ear that is affecting his hearing, and that's just another annoyance he is accepting as he continues to...
NFL demands New York Times retract shocking concussion story
NEW YORK -- The NFL has demanded The New York Times retract a story that called the league's concussion research flawed and likened the NFL's handling of head trauma to...
George Lopez bares his soul in edgy sitcom
George Lopez, who’s never off TV for long, is back with “Lopez,” turning the camera on himself in an unflinching, darkly comic (and slightly exaggerated) look at his life as...
Teen sues city for $3.5M for allegedly being molested in foster home
An 18-year-old woman who claims she was repeatedly molested while in a foster home says the horrific abuse could have been prevented, according to a new $3.5 million lawsuit. The...
'Why is she allowed to grab me?': Trump slams reporter's assault allegations
Donald Trump is standing by his man — vigorously defending the campaign manager busted in Florida Tuesday on a misdemeanor battery charge for allegedly grabbing a female reporter. “I think...
Thieves steal dozens of iPhones from UWS Apple Store -- twice
Thieves outsmarted the geniuses at an Apple Store on the Upper West Side — twice — to swipe dozens of iPhones in the past month, police said Tuesday. Three crooks...
Housing Authority was warned about elevator hours before deadly accident
The New York City Housing Authority was warned about a “very dangerous” elevator condition an hour and a half before an elderly Bronx resident was fatally injured inside the lift...
Tiara-wearing 'plane biter' whines about trial
The tiara-obsessed art curator charged with biting a woman on a trans-Atlantic flight is appalled that her case is not getting the royal treatment by the US attorney — who...
Workers accused of swiping $86K worth of watches, baseball cards
A work crew was called to a Central Park South apartment to fix water damage — and allegedly cleaned out the resident, according to police. The 78-year-old victim told cops...
Vision Zero is stopping the city from cleaning up graffiti
The city’s Transportation Department doesn’t have enough cash to clean up graffiti anymore — because it is spending all its money on Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero plan, the agency...
Andrew Cuomo, lawmakers get closer to $15 minimum wage
ALBANY — Gov. Cuomo and legislative leaders announced a “conceptual agreement” Tuesday to hike the state’s minimum wage as part of a larger deal on the new $154 billion state...
FDNY's highest overtime earners aren't putting out fires
The Fire Department employees who racked up the most overtime last year weren’t putting out fires, according to an analysis of payroll records. The records showed that not one of...
Brothers by choice amazingly could meet in NCAA final
Kris Jenkins and Nate Britt had talked about going to the Final Four for as long as anyone remembers — a conversation paused and picked up countless times by the...
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The Bronx Two men assaulted a jogger in Van Cortlandt Park, cops said. The 29-year-old runner was on the Putnam Trail on March 22 at about 7:15 p.m. when one...