April 6, 2016
Russian billionaire's mega-mansion can't get off the ground
Russian billionaire Roman Abramovich has run into yet more issues with the construction of his dream megamansion on the Upper East Side.
Mets moving slow on buying back Mike Piazza's 9/11 jersey
The Mets will need to put their money where their history is regarding the iconic Mike Piazza jersey they let slip through their fingers. “I would be happy to work...
Chairman of Hakkasan Group resigns amid disappearance of billions
Khadem Al Qubaisi, the Emirati-born chairman of the Hakkasan Group — which in three short years has become a top global nightclub and restaurant brand and the No. 1 player...
What the minimum wage hike will mean for city servers
Manhattan waiters and waitresses have it made — more now than just a couple weeks ago. You’ve probably heard about the gradual rise in New York’s minimum wage to $15...
Top cop probed by FBI tells friends: 'I’m f—d'
The current boss of the Upper East Side’s 19th Precinct accepted diamonds and cash from one of the businessmen at the center of a federal investigation, sources told The Post....
Elon Musk's sex obsession fuels Tesla design
Elon Musk’s relentless pursuit of S-E-X is a turn-on for branding experts — and one sex therapist said it could signal the Tesla boss’ prowess in the sack. The electric-car...
Tom Watson's final Masters: How he wants to be remembered
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Tom Watson’s major championship farewell tour makes a final stop at Augusta National this week. The 66-year-old Watson, an eight-time major championship winner and a winner of...
Yankees' laugher highlighted by Starlin Castro's huge night
The Yankees’ offense finally figured out how to beat the Astros: Wait until Dallas Keuchel isn’t pitching. A day after another lackluster performance against the defending AL Cy Young Award...
'The Americans' scene that left Annet Mahendru in tears
Warning: This article contains spoilers from Episode 404 of “The Americans.” At the end of Wednesday night’s episode of “The Americans,” one of the spy drama’s ticking time bombs finally...
NYPD chief quit amid FBI's probe into 'inordinate amount of cash'
He was once a rising star in the NYPD — and a finalist to be Mayor Bill de Blasio’s police commissioner. But Chief of Department Philip Banks stunned city leaders...
Golf's new Big 3 helping sport move past Tiger Woods era
AUGUSTA, Ga. — For years, the almighty powers that be at the Masters made repeated attempts to “Tiger-proof’’ Augusta National. They were sick and tired of Tiger Woods tearing up...
My risky encounter with one of the men being probed by the FBI
I don’t know where an FBI corruption probe of some NYPD cops and two businessmen will lead — but one of the suits once led me on an ugly wild...
Hondo Eyes A Twinner
Hondo, clipped with the Cards on Tuesday, bounced back with the Brewers on Wednesday when they chugged past the Giants to boost the earnings to 156 aspromontes. Thursday: Mr. Aitch...
iHeart gets more time to justify shift in $500M of shares
IHeartMedia won a reprieve in a Texas court on Wednesday, giving it more time to convince dissident creditors and a judge that it was allowed to shift shares worth at...
Knicks waxed by Hornets as two Mets stars forced to watch
Noah Syndergaard and Michael Conforto have been off in Florida and Kansas City the past two months, so forgive them for not realizing the Knicks’ season had long gone in...
Campbell Apartment dodges eviction from Grand Central
The lights will stay on at the fabled Campbell Apartment, for now. The posh and secluded Grand Central Terminal cocktail bar, tucked away in the former office of financier John...
Bojan Bogdanovic cools off in Nets’ blowout loss to Wizards
WASHINGTON — With the Nets bereft of their top four scorers as they stumble down the home stretch of the season, Bojan Bogdanovic has been thrust into the unfamiliar position...
Inside the world's narrowest house
One man’s trash bin is another man’s . . . apartment? Polish architect Jakub Szczesny thought as much when he converted an alley once used for garbage into a 4-foot-wide home in...
Teen punk who allegedly slashed Village busboy: 'I'm not a p--sy'
A teen who slashed the face of a Greenwich Village busboy told cops he did it because he wanted to show he’s not a “p—sy,” according to recently released court...
Female priest burned in acid attack sues for embezzlement
The female priest who was the victim of a Queens acid attack is suing the board of directors of a nonprofit she ran for allowing three former employees -- who...
De Blasio owes New York straight answers on lunatic water-tunnel delay
City Hall went into overdrive Wednesday to insist that Mayor de Blasio never delayed work on a project vital to keeping Brooklyn and Queens inhabitable. Indeed, he now insists he’s...
Bernie's triumphs are starting to get to Hillary
Is the pressure of having lost seven out of eight primaries and caucuses to Bernie Sanders getting to Hillary Clinton? She’s sure saying some very strange things these days. Now,...
Pity poor Teaneck, plagued by ... protected turkeys
It’s not quite Hitchcock’s “The Birds” over in Bergen County, NJ — but the township of Teaneck is besieged by wild turkeys. The fowl have attacked residents, stopped traffic and,...
Longtime aide insists Sheldon Silver 'cared for all New Yorkers'
Sheldon Silver’s longtime chief of staff has gone to bat for her old boss, vouching that the convicted former Assembly speaker “always cared for and worked to help all New...
Carmelo slows Rambis' momentum: I want a say on next coach
Kurt Rambis can almost taste it, saying it would be “a thrill’’ if his interim tag is removed after the season. Rambis said Phil Jackson has not told him his...
'Panama Papers' bigwigs should've had Apple hide their riches
Maybe all the rich people and government big shots who were hiding their business affairs in Panama should’ve kept their secret records on an iPhone. Then maybe The New York...
The feds dawdle while patients die needlessly
Our dysfunctional federal government’s bungling is killing people. Example: Every year, more than half a million patients undergoing a common medical procedure risk getting a superbug infection because their doctor...
Ted Cruz won't win by luck -- but by being relentless
People at Ted Cruz’s campaign headquarters in Houston are meticulously preparing to win a contested convention, if there is one. Because Donald Trump is a low-energy fellow, Cruz will be...
By covering up too much, Western women betray their Muslim-world sisters
The stewardesses of Air France are outraged and have just refused to don headscarves when they fly into Tehran, as the mullahs have demanded. Viva La France! The French stewardesses...
'Lying' juror in Liang case was booted from previous jury
The juror accused of lying his way onto the panel that convicted former cop Peter Liang in the shooting of unarmed Akai Gurley — by hiding the fact his father...
Brandon Marshall's ex-teammate offered to take the fall for alleged punch
The best friend of New York Jets wide receiver Brandon Marshall was willing to take the fall for him for allegedly slugging a woman outside a Manhattan hotspot in 2012,...
Mets minority owner Bill Maher: Bryce Harper is a D-bag
Bryce Harper can be called the 2015 National League MVP and the youngest player to hit four Opening Day home runs before age 24, but Mets minority owner and comedian...
Lawyer probed in 'Kung Fu Judge' missing $700K inheritance
A Queens lawyer accused of looting the estate of a Brooklyn judge is being probed by a grand jury over seven counts of grand larceny that accuse him of pocketing...
Jets finally take big cap-cutting step to re-sign Fitzpatrick
The Jets are working on clearing some salary cap space in hopes of getting a deal done with free agent quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick. The team approached veteran tackle D’Brickashaw Ferguson...
Family of mom who died in federal health center scores $4M payday
The feds will pay $4 million to the family of a Williamsburg mother of seven who died from the flu at a Brooklyn hospital in 2012, The Post has learned....
Eric Schneiderman's chief of staff to run for state senate
ALBANY – Attorney General Eric Schneiderman’s chief of staff is running for Sen. Adriano Espaillat seat in Upper Manhattan, The Post has learned. Micah Lasher’s departure from Schneiderman’s office was...
My epileptic dog had a seizure due to my ‘false’ arrest: lawsuit
A Manhattan woman is suing the city saying her “false” arrest last July caused her adorable Yorkshire terrier named Bentley to suffer a seizure. Tyiana Morris, 23, says the poor...
Here’s how to deal with obnoxious social media trolls
A gentleman, remarked Cardinal Newman, “is one who never inflicts pain.” “Unintentionally,” added Oscar Wilde. In the dank and scary subculture of aggressively disputatious social media — let’s call it...
Officials seize computers, footage from anti-abortion activist
California Department of Justice agents have raided the home of David Daleiden, the anti-abortion activist who targeted women's healthcare group Planned Parenthood with a series of undercover videos, his attorney...
High-rise blaze at 'World's Richest Apartment Building'
A fire tore through an apartment in one of New York’s swankiest buildings Wednesday, sending smoke wafting through halls trod by residents such as billionaire David Koch, Blackstone CEO Steve...
Gun-toting dope busted at Holland Tunnel toll plaza: police
A Pennsylvania driver was busted with a gun, ammo, and pot paraphernalia outside the Holland Tunnel on the New Jersey side this morning, authorities said. Corey Schrier, 24, was heading...
Ivanka Trump's Chinese-made scarves could burn down your house
While Donald Trump wants to make America great again, his daughter, Ivanka, doesn't want to make scarves great at all. Around 20,000 of her branded scarves have been recalled because...
Michael Cuddyer's Mets legacy endures in pretty cool way
Michael Cuddyer had a disappointing 2015 season with the Mets and then retired, but one of his creations still serves as a unifier in the clubhouse. After the Mets beat...
Daredevil busted for climbing Manhattan skyscrapers
A Brooklyn daredevil was busted last month for scaling two Manhattan skyscrapers, court records show.
This man stayed in a $1,000-a-night hotel for free
Want to enjoy a five-star stay in the Maldives on a motel budget? Milk those credit-card bonuses. That’s what Sam Huang did last week when he nabbed a free four-night...
Yankees didn't actually protest game — but Girardi's still ticked
Yankees manager Joe Girardi was still miffed about the controversial play in Tuesday’s season opener, when Dellin Betances threw a ball away and Houston’s Carlos Correa wasn’t called for interference...
The day in photos: April 6, 2016
A cutie monkeys around, Donald Trump's star loses some of its luster and more.
NBA player Thabo Sefolosha sues NYPD over nightclub arrest
Atlanta Hawks forward Thabo Sefolosha is suing five NYPD cops -- and the city -- over his arrest outside Chelsea hot spot 1Oak last year. His Manhattan federal suit, filed...
Ted Cruz's campaign stop in the Bronx is a complete dud
There are more than 1.4 million people in the Bronx — but Ted Cruz couldn't even muster 100 at a campaign event in Parkchester with state Sen. Ruben Diaz Sr.,...
This teen's comic essay about Costco got her into five Ivy League schools
No need to be an all-American athlete and lead in the high school musical who's able to recite Chaucer in perfect Middle English to get into an Ivy League school...
Newtown teacher busted for bringing gun to school
A gun scare rocked a school in Newtown, Conn., Wednesday, when a teacher was caught carrying a concealed firearm on his way to class, according to reports. Jason M. Adams,...
Why this Turkish village hasn't had a wedding in nine years
Love hurts, especially in Turkey -- where a group of men are staging protests urging the women of their village to stop rejecting them. Video posted on CNNTurk.com shows the...
Hollywood mountain lion feasts on a deer in amazing photos
Close-range photos of one of the mountain lions in a group being tracked by biologists in Southern California show her feasting on a deer kill in the Santa Susana Mountains...
Rickie Fowler's 'perfect storm' is trouble for golf's Big Three
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Golf has seemingly settled on a Big Three, but Rickie Fowler is hoping to make it a Big Four if he can capture his first major championship...
Gov. Rick Scott has the worst Starbucks experience ever
No one wants to deal with stress before they've gotten their morning coffee. Unfortunately for Florida Gov. Rick Scott, he couldn't even make it through Starbucks without getting yelled at...
Woman in 'Vatileaks' trial denies having sex with priest
VATICAN CITY - A woman charged with leaking Vatican documents denied on Wednesday that she had had sex with a priest, telling a court he revealed secrets about his private...
These crowdfunded 'artificial gills' are running out of air
Swedish inventors are crowdfunding to manufacture "artificial gills" that they claim will enable humans to breathe underwater. Scientists are skeptical, since this isn't their first attempt: They had to give their...
Dilemma in this Rangers-Isles showdown: Losing is better
As compared to a week ago, a lot of the anticipatory air has been let out of the Rangers-Islanders game set to take place at the Garden on Thursday night...
Verizon makes play for teens with stake in AwesomenessTV
Verizon Communications likes the video content it receives from AwesomenessTV so much that it has bought into the youth-oriented media company. The phone giant announced a deal Wednesday for a...
Obese woman sheds 100 pounds to become a bikini model
Fit-speration has never looked hotter. After ballooning to 230 pounds in college, 30-year-old Donna Gillie got her life back on track by shedding half her body weight and becoming a...
The grossest piece of equipment in the gym is...
You would never touch a dirty toilet seat and then wipe sweat out of your eyes, right? Well, according to a terrifying new analysis of bacteria found in gyms, you’re...
8th-grade hero shuts down her gym teacher -- and decades of medical opinion
You can always count on a kid to give it to you straight — and one eighth-grader recently dropped a major truth bomb about BMI that deserves props. For a...
Hackers have had access to US government files for years
A mysterious hacking group has had access to U.S. government files for years and the hackers might still be able to siphon data off government computer networks. The hack apparently...
Homeless 'Bonnie & Clyde' busted for assaulting, robbing man
A homeless “Bonnie and Clyde” duo has been busted for bashing a Manhattan man over his head, knocking him unconscious and burglarizing his apartment. Sarah Napier, 27, and Tracey Williams,...
De Blasio swears he never took gifts from shady businessmen
Mayor de Blasio insisted he’s never received gifts from the deep-pocketed businessmen suspected of giving lavish presents to high-ranking NYPD members in exchange for favors. "No, no gifts,” de Blasio...
How unsung Mets pitchers can protect the hyped ones
The temptation is always going to be there. Just a few more outs. Only one more inning. Terry Collins knows this. He understands the baseball weaponry at his disposal. He recognizes...
Duke's Grayson Allen returns for another season of being hated
DURHAM, N.C. — Duke guard Grayson Allen is returning to school for his junior season, coach Mike Krzyzewski announced on Wednesday. Allen said in a statement he discussed the decision...
Google wants to make drones a matter of life or death
Google X’s delivery drones probably won’t be bringing you champagne anytime soon. A patent filed in June 2013 and awarded to Alphabet’s Google on Tuesday indicates that the company is...
Country legend Merle Haggard dies on his 79th birthday
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Country giant Merle Haggard, who rose from poverty and prison to international fame through his songs about outlaws, underdogs and an abiding sense of national pride in...
Baseball stadiums compete for title of 'grossest hot dog ever'
The new menus offerings at ballparks have raised some eyebrows — and loosened some belts. From a $27 two-foot-long cheesesteak at Yankee Stadium to the $26 “burgerizza” (a huge burger...
Coal CEO gets just a year for explosion that killed 29
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — Former coal executive Don Blankenship has been sentenced to one year in prison and fined $250,000 for conspiracy to violate mine safety standards in the deadliest US...
This volcano just woke up after 400 years
This is what it's like to live near an Indonesian volcano that decides to wake up after being dormant for 400 years. Nearly 30,000 people have been displaced from their...
This is the havoc ISIS wrought in Palmyra
Drones hovering over the ancient city of Palmyra captured these sad, breathtaking images of the ancient landmarks all but wiped out by ISIS. Little remains now of the Temple of...
‘Get high as hell on ecstasy’ is the hot new PTSD treatment
As long as it’s used for medical purposes and obtained lawfully, marijuana can be legally purchased in the United States. The same might soon happen with MDMA (a.k.a. ecstasy), the...
Degenerate gamblers can now bet on the Panama Papers
Whose scalp will the Panama Papers scandal claim next? Irish bookmaker Paddy Power Betfair plc has opened betting lines on which head of state could be the next to go....
You can easily find out if your significant other is on Tinder
If you suspect your partner is using Tinder to cheat on you, this new website could potentially help you expose them. The new website, Swipe Buster, allows users to search...
Tractor catches on fire while storm trackers gawk and film
While filming a large wildfire in Oklahoma, storm trackers Val and Amy Castor filmed a local tractor driver getting stuck directly in the flames' path. They continued to film while...
Lebron James is making a movie about the anti-LeBron James
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HsvaQR9hKDI Lebron James and Maverick Carter’s SpringHill Entertainment, along with New Line Cinema, have acquired the rights to a viral video in which a reporter successfully posed as a 2015 NBA draft...
The 21 best seafood restaurants in America
Clambakes and crab boils, fish fries and oyster roasts — for a nation of supposed beef fanatics, we sure do make a special occasion of seafood. These 21 best seafood...
Woman fed husband to her dog piece by piece until he died: cops
A Russian-born newlywed slowly butchered her German husband — feeding strips of his flesh to their dog until he took his last breath, authorities said. Svetlana Batukova, 46, is accused...
The best Netflix show you aren't watching yet
On New Year’s Day, my mother parked herself on the sofa with her sister, my Tia Pili, and announced they planned to binge-watch “Velvet.” “Oh, it’s this beautiful show that...
This $1.4M iPad app might be worst case of government waste ever
If you’ve flown across the country at any point in the past couple of years, you’ve probably come into contact with the Transportation Security Administration’s Randomizer app on the iPad....
Fans who donated money to finish Orson Welles’ last film want it back
The long, tortured history of Orson Welles’ final film — shot in the 1970s but left uncompleted upon his death in 1985 — has taken some new and bizarre twists....
Carmelo Anthony hug gets two fired, others scarred for life
Carmelo Anthony's mid-game hug from a young fan in New Orleans seemed like a harmless, feel-good moment -- but arena operators deemed it a catastrophe, firing two employees for not...
Patriots fans are more delusional than you think
BOSTON — A group of New England Patriots fans have sued the NFL in an effort to recover the first-round draft pick taken from the team as punishment for the...
Downfall of ex-Goldman banker linked to Malaysian financier
Former Goldman Sachs highflier Tim Leissner was brought down by his ties to a murky Malaysian financier at the center of a massive money-laundering scandal, a new report reveals. Goldman...
Eight picks to win the Masters
The 80th edition of the Masters tees off early Thursday morning in Augusta, Ga. Here are The Post experts' picks, ranging from prime-age superstars to a European dark horse to...
MTA needs to come clean on subway delays: Comptroller
MTA trains have been chronically late for yet another year, according to a new report by the state comptroller that slams the agency for doing little to fix the problem....
Patrick Ewing expects Phil Jackson to snub coaching dream
Patrick Ewing isn’t banking on it, but hopes he can at least get his first Knicks head-coaching interview if president Phil Jackson conducts a search after the season. Ewing is...
Byron Scott's Kobe Bryant ignorance knows no end
Where was Byron Scott for the first 76 games of the season? Kobe Bryant has five games left in his Hall of Fame-bound career after a 103-81 pasting by the Clippers...
Hillary: Bernie just doesn't get it
After losing seven of the last eight Democratic presidential contests, Hillary Clinton spent Wednesday hammering rival Bernie Sanders in anticipation of New York’s make-or-break primary. In separate campaign stops and...
Peyton Manning singing at a bar is as lame as you'd expect
https://youtu.be/iUhwtqUHAj8 This is how Peyton Manning does bar karaoke: poorly, in jacket and tie. The newly retired NFL quarterback was recently at Winners Bar in Nashville -- drinking Budweiser, no...
Desperate refugee saved moments before hanging himself
The desperation felt by migrants facing deportation from Greece is etched on this Pakistani man’s face – as he threatens to hang himself on a utility pole on the island...
If we legalize pot, gangs will diversify
I’ve long supported drug legalization for many reasons, but like many other advocates, I consider the reduction of violent crime to be the main benefit. Deprived of the ability to...
DOJ sues to block Halliburton's takeover of Baker Hughes
The Department of Justice filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to halt Halliburton from merging with Baker Hughes, arguing the merger of the No. 2 and No. 3 oil services companies...
Times Square subway assault might have been hate crime
Police are investigating a possible hate crime after a man was spat on and punched outside the Times Square subway station Tuesday night. The 28-year-old victim stopped to read something...
Male Muslim students won't shake hands with female teachers
Female teachers at a Swiss high school won’t be getting any handshakes from their male Muslim students anymore — and local officials are outraged. Two teen students got a school...
WWE Network fights to hold on to paying subscribers
WWE’s “Wrestlemania” was bigger than ever — but the real fight is keeping paying fans. The company’s digital subscription service, WWE Network, attracted a record 1.82 million subscribers to Sunday’s...
The ultimate guide for spring brides
Planning a springtime wedding? Sick and tired of Pinterest? Don’t fret — Alexa is on top of what's hot in the world of nuptials, from bold, bridal-worthy red carpet trends...
Dinosaur-size alligator feasted on farm's cattle
A pair of Florida hunters bagged a 15-foot, 800-pound alligator Saturday and photos of the massive specimen have gone viral. Lee Lightsey, the owner of Outwest Farms in Okeechobee, and...
France to punish clients but not prostitutes under new laws
French lawmakers are expected to pass sweeping measures Wednesday that would criminalize clients of prostitutes, but not the sex workers themselves. Johns would be nailed with a first-time fine of...
Beadle-Schefter ESPN infighting breaks out over Hardy interview
ESPN served as the platform for Greg Hardy's half-hearted apology — and not all of its employees are thrilled with the decision. Following his interview with the disgraced defensive end Tuesday, analyst...
Starlin Castro shows ace-proof ceiling in Yankees debut
The Yankees finally found someone who can hit Dallas Keuchel, but Starlin Castro’s bat still wasn’t enough to beat the Houston lefty. In his Yankees debut, Castro got off to...
FBI went hunting for spies, found graphic child porn instead
WASHINGTON — FBI agents investigating a potential data leak at Boeing obtained a secret warrant to search the home computers of a company manager in California for evidence that they...
TV's new murder 'expert': Amanda Knox's ex
Amanda Knox’s ex-boyfriend, who was also accused of the murder of Meredith Kercher, has landed a job on an Italian TV show as a murder expert. Rafaelle Sollecito, who spent...
There are Muslim men fighting for the right to kill their wives
Groups of hard-line, right-wing Islamic extremists across Pakistan have banded together in protest to reclaim the right to abuse and kill their wives and daughters. The country has finally taken...
Newly discovered planet could destroy Earth any day now
A mysterious planet that wiped out life on Earth millions of years ago could do it again, according to a top space scientist. And some believe the apocalyptic event could...
Victoria's Secret model quits after being told to lose weight
After being told she needed to lose weight, a model decided to walk away from her deal with Victoria’s Secret. For five years, blond bombshell Erin Heatherton regularly starred in...
Yes, terrorists are masquerading as refugees
The European Union’s border agency admitted in a report Tuesday that terrorists are using the refugee crisis to enter Europe and plan attacks on the continent. Frontex said that it...
Woman in debunked Rolling Stone rape story will get grilled
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Va. – The woman who said she was gang-raped at a University of Virginia fraternity house and was the centerpiece of a now-retracted Rolling Stone article must answer attorneys'...
Couple murdered while baby slept next to them
KENNER, La. — Crimestoppers is doubling its reward to up to $5,000 for information leading to an arrest in a double murder that happened Monday in Kenner. WVUE-TV reports 28-year-old...
Artificial intelligence lets blind people 'see' photos
Facebook is training its computers to become seeing-eye guides for blind and visually impaired people as they scroll through the pictures posted on the world's largest online social network. The...
This granny gets her freak on as a burlesque dancer
Penny Starr Senior has been a burlesque dancer since 1957, and she doesn't plan on quitting anytime soon. She embraces her age, and even dances along with her granddaughter on...
The IT factor: NY initiative steers women into the tech sector
Get with the program, girls! While computer programming is shaping our world’s future, it remains a male-dominated field. In fact, although the number of women attending college is increasing nationally...
The surprising secret for perfect skin
When publicist Yun Yu, 28, wants to clear up her skin, the Alphabet City resident heads straight for the sauerkraut. No, it’s not some secret weird ingredient in a face...
$99 meal plan dares to save you from lunch monotony
MealPass, a new, “affordability”-driven online service for ordering a restaurant takeout lunch one day ahead — for $5 a dish — raises the question: Can New Yorkers who have a...
These are the only nuts you should be eating
Step aside, Planters. There’s now a healthier way to go nuts. While almonds, pumpkin seeds and macadamia nuts are packed with protein and essential fats, they also contain enzymes that...
De Blasio halts work for city's crucial third water tunnel
New York City has stalled work on its so-called third water tunnel, which would provide a crucial back-up H2O source for millions of outer-borough residents. Most of the massive engineering...
Girardi: If Betances hit runner to get call, it would be 'assault'
It did not take long for Joe Girardi’s first disagreement with an umpire in 2016. The Yankees manager was fuming in the eighth inning after home-plate umpire Dana DeMuth did...
DeGrom's baby watch leaves home opener start in doubt
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jacob deGrom is checking his phone more often than usual these days. The Mets righty remained with the team Tuesday — the due date for he...
Jordan Spieth's caddie not invited to 'coolest dinner ever'
AUGUSTA, Ga. — Defending Masters champion Jordan Spieth, the host of Tuesday night’s annual Champions Dinner, had Texas barbecue served as the main dish. It was a dish and an...
Devils coach rips team's effort in lackadaisical, meaningless loss
The Sabres are finishing strong. The Devils? Not so much Jack Eichel got his 24th goal and Ryan O'Reilly got his 21st to help the Sabres beat the Devils 3-1...
Fed created fake college to bust bogus visa scam
NEWARK, N.J. — The University of Northern New Jersey fielded no sports teams, held no graduation ceremonies and had no instructors, classes or degree programs. It did have a very...
Carmelo and Porzingis may not play together for rest of season
And in the 78th game, he rested — for the first time all season. But Carmelo Anthony said he would return for the final four Knicks games. Or at least...
Carb lovers, rejoice! This baker has the key to healthy bread
For the past few months, chef Adam Leonti has been working 12 to 16 hours a day and living on a diet of bread, pasta and pastries — and he...
'OJ' found guilty — of a terrific finale
Even though we know how the story ends, Tuesday night’s season finale of “American Crime Story: The People v. O.J. Simpson” was a riveting hour — summing up one of...
What's a little ice? Yankees say conditions weren't 'terrible'
A few hours before the first pitch at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, Astros manager A.J. Hinch said something you don’t usually hear before a baseball game. “We’re going to try...
Is this the year Rory McIlroy finally masters Augusta?
AUGUSTA , Ga. — Rory McIlroy arrives at his eighth Masters ranked third in the world, and somehow that sounds a bit disappointing. With Tiger Woods in everyone’s rearview mirror,...
Joe Girardi's Aaron Hicks plan backfires in Yankees' opener
So much for that plan. Aaron Hicks was supposed to come in and provide the Yankees with depth, both at the plate — where he hits from both sides —...
Greece may have sent some refugees back to Turkey by mistake
Some of the first refugees to be sent from Greek islands to Turkey under a controversial deal struck with the European Union may have been deported by mistake, according to...
Port Authority's negligence is marshal's $500K gain
The Port Authority has to shell out more than $500,000 to a Bronx city marshal just for serving it with court papers on Tuesday — because the agency blew a...
Kris Jenkins on Villanova forever moment: 'I knew it was going in'
HOUSTON — The 74,000-plus packed inside NRG Stadium were stunned, divided by silence and screams. The nation was the same, elated or deflated. Only Kris Jenkins could believe what had...
Businessmen eyed in FBI's NYPD probe big-time de Blasio donors
The businessmen at the center of a federal corruption probe of NYPD cops have deep financial ties to Mayor de Blasio — with one of them having sent tens of...
Who will fill Bryan Mitchell's role? Girardi provides first hint
Bryan Mitchell was going to replace Adam Warren in the important swing-man role on Yankees manager Joe Girardi’s pitching staff. Now, after undergoing surgery to repair a fractured bone in...
Rabbi used electric cattle prod to force husbands into religious divorces
An Orthodox rabbi matter-of-factly discusses how he tortured unwilling husbands into granting their wives religious divorces, in footage recorded by undercover FBI agents. “Take an electric cattle prod,” Rabbi Mendel...
German count accused of beating wife, endangering kids
The scion of famed German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck isn’t just a deadbeat — he also beat up his wife and endangered his kids, court papers filed by the spurned...
Construction company, supervisor blame each other for fatal accident
A construction company and its site supervisor both charged in the worksite death of a hardhat crushed by a collapsing wall are blaming each other for the accident, court papers...
SI elections official fined $3,500 for taking free rides from co-workers
A high-ranking Staten Island Board of Elections official who grubbed free rides from co-workers was hit with a $3,500 fine, the city’s Conflicts of Interest Board reported Tuesday. Sheila del...
'Bored' Warriors may have just blown chance at NBA history
OAKLAND, Calif. — Forget history, the Warriors are ready for the playoffs. Stephen Curry had an uncharacteristic shooting off-night, Golden State committed 24 turnovers to squander an early 17-point lead and...
Circle app adds British pounds payment method
Circle — a bitcoin-based “social payment” app whose backers include Goldman Sachs — is mounting a British invasion. Beginning Wednesday, users of Circle’s sleek mobile app will be able to...
Ex-CEO of American Express Publishing lands gig with Wholesome Wave
Ed Kelly, the former CEO of American Express Publishing, has landed at the 9-year-old, not-for-profit Wholesome Wave as its chief expansion officer. Wholesome Wave, founded by James Beard Award-winning chef...
The Post's college basketball top 10 for 2016-17 season
An early look at next year’s favorites: 1. Duke Hopefully, the Duke haters enjoyed the Blue Devils’ Sweet 16 exit, because the ACC power is a Final Four favorite next...
Politico CEO makes shocking early exit
The departure of James VandeHei, the co-founder and CEO of Politico, originally scheduled for after the 2016 elections, has been accelerated. He will be gone next week. The news about...
Wall Street doesn't get Joe Ripp's interest in Time-Yahoo deal
The Street is taking a dim view of Time CEO Joe Ripp’s plan to team up with a private equity bidder to buy Yahoo’s core assets. Shares of the media...
Consumer Reports' unionized staff approves buyout package
Consumer Reports’ unionized editorial workers overwhelmingly approved a new agreement that will allow for an undetermined number of voluntary buyouts of employees with more than 10 years of service. The...
PGA Tour's next big thing trying to make history at Masters
AUGUSTA, Ga. — You sit and listen to Bryson DeChambeau speak and philosophize with the wisdom of someone twice his age, and when you realize he’s 22 years old it...
Sumner Redstone restores daughter as main health-care agent
Ailing Viacom founder Sumner Redstone has restored his daughter, Shari, as his main health-care agent, The Post has learned. Shari Redstone replaces Viacom Chief Executive Philippe Dauman as the No....
Hillary goes on 'The View' instead of campaigning in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton spent Tuesday courting female voters in New York — a must-win state for her White House hopes — and bypassed Wisconsin on its primary day. Clinton...
Cuomo's lust for power unlike anything New York has ever seen
The email begins with the subtlety of a car alarm. “GOVERNOR CUOMO ANNOUNCES,” it starts, in boldface type and all capital letters, “ONE WORLD TRADE CENTER TO BE LIT BLUE...
Trump, Hillary proving to be historically weak front-runners
For a guy who can’t win, Bernie Sanders is certainly defeating Hillary Clinton a whole lot. And for a guy who supposedly can’t be outrun in the race to acquire...
Yankees fawn over Carlos Correa: 'There's nothing he can't do'
Manager Joe Girardi watched Carlos Correa manhandle his team for much of Houston’s 5-3 Opening Day win over the Yankees in The Bronx and summed up the 21-year-old’s game succinctly:...
Hondo orders up a Brew
Hondo dealt himself a defeat Monday night with the Cards, who succumbed in extra time in Pittsburgh to trim the wad to 36 caldwells. Wednesday: Mr. Aitch will give it...
Bernie likes his chances in New York after rolling in Wisconsin
WASHINGTON — Bernie Sanders won an easy victory over Hillary Clinton in Wisconsin on Tuesday, claiming momentum is on his side as the battle for the Democratic presidential nomination moves...
'Wear dresses': Blue Jays throw sexist fit over polarizing new rule
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After a disputed defeat Tuesday night, Blue Jays manager John Gibbons is certainly no fan of baseball's new rule on breaking up double plays. "Maybe we'll...
Cruz's Wisconsin win sets stage for contentious GOP convention
Ted Cruz scored an overwhelming victory against Donald Trump in the Wisconsin GOP presidential primary Tuesday, making it more likely that the nominee will be chosen at a contentious party...
Over 400,000 NYC students take Common Core exams
With the threat of opt-outs looming, more than 400,000 city public- and charter-schools kids on Tuesday sat for the first day of the Common Core English Language Arts tests in...
Brook Lopez: I'm on same page with GM about Nets' future
Brook Lopez’s first season since re-upping with the Nets hasn’t gone the way he or the team had hoped, shut down in the dying days of a 21-56 campaign. But...
The day in photos: April 5, 2016
Baby penguins get cozy, President Barack Obama looks less than thrilled and more.
Trump supporters want president who will 'say or do anything'
A huge majority of Donald Trump’s supporters are so disgusted with the country’s direction they want a strongman in the White House who will “say or do anything” to right...
Masahiro Tanaka's solid outing marred by one concerning trend
Masahiro Tanaka was better this time around, but he is still bothered by the home-run ball. Tanaka surrendered 25 home runs in 2015 over 154 innings. The home run he...
FBI probe finds NYPD traded services for Super Bowl tickets, luxe trips
The gifts were lavish — Super Bowl tickets and vacations to China and London. The favors were troubling — using NYPD cops to provide security for private cash and jewelry...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn A man was shot early Tuesday when two thieves tried to rob him as he sat in his car in Gravesend, police sources said. The 45-year-old victim was parked...
NY voter registration barely increases for both parties
The number of New Yorkers registered to vote over the last five months has barely budged despite the state’s hotly contested April 19 presidential primaries, new figures show. There were...