May 4, 2016

Her body is rejecting her face transplant

The Connecticut woman who was mauled by her friend’s pet chimpanzee is back in the hospital because her body is rejecting her face transplant. Charla Nash, 62, was hospitalized this...

New York state pension leader calls hedge fund fees 'unfair'

LOS ANGELES — The chief investment officer of the New York state pension fund doesn’t like the fees hedge funds charge to manage money. Vicki Fuller, who oversees the $185...

CC Sabathia has come a long way since last fall's bender

BALTIMORE — He insisted his mind was clear, unfettered by the memories of last October, but CC Sabathia also had to acknowledge something else: the contrast between then and now,...

Here's what bookies think of a Trump-Clinton showdown

Donald Trump may feel invincible right now, but he’s still an underdog going into the general election. Hillary Clinton is the favorite to win in November at odds of 4-11,...

Elon Musk sleeps at Tesla's factory to hit production targets

Tesla boss Elon Musk stepped up the electric car maker’s production targets — and said he’s been spending nights on the factory floor in a sleeping bag to get the...

Oprah's magic returns to Weight Watchers' stock

Weight Watchers’ stock got a tad fatter Wednesday — but the portfolios of many investors who followed Oprah Winfrey into the company remain a little light. The company’s shares gained...

LeBron, Cavs crush 3-point record in demolition of Hawks

CLEVELAND — J.R. Smith made seven 3-pointers and the Cleveland Cavaliers drained an NBA-record 25 3s in a 123-98 runaway win over the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night in Game...

Trump open to making Ted Cruz his running mate

He called him “Lyin Ted” during their bruising primary battles, but Donald Trump said Wednesday he’d be open to making former rival Ted Cruz his running mate. “I respect Ted,”...

Father of investment banker dodges jail for insider trading

A Long Island dad of a Wall Street investment banker escaped jail time on Wednesday for his involvement in a four-year, $1 million insider trading scheme with his son. Robert...

Laremy Tunsil probably knows who hacked his Twitter

The architect of Laremy Tunsil’s infamous draft-night hack attack soon could be exposed — and in a lot of trouble. Tunsil’s camp continues to focus on a former business manager...

Should Janet Jackson be starting a family at 50?

Inconvenient (& risky) truth You can’t turn back the clock on your uterus. The uterus stretches like a rubber band — the older we get, the less strong and less...

Why April was a (surprisingly) good month for jobs

I think the employment report for April will be better than expected. In fact, it could be much better than the experts are anticipating. As they say with predictions, go...

Sabathia tosses gem as Yanks' bats come back from the dead

BALTIMORE — One win doesn’t mean the virus that has traveled through the Yankees’ clubhouse has been defeated. So much has looked bad for most of the young season that...

Mets finally get production at catcher from an unlikely source

A day after manager Terry Collins called out Kevin Plawecki and said the catcher needs to start hitting, Collins admitted call-up Rene Rivera has made a case for more playing...

Hulu plans to release virtual reality series

Hulu is set to debut a virtual reality series that lets users experience what it’s like to walk out on stage as the star of a huge concert. The series,...

Don't enable your iPhone's 'Touch ID' if you have something to hide

Memo to crooks: Avoid fingerprint IDs — especially when it comes to the iPhone. While the FBI was unable to crack the passcode on the San Bernardino shooter’s iPhone, the...

Mets' Asdrubal Cabrera just keeps proving doubters wrong

Asdrubal Cabrera just keeps proving them wrong. Mets manager Terry Collins again stressed how scouts he trusts and respects told him Cabrera’s days as a shortstop were done. “Well, they’re...

Steven Matz may be stealth No. 1 on Mets' staff of aces

He showed you the best of Jerry Koosman, the best of Jon Matlack, one of our own stating his case now as the Mets ace, at least until the next...

How Hillary Clinton solved her top tech challenge

It’s a small thing — but oh, so telling: The Washington Free Beacon reports that the Clinton campaign has paid $187 to a firm that specializes in rendering computer hard...

Bill de Blasio has handed a lifeline to New York's GOP

Republicans in the state Senate owe a big thank-you to Mayor de Blasio — for giving them an electoral lifeline. With Todd Kaminsky’s victory last month in the race for...

Why Donald Trump's challenge is easier than Hillary Clinton's

Everyone but Bernie Sanders now knows the White House race is Hillary Clinton vs. Donald Trump. Conventional wisdom has her as the favorite — but conventional wisdom still can’t explain...

Why putting tolls on the East River bridges can be a winner for all New Yorkers

There are many reasons to support the Move NY Fair Plan — and the Assembly bill recently introduced that would authorize it. If enacted, the plan will not only slash...

Thanks to Obama, 'liberal' is no longer a losing label

President Obama has made America safe for liberalism again — or at least the word “liberal.” That was made stunningly evident on Tuesday night in Indiana. Fully 67 percent of...

It's today's Democrats who stand for the worst of 'America First'

As Donald Trump careers toward the election, it looks like his critics are going to try to tar him with his own campaign slogan, “America First.” It was, after all,...

Donald Trump's policy plans are real, detailed -- and great

The rap on Donald Trump is he’s all bluster. The New York Times says he’s offering “incoherent mishmash.” Former GOP rival Ted Cruz claimed Trump has “no idea” how to...

Ferragamo sues football star over same-name winery

The lux Italian fashion house Ferragamo delivered a blind-side hit to former NFL great Vince Ferragamo Wednesday, demanding in court papers that he stop selling wine using the name they...

Derby favorite gets 'unlucky' draw in Run for the Roses

LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Doug O'Neill was all smiles after early 3-1 favorite Nyquist drew the No. 13 post for the 142nd Kentucky Derby. The number with an unlucky reputation didn't...

Driver had a monkey on his back even before he got arrested

BURIEN, Wash. — A Washington state driver who had a monkey on his back wound up with handcuffs on his wrists. Police in the Seattle suburb of Burien said the...

Gowanus bunny hoarder snaps at judge during trial

She’s crazy about bunny rabbits — but judges, not so much. Infamous Gowanus rabbit hoarder Dorota Trec, who is representing herself against animal abuse charges for keeping more than 250...

Phil Jackson bolts New York, just as coach search gets interesting

Knicks president Phil Jackson is out West, eventually heading to his Montana ranch at Flathead Lake. After bolting New York last weekend, Jackson made a pit stop in Sioux City,...

Ex-correction officer sentenced for raping inmate

A Navy vet ex-Manhattan correction officer was sentenced to seven years behind bars Wednesday for raping a female inmate on Valentine’s Day last year. The victim came face-to-face with her...

Islanders not sure what to do with struggling sophomore

Ryan Strome had two assists against the Lightning in the series opener. In Game 2, he played the fourth-most minutes of any Islanders forward. On Tuesday, he was a healthy...

Teen arsonist laughed when I caught him lighting a doorbell on fire

A friend of the teen on trial for setting a housing project fire that killed a police officer and nearly took the life of his partner told jurors she’d seen...

Rick DiPietro snaps back at Mike Francesa with brutal nickname

Some know Mike Francesa as “The Sports Pope.” Rick DiPietro has a new nickname for him: “Gordie Chow.” The former Islanders goaltender and ESPN New York radio talk show host responded...

Johnny Manziel turns himself in on domestic assault charge

DALLAS — Johnny Manziel has been booked and posted bond in a domestic violence case, one day before the former Cleveland Browns quarterback faces his first court hearing. Manziel attorney...

'There are no words:' Slain cop mourned a year after his death

Hundreds of police officers turned out in the pouring rain Wednesday to honor NYPD Det. Brian Moore for his bravery at a somber memorial in Queens -- exactly one year...

All the times Ted Cruz terrified his daughters on the campaign trail

From the looks of it, Caroline and Catherine Cruz aren't here for Ted's crap.

The day in photos: May 4, 2016

A panda snacks on bamboo, Donald Trump relishes in his victory and more.

Body washed ashore in Brooklyn ID'd as prominent gang member

A dead man who washed up on shore in Brooklyn — his feet stuck in concrete — was identified as a high-ranking member of the Crips in East Flatbush, police...

Activist investors rarely meet expectations, say top dealmakers

LOS ANGELES — Activists are bad for business. At least that was the take-away from the comments of top dealmakers who knocked activist investors during a Milken Institute Global Conference...

The tragic life of a 12-year-old girl with ‘werewolf syndrome’

Twelve-year-old Bithi Akhtar of Bangladesh suffers from what’s known as “werewolf syndrome,” or hypertrichosis. Her face, hands and legs are covered with black hackle-like strands. She’s now under treatment at...

Woman's noisy sex pushes cancer-stricken neighbors to call cops

After two years of enduring the racket from a neighbor's wall-shaking lovemaking sessions, a Pennsylvania family finally had enough — reporting the noisemaker to cops and having her arrested. The...

DOJ: North Carolina's bathroom bill violates civil rights laws

RALEIGH, N.C. -- The U.S. Justice Department said Wednesday that a North Carolina law limiting protections to LGBT people violates federal civil rights laws and can't be enforced. The Justice...

Teen nicknamed 'Chewbacca' stabbed on Star Wars Day

A middle school student nicknamed “Chewbacca” was knifed by a classmate while playing basketball before going to class Wednesday -- which is Star Wars Day, authorities said. The 14-year-old victim...

Clinton says voters shouldn't trust 'loose cannon' Trump

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EFkegcMVkv4 The US can't afford to take a chance on a "loose cannon like Donald Trump," Hillary Clinton said Wednesday. "’I've seen the presidency up close from two different perspectives,...

Cops eye severed Verizon cables as possible sabotage by striking workers

A couple hundred customers in the Bronx lost their Internet and phone service after fiber optic cables were severed in an incident cops believe may be sabotage related to the...

Get an exclusive look at the insane new IMAX cycling workout 

IMAXShift upgrades the regular spin class with an IMAX screen that immerses the rider in their workout. We sent two employees to try out this brand new experience that's sure...

MMA fighter dead at 25 following hit-and-run

Jordan “Pretty Boy” Parsons, a promising MMA fighter, lost his life Wednesday at the age of 25, succumbing to injuries suffered Sunday in a hit-and-run in Florida. Parsons, a fighter in Bellator’s...

Obama sips on Flint water, declares it 'drinkable'

FLINT, Mich. — Showing support for the beleaguered residents of Flint, Michigan, President Barack Obama drank filtered city water on Wednesday to show that it is again safe following a...

Mom who beat cancer twice hunts criminals to pay off medical bills

A Colorado mom ditched waiting tables to become a bounty hunter — so she could pay off $800,000 in medical bills from beating cancer twice. Shanda Zapata, who has four...

People who haven't seen 'Star Wars' get quizzed on the plot

"Star Wars" is a huge cultural phenomenon, but there are still people who haven't seen the movies. We decided to see how much these neophytes know about the films. May...

Steven Matz flirts with shutout as Mets blister Braves

One day after Mets nation was thrown into panic — the Citi Field residents had the brazen audacity to lose a second time in three games to a solid pitching...

Airplane passengers are losing a fortune

Talk about loose change! Last year, more than $765,000 was left behind by passengers traveling through the US’s airport security, the TSA reports. That’s way up from $674,000 in 2014....

Yankees face power drain as A-Rod goes on DL

BALTIMORE — As the news spread through the Yankees’ clubhouse Wednesday that Alex Rodriguez was placed on the disabled list with a right hamstring injury, it wasn’t lost on a...

Plane crash that killed four was caused by bald eagle

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A small airplane hit a bald eagle before it crashed just north of Anchorage, Alaska, last month, killing all four people on board. An investigator says it's...

Why Curtis Granderson is filming on iPad in Mets dugout

Curtis Granderson is just like everyone else — he needs to document real life for his pet social-media account. As the co-founder and operator of the Instagram feed “We Follow...

Man who killed New Year's reveler 25 years ago gets maximum sentence

An Alabama man who murdered a New Year's reveler and then went AWOL for 16 years was hit with the maximum sentence by a Brooklyn judge Wednesday, after the con...

Matt Harvey's biggest backer admits: 'There's an unknown'

Scott Boras agrees with Terry Collins: Matt Harvey’s early-season struggles could have something to do with his 2015 workload. The Dark Knight’s agent also shares the Mets manager’s public optimism...

Can your pregnancy symptoms predict if you're having a boy or girl?

Finding out you're pregnant is super-exciting, and so is learning the gender of your baby. Whether you decide to keep that a surprise until you give birth, or you're just...

The most inconvenient way to stir tea ever invented

Making tea isn't usually considered a difficult thing to do. That didn't stop one art student from creating a device that stirs tea by using cranks. (Granted, he only made...

Cyclist beats driver with bike lock after traffic dispute: cops

He needs to get locked up! A crazed bicyclist attacked a 59-year-old driver with his bike lock in Greenpoint Monday evening, striking him in the head and breaking his side...

Tyson Beckford’s nephew rejects plea deal in fatal bus crash

Tyson Beckford’s nephew rejected a plea deal Wednesday of 14 to 24 years in prison for stealing a box truck and crashing it into a city bus, killing the driver....

Braves are going to fire Fredi Gonzalez soon, but then what?

The Braves have an off-day Thursday. That normally would not be the first sentence of a column. But they have an off-day coinciding with a major league-worst 7-20 start, manager...

Don't want to have a stroke? Reach for an apple

It’s not just apples — any kind of fruit might keep the doctor away: Eating fruit daily could protect you from heart disease and stroke, reports the New England Journal...

Freediver takes record-breaking 400-foot dip

In this stunning four-minute video, New Zealand native and freediver William Trubridge completes a record-setting 400-foot dive without the use of propulsion equipment. Trubridge completed this dive as part of...

Facebook gives 10-year-old $10K for hacking into Instagram

A child three years too young to use Instagram has been richly rewarded after spotting a bug in the app. Jani, 10, hacked into the Facebook-owned app and found that...

The Chinese army is using hip-hop video to boost recruitment

Joining the People’s Liberation Army has never been more dope - at least that’s what Beijing is rhyming to new recruits. The PLA has released a slick, fast-paced, hip-hop-narrated recruiting...

Serbian church head says string of fires could be a 'warning'

The head of the Serbian Orthodox Church said Wednesday he finds it "strange" at best that four of the religion's sanctuaries went up in flames on the same exact day....

Chris Bosh out for playoffs, ending bizarre impasse with Heat

There will be no comeback this year for Chris Bosh. Despite a mini-campaign on social media by the All-Star forward and his wife pushing for his return from a potentially dangerous...

9/11 families hope report's secret pages will finally give them answers

Fifteen years after the attacks that killed her husband, Lorie Van Auken thinks she still hasn't been told the whole truth about 9/11. She wants to know what's in 28...

If these exist, what else is in the ocean?

Researchers captured this fluorescent jellyfish on camera in the depths of the Mariana Trench. Part of the genus Crossota, the jellyfish was seen at 3,700 meters (2.3 miles) under the...

Brian Boyle won't be suspended, to Islanders coach's chagrin

The Islanders must move on. If they still are thinking about Brian Boyle’s controversial, series-changing hit on defenseman Thomas Hickey at the end of their Game 3 overtime loss, they’re...

US will accelerate fight against ISIS after SEAL's death

A day after a US Navy SEAL was killed, Defense Secretary Ash Carter said that Washington and its allies agreed to ramp up their campaign to vanquish ISIS – despite the many...

Pep Guardiola had one aim at Bayern Munich, and he failed

The manager's club failed to make it past the Champions League semi-finals for the third straight season on Tuesday.

Justin Tuck sets date for Giants sendoff

Former Giants defensive end Justin Tuck will sign a one-day contract on Friday so he can retire as a member of the Giants, the team announced Wednesday morning. Tuck, a...

Donald Trump is the last man standing

John Kasich will suspend his longshot presidential campaign Wednesday, leaving Donald Trump a clear path to the Republican presidential nomination, multiple campaign sources said. The Ohio governor was a no-show...

Cruz's campaign ends with an elbow to wife's face

INDIANAPOLIS — An emotional group hug led Sen. Ted Cruz to inadvertently elbow his wife, Heidi, in the face moments after dropping out of the Republican presidential contest Tuesday night....

Dee Gordon was just the beginning

Major League Baseball reportedly will be rocked by a new wave of drug suspensions for an old-school steroid that has become detectable by improved tests. According to ESPN’s “Outside the Lines,” a...

Gronk takes South Beach with SI Swimsuit bombshell

New season, new blonde for Rob Gronkowski. After hitting the Vanity Fair Oscars Party with brunette Jordan Duffy in February, the Patriots' resident Casanova seems to be pleased with his new...

Here's evidence that Canada's PM might be the fittest world leader

President Obama and Prince William had fun promoting the Invictus Games, an international competition for wounded veterans, on social media. However, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau put them to shame with...

Disgruntled employee shoots 2 at Texas company

https://www.facebook.com/KHOU11/videos/10154938728859062/ KATY, Texas — Authorities say a recently fired employee opened fire at a transportation company in Houston, killing one employee and injuring another before fatally shooting himself. Harris County...

School on lockdown after boy stabs kid on the way to class

A New Rochelle middle school student stabbed another boy on their way to class Wednesday morning — prompting the school to go into lockdown, authorities said. The 14-year-old eighth-grader was...

You can stop worrying about Jordan Spieth's Masters choke

If you’re holding your breath wondering if Jordan Spieth has moved on from his meltdown at last month’s Masters ... exhale. Spieth is going to be fine. Just 12 days...

Diamond the size of a tennis ball could fetch $70M

LONDON — It's a rock for the ages. A 3 billion-year-old diamond the size of a tennis ball — the largest discovered in over a century — could sell for...

GOP chairman kisses Trump’s ass

GOP chairman Reince Priebus doubled down on his newfound love for Donald Trump on Wednesday, saying the tycoon's unconventional campaign was actually a good thing for the party. Priebus, facing...

Kristaps Porzingis shows his generosity on Latvia trip

After breaking the hearts of some fans in his native Latvia by announcing Monday he wouldn’t be playing for the national team in July’s Olympic qualifiers, Knicks rookie wonder Kristaps...

The Chinese are legally free to slap 'iPhone' on all sorts of crap

Apple has lost a legal fight with a Chinese company that a Beijing court says is allowed to use the iPhone name on wallets and handbags. The court said Apple...

Anti-Semitic attacks hit a 10-year low

Anti-Semitic incidents around the world reached a 10-year low last year, according to study published Wednesday. Researchers at Tel Aviv University’s Kantor Center for the Study of Contemporary European Jewry...

Lady Gaga spotted rocking out to her new favorite band

It’s only Wednesday, but Lady Gaga is already having a typically fabulous week. On Monday night she was uptown, wowing high society with her Versace glistening-mosaic look and 10-inch heels...

Bears trash talker calls Aaron Rodgers an 'arrogant' showboat

Chicago won't face Green Bay until Week 7 of this season, so Bears linebacker Lamarr Houston spewing a little springtime trash talk at Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers will have a...

Refugees get Pakistani chef because they're sick of bad Italian

A Pakistani chef has been brought in to feed refugees housed in a region of Italy renowned for its grub — which they blasted as "no good" and "cooked badly."...

Bad passenger behavior has hit a disgusting new low

The shocking moment a toddler urinated on the floor of a passenger plane has been caught on camera. The child’s grandmother reportedly encouraged the girl to relieve herself next to...

NYPD's embarrassing 'drop the mic' social media fail

A new video posted to the NYPD’s official Facebook page shows a group of cops shaking their booties, and ends when one officer dramatically drops his police radio to the...

Clinton is betting big on #NeverTrump

ATHENS, Ohio — With Donald Trump all but clinching the Republican nomination for president, Hillary Clinton is beginning to explore ways to woo Republicans turned off by the brash billionaire....

Trump swears he can unite the GOP

INDIANAPOLIS — Donald Trump, with the GOP presidential nomination virtually in hand, is signaling a new phase of his outsider campaign, searching for a running mate who could help him...

Teens just don't like shopping at teen retailers

Struggling teen apparel retailer Aeropostale filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection on Wednesday, succumbing to years of losses as shoppers moved on to fast-fashion retailers and online competitors. Aeropostale said...

US servicemen save children thrown from burning building

SEOUL, South Korea — South Korean officials say residents rescued a woman and her three children from a fire by safely catching them with a blanket as they fell four...

Inside the world's first sex-themed amusement park

Brazil will have the world's first sex-themed amusement park, complete with penis-shaped bumper cars, go-go dancers aboard a "train of pleasure," and a movie theater with vibrating seats. ErotikaLand —...

Here's why you shouldn't tip your Uber driver

One of the best things about Uber is that when you arrive at your destination, you can just wish the driver a good day and get out of the car....

Navy debuts unmanned drone ship

The US Navy has created an anti-submarine ship, also called an ACTUV, that can spend months at sea without a crew on board to operate or maintain it. The project...

Don't let China steal the lead on trade

Over the past six years, America’s businesses have created more than 14 million new jobs. To keep this progress going, we need to pursue every avenue of economic growth. Today,...

The 3-hour breakfast trend Instagrammers love

When it comes to making a healthy breakfast, something you can sip doesn’t cut it for Ksenia Avdulova, a former marketing consultant who lives in Morningside Heights. Instead, the 27-year-old...

Brainless James Beard Awards are the Golden Globes of food

The James Beard Foundation Awards for restaurants and chefs have long been a joke, but this year's winners mine a new depth of brainlessness. Jonathan Waxman is Best New York City...

Cop accused of sexually assaulting teen for 4 years

SAN ANTONIO — Authorities say a five-year veteran of the San Antonio Police Department is suspected of sexually assaulting a girl on a nearly weekly basis for about four years....

How Alex Trebek's son is saving Harlem nightlife

Answer: A Mexican street-food restaurant. Question: What is Matthew Trebek’s new project? The 25-year-old son of “Jeopardy!” host Alex Trebek is wagering it all on the New York dining scene,...

Man facing death after pig makes him 2nd victim in as many hours

TOWNSEND, Mass. — A pig attacked and seriously injured a man less than two hours after the same animal attacked a woman at a Massachusetts farm. Townsend Police Chief Robert...

Israeli immigrant is hummus broker to New York’s elite

His chickpea spread’s très chic. By day, Ohad Fisherman, 30, is a handsome, smartly dressed real estate broker. By night, he’s a hummus maker for the city’s elite legume lovers....

Ted Cruz overplayed his hand with the GOP — and now he's done

The Republican primary is effectively over. After Donald Trump’s victory over Ted Cruz Tuesday night, absent a particularly well-timed act of spontaneous human combustion, the unthinkable has happened: Trump will...

Everything 'The Biggest Loser' taught you about weight loss is wrong

While dramatic weight loss is great for ratings, it may be a killer for metabolisms. A study out this week in the journal Obesity followed 14 participants from “The Biggest...

'Silicon Valley' star still feels lost in the real tech world

Since its premiere in 2014, HBO’s “Silicon Valley” has earned a following among the tech crowd, featuring cameos by figures like Snapchat CEO Evan Spiegel, Google exec Eric Schmidt and...

Man, dogs shot; house set on fire on Long Island

A man and his two dogs were shot and the house they were staying in set on fire on Long Island Tuesday, cops said. The victim — a friend of...

DJ says HBO's 'Vinyl' exploited his reputation without consent

The Bronx DJ known as the godfather of hip-hop is suing HBO for allegedly ripping off his image in the new hit series “Vinyl.” Clive “DJ Kool Herc” Campbell turned...

FDNY probes cathedral fire's connection to overseas infernos

FDNY marshals are investigating whether the blaze that gutted a Serbian cathedral in Manhattan is connected to similar infernos at Orthodox churches in Australia and Russia, sources told The Post...

Cops rescue adorable ducklings trapped in storm drain

They fell through the “quacks.” A downy yellow duckling seemed to smile Tuesday after it and a dozen of its brothers and sisters were rescued from a Long Island storm...

Silverstein Properties leaning towards BIG 2 WTC design

Silverstein Properties now has two 3 million-square-foot options for a new 2 World Trade Center tower, and we’ve now learned the developer is leaning towards the BIG one. The first...

'Hamilton' success is going to cost you

“Hamilton” scored 16 Tony Award nominations Tuesday, making Lin-Manuel Miranda’s smash musical potentially the most decorated show in Broadway history. The hip-hop take on the life of US (and New...

Harsh Terry Collins: We thought Kevin Plawecki could hit

Terry Collins preached patience everywhere but behind the plate. He talked optimistically despite Matt Harvey’s continued struggles on the mound and said the Mets hit the ball well all night...

Time Inc.'s top tech guy staying put

Time Inc.’s top tech guy is staying put. While rumors swirled in recent weeks that chief technology officer Colin Bodell was heading to the exit, he tells Media Ink he’s...

VAB throws shade towards digital video hype

While media buyers this week are flocking to the digital world’s NewFront presentations, the Video Advertising Bureau, a leading TV trade group, is quietly taking potshots at all the hype....

FBI probes ex-NYPD cops' gun-licensing business

The FBI is looking into two NYPD cops who abruptly retired from the gun-licensing division to start a business helping people get pistol permits — at the same time a...

Travis d’Arnaud is just resting, which complicates return date

Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud went on the disabled list with a rotator cuff strain eight days ago and he hasn’t started throwing yet. He is simply resting, not doing anything...

Girardi sounds angry after Buck Showalter's BP tarp stunt

BALTIMORE — Orioles manager Buck Showalter has the reputation of being an expert at gamesmanship and somebody who searches for the slightest ways to gain a competitive advantage. So when...

Hondo’s National rental

Hondo’s earnings mushroomed to a season-high 674 malzones Tuesday night when the White Sox took care of business for him against the dreaded Bosawx. Wednesday: Mr. Aitch again will test...

Josh Bailey's Isles return had everything except a finale

It was some return for Josh Bailey, even if it didn’t end the way he would have liked. The Islanders’ veteran winger returned after a two-game absence for an upper-body...

The strange invisibility of lightning-rod Matt Harvey

Remember Harvey Day? Seems about as long ago as the days when you would get milk delivered to your front door, doesn’t it? Matt Harvey lost again Tuesday night, 3-0...

The 2016 Yankees: 'Groundhog Day' becomes reality

They say our love won’t pay the rent Before it’s earned, our money’s all been spent … BALTIMORE — Yep. It’s Groundhog Day. “We have to turn it around,” Joe...

Man who inspired Gordon Gekko character sued over loan debt

A Las Vegas casino family bet on the stock trader who inspired the Gordon Gekko character in “Wall Street,” and lost, according to a $1 million lawsuit. Allison Doumani, whose...

NY is a corruption-filled cesspool — and we have ourselves to blame

Mark the date, remember the moment. The corruption eruption in New York is reaching new heights — and depths. From City Hall to Albany, the sewer runneth over. It is...

Daily Blotter

Brooklyn Cops are looking for three young men, captured on surveillance video, in connection with Sunday’s fatal hit-and-run accident in Canarsie. Chooi Tan, 51, and a 57-year-old man, were standing...