May 25, 2016
Jerry Nadler's challenger claims he bribed him to quit Congress race
An insurgent Democratic challenger claims he was offered a bribe to get out of his race against 24-year veteran Manhattan-Brooklyn Rep. Jerry Nadler — who immediately called the charge “defamatory.”...
Cheap bros have found a new way to get out of paying for dates
So much for chivalry. Venmo, a peer-to-peer payment app owned by PayPal and popular with millennials, isn’t just letting 20-somethings split cab fares and utility bills — it’s turning guys...
Citigroup pays $425M for rigging two benchmark rates
For Citigroup, the rig is up. Michael Corbat’s bank paid a government regulator $425 million on Wednesday for rigging two crucial benchmark rates — in the latest in the wide-ranging...
Trump: Only 'dummies' believe Fed's unemployment figure
Donald Trump, if elected president, will investigate the veracity of US economic statistics produced by Washington — including “the way they are reported.” I caught up with Trump, the presumptive...
Hondo finally fed up
That’s it, Quintana has lost all stall privileges in the Stable of Stalwarts. Hondo didn’t want to do it but was forced to because of yet another subpar effort, this...
1 dead, 3 injured in shooting at T.I. concert in NYC
A 33-year-old man was killed and three other people wounded when gunfire erupted shortly before the start of a concert by rapper T.I. at Irving Plaza Wednesday night, sources said.
Russell Westbrook is the most explosive player on the planet
OAKLAND, Calif. — He is big, quick, athletic, smart, relentless, powerful, determined and a whole lot more. Aside from that, Russell Westbrook has been a real joy to handle for...
Warriors staring down an ugly reality on brink of elimination
OAKLAND, Calif. — It can be as painful as a toothache, as alarming as the gas gauge hitting “E” on a drive through the desert. And that would be reality....
Chasen Shreve ruins Yankees' winning streak
When Chasen Shreve surfaced from the bullpen in center field Wednesday, the Yankees had a chance to extend their longest winning streak of the season. By the time the struggling...
Painful setback for top Yankees prospect who's right on cusp
Gary Sanchez, the Yankees’ top catching prospect, is headed for the minor league disabled list. Sanchez, 23, was diagnosed with a non-displaced fracture of his right thumb. The problem was...
City has 'epidemic' of bystanders recording cop arrests: Bratton
The city is suffering from an “epidemic’’ of people recording cops making arrests, NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton said Wednesday — as his department investigates shocking video of a Harlem officer...
You might not recognize anyone on the Rangers next season
Regarding the Rangers, on the cusp of Reconstruction: The Post has learned the Blueshirts do not intend to buy out the remainder of Dan Girardi’s contract, which has four years...
A blast and a bat flip shows A-Rod's ready to return
Whatever role Alex Rodriguez has when he returns to the Yankees on Thursday is just fine with him. But he sure looks ready to go back to being a difference-maker...
Matt Harvey resembles Mike Tyson at moment it fell apart
Matt Harvey is Mike Tyson and this season is Buster Douglas. This is the bully realizing his best punches no longer send an opponent into psychological and physical retreat. That...
Victoria’s Secret shutters swimwear business
Victoria’s Secret’s exit from the swimwear business is hitting customers like a $500 million punch in the gut. While word leaked last month that the $7.7 billion lingerie chain was...
WWE plans more live TV, revamped shows in bid to boost ratings
WWE, hoping to increase interest in its “Smackdown” programming, said Wednesday it will become a live broadcast on USA and move from Thursday to Tuesday night. The Vince McMahon-controlled $1.3...
Eric Decker protesting Jets over Fitzpatrick -- and it looks like fun
Eric Decker is throwing a Fitz. The Jets wide receiver is staying away from this week’s voluntary OTA practices as a form of protest over Ryan Fitzpatrick remaining unsigned, according...
Brooklyn judge attempts to rewrite laws with an outrageous wrist-slap for drug felon
If you want to know why judges are so often accused of overstepping their bounds, look no further than a ruling this week by Brooklyn federal Judge Frederic Block. The...
NYC kids are paying the price for de Blasio’s EZ-Pass schools
Under Mayor de Blasio, students, teachers and even schools are getting a pass — and now there’s evidence kids and their parents are paying a price. Two new reports from...
Damning report on Emailgate shows Hillary can’t be trusted
A devastating report by the State Department’s inspector general Wednesday shows just why Americans are right to distrust Hillary Clinton. The 78-page document (by an Obama appointee, no less) concludes...
The Truth About the 9/11 Victims’ Bill
We are the family members of 9/11 victims, alongside the legal counsel for thousands of others 9/11 families. We write to address numerous mischaracterizations and omissions in Paul Sperry’s fairytale...
Veterans would do a lot better if Disney were running the VA
Veterans Affairs Secretary Bob McDonald is claiming he was either misunderstood or that he misspoke when he said, “When you go to Disney, do they measure the number of hours...
The PC police are backing Islamic terrorists over Eagles of Death Metal
After suffering through the horrors of the Bataclan music-hall massacre firsthand, Jesse Hughes, the lead singer of the Eagles of Death Metal, finds himself suffering the ultimate indignity for a...
Will Team Obama end its failed meddling in Israel’s business?
In 1967, a British Petroleum ship called the Torrey Canyon wrecked off the coast of Cornwall, England. With 100,000 tons of crude oil pouring into the ocean, the authorities decided...
David Wright: Mets don't agree with Matt Harvey's media silence
WASHINGTON — Matt Harvey’s self-imposed gag order wasn’t a big hit in the Mets clubhouse. For now the struggling pitcher has enough to consider, but Mets captain David Wright indicated...
Man convicted of second-degree murder in dice game gone bad
A young Brooklyn man was convicted of murder and assault on Wednesday for fatally shooting one person and wounding two others during a dice game in 2012. “This case is...
Jets' Sheldon Richardson ready to deal with possible suspension
A slimmed-down Sheldon Richardson is trying to avoid any negative thoughts. The Jets defensive tackle said Wednesday he is not dwelling on whether the NFL might suspend him again this...
Lying engineer takes no-jail plea after faulty building killed baby
A crooked engineer who signed off on a fake inspection report that claimed the facade of an Upper West Side building was safe -- leading to the death of an...
The Matt Harvey half-measure Mets should have embraced
WASHINGTON — Give him a break. Send Matt Harvey’s bon-vivant derriere to Port St. Lucie and tell him, “See you in Miami.” Let the Earth rotate on its axis a...
Daniel Murphy's terrible defense is finally benefiting the Mets
WASHINGTON — Now that’s the Daniel Murphy Mets fans remember so fondly. Murph 2.0 might represent a vast upgrade over the guy who entertained Flushing for nearly a decade, but...
Ex-cop busted in prostitution ring is CEO of massive porn shop
The retired-on-disability ex-cop-turned-cyber pimp has also been moonlighting as the CEO of the largest porn shop on the East Coast, The Post has learned. State records show that Michael Rizzi...
These overlooked Knicks will get huge boost from Jeff Hornacek
As important as big man Kristaps Porzingis is to the Knicks’ future, the biggest beneficiaries of Jeff Hornacek’s hiring may be young point guards Jerian Grant and Tony Wroten. Grant...
You can have this castle — but you have to move to Ohio
Want to live like the sword-wielding heroes in “Game of Thrones”? You can literally own this castle for $1.25 million — if you move to Ohio, that is. This five-bedroom,...
Andre Williams looks to move on from sophomore season bust
Do not give up on Andre Williams. That was the strong sentiment and nearly verbatim plea of coach Ben McAdoo a few weeks after a dismal season for the Giants...
Woman gets off easy for smuggling $45K of cocaine
A Connecticut woman convicted of smuggling $45,000 worth of cocaine in her luggage got a big break when a federal judge sentenced her to probation instead of prison time. In an...
Police chiefs from around US gather in NYC for 3-day summit
New York City is hosting a three-day meeting of major city police chiefs from around the country this week at the Crossroads of the World. "We are very happy to...
Steven Matz's battle with Bryce Harper proof Mets have their ace
WASHINGTON – They all knew what was coming. On the mound, Steven Matz pounded the pocket of his mitt with his left hand. In the dugout, Terry Collins paced, then...
Steph Curry is 'not injured,' but something else is off: Kerr
OAKLAND – Stephen Curry labeled his health “fine.” Coach Steve Kerr claimed his MVP guard is not injured. But in response to a report claiming Curry was playing at 70...
Would you let these celebs teach your children?
Angelina Jolie — the actress, activist and film director — is adding another line to her long résumé: professor. You read that right. The 40-year-old “Maleficent” star will be co-lecturing...
Somehow, this kid makes a bottle flip look epic
Everyone has their own special talent. For example, this random high school kid created one of the most epic bottle flips ever.
Iranian women are cutting their hair and dressing as men
Iranian women are tired of covering their hair — and they’re taking extreme measures to bare their heads. The Independent reports that a growing number of women in Iran are...
This is how Geno Smith plans on saving his reputation and career
Geno Smith was knocked down, in the most humiliating way, by a teammate. Out he went, in came Ryan Fitzpatrick, and the rest is Jets history. It is nine months...
The day in photos: May 25, 2016
Andy Murray gets intense on the court, a family of chimpanzees explores their new home and more.
Teen swimmer dies after he's caught in rip tide
A 19-year-old beachgoer died after he spent an hour trapped in the rough waters off Rockaway Beach in Queens on Wednesday afternoon, officials said. The swimmer got caught in the...
Yankees express 'concern' after Mark Teixeira's neck flares up
Mark Teixeira has been sidelined by neck spasms for the second time this month, and the Yankees aren’t sure when the first baseman will be back on the field. He...
Fake perfumes with cancerous ingredient seized in raid
Five Queens men were busted Wednesday for running a multimillion-dollar counterfeit-perfume operation that peddled phony merchandise containing trace amounts of a cancer-causing substance, authorities said. The crew took trips to...
Ray Knight ends 30-year Mets grudge: 'You can't stay hurt that long'
Ray Knight still wears his 1986 World Series ring every day, a constant reminder of his career-defining performance and proudest professional moment. But he wasn’t at Shea Stadium when the...
Eleven states sue White House over schools' 'bathroom law'
Officials from 11 states sued the Obama administration on Wednesday, seeking to overturn a directive from the federal government that public schools should allow transgender students to use the bathroom...
Cops hunt for swastika-loving vandal who can't spell
Cops are on the hunt for a vandal who spray-painted a swastika onto a Tribeca apartment building, authorities said Wednesday. The thug – who was captured on surveillance video committing...
This woman removed 6 ribs so she could look like a cartoon
Pixee Fox is a Swedish Barbie doll and self-described plastic surgery pioneer/model. She's had 17 surgeries to date and won't stop until she looks like her dream girl, cartoon artist...
This is the worst thing about being fat on a flight
Obese airline passengers are bothered more by humiliating stares from thinner passengers than by cramped seating or tight seatbelts, according to a new study out Wednesday. Participants interviewed by researchers...
Patriots singe NFL -- and own QB -- in Deflategate stance
The New England Patriots have asked a federal appeals court to rehear the Deflategate case, essentially siding with Tom Brady and the players' union against Roger Goodell and the NFL....
Man rescued after jumping into Hudson River
Police rescued an emotionally disturbed man who jumped into the Hudson River on Wednesday morning. The 36-year-old unidentified man leaped into the waters just north of Pier 94 near West...
Trump aide accidentally reveals plan to attack Hillary on Whitewater
Donald Trump wants to attack Hillary Clinton over the over the decades-old shady Whitewater real estate deal — a strategy inadvertently revealed when one of his top aides spilled the...
Steven Matz the anti-Harvey as Mets take series from Nats
WASHINGTON — Steven Matz was the best cure Wednesday for the Mets’ anemia at the plate and their season-long bout with Harvey-itis. With a series against the first-place Nationals at...
Cow to be put to death for killing elderly woman
A mad cow in Norway is being put to death for killing a woman, according to a report. The 80-year-old woman in Rødøy municipality in Nordland was attacked and killed...
New mom delivers one of her twins on side of highway
A woman gave birth to one of her twins on the side of the Cross Bronx Expressway on Wednesday, just hours after another new mom couldn’t hold on and delivered...
Bratton: Gang members are 'stupidest people in world'
The city’s top cop on Wednesday ripped gang members as “the stupidest people in the world’’ and said he likes to ship them off "to prisons in Utah and Colorado."...
Redstone weighing fate of Viacom CEO Dauman
Viacom controlling shareholder Sumner Redstone and his advisers are weighing their options as uncertainty swirls over whether he will seek to remove Chief Executive Philippe Dauman from the helm of...
Russian spy busted in undercover sting gets light sentence
A Russian spy whose fellow ring members were caught on tape bemoaning their lack of success with New York women, was sentenced Wednesday to 2 1/2 years in prison. Evgeny...
Now Asdrubal Cabrera has a back problem too
WASHINGTON — The back plague caught up with Asdrubal Cabrera. The Mets shortstop was removed from Wednesday’s game before taking an at-bat or playing the field, after he incurred back...
Teen gives birth to 15-pound baby
Meet India's biggest ever bundle of baby girl joy! A teen mom delivered her 15-pound daughter by cesarean section at a hospital in Hassan. “In my 25 years of experience,...
Summer heat arrives in NYC after chilly spring
Move over spring -- and welcome dog days of summer! Wednesday in the Big Apple is set to be the hottest day of the spring so far, with temperatures rising...
Japan makes Obama into a cardboard superhero
Have no fear — President Obama is here! A network of health-related non-governmental organizations produced these superhero-esque cardboard cutouts of Obama, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and other leaders depicted as...
Racist football teammates raped our son with a hanger: lawsuit
The family of a teenage football player in Idaho is suing the high school for $10 million after the boy was allegedly raped by his teammates, with the lawsuit claiming...
Eddie Lacy lost weight because he stopped drinking so much
The key ingredients in Eddie Lacy's offseason transformation are the ones that went missing: booze and greasy seafood. The once-portly Green Bay Packers running back showed up noticeably slimmer this...
Don't blame Trump supporters for the violence at his rallies
For all the violence that the media tell us Donald Trump is encouraging at his mega-rallies, you’d think more of it would be coming from the people who actually support...
Caesars owners talked IPO while dissing shares
Caesars Entertainment's private-equity backers hoped to sprinkle a little “pixie dust” on investors and magically escape bankruptcy. Executives at Apollo Global Management, one of Caesars' owners, dissed the casino giant’s...
Dallas BBQ attacker found guilty of bashing gay couple with chair
A Manhattan jury Wednesday found a hulking 6-foot-6 defendant guilty of hurling a wooden chair at a gay couple during a melee inside a Chelsea rib joint. But the panel...
This rhino wears his heart in his horn
This rhino had a big heart — on his horn! The rhino had his horn removed by veterinarians to save him from poachers — and during the procedure, doctors realized...
This bus full of exercise bikes is the most confusing trend yet
Everyone's looking for a way to fit a workout into their daily routine, and the company Bike Bus came up with a unique solution. They placed a bunch of bikes...
Judge denies Gawker's bid for new trial in Hulk sex tape case
Hulk Hogan pulled off another courtroom body slam against Gawker on Wednesday, when a Florida judge denied the gossip website's motion for a new trial and let stand a jury’s...
And the most popular dog name in New York is...
Sorry, Lucky — Bella is the top pooch name in the city for the seventh year in a row, according to Health Department data released Wednesday. There are 1,127 pups...
New York Times offers more employee buyouts to cut costs
The New York Times said it will offer buyouts to newsroom and business staffers in its latest effort to cut costs. No specific number was mentioned in the memo that...
This is officially the wildest EgyptAir conspiracy theory
As far as wild theories go, this one is out of this world: A meteor may have brought down EgyptAir Flight 804, according to a report. The Mirror of the...
Parents are furious about the poop bus
What a disgusting waste of time! Students at a private Long Island school were shuttled around in a bus that was transformed into a moving porta-potty -- after being covered...
12-year-old who set himself on fire did it for YouTube
https://youtu.be/aOd7r01m_2A A 12-year-old Queens boy who was critically injured when he lit himself on fire Tuesday night did it as part of a dangerous YouTube stunt called the “fire challenge,”...
Details revealed about Obamas' post-presidency home
When President Obama and First Lady Michelle leave the White House on Jan. 20, they will lease the Washington mansion of former Bill Clinton press spokesman Joe Lockhart and his...
Voters are convinced Bill de Blasio is corrupt
The flurry of investigations into Mayor de Blasio’s fund-raising has convinced a majority of voters that Hizzoner engages in pay-to-play politics, a new poll shows. By a margin of 55...
Seton Hall's resurgence doesn't have to end with Whitehead
Seton Hall lost its phenom from Coney Island Tuesday night, but its rock from Canarsie remains. There’s still one dynamic guard from Brooklyn in South Orange, which should at least...
Damning words from a Tiger Woods apologist
The end of Tiger Woods' playing career might not be near. It might be here. Longtime golf analyst David Feherty, a supporter of Woods for years, believes that multiple back...
Another cop tries to retire amid NYPD corruption probe
Another high-ranking NYPD officer has put in his retirement papers amid the FBI’s gifts-for-favors probe — and other top cops are set to follow suit, safeguarding their lucrative pensions, The...
Packed migrant ship overturns near Libya
This is the heartbreaking moment a large, wooden fishing boat jampacked with more than 500 migrants capsized off the coast of Libya, killing seven people on Wednesday, officials said. Photographs...
The government of the free world still uses floppy disks
WASHINGTON — The government is spending about three-fourths of its technology budget maintaining aging computer systems, including platforms more than 50 years old in vital areas from nuclear weapons to...
Derek Fisher finally got divorced
Derek Fisher is out of the triangle ... in his personal life. Fisher, the former Knicks coach who is happily dating reality star Gloria Govan, officially finalized his divorce Tuesday...
Teen suspected of killing man during burglary caught in Virginia
A teen suspected of killing a Brooklyn man during a burglary in January has finally been nabbed in Virginia, authorities said Wednesday. The NYPD and US Marshals picked up 17-year-old...
Once again, violence erupts at a Trump rally
Despite being the presumptive nominee of the Republic Party, things haven't calmed down for Donald Trump. Protesters burned T-shirts and clashed with police officers outside the presidential nominee's Albuquerque rally.
Matt Harvey isn't going anywhere
WASHINGTON — Matt Harvey might be bloodied, but he won’t be vacating his spot in the Mets rotation. The sputtering right-hander will make his next start, manager Terry Collins said...
Teen appears to have sex with multiple boys in school bathroom
Florida sheriff's detectives are investigating a cellphone video purportedly showing a 15-year-old girl having sex with multiple boys in a public high school bathroom after school. Authorities originally decided not...
Tattoos for sick children are actually heart-warming
Benjamin Lloyd is a tattoo artist who has been gaining attention on the internet for his unique approach to helping sick children. He airbrushes elaborate tattoos onto them, which gives...
Hidden love, screwjobs: Shane McMahon takes you inside WWE's first family
Shane McMahon made a triumphant return to the WWE after a seven-year absence to deliver a WrestleMania moment that fans will remember forever, and he's remained as a fan favorite...
3 ways Facebook messes with your mind
Have you ever planned to quickly check your news feed only to find yourself two years deep into your ex-boyfriend's current girlfriend's best friend's sister's photos? That fall down the...
Kevin Mitchell wistful for Mets days and thankful to be alive
SAN DIEGO — Even now for Kevin Mitchell, 30 years later, his time with the Mets seems like a dream. It went by too fast. At 24, he thought he...
Trump: The RNC is forcing rich people's money on me
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Donald Trump says he is only asking wealthy donors for their money because the Republican National Committee wants him to. In an interview with the Associated Press,...
Google's Eric Schmidt loves his iPhone
It normally shouldn’t matter what smartphone a person chooses to use, but when the executive chairperson of one of the biggest tech conglomerates in the world says they use a...
Breast cancer patient fined for wearing an altered seatbelt
It was a regular Friday afternoon when Lin Riley was pulled over for a random breath test on Oxford Street, near Centennial Park in Sydney, Australia. Knowing she hadn’t consumed...
Feds rip Hillary over shady email tactics
Hillary Clinton violated State Department e-mail policies and then refused to cooperate in an audit by her former agency’s inspector general, according to a scathing report issued Wednesday that undercuts...
Draymond Green had another shady leg trick in Game 4
It looks like Draymond Green still hasn't learned to keep his legs to himself. One game after he was nearly suspended for kicking Steven Adams below the belt, Green appeared...
Hulk Hogan returns to court to get Gawker's money
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Hulk Hogan arrived in a Florida courthouse Wednesday, looking to body-slam Gawker for at least part of $150 million if it wants to appeal his successful...
King of Beers probed over sales rebates to curb craft brews
US antitrust officials are investigating Anheuser-Busch InBev over its new incentives that encourage independent distributors to sell more of its own beer brands at the expense of competing craft brews,...
Tourist wakes up to lions licking her tent
A transfixed tourist could only watch in awe as three lionesses started to lick the water from her tent. Francie Lubbe and her husband were sitting inside her tent in...
Man gets screwed by Chinese take-out
This dinner was one big screw-up. An Upper West Side lawyer was horrified after he ordered take-out from a Chinese restaurant — and discovered a 1.3-inch-long metal screw cooked into...
HBO producer, ex-con arrested in doctor's cocaine overdose
An HBO producer and an ex-con were busted on drug charges for allegedly plying with cocaine a married Long Island doctor who died of an overdose while partying with the TV...
How College Students Use Summer Courses To Catch Up and Get Ahead
For college students across the U.S., the current school year is wrapping up in a few short weeks. But it will be starting right back up again almost immediately. That's...
Homeowner catches teen burglars, forces them to call 911
COOS BAY, Ore. — A Coos Bay homeowner made teens caught breaking into his house call 911 to report themselves. KATU-TV reports the three 14-year-old boys were all taken to...
This summer is going to be hot as hell
As we approach the end of May, it’s finally beginning to heat up — even in the colder regions of the United States. It’s a welcome change after winter decided...
The Hamptons 'hood that won't break the bank
Savvy buyers in pursuit of summer property located slightly closer to Manhattan but still near the Hamptons’ social scene are flocking west of the Shinnecock Canal, a landmark unofficially known...
TV chef Katie Lee's Hamptons foodie favorites
Katie Lee, chef and host of the Cooking Channel’s “Beach Bites” (who was also once married to Billy Joel), may be a West Virginia native, but her heart lives in...
Pig takes a mysterious run through a hailstorm
While Montana was being hit by a massive hailstorm, it seems like most of the citizens pulled out their phones and started recording, hoping to catch footage of some epic...
Chef Eddie Huang says LA's dining scene is better than NYC's
Eddie Huang isn’t angry anymore. The writer and Baohaus chef-owner — whose travel show “Huang’s World” recently premiered on Viceland and whose new book, “Double Cup Love,” is out Tuesday...
Laugh all you want, touristy Spice Market is still delicious
I want my Spice Market — and I want it right where it is today, full of jolly eaters who actually give “tourists” a good name. But its new landlord...
These moms are raising their newborns behind bars
BEDFORD HILLS, N.Y. — Jennifer Dumas sits on a sofa, her smiling 6-month-old girl on her lap. The room is full of bright toys and children's books. A rainbow-colored activity...
Taliban appoints new leader after commander's death
KABUL, Afghanistan — The Afghan Taliban confirmed on Wednesday that their leader Mullah Akhtar Mansour was killed in a U.S. drone strike last week and that they have appointed a...
The green smoothie that saved Moby's life
Electronic music artist Moby has been on a strict vegan diet for decades. The LA-based artist, 50, just published his autobiography, “Porcelain.” Here, he shares his typical day of eating...
North Carolina school looks to ban skinny jeans, leggings
WILMINGTON, N.C. – A North Carolina school system's proposal to ban skinny jeans and other tight pants has drawn a flood of opposition from students and parents. The New Hanover...
This adorable fan is stealing Steven Adams' thunder
Welp. Call it all off. It's over. We had a good run, but the real professionals are here now, and it's time to shut the playoffs down and pay respect...
Adele's top-secret fat-melting diet
Adele won big at the Billboard Music Awards on Sunday, but it was her new look that had people talking. The curvy singer, who in the past has said she’s...
This TV show will teach you how to think like a genius
Want to sound smart at your next cocktail party? PBS’ “Genius by Stephen Hawking” can help. In the new series, airing two episodes Wednesdays at 9 p.m., the famous professor/astrophysicict...
Dad sought after infant shot to death in mom's arms
ST. LOUIS — An 8-month-old boy was shot to death in his mother's arms Tuesday, and the suspected shooter - the boy's father - remained at large, St. Louis police...
Mic dropped in rival firms' epic Post-It note war
The wacky Post-it note war between rival ad agencies in Tribeca is about to end — thanks to humorless building managers. Workers who have been decorating their windows with Post-its...
Lawmakers want to cross-check de Blasio after bungled land deal
The bungled Lower East Side land deal that has led to at least four investigations has prompted legislators to look for ways to cross-check the de Blasio administration. Manhattan Borough...
Think buying a home in NYC is rough? Try living here...
So, you thought the Big Apple was an expensive place to live? While you need an average salary of $85,205 to buy a home in the New York City metro...
Kid douses himself in rubbing alcohol, sets self on fire: cops
A 12-year-old Queens boy was in critical condition Tuesday night after setting himself ablaze, according to police. He was at home in Far Rockaway with his baby sitter when he...
More parents join suit against DOE over school violence
A charter-school advocacy group announced Tuesday that its class-action suit against the city Department of Education over violence in schools has expanded from 11 parental plaintiffs to 24. Families for...
Protesters at Trump rally riot, attack cops
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — In one of the presidential campaign year's more grisly spectacles, protesters at a Donald Trump rally in New Mexico threw burning T-shirts, plastic bottles and other items...
Gawker outed this billionaire -- now it could cost them $140M
A Silicon Valley billionaire who has been a target of Gawker.com secretly funded Hulk Hogan’s lawsuit against the site, which netted the wrestler a $140 million jury award, according to...
Daniel Murphy's mercy for Matt Harvey reserved for postgame
WASHINGTON — In the calm of the postgame clubhouse Tuesday night, Daniel Murphy offered the same confidence in former teammate Matt Harvey that he did last week. Only the setting...
Why Tanaka likely can't wait for Luis Severino's return
Luis Severino still has to make at least one rehab start in the minors before the Yankees will consider bringing him back after his stint on the disabled list, but...
David Wright's schedule shifts to get daytime start
WASHINGTON — He is becoming Day-vid Wright. After beginning the season with a schedule that had David Wright resting in day games that followed night games, manager Terry Collins went...
The Board of Elections has no idea when elections take place
It’s called the Board of Elections, but for some reason, its officials have a hard time figuring out when elections are held. Already under fire over the mysterious purge of...
Cuomo's shady SolarCity plan expected to get $485M grant
A state board is expected to approve spending $485 million in tax money on a solar-panel plant at the heart of a federal corruption probe, sources told The Post on...
Carlos Beltran may be phasing out A-Rod before he even returns
Don’t hurry back, Alex. Carlos Beltran has DH covered. Here’s why the Yankees demanded Alex Rodriguez bring his DH act to Trenton: Beltran is on fire as the designated hitter....
De Blasio's homeless motel is terrorizing The Bronx
Residents in the Riverdale section of The Bronx were outraged when they learned that Mayor Bill de Blasio had been housing homeless people in a local motel. They were even more...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx Two masked men robbed a beauty shop in Westchester Square and left the employees tied up, cops said. The victims, a 27-year-old man and a 49-year-old woman, were...
Why Bernie isn't quitting just yet
Frustrated mainstream Democrats worried about the polls showing a neck-and-neck presidential race cannot figure out what Bernie Sanders is doing — and they’re beginning to panic. They know there’s maybe...
Why Girardi was thrilled to use Yankees' improvised pen 'Big 3'
No bullpen is as consistently intimidating as the Yankees’, no sight so routinely demoralizing as the outfield door in The Bronx swinging open and Dellin Betances emerging or Andrew Miller...
Chris Cuomo grills Trump lawyer on alleged mafia ties
Donald Trump’s longtime lawyer was grilled Tuesday about decades-old allegations that the billionaire developer had ties to organized crime as he built his real-estate and casino empire. During a contentious...
Will Under Armour beat out Nike for GM Building space?
Nike’s swoosh is being flipped into a frown as it takes a pounding from Under Armour on all fronts. Last week, we warned you Nike was facing competition from Apple...