June 8, 2016
BlackRock says Illinois should lose access to debt markets
The Land of Lincoln should be forced to log-off from the muni bond market, one influential Wall Street firm said Wednesday. BlackRock, the world's biggest asset manager, said the debt-drunk...
The Cavaliers finally woke up, and decimated the Warriors
CLEVELAND — As the Cavaliers prepared to take the court for Game 3 of the NBA Finals, what LeBron James had called a do-or-die game, Cleveland’s superstar called his teammates...
Builder incorporates historic church's facade into new project
Holy historic preservation! Developer Sam Chang has saved my cherished, long-ago, church-office window after all. Maybe it was divine intervention because Chang, who’s put up dozens of characterless mid-market hotels...
8 expert tips to make you a social media star
Begin with the bio “You need to tell your followers exactly who you are, what your mission is, and what value following you will give their lives,” says Brooklyn Heights-based...
Mets finally put up some runs but need extras to avoid sweep
PITTSBURGH — One Wilmer Flores jam-shot to center field Wednesday might as well have been a blast into the Allegheny River. Flores’ pinch-hit bloop in the 10th inning came nowhere...
Mom and daughter settle dispute over $1M lottery ticket
The mother and daughter who took their fight over a $1 million scratch-off lottery ticket to court have settled their feud, Brooklyn Supreme Court papers show. Barbara Quiles and Linza...
Schneiderman puts Charter on notice over Time Warner's spotty Internet
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman expanded his office’s probe into internet service providers on Wednesday, putting Charter Communications on watch. The AG sent a warning to Charter, telling...
Injured grandma chooses (much) lower settlement over new trial
A Bronx grandmother who won a $16 million jury award against the MTA after tumbling down a flight of subway stairs will accept a $5 million payout rather than take...
Seabrook arrest has city and police officials terrified
A shady businessman’s cooperation with the feds — which landed the correction-union boss in handcuffs — is terrifying news for city and police officials facing potential corruption charges, sources told...
'It's the economy (again), stupid!'
Bill Clinton was right in 1992, when his presidential rallying cry was short and effective: “It’s the economy, stupid.” He’s still right in 2016, even though now it’s not George H.W....
Pressure mounts for Bernie to drop out
Bernie Sanders meets Thursday with both President Obama and Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid to discuss the future of his Democratic presidential campaign, as Hillary Clinton supporters grow increasingly impatient...
Why the Census desperately needs a leader
Sometimes, the actions of our federal government are so stupid it leaves me shaking my head. And other times, it’s even worse. Let’s consider today just the actions of a...
Millennials don't deserve NYC
They’re the greatest generation — of couch potatoes. A growing number of 18- to-34-year-olds, the world’s largest age group, prefer to unwind by staying in, watching Netflix and ordering Seamless,...
Yankees offense explodes to bail out shaky Nathan Eovaldi in win
Is this the latest tease produced by the Yankees or the beginning of a legitimate run up the AL East ladder? Of course, the Yankees publicly believe a lineup that...
'I remember those eyes': Victim recalls 1995 rape at trial
It’s been 21 years — but she’ll never forget her rapist’s eyes, a victim told Manhattan jurors Wednesday in moving testimony. “Those eyes,” the woman said from the witness stand,...
Millennials are paying consultants to get more likes on Instagram
Sydney Vincent scrolled through the feeds of her favorite Instagram accounts, envying the sea of artful graffiti, glistening swimming pools and cocktails that looked like they were made to match...
Hollywood agents love Bernie Sanders
Bernie Sanders may be a super long shot to win the Democratic presidential nomination — but Hollywood talent shops believe the 74-year-old Vermont senator is a shoo-in as pitchman and...
Jets coach Todd Bowles finds inspiration in Muhammad Ali
Jets coach Todd Bowles will remember more about Muhammad Ali than his famous fights. Bowles was one of many people who were inspired by the former heavyweight champion, who died...
The search for Ryan Fitzpatrick clues with those who know him best
One by one, the Jets trotted out their OTA quarterbacks, in depth chart order: Geno Smith, Bryce Petty, Christian Hackenberg. And of course Smith is more comfortable in the offense...
NYCHA's killing elevator joke
For generations, broken elevators have been the bane of New York City public-housing residents’ existence. NYCHA, the city housing authority, owns more than 3,300 elevators citywide — but can’t manage...
The closest thing to an honest man in the Obama White House
White House Press Secretary Josh Earnest still won’t say the administration told no lies to sell the Iran nuclear deal — but the White House is doing its best to...
Jobs are issue No. 1 -- and only one candidate has answers
Now that Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are assured their nominations, maybe we’ll finally see a pivot to the issue that worries voters most: jobs. Gallup last week echoed what...
Hillary has more paths to victory in general election than Trump
So now it’s Cersei Lannister going toe-to-toe with Stannis Baratheon — or, for those of you who don’t watch “Game of Thrones,” Hillary vs. Trump. As the general election begins,...
How Hillary Clinton is failing the founders of American feminism
No sooner had Hillary Clinton become the first woman presidential nominee of a major party than Gail Collins of The New York Times popped her this wonderful question: If she...
The $15 minimum wage is costing these New Yorkers their jobs
When racist progressives in the early 1900s pushed for the minimum wage, they understood its impact: keeping blacks and immigrants out of the workforce by making it illegal for them...
Why Trump is right to 'bully' the press
Until Donald Trump ran for president, the national media sat cute knowing they had free license to embarrass and belittle anyone they wanted without recourse, as Republican nominees were too...
How Jersey high schooler's MLB draft dream became nightmare
It was the dream scenario, Jason Groome coming home to pitch his senior year of high school in southern New Jersey and getting drafted No. 1 overall by the hometown...
Rueben Randle 'disappointed' he's not with the Giants anymore
PHILADELPHIA — Rueben Randle is an Eagle now, but part of him still wishes he was a Giant. The enigmatic wide receiver told The Post on Wednesday he was “a...
Hospital worker dies from heart attack while watching porn
A hospital worker was found dead in The Bronx -- with his laptop open and porn playing on it -- after suffering a fatal heart attack while apparently masturbating, police...
Man accused of gunning down teen baby-sitter indicted
A Brooklyn grand jury has indicted the 25-year old man accused of gunning down a sixteen-year-old as she babysat her young cousin last week. Taariq Stephens was indicted Wednesday on...
Mailman gets probation for trashing Christmas mail
The postman who dumped a bunch of Christmas mail in the trash wasn’t just feeling “overwhelmed” — he was feeling curious that day, too and opened some of the letters...
Elderly woman hurt in subway fall may have to take reduced payout
A Bronx grandmother who won a $16 million jury award against the MTA after tumbling down a flight of subway stairs will have to take her chances at a new...
Elizabeth Warren set to endorse Hillary Clinton
Senator Elizabeth Warren will soon endorse presumptive Democratic presidential nominee Hillary Clinton and, while not currently interested in serving as her running mate, has not ruled it out, several sources...
Did you know the Verrazano Bridge is spelled wrong?
It's an error that has loomed over New York Harbor for more than 50 years: The name of the majestic Verrazano-Narrows Bridge is spelled wrong. Despite a new petition drive...
Kelly Johnson deal shows Mets are serious about contending
PITTSBURGH — Credit Kelly Johnson with that one. No, don’t do that. But urgency pervaded the Mets’ air Wednesday, from the front office down to the field, from Flushing to...
Serial drunk driver sentenced to life in prison
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L9zAFvVHEd8 CONROE, Texas — A Houston man convicted of drunken driving nine times since 1980 has been sentenced to life in prison. The Montgomery County judge who sentenced Donald Middleton...
One of Janoris Jenkins' exes wants in on new contract
A mother of new Giants cornerback Janoris Jenkins’ children wants a bigger cut of his big new paycheck. According to TMZ, Sontaevia Armstrong has filed paperwork in Florida seeking a...
Man got so sick of neighbors' noisy sex, he set fire to his house
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — Authorities say an Albuquerque man took drastic action to escape the sounds of his neighbors having sex — he set fire to his own apartment. The Albuquerque...
Four Yankees who finally look worthy of their massive paydays
The Yankees reached a crossroads following the 2013 season. They wanted to drop under the $189 million luxury-tax threshold and use that as a reboot to get younger and gain...
Will 'Married at First Sight' have better luck in Miami?
"Married at First Sight" is heading south for Season 4, taking its cameras to Miami to pair six singles who will legally marry a stranger on the FYI network reality...
Marijuana grow facility may be forced close because it reeks
A marijuana grow operation in Denver could go up in smoke because neighbors are sick of the smell. The grower Starbuds wants to renew its cultivation license, but residents are...
Hedgie accused of bribing union boss has criminal past
The hedge-funder charged with bribing labor leader Norman Seabrook to get his hands on $20 million in union funds is a major Jewish philanthropist with a shady past. Murray Huberfeld...
Is Apple finally going to fix the train wreck that is iTunes?
WWDC is Apple’s conference where, traditionally, the company shows off upcoming software changes. If there’s one piece of Apple software in dire need of some TLC, it’s iTunes, and a...
The day in photos: June 8, 2016
White lion cubs cuddle, Hillary Clinton celebrates and more.
Frog airlifted to hospital after being run over by lawnmower
An unlucky Australian frog that was run over by a lawnmower is hopping its way around the continent to recovery. Min Tims said she accidentally ran over the green tree...
Kurt Rambis getting 2-year contract extension from Knicks
CLEVELAND – As expected, Kurt Rambis will coach the Knicks. But as an assistant. Rambis will remain a member of new head coach Jeff Hornacek’s staff, league sources confirmed Wednesday. Rambis,...
Rutgers bandits vandalize high school as 'warning' to Jim Harbaugh
An anonymous group of Rutgers students delivered a secretive and altogether strange message for Michigan's Jim Harbaugh, who headlines the list of college football coaches working a recruiting camp at a...
City Council agrees on $82.1 billion budget for 2017
Mayor de Blasio and the City Council announced a tentative agreement Wednesday on an $82.1 billion budget for fiscal 2017, which will raise spending by about 4.6 percent over the...
Bad news for New Yorkers who hate cyclists, tourists, people in general
Manhattan is now jam packed with tens of thousands more people every day than it was just a few years ago -- and much of that congestion is because of...
Undertaker gets no-jail sentence for running illegal poker club
A Staten Island undertaker was sentenced to five years probation Wednesday for running an illegal poker club that was led by a former veteran NYPD cop and dubbed "The Press.”...
This 'shopper chopper' will blow your mind
A shopping cart that can travel up to 80 mph and seat five people is now a real thing. Developed by a US Patent Office clerk from Pennsylvania, the cart began...
Palestinian gunmen open fire in Tel Aviv restaurant
Two Palestinian gunmen opened fire in a popular food and retail center in central Tel Aviv Wednesday night, killing four people and seriously wounding at least seven others. There were...
Girl band drummer doubles down on defense of Stanford sex offender
The Ohio drummer whose band was booted from a Big Apple music festival is defending her decision to write a character statement for the Stanford University athlete convicted of sexually...
Woman who survived flesh-eating bacteria shares bikini photo
“It has taken me a long time to become comfortable with and accept my new body,” she said.
Foreigner guitarist scores new NYC loft for $4.9M
Rock on with your bad self! Mick Jones, the 71-year-old guitarist and founding member of rock group Foreigner, has purchased a two-bedroom co-op at 420 West Broadway in Soho for...
Scalpers cash in on free tickets to Muhammad Ali's memorial service
Free tickets for Muhammad Ali’s public memorial service in his hometown of Louisville, Kentucky, sold out in less than an hour Wednesday — and some greedy ticket holders immediately tried...
Mets have stash of top picks not ready to join superstar trio
The Mets hold the No. 19 pick in the MLB Draft, which begins Thursday night. Here’s a look at how the Mets’ past 10 top picks have panned out, from the...
This stuntwoman killed the 'American Ninja Warrior' course
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OD4oBI9WkPk During the Season 8 premiere of “American Ninja Warrior” last week, competitor Jessie Graff crushed this year’s harder-than-ever course in 4½ minutes — becoming the first woman to complete...
Knicks coaching hopeful Sean Rooks died of heart disease
CLEVELAND – Sean Rooks, the 46-year-old former NBA player and coach, likely died from heart disease when he collapsed in a Philadelphia restaurant Tuesday, according to a report. No official...
Europe's favorite new party drug? Snorted chocolate
The newest craze sweeping the European club circuit isn’t a drug — it’s chocolate. Yep, that's right. Partiers are drinking, eating, and even snorting cocoa in lieu of traditional inebriates...
'Supergirl' star trying to rescue cousin from gay therapy camp
A Texas teen needs saving from religious zealots who are forcing her to “pray the gay away” at a Christian boarding facility where she is being held against her will,...
The Hollywood film that Hitler didn’t want you to see
Lewis Milestone’s “All Quiet on the Western Front’’ (1930) is one of the most beloved films of the early talkie period, a much-revived anti-war classic that won the third Oscar...
Meet the cooperator who brought down a union boss
Jona Rechnitz, a donor to Mayor Bill de Blasio who is at the center of a sweeping corruption probe, is the cooperating witness mentioned in a federal bribery case against...
Cop sentenced for tasing a teenager so long, he caused brain damage
Missouri police officer Timothy Runnels was recently sentenced to four years in prison for tasing 17-year-old Bryce Masters. A federal judge ordered that the dashcam footage from the incident be...
Scientists find human 'hobbit' remains in Indonesia
The fossils are about 700,000 years old, extending the hobbit story far backward from the original remains, which date to just 50,000 years ago.
Oklahoma City Thunder part-owner's fatal wreck ruled an accident
OKLAHOMA CITY — The fiery car crash in which energy industry magnate Aubrey McClendon died was an accident, the Oklahoma medical examiner's office ruled Wednesday, also noting that he had...
The Rich Parents of Instagram are more annoying than you think
These wealthy social media stars definitely haven’t cut back on their opulent lifestyles since having children. From bathing in a tub full of cash to letting their expensive pets lounge...
This was the first iPhone rumor. Ever.
In the tech world today, there are no more secrets. And with respect to smartphones in particular, it’s practically impossible for a company to release a new device without having...
Bill Simmons gets personal with latest ESPN burn about 'grab-ass'
Bill Simmons refers to himself as a "brat" and an "a--hole" in a Hollywood Reporter interview that was published on Wednesday. Not many in Bristol would disagree. Simmons spit on...
Terrifying synthetic dog is a real help to veterinarians
This dog may be straight out of your nightmares, but it's a dream for veterinarians. The SynDaver, a synthetic canine model, will help vets train without having to use euthanized animals....
Five teams that could shock by winning Euro 2016
There may be no World Cup this summer, but that doesn’t mean serious soccer fans have to sit around twiddling their thumbs until the return of European domestic league action...
Serial robber busted after committing 25th hold-up
Cops finally nabbed a man wanted in a robbery spree in Queens and Long Island Wednesday, police sources said. The knife-wielding robber, whose name wasn’t immediately released, led cops on...
Breast milk can help your pimples go away and other fun facts
When it comes to breast milk, the so-called "liquid gold" that provides nourishment for infants has other golden qualities that inventive minds are finally capitalizing on. Here are just a few alternative...
Yankees’ last 10 top draft picks is a litany of disaster
The Yankees have the No. 18 pick in the MLB Draft, which begins Thursday night. Here’s an (unsightly) glimpse at how the Yankees’ top picks the past 10 years have...
Big bottles are making babies fat
Babies who drink from large bottles early in life may experience more weight gain by six months of age than infants who drink from smaller bottles, a study suggests. Starting...
NYC moves forward with deer vasectomy plan
New York City is moving forward with efforts to control the overpopulation of deer on Staten Island with vasectomies. The Staten Island Advance reports Comptroller Scott Stringer is allowing the...
Mets begin to repair offense with Kelly Johnson trade (again)
PITTSBURGH — Kelly Johnson’s stint with the Mets last season left a positive enough impression to warrant a sequel. With the Mets in desperate need of lineup help, team brass...
School bus driver allegedly chokes 8-year-old boy
A bus driver choked an 8-year-old boy Tuesday in the Bronx because the kid was throwing basketballs at him while he was driving, sources said. The boy was headed home...
The fattest cats in sports are feeling a wallet drain
As Tiger Woods’ on-course career continues to spiral to its inevitable conclusion, so has the list of the top-earning athletes changed with the times. For the first time since 2000,...
Aaron Hernandez meets with Casey Anthony's lawyer
Desperation knows no bounds for Aaron Hernandez. The former Patriots tight end, who is serving a life sentence for the murder of Odin Lloyd, met with Casey Anthony's attorney, Jose...
Mom burns daughter alive because she married for love
LAHORE, Pakistan — A Pakistani woman was arrested Wednesday after dousing her daughter with kerosene and burning her alive, allegedly because the girl had defied her family to marry a...
Ousted Lending Club CEO mulls takeover of his old company
Ousted Lending Club CEO and co-founder Renaud Laplanche has been speaking to private equity firms and banks about financing a potential buyout of the online lender, according to people familiar...
Juggernaut Warriors: Why do we even need Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant couldn’t beat Golden State in the Western Conference final, so excuse the Warriors if they aren’t exactly enamored with the idea of him joining the team. As rumors...
Fish can recognize human faces -- and spit on them
These are spitting images! A species of fish can be trained to recognize different people — by spitting in their faces, according to a study published Tuesday in Scientific Reports....
Lululemon's business may not sour afterall
Lululemon is showing signs of a turnaround despite the chip on its shoulder. The purveyor of pricey yoga wear reported better-than-expected sales in the first quarter as the retailer fends...
Maria Sharapova fighting 'harsh' two-year doping ban
Maria Sharapova was suspended two years by the International Tennis Federation on Wednesday for doping, a ban she called "unfairly harsh" and which she plans to appeal. The 28-year-old Sharapova...
You will need tissues watching this dog take her last, heroic walk
Bretagne was the last 9/11 responder dog alive, but she was also so much more. The golden retriever also responded to Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and worked with autistic children before...
LeBron doesn't care for Phil Jackson's MJ analogy
LeBron James is not Michael Jordan, and apparently he doesn’t appreciate the comparison — even if it’s coming from 11-time champ Phil Jackson. The Knicks president put James in the...
Stanford swimmer says he didn't mean to hurt sex assault victim
The former Stanford University swimmer convicted of sexually assaulting an unconscious woman expressed remorse in a statement read to the court ahead of his sentencing — but blamed his actions...
WWE's secret plan to steal Ronda Rousey
When Brock Lesnar announced he would be fighting at UFC 200, it seemed like the mixed martial art promotion had pulled a fast one on the WWE. Now, however, it looks...
You'll need a lot of money to see Lin-Manuel Miranda's final ‘Hamilton’ show
Prices for “Hamilton” creator-star Lin-Manuel Miranda’s final show are sky high on the secondary market, with fans coughing up more than $6,000 a pop for tickets. “We’ve never seen anything...
DJ trolls tennis star by blaring song from his Pussycat Dolls ex
Don't Cha hate it when your exes get into your head? That's likely how Grigor Dimitrov feels following a disastrous performance Tuesday at a Wimbledon tune-up match in Stuttgart, Germany....
Students create a baby chick from an egg without a shell
A group of Japanese high school students took a crack at one of life’s enduring philosophical mysteries when they successfully grew a chicken from an egg outside of its shell. In...
Depressed killer whale beaches itself
Morgan, a killer whale at the Loro Parque zoo in Spain, beached herself and was left out of water for over 10 minutes. This isn't the first time Morgan has...
Judge probes whether Uber's private eye lied to dig up dirt
Private dicks hired by Uber may have used sneaky, illegal tactics as they tried to ferret out info on a Connecticut man who has brought an antitrust suit against the...
Mom helps wrestle own daughter from arms of would-be kidnapper
A Florida mother wrestled her own daughter from the arms of a would-be kidnapper inside a store Tuesday morning before an off-duty sheriff's deputy arrested the fleeing suspect. Authorities said...
Man stabbed in neck during brawl in Times Square
A man was stabbed in the neck during a fight outside a drugstore near Times Square, authorities said. The 36-year-old victim got into an argument with the attacker and another...
Baby born to brain-dead mother
LISBON, Portugal — Doctors at a Lisbon hospital have delivered a baby almost four months after its mother was declared brain-dead — a record for such cases in Portugal. Lisbon's...
Fashion blogger reveals dark past that almost destroyed her
Alexa Curtis was 7 years old when her father was wrongfully arrested and jailed on child molestation charges. He spent the next five years in a maximum-security prison in Rhode...
Woman killed after car thieves cause wrong-way crash
Two men in a stolen minivan tried to evade police by driving the wrong way down the Henry Hudson Parkway, slamming head-on into another car and killing a female passenger,...
Man presumed dead after falling into Yellowstone hot spring
YELLOWSTONE NATIONAL PARK, Wyo. — Rangers searched Tuesday for a man who reportedly fell into a hot spring at Yellowstone National Park. Someone reported seeing a man in his early...
Thumb injury behind Jets missing tight end
The Jets have been missing one of their starters during recent OTA practices. Tight end Kellen Davis, who started nine games last season, is out with a torn ulnar collateral...
Man drowns while scuba diving for golf balls
WAVERLY, Ohio — Authorities have identified an Ohio man who drowned while diving for golf balls in a pond at a country club. Authorities say 63-year-old Charles Hill was diving...
Karl Largerfeld's hot muse is a suburban New Jersey dad
Brad Kroenig isn’t like the other dads in Wyckoff, NJ. The 6-foot-1 St. Louis native looks like an all-American Adonis, for one, with his square jaw, lustrous blond mane and...
All the stylish gear guys need this summer
Summer is here — but that's no excuse to start dressing like a slovenly beach bum. From retro-cool Cuban-collared shirts to palm-print backpacks, here's everything you need to upgrade your wardrobe...
Kimbo Slice died while waiting for heart transplant
Former UFC fighter Kevin "Kimbo Slice" Ferguson was in need of a heart transplant prior to his death on Monday from congestive heart failure. The Sun-Sentinel in Ferguson's home of...
Ryan Gosling isn't just hot, he has killer style too
Acting chops are nice and all, but let’s be real: Ryan Gosling wouldn’t be Ryan Gosling if he didn’t dress like a bona fide movie star. A master in the...
NYC correction officers' union head arrested in corruption probe
Correction officers’ union chief Norman Seabrook was busted by the feds Wednesday on corruption charges for allegedly selling himself for a “Ferragamo bag full of cash," authorities said. Seabrook, president...
Hillary Clinton wins California primary
LOS ANGELES — Hillary Clinton has won California's Democratic presidential primary — a symbolic victory a day after she was declared the presumptive nominee of the party. Clinton and Sen....
Two Air National Guard jets collide over Georgia
COLUMBIA, S.C. — Two South Carolina Air National Guard F-16 fighter pilots ejected safely after a midair collision overnight in eastern Georgia, the Guard said. The collision happened around 9:15...
Baseball Hall of Fame opening 9/11 exhibit
COOPERSTOWN, N.Y. — Fifteen years after the 9/11 terrorist attacks stunned the nation, the Baseball Hall of Fame will pay tribute to baseball's role in the healing process with a...
Cop cars collide with taxi while chasing suspect in Brooklyn
Two NYPD vehicles collided with a taxi in Brownsville early Wednesday while en route to a location where a chase was underway, according to authorities. The police cars -- one...
Monkey causes nationwide blackout in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya's power generation company says a monkey caused a three-hour nationwide blackout. The Kenya Electricity Generation Company said in a statement late Tuesday that a monkey climbed...
Bomb threat forces EgyptAir flight to make emergency landing
CAIRO — Egyptians officials say a bomb threat forced an EgyptAir plane en route to Beijing from Cairo to make an emergency landing in Uzbekistan. The passengers were evacuated and...
Donald Trump uses teleprompter for victory speech
BRIARCLIFF MANOR, N.Y. — Donald Trump routinely mocks his rivals for using teleprompters, but the presumptive Republican presidential nominee relied on the much-maligned political crutch Tuesday night for his closely...
'Hairspray' star nailed Tracy Turnblad role on first audition
In late April, Marymount Manhattan sophomore Maddie Baillio answered an open casting call to play Tracy Turnblad in NBC’s early December production of “Hairspray Live!” The theater performance major, who...
Teachers union would rather cover up abuse than protect our kids
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmYNNJZHhPY ‘It’s always the union’s fault,” said Patricia Puleo, the president of the Yonkers Federation of Teachers. Truer words have never been spoken by a union leader. Gonzo journalist James...
NYC's most exciting new restaurants are Indian
At long last, Manhattan’s curry catastrophe is over. After three grim years, when prized Indian-themed restaurants Tabla, Dévi, the original Tamarind and Jackson Diner all closed, five new places have...
Democrats wasted a historic moment nominating Hillary
Congratulations, Democrats: With Tuesday’s voting, you’re making history — the first major US political party to nominate a woman for president. Too bad it had to be Hillary Clinton. OK,...
Final salutes for Bretagne, the last 9/11 rescue dog
All dogs go to heaven — but if ever a pup was especially deserving, it’s Bretagne, the last Ground Zero search-and-rescue dog, who died Monday at 16. The golden retriever...
The latest Instagram trend for people with too much free time
Monet had his watercolors. Rodin had his rock. And Lina Saber, 26, a nutritionist based in Queens, has her fruit. She arranges multicolored banana and berry purees atop each other...
Kids find a new way to run their parents' lives
When her parents left her with Grandpa and Grandma for a weekend last October, Morgan Greenfield was an adorable 7-year-old who happily devoured ice cream and pizza. They came home...
Bernie Sanders vows to not give up on White House bid
Bernie Sanders is vowing to continue his quest for the White House, telling supporters in California that he will fight on to compete in next week's primary in Washington, DC....
Despite her greatness, Beyoncé leaves you wanting more
Beyoncé looks to be human despite her perfection and utter professionalism. On Tuesday she began her first of two shows at Citi Field over an hour late, and robots are...
Concert promoter sues Jay Z over canceled Rihanna concert
A Nigerian concert promoter is suing Jay Z and his management company for allegedly canceling a Rihanna concert and then refusing to repay a $160,000 deposit. Chris Ubosi says he...
Man hurls box of jerky at bodega worker before swiping $250
A man assaulted a Bronx bodega employee and hurled a box of jerky at him before looting $250 from the register, cops revealed Tuesday. The strong-arm robbery took place at...
Beth Israel's multi-block campus enticing for investors
Investors interested in buying portions of the Beth Israel campus are being directed to Douglas Harmon of Eastdil Secured. The hospital sits on a mid-Manhattan multi-block campus and apartment complex...
Sotheby’s revives its search for a new home
It looks like we’re in 2013 all over again. Sotheby’s, which back then was searching for a new location and trying to sell its 1334 York Ave. headquarters, is once...
Lending Club has its worst day since start of loan probe
Lending Club got slammed on Tuesday after the loan middleman company delayed its annual meeting and its second-biggest shareholder sold its stake. The double-whammy of bad news turned into one...
Pharma-bro's odd story might make it to Broadway
If so-called “Pharma Bro” scammer Martin Shkreli doesn’t go to prison, he can always go to Broadway. A group of musical theater writers started raising money on Tuesday for a...
Questions surround film company's massive de Blasio donations
Donors affiliated with a major TV and film production company who never gave more than $250 to any city office donated thousands to Mayor Bill de Blasio in 2013 —...
Mishandled rape cases becoming 'epidemic' for city schools: complaint
City school officials botched investigations into three sex attacks on female students — part of a suspected “epidemic” of mishandled rape cases, according to a complaint filed with the feds....
Gannett might sweeten its takeover bid for Tribune
There is nothing new yet on the table, but one source close to Gannett said the company might sweeten its offer for Tribune Publishing above the $15 a share now...
James Patterson hopes to reinvent the way we read books
Best-selling author James Patterson and publisher Little, Brown at Hachette Books are placing a massive bet this week. They will unveil a new low-priced imprint called Bookshots that has ambitious...
Would-be bank robber leads police on chase through Brooklyn
A would-be bank robber was busted after leading cops on a chase through Carroll Gardens Tuesday afternoon, authorities said. Freddie Youmans, 29, allegedly passed a note demanding cash to a...
Street outside MSG named in honor of Muhammad Ali
A street outside Madison Square Garden has been named in honor of Muhammad Ali. A city worker put up the sign for Muhammad Ali Way on Tuesday after Mayor de...
Recruiting maestro on way out of St. John's amid Mullin discord
Barry Rohrssen’s return home may not last too long. The St. John's associate head coach has been working on a buyout, sources confirmed, after one disappointing year in Queens but...
City Council delays unpopular 5-cent plastic bag fee
The City Council has delayed its unpopular 5-cent fee on grocery-store bags after a plan to block the fee gained momentum in the state Legislature. A bill that prevents all...
Here's your chance to mingle with SI Swimsuit models
Coney Island has never looked this hot. Some of Sports Illustrated’s top swimsuit models will flock to the fabled boardwalk in August to mingle, sign autographs and play games with...
Logan Verrett getting another start to spare Steven Matz
PITTSBURGH — Logan Verrett is headed back into spot starting duty. The Mets’ righty will get the ball on Saturday at Milwaukee, according to manager Terry Collins, allowing Steven Matz...
That was fast: Dellin Betances again looks unhittable
Dellin Betances’ slump didn’t last long. After allowing at least one run in a career-high four consecutive outings, the Yankees reliever found his groove again, tossing a scoreless frame in...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Police are looking for a suspect who allegedly stole the purse of an infirm, 84-year-old woman shopping in East New York. The keys from her purse were then used...
Five dead after pickup truck mows down group of cyclists
COOPER TOWNSHIP, Mich. — Police were seeking a pickup truck due to reports that it was driving erratically minutes before five adults in a group of bicyclists were struck and...