June 22, 2016
NBA Mock Draft: It's going to get wild after top two
Basketball never stops. Just four days after a memorable NBA Finals that saw LeBron James lift the Cavaliers to their first title, the draft is here. While this draft lacks...
Blame design changes for the Second Avenue Subway delays
The Second Avenue subway delays have nothing to do with no-show workers — they’re the fault of the nitpicky MTA for demanding a staggering 2,500 design changes, a rep for...
Hondo gets Brave
Hondo narrowly missed with the Royals on Wednesday in the big Citi but then ran the table with the Cards, Tigers and Indians to send the earnings soaring to 1,956...
Reminder: Derrick Rose is being sued for sexual assault
The newest Knick will arrive on Broadway with a civil sexual assault lawsuit hanging over his head, but Derrick Rose vows it isn’t a rape case. That’s what he said...
Viacom director challenges Redstone's mental competence
Viacom’s lead independent director has petitioned a Delaware court to conduct a physical and mental examination of the media conglomerate’s 93-year-old controlling shareholder. Sumner Redstone’s National Amusements Inc., which controls...
Knicks may dish out cash to solve lingering guard problem
Even after the Derrick Rose blockbuster, the Knicks are desperate for guards in Thursday’s draft and they will likely purchase at least one second-round pick, if not two. And the...
FBI raids hedge fund linked to union head's kickback probe
FBI agents raided Platinum Partners on Wednesday, weeks after a former manager at the embattled New York hedge fund was charged in a kickback scheme. The investigation of the firm’s...
Nets hope to buy their way into first round of NBA draft
There will be no joy in Brooklyn when the Celtics hit the clock with the No. 3 pick in the NBA draft on Thursday night at Barclays Center with a...
Jury will decide who came up with 'Stairway to Heaven' riff
The fate of one of rock’s most revered and rewarded opening riffs is now in the hands of a jury charged with determining if Led Zeppelin ripped off the introduction...
Girardi's unorthodox Big 3 usage sets up clutch Yankees win
Being down by four runs in the seventh inning isn’t exactly the recipe for success — and it usually doesn’t lead to an appearance by the big three in the...
Brooklyn eatery boss groped and harassed former valet: suit
A former valet driver at an Italian restaurant in Brooklyn claims his ex-boss is a creep who repeatedly groped him and showed him an X-ray of his privates. Momen Hassanein,...
Goldman Sachs to ax nearly 100 more employees
The pain keeps coming at Goldman Sachs. Lloyd Blankfein’s bank will ax another 98 employees in its third round of layoffs this year, according to a filing with the New...
Why the US should celebrate Brexit
American financial markets have it ascot backward. The biggest issue this week in the US financial markets — aside from the fact that the economy is rolling over — is...
Malachi Richardson silences doubters at NBA draft
Malachi Richardson isn’t hearing jokes about his decision anymore. The former Syracuse guard from Trenton heard a lot of criticism when he declared for the NBA draft following an up-and-down...
Burger King hopes to boost sales with this insane new menu item
Hit by a sudden sales slump, fast-food companies have kicked off a new round of one-upmanship that goes beyond last year’s promotional pricing with gimmicks like McDonald’s 2 for $5...
Restoration Hardware shares spike amid sale speculation
Shares of Restoration Hardware gained 7.2 percent, to $27.62, in heavy trading on Wednesday, following speculation it might sell itself to its counterpart hot home-furnishings headquarters, Williams-Sonoma. Williams-Sonoma also gained...
Rockies won't find anybody to take Jose Reyes off their hands
The Rockies have until Saturday to officially jettison Jose Reyes, and most industry executives surveyed believe Colorado will not find a willing trade partner for the troubled shortstop. Should that...
Should Britain breakup with Europe?
Britain should leave the European Union The biggest reason for Britons to vote for independence from Europe today is the opportunity that it offers for a greater special relationship with...
Ben Simmons had best mentor in the world ahead of NBA draft
Ben Simmons couldn’t have asked for a better mentor. After all, who better to consult with about the pressure of being the first pick in the NBA draft than LeBron...
Oculus mall is finally preparing to open
The Oculus is finally ready to party. With a grand opening of the mall now planned for mid-August, retail leaseholder Westfield has begun marketing the $1.4 billion elliptical World Trade...
Trump's job pitch sounds a like a good way to win the presidency
"Jobs, jobs, jobs.” It wasn’t fancy, but it was the most important line of Donald Trump’s shockingly captivating speech yesterday. It’s also the modern version of Bill Clinton’s rallying cry...
Wall Street resists Elon Musk's call to merge Tesla, SolarCity
Elon Musk calls his deal to merge Tesla Motors and SolarCity a “no-brainer” — but Wall Street is calling it “brain dead.” The wildly ambitious tech tycoon told analysts Wednesday...
How Cal star's life off the court makes him perfect NBA pick
Jaylen Brown is a Renaissance man. A projected top-10 pick in Thursday night’s NBA draft at Barclays Center, Brown prepared for the biggest night of his young life this week...
Mini Noah Syndergaard steals the hearts of Mets fans
A curly-maned blond phenom who answers to the name “Thor” took the mound at Citi Field Wednesday, rocked, fired and won the hearts of 35,000 fans — and his name...
Now is the time for Islanders to go all in on Stanley Cup dreams
This is a mentality the Islanders haven’t had in a long time. Instead of bracing for what it means to be Stanley Cup contenders, they should embrace it and go...
Christie Brinkley selling $30M Hamptons mansion
The 20-plus-acre property is on the market for $29.5 million.
5 most pressing issues facing Knicks after Derrick Rose deal
As a free agent two years ago, Carmelo Anthony was intrigued about heading to Chicago to play alongside point guard Derrick Rose and scrappy big man Joakim Noah. Anthony decided...
Grand jury indicts ex-nonprofit boss for $100K shopping spree
The former head of a Queens nonprofit swiped $100,000 in taxpayer funds and blew it on maids, a new hot tub and other high-end upgrades to her home, authorities said...
Fast Takes: Why Hillary hates Uber, and other notable commentary of the day
From the right: Why Hillary Hates Uber You’d think “sharing” programs like Uber and Lyft would “make people of virtually all political stripes feel warm and fuzzy.” But Hillary Clinton,...
New York lawmakers are waging war on the sharing economy
If you live in New York and like to use Airbnb to let people stay in your apartment for 30 days or less while making some extra cash, you might...
US troops in Syria is starting to look inevitable
If Hillary Clinton is the next US president, prepare for a deeper American military involvement in Syria’s civil war — one that won’t seek to maintain a status quo but...
For Trump-style immigration reform, just copy Canada
Looking at the candidates at the first Republican debate last August, few would have predicted the rise of Donald Trump and the fate of the 16 other people on stage...
So much for Bratton's 'zero tolerance' approach to NYPD corruption
So much for the idea that Police Commissioner Bill Bratton would take a “zero tolerance” approach to the NYPD corruption scandals. As The Post’s Shawn Cohen and Bruce Golding reported...
Judge stops short-term rentals in single-room occupancy hotel
A Manhattan Judge ruled Thursday that a single-room-occupancy hotel on the Upper West Side must stop renting short-term rooms out to transients and tourists -- after attorneys for the building's...
Mets' season would be disaster without two biggest weapons
Remember when the Mets used to be boring? Those days seem as distant as “Now pinch hitting for the Mets, manager Joe Torre.” Holy cow, did the Mets have a...
Yankees can add CC Sabathia's ankle to growing list of worries
The worst sight for the Yankees on Thursday did not come on the field. It came when starting pitcher CC Sabathia struggled to put weight on his right leg as...
Diamond dealer ruined the biggest purchase of my life
A Long Island couple claims they bought an engagement ring from a Diamond District dealer for nearly $40,000, only to discover the ring held a doctored gem that was worth...
Yankees have to face a hard truth about A-Rod's terrible offense
On a wild day at Yankee Stadium that ended in cheers for Starlin Castro’s walk-off home run, the boos found Alex Rodriguez — twice. A-Rod struck out three times Wednesday...
'Asia's sexiest DJ' awaits judge's decision in abduction case
A Brooklyn federal judge is expected to decide the fate of “Asia’s Sexiest DJ”-turned-embattled mom in the next few days, he said Wednesday at a hearing over her extradition. A...
Authorities kill gator that snatched boy at Disney World
The alligator that snatched up and killed a toddler outside a posh Disney World resort was trapped and killed by authorities, it was announced Wednesday. The Florida Fish and Wildlife...
Donald Rumsfeld says endorsing Trump 'wasn't hard decision'
WASHINGTON -- Donald Rumsfeld, a key architect of the Iraq war, announced Wednesday that he’s supporting Donald Trump, one of its biggest critics. The former defense secretary in the George...
The day in photos: June 22, 2016
A red panda makes a cute debut, Donald Trump storms the Big Apple and more.
My kid got sunburned because of mislabeled sunscreen
Jumping on a report that found many sunscreens overstate their protection factors, a Brooklyn parent has filed a class-action lawsuit against the makers of Banana Boat Sunscreen, saying he bought...
The 'Uber of babysitting' is creeping some parents out
A new app makes booking a babysitter Uber-easy — but it’s leaving plenty of parents queasy. The Hello Sitter app launched in the Big Apple on Wednesday, and its claim...
'I hope you drop dead': Slain student's mom snaps at killer
The mom of a college student fatally shot in an East Harlem housing project exploded with rage at her daughter’s killer in court Wednesday — as the heartless killer sneered...
3 celeb looks that prove denim is back
Denim, the all-American fabric, has had many legendary incarnations through the decades, from the rockabilly high-waisted jeans of the 1950s to the stonewashed jackets of the ’80s. This summer’s hottest...
Mets' unlikely home run fuels win over Royals
Infielder Matt Reynolds was a “little surprised” when he learned he would be making his first career start in the outfield Wednesday afternoon at Citi Field. But the bigger surprise...
Mets breathe sigh of relief as Thor, Cespedes likely avoid DL
Citi Field turned into Panic Citi on Wednesday afternoon. Yet by night time, the prevailing hope was that both Noah Syndergaard and Yoenis Cespedes had avoided not only serious injury,...
Ex-model says she was held hostage in billionaires' feud
A former model for Canadian clothier Peter Nygard is accusing his sworn enemy — billionaire Louis Bacon — of using her as a pawn in their long-running feud. In a...
Starlin Castro's homer caps wild Yankees win
A day after general manager Brian Cashman said he wanted the Yankees to show him what kind of team they were and whether they were worth keeping together, the Yankees...
Son of Sam: I've found my life's calling
David Berkowitz, aka “Son of Sam,” is one of New York’s most notorious serial killers — yet he told a parole board he views himself as a model inmate and...
The unlikely story behind 'Peaky Blinders' theme song
“He’s a man, he’s a ghost, he’s a god, he’s a guru.” So go the key lyrics of the “Peaky Blinders” theme tune — a song called “Red Right Hand”...
NYPD shows support for gay pride with new-look patrol SUV
The NYPD is supporting gay pride with a new rainbow colored patrol vehicle. The SUV was apparently painted for the city’s gay pride parade Sunday in Manhattan and carries a...
NASA scientist creates terrifyingly large Nerf gun
Many readers will fondly remember the innocent days when they fought battles using Nerf guns. But any child who blasts their friend with a former NASA engineer’s foam bullet firing...
Cops inside Orlando club told to stand down during shooting
A group of Orlando cops burst into Pulse nightclub through a glass window within minutes of Omar Mateen's rampage — but were ordered by commanders to hold their position, according...
Teen Kylie Jenner ditching multimillion-dollar California mansion after just a year
Many Gen Yers — born in the ’80s and ’90s — haven’t even contemplated signing a lease. Meanwhile, 18-year-old Kylie Jenner is selling her California mansion (um, starter home) for...
Clinton staff disabled security of private email server
Tech staffers at the State Department temporarily disabled crucial security features on Hillary Clinton’s private email server in 2010 — leaving a trove of sensitive information vulnerable to hackers. Anti-virus...
Derrick Rose trade is a turning point for the Knicks
It was two years ago that Carmelo Anthony arrived at Chicago’s United Center, stepped out of a stretch limousine and saw a video image of himself festooned with a No....
Trump's co-chair thinks Paul Ryan's a 'screwball'
Donald Trump’s New York co-chair slammed House Speaker Paul Ryan Wednesday as a “screwball” for criticizing some of the presumptive GOP presidential nominee’s controversial statements. “Absolutely he’s a screwball. He...
Gun-toting trio claim discrimination over Holland Tunnel stop
The gun-toting vigilantes from Pennsylvania who tried to take an arsenal into the Big Apple on Tuesday are being discriminated against because of their love for the Second Amendment --...
Troy Ave pleads not guilty in T.I. concert shooting
The Brooklyn rapper busted in the fatal shooting at a T.I. concert at Irving Plaza was in court Wednesday on attempted murder and weapons possession charges tied to the incident....
Muslim cop wins after being suspended for beard
Three years after a Manhattan federal judge ruled that Hasidic cop Fishel Litzman should be reinstated and allowed to keep his beard, the NYPD was ordered to reinstate the pay...
Marco Rubio changes his mind about retirement from Senate
WASHINGTON -- Former Republican presidential candidate Marco Rubio announced Wednesday he will run for re-election to the Senate from Florida, reversing his retirement plans under pressure from GOP leaders determined...
9 sneaky signs that your spin class is total ripoff
When you walk into a fitness class, there are generally two things you can expect: You’re going to get a hard workout, and your trainer knows what he or she...
Mark Zuckerberg seems to think someone is spying on him
https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10102910644965951&set=a.612287952871.2204760.4&type=3&theater Facebook creator Mark Zuckerberg this week inadvertently revealed his low-tech solution to protecting his privacy when he surfs the net: strips of tape. To celebrate Instagram reaching 500 million...
This woman has 70-inch hips — and she's proving they're real
Baby got back. A woman who goes by the name Raylynn has taken Instagram by storm for her 70-inch booty. While she’s picked up more than 130,000 followers by posting...
Knicks acquire Derrick Rose from Bulls
Derrick Rose will try to revitalize his career and the Knicks’ woeful point-guard situation at the same time. In a stunning pre-draft trade, the Knicks announced Wednesday they acquired the...
Groom bitten by snake during 'adventure' photoshoot
An adventure wedding photographer in Colorado said Tuesday she wasn't expecting a rattlesnake to jump out and bite a groom as he was posing for photos with his bride --...
Two sisters arrested for brawling during their shift at IHOP
Two sisters nearly battered each other flat as pancakes at a Tennessee IHOP — a breakfast brawl that landed them both in the slammer.
Here's a poorly thought out ad campaign
These ad execs clearly spaced out when they came up with this campaign. A new interactive Web site for the movie “Independence Day: Resurgence,” out Friday, allows users to type...
Britons are looking for any crazy sign of how Brexit will go
Nervous Britons are looking to the sea and the sky for any sign of how Thursday's Brexit will go, as their neighbors used food and love letters in an attempt...
Even death planning has gone digital
Several websites are trying to make death easier -- for the people left behind. Everplans, Everest Funeral, My Life & Wishes and other companies are helping with end-of-life planning. Users...
People who take selfies are just as terrible as you thought
This may sound like a modern-day fable. An Australian teen model, Essena O’Neill, this week launched a new website, “Let’s Be Game Changers,” and told her fans that she’s quitting...
Shirtless J.R., boozing Kyrie highlight Cavaliers' wild parade
Cleveland is celebrating its first sports championship in 52 years. What did you expect? Kyrie Irving, J.R. Smith & Co. prove they're enjoying Wednesday's parade just as much as the...
MTA backs out of plan to beef up security in subways
The MTA has backed away from its plan to deploy eight MTA cops in the subway system to combat a spike in sex crimes, The Post has learned. While MTA...
Trump just blasted the message that can win the White House
Donald Trump marked the real start of his general-election campaign Wednesday with a full-bore attack on Hillary Clinton and a clear appeal to Americans across the spectrum. He slammed her,...
Yankees are finally trusting Rob Refsnyder — at Ike Davis' expense
For a second straight game, Rob Refsnyder was in the lineup at first base against a right-handed starting pitcher, leaving the lefty-swinging Ike Davis on the bench. Joe Girardi said...
A candidate for Congress wants to 'Make America White Again'
BENTON, Tenn. — An independent candidate for Congress has posted a campaign sign in Tennessee that says "Make America White Again." Rick Tyler, who is running as an independent, says...
Coast Guard finds 'debris field' of missing family's belongings
As the Coast Guard continued a desperate search Wednesday afternoon for a missing sailboat carrying a father and his three teenage children, rescuers spotted several items in a debris field...
Judge strikes down Obama fracking limits
CHEYENNE, Wyo. — A judge ruled Tuesday that federal regulators lack the authority to set rules for hydraulic fracturing, dealing another setback to the Obama administration's efforts to tighten how...
Man brings knife to a gunfight with the police
Dramatic dashcam footage has surfaced from Seattle, where police responding to a domestic disturbance call found a man armed with a knife. When he advanced on the officers, he ended...
Cautious optimism is the best Tiger Woods can muster
There is still no timetable for Tiger Woods’ return to competitive golf, but there is a renewed sense of optimism in his voice that it is going to happen —...
Working odd hours destroys your brain
Punching the clock at odd hours might mess up your mind: Shift workers show more signs of cognitive impairment than those who work normal hours do, a new Swedish study...
J.J. Watt reaches his Twitter breaking point
https://twitter.com/JJWatt/status/745422695672713216 J.J. Watt and Mike Florio's Twitter spat is the feud we didn't ask for, but got anyway. Ahead of Team USA's match against Argentina in Houston, the Texans defensive end...
Bartolo Colon is going to be just fine
The Mets appear to have survived a scare with Bartolo Colon. A day after the veteran righty was struck on the right thumb by a line drive that ended his...
Food vendor slashed in the back by another vendor
Two food vendors were embroiled in a dispute over location near the High Line in Manhattan Tuesday when one of the men slashed the other — then pretended to be...
Tempers flare as Democrats stage sit-in over gun-control
House Democrats staged a sit-down protest Wednesday, seeking a vote on gun control measures following the Orlando nightclub shooting.
NYPD's Broken Windows policing does not reduce felony crime
Mayor de Blasio’s official NYPD watchdog claimed that quality-of-life policing wasn’t responsible for the city’s record-low crime rates in what officials called an “independent” report on Wednesday. But department brass...
LeBron James immediately squashes free-agency drama
LeBron James brought a championship back to Cleveland for the first time in 52 years, and now he’s saying that his work isn’t done. After beating the Warriors in the...
NYC rats have no chance against this K-9 squad
New York City is known for having a pretty crazy rat population, but this group has found a unique solution. Known as R.A.T.S., they trained dogs to hunt the urban...
Little Caesars' new Detroit headquarters will make you hungry
Companies have come up with some bold designs to make their headquarters stand out from the pack. Renderings of Apple’s futuristic campus in Cupertino, Calif., evoke a spaceship. Amazon’s rising...
Having extramarital sex makes me a fabulous mother
A devoted wife and mother couldn’t be more enamored with her family — and says it’s all because she’s having extramarital sex. Gracie X, a redheaded Northern California firecracker who...
Cristiano Ronaldo throws reporter's microphone into lake
Cristiano Ronaldo is making everyone pay for his Euro frustrations — even an innocent reporter. A CMTV reporter approached Ronaldo on Tuesday, a day before Portgual faces Hungary in their final group...
'Like the Amazon': 400 animals seized from hoarder's home
Authorities rescued a zoo’s worth of creatures — turtles, birds, rabbits and even a skunk — from a Long Island animal hoarder's home, in what authorities said was one of...
The Celtics have tried — and failed — to shake up NBA Draft
The Boston Celtics apparently are doing all they can to move the No. 3 pick in Thursday's NBA Draft. But so far, teams are not biting. The Celtics have offered...
'Bikini bandit' on the loose in California
Investigators on Tuesday released photo of a "bikini bandit" who they said burglarized two California homes on June 4 and was still on the loose. The woman, wearing only a...
Trump blasts Hillary as a 'world-class liar'
Donald Trump launched a searing attack on Hillary Clinton on Wednesday, slamming her as “a world-class liar” who “may be the most corrupt person ever to seek the presidency of...
More MTA cops in subways for sex crime spike is just politics, sources say
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's order to have MTA cops patrol the subways amid a spike in sex crime stinks of politics — and puts unprepared cops in harm's way, NYPD sources...
Cheerleader charged in homeless man's murder
A high school cheerleader fought back tears Monday as she pleaded not guilty to helping a pair of brothers who allegedly beat a homeless man to death during an April...
Teen's prank ends with her stuck in a giant Barney head
Her prankster days are going the way of the dinosaur. Darby Risner, 15, slipped her noggin into a giant Barney the Dinosaur head to try to scare her friends staying...
Tim Tebow visits former teammate wounded in Orlando massacre
ORLANDO, Fla. — Former NFL quarterback Tim Tebow visited his former high school football teammate who was wounded in the gay nightclub shooting in Orlando. The Orlando Sentinel reports Rodney...
Softbank investors unfazed after heir apparent abruptly quits
SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son’s surprise plan to remain firmly at the helm of the internet and telecoms giant for possibly 10 more years was warmly received on Wednesday, with...
Johnny Manziel says he's a victim of hit-and-run
Johnny Manziel was the apparent victim of a hit-and-run accident earlier this week. Senior Cpl. DeMarquis Black of the Dallas police department told the Associated Press that Monday night's incident...
I use my iPhone to hide that I'm homeless
It’s the doldrums of an overnight Sunday shift at a Brooklyn men’s homeless shelter, after dinner but before the 10 p.m. lights-out call. On this particular night, the guys are...
British voters split down middle on Brexit
Britons were split on the eve of Thursday’s “Brexit” vote about whether their nation should bolt or stick with the European Union. An analysis of multiple polls on the referendum...
GOP congressman tries to block 'sexist' and 'racist' Tubman $20 bill
DES MOINES, Iowa — A Republican congressman is trying to block the Treasury from redesigning all US currency because it is "racist" and "sexist" to replace Andrew Jackson with abolitionist...
Here are the grossest straphangers in NYC
This creature feature stars Big Apple straphangers behaving at their worst. There’s an Instagram page that showcases the oddballs and derelicts who ride the New York City subway — and...
Michelin-starred eatery gives diners food poisoning
TOKYO — A Michelin-starred restaurant in Japan closed temporarily after 14 people got food-poisoning on a fancy Japanese-style meal there, and an investigation into the cause is continuing. The Kanagawa...
Jaguar shot dead moments after running in Olympic torch relay
A jaguar used in an Olympic torch relay ceremony was shot to death by the Brazilian army after it escaped from its leash and approached a soldier, military officials said....
Trump says he's 'great with debt,' prefers spending his own money
Donald Trump would rather spend his own money than dough from donors, and he crowed Wednesday that he is "great with debt." “[W]e’re raising quite a bit of money, I’m...
Armed Homeland Security employee may have been planning attack
Federal prosecutors are investigating whether a Department of Homeland Security employee with top-secret clearance was planning an attack at the agency's Washington headquarters.
Evangelical leader is totally cool with Trump's Playboy cover
A top evangelical leader dismissed social-media loudmouths as holier-than-thou for taking him to task for posing with Donald Trump near a framed copy of Playboy. The flap started when Jerry...
Terrifying gang shootout snarls traffic near Rio Olympic stadium
This is the terrifying moment when commuters were trapped in the middle of a gangland shooting right beside the Rio Olympic Park. The horrific violence happened on the same road...
'Asia's sexiest DJ' back in court for child abduction rap
“Asia’s Sexiest DJ”-turned-embattled mom Angie Vu returns to Brooklyn federal court for arguments over her extradition to France, where she faces child abduction charges.
Rory McIlroy pulls out of Olympics over Zika fears
Rory McIlroy announced Wednesday he has decided he won’t participate in the upcoming Summer Olympics because of fears over the Zika virus. But Jason Day hasn’t made up his mind...
Coast Guard desperately searches for father and his three children
The Coast Guard was combing the waters off Florida's Gulf Coast early Wednesday for a missing sailboat carrying a father and his three teenage children who were "attempting to survive"...
This bread is full of colorful surprises!
This baker based in Tokyo, Japan, puts colorful characters into her bread and shares them with the world on Instagram. She's used cartoon characters, anime, and even her son's drawings as...
Hondo going fourward
Dusty Baker was late with the hook Tuesday night as he stayed with Tanner Roark a batter too long in L.A., which cost the Nationals a victory and caused Hondo’s...
Virginia Madsen takes on devious new role in 'American Gothic'
CBS’ new 13-episode murder mystery “American Gothic” is so secret that even its stars don’t know the killer’s identity. The drama (premiering Wednesday at 10 p.m.) centers on a prominent...
Someone stole over 3,000 cases of beer from brewery
ATLANTA — A mystery is brewing in Atlanta, where someone stole an ocean of beer. A brewery in the city says nearly 3,300 cases of beer went missing when two...
Meet the TV judge who sang backup for P. Diddy and Mary J. Blige
"Paternity Court” Judge Lauren Lake will sing the National Anthem at Friday’s Mets-Braves game in Atlanta. Surprised? Don’t be: Lake used to be a professional singer/songwriter, paying her way through...
Union Square Park joint finally becomes perfect summer hot spot
The third time’s the charm for the Pavilion in Union Square Park. Or rather, the third summer. The seasonal open-air “market cafe,” (open May through October only) debuted in 2014,...
SUNY says hackers to blame for Twitter porn pics
ALBANY, N.Y. — The State University of New York says its Twitter account was hacked last weekend with its usual photographs of campus scenes replaced by pornographic images. SUNY spokeswoman...
Omar Mateen's gay lover says attack was 'revenge' for HIV-positive hookup
A man who claims he was Orlando mass killer Omar Mateen’s gay lover says the madman attacked the Pulse nightclub out of revenge because Mateen “hated” Puerto Ricans. The Spanish-speaking...
How healthy eating can help beat cancer
When her friend Eric was diagnosed with a brain tumor in September 2008, Susan Bratton knew there was little she could do to cure him. But with a bit of...
Pregnant woman, Mrs. Claus among 72 new emojis
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif. — A face representing "rolling on the floor laughing" and a hand taking a selfie are among 72 new emojis that will soon make their way to...
Meet the latest pup to head to the Westminster dog show
A high-energy Hungarian herding dog is the latest new breed headed to the Westminster Kennel Club and many other U.S. dog shows. The American Kennel Club is announcing Wednesday that...
Family says goodbye to Brooklyn man slain in Orlando shooting
Mourners paid their final respects Tuesday to Brooklyn social worker Enrique Rios Jr., — “the best thing God put in this earth” — who was gunned down in the Orlando...
Sanders' New York delegates say they were denied vote for state chairman
New York delegates for Bernie Sanders erupted in protest at a Democratic Party meeting Tuesday, saying they were denied a voice in the selection of the state chairman for the...
Mobster tossed back into prison for attending Mafia party
A Bonanno capo who violated his probation by attending a Christmas party thrown by wiseguys was tossed back in prison for two more years Tuesday by a judge who blasted...
Hackers who leaked DNC files also broke into Clinton Foundation
The same hackers who penetrated the Democratic National Committee also succeeded in breaking into the Clinton Foundation, it was disclosed Tuesday. The news broke just as leaks from the DNC...
Bratton reinstates cops tied to corruption probe so they can retire
Police Commissioner Bill Bratton quietly reinstated two NYPD bosses who had been stripped of their guns and badges over corruption allegations — in a secret deal to get them to...
All bets are off as polls show tight Brexit vote
Britons go to the polls Thursday to decide whether to “Brexit” from the European Union — and a new poll out Tuesday says the vote could be very close. The...
Meet the NYC chef who's also an underwear model
On a recent morning, a shirtless Franco Noriega is glistening in sweat as he hauls boxes into his new Lower East Side restaurant, Baby Brasa (129 Allen St.), opening Saturday....
Holland Tunnel gun nuts claim they were on rescue mission
Three backwoods gun nuts were busted on their way to play vigilante in New York City — while riding in a pickup truck loaded with weapons and plastered with their...
Daily Blotter
Queens Police are looking for three men who stole thousands of dollars in cash and booze from an Ozone Park strip club, authorities said. The suspects broke into the Traphouse...
Tesla's merger proposal is a 'no-brainer' to Elon Musk
Elon Musk calls this deal a “no-brainer” — but not everybody is certain it’s such a bright idea. In an announcement that jolted investors, the billionaire’s electric car maker Tesla...