July 26, 2016
Why must the Mets torture us like this?
The final pitch weaved around Matt Holliday’s bat at 10:37 p.m., ending a long and torturous and ultimately full day for the Mets and for Mets fans — 6 hours,...
Trusted Media Brands lays off 31 employees
Trusted Media Brands, the company formerly known as the Reader’s Digest Association, has laid off 31 workers in a White Plains, NY-based children’s publishing unit known as Studio Fun International....
Twitter foresees growth issues as shares plunge 10%
Jack Dorsey is wrestling with a new problem at Twitter — revenue. The struggling social network’s shares plunged 10 percent in after-hours trades Tuesday after it delivered lackluster quarterly revenue...
Plaintiff appeals 'Stairway to Heaven' copyright verdict
The battle over Led Zeppelin’s “Stairway to Heaven” is not dead yet. The plaintiff who accused the legendary quartet of lifting the opening chords of the rock classic from a...
Sabathia picks up reins to make convincing go-for-it case
HOUSTON — Look at any form of the Yankees’ schedule and the end of the regular season is the second day in October. Yet, in the middle of their best...
Clinton makes surprise appearance at DNC
Hillary Clinton made a surprise visit at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia on Tuesday. Clinton appeared on a big screen to address delegates her Democratic nomination for president after...
New Harry Potter book to hit shelves on July 31
Scholastic is planning a massive 4.5 million copy first printing in North America of the latest Potter book, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child Parts I & II” — slated...
Bill Clinton calls Hillary the 'best darn change-maker'
Former President Bill Clinton portrayed his wife Hillary on Tuesday as a dynamic force for change and a longtime fighter for social justice as he made a case for her...
Goldman sued over $1.7B Malaysian deal
Goldman Sachs just can’t seem to shake its Malaysian adventure. The Wall Street bank and a former executive were sued by an investor in one of its Malaysian clients for...
Man who shot at Queens cops gets 20 years in jail
A man who fired shots at two police officers in Queens was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison on Tuesday. Antonio Olmeda, 53, of Manhattan, pleaded guilty earlier...
City redacted bombshell documents linking de Blasio's team to nursing home bungle
The city’s Law Department redacted documents to cover up City Hall’s role in allowing a Lower East Side nursing home to be sold for luxury condos, it was revealed Tuesday....
USA's gold-medal boxing hope: a Newark kid named after Tupac
It has been 12 years since anyone from the US Olympic men’s boxing team won a gold medal. Shakur Stevenson hopes to end that drought next month in Rio de Janeiro....
Prankster who stole Four Seasons sign sells it for charity
His penance was making his crime pay — for charity. A 71-year-old retired developer copped to stealing a bronze sign from the Four Seasons restaurant in 1960 and holding it...
Angry Sanders supporters shut down streets outside DNC
PHILADELPHIA — Bernie Sanders loyalists protested inside and outside the Democratic National Convention site and clashed with police on Tuesday after Hillary Clinton won the party's presidential nomination. Despite Sanders'...
Rory McIlroy's case for why PGA Championship will be his
Look out for Rory McIlroy at this week’s PGA Championship at Baltusrol. McIlroy on Tuesday spoke like a player who’s expecting to win his fifth career major championship. “I’m feeling...
These are the Season 4 couples getting 'Married at First Sight'
Warning: This article contains spoilers from the Season 4 premiere of "Married at First Sight" More than 33,000 people have applied to be "Married at First Sight" in the FYI...
The Out Hotel will see a reboot after declining revenues
To become more inclusive, The Out Hotel is being sold to Merchants Hospitality and will likely change its name. Sources said as more gays feel welcome at other hotels, the...
Sanders delegates set their sights on NY party takeover
Bernie Sanders’ New York delegates hatched a plan Tuesday to ignite their own revolution and take over the New York state Democratic Party. Sanders delegates — attending the Democratic convention...
Carl Frampton looks to his own corner for underdog inspiration
Carl Frampton arched his back against the rock wall on the 86th floor observatory of the Empire State Building, stretching his arm out for a selfie, giving a thumbs up...
Apple clears low bar but stays 'very optimistic' about the future
The iPhone is still in a slump — but it may have at least hit rock bottom. That was Wall Street’s glass-half-full take on Apple’s fiscal third-quarter results Tuesday, as...
Clinton wins support from 'Mothers of the Movement'
The mothers of victims killed in high-profile shootings across the country said that they're siding with Hillary Clinton -- claiming the candidate isn't afraid to say "black lives matter." The...
Diners are losing their appetites for eating out
Our topsy-turvy current events are causing US consumers to lose their appetite for dining out. That opinion was expressed by Wall Street analyst Paul Westra of Stifel Nicolaus, who declared...
Why the Democrats owe Mitt Romney an apology
Democrats are probably right to blame Russia for the hack of Democratic National Committee e-mails, and to warn of the threat posed by Moscow’s meddling in US politics. But there’s...
The Aroldis Chapman trade really shook Dellin Betances
HOUSTON — Dellin Betances wasn’t affected on the mound Monday night after Aroldis Chapman was dealt to the Cubs hours before a 2-1 Yankees victory over the Astros at Minute...
Yankees sticking with Severino may mean shopping Ivan Nova
HOUSTON -- The Yankees opted to keep Luis Severino, who has worked two games in relief as a professional pitcher and none since 2013 in the Gulf Coast League, over...
Trump overtakes Clinton in presidential race: poll
Republican presidential nominee Donald Trump posted a two-point lead over his Democratic rival Hillary Clinton, according to a Reuters/Ipsos opinion poll released on Tuesday, the first time he has been...
Bouncing back from golf's ultimate thrill and heartbreak
It has been only nine days since Henrik Stenson achieved a career-long goal of winning a major tournament, nine days since Phil Mickelson was crushed, finishing second despite shooting a...
The MTA made the right call on the L Train
Shutting down the L train’s Manhattan-Brooklyn tunnel for 18 months is the right call, though it means one of the biggest transit disruptions in city history. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority’s...
Forceful Terry Collins: 'Nothing wrong' with Noah Syndergaard
Don’t blame the bone spur. Noah Syndergaard’s troublesome inconsistency continued Tuesday in the Mets’ 3-2 loss in the first game of a doubleheader against the Cardinals at Citi Field, resulting...
Daily terror attacks mock Dems' complaint on Trump's 'dark tone'
Every day seems to bring a fresh terror attack — proving Democrats out of touch for blasting Donald Trump’s “dark” tone. Trump’s acceptance speech last week was rife with warnings...
Broadway composer in legal dispute over famous lyrics
It’s a hard knock life for “Annie” composer Charles Strouse who’s locked in a legal battle with his longtime collaborator over rights to Broadway hits like “Bye Bye Birdie” and...
'Mothers of the Moment' mix righteous rage and myth
On Tuesday night, delegates at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia heard from the mothers of seven African Americans whose deaths have fueled the Black Lives Matter movement. Their stories...
City on pace for more traffic deaths than in 2015
There were so many traffic deaths in the city last month that there have now been more road-related fatalities so far this year than for the same period in 2015,...
Why Debbie Wasserman Schultz was right to fight Bernie
In the great Bernie Sanders battle, I’m with her. Not Hillary Clinton, though I’m not a Hillary hater. In the fight that’s ripping the Democratic Party down the middle, the...
Sister of Gilgo Beach victim: 'I'm very sorry' for killing my mom
The sister of a sex worker believed to have been murdered by the Gilgo Beach serial killer said Tuesday that she is “very sorry’’ for fatally stabbing their mom over...
Democrats' war on the sharing economy
The battle over Airbnb is taking center stage at the Democratic National Convention. The fight is emblematic of the dispute between Republicans and Democrats over who should steer the economy:...
Jordan Spieth's best year has become his worst nightmare
The look on Jordan Spieth’s youthful face and the mature-beyond-his-years way he conducts himself in public belie the angst that’s been brewing inside of him for much of this year....
Sanders supporters walk out of DNC after Clinton nomination
Philadelphia -- Dozens of Bernie Sanders delegates rushed the media tent and the Democratic convention and refused to leave after Hillary Clinton clinched the nomination. Upset their candidate had officially...
Donald Trump thinks Michelle Obama's DNC speech was great
Michelle Obama's speech during the Democratic National Convention was at least the second time she captivated the attention of a Trump. The Donald said he was a fan of the first...
Bartolo Colon has way of peeling Mets back from brink
The Mets have been leaning on Bartolo Colon more than they thought they would have all season, and it doesn’t look like that’s going to change anytime soon. Taking the...
Tar-covered dogs rescued from scorching-hot roof
Two tar-covered dogs that were rescued from a broiling-hot roof in New Jersey last week are on the road to recovery — and one of them has already found a...
Stunning photo captures moment lightning zaps Empire State Building
An amateur photographer captured this amazing picture of the Empire State Building, as it was struck by lightning during Monday’s freak storm. Lawyer Steve Buffone, from his 50th-floor office at...
Trump campaign confuses Colombia with Columbia
Doubtful that an Ivy Leaguer wrote this press release for Team Trump. The New Yorker’s campaign sent out a statement Tuesday evening slamming Hillary Clinton’s position on trade deals with...
7-Eleven is suing two Brooklyn bodegas for copying logo
They’re always open – just not to copycats. 7-Eleven is suing two Brooklyn bodegas claiming they ripped off its trademarked red, orange, green and white sign, according to new complaints...
Odell Beckham on this year's Super Bowl: 'We will be there'
Odell Beckham Jr. closed out his first New Jersey football camp with some inspirational words delivered to the assembled kids and a prediction he hopes resonates throughout the NFL. Perhaps...
Hit-and-run driver who killed photographer takes plea deal
A hit-and-run driver who fatally struck a photographer in Morningside Heights took a plea deal Tuesday in Manhattan court as the victim’s friends watched from the gallery. Prezidor Porbeni, 29,...
Anthony Weiner will run for mayor again — but only against Donald Trump Jr.
Anthony Weiner just doesn't know when to let go -- of politics, that is. The sext-sending former Congressman said Tuesday he would come out of retirement and once again run...
6 Jets camp storylines: Rookie busting through? LB battle?
The Jets report to training camp Wednesday. Here's a primer of questions facing the team: Biggest comeback The Jets are counting on Ryan Clady to replace D’Brickashaw Ferguson at left...
Why all these stars prove golf is over Tiger Woods
For those wondering when the post-Tiger Woods era will arrive, look no further than the 2016 PGA Championship. And guess what? It’s not nearly as frightening as most envisioned. Woods...
Democrats officially nominate Hillary Clinton for president
PHILADELPHIA — Breaking a historic barrier, Democrats triumphantly chose Hillary Clinton as their White House nominee Tuesday night, the first woman to ever lead a major political party into the...
Lebanese man accused of selling counterfeit US currency abroad
A Lebanese man has been busted for allegedly selling hundreds of thousands of dollars in counterfeit US currency to a global network of clients in Iran, Malaysia and elsewhere, authorities...
Chemours shares jump 11% after Einhorn blasts short-seller
Hedgie David Einhorn thinks noted short-seller Andrew Left’s take on Chemours Co. is toxic. Einhorn’s Greenlight Capital on Tuesday reiterated its conviction in Chemours — and ripped Left’s contention that...
Larry Sanders casts tearful vote for brother Bernie during roll call
Bernie Sanders' brother cast an emotional vote for the senator during roll call at the Democratic National Convention on Tuesday. Larry Sanders, 82, the original "Bernie bro," said that his...
'Beef' Johnston on getting drunk, mystery tattoos and nearly quitting
British golfer Andrew “Beef” Johnston, who will tee off at 12:35 p.m. Thursday in the PGA Championship at Baltusrol Golf Club, took a timeout for some Q&A with Post columnist...
Time Inc.'s revamp will kill publishers
Time Inc.’s rising new power player Rich Battista continues to restructure the 94-year-old publisher — hoping to make it more nimble in a digital age. Battista, recently named president of...
If you thought all kids were spoiled brats, watch this boy receive a baseball bat
Every child's greatest fear is that their birthday will be forgotten. This dad made his son think that had happened, and then surprised him with a really sweet gift.
Metal pole nearly impales girl in minivan
CORAL SPRINGS, Fla. — A metal pole went through the windshield of a minivan that crashed through a fence in South Florida and narrowly missed hitting a 4-year-old girl sitting...
When would Jets become Geno Smith's team? We'll soon find out
With the Jets reporting to training camp Wednesday, the focus is on who is not there, not who is. Quarterback Ryan Fitzpatrick remains a free agent as he and the...
The day in photos: July 26, 2016
Delegates dress up for the DNC and more.
MTA cuts power after elderly man wanders onto elevated tracks
A disoriented elderly man wandered onto the highest subway tracks in the city Tuesday afternoon, forcing the MTA to cut power to the tracks until they could corral him. The...
Meet the crying 'Bernie Bro' at the DNC behind the viral meme
Social media made him one of the biggest stars of the Democratic National Convention -- a man in a "Peter Pan" hat, weeping during Sen. Bernie Sanders' speech on Monday...
Killer in grisly home invasion goes from death row to six life terms
One of the fiends who killed a woman and her two daughters in a heinous home invasion in Connecticut in 2007 was re-sentenced to six consecutive life terms behind bars...
Ex-Virginia Tech students indicted in teen's murder
RICHMOND, Va. -- Two former Virginia Tech students were indicted Tuesday in the slaying of a seventh-grade girl who was found dead last January days after authorities say she sneaked...
Amar'e Stoudemire is retiring as a Knick
Amar’e Stoudemire overcame multiple surgeries on both knees, led the Knicks to the playoffs in his first three seasons in New York, became the team’s first player in 14 years...
A tiny, cheap mobile home has never looked so good
A 240-square-foot home might not be big, but this one manages to pack a mighty punch. The aptly named Alpha Tiny Home, which recently caught the limelight on HGTV’s “Tiny...
Cat in the Hat enters race as alternative to Trump, Clinton
SPRINGFIELD, Mass. — Voters who think presidential candidates Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton fall flat can now choose the Cat in the Hat. The Cat announced his candidacy Tuesday in...
This $80 million veggie burger is not very good
There's a new, meat-free challenger to the city's burger hierarchy -- but from Minetta Tavern's luscious Black Label number to ubiquitous Big Macs, the reigning favorites can relax. The Impossible...
Slumlords accused of driving family out of 'deathtrap' in dead of winter
A landlord, property manager and contractor were arrested Tuesday for driving a rent-stabilized family out of their Manhattan apartment through threats and highly dangerous demolition work, officials said. “These defendants...
We have failed to protect Christians from Islamic terror
When two fanatics pledged to ISIS slit the throat of 85-year-old Father Jacques Hamel at mass on Tuesday morning, we steadied the knife. Our tolerance for Islam’s intolerance is the...
How long will Aroldis Chapman be a model teammate?
A few words about Aroldis Chapman... He had every reason to be on his best behavior as a Yankee, considering he was in his walk year and he was suspended...
You absolutely want this feature on your smartphone
Apple's iPhone has been my main cell phone ever since just after the first model was released back in 2007. To be honest, I don't see that changing anytime soon....
Why is Hillary giving New York's top Democrats the cold shoulder?
Is Hillary Clinton ashamed of New York’s endless corruption scandals? The schedule for the Democratic National Convention makes us wonder. Mayor de Blasio is set to speak around 5:30 p.m....
The DNC through the generations
Every four years the Democratic party comes together to select and rally behind their presidential nominee. There is yelling, screaming, balloons and more surprises than most can handle. Here are...
How dangerous can a happy Muhammad Wilkerson be?
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
What Melvin Upton trade means for Blue Jays' next version
The Blue Jays were not prioritizing an outfielder in trade discussions. But they saw enough physical fragility in their outfield of Michael Saunders, Kevin Pillar and Jose Bautista that they...
Bernie the authoritarian, Democrats' civil war, and other notable commentary
From the left: The Democratic Party’s Civil War Democrats and Republicans aren’t the only ones who seem to be describing two different Americas. So are the two wings of the...
These twins' medical condition makes them constantly hungry
These twin boys have a hunger no meal plan can satisfy. Stevie and Eddie Ahern, 12, were born with a rare combination of autism and Prader-Willi Syndrome, a condition that...
Odell Beckham-Giants contract dance starts on the right note
It is never too early to think about retaining assets, especially with a star player such as Odell Beckham Jr. It may seem as though Beckham just arrived, but the...
Kimbo Slice's son is picking up his dad's MMA torch
LOS ANGELES — Baby Slice is ready to fight. Kevin Ferguson Jr., the oldest son of late fighting star Kimbo Slice, will make his professional mixed martial arts debut next...
Sanders hedges when asked if he trusts Hillary
PHILADELPHIA — Bernie Sanders nominated Hillary Clinton for president — but that doesn’t mean he trusts her. Speaking at a Bloomberg Politics forum Tuesday, Sanders was asked if Clinton could...
Will Mike Vick rescue bro from LeSean McCoy herpes beef?
Marcus Vick needs protection, just not the kind he had in mind. Best known for being Michael's brother and viciously stomping on a college football player, Vick is now tossing...
It hasn't been this hot in NYC in nearly 15 years
The city entered its sixth day of grueling heat Tuesday -- the first time the Big Apple has had more than a week of 90-plus degrees in nearly 15 years....
Thunder's all-in Westbrook plan relies on Durant insult, extra $9M
The calm before the Thunder: Offer Russell Westbrook an appetizing new contract option, and then sit back and let him stew in his bad feelings over Kevin Durant's cloak-and-dagger departure....
The deals that failed before Cubs-Yankees trade reality
The Cubs not only looked at their roster and saw late-inning vulnerability, but also at the rosters of who they perceived could be their main challengers for the NL title...
J'Ouvert festival gets official city approval for first time
For the first time in history, J’Ouvert organizers now have a permit to get wild and crazy before the West Indian American Day Parade in Brooklyn -- but the NYPD...
'Lock her up' chant breaks out while Trump speaks to veterans group
Donald Trump drew chants of “Lock her up!” Tuesday in North Carolina during a speech to veterans -- who only 24 hours earlier had politely greeted Hillary Clinton. The GOP...
Hillary's biggest problems have nothing to do with Trump
As the Democratic National Convention convenes in Philadelphia, Hillary Clinton faces many widely reported challenges. She is generally not trusted, and the majority of Americans tend to repeat what has...
Roger Federer may have run out of time
Roger Federer says he will miss the Rio Olympics and the rest of the tennis season -- the US Open, most notably -- to protect his surgically repaired left knee....
Jackie Collins’ sprawling SoCal compound sells for $30M
It’s Jackie Collins’ latest best-seller, but this deal isn’t for a pulpy romance novel. The estate of the late author (and sister of Joan), who died last year of breast...
Attention seeking rapper shoots himself in the face on camera
Kasper Knight, an aspiring rapper, uploaded a video to Facebook which seems to show him shooting himself in the face and surviving with only a minor wound. While it's debatable whether...
The burden on Jets, the pressure on Fitzpatrick — which is worse?
There is only one question to ask the Jets, only one question to ask Ryan Fitzpatrick as their game of chicken is about to distract the opening of training camp...
6 amazing Andre the Giant drinking stories
Andre The Giant drinking stories are arguably even more legendary than his accomplishments in the ring. The 7-foot-4 titan, who weighed well over 500 pounds, had an incredible tolerance for...
Cockroach milk is the superfood the world's been waiting for
Think twice before killing the next cockroach you find in your apartment. A team of scientists at India's Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine discovered that cockroach milk...
Reinstated Josh Gordon not leaving Johnny Manziel behind
You are the company you keep. And in this case, the bromance between Josh Gordon and Johnny Manziel is going strong. Hours before the Cleveland Browns receiver was reinstated by...
Russia says US politicians are being 'paranoid' over DNC hack
MOSCOW — A Russian presidential spokesman on Tuesday accused U.S. politicians of being paranoid after they blamed Russia for a hack of Democratic National Committee emails and said the country...
James M. Nederlander dies at 94
James M. Nederlander, who built an empire of theaters that stretched from Times Square to Los Angeles, died Monday night in Southampton. He was 94. Nederlander, along with his rivals-turned-friends...
Robbers accused of burrowing through bank ceilings are charged
Three members of a New York burglary crew — including the son of a murdered Gambino crime-family associate — cut holes through the roofs of banks in Brooklyn and Queens...
Germany suicide bomber's chilling video testimonial
The Syrian suicide bomber who injured more than a dozen people near a German music festival pledges his allegiance to ISIS -- and warns of more attacks throughout Europe, in...
De Blasio says Democrats did the right thing by ousting party chair
Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday praised Democrats for ousting chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz, saying emails that showed party bias against Bernie Sanders “did not represent our values.” The Queens-born Florida...
Police searching for fisherman who fell into creek
Police are searching for a fisherman who fell into a Brooklyn creek early Tuesday morning. The man, who may have been drunk at the time, was fishing with a buddy...
Under Armour scores big with Steph Curry
Steph Curry continues to score for Under Armour. The NBA standout, who wear the brand’s sneakers and promotes them in marketing efforts, sparked a 58 percent spike on footwear sales...
Donald Trump had a tantrum over air conditioning
Donald Trump wants to make America cool again! The GOP presidential candidate complained that a Virginia hotel, which played host to his town hall event on Monday, failed to turn...
Brooklyn home invasion rapist let himself in with a spare key
Police have released a sketch of the suspect who raped a woman during a horrific home invasion in Brooklyn early Monday. The man gained access to the 29-year-old woman’s home...
This NFL player and his wife bravely tackle a devastating disease
When retired New Orleans Saints safety Steve Gleason was diagnosed with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) in 2011, he tackled it with the same gusto that made him a force on...
Clinton campaign boss to Bernie supporters: Get over it
The chairman of the Hillary Clinton's campaign, John Podesta, delivered a simple and sharp message to disgruntled Bernie Sanders fans Tuesday morning: "Get over it." "I think that Bernie went...
Twitter blasts Bernie Sanders for interrupting 'The Bachelorette'
Bernie Sanders felt the bern from #BachelorNation Monday night. Fans of "The Bachelorette" blasted the Vermont senator on Twitter after his speech at the Democratic National Convention disrupted the two-hour...
HIV-positive 'hyena man' arrested for having sex with kids
https://youtu.be/wHunX299P_4 An HIV-positive Malawian sex worker has been arrested after a BBC profile reported he had sex with young girls. Eric Aniva is known as a “hyena” in his remote...
France church where priest was killed came up on ISIS hit list
Two jihadists murdered an 85-year-old priest celebrating Mass in a church in Normandy on Tuesday — with one forcing him to kneel near the altar before slitting his throat as...
Desperate Marlins' best shot at prying Yankees starter away
The Marlins are cited by several executives as the most aggressive team in the pitching market. One problem: They are viewed as having among the majors’ worst prospect bases. “[Marlins...
Chris Sale: I'm not sorry — but the manager should be
Chris Sale isn't apologizing for his scissor-wielding weekend tantrum in the Chicago White Sox clubhouse -- and he's slinging blame at his manager for not sticking up for the players against...
Kidnappers hold F1 boss' mother-in-law for $36M ransom in Brazil: report
A magazine in Brazil is reporting that Formula 1 boss Bernie Ecclestone's mother-in-law was kidnapped in Sao Paolo on Friday and is currently being held for a ransom of about...
Gerard Depardieu's Netflix show is lame
It’s sometimes better to jump into a new TV series with no (or low) expectations. The lower you aim, the less you’re bound to be disappointed. So it goes with...
She's tethered to an oxygen tank, but her singing career is soaring
Hall had Oates, Simon had Garfunkel, and New York singer-songwriter Chloe Temtchine has Steve Martin — in name, at least. The funnyman’s moniker is one Temtchine has borrowed for her...
Type-A parents will hate this
When Jessica Rogers Stroud’s kids drop their food on the floor at a restaurant, parents stare when she encourages them to eat it. “They are horrified,” says the 34-year-old Oakland,...
Japan knifeman dreamed of 'mercy killings' of the mentally handicapped
Months before he hacked 19 people to death at a facility for the mentally disabled, Satoshi Uematsu delivered a letter to Parliament in which he outlined his heinous intentions. In...
ISIS attackers kill priest in France church attack
Two jihadists murdered an 85-year-old priest celebrating Mass in a church near Normandy Tuesday — one of them forcing him to kneel near the altar before slitting his throat as...
DOE fights arbitrator who cleared 2 teachers of sexual harassment
He’s a school arbitrator who refuses to rubber-stamp teacher firings, making him the target of city education officials. For the second time this year, school officials claim that Doyle O’Connor,...
Boos from Bernie bros dominate DNC
PHILADELPHIA — Diehard Bernie Sanders supporters hijacked the opening day of the Democratic convention on Monday — drowning out speakers with chants of “Bernie! Bernie!” while loudly booing the mention...
AG: Allure should be barred from buying nursing homes
The developers who won city approval to flip a Lower East Side nursing home for a $72 million profit are so untrustworthy that they should be barred from purchasing another...
Architect accused of racial discrimination countersues over gay slurs
A Manhattan architect who designs for celebrities including Calvin Klein is trying to turn the tables on a former office manager who is suing him for racial discrimination — claiming...
De Blasio denies claims legal team didn't cooperate with nursing home probe
Mayor de Blasio on Monday dismissed complaints that his legal team stymied a Department of Investigation probe into a shady land deal that was approved by his administration last year....
Congressman likens Israeli settlers to termites
Democratic Rep. Hank Johnson of Georgia compared Israeli settlers to “termites” and accused Jews of stealing Palestinian homes. “There has been a steady [stream], almost like termites can get into...
'Banana King' gets another 5.5 years added to jail sentence
Long Island playboy and self-described “Banana King” Thomas Hoey continued to shirk responsibility for stealing close to $800,000 from his employees even as a judge blasted him as “selfish,” “un-reformed”...
Delegate slams DNC for not donating leftover food to poor
The Democratic Party tossed out leftover food after a welcome party for delegates at the Philadelphia Museum of Art Sunday, leaving at least one delegate fuming. “I was a hungry...
DNC creates a gender-neutral bathroom for attendees
Leaders of the politically correct convention set aside one restroom as “all gender.” That it happened to be right across from a press area led some reporters to speculate it...
De Blasio declines to discuss Bloomberg at DNC
There’s no love lost between Mayor de Blasio and Mike Bloomberg. So the mayor wasn’t eager to spend time at the convention discussing his predecessor’s prime-time speaking role. “I’m just...
Teen caught fondling commuters tells cops he'd never seen white women
A Jamaican student who was caught in the act fondling a woman in a downtown Brooklyn subway station Monday morning -- and allegedly did the same to four other women...
Attorney likens accused Alka-Seltzer smuggler to drug mule
A lawyer for a Harlem dad charged with trying to smuggle more than $776,000 hidden in boxes of Alka-Seltzer and Dove soap to Yemen likened his client to a clueless...
NYPD unveils thousands of new helmets and bulletproof vests
The NYPD unveiled new protective equipment Monday — including 20,000 ballistic helmets and 6,000 upgraded bulletproof vests. Police Commissioner Bill Bratton said his decision to buy the helmets and vests...
DNC speakers' triumphs remind voters of Clinton's weaknesses
With a reputation at low ebb — Gallup says her “image is at its lowest point in the 24 years of her national career, with 38% of Americans viewing her...
A plea to Giants and Jets: Stop failing New York
As we stand on the precipice of NFL summer at last, there is this first plea for the Giants and the Jets: Give us a damn playoff team. It shouldn’t...
Unplugged TSA scanner allows travelers to pass airport security
At least 15 travelers strolled through a TSA checkpoint at La Guardia Airport without being searched because someone forgot to plug in the security scanner, The Post has learned. “Our...
Cops tase man swinging machetes in Brooklyn park
An officer Tased a man who was swinging two machetes at people in a Brooklyn park Monday and who told cops they’d have to kill him before he drops them,...
Why Yankees got more exciting by trading a must-see player
HOUSTON — The Yankees traded their top expiring asset, their mega-intimidating closer Aroldis Chapman, to the Cubs. And in doing so, they actually made their 2016 season more exciting. Well,...
Muslim-American Olympian found fencing to hide -- but now is speaking up
The whole point of pursuing fencing was to be able to be like anyone else. Under a mask, a hijab would be hidden. Beneath a jacket and plastron and breeches,...
Blind, elderly woman fights eviction by landlord pal of Silver
A billionaire landlord linked to Sheldon Silver is trying to evict a blind 82-year-old woman from her longtime rent-stabilized apartment on the Upper East Side — because she was out...
Daily Blotter
Queens Cops are looking for this man wanted in connection with several forcible-touching incidents in Astoria. The man approached a 25-year-old woman from behind, pushed her up against a car...