November 6, 2016
Man sued by Trump for taking his name will still vote for him
No hard feelings, Donald. Convicted thief and failed hot-tub salesman Chad Milligan admired Donald Trump so much that he tried to change his name to Donald Trump Jr. in 2000,...
Elite cities are pushing out the working class
Donald Trump probably won’t poll well tomorrow in his hometown of New York City, or in San Francisco or Washington, DC. But these cities, too, are filled with America’s economically...
The markets' foolish panic over Donald Trump
As Donald Trump’s poll numbers have improved, the stock market has shown its disapproval: Money has been flowing out of stocks, volatility is picking up and fear has been spreading...
Family fears woman last seen on afternoon jog was abducted
The family of a missing California woman fear she may have been snatched up while jogging in a rural neighborhood in broad daylight last week. "She was out for a...
Scott Kazmir officially becomes an intriguing trade chip
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Scott Kazmir could have made the free-agent starting-pitcher market a bit more interesting. However, on Saturday, he did not use his power to opt out of the...
Travis Hamonic is a blow Isles can't afford
Jack Capuano didn’t sound optimistic about Travis Hamonic’s injury that forced him out of the Islanders' shootout loss Saturday night to Edmonton, and he was proven right Sunday, when the...
Victor Cruz goes down — as Giants were shrinking his role
The Giants were rolling in the second quarter of their 28-23 victory over the Eagles but could not get into halftime unscathed, as they lost left guard Justin Pugh and...
Odell Beckham's weirdly uneven game: TDs, drops, INT goat
Odell Beckham Jr. had a busy weekend of celebrating. A day after his 24th birthday, the Giants’ star wideout toasted his first career victory over the Eagles on Sunday with...
Jets coach won't clear up haze over Wilkerson, Richardson benching
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jets defensive stars Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson both spent the first quarter of Sunday’s loss watching from the sideline. It is clear they were being...
Giants defense crafts an identity that would've saved Coughlin
Only 17 yards suddenly separated the Giants from a crushing defeat, the end zone at their backs, fourth-and-10 for Carson Wentz now following a third and final timeout, and here...
Red-hot Rangers explode (again) as goals just keep coming
After a 30-minute quagmire, the deluge. For after the Rangers had been stuck in the mud and, more to the point, in their own end against Winnipeg, the Blueshirts poured...
Jet steps between Marshall and Fitzpatrick in fight-filled game
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Brandon Marshall paused for 19 seconds before giving his first answer to the media after Sunday’s 27-23 loss to the Dolphins. It appeared the veteran receiver...
NYCFC obliterated in ugly end to historic season
The fans were ready to support New York City FC in their home playoff debut from the opening whistle, immediately filling the air with raucous chants. Unfortunately, NYCFC was not...
New York's risky solution to patch the budget
Gov. Cuomo is managing to handle shortfalls in the state’s tax take — but taxpayers may regret it down the line. That’s what state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli hinted in his...
Eli Apple tops off week from hell with miserable performance
Eli Apple’s worst Sunday as a pro had one bright spot: His replacement saved the Giants from another loss to the rival Eagles. While the rookie cornerback was on the...
De Blasio lets his minions play the race card
If Mayor de Blasio thinks the Queens folks who’ve derailed his push for a new homeless shelter in Maspeth are just racists, he should say so himself. If he doesn’t,...
Stop telling me how to vote 'as a woman'
It’s the “Year of the Woman” once again, according to the media. Rolling Stone magazine, USA Today, the Financial Times and countless others have made the proclamation. Women are important...
Jets coach refuses to give in to Bryce Petty pleas
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — Jets fans desperate for a quarterback change got their wish on Sunday — for one offensive series. Jets maligned starter Ryan Fitzpatrick was knocked out of...
Why Clinton's email mess will never go away
Sigh: So Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and her aides had her housekeeper printing out classified emails and venturing into her home Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility to grab classified faxes,...
The Jets beat themselves — and showed they’re a bunch of frauds
MIAMI — A funny thing happened to the Jets on the way to saving their season during the so-called “soft’’ portion of their schedule: They choked on the marshmallows. The...
The terrifying 'psychopath' who inspired 'Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde'
The inspiration for the legendary villain in the novel “Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde” was one of author Robert Louis Stevenson’s drinking buddies, who was tried for killing his wife...
Paul Perkins unveils full arsenal — just when Giants need him
Paul Perkins caught the screen pass and was past the first wave of defenders before they realized it, whizzing past them for 15 yards, as fast as his rookie season...
Kristaps Porzingis vows revenge after Rudy Gobert poster dunk
Kristaps Porzingis will remember the date — March 22 — when the Knicks visit Utah. He wants a victory first and payback on Jazz center Rudy Gobert second. The 7-foot-1...
Mexico's peso jumps after FBI clears Clinton over emails
Mexico's peso jumped on Sunday after the FBI announced it stood by a previous decision to not charge Democratic candidate Hillary Clinton over emails related to her private server, a...
Narrowing down trade options in Marlins' complicated offseason
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Still processing the emotional impact of Jose Fernandez’s death on the organization, the Marlins now also are in the midst of figuring out how to move on...
Chelsea Clinton used foundation to help pay for wedding: email
Chelsea Clinton used her family foundation’s cash to pay for her wedding, living expenses and taxes on gifts of cash from her parents, according to a bombshell email made public...
Red Bulls' terrific season goes down in flames — again
The Red Bulls ruined another fantastic regular season with another failed postseason. It’s kind of their thing. In a week that saw the Cubs’ century-plus World Series drought broken, the...
Cuts to prison guards' benefits blamed on ex-union boss
New York City’s prison guards are facing double-digit cuts to their benefits — thanks to ex-union president Norman Seabrook, union officials gripe ina new letter to members. The Corrections Officers’...
Jets report card: Coaching doesn't get much worse than this
Grades from the Jets' 27-23 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday: Offense The Jets moved the ball well all day but stalled in the red zone (1-for-5) too often. QB...
Giants report card: The coaching gambles paid off
Grades from the Giants' 28-23 victory over the Eagles on Sunday: Offense Eli Manning (22 of 36, 257 yards, 4 TDs, 2 INTs) was putting together a great game before...
This actress lived the role of sex slave before playing it on film
An actress playing a woman who was kidnapped and turned into a sex slave in a new award-winning flick says she knows the role all too well — because she’s...
Trust me, guys, makeup is a huge pain
Watch out, men — beauty brands are coming for you. Makeup and skin-care giants have long marketed to women, tapping into our every insecurity: Darken your skin! No, lighten it!...
'Odd Couple' salutes Garry Marshall's legacy with star-studded tribute
Both TV versions of “The Odd Couple” sprung to life through the vision of the late Garry Marshall, who died in July at the age of 81. So it’s only...
New-look Giants dig through roster to pull out gems and a win
There were thunderbolts from Eli Manning and Odell Beckham Jr., more lightning bolts from Landon Collins and burst of sunshine from rookies Sterling Shepard and Roger Lewis Jr. And then,...
You can thank Farrah Fawcett for 'Midnight Train to Georgia'
Who would’ve ever guessed the inspiration behind Gladys Knight’s soul-stirring “Midnight Train to Georgia” was ’70s pinup queen Farrah Fawcett? That’s just one of the fascinating song histories revealed in...
'Superstore' serves up the worst Black Friday nightmares this week
Superstore Thursday, 8:30 p.m., NBC Trigger warning, retail clerks: Thursday’s fall finale of “Superstore” could induce pre-traumatic stress disorder. In the second of two back-to-back holiday episodes (the first airs...
Kick return gone wrong bizarrely, effectively ends Jets' year
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla. — It was only fitting the Jets flushed their season in South Florida on Sunday because they played like something that belongs in a toilet. The Jets...
Program helps workers with autism find the perfect job
Acing interviews weren’t an issue for Randy Richardson when he was hunting for a job a few years ago. “The real challenge,” he says, “was getting an interview.” The 31-year-old...
No, you shouldn't rat out your co-worker for faking a sick day
My co-worker took a leave of absence from work due to a supposed illness. I follow her on Instagram and see that she is posting pictures of herself on the...
Local anchor is Hollywood's favorite go-to newsman
Most weekday mornings, Pat Kiernan can be found behind the anchor desk at NY1 — but he also has a side gig as Hollywood’s go-to newsman. Kiernan has appeared in...
Is Eli Manning trolling Philly with his audible calls?
It appeared the Giants had a Sly way of jabbing at the Eagles on Sunday. It sounded as if Eli Manning's audibles had a Philadelphia slant, name-dropping references to one of...
FBI stands by decision not to charge Clinton after review of additional emails
FBI Director James Comey delivered his second shock to the presidential campaign Sunday by announcing that there would not be any charges involving the newly found e-mails tied to Hillary...
Where to get your hair cut by a Broadway actor for $3
From the outside, it might look like another unassuming barber shop with neon-lit signage, but what’s inside is at once throwback — kitschy black-and-white posters, classroom-style desks that act as...
Corrections official punched by inmate
A Manhattan jail official was assaulted by an inmate Sunday, while seven others were injured as the attacker was being subdued, sources said. The unprovoked attack happened as Assistant Deputy...
Derrick Rose sounds off on defense after Knicks 'give away' game
So much for carrying any momentum built in Chicago. Kristaps Porzingis and Carmelo Anthony came out scorching for their Sunday matinee against the Jazz as the Knicks built a 13-point...
Polls in swing states show Clinton and Trump in dead heat
WASHINGTON — Two days before Election Day, new polls out Sunday show an extremely tight race nationally and in toss-up swing states. The Real Clear Politics Average of national scientific...
Pot mag: Exec left us high and dry
A media exec who claims he was fired for trying to get a marijuana magazine's staff to behave professionally is being accused of using a corporate credit card for personal...
Sheldon Richardson, Mo Wilkerson mysteriously sit 1st quarter
For a possible season-turning or season-killing game, the Jets began play without two of their best defensive players. Muhammad Wilkerson and Sheldon Richardson did not play at all in the first...
4 texture-transforming eye shadows to try this fall
Let's face it: Powder eye shadow can be a pain. Brushes barely pick up pigment, and then flick it everywhere you don’t want it to go. That’s what makes the...
This hot bartender is ready to fight at UFC 205
Katlyn Chookagian’s got silky blond hair, a ready smile and a Hello Kitty tattoo above her right ankle. But rings are not things she wears on her fingers, and her...
Slain choir singer's ex charged with murder
An ex-boyfriend was busted on charges of killing a Queens choir singer found dead in her car on Monday. Qwantrell Gilliam, 41, was charged Friday with the murder of Dayo...
State senate could be reliant on Long Island races
Which party controls the state Senate depends on the results of five hotly contested races in Long Island next week. Democrats hope a wave of Clinton supporters flooding polling stations...
Man pees in Lyft before punching driver and making off with car
A rowdy passenger punched a Lyft driver and drove off in his SUV after being chided for urinating in the back seat, authorities said. The man was with a group...
NFL's message to Josh Norman: Don't tell us which refs 'suck'
Redskins corner Josh Norman called out referee Brad Freeman following Washington's tie with Cincinnati last weekend in London, and the NFL responded by hitting Norman with a $25,000 fine Norman...
Emails show Sanders made peace 'agreement' with Clinton
Bernie Sanders’ insurgent primary battle against Hillary Clinton may have been just an act, leaked e-mails reveal. A May 26, 2015, memo — among a batch hacked from Clinton campaign...
Pope makes subtle jab at Trump before Election Day
Getting in one more not-so-veiled dig at Republican Donald Trump before Tuesday's election, Pope Francis urged Americans to think about building bridges, not walls. “Dear brothers and sisters, all walls...
Meet the winners of the NYC Marathon
NEW YORK — Eritrea's Ghirmay Ghebreslassie and Kenya's Mary Keitany won the New York City Marathon on Sunday. Keitany became the first woman to win three straight titles since Grete...
Woman wins 4th straight marathon wheelchair race
NEW YORK — Tatyana McFadden has swept the four major marathons for the fourth straight year by winning the New York City Marathon women's wheelchair race. The 27-year-old American finished...
5 Mets options to replace Cespedes: Trade for McCutchen?
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. -- Yoenis Cespedes’ opt out from his contract was a formality Mets officials expected. Now comes the awkward part of the process. Re-signing the 31-year-old Cespedes to carry...
Mike Pence shouts out The Post's front page
Mike Pence is a fan of The Post! The vice presidential hopeful gave a shout out to Sunday’s front page story on Hillary Clinton using her maid to print sensitive...
One bitter Bernie fan could keep Clinton out of the Oval Office
One rogue elector could create chaos in the Electoral College. Robert Satiacum insists he will not cast his Washington state Electoral College ballot for Hillary Clinton, no matter whom his...
Tommy Tuberville telling heckler to 'get a job' may turn ironic
Things are not going well for Tommy Tuberville at Cincinnati — the Bearcats have lost four of their last five games, the most embarrassing of which was Saturday's anemic 20-3...
Man critical after trying to retrieve drone off roof
An East Village man remained in critical condition Saturday, a day after falling off a building while trying to retrieve his malfunctioning drone. Cris Piedrahita, 55, was flying his expensive...
Woman dies at home after catching fire from stove
The 80-year-old mother of an NYPD detective died in her Brooklyn home over the weekend after apparently catching fire in a cooking accident and either suffering a fatal fall or...
Assemblywoman who allegedly hit son with broomstick arrested
A state assemblywoman from Brooklyn was handcuffed and charged with assault Saturday — after her 12-year-old son walked into an NYPD station house with an injured arm and accused her...
Hero recruit who shot alleged cop killer was new on the job
The recruit who opened fire on the thug during the Bronx shootout that claimed the life of Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo on Friday had been in the Police Academy for only...
Man dies after jumping off overpass onto highway
A 25-year-old man was killed when he jumped off of a Queens overpass onto a busy highway where he was struck by a vehicle, authorities said. The man was seen...
Man busted for chaining up woman, also suspect in quadruple homicide
WOODRUFF, S.C. — A suspected South Carolina serial killer was denied bail for the unsolved 2003 quadruple homicide he implicated himself in after authorities discovered a woman chained inside a...
Teacher who earns almost six figures for nothing sues to get back to work
A teacher who sits in lounges and libraries doing nothing all day — sometimes even napping — is challenging the city to make him earn his $94,000 salary. “I come...
City rids park of fatal berries after girl's near-death tale
The city dug up and discarded a toxic bush from Asser Levy playground, two days after The Post reported a 2-year-old girl could have died after sampling a poisonous yew...
Restaurant serves up beef even in 'meatless items': suit
Where’s the beef at Buffalo Wild Wings? In the french fries, a New York vegetarian claims. The eatery cooks its fries, mozzarella sticks and other meatless items in beef fat,...
US-led Syrian rebels announce campaign to retake ISIS capital
BEIRUT — Kurdish-led Syrian forces backed by the U.S. announced plans Sunday to retake the Islamic State group's de facto capital of Raqqa, urging civilians to avoid "enemy gatherings" in...
Comic-convention exec raked in $1M from stolen items: suit
A comic-convention marketing exec raked in $1 million for himself by stealing celebrity-signed merchandise from his own company and then selling it, according to a lawsuit. Stephen Shamus, 42, helped...
Man sues passenger for pushing him onto train tracks
A New Jersey man is delivering a $5 million jolt to the person accused of shoving him onto the tracks at a PATH train station. Julian Villafane Jr., 22, is...
MetLife bullied woman into revealing husband's drug problem: suit
A Connecticut widow claims MetLife bullied her into revealing her late husband’s drug problem — then refused to pay up on his $2 million life-insurance. Losing her dentist husband last...
Band on tour with Motley Crue claim crew blasted urine at them
Touring with hair-metal band Mötley Crüe left this pair of Big Apple rockers feeling rather pissy, they claim in a new lawsuit. Logan and Roger Raskin, of the Manhattan group...
Record-holding gingerbread artist creates enormous village of sweets
There’s no catching up with this gingerbread man. Jon Lovitch, 39, has spent the entire year baking, icing and assembling a 2.5 ton gingerbread village — and hopes it will...
Clinton Foundation's deal with UBS doesn't impress tax whistleblower
Whistleblower Bradley Birkenfeld, a former UBS private banker, is not impressed with the Clinton Foundation. In his new book, “Lucifer’s Banker,” Birkenfeld recalls how UBS had made relatively small donations...
Ex-UBS banker wants to expose ultra-rich tax dodgers by name
He’s the man who took down the wall of Swiss banking secrecy. And Bradley Birkenfeld — former UBS private banker who blew the whistle on the shadowy world of tax...
Thanksgiving Day Parade balloons go for test run at Citi Field
Maybe they should rename it “Diary of a ‘Blimpy’ Kid.” Hundreds of volunteers gathered at the Citi Field parking lot Saturday afternoon to test-fly five new balloons slated to debut...
After leading runners’ Mass, St. Pat's rector joins NYC Marathon
As Monsignor Robert Ritchie stood on the steps of St. Patrick’s Cathedral on a Saturday shortly after taking the helm as church rector, someone approached with an odd request. “Hey,...
Despite countless scandals, Huma Abedin remains a mystery
For nearly 20 years, one question has been asked, over and over, about Hillary Clinton’s closest, most enigmatic aide: Who is Huma Abedin? As the election hurtles to its inglorious...
Clinton directed her maid to print out classified materials
As secretary of state, Hillary Clinton routinely asked her maid to print out sensitive government emails and documents — including ones containing classified information — from her house in Washington,...
I think the Met's $95M van Gogh masterpiece is a fake
Vincent van Gogh purportedly regarded the pastoral scene of wheat, cypress trees and mountains as one of his “best” landscapes — but a journalist insists the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s...
Obama's 'hope and change' has given us 'fear and loathing'
So this is how Hope & Change ends. With the FBI in turmoil, with surging anti-police violence, with fears of voter fraud and foreign hacking, with a sluggish economy, with...
Illy hosts award ceremony and tasting for coffee growers at UN
We’ve heard of wine tasting at dinner, but coffee sampling? Italian coffee brand illy hosted its first awards ceremony to recognize international growers of the tastiest brews and offered guests...
Wall Street eyes election results for measure of future stability
The key concern now for most investors is how the markets will react to the election, and how they will they perform under the new president. It’s a highly charged...
Ex-Cablevision exec to invest in data and analytics companies
Kristin Dolan isn’t giving up on her love of TV technology despite Cablevision’s sale to Altice for $17.7 billion in June. Dolan, the former Cablevision chief operating officer who is married...
Acting Viacom chief could spark company's music interests
Not a lot of music is coming out of Viacom these days — but there could be if newly designated acting president and Chief Executive Bob Bakish plugs in his...
French entrepreneur aims for his own music conglomerate
The US isn’t the only place where big media consolidation is taking place. French entrepreneur Vincent Bolloré is busy assembling his own conglomerate at Vivendi. Bolloré owns a 20 percent...
IMF executive boosts all-woman off-roading event in Central Park
One of the highest-ranking women in high finance is boosting girls who get down and dirty. Christine Lagarde, managing director of the International Monetary Fund, swung by the tony Rotiserrie...
Could Trump or Clinton face impeachment as president?
Dear John: A thought occurred to me and I am writing to you as the one who can tell me if my idea has any merit. Since both of our...
Trump blasts Jay Z over his 'lewd language'
Donald Trump stumping Saturday in the waning days of the campaign took a swing at Jay Z. “I actually like Jay Z, but the language he used last night —...
Iraqi forces wage fight to seize Mosul from ISIS
Advancing special forces battled jihadists on Saturday for the last town left between them and Mosul. The attack on Hammam al-Alil, about 10 miles south of the besieged Iraqi city,...
Statement time: Giants must put end to Eagles' domination
It is time for these Ben McAdoo Giants to declare themselves, to make a statement about who they are, and what they hope to be. If you cannot beat a...
Landon Collins talks amazing pick-six and his speech on selfishness
Giants defensive back Landon Collins, who had a sensational interception return for a touchdown against the Rams last week in London, covers some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q:...
Kristaps Porzingis' turnaround explained: A Jeff Hornacek plea
Thoughts of benching Kristaps Porzingis in the fourth quarter for defense likely have evaporated from coach Jeff Hornacek’s mind. Though Derrick Rose and Joakim Noah took the Windy City by...
Blind runner relishes New York City Marathon challenge
Before you read on, take a moment and close your eyes. It’s all black, or foggy at best, like trying to see underwater. Now imagine, with virtually no sight, going...
Two teams ahead of Villanova: The Post's preseason Top 25
It feels like just yesterday Kris Jenkins shot his way into college basketball lore, beating the buzzer and North Carolina to cap Villanova’s unforgettable national championship. Such drama may be...
Mayweather gets ringside view of Pacquiao's domination
LAS VEGAS — Floyd Mayweather Jr. stopped by to see an old foe, and Manny Pacquiao tried his best to give him a show. With Mayweather watching intently from a...
Pavel Buchnevich makes important call after 1st NHL goal
BOSTON — When the game was over and Pavel Buchnevich had scored the first goal of his career in the Rangers’ 5-2 victory Saturday night over the Bruins, the 21-year-old...
Women are dropping f-bombs more often than men
When it comes to swear words, women are saying, “f--k it.” A study on salty language reveals that women are now dropping the f-bomb more than men, according to The...
A loss to Dolphins and the Jets would have to face grim reality
Well, if we’re being technically truthful (or truthfully technical), there is this: The Jets’ season did make it beyond Halloween. As low bars go, yes, that’s an epic pine. But...
Duke-Kansas and four other can't-miss NCAA games
Games to watch Duke vs. Kansas (Nov. 15) The start to the season may be a national championship preview. Experienced stars and standout freshmen will be on display when these...
Travis Hamonic's injury exit puts big dent in Islanders' defense
As if the Islanders don’t have enough problems after having dropped five of six, they played most of Saturday night’s 4-3 shootout loss to Edmonton without one of their top...
Big East will be full of surprises — except right at the top
No team has benefited more from the 2013 breakup of the Big East than Villanova, which has won an unprecedented three consecutive outright regular season championships, and it is hard...
Red Bulls need their potent offense now more than ever
There will be no secrets Sunday when the Red Bulls host Montreal in the second leg of the Eastern Conference semifinal. For Montreal, the task is simple: Keep the Red...