November 13, 2016
The fake post-election hate-crime epidemic, a Muslim woman's vote for Trump, and other commentary
Muslim woman: Why I Voted Trump Former Wall Street Journal scribe Asra Nomani is a woman, immigrant and Muslim, and she agrees with the Democratic Party’s positions on social issues...
This Knicks team is a new type of disgrace
Unless there was still some discounted Domino’s Pizza intrigue to be settled, Wednesday’s Nets-Knicks was over. With 30 seconds left, the Knicks led, 110-91. That’s when Brooklyn’s Rondae Hollis-Jefferson tried...
Poetic justice for the City Council's pay hike
In as poetic a bit of justice as you could ask for, City Council members who voted themselves a fat salary hike earlier this year may wind up paying for...
A chance for Giants prime-time revenge — with legends watching
There is no spot reserved for him just yet, but not long after he retires, Eli Manning will become a member of the Giants Ring of Honor. “Hopefully,’’ he said....
Cuomo starts cleaning up the mess he made on city construction
Give Gov. Andrew Cuomo credit for honoring the “Pottery Barn rule”: He broke the 421-a tax credit that’s vital to allowing non-luxury residential construction in the city — and he’s...
Democrats should join Trump in calming the nation
President-elect Donald Trump is doing his part to calm the waters as protests continue to roil (mostly) Blue America. Democratic leaders need to step up, too. Starting with his Election...
Behind Hillary's defeat: Her pathetic appeal to undecided voters
America’s political elite remains in shock over Donald Trump’s historic upset. Some blame bad polling while Hillary Clinton herself blames James Comey. Neither explanation is correct. The truth is the...
90 greatest Rangers, part II: From Anders Hedberg to Wayne Gretzky
Presenting the second installment of The Post’s countdown of the top 90 players in Rangers history that began Sunday and will conclude Wednesday on the 90th anniversary of the franchise’s...
Watch the night sky for the biggest 'supermoon' in decades
Don't forget to take a peek outside tonight -- as the moon makes its closest approach to Earth since 1948. The "supermoon" will appear its biggest and brightest in the...
No, Trump won’t roll back gay rights
If you believe many voices raised in recent days, gay people are sure to suffer terrible setbacks under the incoming Trump administration. New York magazine claims to have seen “the...
Killing the 'sisterhood': Why identity politics didn't work for Clinton
Sisterhood is dead. If the left learns nothing else from this election, perhaps they should understand that there’s no such thing as female solidarity — not, at least, as they...
It's just about decision time for Mets' Neil Walker
Monday brings the next step for many of baseball’s top free agents, and two Mets reside in that mix. For Yoenis Cespedes, this will be a mere formality. For Neil...
Left-out Brandon Marshall: Why I didn't pester Bryce Petty
There may be a time when Brandon Marshall finally blows his stack, publicly loses his composure as the frustration of an 11th NFL season without making it to the playoffs...
Ryan Fitzpatrick doesn't want to think about Jets' reality
It’s fair to wonder whether Ryan Fitzpatrick has thrown his last pass for the Jets. Fitzpatrick, the darling of the team in 2015, insisted after Sunday’s moribund 9-6 Jets loss...
Trump to a divided America: 'Don't be afraid'
President-elect Donald Trump said Sunday that Americans have nothing to fear from his incoming administration. “I would tell them don’t be afraid, absolutely,” Trump told CBS’ “60 Minutes” when asked...
Bryce Petty (and the Jets) showed why he must be the quarterback
Dead Team Walking is Just Plain Dead now, and so the Just End The Season J-E-T-S will be watching the playoffs for the sixth straight season, and they won’t stop...
Derrick Rose vents about refs: Why don't I ever get the calls?
Through the first nine games, Derrick Rose has rocketed to the rim without a problem, occasionally with a killer crossover that has the fans fawning. Rose’s forays often end with...
Rich kid accused of killing dad wants to ban 'unauthorized persons' from court
The unhinged Princeton grad accused of killing his millionaire hedge-funder dad asked that “unauthorized persons” be banned from the courtroom in a bizarre letter sent to the Manhattan judge overseeing...
Rams didn't respect Jets QBs enough to study Bryce Petty
The Rams were so unconcerned about who started at quarterback for the Jets on Sunday they didn’t even bother to watch film of Bryce Petty last week. Petty and the...
ISIS calls Thanksgiving Day Parade an 'excellent target'
ISIS is offering a detailed how-to on using trucks as weapons of mass destruction — noting that the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade would be an “excellent target.’’ The terror group,...
Knicks guard fined $15K after screaming word at ref
Brandon Jennings came away from Boston with two technical fouls and now $15,000 out of his pocket. The NBA hit the Knicks guard with a fine Sunday for "directing inappropriate...
Driver punches off-duty cop in road rage attack
A man punched an off-duty cop during a road rage incident in Chelsea early Sunday, cops said. The officer was in his car, with family and friends, on West 21st...
Gay foreign affairs guru on Trump's list for UN ambassador
An openly gay foreign affairs guru who is a prolific Twitter user has landed on President-elect Donald Trump’s short list to be the US ambassador to the United Nations, The...
The Jets have gone so far past depressing
Every now and again, the Jets don’t just make you question your affinity for them, but for the very sport of professional football. There was that 7-6 win against the...
NFLer protests 'joke' Donald Trump during national anthem
One more NFL player has joined Colin Kaepernick's national anthem protest, but not with the 49ers quarterback's original purpose. “I don’t want to, you know, disrespect the veterans or anything,” Tampa...
Jets report card: Todd Bowles is free-falling, too
Grading the Jets' 9-6 loss to the Rams at MetLife Stadium on Sunday: Offense Bryce Petty’s first start was an ugly one for the offense. Petty (19-of-32, 163 yards, 1...
Catsimatidis 'seriously' considering another run for mayor
John Catsimatidis said Sunday he’s mulling another mayoral run, nearly four years after falling short of the GOP nomination. The supermarket bigwig told supporters he’ll make up his mind about...
Saints fans scream about refs in unreal, whistle-swallowing end
https://twitter.com/BovadaLV/status/797912031969951744 NEW ORLEANS — Denver's Justin Simmons used a perfectly timed leap over the offensive line to block an extra-point kick that would have given New Orleans a late lead,...
Memo reveals that the Brits want help from Trump
Britain has hatched a secret plot to convince president-elect Donald Trump to advance its interests, it was reported Sunday. The cloak-and-dagger scheme was exposed when someone leaked a message from...
Trump picks RNC Chairman Reince Priebus as chief of staff
President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday chose Republican National Committee Chairman Reince Priebus as his chief of staff and named controversial, “alt-right” media exec Steve Bannon his chief strategist and senior...
Bryce Petty isn't the savior fans hoped in season-sealing whimper
New quarterback, same old result. The Jets gave second-year quarterback Bryce Petty his first start Sunday against the Rams, but he did not provide a spark and the Jets lost...
Here's what to expect at the World Chess Championship
Bobby Fischer wouldn’t recognize the world championship chess being played at the Fulton Market Building this month. Champion Magnus Carlsen and his challenger, Sergey Karjakin, play longer, more intense games...
HBO doc traces war photog's horrific story
Underfire: The Untold Story of Pfc. Tony Vaccaro Monday, 8 p.m., HBO Airing shortly after Veterans Day, the documentary film “Underfire” recounts the incredible story of World War II combat...
Your post-election bickering could get you fired from your job
Can my boss fire me for discussing the results of the election? My boss threatened to fire me if I continue to discuss politics in the office. Laws vary state-by-state...
Sting reopens Bataclan concert hall in Paris
Pop legend Sting reopened the Bataclan concert hall Saturday night one year after jihadists with guns and suicide bombs turned the iconic Paris venue into a slaughterhouse. “We will not...
Is this Jameis Winston miracle escape year's craziest NFL play?
Jameis Winston isn't the most athletic guy, but he's hardly the most plodding quarterback in the NFL. He doesn't always makes the right decisions, but he has the arm strength...
De Blasio honors victims of American Airlines Flight 587
Mayor de Blasio on Saturday helped families of victims of American Airlines Flight 587 mark the 15th anniversary of the tragic crash in Belle Harbor. De Blasio told a crowd...
Man fights to keep drunk driver who killed his family locked up
Fifteen years in prison for killing three people is not long enough, according to a Long Island man who is fighting to keep the drunk driver who killed his mom...
Swastikas found drawn on sidewalk and dorm doors in NYC
Swastikas have been found scrawled on the dorm doors of a Greenwich Village college and on a sidewalk in Crown Heights, police sources and witnesses said on Sunday. A 45-year-old...
Man pours gasoline on church house filled with singing kids
A man poured gasoline on the porch of a Staten Island church house packed with 50 kids and young adults Saturday morning. Staff at the St. Philips Baptist Church home...
Man screamed homophobic slur before slashing man on train
A thug was taken into custody after he hurled a homophobic slur at another man before slashing him on a Manhattan train early Sunday, police sources said. The 23-year-old victim...
New York Republicans could be headed to DC to serve Trump
A fistful of Republicans from New York could soon be heading down I-95 to serve in a Trump administration. Aside from potential attorney general Rudy Giuliani, the list of locals...
Conway to Clinton: Take a look in the mirror
WASHINGTON – Hillary Clinton has no one to blame for her White House defeat but herself, Donald Trump’s campaign manager said Sunday. “I just can't believe it's always somebody else's...
Anti-Trump protesters continue to sweep the nation
Huge protests against President-elect Donald Trump swept the nation again Saturday night and early Sunday morning with explosive confrontations in Portland and shouts of “kill the police” in Indianapolis. While...
Jets' Bryce Petty era begins with gorgeous trick TD
The New York Jets entered Sunday's game with a quarterback making his first NFL start against one of the most ferocious defenses in the NFL. They were going to have...
Bruce Springsteen gets a lift from fellow bikers
Bruce Springsteen got a lift from bikers after his own motorcycle broke down on a Jersey highway -- a random act of kindness that could have been ripped from the...
Clinton supporters refuse to accept Trump's victory
A sizeable number of Americans refuse to accept President-elect Donald Trump as the "legitimate winner" over Hillary Clinton, a new poll revealed Sunday. A survey conducted in the wake of...
Elderly woman fatally backed-over by teen grandson
An elderly Queens woman died Sunday after being fatally backed-over by her 17-year-old grandson, police sources said. The 75-year-old grandmother was shuffling past the vehicle on 267th Street in Bellerose...
Conor McGregor calls out UFC: I own this, so I should own this
Conor McGregor had two announcements after becoming the first fighter in UFC history to simultaneously own championship belts in two weight divisions after lifting the lightweight title from Eddie Alvarez...
De Blasio asks shocked New Yorkers for money after Trump's victory
Mayor Bill de Blasio plans on riding Donald Trump's surprise presidential victory — all the way to the bank. De Blasio sent an email to supporters Sunday morning playing up...
Teen finds baby in a shoebox on his doorstep
A crying but healthy baby girl was abandoned in an orange Nike shoebox on a Suffolk County doorstep — astounding the 14-year-old boy who found her. “I was watching TV...
Man slashes mom's thumb in argument over Trump
A family feud over Donald Trump ended with a Brooklyn man chopping off his sister’s thumb and slashing his mom, brother and nephew, cops and relatives said Sunday. Maurice Braswell,...
Former Long Island councilman found dead in Myrtle Beach
South Carolina authorities are probing the murder of a former Riverhead, LI, councilman and cop whose body was found Thursday in a wooded lot in Myrtle Beach. Timothy Buckley, a...
Results show Trump barely won Michigan
Michigan and New Hampshire’s vote tallies are in, according to their secretaries of state — although The Associated Press has not officially called the races, leaving two holes in the...
Ezekiel Elliott is NFL 'Public Enemy No. 1' after Josh Brown fiasco
The NFL infamously botched its Ray Rice investigation and, more recently, its Josh Brown discipline. The league is trying to compensate by directing its energy at the domestic violence allegations...
Brooklyn DA facing heat over Assemblywoman's assault case
Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez will face the first big test of his political career when he decides whether to prosecute a Democratic state legislator for allegedly striking her 13-year-old son....
Man pushed onto subway tracks expected to survive
A man who was pushed onto a Chelsea subway track and hit by a train Sunday during an apparent drunken argument is expected to survive, according to police sources. Mike...
Trump says he'll deport millions of illegal immigrants — if they're criminals
WASHINGTON – Build that fence! Donald Trump now acknowledges the border wall with Mexico that was his signature campaign pledge could actually be a fence in some areas. “There could...
Japan's 'Babe Ruth' hit a ball that literally didn't come down
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YKJ-tNtrUJk TOKYO -- Japanese pitcher Shohei Otani added to his reputation as a powerful hitter on Sunday when he hit a fly ball that didn't come down. Otani's towering fly...
New Yorkers see drastic spike in home foreclosures
October brought an ugly surprise to hundreds of New Yorkers, as new foreclosure cases spiked dramatically. More than 1,100 NYC households fell into foreclosure in October, a 32 percent increase...
Kellyanne Conway: Trump will pick chief of staff 'very soon'
Donald Trump’s decision on a White House chief of staff is “imminent,” his campaign manager said Sunday morning. Exiting Trump Tower, Kellyanne Conway told reporters the President Elect will be...
Berlusconi sees similarities between him and Trump
Former Italian prime minister Silvio “Bunga Bunga” Berlusconi proudly said he sees “obvious similarities” between himself and President-elect Donald Trump. Trump “was elected by all Americans weary of an old...
Trump goes on Sunday morning tweet spree
WASHINGTON -- President-elect Donald Trump took an online victory lap Sunday morning -- gloating on Twitter about his sudden embrace by Republican elites and bashing the New York Times. Trump...
Conor McGregor unveils his 'bombshell' announcement
Conor McGregor made history on Saturday night when he became the first simultaneous two-division champion in UFC history by knocking out Eddie Alvarez in the second round of their fight...
Trump will keep tweeting from the White House
When Donald Trump takes office, he'll continue tweeting -- but not as much as before. “It’s a great form of communication,’’ the president-elect tells CBS’s “60 Minutes’’ in an interview...
Christmas tree arrives at Rockefeller Center
The second-largest Christmas tree ever to stand in Rockefeller Center was hoisted into place Saturday — to the delight of onlookers, including these kids who took home branches as souvenirs....
Jets giving Bryce Petty his shot
The Bryce Petty era is ready to begin. The Jets are starting Petty against the Rams on Sunday, a source confirmed. Ryan Fitzpatrick suffered a sprained MCL in his left...
Elderly woman dies in high-rise fire
A high-rise fire claimed a 73-year-old woman’s life in the West Farms neighborhood of The Bronx on Saturday night. Firefighters rushed to 730 Oakland Place at 8:30 p.m. but were...
Stars and UFC super fans unite at MSG
Ultimate fighting staged a kick-ass debut in the Big Apple on Saturday night, filling Madison Square Garden with thousands of fans wildly cheering the first legal cage match in the...
Ryan Lochte's fiancée was the victim of a botched boob job
Being held up at gunpoint isn’t the only thing Ryan Lochte lied to NBC about during the Rio Olympics. Even though the swimmer told the network in a post-race interview...
Powerful earthquake near New Zealand triggers tsunami
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A powerful earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island early Monday, shaking awake residents, causing damage to buildings and prompting emergency services to warn people along the...
Kim's social media absence could cost her more than the robbery
Kim Kardashian’s self-imposed exile from social media may end up costing her millions of dollars more than the original Parisian robbery. Her social media accounts went dark after she was...
Donald Trump's win means the biased media needs to change
Oh, the gnashing of teeth, the outrage, the umbrage. The spitting-mad media are mounting soapboxes to combat the president-elect. Donald Trump’s offense against God and man was that he flew...
Insiders say Donald Trump is 'disgusted' by Chris Christie
President-elect Donald Trump is so disgusted with Chris Christie’s handling of the Bridgegate scandal that he’s kicking the New Jersey governor out of his inner circle, The Post has learned. “Trump...
7.4 magnitude earthquake jolts New Zealand
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — A powerful earthquake has struck New Zealand near the city of Christchurch, with strong jolts felt over 200 kilometers (120 miles) away in the capital, Wellington....
Meet New Yorkers making the most of the tiny house trend
More than 10 million viewers tuned in to HGTV’s tiny-house shows this year. There’s a Tiny House magazine, at least two documentaries and countless blogs about tiny-house living. “Part of...
Trump needs to reverse the Iran deal and assert our interests
Barack Obama’s foreign-policy legacy includes reduced American global influence, dramatically underfunded military and intelligence capabilities, and rising concern among longtime allies about Washington’s understanding of international threats. A world of...
These A-listers hire doctors for treatments you've never heard of
The hottest accessory for high-flyers? Their doctors. Reality star and Kardashian best friend Jonathan Cheban bragged to Refinery29 recently that A-list New Yorkers have a network of health specialists “that normal...
Ivana wants to be Trump's ambassador to Czech Republic
Now that her ex-husband is president-elect, Ivana Trump is ready to serve her country. “I will suggest that I be ambassador for the Czech Republic,” Ivana told The Post on...
Kellyanne Conway tells The Post she feels 'blessed’ over White House gig
On Tuesday, a presidential glass ceiling was broken — when Kellyanne Conway earned the distinction of being the first woman in history to run a winning campaign for the White...
These are the heroic animals awarded by the ASPCA
Not all heroes have capes — or even opposable thumbs. Four valiant animals were chosen by the ASPCA for the annual Humane Awards, including a stereotype-busting police pit bull, a...
How Trump can make American schools great again
In all the explanations for the Trump victory, don’t forget the mess we’ve made of our educational system. Our K-12 public schools perform poorly, relative to the rest of the...
How to be a parent when you're an astronaut in space
Space travel has always relied on brave explorers willing to temporarily lose their connection to Earth — and the families they leave behind. Astronaut Scott Kelly made such a sacrifice...
The true story behind Bianca Jagger's famous horse photo
Documentary photographer Rose Hartman has spent 40 years chronicling the NYC fashion and nightlife scenes: capturing everyone from Bianca Jagger riding a white horse at Studio 54 to supermodels goofing...
Mar-A-Lago members told to pay $14K annual dues — or face late fee
Before his stunning victory Tuesday, Donald Trump left a message for his rich, clubgoing friends: Pay up. Members of Trump’s Palm Beach estate Mar-A-Lago recently received their usual yearly dues...
Broken engagement leads to lawsuit over $125K diamond ring
A Manhattan couple are between a rock and a hard place. Bradley Moss and Amy Bzura were scheduled to walk down the aisle last month, but never made it to...
'Deplorable' NYU professor gets a promotion
The politically incorrect professor on leave since his NYU colleagues griped about his “incivility” has been promoted — and his fellow liberal-studies profs were lectured about their conduct. Michael Rectenwald,...
Woman struck by debris during deadly Tribeca crane collapse sues city
A New Jersey woman struck by falling debris during a deadly February crane collapse in Tribeca is suing the city and construction firms who “should have known” about the dangerous...
Move over Sonny and Bo: These are the President's bravest dogs
Behind every US president is a team of Secret Service officers, highly trained to protect the highest office in the land. And behind those Secret Service officers are dogs. More...
Shrink sues rabbi for $70K over unpaid therapy bills
A shrink and a rabbi walk into a courtroom . . . But there was no punchline when a Park Avenue psychologist kicked a Jewish cleric off his couch —...
Jets must win to avoid Petty, Fitzpatrick QB controversy
After looking like a bit like a team in turmoil this week, the Jets are out to show they are team together Sunday against the Rams. The 3-6 Jets are...
World Chess Championship becomes a celebrity affair in New York
New York is the battleground for The World Chess Championship under way in New York on Friday. Magnus Carlsen, 25, the reigning world champion of Norway, will compete against Sergey...
Brady Skjei's versatility gives defense a chance to rest
CALGARY, Alberta — The Rangers so believe in their depth on the backend they hardly differentiate a hierarchy between their pairs. The lineup became even more egalitarian as coach Alain...
One defensive tweak was all the Nets needed to slow the Suns
PHOENIX — Coming into Saturday, the Suns were the only team in the NBA playing at a higher pace than the Nets — and cooling off the Suns was the...
Conor McGregor takes his place among MSG fight legends
Madison Square Garden has been the scene of some of the greatest fights and fighters in boxing history. Muhammad Ali, Joe Frazier, Rocky Marciano, Joe Louis, Jake LaMotta, Sugar Ray...
A can-do attitude from Trump will bring the change we need
We have a new president, now how will his economic policies change the discussions around your kitchen table? Wasting no time on the day of his meeting with President Obama...
AOL and Quicken Loans chiefs put their heads together
Verizon doesn’t own Yahoo yet, but it has given every indication the deal is moving forward despite all the fallout from the Yahoo e-mail hack. One surprising turn is that...
Conor McGregor makes history after destroying Alvarez in UFC 205
History was made Saturday night at the Garden. Mixed martial arts made its long-awaited debut in New York City, and a sellout crowd saw a UFC first: a simultaneous two-division...
Liberty Media puts on a show trying to promote its stock
As dry corporate investor days go, Liberty Media did a good job of keeping analysts engaged in the usual dog-and-pony show aimed at pumping its stock. Liberty Media’s Chief Executive...
Toymakers are looking for cheaper TV advertising
It’s that time of year when TV channels are flooded with ads for kids’ toys, but toymakers are looking for a less expensive way to preserve their margins by seeking...
This country is a borrowing fool
I agree with much of your “Not a Going Rate” article, but the $20 trillion debt figure is very misleading. Over $4 trillion is in the lock box that never...
This shocking election will reverberate for decades
Dear John: The election was surprising, but not shocking. What was surprising was the overwhelming number of people who voiced their alienation with the status quo. I believe it was...
Rangers open road trip with return to winning ways
CALGARY, Alberta — When the Rangers left New York on Thursday, there was more than a week on the road in front them for the first time this season, and...
New York nightmare: Chris Weidman battered in MSG debut
Chris Weidman, the lone New Yorker to fight Saturday night, had a forgettable evening. The Hofstra alum was stopped 24 seconds into the third round by Yoel Romero in a...