November 14, 2016
NJ Transit knew train had faulty brakes before deadly crash
The New Jersey Transit train that plowed into the Hoboken Terminal in September — killing one woman and injuring scores of people — was found to have faulty brakes just...
'Dancing mom' trying to cheer up fans with post-election blues
She's the hero America deserves — and maybe the one it needs right now. There's a Golden State Warriors fan who is trying to put smiles on the faces of...
Giants save their best for last in thrilling comeback over Bengals
On defense, the Giants were preparing to take the field one last time, figuring the Bengals would have slightly less than a minute to work with, needing only a field...
Facebook algorithm disproportionately affected conservative posts
Facebook created a computer algorithm to scrub fake news from its site, but didn’t use it because it disproportionately affected conservative posts, according to a report. “They absolutely have the...
Why crime in Chicago soars while New York is safer than ever
In this modern tale of two cities, it is the best of times in New York and the worst of times in Chicago. While Mayor Bill de Blasio recently crowed...
How the return of elite RBs has led to fantasy football shake-up
Throughout the preseason, we were inundated with talk of how the landscape of the running-back position has changed so dramatically over the past several years. Gone are the stalwarts such...
Nasdaq makes Adena Friedman first woman to lead major US exchange
Nasdaq announced on Monday that Adena Friedman, the exchange’s president and chief operating officer, will replace Bob Greifeld, who has spent almost 14 years as the company’s chief executive. The...
Knicks destroy Mavs after Hornacek's gutsy, $72M benching
The Mavericks came to Madison Square Garden with a makeshift starting lineup, wishing Dirk Nowtizki or Deron Williams were able to play. Meanwhile, Jeff Hornacek decided the Knicks were better...
90 greatest Rangers, Part III: The icons and almost legends
Part III of The Post's four-part series, in which we count down the 90 best Rangers of all time to commemorate the franchise's 90th season. Part I; Part II 30....
NYU strikes a blow for diversity of thought
New York University just struck a blow for free speech and diversity of thought on campus — by promoting Michael Rectenwald, who’d been put on leave after outing himself as...
Josh Groban is showing celebs how to do Broadway
Stars, take notice: Josh Groban is doing Broadway right. In the magical new musical “Natasha, Pierre & the Great Comet of 1812,” which opened Monday, the singer is top-billed. But...
Team de Blasio's own numbers show 'no room for charters' is a lie
In 2014, Mayor de Blasio — then fresh off his victory in the mayoral election of 2013 — revoked the co-locations of several Success Academy charter schools, leaving 194 children...
Islanders booed off the ice as Capuano's hot seat heats up
On the eve of his sixth anniversary of being named Islanders head coach, Jack Capuano saw yet another uninspired performance from his team Monday night. And with it, the Islanders...
Proposal to abolish Electoral College looks to gain steam
President-elect Donald Trump’s declaration that he’d like to see the Electoral College abolished — despite losing the popular vote on Election Day — could give a shot in the arm...
Sorry, kids: America isn't a safe space
Pity the anti-Trump protesters thronging the streets of American cities. Apparently, no one ever told them that they live in a geographically, economically and ideologically varied nation and that about...
The case for Colin Kaepernick as your fantasy streaming answer
There is a certain comfort in having a stud quarterback on your fantasy roster. It is like driving a familiar route that doesn’t require the GPS. Like ordering your favorite...
4 private islands for you to selfishly enjoy
Ariara Island, the Philippines About 160 miles southwest of Manila, this 125-acre private island in the Palawan region has it all: jungle villas and beach cottages that can house up...
Even the loony left hates Cuomo's electric-bill hikes
Every once in a while, even the loony left is right — and so it is with the attacks on Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s insane energy schemes by the group Stop...
Hillary's loss accelerates the Democrats' turn against Israel
Israel’s supporters were hoping Hillary Clinton could forestall the Democratic Party’s seemingly inevitable turn against the Jewish state. Clinton’s loss last week means we’re officially après Hillary — and must...
How Woody Johnson can avert Jets' quarterback disaster
As the Jets move into the next phase of their bitterly disappointing season that has spiraled to 3-7, if there’s any question in the mind of Todd Bowles about whether...
St. John's freshmen guards calm fears in impressive statement
It’s far too early to say the question has been answered. Instead, let’s just consider it a strong opening statement. One major uncertainty for St. John’s entering the season was...
Trump's best option for the UN is 'rainbow diplomacy'
President-elect Donald Trump has an opportunity to make history, send a pointed message overseas and advance America’s global interests, all at once. All he needs to do is appoint Richard...
Rangers injuries open door for AHL speed demon
VANCOUVER, British Columbia — So much of this Rangers fantastic 12-4-0 getaway has been predicated on depth. Now, that depth is going to be challenged not just with those already...
Cows stranded after earthquake crumbles land around them
https://youtu.be/oxFIiZUjxjE Holy cow! The earthquake that shook New Zealand on Monday triggered a small tsunami, dangerous landslides — and left these three head of cattle stranded on a tiny island...
Harsh Pete Carroll: Why Patriots fans are weirdly tame
Pete Carroll knows a thing or two about crowd noise. The Seahawks head coach has seen the effect "The 12th Man" can have on opposing teams, giving Seattle an obvious...
Yule save big! Unwrap these Christmas travel deals
Is it too late to book a deal for Christmas and New Year's? No. This year more than ever, consider Europe, Mexico or a cruise — or be willing to fly...
Eat your way through Switzerland's sausage capital
This isn’t your typical sausage party. Bratwurst — a sausage made of beef, pork or veal — is a popular meat item to toss on the grill at summer barbecues...
LAPD chief not on board with Trump's deportation plans
The LAPD isn't going to lift a finger to help President-elect Donald Trump in his efforts to deport millions of illegal immigrants during his first days in office, officials said...
Now you can fly to Europe on a 'public' chartered jet
https://www.facebook.com/blissjet/photos/a.299645950375253.1073741826.201577793515403/299863983686783/?type=3 New Yorkers will soon be able to fly to Europe on a posh new “public” chartered jet, although the luxury will come at a hefty price. Bliss Jet is...
Trump wants his kids to have top security clearance
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump wants his children to have access to America’s national security secrets, according to a report Monday. The President-elect’s team asked the White House to give his...
Icahn's bid for auto parts maker fails
Carl Icahn has failed in his bid to gain full control of auto parts maker Federal-Mogul, The Post has learned. The billionaire activist needed to get a majority of the...
Jets' Hackenberg isn't even option on team without starting QB
With all the talk about who the Jets quarterback should be, there is one guy who still is not part of the conversation: rookie Christian Hackenberg. Todd Bowles is deciding...
Phil Jackson: 'Totally understandable' why Knicks stink right now
The Knicks’ roster looks more impressive this season, the product does not. The additions of big-name talent increased their potential, but it remains untapped with the Knicks having won just...
Gary Sanchez loses out on Rookie of the Year by a lot
Gary Sanchez’s first extended taste of the big leagues went so well he turned seven-time All-Star Brian McCann into a bench player, led a late-season surge and enters spring training...
Shack up like Kelly Ripa at this $1K/night private island
Nestled three miles off Florida's mainland, Little Palm Island is a snowbird’s luxe retreat. The 5.5-acre island contains 30 suites with a personalized nameplate on every bungalow door. It has...
US troops may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan
American soldiers may have committed war crimes in Afghanistan -- including the "cruel and violent" interrogation of prisoners, says the chief prosecutor of the International Criminal Court. The prosecutor, Fatou...
Securing Trump Tower could cause a traffic nightmare
Midtown could become a traffic apocalypse for the next four years -- especially if the Secret Service goes so far as to shut down part of Fifth Avenue as a...
Jets coach puts off QB choice, but his rationale is telling
Last week, Jets coach Todd Bowles said that for him to make a quarterback change, he’d have to have a quarterback controversy. It’s safe to say the Jets now have...
Boy in critical condition after he's hit by car
An 11-year-old boy was critically injured when he was struck by a car in Queens, police said. The boy was at 148th Street and Willets Point Boulevard in Flushing when...
Ex-NBAer has ridiculous source for Klay Thompson trade rumors
If Brian Scalabrine wants to gain credibility in his new sports broadcasting career, he should reevaluate his sources. The former NBA utility player, who spent the majority of his career...
Sex offender arrested for masturbating on woman's leg on subway
A level-three sex offender was arrested for sexually abusing a woman on a Bronx train after authorities were able to trace DNA he left on his victim's pants leg, police...
SEC chair stepping down when Obama leaves office
WASHINGTON — U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Chair Mary Jo White plans to step down around the same time President Barack Obama exits the Oval Office, the agency said on Monday....
Rudy Giuliani favorite to be named secretary of state
Rudy Giuliani is the favorite for secretary of state in Donald Trump's administration, a source said. While the former New York City mayor was initially believed to be one of...
Dad wanted for murder leaves daughter at bus terminal
A 5-year-old girl was abandoned at the Port Authority Bus Terminal on Monday by her father -- who is wanted for murder, law-enforcement sources told The Post. The little girl...
Trump team wants ex-Goldman banker as treasury secretary
Donald Trump’s transition team is recommending a 17-year Goldman Sachs veteran as Treasury Secretary, according to a report Monday. Steven Mnuchin, who is engaged to bombshell Scottish-born actress Louise Linton,...
Neil Walker comes back to the Mets
Neil Walker will be a Met in 2017. As first reported by The Post’s Joel Sherman, Walker, who shined as the Mets’ second baseman before undergoing season-ending back surgery, accepted...
Cris Collinsworth instantly regrets epic Bill Simmons rip
Cris Collinsworth scored 36 touchdowns in his impressive NFL career, but he may have saved his hardest spike for Monday. The NBC analyst and retired wide receiver, who announced the...
Jets? Bears? Tony Romo will be in high demand this offseason
Tony Romo might very well have thrown his last meaningful pass for the Cowboys. Dallas is officially Dak Prescott’s team after the impressive rookie led the Cowboys to their eighth consecutive...
Protesters take over Chuck Schumer's office
Nearly a week after suffering a resounding defeat led by Donald Trump, the Democratic Party is struggling to regroup amid turmoil. At least two dozen protesters, some allied with Occupy...
Trump and Putin talk US-Russia relations during phone call: Kremlin
Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin talked on the phone Monday and discussed normalizing relations between the two countries, according to a press release posted on the Kremlin's website....
The election's biggest winners? Gamblers
If you were going to wager on one presidential election — and didn’t care if you seemed crazy — the Trump-Clinton race was the one to get frisky with. According...
The moment a man gets trapped by a bushfire and thinks he might die
Kevin Kwok smelled smoke and, thinking it was his car, pulled over to do some detective work. It was then he realized he was trapped in a bushfire, unsure which...
Massive FriendFinder hack compromises over 412 million accounts
An adult dating and porn company was hacked in what could be the biggest breach in internet history, a whistleblower said Monday. The FriendFinder Networks of porn, swinger and casual...
Trump's victory fuels surge of panic donations to liberal groups
On Nov. 10, two days after the election, Brian David Smith, a 33-year-old art director who lives in Oregon, tweeted that he became a member of, and donated to, the...
Obama says Trump is committed to NATO
President Obama said Monday that Donald Trump committed to maintaining the US alliance with NATO during their White House sitdown last week — despite slamming the pact during the campaign....
Dad who left toddler to die in hot car found guilty of murder
The Georgia man who left his 22-month old son inside his hot SUV for nearly seven hours -- killing him slowly -- was found guilty of murder on Monday. Ross...
Perfect NFL storm leads to ratings bonanza
The end of the presidential election and a pair of marquee matchups did wonders for the NFL’s slumping TV ratings, with the question now becoming whether the boost was a fluke...
Watch this woman bravely cut her own bangs, quickly regret it
This girl wanted choppy bangs, not to get her bangs chopped off. It was her fateful decision to give herself a haircut, and while her results were not great, her reactions...
'Army brat' ESPN reporter blasts Bucs star for protesting anthem
Five days after the presidential election of Donald Trump, Tampa Bay's Mike Evans refused to stand for the national anthem. The statement also came two days after Veterans Day, which...
Nephew in 'Making a Murderer' series ordered to be released
MADISON, Wis. — A man whose homicide conviction was overturned in a case profiled in the Netflix series "Making a Murderer" has been ordered released from prison while prosecutors appeal....
These animals answered the call of good dental hygiene
Dental hygiene is one of the most important parts of everyday life. And these animals are committed to answer the sacred call of everyday dental hygiene.
Bill Clinton saw it coming, the GOP's statehouse sweep, and other notable commentary
Numbers-cruncher: The GOP’s Statehouse Trump Card Think Bernie Sanders would have fared better against Donald Trump? Consider this, writes Steven Malanga at City Journal: “True-blue Vermont, ranked by Gallup as...
The one thing comedian Carl Barron won’t joke about
Carl Barron has never been interested in getting political on stage.
Former Wall Street boss forks over $500K to settle dispute
A fallen Wall Street honcho cut a half-a-million dollar check Monday to resolve a messy dispute with a former brokerage client that nearly landed him behind bars. Tommy Belesis, the...
Lobbyists are spending less money in Albany
ALBANY — The lobbying industry has reported a downturn for the first time since state officials began tracking how much special interest groups spend to promote their agendas in New...
Hate crimes against Muslims soared last year
Hate crimes against Muslims in the US jumped an alarming 67 percent in 2015 compared with the previous year – as overall bias crimes in the country spiked nearly 7...
Damage after powerful earthquake hits New Zealand
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake struck 20km south-east of Hanmer Springs, New Zealand at 12.02am, leaving devastation in its wake. The natural disaster also triggered tsunami warnings for many coastal areas...
Two nursing home patients found dead on the same day
Two patients at a Queens nursing home were found dead in separate rooms on the same floor Sunday, but authorities said they do not suspect any criminality. The patients –...
Can you vanquish a hangover with $250 and an IV needle?
It’s only 2 p.m. on Friday, and I’m already a few beers deep. For the sake of science, I have an important assignment: to thoroughly intoxicate myself. Tomorrow, I'm scheduled...
Sisters spend their twilight years cursing each other out
Sisters Genevieve Musci and Arlene Cody Bashnett (aka Gramma and Ginga) are 102 and 97 years old, which means they have been at each other's throats for nearly a century. They...
Trump considers Mitt Romney's niece to run RNC
Donald Trump isn't holding Mitt Romney’s criticism of his presidential run against the entire Romney family. The president-elect is considering supporting Michigan GOP chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel -- Romney's niece...
Dead rodent sewn into woman's new Zara dress: lawsuit
One Manhattan woman thought she smelled a rat after getting a great deal on a dress — she didn’t know how right she was. Cailey Fiesel, 24, of Midtown claims...
Victor Cruz won't play — and rookie gets his big chance
The Giants insist the sprained ankle Victor Cruz is dealing with is not serious and that he will not be out of action very long. The Giants also know Cruz’s...
Ugly Jets get yanked out of NFL's biggest spotlight
The NFL may have found a solution to it sagging ratings: Keep the Jets out of prime time. The league announced Monday it was changing the start time of Jets-Patriots on...
Veteran journalist Gwen Ifill dead at 61
Trailblazing journalist and New York native Gwen Ifill, co-anchor of PBS' "NewsHour," died of cancer on Monday. She was 61. "Her contributions to thoughtful reporting and civic discourse simply cannot...
Teen girl says she was brutally beaten for supporting Trump
A teenage girl in California was brutally beaten — allegedly because she supported Donald Trump — in an attack caught on cellphone video, police said Monday. Jade Armenio, a sophomore...
Man shot during spat over parking space
A man was shot during a fight over a Bronx parking space, police sources said Monday. The 44-year-old victim was trying to park his car near the corner of Walton...
The 'supermoon' takes over the night sky
The brightest moon in almost 69 years lights up the sky this week in a treat for star watchers around the globe. The phenomenon known as the supermoon will reach...
ISIS commander excited for a Trump presidency
An ISIS commander says he’s excited about a Donald Trump presidency because it’ll make it easier to drum up members for the Anti-American terror organization. Abu Omar Khorasani also gleefully...
Mom says she's getting death threats over Hillary photo
The Westchester County mom who grabbed a bittersweet picture of herself with Hillary Clinton, a day after the election, said Monday she’s been getting threats because of the viral snap....
A totally new kind of 'tiger mom'
A woman who allowed wild animals to freely roam her home where she lived with her 14-year-old daughter has been charged with child endangerment. Trisha Meyer, 34, was arrested last...
It's time to start talking about the Jets' next coach
The Jets dropped a 9-6 game to the dismal Rams on Sunday, falling to 3-7 this season, meaning they are playing out the string now. Here are some thoughts and...
De Blasio says Trump can't bring back stop-and-frisk
Mayor de Blasio said Monday there's nothing that President-elect Trump could do that would lead the city to reinstitute stop-and-frisk. ‘The constitutional system … gives a lot of power to...
Kevin Durant emerges as unlikely defender of 'bust' Greg Oden
Greg Oden, the NBA's No. 1 draft pick in 2007, who now serves as a student-assistant for the Ohio State Buckeyes, said last week that he believes he will be...
Activist letter sparks 6% spike in Kate Spade shares
It doesn’t take much for a hedge fund to rattle the shares of Kate Spade. The handbag maker jumped 7.9 percent, to $17.93, Monday after small New York-based hedge fund...
2016 will likely go down as the hottest year on record
MARRAKECH, Morocco — Global temperatures are soaring toward a record high this year, the UN weather agency said Monday, while another report showed emissions of a key global warming gas...
Trump apparently never thought he'd get past the primaries
Donald Trump never thought he would win the primaries — never mind the general election — and had promised Chris Christie that he would drop out of the race and...
'World's saddest polar bear' will be reunited with parents — for now
The world's saddest polar bear will finally be reunited with his parents after being held captive for 300 days in a mall aquarium in southern China. Unfortunately for the male...
Phil Jackson's dig at LeBron James: Needs 'special treatment'
LeBron James wanted to go home before he went home for good. The Ohio native, who rejoined the Cavs in 2014, tried to steal extra nights in Cleveland when the Heat played...
The New York Times can't improve until it admits bias
The New York Times is so, so very sorry that its presidential election coverage was so, so very wrong. Please have pity on them, Times publisher Arthur "Pinch" Sulzberger Jr....
Dow opens at record high after Trump's surprise victory
The Donald Trump rally spread to a fourth day on Monday morning. The Dow Jones industrial average opened at a record high, driven by financial stocks, after the index capped...
Sanders says it's not Comey's fault that Clinton lost
Bernie Sanders on Monday refused to blame James Comey for Hillary Clinton’s stunning defeat — just moments after a top New York Democrat said the FBI director should be fired....
Wanted man 'executed' deputy during crime spree, sheriff says
HUGHSON, Calif. — A man shot and killed a deputy in what police termed "an execution," then stole a car and drove 150 miles to a small central California town, where...
The dream fights for UFC 205's five big winners
Now that the UFC's much-hyped card for Madison Square Garden has come and gone, check out five matchups the organization should make for the big winners at UFC 205. Raquel Pennington...
Man killed British lawmaker for 'ideological cause': prosecutor
LONDON - British lawmaker Jo Cox, who was killed in the street shortly before the June 23 referendum on EU membership, died in a pre-meditated murder carried out for a...
Roethlisberger pulls same rant that failed Aaron Rodgers miserably
Top-notch NFL quarterback pushes the panic button to rouse his sleepy team. Same story, different week. Different results? Fresh off a heartbreaking, 35-30 loss in Pittsburgh on Sunday, Ben Roethlisberger...
This colorful 'unicorn toast' is a rainbow for your palate
Toast is not just a side dish for health-conscious food stylist and blogger Adeline. She makes stunning art on Instagram with toast as her canvas and holistic, healthy fruits and vegetables...
American Apparel files for second bankruptcy
American Apparel on Monday filed for its second bankruptcy protection in just over a year, weighed down by intense competitive pressures facing teen retailers and a rocky relationship with its...
Sister accused of killing twin jailed again for murder
The upstate yoga instructor who at first dodged a murder rap after her twin sister was killed when their car plunged off a cliff in Hawaii has been indicted and...
Samsung buys Harman International for $8 billion
KKR and Goldman Sachs likely read the news Monday about Samsung Electronics agreeing to buy auto stereo maker Harman International for $8.9 billion and were relieved. The duo in 2007...
Iranian woman reportedly whipped for attending party with men
A woman has laid bare the brutal punishment she reportedly received at the hands of authorities after she was caught attending a party with men and drinking alcohol. The 28-year-old...
Woman pushes boyfriend onto subway tracks during fight
A man was injured when his girlfriend shoved him onto the tracks as they were fighting at a Manhattan subway station early Monday, sources said. The couple were arguing on...
Mom says teen son hanged himself after bullies made rape threats
Tragic Brandon Singh Rayat, 15, was found hanged in his bedroom with a scarf after 16 months of relentless physical and psychological abuse. The British teenager became suicidal after his...
Cop suspended for taunting anti-Trump protesters with Confederate flag
A Michigan police officer was suspended Sunday with pay after he was seen off-duty driving a pickup truck bearing a Confederate flag around a group protesting Donald Trump’s election as...
Did the Patriots get robbed by refs? It's complicated
Did Kam Chancellor interfere with Rob Gronkowski on New England's final play in Sunday night's eventual 31-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks? Did Gronkowski get a little push-off himself? Did...
Priebus on Bannon: We work well together
Donald Trump’s incoming chief of staff, Reince Priebus, on Monday defended the president-elect’s choice of alt-right media exec Steve Bannon as his top adviser. Priebus, the Republican National Committee Chairman,...
Assange to be questioned over alleged sexual misconduct
LONDON — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be questioned by prosecutors on Monday about possible sexual misconduct committed in Sweden six years ago. Assange will be interviewed at the Ecuadorean...
Obama's final foreign trip a 'group therapy' session
President Obama will depart Monday on his final foreign trip of his presidency — and the main topic of the three-country tour is expected to be President-elect Donald Trump. “We...
Man charged for pushing friend into oncoming subway
Police have charged the suspect who shoved a man in front of a subway train during a drunken argument in Manhattan, authorities said. Aaron Clary, 25, was charged with attempted...
Everything you didn't know about Kellyanne Conway
This week, Kellyanne Conway made history as the first woman to head a winning presidential campaign, but she is more than just the bridge beneath Donald Trump's road to the White...
Billionaire sues over broken handshake deal on townhouse
He’s suing over a $79 million handshake. Billionaire Len Blavatnik, the owner of Warner Music and an investor in the Broadway hit “Hamilton,’’ says in a new Manhattan lawsuit that...
'I came here to kill you': Cop-killer stalked family for days
Cop-killer Manuel Rosales was stalking his estranged wife for four days — sleeping on the roof of the Bronx building where she was staying — before he vowed to kill...
Port Authority cut elite cop presence significantly: sources
The Port Authority has cut its elite Emergency Services Unit — which protects major area airports and bridges and tunnels from potential terrorist strikes — by more than 30 percent...
Ex-Wall Street honcho ordered to testify about wealth
Fallen Wall Street honcho Tommy Belesis has been ordered to show his face in court on Monday and testify about his wealth — or be arrested. The founder of the...
Lawsuit-happy tenant forbidden from suing landlord ever again
A tenant of a famed Bowery flophouse has been banned from suing his landlord. Roland Davis, 65, had already sued the Whitehouse Hotel at 338-340 Bowery 23 times in seven...
Cops arrest man for holding woman hostage for 3 months
A man held a woman in his Bronx apartment for about three months and threatened to kill her if she left, cops said. The 36-year-old victim told cops that Richard...
Anti-de Blasio group to run attack ads over his $5M in legal fees
An anti-Mayor de Blasio group will launch a new ad campaign Monday targeting Hizzoner for spending $5.4 million in legal fees defending himself in a corruption inquiry. The Internet ads,...
Why Reince Priebus as chief of staff is good news
Donald Trump won election to the presidency by fighting against the political and media establishment. Now that he has the White House, Trump made it clear that he wants to...
The best warm-weather getaways for the winter months
As the nights get colder, the urge to flee south gets stronger. Take a moment to plan your next trip as we look for the best travel tips in these...
3,200-year-old mummy discovered in Egyptian tomb
Archaeologists have found the well-preserved body of a 3,200-year-old nobleman inside this brightly painted sarcophagus, according to officials announcing the artifact’s discovery on Sunday. The wooden sarcophagus — carved into...
Giuliani: Trump presidency will be 'best thing' for charter schools
Donald Trump’s election as president will provide a boost to charter schools, a top adviser told The Post. “President-elect Trump is going to be the best thing that ever happened...
Critics claim DOE fudged numbers on charter school vacancies
The city has been fudging its school-vacancy numbers to prevent charters from expanding, critics charge — citing a report quietly released by Mayor de Blasio’s own education honchos. Available seats...
Bass Pro on the rise despite fierce competition from Amazon
Bass Pro Shops, with its $100 camo hunting parkas, $400 Lady Raptor crossbows and the smell of the woodsy outdoors in nearly every aisle, is never going to be confused...
Trump team calls for Democrats to help stop protests
WASHINGTON – Donald Trump’s advisers on Sunday downplayed tens of thousands of protesters in the streets as “professional” disruptors and called on Democratic leaders to tell them to go home....
Cops arrest man after reportedly pouring gas on church steps
A man doused the steps of a Staten Island church there with gasoline -- with children and parishioners still inside, according to police. Cops say would-be arsonist Willie Griggs, 32,...
Man in critical condition after Brooklyn hit-and-run
A man is clinging to life after a hit-and-run in Bed-Stuy Sunday night, according to police sources. The 59-year-old victim was crossing Ralph Avenue at Macon Street at 5:22 p.m....
Paul Ryan: 'We are not planning on erecting a deportation force'
House Speaker Paul Ryan sought to quash outrage and protests in the streets by assuring that Donald Trump will be inclusive as their commander in chief. “We are not planning...
Dak Prescott made Cowboys' decision stunningly simple
LeBron James almost burned Cowboys Nation to the ground with his tweet that included five flaming emojis following Dallas’ insane 35-30 victory over the Steelers at Heinz Field on Sunday. Then...
5 ways social media can turn your job into a total nightmare
As Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Slack become more integrated in the modern workplace, our personal and professional lives are blurring together more than ever. “Sixty percent of employers now use...
How Omar Epps prepped to play an ex-Marine on 'Shooter'
USA’s new drama “Shooter” creates a tangled web of espionage. The 10-episode action series stars Ryan Phillippe (“Secrets and Lies”) as Bob Lee Swagger, an ex-Marine sniper who has retired...
Reid's office calls on Trump to stop 'hiding behind his Twitter'
WASHINGTON — Harry Reid lashed out at Donald Trump on Sunday after Trump's campaign manager warned that the Senate minority leader should be “very careful” about his insults against the...
The most inexplicable part of wild Broncos-Saints ending
There have been so many issues with the officials and the replay system this season that it’s hard to give the NFL the benefit of the doubt, even if you...
Knicks' Justin Holiday swears off social media to focus on prayer
Knicks backup shooting guard Justin Holiday has vowed to stay off social media — except to post Bible verses — in an attempt to increase his prayer work. Holiday’s family...
Rangers lineup shaken up by pair of hard-to-figure injuries
EDMONTON, Alberta — It happened so quickly — snap — and suddenly the Rangers were no longer healthy. First, coach Alain Vigneault broke the news top-line power forward Chris Kreider...
Giuliani: Trump handing over business would put his kids out of work
President-elect Donald Trump won’t hand his company over to a blind trust — because it would put his kids out of a job, Rudy Giuliani said Sunday. It would be...
Giants rookie out of Clemson should prep for more reps on 'D'
It was hardly noticeable, but it was noteworthy. Tucked inside last week’s victory over the Eagles was a new face on defense for the Giants. Rookie B.J. Goodson, a fourth-round...
Lady Gaga’s old dive bar goes upscale
Back when Lady Gaga lived and loved on the Lower East Side, her then-boyfriend, Luc Carl, ran a dive bar on Rivington Street. If Lady Gaga was the neighborhood’s patron...
The history lesson that has the Giants 'D' trying to join greats
Landon Collins looked up and to his right, hoping to locate Lawrence Taylor’s name that hangs above his row of lockers, and there it was: Lawrence Taylor 1981-1993. “It’s not...
Sheldon Richardson sounds fed up with all the Jets losing
Defensive end Sheldon Richardson has been on the Jets for four seasons now. Each of the first three seasons ended without a trip to the playoffs, and that streak looks...
Newly hired St. John's AD not afraid to 'roll his sleeves up'
Sixteen months later, St. John’s finally has a new full-time athletic director. Anton Goff will be introduced as the new AD at a 4 p.m. press conference Monday, the Queens...
Chelsea Clinton can't let her family's political dynasty end
There will be a politically leftist woman named Clinton in the highest reaches of government, Democratic wags are roaring. Just not the one we all might have expected. It’s Chelsea's...
Rangers victory shows team unfazed by weird road trip
EDMONTON, Alberta — The tie was just a little loose, the collar a little open, the bags under the eyes a little deeper and darker. And no one could blame...
Why Gary Sanchez has real shot to be named Rookie of the Year
The fiercest baseball awards debate of September gets resolved Monday, and the Yankees are right in the thick of it — with the Mets occupying a tangential role themselves. The...
Rondae Hollis-Jefferson a case study in player development
LOS ANGELES — Rondae Hollis-Jefferson has made a name for himself on defense, not offense. But when the Nets’ young wing is this aggressive and effective on offense, he’s a...
Google's new music service knows how you feel
In a funk about the election results? There may be an app to cure your blues. Beginning on Monday, streaming music service Google Play Music will relaunch with an unparalleled...
Huskies could be on outside looking in after wild day in NCAA
On paper, it was set up to be a normal Saturday with few games involving playoff contenders that seemed dangerous, but looks can be deceiving. By the end of the...