January 13, 2017
Why Patriots basically have two bye weeks until AFC title game
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — It’s not official, but the Patriots are the first team in NFL history to receive two bye weeks straight into a conference championship game. On paper, Patriots...
Taxpayers foot bill for teachers’ alleged boozy getaway
Administrators at a Queens middle school have treated favored teachers to annual boozy getaways on the taxpayers’ dime — while failing to provide mandated staff training, The Post has learned....
Matt Ryan has one chance to prove he's not a playoff choker
ATLANTA — Super Bowl pressure is coming early for Matt Ryan. Unless the Falcons quarterback wants to hear the “Same Ol’ Playoff Matt Ryan” taunts, which he most assuredly does...
Patriots-Texans filled with more connections than family reunion
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Well, if the outcome of the game isn’t in doubt, at least there are enough subplots to Saturday’s Patriots-Texans AFC divisional game to keep the viewers interested...
T.J. Maxx parent company to open giant new store downtown
The retail scene in downtown Manhattan is heating up — again. TJX, the parent company of Marshalls and T.J. Maxx, has signed a lease to take over a huge swath...
Bobby Flay looking to expand Burger Palace chain
Bobby Flay is on a burger-flipping road show. The Food Network star and owner of Mesa Grill, Bar Americain and Bobby’s Burger Palaces is pitching the private equity community for...
House vote sets stage for Congress to repeal ObamaCare
The Republican-controlled Congress on Friday took a crucial step in the process to gut ObamaCare when the House approved a budget resolution that sets the stage for repealing the controversial...
Why Knicks' biggest problem may be Carmelo — who won’t go away
A total of 45 players have suited up for the Knicks, under four head coaches, since Phil Jackson took over as president in March 2014, according to Elias Sports Bureau....
Hey, Jude: You're not convincing as 'The Young Pope'
Does television need another Frank Underwood? Somebody at HBO thinks so — and to make things more sensational than having the US president on “House of Cards” be a cold-blooded...
Civil-rights legend says Trump isn't a 'legitimate president'
Civil-rights legend and Georgia Rep. John Lewis said he is going to sit out Donald Trump’s inauguration because he doesn’t believe Trump is a “legitimate president.” “I believe in forgiveness....
Trump transition garners highest disapproval rating in history
President-elect Donald Trump has the highest disapproval rating in history over his transition effort. Trump hit the all-time low mark — 51 percent view his transition unfavorably, compared with the...
Live like a Scandinavian in NYC
New Yorkers may pride ourselves on being tough, but come winter and we turn into a bunch of delicate flowers, brandishing umbrellas during the lightest snowfalls, timidly avoiding slush puddles...
Model sues ex-sugar daddy over apartment spat
A foxy Russian model is suing her ex-sugar daddy, a married real-estate developer, claiming he tried to force her out of his Chelsea pied-à-terre and swiped her diamonds when she...
Cuomo tries to make peace over legislative pay raise block
ALBANY – Gov. Cuomo is trying to make peace with New York State lawmakers who are furious with him for blocking a legislative pay raise, the Post has learned. Cuomo...
Capuano calls out Isles, and John Tavares answers with hat trick
SUNRISE, Fla. — Jack Capuano called his team out — and the Islanders responded. John Tavares scored three goals for his sixth career hat trick and the Islanders snapped a...
'Gridlock' Sam's $10K reasons for Brooklyn trolley push
Transit guru “Gridlock” Sam Schwartz has been pushing a plan embraced by Mayor de Blasio to build a trolley on the Brooklyn waterfront without revealing that his firm registered as...
Case moves forward in same-sex couple custody battle
A Manhattan judge has said a first-of-its kind custody case involving a former same-sex couple can go forward after finding that the partner who did not legally adopt their child...
Nets implode in fourth quarter as nail-biter turns into rout
TORONTO — The Nets usually cough up a game-changing run in the third quarter. But Friday they waited until the start of the fourth. Bojan Bogdanovic called that fateful two-minute...
Rangers can’t escape early hole on emotional night at Garden
All of the surrounding elements made this one tough — and yet the Rangers weren’t pushing the blame elsewhere, not after a spotty and sloppy 4-2 loss to the Maple...
Sneaky tot survives 15-foot fall out the window
A mischievous toddler pushed out a screen window in her Queens home Friday and plummeted 15-feet onto the ground below — but survived with just bumps and bruises. The 2-year-old...
Obama shouldn't pardon Chelsea Manning
Pfc. Chelsea (née Bradley) Manning, now serving a 35-year sentence for espionage, is reportedly on President Obama’s short list for last-minute executive clemency. Let’s hope the president declines to act....
New York Water Taxi remains afloat no thanks to de Blasio
New York Water Taxi, which runs the iconic black and yellow-checkered ferries that run service to the Statue of Liberty, Ikea, and up the West Side, will be able to...
School may be forced to let girl play on boys basketball team
Archdiocese officials who barred a New Jersey Catholic schoolgirl from playing boys basketball are in violation of state rules — which allow co-ed teams when no girls squad is available,...
How many billions will it take to make 'Buffalo Billion' a success?
Gov. Cuomo says his “Buffalo Billion” is a stunning success — so why does he need to spend another half-billion? In one of his roving State of the State speeches,...
Here's what happens after ObamaCare is gone
Republicans are wrestling with how to repeal and replace ObamaCare. It turns out that legislating is much more complex than campaigning. Still, ObamaCare as we know it is unlikely to...
Senate intel chairs will probe Russian ties to Trump team
The chairmen of the Senate Intelligence Committee said Friday that they will launch a probe into communications between Russia and members of the incoming Trump administration. GOP Sen. Richard Burr....
'Melrose Place' star won't do more time for fatal crash
A judge ruled the actress convicted in a fatal drunken driving accident won't have to go back to prison.
Chicago needs cops who aren't afraid to do their job
Racing against the clock before President Obama leaves office, the Justice Department has issued a scathing report charging the Chicago Police Department with engaging in a pattern of illegal “excessive...
The most worrisome effect of Russia's election meddling
President-elect Donald Trump conceded this week that he thinks Russia was responsible for hacking the e-mails of the Democratic National Committee and the Hillary Clinton campaign, though he couldn’t help...
Sony Entertainment CEO is leaving to become chairman of Snap Inc.
Sony Entertainment CEO Michael Lynton is leaving the powerful but struggling Hollywood giant, Sony confirmed on Friday. Sony Pictures had a tough 2016, finishing in fifth place among its Tinseltown...
Masseur admits he killed ex-gay club owner during rubdown
The 400-pound former owner of a Midtown gay club was strangled by his masseur, who on Friday confessed to killing him, law-enforcement sources said. Daquan King, 23, said he was...
Last active NYPD officer to serve in Vietnam retires
The last active NYPD officer who served in the Vietnam War retired Friday after 18 years as a cop. Thomas Ollis, 66, was honored with a “walkout ceremony,’’ where fellow...
Man pays 'inconvenient' DMV fine with 300K pennies
He gave the government his two cents — and 299,998 more. A Virginia man hates the DMV so much, he paid sales tax on two new cars with 300,000 pennies,...
Dellin Betances the holdout as Yankees settle arbitration cases
The Yankees agreed to terms Friday with six of their seven arbitration-eligible players, with Dellin Betances the lone exception. They agreed to terms with Michael Pineda, Didi Gregorius, Adam Warren,...
Rick Nash is worried his Rangers return might be lame
Rick Nash has been in this situation more often than he’d like to remember, so forgive him if the rose-colored glasses are elsewhere. The star Rangers winger is set to...
Why Falcons' home turf should be least of Seahawks' worries
ATLANTA — For a team with what is considered by many to be the fiercest home-field advantage in the NFL, the Seahawks sure seem excited to be the visitor this...
Lockheed CEO says cost of F-35 will be cut after Trump meeting
Another victory for President-elect Donald Trump. Lockheed Martin CEO Marillyn Hewson told reporters after a meeting today at Trump Tower that the defense contractor would be cutting the cost of...
Eco-friendly magazine won't be killing trees anymore
Rodale’s Organic Life won’t be contributing to the compost heap any longer. The eco-friendly lifestyle magazine said Friday its February/March issue will be its last in print as it switches...
David Johnson's big year will transform fantasy football
The NFL has helped usher in the “throwback” fad. Beginning with the 75th anniversary season in 1994, the league began allowing teams to don jerseys of bygone eras — the...
St. John's: We have Villanova right where we want them
It would seem like an inopportune time for defending national champion Villanova to come to town. Young and inexperienced St. John’s is going through one of its valleys, having lost...
Parents fire back after Uma Thurman's ex rips elite private school
Parents at the toughest school to get into in the city railed against Uma Thurman’s ex-boyfriend Friday for grousing that it was “cluttered and depressing” and its students were “dirty...
Here's how much your dog cares what voice you use
You've heard of puppy love. But what about puppy talk? Researchers have studied just that. When you speak to a dog, you might find yourself talking slowly, with a high...
Michael Jackson is getting the Lifetime movie treatment
PASADENA — The subject of Lifetime's latest biopic is none other than the King of Pop. The TV movie, tentatively titled "Michael Jackson: Searching for Neverland," is currently in pre-production,...
You don't have to be wild to dress like a celeb
“Basic” fashion doesn’t have to be boring, and celebrities prove this time and time again. Most, in fact, aren’t the statement-making, look-at-me dressers found in many fashion circles, including on...
Drug-dealing cop 'L'il Miss Dangerous' gets 4 years in jail
A heroin-peddling ex-cop -- notorious for motorcycling around Staten Island in a helmet emblazoned, “Li’l Miss Dangerous” -- has been sentenced to four years jail. The tough sentence for Stacey...
Teacher who got pregnant by 13-year-old student gets 10 years in jail
The Houston middle school teacher who got pregnant by her 13-year-old student has been sentenced to 10 years in prison. Alexandria Vera was hoping for probation, according to The AP,...
Lasers turn lab mice into brutal killers
Happy little lab mice became bloodthirsty killing machines when scientists beamed lasers into certain parts of their brains, a new study shows. The lasers flipped an "on-switch" inside the usually...
Democrats may not be able to filibuster ObamaCare repeal
Lawmakers debated the merits of ObamaCare on Friday as the GOP-controlled House was poised to take another step in the process to dismantle the controversial health-care law. House passage of...
Mets avoid any Matt Harvey contract drama
Good vibes all around for Dark Knight & Co. Mets starters are looking forward to a healthy 2017. They are off to a good start with their bank accounts as...
New Yorkers are already working on their beach bods
Most New Yorkers breathe a sigh of relief in January — the holidays have passed, and the tourists are gone. It’s time to hunker down and regroup before summer comes...
Woman's death raises specter of superbug outbreak
A "superbug" resistant to all antibiotics in the US has killed a woman. Nevada public health officials reported that the woman in her 70s, who had recently returned from India, died...
Dana White makes 'real offer' for Mayweather-McGregor, and it's big
If Floyd Mayweather really wants to fight Conor McGregor, UFC president Dana White is finally on board. White appeared Friday on “The Herd” with Colin Cowherd on FS1, and pitched an...
Trump talks cabinet after meeting with 'good friend' Steve Harvey
Donald Trump addressed reporters Friday with entertainer Steve Harvey at his side -- praising his cabinet picks for being themselves during the confirmation hearings. Asked about cabinet members expressing different...
The man Kerry left behind and other notable comments
Kremlin-watcher: How Putin Played the Far Left With all the coverage of the Russian hacking scandal, you might think Vladimir Putin is trying to advance conservative Republicans. But Casey Michel...
Video shows cop shortly before 'drunk' driving patrol car
He couldn't keep his mouth shut.
Study finds that 47% of LA sushi is not the fish it claims to be
Here's some real news about a problem with fake fish. Los Angeles diners chowing down on sushi may be surprised to learn that their yellowtail roll might not really have...
Ice storms force NFL to push back Chiefs-Steelers start time
The NFL is doing everything it can to avoid an Ice Bowl Redux, no matter what Mother Nature has in store for this weekend. The league issued a statement Friday...
Inauguration workers cover up 'Don's Johns' on portable toilets
Donald Trump’s inauguration planners incredibly picked a company with the name “Don’s Johns” to supply the porta-potties for the event — and now they’re scrambling to cover them with masking...
Travis d’Arnaud is ready for his make-or-break Mets year
Mets catcher Travis d’Arnaud has the money, now he has to avoid the injuries that have plagued him over his career. The Mets and d’Arnaud came to an agreement Friday...
Chilling documentary reveals stories of child sex slave trafficking
Backpage.com recently shut down their adult section, which had become notorious for listings promoting underage sex slaves. A new documentary, "I Am Jane Doe," tells the story of mothers who...
These are the 'Bronx Tale' creator's favorite neighborhood spots
Chazz Palminteri is living proof that you can take the boy outta The Bronx, but you can’t take The Bronx outta the boy. His autobiographical play “A Bronx Tale” morphed...
Battery causes small explosion in city garbage truck
A lithium-ion battery exploded in a city sanitation truck in Midtown Friday morning, triggering panicked 911 calls from people who heard the blast, officials said. The small explosion occurred about...
Investigators eye space heater in blaze that killed six kids
Investigators are probing whether a faulty space heater sparked a horrific house fire that killed six kids in Baltimore, according to a report Friday. It's still too early to determine...
Unluckiest flight in the world has the scariest destination
A few times a year, the unfortunately titled Finnair flight AY666 will fly on Friday the 13th. This year, the flight occurred on the unlucky day and the destination was...
Philip Rivers is an emotional wreck over Chargers move
Some Chargers fans are furious about the team moving from San Diego to Los Angeles, and Philip Rivers can feel their pain. The franchise quarterback, in a radio interview, discussed...
The insane process behind Cavaliers' championship ring
Cleveland fans waited 52 years for a championship, and the Cavaliers had to wait 128 days to pick up their rings. The long wait for the Cavs makes a whole...
Notorious iPhone hackers get hacked
Cellebrite, an Israeli firm that supplies “forensics tools” to agencies around the world, including US law enforcement, appears to have suffered a serious hack. Motherboard claims to have 900GB of Cellebrite...
Cuomo getting new helicopter after emergency landing
ALBANY -- Gov. Cuomo will get a new $12.5 million helicopter to carry him across the state after the comptroller approved a no-bid contract, two days after a harrowing emergency...
Majority of Americans think Russia meddled in election: poll
A majority of American voters — 55 percent— say Russia hacked the 2016 presidential election and more than 70 percent of those who believe the Kremlin meddled did so to help propel...
These cloned dogs can't do anything right
You can’t teach cloned dogs new tricks. Three cloned Belgian Mainois pups gifted to Russia for use as police dogs are doggone duds: they can’t cope with the extreme cold,...
Man convicted of rape for taking off condom during sex
A Frenchman has been convicted of rape by a Swiss court for removing his condom during sex with a woman who believed he still was wearing it, according to reports....
Paul Massey says campaign set new fundraising record
Republican mayoral candidate Paul Massey announced on Friday that his campaign had raised more than $1.6 million in the latest six-month filing period -- which officials in his campaign labeled...
Anthony Scaramucci says he will serve as advisor to Trump
Anthony Scaramucci, a hedge fund founder who was a fundraiser in Donald Trump's election campaign, will join the president-elect's White House staff as an advisor and public liaison to government...
This babe had 5 babies
Simone Gately is a Canadian who, despite having giving birth to five children, is in better shape than most people. She's become popular on Instagram for her fitness inspired posts,...
The one item that helped Katie Holmes channel Jackie O
PASADENA, Calif. — Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was a fashion icon, so it’s no surprise that Katie Holmes looked to her wardrobe for inspiration when portraying her in the Reelz miniseries...
How an actor lives in a 150-square-foot apartment
Six years ago, actor Anthony Triolo moved into an extra-tiny studio in an Upper West Side brownstone and has since transformed it into a chic bachelor pad. “This was the...
Northeast is warming faster than the global average
New England winters are melting away. According to an alarming new study out of the University of Massachusetts Amherst, the northeastern United States will see warmer temperatures significantly faster than...
Switzerland won't give an 'annoying' vegan a passport
More cowbell, less vegan activism. An animal-rights activist who campaigned against the use of cowbells in a quaint Swiss village is getting her comeuppance, thanks to a few peeved village...
Hearst posts record profit in 2016 on sales uptick
Hearst Corp. saw only a 1 percent revenue increase in 2016 — but reported another year of record profits nevertheless. The privately held media empire of magazines, newspapers, TV stations...
The Rangers' greatest strength has become a 12-year dilemma
It was Lou Lamoriello, then my boss when we worked for the Devils and now the general manager of the Maple Leafs team the Rangers face Friday night at the...
Airbnb cashes in on Trump's inauguration
The latest company to benefit from Donald Trump’s election: Airbnb. The home-rental site said Friday that inauguration weekend has spurred more than 15,000 bookings in the Washington, DC area —...
Infant kidnapped from hospital found safe 18 years later
A newborn kidnapped from a hospital in Florida in 1998 has been found safe in South Carolina – and the woman who posed as her mother for nearly two decades...
Chaos erupts on plane after two passengers go at it
An all-out brawl broke out aboard a Beirut-to-London flight after a hot-headed passenger went berserk, a new video shows. The chaos aboard Middle East Airlines plane erupted Wednesday after the...
Flight labeled '666' literally went to 'HEL'
Was the pilot's name Lucifer? Brave travelers took a plane labeled flight number 666 to "HEL" on Friday the 13th, according to a report Friday. They boarded Finnair Flight AY666...
DirecTV Now is a total disaster
2016 was quite the year for flops: “Gods of Egypt.” “Collateral Beauty.” “DirecTV Now.” Launched with huge fanfare by parent company AT&T on Nov. 30, the new “over the top”...
'Exorcist' priest died after 'possessed' child spoke to him
A “possessed” child is believed to be the culprit behind the death of the Irish priest who inspired “The Exorcist,” a new documentary claims. Malachi Martin went to perform an...
Joe Buck is annoyed by petitioning Packers fans: Aikman
Most fan bases believe national announcers are against them. But Green Bay fans have gone to the extreme, starting a petition to get Troy Aikman and Joe Buck off the Cowboys-Packers...
William Peter Blatty, author of 'The Exorcist,' dies at 89
William Peter Blatty, the author of "The Exorcist," has died. He was 89. Blatty's widow, Julie, says her husband died Thursday at a hospital in Bethesda, Maryland. She says the...
"Super suit" for elderly helps their bodies recapture youth
The Aura Powered suit is a a new device that claims it will be able to enhance the strength and mobility of older people. It's designed to fit along the...
JPMorgan tops expectations thanks to trading uptick
Wall Street on Friday delivered a mixed bag of results for the final quarter of 2016, a volatile period for three of the largest US banks — JPMorgan Chase, Wells...
Thousands of mourners attend late NYPD hero's funeral
Legendary NYPD Detective Steven McDonald was remembered Friday at his Manhattan funeral service as a faithful man on a “mission,” beating the odds and becoming a “living example of forgiveness.”...
Shoe company recalls boots that left swastika tracks
A California shoemaker has recalled a pair of its “Polar Fox” combat boots on complaints that their treads leave swastika prints. One rattled customer remarked that “there was an angle...
Mark Cuban has finally pushed NBA referees too far
Billionaire Mavericks owner Mark Cuban’s mouth has gotten so big that NBA refs think he’s a threat to the game itself. That is the conclusion reached in a recent series...
Majority disapprove of Trump's handling of transition: poll
Donald Trump has made history. The incoming commander-in-chief is the first president-elect in modern history to have his handling of the transition period viewed unfavorably. A new Gallup poll finds...
DOJ releases scathing report on Chicago police abuses after year-long probe
CHICAGO — The Chicago Police Department has violated the constitutional rights of residents for years, permitting racial bias against blacks, using excessive force and killing people who did not pose...
Bernie Madoff is peddling hot chocolate in prison yard
Ponzi king Bernie Madoff is seeking new business ventures behind bars — in the hot chocolate market. Madoff , 78, has bought up all Swiss Miss packets from the commissary...
Charissa Thompson is the wildcard in ESPN's NFL makeover
Trey Wingo and Suzy Kolber have been the popular names thrown around when discussing ESPN's plan to replace Chris Berman. Until now. Sporting News reported on Thursday night ESPN is...
Masturbating at work is a doctor-approved stress reliever
Should masturbation breaks become the new smoke breaks? Yes, according to some psychologists. Mark Sergeant, a senior lecturer in psychology at Nottingham Trent University, told Metro.co.uk that a masturbation break...
Video shows naked woman stealing police vehicle
A naked woman who told police she was raped — a claim she later recanted — calmly approached a police officer and asked him for clothing before stealing his vehicle and leading...
'American Ninja Warrior' contestant saves a man from choking
Pavel Fesyuk, a contestant on the show 'American Ninja Warrior,' became a real life hero the other day. He came across a man choking on the side of the highway,...
FTC chair Edith Ramirez to step down, leaving three empty seats
Federal Trade Commission Chairwoman Edith Ramirez announced Friday she is leaving the panel, effective Feb. 10. The Post reported exclusively Friday morning that she was exiting the commission. Her departure...
This is why you haven't had a threesome yet
Ana*, 34, was in her 20s when she started sleeping with a couple who lived nearby. At first, they exclusively had sex together, but that eventually changed when Ana started...
4-year-old girl has probably read more than you
GAINESVILLE, Ga. — A 4-year-old Georgia girl's love of books has taken her all the way to the Library of Congress. Daliyah Marie Arana got to serve as "Librarian for...
Woman shot after fight during dominoes game
A woman was shot when a feud broke out during a dominoes game early Friday in the Bronx, police said. A bullet from outside struck the 21-year-old victim in the...
'Werewolf' serial killer admits to murdering 59 others
A Russian already convicted of killing 22 women has confessed to 59 more murders — making him the world's third most prolific serial killer and his country's worst, according to...
Trump blames 'sleazebag political operatives' for Russia dossier
Russia has no dirt on Donald Trump, according to the president-elect, who in a Friday tweet storm fingered US intelligence agencies for “probably” releasing a scandalous, unverified dossier on him...
Bush daughters welcome Obamas to 'Former First Children' club
The twin daughters of George W. Bush welcomed Malia and Sasha Obama to the exclusive "Former First Children” club, in an emotional letter of heartfelt advice. “You have lived through...
This is Jordan Spieth's agent's worst nightmare
https://twitter.com/PGATOUR/status/819742043882733570?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw The fishing didn't quite work out for Jordan Spieth and Smylie Kaufman. The kayak wasn't much better. Not long after Spieth watched good friend Justin Thomas shoot 59 at...
Martin Shkreli: Sorry, not sorry for trolling journalist
Martin Shkreli makes no apologies for "needling" Lauren Duca. The pharma bad boy — dubbed the "most hated man in America" for jacking up the price of a potentially life-saving drug by 5,000...
Two members of R&B group hit by train en route to performance
OAKLAND, Calif. — Two members of Tower of Power, a group that has been an R&B institution for nearly 50 years, were hit by a train Thursday night as they...
Parents, students outraged over sexist dating assignment
Parents at a Salt Lake City high school said they were outraged after their children in the 11th grade were assigned to go on a $5 date — and got pointers...
Are crickets the new food trend?
WILLISTON, Vt. — At Tomorrow's Harvest farm, you won't find acres of land on which animals graze, or rows of corn, or bales of hay. Just stacks of boxes in...
Dog stays with paralyzed owner for 20 hours until help comes
While most of Michigan and the country were out celebrating on New Year's Eve, a northern Michigan man was lying in the snow — paralyzed after he slipped and fell....
Instant fertilizer-making machine could be your next kitchen appliance
Food waste contributes to several problems in the US, including taking up landfill space and methane gas production. This new product turns food garbage into fertilizer.
Biden headed to Ukraine, Switzerland in last trip as VP
Joe Biden will go on one final overseas jaunt as vice president, travelling to Ukraine and Switzerland, the White House announced. "In Ukraine the Vice President will participate in bilateral...
Snowboarder does world's first backflip off of a moving car
Professional snowboarder, or badass, Martin Agerstig, lands a new trick that has the snowboard community buzzing. The world's first backflip off a running car!
Daily News reporter busted for $12K in unpaid tolls
A longtime Daily News sportswriter was busted Thursday on the Jersey side of the Lincoln Tunnel for allegedly having more than $12,300 in unpaid tolls and penalties, authorities said. Julian...
Cuomo may get his $12.5M helicopter after all
ALBANY — It looks like Gov. Cuomo could get his new $12.5 million helicopter after all. "We expect this to be approved in the coming days," said Cuomo spokesman Rich...
This is when you'll be able to get your hands on a Nintendo Switch
The much-anticipated Nintendo Switch video-game console will go on sale for a daunting $300 in March — the company’s first new system since the popular Wii debuted more than a...
Video catches thieves scaling glass wall during $88K robbery spree
A trio of thieves stole nearly $88,000 from four check-cashing places — including one where they were caught on camera scaling bullet-proof glass — during a weeks-long crime spree in...
Knicks face a moment of truth regarding Porzingis' Achilles
Kristaps Porzingis did not play Thursday night because of that troubling left Achilles. Still, the Knicks finally won a game, beating the Bulls, the worst 3-point shooting team in the...
Dead whale washes ashore near LaGuardia airport
There’s a whale of a mess to clean up after a dead 15 foot marine mammal washed ashore near LaGuardia airport Thursday evening. A US Coast Guard spokesperson confirmed the...
David Zinczenko ends gig with American Media
David Zinczenko has ended his editorial director consulting gig with American Media Inc., where he has repositioned Men’s Fitness as a lifestyle title over the past four years. Rumored to...
Paul Singer invests giant stake in hospital-consulting firm
Billionaire Paul Singer just made a big bet on further cost-cutting in health care. Singer’s Elliott Management on Thursday disclosed an 8.3-percent stake in Advisory Board — a Washington, DC-based...
Vice adds pair of sites after losing Render Media
Vice has added women.com and ranker.com to its ad network to replace the loss of its top traffic generator, Render Media, which pulled out at the start of the year....
Citigroup fined $1M after overcharging clients
New York Attorney General Eric T. Schneiderman announced a $1 million penalty against Citigroup on Thursday — the final piece of a three-year investigation that resulted in $22.5 million being...
Jim Acosta has a friend in The New York Press Club
The New York Press Club has come to the defense of Jim Acosta, CNN’s White House correspondent, who was singled out by President-elect Donald Trump during Wednesday’s press conference. Trump...
Derrick Rose: Why deserting Knicks shouldn't cost me max deal
Derrick Rose senses the Knicks won’t hold his disappearance Monday against him based on management’s response since his return. Indeed, Rose doesn’t think missing that game has damaged his chances...
Ex-prez claims Relativity was padding income with porn site
Ryan Kanavaugh’s Relativity Media had a “hostile environment” that included porn photo shoots at its Beverly Hills headquarters, a lawsuit filed against the Hollywood studio claims. Adam Fields, who served...
Mom of mentally ill son shot dead by cops holds rally
A mentally ill man’s mother, who claims cops fatally shot her son after she called 911 seeking medical help for him, held a rally outside US Attorney Preet Bharara’s Manhattan...
Why everyone keeps flipping out on airplanes
Your eyes and ears were not deceiving you. That was Alfonse D’Amato caught on video, trying to whip up passengers into staging a whiny populist revolt against a beleaguered JetBlue...
Taylor Hall's Edmonton return spoiled as Devils' skid grows
EDMONTON, Alberta — Leon Draisaitl spoiled Taylor Hall's return to Edmonton. Draisaitl scored in overtime and had two assists and the Edmonton Oilers beat the New Jersey Devils 3-2 on...
Why AT&T's CEO looks so worried during Trump Tower visit
Talk about bad timing. One day after President-elect Donald Trump wiped the floor with a CNN reporter during his first post-victory press conference, the chief executive of AT&T visited Trump...