April 3, 2017
Amazon eyes bookstore across from Empire State Building
Those devils at Amazon! They said they were opening their first brick-and-mortar bookstore in the city at Time Warner Center, where it’s under construction. But they didn’t mention a second...
North Carolina outlasts Gonzaga for NCAA title in ugly final
GLENDALE, Ariz. — Gonzaga left its first national title game with a pain it had never known; a disappointment that may linger with each player and coach for the rest...
De Blasio receives broad support for legal defense fund
Mayor de Blasio appears to have broad support in the City Council for a bill that would allow him to establish a legal defense fund — since it would cover...
Third Avenue rent prices finally fall down to Earth
Realty Check gets action dept.: A few weeks ago, we reported on uptown Third Avenue’s many retail vacancies. We mentioned that small as well as large landlords were asking for...
Investor who jumped to death remembered as 'special man'
Charles Murphy was remembered at his Midtown funeral Monday by his boss, hedge fund founder John Paulson, as a “special man.” Last Monday, Murphy jumped to his death from a...
De Blasio won't open Staten Island jail when Rikers closes
Mayor de Blasio on Monday promised he won’t slap a jail on Staten Island as part of his Rikers Island shutdown plan — despite recommendations from a blue-ribbon panel to...
Con Ed sues developer for nearly causing steam explosion
Real-estate developer Extell nearly caused a major steam-main explosion while building a $2 billion luxury downtown high-rise and so should pay for the damage, Con Edison says. The utility giant...
Base level main focus of $1.4B Madison Avenue facelift
When 550 Madison Ave. eventually reopens as a premier office address, its famed “Chippendale” top will look the same — but it’s likely to be a different ball game at...
Union spends $19M on effort to raise minimum wage
The nation’s largest health-care union spent $19 million last year in its campaign to raise the minimum wage, new records show. The Service Employees International Union effort succeeded, at least...
Man who survived breast cancer twice falls ill again
A dad-of-two who made history when he fought to receive a breast cancer drug only available to women is now battling the disease for a third time – despite having...
Italian restaurant pioneer to take over famed SoHo bar space
Pino Luongo, a pioneer in popularizing Tuscan cuisine in America, is branching out to Soho. Luongo, who runs the successful Morso on East 59th Street, has signed a lease to...
De Blasio takes re-election campaign to the West Coast
A month after skipping town to raise campaign funds out of state, Mayor de Blasio is jetting off again Tuesday to the West Coast, where he will alternate fund-raisers with...
Assemblywoman charged with beating son blasts Cuomo on child safety
A Brooklyn assemblywoman who was charged with beating her son with a broomstick has berated Gov. Cuomo — for not doing enough to protect kids. Democrat Diana Richardson posted her...
Brady Skjei met Rangers' challenge — and another's coming
There is the academic definition of rookie, which fits Rangers defenseman Brady Skjei. Then there is the practical definition, which he couldn’t be further away from. That is an idea...
City investigating crane accident that killed construction worker
The Buildings Department is investigating a March 10 crane accident on Staten Island that resulted in the death of a worker at a union construction site. Antonio Veloso, a 54-year-old...
What exactly is going on with Kushner Companies' 5th Ave. 'reinvention'?
We have no idea whether Kushner Companies’ plan to “reinvent” 666 Fifth Ave. as a 1,400-foot-tall tower of luxury condos, a hotel and top-end retail will ever get built. My...
Why Gonzaga's first run to the Final Four won't be its last
GLENDALE, Ariz. — After 19 years of knocking on the Final Four door, Gonzaga finally broke through this year, advancing all the way to Monday night’s national championship game. But...
Ex-Baylor coach who smeared murdered player loses 2nd chance
Former Baylor men's basketball coach Dave Bliss is leaving the spotlight three days after a Showtime documentary further exposed his appalling cover-up after a player's murder. Bliss resigned Monday from his post at...
Infomercial-king Ronco Brands is cooking up an IPO
Ronco Brands, the household gadget maker made famous by Ron Popeil in late-night infomercials, is now pitching an entirely different deal — and it has nothing to do with the...
Trump, Egyptian president trade compliments at White House
Egyptian strongman Abdel-Fattah el-Sisi and President Trump traded compliments during a brief joint appearance at the White House on Monday, with the Middle East leader praising the president’s “unique personality.”...
Jenna Lyons out at J.Crew after 26 years
The price for J.Crew’s continuing weak performance became known on Monday — longtime Creative Director Jenna Lyons is on the way out. Lyons’ fashion sensibility has defined J.Crew for decades...
Feds order Wells Fargo to rehire whistleblower
Wells Fargo is having a hard time shaking off a string of missteps. Federal regulators on Monday ordered the bank to reinstate a “high-level banker” who had blown the whistle...
CNN hires reporter who sparred with Sean Spicer
CNN has signed American Urban Radio Networks White House correspondent April Ryan as a political analyst, according to a post on her Twitter account. Ryan made news recently after sparring...
Trump donating salary to National Park Service
President Trump will donate the first three months of his $400,000 annual salary to the National Park Service, an administration spokesman said Monday. Trump is mandated by the Constitution to...
Yankees' payroll rank is the lowest since 1993
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Where the Yankees’ $195 million payroll would rank among MLB clubs didn’t dominate Hal Steinbrenner’s weekend. Even though he has often said that a team doesn’t...
Dad accused of raping daughter's friend at underage booze-fest
A New Mexico man was busted for throwing his underage daughter a boozy party where he allegedly sexually assaulted one of her friends. Authorities say Ben Aguilar, 43, provided alcohol...
MSG Networks is looking to sell
James Dolan’s MSG Networks is sounding out suitors, several sources told The Post. The regional sports network, which has the TV rights for the Knicks, Rangers, Devils, Islanders and other...
Parents, kids horrified child rapist lives next to school
Parents and kids in The Bronx were horrified Monday after learning that a rapist lives across the street from a high-school campus where nearly 2,500 students are enrolled. “He can...
Soccer coach under fire for threat to 'slap' female reporter
Sunderland manager David Moyes told a female reporter last month she “might get a slap.” Moyes, who is in his first season as Sunderland's manager, lashed out at "Match Of The Day"...
Deputy mayor 'pulled strings' to get kid into top-tier school
Department of Education officials pulled one string after another to help Deputy Mayor Richard Buery’s son get a coveted spot in Park Slope’s best middle school, The Post has learned....
Guitar playing perv fondles himself in subway station: cops
A guitar-playing pervert allegedly exposed himself to a woman in a Manhattan subway station. The man was wearing a suit and six-string guitar when cops said he approached a 31-year-old...
The proudest fan at NCAA title game is Roy Williams' HS coach
GLENDALE , Ariz. — The 77-year-old man sitting behind the North Carolina bench Monday night knew exactly what it meant to Roy Williams to beat Gonzaga and bring his third...
How Noah Syndergaard's blister shifts Mets' rotation
Noah Syndergaard developed a blister on his middle finger as he was figuratively extending it to the Braves over six innings on Monday. The Mets ace says the blister popped...
Nationals fans hang 'Impeach Trump' banner from stands
https://twitter.com/JasonRCharter/status/849007169840304129 It's probably a good thing that the president cancelled his season-opening first pitch at Nationals Park on Monday — seeing as a giant "Impeach Trump" banner was unfurled inside...
Team Cuomo's latest casino fiasco
From the time of the Dutch purchase of Manhattan, Native Americans have gotten one raw deal after another. So imagine the delight of the Seneca Nation of Indians’ tribal leaders...
Gorsuch filibuster will be the dumbest in US history
Throughout its history, the US Senate has experienced disgraceful filibusters (Strom Thurmond against the 1957 Civil Rights Act), entertaining filibusters (Huey Long in 1935 reciting a fried oyster recipe) and...
Linda Sarsour: NYC's queen of hate
Women’s March co-organizer Linda Sarsour said in her speech to a Jewish Voice for Peace conference in Chicago on Sunday that she’s “providing a service . . . that I’m allowing the...
A political insider's guide to getting kids into top public schools
Deputy Mayor Richard Buery, according to the city’s Web site, “leads priority interagency efforts to increase educational opportunity for New Yorkers,” among other duties. He sure seems to have increased...
Looks like that 'Close Rikers' plan is already dead
It looks like that “Close Rikers” plan is a total non-starter, after all: Mayor Bill de Blasio has already rejected one of its core steps. The report from former state...
Fresh evidence the Russia 'scandal' is a Team Obama operation
Do you suspect that the noise over Trump campaign contacts with the Russians is just a political hit arranged by Obama insiders before they left? You got fresh evidence of...
Dog kidnapped from T.I.'s 'good friends' at farmers market
A Manhattan yoga instructor is waging a desperate search for her beloved 4-year-old Pomeranian — after the pooch was kidnapped from her at the farmers market in Union Square. Michelle...
Teen admits to ISIS-inspired terror plot to kill Pope Francis
A New Jersey teen plotted to kill Pope Francis during his 2015 visit to Philadelphia — attempting to hire a sniper to shoot him during his Papal mass, federal prosecutors...
This is exactly what Mets need every day from their 'glue'
Thor supplies the fear factor. Yo is the man. Wilmer gets the love from the fans. Every successful team, though, must have a shortstop who is the glue. That’s where...
Mets' fear for Seth Lugo cranks up after MRI
The Mets’ vaunted pitching depth maybe isn’t so deep. Seth Lugo, who was placed on the disabled list before Monday’s game with what previously was termed “arm fatigue,” will get...
Jay Bruce converting fans would make serious Mets statement
A loud encouragement was offered by a full house at Citi Field to greet the pregame announcement of the Mets’ No. 6 hitter, a thundering “Bruuuuuuuce” as if the fans were...
8 amazing American streets you've never heard of
The art of wandering is all but lost, as travelers too often use Google Maps’ tangent-averse directions to propel themselves to restaurants and museums found on Yelp or TripAdvisor. Yet...
Jimmy Fallon's 'crazy' Universal Studios ride almost never was
It may be a tight race for late night talk show ratings these days, but Jimmy Fallon has one thing his competitors can’t match — his own theme park thrill...
Temples, geishas and cherry blossoms -- what's hot in Kyoto right now
It's officially cherry blossom season, which means one thing — the time is now to book that trip to Kyoto. Rich in both history and culture, imperial Kyoto can feel...
The debilitating disease only one in a million have
Nearly 1 in 10 Americans suffers from a rare disease or disorder, according to the National Institutes of Health. Here, three New York families dealing with disorders most people have...
Man who choked on doughnut is latest competitive eating death
A Denver man choked to death on Sunday while participating in a doughnut eating challenge. Travis Malouff, 42, had been trying to scarf down a half-pound doughnut in 80 seconds...
How Wall Street and tech bros are staying forever young
Five years ago, Cass Almendral, a 56-year-old New Yorker who runs a consulting business, started injecting himself with synthetic human growth hormone (HGH) — and drastically changed his aging body....
City sees historic lows in major crimes: NYPD report
The NYPD on Monday reported a historic new low in major crimes for any first three months of a year -- although bias incidents continue to rise. The city experienced...
Controversial principal adds grade fixing to list of scandals
A Queens principal whose antics have already cost the city some $500,000 in legal settlements for a slew of sexual harassment suits was hit with another lawsuit Monday -- this...
Spotify, UMG finally reach long-term streaming deal
After two years of sometimes tense negotiations, Universal Music Group has reached a long-term deal to have its songs streamed on Spotify, The Post has learned. The deal between the...
Noah Syndergaard's moments of danger set electric Mets tone
The season’s first crisis arrived in the fourth inning, with one out. Certified Mets killer Freddie Freeman crushed a ball over Jay Bruce’s head in right field and the ball...
Is exercise ruining your chances of conceiving?
Deciding you want to start a family is an exciting chapter of your life and being at your healthiest when trying to conceive can improve your chances of success. But...
What happens if 'terrible' Yankees start gets out of hand?
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Joe Torre sat on a trunk in the Yankees’ San Diego clubhouse prior to an exhibition game against the Padres in 1998. After winning the World Series...
MAC signs lease for splashy space at One Soho Square
The makeover of One Soho Square has snared the offices of MAC, a cosmetics company. MAC has signed a lease for 86,000 square feet on the western side of the...
Man goes berserk in massage parlor over girlfriend's secret job
A jealous boyfriend went on a violent rampage in a massage parlor after discovering his girlfriend was secretly working there. Cristian Barbu, 26, subjected the punter who had “booked” a...
Meet the woman who whipped Mama June into shape
She has stunned millions of viewers with her jaw-dropping weight loss transformation. Former 450-pound reality star June Shannon is now an impressive size 4 after months on a strict diet,...
Hero saves man from subway tracks just as train arrives
A hero saved a young man from being flattened by an L train by jumping onto the tracks and hauling him onto the platform to safety, newly released video footage...
Woman dies while making 911 call during storm for help
JACKSON, Miss. — A Mississippi woman who desperately tried to direct rescuers to her sinking vehicle after it skidded into a rain-swollen creek was among four people killed in storms...
Dad arrested after 2-year-old son fatally shoots himself
A 2-year-old Texas boy fatally shot himself in the face with a handgun belonging to his father — who was arrested on a homicide charge for the tragic accident, according...
Archie Goodwin sticks with Nets as latest scrap-heap hopeful
The Nets have had pretty good luck with their in-season free-agent signings, even the D-Leaguers and 10-day deals, and are on the verge of a two-year contract to keep Archie...
This couple pulled off an epic prank on their mailman
LEWISBURG, Pa. — A Pennsylvania couple pranked their mailman on April Fools' Day by leaving an extra-long letter sticking out of the mail slot on their front door. Bill Kelly...
Kidnapping suspect used razor to cut name into teen's skin: cops
BODEGA BAY, Calif. — A 13-year-old girl jumped from a moving car Saturday to escape a man suspected of kidnapping and raping her and cutting his name into her skin,...
Giants' pass-rush project abruptly announces NFL hiatus
It appears as if Owa Odighizuwa, a promising young defensive end who has struggled to stay healthy and get on the field in his two seasons with the Giants, is...
Controversial contractor will handle revamp of L train tunnel
The MTA on Monday awarded a contract to rehab the L train tunnel -- handing the project to a controversial contractor who has been chronically late on work. The agency...
Hopefully this will get golf off its dumb high horse
Every day in golf, it seems, we hear someone from one of the game’s governing bodies wax poetic about how important it is to “grow the game.’’ It’s the sport’s...
Condoms are the secret ingredient in this Cuban wine
HAVANA — The sweet smell of fermenting fruit fills the streets around the modest Havana home where Orestes Estevez and his family fill glass jugs with grapes, ginger and hibiscus,...
Office workers are distracting themselves to death
Do you ever get the feeling your smartphone is making you less productive? You aren’t alone. More Americans than ever — 77% — now own smartphones, and studies show they...
Mom dies after crossing half marathon finish line
Authorities are investigating after a 36-year-old runner died Sunday after crossing the finish line of the Scranton Half Marathon. Medical workers attempted to resuscitate Lindsay Doherty, of Scranton, before she...
De Blasio's double standard on 'terror' murders and other comments
From the right: Sisi in DC — a Most Important Visit Egyptian President Abdel Fattah el-Sisi visited President Trump Monday after years of being “slighted” by the Obama administration, reports...
Day-care worker caught slamming 4-year-old face-first into the floor
Upsetting footage has surfaced from a day-care center in Texas that shows a grown man slamming a 4-year-old girl face-first to the floor, then seemingly taking her to the corner...
Mets strut their stuff in Opening Day laugher
Nothing says Opening Day like the Mets resembling world beaters. In this case the victim was the rebuilding Braves, who will likely have to over-achieve just to sniff the playoff...
Rich moms are dropping $10K to learn how to be a parent
There’s a new type of help to hire and it’s making new moms really happy. The word postpartum tends to trigger an immediate association with a form of depression, but...
NHL owners invite outrage and say no to Olympics
Chalk up another win for the NHL owners, and another loss for the players. The league declared that despite the overwhelming majority of the players wanting to participate in the...
Merger talks break down between two major law firms
The marriage is off between Midtown powerhouse law firm Herrick Feinstein and the D.C. based Crowell & Moring. A spokesman for Herrick confirmed to The Post that the talks, which...
Jerry Jones pulls last, desperate move for Tony Romo trade
The old oil tycoon is desperate to unload his goods, imploring competitors to come weigh, measure and test a prize they don't want to barter for. Jerry Jones will not...
Do millennials really think a woman’s place is in the home?
A new study found that when it comes to marriage, more millennials prefer a “Leave It to Beaver”-style household — where the man is the primary bread winner — than...
Bosses are already tracking employees with microchip implants
Some workers have been implanted with microchips that allow the companies that employ them to track their every move. Swedish company Epicenter will embed a chip into about 150 workers,...
Sampson asks to go to daughter's graduation before prison
Disgraced ex-politician John Sampson may have been convicted by a federal jury, but he doesn't think that should stop him from missing his daughter's college graduation. Lawyers for the former...
What these wealthy entrepreneurs are doing instead of retiring
Instead of flitting around the world in extended retirement or writing donation checks, today’s titans are giving their time, talent and treasure to build passion projects around the world. Here’s...
Carmelo Anthony hints at looming Knicks breakup
Carmelo Anthony sounded Monday like a player who is readying for divorce proceedings at his end-of-the-season meeting with Knicks brass. After a season in which Anthony’s status with the team...
Engineer marries his robot — and expects her to clean the house
A Chinese engineer married a robot he built after struggling to find a human wife -- and he's already looking to upgrade her to do housework, according to local news...
Vigilante targets bad grammar one apostrophe at a time
A grammar-obsessed vigilante — dubbed the “Banksy of punctuation” — is on a mission to put a full stop on rogue apostrophes in the UK, according to a report. The...
'Sci-fi' device extends survival for brain cancer patients — for $21K a month
WASHINGTON — It sounds like science fiction, but a cap-like device that makes electric fields to fight cancer improved survival for the first time in more than a decade for...
Ex-assistant DA pleads guilty to wiretapping NYPD love interest
A former Brooklyn prosecutor dissolved into tears Monday as she admitted in federal court to illegally forging state judges' signatures in order to eavesdrop on a colleague and love interest...
The best hotels in America
The best hotels in America feature the most over the top hotel perks and services that go above and beyond the guests’ expectations. Offering incredible perks and comfortable amenities, these...
'Walking Dead' director: 'No going back' in war with Negan
Warning: Spoilers ahead from "The Walking Dead" season finale Sunday’s “Walking Dead” Season 7 finale was as close as you can get to a universal crowd-pleaser: The death of a...
Gorsuch nomination heads for nuclear standoff
WASHINGTON — Judge Neil Gorsuch cleared the first hurdle Monday for confirmation to the Supreme Court, but now his nomination heads for a nuclear standoff on the Senate floor. The...
Woman charged with aborting third-trimester fetus buried in back yard
A woman in Virginia has been indicted for allegedly aborting her third-trimester fetus — the remains of which were found in her back yard, it was reported Monday. Michelle Frances...
Politician wins at horse track, then dies the next day
A New Jersey political operative got lucky and picked the winning horse at Saturday's Florida Derby — one day before his fortunes changed and he was killed by a hit-and-run...
Trump golf course staff secretly photographed me peeing outside
An environmental activist suing President Trump's golf course in Scotland for filming her while she was urinating told a court on Monday that the experience has left her "slightly paranoid"...
First official portrait of Melania Trump revealed
The White House on Monday unveiled the first official portrait of first lady Melania Trump. The stunning former model is pictured wearing a black suit and scarf, with her arms...
Father wanted for killing driver who struck son
Two people are facing murder charges in the shooting death of a driver who hit a 4-year-old boy last month, including the child’s father — who initially spoke out against...
Could this be a rare sighting of Banksy?
A woman claims to have spotted the elusive, stencil-slinging graffiti artist Banksy at an Israeli shopping mall, according to a report. The woman, who did not want to be identified,...
Arsenal pull their season back from the brink
As Arsenal’s players headed to the locker room for halftime on Sunday, their season was on life support. The Gunners were down 2-1 to Manchester City. They had fought back...
Tom Brady got his jersey back — before it got jacked again
Tom Brady's stolen Super Bowl jerseys are back in the hands of their rightful owner. The New England Patriots tweeted a short video on Monday showing team owner Robert Kraft presenting...
Jeff Van Gundy is thrilled for Patrick Ewing's big break
GLENDALE, Ariz. — It will be 1985 all over again. Chris Mullin and St. John’s against Patrick Ewing and Georgetown, the two legends leading the respective Big East rivals. On...
Dan Le Batard furious after ESPN censors sex joke
Combine WrestleMania, a shirtless Rob Gronkowski and Dan Le Batard, and you have the perfect recipe for a joke ESPN won't let you hear. A day after the Patriots tight...
You probably aren't at the happiest age of your life
They're probably not what you’d think. Your younger years might be heralded as the glory days, but there’s something to be said for aging. Arguably you’re more financially stable, emotionally...
WrestleMania gave us the perfect Undertaker goodbye
Goodbyes are never easy, neither to say nor to watch. But we said farewell to The Undertaker, one of the greatest pro wrestlers ever, in a beautifully scripted way. He...
White supremacist smiles at murder charges
White supremacist James Harris Jackson showed he truly is the poster-boy for evil Monday as he smirked his way through a Manhattan court appearance in the racially-motivated stabbing death of...
People keep seeing this extinct creature in Australia
Multiple reports of Tasmanian Tiger sightings are starting to flow in from everyday citizens in Australia. Several people have recently claimed they’ve spotted the animal, which isn’t a tiger at all...
Relatives of fallen NYPD, EMS heroes throw first pitch at Mets opener
The kids of late NYPD Det. Steven McDonald and recently slain FDNY EMT Yadira Arroyo threw out the ceremonial first pitches at Opening Day at Citi Field on Monday. Mets...
Senate Democrats get enough votes to filibuster Neil Gorsuch
WASHINGTON – Democrats secured enough votes Monday to filibuster Judge Neil Gorsuch’s nomination for the Supreme Court, setting up a historic showdown on the Senate floor later this week. Sen....
Family to donate organs of student who choked to death at pancake-eating contest
A New Jersey co-ed who lost her hero-cop dad on 9/11 — and then fatally choked during a pancake-eating contest last week — will have her organs donated as she...
Paint your office this color to boost productivity
Offices are increasingly being designed with collaboration in mind, as the lines between corporate meetings, private work sessions, and coffee dates with clients blur. While furniture and layout are often...
Police hunt for suspects in deadly St. Petersburg subway bombing
A report that showed a surveillance image of a suspect wanted in connection to the deadly train bomb blast in St. Petersburg was withdrawn after the man came forward and...
Being lazy has all sorts of health benefits
Excuse me, have you exercised today? How about meditated? Cleaned out the fridge, tackled your to-do list, called your mom, or what about that indoor herb garden, those new curtains,...
CC Sabathia better get used to his new Yankees partner
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- CC Sabathia is entering the final year of his contract and has expressed a desire to keep pitching beyond this season -- and with the Yankees....
Best cosplay at WonderCon 2017
WonderCon 2017 saw a variety of awesome cosplay this year. From old school characters like Batwoman to newly developed ones like D. Va from Overwatch. Here is a selection of...
Cop-killer gets life behind bars with no parole
A cop-killing drug dealer was banished to life behind bars without the possibility of parole Monday for the cold-blooded 2015 shooting death of an NYPD officer — as the victim’s...
Why I'm picking against the Cubs (and Indians) making it back
TAMPA -- In a column on April 4, 2016, I wrote this: “World Series: Indians over Cubs. Come on, how great would this be? The team that hasn’t won it all...
Shares of UK chip maker tumble after Apple jilt
A British chip maker is finding out that life after Apple can be tough. Shares in Imagination Tech crashed more than 70 percent on Monday after the UK company said...
Cyclist prepares for record-breaking ride around the world
A Scottish cyclist will put the pedal to the metal as he sets out to bike 18,000 miles around the world in 80 days – a feat that would smash...
Texas deputy shot and killed near courthouse
A Texas deputy was shot and killed near a courthouse Monday morning and the assailant remained at large, officials said. Assistant Chief Deputy Constable Clint Greenwood, a 30-year veteran, was...
Matador gored through neck in very first bullfight
A young bullfighter is fighting for his life after being gored through the throat, face and tongue after his debut tournament went horribly wrong. Daniel García Navarrete, 23, was pierced several...
Susan Rice tried to 'unmask' Trump associates in intelligence reports
Former President Barack Obama’s national security adviser tried on dozens of occasions to learn the identities of Trump transition officials whose conversations with foreign officials were “incidentally” collected by US...
Home intruder shot dead while taking a shower
A homeowner was arrested on second-degree murder charges after he allegedly gunned down an intruder who was showering in his home, authorities said. Officials from the Mason County Sheriff’s Office...
Trump's red Ferrari sells for disappointing $270,000
A red 2007 Ferrari F430 once owned by Donald Trump sold for $270,000 at an auction over the weekend — a disappointing price given that it was once the primary...
Man jumps out window to get away from cops
A 23-year-old man is in critical condition after he jumped out a fourth-floor window at a Bronx apartment building to avoid being arrested Monday morning, police sources said. Members of...
LeBron's spat with Khloé's boyfriend shows how Cavs can unravel
The Cavaliers got a needed win on Sunday night, a 135-130 double-overtime thriller over the Indiana Pacers in which LeBron James finished with 41 points, 16 rebounds and 11 assists....
Student dies after choking during pancake-eating competition
A 20-year-old college student — the daughter of a Port Authority cop killed on Sept. 11 — died after choking on pancakes during an eating competition at Sacred Heart University...
Strange twist to mystery of missing cargo ship
The giant freighter that mysteriously vanished in the South Atlantic may have capsized without warning because of a chemical change in its cargo. The 586,429,617-pound South Korean bulk carrier Stellar...
This 21-year-old NYU student is running for City Council
Chetan Hebbur is giving a run for City Council the old college try. The New York University senior, 21, wants a shot at succeeding Rosie Mendez, who is term-limited out....
New photo of suspect wanted for mugging restaurateur
Police have released new surveillance images of the men who attacked and robbed famed restaurateur Silvano Marchetto in his Greenwich Village building last week. The new images show the suspects...
Another train derailment makes commuting at Penn Station hell
Penn Station suffered its second derailment in less than two weeks Monday morning when an NJ Transit train went off track, causing a handful of injuries and delays that stretched...
Kim Jong Un really wants to start using nukes
North Korea's leader is so "desperate" to remain in power that he would be willing to use nuclear weapons, a defector from the regime warned in an interview published Monday....
Officer commits suicide after admitting to molesting teen boy
TISHOMINGO, Miss. — Police in northeast Mississippi say an officer committed suicide after admitting he molested a teenager. The Clarion-Ledger reports that 53-year-old Russ Robinson made the admission after he...
Trump applauds Fox News coverage of surveillance claim
President Donald Trump praised Fox News in a tweet early Monday for its report that a senior US intelligence official allegedly unmasked the names of Trump associates. “Such amazing reporting...
NBA changing everything about its big MVP reveal
The NBA, in trying to spice up its postseason honors, will announce Monday the staging of a first-ever NBA Awards Show on June 26. All the awards will be announced...
Father pleads guilty to killing 7-year-old son, feeding body to pigs
A Kansas man pleaded guilty to killing his 7-year-old son and feeding his emaciated body to pigs. Michael A. Jones, 46, of Kansas City, pleaded guilty on Friday in Wyandotte...
Deadly 'terror' explosion rips apart Russian subway station
The death toll has reached 11 in a Russian subway bombing that officials are describing as a “terrorist attack,” officials said Monday. Another 45 people were wounded in the 2:45...
Why businesses are turning to 'virtual offices'
Looking to situate your business at that prestigious address without paying prestigious rent? A growing number of business clients — ranging from solitary millennial entrepreneurs to multinational companies — are...
Monster truck makes a groundbreaking monster flip
Lee O'Donnell pulled off the first successful front flip with a monster truck. The stunt occurred at the Monster Jam World Finals, an annual monster truck event held in Las...
Motorcyclist killed in highway crash
A motorcyclist was killed early Monday in a collision with a vehicle on the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, sources said. The victim, who was in his 20s, was heading west on the...
Enraged man lights himself on fire to teach his wife a lesson
A shocking scene unfolded at a New Year's celebration in India when the husband of one of the singers doused himself in kerosene and lit himself on fire. Shaikh Basheer reportedly...
Remains of a new pyramid discovered in Egypt
CAIRO — A top antiquities official says an Egyptian excavation team has discovered the remains of a new pyramid that dates back to the 13th Dynasty, some 3700 years ago....
Poland: Russian air controllers contributed to 2010 plane crash
WARSAW, Poland — Polish prosecutors alleged Monday that a new analysis of evidence into the 2010 plane crash in Russia that killed the Polish president shows that two Russian air...
What it's like having two vaginas
A brave woman who was born with two vaginas has spoken out about the struggles she faced with the rare condition. Nicci will feature on a BBC3 documentary "The Woman...
The truth about Mike Pence and women staffers
Washington will swallow your soul if you let it. It’s a place where many moral compasses go to die. So maybe it shouldn’t come as a surprise that the vice...
'Cop killer' to be met with crowd of officers at sentencing
An army of cops is expected to line a Manhattan courtroom Monday as the career criminal who shot NYPD Officer Randolph Holder dead is sentenced. Tyrone Howard, 32, faces life...
Massive amounts of trash are attracting rats — and ruining this neighborhood
Yuppies aren’t the only newcomers that locals have to contend with in Vinegar Hill. Construction in and around the Brooklyn Navy Yard is fueling gentrification in the neighborhood — and...
Hugh Jackman won't be riding real elephant in upcoming circus flick
Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, welcome to the fakest show on earth.
These mags will help you get a hot summer beach bod
With beach season barely a month away, it’s time to finally get cracking on that diet regimen we’d originally scheduled to start on New Year’s Day. For health-obsessed gourmets and...
'High risk' child rapist lived next to school undetected
A convicted child rapist moved into an apartment building directly across from a Bronx school — sneaking past any neighbors who signed up for sex-offender alerts, The Post has learned....
The matchups prove everyone is getting NCAA title game wrong
GLENDALE, Ariz. — It’s championship Monday night, with enough storylines to satisfy the insatiable. One-loss Gonzaga looking to become the first program from a mid-major conference to win it all...
This three-word phrase guides everything the Mets do
These three words above the Mets clubhouse doors tell the story and offer insight into the mental makeup of these 2017 Mets: Do Your Thing. This is what the Mets want...
Patrick Ewing closing in on Georgetown coaching job
Momentum is picking up in Patrick Ewing’s potential return to Georgetown. The Knicks great will have a formal interview for the Hoyas’ head coach opening Monday after several phone conversations...
Emergency spending plan to pass amid 's--t show' budget talks
ALBANY – Gov. Cuomo announced that the legislature will pass an emergency spending plan to keep the state government running because lawmakers could not agree on a budget for the...
Jose Reyes: Anyone who thinks Mets can't win shouldn't be here
Jose Reyes not only wants every member of the Mets believing this team will reclaim the NL East in 2017, but says such a mindset is imperative. “Whoever doesn’t think...
Yankees can take away this silver lining from Opening Day loss
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Adam Warren posted a career-high 4.68 ERA a year ago between the Cubs and Yankees, and even when he returned to The Bronx in late July,...
Chris Kreider can't avoid goalies, rehashing Carey Price crash
Unless I miss my guess, you will be hearing much about Chris Kreider in another 10 days or so. And in two languages. Because now that the Rangers clinched the...
Man sues Verizon for 'fraudulent charges' on cellphone bill
Verizon knowingly bills its customers for fraudulent charges until they complain, according to a new class-action lawsuit. Brooklyn lawyer and plaintiff Lowell Sidney told The Post that he uncovered the...
North Carolina waited a year for this shot at NCAA redemption
GLENDALE, Ariz. — He has had the image on the screen saver of his phone since the start of the NCAA Tournament. Theo Pinson has a towel over his bowed...
'Fearless Girl' is just an excuse for women to sulk
So many people have gotten it so wrong about “Fearless Girl.” The statue of a pint-size female, arms planted defiantly on her hips as she stares down the rendering of...
Ridiculous late starts prove NCAA is asleep at the wheel
If a tree fell in the forest and hit you in the head, would you make a sound? Well, throw another extraordinary ending to an extraordinary game on the ol’...
Slumping Jimmy Vesey plans to avoid 'not fun' view from bench
It wasn’t easy for Jimmy Vesey to sit and watch as the Rangers rookie winger was made a healthy scratch for the team’s shootout loss to the Penguins on Friday...
New upscale burger joint will have all your favorite games
Clinton Hall, the upscale burger, waffles and beer pub from the Lure Group, is opening an outpost in The Bronx near Arthur Avenue at 601 E. 189th St. New menu...
This eatery wants to get its pizza in your hands faster
Sauce, at 78 Rivington St., is opening LES Pizza this month — a takeout window adjacent to the restaurant, with outdoor seating for 10 in warm weather. The thin-crust low-calorie...