April 16, 2017
Rangers in desperate need of fix for broken power play
For most of Sunday night, the sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden was silent. By the third period, the home team would have signed up for that. The Rangers’ power-play...
Greg Bird busts out of slump with heroic night in Yankees win
Joe Girardi was adamant before Sunday’s game against the Cardinals that this was no time to sit Greg Bird. The fact he entered the 9-3 win, the Yankees’ seventh straight,...
'Girls' bids farewell with a contrarian series finale
"Latching," unfortunately, was not a gem of an episode.
Trump attends Easter service with family near Mar-a-Lago
President Trump celebrated Easter by attending a Sunday service with First Lady Melania Trump, kids Tiffany and Barron and his in-laws at a church near his Florida resort. Trump waved...
Why Jordan Montgomery has Yankees old guard so excited
CC Sabathia remembered his second time. “It didn’t change. Just as nervous,” the Yankees’ veteran lefty recalled about his second major league appearance, a task rookie teammate Jordan Montgomery is...
Blue Jackets rookie returns to game after gnarly cut to face
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Playoff hockey, indeed. Zach Werenski, the Blue Jackets’ 19-year-old rookie defenseman, took a puck to the face in the second period of Columbus’ 5-4 overtime loss to...
Mets can't find anyone to fill void in leadoff spot
MIAMI — There might not be a bigger black hole in baseball than the Mets’ leadoff spot. Curtis Granderson, inserted into that spot recently because of Jose Reyes’ struggles, went...
New York teens are too busy playing video games to have sex
Sure, New York City parents still worry about their teens having sex, drinking and smoking — but the kids are far more interested in smartphones and video games like Pokémon...
Rangers offense disappears in dispiriting Game 3 Garden loss
This is like a recurring dream, with the anxiety and all. Again, the Rangers came home in the playoffs to see their offense run dry, the effort of Henrik Lundqvist...
Health clinic got me hooked on opioids for financial gain: suit
When Alvin Floyd arrived at Parkville Medical Health in Brooklyn on April 7, law-enforcement officials were raiding the alleged pill mill. “I had a panic attack,” Floyd, 66, recalled. “I...
Knicks could be perfect place for Holiday family reunion
Knicks shooting guard Justin Holiday was in New Orleans this weekend for the wedding of his sister-in-law. Joining him as a wedding guest was his brother, Jrue Holiday of the...
Here's where you can get satay without breaking the bank
After bringing satay to hordes of hungry celebs at Philippe Chow, restaurateur Stratis Morfogen is bringing it to the Big Apple’s chicken-and-peanut-obsessed masses. Skinny’s Satay Bar, launching in the Gansevoort...
Midtown's newest Japanese restaurant is a hidden gem
A hidden jewel has opened in Midtown: Suzuki, a Japanese kaiseki restaurant at 114 W. 47th St. The elegant and surprisingly huge eatery has been carved from 6,500 square feet...
Pyongyang's strategy could be a ticking time bomb
Pretty much the whole world heaved a sigh of relief when North Korea’s latest missile test failed over the weekend, but the respite is only temporary: Pyongyang remains bent on...
Scott Pruitt is ready to get the EPA back on track
Scott Pruitt, the new head of the federal Environmental Protection Agency, dropped by The Post last week to discuss his priorities — some of which might surprise his critics. Yes,...
Why does Cuomo keep rejecting pipelines New Yorkers could benefit from?
Gov. Cuomo banned fracking in New York, and though he has no official say over Pennsylvania, he’s trying to ban it there, too — or at least stop New Yorkers...
It's time to name and sanction Iran's terrorists
When US Tomahawk missiles struck Syria’s Shayrat air base in retaliation for the Assad regime’s barbaric chemical-weapons attack on rebel-held territory, Pentagon officials stressed their efforts to avoid hitting Russian...
Getting older isn't so bad after all
I’m turning 40. The expectation for women is that this is officially the day — Tuesday, for me — we start lying about our age and fading ever so gracefully...
‘Fearless Girl’ is setting an arbitrary precedent
Sculptor Arturo Di Modica wants the city to remove the Fearless Girl statue that, he says, is interfering with his Charging Bull statue 25 feet away. It’s easy to make...
'Breaking Bad' kingpin Gus Fring is 'still ruthless' in TV return
Gus Fring’s reappearance is literally a blast from the past. It’s been five-and-a-half years since the fastidious “Breaking Bad” drug kingpin, played by Giancarlo Esposito, was blown to kingdom come...
Wretched replay rules chipping away at viewing experience
Attended the Theater of the Absurd, over the weekend; I saw “When I Nod My Head, You Hit It,” a play in three acts: Act I — MLB, with elaborate...
Biker hands out anti-Semitic cartoons
A motorbike rider literally delivered a message of hate around Orthodox Williamsburg when he handed out flyers featuring swastikas and anti-Semitic cartoons from the back of his hog -- dampening...
Thieves break into synagogue, assault sleeping caretaker
Two thieves broke into a Brooklyn synagogue and assaulted a caretaker with a tool called the Garden Weasel while robbing him early Sunday, authorities said. The suspects used a ladder...
Trump’s deal with China on North Korea and other notable comments
Education Beat: Why College Needs a Perestroika The problem with politics at US universities isn’t simply the “imbalance” between Democratic voices and Republican ones, explains James Walker in Quillette, but...
Giants, Jets could be eyeing same potential first-round pick
With 11 days until the start of the NFL draft, the Giants and Jets could have interest in the same player, and it is no secret both teams could use...
Mets are going to be fine — don't let bullpen hiccups fool you
MIAMI — This one mandated a meeting. The Mets had grinded back admirably late Sunday afternoon when they could have mailed it in and hopped on the plane home. They...
Everybody wants to catch a glimpse of April the Giraffe's baby
They’re going ape over this baby giraffe! People were literally climbing the fences of the Animal Adventure Park in upstate Harpursville to try to get a peek at YouTube sensation...
Donald Trump Jr. wore a 'very fake news' shirt and the internet lost it
The internet is mocking Donald Trump Jr., who posted a photo of himself Saturday "modeling" a garish green shirt emblazoned with "Very Fake News." Though targeting the mainstream media on...
The Matt Harvey comeback is right on track
MIAMI — Matt Harvey is enjoying the smoothest comeback since George Foreman in the ’80s. The Mets’ fallen ace rose further Sunday, his biggest test yet, at Marlins Park. While...
Man wanted for posting murder on Facebook
A gunman randomly shot and killed an elderly man on a Cleveland street Sunday afternoon — and streamed the execution on Facebook. Steve Stephens went on the rampage at around...
Cardinal Dolan: Christians 'risked their lives' to pray this Easter
Christians around the world "risked their lives" to pray this Easter, Timothy Cardinal Dolan said Sunday morning -- a week after bombers in Egypt killed dozens of worshipers Palm Sunday....
Should I tell a potential employer that I'm a convicted felon?
What is the proper protocol for applying for a state job while having a felony on my record? The conviction occurred in 2010. I know NY has a “ban the...
Comedy spotlights peaks and pitfalls women entrepreneurs face
“You know how people flip houses? I flip clothes. Boom! Dolla, dolla bills, y’all.” That’s according to “Girlboss,” the new Netflix comedy premiering Friday. The show is based on the...
Baby mistaken for tiny terrorist after grandpa botches visa form
Kids sure can be a terror — but not like this! A 3-month-old baby was barred from a flight to Florida on suspicion he was a terrorist. Young Harvey Kenyon-Cairns...
Anbang giving up on attempt to buy Fidelity Guaranty & Life
Anbang is facing yet another defeat in its quest to buy US companies. China's acquisition-hungry conglomerate is set to scrap its $1.6 billion deal to buy US insurer Fidelity Guaranty...
Cop who nearly lost arm leaves hospital with limbs intact
The hero cop who injured his arm in the Bronx while pursuing a suspect Friday went home Easter morning with all limbs intact, police sources said. The officer underwent surgery...
This girl seriously wanted a poop-themed birthday party
https://www.instagram.com/p/BL7Qotfhh4H/ Crappy birthday! The internet has gone gaga over a little girl's poop-themed birthday party, after social media photos of the turd-loving toddler's celebration went viral. Missouri tot Audrey celebrated...
These jeans are super cheeky
How cheeky. A French fashion company collaborating with Levi's has released a new pair of barely-there, zippered jeans--which allow the wearer to air their derriere if desired. This particular pair...
Mets escape no-hit hell only to suffer another bullpen crusher
MIAMI — Jeurys Familia can’t return to the Mets fast enough. The Mets bullpen is gasping, in search of somebody who can record important outs. Even the usually reliable Addison...
'Salt Bae' sprinkles his vote over a ballot box
It is election seasoning! Salt Bae, the hunky Turkish butcher who became an internet sensation through videos of himself artfully sprinkling salt down his forearm, mimicked his signature move while...
Goat yoga is the hottest new fitness trend
People in New Hampshire aren't kidding about this new new yoga trend -- in which baby goats are unleashed on practitioners backs for some light hoof massage. The farm-based trend...
At least one dead after wrong-way car crash
At least one person was killed in a horrific wrong-way crash in New Jersey early Sunday, authorities said. The two cars collided in the northbound lane of Route 35 in...
This is the top dog on Coney Island — and it's not Nathan's
Who’s the top dog on Surf Avenue? Leave me out of arguments over which hot dog came first. I love both Feltman’s and Nathan’s. They stand up for the old...
Kristaps Porzingis: Here's what I'm doing instead of meeting Phil
And on Easter, Kristaps Porzingis smiled. Two days after blowing off his exit interview with Knicks president Phil Jackson without notification, Porzingis posed in a series of happy photos Sunday,...
New state provision would cover fertility services for lower income women
Gov. Cuomo and Albany lawmakers quietly added a controversial provision to the $151 billion state budget that allows taxpayer money to pay for fertility services for poor women. The new...
Ex-British foreign minister thinks US hacked North Korea missile
A former British foreign minister said Sunday he has a theory why a North Korea missile exploded seconds after launch: A US cyber-attack downed it. "It could have failed because...
Illegal 'disco bodega' loses liquor license
The State Liquor Authority has yanked the license of an allegedly illegal bar and drug den, dubbed the “disco bodega” by investigators, in Sunset Park, Brooklyn. In its six months...
Restaurateur uses 'Iron Fist' to teach his chefs English
Everybody is kung fu learning! The chefs at an East Village eatery are using “Iron Fist” to bone up on their language skills. In the back room of VSPOT on...
Pope condemns bomb attack that killed dozens of Syrian kids
At least 68 Syrian refugee kids were slaughtered while waiting for an afternoon snack in a bomb attack on a bus convoy that killed some 126 people on Saturday, according...
McCain: 'China is the key' to dealing with North Korea
North Korea's continuing military belligerence and nuclear ambitions may be the first "test" for President Trump, said Sen. John McCain on Sunday. "There are artillery on the border between North...
Turkey party leader claims win for referendum
The leader of Turkey's main nationalist party has declared victory for the referendum to expand the powers of the country's presidency. Nationalist Action Party head Devlet Bahceli said in a...
Jose Fernandez statue puts a scandalous legacy on trial
MIAMI — You could argue, rather effortlessly, that Jose Fernandez’s death last September instantly became the most debilitating death of a professional athlete in the history of United States sports....
Elderly couple found dead in gas-filled apartment
An elderly couple married 47 years were found dead in their East Harlem apartment Sunday after they apparently left the oven on overnight, causing the home to fill with noxious...
Soccer is a total madhouse
A brief scan of the soccer headlines on a Sunday ... PANAMA CITY — Police in Panama say national team player Amilcar Henriquez was shot dead while leaving his home Saturday...
World’s first hot dog returns to Coney Island
This old dog has learned some new tricks. The world’s first hot dog is making a comeback on Coney Island’s Surf Avenue — and giving Nathan’s Famous a run for...
John Kelly says even 'single DUI' can start deportation process
Homeland Security Secretary John Kelly on Sunday said under the Trump administration's tougher immigration rules, even a "single DUI" can start the deportation process. "It is fair to say that...
McMaster calls on North Korea to stop 'destabilizing behavior'
President Trump “will not accept” North Korea threatening the United States with nuclear weapons — and is weighing a response to the rogue nation’s latest missile test, his national security...
This woman was crowned Miss America in 1937 — then disappeared
The words “Miss America” conjure up associations of big smiles, homegrown patriotism and innocent, all-American glitz. Mystery and illicit romance don’t usually factor into it. But not many people remember...
Three teens and an infant shot at church's Easter carnival
A baby and three teenagers were shot and hundreds of terrified revelers ran for their lives when a gunman opened fire at an Easter carnival, according to local reports. The...
Subway rodent allegedly chomps on rider
A rogue rodent allegedly noshed on a stunned subway rider’s finger in Greenwich Village Saturday, sending him to the hospital, officials said. The victim asked a station agent for help,...
How Beatrix Potter's sad life led to her brilliant career
For more than a century, characters like Peter Rabbit, Jemima Puddle-Duck and Samuel Whiskers have brought joy to boys and girls around the world. But these icons of children’s literature...
Trump walks back China remarks, rails against tax march
President Trump on Twitter Sunday questioned why he would call China a "currency manipulator" when the country is helping the US keep North Korea's nuclear ambitions in check. "Why would...
Meet Arizona's cold-blooded cop
The newest officer to be sworn into the Avondale, Ariz., police force is neither human nor dog — he’s a bearded dragon. For a year, the reptile named Iroh has...
Pence calls North Korea missile test a 'provocation'
WASHINGTON – Vice President Mike Pence called the North Korea’s latest missile test a “provocation” and pledged the Trump Administration’s commitment to freedom prevailing in the region “has never been...
How Dominick Dunne went from hack novelist to star reporter
Before reinventing himself as America’s premier celebrity crime reporter, Dominick Dunne was known as many things: failed Hollywood producer, colossal boozer and gossip, a hack novelist known as “Judith Krantz...
Man fulfills dream of becoming FDNY probie after 18-year bid
This Bravest is the oldest. Probationary firefighter Hazim Tawfiq has joined the FDNY at age 44 after a long battle over his rap sheet. Tawfiq failed an FDNY entry exam...
Trump raises $13.2 million for re-election campaign
President Trump’s re-election campaign is already in full swing — two weeks shy of the 100th day of his administration. His three campaign committees raised a record $13.2 million in the...
Man accused of groping actress in subway station arrested
The man accused of shoving a young actress onto the subway tracks after groping her in the West Village was arrested on charges of attempted murder early Sunday and taken...
Americans are swamped in $1 trillion of credit card debt
Rising credit card interest rates are pushing Americans deeper into a long-term debt trap. Americans now owe $1 trillion in credit card debt, with an average monthly balance of about...
Jobs in NYC are booming across the board
New York City added 629,500 jobs in the past six years, federal and state labor data show. The city’s private-sector workforce grew 20 percent since 2009, thanks to gains in...
Say goodbye to the ‘loner stoner’
The new cannabis consumer is not your father’s stoner. Today’s version wants to keep his wits about him — even when partaking in weed, according to a large industry survey....
These luxury cigarettes have pot in them
As it turns out, not everybody must get stoned. At least that’s the hope of a Colorado company that is betting the estimated $17 billion that legal marijuana and related...
Trump needs to focus on infrastructure spending — now
Since President Trump has made the creation of “jobs, jobs, jobs” the theme of his presidency, how about a little help with the daily commute to work? No matter where...
Jordan Montgomery on journey to majors and why he's called 'Gumby'
Rookie Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery took aim at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What makes you believe that you belong? A: When you’re striking out [Evan] Longoria...
Famed Iowa bridge destroyed by fire
Iowa’s famed Madison County is down a bridge. One of the covered wooden spans, Cedar Bridge, was destroyed by fire early Saturday morning, The Des Moines Register reported. The Madison...
Dems are always invited to give commencement speeches
The class of 2017 can count on all the traditional trappings of college commencement: caps and gowns, “Pomp and Circumstance,” and a heaping helping of left-wing politics. Academia’s longstanding liberal...
Greg Bird not looking to get a pass for his awful start
Joe Girardi was trying to find a bright spot in a bleak picture. With young first baseman Greg bird engulfed in a dreadful slump to the start the season, the...
Schumer, Bharara being probed for alleged ties to failed Turkey coup cleric
A Turkish prosecutor is investigating 17 Americans, including Sen. Chuck Schumer and former US Attorney Preet Bharara, for alleged ties to a Poconos cleric blamed for unrest in Turkey. Turkey...
Everything wrong with Knicks — and how Phil Jackson can fix it
Phil Jackson has a broken heart and broken team entering the offseason — admitting the exit interviews a disillusioned Kristaps Porzingis blew off were “one of our most disappointing ones...
Teacher at Muslim school says student called Boston bombers 'Jews'
A public teacher working in a private Queens Muslim school was shocked when kids called the Boston Marathon bombers Jews. Nina Kossman, who taught English at the Razi School in...
Christy Mack opens up about War Machine’s sex assault trial
Mixed martial arts fighter War Machine mouthed “I love you” at Christy Mack, the porn star and ex-girlfriend he had brutally assaulted, while she was on the stand at his...
'I haven't called off the APB yet': Mets wait for Reyes to bust out
MIAMI — Jose Reyes was back in his familiar leadoff spot Saturday night against the Marlins, but there were no promises of anything permanent. “I haven’t called off the APB...
Car bomb kills more than 100 during Syrian evacuation
Thousands of Syrian refugees fleeing besieged government towns were sitting ducks for a suicide bomber — who killed more than 100 people Saturday when he detonated an explosive-laden truck. Children...
Islanders' decision to keep Doug Weight saves Garth Snow
Maybe Doug Weight, who has been an important part of the Islanders’ front office since 2011-12, is destined to become the franchise’s next Al Arbour. Maybe the 40 games he...
Melania and Barron are moving to the White House soon
First lady Melania Trump and son Barron are about to take up residence in the White House. Melania plans to pack up and head to Washington once Barron, 11, finishes...