June 4, 2017
14 people arrested as opposing protesters collide in Portland
Police say 14 people have been arrested and a number of weapons seized following a day of demonstrations and counter-protests in downtown Portland. Tensions at times ran high during competing...
Verizon mulling Pandora investment if SiriusXM deal fails
Verizon is eyeing a possible $100 million investment in Pandora Media if the online music streamer fails to reach a deal this week for an outright sale to satellite radio...
Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant and Warriors leave Cavs in their wake
OAKLAND, Calif. — After getting wiped out in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the Cavaliers claimed they wanted a faster pace for Game 2. And now after Game 2...
Carl Icahn plans to acquire thousands of auto-repair shops
Carl Icahn has big plans for the US auto-parts sector — and big retailers like AutoZone, O’Reilly and Advance Auto Parts aren’t going to like them. The billionaire investor is...
Putin gives new election-hacking theory during Megyn Kelly's NBC debut
In an interview with Megyn Kelly, Vladimir Putin again denied meddling in the 2016 presidential election and peddled the conspiracy theory that it was really the work of the US...
Uber slammed for surge pricing during London attacks
Ride-sharing service Uber was criticized for keeping its surge pricing in place as panicked pedestrians tried to escape the terrorists who plowed into people on the London Bridge with a...
Do I have a duty to report a business conduct violation?
I’m involved in a sticky work situation. I have become aware of a manager’s conduct that is in violation of our standards of business conduct policy. This is not my...
Steve Stricker brought US Open to home state, but may be left out
DUBLIN, Ohio — Early Monday morning, some 751 hopefuls will play in the grueling 36-hole U.S. Open sectional qualifiers at 10 different locations — with only a handful of spots...
J.K. Rowling, other Brits deny that England is 'reeling'
With typical stiff-upper-lip-resolve, Brits lashed out at naysayers including the New York Times that said the nation "is reeling" after a series of terror attacks. As the events were unfolding...
Jacoby Ellsbury uncertainty puts Yankees outfield in limbo
TORONTO — Jacoby Ellsbury is expected to be examined by a neurologist Monday after not participating in any physical activity Sunday. “Hopefully we get through this and we get him...
How second-year Giants backup made it to top of the depth chart
Wait your turn. B.J. Goodson knows all about it, which is why he appears to have handled his limited role as a rookie expertly as he moves on, rather quickly,...
Central Park Zoo 'bird man' sparks standoff with police
An emotionally disturbed man hopped into a bird enclosure at the Central Park Zoo Sunday, perching himself on some rocks — and sparking a four-hour standoff with police that ended...
Yankees celebrate 1977 World Series title at fundraiser
TORONTO — Talking from his Florida home, Bucky Dent heard the question and paused before answering. “Time is flying, I don’t believe it,’’ the former Yankees shortstop said when asked...
Little girl injured in Manchester bombing attends benefit concert
An 8-year-old girl injured in last month’s Manchester terror attack attended Sunday’s benefit concert there — after convincing doctors to let her leave the hospital just for the show. Little...
Rough start leaves Tyler Pill's next move with Mets up in the air
This wasn’t the second impression Tyler Pill wanted to give the Mets. After pitching so well on Tuesday in a 12-inning win over the Brewers, Pill struggled Sunday. He allowed...
March Madness dreams lure star Manhattan recruit to Stanford
The decisions were difficult. The reasoning behind them wasn’t. Cormac Ryan wanted to play high-level college basketball. He wanted to be a part of March Madness one day. And so...
Violence breaks out as competing protesters clash
Police have shut down a counter-protest at a public square in downtown Portland, Oregon, because they say demonstrators were hurling bricks and other objects at officers. Portland police cleared people...
Michael Conforto's rare fielding lapses bury Mets
Little has gone as the Mets envisioned this season. Even what they are confident they still can count on can let them down. Though Michael Conforto has played nearly flawlessly...
How Hillary's sore-loserism helps Vladimir Putin
Hillary Clinton may be the most tone-deaf politician in modern history. Repeatedly over the course of a 41-year career as a political wife, candidate and appointee, she’s said and done...
How to tell your friend to call off the wedding
It’s wedding season again. Or, for some, it’s “seriously, don’t marry that person” season. For all the couples who appear meant to be, there are always a few that seem...
Luis Severino firmly established as the future of Yankees rotation
TORONTO — There is no doubt now. The Yankees lost a tough one Sunday, 3-2 to the Blue Jays, who shut out Joe Girardi’s club in the home-run game, 2-0,...
Mets swoon getting so bad it's leaving the crowd speechless
The odd, eerie part was the silence. It was overwhelming. It was deafening. It was everywhere, even as the Pirates started stomping on the Mets like grapes in a vineyard,...
Stitches: Oooh that smell
“He told me my breath smelled, but I don’t know, I used Listerine before the game, so I don’t know what he’s talking about.” -- Nashville’s P.K. Subban Hey, P.K.,...
Bill de Blasio is a climate change hypocrite
President Trump has pulled out of the Paris climate accord, and Mayor de Blasio is sad. “This decision is an immoral assault on . . . everyone on this planet,”...
London to hold public vigil for victims of terror attacks
The city of London is convening a public vigil for the seven people killed in the van and knife attack on London Bridge and at nearby restaurants. A statement from...
Endless chatter turns French Open broadcast into gabfest
TV’s planned productions and replay rules have lots in common, especially the absence of common sense. Both emphasize the entirely unintended to defeat their primary purpose. French Open, Saturday on...
St. John's lands big-man transfer coming off Final Four run
The strong spring for St. John’s continued Sunday evening. The Red Storm landed their third prospect in the last six weeks, picking up South Carolina transfer Sedee Keita. The skilled...
Schumer warns Trump against cutting anti-terror funding
The latest terror attack in London should convince President Trump to nix his proposed cuts to anti-terror funding for New York and other US cities, US Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY)...
How will de Blasio pay his huge legal bills?
Last week brought news that Mayor de Blasio owes over a quarter-million in legal bills, but the big mystery remains unchanged: How’s he going to pay it? Kramer Levin Naftalis &...
City slapped down in bid to force unionization
Federal Judge Alvin Hellerstein just tossed the city’s outrageous effort to force unionization of the local car-wash industry. In theory, Local Law 62 (a k a the Car Wash Accountability...
Answering the London Bridge attack
Manchester quite rightly went ahead with the One Love concert Sunday night, rallying even after the London Bridge terror attack the day before. Going on despite the threat is one...
How polarizing leaders are really followers and other notable comments
Conservative Take: Our Leaders Are Really Just Followers Political violence from both sides of the aisle seems to be growing, says National Review’s David French. But it’s wrong to blame...
Steve Kerr returns to coach Warriors in Game 2 of NBA Finals
OAKLAND, Calif. — Warriors coach Steve Kerr walked into the press interview room a little less than two hours before tip-off of Game 2 of the NBA Finals. “Hi everybody....
Google, Twitter working to remove terror-related content after attacks
Social media giants Google and Twitter are responding to British Prime Minister Theresa May's statement that internet companies are complicit in terror attacks by giving extremist views "the safe space...
British politician says suspected terrorists should be put in camps
WASHINGTON — A British political leader and Fox News contributor suggested Sunday that thousands of suspected terrorists should be rounded up and imprisoned in internment camps in the wake of...
ISIS claims responsibility for London Bridge attacks
Islamic State militants claimed responsibility for the London Bridge attacks on Sunday. The terror group, which had been hailing the carnage throughout the day on its online accounts and anonymous...
NYCFC coach vows he's in it for the long haul
Patrick Vieira isn’t going anywhere – for now. The New York City FC head coach silenced rumors about a sudden departure after Saturday's 2-1 win against the Philadelphia Union following...
De Blasio says extra police presence 'not a cause for alarm'
The NYPD has beefed up its presence around the city after the London attack -- but "that is not a cause for alarm,'' Mayor de Blasio said Sunday. "New Yorkers...
Head of NATO: I believe Trump is committed to alliance
The head of NATO said on Sunday that he "absolutely" believes President Trump is committed to the historic alliance. The president "stated that he is committed to NATO and his...
Cops release footage of teen who tried to rob, rape boy
Police released new footage Sunday of the creep who tried to rob and rape an 11-year-old boy in a Bronx park. The teenage deviant grabbed the victim on Magenta Street...
MLB legend Jimmy Piersall dead at 87
Jimmy Piersall, the colorful All-Star outfielder who famously was hospitalized with mental illness during his playing career and detailed his struggle in his book turned movie “Fear Strikes Out,” died...
A look at summer's new and returning TV series
The dog days of August may not be far off, but do not despair. When Hollywood’s movie blockbusters fail to measure up, you can always find a new TV series...
London man promises to return to bar at scene of terror attack
A London man who was drinking a gin and tonic and ordering food with pals at a restaurant when he got caught up in the London Bridge terror attack said...
Tap into your college alumni network to get ahead
Colleges and universities love to showcase alumni who have made it big. While these examples often inspire students, opportunities to interact with these captains of industry are typically limited. But...
The younger generation is super competitive and wants to steal your job
Look out, millennials — Gen Z enters the workforce this June. Gen Z, comprised of those born between 1995 and 2012, is a 72.8 million strong population and radically different...
Mets bashed by Pirates to close out dismal homestand
This was just piling on. An unnecessary joke after the butt of the insults was already thoroughly embarrassed. As if this Mets season couldn’t get worse, as if the first...
Canadian citizen, French resident among dead in London attack
A Canadian citizen and resident of France were among the seven killed in the London terror attacks, while several other foreigners also had their throats slit in the carnage, authorities...
Senator: Russian probe has smoke but no smoking gun
WASHINGTON – The top Democrat on the Senate Intelligence Committee says "there's no smoking gun" in the Russian collusion investigation and Hillary Clinton leaped to conclusions when she said Americans...
Yankees settle for series split as Severino's great day gets wasted
TORONTO — With Luis Severino breezing through the Blue Jays and ready to close out a sixth straight scoreless inning Sunday, it wasn’t hard to see the Yankees winning three...
Republicans question Trump's latest push for a travel ban
WASHINGTON - President Trump used the London terror attack to renew his push for a travel ban on certain Muslim countries, but at least two Senate Republicans are publicly questioning...
Trump hits the links for second day in a row
WASHINGTON – President Trump spent a second straight day at his Washington-area golf club. Following firing off some tweets about the London terrorist attacks, Trump was spotted leaving the White...
De Blasio: Dragged cop came here for 'American dream'
The Brooklyn cop who was dragged for blocks by a 15-year-old driver in a stolen car suffered “serious head trauma’’ and is now in a medically induced coma, police sources...
ISIS militants celebrate London attack
ISIS militants are gloating over the London Bridge attack, according to reports. The terror group hasn't officially taken credit for the rampage, but its online accounts are hailing the carnage...
Rookie cop stabbed while trying to fight off London terrorists
A rookie London transit cop was stabbed in the face while bravely fighting off the London Bridge terrorists with only his baton — and a baker beat back one of...
Nikki Haley says Paris climate agreement wasn't 'achievable'
UN Ambassador Nikki Haley said on Sunday that President Trump had to withdraw from the landmark Paris climate agreement because the deal's job-killing regulations made it "not achievable." "What President...
‘Wonder Woman’ becomes biggest blockbuster ever directed by a woman
"Wonder Woman" conquered milestones and movie myths at North American theaters, where the Patty Jenkins-directed superhero film powered its way to a $100.5 million debut this weekend and became the...
The moment before cops fatally shot London attackers
Shocking new footage shows the terrorists in Saturday's London attack just moments before cops shot them dead. The video, captured on a cellphone, shows the three knife-wielding men sauntering past...
Jets' Darron Lee reportedly in altercation at music fest
Was Jets linebacker Darron Lee physically restrained by teammate defensive end Leonard Williams while going after a woman Saturday night at the Governors Ball Music Festival on Randall’s Island? That...
Derek Fisher arrested for DUI after car crash
Derek Fisher, the former Los Angeles Laker and ex-head coach of the New York Knicks, was arrested Sunday morning on suspicion of drunken driving after he crashed his car on...
Assad says worst of Syria's war is 'behind us'
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad — blamed in horrible attacks on the civilian population — believes “the worst is behind us” in his nation’s six-year civil war because government troops have...
Kerry: Trump's plan for new climate deal is like O.J. finding 'the real killer'
Former Secretary of State John Kerry said President Trump's vow to renegotiate a new Paris climate deal is like O.J. Simpson saying he's going to find the "real killer." "When...
Officer in critical condition after being dragged by stolen car
A teen was in the hospital with a gunshot wound to the face and two people were being questioned Sunday after a 9-year veteran of the NYPD was dragged by...
Trump slams London mayor for being 'politically correct' after terror attack
President Trump took to Twitter Sunday morning to slam the Mayor of London for being too "politically correct" in the wake of the terror attack on the city that killed...
Trump files for extension on 2016 tax returns
Even the IRS will have to wait to see President Trump’s tax returns. Trump has requested an extension for filing his 2016 tax returns, a White House official told CNN....
Putin on Flynn: 'I didn't even really talk to him'
Russian President Vladimir Putin said he wasn't aware former US national security adviser Michael Flynn appeared at a 2015 dinner in Moscow despite a photo showing the two men sitting...
Police arrest 12 in connection with London Bridge attack
London cops have arrested 12 people in connection with terror attack that killed seven, the city’s the Metropolitan Police Service announced Sunday morning. Authorities collared eight people in Barking, east...
These co-workers live with their boss
Living with your boss. For many, it sounds like a nightmare. But for a handful of employees at ParaDocs Worldwide, which supplies medical staff at events around the country, living...
Theresa May: Recent attacks driven by 'evil ideology'
Prime Minister Theresa May has strongly condemned the recent terror attacks in London and Manchester, saying “enough is enough” — and tougher measures are needed as “terrorism breeds terrorism” and...
Parents outraged DOE isn't doing anything about advisory election 'glitches'
The recent election of more than 300 parents to Department of Education advisory councils was so riddled with glitches that parent leaders are demanding a do-over. In some cases, a...
Assistant principal duped teachers to give thousands to kid who 'had cancer'
He loved them — and fleeced them. Queens assistant principal Michael Scaduto shacked up with a teacher he was supervising while cozying up to another teacher on his staff and...
Lucchese crime family funneled millions from hospital project
The mob turned taxpayer-backed Bronx-Lebanon Hospital expansion into its own piggy bank. Construction expenses at the hospital’s new nine-story outpatient center ballooned by some $5 million — with cash allegedly...
De Blasio could go to gym just blocks away without using SUV
Mayor de Blasio could follow his own advice by giving up his gas-guzzling 12-mile rides to a Brooklyn gym and switching his workouts to a fitness facility practically next door...
Real-life 'Gordon Gekko' claims he was duped by art dealer
Greed was not good for the man who was one of the models for fictional Wall Street raider Gordon Gekko. Former financier Asher B. Edelman says he was duped by...
Could Devils get best return from Rangers for major trade piece?
There can be no more meaningful endorsement of Ilya Kovalchuk than the fact the people who knew him best as a teammate or member of their organizations before he left...
Yankees have nowhere to put hot-hitting top prospect
TORONTO — Dustin Fowler is playing well enough at Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre that some scouts are predicting he could help the Yankees immediately. The left-handed hitter is not on the 40-man...
Education council member caught flipping the bird
A newly elected member of the Community Education Council in Harlem was captured at a public meeting flipping the bird. Ayishah Irvin, 45, showed “a lack of professionalism and respect...
How point guard phenom dipped into Knicks' draft range at No. 8
The celebration inside the Neuse Christian Academy locker room in Red Springs, N.C., became wild after the high-school team survived a last-second battle against Freedom Christian. That is, until its...
These people were the world's first dog breeders
You can thank cavemen for man’s best friend. More than 9,000 years ago, natives of the Russian island of Zhokhov may have been the world’s first dog breeders, according to...
Cops searching for suspects who hit, dragged officer with car
Police were conducting a massive manhunt Sunday morning after a police officer was struck, dragged and seriously injured in a hit-and-run in East Flatbush, Brooklyn. The cop, an Anti-Crime Unit...
Neil Walker gets no joy from punishing former team
Neil Walker laughs at the suggestion he enjoys punishing the Pirates, chuckles at the idea he is torturing his old team that traded him to the Mets. But it sure...
Don't expect LeBron James to change approach for Game 2
OAKLAND, Calif. — Yes, there is a 1-0 deficit, and yes, these are the NBA Finals. But when all the bells and whistles and noises subside, it is still basketball....
Stock market will rise 50 percent, esteemed economist says
It’s not very often that a Nobel Prize-winning economist who is known for his bearish calls turns extremely bullish. Last week, professor Robert Shiller of Yale, who called the housing...
Only one Mets rehabbing pitcher looks ready for return to majors
The cavalry finally is coming. The Mets hope it’s not too late to save their season. As long as Steven Matz and Seth Lugo come through their rehab starts Saturday...
While you were sleeping, the sports world went topsy-turvy
What was the name of that New York guy who fell asleep? Mike Francesa? No, despite indisputable, conclusive replay evidence, “Let’s Be Honest” denied it, and he wouldn’t lie. It...
Max Holloway stuns UFC featherweight legend for title
RIO DE JANEIRO — Max Holloway claimed the undisputed UFC featherweight title on Saturday night, stopping long-reigning champion Jose Aldo in the third round of an impressive upset victory. Holloway...
How to get a start in the cryptocurrency game
As bitcoin reaches for $2,500 again, I thought this would be a good time to let readers know exactly how digital currencies work and how to get more information if...
New Yorkers are living longer, happier and healthier lives
The Grim Reaper has been kind to the Big Apple. New Yorkers are living 1 ¹/₂ years longer than a decade ago and nearly nine years longer than 25 years...
Hone your interview skills to stand out from the crowd
Gone are the days when a college diploma was enough to make you stand out in a crowd and guarantee a job. The National Center for Education Statistics projects 1,882,000...
The tech skills you need right now — and how to get them
“We’re in a digital revolution,” says Hirsch. “Everything is changing quickly.” That means new grads need to figure out the tech skills that are most appealing to employers. According to...
These are the top 10 fastest growing careers in New York
Good news for new grads: The latest job statistics for the New York area are in — and they’re pretty promising. “The New York job market is as strong as...
Travel to your next vacation with this on-demand seaplane
Those who want to escape from Manhattan but are deterred by thoughts of tunnel traffic or another train derailment may want to flash backward and take a seaplane. That’s right,...
Robert Gsellman making it harder for Mets to move him to bullpen
Robert Gsellman didn’t have his best stuff but still turned in his third straight strong start. Manager Terry Collins said no matter what happens when Steven Matz and Seth Lugo...
Hillary needs to move on from her loss already
Hollywood has had its fill of Hillary Clinton’s endless dissection of what went wrong with the election. Enough already, said one of our Tinseltown tattlers who watched Clinton’s fireside chat...
There's nothing wrong with jumping between careers
Some people are born knowing what they want to be when they grow up. Others figure it out in college. But there are still others who can’t decide, or move...
Vivendi boss speaks about possibility of an IPO for UMG
We think Vivendi boss Vincent Bolloré may have watched the latest Diane Lane flick, “Paris Can Wait,” about a couple who tours France, eating the finest foods and delaying their...
Will Tyler Pill still have a role when two Mets starters return?
With the Mets’ rotation still shorthanded, they will turn to unheralded rookie Tyler Pill again Sunday. Can he repeat Tuesday’s solid first start? If so, can he earn himself more...
Rocco Dispirito feuds with siblings over mother's estate
The sauce will spill. Celebrity chef Rocco Dispirito and his siblings are at war over their mother’s estate. Dispirito says he was mom Nicolina’s sole caretaker for years, racking up...
Celebrity chefs are setting up the ultimate charity picnic
Big-name chefs including Angie Mar of The Beatrice Inn, whose menu attracts a celebrity and finance crowd, will be putting on the ultimate New York picnic on June 20 to...
Hamptons vineyard has a new 'drive-through service'
Hamptons vineyard Wölffer Estate is making it easier to wolf down the wine this summer — thanks to what The East Hampton Star calls “a drive-through service for purchase of...
Republican tourists in NYC are flocking to Trump landmarks
Red state tourists to the Big Apple are clamoring to visit all the places where President Trump has hung his shingle in Gotham, including his buildings, golf courses, hotels, childhood...
Cops aren't happy they'll have to issue parking tickets to their own
Starting Monday, a team of parking cops will “reluctantly” roam the city with specific instructions to ticket illegally parked police vehicles and officers’ personal cars. The initiative ordered last month...
Stitches: Griffin, chips cashed
“The sitting president of the United States and his grown children and the first lady are personally, personally trying to ruin my life forever. Forever.” — Funny girl Kathy Griffin...
Man arrested after shooting mother several times: cops
A 27-year-old man was arrested after he shot his mother in Brooklyn, leaving her clinging to life, cops said Saturday. Daniel Joseph-Patrice blasted his 56-year-old mom multiple times in her...
The super-rich are exiting markets for condos, art and other alternative investments
The globe’s superwealthy — the 1 percent — are driving alternative investments into a new frenzy of hard cash deals. This reallocation of capital into rare art, multimillion-dollar condos, personal...
How do I deposit dividend checks after missing deadline?
Dear John: In my experience, finding a stale check isn’t that unusual — although finding one for more than $1,000 is. I get dividend checks from Wells Fargo and my...
Man sues Barney's for refusing to refund swanky skinny jeans
He was left in a tight spot! A fashion-loving attorney is suing Barney’s after he claims the swanky department store refused to refund him for $11,250 worth of skinny biker...
Albert Pujols belts a grand slam for his 600th home run
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols checked his phone between innings and saw a text from his wife in the stands. Deidre Pujols bluntly told him to stop pressing so hard...
Trump is after Obama's Guinness World Records crown
President Trump is trying to eclipse Barack Obama’s legacy -- for the most Guinness World Records. Trump has already racked up five titles and needs only five more to catch...