July 9, 2017
All-Star Game should be just start of Michael Conforto's Mets rise
ST. LOUIS — Now that Michael Conforto is an All-Star, it would make sense for the Mets also to make him their starting center fielder after the team returns from...
The sneaky-smart logic behind Nets' offseason roster moves
LAS VEGAS — Nets general manager Sean Marks would likely do well in this city’s casinos. Sunday morning’s quick pivot from Otto Porter Jr. to DeMarre Carroll showed his poker...
MLB managers ignore common sense in favor of failed strategies
Sunday was “Whitey Ford Bobblehead Day” at Yankee Stadium. Yet, if you looked closely, Whitey’s head wasn’t bobbling, it was shaking, side-to-side, in disbelief. Friday night the Yankees’ bullpen, under...
Tale of two Stitches
Glass half full? Maybe. Or maybe I’m putting a positive spin on this roller-coaster season. Promise of Spring elevated our account to over 2,400 roses. Summer of Hell saw us...
Seamore's opens East End sustainable seafood spot
Seamore’s, the cult Montauk-in-the-city seafood eatery, has opened a flagship outpost on the East End. The reasonably priced concept from Michael Chernow, co-founder of the Meatball Shop, is focused on...
Provision in Cuomo’s budget will kill the tombstone tax
The only thing certain in life is death and taxes — but New Yorkers may soon get some relief. There’s an 8.875 percent use tax on the purchase of the...
Stringer proposes $3.5B bond act to fund transit projects
City Comptroller Scott Stringer on Sunday proposed a $3.5 billion bond act to fund state transportation projects that would earmark 60 percent of the cash to improve the city’s ailing...
Trump backs away from Russia cyber-security proposal
WASHINGTON — President Trump late Sunday backed away from his early morning proposal to form a cyber-security partnership with Russian President Vladimir Putin after prominent Republicans panned the idea all...
Bear takes a chomp out of sleeping camp counselor's head
WARD, Colo. — A teen staffer at a Colorado camp fought off a bear after waking up Sunday to find the animal biting his head and trying to drag him...
New York wants to put retirees to work
The Big Apple’s senior citizens aren’t over the hill — they’re being put back to work at 17 different government agencies. The Department for the Aging has put out a...
Media moguls hope to make deals at Sun Valley conference
Let the dealmaking begin! As media moguls, investment bankers and lenders descend on Sun Valley on Tuesday for the annual Allen & Co. conference, several executives will be under pressure...
Two huge stars Yankees need to get back on track in second half
The Yankees’ attempt to jump-start a stalled season Sunday failed due to a dead battery. With Masahiro Tanaka on the mound and Gary Sanchez behind the plate, the Yankees were...
You'll never want to use a reusable water bottle again
Refilling your water bottle is an easy way to save money, be green and most importantly stay healthy, right? Wrong. A study by Treadmill Reviews has found that water bottles...
Police prepare Bronx church for slain cop's funeral
Police are making sure that the Bronx church where a viewing for assassinated cop Miosotis Familia will be held Monday will do her justice. Crews from the NYPD’s buildings-maintenance division...
MTA chair's horrible 'solution' to fix your horrible commute
If you’re wondering how you’re going to deal with this summer’s track-work hell at Penn Station, MTA Chairman Joe Lhota offered a solution Sunday: Start earlier. “Try to come in...
Marlins insist sale isn't factor as Yankees hunt their relievers
MIAMI — The Yankees are among many contenders who have contacted the Marlins about relievers David Phelps and AJ Ramos. The Yanks also have been connected with first baseman Justin...
Why New York getaways are becoming a lot more affordable
That Big Apple staycation of yours is beginning to look a lot more attractive. A building boom in New York City over the last several years has sent hotel rates...
Slain cop's daughter recalls touching final moment with her mom
The city didn’t just lose a police officer when Miosotis Familia was assassinated last week — it lost “Superwoman,’’ her weeping daughter told The Post on Sunday. Genesis Villella, 20,...
GOPers rip Trump's ‘dumb idea’ for anti-hack team with Russia
President Trump said Sunday that he and Russian President Vladimir Putin discussed the creation of a “Cyber Security” unit to prevent future Election Day meddling — a proposal quickly slammed...
Making sense of Mets' plan with Amed Rosario, who's '100 percent ready'
MIAMI — It’s so close for Amed Rosario now, he should be able to taste it. Consider the Mets’ next shortstop on a tasting strike, then. Or at least the...
Massive blaze breaks in London tourist area
LONDON — The London Fire Brigade says about 60 firefighters are combating a fire at the Camden Lock Market, which is a popular tourist destination in the city's north. The...
The one way to fight the violent MS-13 gang
It takes strength and cunning to fight the violent MS-13 gang, Suffolk County’s top cop says. But when that’s not enough, a chain saw can sure come in handy. “It’s...
Cespedes is yelling at Mets to sell now — without saying a word
ST. LOUIS — These low-energy Mets can take the rest of the year off. Yoenis Cespedes has no extra-base hits over his past 11 games, a span of 46 plate...
The Times 'exposé' on Donald Trump Jr. is a big yawn
The news was delivered by the New York Times in the breathless tones that might announce a cure for cancer or the discovery of life on Mars: “President Trump’s eldest...
Republicans 'don't give a s--t about the people': DNC chair
WASHINGTON — Confronted Sunday by his Republican counterpart over his harsh rhetoric, Democratic National Committee chair Tom Perez offered no apologies for claiming that GOPers "don't give a s--t about...
Pregnant woman loses baby after shooting at gender reveal party
CINCINNATI — A 22-year-old woman was found dead at the scene of a home invasion near Cincinnati where two gunmen opened fire, wounding eight people, including three children and a...
Yankees' flame-throwing prospect can learn from Futures dud
MIAMI — So many Yankees farmhands have made strong first impressions on the biggest stage since the franchise dedicated itself to a youth-fueled reboot. Domingo Acevedo didn’t quite pitch on...
Russia must ease tension with Ukraine: Tillerson
Russia must make good on reducing tensions in Ukraine if it wants to have a better relationship with the United States, Secretary of State Rex Tillerson said Sunday. “It is...
Scathing obituary for old lady by unknown writer has family horrified
An obituary has gone viral after it said the woman would not be missed. The family is searching for the person responsible for the obituary about Cornelia June Rogers Miller...
Man's legs bit by shark while swimming in Florida
HAULOVER BEACH, Fla. — A man swimming at a south Florida beach was bitten on both legs by a shark. WPLG-TV reports that Lt. Felipe Lay of Miami-Dade Fire Rescue...
Cashman says Yankees will be buyers — with a hitch
The Yankees’ playoff hopes have taken a serious blow over the last month due to their recent brutal stretch, but general manager Brian Cashman said Sunday he expects to be...
The moment Chase Headley knew he wasn't the hero
Chase Headley never has felt worse rounding the bases. While the Stadium crowd stood and cheered and he received congratulations at home plate from teammates, the Yankees third baseman had...
Firing Phil Jackson only enabled another henchman to ruin Knicks
It is perpetual midnight around the Knicks, a darkness that knows no bounds and respects no borders. It is a cruel truth for a city that feels as deeply and...
Cleaning up the VA and other notable comments
Hearing Expert: America’s Deafening Dinners Calorie counts are a common feature of restaurant menus, but could decibel levels be far behind? Gail Richard, president of the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, writes...
Steven Matz's first real hiccup comes at bad time
ST. LOUIS — Steven Matz finished the first half needing to cleanse his palate. “You want to go deep into games, you want to be efficient, and today I didn’t...
De Blasio's bizarre humbug in Hamburg
One nice thing about speaking to a foreign crowd: They’re unlikely to realize how weird your remarks will sound to the people back home. At least, that’s surely true of...
Why Democrats are still losing the war of ideas
Last week, a Politico/Morning Consult poll on President Trump’s proposed travel ban on visitors from six predominantly Muslim countries revealed a somewhat surprising discovery: 60 percent of voters agreed with...
Priebus: Trump won't let Putin's election meddling go unpunished
WASHINGTON — The fact that President Trump wants a better working relationship with Vladmir Putin doesn’t mean he’s letting the Kremlin go unpunished for Election Day meddling, chief of staff...
How to fake-enjoy your non-vacation
Some of us aren’t going on vacation this summer. Worse, other people are — and they rub it in like SPF 75 sunscreen as they post picture after picture of...
The wild card who's holding up Red Sox's bullpen hunt
MIAMI -- The Red Sox are tempering their pursuit of relief help, according to officials, until they get a better read on what they have in Carson Smith. The righty...
Ted Cruz's compromise could save health care reform
Sen. Ted Cruz’s proposal may offer the way forward for the stalled Senate health-care bill, delivering as it does a real escape from ObamaCare while still allowing for targeted help...
If Mets want to trade top reliever, they picked the wrong year
MIAMI -- The Padres have talked to the Yankees about relievers such as Brad Hand and Brandon Maurer, but do not expect a prospect as good as Gleyber Torres in...
New rules for who can teach are a big win for New York kids
New teacher-certification rules from the SUNY Charter Institute are a huge plus for New York schoolchildren. The immediate winners are the 74,000 students at the 167 charter schools regulated by...
Why 'Summer of Hell' will be followed by 'Fall and Winter of Hell'
Welcome to the summer of hell. That’s the branding for Amtrak’s track work at Penn Station, which will upset commutes for 210,000 daily riders until September. But it will end...
Historic carousel catches fire at amusement park
Firefighters rushed to Playland in Rye in Westchester County on Sunday as smoke and flames shot up from the park’s historic carousel, witnesses said. The blaze started at about 3:45...
NYPD union head slams de Blasio for skipping slain cop's vigil
The head of the NYPD sergeants union slammed Mayor de Blasio on Sunday for jetting off to Germany — and abandoning his leadership position in the Big Apple — as...
Katie Nolan is dropping hints, and an ESPN jump sounds real
Fox Sports 1 has largely made a name for itself by giving shouting platforms to infamous sports pundits (see: Skip Bayless, Jason Whitlock and Colin Cowherd). But the network has...
The aces who would juice up MLB trade deadline
MIAMI — The Futures Game draws officials from every team to watch the best prospects in one place. But in admiring the future, there also was a pretty common sentiment...
Chuck Schumer calls for crackdown on 'snortable chocolate'
Snortable chocolate is so dangerous that its health effects must be investigated by the feds, Sen. Charles Schumer is urging. Coco Loko — a raw cacao powder infused with a...
First Tanaka, then clutch bats end Yankees half on rough note
A first half that showed such promise in The Bronx ended with another disheartening loss, as the Yankees staggered into the All-Star break with a 5-3 loss to the Brewers,...
Trump Jr. met with Russian lawyer to get dirt on Hillary: report
WASHINGTON — President Trump’s eldest son was lured to a meeting with a Kremlin-connected Russian lawyer with the promise of damaging information about Democratic opponent Hillary Clinton, according to a...
State roadwork halted for 'Summer of Hell'
The state is suspending all of its non-emergency roadwork from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. every day to help ease commuters transition into the "Summer of Hell," Gov. Cuomo announced...
Mets end disastrous half with fitting disaster
ST. LOUIS — The first half concluded Sunday for the Mets with the kind of thud that is so emblematic of their season. Choose the “L” adjective to best summarize...
MTA work train derails in Brooklyn — three times
An MTA work train has derailed in Brooklyn three times in the past two days — but the transit agency still sent it back out on the tracks, according to...
Knicks GM target backs away as Steve Mills is grabbing power
Former Cavaliers general manager David Griffin is not joining the Knicks — a surprise development that is another boost for Steve Mills to maintain the permanent presidency, according to an...
Olympic race-walking may have its own disgraced Lance Armstrong
MONACO -- The reigning Olympic and world champion in the men's 50-kilometer race-walk, Matej Toth, has been suspended over an alleged breach of anti-doping rules. The IAAF's Athletics Integrity Unit...
Man busted for sexual encounter with teen at Chelsea hotel
A model and choreographer who was a dancer in the video for Jay-Z’s “99 Problems” was busted for an encounter an underage girl at a Chelsea hotel early Sunday, source...
Senator works as Uber driver after losing bet on football game
You can call US Sen. Ben Sasse a good sport — and also for a ride home. The Cornhusker Republican spent part of this weekend working as an Uber driver,...
If you've been late to work, odds are it's because of the MTA
The Big Apple’s decrepit subway system is making New Yorkers late for work, their kids and doctor’s appointments — and even costing some their jobs, city Comptroller Scott Stringer said...
'Summer of Hell' at Penn Station kicks off this week
Monday marks the first day of the "Summer of Hell" for Penn Station commuters. A massive, eight-week track reconstruction program will affect those who depend on New Jersey Transit, the...
McCain: ObamaCare replacement bill is likely 'dead'
The Arizona Republican and 2008 GOP presidential nominee said the prospect of passage doesn’t look good when senators return to work this week.
Sal Albanese's 'stolen' car was actually towed by NYPD cops
When he discovered his car was missing, Albanese said he called 311 twice to see if it had been towed, but the service had no record of the car being...
Terrifying, bloody high-speed crash rocks Tour de France
CHAMBERY, France -- Pre-race favorite Richie Porte's Tour de France came to a brutal end when the Australian suffered a heavy crash on a descent during the ninth stage on...
Mnuchin vows middle class won't see tax hike under Trump's plan
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said Sunday he’s “sensitive” to the concerns of New York and other high-tax states and pledged middle income residents should “absolutely” see no tax increase under...
Mike Francesa is finally not lying about falling asleep
Half a decade after the doze-off seen 'round the tri-state area, Mike Francesa no longer refuses to acknowledge what video proof verifies. The pillar of sports-talk radio is now, finally,...
North Korea criticizes US for 'reckless military provocations'
North Korean state media sharply criticized the U.S. on Sunday for a recent practice bombing run on the Korean peninsula, calling it a dangerous move raising the risk of nuclear...
These 'brides of Christ' take a lifelong virginity pledge
DETROIT — Laurie Malashanko of Plymouth, Karen Ervin of Northville and Theresa Jordan of Dearborn Heights are now, in the words of Catholic canon law, “mystically betrothed to Christ.” Unlike...
Culprits behind excruciating MLB games should know better
As we hit the All-Star break ... The craziest thing about how MLB has gone crazy is that so many of those who have driven it nuts should have arrived...
UK official says only judges will rule in Charlie Gard case
LONDON — Britain’s justice secretary says the government won’t play a role in deciding the medical treatment of a terminally ill baby whose parents want to take him to the...
Museum discovers wine stash dating back to late 1700s
A New Jersey museum unearthed dozens lost wines that date back to just after the American Revolution -- including the largest known collection of Madeira in the country, according to...
Trump blasted for proposed cyber security partnership with Putin
President Trump’s announcement Sunday that he wants to form a cyber security partnership with Russia met immediate -- and bipartisan -- backlash. Republican Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida said Vladimir...
Sicko reportedly posts selfie with corpse of choked stepfather
A Maryland sicko choked his stepfather to death and posted a selfie lying next to the corpse, according to reports. Cops in Bowie responded to a Dalby Court home around...
Prime minister praises Iraqi forces for taking back Mosul from ISIS
Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi arrived in Mosul on Sunday and congratulated the armed forces for their "victory" over Islamic State after eight months of urban warfare, bringing an end...
It looks like Phil Jackson's enjoying life after Knicks
Phil Jackson is either counting his $100 bills or wanting to make sure Knicks fans know he's at peace despite the franchise ditching his beloved triangle. Jackson tweeted a photo...
Trump insists he repeatedly 'pressed' Putin about Russian meddling
President Trump insisted Sunday that he hammered Vladimir Putin on Russian interference in the U.S. presidential election, and suggested the two superpowers join forces to form a "cyber security" unit...
How this al Qaeda militant turned into a 'victim' -- then a millionaire
In the ruins of a dusty al Qaeda compound in Ayub Kheil, a remote village in Afghanistan, 15-year-old Canadian-born Omar Khadr secured his position behind a crumbling, bullet-riddled wall and...
Sexual assault reported at Chelsea hotel
Police are investigating a report of a rape at a Chelsea hotel, sources said. Officers responded to the Maritime Hotel on West 16th Street near Ninth Avenue around 5:30 a.m....
Thousands evacuated as wildfires ravage California
SANTA MARIA, Calif. — A pair of California wildfires have quickly spread, threatening hundreds of homes and forcing evacuations at a popular lakeside campground and a summer camp where flames...
G20 riots continue even after leaders leave Hamburg
HAMBURG, Germany — Anti-globalization activists have rioted for a third consecutive night in Hamburg even after Group of 20 leaders had already left the northern Germany city. Police used water...
Cease-fire in southern Syria goes into effect
BEIRUT — An open-ended cease-fire in southern Syria brokered by the United States and Russia has come into effect. The cease-fire, announced after a meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump...
Is telecommuting the answer to New York's transit nightmare?
Dear John: You are spot on with your comments about the threats to New York City real estate investors created by the transit nightmare and the willingness of companies to...
What the brightest minds are reading this summer
It’s beach time for On the Money. and that means that while it’s time to kill some brain cells with tequila, it’s also time to fill ’er up with some...
Attorney wants to fight this Social Security injustice for free
Dear John: I am an attorney who specializes in Social Security law. I saw your item in last week’s column on the couple who is being charged $4,000 for an...
Ad agency's perks include sleeping pods, movie theater
Forget Don Draper’s well stocked minibar: Ad agency Horizon Media is stunning employees with a host of new amenities to their office on 75 Varick Street. On the Money took...
De Blasio skips slain NYPD cop's vigil to praise police in Germany
Mayor de Blasio flew all the way to Hamburg, Germany, to praise that city’s police in a speech — while cops back home continued to mourn, without him, the assassination...
YouTube's Susan Wojcicki could be Uber's next CEO
Our West Coast tipsters say YouTube boss Susan Wojcicki is gaining traction as Uber’s search firm Heidrick and Struggles continues its interviews. “They’ve been having conversations,” says a source who...
Nets snag 2018 first-round pick in shrewd swap with Raptors
LAS VEGAS — Nets general manager Sean Marks is turning the salary dump into an art form. After getting D’Angelo Russell from the Lakers last month, Marks pulled off a...
'Hot Felon' is taking the modeling world by storm
One good mug shot has put a man in the lap of a billionaire — or, more accurately, a billionaire’s daughter in his lap. Last weekend, “Hot Felon” Jeremy Meeks...
Knicks closing in on David Griffin for general manager post
Acting Knicks team president Steve Mills staged a dinner meeting Friday in New York with top general manager candidate David Griffin, a source confirmed to The Post. Griffin, formerly the...
DOE schools in shared building are 'separate and unequal': suit
Park Slope kids are getting a real-life lesson in segregation. Students in four schools sharing one building have separate sports teams — with more athletic opportunities and resources going to...
Old woman flashes on videoboard at MLB game
LOS ANGELES — An elderly woman shown dancing on the videoboard between innings at Dodger Stadium proceeded to flash the crowd. Fans egged on her daring dance moves and perhaps...
Ultra-Orthodox Jewish version of 'Shark Tank' launches online
Call it an unorthodox way to make a profit. ABC’s “Shark Tank” is getting a run for its money — it’s called “BizTank,” and almost everyone on the program is...
Mets' strategy is clear: It's time to rebuild for 2018 and beyond
ST. LOUIS — OTM. Only the Mets. The Mets should wear those initials on their sleeve: OTM. With each new day comes a new sad adventure for Terry Collins’ team....
NBA's No. 1 draft pick Markelle Fultz exits with ankle injury
LAS VEGAS — No. 1 overall pick Markelle Fultz needed to be helped off the court with an injury to his left ankle in the 76ers' summer league game Saturday...
Stitches: Raise the roof
“On the roof, it’s peaceful as can be. And there the world below can’t bother me.” They wouldn’t dare. The Digital Roofing Co. from the great state of Alabama is...
Nets lose out on Otto Porter Jr: What's their Plan B and C?
LAS VEGAS — As expected, the Wizards matched the Nets’ offer sheet to Otto Porter Jr., and as expected, general manager Sean Marks missed out on the fourth — and...
Suspects arrested for fatal beating of recent grad in Greece
At least eight people have been arrested in connection with the beating death of an American tourist in the Greek isles celebrating his recent college graduation, officials said. Newly minted...