September 5, 2017
Gap signs new lease to stay at Third Avenue location
Gap has signed a new lease for its current space in 15,942 square feet at 655 Third Ave. on the southeast corner of East 42 Street. The store has 8,421...
Agreement signed for Saint Nicholas National Shrine at WTC
Just in time for the 16th anniversary of the attack on the World Trade Center, when all its buildings and the St. Nicholas Greek Orthodox Church were destroyed, a formal...
Jets will have to face Tyrod Taylor in Week 1
It looks like the Jets will face Bills starting quarterback Tyrod Taylor on Sunday. Taylor has been cleared from the concussion protocol, according to ESPN. On Monday, Bills coach Sean...
Ex-Hasidic mom who lost kids for being gay wins them back
A formerly Hasidic mom lost custody of her kids after coming out as gay — and was barred from even telling her youngest children about her sexuality, according to a...
The only mistake Red Sox made in sign-stealing scandal
BALTIMORE — Let’s establish, first of all, that this is both good for baseball and hilarious at a time when our country could benefit from some frivolity. But that doesn’t...
Reagan's son: My dad wouldn't kick Dreamers out
Ronald Reagan would "not kick the Dreamers out of the US" if he were president today, according to his eldest son. "He would find a way to work with Congress...
These 'Dreamers' face uncertain futures as Trump ends DACA
For more than 800,000 young, undocumented immigrants, dreams came true under DACA — Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals. Now, with the clock ticking for Congress to act, they’re on the...
Where to look for late-season fantasy baseball power
When vying for a fantasy baseball championship during this time of year, you are encouraged to get category-specific and figure out where you can best increase your totals and make...
Lee descendant resigns as pastor over racial justice comment
RALEIGH, N.C. — A descendant of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee says he stepped down as pastor of a North Carolina church after negative reactions to his comments supporting racial...
South Korea warns N. Korea may have transported another ICBM
A South Korean lawmaker has warned that North Korea transported another intercontinental ballistic missile just days after it detonated its most powerful nuclear device yet. Kim Byung-kee, who attended a...
Deadbeat dad faked witness protection to avoid child support
A crooked Diamond District jeweler avoided paying nearly $500,000 in child support — by pretending he was still in the federal Witness Protection Program, court papers say. Greedy gemsmith Brian...
Inside Tronc's plan to save the Daily News
Tronc , the new owner of Mort Zuckerman ’s beleaguered New York Daily News, has said it expects to turn the money-bleeding tabloid into a money maker by 2018 —...
Pamela Anderson ambushes Canada Goose employees with surprise plea
Canada Goose’s 800-plus employees got a surprise in their in-boxes on Tuesday: a letter from “Baywatch” star Pamela Anderson. An animal rights activist who has backed People for the Ethical...
Mets ripped as Jacob deGrom's late-season free fall continues
The Mets’ woes have reached Jacob deGrom, even as he faced the worst team in baseball. The usually dependable right-hander failed to make it out of the fourth inning Tuesday...
Cuomo finds way to add fuel to de Blasio feud
Gov. Cuomo twisted the political knife a little deeper with his non-endorsement of Mayor de Blasio by backing Laura Curran in the Democratic primary for Nassau County executive. Cuomo said...
Venus Williams' magical year: She's now in US Open semifinals
When her work was done, her first trip to the U.S. Open semifinals since 2010 secured, if just barely, Venus Williams sat in her sideline chair and beamed. Williams reached...
Citi Bike expansion will see growing pains
Citi Bike is expanding next week, but users will feel the growing pains with the company’s resources stretched thinner than ever. Motivate, the operator of the popular bike-sharing program, has...
Silicon Valley's It sneaker company raises $17.5M
The it shoe for Silicon Valley techies just raised $17.5 million from a host of investors — fortifying its plan to open retail stores and to expand outside the US....
School therapist accused of slapping autistic boy wants job back
An occupational therapist who was fired from her city schools job for allegedly grabbing a 9-year-old autistic student in his wheelchair, slapping him across the face and calling him a...
Why Cowboys defense is such a big question mark
If the season opener is a battle of the defenses, the Giants should have the decided advantage. They are intact and ready to improve on last year’s resurgence, while the...
Berklees saves iconic recording studio with $20M infusion
Manhattan’s last full-scale recording studio was spared a condo conversion fate on Tuesday after a renown Boston music school agreed to inject $20 million to restore the West Side building....
This gadget can spot a fake designer handbag
A new handheld gadget promises to be the real deal when it comes to sniffing out counterfeit luxury handbags. The wireless device uses a microscope camera to analyze the fine...
Derek Jeter's Marlins deal hits another MLB speed bump
Major League Baseball has promised what has been described as a “proctology” exam of a recent winning bid submitted for the Marlins by an investing team that includes former Yankees...
School advocates give de Blasio an F
Mayor de Blasio isn’t even close to making the grade when it comes to city schools, according to a scathing new report from a parent advocacy group. NYC Kids PAC,...
Giants' healthy opening day roster is Ben McAdoo's first win
There is no official demarcation, no record or statistic, but be assured the Giants are already winners this summer. They successfully navigated through the minefield that is the spring organized...
Meet the black and white twins that baffle everyone
Teachers should have no trouble spotting the difference between these sisters when they start secondary school next week — after they were born as black and white twins. Million-to-one miracles...
New York mayor calls for end of private property
Dear fellow Democrats: To judge from the polls and personal experience, many of you are somewhere between lukewarm and ice cold toward Mayor Bill de Blasio. You love that crime...
Goldman Sachs wanted Boeing to bid on airplane parts maker
One day after getting shut out of the largest defense deal of the year, Goldman Sachs on Tuesday was pitching Boeing on making a rival bid for airplane parts maker...
Michael Conforto's timeline to return is clearer, but still fuzzy
The clock can soon start on Michael Conforto’s estimated return. It may be ticking for a while. The Mets outfielder is scheduled to undergo surgery Wednesday in Los Angeles to...
City councilman arrested during massive DACA protest
City Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez was arrested Tuesday night, along with several others, during DACA protests in Lower Manhattan. The local lawmaker, who is vying to become the next speaker, was...
Lonely guests can rent a fish at this hotel
If you ever find yourself traveling alone and feel in need of a companion, one hotel has you covered for the low price of €3.50 ($4.17). The Hotel Charleroi in...
Trump: If Congress fails on DACA, I'll 'revisit' it
President Trump said late Tuesday he would “revisit” the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program if Congress did not legalize it — just hours after his attorney general “rescinded” the...
Trump declares emergencies as Hurricane Irma approaches
President Trump Tuesday declared emergencies in Florida and two Caribbean US territories as Hurricane Irma threatens to batter them later this week. The directive, aimed at Florida, Puerto Rico and...
Ex-Sheriff David Clarke joining pro-Trump super PAC
MILWAUKEE (AP) — Former Milwaukee Sheriff David Clarke is joining a political action committee that supports President Donald Trump, saying in an email Tuesday he will serve as spokesman and...
Recalling Spygate wreckage, the original NY-Boston scandal
Ten years ago “Spygate’’ consumed the NFL with a news cycle the league wished never got started. It wrecked relationships, cost the Patriots draft picks and money, and forever tarnished...
Man pleads guilty to killing wife and 5 children
NAPLES, Fla. (AP) — A Florida man has been convicted of killing his wife and five children. The Naples Daily News reports that 41-year-old Mesac Damas pleaded guilty to six...
Ezekiel Elliott suspension is upheld, will still play vs. Giants
Ezekiel Elliott is still suspended for six games, but that’s of little interest to the Giants. NFL arbitrator Harold Henderson will not reduce Elliott's suspension after an appeal, ESPN reported...
Hoverboards burst into flames, nearly set home on fire
Two hoverboards reportedly burst into flames while charging in a Missouri woman’s basement, nearly starting a house fire. Rachel Ferguson, from Lee’s Summit, MO, told Fox 6 she had her...
Couple busted during Four Loko-fueled sex on beach
A couple in Florida was arrested Sunday afternoon for having sex on a beach in Clearwater — in the middle of families, investigators said. Jeffrey Kernan, 50, of Tampa was...
Credit the NYPD for finally bringing a murder-free J'Ouvert
Credit the NYPD for this year’s murder-free J’Ouvert — even if the street party that precedes the West Indian Day Parade wasn’t entirely peaceful. Cops and city officials this year...
Scandal a reminder of Boston sports' broken moral compass
Let Boston have the Duck Boat parades, the crowded trophy shelves, the relentless conveyor belts of championship teams and championship contenders. Forget for a moment that since 2001, New England...
Principal tried to lure teen girls to 'skinny dipping party': cops
An Arizona principal was busted luring teenage girls to a "skinny-dipping party" at his house, according to police. Karl Waggoner, 59, was arrested Tuesday in Apache Junction following an investigation...
Bobby Wood's late goal keeps US soccer's World Cup hopes alive
SAN PEDRO SULA, Honduras — Bobby Wood scored off a scramble in the 85th minute, and the United States escaped from Honduras with a 1-1 tie and important point Tuesday...
F-16 crashes in Arizona, pilot's fate unknown
SAFFORD, Ariz. — Arizona Air National Guard officials say an F-16 fighter has crashed in southeastern Arizona but the fate of the pilot isn't yet known. The crash happened at...
Grizzly bear mauls bow hunter, slashes open head
HELENA, Mont. — A grizzly bear mauled a bow hunter in southwestern Montana, slashing a 16-inch (41-centimeter) cut in his head that required 90 stitches to close. "I could hear...
Mother in custody after boy's body found encased in concrete
The body of a missing 3-year-old boy found in a concrete structure over the weekend has been tentatively identified as Evan Brewer, whose grandfather served two terms as mayor of...
Cop who forcibly arrested nurse is fired from medic job
SALT LAKE CITY — A Utah police officer seen on video roughly arresting a nurse who refused to draw blood from a patient was fired Tuesday from his part-time paramedic...
FDR's 'rattlesnake' rule & the North Korean threat
"When you see a rattlesnake poised to strike, you do not wait until he has struck before you crush him.” By these words in a Sept. 11, 1941, fireside chat,...
PC wars rule young-adult publishing as fewer kids learn to love to read
Move over, Liz Warren: Here comes John Smelcer. Smelcer, the celebrated author of the young-adult novel “Stealing Indians” is apparently another fake Native American. The book, which is about the...
Trump just took a giant step toward truly legalizing the Dreamers
Even in our divided politics, it should be a matter of consensus that the president of the United States can’t write laws on his own. That’s what President Obama did...
The Bob Menendez corruption trial sure won't be boring
For the first time in nearly four decades, a sitting US senator goes on trial Wednesday on federal bribery charges in a case that could have profound political impact. Prosecutors...
The Post offers de Blasio a mulligan in the 'monument wars'
Here’s a special offer for Mayor de Blasio: Never get around to naming that panel to review possible “symbols of hate,” and we won’t ding you for it. De Blasio...
Mysterious red 'It' balloons on sewers are terrorizing this town
LITITZ, Pa. — Police officers in a small Pennsylvania town are evidently afraid of a certain homicidal clown. The Lititz police department on Tuesday posted photos of red balloons a...
UFC starlet: I was 'honestly killing myself' cutting weight
UFC cross-over star Paige VanZant revealed in an interview on Tuesday that her recent weight cuts were so bad that she passed out on the bathroom floor. During a recent...
Commissioner: MLB has power to vacate wins but no precedent
BALTIMORE — Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said Tuesday he could vacate Red Sox wins if the AL East leaders are found guilty of using electronic equipment during games against the...
These British shows could be breakout Broadway hits
The big shows for the new theater season are set. We’ll be singing “Let It Go” from “Frozen,” toasting the wit of Tina Fey in “Mean Girls,” enjoying the charms...
Christian Hackenberg is right back where he was last season
The last remaining mystery in the Jets quarterback drama of 2017 may have been solved Tuesday when the Jets sent out their unofficial depth chart. Bryce Petty was listed as...
Pregnant woman says she was body-shamed, denied service at restaurant
A pregnant woman said she was body-shamed and turned away from a Washington restaurant because her outfit violated the health code. Charisha Gobin took to social media after she visited a...
Joe Girardi denies Red Sox counter-cheat claims: 'No chance'
BALTIMORE — After the Yankees accused the Red Sox of using electronics to steal signs against them last month at Fenway Park, Boston fought back by making similar allegations against...
She left a Wall Street job to pursue high-flying aerial photography
Natalie Amrossi, a 27-year-old aerial photographer living in New York City, makes six figures a year shooting for clients like Nike, Barcardi and Cannon. After going to college for business...
The most-anticipated moments of New York Fashion Week
Kaia Gerber is rumored to make her runway debut The day after her 16th birthday on Sunday, Cindy Crawford’s leggy offspring took to Instagram to post a daisy-covered statue of...
'Star Wars: Episode IX' director out over creative differences
Colin Trevorrow is out as “Star Wars: Episode IX” director. Disney issued a short statement on Tuesday about the departure without naming a successor. “Lucasfilm and Colin Trevorrow have mutually...
'Monster' cop wasn't working at time of alleged misconduct: review board
The Civilian Complaint Review Board on Tuesday cleared a purported NYPD "monster" cop of misconduct allegations filed by two Bronx brothers -- because the officer had nothing to do with...
De Blasio defends himself after parade gaffe: 'It's not about me'
It's not about me, really! Mayor Bill de Blasio on Tuesday defended his statement about running the city so well "you'd assume they'd be having parades out in the streets"...
Elderly mom kills daughters in double murder-suicide
JACKSONVILLE, Ala. — A coroner in central Alabama says a woman is accused of fatally shooting her two daughters before killing herself. Calhoun County Coroner Pat Brown tells local news...
Jets bring back familiar face to fill wide receiver hole
The Jets brought back a familiar face Tuesday, signing wide receiver Jeremy Kerley to a one-year deal. Kerley visited the Jets on Tuesday and worked out for them. Kerley spent...
Sloane Stephens' remarkable comeback reaches historic US Open moment
The comeback continues. Sloane Stephens extended her career-best run in Queens, and is now just two wins from her first Grand Slam title, following the young American's quarterfinal U.S. Open...
De Blasio: I should have never made donor promise
Mayor de Blasio said on Tuesday he wishes he hadn't promised last year to provide a "stunning number" of examples of donors who didn't get what they requested from City...
Bella Hadid and model pals are all about these 'boob tops'
Celebs are busting out in boob tops. Emily Ratajkowski, Bella Hadid, Kylie Jenner and Nicola Peltz are ditching their bras for these bosom-friendly tops by Orseund Iris, a New York...
Why Keith Hernandez is fully done with baseball after SNY
Keith Hernandez doesn't know exactly what he'll do when he decides to move on from the Mets broadcast booth. He just knows what it won't involve: baseball. Hernandez, in a...
Dream Act gets new life after Trump moves to end DACA
WASHINGTON – A long-stalled bipartisan effort to pass the Dream Act is getting new life since President Trump announced Tuesday he’d eliminate deportation protections for young immigrants and demanded Congress...
Man's body found in refrigerator on street
ONTARIO, Calif. — Police say a dead body has been found inside a refrigerator on a street in an industrial area of Southern California. Ontario Police Sgt. Jeff Higbee says...
'Pharma Bro' offers $5K for strand of Hillary's hair, then claims it's all a joke
Notorious internet troll Martin Shkreli offered $5,000 for a strand of Hillary Clinton's hair in an online posting -- then was forced to claim that it was all a joke...
Via carpooling app is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz
Via — the New York-based carpooling app — is teaming up with Mercedes-Benz to bring ride-sharing shuttles to cities all over Europe. Daimler AG said its Mercedes-Benz Vans division will...
Mom on 'one last drug binge' before rehab lands in jail
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Police say a Florida woman invited the father of her 4-year-old daughter to join her for “one last drug binge” before she entered a rehab program. But...
For one couple, Harvey destroyed everything — except for this
When Harvey hit Lumberton, Texas, Kyle Parry and his fiancée, Stephanie Hoekstra, were just two weeks away from their wedding date. The storm destroyed everything Parry owned — well, almost...
Sweater weather has arrived: Five hot fall fashion trends
Head-to-toe red Even before the fall 2017 fashion shows wrapped in March, there was no question that the official color of the season was red, with a variety of crimson...
This is Fox Sports' big answer to ESPN's new 'SportsCenter'
ESPN’s new “SportsCenter AM,” meet Fox Sports’ “First Things First,” airing 30 minutes earlier and only 100 miles from the headquarters of the Worldwide Leader. With its debut Tuesday morning,...
Trump: Congress has 'no choice' but to pass DACA legislation
WASHINGTON –President Trump said Tuesday he has “great love” for Dreamers and Congress has “no choice” but to pass legislation to help them. "I have a great heart for these...
Highway heroes trail completely out-of-it driver for 9 minutes
Three women in Florida were able to stop an alleged reckless driver, 25-year-old Brittany Sharp, after trailing the noticeably out-of-control vehicle and filming the wild ride for 9 minutes. “Scariest...
'George Costanza' wannabe sentenced for impersonating an architect
Upstate's own George Costanza will serve at least 28 months behind bars for claiming to be an architect and faking his way through construction projects across New York, authorities said...
Udon noodle joint coming to Rockefeller Center
A prime, long-vacant retail space on the fringe of Rockefeller Center will soon be wrapped in Japanese udon noodles. The city’s second TsuruTonTan noodle brasserie has signed a 15-year lease...
Inside Todd Bowles' surprising hot seat mindset
Every day around 4 a.m., Todd Bowles is easy to find. The Jets head coach walks around the team’s practice fields, getting in some early-morning exercise before his day begins,...
Yankees bust Red Sox in high-tech cheating scandal
BALTIMORE — The Yankees and Red Sox might be done playing each other this regular season, but they’re still fighting. A rivalry that has seen almost everything over the years...
Woman ends Tinder date stuck in window trying to grab her own poop
Thought your first date was crap? This Tinder hookup ended with a woman being pried off a window after she got stuck trying to grab her poop. On Tuesday, Liam...
Wannabe socialite skips court, now faces arrest
A judge ordered the arrest Tuesday of a wannabe socialite who failed to show up in court for allegedly racking up thousands of dollars at two swanky Manhattan hotels, then...
Obama blasts Trump's 'cruel' decision to end DACA
Former President Obama blasted the Trump administration's decision to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that leaves hundreds of thousands of young immigrants in legal limbo as "self-defeating"...
Has Pharrell Williams cursed the US Open?
Some tennis players aren’t very “Happy.” For this year’s US Open, R&B star and murse aficionado Pharrell Williams teamed up with Adidas on a new, ’70s-style line of athletic apparel...
Corpse found in water identified as mob family member
The corpse found in cement overshoes in the waters off Brooklyn over the weekend has been identified as a member of a notorious local mob family, police said Tuesday. The...
Melania wears Italian-made dress in Trump tweet promoting ‘American labor’
https://twitter.com/realDonaldTrump/status/904745562771259392 First Lady Melania Trump said "ciao" to American designers, sporting an Italian-made dress in the president’s tweet celebrating “American labor.” “We are building our future with American hands, American...
4-year-old steals car, runs over brother to get to Chuck E. Cheese
A four-year-old boy was so desperate to go to Chuck E. Cheese's that he jumped behind the wheel of a car and drove over his brother, critically injuring him, according...
This 'kooky' beagle pees while doing a handstand
Some dogs can give high-fives or play dead but this Brooklyn beagle can pee while doing a handstand. Augie, an 8-year-old beagle raised in Williamsburg, doesn’t relieve himself like normal...
Huma broke down over Weiner's sexting scandal
Huma Abedin broke down in tears and cried out that husband Anthony Weiner would "be the death of me" when she found out the FBI was reopening its investigation into...
Mom buys screen protector on eBay, gets heroin instead
A young mother was left stunned after ordering a phone gadget on e-Bay - and getting heroin in the post. The woman spent $3.90 on a shock-proof glass screen protector...
Austria’s problem with Maria von Trapp and other comments
From the right: Keep DACA, End Birthright Citizenship Don’t expect the same GOP Congress that couldn’t repeal ObamaCare to “resolve our nation’s thorny immigration problems in just a matter of...
Judge allows Orthodox woman to work out in skirt at gym
She showed them who wears the pants. An Orthodox Jewish woman who was barred from working out in a skirt in her local Lucille Roberts gyms in Brooklyn has won...
Bob Menendez trial set to begin Wednesday
The bribery trial of US Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ) will kick off Wednesday in Newark federal court with allegations of sex, jets and Medicare fraud. Menendez will be on trial...
Missing woman messaged family about 'dark room'
Authorities are searching for a missing Michigan woman who sent a series of messages to her family that she was in a "dark room" and "scared." Jasmin Cheyenne Brickey, 20,...
Zika virus can kill brain cancer: researchers
The Zika virus can kill off aggressive brain cancer, a new study claims. The mosquito-borne virus attacks the stem cells of brain tumors, according to Washington University of St. Louis...
Dad's toes become fingers after industrial blender accident
A dad whose fingers were replaced with his toes after a horror accident has learned how to use his new digits to hold a pen -- and even peel vegetables....
Harry Potter's house on sale for $1.3M
A 14th-century cottage used as Harry Potter's fictional birthplace is on the market for nearly $1.3 million. The Grade I listed six-bedroom home is the famous location where the young...
Homeland Security begins phasing out parts of DACA
The Department of Homeland Security on Tuesday began phasing out on a rolling basis the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program. It means that no new DACA applications for...
Student inspired by Columbine violently attacks school
A teenager allegedly inspired by the Columbine massacre went on a rampage at his high school in a Moscow suburb, injuring four people, authorities said. The 15-year-old, identified as Mikhail...
Houston cop with cancer rescued nearly 1,500 Harvey victims
A Houston cop with stage-four cancer helped save more than 1,000 people during Tropical Storm Harvey, according to a report. Bert Ramon, 24, battled the harsh elements -- and his...
Facebook AI's expressions were so natural as to appear human
Now when the robots destroy us, they can do it was a smile. Facebook’s artificial intelligence lab has developed an AI robot that can express emotion. The AI machine watched...
White House calls on Congress to act after Trump ends DACA
White House Press Secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Tuesday said it's up to Congress "to do their jobs" and create responsible immigration reform now that the Trump administration is phasing...
It took a lot of outrage for horse-punching jockey to be punished
Davy Russell punched his horse. If that's not bizarre enough, the Irish jockey was suspended Tuesday ... but only after animal activist groups and racing fans on social media pressured...
Missing kayaker found dead on Lake Ontario
Authorities say one of the three young Pennsylvania kayakers who went missing on Lake Ontario was found dead Tuesday, while the other two made it safely to shore. The body...
How the WWE's bullying scandal got quietly brushed away
JBL out. Renowned on-air bully John Bradshaw Layfield announced that he has stepped down from his role on "SmackDown Live" last week, but not because of the alleged backstage bullying...
Fear of aging has women in their 20s stressing about wrinkles
They say age is beauty but new research reveals the fight against aging is starting younger and younger with one in five young women stressing about wrinkles before they've even...
Toddler trapped under car is saved by quick-acting bystanders
A 2-year-old Chinese boy was rescued by a group of good Samaritans after he toddled in front of a moving vehicle. The helpful bystanders worked together to quickly lift the...
Teen died after five bags of ecstasy 'exploded' in her stomach
A teenage law student from Britain died while on holiday in Ibiza after five bags of ecstasy exploded in her stomach, an inquest heard. Rebecca Brock, 18, was discovered with...
14-year-old girl found dead was bludgeoned over pot deal: cops
The Texas girl who vanished walking her dog was viciously beaten to death with a hammer over a drug deal, police said. The details surrounding the death of 14-year-old Kaytlynn...
The less I yell, the more sex I have
We've all read the articles and blog posts about how to stop yelling at the kids. But for me, my shouting was aimed in a different direction -- at my...
Clinton: Sanders did 'lasting damage' to my campaign
Hillary Clinton blames Sen. Bernie Sanders for doing "lasting damage" to her campaign and "paving the way" for President Trump to denigrate her as "Crooked Hillary," according to newly released...
Deputy shoots photographer after mistaking camera for a gun
A news photographer became part of the story in the worst way after a sheriff's deputy -- apparently mistaking the camera equipment for a weapon -- shot him in the...
ESPN's Ryen Russillo: The lows I hit after embarrassing arrest
Ryen Russillo returned to work Tuesday, two weeks after being arrested for criminal entry in Wyoming. The ESPN radio host began his first broadcast back on "The Russillo Show" after...
Chad Green's dominance is reaching unthinkable levels
Just a refresher on the early portion of Mariano Rivera’s career: He was never viewed as an elite prospect. In his age-25 season, he both started and relieved for the...
DACA supporters arrested for shutting down Fifth Avenue
Thirty-four people -- including a handful of "dreamers" -- were arrested Tuesday for forming a human chain and shutting down Fifth Avenue near Trump Tower following the announcement of the...
Tourists told to evacuate Florida Keys as Hurricane Irma nears
Tourists will have to evacuate the Florida Keys beginning at sunrise Wednesday due to the danger posed by approaching Hurricane Irma, officials said Tuesday. “For the Florida Keys, if you...
Hockey coach dodges rape charges after accuser dies of drug overdose
An accused child rapist will skate free after the alleged victim — a retired NHL player — died from an apparent drug overdose. The former hockey pro, David Gove —...
San Francisco mulls 'robot tax' to help laid-off human workers
Security guard Eric Leon watches the Knightscope K5 security robot as it glides through the mall, charming shoppers with its blinking blue and white lights. The brawny automaton records video...
Personal trainer's quest for health turns into sick descent
The major turning point, when I realized just how much my eating disorder was ruining my life, was when I went to a musical with one of my clients. I...
Why you should never fall asleep during takeoff
It might be tempting to try to get as much shuteye as you can on a flight, but snoozing through takeoff and landing can lead to some serious health implications....
Ronda Rousey drops biggest hint on WWE future
Ronda Rousey is edging ever closer to joining the WWE and maybe appearing at WrestleMania next year. Last week Triple H made a standing offer to bring newlywed Rousey into...
Tropical Storm Jose forms behind Hurricane Irma
Irma, meet Jose. Tropical Storm Jose has formed in the Atlantic Ocean to the east of Hurricane Irma, a Category 5 monster plowing toward Antigua and perhaps Florida. Jose, the...
Rangers add Stanley Cup heroes to front office
The Rangers’ front office is becoming one big alumni party. The Blueshirts announced that former players Brian Leetch and Brad Richards would join the staff as “hockey operations advisers,” starting...
Paris' largest public park opens nudist area for the 'open-minded'
A large section of a popular park in Paris has been set aside for visitors who to enjoy spending time in their own skin -- and nothing else. For the...
Siri rescues sick teen from Hurricane Harvey
When all else failed, an ailing Texas teen turned to Siri for help as Hurricane Harvey flooded her home. Tyler Frank, 14, who suffers from the genetic disorder sickle-cell anemia,...
Travelers voted this country the most beautiful in the world
An influential travel guide has revealed the world's most beautiful country...and the winner is just across the pond. Rough Guide readers voted Scotland the most stunning place on the planet,...
Boat and dock destroyed by bridge due to floodwaters
Rain and flash flooding from Harvey caused water levels in Cheatham County, Tennessee, to rise significantly. This caused a boat, still in its covered dock, to break free and smash...
More voters favor holding state constitutional convention: poll
More New Yorkers favor than oppose holding a constitutional convention, which advocates say could help root out corruption in the state. A poll released on Tuesday morning showed that 45...
North Korean defectors become reality TV stars in South Korea
It looks like pretty much any talk show. There are the bright sofas and chairs, broadly grinning contestants and pneumatically energetic hosts. There is a lot of laughter, occasional tears,...
Troy Aikman weds stunning fashionista in Santa Barbara
Troy Aikman will kick off the 2017 NFL season as a married man. The former Cowboys quarterback wed Capa Mooty on Saturday in an intimate ceremony on the beach in...
NYPD cops take son of slain officer to his first day of school
They pledged to never forget — and they haven’t. Dozens of NYPD officers from the 43rd Precinct came to slain Sgt. Paul Tuozzolo’s Long Island home Tuesday morning to escort...
Submarine owner says journalist was killed by hatch cover
The hatch door did it. A Danish submarine inventor charged in the death of Swedish journalist Kim Wall testified Tuesday that she died in an accident aboard his homemade vessel...
'Summer of Hell' really scorched Cuomo's popularity
The summer of hell could turn into a winter of discontent for Gov. Cuomo if his poll numbers don’t bounce back from the damage caused by the metro area's mass-transit...
Shaken baby syndrome eyed in case of brain dead 11-month-old
An 11-month-old baby declared brain dead over the weekend was likely abused, police sources said. Jeremiah Callaghan is currently on life support at Cohen Children's Medical Center in Queens, where...
12-year-old boy stabs man to stop attack on mom: cops
A 12-year-old boy in Michigan stabbed a man four times in the back in a desperate attempt to save his mother from a domestic assault, authorities said. Deputies from the...
Playboy model goes through NYC wearing nothing but money
An Argentinian Playboy model cashed in on publicity by parading through New York wearing a dress made entirely of money. Vicky Xipolitakis, 31, filmed herself encouraging strangers on the subway...
Kitten rescued from highway after police shut down traffic
https://twitter.com/DustinGFitch/status/904440489063190528 BOSTON -- A kitten found walking in a busy Massachusetts highway tunnel has been rescued with the help of state police troopers who shut down traffic for it. Police...
Trump administration to end DACA program
Attorney General Jeff Sessions "rescinded" the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program Tuesday, saying the policy was an "unconstitutional exercise of authority" by the Obama administration. "The program known as...
Polar expedition destroys Olympic rowing medalist's hands
Even Olympians aren't immune from the ravages of Mother Nature. That at least is the case for British Olympian Alex Gregory, who recently shared an image of his ravaged hands...
Irate officer turns away Harvey volunteers delivering aid
A pair of big-hearted Illinois men who drove to Harvey-hit Texas in an RV hauling two massive buggies to aid flood victims were shut down by a law enforcement official,...
Dow falls more than 200 points after North Korea bomb test
Kim Jong-Un has the stock market seeing red. All of the major indexes plunged Tuesday as investors returned from their vacations to digest increasingly negative news from the Korean Peninsula....
Acrobatic dog only pees while doing handstands
Doug is a pug from Canada, but he isn't just a typical dog. His owner claims that whenever he goes number 1, he shows off his acrobatic skills by also...
The truth to whether or not apple cider vinegar aids weight loss
If you’ve got four legs and a tail, good news: research has shown that downing apple cider vinegar helps mice burn fat and suppresses their appetite (by making them nauseous,...
'Killer' allegedly used Lyft to get rid of college student's body
A Pennsylvania man is accused of murdering a Temple University student and using a Lyft car service to transport her remains over 100 miles, according to a new report. Josh...
Texas billionaire purchases Houston Rockets for $2.2 billion
Texas billionaire Tilman J. Fertitta agreed to definitive terms to purchase the Houston Rockets, both the team and the Houston businessman confirmed Tuesday. "I am truly honored to have been...
Man slashed during fight on subway
A man was slashed during a fight on a Brooklyn subway train early Tuesday, police said. The 48-year-old victim got into an argument with another straphanger as they were riding...
United Tech to buy Rockwell Collins in aerospace megadeal
Aerospace supplier United Technologies has struck a $30 billion agreement to buy avionics and interiors maker Rockwell Collins, the companies said on Monday, in a deal that bulks up UTC’s...
Hospital tells cops to stay away from nurses after bad arrest
Officials at a Utah hospital where a nurse was forcibly arrested after refusing to draw blood from an unconscious patient are imposing new restrictions on law enforcement — including no...
New type of black hole discovered near center of Milky Way
Scientists have known for a while that big and small black holes exist. The largest, supermassive black holes, lurk at the center of galaxies, while small black holes result from...
'Angry Birds' maker says it will launch an IPO
“Angry Birds” maker Rovio Entertainment is moving ahead with a long-awaited initial public offering to help fund new games and deals in a consolidating industry, it said on Tuesday. The...
Men are better at Scrabble because they obsess over it
If ever there was a metaphor for the disparity between the sexes, this is it. According to a new study from the University of Miami, men outperform women at Scrabble...
Putin on Trump: He's not my bride, and I'm not his groom
Russian President Vladimir Putin declined to criticize Donald Trump over the chilly relationship between the two former Cold War foes, saying "he's not my bride." Questioned about whether he was...
Sean Spicer promises 'candor' after landing paid speaking gig
Former White House press secretary Sean Spicer is hitting the speakers circuit. Spicer, who resigned as President Trump's spokesman in July, will join the Worldwide Speakers Group, Politico reported Tuesday....
Trump to Congress: 'Do your job' on DACA
President Trump turned to Twitter to urge Congress to "do your job" about the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program that his administration is expected to end later on Tuesday....
Lego to slash its workforce as sales stall
Lego said it would lay off 8 percent of its staff and revamp its business after reporting its first fall in sales in more than a decade Tuesday. The Danish...
Looters ransack home with dead Harvey victim still inside
Heartless looters ransacked the Houston home of an 89-year-old Hurricane Harvey victim — while her body was still inside, according to a report. The home of Agnes Stanley, who drowned...
Conor McGregor parties at pal’s wedding in Ibiza
Conor McGregor is enjoying his time off in the aftermath of his defeat to Floyd Mayweather – and he is wasting no time in splashing some of his $130 million...
Jets' savior rankings: Rosen vs. Darnold heating up early
With the Jets appearing destined to be at the top of the 2018 NFL Draft, all eyes are on the college quarterbacks for Jets fans. We will give you our...
North Korea warns of more 'gift packages' after nuclear bomb test
A top North Korean diplomat warned the regime is ready to send "more gift packages" to the United States just days after it successfully detonated a nuclear bomb, according to...
Your trainer is now stalking you on social media
When trainer Joe Holder’s clients come in for a session, they don’t need much time to catch up. Thanks to social media, Holder already knows where they’ve been, what they’ve...
This top male model stays fit eating six cups of rice a day
For nearly two decades, New Jersey-based dad Brad Kroenig has been one of America’s top male models, walking on runways for designers like Chanel and Versace while fronting fashion campaigns...
Putin: Additional sanctions against North Korea are 'useless'
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned Tuesday that the crisis over North Korea's nuclear weapons program risks becoming a "global catastrophe" — but rejected US calls for additional sanctions as “useless.” Speaking...
Hurricane Irma strengthens to a Category 5 storm
Hurricane Irma strengthened into a monstrous Category 5 storm early Tuesday as it plowed toward the Greater Antilles and southern Florida, officials said. Its maximum wind speeds were 175 mph...
She left a job in finance to pursue high-flying aerial photography
This fearless photographer flies up to 8,000 feet in the air and leans out of a helicopter to get the perfect shot. Natalie Amrossi, a 27-year-old aerial photographer living in...
Syrian army advances near city besieged by ISIS
BEIRUT - Syrian state television said the Syrian army advanced on Tuesday to within 100 meters of troops that Islamic State has surrounded for years in the eastern city of...
Summer 2017 was one big, bone-snapping fail
These folks may have enjoyed the summer a little too much. From bellyflops to hilarious fails, nothing says summertime like slipping and falling into a body of cool water on...
Why US debt is all about exporting the rule of law
The trade numbers say America’s largest exports are industrial products such as refined petroleum and aircraft. In a real sense, though, our most important exports are intangible ones: political stability...
Plus-size model gets fat-shamed after revealing Instagram
Plus-size model Alexa Phelece routinely uses her Instagram to post body-positive shots of herself in swimsuits and curve-hugging fashions. Through her posts and uplifting messages, Phelece has grown her following...
Winds push wildfires towards tourist spots in national parks
HELENA, Mont. — Winds wreaked havoc on wildfires that were threatening two crown jewels of the National Park Service on Monday, pushing the flames toward manmade and natural icons in...
Indian in-laws fly to Florida to beat son's 'disobedient' wife: cops
Florida police said they rescued an Indian woman Saturday who was beaten by her husband and his parents who traveled from India to assist him with the assault. The Hillsborough...
'Armed and dangerous' ex-boyfriend accused of kidnapping woman
LOS ANGELES — A man considered armed and dangerous kidnapped his former girlfriend in California and was spotted in Arizona as he held her against her will, authorities said. Investigators...
NFL seeks dismissal of Ezekiel Elliott’s challenge to 6-game ban
DALLAS — The NFL is asking a federal court to toss a request from Ezekiel Elliott’s legal team for a temporary restraining order that would prevent the league from enforcing...
This Brooklyn teen risked his life to save others during London terror attack
Brooklyn teen Mark Kindschuh was crouched under a table at The Wheatsheaf pub in London along with his buddies while just feet away a middle-aged man lay profusely bleeding from...
Add a Seattle visit to your fall bucket list
Seattle may be known as the country’s rain capital, but it actually gets just a bit over 34 inches a year, according to US Climate Data — some 8½ inches...
A tasty tour of Scandinavia's coolest restaurants
Summer in Scandinavia, when the sun shines ’round the clock, lends itself to long, indulgent evening meals. That’s how a solstice-timed road trip through Norway, Finland and Iceland this year...
Newark airport has a secret restaurant
Plush airport lounges are a longtime perk for deep-pocketed travelers — but now, Newark Liberty International Airport has revealed a next-level experience for select United frequent fliers. The airline just opened...
These back-to-school magazines seem completely out-of-touch
After a long, lazy summer, your kids are heading back to school this week. Is it safe to say they’re not entirely happy about this? Two Meredith magazines — Parents...
Plane bound for NY forced to return after bird strike
A Japan Airlines plane bound for New York has returned safely to a Tokyo airport after the pilot reported a bird strike to an engine during takeoff. Television footage showed...
Activist calls for constitutional convention to rein in corruption
An activist is calling on New Yorkers to call a constitutional convention this fall to rein in state government corruption. “The need for a constitutional convention is greater now. Corruption...
Driver accused of intentionally running over homeless people
TULSA, Okla. — Tulsa police say a person driving a pickup truck drove onto a downtown sidewalk and intentionally ran over three homeless people, killing one man and injuring a...
Madison Keys lifts US to feat not accomplished in 15 years
Madison Keys kept the American women’s tennis surge going Monday night, and she did it with arguably as mentally-tough a performance as she’s ever had in her life. The 15th-seeded...
Wells Fargo now accused of unfair home-mortgage rate hikes
Wells Fargo apparently had more than one way to cheat customers who were refinancing their homes. The scandal-plagued bank’s Beverly Hills, Calif. branch routinely talked clients into paying higher interest...
Monserrate donor once made racist remarks on TV show
Disgraced former state Sen. Hiram Monserrate accepted donations from a former City Council candidate who once urged Latinos to donate their blood because the blood of blacks and whites “has...
Hip new eateries coming to Upper West Side, Hell's Kitchen
Mediterranean chic is coming to the Upper West Side. Spuntino Bar, formerly Vai Restaurant run by Chef Vincent Chirico, has opened at 429 Amsterdam Ave. at 81st Street under the...
J.D. Martinez ties record with monster home run performance
LOS ANGELES — J.D. Martinez hit a record-tying four home runs for the Arizona Diamondbacks on Monday night, tying the major league record in a startling power show at Dodger...
Team behind massive Times Square redevelopment taps 3 execs
The team behind the eye-catching redevelopment of 1568 Broadway is gradually teeing up the $2 billion Times Square project. L&L Holding Company — which joined the project as an equity...
Deutsche Bank may be eyeing move to 2 World Trade Center
Deutsche Bank, a name once unfairly associated with political inertia and delay at Ground Zero, could be the tenant that finally gets Two World Trade Center built to complete the...
German sausage joint makes way for French eatery
German sausage will give way to French sauccison at 626 Tenth Ave. between West 44th and 45th streets, where the former Hallo Berlin space will become brasserie Le Privé this...
Trump's decision on DACA weighing heavy on Republicans
President Trump’s plan to phase out Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals sparked condemnation from his own party Monday — deepening a rift between the administration and GOP lawmakers. “It is...
Yankees have new bullpen ace after remarkable transformation
BALTIMORE — On one hand, you don’t get much more new school than removing a starting pitcher with two outs in the fifth inning and a lead. Then again, what’s...
This swanky rehab center is nicer than most luxury condos
A swanky rehab center with a checkered past opens its doors in Brooklyn on Tuesday — and its amenities put most New York luxury condos and hotels to shame. For...
Ezekiel Elliott episode symptom of idiocy and double standards
It takes a village to make an idiot. The NFL reminds me of basketball players who pass on opportunities to score on an uncontested layup, instead clanking it off the...