September 16, 2017
Jets have heard all the Raiders hype, but they're not worried
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Jets know no one is giving them a chance of beating the Raiders on Sunday. They are nearly two-touchdown underdogs viewed as nothing more than a...
Jordan Montgomery picks up a 'really meaningful' win
Jordan Montgomery gave the Yankees exactly what they wanted — and the rookie got exactly what he needed. For the first time in nearly a month, Montgomery lasted long enough...
Stitches: Strong to the Finish
Strength in numbers? Numbers suggest Mets strength and conditioning coach Mike Barwis had no chance of retaining his position next year. To no Mets fans surprise, he received a vote...
This alleged gas station thief forgot to steal gas
LAPORTE, Ind. — Authorities say an Indiana man who robbed a gas station made off with food, drinks and cigarettes. What he didn’t steal was gas. The Northwest Indiana Times...
Don't expect the rate hike to budge your savings interest
Even though Fed chief Janet Yellen has raised its target federal funds rate four times since December 2015 — with a possible fifth increase happening Wednesday — don’t expect interest...
Mike Tyson's former financial advisor sentenced to prison
This round, it’s Mike Tyson who has been sucker-punched. The former heavyweight champ, basking in the glow of his successful one-man show in Las Vegas, is still licking his wounds...
Tommy Hilfiger gives Gigi Hadid a social media boost
Gigi Hadid may have helped Tommy Hilfiger sell more bomber jackets, sweaters and sailor outfits, but their 18-month partnership has also been good for the super model, Hilfiger pointed out...
Amazon finds an ally at the Federal Trade Commission
Amazon is finding a friend at the Federal Trade Commission, even though founder Jeff Bezos is not thought to be on good terms with President Trump. Interim FTC Chair Maureen...
Sotheby's to host hedge fund conference
Sotheby’s will be hosting chaos next month. The famed auction house will be the site of former hedge funder Richard Hurowitz’s inaugural conference, “Opportunities from Chaos,” on Oct. 17. The...
Jacob deGrom hits career-best milestone in Mets' lost season
ATLANTA — Jacob deGrom is reduced to pitching for numbers in this lost Mets season, and Saturday night he reached a milestone of note. The ace right-hander earned win No....
Rookie RB resurgence; Patriots response: 5 NFL things to watch
After an intriguing opening week in the NFL that included some upsets (see Chiefs over Patriots), great performances by unlikely teams (see the big wins by the Jaguars and Rams)...
Why are gas prices up and oil prices down?
Dear John: Can you explain the gasoline greed? Gas prices spiked when oil dropped by almost 5 percent. As consumers, we are at the mercy of corporate greed. How does...
The iPhone X is the holiday gift that will break the bank
Parents, beware: Your teenage kid’s iPhone is about to “break.” There are sure to be millions of kids across the country this week who suddenly say, “My phone doesn’t work...
Animal rights activists protest city's kill-shelter policy
The Guardian Angels and animal-rights activists rallied outside a Manhattan shelter on Saturday over its kill policy. The 50-person group marched from the East Harlem Animal Care Centers shelter to...
Moviegoers have been absolutely trashing 'Mother!'
The new film “Mother!” starring Jennifer Lawrence is getting grounded by moviegoers. Directed by Darren Aronofsky, the horror flick scored an F rating on CinemaScore, which has been polling audiences...
Race-car champion, passenger killed in plane crash
A race-car driver and the pilot reportedly died when their small plane crashed in a wooded area near New Haven, Conn., on Saturday. The death of racer Ted Christopher, 59,...
These handicapped New Yorkers are behind hundreds of lawsuits
Five New Yorkers in wheelchairs are behind nearly 400 lawsuits brought against small businesses for lacking handicap access. Such legal claims have been criticized as part of a “cottage industry”...
Bitcoin fan isn't happy I said the 'currency' was a joke
Dear John: You’re an a--. You just dug your own virtual grave. You think bitcoin is a joke? Wake up, old man, the world has changed without you. Ron Insana...
Nearly half of de Blasio's campaign funds spent out of city
Mayor de Blasio likes using taxpayer money to create “good-paying” local jobs — unless he’s campaigning. De Blasio’s re-election bid has spent $1.27 million at businesses headquartered or located outside...
State senator: I went to Russia to 'learn the culture'
A Staten Island lawmaker who praised Moscow during an overseas trip last week claims she was trying to learn about Russian culture for her constituents. “She felt it was important...
ArDarius Stewart gets to see his mentor again -- on other sideline
OAKLAND, Calif. — ArDarius Stewart knows what it will feel like to score his first NFL touchdown because he sort of already did. The rookie Jets wide receiver reached the...
Meet the wunderkind coach who could turn around the Rams
Those who know quarterback whisperers when they see and hear one expect Jared Goff one day to be saying exactly what Redskins quarterback Kirk Cousins is saying today about Sean...
Jury awards woman $250K after cops chained her to hospital bed
A jury awarded a Brooklyn landlord $250,000 after she sued the city for an arrest that left her shackled to a hospital bed for 17 days. Karen Brim alleged that...
Weirdo school volunteer barked at students, rubbed their hands
A volunteer who worked in the student store at a Brooklyn high school had a doggone odd way of acting with students: He barked. Students who bought candy or other...
Nets rookie active in community while fighting for playing time
Nets rookie Jarrett Allen’s mother Cheryl raised him to think of others, and he already has shown that before ever suiting up for a game — giving back in his...
Equifax data hack is spreading around the world
The company’s affiliates on two other continents have also seen their data compromised.
Donald Trump shows he is not an 'abnormal' president
During last year’s campaign, The New York Times justified its biased coverage of Donald Trump by saying he was the “abnormal” candidate while Hillary Clinton was the “normal” one. Oh,...
The right way to open up the teaching field
The state Board of Regents just made it easier to get certified to teach in New York public schools — just weeks after trying to shoot down a far better...
The lefty attorneys general's obsessive war on Trump
President Trump better not have any allergies, because New York Attorney General Eric Schneiderman and his band of headline-hungry, progressive state AGs are sure to sue if the prez so...
Larry David and Richard Pryor would be nothing without this comedy club
One night in the early ’70s, a singer named Betty Rhodes was performing at the New York Improv on West 44th Street, which then featured comedians and singers. Richard Pryor...
Yankees further solidify playoff spot with pounding of Orioles
Though the staggering numbers have been against the Orioles’ awful starting pitching, they are hard to ignore because they go beyond the three-game beating the Yankees have dropped on Baltimore....
Rangers make special road trip seeking preseason inspiration
For those who believe the Rangers winning the Stanley Cup constitutes a miracle — with one in the past 77 years supporting that proposition — then the club’s scheduled preseason...
Florida stuns Tennessee thanks to an unimaginable Hail Mary
GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Feleipe Franks heaved a 63-yard touchdown pass to Tyrie Cleveland as the clock expired, and No. 24 Florida beat 23rd-ranked Tennessee 26-20 in a wild, wacky and...
Social media stars are trading posts for apartments
Seamus Mullen, the chef behind Spanish-inflected Manhattan hot spots Tertulia and El Colmado, boasts that there are many benefits to living at 60 Water, the plush Dumbo address where he...
Odell Beckham watch: The latest update
The watch continues. On the final Giants’ injury report before Monday’s home opener against the Lions, Odell Beckham Jr. was listed as questionable with the sprained ankle that has sidelined...
St. Marks Place is flooded with booze and residents are ticked
A tidal wave of booze and beer is flooding St. Marks Place, neighbors complain. Despite a state law that is supposed to limit the number of places selling hard liquor,...
New York City is waging war against raccoons
The city kills hundreds of raccoons and other critters for rabies tests only to find the vast majority aren’t infected. The Health Department tested 662 raccoons for rabies between 2014...
Insane Clown Posse fans protest FBI 'gang' classification
More than 1,000 diehard fans of rap group Insane Clown Posse gathered in Washington DC on Saturday to protest the FBI’s classification of them as a gang. The band’s followers,...
Disgraced ex-congressman set to announce run for office
Disgraced Republican ex-Rep. Michael Grimm is set to announce a bid to win back his old Staten Island-Brooklyn seat next year, according to a report — a move opposed by...
Faulty AC may have factored into deaths at Florida nursing home
Air conditioning broke down often at the Florida nursing home where eight elderly people died last week in the sweltering aftermath of Hurricane Irma, a former senior employee said. Cristina...
Nuclear tensions loom over upcoming Winter Olympics in South Korea
All the world’s eyes are on the Korean Peninsula, but not only because of Kim Jong Un’s controversial nuclear missile tests. South Korea is set to host the Winter Olympics...
California bill would require presidential candidates to release tax returns
California state legislators still fighting 2016 election battles have approved a bill to force presidential candidates to reveal five years’ worth of tax returns before they can be included on...
Trump reportedly flip-flops on Paris climate deal decision
In a stunning about-face, the Trump administration will not pull out of the Paris climate deal after all, a European Union official told The Wall Street Journal on Saturday. The...
Fans sue Barclays Center over 'exceedingly dangerous' cheap seats
No wonder these seats are called the nose bleeds. The steep upper bowl of the Barclays Center has prompted at least four lawsuits from folks claiming they were crushed by...
You can't trust Indians' historic streak for fantasy baseball help
If you peaked inside the Indians’ locker room during the Indians’ incredible 22-game winning streak, there is no doubt you would have seen Terry Francona peeling away portions of clothing...
Panthers have all the right tools to grind down Bills
PANTHERS (-7) over Bills: Should Cam Newton get stronger by the week, and Jonathan Stewart and Christian McCaffrey continue to pose multiple problems for Buffalo-type defenses, Carolina should manage to...
Hurricane Jose could bring heavy rain, strong winds to NYC
Stay away, José! After a week hovering around the Bermuda Triangle, Hurricane José is on the move — but for now he’s projected to stay well out to sea and...
Prankster creates another real memorial for fake NYC tragedy
Oct. 29 will mark the 88th anniversary of the biggest catastrophe to ever unfold in the Big Apple — that no one’s ever heard of. Most remember that awful day...
Lederhosen-clad Dietl clashes with Malliotakis at parade
Don’t get your lederhosen in a knot. Bo Dietl, clad in the traditional German leggings, got in the face of fellow mayoral candidate Nicole Malliotakis at Saturday’s Steuben Day Parade...
Burglar makes off with bodega owner's kitten
Brooklyn bodega owner Mir Kasham had a mouse problem in his Church Avenue store, so he got a kitten. That created a cat burglar problem. Police are now on the...
Powder sent to Israeli consulate came with threatening letter to Netanyahu
The white powdery substance discovered at the Israeli Consulate in Manhattan was inside a threatening letter to Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, police sources said Saturday. The package, which was...
NFL broadcasts return as bad as they have ever been
Naturally — and annually — all are cautioned not to overreact to NFL Week 1 results. Naturally — and annually — everyone does anyway. In 2003, the Patriots did what...
The real 'Wolf of Wall Street' taught Leo how to use drugs
Leonardo DiCaprio had a lot to learn before playing louche stockbroker Jordan Belfort in the 2013 movie “The Wolf of Wall Street.” “Leo had never done drugs, so I showed...
After heinous allegations, does Knicks rookie deserve this 2nd chance?
The alleged details are heinous. The accusations are ugly. The sexual assault that nearly ended Damyean Dotson’s basketball career forever will be a part of his story. It may or...
The strike that drained the last bit of innocence from the NFL
OAKLAND, Calif. — You want to know a genuinely underrated moment in the litany of awful moments to be a Jets fan? This one: the evening of Monday, Sept. 21,...
Vulcan Society and test-prep firms help wannabe firefighters beat FDNY exam
Applicants for the current FDNY firefighter entrance exams have been coached how to answer questions in the “personality” section — which is worth half their score. The Vulcan Society —...
Racist manspreader assaulted woman on subway: cops
A racist manspreader assaulted a woman on the subway because she asked him to give her a bit more room to sit down, police said Saturday. The 34-year-old victim was...
Josh McCown has been all over and has the stories to prove it
Jets quarterback Josh McCown takes a timeout to huddle with Post columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A. Q: What are you like in the huddle? A: I try to stay...
Why judge acquitted St. Louis cop of first-degree murder
WICHITA, Kan. — A judge’s decision to acquit an officer of murder in the death of a black suspect came down to two major questions: Did the officer plant a...
Alex Smith doesn't deserve to be this underrated still
An early word of warning for the Chiefs: Be careful what you wish, and plan, for. There might not be a more underappreciated player in the NFL than Kansas City...
How to spot fantasy baseball gems no one else sees
As you look toward these final few weeks of the baseball regular season and continue to maneuver towards the top of your fanatsy standings, maintaining focus on what it will...
The pair of megadeals Yankees, Mets wish they could take back
Would they do it again? The two largest free-agent contracts signed last offseason were by the New York teams to two of the best players ever from Cuba — the...
Reese Witherspoon is the patron saint of middle-aged actresses
Show business has always been hell for women over 40. That was true when Bette Davis bemoaned “the big 4-0” in “All About Eve” nearly 67 years ago, and it’s...
Johnny Damon: Judge makes Yanks 'scary' in postseason
Johnny Damon won World Series titles with both the Yankees and Red Sox, and he said the current Yankees’ team has a chance to go all the way. “These guys...
Inside the rampant teacher bribery in Chinese schools
My son’s teacher had a proposition one morning, except I didn’t immediately recognize the offer behind the words. I’m an American in China, raising a little boy inside China’s state-run...
‘Cash me outside’ girl signs with Atlantic Records
Danielle Bregoli is joining a roster that includes Bruno Mars, Kelly Clarkson, and Coldplay.
How an Army Ranger's hellish training 'turned him into a criminal'
After pouring hot sauce into his eyes to keep himself awake no longer worked, Army Pfc. Alex Blum began snorting chewing tobacco. When that failed, he cut his earlobe with...
Landlord suing artist brother over 'combustible' spray paint in cellar
An Upper East Side landlord is suing her estranged graffiti-artist brother for allegedly using and storing around 100 “highly combustible” spray paint cans in the building’s cellar. Magdalene Casola, who...
St. Louis cops trample, arrest woman at protest
Images of a seemingly defenseless woman bowled over by police in riot gear in St. Louis swept the Internet on Saturday as protests roiled that city for a second day....
Serial rapist using fire escapes to enter victims' homes
Police are hunting for a serial rapist in the Bronx who climbs through his victims' windows. The suspect has struck twice, each time using a fire escape to gain entry,...
A few busybodies have destroyed a dream for NYC
The collapse of Barry Diller’s Pier 55 dream is without parallel in the annals of willful, malicious New York City obstructionism. There’s no glimmer of hope, no encouraging lessons to...
Europe's got it way worse than Trump's America
If you think America feels slightly unstable at present, relax. At least you’re not European. Currently, Britain is still going through the fallout from last year’s Brexit vote. A year...
The day that destroyed the working class and sowed the seeds of Trump
CAMPBELL, Ohio — Forty years ago, on Sept. 19, thousands of men walked into the Campbell Works of Youngstown Sheet and Tube along the Mahoning River before the early shift....
Man gunned down outside Brooklyn deli
A Brooklyn man was shot and killed in Crown Heights early Saturday, police said. The 20-year-old victim was leaving Franklin Finest Deli on Lincoln Place and Franklin Avenue around 4:30...
Professor slams de Blasio after suspension for 'dead cops' tweet
A John Jay College economics professor suspended from his job for tweeting that “it’s a privilege to teach future dead cops” on Saturday slammed Mayor de Blasio as anti-police. Self-described...
UK police make 'significant arrest' after London subway terror attack
Police on Saturday grilled an 18-year-old man as a “very significant” suspect in Friday’s London subway bombing — and at the same time raided the home of an elderly couple...
California lawmakers approve 'sanctuary state' bill
California lawmakers voted on Saturday to make the most populous U.S. state a so-called sanctuary by banning police from asking for the immigration status of people who have been arrested...
Noah Syndergaard's return is imminent
ATLANTA — Noah Syndergaard has passed every test, making his return from the disabled list within the next few days seem almost imminent. According to manager Terry Collins, a decision...
Greg Bird returns with a bang
Greg Bird started for the first time since being scratched with back tightness before Monday’s game, and he homered Friday in the eighth inning of the Yankees’ 8-2 win over...
Giants' Orleans Darkwa: All RBs have to run better
Orleans Darwka has a message for the many critics of the beaten-down Giants offensive line: Direct your disdain elsewhere. The anemic 35-yard rushing attack in Sunday night’s loss to the...
This unsung Yankees hero has 'figured it out'
Didi Gregorius had one hit Friday night. So what was all the fuss? Well, that hit was a two-run homer, his 22nd extending his personal-best total. And the two outs...
History is not on the Giants' side if they lose this one
When you are a Super Bowl contender, when the expectations are XLVI miles high, when you play in New York, when you are embarrassed by the Cowboys on Opening Night,...
Bryce Petty: This is my 'second chance'
If — or when — Bryce Petty gets another shot under center, he’ll be ready. If not, the third-year quarterback won’t complain he didn’t get a fair shot to win...
Kim Jong Un says he's seeking military 'equilibrium' with US
North Korea seeks “equilibrium” in military force against the US, the hermit nation’s dictator claimed Saturday. “Our final goal is to establish the equilibrium of real force with the US...
Rangers veteran defenseman will have to fight for his job
Marc Staal has been in the NHL long enough to have seen this coming, albeit maybe not in such explicit terms. The Rangers’ veteran defenseman was put on notice when...
Breaking down Alvarez-Golovkin: How winner must box
LAS VEGAS — Saul “Canelo” Alvarez says he has dreamed of knocking out Gennady “Triple-G” Golovkin when they meet Saturday night for boxing’s middleweight championship at T-Mobile Arena. “Every day...
London subway station reopens after attack on train
London transport authorities say they have re-opened the station where a bomb partially detonated on a subway car, injuring 29 people. The blast sent what witnesses described as a fireball...
NYCFC remain in active search for new home
New York City FC might be comfortable at Yankee Stadium, but their uncertain status regarding a permanent home created a scheduling conflict which forced the team to relocate one of...
Dominic Smith's home run totals keep rising
ATLANTA — Dominic Smith, noted contact hitter without much power before this season, might not have believed it if you had told him in spring training he would have 23...
Toys 'R' Us may be inching closer to bankruptcy
Toys ‘R’ Us Inc could file for bankruptcy in the coming weeks as pressure from skittish suppliers intensifies, the Wall Street Journal reported (paywall) on Friday, citing people familiar with...
How Yankees can get their revenge on the cheating Red Sox
The Red Sox are cheaters. Major League Baseball confirmed that fact Friday, fining Boston an undisclosed amount of cash for its role in Applegate and illegally stealing signs. No matter...
One judge could tip scale toward Alvarez in bout vs. Golovkin
LAS VEGAS — If Saturday’s middleweight championship fight between Gennady “Triple-G” Golovkin and Saul “Canelo” Alvarez goes the distance, the judges will have the final say on who will be...
Lights, Stitches, plenty of Action!
We haven’t decided how we’re going to play guys. Wouldn’t tell you if I did. Don’t mind you asking, but I don’t need to answer. I’ll call Colorado State and...
Fantasy owners need to stop ignoring this offensive group
If there is one thing to take away from having seen the low-scoring games of Week 1 and the Thursday night debacle between the Bengals and Texans, it is that...
MLS commissioner talks relegation, NYCFC and replay
As Major League Soccer continues to become more popular than ever, Commissioner Don Garber spoke to The Post at NYCFC House, the MLS club’s pop-up shop: Q: Has the recent...
ICE agents were tracking teen who fatally shot volunteer with cop's stolen gun
SAN FRANCISCO — Federal immigration agents were tracking a teenager who was facing deportation when he fatally shot a popular community volunteer during a robbery in San Francisco, authorities said...
Gary Sanchez has eclipsed these all-time Yankees greats
When Gary Sanchez put his 31st homer of the season into the orbital path of Saturn on Thursday, he moved to the top of a very — very — illustrious...
British PM May calls on internet firms to help crack down on terror
British Prime Minister Theresa May called for Internet giants to crack down on terror in the wake of Friday’s London bombing. May said she’d bring up the topic with other...
Man who sent Hannibal Lecter pic to judge to stand trial
MONESSEN, Pa. — A Pennsylvania man has been ordered to stand trial on charges he threatened a judge by sending her a letter including a picture of movie cannibal Hannibal...
Motive still a mystery for man accused of murdering his 3 kids
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The father suspected of killing his three children in California has been interviewed by investigators, though they still aren't offering a motive for the slayings, authorities said...
Deaf community outraged after interpreter signed gibberish before Irma
An amateur interpreter for the deaf was tapped at the last minute to provide sign language during a press conference — and things got out of hand. Before Hurricane Irma...
'Mentally ill' teen avoids jail in Slender Man stabbing
WAUKESHA, Wis. — A Wisconsin girl who admitted to participating in the stabbing of a classmate to please horror character Slender Man will avoid prison after a jury determined that...
Giants think Odell Beckham looks good but with a catch
Odell Beckham Jr. is making progress — slow but steady progress. Nevertheless, it remains to be seen if the star wide receiver will make his regular season debut Monday night...
Jets have competition if they truly want to be worst in NFL
Bless Josh McCown’s unassuming, unbridled blind ambition as he powers on in pursuit of goals most of the free world believe to be impossible to attain. The Jets’ 38-year-old quarterback,...