December 19, 2018
Health Department failed to inspect 73 pre-K centers: audit
The city’s Health Department failed to inspect 73 pre-K centers in 2017 — despite past problems and 158 complaints, according to an audit by Comptroller Scott Stringer. The comptroller’s auditors...
De Blasio calls Amazon's helipad 'ridiculous' after signing off on it
Mayor Bill de Blasio said Wednesday night that a private helipad to service Amazon’s proposed Long Island City headquarters doesn't fly with him – even though he signed off on...
De Blasio set to announce support for marijuana legalization
Progressive Mayor Bill de Blasio is finally joining the pot party. Hizzoner, who for years expressed reservations about the legalization of marijuana, is embracing the budding industry with a half-hearted...
Tapped El Chapo phone calls reveal large-scale heroin deal
Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman was tricked into three phone calls with his Chicago distributor in 2008, in which the two openly discussed a large-scale heroin deal. The never-before-heard tapes played...
Man gets 25 years for pushing girl off Bronx rooftop in 1989
A monster who pushed a Bronx girl from a rooftop nearly three decades years ago after she refused to have sex with him, will spend at least the next 25...
Jamal Adams and dad share tears over Jet's Pro Bowl spot
Jets safety Jamal Adams admittedly got emotional over his family’s first trip to the Pro Bowl. Adams — who vowed after his rookie season last year that he would never...
The hidden leverage China has in the trade talks
A lot of attention is being paid to the tit for tat going on between Washington and Beijing on trade. But people also should be looking at something else —...
Women may not close pay gap for another 200 years
The gender pay gap for women is going to close one day — unfortunately, that day is 202 years away. The World Economic Forum, in a new report, blamed the...
Mom goes to war against father's Jewish 'cult' to protect her children
Her home was a remote, guarded compound in Guatemala featuring makeshift houses with wood pellets for floors, plastic bags over two-by-fours for walls and tin sheets for ceilings. There was...
Nets squeak past woeful Bulls, extend win streak to 7 games
CHICAGO — This might have been the Nets’ ugliest victory of the season. That’s why it was the best. Even during their current winning streak, the Nets hot offense masked...
Senate approves stopgap spending bill in key step to avoid shutdown
WASHINGTON – The Senate passed a short-term spending bill late Wednesday to fund the government through Feb. 8 – without added funds for President Trump’s border wall with Mexico. The...
Not even NASA is safe from hackers
Somebody managed to hack NASA a few months back -- and the agency has no idea how. "The ongoing investigation is a top agency priority, with senior leadership actively involved,"...
The Fed has left itself wiggle room to fix the economy if it breaks
Let’s talk about what the Federal Reserve has done right. By raising interest rates for the fourth time this year and the ninth time in the current cycle, the Fed...
MMA legalization has boosted New York's bottom line
Mixed Martial Arts fights are providing a real kick and punch to New York’s economy. State tax revenue generated from professional fights has jumped 707 percent since the state legalized...
Seton Hall storms past Sacred Heart for fourth straight win
Sandro Mamukelashvili scored a career-high 23 points on 8-of-11 shooting with four 3-pointers and eight rebounds and Seton Hall never trailed in beating Sacred Heart 90-76 on Wednesday night at...
High Line co-designer buys Chelsea co-op
Architect Charles Renfro, of Diller Scofidio + Renfro, has purchased a home at 249 W. 29th St. in an off-market deal, according to city property records. The co-op is in...
Inside Sound Lounge — a Lenny Kravitz-designed music studio
Musician Lenny Kravitz has taken a dip into the real estate business, having designed the Sound Lounge — a music and entertainment amenity — at the Kent, an Upper East...
Why Bryce Harper is a better Yankees fit than Manny Machado
First of all, if I owned both the Yankees and a time machine, I would acquire Justin Verlander from the Tigers in 2017 and shrug off Giancarlo Stanton’s availability last...
Judge shoots down Cuomo's unconstitutional 'opioid tax'
It’s a bitter pill for Gov. Andrew Andrew Cuomo — a federal judge smacked down his “opioid tax” Wednesday as unconstitutional. The Opioid Stewardship Act, which took effect July 1,...
Pablo Picasso's granddaughter sells $8.5M duplex
The granddaughter of Pablo Picasso, French art historian Diana Widmaier Picasso, recently sold her duplex at the Annabelle Selldorf-designed 200 11th Ave. for $8.5 million, according to city records. Picasso...
Manganos cite 'misconduct' in bid to get corruption case tossed
Former Nassau County Executive Edward Mangano wants corruption charges against him and his wife tossed, accusing prosecutors of withholding evidence and allowing their star witness to perjure himself on the...
Knicks completely outclassed as they hit a new low
PHILADELPHIA — Knicks coach David Fizdale said this retooling season is dedicated now to “small victories,” such as Kevin Knox posting a double-double. Knox came close Wednesday at Wells Fargo...
'Lady Bird' director eyes $6.3M West Village townhouse
Actor/director Greta Gerwig is on the hunt for some reel estate. Gerwig, who earned critical acclaim for her film “Lady Bird,” and her partner, filmmaker Noah Baumbach, were spotted house...
South Park creator's NYC rental is back on the market
Trey Parker, a co-creator of “South Park,” rented this Meatpacking District condo when he was launching his hit Broadway show, “The Book of Mormon.” Glenn Beck also once lived in...
These were the hottest NYC neighborhoods of 2018
Want to live in one of New York City’s hottest neighborhoods? Consider Rego Park. The Queens spot, which sits along the M and R lines between Elmhurst and Forest Hills,...
Adam Jones? Melky? Where Van Wagenen's Mets turn next
The pronouncement this week from Brodie Van Wagenen that his Mets can already be viewed as the team to beat in the NL East might not be a positive development...
Catholic Church failed to report hundreds of priests accused of sexual abuse
The Catholic Church failed to disclose hundreds of accusations of sexual abuse made against priests and clergy members in Illinois, according to an explosive new report, which was released Wednesday...
The Syria withdrawal may be Trump's biggest blunder to date
In what will likely mark the worst foreign policy decision of his presidency to date, President Trump on Wednesday announced that he is ceding Syria to the jackals. “We have...
We all need to cool it with the 'treason' talk
One positive thing could come out of the fiasco of the sentencing hearing for Gen. Michael Flynn — a national teaching moment in respect of the meaning of “treason.” We...
Undefeated Johnnies cruise to another win
Greg Williams couldn’t hide his smile as he jogged down court grinning, his pearly white teeth showing, after his crowd-pleasing follow-slam. The reaction by the previously seldom-used freshman to one...
Penny Marshall was an authentic Bronx girl who always kept it real
There was one 1974 episode of that New Yorkiest of television shows, “The Odd Couple,” that centered on supporting character Myrna Turner, Oscar’s secretary. Up to this point we’ve known...
El Chapo's beauty queen wife to return to court with surprise guests
The bombshell wife of cartel kingpin Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman is expected to return to her husband's side in court Thursday -- and she might even bring their daughters. Onetime...
It's not just Aaron Rodgers' arm and brain that awe Sam Darnold
Sam Darnold is looking forward to Sunday’s matchup with Green Bay legend Aaron Rodgers. There’s been talk that the 5-8-1 Packers would shut down Rodgers, who has been dealing with...
Trump is keeping his Syria campaign promise too quickly
Count it as one campaign promise we’d rather President Trump hadn’t kept, at least not the way he seems to be doing it. Out of the blue, the White House...
Facebook just can't stop breaking its privacy promises
It’s Facebook-official: The social-media giant just can’t seem to guard users’ privacy, as it has repeatedly promised to do. Documents acquired by The New York Times show that Facebook allowed...
Team de Blasio's latest homeless blunder
A year into his second term, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s team still acts like a bunch of rookies when it comes to handling homelessness. Post reporters Julia Marsh and Elizabeth...
City assures UWS tenants that they'll love their new homeless neighbors
Speak for yourself, Mr. Mayor. A city lawyer assured a judge Wednesday that longtime Upper West Side residents would be perfectly happy living alongside 100 homeless people whom the city plans...
Pizza place called me 'white trash' on receipt: customer
A Michigan pizza place is in hot water after a customer noticed a receipt labeled him and his colleagues "white trash." Jason Charboneau, from Highland Park, Michigan, said he and...
'Timeless' creator credits fans with resurrecting it — twice
It’s rare to get a show un-cancelled. To have it happen twice is a TV miracle. But that’s what transpired for NBC’s “Timeless,” which finally wraps its run with a...
Facebook shares tank amid report it shared private message data
Facebook shares tumbled more than 7 percent Wednesday after a report revealed that the social network enabled tech giants like Netflix and Spotify to read users’ private messages. The unprecedented...
SantaCon reveler who wound up in coma has only himself to blame: judge
It’s a lost Claus. A SantaCon reveler who landed in a coma after falling down a flight of stairs at a Manhattan bar only has himself to blame for the...
Bake Show expected to join Wizards
The Bake Show is headed to D.C. Ron Baker is expected to sign with the Washington Wizards, according to an ESPN report. The former Knicks reserve guard was made expendable...
White House announces new sanctions against Russia
WASHINGTON -- The Trump administration announced fresh sanctions against Russian agents and companies Wednesday to punish the country for its “continued disregard for international norms.” The move was intended to...
Girl dies after mom made her climb under train: cops
An 8-year-old girl was killed by a freight train in California after her mother made her crawl underneath the wheels, according to officials. The girl — identified as Joy Anna...
NYC cabbies planning to sue state to block congestion pricing
A group of New York City cabbies and medallion owners plan to file suit against the state on Thursday to force a halt to congestion pricing, which is set to...
Schumer and Hatch lay down nationwide sports-betting bill
Congress is looking to regulate sports betting nationwide under a bill introduced Wednesday. In what looks like the first federal response to New Jersey’s victory in a Supreme Court case...
Melissa Mark-Viverito accused of flipping the bird during forum
A candidate for public advocate is accusing a rival, former City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, of flipping him the bird during a public forum in East Harlem. A photo shows...
Ex-NASA engineer makes 'glitter bomb' to get revenge on porch pirates
A former NASA engineer took matters into his own hands after he had a package stolen from the porch of his California home in the middle of the day seven...
New city health commissioner shares story of father's suicide
New York's newly-minted Health Commissioner, Dr. Oxiris Barbot, teared up Wednesday as she recalled her father's tragic suicide and spoke about the importance of mental healthcare in her life. "When...
White House official adds to confusion about Trump's Syria decision
A senior administration official on Wednesday declined to comment on whom if anyone President Trump consulted before declaring that ISIS had been defeated and that US troops would be coming...
Giants kicker calls his unlikely rise to Pro Bowl 'real special'
The Giants were so bad in 2017 that they did not make a change at kicker even though Aldrick Rosas was wildly inconsistent as a rookie, connecting on only 18...
Saquon Barkley has no intention of easing up in Giants' last two games
Saquon Barkley, while training for the NFL Scouting Combine, opted to work out in Orlando, and saw players who were preparing for the Pro Bowl gathering in that central Florida...
Santa's chief elf ensures 25K kids get a letter from him every Christmas
The guy in the flashy red suit gets all the glory. But in Santa Claus, Ind., it takes a village of little helpers to keep the St. Nick legend alive....
The Zion Williamson legend and freak show now has its iconic stage
DURHAM, N.C. — Mike Krzyzewski has been making the sacred secular pilgrimage for more than 50 years, starting when he was a junior at West Point, the Black Knights fighting...
Woman allegedly faked firefighter husband to get donations
A California woman faces charges for allegedly lying about the existence of a firefighter husband to raise money she claimed would go toward crews battling record-breaking wildfires, officials said. Ashley...
Man who plotted ISIS-inspired bombing in Times Square gets 40 years
A Manhattan judge imposed a 40-year prison sentence on a Canadian man who admitted to plotting ISIS-inspired bomb attacks on Times Square and city subways. Citing Abdulrahman El Bahnasawy’s mental...
'Miracle' twins were conceived on the same day — and born 15 years apart
This Christmas, three sets of twins with the same biological parents will be celebrating under three separate roofs with their moms and dads. If that isn’t incredible enough, the kids...
2 critically injured in Chinatown apartment building fire
An elderly woman and her home health aid were in critical condition Wednesday after a massive fire ripped through a Chinatown apartment building. The three-alarm blaze was sparked inside 113...
De Blasio: 'I'm at my limit' on taking questions about email scandal
Mayor Bill de Blasio bristled Wednesday when asked about newly revealed emails that shed fresh light on his cozy relationship with a crooked campaign contributor -- angrily declaring that "I'm...
The arms race that explains Yankees' Manny Machado intrigue
The Dodgers have a shortstop returning from Tommy John surgery in Corey Seager and a third baseman in Justin Turner who could, in theory, move across to first base —...
Panthers face their sad Cam Newton reality
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Cam Newton is headed to the bench with a sore shoulder. The Panthers made the decision to shut down the 2015 league MVP for at least one...
Florida deputy uses service revolver to kill family members, self
A Florida sheriff's deputy murdered three of his family members — including his young granddaughter — and then radioed in their deaths before taking his own life Wednesday, according to...
People would happily shell out $290 every night for better sleep
How valuable is sleep to you? New research shows the average American would happily shell out $290 every night – that’s more than $105,000 per year – if it meant...
MLB, Cuba cut landmark player posting deal, await Trump approval
Major League Baseball and the Cuban Baseball Federation have cut a deal that would let Cuban players join American pro teams without defecting — though the agreement’s fate could hinge...
One-third of Americans can't name all of their grandparents
A third of Americans are unable to name all four of their grandparents, according to new research. From knowing names of family members, tracing their family tree or knowing when...
Prison allowed flesh-eating infection to 'eat away' at inmate's arm: suit
A 37-year-old man who was sentenced to six months in prison on drug charges in 2016 is suing the Texas Department of Criminal Justice (TDCJ) over claims that nobody could...
Massive sinkhole opens up near Indonesian hospital
Underground construction work is believed to be responsible for a massive sinkhole that opened up in Surabaya, Indonesia. Authorities are investigating the incident, and it hasn't been reported whether any injuries...
Steve Carell tugs at the heart, but 'Welcome to Marwen' is tiresome
In 2000, a man named Mark Hogancamp was brutally assaulted by five men outside a bar in Kingston, New York. The attack, a hate crime motivated by Hogancamp’s mentioning that...
Roethlisberger on top NFL reporter: No 'truth' to anything he says
Big Ben has a big beef with Ian Rapoport. Asked about the NFL Network insider's report that he was playing with cracked ribs, Ben Roethlisberger cut off the question and...
Nxivm members weren't having sex with cult leader for fun: feds
Brooklyn prosecutors have fired back at attempts by upstate cult Nxivm to have its leaders' sex trafficking charges dropped. In documents filed in Brooklyn Federal Court Tuesday, prosecutors said they...
New CFPB director Kathy Kraninger will not change agency's name
The CFPB won’t rebrand itself as the BCFP, after all. Kathy Kraninger, the recently appointed director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, told staff Wednesday that she won’t be changing...
Trump's Syria surprise devastated US strategy and other commentary
Security desk: Trump Undermines His Own Team President Trump has announced the immediate and rapid withdrawal of troops from Syria — just two days, as The Washington Post’s Josh Rogin...
Chugging gallons of milk is now a fart-inducing fitness trend
Forget meatheads — in bodybuilding, it’s all about milkheads now. Scrawny guys who are looking to bulk up are turning to the “GOMAD diet,” abbreviated from “gallon a milk a...
Doctor linked to Thousand Oaks shooter arrested for pushing pills
A Southern California doctor linked to the Thousand Oaks shooter, a fatal car crash, and at least five overdoses was arrested Tuesday on drug-related charges, officials said. Dzung Ahn Pham,...
High-powered brain scanner may find the human 'soul'
Chinese scientists are developing a $126 million state-of-the-art brain scanner to try and find the human soul. They will use powerful magnetic forces to observe the structure and activities of...
Percoco to judge: Keep me out of jail until New Year's
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's convicted former right-hand man wants to ring in the New Year at home — instead of in a jail cell. A lawyer for Joseph Percoco has asked...
'On the Basis of Sex' does not do Ruth Bader Ginsburg justice
Ruth Bader Ginsburg is the rare Supreme Court justice to have become a meme. The Notorious RBG, a funny graphic of her wearing a crown a la rapper Biggie Smalls...
Bank calls cops on black man for cashing his paycheck
A bank in Ohio called cops on a black man and had him arrested -- because he was trying to cash his paycheck. Paul McCowns stopped by the Huntington bank...
'Bumblebee' is the only decent 'Transformers' movie
Michael Bay, that explosion-loving hack, has directed five “Transformers” films, starting with the series’ debut in 2007. They’ve all been varying degrees of dreadful, with knotty plots, eye-gouging action sequences...
Knicks' losses are changing Fizdale — with worst yet to come
PHILADELPHIA -- By late on Jan. 8 in Oakland, there is a chance the Knicks will own the NBA’s worst record. That is how murderous the Knicks' schedule will turn...
Cops rescue freezing kitten trapped under car
It's a meowy Christmas for one lucky kitten who survived a treacherous trip from Brooklyn to Harlem stuck under a car before being rescued by a team of NYPD officers...
Pat Shurmur puts some heat on a hurting Odell Beckham
Pat Shurmur understands perfectly that no one knows his body better than the player himself, that if you have an injury and could risk making that injury worse, you should...
Yankees take Troy Tulowitzki peek as shortstop option
If Manny Machado turns down the Yankees, perhaps Troy Tulowitzki would interest them. The Bombers were one of at least 11 teams on hand Tuesday in Long Beach, Calif., to...
De Blasio, McCray criticize politician for 'Kill yourself' jab at GOP rep
Brooklyn state Sen. Kevin Parker’s rage problems have gotten so out of hand that First Lady Chirlane McCray suggested Wednesday he enroll in her Thrive NYC mental-health initiative. Her comments...
Sophia Bush, Shay Mitchell and more share their holiday wish lists
From Christmas candles to diamond earrings, celebrities told The Post which designer baubles they'll be gifting their friends and families this holiday season. Sophia Bush Sophia Bush is an actress who...
Jon Gruden trolls us all with Nathan Peterman signing
Oakland's $100 million man is keeping the NFL entertained. The Raiders signed former Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman to their practice squad on Wednesday, according to NFL Network. Buffalo cut ties...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez oddly receives support from Trump Jr.
Rep.-elect Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez got some sympathy from an unlikely source after whining on Twitter about a story she claimed was false — chronic mainstream media critic Donald Trump Jr. “Welcome...
Jared Kushner's work on criminal justice reform praised by Democrats
In a rare display of bipartisan comity in a bitterly divided capital, Democratic Sen. Cory Booker and other advocates on Wednesday heaped praise on first son-in-law Jared Kushner for pushing...
At least two injured as fire rips through Chinatown building
At least two people were injured in a Chinatown fire, according to officials. The FDNY was called to 113 Mott St. at 12:42 p.m., and an hour later it was...
Bronx mom holds down would-be car thief until cops arrive, video shows
A Bronx mom unleashed street justice on a would-be car thief, yanking him out of her ride and sitting on him until the cops arrived, according to a video and...
Manny Machado, Yankees begin dance with first face-to-face
Manny Machado arrived at Yankee Stadium on Wednesday not as an enemy, but, for the first time, as a prospective employee. Machado's long-awaited visit, part of the free agent’s tour that...
Fed raises interest rates, Wall Street takes another plunge
Maybe Jay Powell isn’t the pushover that Wall Street hoped he was. Shrugging off prickly complaints from President Trump, the Federal Reserve chairman on Wednesday raised interest rates by a...
Raging man broke guard's hand while going berserk at benefits center: cops
A dad flipped out on security guards at an upper Manhattan benefits center Tuesday, leaving one guard with a broken hand, as he yelled, “This ain’t f--king Brooklyn!” — a...
Video emerges of Redskins safety knocking man out cold
The NFL won't have to look too hard to find this video. Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested Tuesday morning for allegedly assaulting a man while drunk, video of which...
Death of woman found in luxury building's trash chute is ruled an accident
The city Medical Examiner’s Office has found no suspicion of foul play in the death of the woman who drunkenly fell down her luxury Union Square building’s trash chute. Lara...
Biohacker injects himself with DNA made from Bible, Koran verses
A biohacker injected himself with DNA sequence made from parts of the Bible and Koran in a risky experiment because he "wondered whether it would be possible." Adrien Locatelli, from...
NYCHA board approves $10 billion spending plan for next five years
The board of the embattled Housing Authority on Tuesday approved a nearly $10 billion spending plan over the next five years, as the federal government threatens a takeover of the...
Macaulay Culkin reprises 'Home Alone' role; internet screams
“Kevin!” Macaulay Culkin has the internet howling like Catherine O’Hara. The “Home Alone” star reprised his role as the infamous child trickster Kevin McCallister in a new ad for Google...
'Worst movie theater in USA' reborn as swank dine-in cinema
For years, residents of Park Slope could not stop talking about the Pavilion Cinema, but their chatter was for all the wrong reasons. Topics of conversation often centered around the...
Surfer conquers awesome wave in possible world record breaker
Daredevil Tom Butler just surfed a wave estimated to be 100 feet tall, which would be a world record. If he can prove this, he'll take the title away from...
'Man-free’ music festival found guilty of discrimination
A "man-free" music festival in Sweden has been found guilty of discrimination. Statement, a feminist festival hosted in Gothenburg in August, is the world’s first major music festival for women,...
Banksy confirms he's behind mural on South Wales garage
It's a Banksy! The famously anonymous street artist confirmed Wednesday that a wistful mural discovered on a garage in South Wales is his. "Season's greetings'," the dark-humored guerrilla artist wrote...
Quick-thinking cop saves wounded pizzeria employee's life
A hero cop used a tourniquet to save a Manhattan pizzeria employee who was shot by an attempted robber, cops said Wednesday. The suspect barged into Tom's Delicious Pizza on...
Your political views don't matter when your brain is lying to you
Very liberal and conservative people find it much harder to admit they’re wrong about anything, even when it’s got nothing to do with politics, a new study has found. Those...
Another woman comes forward: Cubs star 'abandoned' me and our kid
Addison Russell is already serving a 40-game suspension for violating MLB's domestic violence policy following allegations made by his ex-wife. Now the Cubs shortstop is being accused by another woman...
Eli Apple is thriving away from the Giants
Eli Apple is making the most of life after the Giants. Following two-and-a-half inconsistent seasons in New York, the cornerback was traded to the Saints in October and has been...
Brooklyn to wipe out over 1,400 warrants in marijuana cases
Hundreds of low-level marijuana convictions are going up in smoke. Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez announced Wednesday that he’s following through on plans to wipe out more than 1,400 warrants...
Mom says teen son's life was ruined by sex with teacher
A Florida judge sentenced a former middle school teacher to 36 months in prison for having sex with a 14-year-old student — after the boy's mother testified that he is...
The Children's Place recalls thousands of baby snowsuits over choking hazard
The United States Consumer Product Safety Commission is recalling infant snowsuits made by The Children's Place because of a choking hazard. The agency warned that the metal snaps on the...
Knicks come clean on dreaded Tim Hardaway diagnosis
PHILADELPHIA — Tim Hardaway Jr. has been playing with the dreaded plantar fasciitis in his right foot for the last three weeks — a chronic heel ailment that could affect...
What politicians are saying about US pulling troops from Syria
President Trump’s declaration Wednesday that there was no need for US troops to remain in Syria and the White House's announcement that withdrawal was imminent prompted an outcry from even...
Ex-Marlins president mocks fans: '1.2 billion. F--k you'
We screwed you to sell the Marlins for $1.2 billion! Lol. Get it? Former Marlins president David Samson made an appearance at popular ESPN Radio host Dan Le Batard's birthday...
South Carolina GOP mulling tactics to protect Trump from primary challengers
The South Carolina Republican Party could cancel its presidential primary in 2020 to protect President Trump from any possible challengers. Drew McKissick, chairman of the South Carolina GOP, told the...
Video shows Muslim girl attacked in high school bathroom
A community in Bridgeville, Pennsylvania, was horrified when footage emerged online that shows a girl in a hijab being bullied and attacked in the bathroom of Chartiers Valley High School. Authorities...
Investigators believe murder of backpackers was 'sexually motivated'
Detectives investigating the horrific slaughter of two Scandinavian backpackers in their tent in Morocco believe it was sexually motivated. It’s thought the three suspects from nearby Marrakech may have stalked...
Death of teen found on roof of NYCHA building is ruled a homicide
A teen was found dead on the roof of a Brooklyn housing development and cops said Wednesday he was the victim of a homicide. Cops were patrolling the Brevoort Houses...
Beachgoers stunned to find bluefin tuna 'beast' on Scottish shores
A giant six-and-a-half-foot-long Atlantic bluefin tuna has been found washed up on a beach in the far north of Scotland. The creature was found by a local on Sunday, December...
Chief judge taking leave after berating officer at City Hall
The chief administrative judge who was caught on video berating and cursing at a female police officer at City Hall last month is taking a leave of absence for several...
Coal mining is causing this small village to sink into the ground
PTOLEMAIDA, Greece — If earthquakes struck in slow motion, the results might be visible in a place like the Greek village of Anargyri, a hardscrabble enclave in a black landscape...
Letitia James' stinging parting shot aimed at Bill de Blasio
Outgoing Public Advocate Letitia James took a parting shot at the de Blasio administration on Wednesday by dubbing the city's Housing Authority the worst landlord of the year. James, who...
Cuomo fires back at Heastie in dispute over salary commission
Gov. Andrew Cuomo shot back at Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Wednesday in what has become a nasty dispute over legislative pay raises, saying the law that created a salary...
Sikh bros light up NYC with 'ugly' sweaters, American flag turbans
Nothing says Christmas like a bunch of Sikhs in American-flag turbans and matching light-up sweaters. That’s the rationale of the Singh-Raud brothers — who have spent the past seven years...
Trump defends his foundation after it's shuttered amid misuse allegations
President Trump defended his scandal-scarred personal charity Wednesday, complaining that he was the victim of a “total double standard of justice,” a day after he agreed to fold it amid...
Football star had to pick college — and let his friend melt hearts
This was a five-star signing ceremony. On a day that has a longstanding tradition of high school players sitting in front of a few different colleges' hats and picking one,...
FedEx employee allegedly stole package containing Christmas gifts
A FedEx driver in Virginia is accused of stealing a package containing an iPhone meant as a Christmas present for a 12-year-old girl. The girl's mom, Kim Swenson, from Emporia,...
Couple accused of fatally starving their 6-week-old son
A Missouri couple whose infant son died in February have been charged with fatally starving the 6-week-old boy. Phillip Thomas Leon Compton, 31, and Jessica Alice Cook, 33, both of...
Woman pummeled, sexually assaulted by stranger in Queens
A stranger pummeled and sexually assaulted a woman in a brutal Queens attack, cops said. The attacker approached his victim at 65th Street and Sanford Avenue in Murray Hill around...
Mitch McConnell will introduce bill to avoid looming shutdown
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said Wednesday he would introduce a bill to keep the government funded through Feb. 8 — averting a partial shutdown this weekend. The move came...
Best sports photos of the year
The best sports photos of 2018.
High school official suspended for harassing transgender student
A high school assistant principal has been suspended for allegedly cornering a transgender student in the boys bathroom and challenging the teen to use a urinal to "prove that he...
Michelle Obama reveals her parting thought on leaving the White House
Michelle Obama says she had two words on her mind as she left the White House for the last time in 2017: "Bye, Felicia!" The former first lady made the...
Hero cops pull man on fire from burning car
Deputies Braedon Boznango and Carlton Carrington are being hailed as heroes after they pulled an unconscious man from a burning car. The victim was reportedly partially engulfed in flames, which had...
Judge forced to toss sex assault charges after prosecutor shows up drunk
A fed-up judge in Iowa tossed charges against a man who confessed to sexually assaulting a minor — because the prosecutor in the case showed up to court drunk. Clarke...
Teen soccer prodigy turns out to be 28 years old
The full mustache didn't tip them off? The All India Football Federation has finally discovered that the Indian Super League's supposed 16-year-old soccer player Gourav Mukhi is actually 28 —...
LeBron isn't hiding his Anthony Davis recruiting anymore
LeBron James is trying to land Anthony Davis in Los Angeles. James went full fanboy on Tuesday over the prospect of potentially landing the Pelicans' All-Star forward through a trade,...
Scientists confirm there was never a 'pause' in global warming
A "pause" in global warming that supposedly took place between 1995 and 2013 has been "comprehensively disproved" by experts. Many scientists claimed that the Earth stopped cooking due to climate...
Belgian queen's makeup artist questioned over crown jewels heist
The queen of Belgium's makeup artist was grilled by police this week over the theft of crown jewels from neighboring Luxembourg, according to reports. The makeup artist — identified in...
Man U star sexted me behind pregnant girlfriend's back: model
Manchester United star Anthony Martial sent sex texts to a model behind his eight months pregnant girlfriend’s back — while under-fire boss Jose Mourinho was facing a firing. The French...
Penny Hardaway-Rick Barnes fight builds: 'Get the f--k out'
Memphis and Tennessee hadn't played each other in basketball since 2012 before Saturday, but their coaches are doing their best to catch the rivalry up to speed. The No. 3...
Man plunges to his death from Brooklyn housing development
A man plunged to his death from a Brooklyn housing development Tuesday night, police said. Residents of the Marlboro Houses in Gravesend called 911 about a possible burglary around 8:40...
Ex-Attorney General Loretta Lynch House testimony was a snoozefest
WASHINGTON — Former Attorney General Loretta Lynch testified Wednesday before congressional committees in what turned out to be real snoozefest — with two Democratic lawmakers saying they saw colleagues napping...
Malaysia charges another ex-Goldman banker over 1MDB
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia — Malaysia on Wednesday charged a second former banker at Goldman Sachs in connection with a suspected money-laundering scheme at state fund 1MDB and said it had...
First look at Will Smith as the Genie in 'Aladdin' live-action movie
Director Guy Ritchie is creating a whole new world with the live-action remake of Disney's "Aladdin." Entertainment Weekly revealed a series of first-look photos of the upcoming film. Mesa Massour...
Nathan Peterman visiting Raiders and No. 1 fan Jon Gruden
One team's bust is Jon Gruden's treasure. Former Bills quarterback Nathan Peterman is said to be attracting a bevy of NFL suitors, according to New York Upstate, including the Oakland...
GSK, Pfizer team up on over-the-counter drug joint venture
LONDON — Drugmakers GlaxoSmithKline and Pfizer are merging their health care divisions, creating a market leader in over-the-counter health care products like pain relievers and vitamins with combined sales of...
LeBron James takes his push for Carmelo Anthony public
LeBron James wanted the stars of Hollywood, and now he wants a former star alongside him. James openly expressed, for the first time this season, that he wants longtime buddy...
Trump declares defeat of ISIS in Syria as US reportedly plans total withdrawal of troops
The US is planning a total withdrawal of its military forces from Syria, where they are nearing the end of the campaign to retake all of the territory once held...
Prep school sex offender ordered to jail after Christmas
CONCORD, N.H. — A judge declined Tuesday to shorten the jail term for an elite prep school graduate convicted of sexually assaulting a 15-year-old classmate in 2015, saying he needed...
Backpackers found murdered at Morocco hiking spot
Three men have been arrested after two female backpackers were found with severe neck injuries in their tent at a popular trekking spot in Morocco. The tourists from Denmark and...
YouTube star may face charges for insulting Thai Miss Universe gown
A Thai YouTube star may face criminal charges for insulting a Miss Universe gown that was designed by the country's princess, according to a new report. Wanchaleom Jamneanphol is being...
Forever 21 faces backlash for using white model to sell 'Black Panther' sweater
Forever 21 is in hot water after using a white model to sell a "Black Panther" sweater. On Tuesday, the fast fashion brand uploaded a Twitter photo of a blond,...
Sears will spend $443M to close down 142 stores
Closing stores ain’t cheap. It will cost Sears $443 million to close 142 stores permanently, the bankrupt department store said in a regulatory filing Tuesday. The 125-year-old retailer, which filed...
Teacher who had sex with student should get off easy because he wanted it: lawyers
Attorneys for a former middle school teacher who admitted having sex with a 14-year-old student argued she should serve less than the minimum sentence for the crime because the boy...
Boozed-up middle school gym teacher ousted after drinking on the job: cops
An Iowa gym teacher was so drunk on the job Monday that administrators called the cops on her, police said. Erin Ellerbach, a 38-year-old gym teacher at Jefferson Middle School...
Journalist killings nearly doubled in 2018: watchdog
A New York-based media watchdog group said Wednesday that the number of journalists killed worldwide for their work nearly doubled in 2018 — up to 34 from last year’s 18....
Giuliani says Trump did sign letter of intent for Moscow project
Rudy Giuliani on Wednesday said President Trump had put his John Hancock on a letter of intent to develop a real estate project in Moscow -- an about-face from a...
Horrifying footage shows the moment of a deadly roof collapse
The roof of a factory in Dzerzhinsk, Russia, collapsed while work was being performed on the structure. Three people working in the factory below were killed in the incident, and...
ISIS kills 700 prisoners in Syria: watchdog
BEIRUT — The Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said Wednesday that Islamic State militants had executed nearly 700 prisoners in nearly two months in eastern Syria. The UK-based war monitoring...
Man who said it took 30 seconds to kill wife convicted of murder
SYRACUSE, N.Y. — A man who testified that it took less than 30 seconds to kill his wife inside their central New York home has been convicted of murder. A...
Man gets 3 years for threatening president, other politicians
KINGMAN, Ariz. — A Kingman man will serve more than three years in prison for threatening to kill President Donald Trump and other political figures. The U.S. attorney's office in...
How Wilson Ramos convinced Mets he should be their catcher
Between a torn anterior cruciate ligament and hamstring injuries in recent seasons, Wilson Ramos has spent plenty of time rehabbing his legs. But the Mets’ new catcher insists his legs...
Tim Hardaway Jr. looking to rediscover his offensive mojo
PHILADELPHIA — Maybe the one-game break will do some good for cold-shooting guard Tim Hardaway Jr. Hardaway, who missed the Knicks’ disgraceful 128-110 blowout home loss Monday versus the Suns...
Brandon Nimmo is so happy he can now exhale
Brandon Nimmo learned his lesson in 2016 about getting too caught up in trade rumblings. That year, Nimmo originally was included in a trade to the Reds for Jay Bruce,...
Tyson Chandler sees big things for Knicks future
Tyson Chandler was one of the Big Three — Carmelo Anthony, Amar’e Stoudemire and himself — when he was with the Knicks from 2011-2014. Now, he plays with the Big...
David Quinn really wasn't happy with the officiating
Sometimes it is impossible to be polite about NHL officiating. The Rangers’ 3-1 win over the Ducks on Tuesday night at the Garden was one of those nights as coach...
The extra factor that gives Auburn the edge over N.C. State
Two of Division I’s most efficient offenses hook up Wednesday (ESPN, 7 p.m.) as Auburn hits the road to play North Carolina State in a battle of 9-1 teams. Because...
Elon Musk gives first look at his 'underground highway'
Elon Musk unveiled his underground transportation tunnel Tuesday — the first look at a tube he hopes will be the cure for “soul-destroying traffic” across the globe. The tech entrepreneur...
Man accused of beating diplomat wife attacked her because of outfit: prosecutors
The man accused of beating up his British diplomat wife in their Midtown apartment attacked her because of what she wore out of their home that night, prosecutors charged at...
Nets getting big contributions from the 'modern JJ Redick'
After plucking Joe Harris off the NBA scrap heap, the Nets have helped develop him first into an elite shooter, then a surprisingly effective driver and now a capable facilitator....
How progression wagering can destroy your bank account
If you’re like many gamblers (several million over a few centuries), you’ve pondered an ill-advised scheme that would allow you to “guarantee” a profit with some form of progression betting....
The LeBron James Lakers experience is different and still breathtaking
The Lakers always attract a large crowd when they come east to play basketball. The tradition and championships of the storied franchise have earned them generations of fans. But it...
78 cases of potential voter fraud under investigation
CONCORD, N.H. — The New Hampshire attorney general's office says it is investigating or reviewing 78 cases of potential voter fraud that emerged after the November 2016 general election. WMUR-TV...
Vermont student helped foil alleged school shooting plot: cops
MIDDLEBURY, Vt. — Police say an attentive student helped foil an alleged school shooting plot at a Vermont middle school. Investigators say the principal at Middlebury Union Middle School called...
Rangers can't let unfair system force them into tearing up team
This has been a half-measure season for the Rangers, who did not wipe out the roster and have not been either consistently bad enough or gotten enough questionable goaltending to...
Redskins safety arrested after drunken restaurant brawl: cops
WASHINGTON — Redskins safety Montae Nicholson was arrested early Tuesday morning and charged with assault and battery and being drunk in public stemming from a fight at a restaurant and...
St. Louis police searching for woman's stolen tiny home
ST. LOUIS — It shouldn't be hard to spot the property stolen from St. Louis resident Meghan Panu. She's looking for a 12-foot-tall tiny home that was stolen sometime Saturday....
Dying man left 2-year-old 14 years' worth of Christmas gifts
A Welsh family recently discovered that a deceased neighbor left their 2-year-old daughter, Cadi Williams, Christmas gifts that she'll be able to open for the next 14 holiday seasons. The...
Tribune stock tumbles after McClatchy bid dies
News that the McClatchy bid for Tribune Publishing is dead as a doornail sent the stock spiraling to another new 52-week low on Tuesday — slumping to $12.40 a share...
Robin Lehner dominates as Islanders snag another road win
GLENDALE, Ariz. — The Islanders were a step slow and gave up an early goal — not the best way to start the second game of a back-to-back. Once the...
Say Media's Matt Sanchez appointed CEO of Hearst’s Autos Group
Hearst Magazines has tapped its third ex-Say Media executive for a big job. Say Media founder Matt Sanchez was quietly appointed CEO of Hearst’s Autos Group, which includes Road &...
Gannett quietly cutting staff through early retirement packages
Gannett, the parent of USA Today, has been quietly thinning its ranks through voluntary early retirement packages. Rumors are swirling that the voluntary buyouts are just a preliminary to further...
Struggling Queens Tribune searching for new financing
The Queens Tribune, a weekly started nearly 50 years ago by longtime Congressman Gary Ackerman is searching for new financing. “It’s another sad day for print journalism,” said Ackerman —...