December 29, 2018
Jetway collapses at Baltimore-Washington International Airport
A jetway collapsed at Baltimore-Washington International Airport on Saturday night, sending passengers hurtling to the ground and injuring six. The injured had been exiting a plane via the jetway —...
NFL fines Mayfield -- just not for staring down Hue Jackson
The NFL is making Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield pay for his inappropriate conduct – just not for any toward his former coach, Hue Jackson. Mayfield was fined $10,026 on Saturday...
The Patriots blueprint the next Jets coach needs to follow
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — From the time Bill Belichick began his reign of dynastic terror with Tom Brady in 2001, five Super Bowl championships in eight tries, four Jets head coaches...
Rangers rally past Predators — and get to exhale for a night
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — On the road, clinging to a one-goal lead. What could go wrong? “I think everyone on the bench knew what the storyline would have been if we...
Seton Hall nips St. John’s at buzzer in epic Red Storm collapse
Scholarship well-earned. Shavar Reynolds walked on at Seton Hall, but by the end of Saturday night, he was running away from his teammates before being mobbed as the hero after...
Why bartenders make stronger drinks for customers at the bar
Dear John: Thanks for your column on pizza sizes. Slow day at the office? Along those same lines, however, I found an interesting cocktail practice. If you have to wait...
La Grenouille boss says brother is 'racist' as court battle heats up
A simmering blood feud between the brothers of La Grenouille has gotten hotter than a crepe flambe, with current boss Philippe Masson claiming his sibling is a racist bully hated...
Caretakers shoot down plans for monument for fallen sailors
It’s hard to bereave. Callous caretakers have thrown dirt on a proposal to install a monument to mariners at Snug Harbor Cemetery, the final resting place for thousands of old...
City employees have ignored over $650K worth of parking tickets and violations
City employees have thumbed their noses at well over $650,000 in parking tickets and camera violations such as speeding or running red lights while driving government cars — blowing off...
Man beat up by hunky firefighter is not doing well: mom
The mother of the man allegedly clobbered by the off-duty firefighter who flexed his pecs as “Mr December” in an FDNY calendar said Saturday that her son’s condition is “not...
Junkies continue to shoot up at Bronx park despite de Blasio crackdown promises
A day after Mayor de Blasio promised to change the “reality” of syringe-strewn St. Mary’s Park “very, very quickly,” there was no panic in needle park. Instead, junkies confidently shot...
Administrators kept quiet about student's breakdown before suicide: suit
School administrators kept silent as a depressed Westchester teen spiraled to suicidal depths, his parents claim in a lawsuit. The parents are suing Bedford Central School District in Manhattan Federal...
Knicks destroyed by Jazz, creep closer to worst mark in NBA
SALT LAKE CITY — The Knicks were on “The Road to Zion’’ — literally — Saturday night. They “competed’’ against the Jazz in the state which houses world-renowned Zion National...
NYC's minimum wage increase may lead to a business exodus
New York City business owners may soon take a hike — to neighboring towns in New Jersey and Connecticut, where labor costs now look much more attractive, say labor experts....
Islanders ride Barzal hat trick to John Tavares smackdown
TORONTO -- John Tavares had a front-row seat for Mathew Barzal's first career hat trick, a little over a year ago -- as his friend, teammate and captain. Barzal's second...
How a New York governor once plotted to assassinate George Washington
On June 25, 1775, William Tryon — the governor of the British colony of New York and a fierce loyalist to the crown — returned to New York City after...
Building the wall will prevent more tragedies at the border
Back in April, the Department of Justice sought to prevent illegal border crossing with a “zero tolerance” policy that involved a large expansion of criminal prosecutions. By June, holding facilities...
Wall Street's rocky December could have been much worse
We all know December — historically the best month of the year for stocks — didn’t deliver this year. It was a particularly strange month for Wall Street, which experienced...
Mr. Adversity: Running back's journey from 'the bad side' to Jets
Jets running back Elijah McGuire takes some time for a Q&A with The Post’s Steve Serby: Q: This came from your Twitter feed: “I’m from a hood where struggle is...
Underdog Giants will feast on Cowboys backup
GIANTS (-6) over Cowboys: With Dallas tightly-secured on the fourth shelf of the NFC postseason hierarchy, the Cowboys have nothing to play for, and it wouldn’t make them sorry to...
NYC's deer sterilization boss is making the big bucks
They’re bagging big bucks in Staten Island – and some deer, too. The wildlife ecologist running Mayor de Blasio’s deer-vasectomy project raked in more than $603,000 in the first two...
Millennials are resolving to save more in 2019: study
Times have been good for the economy — but many young Americans are worried about their finances. And they are resolving to do better in 2019. Those are some of...
How celebrities stay warm during New Year's Eve in Times Square
What's the secret to spending New Year’s Eve outside in the middle of Times Square? Layers. Lots of layers. Last year’s New Year’s Eve was the second coldest ever on...
Officials fear surge in stoned drivers if marijuana legalized
Get ready for high times on the highway. As New York moves toward legalizing recreational marijuana, the instances of motorists driving while stoned is likely to surge, if the past...
El Chapo's cocaine shipping speed earned him the nickname 'El Rapido'
When it came to shipping hundreds of kilos of cocaine into the US, El Chapo was so quick that Colombian cartel members christened him “El Rapido” — Speedy. That underworld...
Will Cuomo sell out New York to boost his union support?
Gov. Cuomo may be about to turn on New York big time — to boost his political support from the construction unions. The pro-labor group #CountMeIn this month announced that...
DeVos pushes for safer schools -- even if New York won’t
Federal Education Secretary Betsy DeVos is moving to roll back Obama-era school-discipline policies. The sooner she does, the better for America’s students. A new report by her school-safety commission, empaneled...
'Peacemaker' Bucks coach won't be fined for role in Kanter fracas
SALT LAKE CITY — The NBA will not fine Bucks assistant coach Darvin Ham for his “actions’’ during the fracas between Milwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Knicks’ Enes Kanter on...
Manning wants to put 'a little doubt' into playoff-bound rival
The Giants cannot do anything Sunday to inflict any real harm on the Cowboys in the regular-season finale at MetLife Stadium. The Cowboys are locked into the No. 4 slot...
Black teacher claims LI school district ignored rampant racism
Teachers in a Long Island school district allegedly did their best to keep the workplace “for whites only,” says a black educator who claims she endured years of racial discrimination...
City plans to push Little League off Riverside Park field for years
Their field of dreams is turning into a field of angry screams. The West Side Little League is about to be shut out — from the two baseball diamonds in...
Congo to hold presidential election after 2-year delay
Congo’s presidential election takes place Sunday after more than two years of delays. Protests and the surprise barring of 1 million voters from the polls over an Ebola outbreak marked...
Clemson completely dominates Notre Dame in playoff laugher
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dabo Swinney needs to amend his ROY — Rest of Y’all — shtick. It’s not Alabama and everybody else. Not anymore. Certainly not now. Clemson belongs in...
New Year's Eve balloons primed for Times Square limelight
Preparations were under way Saturday for the New Year's Eve celebration in Times Square, including getting 25,000 purple and yellow balloons ready to be handed out to revelers. The balloons...
Familiar tormentor helps hand Nets second straight defeat
MILWAUKEE — Giannis Antetokounmpo was the star of the game, but in many ways Brook Lopez was the man of the night for the Bucks. And the Nets were left...
Another tsunami could make this rhino extinct
These rhinos are at risk. An entire species of endangered rhinos could be wiped out if another tsunami hits the battered Indonesian park they call home, conservationists said. The last...
Legislators spent big on lavish fundraisers — but gave no grants to students
A nonprofit run by state lawmakers to raise scholarship money for needy minority students spends most of the cash on its lavish annual soiree — including $6,000 on limos —...
Stars CEO's passionless-rant was meant to be strictly business
Why all the fuss? Jim Lites, an expensive suit doing the bidding of a fellow who can afford to wear an even more expensive suit, didn’t even call Jamie Benn...
Nets forward in limbo as old injury returns
MILWAUKEE – Nets power forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson was forced out of Saturday’s game against the Bucks with a right adductor strain, essentially the same injury that sidelined him more than...
Todd Bowles is watching the Jets plan for life without him
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The Jets close out the season, and Todd Bowles’ time as Jets coach, Sunday against the Patriots at Gillette Stadium. The Jets won’t make it official until...
Ex-detective with 's--t list' caught with weapons stockpile in home
A retired NYPD Internal Affairs detective described as a “ticking time bomb” had a cache of weapons seized after allegedly sending bizarre and threatening e-mails to former cop colleagues and...
Overcrowded Brooklyn Bridge causes chaos
What a lovely day for a stroll along the . . . yikes! The Brooklyn Bridge became so crowded with pedestrians, cyclists and illegal vendors on a 50-degree Saturday afternoon...
The Jets can still land the No. 1 pick in the NFL draft -- with help
The Jets still have a shot at the No. 1 pick in next spring’s NFL draft, but they need some help. Here is the breakdown from overthecap.com, which studied the...
Utah implements nation's strictest drunk-driving law
Just in time for New Year’s Eve, Utah is setting up the strictest DUI law in the country. The state is lowering its limit on blood-alcohol content from 0.08 to...
TSA wants to bring in cuter security dogs
Dog-dreading passengers will soon see kinder, friendlier-looking canines at airport security. The TSA announced it will up its contingent of floppy-eared pups at check-in, while curtailing pointy-eared pooches. In other...
Brooklyn jail banned copies of the New York Post
Cruel and unusual punishment! The city has inexplicably banned the New York Post from Brooklyn’s only jail, forcing the roughly 800 inmates there to somehow subsist on a deficient diet...
Woman charged with fatally shooting 6 puppies
MIDDLEBROOK, Va. — A Virginia woman is charged with fatally shooting six puppies and discarding their remains over an embankment. News outlets report that the Augusta County Sheriff's Office charged...
Doctor exposed to Ebola placed in quarantine after return to US
An American physician exposed to Ebola while working in the Congo was placed in a secure area at the University of Nebraska on Saturday, officials said. The physician, whose name...
Trump freezes pay increases for federal workers
Adding insult to his furloughed employees’ injury, President Trump has ruled out pay raises for almost all federal workers in 2019. An executive order issued late Friday froze pay at...
Cops release video of creep who touched 4-year-old on subway
Cops on Saturday identified the violent creep who they say touched a 4-year-old girl's buttocks on a Bronx train, and, when confronted by the girl's mom, threatened to shoot her....
Shingles vaccine shortage is driving patients, doctors nuts
A shortage of a new vaccine against shingles has led to waiting lists of New Yorkers desperate to get the shots. The Shingrix vaccine is at least 90 percent effective...
NFL punishes Todd Bowles for criticizing officiating
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — The NFL gave Todd Bowles a parting gift. Bowles, who will be fired after Sunday’s season finale with the Patriots, was fined $25,000 by the league for...
St. John's addresses front-court depth by landing Jersey product
The positive momentum continues. St. John’s, already off to its best start in 36 years, landed another potential impact player Saturday afternoon, picking up a verbal commitment from junior college...
Wizards' John Wall to have season-ending surgery
Washington point guard John Wall will have season-ending surgery to address bone spurs in his left heel, the latest blow to the reeling Wizards. The Wizards announced Saturday night that...
News magazine suspends top editors amid fabrication scandal
Two top editors have been suspended at the German news weekly Der Spiegel in the wake of disclosures that stories filed by one of their reporters turned out to be...
Governor writes 'stolen election' while certifying Democrat's victory
Outgoing Republican Maine Gov. Paul LePage took a swipe on Friday at a Democratic candidate’s victory in a controversial House race, writing “stolen election” next to his signature on the...
LeBron James' apology reveals his ignorance of racial matters
Two years ago, LeBron James took great offense when Knicks president Phil Jackson referred to the NBA star’s business associates as “a posse.” James: “It just sucks that now at...
Devils finally on a winning streak thanks to rookie goalie
Goaltending has been a soft spot for the New Jersey Devils as they tumbled into last place in the Eastern Conference. Rookie Mackenzie Blackwood might be the solution as they...
Jim Harbaugh and Michigan see season end with familiar thud
ATLANTA — Lamical Perine had a 5-yard scoring catch and 53-yard touchdown run to lead No. 10 Florida's strong rushing attack Saturday, helping the Gators cap their comeback season with...
Trump, Democrats trade jabs as shutdown drags on
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump and Democrats are trading blame for the partial government shutdown but doing little substantive talking with each other, as the disruption in federal services and...
Teen staying merry despite theft of her wheelchair
A disabled Queens teen stayed merry Saturday despite the Christmas Day theft of her $6,000 custom wheelchair, as her outraged family ripped the heartless Grinch as “ inhumane” — and...
Russia builds 37-mile wall around annexed Crimea territory
How do you say “Build the wall” in Russian? Russia has built a 37-mile fence between Ukraine and Crimea, the territory that Russia annexed in 2014, according to Russian media....
Baby sitters are making outrageous demands for New Year's Eve
Lauren Friednash will ring in the New Year watching a sleeping toddler in Washington Heights — and cashing in big. The city’s best-paid babysitter charges a whopping $35 per hour...
An inside peek at the erotic New Year's Eve 'Illuminati Ball'
In this day and age, risqué can be risky. But Cynthia von Buhler is bringing sexy back to NYC. The illustrator has thrown, by her own estimation, hundreds of over-the-top...
Professional cuddlers are the cure for a lonely New Year's Eve
New Year’s Eve can be a lonely night for New Yorkers — and a lucrative one for professional cuddlers. Requests for sessions with “cuddlists” have surged by 50 percent this...
Time to embrace the truth about Notre Dame -- even if it hurts
ARLINGTON, Texas — There is a sizable portion of you, dear readers, who will read the sentence two paragraphs hence and say: “Yes! Yes! A thousand times yes! Of course...
Where to go on New Year’s Eve for a thrill or just to chill
Remember old acquaintances (and maybe make some new ones) while you kiss the year goodbye. Masquerade balls, meditation sessions, a Post Malone concert — there are all kinds of ways...
A painful ER visit and healthier eating transformed my life
The Post talks with six New Yorkers who were looking for and found fitness and diet plans that work, helping them to shed pounds and gain confidence and hope in...
How Knicks pair is working together to fix shooting slumps
SALT LAKE CITY — The team bus had left the university grounds an hour before for the trek back to their downtown Salt Lake City hotel Friday. Suddenly emerging from...
Five books that will change your life without making you feel like crap
"Reading self-help books gives you the impression of being productive when, really, it’s just another form of procrastination,” writes Gregg Clunis in his upcoming self-help book “Tiny Leaps, Big Changes.”...
Trump blames Democrats for deaths of migrant children at border
President Trump is blaming the recent deaths of migrant children in US custody on “Democrats and their pathetic immigration policies." "Any deaths of children or others at the Border are...
Giants lose punt returner to freak locker room injury
You cannot make it up. With one game remaining in the season, rookie receiver and punt returner Jawill Davis was placed on injured reserve -- not a common occurrence with...
Bronx shooting ends NYC's streak of seven days without a murder
A 32-year-old man was shot dead in the Bronx — ending the Big Apple’s streak of days without a killing at seven. The unidentified man walked out of an apartment...
Bodybuilder dies as he's tased by authorities after viciously stabbing Tinder date: cops
A Massachusetts YouTube bodybuilder whom police spotted outside a home, as he was on top of a woman and repeatedly stabbing her, suddenly died after being tased and arrested Thursday...
Covering kids in salt, baby cages and other ideas once considered 'good parenting'
ONE of the first symptoms of pregnancy — along with nausea and fatigue — is an increased appreciation for the saying, “Opinions are like a--holes, everyone has one.” (This is...
The Browns may already have their coaching answer
What should the Browns do with Gregg Williams? Yes, he’s an interim coach, having been elevated from defensive coordinator to head coach when Hue Jackson was fired two months ago....
Sam Darnold's linemen weren't impressed by his Christmas gift
Sam Darnold has proven he can deliver passes to receivers, but he made need step up his game when it comes to delivering presents to his offensive linemen. According to...
A baseball quiz to test fans as spring training approaches
I want to report a theft. On myself. I am blatantly stealing from my friend, the terrific baseball writer Tyler Kepner. In The New York Times, now annually during the...
Family demands answers as man's body finally returns from China
The family of a decorated National Guard veteran who died on a flight to China three weeks ago finally received his body on Saturday. Now they want answers. “The Chinese...
Egyptian forces kill 40 'militants' after bombing near Giza Pyramids
Egypt says police killed 40 militants Saturday following a deadly bomb attack that targeted tourists near the Great Pyramids. Authorities raided three militant hideouts and said the extremists were planning...
Trump touts 'big progress' in China trade talks, rips Dems in tweetstorm
President Trump touted “big progress” in trade negotiations with China’s President Xi Jinping on Saturday. “Just had a long and very good call with President Xi of China,” Trump tweeted...
Texas mom gives birth to giant baby, breaking hospital record
A mom has been left staggered after giving birth to a 14-pound, 13-ounce baby — setting a new hospital record. Jennifer Medlock said nobody expected her chubby bundle of joy,...
Trio takes MTA bus for joyride, then dumps it over a mile away
Three goons took an MTA bus for a 1.5-mile joyride in Brooklyn on Sunday—the same day a brazen bandit stole and drove a different city bus from the Bronx to...
How the pink diamond became the world's hottest gemstone
In a gilded ballroom at the Four Seasons hotel in Geneva last month, the world’s wealthiest collectors and their envoys gathered to bid on the final and most anticipated lot:...
These two Dem senators are waging a bigoted campaign against Catholics
Funny who is an “extremist” these days. Senators Kamala Harris and Mazie Hirono (Democrats of California and Hawaii, respectively) are challenging the nomination of Brian Buescher to the US District...
Yemeni toddler whose mom sued US to see him has died
OAKLAND, Calif. — The 2-year-old son of a Yemeni woman who sued the Trump administration to let her into the country to be with the ailing boy has died, the...
Why NYC's landmark buildings are doomed in 2019
If you lament the changes that laid waste in 2018 to “beloved” New York City stores, restaurants, cinemas and some whole buildings, look out: 2019 is going to be worse....
The terrible, horrible, no-good, very bad reason the military wants to stay in Syria
On December 19, 2018, President Trump declared correctly that “we have won against ISIS,” and announced that the remaining 2,000 American troops in Syria would be withdrawn. The president has...
Fiery crash in NYC kills one and obliterates vehicle
A speed demon from Maryland with his pet Rottweiler in tow sparked a six-car crash in Tribeca on Saturday morning, killing a driver whose SUV was reduced to scorched and...
Three killed in wrong-way freeway crash in Los Angeles
LOS ANGELES — A wrong-way freeway crash in Los Angeles has killed three people and authorities say drugs or alcohol probably were involved. The Fire Department says the crash occurred...
Brother of slain cop thanks officers for catching alleged killer
The brother of a California cop, who was allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant, broke into tears as he thanked authorities on Friday for finding his brother's killer. "Ronil Singh...
Odell Beckham Jr. changes his tune again regarding Eli Manning
After Odell Beckham Jr. answered a slew of questions Friday about what turned out to be a season-ending quad injury — and vowing to return in 2019 with the “best...
David Fizdale isn't done with his latest starting-lineup experiment
SALT LAKE CITY — Luke Kornet will start at center for a second straight game when the Knicks face the Jazz on Saturday night, coach David Fizdale said. In his...
Kevin Shattenkirk needs power-play time for trade showcase
Regarding the Rangers, three points out of last overall, notwithstanding games in hand on fellow bottom-feeders, and on the road to get there. 1. The playoffs are more of a...
Oklahoma's forgotten unit faces huge test
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Through all the years, through all of Alabama’s dominance, so much stands out about the dynasty that stands above every competing run in college football history....
Two friends highlight St. John's-Seton Hall battle
You’ll need two sets of eyes Saturday night — one following the highly anticipated Big East opener between St. John’s and Seton Hall and the other following wherever Shamorie Ponds...
Clemson relying on freshman QB to duplicate Deshaun Watson's success
ARLINGTON, Texas — Dabo Swinney didn’t officially settle on a new starting quarterback until Sept. 24, two days after Clemson’s fourth game. Until then, Kelly Bryant was still the guy,...
Jets talking upbeat while Todd Bowles knows 'record says it all'
It was rainy outside with dark clouds all around, the weather matching the gloom inside the press room at the Jets training facility in Florham Park, N.J., where Todd Bowles...
MMA will ring in New Year with six title bouts in New York
If you're upset with the UFC over its last-minute decision to move UFC 232 from Las Vegas to the Forum in Inglewood, Calif., then take a look at the Professional...
Coaching's future takes on coaching legend in Orange Bowl
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — Nick Saban wasn’t always the greatest college football coach of all time. First, he was a 35-year-old defensive coordinator, employed by his sixth different school (Michigan...
Notre Dame, Oklahoma need to rescue the flawed playoff system
ARLINGTON, Texas — The momentum’s heart is in the right place, it really is, and when it comes to college football that good-willed positive thrust generally bears results. Eventually. For...
When it comes to Week 17 playing time, please don't tease
Will the Cowboys, with nothing to gain and no bye week, rest some starters in Week 17 against the Giants to get ready for the playoffs? They are saying it...
Rick Pitino coaches first game since Louisville firing
ATHENS, Greece — Rick Pitino has won his first game in Greece, coaching troubled Panathinaikos to a 96-84 victory over CSKA Moscow on Friday night in Europe's main competition. The...
Why sharps are giving Oklahoma a serious look
Though there are few secrets about college football’s superpowers in an era of omnipresent media coverage, betting markets have been behind the curve trying to capture the point-spread power of...
Two under-the-radar players are must-haves for Week 17 fantasy
Whether you are playing for your league championship or just looking to dabble in some daily fantasy football contests, Week 17 can be a tricky one. Most people will tell...
Cotton Bowl matchups: How Clemson-Notre Dame will unfold
Here’s a look inside Saturday’s Cotton Bowl matchup — and College Football Playoff semifinal — between No. 2 Clemson and No. 3 Notre Dame: When Clemson has the ball It’s...
Starbucks barista helps Army veteran by finding him a kidney
He'll have a grande Frappuccino -- and a new kidney. An Army veteran from DuPont Wash., was able to get the kidney transplant he desperately needed thanks to the help...
Allen Crabbe may return for Nets and not a moment too soon
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Allen Crabbe looked good in a full five-on-five before Friday’s 100-87 loss to the Hornets, and coach Kenny Atkinson wouldn’t rule out the injured wing making his...
Jon Jones won't need to go distance to regain UFC title
Jon Jones returns to the octagon tonight in UFC 232 in an attempt to recapture the light heavyweight title he was forced to vacate after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs....
Clemson's backup plan for banned DL is a four-star recruit
ARLINGTON, Texas — Few teams have a player of Dexter Lawrence’s pedigree. Even fewer have a backup like Albert Huggins. Huggins will be relied upon Saturday because Lawrence was suspended,...
Man convicted of illegally killing mountain lion
A Colorado man was convicted of poaching a mountain lion after a months-long investigation into illegal hunting and outfitting in the state, officials said on Thursday. Andrew Pashley, 35, pleaded...