December 31, 2018
Ex-police honcho tied to NYPD scandal denies taking payoffs
A former top city police official whom the feds have identified as an unindicted co-conspirator in the NYPD bribery scandal spoke out for the first time Monday, denying that he...
Giants can't afford to delay their decision on Eli Manning
Eli Manning wasn’t made available on Monday when the media was allowed in the Giants locker room as the players collected their belongings in preparation for the offseason. Word filtered...
Henrik Lundqvist's huge night lifts Rangers to sweep of trip
ST. LOUIS — There already have been enough losses this season that the Rangers thought they didn’t deserve, so maybe they don’t feel so bad taking a win they thought...
Man nabbed in crapper caper at Queens eateries
He’s in deep doo-doo now. An upstate man is accused of swiping plumbing fixtures from eight Queens fast-food joints — including one in Flushing — last month, according to District...
Lehner dominates ex-team to help Trotz snag milestone victory
BUFFALO — Robin Lehner made an emotional return to Buffalo and led the Islanders to a milestone victory for coach Barry Trotz. Lehner made 39 saves against his former team...
Ex-con gifts teen wheelchair after hers was stolen
A disabled Queens teen is getting a new wheelchair after hers was stolen on Christmas Day, and it’s coming from ... an ex-con. Michelle Martinez, 18, and her family have...
The winners and losers of the 2018 stock market
Believe it or not, there are some diamonds in the rough of the 2018 stock market. And some pretty big names, to boot. Here’s a breakdown of the storied winners...
Man shouts 'Allah' during stabbing spree at UK train station
A man allegedly stabbed three people while yelling "Allah" at a train station in Manchester, England on Monday, reports said. The suspect attacked two passengers and one police officer during...
Devils may have found their franchise goalie
Mackenzie Blackwood has provided an expected lift for the New Jersey Devils. Blackwood posted his second straight shutout, stopping 25 shots in the Devils' 4-0 win over the Vancouver Canucks...
Wannabe firefighter who failed physical test 3 times sues to get job anyway
Meet the flameout who wants to be a smoke-eater. A firefighter wannabe who failed the FDNY physical test three times has sued the city and the department, demanding he get...
Man fatally shot inside Greenwich Village apartment
A man was killed inside his Greenwich Village apartment on Monday night, sources said. The 62-year-old victim was in his living room at 110 Bedford Street at around 5 p.m....
Manny Machado drops possible Yankees hint on Instagram
Free-agent superstar Manny Machado told his suitors he would make his decision in the new year. But he might have hinted at which way he’s leaning Monday, when he started...
Woman makes chilling admission to cops about missing dad
A woman being grilled by cops in the suspected slaying of a Staten Island dad told detectives that her boyfriend “killed somebody — and he made me go with him...
The 10 best things Trump did in 2018
In his second year in office, the list of extraordinary things President Trump has done, for good and ill, continued to grow. Today, I offer my annual list of the...
What Churchill and Kipling could teach Trump about handling 'wars'
The numbers are small, the terrain unfamiliar, the cast of characters chaotic and the clash of interest hard to decipher. Nevertheless, President Donald Trump's sudden, perhaps impulsive decision to withdraw...
Let’s make 2019 the year of mental health in New York City
The year that came to a close Monday threw the Big Apple’s mental health crisis into stark relief. From addicts openly injecting at St. Mary’s Park in the Bronx; to...
The unfair, anti-Catholic conviction of Cardinal George Pell
No one with a sense of justice can fail to be outraged when, in “To Kill a Mockingbird,” a jury in Maycomb, Ala., bows to social pressure and convicts an...
Will Cuomo do right by New York or his 2020 ambitions?
New Year’s marks the beginning of Andrew Cuomo’s third term as governor — and, many expect, the start of his long-awaited bid for the White House. The question is: Will...
Elizabeth Smart's kidnapper living near elementary school
SALT LAKE CITY — A woman who helped kidnap Elizabeth Smart is living several blocks from a Salt Lake City elementary school following her release from prison in September, according...
Candle sparked deadly Long Island blaze: officials
The deadly inferno that raced through a Long Island home — killing a grandmother and her young granddaughter and forcing the girl’s 10-year-old brother to jump from a window —...
Vagrants indicted for attack on cop in subway station
Two vagrants were indicted for trying to attack a cop inside a Lower East Side subway station, prosecutors said Monday. Eliseo Alvarez, 36, and Juan Nunez, 27, didn’t appear for...
Jets' CEO to coach candidates: You can be 'freaking legend'
A day after firing coach Todd Bowles, Jets CEO Christopher Johnson took some blame of his own for the team’s dismal state. “The buck stops with me,” Johnson said. “I...
Cuomo grants clemency to 29 convicts, including murderers
Gov. Cuomo granted clemency to 29 convicts Monday — including four serving lengthy sentences for murder. Twenty-two of the inmates won pardons, including several immigrants convicted of drug crimes who...
Frustrated Enes Kanter gets cryptic about possible trade request
DENVER — The snow fell hard in this Rocky Mountain city on New Year’s Eve, and an Enes Kanter avalanche could be coming in the New Year. Before Monday’s film...
Trump: Ask Warren's 'psychiatrist' if she can win White House
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Monday only Sen. Elizabeth Warren's psychiatrist knows whether she can win the White House. “I wish her well, I’d love to run against her,” the...
Ocasio-Cortez won't say if she's taking a salary during shutdown
WASHINGTON — When parts of the government shut down nearly two weeks ago, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez challenged members of Congress to have some “integrity” and not accept their salaries while federal...
Adam Savage is back to help a teenage 'Mythbusters' crew
When original “Mythbusters” co-host Adam Savage left the Discovery series, he thought he was done for good with the show. But like an action movie hero coming out of retirement...
New Year's resolutions start with reasonable goals
New habits are hard. The best way to make them stick? Start slow, says “Atomic Habits” author James Clear. He recommends a two-step approach: Establish the baseline of your desired...
Don't get tripped up by your New Year's resolutions
Remember what happened last January? You resolved to quit sugar. Get fit. Lose the weight. We all did — what a time! Then, of course, came February. An estimated 80...
What to binge watch while nursing a New Year's Eve hangover
The only goal worth setting this New Year’s Day? Nursing your hangover with some good, mindless TV and movies. Luckily, there’s a large selection of binge watches to keep you...
Letitia James 'troubled' by Post report of nonprofit spending
Incoming state Attorney General Letitia James said Monday she is “troubled” by a Post report that the New York State Association of Black and Puerto Rican Legislators raised more than...
Pasta, popcorn and waffles are OK on this New Year’s diet plan
Jumpstart your new year with this five-day portion-focused meal plan from NYU expert nutritionist Lisa Young’s new book, “Finally Full, Finally Slim.” Day one Breakfast: Greek yogurt parfait Serve 1...
How to lose weight — and still eat pasta
The key to losing weight in 2019 may have less to do with what you eat, and more to do with how much you eat. Choosing the right portions of...
US citizens sue Hezbollah over trauma caused by missiles
A group of 22 U.S. citizens is suing Hezbollah in Brooklyn Federal Court for the harm the terror group caused by lobbing rocket and missile attacks at northern Israel while...
From 'Batman' to bowl games: Your guide to New Year's Day TV
If you’ve enjoyed yourself on New Year’s Eve, it’s very likely you will be doing nothing on New Year’s Day. Can’t get up off the couch? Not to worry. Many...
Neighbor recounts boy's escape from fire that killed his sister and grandma
The Long Island boy who jumped out of a window to escape a deadly house fire was beside himself when he ran for help, a neighbor recalled Monday. The 10-year-old...
Vatican spokesman, deputy suddenly resign amid church scandals
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican spokesman, Greg Burke, and his deputy resigned abruptly Monday amid an overhaul of the Vatican's communications operations and a crisis period in Pope Francis' papacy....
Antonio Brown staged one-man mutiny before Steelers finale
Antonio Brown missed the last game of Pittsburgh's season not because of a knee injury but because he sat out practice last week after getting into a dispute with a...
US stocks suffer worst year since 2008 financial crisis
Yes, stocks do go down sometimes. After the sugar high of 2016 and 2017 — that saw the S&P 500 gain 9.5 percent and 19.4 percent, respectively — Wall Streeters...
Landon Collins wouldn't fight Giants' franchise tag
Landon Collins wants to return to the Giants, the team that moved up in the second round of the 2015 NFL Draft to take him out of Alabama then made...
Times Square revelers brace for New Year's Eve rain
Bring on Auld Rain Syne! New Year’s Eve revelers crammed into Times Square on Monday -- bracing for a soggy send-off to 2018. With umbrellas banned from the festivities for...
Big East explains how they screwed St. John's
Two days later, the Big East has admitted its official’s mistake that wound up costing St. John’s its Big East opener against Seton Hall. In a statement obtained by The...
Kelsey Berreth’s fiancé hit with five felony counts, including murder
Kelsey Berreth’s fiancé heard Colorado prosecutors on Monday formally charge him with five felonies in connection with the disappearance and presumed murder of the mother of his 1-year-old child. Patrick...
Don’t get too excited over ‘Aquaman’s box office earnings
Hollywood is going overboard with excitement over the success of “Aquaman.” The Warner Bros. film featuring the cheesy DC Comics character is having a fine time at the international box...
Dolphins fan ends up on fire after truly stupid stunt
https://twitter.com/bustedcoverage/status/1079520399145222150 Call it an attempt to live up to Bills Mafia. Call it a denunciation of a terrible season. Or call it a cry for help. Maybe that's what it...
John Elway has a serious quarterback problem
The Broncos' best-ever quarterback can't seem to replace himself. Since Denver hired him as its general manager in 2011, John Elway has struggled to find a quarterback not named Peyton...
Sam Darnold has some thoughts on Jets' coaching search
This wasn’t the rookie year Sam Darnold imagined. He lost three times as many games as he won, dealt with an injury and it concluded with a coaching change, as...
Deputy charged with sexually assaulting girlfriend's teen daughter
A veteran sheriff’s deputy in Illinois was charged with sexually assaulting two children, including his girlfriend's 14-year-old daughter, authorities said. Luke Hatzipetros, 43, inappropriately touched the girl with his hand...
China set to land on 'dark' side of the moon
Many of us like to start off a new year by doing something special. Often it’s setting a lofty goal we’d like to achieve over the following 12 months. But...
Falcons fire everyone but their head coach
The Falcons became the latest team to make changes on Black Monday, firing all three of their coordinators Monday afternoon. Though Dan Quinn remains head coach, Steve Sarkisian (offense), Marquand...
Woman donates kidney to ex-husband years after divorce
Former childhood sweethearts, whose fairy tale ended 20 years ago after 24 years of marriage and two children, still fulfilled their promises of “in sickness and in health” after Mary...
Horny toads attempt 'orgy' with python: 'Stuff of nightmares'
He's just not that into you. An Australian couple encountered a strange sight when they spotted a dozen venomous cane toads appearing to hitch a ride on the back of...
'Dry January' is the best way to start a new year, science says
The hardest part about most New Year’s resolutions is getting them to stick. But if your resolution is to curb your drinking habit, just one month of good behavior should...
Woman steals baby Jesus from church Nativity scene
A woman entered a Queens church over the weekend and lay down in its Nativity scene next to a statue of the baby Jesus — then got up and left...
Experts say Times Square NYE crowd is smaller than people think
Ryan Seacrest and Anderson Cooper will be there. Snoop Dogg, too. But 1 million or 2 million people in New York's Times Square for New Year's Eve? As Snoop would...
Entrepreneurs reveal how to stay sane during a busy work season
Earlier this year, Tesla and SpaceX founder and CEO Elon Musk’s erratic behavior raised concerns about his fitness to lead. In an emotional interview, he said that working long hours...
Jets receivers: Jeremy Bates made offense a predictable mess
A day after the Jets season came to an end, a few of the team’s wide receivers expressed their frustration with offensive coordinator Jeremy Bates. The Jets finished 29th in...
How Corey Johnson is about to hold two of the city's most influential offices
New York's next public advocate will have a familiar face — that of City Council Speaker Corey Johnson. Under the law, Johnson will assume the post when the office's current...
Adorable 5-year-old stands up for dog her aunt called a ‘potato’
In a sweet new video, 5-year-old Mattigan had her feelings hurt after her aunt Emily Kern said a dog looked like a “trotting potato.” Young Mattigan burst into tears and...
iPhone XS Max catches fire in man's pocket: report
This Apple customer complaint might be a little too hot to handle. A former Apple fan from Ohio is considering legal action against the company after his iPhone XS Max...
Adam Gase goes straight from Dolphins' firing to Browns' candidate
Mere hours after being fired by the Dolphins, Adam Gase already might be a frontrunner elsewhere. Browns owner Jimmy Haslam has been a longtime fan of Gase, who could be...
This board game helps Brooklynites prepare for looming L-train shutdown
It’ll be an “L” of a time getting to Manhattan in 2019. But Brooklynites can now face their fear of April’s 15-month L-train shutdown with the new board game Escape...
Alabama sheriff pocketed $1.5M from illegal immigrant fund: report
An Alabama sheriff has personally pocketed $1.5 million in federal funds intended to feed illegal immigrants housed in a detention center he runs — and it was all legit, according...
Even Archie Manning knows risky stakes of Eli returning to Giants
It's no secret that Eli Manning may have played his last game with the Giants on Sunday. If the organization does decide to bring its longtime quarterback back though, Manning's...
House Democrats have plan to reopen government when they take control this week
WASHINGTON — House Democrats have come up with a plan to reopen the government when they take control of the chamber on Thursday — but without the $5 billion President...
'Most beautiful girl in the world' wins title for the second time
Thylane Blondeau hit headlines across the globe when she was crowned "the most beautiful girl in the world" a decade ago – when she was just 6 years old. And...
More than 3,000 Tesla Model 3s left in US inventory: report
Tesla had over 3,000 Model 3s left in inventory in the US as of Sunday, automotive news website Electrek reported on Monday, citing people familiar with the matter. The electric-car...
Deliveryman beaten after parking in front of Hells Angels clubhouse
A deliveryman was beaten early Monday when he parked his car in front of motorcycles outside the Hells Angels' East Village clubhouse, police sources said. The 22-year-old was dropping off...
Jon Gruden finally finds a Raiders GM he can boss around
Jon Gruden has found the man to help him figure out what to do with all those draft picks. The Oakland Raiders announced Monday that they have hired Mike Mayock...
Jets begin coaching search with Andy Reid disciple
The Jets have their first few official coaching candidate. The Jets have put out an interview request for Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy, The Post confirmed. The former NFL running back...
Pediatrician killed while shielding son from falling tree at national park
A pediatrician and mother of three was killed while shielding her 3-year-old son from a falling tree last week while hiking in Tennessee’s Great Smoky Mountain National Park, officials said....
Cow that escaped slaughter on New Jersey highway gives birth
Holy cow! Brianna is a new mom! The cow that avoided the slaughterhouse by jumping off a truck in New Jersey is over the moon at her new home, the...
New York state agency director arrested fleeing drunken crash: cops
The head of a state program for children was arrested for allegedly driving drunk, hitting a pole and then sprinting off on foot, according to a report. Sheila McBain, who...
Man claims he was kicked out of vape shop for wearing 'MAGA' hat
An expletive-laden shouting match erupted at the Xhale City vape shop in Tucker, Georgia, between an employee and a customer wearing a "MAGA" hat and Trump sweatshirt. Customer Ian Furgeson...
Fisherman pulls in 40-pound bag of cocaine
It was this big! A Florida fisherman wound up reeling in more than one line when he netted a package containing some 40 pounds of suspected cocaine on Saturday, according...
Apollo’s $20B Arconic bid hung up on credit worries: sources
A deal that was supposed to be the biggest leveraged buyout of 2018 has been delayed into next year by recent turmoil in the credit markets, The Post has learned....
Most Americans think gene-editing babies for health reasons is OK
WASHINGTON — Most Americans say it would be OK to use gene-editing technology to create babies protected against a variety of diseases — but a new poll finds they’d draw...
James Mattis' farewell message to Defense Department workers
Defense Secretary James Mattis, in his farewell message, encouraged all Defense Department employees to "keep the faith and hold fast" during difficult times. "Our Department's leadership, civilian and military, remains...
This teen is getting his high school and Harvard diplomas in the same month
ULYSSES, Kan. — A 16-year-old Kansas boy will soon earn his high school diploma — and a few days later, he’ll travel to Harvard to collect his bachelor’s degree. Ulysses...
Nets raising the bar, but know one thing: 'We want more'
The Nets will ring in 2019 with their best New Year’s Day record in more than a decade. It shows the bar has been raised and they want more. Far...
Mom of three killed over $35 manicure: boyfriend
A mother of three in Las Vegas was killed while trying to stop a customer from walking out without paying for a $35 manicure, police and her heartbroken partner said....
Jackie Chan sex scene leads to firing of TV station boss in Iran
An Iranian TV boss and other staffers have been axed after an "immoral" sex scene featuring actor Jackie Chan aired on a local station, according to reports. Viewers on Iran's...
Floyd Mayweather leaves Japanese kickboxer in tears in fight farce
Floyd Mayweather knocked Tenshin Nasukawa out in the opening round as their big-money fight turned into a farce. Kickboxing star Nasukawa was left crying in his own corner after being...
Student uniforms in China now come with tracking devices
Chinese citizens get accustomed pretty early in life to living in a constant state of being tracked and surveilled by authorities. In what sounds a little like an episode of...
Kirk Cousins is an $84 million disaster for Vikings
As Vikings fans woke up and faced this Monday with their team — riding high at 13-3 and headed for the NFC Championship game a year ago — not even...
Singer tackled while performing 'Sweet Caroline'
In a surprising video, a singer at the Cavern Club in Liverpool, England, was tackled onstage by a surly patron. As the crooner performed the Neil Diamond classic “Sweet Caroline,”...
Police release photos of teens wanted for taking MTA bus on joyride
Police on Monday released photos of six teens they say hopped on an unattended MTA bus in The Bronx and took it for a joyride through Queens — adding that...
DNA test reveals doctor inseminated patient with his own sperm: suit
A Florida couple is suing a Vermont gynecologist after their daughter's genetic test revealed the doctor was her biological father, the lawsuit claims. Peter and Cheryl Rousseau filed a suit...
Victim in fiery lower Manhattan crash was 'easy-going person': family
The driver killed in a fiery hit-and-run car crash over the weekend in Tribeca was remembered Monday as “a great, simple, easy-going person” by her grief-stricken family. “You’d be lucky...
Trump: Anyone else would be 'national hero' for pulling out of Syria
President Trump defended his decision to remove US troops from Syria, blasted "failed Generals" for criticizing him and claimed that if anybody other than he took the same action, they...
Heart failure might not mean you have to quit alcohol
Being diagnosed with heart failure is a serious thing and individuals who receive such news from their doctors are likely to examine their lifestyles and, in many cases, change some...
Rich people are more charitable if they feel like they’re in charge
The holidays are supposed to be a time for giving and, as we’ve seen in a number of instances, sometimes people with disposable income really go above and beyond to...
NFL coaches are being fired by the second on ugly Monday
Black Monday lived up to its name. The NFL now has eight vacancies — a quarter of the league — after four firings Monday morning. The biggest surprise of the...
Video reportedly shows men carrying bags containing Khashoggi body parts
A Turkish TV station has broadcast footage that it claims shows three men carrying bags that contained the remains of slain Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi, according to a report. The...
Zoo worker killed by escaped lion identified as 22-year-old intern
The worker who was killed by an escaped lion at a North Carolina zoo has been identified as a 22-year-old intern whose family says she died "following her passion." Alexandra...
Steve Alford's UCLA run ends with Liberty rock bottom
Apparently a 15-point loss at home was the last straw for UCLA and head basketball coach Steve Alford. According to multiple reports and first broken by The Athletic's Seth Davis,...
'Racist' woman arrested for pulling knife, going berserk over parking spot
An Oregon woman was busted on felony charges after a racist rant apparently sparked by a parking space was caught on tape. Amber Rose Rocco, 39, was taken into custody Friday...
Trump: I never abandoned plans for a concrete wall
President Trump said on Monday that he "NEVER ABANDONED" plans to build a concrete wall along the southern border, contradicting comments made by members of his administration - including himself....
Elizabeth Warren is one step closer to a presidential run
Democratic Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday announced her intention to run for president in 2020 as a champion of middle-class Americans and a foe of big banks and Wall Street...
2 killed, dozens wounded in bombing near Philippines mall
Two people were killed and dozens wounded in the Philippines on Monday when a bomb believed to be detonated remotely by pro-ISIS militants blew up near a shopping mall, according...
My family's health issues scared me into losing 80 pounds
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...
Drunkenness, rage and confusion: the worst drivers of 2018
From a joyride through a crowded beach to an all-out brawl in the middle of traffic, 2018 was a banner year for road rage. Keep an eye out for these...
Russia arrests US citizen on spying charges
MOSCOW — Russia's domestic security agency says it has arrested a US citizen on espionage charges. The Federal Security Service, or FSB, the top KGB successor agency, said the American...
Rain could dampen Times Square crowd at New Year's Eve ball drop
It’s not just the ball that’s dropping. Organizers are predicting that fewer people will be on hand to ring in the New Year in Times Square because of looming rain....
Brooklyn inmates can now read the New York Post in jail again
The city Department of Correction vowed to investigate why a visitor was barred from bringing a copy of The Post into a Brooklyn jailhouse on Sunday — and why a...
Now we know the Giants' 2019 draft slot and opponents
The Giants, who finished 5-11 this season after Sunday's season-ending 36-35 loss to the Cowboys, will own the No. 6-overall pick in the 2019 NFL Draft. After picking Saquon Barkley...
College football championship is all about the quarterbacks
Step aside, Nick Saban and Dabo Swinney. Move over, Clelin Ferrell and Jonah Williams. The national championship stage won’t belong to the two championship-winning coaches or consensus top-10 first-round linemen....
Cody Latimer gives Giants his best Odell Beckham impression
On the strength of his left hand alone, Cody Latimer did his best to make up for lost time. The Giants wide receiver, who spent eight weeks on injured reserve...
Lamar Jackson leading charge of scary contenders on the rise
Beware the late entries. It took the Colts and the Ravens 17 weeks, but they reached the playoffs by winning their regular-season finales Sunday. Pity the Texans and the Chargers....
Jets sit big-money corner and set up Tom Brady for a big day
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — Take a dose of injuries, add a measure of disciplinary action, blend in guys who were new to an NFL game. And the result is a major...
The tips you need to be a smarter bettor in the new year
Here on the final day of 2018, VSiN is proud to present “New Year’s Resolutions for Squares.” Many of you don’t think of yourself as square. But even if you...
Except for Saquon Barkley, Giants hardly look on right path
It was the kind of gut-wrenching defeat that would ruin the offseason for most coaches, players and fans, a one-point heartbreaker to the division-rival Cowboys at MetLife Stadium in the Giants’...
Providence has the edge against Big East foe Creighton
Conference play is starting for most, and two clashing styles will be on display in Rhode Island on Monday (FS1, 4 p.m.) as Providence will look to use its “Alpha”...
NYPD tells father, son to 'keep moving' to avoid needles in Bronx park
Mayor Bill de Blasio has ordered a crackdown on a drug-plagued Bronx park in the wake of a Post exposé — and cops are taking no chances. Marco Lopez, 30,...
Why Sam Darnold was proud of Jets after an 'embarrassing' loss
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There were ups. There were downs. Lots of downs, which is usually the case when a team finishes 4-12. But there mainly was hope for the future...
How national title game that felt like fate can produce a classic
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — It is how it was intended to be. Whatever qualms anyone has about No. 1 Alabama (14-0) and No. 2 Clemson (14-0) meeting in the national...
Kevin Shattenkirk set to make Rangers return against old team
BRENTWOOD, Mo. — The location and the timing of Kevin Shattenkirk’s return to the Rangers lineup was lost on no one. The Blueshirts will get their big-ticket blueliner back for...