February 27, 2019

Hey, Islanders fans: Boo John Tavares, but don't go overboard

An open letter, to my fellow islanders: I come to you this morning not as a sportswriter, a detached denizen of the press box, but as one who spent dozens...

Kim Jong Un signals willingness to denuke -- again

North Korean leader Kim Jong Un signaled on Thursday morning in Hanoi that he may be willing to accept a deal that includes full denuclearization of his country. Speaking at...

New Jersey teen arrested for beating elderly man over MAGA hat

A New Jersey teenager was arrested on Wednesday for allegedly beating up an 81-year-old man because the victim was sporting a "Make America Great Again" hat, authorities said. Ryan M....

9/11 museum remembers sports' contributions to healing

Thursday night inside the 9/11 Memorial Museum, the heads of various sports leagues will convene for the first time together since the horrific Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks to commemorate...

Heartless catnapper steals feline from Bronx bodega

A heartless thief stole a tiny bodega cat in the Bronx last week -- and her owners are desperately pleading for her return. The real-life cat burglar lured 2-month-old Luna...

Oregon State will have answers in rematch vs. Arizona

When looking at Thursday’s Arizona versus Oregon State game from a historical perspective, it would be a mismatch in favor of Arizona. This game is being played in 2019, though,...

Rangers put up a fight but fall in OT to elite Lightning

Somehow, it seems unfair. It seems unfair that after rallying from two goals down, outplaying the NHL-leading Lightning through the final 40 minutes of regulation and sending the match into...

Dwyane Wade's buzzer-beating 3 propels Heat past Warriors

MIAMI — Dwyane Wade jumped onto a courtside table and thumped himself on the chest three times. He took a victory lap, waving a towel. He got mobbed by teammates....

Parents ticked, kids confused about de Blasio's $773M school failure

They give him an F. A day after Mayor Bill de Blasio admitted his $773 million Renewal Schools program has been a failure and finally pulled the plug on it,...

DC attorney general subpoenas Trump's inaugural committee

NEW YORK — President Donald Trump’s inaugural committee has received a subpoena from the attorney general for the District of Columbia, the third request it has received from prosecutors for...

Nets and coach admit to being outworked in loss to Wizards

Kenny Atkinson called the Nets’ non-effort a clunker. Jarrett Allen admitted that’s far too kind for Wednesday’s fecal farce. “We played like doo-doo,” Allen said after a 125-116 beating from...

Michael Cohen gave Democrats the performance they wanted

Lights, camera, Cohen. Democrats got the reality show they wanted out of President Trump’s fixer-turned-enemy, with their star witness parroting the party’s talking points. Racist, liar, con man, cheat and...

Michael Cohen's testimony contradicts part of Trump-Russia dossier

Michael Cohen undercut a key element of the so-called Steele dossier when he testified Wednesday that he has never traveled to Prague — or anywhere in the Czech Republic. His...

How federal interest hikes and inflation are self-correcting systems

The Federal Reserve thinks inflation is just fine — about 2 percent a year, which is about where the Fed wants it to be. And that’s true. But only if...

Jets open for business at No. 3 if Giants want to make move

INDIANAPOLIS — The Jets are open for business … even if it is a crosstown transaction. General manager Mike Maccagnan said he is willing to trade back from the No....

Mets' T.J. Rivera sits out as return from elbow surgery snags

PORT ST. LUCIE — T.J. Rivera’s attempted return from Tommy John surgery hasn’t proceeded smoothly this spring. The 30-year-old Bronx native has remained absent from exhibition games because of discomfort...

McCray's 'Thrive' initiative on track to spend $1B in 5 years

Chirlane McCray’s mental health initiative is on track to spend $1 billion over five years — but city officials can’t provide a detailed breakdown or prove it’s making a positive...

Oprah's absence blamed for poor Weight Watchers' results

The dieting company formerly known as Weight Watchers is hoping Oprah Winfrey will help it reverse a downward spiral — raising the question: Where the hell has she been? The...

John Tavares back at Coliseum -- this time as Islanders enemy

Ever since John Tavares tweeted, on July 1, a picture of his younger self in Maple Leafs bed sheets -- ending a string of tweets confirming he was leaving the...

Michael Cohen plans to cash in on his bad boy persona

Michael Cohen testified that he has received multiple offers for TV, movie and book deals — and admitted he plans to cash in on his notoriety. During a contentious exchange...

LIRR engineer's heroic dash saved a passenger's life during crash

An LIRR engineer became an action hero when he helped save the life of a passenger on his locomotive as it derailed after a fatal collision with a pickup truck,...

Devils' Mirco Mueller OK after scary crash into end boards

New Jersey defenseman Mirco Mueller had full range of motion and was conscious after being taken off the ice on a stretcher following a nasty, head-first fall into the end...

FBI finds 2,000 ancient human bones in Indiana man's house

A man who ran an amateur museum out of his Indiana home kept a collection of thousands of stolen Native American bones, officials revealed this week. Federal investigators probed the...

It's finding a franchise QB or bust for Dave Gettleman

Eli Manning will get this next last chance, this next last chance Phil Simms never got, and because of the essence of the man and what he has meant to...

Trump and Kim kick off second day of nuclear summit talks

President Trump and Kim Jong Un kicked off their second day of nuclear summit talks in Vietnam, with the North Korean leader saying he has a feeling that "good results"...

House approves bill to expand background checks for gun sales

The House of Representatives — which is controlled by the Democrats — passed a bill on Wednesday that would expand federal background checks for firearm sales to both gun shows...

Coogi, Biggie Smalls' favorite sweatshirt brand, is suing the Nets

A New York-based clothing brand once hyped by Notorious B.I.G. is accusing Nike, the NBA and the Nets of swiping their iconic designs. Coogi claims a special 2018-2019 Nike "City...

Greg Bird and Luke Voit just made this even harder on Yankees

LAKELAND, Fla. — If Greg Bird and Luke Voit play like they have in the early portion of the exhibition season, the Yankees are going to have an impossible decision...

David Fizdale explains what is behind his relentless optimism

David Fizdale’s first 15 years an NBA coach resulted in nine playoff berths and two NBA titles. His one full year as an NBA head coach led to the postseason....

Michael Cohen may have just helped Donald Trump

Trump lawyer-turned-betrayer Michael Cohen took a detour on his way to prison with a lovely day trip to Washington and a televised sitdown with the House Oversight Committee. He spent...

When #MeToo comes for a man you love

What happens when the “believe-all-women” ethos collides with the urge to believe some men, particularly if those men are your loved ones? Perhaps a much needed return to respecting due...

Bloomberg was better for schools than de Blasio

When he came into office, Mayor Bill de Blasio’s signature educational initiative, called Renewal Schools, was perhaps the clearest example of his break from the previous ­administration’s aggressive ­approach to...

Amed Rosario getting good results from old batting approach

PORT ST. LUCIE — Break out Frank Sinatra’s “My Way” as Amed Rosario attempts to find a hitting approach that works for him. After shunning the leg kick he used...

Harvard’s latest low: indulging demented ‘safe space’ demand

As ridiculous as college students’ demands for “safe spaces” have become, the way the schools indulge them is worse. The latest travesty comes from Harvard University, where a dean whose...

Jumaane is right: this special-election process has to go

Even the city’s new public advocate, Jumaane Williams, agrees that the process through which he won — and now must quickly run again — needs to be changed. “People are...

Giants GM's quarterback plan takes shape with one dream scenario

INDIANAPOLIS — Dave Gettleman has a dream as far as how he wants to leave the Giants. “I would love to draft a franchise quarterback for this place and then...

Playing for the other team, Cohen fails to move ball against Trump

Michael Cohen painted a very ugly portrait of President Trump in his testimony Wednesday — exactly as you’d expect from a guy whose hopes for the future rest entirely on...

Revenge porn offenders could be imprisoned if new law passes

Legislative leaders announced an agreement Wednesday on a state law to criminalize revenge porn — following a year-long campaign waged by The Post. The Post published a series of stories...

These kickass high school girls are making wrestling history

Jessi Johnson started wrestling in the seventh grade, competing against the boys in her New Jersey schools. “I just like the aggression,” the scrappy blonde tells The Post. “It’s an...

Creepy MTV dating show sets you up with celebrity clones

When MTV asked ­Nicole Zanatta if she wanted to go on a date with a doppelgänger of her celebrity crush for the network’s new show “Game of Clones,” the Staten...

Convicted child killer beaten, strangled by cellmate

An Oklahoma prison inmate took justice into his own hands last month — beating and strangling a convicted child killer to death inside the cell they shared, according to officials....

Straphanger dies after falling onto subway tracks

A straphanger died Wednesday when he fell onto the subway tracks in Manhattan and was hit by an oncoming train, police said. The unidentified man's death on the A/B/C/D Line...

Brooklyn DA supports plan to give driver's licenses to illegal immigrants

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez plans to announce Friday that he'll become the first in the state to support giving driver's licenses to illegal immigrants. "I have placed a strong emphasis...

US eases North Korea nuke demands amid talks: report

The US is dropping its demand for North Korea to hand over a full accounting of its nuclear weapons and ballistic missile programs, according to a report Wednesday. US negotiators...

Creep allegedly hacked student's nude photos in 'sextortion' plot

Police in Florida are investigating how a 21-year-old creep allegedly hacked a female student's nudes as part of a "sextortion" plot. Magnus Sjoberg, who is from Norway, was arrested Monday...

Video shows man accused of snapping wife's neck demonstrating a chokehold

The stockbroker on trial for his wife’s murder demonstrated a martial arts chokehold in jail — the same technique prosecutors say he used to snap her neck, according to footage...

Antonio Brown trade to Jets is not looking likely

INDIANAPOLIS — Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert said interest around the NFL in trading for disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown has increased this week. Are the Jets among the teams...

Why billionaire Ken Griffin can snag property tax bargain

Ken Griffin won’t have to worry about the tax man — at least when it comes to New York City real estate. Last month, the billionaire investor behind the Citadel...

Surprise — New York is ranked 37th in general happiness: poll

If you can make it here, you can make it anywhere -- though you’d probably be happier elsewhere. New York is a career hell, according to a new Gallup poll,...

Long Island City real estate activity doubled with promise of Amazon

Talk about a short-lived boom. Even though Amazon nixed its plans to bring additional headquarters to Long Island City, the online retail giant still managed to spur a prime rush...

The most extravagant summer houses in the Hamptons

As we slog through a winter marked by deep freezes, rain and howling winds, summer is far from the top of mind. But if you’re thinking about snagging a summer...

Cops appeal decision forcing them to turn over bodycam footage

A police union said Wednesday it will fight an appellate court decision requiring the NYPD to turn over police bodycam footage. The Police Benevolent Association announced it “began the appeals...

TikTok to pay record-breaking $5.7M fine for violating child privacy law

The company behind the popular lip-syncing app TikTok has agreed to pay nearly $6 million as part of a record-breaking settlement with the Federal Trade Commission over claims that it...

Tlaib, Meadows got into heated exchange over racism during Cohen testimony

WASHINGTON – Lynne Patton’s appearance at Michael Cohen’s testimony prompted one of the most emotional moments of the daylong hearing amid accusations of racism. Patton, a top Trump housing official...

The key to Pete Alonso's growth is kept in his locker

PORT ST. LUCIE — Some of the best advice Pete Alonso ever received came from assistant baseball coach Brad Weitzel at the University of Florida. “He used to say all...

How James Paxton is trying to avoid Yankees curse: 'Real thing'

TAMPA — Gray’s Disease? Burnett’s Syndrome? Or do we go back to the condition’s beginning and call it the Curse of Ed Whitson? Whatever insensitive moniker you choose, it’s real,...

Man delivering food allegedly dips testicles in salsa over low tip

This Tennessee man took double dipping to another level while delivering food from a Mexican restaurant. Howard Matthew Webb, 31, is accused of putting both his testicles in a customer's...

Residential developer pays surprise premium for South Bronx parcel

Real estate in Mott Haven, once a notoriously crime-ridden neighborhood in the South Bronx, is getting hotter by the week. Developer Lightstone just scooped up a pair of properties along...

NBA bust Royce White eyes second career as UFC fighter

Royce White was a bust in the NBA. He’s hoping for a better career in mixed martial arts. The 27-year-old former first-round pick whose battle with anxiety marred his brief...

The next generation of Bolivian women wrestlers fight to keep sport alive

The next generation of women wrestlers in Bolivia train to the keep the culture and sport alive.

NFL Network reporter slips up in dreaded 'bulging disc' blooper

NFL Network's Mike Giardi meant to give an update on Rob Gronkowski's offseason condition, and it turned into something that the Patriots' juvenile-minded tight end would have approved of. Gronkowski...

Couple loses baby in car accident on the way to hospital for his birth

A Texas family is in mourning this week after a young married couple lost their unborn son in a tragic car accident while driving to the hospital for his birth....

What TV needs now is the next Shonda Rhimes

When Shonda Rhimes left ABC for Netflix, network TV lost its most popular female voice. One look at pilot season underway in LA right now makes one wonder where the...

Ocasio-Cortez questions Michael Cohen on how Trump dodged taxes

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez quizzed Michael Cohen on Wednesday about how President Trump participated in schemes to reduce his taxes — laying the groundwork for the panel to try to obtain...

2 arrested for brawl at buffet over crab legs

The claws were out! A fight for crab legs at an Alabama buffet turned into a wild brawl where hungry diners jousted with tongs and smashed plates -- and ended...

How new Ryder Cup captain jumped right into Patrick Reed turmoil

MEXICO CITY — Steve Stricker didn’t wait for the official announcement to make his first move as Ryder Cup captain. He called Patrick Reed. This was two days before a...

Dev Patel's 'Wedding Guest' is more tour guide than action hero

A man shows up to a Pakistani wedding bearing zip ties, duct tape and guns, with designs on snatching the bride (Radhika Apte). But because the guy is played by...

Johnson supports keeping public advocate office after serving temporarily

City Council Speaker Corey Johnson has changed his mind about doing away with the public advocate's office after serving in the job temporarily for seven weeks. “I don’t support the...

Man arrested for driving on sidewalk, almost hitting children

Police on Wednesday busted a Brooklyn man who drove onto the sidewalk, nearly striking one child, to bypass school buses stopped in front of a school, police sources said. Samuel...

Mets outdo themselves: Brandon Nimmo out due to undercooked chicken

PORT ST. LUCIE -- Brandon Nimmo might need to add a home economics class to his busy schedule. The Mets outfielder was absent from team workouts and the ensuing exhibition...

CFPB spoke with industry execs before relaxing payday loan rules

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau held negotiations with a prominent payday loan executive before the US agency rolled back stiff regulations of the controversial industry that had been slated to...

Florida Bar launches probe into Matt Gaetz for threatening Michael Cohen

The Florida Bar launched a probe Wednesday into whether Rep. Matt Gaetz violated professional conduct rules by targeting former Trump lawyer Michael Cohen in a menacing tweet on the eve...

YouTube accused of making it too easy to build killer drones

It is “terrifyingly easy” to build a killer drone that can identify targets and make decisions to fire on its own, experts have warned. Fears are growing that the snowballing...

Lawmakers want de Blasio to drop $100M for NYC parks

They want to see more green. Legislators, union leaders and parks advocates are joining forces to demand Mayor Bill de Blasio and his successors add more money toward improving open...

Pope Francis’ abuse speech was all excuses and other commentary

From the right: Pope’s Sex-Abuse Speech Was All Excuses Pope Francis’ closing address to the Vatican Summit on Child Protection was “a disgraceful display of excuses and evasions,” charges Marc...

Internet's heartwarming reaction to 100-year-old veteran's birthday wish

We're not crying, you're crying. When a former US army vet asked to be sent 100 birthday cards for his 100th birthday, the internet delivered in a spectacular and touching...

'Apollo 11' stuns with stellar restored moon landing footage

The box-office failure of last year’s Neil Armstrong biopic “First Man” would lead you to believe audiences are over the moon. Excuse me: done with the moon. But there’s a...

The Giants' Landon Collins drama comes down to one thing

INDIANAPOLIS — It is all about the money when it comes to Landon Collins returning to the Giants. They like him as a player and realize their defense is better...

Juror faints during gruesome testimony in wife-murder trial

A Manhattan juror suddenly fainted in his seat Wednesday as graphic autopsy photos of victim Shele Danishefsky were displayed on a large monitor at the murder trial of her estranged...

Fight breaks out at Starbucks over limited edition cup

A new limited-edition cup being offered by Starbucks in China apparently is causing fights to break out among shoppers. According to local reports, the special cups are highly valuable on...

Johnny Manziel left hints at where he'll play next

Johnny Manziel might have a landing spot in mind already. "I want to thank Coach Sherman, my teammates, and the CFL fans," the quarterback tweeted Wednesday afternoon, shortly after getting...

This is what happens when you park in front of a fire hydrant

The Anaheim Fire & Rescue Department had responded to a residential fire when they found a vehicle parked too close to a hydrant. This is what happened to the car.

Dennis Rodman offers Trump help with North Korea talks

Dennis Rodman on Wednesday offered to help President Trump with the North Korea talks, saying his bromance with the dictator could be useful in brokering peace, according to a letter...

Judge goes with activist to Statue of Liberty

A Manhattan federal judge got a grand tour of the Statue of Liberty on Wednesday — led by the immigration rights activist convicted of scaling it. Magistrate Judge Gabriel Gorenstein...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez awaiting her shot at Cohen

Fans of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez are getting the popcorn ready for when it’s her turn to grill President Trump’s former lawyer Michael Cohen. The freshman Democrat is among more than three...

Mom throws kid from Miami high-rise, then jumps to her death: cops

Police say a mom threw her 5-year-old son off the balcony of a Miami high-rise building, then jumped to her own death. Emergency crews responded to reports of a "jumper"...

Heart rockers Ann and Nancy Wilson are no longer estranged

Rock's iconic sister act is reuniting for a good cause: the third annual Love Rocks NYC concert, benefiting God's Love We Love Deliver, on March 7.

High school basketball star dies on way to recruiting visit

KeShawn Smith starred for the Goshen Indiana's Bethany Christian basketball team on Friday, posting 17 points in a 48-46 win over over Freemont. The 6-foot-3 captain planned to follow the...

Stormy Daniels praises Cohen for 'telling the truth' in testimony

Stormy Daniels cheered Michael Cohen for speaking "the truth" about his dealings with President Trump on Wednesday — but threw his own words back in his face by reminding him...

Woman spends $30,000 on surgery to look like Meghan Markle

The Texas mom of three who spent thousands on plastic surgery to look like Meghan Markle insists her daughter now confuses the real princess for her.

Now Cuomo is fighting with fellow Democrats over mass transit

Fresh off their disagreement over the Amazon fiasco, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his fellow Democrats are fighting over mass transit. Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins (D-Yonkers) and six Long Island...

CNN didn't disclose Democratic Party ties of questioners in Sanders town hall

CNN on Wednesday admitted it failed to disclose the Democratic Party ties of audience members who asked questions during its recent Sen. Bernie Sanders town hall. "Though we said at...

Workers describe moment they entered house where family was brutally murdered

Two maintenance workers who were the first to enter the Pennsylvania home where a mom and her teen daughter allegedly murdered five relatives described to The Post on Wednesday stumbling...

Ex-Yankees teammate blasts A-Rod in Hall of Fame rant

Kenny Lofton makes movies now, and perhaps this topic might be meaty and personal enough for him to tackle for his next project. The former All-Star outfielder -- whose latest...

Evidence for man-made climate change reaches 'gold standard'

Evidence for man-made global warming has reached a “gold standard” level of certainty, adding pressure for cuts in greenhouse gases to limit rising temperatures.

Turkeys attack college student walking to class

While some think college is for the birds, this is ridiculous. Watch as three large turkeys chase a student on her way to class at California Polytechnic State University in...

Tinder allegedly bans woman for using hunting photos

A woman claims that she was banned on Tinder for using hunting photos in her display profile, and she says that it's sexist. Nichole, a 32-year-old digital marketer from South...

Someone paid $10K to ‘grow’ with ‘RHONJ’ hubby Joe Gorga

Would you pay $10,000 to get real estate and romance advice from “Real Housewives of New Jersey” star Joe Gorga? One lucky mogul-in-the-making did, according to Gorga, who’s hosting his...

GOP congressman taunts Michael Cohen: 'Liar, liar, pants on fire'

A Republican congressman taunted Michael Cohen with the schoolyard chant of "Liar, liar, pants on fire" -- and a poster with the same message was displayed to the audience during...

Fashion photographer is selling his Brooklyn penthouse

Fashion and beauty photographer Ken Browar has listed his Williamsburg penthouse for $3.59 million. The shutterbug — whose work has appeared in Elle, Vogue and Marie Claire — purchased the...

Movie exec lists ritzy Miami condo for $11M

Grindstone Entertainment Group recently acquired crime drama “Vault,” starring Chazz Palminteri, Don Johnson and Samira Wiley. The film is inspired by some small-time thugs who tried to pull of a...

JFK’s nephew wants $11M for massive Miami Beach home

Kennedy family member Anthony Shriver and his wife, Alina, are selling their Miami Beach home for $10.8 million. Anthony’s sister is TV personality Maria Shriver; their parents were Eunice Shriver...

Alexander Wang’s old Soho loft gets a price chop

This sleek Soho condo is actually a piece of fashion history. Formerly home to celebrity designer Alexander Wang, the chic pad at 53 Greene St. has just returned to the...

World's oldest wooden sculpture has 11,500-year-old 'code'

A mysterious code on the world’s oldest wooden sculpture could be an 11,500-year-old ode to ancient spirits. The Shigir Idol, made shortly after the end of the last Ice Age,...

Brit rocker Teddy Thompson sells Village pad in a month

Teddy Thompson, the British folk and rock musician (and son of folk rock stars Richard and Linda Thompson), has sold his Greenwich Village digs for $1.36 million. The one-bedroom, one-bathroom...

Johnny Manziel mysteriously banned from entire CFL

Johnny Manziel's CFL run was about as successful as his NFL one. On Wednesday, the Montreal Alouettes announced they had released the previously troubled quarterback under curious circumstances — as...

LIRR, MTA want car drivers to be held responsible for crashes

The president of the Long Island Rail Road and at least one MTA board member want to find ways to make car drivers pay for crashes they cause like the...

New Parkinson’s treatment uses implant to send drugs directly to brain

Parkinson's sufferers have been fitted with an implant that allows drugs to be sent directly into the brain. They showed signs of improvement after a protein was delivered with “pinpoint...

Kimberly Guilfoyle raising money for reeling New York GOP

Kimberly Guilfoyle is helping raise funds for the beleaguered New York State Republican Party. Guilfoyle, who is dating Donald Trump Jr. and is vice chair of the pro-President Trump America...

Student assaults classmate dressed in Trump-themed gear: video

A black high school student in Oklahoma is facing possible criminal charges after assaulting a white classmate wearing a “Make America Great Again” hat and ripping off his Trump-themed cape,...

Phillies' Bryce Harper wait getting more uncomfortable by the day

It's never been so hard to spend "stupid money." The Phillies' pursuit of Bryce Harper is facing more serious challenges with each passing day. The Dodgers visited the former MVP...

Nick Foles gets his freedom from Eagles just as suitors vanish

The Eagle has been stranded, and here comes the sweepstakes. Nick Foles will be a free agent, Philadelphia GM Howie Roseman said Wednesday, as the team will not use its...

North Carolina proposes dropping 'F' grade to 39 percent

The bar for failing test scores in North Carolina’s state public schools may be significantly lowered under the proposals of new legislation.

Mark Meadows seeks criminal referral against Michael Cohen

GOP Rep. Mark Meadows is seeking a criminal referral against Michael Cohen that accuses him of violating federal lobbying laws. “I ask unanimous consent that my letter referring Mr. Cohen...

Bizarre video shows captured Indian pilot calling Pakistani forces 'gentlemen'

Bizarre video emerged Wednesday purporting to show a captured Indian pilot calmly sipping tea and insisting he's been treated fairly by Pakistani forces — hours after he was beaten up...

Why George R.R. Martin turned down a 'Game of Thrones' cameo

George R.R. Martin, author of the popular book series HBO's “Game of Thrones” is based on, turned down an opportunity to cameo in the upcoming final season. Why would he...

Man gets two centuries in prison for killing two exes and romantic rival

A New Jersey man was sentenced to 190 years in prison for murdering two of his ex-lovers and one of their current flames in front of their young children, reports...

Disabled duck given special wheelchair to take first steps

Merlin the duck was immobile due to a birth defect in his leg. But he was able to take his first steps thanks to a specially made wheelchair just for...

Vixen nabbed $68k in watches, cash from man she met at club: cops

Police are looking for a vixen who snatched several high-end watches and more than a thousand dollars in cash from a man she met outside a high-end Chelsea nightclub, authorities...

Steelers using combine to gauge Antonio Brown interest

INDIANAPOLIS -- Steelers general manager Kevin Colbert has made it clear he is willing to trade disgruntled wide receiver Antonio Brown for the right price. He said Wednesday he is...

GOP operative charged over ballot fraud in North Carolina

A North Carolina political operative at the center of a Republican congressional campaign tainted by an absentee ballot fraud scheme in the 2018 and 2016 elections has been indicted on...

Here are the essential March TV shows not to miss

March is somehow almost upon us —and with it comes a host of exciting new TV offerings. From new shows to returning favorites, from Idris Elba as a manny DJ...

This is the most expensive city to go on a date in America

There's no such thing as a cheap date in New York City. The average cost of taking a special someone out here is $155.78 — the highest of any other...

Cops make arrest in 2018 fatal shooting of Bronx woman

Police have nabbed the suspect in the fatal shooting of a Bronx woman in the face following a dispute at a bodega more than a year ago, authorities said Wednesday....

Bronx intersection named for slain teen

The corner where a Bronx teen died after being dragged out of a bodega and repeatedly stabbed was co-named in his honor on Wednesday. The intersection of Bathgate Avenue and...

Heavy winds send roof flying into traffic

The chief of the Lancaster Fire Department was almost struck by a roof that had blown off a nearby house while driving in Clinton, Massachusetts. The heavy winds brought down...

Cohen: Trump had me threaten schools not to release his grades

Michael Cohen testified on Wednesday that he threatened President Trump's college and the College Board with legal action to get them to not release the chief executive's grades or SAT...

Red Sox camp dealing with another tragedy

Red Sox manager Alex Cora called Wednesday a “tough day,” as the younger brother of catcher Blake Swihart passed away, the team announced. Romell Jordan was 23. Swihart left camp...

Trump Jr. goes on Twitter rampage against Michael Cohen

Donald Trump Jr. has been live-tweeting throughout Michael Cohen's testimony, going on the counterattack to defend his dad against his turncoat ex-lawyer. The first son described Cohen’s opening statement to...

Sports retailer pulls sports hijab amid 'violent' threats

France's largest sports retailer has cancelled its plans to release the hijab after it sparked a “violent debate” and “a wave of threats” made against some of the store’s employees.

Cardinals scare Josh Rosen, fuel Kyler Murray rumors with two words

Cardinals coach Kliff Kingsbury tried to put out the fire on all the Kyler Murray rumors earlier this month, cognizant Josh Rosen was hanging in limbo. Cardinals GM Steve Keim...

Malliotakis asks city to probe de Blasio's failed Renewal Schools program

Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis is demanding the city Department of Investigation probe Mayor Bill de Blasio's $773 million Renewal Schools program — after Hizzoner pulled the plug on the costly scheme...

Cadbury posts job ad for 'chocolate taster'

This is not a drill. The candidate will be required to give feedback on brands like Oreos and Dairy Milk — and you don't even need years of experience.

NYCHA to spend $88M inspecting apartments for lead

The city’s scandal-rocked Housing Authority will spend $88 million to X-ray 135,000 apartments for toxic lead contamination over the next two years in the first systematic sweep of the city’s...

Pacman Jones casino arrest started with cheating accusation

Free-agent cornerback Adam "Pacman" Jones was arrested Wednesday morning at an Indiana casino, according to multiple reports. Jones, 35, was booked on charges of disorderly conduct, public intoxication and intimidation...

Elon Musk changes Twitter handle to 'Elon Tusk' amid SEC fight

The name’s Tusk, Elon Tusk. Tech billionaire Elon Musk continued his streak of oddball Twitter behavior Wednesday, including changing his display name and cryptically teasing news from his electric carmaker...

Astronomers discover 300K new galaxies

It may look like cells under a microscope, but what you're looking at is a sky map of hundreds of thousands of previously undetected galaxies, some of which have black...

Clash between Miami's 'Golden Girls' leads to elephant's death

A 50-year-old elephant at a zoo in Miami — one of its so-called “Golden Girls” — has died after a confrontation with another elderly elephant, zoo officials said. Zoo Miami...

These twins' matching surgeries will have you seeing double

Miriam and Michelle Carolus are known as the Double Dose Twins, and they work very hard to remain identical. These hotties from Miami, Florida, have the same strict diet, the...

Riders not impressed by 'showboat' de Blasio taking the subway

Mayor Bill de Blasio actually took the subway to City Hall on Wednesday — but some passengers weren't impressed to see him. The mayor hopped on an R train in...

'You have no shame': Amanda Knox's murder joke fires up social media

During a murder mystery party with friends, Amanda Knox sarcastically drew parallels to her infamous 2007 Meredith Kercher murder trial. And the joke didn't go down well for many.

Giants GM has familiar answer for Odell trade rumors

INDIANAPOLIS — This is called a preemptive strike. Without being asked, Giants general manager Dave Gettleman stood at a podium Wednesday at the NFL Scouting Combine and had a statement...

Chirlane McCray: Time 'is not exactly right' for de Blasio to be president

Even Mayor Bill de Blasio's wife has doubts about his presidential prospects. “I think he’d be a great president," first lady Chirlane McCray said in an interview with Politico's "Women...

Trump, Kim Jong Un to cap summit with 'joint agreement signing ceremony'

President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un will cap their two-day summit in Vietnam with a “joint agreement signing ceremony” Thursday afternoon, according to a schedule released by the...

Jim Jordan: Cohen holds grudge against Trump for not getting White House job

GOP Rep. Jim Jordan accused Michael Cohen of holding a grudge against President Trump because he didn't get a White House post, suggesting that as the reason why he's testifying...

Man gunned down after answering knock at door: cops

A man was fatally shot when he opened the door to his Queens home -- and surveillance footage shows his attacker was dressed as a postal worker, police and witnesses...

Lynne Patton shows up to Cohen testimony, says his claims are 'unsubstantiated'

Rep. Mark Meadows brought Lynne Patton, a top Trump administration housing official, to a House panel on Wednesday to challenge Michael Cohen's claims that President Trump is racist. Meadows, a...

Why these North Carolina firefighters have gone viral

North Carolina firefighters responding to a medical call this week had little training for the situation they found themselves in -- but had no trouble stepping up to the task...

Airline sues passenger who caused mass delay

The man’s actions allegedly caused roughly $21,000 in damages and delayed travel plans for 160-plus passengers, who were forced to wait until the following day to fly out.

MTA raising price of weekly and monthly MetroCards

The MTA voted Wednesday to raise the price of weekly and monthly MetroCards, while nixing bonuses on pay-per-ride cards — as one of its board members blasted the decision, saying...

Giants offensive stars partying with Baker Mayfield

Baker Mayfield has cracked the Giants' inner circle. The Browns quarterback and fiancée Emily Wilkinson appear to be enjoying their first NFL offseason, vacationing in Turks and Caicos with two...

Mystery surrounding demise of ancient 'lost city' may be solved

The events that led to the collapse of the ancient Cambodian megacity of Angkor have been shrouded in mystery for centuries. But new research sheds light on what may have...

Pakistan's prime minister calls for talks with India after claim warplanes were shot down

ISLAMABAD, Pakistan — Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called for talks with India and warned of miscalculations that could lead to war in a national television address Wednesday hours after...

Raiders GM pumps brakes on Jon Gruden's Kyler Murray love

Jon Gruden has sounded enamored with Kyler Murray in the lead-up to the NFL Combine, but his new general manager was firm in saying the Raiders already have their signal-caller,...

UFC legend's family in fear after his train crash: 'Choking' wife, tractor threats

Relatives of Matt Hughes obtained restraining orders after a series of alleged attacks by the retired UFC legend, including one months after he was hit by a train. In the...

Raul Candy Store is giving away sweets on closing day

This is the definition of bittersweet. Raul Candy Store has been feeding Alphabet City’s sweet tooth at 205 Avenue B since 1981, but the shop’s owner, Raul Santiago, 75, is...

Jim Jordan calls Michael Cohen a 'patsy' for the Democrats

Rep. Jim Jordan tore into the credibility of Michael Cohen, the former longtime lawyer of President Trump, as he appeared before a House committee on Wednesday. Jordan, the ranking Republican...

Band director admitted to having sex with 13-year-old boy he thought was 30: cops

A band director at a high school in Pennsylvania admitted to having sex with a 13-year-old boy he thought was 30, police said. Dale Schimpf, 71, of Frackville, met the...

Ocasio-Cortez says GOP is being held 'hostage' by Trump

Freshman Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez said in a new interview that the GOP is being held “hostage” – and that Republicans are refusing to speak up on a host of issues,...

Roger Stone: Michael Cohen's statement is 'untrue'

President Trump’s longtime adviser Roger Stone said Wednesday that Michael Cohen's planned statement before the House Oversight Committee is “untrue,” according to ABC News. In prepared testimony to the committee,...

Matt Gaetz apologizes for tweet hinting at Michael Cohen affair

Rep. Matt Gaetz has apologized for going after Michael Cohen ahead of his testimony before the House Oversight Committee — insisting that he did not intend to threaten President Trump’s...

Anti-Amazon protesters are now campaigning in Virginia

A Northern Virginia group dubbed “For Us, Not Amazon” is seeking to replicate the success of activists and elected officials in New York who thwarted the tech giant’s plans for...

Cohen testimony kicks off with fireworks between House politicians

The highly anticipated appearance of Michael Cohen, President Trump's former longtime lawyer and fixer, before the House Oversight Committee kicked off Wednesday morning. "Every one of us has a duty...

Andrew McCutchen explains his clean Yankees divorce

By most measures, Andrew McCutchen's 25-game stint with the Yankees in 2018 was a success. After spending a mediocre bulk of the season with the Giants, McCutchen took over the...

You can buy the feds' favorite phone hacking tool for $100 on eBay

Israeli-made gizmos costing thousands of dollars that are used by law enforcement agencies worldwide to hack mobile phones are being hawked on eBay for as little as $100 apiece. The...

Trump wraps up first day of summit with Kim Jong Un

President Trump has wrapped up the first day of a two-day summit with North Korea leader Kim Jong Un that included a closed-door meeting and dinner with guests. Trump departed...

Michael Cohen releases alleged hush-money checks signed by Trump

Michael Cohen, President Trump's former personal lawyer and fixer, will show a check signed by Trump reimbursing Cohen for making a $130,000 payment to a porn star to buy her...

Eli Manning is 'back' as Giants profess Kyler Murray curiosity

INDIANAPOLIS -- Eli Manning is back. Giants head coach Pat Shurmur on Wednesday morning confirmed what the Post has reported multiple times, that Manning remains firmly in the plans as...

Kyrie Irving is the only silent one as Celtics are embarrassment

The Celtics are so divided, they can't even agree whether they are divided. "We have to be a lot more connected as a team," coach Brad Stevens told reporters. "That's...

Tenant group president Monique Johnson abused NYCHA staff: investigation

It began with wild allegations of on-the-clock orgies at the New York City Housing Authority’s Throggs Neck Houses and ended with a second probe that found wrongdoing by one of...

Inside Trump and Kim Jong Un's dinner together

President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un enjoyed a simple meal on Wednesday of shrimp cocktail, grilled sirloin and chocolate lava cake during their second-ever meeting in Vietnam. The...

'Cheating motherf--ker:' Iowa coach explodes after he and son T'd up

In the midst of his team's 90-70 blowout loss to Ohio State on Tuesday night, Iowa basketball coach Fran McCaffery drew a technical foul for apparently stepping onto the court....

LIRR restores partial service after deadly crash

The Long Island Rail Road has restored partial westbound service Wednesday morning following the LIRR train crash on Long Island that left three dead, officials announced. One of two tracks through...

Ocasio-Cortez is sick of people 'creepily' taking photos of her

In her continuing drive to protect her privacy, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez complained on Twitter about someone who was “creepily” trying to go unnoticed as he snapped her picture. “Tonight a...

Venezuela's foreign minister accuses US of trying to overthrow government

GENEVA — Venezuela's foreign minister said Wednesday that the United States was trying to overthrow the government of Nicolas Maduro and that his country had lost $30 billion in assets...

MS-13 members planning to target city cops: NYPD

The NYPD has received information that members of MS-13 are "looking to 'hit'" police officers who live in certain parts of Long Island to enhance their credibility within the gang,...

Your cat is a jerk because you're a bad parent, study says

Let me tell you about a cat named Damien: He’s smart, sassy and impossibly lovable. But if you knew his doting owner — yes, this very Post reporter — you...

Michael Cohen testifies before House committee

Michael Cohen, President Trump's onetime lawyer who once said he'd "take a bullet" for his boss, completed his remarkable reversal Wednesday when he testified before a House panel and accused...

Read Michael Cohen's prepared statement to Congress

This is the prepared statement that Michael Cohen will deliver at 10 a.m. Wednesday before the House Oversight Committee: Chairman Cummings, Ranking Member Jordan, and Members of the Committee, thank...

Media booted from Trump's dinner with Kim Jong Un

The majority of media was booted from President Trump's dinner with Kim Jong Un in Vietnam on Wednesday "due to the sensitive nature of the meetings," the White House said...

Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez targets New York's campaign finance laws

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is getting involved in the state's campaign finance laws, calling for limiting the influence of big donors. “These changes to our election system are really important. In...

Dads play intense game of 'toss the toddler'

A group of men in Parker, Colorado, were filmed playing a game of "toss the toddler," which is exactly what it sounds like. Everyone seemed to be having a good...

Trump meets with Kim Jong Un for historic second summit

President Trump and North Korea’s Kim Jong Un shared a warm handshake on Wednesday as they met for their second summit in Vietnam. Trump met the dictator at the Sofitel...

Trump slams 'false' reporting before summit with Kim Jong Un

Less than two hours before he was scheduled to meet with North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, President Trump criticized reporting about the summit, and argued the two nations would...

Man who bought $540 of Girl Scout cookies arrested on drug charges

GREENVILLE, S.C. — A South Carolina man who bought more than 120 boxes of Girl Scouts cookies to help the scouts escape the cold has been arrested on drug charges....

Trump slams Cohen as a liar before he testifies president is a ‘racist’ and ‘con man’

President Trump on Wednesday claimed Michael Cohen, his former lawyer and personal fixer, is lying to reduce his prison sentence -- hours after it was reported that Cohen will testify...

Sweden arrests person suspected of spying for Russia

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — The Swedish domestic security agency says a person has been arrested on suspicion of having been recruited by Russia to carry out "illegal intelligence activities against Sweden."...

The next two stars Yankees could commit to

TAMPA — Having bought out four years of arbitration with Luis Severino and keeping Aaron Hicks away from the free-agent market following this season, the Yankees have had discussions with...

Allonzo Trier getting back into the flow offensively

Allonzo Trier is starting to perform again like the player who was such a bright spot over the season’s first two months. The undrafted rookie from Arizona keyed a fourth-quarter...

When it comes to pitch clock, put Masahiro Tanaka down as a no

TAMPA — Before Masahiro Tanaka even throws a pitch in a spring training game, he isn’t fan of the pitch clock. MLB is using spring training to introduce a 20-second...

Wheeler not completely satisfied despite solid spring debut

PORT ST. LUCIE — Zack Wheeler wasn’t thrilled with his mechanics, but otherwise had little to complain about following his Grapefruit League debut on Tuesday. The Mets right-hander surrendered two...

Pakistan reportedly shoots down two Indian jets

Pakistan has reportedly shot down two Indian jets, capturing one pilot, amid escalating tension between the two countries. The air raids took place over the disputed territory of Kashmir just...

MLB set to get rid of pitch clock until 2022

It looks like the pitch clock won’t be coming to Major League Baseball in 2019. MLB is set to abandon the implementation of the pitch clock until at least 2022...

Iran's president rejects foreign minister's resignation

TEHRAN, Iran — Iran's state-run IRNA news agency says President Hassan Rouhani has rejected the resignation of Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif. The report on Wednesday comes after Zarif's sudden...

Trump presides over trade deals with Vietnam before Kim summit

President Trump and Vietnamese leaders presided over a number of trade deals Wednesday morning — a show of unity between the two nations ahead of Trump’s summit with North Korean...

Will Giants be blown away at combine, like they were with Saquon?

INDIANAPOLIS — Before Giants general manager Dave Gettleman addresses several topics Wednesday, coach Pat Shurmur will take to the podium to speak with the media at the NFL Scouting Combine....

Islanders get back two key veterans for stretch run

The timing made the cliche true. The Islanders didn’t make a move before Monday’s trade deadline, but they did get two key pieces back into the lineup for what they...

Decorated transgender troops to testify before Congress

SAN DIEGO — Transgender troops will testify about their service for the first time before Congress as the Trump administration pushes to ban them. Among those set to testify Wednesday...

Former draft bust becomes unlikely hero for Knicks

Oh Henry! In this Knicks season of tanking and auditions, Henry Ellenson, a 2016 Pistons first-round draft bust, entered the mix Tuesday at the Garden against red-hot Orlando. After Ellenson...

Flood threat prompts Northern California evacuations

SAN FRANCISCO — Thousands of people in Northern California's wine country were ordered to evacuate Tuesday evening shortly before a river reached flood stage as a winter storm dumped torrential...

Cohen will call Trump a 'racist' and a 'con man' in testimony

Michael Cohen, President Trump’s longtime lawyer and fixer, will testify to Congress Wednesday that his former boss is a “racist,” “con man,” and “cheat.” “I am ashamed that I chose...

White lawmaker apologizes for using N-word to describe predominantly black district

A white legislator from Maryland reportedly was confronted this week by fellow lawmakers and forced to apologize after she allegedly referred to one of the state's predominantly black counties as...