May 11, 2019
Man struck and killed by dump truck in Coney Island
A man was killed Saturday when he was struck by a dump truck while trying to get across a Coney Island street, authorities said. The 58-year-old man was in the...
Staffers at violent Brooklyn HS fear retaliation from connected assistant principal
Staffers at a violence-plagued Brooklyn high school say they fear speaking up about the dangerous environment because the assistant principal is politically connected. Tommy Torres, a Democratic district leader who...
New York’s risky rush on criminal-justice reform
State lawmakers are on such a criminal-justice-reform roll, you have to wonder if they’re really looking at what they’re doing. The latest move is a push to let all ex-felons...
Is NYCHA falling backward?
It was a terrible week for the New York City Housing Authority. Not only did a key union reject vital reforms, but a fire at a NYCHA building killed six...
Trump warns China about harsher trade deal if reelected
President Trump declared trade negotiations will be worse for China if he is reelected in 2020 without a breakthrough by then.
Yankees fans threaten boycott after ban of Kate Smith's 'God Bless America'
Kate Smith’s rendition of “God Bless America” has been scrapped at Yankee Stadium, but Bronx Bomber fans are going to bat for her over allegations of racism. Smith’s niece, Suzy...
New York City schools chief's top deputy got her children into selective middle schools
Chancellor Richard Carranza’s top deputy has gotten her two youngest children into two of the city’s most selective and desirable middle schools — in one case, after the application period...
NYC transit cops nab suspected serial killer with the help of smartphones
Two transit cops were patrolling the subway in Manhattan Sunday when they spotted Nicholas Brent Gibson, a suspected serial killer, from a photo of him sent to their smartphones.
Whale, seal sightings surge on New York beaches
Cleaner waterways in New York City have attracted more sea life, including seals, dolphins, whales, and sharks in bigger numbers than seen in a century. But there are also more...
Greenwich Village couple suing neighbor in tree removal dispute
A Manhattan couple whose landmarked Greenwich Village home stands on land once owned by Aaron Burr claims their neighbor wrongfully removed two towering ailanthus trees on their property line. Barney...
Red Sox now showing why they are defending champions
BOSTON — Sandy Leon was frustrated he didn't drive one run in with a safety squeeze. Instead, he drove in three with a drive over the Green Monster. Leon fouled...
The troubling reason why Biden is so soft on China
Perhaps Biden’s insouciant attitude toward the Chinese government has to do with the fact that his family does not consider them competitors but business partners.
Mike Pompeo preps for meeting with Vladimir Putin
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo heads for Russia on Sunday to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin and other officials.
Women behind almost half of individual Trump contributions in first three months of year
Rose Bove is willing to put her money where her mouth is. So in addition to telling friends about her support for President Trump, she’s been donating to his campaign....
Celebrity trapeze artist suing producer for allegedly cutting her performances
A trapeze artist who once performed for Ariana Grande’s family claims she’s been left hanging by a producer who cut her out of planned performances. Veteran aerialist Jennifer Kovacs says...
Frederic Fekkai is turning into a 'mall salon', workers claim in suit
The luxe life at Frederic Fekkai’s Madison Avenue outpost has been considerably trimmed, say hairstylists who claim they’re losing clients because of the low-rent vibe. Customers used to high-end treatment...
Why this A's player will reward fantasy baseball patience
One of the biggest clichés you hear from the fantasy baseball community is that the season is a marathon, not a sprint. Usually, those words are used to assuage panicky...
Mother's Day special for Giants pick after mom's cancer scare
It was not long after Ryan Connelly shared the team lead with eight tackles in Wisconsin’s 31-17 victory over Rutgers at Camp Randall Stadium on Nov. 3. His parents —...
Jacob deGrom does it all as Mets topple lowly Marlins
Jacob deGrom stood on the mound for the Mets, meaning there weren’t likely to be any explosive eight-run innings posted by his teammates Saturday night. In actuality, all their ace...
Terrified Venezuelans fleeing Maduro join the masses at the southern border
While the American border crisis is centered on the 1.9 million migrants coming out of the Northern Triangle of Guatemala, Honduras and El Salvador in the last four years, the...
Donors of border wall GoFundMe demand answers after months of no construction
A private group dedicated to building a wall along the southwestern border has raised more than $20 million since the start of the year, but it’s yet to put a...
Heiress allegedly faked lavish, star-studded wedding for attention — and not even her 'husband' knew
A hairstylist to the stars claims his heiress “wife” faked their $1 million, celeb-studded desert nuptials as a public relations “stunt” to bask in the glow of attention -- and to...
Furious Yankees lash out at Rays after 'sketchy' drillings
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — A somewhat sloppy loss to the Rays obviously didn’t please the Yankees, but what really hacked them off was that for the second straight night they...
Meet the big presence who restored Bethpage Black's greatness
It’s the same reaction whenever someone is asked to describe Dave Catalano — a big chuckle, because how do you describe someone with such an immense presence? “Dave was bigger...
Judith Clark to reunite with daughter on Mother's Day
Judith Clark will spend Mother's Day with her adult daughter — whom she left behind as a baby when she went to prison for her role in the deadly $1.6...
How Kiki VanDeWeghe handles NBA lottery's biggest secret
Ex-Knick Kiki VanDeWeghe is the NBA’s executive VP who is in his sixth season moderating the behind-the-scenes actual ping-pong-ball lottery drawing and has an interesting viewpoint of how the NBA...
Yankees may have just saved CC Sabathia from himself
It looks like the Yankees-Rays rivalry could be heating up. Tampa Bay pitcher Yonny Chirinos plunked Luke Voit in top of his left shoulder with a 95-mph fastball in the...
The unlikely hero who must save Mets
The 90-minute Urgency Summit involving Mets COO Jeff Wilpon, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen and manager Mickey Callaway undoubtedly reached the following conclusions: Brandon Nimmo, Robinson Cano, Wilson Ramos have...
Could Mick Jagger's ex be Venezuela’s last hope?
The Brits have hired The Stones frontman’s former flame, Vanessa Neumann, as an envoy to Juan Guaidó as he attempts to revive his struggling opposition efforts to loosen the socialist...
Boxing legend Harold Lederman dies at age 79
Harold Lederman, the beloved unofficial boxing judge for HBO, died on Saturday following a long battle with cancer. He was 79. His daughter Julie, a well-respected boxing judge in her...
Behind the Yankees' very necessary hitting renaissance
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — How much by design, and how much by accident? We’ll need the Yankees season to play out some more in order to determine that. But there’s...
Yankees can exhale after Gleyber Torres injury scare
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Not every X-ray or MRI exam taken of a Yankees’ body part reveals an injury that lands the player on the injured list. Fortunately, that was...
It's way too early to panic on Vladimir Guerrero Jr.
Life is full of things we worry about on a daily basis — anything from the health of a friend or loved one to your financial situation or not waking...
Lakers hire Frank Vogel to end chaotic coaching search
The Lakers have their man – finally. The team agreed to a three-year deal with former Pacers and Magic coach Frank Vogel to be their next head coach, according to...
Navy SEAL rejected by FDNY receives multiple offers from across the US
The decorated Navy SEAL rejected by the FDNY — for being six months and 25 days too old — has received invitations across the county to work for other fire...
Group of psychics scammed months of free rent, suit alleges
Maybe this landlord should have seen it coming: a psychic who allegedly scammed months of free rent in prime commercial space downtown, according to a lawsuit.
NYC society shuns 'morally abhorrent' Sackler family over opioid fortune
Five years ago, the Sackler family was considered one of New York City’s most esteemed, generous dynasties. There’s a Sackler Wing at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, a Sackler Institute...
The Mets' plan to fix returning Jeurys Familia
An important member of the Mets’ family will be back by Mother’s Day. Jeurys Familia is expected to be activated off the 10-day injured list on Sunday, the first day...
Inside Ja Morant's 'point god' mind
Murray State star and projected NBA lottery pick Ja Morant takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: If you could pick the brain of any...
Travis d’Arnaud's next chance comes with low expectations
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — On the bright side, Travis d’Arnaud noted Saturday with a tired smile, “I was able to go play for my hometown team for five days.” Not...
Married Columbia grad accused of secretly filming female roommate
A married Ivy Leaguer secretly filmed a female roommate while she showered and changed in the Upper East Side pad she shares with the couple, prosecutors said Saturday in Manhattan...
Why Isles must start embracing Barclays Center
Lou Lamoriello has a decision in front of him that no other president/general manager in the NHL must confront. But these are the Islanders, and that must always be remembered...
Pervy Manhattan dentist tried to hire teen as personal sex worker, suit alleges
A recently-arrived teenager from Venezuela went to a Manhattan dentist for a job — and was instead offered the post of his personal sex partner, a lawsuit claims.
Woman's leg 'looked like hamburger meat' after gruesome Tribeca car accident
The fiance of the woman who lost her leg when she was mowed down by a rental car in lower Manhattan said Saturday their lives have turned into a "horror...
Jets rookie pledges to be legendary despite hurdles
Bless Austin joins the Jets with a lofty goal in mind. The Queens native and former Rutgers cornerback has played just five games in the past two seasons thanks to...
Jaguars star: 'Stop going crazy' over me stepping away
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Telvin Smith wants everyone to "stop going crazy" because he is stepping away from football for the 2019 season. Smith, the team's leading tackler...
Nationals vs. Dodgers: Deceiving pitching matchup recipe for runs
The Nationals and Dodgers send a pair of high-profile pitchers — Max Scherzer and Walker Buehler, respectively — to the mound Saturday. Their past success has led to a very...
Giants finish rebuilding O-Line with needed veteran
The Giants and general manager Dave Gettleman were serious about building a wall around Eli Manning and adding bulldozers to pave the way for Saquon Barkley. A total rebuilding of...
Penn State professor accused of kidnapping two women
A Penn State Beaver professor moonlighting as an Uber driver is accused of kidnapping and harassing two female passengers early Saturday, a report said. Richard Lomotey, a 36-year-old assistant professor...
Is this New York City's most disgusting subway car?
This is "litter-ally" the most vile subway car in New York City. Repugnant video posted to Facebook on Tuesday shows a southbound 2 train at the Allerton Avenue stop in...
Ocasio-Cortez takes spin in Pelosi's chair to preside over House
She's already eyeing the throne. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez took time off from warring with Nancy Pelosi to perch in the speaker's chair for a ceremonial spin as leader of the...
AOC decries 'myth' of low-paying jobs in emotional tweet
In an emotional outpouring, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shared her feelings about graduating from waitress work to being a member of Congress — and railed against the stigma of low-paying jobs...
Will this replay monster ever be controlled?
In 1999 — when the late George Young departed as the Giants’ general manager and the NFL’s young director of game officials, Mike Pereira, teamed in the league office —...
The curse that plagued the family who inspired 'The Philadelphia Story'
Helen Hope Montgomery was perfectly suited to a life of excess. She regularly made the best-dressed lists beside Babe Paley and once sang a naughty song to the Duke of...
LeBron-Kyrie reunion could hinge on this Lakers scenario
"If you guys will have me back." That was the preseason caveat Kyrie Irving left with raucous Celtics fans of his plans to re-sign the following summer. Eight months of...
Florida teen severely burned in NYE bonfire dies
The South Florida teen burned in a 2017 New Year’s Eve bonfire accident that scorched 95 percent of her body has died at 16-years-old.
Tigermania is hurting golf's other stars
Jim Nantz, longtime CBS sports announcer and lover of golf, was ranting the other day that Brooks Koepka deserves more attention than he has been getting. Nantz cited Koepka’s recent...
China’s leading envoy calls lack of trade deal 'just a small setback'
China's leading envoy to trade talks in Washington said the failure to strike a deal in the tariffs war with the US was "just a small setback" and negotiations will...
Inspectors find rotten beams, rusted bolts holding up Rye roller coaster
Thrill seekers better hope the famed Dragon Coaster at Playland amusement park in Rye doesn’t start breathing fire! Inspectors found rotten wooden beams holding up the 90-year-old coaster and rusted...
How to fix New York's mental health crisis without spending more money
In its response to Mayor de Blasio’s budget, the City Council proposed a 20 percent cut to ThriveNYC, his marquee mental-health initiative poised to spend almost $1 billion over four...
One killed in attack on five-star hotel in Pakistan
At least one person was killed in an attack on a five-star hotel in southwestern Pakistan, officials said. An official told Reuters most guests had been evacuated from the hotel...
Sister says mom who died with kids in Harlem fire was 'bold' and 'confident'
The sister of the mom who died with four of her children in a horrific Harlem apartment fire remembered her Saturday as a kind-hearted and selfless person, quick to feed...
American leaders of Greek Orthodox Church quit their posts
The US leaders of the Greek Orthodox Church — rocked by priest sex scandals, a financial crisis, and the building debacle at the World Trade Center site — have quit....
All signs point to the Phillies in this one
Dr. de Blasio to the conference room, stat! Calling a press conference at Lincoln Hospital, Mayor de Blasio introduced his “care card” entitling illegal immigrants to free health care. Plan...
Two French tourists rescued from militants in Burkina Faso
Two French tourists rescued from militants who held them hostage in the African nation of Burkina Faso thanked the soldiers who “lost their lives to free us from this hell.”...
Experts claim top-selling World War II book is filled with made-up quotes
A top-selling Amazon book that tells the story of D Day from the German soldiers' view is likely a fraud — filled with made-up quotes from veterans who never existed,...
The improbable baseball realities no one saw coming
Then the season happens. The one in which St. Louis’ Paul Goldschmidt is being outperformed offensively by the guy who replaced him with the Diamondbacks, Christian Walker, and the guy...
Why betting favorites in Stanley Cup playoffs are on thin ice
The Boston Bruins (-155) beat the Carolina Hurricanes, 5-2, on Thursday night to take a 1-0 series lead in the Eastern Conference finals. If you watched, you know that the...
Prospect's ridiculous goal has Rangers and Devils fawning
Kaapo Kakko added to his highlight reel, so the Devils and Rangers of course took notice. The Finnish star, who is expected to be a top-two pick in the NHL...
Lakers fans' nightmare worsens with every Magic Johnson tweet
Magic Johnson is living his best life. Lakers fans, not so much. Around 35-40 fans marched down to Staples Center in protest on Friday, imploring owner Jeanie Buss to restore...
This is what mothers hate more than anything right now
Every time I talk to my girlfriend Mary, we marvel over how much more work she’s expected to do for her kids’ education. Between holding down a full-time job and...
Ocasio-Cortez calls Joe Biden's climate change plan a 'dealbreaker'
Joe Biden's reported plan to deal with climate change is a "dealbreaker" for Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez. The New York Democrat, who authored the leftist Green New Deal to fight global...
No, the NBA can't actually fix the lottery
Forty-five minutes before a nationally televised audience views the ceremonial unveiling of the NBA draft lottery’s results Tuesday, the actual ping-pong ball drawing will unfold in a separate room inside...
Hong Kong lawmakers brawl over treaty with mainland China
Lawmakers in Hong Kong pushed and shoved each other, requiring at least one to be carried off in a gurney, inside the island territory's parliament. They were brawling Saturday over...
Stormtroopers to enforce time limit in Disney's new 'Star Wars' attraction
"Star Wars” fans will get just a four-hour window per ticket to visit the galaxy far, far away that Disney is about to reveal. And they’ll face veritable stormtroopers enforcing...
All I want for Mother's Day is to not be depressed about it
As my doctor said, when mama is happy — everyone’s happy.
Reading, writing — racism? Teachers in hot water after smiling with noose
Parents at a Southern California elementary school are calling for four staffers to be fired after a photo them posing and smiling with a noose. The principal of the Summerwind...
Mom of missing girl says ex-fiancé was angry on day daughter vanished
The mother of a missing Houston 4-year-old accused her former fiancé of being upset and angry on the day she left the child with him. Maleah Davis' mother, Brittany Bowens,...
Progressives keep taking black voters for granted — at their peril
PHILADELPHIA — Maurice Floyd is tired of liberal intellectuals who insist on speaking for all black voters. “They want us to fit into their mold,” said the veteran political operative....
Fight over woman may have led to fatal shooting in the Bronx
An argument, possibly over a woman, turned fatal for a man in the Bronx, cops said. Cory Mitchell, 32, was found lying on the ground behind a building on East...
Badass women warriors of 'Game of Thrones' are paving the way for a female prez
The “Game of Thrones” tagline may be “all men must die,” but the women? The women rule. Quite literally. This season Sansa Stark has overcome the trauma of abuse to...
Trump hits retweet button 60 times in massive Twitter spree
President Trump went on a retweeting spree Saturday morning, sharing other conservative voices more than 60 times. The tweets covered many of the president's passions, ranging from border security to...
This woman fought rough terrain, a faulty GPS and stomach flu to win world's most grueling horse race
She was less than a day into a 10-day, 1,000-kilometer horse race, but Lara Prior-Palmer was already in trouble. She’d been in high spirits when she set off from the...
Texas lawmakers strike down so-called 'Save Chick-Fil-A' bill
Texas’s so-called “Save Chick-Fil-A” bill got plucked before lawmakers could cast a vote on it. "Hopefully, this is the day ... discrimination against the LGBT community dies in Texas," said...
Inside the latest book by bestselling 'F**ked' author Mark Manson
Mark Manson has carved out a successful niche for himself — one where surprisingly good life advice is imparted alongside a lot of F-bombs. His best-selling 2016 book “The Subtle...
Sharp-dressed thieves grab cash and electronics from T-Mobile shop
These men may not be suited for a life of crime — but they look it. Two unidentified men were caught on surveillance footage robbing a Brooklyn cellphone store while...
Prominent journalist Mena Mangal shot dead in Afghanistan
Unidentified attackers fatally shot a prominent female journalist in Afghanistan. Two men on a motorcycle approached Mena Mangal on Saturday morning while she was waiting for a car on her...
Trump says it would be 'appropriate' to discuss a Biden probe with AG Barr
President Trump says it would be "appropriate" for him to speak with Attorney General William Barr about investigating Joe Biden or his son Hunter, according to a published report. “Certainly...
Feds looking to talk to Jeffrey Epstein victims before plea deal
Federal prosecutors are looking to talk to victims of billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein before deciding whether to toss his 2008 plea deal. The Justice Department is investigating the plea deal...
Diplomat to donate brain to science after suffering mysterious injury in China
A US diplomat who suffered a mysterious brain injury in China — and believes it was a microwave attack by a foreign government — has pledged to donate his brain...
Over 18,000 government posts up for grabs in Philippines
More than 18,000 government posts are up for grabs in elections in the Philippines on Monday. President Rodrigo Duterte is not on the ballot, but the vote is widely viewed...
Cuba faults Trump's trade policy for causing its economic crisis
Cuba is blaming President Trump for its latest economic crisis, but experts say Venezuela is just as great a cause, if not more. The Communist government in Havana released a...
Donald Trump planning lead role in DC's Fourth of July festivities
President Trump is planning to take a starring role in the capital’s Fourth of July celebrations. Plans are in the works to move the giant fireworks display that the National...
Gleyber Torres manages to stay on field after plunking
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — In a season dominated by injuries to key names, the Yankees had their fingers firmly crossed Friday night that Gleyber Torres didn’t suffer a serious injury...
Yankees have date when Didi Gregorius can start DHing
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Didi Gregorius is excited that in less than 10 days he will be cleared to be the designated hitter in extended spring training games. Nevertheless, the...
McGahn refused WH request to say Trump did not obstruct justice
WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump sought to have former White House counsel Donald McGahn issue a public statement last month that he did not believe the president had engaged in...
Forgotten Yankees starter aiming for August return
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Jordan Montgomery hasn’t received the attention other injured Yankees have because he wasn’t lost during spring training or early in the season. Nevertheless, the lefty starter...
Callaway pushes back against roster mismanagement criticism
Mickey Callaway responded Friday to the critics who said the Mets mishandled their 25-man roster during their recent road trip. The Mets played a man short for the final four...
Tigers fan changes mind about Albert Pujols' historic HR ball
Apparently the fan who said he was going to keep Albert Pujols' 2,000 RBI has had a change of heart. Tigers fan Ely Hydes, said Thursday he had decided to...
Callaway's message for Mets: 'Subtle Art of Not Giving a F--k”
The message was clear and a bit profane. When Mickey Callaway was asked before Friday night’s game what he wanted to see from his struggling Mets, besides wins, he said...
Two rookie defensive dynamos looking to make Jets contender
The omnipresent specter of Tom Brady somehow still hovers over the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center. Until there is visual evidence of Brady requiring the use of a cane, or...
Yankees' unexpected MVP keeps delivering heroic moments
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Just throwing this out there: Is it possible the rest of us are actually in a state of suspended animation at the moment, relegated to supporting...
Red Sox are on the move
BOSTON — The Red Sox have been among baseball's hottest-hitting teams in May. It's gotten the defending World Series champions above .500 for the first time this season. Mitch Moreland...
Woman's leg severed after she's hit by drunken driver in smart car: cops
A woman struck by an allegedly drunken driver in Lower Manhattan has lost her left leg below the knee, police said. Initial reports said the victim had lost a portion...
Rudy Giuliani now says he's canceling trip to Ukraine
Rudy Giuliani said Friday that he’s canceled his trip to Ukraine, where he had planned to urge the president-elect to continue the country's probes into two matters that could benefit...
Teen mauled to death by pack of dogs while helping care for them
A 14-year-old boy was mauled to death by a pack of dogs at the Massachusetts home of a professional dog trainer, according to reports. Ryan Hazel was attacked as he...
Stephen Curry turns it on in the nick of time
HOUSTON — After Stephen Curry bounced back from the first scoreless first half of his playoff career to score 33 points in the last two quarters and help the Warriors...