August 18, 2019
Jets coach takes blame for Avery Williamson calamity
Jets head coach Adam Gase admitted he made a bad decision. In Thursday night’s preseason matchup with the Falcons, linebacker Avery Williamson was still playing late into the second quarter,...
Illinois state senator apologizes for staged Trump assassination photos at fundraiser
A Democratic state senator from Illinois came under fire over the weekend after pictures were posted online showing his supporters at a fundraising event performing a mock assassination of a...
Edwin Diaz, Jeurys Familia finally give Mets what they need
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This was Redemption Song Sunday for the Mets bullpen. Jeurys Familia, showing much better composure and control, pitched the sixth and seventh innings to get the...
Iranian tanker carrying $130M in oil headed to unspecified location
The trail left by GPS data on Marinetraffic.com, a vessel tracking service, showed the Iran-flagged Adrian Darya 1, previously known as Grace 1, moving shortly before midnight.
Soaring Deivi Garcia is 'confident' Yankees bullpen possibility
While Deivi Garcia pitched out of the bullpen Saturday for the first time this season, it’s what the Yankees top prospect did — not when he did it — that...
Brett Gardner's dugout antics have a new meaning
Aaron Judge seems to be one of the few Yankees not beefing with the umpires lately. But without saying a word, he still may have given the Bombers their latest...
Man who lost job, girlfriend threatens mass shooting of 'good 100 kills'
A Florida man who recently lost his job and got dumped by his girlfriend threatened to carry out a mass shooting over the weekend -- telling his ex that "a...
Soho and Brownsville both face empty storefront crisis
They couldn’t be more different, but there’s one thing that Manhattan’s chic Soho and Brooklyn’s hardscrabble Brownsville neighborhoods have in common — empty storefronts. The two areas have nearly identical...
The city's worst NYCHA site is filled with 'rat holes,' 'toilet problems'
The Samuel Apartments are in such dire shape that the housing authority will have to shell out $286 million over the next nine years to bring them up to code.
How to choose your cinema subscription service
Late last month, Regal Cinemas announced its competitor to AMC Stubs A-List, the movie ticket subscription service from the nation’s largest theater chain. On the surface, Regal Unlimited seems similar...
HBO staffers clash with division chief over streaming plans: sources
Plans by HBO’s new parent company to launch a Netflix rival are coming under fire from insiders — many of whom are pointing the finger at their new boss, John...
White nationalist arrested for alleged threat to shoot up Jewish center
Police in Ohio arrested a white nationalist for allegedly threatening to shoot up a Jewish community center in an Instagram video — and seized an arsenal of weapons from his...
Tiger Woods' season of promise is over
Tiger Woods' season that was once filled with promise is over. Woods failed to qualify for the Tour Championship after finishing 38th at the BMW Championship, which was won by...
Why thousands of Americans come together to hear Trump speak
Listen up, Trumpophobes. It’s not so hard to understand the president’s appeal. Try going to one of his rallies and, instead of turning up your nose at the Walmart people,...
Matt Harvey was really nervous for his minor league start
The Dark Knight rose for one night. Matt Harvey turned in a strong performance in his first start for the Athletics’ Triple-A Las Vegas affiliate on Saturday. The former Met,...
NYPD judge blasts Pantaleo as 'untruthful,' 'self-serving' in Eric Garner case
"[Pantaleo's] use of a chokehold fell so far short of objective reasonableness that this tribunal found it to be reckless — a gross deviation from the standard of conduct established...
These NY health costs will make you $ick
New Yorkers can’t catch a break: While ObamaCare fueled sharp hikes in health-insurance premiums for individuals, the state itself has helped drive up the cost of policies paid for by...
Here's how 'Milk-the-rich' will backfire in NY
Mayor Bill de Blasio may want to “tax the hell out of the wealthy,” but a Citizens Budget Commission study out last week warned that the city and state are...
City workers donating big to Dem presidential hopefuls just not de Blasio
City employees are donating in droves to Democratic presidential hopefuls — just not their boss. Nearly 3,000 municipal workers, including several in City Hall, have collectively coughed up more than...
Le'Veon Bell finally gets date for Jets debut
Jets fans will have to wait until the regular season to see new running back Le’Veon Bell in action. Coach Adam Gase said Sunday night that Bell will not play...
What's next for Zack Wheeler after another rough outing
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Zack Wheeler is ready to pile on some extra homework. After a second straight subpar performance Sunday, the Mets right-hander said he probably needs a session...
NY doesn't need more evidence of MTA mismanagement
It’s now beyond official: Gross mismanagement and obscene union contracts are the chief culprits driving the MTA’s outrageous overtime costs. That’s the bottom line from a scathing 61-page report released...
The Saquon Barkley mistake Giants can't make
Don’t play Saquon Barkley. Pat Shurmur should have Barkley take a seat and wait for the regular-season opener against the Cowboys to play him. Barkley is the straw that stirs...
Mark Halperin accusers blast new book deal: 'Men like him don’t change'
WASHINGTON — Mark Halperin has inked a new book deal about political strategy in the Trump era and was blasted by women who accused the disgraced NBC commentator of sexual...
Your tax dollars at work: funding the radical left
In September 2018, activist groups around New York rushed to denounce the Trump administration for considering making changes to the “public charge” rule for immigrants. The publicly funded New York...
Prince Andrew 'appalled' by Jeffrey Epstein sex abuse claims
Britain's Prince Andrew on Sunday broke his silence about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein -- calling the suggestion that he participated in any of his pedophile pal's behavior "abhorrent." The...
Hefty challenge awaits these Yankees
The luxury of nestling within the friendly confines of The Bronx are all but over following the Yankees’ 8-4 defeat to the Indians on Sunday. For not only does the...
Cuomo allies' 'fight' is just a distraction from the MTA's OT mess
Friday’s board meeting of the state-subsidized Metropolitan Transportation Authority dissolved into chaos: At one point, members aggressively bickered as chairman Pat Foye begged them to “stop, stop!” But this is...
The Giants defense has its way with Saquon Barkley
Highlights from Giants practice on Sunday: Something Good The first-team defensive line was impressive, frequently pushing back or standing up the first-team offensive line in running plays, leaving little room...
Man accused of placing fake rice cooker bombs in subway held on $200K bond
The West Virginia man who allegedly incited a bomb panic by scattering a pair of rice cookers in the Fulton Street subway station Friday was ordered held on $200,000 bond following his...
You know things are bad when the PC mob comes for Jay-Z
We regret to inform you that Jay-Z has been canceled. No, it’s not his future album, or his next concert, that has been canceled — but Jay-Z, the human being....
Judge Trump’s actions, not words — and other commentary
From the right: Look at Prez’s Actions, Not His Words President Trump “speaks differently from most other statesmen on the world stage,” admits Roger Kimball in American Greatness, and often...
Amed Rosario saving Mets in 'panic situation' is another sign
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Baseball is a crazy game. Especially when you play a terrible team. The bottom of the seventh began with shortstop Amed Rosario in left field for...
USWNT stars call for help in promoting women's soccer league
Exactly five weeks after lifting her second World Cup, Carli Lloyd shot wide. Inside the 36th minute at Red Bull Arena, the two-time FIFA Player of the Year went on...
Epstein once attended party wearing 'Screw U'-embroidered slippers: report
"We all got the message," one attendee of the 2015 fete told the outlet. "Jeffrey couldn't care less about what we thought about him or who he was with."
Sterling Shepard’s recovery couldn’t be going better
Even Sterling Shepard didn’t expect this much progress this soon. The Giants’ new No. 1 wide receiver hoped his fractured left thumb wouldn’t keep him out of the regular season...
The man Jets are counting on more than ever
The most important person in the Jets organization this season won’t throw a pass, won’t make a tackle and won’t call a play. He is a man very few fans...
President Trump says he doesn't see a recession on the horizon
WASHINGTON -- President Trump tried to alleviate fears of a recession on Sunday, echoing recent statements from his top economic advisers. “I don’t see a recession,” Trump said as he...
Raiders give Antonio Brown ultimatum over helmet saga
Oakland Raiders general manager Mike Mayock told disgruntled receiver Antonio Brown it's time to decide whether he's "all in or all out" about playing this season after losing a fight...
Bail-reform poster boy Pedro Hernandez says police are targeting him
A teenage poster boy for bail reform who has racked up more than 15 arrests insists he’s no hardened criminal — and blamed police for his lengthy rap sheet, claiming...
De Blasio slammed by police union over anti-cop 'chaos' in Brooklyn
"How are cops supposed to do our job in this environment? When will @NYPDNews or @NYCMayor @BilldeBlasio stand up & say enough is enough?" the Police Benevolent Association fumed on...
Trump: '$700M' cost of Greenland is 'hurting Denmark very badly'
“Denmark, essentially, owns it. We’re very good allies with Denmark, we protect Denmark like we protect large portions of the world. And so the concept came up and I said...
Pete Alonso breaks another HR record in huge win
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — For Pete’s sake, he crushed it. Pete Alonso took a giant cut in Sunday’s ninth inning and unleashed a towering drive toward the left-field corner at...
Hong Kong demonstrators getting protest tattoos
It's the permanent mark of protest. Demonstrators taking to the streets of Hong Kong in record numbers are also finding a hip way to visualize their dissent -- with protest...
Danish PM hopes Trump 'isn't serious' about buying Greenland
COPENHAGEN — Greenland is not for sale and the idea of selling it to the United States is absurd, Denmark’s prime minister said on Sunday after an economic adviser to...
Photos show wreckage of deadly plane crash near Poughkeepsie
Shocking photos show a Dutchess County home in flames after a small plane crashed into it Saturday, killing at least two people — as one of the victims was identified...
Two concerning Yankees issues surface in shaky loss
The Yankees got CC Sabathia back Sunday, but they still don’t know which version of the lefty they’ll have down the stretch. Although Sabathia showed some positives in an 8-4...
Pols, residents demand city move trash trucks lining Manhattan block
Move it! Politicians and residents lined up Sunday to demand the Sanitation Department find a new home for the trash trucks it has been parking on a residential stretch of...
Girl in wheelchair rescued by stilt dancer after plunging into ocean
A wheelchair-bound girl rolled off a pier in the US Virgin islands and into the ocean — prompting two men to jump in after her, with the heroic rescue caught...
Lakers star Kyle Kuzma skewered on Instagram over outfit
Instagram had plenty to say about Kyle Kuzma's latest ensemble. After the Lakers forward posted a series of shots Saturday, including a photo of himself rocking blonde locks, a hoodie,...
Whole Foods worker fired over trauma of black-widow spider bite: lawsuit
This firing really bites. A Whole Foods staffer from New Jersey was bitten by a black-widow spider at work — and then fired because he was too terrified to return...
Hundreds of thousands turn out for peaceful Hong Kong protest
Hong Kong enjoyed a rare calm weekend after 10 weeks of civil unrest, with no violent clashes reported Sunday as up to 1.7 million protesters turned local streets into seas...
Epstein's gal pal gave $1K to hospital that treated alleged sex slave: report
Jeffrey Epstein's gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell donated $1,000 to New York-Presbyterian Hospital after the two of them allegedly brought one of his accusers there for treatment following a sexual assault,...
'Professional cuddler' instructed woman to 'suck her nipple': report
A professional cuddler took things too far when she asked a client to suckle at her breast, according to a report. The unnamed client filed a complaint with the state's...
'Zeke who?:' Jerry Jones impressed with Cowboys rookie
There's no indication whether things have gotten hostile between Ezekiel Elliott and the Dallas Cowboys as the star running back holds out for a raise, but Jerry Jones on Saturday...
Amid Trump's tariff war, Americans give free trade high marks: poll
Nearly two-thirds of Americans, or 64 percent — a new high — back free trade because they believe it's good for the economy and say the country can't avoid continued...
White Texas cops who led black man by rope won't face charges
Two white Texas cops on horseback who were caught on video leading a black suspect by a rope through the streets of Galveston will not face a criminal investigation, according...
New Jersey doctor falls to his death while vacationing with fiancée
A New Jersey doctor on the verge of starting his dream job and getting married fell to his death while vacationing on the island of Ibiza, according to reports. Dr....
These two NFL teams look like pretenders right now
Both the Seattle Seahawks and Minnesota Vikings are “tweeners” entering the 2019 season. Neither is currently seen in the same class as the Saints or Rams. But, both are rated...
Waiter shot dead for taking too long to make customer's sandwich
A waiter in France was reportedly gunned down at a pizzeria near Paris after taking too long to bring a customer a sandwich. Witnesses and restaurant workers said the fatal...
3 killed, 10 injured in raucous Honduran soccer riot
Three people were killed and at least 10 others injured -- including several players -- in a raucous soccer riot involving two rival clubs in the Honduran capital. One of...
Brawl breaks out on delayed JFK flight from hell
It was a flight-or-fight response. A "nightmare" JFK flight to Miami was delayed for so long that cops had to be summoned after fights broke out between frustrated — and...
Mickelson barely makes tee time after lightning strike, hotel fire
This wasn't the morning jolt Phil Mickelson was looking for. Mickelson made it to Medinah Sunday approximately 40 minutes before his scheduled 11:52 a.m. tee time for the final round...
Cop suspended after video surfaces of him pistol-whipping driver
A Bridgeport, Conn., police officer has been suspended after video surfaced of him smacking a young suspect in the back of the head with his pistol. The officer, identified as...
Get creative when looking for ways to grow your paycheck
When Kim Roberts (name changed for professional reasons) began working for a hospitality group in Tribeca eight years ago, she realized she would need to think up a way to...
Larry Kudlow insists there's no recession coming
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow on Sunday insisted there is no recession on the horizon -- as Democratic presidential hopeful Pete Buttigieg made the opposite prediction. “I don’t see...
Aaron Boone doesn't want more of these umpire dust-ups
A day after the Yankees had three ejections -- including Aaron Boone -- the manager hoped his team and the umpires did a better job of staying calm in the...
Biden praises Republicans, says he'll 'get in trouble for saying that'
Democratic frontrunner Joe Biden is seeking unexpected allies for his presidential bid, praising "really good" rivals on the other side of the aisle. “There’s an awful lot of really good...
Tlaib urges boycott of Bill Maher after he slams BDS movement
Rep. Rashida Tlaib has suggested that viewers boycott comedian Bill Maher’s HBO show after he denounced the international boycott movement against Israel as a “bulls--t purity test.” Tlaib said in...
26-year-old man shot to death in the Bronx: cops
A 26-year-old Bronx man died Sunday morning after being shot multiple times in the chest, cops said. The victim, whose identity was withheld by police pending family notification, was shot...
Winning $148 million Powerball ticket sold at Long Island gas station
There are nearly 150 million reasons for New Yorkers to check their lotto numbers. The single winner of Saturday night's $148 million Powerball jackpot was bought at a Long Island...
The next steps for Luis Severino after big Stadium sim game
Yankees ace Luis Severino took another step toward making his season debut, throwing off a mound at the Stadium for the first time all year. Severino – who hasn’t pitched...
'Godfather' actor: Cuomo embarrassed himself with Fredo rant
"The Godfather" actor Gianni Russo has a message for CNN anchor Chris Cuomo — fuhgeddaboudit. Russo, who played Godfather Vito Corleone's wife-beating son-in-law, Carlo Rizzi, in the classic mobster flick,...
How do I ask my chatty co-workers to shut up?
I work in a large office with the dreaded open-seating plan. Several co-workers regularly eat lunch at their desks and socialize as though they’re at a restaurant. The noise levels,...
DNA evidence helps cops crack 1983 Florida rape case
Florida authorities used DNA evidence to find the man they say raped a woman more than three decades ago. Timothy Norris, 60, was identified in connection with the break-in rape...
Former NFL running back dies in motorcycle crash
Former NFL running back and University of Texas star Cedric Benson died Saturday night in a motorcycle crash, according to the Austin American-Statesman. He was 36. The accident occurred on...
Most Americans disapprove of Trump's response to mass shootings: poll
Americans strongly back many proposed gun laws following two massacres in Texas and Ohio — while only a third approved of President Trump's response to the mass shootings, a new...
Texas mom put healthy son through 13 unnecessary surgeries
A Texas mom has admitted to subjecting her healthy son to unneeded medical procedures -- including 13 major surgeries. Kaylene Bowen, 35, began bringing her son, Christopher, to unnecessary doctors'...
White House adviser confirms Trump wants to buy Greenland
WASHINGTON -- White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow didn’t pour any cold water Sunday on President Trump’s flirtation with buying Greenland. “I don’t want to predict an outcome, I’m just...
Cop jumps into Hudson River to save suicidal woman
An NYPD cop who worked as a lifeguard during his youth put that experience to good use on Sunday and rescued an unhinged woman who jumped into the Hudson River...
Take the Giants and Madison Bumgarner in this spot
Apparently you shouldn’t call Aaron Boone or Brett Gardner “Fredo” either. ... Reader Don Reed writes, “Rosie Ruiz got caught cutting in line at the pearly gates.” Giants and D’backs,...
Saudi Arabian court takes child from US mother who is 'too Western'
An American mother was desperately fighting for the custody of her daughter in Saudi Arabia on Sunday -- after being ruled "too Western to raise the child" in the strict...
Lakers could reunite with former All-Star to replace DeMarcus Cousins
Dwight Howard's next step could be a reunion with one of his former teams -- one with a desperate need for a center. There's "mutual interest" between Howard and the...
Florida man arrested for dumping dirt on girlfriend with tractor
This fight got dirty. A Florida man was busted for using a tractor to dump a mound of dirt on a car with his girlfriend inside, authorities there said. Hunter...
Trump accuses New York Times of going on a 'racism witch hunt'
WASHINGTON -- President Trump continued his assault on the "failing New York Times" early Sunday, claiming the Gray Lady is engaging in a "Racism Witch Hunt." “The failing New York...
Cops shot at while responding to call in Brooklyn: authorities
Five NYPD cops were fired upon early Sunday during a "busy night" in the Brooklyn neighborhood of Bedford-Stuyvesant, according to authorities. The shooting happened just before 2 a.m. on Bainbridge...
New York politicians just can't seem to quit pay-to-play
The stench of New York pay-to-play politics refuses to fade. For the latest foul fumes, point your nose toward Brooklyn. That’s where Borough President Eric Adams set up a nonprofit,...
Joe Biden has bigger problems than just gaffes
Joe Biden, 76, has been getting heaps of attention for his verbal gaffes. Alas, voters should worry about a far bigger problem: It’s impossible to know what he stands for....
Elementary school invited Epstein's gal pal to speak to kids
Jeffrey Epstein’s former gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell gave a talk to kids at a Massachusetts school -- which had no idea she had been accused of being a madam for...
Why Dwayne Haskins will be bad news for Redskins
A preseason quarterback competition is seldom a positive sign, and nothing happening in August is pointing to the Redskins as a playoff team. If rookie Dwayne Haskins is starting early...
Barstool Sports founder under investigation over anti-union tweets
Barstool Sports founder David Portnoy is under investigation after he threatened last week to fire "on the spot" any employee who as much as discussed unionization, according to a report....
Jeffrey Epstein apparently bought women's panties while in jail
Millionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein was able to buy two pairs of small women's panties from a jail shop while serving time for sex offenses, according to bombshell new documents. The...
ISIS claims responsibility for Kabul wedding bombing that killed 63
ISIS says it was behind the weekend suicide bombing of an Afghan wedding that left 63 dead — including women and children — and nearly 200 others wounded. The terrorist...
Parents feel pressured to spend more for back-to-school season
’Tis the other season. It’s time for back-to-school shopping, a period that is starting to catch up with the Christmas holiday shopping season as a reason for angst. As retailers...
Why Yankees really wanted to give Aaron Judge a day off
Aaron Judge was given the day off in the Yankees' 6-5 win over the Indians on Saturday at the Stadium. Aaron Boone was determined to rest the slumping right fielder...
James Paxton keeps getting wrecked in the first
Yankees manager Aaron Boone often says James Paxton’s horrible numbers in first innings are due in part to bad luck. That wasn’t the case in Saturday’s 6-5 win over Cleveland...
Why Pat Shurmur is upbeat about the Giants' defense
Through all the injuries, a suspended starting wide receiver and everything in between, Pat Shurmur is — as always — unperturbed. So when the Giants coach was asked if it...
New look, same power for Yankees' young star
Gleyber Torres sported a different look, but his swing looked no different. Wearing a unique style of sunglasses for just the second time, Torres put on his latest power display...
Daniel Cormier loses belt in stunner; Diaz rolls in UFC return
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Stipe Miocic waited over a year to face Daniel Cormier again, and his plan for the rematch didn't start to work until they were deep in the...
One dead after small plane crashes into house near Poughkeepsie
A small plane crashed into a house in Dutchess County on Saturday, killing at least one of the three men on board, authorities said. The crash also critically injured a...
Pete Alonso's mental toughness helped Mets win this one
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — There was a Polar Bear Grand Slam Plan. This is the underappreciated aspect of the amazin’ Mets rookie. Pete Alonso has a plan for everything and...
Cop-hating mob at Brooklyn housing project injures three NYPD officers
Roving, cop-hating mobs erupted in violence, taunts and gunfire in Brooklyn overnight into Sunday, leaving three officers with minor injuries. At least some of the injuries were caused by "air...
Florida golden doodle's neon makeover causes injuries, infection
A Florida woman who brought her golden doodle to a groomer was horrified when the dog inexplicably came back with neon pink ears and Day-Glo green eyebrows. Graziella Puleo of...
These running backs will provide best fantasy football value
“The Price Is Right” is a game show everyone knows. We watched as children with our parents. Our children watched with us. And every show magically culminates in an epic...