October 25, 2019
Islanders' streak continues
October 25, 2019 | 11:53pmOTTAWA, Ontario — Nick Leddy scored his second goal of the first period on a penalty shot and the New York Islanders beat the Ottawa Senators 4-2 on Friday night...
Cop in medically induced coma, bi-polar perp dead in nail salon melee
October 25, 2019 | 11:20pmWhat started as a minor arrest in a Brooklyn nail salon spun wildly out of control Friday night — leaving a cop fighting for his life from head injuries after...
3 die in Mexico's Baja California wildfires
October 25, 2019 | 11:00pmTIJUANA, Mexico — Mexican authorities say three people have died in wind-whipped wildfires in the northwestern state of Baja California. Mexico's civil defense agency said Friday that fires near Tecate,...
Kyrie Irving backs up boast as Nets clip Knicks in chippy affair
October 25, 2019 | 10:45pmKyrie Irving boldly stated the Nets’ plan to take over New York. Then he put his game where his mouth was. Irving made all the plays down the stretch to...
US troops returning to Syria over fears ISIS will take oil fields
October 25, 2019 | 10:11pmThe crisis in Syria deepened further Friday as US officials acknowledged troops are returning to the war-torn country and the Turkish president demanded President Trump turn over a key Kurdish...
Isaiah Thompson is the poster boy for a subway ban
October 25, 2019 | 10:06pmIsaiah Thompson is the poster boy for a subway ban — a menace that the system needs to be able to keep out. This was true even before Wednesday, when...
Bezos foils a 1-2 punch: Billionaire regains richest man status as stocks rebound
October 25, 2019 | 10:03pmIt was a whirlwind day for Jeff Bezos. The world’s top billionaire briefly lost his spot as the richest man on Earth to Bill Gates on Friday morning, before recovering...
The Public Finance Reform Commission is ridiculous — and dangerous
October 25, 2019 | 10:01pmRewriting New York’s election laws via a special commission is looking ever more ridiculous — and dangerous. The commission’s latest move was a vote Tuesday to prohibit public matching funds...
Southwest flight attendant caught pilots watching bathroom livestream: suit
October 25, 2019 | 9:59pmA flight attendant for Southwest Airlines says in a shocking new lawsuit that she caught two pilots streaming hidden-camera footage into the cockpit — live, from the airplane's bathroom, a...
Vote No on Question 1 in NYC
October 25, 2019 | 9:56pmEarly-voting sites open Saturday, with a variety of changes to the City Charter on the ballot. Question 1 is a not-terrible idea whose time hasn’t come: a shift to ranked-choice...
Andrew Yang ally to challenge Rep. Adriano Espaillat
October 25, 2019 | 9:55pmAn ally of Democratic Party presidential candidate Andrew Yang is throwing his hat in the ring to challenge Rep. Adriano Espaillat in northern Manhattan’s 13th Congressional District. James Felton Keith,...
Democrats’ partisan approach is corrupting the impeachment process
October 25, 2019 | 9:45pmAfter dozens of House Republicans demanded access to a secure facility in the Capitol on Wednesday where House Intelligence Committee Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) was preparing to depose a Pentagon...
Gulliver's Gate tourist spot in Times Square files for bankruptcy
October 25, 2019 | 9:44pmA Times Square attraction showcasing major cities in miniature has a big problem. After just two-and-a-half years in business, Gulliver’s Gate filed for bankruptcy Thursday, The Post has learned. Co-founder...
Jets' makeshift defense being stretched even thinner
October 25, 2019 | 9:31pmThe Jets are so thin at inside linebacker, the player with the most experience at the position on the field Sunday might be Blake Cashman, their rookie fifth-round draft pick....
Ex-Apple lawyer in charge of preventing insider trading indicted for insider trading
October 25, 2019 | 9:28pmA former top Apple lawyer who was in charge of preventing insider trading at the company was himself indicted on insider trading charges. Gene Levoff — who worked at the...
Lessons from Tree of Life one year after synagogue massacre
October 25, 2019 | 9:28pmSunday will mark one year since the Tree of Life massacre, the deadliest act of anti-Semitism in American history. It’s a day to reflect on the lives so brutally taken,...
Why Republicans should at least try to win black votes
October 25, 2019 | 9:20pmRep. Elijah Cummings was born before Brown v. Board of Education, an era of de jure segregation in the public schools. That ended early in his life; he never lived...
Knicks-Nets get in skirmish in their first rivalry game of season
October 25, 2019 | 9:14pmThe offseason went a long way in spicing up the rivalry between the Knicks and Nets. When they finally took the court together for the first time since Kyrie Irving...
See it: Window washers cling to wind-blown scaffolding for life
October 25, 2019 | 9:03pmTwo window washers in Canada clung for their lives to their work platform after high winds sent it swinging through the air and crashing into a skyscraper, video of the...
Cuomo says 'there oughta be a law' against subway troublemakers
October 25, 2019 | 9:00pmGov. Andrew Cuomo said Friday “there oughta be a law” to keep the subways menace-free following the assault arrest of the suspected serial emergency brake puller — and vowed to...
Retailers pull Johnson's baby powder after recall
October 25, 2019 | 8:37pmWalmart, CVS and Rite Aid have pulled some or all 22-ounce bottles of Johnson's baby powder from shelves to avoid confusing consumers, after a minuscule amount of asbestos was found...
Janoris Jenkins isn't hanging on Giants' trade deadline decision
October 25, 2019 | 8:26pmJanoris Jenkins is done playing games. Actually, he just wants to play football games. He’s done with the will-they-or-won’t-they mental aspect of whether the Giants will deal their only veteran...
Council members rip Campaign Finance Board voter guides that send people to the wrong polls
October 25, 2019 | 8:02pmA bipartisan quartet of City Council members ripped the Campaign Finance Board Friday for sending out voter guides that directed more than 100,000 residents to head to the wrong polls...
Microsoft beats out Amazon to win $10B Pentagon contact
October 25, 2019 | 7:56pmMicrosoft has won the Pentagon's $10 billion cloud computing contract, the Defense Department said on Friday, beating out favorite Amazon. The Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure Cloud (JEDI) contract is part...
12-year-old boy dies on Mediterranean cruise, parents quarantined
October 25, 2019 | 7:40pmA 12-year-old boy from Germany died at sea while traveling on a Mediterranean cruise with his family earlier this week. The unnamed child fell ill during the early hours of Tuesday morning...
Kelechi Osemele has shoulder surgery without Jets' blessing
October 25, 2019 | 7:33pmKelechi Osemele didn’t back down, undergoing surgery on his right shoulder Friday despite the Jets’ objections, his agent Andrew Kessler told The Post. The offensive guard, acquired in a trade...
The players to start, sit for NFL Week 8
October 25, 2019 | 6:56pmThe Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news ahead of Week 8 of the NFL season. Big Weeks Ryan Tannehill QB, Titans, vs. Buccaneers (FanDuel $6,900/DraftKings $5,100)...
How upcoming 'New Amsterdam' episode shatters TV tradition
October 25, 2019 | 6:48pmTuesday night’s episode of NBC hospital drama “New Amsterdam ” features an extended opening scene shot in one long take — an extremely rare occurrence in the television world. “I’ve...
Dad whose bones were found buried in LI basement laid to rest
October 25, 2019 | 6:43pmA missing Long Island war vet whose bones were found buried in a basement with the help of a psychic was laid to rest at a funeral Friday. George Carroll...
Fantasy football: Take teams' injury updates with skeptical eye
October 25, 2019 | 6:38pmWhen Kliff Kingsbury and the Cardinals announced last week that David Johnson would be active for their game against the Giants, the fantasy football community took them at their word...
Giants will be without their top wide receiver again
October 25, 2019 | 6:34pmAnother week, another game without the Giants’ top four offensive weapons playing together. Saquon Barkley is cleared of his “game soreness” and high ankle sprain and will join Evan Engram...
Take a shot on this Saints TE for your fantasy roster
October 25, 2019 | 6:34pmLayups are perfectly fine. They are gimme points, easy to come by. It would be foolish to pass them up. And virtually anyone can hit a layup: me, you, the...
God is rooting for the Nationals thanks to local 'Nats Mass'
October 25, 2019 | 6:33pmThey've got God on their side
Why Jenny Slate called her standup comedy special 'Stage Fright'
October 25, 2019 | 6:27pmJenny Slate’s first Netflix comedy special is a family affair — literally. In “Jenny Slate: Stage Fright,” the standup comedienne and actress (“Parks and Recreation,” “Zootopia,” “Marcel the Shell with...
ESPN ends bowl game sponsorship with alleged scammer
October 25, 2019 | 6:26pmAn alleged scammer duped ESPN into naming his nonexistent film production company the title sponsor for the New Mexico Bowl. The Albuquerque Journal reported that ESPN severed ties with DreamHouse...
Red Sox put Chaim Bloom in charge of baseball operations
October 25, 2019 | 6:14pmThe Mets will not only have to see Joe Girardi 19 games a year as Phillies manager, but also will now witness how the runner-up for their GM job handles...
Man shot dead by cops after hitting NYPD officer in face with chair
October 25, 2019 | 6:13pmA man who was selling T-shirts in front of a nail salon in Brooklyn was shot dead by police inside the shop after he struck a cop in the face...
Inside Nickelodeon's new indoor amusement park at American Dream
October 25, 2019 | 6:08pmIts 16-story ski slope and water park are still under construction (ditto its 450 stores), but the American Dream complex in New Jersey's Meadowlands unveiled its Nickelodeon Universe amusement park...
Oxford bans clapping to avoid upsetting students
October 25, 2019 | 6:03pmHold your applause, please. The University of Oxford has voted to nix clapping in favor of "silent jazz hands" at their future commencement ceremonies to show solidarity with the hearing-impaired....
De Blasio to blame for botched Superstorm Sandy recovery: Malliotakis
October 25, 2019 | 6:00pmThis is still going on?!! Seven years after Superstorm Sandy, the de Blasio administration continues to botch recovery efforts for families of storm-damaged homes who are still dealing with mold,...
Veteran saves dog in Afghanistan war zone, sneaks him home to safety
October 25, 2019 | 5:53pmIt's a story about a Marine, a stray dog, and how they rescued each other. On Fox Nation's "UNPC," Craig Grossi, author of "Craig & Fred, " discussed how he...
Hillary 2020? Say it ain’t so and other commentary
October 25, 2019 | 5:52pmOn the Left: Hillary 2020? Say It Ain’t So Ed Kilgore of New York Magazine finds the thought of a Hillary Clinton-Donald Trump rematch in 2020 “a preposterous idea.” Or...
Astros' bats will awake in Game 3
October 25, 2019 | 5:31pmNever say never. Philippe Reines, trusted adviser to the Clintons, told Fox News that Hillary has not ruled out a 2020 presidential run. No official word expected until the end...
UAW workers accept deal with GM after 40-day strike
October 25, 2019 | 5:30pmA majority of 47,000 striking United Auto Workers workers voted on Friday to accept and ratify a deal with General Motors, putting an official end to a 40-day strike that...
Stringer says NYC artists are far from starving
October 25, 2019 | 5:24pmThe entertainment industry generates $110 billion in annual commercial activity — equal to $1 of every $8 in the city's economy, Comptroller Scott Stringer announced today.
Katie Hill asked estranged husband to be stay-at-home 'house husband': report
October 25, 2019 | 5:17pmEmbattled Congresswoman Katie Hill wanted her husband -- with whom she reportedly had a "throuple" relationship that included a young staffer -- to stay home and do all the housework because...
'Bless This Mess' star Pam Grier on country roots: 'I live the life'
October 25, 2019 | 5:12pmBless This Mess | Tuesday, 8:30 p.m., ABC You can take Pam Grier out of the country, but you can’t take the country out of her. When she isn’t in...
Nationals tell Trump chef Jose Andres is already throwing first pitch
October 25, 2019 | 5:12pmThe Washington Nationals won't be calling the bullpen for President Trump to throw a ceremonial first pitch during the World Series — because they've already got a guy. "If a...
USC won't cover the big number
October 25, 2019 | 5:01pmThe Post’s Howie Kussoy, aka The Pigskin Profit, takes a shot on Friday night’s college football game between the Colorado Buffaloes and visiting USC Trojans: COLORADO BUFFALOES (+13¹/₂) over USC...
Trump predicts 'a lot of really bad things' from DOJ probe of Mueller report
October 25, 2019 | 4:58pmPresident Trump all but confirmed Friday that his Justice Department has opened a criminal probe into the origins of the counterintelligence investigation that examined allegations of links between his campaign...
Here are NYC's hottest, new Asian chain restaurants for 2019
October 25, 2019 | 4:54pmCrazy rich Asian flavors have arrived in New York. Then again, it's not as if we've been deprived, blessed as we are with the soup dumplings at Joe's Shanghai in...
Rudy Giuliani butt-dials NBC News reporter — twice
October 25, 2019 | 4:43pmButt his voicemails! President Trump's personal attorney Rudy Giuliani was caught on tape talking about an apparent business arrangement with a super-wealthy Persian Gulf nation when he accidentally dialed an...
Kanye's 'Jesus Is King' is a better gospel album than expected
October 25, 2019 | 4:42pm“Jesus Is King” has finally risen — arriving about 12 hours after its scheduled midnight drop. And though it’s not the second coming of Kanye the Great from “The College...
People are smoking cigarettes again amid vaping-related panic
October 25, 2019 | 4:38pmIn the span of a couple months, smokers have begun to think of cigarettes not as "cancer sticks" — but a safer choice for a fix than vapes, users say....
Ex-Yeshiva leader sentenced to two years for $3.2M school-lunch scam
October 25, 2019 | 4:36pmElozer Porges, 46, pleaded guilty to wire fraud for submitting phony documents to the feds from 2013 to 2016 stating that the school was feeding the dinners to at-risk kids...
Officials bolster security after vagrant found in closed courthouse
October 25, 2019 | 4:32pmA homeless man wandered onto the floor at Bronx Supreme Court that houses the judges' chambers Friday morning, prompting state officials to bolster the building’s security, the Post has learned....
6-week-old twins suffer broken bones, internal bleeding after visiting father
October 25, 2019 | 4:29pmBoth parents are being grilled, but police are treating the father as the main suspect, police sources said.
Coast Guard searches for man who went overboard on cruise
October 25, 2019 | 4:15pmA man appeared to have jumped off a Carnival Dream cruise in Texas this week — sparking an extensive search by the US Coast Guard, according to authorities. The unidentified...
Judge: DOJ must give House Dems Mueller grand jury evidence
October 25, 2019 | 4:13pmWASHINGTON — A judge has ordered the Justice Department to give House Democrats secret grand jury testimony from special counsel Robert Mueller's Russia investigation. Chief US District Judge Beryl Howell...
Retired cop ruptures Achilles trying to avoid rat in subway: suit
October 25, 2019 | 4:07pmA Lower East Side man has filed a lawsuit claiming he hurt his ankle in the subway -- while jumping to avoid a giant rat. James Dianora, a retired cop,...
Goldman chiefs comment on Buffalo Wild Wings insider trading arrest
October 25, 2019 | 4:07pmGoldman Sachs is fretting that a banker charged with insider trading tied to a planned Buffalo Wild Wings acquisition has sullied its reputation — and it plans to tighten its...
A shot of this Scotch costs more than a 2020 Porsche
October 25, 2019 | 4:02pmA bottle The Macallan Fine and Rare 60-Year-Old 1926 Scotch whiskey crushed world records, fetching nearly $1.9 million at a Sotheby’s auction in London.
All signs point to the Astros
October 25, 2019 | 4:01pmTo the surprise of many, the Houston Astros head to the nation’s capital down 2-0 in the World Series with both of their aces defeated, and now must look to...
Porn star who toured NYPD HQ claims host was unaware of her lurid past
October 25, 2019 | 3:48pmThe retired German porn star who got a controversial tour of NYPD headquarters claimed on Friday that her deputy inspector host was unaware of her salacious past. “NYPD Deputy Inspector...
Why Tennessee inmates are opting for the electric chair over the injection
October 25, 2019 | 3:46pmTennessee is one of six states where inmates can choose the chair, but it's the only state where they're actually doing so.
New York couple killed during flash flood in Puerto Rico
October 25, 2019 | 3:37pmTwo college sweethearts who recently moved to New York were killed in a flash flood during a weekend getaway to Puerto Rico, relatives said. Maya Robinson, a portfolio analyst at...
Buck Showalter could ease the risk of Mets’ high-wire manager search
October 25, 2019 | 3:29pmWASHINGTON -- The second round of Mets interviews appears over, and a few people briefed on the agenda say this time it was quick and with just Jeff Wilpon and...
Man who snubbed Mitch McConnell is business owner once charged with forgery
October 25, 2019 | 3:23pmHe’s Bobby Rankin, a pallbearer at Cummings’ Friday funeral, who, according to voter registration records is a registered Democrat in North Carolina.
Knicks have first chance to destroy haunting narrative
October 25, 2019 | 3:21pmIf there’s not a Knicks-Nets rivalry on the court this season after what happened this summer, then when exactly? Kyrie Irving ratcheted it up again at a promotional event Thursday...
Russian soldier opens fire in 'nervous breakdown,' kills 8 comrades
October 25, 2019 | 3:13pmThe Russian Defense Ministry says a soldier killed eight of his comrades and wounded two others in a shooting outburst at a base in Siberia.
Man raped dancer inside strip club in private room: police
October 25, 2019 | 3:12pmA Texas man raped a dancer inside a strip club after asking her for a private show, police said. Zachary Lee Johnson, 28, was arrested Wednesday after the victim at...
Poll finds most Americans oppose reparations for slavery
October 25, 2019 | 3:07pmDETROIT — Few Americans are in favor of giving reparations to descendants of enslaved black people in the United States, a poll shows, even as the idea has gained momentum...
American cat owners devote 20 hours a week to be with their beloved felines
October 25, 2019 | 2:58pmFrom taking and sharing photos to cuddling their pets, cat owners spend 1,016 hours a year with their feline, according to new research.
Body found in Maine basement is missing mom, boyfriend charged with murder
October 25, 2019 | 2:47pmThe body discovered in the basement of a missing Maine mother’s home this week is in fact hers -- and her boyfriend has been charged in her death, according to...
Trump Organization considers selling DC hotel near White House
October 25, 2019 | 2:42pmPresident Trump’s company is considering selling its DC hotel near the White House — partly as a result of criticism that he and his family were flouting ethics rules by...
What the flock? Woman calmly nabs goose in Central Park, leaving onlookers stunned
October 25, 2019 | 2:40pmA woman was caught on camera capturing a goose in Central Park — leaving onlookers stunned as she calmly walked away with the waterfowl. The video raised confusion online about...
Subway brute linked to another NYC attack: sources
October 25, 2019 | 2:40pmThe notorious serial subway saboteur who was busted for viciously shoving a woman face-first into a Brooklyn subway train has been linked to a similar attack in Queens on the...
The secret behind these 3-D Halloween decorations
October 25, 2019 | 2:28pmSpooky ghosts, crawling spiders and even a skeleton band rocking out in the garage — these epic Halloween decorations are blowing people's minds. Watch as resident Dave Muse's home in...
Human skills still matter despite advances in robots and AI
October 25, 2019 | 2:23pmNEW YORK - Artificial intelligence is approaching critical mass at the office, but humans are still likely to be necessary, according to a new study by executive development firm, Future...
What Americans would give up to save cash on holiday shopping
October 25, 2019 | 2:21pmSitting in traffic, standing in line at the DMV and giving up chocolate for a year are just some of the things Americans would be willing to do to save...
Cornerback exposes Eagles' chaos days after release
October 25, 2019 | 2:20pmThe Eagles released cornerback Orlando Scandrick four days ago and he’s already speaking out on the worrisome state of the team. While appearing on FS1’s "Undisputed" on Friday, Scandrick didn’t...
Missing Tennessee mom's body found, 2 men to be charged: cops
October 25, 2019 | 2:17pmThe body of a missing Tennessee mom was discovered this week -- and two men will be charged with abuse of a corpse and other offenses, local authorities said. Carolyn...
Trump says Ukraine envoy is a 'Never Trumper' and Pompeo 'makes mistakes'
October 25, 2019 | 2:11pm"Here's the problem, he's a 'Never Trumper' and his lawyer's a 'Never Trumper'," said the president, who went on to criticize Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, for appointing the career...
There are celebrities hidden in this wild, 2-story mural
October 25, 2019 | 2:06pmFrench photographer JR has turned his lens on the graffiti artists of Paris, the women of Rio de Janeiro's favelas and the senior citizens of Havana, often plastering his supersize...
House Dems issue more subpoenas in Trump impeachment probe
October 25, 2019 | 2:05pmThe House Intelligence Committee also issued subpoenas to Michael Duffey, a senior official in the Office of Management and Budget and T. Ulrich Brechbuhl, counsel at the State Department.
RIP 'Amazon coat': Why I'm giving mine away
October 25, 2019 | 2:04pmFriends, we are gathered here today to mourn a beloved piece of outerwear. My love affair with the "Amazon coat" began when I spotted a stylish, 30-something woman wearing one...
Antonio Brown floats new suspicions on why Patriots cut him
October 25, 2019 | 2:04pmAntonio Brown claims to know the real reason he was released by the Patriots. Numerous reports have stated that the Patriots felt compelled to move on from Brown after a...
Meth causes the most overdose deaths in nearly half the US
October 25, 2019 | 2:01pmFentanyl is driving drug overdose deaths in the US overall, but in nearly half of the country, it’s a different story. Meth is the bigger killer, a new government report...
The heartbreaking text this human trafficking victim sent before truck death
October 25, 2019 | 1:52pmA 26-year-old Vietnamese woman texted her mom frantically that she was suffocating in the truck in which the bodies of 39 people were found in England -- and apologized that...
Rangers prospect Vitali Kravtsov heading back to Russia
October 25, 2019 | 1:51pmThe key fact is this: Vitali Kravtsov is just 19 years old. Yes, the Rangers are enamored of his talent, which is why they took the winger with the No....
Kickball umpire says mayor fired him for call against his adult son
October 25, 2019 | 1:47pmA kickball umpire is suing the mayor of a South Carolina town, saying the pol got him fired for making a call against his team, according to a report.
Long Island man and foul-mouthed kid confront bowhunter
October 25, 2019 | 1:38pmA cold-hearted bowhunter shrugged off a sobbing boy who confronted him about hunting in his Long Island town, telling the child that death is simply "a part of life," new...
Kyrie Irving's boldest Knicks shot: Nets 'going to take over the entire city'
October 25, 2019 | 1:29pmCan Brooklyn be Team Takeover? Kyrie Irving thinks so. The Nets aren’t naïve, they know New York has been a Knicks town and probably will be for the rest of...
Newly discovered beetle named after climate activist Greta Thunberg
October 25, 2019 | 1:27pmLondon’s Natural History Museum chose the name to acknowledge her “outstanding contribution” to raising awareness of environmental issues.
Report on race shows the South is 'divided by design'
October 25, 2019 | 1:27pmNEW ORLEANS — Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu is tackling the race issue, starting with a report called "Divided by Design.” The report released Friday is based on surveys...
5 'hitmen' busted in chain of bungled murders for hire resulting in 0 deaths
October 25, 2019 | 1:21pmA hitman in China got cold feet so he hired another guy to do the job, but he also outsourced the murder — sparking a five-man-deep chain of bumbling subcontractors,...
After de Blasio snub, Max Rose wants to honor Mother Cabrini with post office
October 25, 2019 | 1:17pmThe campaign to honor Mother Cabrini in New York City despite Mayor Bill de Blasio and first lady Chirlane McCray is snowballing. A post office in southern Brooklyn would be...
Emotional support dogs in tutus booted off flight after showing 'signs of distress'
October 25, 2019 | 1:16pmTwo passengers and their emotional support dogs were escorted off a Norwegian Air flight from London to Austin, Texas, shortly before takeoff when the animals allegedly began showing signs of emotional “distress.” The captain...
America's 'best of the best' home finally sells after $156M discount
October 25, 2019 | 1:03pmThis Los Angeles mansion, once hyped as the most expensive listing in America, has sold for a mighty 62 percent off. That's according to the Wall Street Journal, which reports...
World Series bettors shouldn't be surprised by Nationals' success
October 25, 2019 | 1:01pmAfter a day for travel, the 2019 World Series has moved to the nation’s capital for Games 3, 4 and possibly 5 over the weekend. The Nationals won the first...
Model Precious Lee launches sexy lingerie line for 'big boobs'
October 25, 2019 | 12:55pm“I want women with big boobs like mine to feel like they don’t have to compromise.”
Average Wall Street salary dropped to $399,000 in 2018
October 25, 2019 | 12:53pmThe average 2018 salary, including bonuses, for New York City’s securities industry employees was $398,600 -- down from $422,500 in 2017.
De Blasio supports ban on commercial helicopter flights over Manhattan
October 25, 2019 | 12:52pmMayor Bill de Blasio on Friday sided with a trio of New York City lawmakers seeking to ban commercial helicopters from flying in the Big Apple, saying “there should be...
Circus bear mauls trainer in grisly attack before terrified audience
October 25, 2019 | 12:50pmShocking footage shows a crazed circus bear in Russia savaging its trainer as families run away in terror.
Tourists clamor hours before Uluru-Kata rock park closes for good
October 25, 2019 | 12:47pmHordes of hikers are descending upon a beloved landmark Friday, hoping to score one last walk over the rock. The Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park in Australia's Northern Territory has been...
The two stars behind NHL's shocking must-watch team
October 25, 2019 | 12:44pmThe Oilers have become appointment viewing. As long as Connor McDavid and Leon Draisaitl stay healthy and on the same line, they are as electric a duo as there has...
A familiar rookie gets Chiefs chance after Patrick Mahomes injury
October 25, 2019 | 12:41pmThe Chiefs didn’t have to look far for a quarterback to add to their roster in the wake of Patrick Mahomes’ knee injury. Rookie Kyle Shurmur – the son of...
Wildfire crosses major California freeway, sparking miles of traffic
October 25, 2019 | 12:41pmA swath of a major California freeway was shut down as a massive wildfire burned its way toward the thoroughfare — causing the guard rails to simmer early Friday, according...
Over 5,400 children separated from their parents at border since 2017
October 25, 2019 | 12:40pm“Families have suffered tremendously and some may never recover,” attorney Lee Gelernt of the ACLU said.
Turkish president Erdogan demands Trump 'hand over' Kurdish militia leader
October 25, 2019 | 12:32pmTurkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan demanded President Trump "hand over" the leader of a Kurdish militia who has been invited to testify before Congress, as the crisis in war-torn Syria...
Jets' C.J. Mosley mystery takes another ominous turn
October 25, 2019 | 12:29pmC.J. Mosley is back on the shelf, and now the question is whether he will be back this season -- and even Jets head coach Adam Gase doesn’t know the...
Police capture man who escaped from their custody earlier this month
October 25, 2019 | 12:26pmThe NYPD announced on Friday that they captured the handcuffed robbery suspect who escaped from their custody in Brooklyn earlier this month. Tyquan Ellison, 20, was picked up by the...
Ditchin' Mitch: McConnell snubbed by pallbearer at Elijah Cummings memorial
October 25, 2019 | 12:25pmA man refused to shake hands with Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell at Rep. Elijah Cummings’ memorial service at the Capitol on Thursday, leaving the GOP lawmaker visibly stunned. In...
Judge, jury and sexecutioner: Mom takes kid to court for breaking bed during sex
October 25, 2019 | 12:25pmIt was a night of "intense passion"
Kanye West's 'Jesus Is King' album is finally released
October 25, 2019 | 12:22pm"Jesus Is King" has arrived. Kanye West finally released the long-delayed album around noon Friday after fans were criticizing him on Twitter for once again stalling. The rapper, 42, told fans...
Next Democratic debate will likely feature the smallest field yet
October 25, 2019 | 12:13pmThe Democratic National Committee on Friday announced higher polling and donor thresholds to qualify for the party’s sixth presidential candidates debate in December. The changes are slight, but they mean...
Adorable 'Tiny Dancer' is ready for the spotlight
October 25, 2019 | 12:12pmMove over, Elton John — this cutie's the new superstar in town. Eleven-month-old Benni Rea was born into a musical family in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, but her favorite song by...
Colorado fossils show how life recovered after asteroid wiped out dinosaurs
October 25, 2019 | 12:00pmNEW YORK — A remarkable trove of fossils from Colorado has revealed details of how mammals grew larger and plants evolved after the cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs. The thousands...
Woman found dead in Staten Island park had protection order against husband: police
October 25, 2019 | 12:00pmA jogger found the 31-year-old's body covered in leaves near a dog park at the edge of Bloomingdale Park near Drumgoole Road and Maguire Avenue in Prince’s Bay at about...
Facebook to partner with major media companies for 'Facebook News'
October 25, 2019 | 12:00pmFacebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced Friday that a new tab on his social network's mobile app would provide a financial shot in the arm to the struggling news indstury and...
Elijah Cummings remembered as man of faith at star-studded Baltimore funeral
October 25, 2019 | 11:54amThousands of mourners, including two former presidents, gathered Friday to mourn Elijah Cummings, the civil rights leader turned congressman who dominated the US House as a “fierce champion of truth,...
Adam Schefter's 'least likely option' adds to Tom Brady intrigue
October 25, 2019 | 11:42amAdam Schefter is growing more certain Tom Brady's time with the Patriots is done after this season. The ESPN reporter made waves this week when he said before "Monday Night...
Common heartburn medication recalled over cancer-causing ingredient
October 25, 2019 | 11:41amDr. Reddy’s said the recalled products were available under different names to consumers at Walgreens, Walmart, Sam’s Club, Kroger, Target, CVS and other retailers.
Deer springs back to life and kills hunter in shocking case of venison's vengeance
October 25, 2019 | 11:39amAn Arkansas hunter who thought he had fatally shot a deer was killed when the very much alive animal turned the tables and gored him in a sudden attack, according...
Cats dressed as Willie Nelson and Dolly Parton win Fantasy Fest pet costume comp
October 25, 2019 | 11:36amKEY WEST, Fla. — The often-decadent Fantasy Fest costuming and masking festival continues this weekend in Key West. At Wednesday evening’s family-friendly Pet Masquerade, entrants included costumed dogs, cats and...
What a heel! Cops looking for straphanger who attacked elderly preacher with stiletto
October 25, 2019 | 11:27amWhat a heel! A hotheaded commuter whacked an elderly subway preacher in the head with her stiletto, police said Friday. The 79-year-old man was delivering a sermon aboard a southbound...
Crossing guard hit by SUV miraculously recovers the same day
October 25, 2019 | 11:24amThis crossing guard bounced back after being hit by an SUV. Video shows Deputy Chelsea Cockrell working an elementary school crossing in Lugoff, South Carolina, when a vehicle drives into...
Russian agent Maria Butina freed from US prison, awaits deportation
October 25, 2019 | 11:06amRussian agent Maria Butina was released from a Florida prison Friday after serving more than 15 months for conspiring to influence US conservative activists and infiltrate the NRA -- and...
California man is first black patient to undergo full face transplant
October 25, 2019 | 11:03amSurgeons in Boston have completed the first full face transplant on a black patient, a Los Angeles man who was severely disfigured when a drunk driver slammed into his car....
Katie Hill ‘throuple’ partner, alleged lover all seen in TV show together
October 25, 2019 | 10:53amWhat a cast of characters! The young female campaign worker who took part in a “throuple” relationship with embattled California Rep. Katie Hill and her now-estranged husband appeared in an...
Suspect busted in Coney Island double murder from August
October 25, 2019 | 10:49amPolice tracked down a man wanted in connection with a Coney Island double murder nearly 200 miles away -- in Rhode Island, where he was arrested this week, authorities announced....
Landslides on Mars might not be evidence of ice after all
October 25, 2019 | 10:49amSince ice means water and water means the potential for life, it was a tantalizing idea. But a new investigation suggests that ice and water may not have played a...
Doctor suspended after baby was born without a face
October 25, 2019 | 10:46amA Portuguese doctor has been suspended after a baby was born under his care without eyes, without a nose and with just part of its skull.
Baby boy defies doctors by waking from 5-day coma and smiling at dad
October 25, 2019 | 10:46amWhen Michael Labuschagne was 14 weeks old, his mom and dad snuggled him up in bed as usual. The next morning he didn't wake up. "Words cannot begin to describe...
Minnesota museum's creepiest doll contest will give you nightmares
October 25, 2019 | 10:40amA Minnesota museum has turned its creepiest dolls loose just in time for Halloween.
Charles Barkley crushes Klay Thompson's spirit in awkward interview
October 25, 2019 | 10:39amThe Warriors' grand opening of their new arena was spoiled by a 19-point loss to the Clippers. Charles Barkley thinks they should get used to it. It was a discouraging...
Citigroup names Jane Fraser as president, putting her in line to become first female CEO
October 25, 2019 | 10:29amCitigroup has promoted Jane Fraser to head of its global consumer bank and president, putting her in a position to eventually become the first female chief executive of the US...
Reality Winner's mom is 'sick' over Maria Butina's release
October 25, 2019 | 10:29amThe mother of a former US intelligence analyst and the first whistleblower arrested during the Trump era said it made her “sick” that Russian agent Maria Butina was released from...
Amazon sells clothes from dangerous blacklisted factories, investigation finds
October 25, 2019 | 10:14amAmazon sells clothes produced in dozens of Bangladeshi factories that leading retailers have shunned because they are too dangerous, a Wall Street Journal investigation reveals.
Schumer calls for intelligence probe into Chinese-owned app TikTok
October 25, 2019 | 10:12amUS Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and Sen. Tom Cotton on Wednesday asked intelligence officials to investigate whether the popular Chinese-owned app TikTok poses national security risks. In a letter...
Michael Phelps on fatherhood and 2020 Olympic plans
October 25, 2019 | 10:02amPhelps and wife Nicole welcomed son Maverick last month.
White Castle's first Arizona restaurant sells out within 24 hours, forced to close
October 25, 2019 | 10:02amAt one point, White Castle was forced to implement a “60-slider limit” on customers after several customers ordered burgers "hundreds at a time."
Whom to bet on for NBA rookie of year after Williamson injury
October 25, 2019 | 10:01amLAS VEGAS — Before a single regular-season game had tipped, the NBA world was rocked this week when news came down that rookie sensation Zion Williamson could miss up to...
Katie Hill ‘throuple’ partner sang her praises in 2018 article
October 25, 2019 | 10:00amThe young female campaign staffer who had sexual congress with California Rep. Katie Hill and her now-estranged husband heaped praise on her boss in a glowing piece published while they...
SoftBank to write down minimum $5 billion for WeWork, other losses
October 25, 2019 | 9:56amSoftBank has ample funds to endure the pain from its massive bailout of WeWork, analysts said, even as it is reportedly set to write down at least $5 billion due...
Redskins vs. Vikings fantasy football takeaways: Adrian Peterson, Case Keenum
October 25, 2019 | 9:54amThe Kirk Cousins-Adrian Peterson revenge match ended 19-9 on Thursday night with the Minnesota Vikings coming away with the win over the Washington Redskins. It was a field-goal heavy affair,...
Tesla starts selling China-made Model 3 with autopilot function
October 25, 2019 | 9:47amTesla on Friday started selling its China-made Model 3 with an autopilot function priced from 355,800 yuan ($50,310), making it the company’s cheapest model on sale in the country, the...
10 home security deals to help keep an eye on your loved ones and your stuff
October 25, 2019 | 9:36amWhile home security systems used to only be attainable for the rich and the famous, consumer demand and technology have brought these gadgets to the masses. Between wireless security cameras,...
Kanye cons again with 'Jesus Is King' rip-off — and this may be the last straw
October 25, 2019 | 9:28amYe has bamboozled the bejesus out of us — yet again.
Trump golf course in NJ could lose liquor license after 2015 fatal crash
October 25, 2019 | 9:23amNew Jersey's attorney general is seeking to revoke the liquor license for one of President Trump’s three golf courses in the state in response to a 2015 fatal crash involving...
Julian Edelman has no mic'd-up pity for Sam Darnold
October 25, 2019 | 9:19amThe Patriots are as ruthless on the field as off. The Jets were furious when Sam Darnold’s “seeing ghosts” comment was broadcast during Monday night's 33-0 massacre by the Patriots....
Jeff Bezos' divorce knocks him off top of 'world's richest' list
October 25, 2019 | 9:01amIn a seismic shift among the world’s top billionaires, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos has lost his spot as the richest man on Earth. The mega-CEO, who also owns the Washington...
Kanye West unleashes sermon, but where is 'Jesus Is King' album?
October 25, 2019 | 8:49amKanye West didn’t have time to finish his long-delayed "Jesus Is King" album — but he did have time to promote it on “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” Thursday night. A half-hour...
'Songwriter to the stars' Desmond Child takes center stage with live album
October 25, 2019 | 8:48amFrom "Livin' on a Prayer" to "Livin' La Vida Loca," songwriter Desmond Child is the songwriter behind some of the most famous pop and rock songs of the past 40...
California wildfire began minutes after high-voltage power line broke
October 25, 2019 | 8:16amA high-voltage power line broke seven minutes before the eruption of the still-raging wildfire that's blackened 25 square miles, ravaged nearly 50 structures and forced thousands of evacuations in Northern...
Tulsi Gabbard won't seek re-election to Congress in 2020
October 25, 2019 | 8:11amDemocratic presidential hopeful Tulsi Gabbard announced Friday that she will not seek re-election to Congress — declaring that she remains "fully committed to my offer to serve" in the White...
Lion Air plane that crashed, killing 189, had design flaws and repair issues, report finds
October 25, 2019 | 8:06amJAKARTA, Indonesia — An Indonesian investigation found a Lion Air flight that crashed and killed 189 people a year ago was doomed by a combination of aircraft design flaws, inadequate...
China blasts Mike Pence's 'arrogance and hypocrisy' over human rights remarks
October 25, 2019 | 7:46amBeijing fired back at Vice President Mike Pence on Friday for his “arrogance and hypocrisy” after he accused China of curtailing human rights and voiced support for Hong Kong pro-democracy...
6-year-old bursts into tears thanking football coach
October 25, 2019 | 6:55amGrab the tissues. When 6-year-old Jayden read a note aloud to his football coach, the tot couldn't hold back tears. Watch the moment in Richmond, Indiana, that ended in a...
Off-duty NYPD sergeant shoots man outside his Long Island home
October 25, 2019 | 6:44amAn NYPD sergeant has been placed on modified duty after shooting and injuring a man he discovered at his house on Long Island as he arrived home early Friday, according...
How Brian Cashman views Gary Sanchez after playoff woes
October 25, 2019 | 5:05amForget “Release the Kraken.” Now Gary Sanchez is “the game manager.’’ After Sanchez’s injury-plagued regular season was followed by a wildly unproductive postseason at the plate, general manager Brian Cashman...
Knicks' expected new point guard facing daunting first test
October 25, 2019 | 4:55amThe Knicks are expected to debut Elfrid Payton as their new starting point guard Friday at Barclays Center, and he will be up against the one who got away —...
What Brian Cashman said about German missing playoffs
October 25, 2019 | 4:34amAmong the reasons the Yankees’ bullpen was taxed so much during the playoffs was the absence of Domingo German, who spent the postseason on administrative leave following allegations of domestic...
How Tacko Fall suffered his concussion
October 25, 2019 | 4:20amThe tallest players in the NBA may be able to reach for the sky, but Boston Celtics rookie Tacko Fall found out the painful way that even without a ball...
Giants aren't second-guessing Darius Slayton's kickoff return
October 25, 2019 | 3:59amSpeed is tantalizing, but sometimes experience is better. Giants rookie Darius Slayton returned kickoffs for the first time in his career, including college, last week against the Cardinals. With Corey...
Walt 'Clyde' Frazier's case for why the Knicks aren't doomed
October 25, 2019 | 3:40amThe Knicks’ offseason failures will be staring them in the face in Brooklyn on Friday night. Kevin Durant will be watching from the Nets’ bench while Kyrie Irving opposes the...
Cashman on potential medical staff shakeup: 'Stay tuned'
October 25, 2019 | 3:29amAfter a season in which 30 players were sent to the IL for 39 stints, Yankees general manager Brian Cashman did not rule out changes being made to the medical...
Why it's way too early to count out Sam Darnold
October 25, 2019 | 3:13amSam Darnold was 8 ¹/₂ minutes into a difficult press conference Thursday when someone asked him about facing the Jaguars defense on Sunday. “A Jacksonville question!” Darnold said enthusiastically. It...
Ryan Strome and Brett Howden fill void at center for Rangers
October 25, 2019 | 2:51amThose discussions about Filip Chytil possibly coming up from AHL Hartford might have to wait for another day. As the 20-year-old center was stuffing the stat sheet with the Wolf...
One National has no problem with Trump attending Series
October 25, 2019 | 2:28amWASHINGTON — If President Trump wants to attend a World Series game at Nationals Park this weekend, Nationals pitcher Anibal Sanchez doesn’t have an issue with that. Asked on Thursday...
Kyrie Irving about to get first taste of Knicks-Nets rivalry
October 25, 2019 | 2:10amAs a lifelong Nets fan, playing for this jersey may mean more to Kyrie Irving than most. Chances are the same can be said for facing the rival Knicks. Irving...
Brian Cashman attacks idea he passed on starters now in Series
October 25, 2019 | 1:53amThe World Series is filled with starting pitchers the Yankees were linked to, from Houston’s Gerrit Cole and Justin Verlander to Washington’s Patrick Corbin. But at general manager Brian Cashman’s...
Joe Biden says that his kids won't work in the White House
October 25, 2019 | 1:52amPresidential hopeful Joe Biden said in an interview that he would not allow any of his children to work in the White House if he is elected president. The Democratic...
Leonard wrecks Warriors again — this time in their new arena
October 25, 2019 | 1:34amSAN FRANCISCO — Kawhi Leonard sure knows how to spoil Golden State's fun. Leonard did it again in the Warriors' first game at Chase Center just like in their farewell...
What Nationals learned from Bryce Harper's exit
October 25, 2019 | 1:16amWASHINGTON — If the Nationals finish the job, winning their first World Series either at Nationals Park this weekend or back at Minute Maid Park early next week, then you...
NFL's new announcer wouldn't stop talking
October 25, 2019 | 1:00amFill ’er up, regular. TV’s worsening epidemic of the needless and easily curable — unguided or misguided analysts who ceaselessly talk — continues to force us to the depths of...
New York lawmakers seek to ban all non-essential helicopters over NYC
October 25, 2019 | 12:56amA trio of New York City lawmakers aim to ban all tourist and ride-sharing helicopters flying in Big Apple airspace in the aftermath of deadly crashes. Democratic Reps. Jerrold Nadler,...
Fox's Kevin Burkhardt on return of David Ortiz after shooting
October 25, 2019 | 12:51amFox studio host and former SNY Mets reporter Kevin Burkhardt talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about David Ortiz’s return, Carlos Beltran’s Mets chances and World Series pitching. Q: How...
Video shows man douse employee with bleach at Brooklyn Planet Fitness
October 25, 2019 | 12:46amSurveillance footage released by police on Thursday shows a suspect in Brooklyn dousing a Planet Fitness employee in the face with bleach. Video shows a man wearing a red cap...
RJ Barrett turns focus to Nets after strong Knicks debut
October 25, 2019 | 12:45amKnicks rookie RJ Barrett’s first NBA game set milestones. Barrett’s 21 points were the third-highest total for a Knick in his rookie debut. Better yet, at age 19, Barrett is...
Man knifed to death in Bronx deli during fight with bodega worker
October 25, 2019 | 12:38amA Bronx man was stabbed to death in a Bronx bodega during a fight with a deli worker who accused him of shoplifting Thursday afternoon, police and sources said. Franki...