November 14, 2019
City Council votes to make Hart Island more accessible
The New York City Council has voted to make Hart Island — the nation’s largest public burial ground — more accessible to families of the dead. By a vote of...
Ex-FDA adviser says LASIK eye surgery should be banned
A former FDA adviser who voted to approve the procedure now thinks it should be banned because of complications faced by some patients.
Video suggests Beltran got stolen Astros signs in 2017 at-bat
Carlos Beltran has been steadfast in saying the Astros legally stole signs during his one season with the team in 2017. A new video appears to suggest that the new...
Myles Powell, Seton Hall just miss massive Michigan State upset
The building felt like it was ready to shake off its foundation. Myles Powell, who in five days went from a “prolonged absence” to nearly putting 40 points on Michigan...
Knicks win another thriller over Kristaps Porzingis, Mavericks
Knicks fans vented their fury in historic fashion against Kristaps Porzingis on Thursday, treating him like a Latvian Benedict Arnold from the second he stepped back onto the Manhattan hardwood...
Education Department probing alleged anti-Semitism at NYU
Lawyers who filed charges of anti-Semitism and a hostile environment for Jewish students at New York University were notified on Wednesday that the Department of Education had opened a full-scale...
Google's invasion into health records more proof that Silicon Valley rules the world
In Big Tech’s latest usurpation of personal privacy, Google admitted this week that they’ve been secretly vacuuming up the detailed health records of at least 50 million Americans in 21...
'Tootsie' was a Broadway flop because theater is fickle: insiders
"Tootsie” had everything going for it: great title, terrific reviews, star-making turn by Santino Fontana, snappy score by David Yazbek and a hilarious book by Robert Horn. And yet one...
Rangers whooped by Lightning in embarrassing rout
TAMPA, Fla. — Embarrassing doesn’t do it justice. Not even close. This was historically inept, one of the worst games the Rangers have played in at least a decade. Officially,...
High Times is hunting for a new backer
High Times Holding has extended its troubled IPO offering two more months while also retaining a Toronto-based strategic adviser to search for a capital infusion. “They are helping us identify...
Shocking video shows moment BMW driver mows down dad and his kid
Surveillance footage captured the moment a BMW driver purposely mounted a curb and smashed into a man and his 8-year-old son in Manhattan, police said. The dad was walking on...
Gannett merger surrounded by skepticism
The shareholders of USA Today publisher Gannett and New Media Investment Group both voted yes on their planned merger Thursday — clearing the way for the nation’s two largest newspaper...
Quincy Enunwa blasts Jets after fine for missing treatment
Injured Jets wide receiver Quincy Enunwa sounded off on Twitter about the team fining him $27,900 for missing two treatments, including one for taking his wife out to celebrate her...
NYPD cop seen ogling 'total stripper' on bodycam was sued before
The NYPD cop whose bodycam video allegedly shows he lied about a young woman’s drunken-driving bust was accused of similar misconduct in a suit that the city wound up settling,...
Mike Trout overcomes injury, tragedy to win third MVP award
It had never been so difficult for Mike Trout to arrive at the ballpark, get his mind and body ready, and perform at the level baseball fans have come to...
City Council eyeing big blow to Grubhub, Doordash and others
The Big Apple is looking to crack down on the burgeoning food delivery industry with new legislation to be introduced next year, The Post has learned. The legislation will come...
Group wants MoMA donors tied to Jeffrey Epstein off board
Attendees of a Museum of Modern Art benefit on Tuesday night were greeted by an ad calling for the museum to sever its ties to two wealthy Wall Street donors...
Troy Aikman delivers surprise break from TV's stats stupidity
OK, so it took a while. As Ben Franklin said, “Make haste slowly.” Just as we were about to give up on Fox’s lead NFL analyst, Troy Aikman, as incurably...
Ethics Committee expands campaign finance probe into Rashida Tlaib
The House Ethics Committee on Thursday reportedly released a cache of documents related to their campaign finance probe of Rep. Rashida Tlaib that reveal the depth of the lawmaker’s financial...
Memphis star withdraws lawsuit and will be forced to sit
James Wiseman and his advisers have decided a legal battle with the NCAA is not the best way to keep the heralded freshman on the basketball court. The 7-foot-1 center...
Amazon appeals $10B Pentagon contract won by Microsoft
SAN FRANCISCO — Amazon is protesting the Pentagon’s decision to award a $10 billion cloud-computing contract to Microsoft, citing “unmistakable bias” in the process. Amazon’s competitive bid for the “war...
Carmelo Anthony finally has new NBA team
Former New York Knick Carmelo Anthony, the 19th-leading scorer in NBA history, is set for another shot at increasing his point total. The 35-year-old forward agreed to a non-guaranteed contract...
'I love you': Terrified student texts mom during Santa Clarita shooting
As a teen gunman opened fire at a Southern California high school on Thursday, a terrified classmate texted her mom a heartbreaking message to thank her and say she loved...
Jets believe 'reliable' Jamison Crowder's worth every penny
Jamison Crowder’s total contract with the Jets is worth about 13 times more than he earned with the Redskins. And, even as Crowder says he approached his first big-money season...
The GOP can only win with a pro-worker, pro-family agenda
Undying conventional wisdom holds that a growing nonwhite population means the GOP is doomed to become a regional rump party, never to win the presidency again. The 2016 election should...
Jets made right move giving Darnold-Gase combo a 2nd year
It might not have been a popular decision with fans, but the announcement by Jets CEO and chairman Christopher Johnson that Adam Gase would return as the head coach next...
Feds probing Giuliani on possible campaign finance, lobbying violations
President Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani is being probed by federal investigators for possible campaign finance violations and allegedly failing to register as a foreign agent, a report said Thursday....
De Blasio's latest lefty brainstorm: churro zones in subway stations
On Thursday, the state-subsidized Metropolitan Transportation Authority held its monthly board meeting, and it was nothing but bad news: a $700 million deficit has ballooned by another half-billion dollars. You’d...
GOP and Democrats have completely given up on the national debt
"I am suspending my race for the presidency,” Mark Sanford, who you might have not known was running, announced Wednesday — “because impeachment has made my goal of making the...
Yankees facing a new Clint Frazier trade value reality
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — If he didn’t generate quite as much conversation as electronic sign-stealing at this week’s general managers’ meetings, Clint Frazier probably would appreciate that the topic of his...
US military academy athletes can now delay service, go pro
WASHINGTON — Defense Secretary Mark Esper has opened the door for athletes at the nation’s military academies to play professional sports after they graduate, and delay their active-duty service. Esper...
Iran shows yet again why it can't be trusted
If anyone still needs more proof that Iran can’t be trusted — and President Trump was right to pull out of the 2015 nuke deal with it — the International...
This sure sounds like King Cuomo
Given the way Gov. Andrew Cuomo uses state agencies and commissions as his private political tools, allegations about his meddling in state Joint Commission on Public Ethics affairs ring all...
‘Lack of leadership’ led to college football player’s death: report
A 19-year-old Kansas college football player died of heatstroke after his team’s first practice of the season in 2018 because of “a striking lack of leadership,” according to a new...
Even impeachment ‘rehearsal’ hearings won't help Dems
Democrats must have learned from the disastrous public hearings they’ve held in their attempt to impeach President Trump: Now, apparently, their witnesses must audition first behind closed doors before they...
City employees will be trained to report street homeless to 311: de Blasio
The city will teach 18,000 public employees to call in reports of homeless people on the street to 311, Mayor Bill de Blasio announced Thursday. Members of the Fire, Sanitation,...
New law lets adoptees obtain their birth certificates in NY
People who were adopted will soon be able to obtain their birth certificates, under a new law signed Thursday by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. The legislation allows any adoptee upon turning...
Redskins player cooperating with cops after woman's death
A woman died of a suspected overdose after being taken to a Virginia hospital by Washington Redskins safety Montae Nicholson and another man early Thursday, a report said. Nicholson, who...
'It's payback time': James Holzhauer 1 win from 'Jeopardy!' championship
Holzhauer made good on his payback promise Thursday night, playing against foe Emma Boettcher and Teachers Tournament winner Francois Barcomb in the "Jeopardy!" Tournament of Champions finals.
Freed drug suspect praises bail reform: 'Cuomo for president'
Cuomo’s got this guy’s vote. An alleged Bronx drug pusher facing nearly 100 years behind bars gave Gov. Andrew Cuomo a glowing endorsement Thursday when he walked free as courts...
New Epstein accuser says he asked for nudes just a month before arrest
Jeffrey Epstein harangued one of his victims for nude photos a mere month before his arrest on sex-trafficking charges, according to a new lawsuit filed against his estate Thursday. Juliette...
NYPD revamps vacation policy in push to improve cops' mental health
Top NYPD brass are making it easier for cops to take off for vacation — the department's latest push to address officers' mental health, The Post has learned. "In order...
Notorious 'Potomac Park Rapist' busted for string of DC attacks in the '90s
Giles Warrick was busted in South Carolina after investigators used DNA evidence to link him to the 1998 murder of a National Academy of Sciences intern who was walking near...
Bloomberg apologizes for sexist remarks as he plots presidential bid
Bloomberg -- who is expected to soon declare his candidacy in the Democratic primary, issued a rare apology through a spokesman in a New York Times piece about his lurid...
LI woman charged with killing lover, torching house to cover her tracks
A 54-year-old Long Island woman was charged on Thursday with beating her 75-year-old lover to death in his home in Centre Island in 2018 and torching the place to cover...
De Blasio tears into MTA for spending and mismanagement
Mayor Bill de Blasio launched a fusillade of criticism against the MTA on Thursday — telling the state-run agency that it "should clean up its own house" before asking the...
Teen school shooter gets life for killing dad, first grader
COLUMBIA, S.C. — A school shooter who was 14 when he killed a first grader on a school playground in South Carolina was sentenced Thursday to life in prison without...
NJ middle schooler fills classmate's water bottle with toilet water
A New Jersey middle schooler was charged with filling a student's water bottle with toilet water -- which the victim consumed, a report said. The 13-year-old suspect pulled off the...
L.L. Bean offers 25% off entire order during pre-Black Friday sale
Your holiday shopping plans may have gotten a little simpler now that L.L. Bean has kicked off an epic holiday sale. During the sale, you will receive an extra 25%...
Demographics changing at elite Park Slope schools amid city's diversity push
Brooklyn's District 15, which includes the upscale neighborhood, scrapped all academic screens at its sought after middle schools and reserved 52 percent of seats for homeless, low-income and English learning...
ALCS whistling video may support 'ridiculous' Yankees accusations
The Yankees may have been on to something. The Bombers complained about some sketchy whistling coming from the Astros' dugout during Game 1 of the ALCS. Houston has since been...
Ex-Suffolk DA Thomas Spota goes on trial in corruption case
A disgraced former Suffolk County district attorney and his onetime aide went on trial Thursday for allegedly covering up for their police chief pal after he beat a prisoner for...
Nordstrom outerwear is discounted up to 40% off during Fall Sale
There’s truly nothing as comforting as the cozy hug of a puffer coat or faux-fur jacket on a freezing cold day. But if the chill of fall caught you before...
New Yankees pitching coach gives glimpse at how he'll improve staff
Matt Blake has never been a pitching coach for a full season at the professional level — until now. And that may be the biggest adjustment the 34-year-old faces after...
Two couples caught brawling at Popeyes drive-thru in California
Here we go again. More violence erupted at a Popeyes fast food restaurant -- this time a wild brawl between two couples at a California drive-thru was caught on camera,...
Trump takes legal fight over tax records to Supreme Court
Lawyers for President Trump petitioned the US Supreme Court Thursday as part of his ongoing bid to keep his tax returns away from Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance. Trump is...
Cops bust one suspect in Brooklyn teen's rape, another still at large
Police said the man still sought by police met the teen as she was walking to a friend's house in Brooklyn around 11:30 p.m. on Nov. 1.
Beltran makes Astros' sign-stealing accusations a Mets problem
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — Mets officials must sit with Carlos Beltran in the coming days and ask their new manager when it comes to electronic cheating with the 2017 Astros —...
Adorable baby red pandas now on display at Prospect Park Zoo
They’re so cute we can hardly bear it! Two baby red pandas made their first public debut at the Prospect Park Zoo this week, much to the delight of visitors,...
Epstein accuser 'Kiki' breaks silence on 'Dr. Oz'
A former New York model spoke for the first time Thursday about being abused by Jeffrey Epstein -- saying it "completely derailed" her life and left her suicidal. "He took...
Startup offers tech workers $10,000 to leave Bay Area
This should be sufficient to get tech bros the hell out of San Francisco.
How 'Mad About You' was revived 20 years later
Paul Reiser calls the new iteration of “Mad About You” a “continuation” of the ’90s-era sitcom about married New Yorkers Paul and Jamie Buchman (Reiser and Helen Hunt), which, for...
Braves make first big signing of MLB offseason
The first big signing of MLB's offseason was completed on Thursday, not long after the GM Meetings ended. The Atlanta Braves inked Giants closer Will Smith to a three-year, $40...
City Council approves $1.5B project to 'weather-proof' Lower Manhattan
There won't be any cows floating away from downtown Manhattan if Mayor Bill de Blasio signs off on this just-passed plan. The City Council on Thursday approved a nearly $1.5...
Artists find life after death with 'new' music — but is it any good?
When the Notorious B.I.G.’s “Life After Death” album was released just 16 days after the rapper was killed in March 1997, the prophetically titled LP was supposed to be his...
'Original Bigfoot' was close relative of orangutan: study
The legendary Bigfoot has long been thought of as the "missing link" between apes and humans. In a stunning discovery, scientists have unearthed new evidence of the so-called "original Bigfoot,"...
Cornell's new library exposes students to more than literature
At this library, it's the patrons that get browsed. The sleek new library at Cornell University has a design flaw that allows people to see up the skirts of anyone...
Ranking all of 'Charlie's Angels,' on a scale from Hack to Fawcett
Hello, Angels! If we’re being honest, we had no idea there were so darn many of you. Since its debut on television in 1976, “Charlie’s Angels” has proven to be...
The Zack Wheeler sweepstakes can officially begin
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. – Zack Wheeler for one more year was in the Mets’ plans, but can the organization stomach a potential bidding war for him? The right-hander took a leap...
Reuters employee tried to bribe payroll company for better gig: suit
A payroll company claims one of Thomson Reuters’ directors tried to bribe it — and then ended a lucrative contract when it didn’t take the dough, according to a new...
State officials were mum as open government advocate harassed women for years: IG
State officials knew for years about sexual misconduct allegations against Robert Freeman, the former head of New York's Committee on Open Government, and did nothing about it, an investigation has...
Airbnb ghost not as friendly as advertised, guest complains
This lodging should be called Scare-bnb. Airbnb CEO Brian Chesky has opened up about the weirdest complaint a user has ever made, and it involves a debatably friendly ghost named...
Why the Steelers are the pick over the Browns
Before the season started, this Thursday nighter between Pittsburgh and Cleveland looked like a marquee matchup, but the Browns haven’t lived up to their offseason hype and the Steelers lost...
Santa Clarita high school shooter identified
An image emerged on Thursday night of the teenager who chose his own birthday to open fire inside a Southern California high school, authorities said. The 16-year-old -- identified by...
Greek donkeys are still being abused as 'tourist taxis': PETA
Officials for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) have claimed that donkeys and mules on the Greek island of Santorini are still being overworked and abused as...
Cops arrest member of dirt bike crew who taunted police officer
Cops ended a dirt biker's joyride just after the 20-year-old taunted an NYPD officer at a Bronx gas station, officials and police sources said Thursday. The biker, Jonathan Bain, was...
NYC Playboy Club bunnies to hang up tails and ears after just one year
Say goodbye to the Playboy Club — again. After just one year in business, the owners of the new Playboy Club at the Cachet Hotel on West 42 Street are...
MTA bats back suggestion new exec is its job-cutting 'hatchet man'
Newly selected MTA "transformation" director Anthony McCord got a true New York welcome on Thursday when a reporter asked him at a press conference if he was the agency's "hatchet...
Leaning tower of impeachment and other commentary
Legal expert: Leaning Tower of Impeachment The biggest problem with House Democrats’ impeachment inquiry is “architectural,” argues Jonathan Turley at The Hill, because like tall buildings, it requires a “wide...
Bettors must factor in Baker Mayfield's downward trajectory
Talk about a downward trajectory. Prior to a Monday night meeting back in Week 5, VSiN noted that Cleveland Browns quarterback Baker Mayfield had career stats comparable to San Francisco...
Over 13M watched first impeachment hearings; Fox News No. 1
More than 13 million Americans tuned in to watch the first day of public hearings in the House impeachment inquiry into President Trump, according to data released Thursday by Nielsen....
Why the Nets may be better off resting Kyrie Irving
DENVER – On the same day the Nets lost Caris LeVert to surgery, a specialist told The Post they’d be well-advised to shelve Kyrie Irving for anywhere from days to...
Netherlands plans to cut speed limit to curb emissions, rein in pollution
Get ready to hit the brakes if you plan on hitting the roads in the Netherlands in the future. The Dutch government announced Wednesday it is lowering the top speed...
Authorities find malnourished girl after online teacher tip
A teacher administering an online test who heard an 11-year-old student say she was hungry and only allowed to eat a small plate of rice each day alerted investigators in...
Was 'Pariah' boxing legend Sonny Liston's OD really a mob murder?
Many believe he died of an “enforced overdose.”
Texas state Rep. Poncho Nevárez admits to dropping envelope of coke at airport
A Texas state lawmaker fessed up to dropping an envelope of cocaine at an Austin airport in an episode that authorities said was caught on camera. “I do not have...
'Epstein didn't kill himself:' Jeffrey Epstein's brother
Jeffrey Epstein's brother insists in a new interview that the financier's shocking death behind bars was no suicide — and maintains that the convicted pedophile was "innocent" of new sex-trafficking...
Pitt finally will beat North Carolina
The Post’s Howie Kussoy, aka The Pigskin Profit, takes a shot on Thursday night’s college football game between the Pittsburgh Panthers and the visiting North Carolina Tar Heels: PITTSBURGH (-4½)...
Man nabbed for selling candy at Manhattan subway station won't be prosecuted: DA
The Manhattan District Attorney's Office said Thursday it won't prosecute the candy peddler who was busted by cops for selling sweets at a Harlem subway station this week in a...
School shooter initially mistaken as a victim after shooting himself: cops
The teen shooter who opened fire on his high school campus in California Thursday, wounding several and killing two, initially was mistaken as a victim by first responders after he...
It's time for Giants to be seriously concerned about first-round rookie
The Giants hope what they see from DeAndre Baker is rookie growing pains because at this point it is fair to be alarmed. They traded up into the first round...
3-foot-long hot dog devoured by food blogger
The "BFD" was no big deal for this gal. Watch as food blogger Kate Ovens eats a 3-foot-long hot dog in just 25 minutes. Made by Oh My Dog! at...
Phony doc whose botched butt lift led to woman's death gets just a year in prison
"I have to say that the phrase 'getting away with murder' certainly applies to you," Queens Supreme Court Judge Kenneth Holder told phony butt doc Donna Francis during the Thursday...
There is no way for Giants to salvage the Eli Manning farewell
The Giants meander to the inexorable close of another dismal season. Only six more games and, thankfully, it will all be over and done with. Is this how it ends...
Republican governor Matt Bevin concedes heated Kentucky race
Republican Gov. Matt Bevin conceded to his rival, Democrat Andy Beshear, on Thursday, putting an end to Kentucky’s bitterly fought governor’s race. The Republican governor, who had requested that all...
Celine Dion proves her career will go on with comeback album
It’s been six years since Céline Dion last belted out an English-language album, 2013’s “Loved Me Back to Life.” But after the death of her husband-manager René Angélil in 2016,...
NYPD officers try to rescue injured hawk — only for it to fly away
Cops flew to the scene of an injured hawk Thursday — only to arrive just in time for the bird to take wing, police said. The bird, which was identified...
'The Good Liar' review: Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen are transfixing
If Helen Mirren's and Ian McKellen's characters in “The Good Liar” were Catholic, they’d have to book a week’s stay in a confessional. Take Betty and Roy's first meeting, at...
NHL defenseman collapses, taken to hospital in 'terrifying' scene
Flames defenseman TJ Brodie was taken to the hospital Thursday after collapsing to the ice and convulsing during practice. Reporters on the scene said practice came to a halt when...
Overwhelmed bride asks the internet to just plan her wedding
She's turning the barrage of unsolicited advice any bride-to-be gets into legitimate help.
George Kent's bow tie was a total fashion power move
The verdict is in: George Kent's blue, orange and cream bow tie is a star
Widow sues Carnival over husband's death, claims cruise had unlicensed doc
A Louisiana widow says Carnival Cruise Line failed to check an unlicensed doctor's credentials before the phony physician treated her husband who later died aboard one of the boats, according...
Bernie Sanders says he'll put AOC in 'very important' White House role
She's the darling of the far left ... and of Bernie Sanders. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) has a "very, very important role" waiting for her in the White House should...
'Jeopardy!' contestant who brought Alex Trebek to tears tells Ellen, 'It was tough'
His answer made Trebek choke up.
Japanese emperor spends night with a goddess in final accession rite
TOKYO - Japanese Emperor Naruhito, dressed in pure white robes, was ushered into a dark wooden hall by torchlight on Thursday night to start his last major accession rite after...
Dwayne Johnson’s ‘Black Adam’ sets Christmas 2021 premiere
Dwayne Johnson is ready to fly high.
California businesses at risk amid fires, power outages
NEW YORK — The California wildfires are taking a toll on small businesses, including those that are miles away and safe from the flames. Smoke, ash and power outages force...
Motorola Razr is reborn as $1.5K foldable smartphone
Flipping back to the past. Motorola has hopped aboard the nostalgia train by re-releasing the Motorola Razr — as a foldable smartphone. The phone firm announced the device with a...
7-year-old boy who fell from 9th-floor window in the Bronx dies
The 7-year-old Bronx boy who survived a harrowing nine-story fall from his family's apartment last week has died as a result of his injuries, his mother told The Post Thursday....
Ex-Marine confesses to killing parents, dogs: sheriff
A decorated former Marine walked into a Florida police station and calmly confessed to killing his parents and two family dogs, authorities said. Jacob Daniel Price, 30, had blood on...
China moves one step closer to 2020 mission to Mars
HUAILAI, China - China on Thursday successfully completed a crucial landing test in northern Hebei province ahead of a historic unmanned exploration mission to Mars next year. China is on...
Ex-Jets receiver, country star wife pack on major PDA at awards show
The Deckers are never ones to shy away from PDA.
Rising temperatures put US troops at greater risk of illness
About 2,800 troops suffered illnesses from dehydration to heat stroke last year. That number is 50 percent higher than it was five years earlier, according to a study published Monday...
Almost half of people don't change underwear daily: study
Almost 50 percent of people don't change their underwear every day, according to a disturbing survey. The research - by underwear maker Tommy John - revealed that 45 percent have...
'Ford v Ferrari' review: Christian Bale and Matt Damon's long ride
Even if you’re Christian Bale, there’s only so much acting you can do from behind the wheel as your speeding car rounds a hairpin turn for the umpteenth time. And...
Ex-Goldman CEO Lloyd Blankfein suggests 'tribalism' is in Elizabeth Warren's DNA
Lloyd Blankfein mocked Elizabeth Warren’s claim of Native American heritage on Thursday after she called him and other billionaires out for greed in a new ad — cracking that “maybe...
Carlos Beltran doubles down as Mets unfazed over MLB sign-stealing scandal
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. — The Mets find themselves knee-deep in a scandal not of their own making. Yet as Carlos Beltran maintained his innocence, Brodie Van Wagenen and company appeared in...
Judge rules 'ISIS bride' is not a US citizen
"ISIS bride" Hoda Muthana is not a US citizen — and America is under no obligation to let her back into the country, a federal judge ruled Thursday. Judge Reggie...
Facebook inks Hudson Yards lease for 1.5M square feet
Facebook is making friends with Hudson Yards. The social media giant has leased more than 1.5 million square feet of office space in the massive West Side development, Hudson Yards...
British tourists are the most annoying, Americans say
The 4,200 people surveyed said that irritating visitors from the UK and other countries overcrowd local areas, don't tip enough and often behave in drunken or disorderly manners.
Miguel Andujar is a popular trade target by rival GMs
The Yankees have big plans for Miguel Andujar in the 2020 season. They apparently are not alone. Yankees general manager Brian Cashman revealed on Wednesday that there have been substantial...
Success Academy parents, sources say defunct Catholic school won't meet space needs
City Hall's offer of a defunct Queens Catholic school to the Success Academy falls far short of the space that is needed -- and doesn't provide a permanent solution, said parents...
The Nets' Caris LeVert fears were realized
DENVER — The Nets’ fears were realized when Caris LeVert had surgery Thursday to repair ligament damage in his right thumb. And experts told The Post to brace for the...
Booker T. Jones says Obama preferred 'Green Onions' over 'Hail to the Chief'
Memphis, Tenn.-born and raised Booker T. Jones was just 16 when he started writing the soul-rocker instrumental tune “Green Onions,” which would become a huge hit for Booker T. &...
Dinosaurs with feathers once roamed the South Pole: scientists
The beat the chill — with quills.
Rockets fired from Gaza after cease-fire between Israel, Islamic Jihad
Militants in the Gaza Strip fired six rockets into southern Israel on Thursday, hours after an Egyptian-mediated truce went into effect in the three-day escalation of violence that killed 34...
Man sentenced to day in jail for buying endangered tiger rug
A New Jersey man was sentenced this week to a day in the slammer for buying an illegal $6,800 tiger skin rug to decorate his "safari room," according to prosecutors...
These everyday foods are actually very fancy cakes
Pickles and bell peppers for dessert? Yes, please! Luke Vincentini, a 23-year-old baker from Lanoka Harbor, NJ, is known for his cakes, made to mimic everyday objects and other foods...
Malawi receives 17 black rhinos from South Africa
BLANTYRE - Seventeen black rhinos have been released into Malawi’s Liwonde national park after arriving from South Africa as part of conservation efforts aimed at keeping the local population of...
Washington high school teacher threatened to shoot students, officials say
A high school geometry teacher in Washington state was busted for threatening to shoot students, authorities said. Julie Elizabeth Hillend-Jones, a 58-year-old teacher at Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup,...
New study reports that a warmer world isn't healthy for kids
WASHINGTON — Children are growing up in a warmer world that will hit them with more and different health problems than their parents experienced, an international report by doctors said....
Ryan Fitzpatrick enjoys ruining 'Tank for Tua' narrative
Ryan Fitzpatrick is happy to quash the "Tank for Tua" narrative. After an 0-7 start to the season, the Dolphins have won two straight games against the Jets and Colts....
Pompeo tells Europe to take back, prosecute ISIS terrorists
European and other countries in the coalition battling ISIS must take back and prosecute terrorists detained in Iraq and Syria who came from their countries to prevent the jihadis from...
8 detained in gruesome murder of American teacher in DR
Authorities in the Dominican Republic have detained eight people in the slaying of American teacher Patricia Ann Anton, according to a report. Among those in custody is a Haitian maintenance...
'Throuple' pol posts sorrowful tweet after shooting at alma mater
Former California Congresswoman Katie Hill is an alumna of Saugus High School, where several were injured and at least one killed during a mass shooting Thursday. "My god, active shooter...
Scientists looking for 10,000 dogs to study aging
Tired of your pet lounging around the house all day? Well, Fido can now earn his keep by contributing to science. Researchers are recruiting 10,000 canines for the largest-ever study...
Taxi mogul Symon Garber and cronies beat, tased his lover's husband: suit
Shady taxi mogul Symon Garber and two goons pretending to be cops beat and tased his lover's husband, according to a new $10 million lawsuit. Ian Kessler says on July...
Cam Newton would 'welcome' one trade scenario
What does the future hold for former MVP and current fashion icon Cam Newton? With the Panthers putting the veteran QB on season-ending IR, it appears his time in Carolina...
'Just kids running and screaming': Students recount shooting horror
“It's very scary we heard one shot and then four after and we just started running," a trembling student told KRON 4 beside her mom at a reunification center set...
Heartbreaking video shows man giving water to koala burned in wildfire
A man is wrenching hearts around the web after giving water to a koala that was badly burned by the wildfires ravaging Australia's east coast. Koala Hospital Port Macquarie, a...
Women veterans at center of new bill expanding support services
In a post-Veterans Day legislative blitz, House lawmakers passed nine veterans policy measures on Tuesday, including a sweeping bill expanding women veterans support services that had been at the heart...
Chinese internet users flock to Pornhub to slam Hong Kong protesters
Chinese internet users are flocking to Pornhub to bash pro-democracy protesters in Hong Kong after similar videos were yanked from more traditional platforms such as YouTube, according to a report...
Sondland made no link between US aid, Biden probe: Ukrainian minister
Ukraine’s Foreign Minister Vadym Prystaiko said President Trump’s ambassador to the EU, Gordon Sondland, did not explicitly link military aid to Kiev with opening a probe into former veep Joe...
Walmart hires off-duty cops ahead of El Paso store reopening
Walmart has quietly hired off-duty officers for its stores in El Paso, Texas, as it plans Thursday to reopen the outlet where police say a 21-year-old man targeting Mexicans gunned...
School principal who banned 'homosexual' books charged with possessing child porn
A Kentucky school principal who once banned books with “homosexual content” from classrooms has been indicted on child porn charges. Phillip Todd Wilson, 54, became infamous in 2009 when he...
Tom Brady's controversial trainer adds another twist to QB's future
It seems Tom Brady's expiration date is getting further out of sight. During an appearance Thursday on WEEI, Brady's trainer and controversial confidant, Alex Guerrero, said the 42-year-old quarterback wants...
De Blasio blames MTA for subway food vendor arrests
Mayor Bill de Blasio passed the buck after a string of high-profile subway food vendor arrests this week — Hizzoner's spokeswoman on Thursday saying the MTA should shoulder the burden....
B&H failed to pay millions in sales tax: attorney general
Photo giant B&H knowingly cheated New York state out of at least $7 million in sales tax over the course of 13 years, a new lawsuit filed Thursday by state...
Purse thief violently drags Saks shopper down escalator
A robbery suspect pulled an unsuspecting shopper down an escalator at a Saks Fifth Avenue in Houston, Texas — and continued to drag the woman as she clung to her...
Data shows upswing in child exploitation cases
WASHINGTON — Homeland Security investigators who uncover child exploitation initiated more than 4,000 cases around the world in the 2019 budget year, resulting in thousands of arrests and the identification...
Botched circumcision makes man sterile — but $2 million richer
This was most definitely not what the doctor ordered.
Epstein’s estate creates victims compensation fund as accusations pour in
The estate filed papers in the Superior Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands -- where Epstein's will was also filed before his death -- seeking "expedited approval" for a confidential...
Former Army range director pleads guilty to bribery scheme
The former range director at Hawaii’s Schofield Barracks pleaded guilty Tuesday to accepting more than $100,000 in bribes from a civilian contractor who helped steer $19 million in government contracts...
Suspect in $500M Gardner Museum art heist released from prison
A suspect in a $500 million heist from a Boston art museum was freed Wednesday after spending 21 years in prison for a different crime. David Turner, 52, was nabbed...
Turkey's Erdogan showed propaganda film about Kurds in the Oval Office: report
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan whipped out his iPad and played a propaganda video portraying Kurdish fighters as terrorists during his meeting with President Trump in the White House, according...
110-year-olds live so long thanks to 'super' immune systems: study
If you think daily exercise and a healthy diet were the key to a long life, think again. Scientists say that the secret to living more than 100 years comes...
Penn volleyball's season of revolt canceled over 'vulgar' posters
https://youtu.be/ZH-wj2DpM3U The remainder of the University of Pennsylvania women’s volleyball season was canceled following the administration’s discovery of “vulgar, offensive, and disrespectful posters” in the team’s locker room, Penn Athletics...
How Adam Gase reacted to Jets CEO's vote of confidence
Fired by the Dolphins less than a year ago, when all the speculation about his job security turned out to be foreboding, Adam Gase should know the significance of a...
Disney's 'Frozen II' is even better than the first one
With “Frozen II,” Disney has done the impossible: It’s made a terrific animated-musical sequel. Over the past 25 years, the studio has released a heap of direct-to-video follow-ups to its...
Man charged in 'heinous' 1987 double murder cold case
A convicted sex offender in Connecticut has been charged with a 32-year-old double homicide -- more than two decades after he confessed to nearly decapitating a man and his son,...
'Ruthless' murderer killed again less than a month after he arrived in the UK
A Romanian man who was allowed into the UK despite two previous murder convictions fatally stabbed someone less than a month after he arrived in the country, according to a...
Fire lieutenant dies saving firefighters trapped in burning building
A Massachusetts fire lieutenant died while saving two firefighters who were trapped inside a burning building, according to officials. Worcester fire Lt. Jason Menard, 39, died while helping one colleague...
Investigation finds makeup samplers tested positive for deadly diseases
These makeup samples may make you feel prettier -- but they may also make you sick.
Pumped-up meatheads beat each other with gym equipment in wild brawl
British dumbbells used workout equipment to attack each other during a terrifying caught-on-camera gym brawl. The wild footage shows one workout warrior screaming obscenities as he swings around the metal...
Doorbell camera captures woman's chilling screams for help
Police are investigating a possible kidnapping in Los Angeles after a doorbell camera captured a woman's chilling screams for help, according to a report. The Ring device installed at a...
Massive NYPD response sparked after cops think they're under fire
NYPD cops responding to a harassment call at a Brooklyn deli heard gunshots ring out and thought they were being fired upon -- sparking a massive police response early Thursday,...
MLB's sign-stealing probe will go beyond 2017 Astros, include Red Sox
MLB wants to know if teams beyond the 2017 Astros illegally stole signs. The league's probe will also explore whether cheating occurred in at least the last three World Series,...
Keanu Reeves is at his most Keanu in new 'SpongeBob' movie trailer
This could be Keanu Reeves' most excellent — and meta — role yet. A new teaser trailer for "The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge on the Run" depicts the "John Wick" star...
Greg Bird survived his first Yankees injury test
The injuries that have haunted Greg Bird's Yankees career did not follow him to the Dominican Winter League. The first baseman made it through his week-long test at the end...
Santa Claus back at work answering Christmas mail
HIMMELPFORT, Germany — Santa Claus is at it again, answering thousands of Christmas letters from children around the world at a special post office in the northern German town of...
Teen gunman kills two at California high school on his birthday before shooting self in head
A shooter opened fire on the campus of a California public high school Thursday morning, killing two and injuring three others before turning the gun on himself, officials said. Authorities...
Homeowners fill neighborhood pothole with Christmas tree
Some Atlanta homeowners filled with holiday spirit decided to fill a troublesome pothole this week using a lighted, decorated Christmas tree -- in hopes that their stunt might galvanize city...
Student dies after being found unresponsive on school bus
A Florida high school student died after being found unresponsive on a school bus, police said. The student was on the bus around 7:30 a.m. Wednesday when emergency crews were...
Carl Icahn, amid push for HP-Xerox merger, reveals stakes in both companies
Billionaire investor Carl Icahn revealed he holds stakes in both HP and Xerox, as he pushes for the two printer giants to merge. Icahn told the Wall Street Journal that...
Elizabeth Warren trolls critic Leon Cooperman with new ad
Elizabeth Warren threw a punch at her main hedge fund critic, Leon Cooperman, and other billionaires with a new presidential campaign ad trolling them where they live: CNBC. In the...
Decorated Marine veteran wrongly held by ICE will get $190K payout
A decorated Marine veteran and US citizen who faced possible deportation in Michigan last year when a Grand Rapids police captain reported his case to federal immigration officials will receive...
Rep. Paul Gosar rips Katie Hill: You taught the country what a 'throuple' is
Arizona Rep. Paul Gosar ripped into his former colleague Katie Hill after she called him out for "tweeting out real conspiracy theories," sarcastically congratulating her for introducing the country to...
Woman poses as teen to bust son-in-law who wanted to meet up for sex
A crafty Iowan posed as a 15-year-old boy to expose her son-in-law as a sexual predator looking to meet up with underage kids, court documents show. Ryan Mitchell Budde, 34,...
Hong Kong protesters use empty pool to practice throwing Molotov cocktails
Pro-democracy protesters are learning the finer points of throwing Molotov cocktails by turning an empty pool at the Hong Kong Polytechnic University into a makeshift testing ground. Hundreds of black-clad...
ISIS urges lone wolves to pose as journalists to kill world leaders
ISIS has released a guide to assassinate world leaders, urging lone wolves to pose as journalists so they can carry bombs and unleash terror attacks on politicians, according to a...
'Survivor' contestant accused of unwanted touching — and alleged victim was voted off
Warning: Spoilers from Wednesday's double-length episode of "Survivor: Island of the Idols" follow. Time's up for CBS' long-running reality show “Survivor." In Wednesday night’s controversial episode, TV producer and talent...
Thailand seizes 388 pounds of crystal meth hidden in treadmills
BANGKOK - Thai anti-narcotics officers have seized 388 pounds of crystal methamphetamine hidden in the metal frames of electric treadmills bound for Japan, police said on Thursday. “Last month, the...
Pete Alonso owns Twitter troll who called him a 'fatass'
That’s home run No. 54 for Pete Alonso. After Jacob deGrom won his second straight NL Cy Young award on Wednesday, Alonso took to Twitter to congratulate his Mets teammate,...
Kelly Osbourne shocks 'Masked Singer' judges by hiding her accent
Warning: Spoilers for Wednesday's episode of "The Masked Singer" follow. Kelly Osbourne shocked the judges of “The Masked Singer.” In Wednesday night’s episode of Fox’s outrageous singing competition show —...
Apple reportedly looking at bundling its subscription services into single package
Apple may soon bundle its bushel of subscriptions. The tech giant is thinking about combining its Apple TV+, Apple Music and News+ services into a single package, according to a...
Venice flood is the perfect lap pool for this swimmer
As Venice, Italy, is hit by major flooding, this guy decided to take a dip in front of St. Mark's Basilica. Watch as the shirtless swimmer — resembling a biblical...
Taco Bell wants you to puree chicken tacos for Friendsgiving
Picture this: You show up on Friendsgiving. There’s a beautiful smorgasbord of food, with all the traditional Thanksgiving fixin’s like mashed potatoes and turkey and gravy. Then you arrive, carrying...
PETA releases video showing matador repeatedly stabbing bull
Disturbing video released this week by PETA shows a matador repeatedly stabbing a helpless bull in his head. The animal rights group posted the sickening 45-second clip to its PETA...
'I'm skeptical:' Will Colin Kaepernick's workout actually happen?
The NFL looks shadier by the day as more details emerge about their Colin Kaepernick workout, and there's doubt about whether the workout will even happen. In response to news...
Score a motion-activated security camera on sale before Black Friday
No matter how attentive you are, it’s impossible to watch over your home or business 24/7. You have to sleep at some point. But all it takes is one break-in...
Twinkies cereal is hitting store shelves next month
Hey, where's the cream filling? Twinkies cereal will be hitting store shelves nationwide next month. Beginning in late December, fans of the sponge snack cake can consume it as a...
US superbug deaths are falling but infections are on the rise
NEW YORK — Drug-resistant “superbug” infections have been called a developing nightmare that could set medicine back a century, making conquered germs once again untreatable. So there’s some surprising news...
Skip Bayless in bizarre feud with Ezekiel Elliott's mom
Skip Bayless didn't mean to hurt the feelings of Ezekiel Elliott's mom, Dawn, but he isn't apologizing for being critical of her son. On Monday, the FS1 host and fierce...
Indiana judges suspended over drunken White Castle brawl that left two shot
The three Indiana judges who were involved in a brawl in Indianapolis that left two of them shot have been temporarily suspended by the Indiana Supreme Court. The state Supreme...
Pope Francis: Tech firms have 'responsibility' to protect minors
Pope Francis said Thursday that technology company executives and investors must be held accountable if they put profit before the protection of children, including from easy access to pornography on...
Ex-model to reveal sordid details of Jeffrey Epstein abuse on Dr. Oz
A former New York model is coming forward for the first time Thursday to claim she was assaulted by pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The accuser, only using the name "Kiki," is...
Furious Pokemon fans want Trump to block sales of newest game
Furious Pokemon fans want President Trump to halt sales of the franchise’s newest video game amid a string of controversies. One fan created an official White House petition Tuesday demanding...
Cows swept away during Hurricane Dorian found alive on tiny island
Three North Carolina cows swept out to sea when Hurricane Dorian sparked an 8-foot “mini tsunami” turned up months later -- and it’s believed they swam four to five miles...
Ford's next 'Mustang' will be an electric SUV
Ford will use the Mustang name, previously reserved for its classic muscle car, for an electric SUV that customers in the United States, Canada and Europe can start ordering on...
Walmart stock jumps after strong holiday sales forecast
Walmart reported better-than-expected third-quarter US comparable sales on Thursday as people spent more at its stores and website and the retailer picked up market share in food and other groceries....
Ex-Ohio teacher indicted for having sex with teen she tutored
A former teacher in Ohio has been indicted for having sex with a 13-year-old student she was tutoring, authorities said. Brooke M. Wright -- who also served as an administrator...
Rex Ryan on Jets podcast: 'We'd already be winning' if I was coaching now
On Episode 8 of the "Gang's All Here" podcast, Brian Costello opens the show reacting to Christopher Johnson's statements Wednesday, saying Adam Gase will be the head coach beyond this...
The A to Z of stunning Italian jewelry
Armonie Minerali: Pattern and color converse within Pomellato’s eye-catching rings of rare minerals. Baubles: Definition: a small*, showy trinket. *Unless you’re Liz — see letter E! Convertible: Go from day to...
Giants Podcast: Bye Week Blues
On Episode 8 of the "Blue Rush" podcast, Jimmy Failla opens the show with longtime NY Post sports columnist Steve Serby. On "National Kindness Day," Serbs gives some jokingly kind...
Trump rips impeachment hearing witnesses, despite 'not watching'
President Trump on Thursday said the two witnesses in the televised impeachment hearing had a “blank look on their face” when asked about where the impeachable offense was in his...
Four Tuscan wines to pour this Thanksgiving
Italians know a thing or two about epic meals — and the wines that go with them. So why not borrow their culinary know-how this holiday season and pop some...
Tuscany's famed Borgo Santo Pietro resort launches a luxury skincare line
A visit to Borgo Santo Pietro, the storied five-star resort nestled some 60 miles south of Florence, is an idyllic immersion into the Tuscan version of la dolce vita. The...
This dazzling 21-carat emerald necklace was inspired by 'The Wizard of Oz'
As she follows the yellow brick road in “The Wizard of Oz,” Dorothy catches a glimpse of green. Reflected in her brown eyes, the city’s vibrant, emerald green skyline paints...
Man accused of killing backpacker says she begged for '50 Shades' sex
The Tinder date accused of murdering backpacker Grace Millane has admitted to strangling her during sex -- saying she begged him to help recreate raunchy scenes from "50 Shades of...
Ex-NBC correspondent busted for asking 9-year-old for explicit pics
An Emmy-winning former medical correspondent for NBC was arrested for allegedly asking a 9-year-old girl to send him sexually explicit photos, according to new reports. Dr. Bruce Hensel, 71, was...
Feds drop conspiracy charges against Michael Avenatti
Embattled lawyer Michael Avenatti is no longer facing conspiracy charges in connection with his alleged attempt to extort Nike out of more than $20 million, according to a new indictment...
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick enters presidential race
Deval Patrick, the Democratic former two-term governor of Massachusetts, announced Thursday that he will join the 2020 presidential race, injecting a new layer of uncertainty into the contest less than...
How this falconer's team of killer raptors petrify birds
The most important players at Madrid's Wanda Metropolitano? This team of raptors. Meet the man behind the birds of prey, falconer Jorge Castaño. His army of five eagles and five...
How Francesa, Kay and Russo have covered sign-stealing story
The Astros’ sign-stealing story has captured the attention of sports talk radio titans Mike Francesa, Michael Kay and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, but each of these well-known voices this week...
Mets provide update on Tim Tebow's future
Mets general manager Brodie Van Wagenen expects Tim Tebow to start spring training on time after missing the final month of last season at Triple-A Syracuse with a laceration on...
Why G-League isn't an option for Knicks' Dennis Smith Jr.
The Knicks considered sending guard Dennis Smith Jr. to the G-League after he was away from the team for nearly two weeks, but now that opportunity has passed, according to...
'Simpsons' infamous Michael Jackson episode left off Disney+
The show's executive producer Al Jean told the Daily Beast in March that he believes Jackson used his appearance in the episode to "groom" young boys.
Mets can't afford to keep wasting Jacob deGrom's brilliance
Tom Seaver is now in Jacob deGrom’s sights. The shortstop-turned-pitcher at Stetson University won his second straight Cy Young Award on Wednesday, gathering 29 of the 30 first-place votes from...
Doc Rivers gets ejected and his son loves every minute of it
HOUSTON — James Harden was pestered and harassed on defense by Patrick Beverley for most of Houston’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers on Wednesday night. Despite all of Beverley’s...
Teen who tossed egg at Brooklyn synagogue busted on hate crime charges
Mohib Hoque, 18, was arrested Thursday for the Nov. 9 attacks in the predominately orthodox neighborhood, cops said.
Brooks bests Underwood at CMAs, despite push to honor women
Brooks won the top prize over Carrie Underwood, who many had hoped would be the first female to win entertainer of the year since 2011.
Rangers gearing up for 'tall task' in Florida swing
The Rangers have an opportunity to make a statement with their two-game trip to Florida. For a season that has so far been plagued with inconsistency, the Blueshirts will be...
Newborn baby found dead in vacant parking lot
The baby and mother haven’t been identified.
Kristaps Porzingis may have company in Knicks fans’ wrath
Kristaps Porzingis is likely in for a rude welcome back to the Garden on Thursday night. But he may not be alone. The Knicks will return to play in front...
'Impaired' school bus driver veers off road and crashes in Oregon
Jonathan C. Gates, 20, was driving around 8 a.m. when he crashed into a ditch with 10 children on board.
Suspect arrested for killing man over Popeyes chicken sandwich
A suspect who stabbed and killed a man in a fight over the wildly popular Popeyes chicken sandwich was busted by Maryland cops Thursday, police said. Ricoh McClain, 30, was...
'Annoying' a cop in this upstate county could soon land you in jail
Under a proposal approved by the Monroe County Legislature, someone who annoys, alarms or threatens a police officer could be arrested and sentenced to a year in jail or forced...
Carlos Beltran implicated deeper in Astros' sign-stealing mess
Mets manager Carlos Beltran may be in hot water after a report said he helped plan the Astros’ alleged illegal sign-stealing system during the 2017 season. Beltran, who on Tuesday...
George Kent's giant water bottle becomes internet sensation
The diplomat caused another stir on social media by forgoing the standard single-use water bottle given to lawmakers and witnesses with an unconventional mode of hydration — a gigantic 48-ounce...
Insurance exec gets longest sentence yet in college admissions scandal
Toby MacFarlane, 56, of California, was sentenced in Boston’s federal court Wednesday. His prison sentence is the longest among 12 other parents in the widespread college admissions scandal.