April 3, 2020
FDNY firefighters applaud medical workers battling coronavirus at NYU Langone
Respect, from one life-saver to another. City firefighters in full turnout gear blared their sirens and cheered Friday night in a show of gratitude for medical workers at NYU Langone...
Trump fires watchdog who handled Ukraine complaint
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has fired Michael Atkinson, the inspector general for the intelligence community who handled the whistleblower complaint that triggered Trump's impeachment. Trump informed the Senate intelligence...
Dr. Fauci says it's 'mind-boggling' that any of China's wet markets are still operating
White House coronavirus task force member Dr. Anthony Fauci said on Friday that all of China's wet markets should be shut down immediately in light of the pandemic ravaging much of...
Radio host 'The Money Doctor' gets 25 years for Ponzi scheme targeting show listeners
DALLAS -— A Texas radio host and financial consultant who admitted to conning elderly listeners out of millions of dollars in a Ponzi scheme was sentenced to 25 years in...
Mitchell Robinson is a Knicks win in every way
Part 13 of a series analyzing the New York Knicks On Feb. 9 in Atlanta, Knicks center Mitchell Robinson discussed big man Clint Capela, who had just been introduced at...
Two more members of NYPD die from coronavirus
Another two members of the NYPD family have died due to the coronavirus as the number of sick uniformed officers has soared. Veteran schools safety agent Luis Albino died on...
Mets pitcher donates to coronavirus relief
Long Island native Steven Matz lives in Nashville now, but the Mets left-hander remains supportive of New York’s first responders, especially now, with the COVID-19 pandemic hitting the city and...
Mets create coronavirus assistance fund for employees
The New York Mets announced Friday they are creating the Mets COVID-19 Disaster Assistance Fund to aid employees that haven’t worked due to the coronavirus pandemic. The Mets are putting...
Behind the scenes of Jets' work-from-home NFL Draft 2020 prep
Joe Douglas began his conference call with reporters Wednesday by apologizing for any background noise from “children screaming and the dog barking.” Like many Americans, the Jets general manager is...
Researchers able to test if blood plasma of coronavirus survivors can protect health care workers
Researchers at Johns Hopkins University now have federal approval to test if blood plasma from recovered COVID-19 patients can help protect the heroes on the front line of the battle...
Saks Off 5th discounts Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander Wang, and more designer brands
Landing some great designer deals will be easy with Saks Off 5th's latest flash sale. The popular designer outlet is taking up to 60% off designer bags and shoes. And...
Amnesty International's pathetic political games amid coronavirus crisis
It’s supposed to be a human-rights group, but Amnesty International can’t resist playing rank political games. The latest: an Amnesty USA letter trying to micromanage Team Trump’s coronavirus response. This...
Fanatics takes up to 65 percent off jerseys, hats and more for flash sale
Fanatics has launched another major sitewide sale, with discounts on all of your favorite team jerseys, memorabilia and more. You can take up to 65% off sitewide on a range of...
New York's new budget is all about denial
Seen in the cold light of day, New York’s new so-called state budget is nothing but page after page of denial, mixed with business-as-usual. Boy, did lawmakers fail to rise...
Cuomo tucks controversial campaign finance overhaul into sprawling state budget
Gov. Cuomo managed to get his controversial overhaul of the state’s election laws and campaign-finance regulations included in the sprawling $177 billion budget, effectively ending a court fight that had...
NYC health workers asked for masks, hospital execs gave them gags
The gag orders look like execs are trying to cover up mismanagement — by keeping the frontline workers actually fighting the bug from telling the world what they need.
Suddenly, even globalists are big on borders
When President Trump announced a restriction on travel from Europe in a mid-March Oval Office address, European Union officials erupted in outrage. The president of the European Commission, Ursula von...
State corrections union says first coronavirus-positive member has died
A 62-year-old security officer at a state psychiatric facility who had coronavirus has died, marking the first COVID-19-linked death among members of the union for state corrections and police officers....
Rangers' K'Andre Miller chat zoom-bombed by racist trolls
The Rangers’ Zoom Q&A with newly signed prospect K’Andre Miller went horribly wrong Friday when the chat was hacked and a racial slur was written hundreds of times. Miller, the...
Mayor Bill de Blasio's despicable baiting of Samaritan’s Purse
Gotham’s chief executive this week might have accepted with some grace an offer of assistance from a crisis-tested, and devoutly Christian, emergency-relief organization Samaritan’s Purse — but he gave it...
JPMorgan sees surge in coronavirus cases after pressuring traders to go to work: report
JPMorgan pressured its traders to come into work despite a coronavirus outbreak on its Midtown trading floor, a new report alleges -- and now nearly two dozen traders are sick...
Coronavirus is making couples sick — of each other: Lawyers see divorces surge
Cooped-up New Yorkers are flooding lawyer phone lines with divorce inquiries — with an avalanche of filings expected once the courts re-open. “People are realizing that they can’t stand each...
Do DIY face masks work? All your coronavirus mask questions answered
After over a month of being told face masks did little to prevent the coronavirus from spreading, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has changed its tune. Now, the...
FEMA slow-walking $325M in aid for NYC's public hospitals, Schumer says
Federal authorities are slow-walking $325 million in desperately needed aid for city public hospitals to cover coronavirus expenses, Sen. Chuck Schumer charges in a letter obtained by The Post. “New...
De Blasio thanks Trump, Kushner and the New England Patriots for N95 masks
Mayor Bill de Blasio gave a special thanks Friday to President Trump and the commander-in-chief’s senior adviser and son-in-law, Jared Kushner, for making good on a promise to get 200,000...
Struggling city food pantries want de Blasio to match Cuomo's pledged emergency funds
Big Apple food pantry providers are calling on Mayor Bill de Blasio to match the $25 million in emergency funds that Gov. Andrew Cuomo agreed to include for them in...
Child rapist ordered released to keep him safe from coronavirus
A Massachusetts man convicted of repeatedly raping a 12-year-old boy was ordered released from jail Friday -- because he suffers from health conditions that can make him vulnerable to coronavirus,...
Meet 4 budding designers making face masks for NYC first responders
On Thursday, New York City announced that residents should wear some kind of face covering when out in public. These crafty locals, however, have been far ahead of the curve...
NYC's 24 hours of coronavirus hell
By Friday night, the bruised Big Apple had its biggest spike in coronavirus cases and deaths in a single, 24-hour period since the outbreak hit New York last month. A...
Government will pay for uninsured Americans' coronavirus treatment: Trump
WASHINGTON -- Uninsured Americans will be able to seek coronavirus treatment for free, with the federal government agreeing to cover hospitals' expenses, President Trump announced Friday. The provision will be...
Sheldon Silver may be finally sent to prison in June
Former State Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver will be sentenced in June for his most recent conviction in a corrupt kick-back scheme -- despite the disgraced pol's attempts to delay the...
FDNY Deputy Chief Inspector dies of coronavirus
A Deputy Chief Inspector with the FDNY has died from the coronavirus, fire officials confirmed Friday. Syed Rahman, a 22-year veteran of the fire department, was part of the clean-up...
Trump: Americans can wear face coverings amid coronavirus outbreak — if they want to
President Trump on Friday announced that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention had issued new guidelines urging Americans on a voluntary basis to wear face coverings — but stopped...
Why is the press parroting Beijing and other commentary
Media critic: Why Is the Press Parroting Beijing? “US-based media companies and journalists” are “pushing Communist China’s propaganda and disinformation about COVID-19,” former GOP lawmaker Thaddeus G. McCotter charges at...
Trump bans US companies from exporting needed medical supplies
President Trump on Friday said that he had ordered US companies to stop exporting crucial medical supplies and equipment to ensure that hospitals and health care facilities have the life-saving...
Outgoing CBS CEO Joe Ianniello gets a $125M parting gift
Talk about a golden parachute. Former CBS Corp. Chief Executive Officer Joe Ianniello nabbed an eye-popping $125 million in total compensation and severance payments from ViacomCBS in 2019. Ianniello, who...
Christine Ebersole's 'Bob Hearts Abishola' character hits home
After treading the boards in live theater and the concert stage for 45 years, Christine Ebersole was ready for a change of address. So, when Chuck Lorre asked to her...
Why we need to lean on Bill Withers and his great music more than ever
It seems like Bill Withers has been in my ear my entire life. Growing up in a household where ‘70s soul was the soundtrack of our lives, he was right...
Sheriff seeking new leads in Carole Baskin case says events were 'suspicious'
We hear from the sheriff looking into a missing millionaire husband.
Waka Flocka and Tammy Rivera return for 'What the Flocka'
Waka Flocka and Tammy Rivera are back to share their love on We TV's “Waka & Tammy — What The Flocka.” “I think it’s time. I think we need to...
What we learned about coronavirus today: NY has record day, distancing looks lax
New York State reported its largest single-day increase in coronavirus deaths on Friday as confirmed cases soared past 100,000 and nearly 3,000 New Yorkers have perished. NYC also saw its...
French doctors blasted for saying coronavirus vaccines should be tested in Africa
Two French doctors have been blasted for racism after one of them suggested trialing a tuberculosis vaccine in Africa to determine whether it could combat the coronavirus, according to a...
Under Armour takes 30 percent off workout gear and more for outlet sale
Under Armour is taking 30% off outlet orders for its latest flash sale, which includes great deals on shoes, activewear and more. You can can relax in a performance polo...
Lockdown loneliness triggers brain cravings similar to hunger
People are starving for human contact. As the US approaches nearly one month since the coronavirus pandemic prompted Americans to isolate themselves from family and friends outside the home, many...
US reminds airlines travelers are entitled to cash refunds amid coronavirus disruptions
The US Transportation Department on Friday issued a notice to airlines reminding them they are obligated to refund tickets when they cancel a flight or make a significant flight schedule...
Publishing groups call on agencies to allow ads near coronavirus content
Two leading news organizations are calling on ad agencies to stop using technology that automatically bars ads from appearing alongside coronavirus news stories. “News organizations are working tirelessly to provide...
Fashion addicts use Animal Crossing to create hilarious virtual outfits
Animal Crossing — the world-building video game sweeping social media — has turned into a fashion paradise in the age of social distancing. Hypebeast players trapped at home during the...
Jets superfan Fireman Ed praises Patriots for coronavirus face mask delivery
This hail mary from New England Patriots' owner Robert Kraft has earned a cheer from New York's biggest Jets superfan. "I don’t like his team. They've been beating us up...
WHO experts 'worried' about mental health, give tips to stay sane in lockdown
COVID-19 may not be the only dangerous disease sweeping the globe — mental illness could also reach alarming levels during the coronavirus lockdown if not kept in check, a World...
Bank of America slammed over favoring small biz loans for existing customers
Bank of America said on Friday it has already received about 35,000 applications for federally backed small-business loans within hours of starting to accept them. The second largest US bank...
De Blasio sounds alarm as fight against coronavirus hits critical stage
Mayor Bill de Blasio warned Friday that the Big Apple needs an influx of medical supplies and an additional 45,000 healthcare workers in order to get through the fight against...
'The Flash' actor Logan Williams dies suddenly at age 16
No cause of death was given.
FedEx delivers 91 percent cut to CEO's pay
FedEx said on Friday it would slash its chief executive’s pay and draw down $1.5 billion from a credit facility as parcel delivery services take a hit from coronavirus-led lockdowns...
Broken window turns family's carwash into Splash Mountain
Maybe next time, this family might want to stop at the repair shop before the carwash. Watch as this unlucky mom from Anchorage, Alaska, can't seem to get her window...
Kobe Bryant going to the Hall of Fame as part of loaded class
Kobe Bryant will receive the highest honor in basketball. The Lakers great, who tragically died in a California helicopter crash at the age of 41 in January, will be inducted...
March jobs numbers even sadder than the official report sounds
Pan-dammit, the employment numbers for March were truly shocking! That doesn't understate what can be said about the employment report for last month that was released by the Labor Department...
News station reminds viewers what day it is during coronavirus lockdown
The new segment, titled "What Day Is It?," begins with a catchy, 12-second jingle showing question marks darting around the screen.
Scared UPS workers desperately hunt for safety supplies amid coronavirus
Anxious UPS workers in New York City are scouring the boroughs themselves for desperately needed protective equipment and supplies -- as more and more co-workers fall ill with the coronavirus...
Artist learns hard way not to do aerobics next to knife sculpture
He may not be the sharpest knife in the drawer.
Zoom left call recordings exposed online
Thousands of recorded Zoom video calls have been left exposed on the web, including one-on-one therapy sessions, elementary school classes and even a Brazilian waxing class, according to a new...
Patricia Bosworth, actress and Marlon Brando biographer, dead at 86 from coronavirus
Patricia Bosworth, who started out as an actress in films such as “The Nun’s Story” and went on to become a notable celebrity biographer and magazine editor, died Thursday of...
NYPD partners with health care groups to give cops free coronavirus tests
The NYPD has partnered with three health care groups to provide free coronavirus testing to all cops. Officers who are showing symptoms similar to the pandemic COVID-19 will be able...
The Bears' quarterback competition is wide open and rather polite
The Chicago Bears have a full-fledged quarterback competition on their hands – and it's starting politely. On Friday, the Bears formally introduced QB Nick Foles, whom they traded for last...
Navy Secretary says ousted ship captain put sailors 'at risk'
The fired aircraft carrier commander who raised alarm about a coronavirus outbreak placed his 5,000-man crew "at risk" of attack, acting Navy Secretary Thomas Modly said Friday. Modly slammed Navy...
New Jersey dental receptionist claims boss did shots, ate pot brownies on the job
Nadia Zevallos says she was driven out of the American Dental Center in Union after complaining about the rampant party culture promoted by her supervisor Lilly Almeida, according to her...
Texas family hosts 'prom on the porch' after coronavirus cancels school dance
Once a prom queen, always a prom queen. One thoughtful family in Texas wanted to ensure that their high-schooler would still get a chance to enjoy prom this year, even...
Henrik Lundqvist's Rangers end is hard to digest
The last two months of the season must have been exactly what Henrik Lundqvist envisioned at the 2018 post-Letter deadline purge when he chose to remain with the Rangers after...
Breshad Perriman's Jets goals after turning 'tiny glimpse' into $8 million
New Jets wide receiver Breshad Perriman believes the end of the 2019 season was just the beginning for him. Perriman had a monster finish for the Buccaneers last year. In...
Coronavirus could worsen US childhood obesity crisis
Public health experts believe one impact of the school closures mandated by the coronavirus pandemic will be an increase in childhood obesity across the United States. Andrew Rundle, associate professor...
How parents tackle new reality of kids' birthday parties
Just a year ago, Roberta Melo-Brodis threw a party with 15 kids — and 45 adults, including friends and family members — for her younger daughter Kelsy’s first birthday. “It...
People meeting Trump or Pence must now take rapid coronavirus test
WASHINGTON -- Anyone meeting President Trump or Vice President Pence will now be subjected to rapid COVID-19 tests to prevent the leaders from becoming infected with the virus, the White...
How to make DIY no-sew face masks with fabric and hair elastics
Now that experts suggest that wearing a mask or face covering is helpful against the coronavirus, folks are scrambling to make their own rather than tap into the supply of...
NYPD unions give cops coronavirus supplies, hospitals food
The Sergeants Benevolent Association was making its way to every precinct, housing bureau and transit district to deliver 80,000 bottles of hand sanitizer and 500 galloons of bleach.
Man carries large American flag on 7-mile run to honor workers battling coronavirus
When his community needed some support, Chris Wauben came running. Wauben, a resident of Holiday, Fla., recently set out for a seven-mile run while carrying a 6-foot-by-10-foot American flag as...
'It Started as a Joke:' Laughter and tears at beloved Brooklyn comedy fest
Arts festivals can be truly life-changing. They can also be ripe for mockery, which is what occurred to comedian Eugene Mirman and his friends back in 2008. Their good-natured satire,...
Kentucky orders quarantine-breakers to wear ankle monitors
Authorities have ordered Louisville residents who have been exposed to the potentially deadly virus but won't self-quarantine to wear a tracking device to ensure they don't leave the house, CNN...
Feds ramp up probe of $2.1B Google-Fitbit deal amid privacy worries
The Department of Justice has stepped up its investigation of Google’s proposed $2.1 billion acquisition of Fitbit, a deal that critics say could pose increased threats to customer privacy, two...
Cats can infect each other with coronavirus, study finds
Hold on to your cats! The rapidly-spreading coronavirus can be transmitted between your feline pets, according to a new Chinese study. Researchers at Harbin Veterinary Research Institute found that cats...
New York, Connecticut want details on Zoom's privacy practices
At least two US state attorneys have sought information from Zoom Video Communications following multiple reports that questioned the privacy and security of the videoconferencing app. Zoom’s popularity has surged...
Chaos erupts on plane when Moscow-to-NYC flight is suddenly canceled
Fliers desperate to escape Russia erupted in a near-riot Friday when officials canceled Aeroflot's last Moscow-to-New York flight -- even though the plane had already begun taxiing on the runway....
Stock market takes dive as horrendous jobs report sinks in
US stocks tumbled Friday after a brutal monthly jobs report gave Wall Street more proof of how hard the coronavirus pandemic has hit the economy. The Dow Jones industrial average...
Google data show New Yorkers doing less social distancing than people in Italy, Spain
The release follows Trump administration coronavirus coordinator Deborah Birx saying Thursday that she could tell by the US increase in new infections that people were not universally abiding by requests...
Bikers swarm streets outside funeral home for procession despite crowd ban
Hundreds of mourners on motorbikes flouted the ban on large crowds and swarmed the streets outside a Queens funeral home Friday — while two NYPD cops even directed traffic, The...
'Modern Family' director says cast was 'part of something special'
How many sitcoms run for 11 seasons? Very few. "Modern Family" will celebrate its glittering run with a one-hour special that segues directly into the back-to-back final episodes. Director Christopher...
Panty-stealing judge loses robe amid uproar
Suffolk County District Judge Robert Cicale pleaded guilty in September to second-degree attempted burglary, a felony, for breaking into the home of a 23-year-old woman who used to be the...
Andrew Cuomo says state will help coronavirus-stricken NYPD
Gov. Andrew Cuomo said the state would assist the coronavirus-stricken NYPD however possible Friday, as the pandemic has sickened nearly 20 percent of the force. "That’s a problem. That’s a...
'Artemis Fowl' will skip theaters and go straight to Disney+
Disney has made its biggest move yet amid movie theater closures due to the coronavirus pandemic: It's sending a major film straight to Disney+. "Artemis Fowl," based on the popular...
AJ Styles on WrestleMania 36, a ‘different’ Undertaker feud, next WWE dream match
AJ Styles will take on The Undertaker in a “boneyard match” at WrestleMania 36 (April 4-5, WWE Network and FoxSports.com). Before the 42-year-old Styles faces The Deadman, he took a...
Search for JFK's grand-niece and son, 8, turns to recovery, mom says
A grand-niece of President John F. Kennedy and her son were feared dead after rowing into the rough Chesapeake Bay in Maryland to recover a soccer ball -- and disappearing...
Over 4,400 new NYC coronavirus cases, 180 deaths reported in 24 hours
Queens continued to top the five boroughs with the most coronavirus cases at 17,832 as of Friday morning.
Another cougar visits Chilean capital amid coronavirus lockdown
SANTIAGO - Chilean authorities captured a second cougar in little more than a week late Wednesday after the cat was spotted strolling through an upscale suburb of Santiago amid the...
Comptroller Scott Stringer's mom dead from coronavirus
Arlene Stringer-Cuevas, a former city councilwoman in the 1970s and mother of Comptroller Scott Stringer, passed away Friday morning from complications of the coronavirus. She was 86 years old. The...
Safe scavenger hunts for kids — with Teddy bears and rainbows
The city’s kids can’t go to school, can’t see their friends and now even the playgrounds are closed. Instead, they’re going hunting. Teddy bear hunting, that is. Neighbors across the...
Frank Ocean channels these sad times with two new songs
R&B prodigy Frank Ocean has blessed us all when we needed it most. The "Thinkin Bout You" crooner dropped two new songs on Thursday on YouTube, which are featured on...
Three golfers' intricate plan to beat coronavirus order blew up at McDonald's
Not even a global pandemic was getting between these men and their golf. Three men from Massachusetts were charged with violating Rhode Island governor Gina Raimando’s order, which calls for...
Biden again rejects Medicare for all despite crisis
Joe Biden has again declared that he does not back Medicare for all — and said that it would not have made a difference in dealing with the escalating coronavirus...
Judge rips Astros, Red Sox but dismisses suit by DraftKings gamblers
A Manhattan federal judge on Friday tossed a suit by online baseball gamblers who claimed a sign-stealing campaign by the Boston Red Sox and Houston Astros created an unfair wagering...
11 board games to play at home during coronavirus quarantine
It took a quarantine for Johanna Pinzler to finally appreciate her husband Avri Klemer’s collection of more than 900 board games, most of which are stacked throughout their Kensington, Brooklyn,...
Ellen DeGeneres, Wendy Williams to start remote talk shows Monday
Another talk show, whose production had been shut down over the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, is returning to television. "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" will be back on Monday, April 6, with...
These meditation apps can help you get rid of stress while social distancing
If you’re feeling overwhelmed or unfocused these days due to social distancing, know you’re not alone — after all, many of us, are feeling the stress of being isolated from...
Snake on a windshield gave this driver one skin-crawling ride
Snakes on a "pane"? A driver found a snake on his windshield while speeding down a highway in Suining, China. He immediately pulled over and asked the nearest fire department...
Spider-Man to the rescue! Superhero jogger cheers up kids in England
STOCKPORT, England -- The northern English town of Stockport has a new hero in the battle to keep kids entertained during the coronavirus lockdown: Spider-Man! Jason Baird, a local 34-year-old...
AOC wants coronavirus 'reparations' for minority communities
WASHINGTON -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has called for coronavirus reparations for minorities, claiming higher numbers of COVID-19 fatalities in low-income communities stems from underlying inequality. "COVID deaths are disproportionately spiking...
Volunteers spray Wuhan with disinfectant to help city get back to work
WUHAN, China - Volunteers in hazmat suits have been spraying Wuhan with disinfectant to help the Chinese city where the coronavirus first took hold get back to work as the...
Why Dion Lewis wanted this unenviable Giants role
No one can say Dion Lewis is not prepared for what awaits him with the Giants. He learned the art of patience the past two years, and especially last season,...
Mount Sinai nurses pushing for extra supplies on coronavirus front line
Nurses battling on the front line of the coronavirus crisis begged Friday for desperately needed supplies outside Mount Sinai Hospital on the Upper East Side, where they say their pleas...
Bustle axes 24 workers, closes one of its sites
Bustle Digital Group has laid off 24 staffers, ordered salary reductions and shut down culture website The Outline amid an industry-wide slump in advertising revenue. “The impact of COVID-19 has...
Dez Bryant, Dak Prescott workout fuels Cowboys reunion rumors
A social distancing faux pas is sparking rumors that Dez Bryant and Dak Prescott could be getting the band back together Dallas. The out-of-work wide receiver posted a photo on...
Patriots deliver 300K face masks to help NYC's coronavirus fight
New England Patriots owner Robert Kraft said he would be donating 300,000 masks to NYC to battle the coronavirus.
Trump talks with Macron about coronavirus meeting with other world leaders
President Trump on Friday spoke with French President Emmanuel Macron about convening the leaders of countries that are permanent members of the UN Security Council to brainstorm ways of fighting...
Nearly 9 out of 10 Americans fear getting coronavirus, poll finds
And 91 percent said that they had changed their daily routines as a result of their concerns about the outbreak.
Chicago cop's coronavirus death will be deemed on-duty fatality
The death of a Chicago police officer from coronavirus will be classified as an on-duty fatality, police officials said Friday. Interim Chicago Police Superintendent Charlie Beck announced the decision regarding...
Pets are gaining 'quarantine 15' weight too, vets say
The coronavirus pandemic may have a surprising side effect — fatter pets. With so many owners sheltering-in-place, perhaps even putting on a few extra pounds themselves, many will likely be...
Malibu paddleboarder arrested for violating stay-at-home order
A Southern California paddleboarder was arrested Thursday for allegedly violating the statewide “Safer at Home” coronavirus order, the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department said. Lifeguards near the Malibu Pier flagged...
Too much to mask? Cuomo questions NYC directive
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and his health commissioner, Dr. Howard Zucker, questioned Friday the effectiveness of City Hall's call for New Yorkers to cover their faces outside, which was the latest...
NYPD will stop responding to 'non-injury' car crashes amid coronavirus crisis
Starting Monday, 911 will screen and divert any calls regarding property-only crashes, expanding on a six-month pilot program conducted on Staten Island last year.
Mistrustful of state, Brazil slum hires own doctors to fight coronavirus
Emerson Barata draws a circular map of Sao Paulo’s largest slum, Paraisopolis and begins to mark confirmed coronavirus cases in blue ink. At the center of the favela of around...
Ousted Navy captain Brett Crozier, who raised coronavirus alarm, gets dramatic send-off
Hundreds of service members ignored social distancing protocol and packed the hangar deck of the Roosevelt to pay tribute to their erstwhile leader, a day after he was ousted by...
Cuomo will allow state to redistribute ventilators, PPE based on need
As New York’s battle against the coronavirus reached a dark milestone with the single largest increase in deaths in a 24-hour span, Gov. Andrew Cuomo took action Friday to redirect...
3M pushes back after Trump orders it to stop exporting N95 masks
WASHINGTON -- Manufacturing giant 3M pushed backed against President Trump in a statement on Friday that suggested it would not comply with a White House order to stop exporting masks...
Heineken halts production in Mexico as nation shuts down over coronavirus
Dutch brewer Heineken said on Friday that it will suspend production and distribution from its seven plants in Mexico, in response to the government’s decision to halt nonessential economic activity...
Pete Alonso eager to hear Mets fans 'cheer your lungs out' again
Pete Alonso is spending his idle time during the coronavirus pandemic shutdown watching baseball and longing to hear the roars of the Citi Field faithful. The record-setting 2019 National League...
US coronavirus death projections in doubt as officials question China's numbers
Members of the White House coronavirus task force unveiled the bleak projection Tuesday, anticipating a peak of US deaths in mid-April that tapers off in early June. Trump administration coronavirus...
Feds say Russian rapper laundered money, flaunted wealth online
Maksim Boiko, 29, allegedly worked with the transnational money-laundering operation QQAAZZ after arriving in the United States in January, according to a criminal complaint unsealed on Monday by federal prosecutors...
Israel seals off ultra-Orthodox town hit by coronavirus
BNEI BRAK, Israel - Israel put up roadblocks on Friday to seal off an ultra-Orthodox Jewish town badly affected by the coronavirus but ordered in soldiers to support the residents....
St. John's adds 'solid piece' in George Washington transfer
The search is over. St. John’s has filled its glaring need inside, landing George Washington graduate transfer Arnaldo Toro. The 6-foot-8, 248-pound forward verbally committed to coach Mike Anderson on...
Man ‘walks in’ on his own meeting in this funny Zoom background
Everyone dreads the moment when a family member awkwardly walks in on a video conference call. That's why Dan Crowd, a video producer in Sydney, Australia, created this funny Zoom...
Mike Bloomberg didn't tell campaign staffers he was ending 2020 bid
About 80 plaintiffs have joined a proposed class-action suit alleging that Bloomberg reneged on a promise to maintain their jobs through November.
Coronavirus survivor's blood may save lives of other victims
Her blood's plasma contains the immune molecules that saved her from COVID-19.
NYC artist making face masks for doctors: 'I had the tools to help'
For nearly two weeks, Luba Drozd has barely slept. “I feel guilty about sleeping when doctors are in danger,” said Drozd, a 38-year-old Brooklyn artist who’s been using a 3D...
Man kills self after he's 'pushed over the edge' by coronavirus loneliness
A 34-year-old British man killed himself because he was "pushed over the edge" by loneliness during the coronavirus lockdown, his heartbroken sister said. Daniel Furniss of Crookhorn, England, struggled with...
MLB pitcher suffers serious injury tripping over son's toy
Coronavirus quarantining got a lot more painful for one baseball player this week. Texas Rangers pitcher James Jones tore the patella tendon in his right knee Monday after tripping over...
Galaxy-exploring telescopes brought down to earth by coronavirus
SANTIAGO - Chilean telescopes that comb the skies seeking answers about some of the universe´s most fundamental questions have confirmed they, too, have fallen victim to the mass disruption brought...
How hungry New Yorkers can get free meals amid coronavirus
Any hungry New Yorker in need due to the coronavirus pandemic can now get three free meals daily at 435 public school sites throughout the Big Apple.
Rex Ryan backlash after he calls Cowboys' $100 million star 'a turd'
Rex Ryan has no love for Amari Cooper. The former Jets coach made a number of scathing comments on ESPN's "Get Up" on Friday about the Cowboys' decision to give...
De Blasio pushes back on pay raises for EMTs
Bill de Blasio said now is not the time to give EMT workers a raise -- just days after emergency medical calls surpassed records set on 9/11 in response to...
Men wearing surgical masks rob teen at gunpoint in NYC apartment, cops say
The home invasion happened just after 3 p.m. on Thursday when the robbers knocked on the 18-year-old girl's apartment door in a city housing complex on East 4th Walk near...
Meet the hi-tech toilet brush that uses UV light to clean itself
If we were to ask you what the dirtiest part of your bathroom is, your toilet is likely the first to come to mind. But ironically, it could be your...
Alligator strolls through empty Myrtle Beach shopping center
See ya later ... everyone but alligators. A gator in Myrtle Beach had this beach shopping center all to himself after most non-essential businesses closed on April 1 amid coronavirus....
Colorado cop impostors taking advantage of coronavirus crisis
Cops in Colorado have identified at least six instances of people posing as police officers pulling cars over in the last two weeks, with incidents reported from Aurora to Fort...
100,000 New Yorkers have coronavirus, death toll nears 3,000
ALBANY — The horrific toll the coronavirus pandemic is taking on the Empire State continued to climb Friday as the number of cases soared past 100,000 and officials reported the...
US nuclear waste cleanup takes back seat to coronavirus
ALBUQUERQUE, NM — The US government’s efforts to clean up Cold War-era waste from nuclear research and bomb making at federal sites around the country has lumbered along for decades,...
Canceled SXSW Film Festival will stream on Amazon Prime for free
Self-isolators rejoice! Free virtual film festival coming soon.
Google releases data that shows whether coronavirus lockdowns are working
OAKLAND, California - Alphabet Inc’s Google has published charts showing how the coronavirus has brought hard-hit Italy to a standstill, led to runs on grocery stores around the world and...
Controversial ex-Giant a free agent again after Raiders deal collapses
Eli Apple is back on the free-agent market. According to ESPN, the Las Vegas Raiders and Apple were unable to finalize a contract after reports surfaced that a one-year deal...
American Airlines flight crams its only 11 passengers into last 3 rows: report
Flight attendants are blowing the whistle.
AOC slammed for holding 'virtual' coronavirus forum from plush DC abode
With her district ravaged by the coronavirus, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is coming under fire for participating in a “virtual forum” with constituents — from the comforts of her plush abode...
Drake rocks face mask in new 'Toosie' Slide' music video
Let's call it quarantine-chic.
Andrew Lloyd Webber will stream legendary Broadway shows free online
"The Shows Must Go On!"
NY AG Letitia James warns medical transport companies to limit riders per trip
New York Attorney General Letitia James has demanded that 78 upstate medical transport companies stop taking multiple riders per trip in violation of state rules.
Burglar targets Queens nightclub twice, swipes over $8K worth of booze
An opportunistic burglar twice targeted the same Queens nightclub closed for business because of COVID-19, scoring thousands of dollars in booze, walkie-talkies, and cash on one of the tries, police...
Corona to stop brewing beer after Mexico deems it non-essential
MEXICO CITY - Mexico’s Grupo Modelo said on Thursday it will temporarily stop brewing Corona beer and other brands exported to 180 countries after its business activities were declared non-essential...
Stocks held steady after brutal jobs report
US stocks held steady Friday even after a brutal monthly jobs report gave Wall Street more proof of how hard the coronavirus pandemic has hit the economy.
'Obsessive nut': Mike Francesa threatens to expose Twitter foe in rollercoaster feud
The feud between Mike Francesa and the anonymous person behind the popular Funhouse account on Twitter escalated overnight and ultimately resulted in the iconic radio personality issuing a half-hearted apology...
Peru enforcing lockdown by gender to curb coronavirus spread
Peru will begin restricting public movement by gender on Friday in an additional effort to contain the spread of COVID-19. Following in Panama's footsteps, the Peruvian government said it will...
Disney to furlough staffers 'whose jobs aren't necessary at this time'
A rep for Disney did not provide numbers on how many would be temporarily laid off. More than 75 percent of Disney's 223,000 employees work for the Parks and Products...
'Worried' Yankees reliever bombarded with texts he was released after contract issue
David Hale's Thursday took a brief and scary turn. The Yankees reliever told NJ.com he was "a little worried" after a flood of text messages came pouring in from friends...
'Missing link' black hole discovered by astronomers
WASHINGTON - Scientists have detected a mid-size black hole - considered the “missing link” in the understanding of these celestial brutes - eviscerating an unfortunate star that strayed too close....
Pregnant nurse isolated with coronavirus as husband fights for life
A pregnant nurse in Massachusetts with COVID-19 is isolated at home with her 3-year-old son as her husband remains in a medically induced coma with the virus, according to a...
AOC: $1,200 payments 'not enough' for New Yorkers
"I'm telling you right now, and as you probably already know, $1,200 in New York City is not enough," the congresswoman said during an Instagram Live Q/A session Thursday night.
Bill Withers, singer of 'Lean on Me' and 'Ain’t No Sunshine,' dies at 81
He was the soulful voice behind some of R&B's biggest classics.
Lawsuits piling up across US amid coronavirus pandemic
Suits are flooding in from workers against companies, and businesses against insurers, USA Today reported Friday. Prison inmates and migrants in detention, abortion providers and gun shop owners have sued...
Coronavirus in NY: De Blasio says USNS Comfort will fill up with patients
Mayor de Blasio expressed confidence Friday that the USNS Comfort hospital ship will soon see a surge in coronavirus patients.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson washes hands with daughter to 'Moana' song
He cooked up something cute.
Everything you need to know before watching WrestleMania 36
This will be a WrestleMania like no other. With the majority of the sports and entertainment world on pause because of the coronavirus pandemic, WWE has marched on with WrestleMania...
Bronx Zoo becomes staging site for out-of-state ambulances
The Bronx Zoo, which closed to the public on March 16 because of the deadly bug, has opened its gates to ambulance crews from across the country.
Coronavirus has made the Earth quieter
You don’t have to look far to see societal changes brought on by the coronavirus pandemic. Daily life is different these days for a lot of people and those changes...
Biden and Trump working on details for coronavirus call
Staffers for Joe Biden are working to arrange a call between the former vice president and President Trump over the coronavirus crisis, according to reports. Biden told reporters of the...
Fyre Fest guy reveals new project from prison, swears it's no 'scam'
Now he's sending out smoke signals.
Cuomo appeals to Trump as Javits Center hospital opens
The newly opened makeshift hospital inside the Javits Center will begin treating coronavirus patients after Governor Andrew Cuomo appealed to President Donald Trump for more space.
NFL great's coronavirus scare intensified quickly: 'I don't want to die here'
Tony Boselli says his coronavirus hospitalization quickly went from expecting to receive medication to thinking, “I don’t want to die here.” The former Jacksonville Jaguars offensive tackle spent five days...
Man says drug touted by Trump helped him recover from coronavirus
A Connecticut dad said the malaria drug chloroquine helped him recover from a severe coronavirus infection, according to a new report. Chris Tillett, 45, the first confirmed COVID-19 patient in...
De Blasio warns of dangerous surge in ICU patients
Bill de Blasio warned that the number of coronavirus patients requiring life-saving ventilators will double by early next week.
Giants mailbag: Defining what now or never means for Dave Gettleman
You ask, we answer. The Post is fielding questions from readers about New York’s biggest pro sports teams and getting our beat writers to answer them in a series of regularly...
Adam Sandler sings uplifting 'Quarantine Song' on Jimmy Fallon's show
An homage to health-care workers.
Chuck Schumer 'appalled' by Trump's letter calling him a 'bad' senator
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer forcefully responded to criticism by President Trump late Thursday, saying he’s “appalled” by the commander-in-chief’s letter.
March jobs report is just more bad news for the US economy
The US economy shed 701,000 jobs last month as the coronavirus crisis brought the nation's nine-year hiring streak to a screeching halt, data shows.
NRA sues NY for calling gun stores 'non-essential' amid coronavirus
New York is trampling on Second Amendment rights by shuttering gun stores during the coronavirus pandemic, the National Rifle Association says in a new lawsuit. Gov. Andrew Cuomo's decision to...
US tightens guidelines for issuing passports
The US will only be issuing passports in "life-or-death emergencies," in an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, according to a report.
32-year-old woman dies day after coronavirus diagnosis
A 32-year-old California woman died just a day after she was diagnosed with the coronavirus, her family said in a new report.
Lindsay Lohan's new dance single 'Back to Me' faces her difficult past
LiLo is plotting yet another comeback.
Trump rips 3M after ordering company to make face masks
President Trump said 3M "will have a big price to pay" after he ordered the manufacturing giant to churn out more protective face masks for the coronavirus fight. Trump invoked...
Quarantined commuters go 'off the rails' with hilarious bathroom train station
These housemates must really love the train. Watch the moment these jokers from London, England, recreate their morning commute in their bathroom. Between the announcements and screeching track noises, the...
Giants could look to snag WR in NFL draft for depth purposes
Adding a wide receiver in this draft is not an overwhelming priority for the Giants, but it is not a position they can ignore, either. They are adequately stocked with...
Mets GM talks rotation after Noah Syndergaard loss
When the Mets added Michael Wacha and Rick Porcello to their rotation in December, general manager Brodie Van Wagenen made a bold proclamation: “I think we’re probably the deepest starting...
Chris Cuomo says he's lost 13 pounds in 3 days while battling coronavirus
Chris Cuomo said Thursday night that he lost 13 pounds in three days as the CNN anchor continues to share his battle with the coronavirus. Cuomo, who tested positive for...
The reason the Jets could pass on the top WRs in NFL draft
The Jets have not drafted a wide receiver in the first round since 2001, when they took Santana Moss. Is this the year they change that? It has become the...
Detroit bus driver, who ranted about a coughing passenger, dies from coronavirus
DETROIT — A Detroit bus driver who had expressed anger on Facebook about a coughing passenger has died from COVID-19, officials said Thursday. Jason Hargrove felt ill about four days after...
100,000 tourists stuck in New Zealand can now leave as rules ease
WELLINGTON, New Zealand — About 100,000 tourists stuck in New Zealand since it began a lockdown last week were starting to fly to their home countries Friday. The initial problem...
You gotta be sh--ting me: Scientists say coronavirus can spread through 'aerosolized feces'
Closing the toilet lid is highly recommended amid the coronavirus outbreak, according to a report, as a group of researchers have found that the bug can spread through fecal matter...
The Post ranks top 10 wide receivers in NFL Draft
The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his Top 10 wide receivers in this year’s 2020 NFL Draft: 1. Jerry Jeudy, Alabama, 6-1, 193 Immediate No. 1 target enters NFL with all...
Ex-Cowboy aims to bring Dallas mentality to Giants' O-line
Is it not a word spoken around the Giants when referring to their offensive line. Not for nearly a decade, that is. When it comes to describing that unit with...
Some people may not get stimulus checks until August
WASHINGTON — The federal government expects to begin making payments to millions of Americans under the new stimulus law in mid-April, but some people without direct deposit information may not...
The Julius Randle habit that's driving Knicks teammates crazy
Part 12 of a series analyzing the New York Knicks Power forward Julius Randle became the most polarizing Knicks player with the fans — and in the locker room. Randle’s...
NYPD auxiliary cop dies due to complications from coronavirus
An NYPD auxiliary officer has died due to complications of COVID-19, the latest member of the department's family to succumb to the virus. Officer Lynford Chambers passed away Thursday, NYPD...
Newspaper apologizes after April Fools' joke sets off panic
An Oklahoma newspaper stirred panic among parents of a local school district by publishing an April Fools' Day story that claimed all students have to repeat their current grade next...
Cruise ship with coronavirus patients docks in Florida
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — A cruise ship that had at least two passengers die of coronavirus while barred from South American ports finally docked Thursday in Florida after two weeks...
Yankees legend's cameo makes this flick a sports movie
During the coronavirus shutdown, each day we will bring you a recommendation from The Post’s Peter Botte for a sports movie, TV show or book that perhaps was before your...
Angelo Piro, longtime New York Post pressman, dead from coronavirus at 87
Angelo Piro, a longtime New York Post pressman and Korean War veteran, has died due to complications from the coronavirus. He was 87. Piro served in the Air Force during...