April 25, 2020

How Knicks guard is helping out in coronavirus fight

With public gyms shut down in one of the COVID-19 epicenters, New Orleans, Elfrid Payton hasn’t been able to work on his 3-point shot during the coronavirus pandemic. But the...

Woman declared dead from coronavirus found alive in hospital mixup, reports say

An Ecuadorean woman woke up from a coma and asked doctors to call her sister —almost a month after doctors had told her family that she was dead, reports said...

Brooklyn man arrested on attempted rape days after being released from Rikers Island

An East Flatbush man accused of rape almost raped another woman just 10 days after he was released from Rikers Island over coronavirus fears, police sources said. Cops responding to...

State lacked common sense in nursing homes coronavirus approach: Goodwin

To make sense of the carnage at New York nursing homes, you don’t need to sprout wings and survey the scene from 30,000 feet. Just keep your BS detector on...

Joe Douglas shows adaptability in first draft as Jets' GM

The first Jets draft of the Joe Douglas era is in the books. How did he do? We’ll tell you in three years. It is impossible to know how these...

Why driving for a living is tougher than ever -- thanks to Uber

Dear John: As you know, driving for a living has always been tough. But now, it’s tougher than ever. I had a small service, but as Uber came in, I...

Here is Winner 10 of the Nano Hearing Aids giveaway

Readers: As I mentioned a few weeks back, Nano Hearing Aids — nanohearingaids.com — was giving away 24 pairs of hearing aids through this column. The company is in the...

Barbershops -- and golf courses -- should reopen

Dear John: I need a haircut. How about opening barbershops for two people at a time? J.M.  Dear J.M.: I’m with you on this. My hair hasn’t been this long...

Dave Gettleman used this draft to keep longtime promise

The phrase has an edge to it and often sounds foreboding, or a warning: “Once and for all.’’ For Dave Gettleman, it is a vow. That is what the Giants’...

Coronavirus could cost New York State $243 billion

Coronavirus is expected to crush New York's economy for years to come, according to a new report from the state's budget office predicting a whopping $243 billion loss from the...

Ritzy Fisher Island residents vote not to accept $2M coronavirus loan

Florida’s ritzy Fisher Island community unanimously voted Friday not to accept a $2 million federal loan meant for small businesses during the coronavirus pandemic, a resident told The Post. Entrepreneur...

Mekhi Becton going all-in for Jets with joyful draft tweets

Mekhi Becton’s first job will be to protect Sam Darnold’s blindside. But it looks like he is ready for a second job: The team’s largest cheerleader. The Jets’ massive first...

Steps fantasy commissioners need to take before MLB returns

Much to the chagrin of baseball aficionados and fantasy players, things have been relatively quiet regarding MLB and its plans for the impending 2020 season. Fantasy baseball commissioners should use...

States begin to reopen as coronavirus pandemic intensifies

Georgia residents took to shops and the shore, just a day after the state’s coronavirus restrictions began to lift — while the toll of the pandemic there intensified. As residents...

Two NYPD detectives mourned in somber, socially-distant funerals

Two NYPD detectives who succumbed to complications from COVID-19 were given solemn sendoffs Saturday -- with police, friends and loved ones all donning protective masks -- in what has become...

An iconic part of New York sports that doesn’t get enough credit

We have a lot of time to notice things that didn’t seem terribly noticeable before. That’s the beauty — or the curse — of having time on our hands. Maybe...

New Jersey twins get college acceptance letters from 5 Ivy League schools

Success runs in the family. A set of fraternal twin sisters from New Jersey has been accepted to five Ivy League universities, reports said. Nicole and Jessica Alexander, from Clifton,...

Son charged in mom's gruesome meat cleaver slaying in Queens

A Queens man allegedly hacked his mother to death with a meat cleaver, police sources told The Post. Cops were called to the seven-story Woodside apartment building early Saturday morning...

Kansas farmer sent N95 mask to Cuomo after finding his address online

A retired Kansas farmer who sent a single N95 mask to New York’s governor said he did it because "his address was on the internet," according to a report. Dennis...

DOE's $269M iPad deal for remote learning is a 'waste of money,' says lawmaker

The city Department of Education has paid $897 each for 300,000 iPads, plus various services to get them running, for students learning from home during the COVID-19 shutdown, officials said....

Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser will cover controversial tattoo

Patriots kicker Justin Rohrwasser is renouncing the controversial group, the "Three Percenters," after facing backlash for having their logo tattooed to his left forearm shortly after he was drafted. “I...

Giants take Mr. Irrelevant with final draft pick

The Giants’ draft began with a run of offensive linemen and ended with a series of linebackers. General manager Dave Gettleman made sure to address these positions of need. He...

NBA's first step in reopening plan doesn't include Knicks or Nets

In a first step of progress to the reopening of the season, the NBA is planning on allowing teams in cities in which there is no longer a lockdown to...

Kim Jong Un memes flood social media amid rumors of his death

Whether Kim Jong Un is dead or not, the spoof meisters don't care. They drove a stake directly into his heart with enough snark and mean-spirited memes to make even...

Rolling Stones top charts with 'Living in a Ghost Town'

On Thursday, the band released  “Living in a Ghost Town,” with an accompanying video, and the track jumped to the top of the iTunes’ song chart. It was the band's...

Giants create cornerback competition with seventh-round pick

With their first pick of the draft's final day, the Giants took UCLA nickel cornerback Darnay Holmes, and with their second-to-last pick (seventh round, 247th overall), they added another cornerback...

Trump blasts Dems' coronavirus 'witch hunt' in campaign email

President Trump is lobbing fresh charges of a "witch hunt" against Congressional Democrats  -- this time, over his coronavirus response. "They are trying to weaponize a new coronavirus committee against...

De Blasio should slash bloated DOE bureaucracy not school budgets: Councilman

Before Mayor de Blasio cuts a dime from school budgets, he must scrutinize a Department of Education bureaucracy that has ballooned by 46 percent under his leadership, a City Councilman...

MTA expands temperature check program during coronavirus pandemic

More than 3,500 workers a day are being checked by the so-called temperature brigade using contactless thermometers, and anyone with a fever of more than 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit is sent...

Giants added variety to linebacker draft haul

The run on linebackers continues for the Giants, as general manager Dave Gettleman tries to fix his broken defense. With their second pick of the seventh and final round, they...

Safer sex in the city: STD cases plummet amid coronavirus pandemic

Social distancing appears to have more than one health benefit: the number of sexually transmitted disease cases has plummeted in the city since COVID-19 appeared in early March. The number...

What life after lockdown could look like — and it is intense

What will the new normal look like when the lockdown finally ends? If it's anything like Taiwan, it will be a lot less social and a lot more authoritarian. Taiwan...

Atlanta mayor issues grim warning for people going to nail salons

Atlanta Mayor Keisha Lance Bottoms put out a warning today for anyone getting a manicure at the state's newly reopened salons. "If you’re getting your nails done right now, please...

NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams are in

Teams keep secret their NFL draft boards, but The Post shares its report card. So, which teams handled the unique scouting and technological challenges caused by coronavirus stay-at-home restrictions better...

How a race-car driver lost his home, cars and $13 million in an elaborate scam

For 10 years, a Hong Kong auto racer was conned out of $20 million with fake companies, hot blondes and even a bogus motorcade.

New Jersey's coronavirus death toll surpasses that of three wars

The coronavirus pandemic in New Jersey has claimed 5,863 lives -- more state residents than were killed in World War I, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War combined. “When...

Giants continue search for pass rusher to open seventh round

The Giants are spending the late rounds looking to land a capable pass-rusher. They used their sixth-round pick on Penn State outside linebacker Cameron Brown and started the seventh with...

Kim Jong Un has a long family history of heart disease, diabetes

Kim Jong Un weighs about as much as the average-size sumo wrestler, smokes like a chimney and comes from a family with a history of heart disease, high blood pressure...

Jets pull the trigger on another draft-day trade

Joe Douglas is at it again, making his third trade of the 2020 NFL Draft, and this time rather than trading down, he exchanged a pick for a player. The...

You can now go glamping at lush Mt. Everest base camps

Expedition leader Furtenbach Adventures vows to give its exclusive clients a true “glamping” experience when they scale the world's highest peak, founder Lukas Furtenbach told The Times of London.

Express delivery: Woman gives birth during high-speed police chase

Marie Head, 40, gave birth in the car while her husband Ilian, 43, sped through red lights with two police cruisers in hot pursuit last Sunday, the Sun reported. The...

NYC nursing homes ravaged by coronavirus were cited for past hygiene fails

City nursing homes ravaged by the coronavirus were warned about disturbing patterns of unsanitary behavior long before the deadly outbreak, The Post has found. The state Health Department cited more...

Trash, urine, vomit: Subway cars putting essential workers at risk amid coronavirus crisis

Maybe the mayor needs to check out these images. The subway has become a filthy, deadly homeless shelter on rails, according to disgusted transit workers who have taken to recording...

Cops called after Florida girl posts 'HELP' sign in window -- for homework

Cops in Florida are used to some crazy 911 calls, but one Florida girl’s frustration with homework has taken the cake. Cops were called after a maintenance worker in North...

Coronavirus death toll tops 200,000 globally

The number of people who died from the coronavirus worldwide is now more than 200,000, statistics show. Researchers at Johns Hopkins University reported the death toll from COVID-19 stands at...

NFL's PSL 'scam' made even uglier by coronavirus

A funny thing happened while Jeff Sperber was cleaning out his closet, the other day ... But first let’s do some speculative NFL economics. There are 17 teams that to...

Jets take punter who holds impressive college record

It’s hard to find contributors this late in the NFL Draft, particularly after the fifth round. But Joe Douglas may have someone, albeit not at a sexy position, in the...

Another blow dealt to public faith in scientific models: Devine

The random antibody testing of 3,000 people across the state of New York has delivered yet another blow to the faith we placed in the computer models that Governor Cuomo...

Giants draft Penn State linebacker with ability to blitz

The Giants still need help rushing the passer, especially with Markus Golden possibly gone, and so general manager Dave Gettleman added a potential contributor in that area in the sixth...

49ers add more trades to their wild draft day

Two members of the 49ers' Super Bowl LIV squad are on the move. The 49ers traded running back Matt Breida to the Dolphins in exchange for a fifth-round pick, which...

Jake Fromm's draft dive ends with intriguing Bills pick

At least he wasn’t Mr. Irrelevant. Jake Fromm may have fallen far from his projection as a third-round pick, dropping deep into the third day, but the Bills saw what...

Laid-off servers at NYC's Nello claim millionaire owner stiffed them

Memo to celebrities who frequent Upper East Side eatery Nello: The tips you left just before the pandemic hit never got to the servers, workers claim. Bartenders and waiters at...

NYC paramedic could only give daughter 'air hug' on her birthday

Erika Smith is a 38-year-old FDNY paramedic working out of Battalion 26 in the South Bronx. The Middletown, NY, resident is staying at a Four Seasons Hotel in Manhattan rather...

Car theft up 63% in NYC amid coronavirus lockdown

City car thieves are riding high amid the coronavirus crisis. As of April 19, auto theft is up 63 percent in 2020, with 1,913 stolen vehicles compared to the 1,176...

New York doctor heartbroken over missing baby daughter's 'little milestones'

Dr. Brian Mitzman, 35, is a thoracic surgeon at NYU Winthrop Hospital. Three weeks ago he started performing tracheotomies on COVID-19 patients, so he and his wife decided that she...

Biker in social distance spat with Chris Cuomo is dad of a doctor

The biker who blasted CNN anchor Chris Cuomo as a “bully” in a roadside dispute in East Hampton is explaining why he cares so much the infected news anchor wasn't...

Bronx elder-care employee living at facility 24/7 during pandemic

Mom-of-two Katie Murphy Dedde, 37, has been living at her workplace, RiverWalk, an independent living facility on the campus of The Hebrew Home in Riverdale, The Bronx, and taking care...

Staten Island healthcare worker living in an RV to protect family

Riticia Augusty, 39, is a physician’s assistant at Montefiore Medical Center in the Bronx. Last week, she moved out of the Westerleigh, Staten Island, home she shares with her sister...

Nurse who'd never been to NYC before surprised by what she's found

Eva Crockett, 45, is a nurse from Charleston, W. Va., recruited earlier this month to work in an NYU hospital's ICU. Tight on cash, she was relieved when a New...

De Blasio's social distance snitch hotline sending cops on thousands of bogus calls

Most of the 17,745 reports made to the city’s 311 complaint repository of people within six feet of each other were fruitless pursuits for the NYPD, according to department data.

The coronavirus won't defeat the city that never sleeps

In the weeks following 9/11, the New York Post was attacked by anthrax mailings. Three employees were infected. The evil assault on media companies and congressional offices across the country...

Jets swing for big upside with this draft pick

The Jets swung for big upside picks early in the draft and they did it again in the fifth round, too. With their only selection of that round (No. 158...

Adam Schefter cites coronavirus for Eagles' head-scratching draft pick

ESPN's Adam Schefter said coronavirus anxiety was behind the Eagles' controversial decision to reach for Oklahoma's Jalen Hurts in the second round of the 2020 NFL Draft, despite having 27-year-old...

Giants take another massive 'hog molly'

It’s not hard to see what the two local general managers think is most important in this draft. Offensive linemen, more offensive linemen and even more offensive linemen. Giants GM...

Coronavirus isolation could mean death for America's opioid addicts

WASHINGTON COUNTY, PA. — It is two days before Brian McCarthy is supposed to celebrate a very important occasion in his life: 11 years of sobriety. This kind of moment...

Ring of Instagram cheaters uncovered at 'Fame' school

The social media scheme premiered around March 29, according to one student, before teachers recently brought down the curtain.

NHL restart plans intensify with player health concerns at forefront

The NHL and NHLPA are intensifying communications as the league moves forward crafting plans to reopen the season if it is safe to do so. Slap Shots has learned a...

Why Taiwan was the only nation that responded correctly to coronavirus

After every disaster, we search for the bad decisions and missed warnings that allowed it to happen. We remember how Captain E. J. Smith of the Titanic disregarded telegram alerts...

Queens state senator keeps offices open despite coronavirus directive

Queens State Sen. Joseph P. Addabbo Jr. is keeping his district offices open despite directives to keep them closed during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of his office workers providing face-to-face...

NYC approves 'emergency' construction on controversial luxury condo tower

Construction crews returned to work on a controversial luxury tower in Manhattan last week, less than a month after New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo banned all nonessential construction during the...

Why Los Angeles gangbangers are turning into urban cowboys

Anthony Harris was initiated into the Crips street gang in 1991 when he was just 8 years old. For over a decade, “Ant Dogg” (his gang nickname) took part in...

EMT John Mondello kills himself after less than three months on the job

The body of John Mondello, 23, was spotted by passersby Friday at 6:48 p.m. at 25-40 Shore Boulevard  in Astoria on the rocks along the river wall.

49ers Pro Bowler to retire amid health concerns

Trent Williams couldn't have come at a better time. Six-time Pro Bowl left tackle Joe Staley is expected to retire "due to health concerns" at the age of 35, according...

Coronavirus may destroy 40% of the US economy, officials say

The coronavirus pandemic could wipe out 40% of the U.S. economy, quadruple the federal deficit to $3.7 trillion and push the national debt to nearly $27 trillion, the Congressional Budget...

Ob-La-Di, Ob-La-Lie: Look-alike 'Beetles' scammed a whole country during Beatlemania

"We wore our hair the same, we dressed the same, we wore suits. It was pretty good,"  said Bill Ande, the Ardells' lead guitarist told the BBC last week.

Jets take another tackle as Joe Douglas keeps promise

Joe Douglas keeps adding to his offensive line depth, picking his second offensive tackle in three days after using most of his free agency capital on men up front. With...

New York expands coronavirus testing to pharmacies, Gov. Cuomo says

Testing for the coronavirus will dramatically expand across New York under an executive order Gov. Cuomo announced Saturday — a critical element in the move toward eventually reopening the state....

These words from Winston Churchill are giving hope during the pandemic

I’ve been thinking a lot about the Blitz lately. It’s not the same as the global pandemic, obviously; our enemy is not visible to the naked eye, and while the...

Better off unemployed? Spa workers think so

Workers at two spas in Washington state were angry when they realized they could make more money on unemployment than through their paychecks

Jets draft a quarterback as unfamiliar trend continues

The run on offense continues. With one of the fourth-round picks the Jets acquired from the Patriots in a Friday night trade, they selected a developmental quarterback to potentially be...

Scottish island up for sale for less than an NYC apartment

Looking for the perfect coronavirus-hideaway? You can now buy your own remote island getaway for less than a New York City apartment. An idyllic Scottish island off the coast of...

Trump vows to send ventilators to Ethiopia, says US supplies are strong

"Just spoke to Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Ali of Ethiopia. His Country needs Ventilators, and the U.S. is in good position to help him. We will!," Trump tweeted Saturday.

Overzealous British library cleaner rearranges books by size

A British cleaner made a big mess of a library in the United Kingdom when she went above and beyond her call of duty and reorganized its books — by...

Trump and Putin issue rare joint statement to mark WWII anniversary

President Trump issued a rare joint statement with Russian President Vladimir Putin Saturday to mark the 75th anniversary of a key turning point of World War II. Coming amid a...

Jets draft bulldozing running back to complement Le'Veon Bell

The Jets hope they found a short-yardage complement to Le’Veon Bell, a change-of-pace power back that could provide punch at the goal-line. With their first of three fourth-round picks on...

NFL star's messy Redskins divorce ends with big trade

As Day 3 of the NFL draft began, the Trent Williams saga finally ended. After sitting out all of last season over an injury dispute, then reportedly refusing a trade...

Many Americans ready to travel once lockdown lifted, polls show

More than half, 53%, claim they trust the travel and hospitality industries to follow safety protocols post-lockdown.

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un rumored to be dead, brain-dead or just fine

A vice director of HKSTV Hong Kong Satellite Television, a Beijing-backed broadcast network in Hong Kong, claimed that Kim was dead, citing a "very solid source."

Giants snag UCLA cornerback to kick off final day of draft

The Giants selected a much-needed safety on Friday and added to their defensive backfield with their first of seven picks on Saturday. Big Blue picked UCLA cornerback Darnay Holmes with...

Sri Lanka reinstates 24-hour curfew after surge in coronavirus cases

Sri Lanka has reimposed a countrywide 24-hour curfew after a jump in coronavirus cases. The 46 new infections reported Friday — 30 were navy sailors on the hunt for civilians...

US blocks Palestinian coronavirus relief over fear it may aid terrorism

The issue of Gaza funding came to the fore internally after the United States pledged $5 million to help Palestinian relief services in their fight against the deadly pandemic.

This McDonald's is offering drive-thru coronavirus testing

The fast food chain's stores have been shuttered in the United Kingdom as the country fights to flatten the curve of the deadly pandemic.

Gaza factories spring back to life to make protective gear

Long-dormant sewing factories in the impoverished Gaza Strip have sprung back to life as a result of the coronavirus, with workers churning out masks, gloves and protective gowns — some...

Hero of the Day: Bedding manufacturer donates pillows to health care workers

Eugene Alletto’s two siblings are working on the frontlines of the coronavirus outbreak in Long Island hospitals and when he received a troubling text message from his sister, he knew...

Families reveal tragic stories of NY nursing home coronavirus victims

One woman said her family only discovered  by accident their mother’s Long Island home had been hit with an outbreak. Another victim died in a Staten Island facility weeks before his...

NFL coach spotted having epic meltdown during draft

One bonus of the virtual NFL Draft is it has given viewers a raw behind-the-scenes look at team executives and coaches. For instance, it showed Texans coach Bill O’Brien furious,...

How America should give the boot to the cult of Kim Jong Un

Kim Jong Un’s dynasty should die with him. The United States should help see to it that it does. As of this writing, the North Korean despot is rumored to...

Justice Department hands over documents to Michael Flynn's legal team

The Department of Justice handed over a cache of documents to Michael Flynn's attorneys this week, after an internal review ordered by Attorney General William Barr. The documents “involved the...

Business booming for psychics and astrologers during coronavirus pandemic

But did they see it coming? Business is booming for psychics, mediums and astrologers during the coronavirus pandemic, as uncertain and scared Americans seek answers. Chris Medina, a Los Angeles...

'F—ked': Inside the sad life of a bookie during coronavirus

Bruno (he asked us to use his nickname) woke up on March 12 expecting it to be a glorious day. After all, it was his 50th birthday, a milestone in...

Kim Jong Un in 'vegetative state,' Japanese media reports

North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un is in a "vegetative state" after he underwent heart surgery earlier this month, a Japanese magazine says. The weekly Shukan Gendai reported Friday that...

Cowa-dumb-ba: Crowds ignore social distancing rules at SoCal beaches

California beachgoers crowded the sand as some communities opened their shorelines during a regional heat wave. Coronavirus lockdowns were lifted at beaches across Orange County as temperatures surpassed 80 degrees....

Iran says it wouldn't fire first shot against US as tensions escalate

Iran says it won't fire first. Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said his country was keeping a close eye on US activities in the region, but would never be the first...

Don Jr. jokes Hillary may have poisoned Jeffrey Epstein

The remark came in response to a Clinton jab at his father, President Trump, for his "sarcastic" suggestion to Americans that disinfectant could be used to treat COVID-19.

NYC should give all students a free pass amid coronavirus crisis, advocates demand

All high school seniors should graduate, all middle school students should receive full credit, elementary schoolers should get no grades and everyone should be promoted, demand 37 education advocates led...

Meet the Giants' top draft pick in uncensored chat with The Post

Georgia offensive tackle Andrew Thomas, the Giants’ first-round pick in Thursday night’s NFL draft, blocked out some time for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How would you...

'Throuple' congresswoman's alleged lover says he's 'innocent, broken and suicidal'

Graham Kelly has finally escaped the eye of the scandalous storm that swirled around his boss, then-Congresswoman Katie Hill — but he didn't emerge unscathed. He's been slandered as Hill's...

The NFL Mr. Irrelevants who didn't live up to the name

Mr. Irrelevant gets plenty of attention in the immediate aftermath of becoming the final selection of the NFL draft every year. But what about when his 15 minutes of fame...

How MLB can put a stop to its worst nightmare

Think of the major league players in a clubhouse like the cool kids in high school. The world revolves around them. Their approval, friendship and respect are collateral in that...

Sore from working on the couch all day? These massagers can help

If you’re like most, chances are you’ve been spending much of your day at the kitchen table working remotely and then the remainder on the couch binging Netflix (hey, no...

Miss your local coffee shop? Here’s what you need to start brewing at home

There are a lot of things worth missing while in quarantine, like visiting with your friends, eating at your favorite restaurant, or booking an appointment with your usual hairstylist. But,...

Guide to golf betting as PGA Tour prepares for return

Sports bettors thirsty for action got some much-needed good news when the PGA Tour announced it would return to play on June 11-14 with the Charles Schwab Challenge. Fans will...

US and China are no-shows at global coronavirus video conference

The US — along with Russia, China and India — passed on an invitation by the World Health Organization to join a global initiative to fight COVID-19, although leaders from...

Trial for potential coronavirus drug running ahead of schedule

Trials to test the efficacy of the Gilead drug remdesivir to treat COVID-19 are running ahead of schedule and could be completed as early as mid-May, says the lead investigator...

China reports no coronavirus deaths for 10th straight day

China has reported no new deaths from the coronavirus for 10 straight days. A dozen new cases were reported Saturday — 11 brought from overseas and one local transmission in...

Midtown man killed in Harlem gun battle, police say

A Manhattan man was shot and killed just after midnight Saturday in Harlem, police said. A 911 caller reported hearing “five gunshots” around between West 143rd Street between Adam Clayton...

Old clip appears to show Biden accuser's mom referencing daughter's claim

The mother of a woman who claims she was sexually assaulted by Joe Biden appeared to allude to the incident in a call to CNN's "Larry King Live." In the...

The case for the Knicks keeping Mike Miller next season

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...

The WHO has bad news for those banking on antibody tests

No evidence exists that people who have recovered from the coronavirus are protected from reinfection, even if they have antibodies, the World Health Organization said Saturday. The warning from the...

Quarantine has unmasked A-Rod and J.Lo as malignant narcissists

A-Rod and J.Lo potentially making a bid for the New York Mets is, on the surface, a glamorous and hopeful idea, a forward-looking act of positivity in these calamitous times....

The 10 best available players left on NFL Draft board

The big names are gone, but future impact players aren’t. Day 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft lacks the cache of the previous two, but some of the league best...

What's next for Giants on Day 3 of NFL Draft

Having addressed needs on the offensive line in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft and the defensive backfield in the second round, the Giants doubled up with another...

What's next for Jets on Day 3 of NFL Draft

The Jets have six remaining picks entering Saturday Day 3 of the 2020 NFL Draft and Joe Douglas needs to add some depth to his team. Douglas can stay true...

How Eagles are spinning Jalen Hurts-Carson Wentz situation

Carson Wentz went from hearing the cha-ching of cashing in on an extension to the sound of a ticking clock in a span of 10 months. The Eagles dropped a...

Musical sensation 'Six' releases worldwide video

While the queens of 'Six' may not be reigning on Broadway or the West End, they managed to find a way to inspire their pandemic-panicked fans -- by enlisting them...

This isn't only time Giants, Jets drafted first-round picks at same position

The Giants and Jets selected players at the same position in the first round of the NFL draft for the second year in a row and ninth time since 1970,...

Joe Douglas gives Jets fans a reason to believe

There, of course, is still work to be done. But the early returns on Jets general manager Joe Douglas, through the first two nights of the 2020 NFL Draft (his...

Rutgers University to freeze tuition in plan to offset coronavirus hardships

Rutgers University announced plans to freeze tuition and cut the pay of senior leadership and new construction to stave off the financial challenges of the coronavirus pandemic. University President Robert...

ExxonMobil producing hand sanitizer to donate to health workers and first responders

ExxonMobile has devised a single solution for the double whammy of historic low oil prices and a coronavirus pandemic:  converting one of its plants to make medical-grade hand sanitizer for...

Las Vegas will have to wait to throw biggest NFL Draft party

This was supposed to be the week Las Vegas stamped itself as the sports capital of the world. The 2020 NFL Draft was planned to be Vegas’ coming-out party as...

Patriots picked these players instead of Tom Brady successor

No one keeps the rest of the NFL guessing quite like Bill Belichick. The Patriots’ search for a Tom Brady replacement turned up ... three future defensive starters and two...

Titans drafting Isaiah Wilson ignited Brooklyn joy

The Jets and Giants were done for the night Thursday, each having selected offensive tackles in the NFL draft. But the excitement wasn’t over. It was nearing midnight and in...

Hawaii is now paying for tourists to leave

Hawaii is paying for visitors to leave. The state agency that welcomes travelers to Hawaii is paying to give them the boot if they don’t abide by Hawaii’s mandated two-week...

Jets complete another eyebrow-raising trade with Patriots

Joe Douglas isn’t afraid of the big, bad Patriots. He traded with them last fall and he did it again Friday night. The Jets’ general manager traded down for the...

Chicago’s horse-drawn carriages to end in 2021

CHICAGO — The Chicago City Council voted Friday to end horse-drawn carriage rides in the city after Dec. 31. Alderman Brendan Reilly, whose ward includes the city’s central business district,...