May 3, 2020
Leader of Bronx biker gang shot dead in apparent hit
The leader of a Bronx motorcycle gang was shot dead Saturday in what is believed to be a targeted hit, sources said. Francisco Rosado, 51, who headed the Bronx chapter...
Michael Jordan documentary changes Obama's bizarre title card
Barack Obama has come a long way in two weeks. The director behind “The Last Dance” documentary about Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls restored Obama to “President Barack Obama”...
How Yankees' draft process is affected by coronavirus
Inside six weeks of the MLB draft usually is crunch time for amateur scouting departments. With a lot of players having not been seen since March, opinions have changed based...
Orioles teammates fight alongside cancer-stricken infielder
Trey Mancini is battling stage 3 colon cancer in the age of COVID-19, but he isn't going at it alone. The Orioles surprised their first baseman and outfielder Saturday on...
Michael Jordan's 'competition' defense as documentary focuses on gambling
Michael Jordan’s gambling has always been a fascinating part of NBA lore, and while Sunday’s episode of “The Last Dance” touches heavily on the subject, Jordan asserts that he never...
Tiger Woods reveals what really 'destroyed' his body
Tiger Woods' biggest regret isn't quite what you'd expect. Asked by a fan on Golf TV what he would tell his younger self, the five-time Masters winner recently responded, "Not...
Joe Biden helped bring MeToo movement, and is collapsing with it: Devine
"Believe All Women” is dead. Let’s dance on its grave. Thanks to Joe Biden, the mantra of the MeToo movement has collapsed under its own rotten contradictions. Along the way,...
Charles Oakley blames Patrick Ewing for Knicks' failure to conquer Michael Jordan
Charles Oakley says Patrick Ewing’s inability to step up more in the 1993 playoff war versus the Bulls and Michael Jordan cost the Knicks a trip to The Finals —...
Trump says China made 'horrible mistake,' tried to cover up coronavirus outbreak
President Trump on Sunday said he believes the coronavirus outbreak was the result of a "horrible mistake" in China -- days after claiming he'd seen evidence that the virus originated...
Pharma CEO says coronavirus drug remdesivir will be available this week
Anti-viral drug remdesivir, which was approved Friday for emergency use by the Food and Drug Administration, is expected to be available to treat coronavirus patients as early as this week....
San Francisco police chief nixes officers' 'Thin Blue Line' coronavirus masks
San Francisco cops have been told not to wear "Thin Blue Line" flag coronavirus masks when they are on the job. The edict came down last Friday from SFPD Chief Bill Scott after officers...
Brett Gardner is being robbed of making Yankees history
Part 8 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees Brett Gardner was in line not just to continue a remarkable run of durability and success in the latter stage...
Women dressed as healthcare workers steal packages in Washington State
What a couple of scrubs. Two women, who were dressed up as healthcare workers, stole packages left outside homes in Washington State, police said. The porch pirates were spotted on...
Jets ties helped rising female coaching star make NCAA history
Heather Marini will never forget the first NFL game day she was a part of. It was the first preseason game of the 2018 season, and Marini, then a scouting...
Giants rookie could be defense's version of Darius Slayton
Easy targets beware: Chris Williamson is coming. Williamson already proved he can deliver a cutting punch line at the expense of childhood-rival-turned-Giants teammate Darius Slayton. Whenever NFL practices resume, the...
It took a pandemic, but you can finally view Supreme Court hearings live
The case that the Supreme Court hears on Monday, a trademark dispute involving the travel service Booking.com, is probably of little interest to the general public. But the manner in which...
How Big Tech is exploiting the coronavirus crisis to expand its power
Small businesses and tech startups are closing in droves. Yet by most accounts, Big Tech is sitting pretty. It’s another glaring inequity of the coronavirus fallout. Indeed, the dominant players...
Trump predicts coronavirus vaccine will be ready by end of 2020
President Trump fielded questions from worried Americans during a televised town hall about the coronavirus pandemic on Sunday -- and predicted that a vaccine would be ready by the end...
Brazil's Bolsonaro headlines anti-democratic rally, amid alarm over handling of virus
BRASILIA/RIO DE JANEIRO -- Brazil’s President Jair Bolsonaro attacked Congress and the courts in a speech to hundreds of supporters on Sunday as the number of coronavirus cases blew past...
Closing NYC subways at night is ominous step toward giving up on them
Last week, in forcing the state-run Metropolitan Transportation Authority to end overnight service, Gov. Andrew Cuomo and Mayor Bill de Blasio sent the wrong signal to a city that needs,...
Venezuela's sending its gold reserves to Iran: This is where socialism leads
It’s come to this: Venezuelan dictator Nicolás Maduro is now sending a good chunk of the nation’s gold to Iran in exchange for help propping up the decrepit oil industry....
New York's charter schools are sending hundreds of kids to college
All 98 seniors at Success Academy’s HS of the Liberal Arts are headed to college this fall, including to the University of Chicago, Yale, Cornell, Dartmouth, Tufts, Wharton and Georgetown....
The coronavirus' boon to the elite 'smug club' and other commentary
Leftist: Corona’s Boon to the Smug Club “In the Trump years, the sector of society we used to describe as liberal America became a giant finger-wagging machine,” laments Matt Taibbi...
Sam Darnold will make or break embattled Jets coach
The NFL schedule will be released this week. While it feels like optimistic thinking to believe the NFL season will start on time, that won’t stop us from analyzing every...
Jacob deGrom's Cy Young quest is already getting harder
Eighth in a series about the Mets The relative sprint of a shortened season, should MLB decide to play this year, may hurt Jacob deGrom’s chances of winning a third...
Charles Barkley snubs Kobe Bryant, LeBron James in GOAT debate
Charles Barkley isn't putting LeBron James and Kobe Bryant into the elite of the elite in NBA history. The Hall of Famer left the two modern-era stars out of his...
Rep. Nunes: California Gov. Newsom 'declared war on open space' with closures
House Intelligence Committee ranking member Devin Nunes, told "Fox & Friends Sunday" that California Gov. Gavin Newsom has "declared war on open space" after he announced additional closures of beaches and state parks, prompting loud protests over the weekend....
It's time to care for non-COVID patients as pandemic lessens, NY doctors say
A state group representing New York physicians is urging people to go to doctors’ offices for crucial medical care amid the pandemic -- while a major health provider e-mailed its...
Andy Dalton's wife 'excited' about surprise Cowboys signing
Jordan Dalton cannot wait to see husband Andy Dalton in Cowboys' colors. On Sunday, the wife of the former Bengals quarterback posted a photo-shopped image of the 32-year-old signal-caller decked...
Yankees star's muscles look downright scary in shirtless video
Noah Syndergaard isn't the only star pitcher going shirtless around here. Yankees closer Aroldis Chapman on Saturday shared an Instagram video of himself tossing pitches partially unclad, and it seems...
Asia's 'murder hornet' will arrive on East Coast: experts
It’s not a matter of if but when the “murder hornet’’ will hit the East Coast, experts warned The Post on Sunday. The deadly meat-eating Asian giant hornet, which has...
Southwest Airlines CEO claims it's safe to fly despite pandemic
The CEO of Southwest Airlines claimed Sunday that it's safe to fly again despite the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. Speaking on "Face the Nation" on CBS, Gary Kelly said the airline...
Two homeless men found dead on NYC subways in 'out of control' 12-hour period
Two dead homeless men were found on Big Apple subway trains in less than 12 hours over the weekend — alarming workers as the MTA continues to struggle with vagrants...
NYC coronavirus cases reach nearly 170,000, death toll at over 18,000
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in the five boroughs neared 170,000 on Sunday — hours after Mayor Bill de Blasio said that the city must remain on high alert...
Why Carl Icahn's Hertz near bankruptcy while rival Avis stays afloat
Carl Icahn’s Hertz — once considered the gold standard of car rental companies — is sputtering on the side of the road while its closest rival, Avis, is positioned to...
Hundreds of boaters hold parade for President Trump near Mar-a-Lago
They set sail to the chief! Hundreds of boaters floated in Palm Beach on Sunday for an on-water parade in support of President Trump. The waterway procession took off at...
US Open could be moved to California in November
The US Open could be played in front of fans this year after all -- just not necessarily in Queens. While hosting the event in its regular New York home...
Advocates demand full benefits for city workers killed by coronavirus
Advocates for essential city workers are demanding the municipal employees killed by the coronavirus receive full, line-of-duty death benefits -- even if it's unclear whether they contracted the contagion on...
Eleven Madison Park chef will keep feeding needy New Yorkers after coronavirus
Daniel Humm of Eleven Madison Park will be changing the way he runs his restaurant after the pandemic lifts to better help feed the hungry, Side Dish has learned. Humm,...
Researchers studying power of prayer in coronavirus patients
Can you pray the coronavirus away? A new scientific study is examining the power of prayer in those fighting for their lives from COVID-19 -- testing for "true supernatural intervention,"...
Nurse helping on coronavirus front line fends off attempted rape
An upstate nurse traveled to New York City to help out on the coronavirus front lines — but was instead forced to fight off a creep who tried to rape...
Out-of-work chefs are leaving NYC to cook for billionaires
Chefs from some of New York City’s top restaurants are leaving the business to work for billionaires after losing their jobs to the coronavirus, Side Dish has learned. Out-of-work chefs...
Trump to appear in Fox News virtual town hall at Lincoln Memorial
President Trump returned from Camp David to Washington DC on Sunday ahead of a virtual town hall at the Lincoln Memorial. The event, titled "America Together: Returning to Work," will...
Rohingya survivors tell of misery and death at sea; hundreds still adrift
COX’S BAZAR, Bangladesh/BANGKOK - Rohingya refugee Shahab Uddin thought the wooden trawler he boarded in February would be his ticket out of a camp in Bangladesh to a better life...
Shots fired by forces on Korean border appear 'accidental': Pompeo
A volley of shots fired by forces on either side of the border between North and South Korea appear to have been "accidental," Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said on...
Michigan gov. says protesters displayed 'worst racism and awful parts' of US history
Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer slammed the stay-at-home order protesters who stormed the state's Capitol on Thursday, saying they represented the "worst racism and awful parts" of US history. “Some of...
NHL Draft is fine to hold in June — under one condition
I have no objections to the NHL staging the draft at the end of June, and that sound you just heard is Gary Bettman and Bill Daly exhaling a sigh...
33 things on sale that you’ll actually want to buy this weekend
You have probably noticed that there are a lot of sales going on right now. As retails stores remain closed, many sellers are shifting their focus online, saturating our inboxes...
Pompeo: 'Enormous evidence' shows coronavirus began in Wuhan lab
Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said "enormous evidence" exists indicating the coronavirus pandemic began in a lab in Wuhan, China and that the ruling Communist Party did everything it could...
NY to partner with six states to stock up for possible second coronavirus wave
New York will partner with six other Northeast states to buy critical coronavirus supplies, and Empire State officials will mandate hospitals statewide to stockpile at least 90 days' worth of...
Americans turn to hunting amid fears of coronavirus food shortages
More Americans are turning to hunting during the coronavirus pandemic -- and amid fears of nationwide food shortages after meat plants were forced to halt operations over outbreaks. “People are...
Venezuela kills eight invaders in foiled attack by boat on main port city
CARACAS, Venezuela — Venezuelan officials said they foiled an early morning attempt by a group of armed men to invade the country by boat on Sunday, killing eight attackers and...
Taser-wielding NYPD cop punches bystander during social-distancing bust
The NYPD’s enforcement of social distancing over the weekend included a tense fracas in the East Village that ended with three arrests, an officer sidelined and an internal probe, officials...
Joe Biden wins Kansas primary conducted with all-mail balloting
TOPEKA, Kan. -- Joe Biden has overwhelmingly won a Democratic presidential primary in Kansas that the state party conducted exclusively by mail because of the coronavirus pandemic. The former vice...
De Blasio: NYC will have 30,000 coronavirus test kits by end of week
The Big Apple will have 30,000 city-made 3D-printed coronavirus test kits by Friday -- and will pump out 50,000 each week to help contain the pandemic's spread, Mayor de Blasio...
Potential Knicks target's trainer tries to quell NBA Draft doubts
Chris Brickley, Cole Anthony’s trainer since he was 16, was delighted by the point guard’s quarantine request. The Manhattan product asked Brickley if they could scour tape of his underachieving...
Pregnant nurse with PTSD ordered back to work after coronavirus recovery
A pregnant Brooklyn nurse burdened by the guilt of passing coronavirus to her family is being dragged back to work on the front-lines -- against her doctors' advice and despite...
Brooklyn psychologist connects families to ailing loved ones
She volunteered for the job that nobody wanted. When clinical psychologist Dr. Jamieson Webster saw an opening for a volunteer social worker at Mount Sinai Hospital in Brooklyn through the...
Trump blasts Bush for not speaking out against impeachment 'hoax'
President Trump on Sunday ripped former President George W. Bush after he urged Americans to dismiss partisanship during the coronavirus pandemic, questioning where the Republican was during the impeachment "hoax."...
Why Patriots QB is 'up to the challenge' of replacing Tom Brady
After the Patriots passed on drafting a quarterback or signing a big name in free agency, the path is clear for Jarrett Stidham to take over for Tom Brady. According...
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine says his face-mask order went 'too far'
Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine said Sunday that his order for face masks to be worn in stores went "too far," saying that the government can't control the public's behavior. "It...
DNC chair dismisses investigation of Biden over Tara Reade allegations
The chairman of the Democratic National Committee shrugged off any need to investigate sexual assault allegations against Joe Biden, noting he went through a vetting process when he became vice...
FDA approves coronavirus antibody test that boasts near-perfect accuracy
The Food and Drug Administration gave emergency approval to a COVID-19 antibody test that boasts near-perfect accuracy, the company said Sunday. Swiss drugmaker Roche said the new test, which determines...
Man arrested 3 times in a day released each time over coronavirus fears
A man in California was arrested three times over the course of 12 hours on Wednesday -- including for allegedly leading officers on a pursuit -- and was only given...
German Catholic bishops admit they were 'complicit' in Nazi crimes
Germany's Catholic bishops have acknowledged that they were "complicit" in allowing the Nazis to rise to power and stood by while they launched World War II, according to new reports....
'Pay Dak:" Ex-Cowboy says Andy Dalton signing was 'out of line'
Dez Bryant has some choice words about the Cowboys' latest addition at quarterback. Taking to Twitter on Saturday, the former Cowboys receiver called out Dallas brass after they agreed to...
LI man killed in boating accident identified, second man still missing
A Long Island man killed in a boating accident over the weekend has been identified, while a second man was still missing, cops said Sunday. Farmingdale resident John Costa, 54,...
Dozens of summonses issued over social-distancing violations in NYC parks
The NYPD dished out dozens of summonses for lax social-distancing in city parks on Saturday as cooped-up New Yorkers emerged from coronavirus quarantine to soak up the sun, Commissioner Dermot...
Larry Kudlow won't 'rule out' another coronavirus stimulus package
White House economic adviser Larry Kudlow said Sunday he wouldn't "rule out" another stimulus package, but added that the Trump administration hasn't made a decision yet. "We know the economy...
The QB Colin Kaepernick replaced can't believe he's not in the NFL
The quarterback who lost his starting job to Colin Kaepernick finds it "absurd" that Kaepernick has been out of a job since 2016. Alex Smith started the first nine games...
Former MLB All-Star, ex-Yankee dead at 64
OAKLAND, Calif. — Matt Keough, the former Oakland Athletics pitcher and special assistant, has died. He was 64. The Athletics announced the death Saturday night without providing details. “Matt was...
Honeymooners arrested in Hawaii after violating mandatory quarantine
A newlywed California couple was arrested on their honeymoon to Hawaii for repeatedly violating the state's mandatory quarantine for travelers, according to a report. Borice Leouskiy, 20, and Yuliia Andreichenko,...
This famous NHL beard disappeared in a flash
At a time when facial hair is growing unabashedly across a shut-down country, one of hockey's most well-known beards has disappeared. Sharks center Joe Thornton chopped off his beard for...
Conquering the many challenges of virtual management
By now, many managers will have figured out that leading a team virtually isn’t the same as doing it in the workplace. And if you’re typical, you haven’t been given...
Birx calls protesters without masks 'devastatingly worrisome'
Dr. Deborah Birx said protesters who gather without wearing masks and not practicing social distancing at rallies against states' lockdown regulations are "devastatingly worrisome" because they could spread the coronavirus...
I'm scared to work from the office — can my boss make me?
My company is talking about returning to work in the office soon, but I am panicked that it isn’t safe yet. If I don’t want to return but my employer...
9 online finance classes that everyone should take to prep for the future
If you’re looking to be smarter about your money, not only now but also in the future, you should give the 9-Course Guide to Recession-Proofing Your Finances a look, especially...
This handy UV gadget disinfects surfaces in seconds
The demand for disinfectant wipes and liquid sanitizers is on the rise—and retailers are struggling to keep up. Shelves are left empty despite stores desperate attempts to limit purchase quantities,...
Crowds gather to buy new Air Jordans in Atlanta after lockdown lifted
An Atlanta mall saw massive crowds gather Saturday to buy the new Air Jordan sneakers after lockdown restrictions were lifted, according to a report. Shoppers packed close to form lines...
New Jersey targets 'knuckleheads' in new social distancing campaign
Don't be a coronavirus knucklehead! New Jersey officials have launched a new campaign to try to shame locals into social distancing -- saying curbing idiotic behavior is the only way...
South Korea says Kim Jong Un did not have surgery: report
A top South Korean official on Sunday said Kim Jong Un did not have surgery or any other medical procedure after a video of his first public appearance in weeks...
Connecticut forced to close parks as crowds flock to enjoy spring weather
Connecticut was forced to close several parks over the weekend due to the crowds flocking to them amid spring weather, officials said. The state Department of Energy and Environmental Protection...
Two more people back parts of Tara Reade's claims against Joe Biden
Two more people corroborated some of Tara Reade's claims that the former Vice President Joe Biden sexually assaulted her 27 years ago when she was a staffer in his Senate...
How Gleyber Torres can become perennial MVP contender
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...
Michigan has highest coronavirus fatality rate in US as protests continue
Michigan has the highest death rate in the US from those getting coronavirus -- as the state continues to be divided by bitter protests over strict stay-at-home orders, data shows....
Oklahoma city ends face mask rule for customers after threats of violence
An Oklahoma city walked back an emergency declaration requiring customers to wear face masks inside businesses after threats of violence were hurled at store employees. Officials in Stillwater announced the...
Decade-by-decade rankings of top 10 faces in New York sports
The Post's Mike Vaccaro ranks the top 10 faces in New York sports in each decade from the 1950s to the 2010s. 1950s 1. Mickey Mantle; 2. Frank Gifford; 3....
Mets looking to find a position for this promising hitter
Seventh in a series analyzing the New York Mets. Brodie Van Wagenen’s tenure running the Mets has been mixed, at best, with the notable miss on the trade with Seattle...
Texas park ranger pushed into lake while trying to enforce social distance regulations
A Texas park ranger was pushed into a lake while trying to enforcing social distancing regulations in Austin. The plunge was caught on camera at Lake Austin on Thursday, with...
What Giants draft picks think about virtual minicamp reality
You are coming off the high of getting taken in the 2020 NFL Draft. You are revved up, more than ready to head to your new destination, slip on the...
Pitfall to forecasting top 10 faces of New York sports right now
The best part about compiling a list like this at a time like this is the location: We are at the starting gate of the 2020s. We have a 10-furlong...
Woman killed in South Carolina alligator attack
A woman was killed in an alligator attack Friday at a South Carolina pond. Cynthia Covert, 58, died after encountering the gator on Kiawah Island around 5 p.m., a beach...
North and South Korea exchange gunfire at border days after Kim Jong Un resurfaces
Kim Jong Un is not only alive -- he's kicking. Days after false rumors swirled that the North Korean dictator had died, his troops exchanged fire with South Korean soldiers...
George W. Bush urges Americans to unite to fight the coronavirus
George W. Bush is calling for Americans to join together to face the "shared threat" of the coronavirus. The former president made his plea for unity in a video released...
FDNY orders ambulance workers to snitch on social-distancing scofflaws
The FDNY has ordered all EMTs and paramedics to report anything that violates New York state's social-distancing mandate -- but some first responders think this is a terrible idea. "There's...