May 24, 2020
Covidiots pack Long Island bar despite shutdown: 'Everyone's so thirsty'
A Long Island bar got into hot water over the weekend after apparently allowing dozens of customers inside the establishment to drink beverages in violation of the state's coronavirus shutdown....
Giants' defensive line cohesion starts with controversial fixture
Everyone, it seems, has an opinion on Leonard Williams. Why is he still with the Giants? Why did they trade for him in the first place? Why did he not...
Fallen NFL star-turned-war hero epitomizes Memorial Day
Those who knew him swear he could have been whatever he aspired to be, because he was among our best and brightest, and he believed that nothing could stand in...
Yankees catcher can finally see true hope for MLB return
Yankees catcher Kyle Higashioka takes Post readers behind the scenes as he tries to stay prepared for the 2020 season amid the coronavirus pandemic. As told to Ken Davidoff. Greetings...
'sMothered' recap: Meet the moms who crash dates and share showers
That's a lot of mother lovin'.
Man menaces Asian woman in NYC, shouting 'Wuhan, you’re the reason'
A man was arrested Sunday night for allegedly menacing an Asian woman in Manhattan while screaming "Wuhan, you’re the reason,” law enforcement sources said. Nikolas Long, 38, is accused of...
'F—k you': Lance Armstrong documentary gets off to quite the start
Serial doper Lance Armstrong admits some fans will always be “p—d” with him for his Tour de France cheating. In Episode 1 of "Lance," the two-part ESPN documentary released Sunday,...
'Manager’s dream': Yankees reserve has plenty of value
Part 28 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees. In 2000, Clay Bellinger wasn’t yet known as Cody’s pop as the future Dodgers star was 4. Instead, Clay was...
101-year-old WWII vet, daughter beat coronavirus together at Maryland nursing home
A 101-year-old World War II veteran and his 73-year-old daughter -- who live at the same Maryland nursing home -- were able to celebrate Memorial Day Weekend together after both...
A ‘deplorables’ moment for Joe Biden shows why he won't win the black vote: Devine
Joe Biden’s disastrous interview with black radio host Charlamagne Tha God on Friday encapsulates everything that is wrong with the Democratic Party and its presidential hopeful. “If you have a...
The return of New York sports is beginning to feel real
Professional sports returning to New York took a step forward Sunday afternoon, with the announcement by Gov. Andrew Cuomo that teams can begin holding training camps immediately. The Nets were...
Two-faced kitten named Biscuits and Gravy dies in Oregon
Biscuits and Gravy -- the two-faced kitten who gained an instant internet following when he was born in Oregon last week -- has died, his owners announced Sunday. “He was...
'The Match' gave us way more than a Tom Brady roller coaster
The golf matched the weather, which was sloppy, and that was just fine because the purpose of the “The Match: Champions for Charity’’ Sunday was met based on the $20...
UConn senior allegedly murders two men and flees in stolen car
A University of Connecticut senior is accused of killing two men and injuring another in two separate attacks before fleeing the state in a stolen car on Sunday, a report...
Rising Knicks draft possibility 'will wow people'
The highlight of the annual NBA Draft Combine in Chicago is team executives sitting down with lottery candidates for live interviews at the historic Hilton Hotel on Michigan Avenue. The...
Washington man allegedly falsely sought $1.5M in coronavirus biz relief funds
A Washington state software engineer is charged with fraudulently seeking over $1.5 million in coronavirus relief funds intended for small business loans, prosecutors announced Friday. Issaquah resident Baoke Zhang, 35, is...
Tiger Woods, Peyton Manning win 'The Match'
Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning held off a late challenge to beat Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady 1-up in a charity golf match in Florida on Sunday that raised $20...
Memorial Day even more heart-wrenching for veterans' kin due to coronavirus
Memorial Day has become even more heart-wrenching amid the coronavirus. With much of the nation on lockdown, grieving kin of late military veterans have been left to honor their relatives without...
Islanders dynasty began 40 years ago with magical moment: 'Oh my God'
I don’t care how many times you’ve heard the story. It never gets old. It never will get old. All those pages of the calendar that have turned in the...
Man allegedly stabs Tinder date to death
A Utah man is facing a first-degree murder charge for allegedly stabbing his Tinder date to death, police said Sunday. Ethan Hunsaker, 24, called 911 shortly after 3 a.m. Sunday...
This Jets position remains a glaring weakness
Part nine in a series analyzing the New York Jets When identifying weaknesses on the Jets, cornerback is near the top of the list. There a lot of unknowns with...
Two-front warriors: Remember the centuries of heroism of African-American soldiers
While serving as a sentry with French forces in the Argonne Forest in 1918, a black American private fought off German attackers. Unfazed by his wounds, he hurled grenades until...
When coronavirus pandemic passes, we'll still face the opioid epidemic
The novel coronavirus has eclipsed another American crisis, deadlier and much longer in the making: the scourge of opioid addiction. And for a recovering addict like me, the pandemic and...
Pride in past valor: a vital theme of Memorial Day
Memorial Day inspires mixed emotions: pride in the valor of those who gave their lives in the cause of freedom; sorrow that such self-sacrifice should have been necessary. Pride in...
DeAndre Baker's armed robbery charges have Giants in flux
Part nine in a series analyzing the New York Giants What not long ago looked to be a young and perhaps talented and versatile cornerback squad turned into a position...
Pandora jewelers reopening North America stores with coronavirus precautions
Only seven months till Christmas 2020! Popular jewelry chain Pandora, known for its keepsake charms, is starting the all-important retail countdown by reopening half of its 375 stores in North...
LI priest molested me, now church is trying to keep me quiet, lawsuit says
A man says a Long Island priest sexually abused him when he was a teen — and that church investigators are now trying to intimidate him into silence, new court...
Trump bans travel from Brazil to US over exploding coronavirus cases
The White House on Sunday announced a ban on non-citizens travelling from Brazil to the US. The Trump administration said it is suspending entry to the US by anyone who...
Singer rents cherry picker to serenade seniors on Memorial Day Weekend
That's one way to lift their spirits. A Chicago-area singer posted video of herself using a cherry picker to serenade nursing home residents with patriotic tunes over Memorial Day weekend....
Woman in critical condition after falling from four-story Bronx building
A 30-year-old woman was seriously injured in a four-story fall from a Bronx apartment building, police said Sunday. The woman, whose identity was not released, was listed in critical condition...
Tom Brady hits miracle golf shot, rips pants: 'Suck' that!
Tom Brady looked like the rest of us — until he didn't. As the weakest link in Sunday's "The Match: Champions for Charity" — pitting Brady and Phil Mickelson against...
Churches in service adapt to coronavirus-precaution measures
CHICAGO — Illinois churches holding services Sunday despite warnings about health risks during the coronavirus pandemic said they’re taking precautions to protect congregants, from scrapping communion to requiring masks. While...
Phew: Betty White, 98, is staying healthy during the coronavirus pandemic
America's 98-year-old Golden Girl, Betty White, has become a pro at social distancing -- and jokes that boozing is getting her through the lockdown, according to reports. “I’m blessed with...
What Cuomo's training-camp edict means for Knicks, Nets
Knicks and Nets players are expected to soon have the option of taking part in voluntary workouts at their practice facilities in Tarrytown and Brooklyn, respectively, after Gov. Andrew Cuomo...
Dramatic video shows moment Michigan dams burst forcing thousands to evacuate
New video footage shows the moment two Michigan dams burst last week -- burying parts of the Wolverine State underwater and forcing more than 10,000 to flee their homes. The...
Germany tries to trace people who attended church service at which COVID-19 spread
FRANKFURT - German authorities are trying to trace everyone who attended a church service in Frankfurt this month after more than 107 people tested positive for the coronavirus. Churches in...
Chinese-American group rips Carranza over anti-Asian bias training
A Chinese-American advocacy group says that having city Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza oversee instruction to fight bias against Asians “is like having the KKK run training on anti-black bigotry.” The...
Double or Nothing showed glimpse of AEW's evolution
A year later, Double or Nothing gave us a look at All Elite Wrestling 2.0 A fan-less Daily’s Place on Saturday night in Jacksonville showed AEW can put on a...
Packers might use Aaron Rodgers' successor right away
Jordan Love might not wait as long as Aaron Rodgers did before seeing meaningful snaps. When asked about the prospect of using their 2020 NFL Draft first-round pick to replace...
Alaska resident with rifle aids unarmed police after firearms incident
A 19-year-old Alaska man is facing attempted murder charges after breaking into a public safety building and firing on an unarmed village police officer, authorities said. It happened in Alaska's...
It's past time for Cuomo to give up dictatorial power, let democracy return to NY
In the early stages of New York’s COVID-19 outbreak, there was a clear need for immediate, drastic action to contain the spread of the disease and protect public health. That’s...
Man busted trying to scalp residents-only Long Beach passes
With Nassau County beaches closed to non-residents, a Long Beach man got himself into hot water for trying to scalp passes to outsiders on Craigslist, according to cops. Damian Davidson,...
This suit could protect you from coronavirus while you party
A California company has invented a high-tech suit with a filtration system that it says could protect party animals itching to let loose without catching the coronavirus, according to a...
Epstein doc claims he ran pyramid scheme with 'ever-revolving door of girls'
Jeffrey Epstein ran his sex ring like a perverted pyramid scheme -- paying his young victims to bring him new girls to prey on, according to new details from an...
CDC warns of 'aggressive rodent behavior' as lockdown orders lift
The post-coronavirus world could be a real rat race. With humans all stuck inside under stay-at-home orders, rats and other rodents have become more aggressive while scavenging for food, the Centers...
Steph Curry plays photographer for wife Ayesha's bikini shoot
In the photos, the mother of three is seen wearing a gray two-piece, which she paired with gold jewelry.
National security adviser compares China's coronavirus response to Chernobyl
The White House national security adviser on Sunday compared China's handling of the coronavirus pandemic to the then-Soviet Union's response after the Chernobyl nuclear disaster in 1986. "The cover-up that...
NYC housing fund may be extended to those affected by coronavirus
The city's emergency $200 million housing fund meant to help renters stave off eviction should be extended to New Yorkers hit by the coronavirus pandemic, according to advocates who support...
Gun-wielding robber steals gold grill, $2,000 cash in the Bronx: cops
A gun-wielding robber stole cash and jewelry -- including a man’s gold grill -- in a Bronx stick-up, cops said Sunday. The hold-up happened at 2820 Decatur Ave. near Fordham...
Rangers remain in NHL limbo after Cuomo allows training camps
Gov. Andrew Cuomo may have announced that New York sports teams were permitted to begin in-state training camps as of Sunday afternoon, but the NHL has yet to communicate to...
Michigan football won't have a season without students on campus
Michigan may not even try to compete with Ohio State this season. While Ohio State is allowing its athletes to return for voluntary workouts beginning June 8 — the SEC...
Cuomo says NY coronavirus hospitalizations, death toll have increased
New coronavirus hospitalizations and the daily death toll have ticked up slightly, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Sunday -- troubling blips amid the disease's overall decline. Some 229 New Yorkers have...
Who is Kirby Jenner? Meet Kendall's 'big secret' twin
He's "the best kept secret of our generation," Kim Kardashian says.
Americans mob beaches for Memorial Day Weekend amid lockdown fatigue
Americans eager to spend a day outdoors are flocking to beaches for Memorial Day Weekend after enduring lengthy coronavirus lockdowns. Beach-goers showed up in throngs to popular summer destinations throughout...
Blast rocks Somalian Eid festival, killing 5 and injuring 20
At least five people were killed and more than 20 injured Sunday when a blast ripped through a festival marking the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadan, police...
LIRR trains to add capacity as Long Island eyes coronavirus reopening
Long Island Rail Road trains will run with extra cars to accommodate social distancing in time for the island's anticipated reopening from the coronavirus this week, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said...
Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket is loaded with pop-culture references
Elon Musk's SpaceX rocket is ready to launch -- with some serious nods to sci-fi buffs and folk fans. The two NASA astronauts due to board the Tesla co-founder's spaceship...
Giants, Jets still sidelined as Cuomo allows New York teams to begin camps
It suddenly feels like much more than semantics that the Giants and Jets are based in New Jersey, not New York. New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday morning that...
Unemployment rate could remain in double digits through 2020 election
A White House economic adviser cautioned Sunday that the unemployment rate could grow "north of 20 percent" in May and remain in double-digits through the November presidential election. Kevin Hassett...
This bus driver gets essential workers to hospitals while the city sleeps
Bus driver Monique Fletcher’s late-night runs on Brooklyn’s B63 and B70 routes have become a vital connection in the city's fight against the coronavirus. “My bus runs through four different...
Charles Barkley played a game drunk after Lakers trade fell through
Charles Barkley celebrated too soon. At the height of his unhappiness in Philadelphia in 1992, watching his prime being squandered, Barkley was told by his agent that his wish was...
California doctor claims he's seen more deaths by suicide than coronavirus
The head of a California hospital's trauma team says his area has seen more death from lockdown suicides than from the pandemic itself. "We've never seen numbers like this, in...
Cuomo: New York sports teams can hold in-state training camps
Gov. Andrew Cuomo's push to get professional sports going again in New York took another step forward Sunday. Cuomo said during a press conference at Jones Beach Theater in Wantagh...
Trump warns mail-in voting may result in 'greatest rigged election in history'
President Trump repeated his warning Sunday that voters should not be allowed to use mail-in ballots, contending that November's election could be the "greatest Rigged Election in history." "The United...
Two hairstylists may have exposed 147 people to coronavirus at salon
Two hairstylists at the same Missouri salon tested positive for the coronavirus -- and may have exposed as many as 147 people to the deadly bug, according to reports. The...
Curtis Sliwa defies de Blasio no-swimming order in front of Parks cops
Curtis Sliwa hopped into the water off Coney Island on Sunday, defying Mayor Bill de Blasio's no-swimming order -- and mocking hapless city Parks Department cops who watched him from...
Dr. Birx's advice for Americans hitting the beach
Dr. Deborah Birx, the White House task force coordinator, said Americans hitting the beaches during the Memorial Day Weekend should wear masks if they are unable to social distance. Birx...
France urges citizens to vacation near home this summer
Non voyage! France is urging its citizens to vacation near home this summer -- and refrain from foreign trips as the coronavirus continues to spread across the globe, an official...
84-year-old alligator rumored to have belonged to Hitler dies
An American alligator who was long rumored to have been the pet of Nazi leader Adolf Hitler has died of old age in Russia. The critter, named Saturn, was 84...
Coronavirus patients no longer infectious after 11 days: study
Coronavirus patients stop being infectious 11 days after contracting the disease -- even if they still test positive for COVID-19 on day 12, according to a new study. Singaporean infectious...
Trump tweets Michael Moore story bashing Biden's lack of 'enthusiasm'
President Trump highlighted comments from leftist filmmaker Michael Moore to take a shot at former Vice President Joe Biden, his likely 2020 Democratic presidential rival. "Michael Moore Torches Biden: He...
Anti-strawberry Tom Brady basking after gross TikTok revelation
Tom Brady isn't afraid to gloat, "I told you so." Hours before Sunday's highly anticipated "The Match" featuring Brady and Phil Mickelson vs. Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods, the Buccaneers...
These dogs are still on the job — even while working from home
There's something about a dog. Celebrity dog trainer Cesar Millan says that canines can smell your feelings, plus they are eager to please, making them a perfect furry therapist. Their...
What should I do when staff asks to be let go to collect unemployment?
I run a small business and was not planning to lay off any of my staff, but one of my employees asked to be let go so that he could...
Hall of Fame basketball coach dead at 84
Eddie Sutton waited so long to be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame. He couldn't hang on long enough to make it to the ceremony. The man...
Trump claims hydroxychloroquine has 'rave reviews,' slams Columbia University
President Trump said the hydroxychloroquine he has been taking for several weeks has been getting "rave reviews" despite health experts claiming the anti-malarial drug can be dangerous or even fatal...
Maskless crowds pack the Ozarks for Memorial Day Weekend parties
Maskless partygoers in Missouri packed into a yacht club to toast Memorial Day Weekend -- despite signs warning people to stay six feet apart, a report says. Photos of the...
These home office essentials are up to 65 percent off for Memorial Day
There are a few holidays every year that are jam-packed with massive sales: Black Friday and Cyber Monday, Labor Day, President’s Day, and, you guessed it, Memorial Day. This year,...
Become an elite content creator with digital marketing training
Step aside “synergy” and “moving the needle,” today the biggest buzzword in our business vocabulary is “content.” So much of our lives (especially right now) revolves around content, whether it...
Benjamin Netanyahu attacks Israel’s justice system as trial begins
JERUSALEM (AP) — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday launched a tirade against the nation’s justice system as his long-awaited corruption trial got underway, accusing police and prosecutors of...
Wuhan lab admits to having three live strains of bat coronavirus on site
The Chinese lab eyed as a potential source of COVID-19 has admitted having three live strains of bat coronavirus on-site -- but insisted none are the source of the global pandemic....
Woman arrested for writing racist letters asking Asian Americans to leave
A California woman is accused of penning racist letters targeting Asian Americans, asking them to move out of one suburb, according to a report. Nancy Arechiga, 52, allegedly left at...
The Match golf tournament: How to watch and stream, player lineup, and more
On one team will be Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson. On the other will be Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods. Four great athletes, two sets of rivals, joining together for...
This won't be Brett Gardner's last dance
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...
Over 40 churchgoers get coronavirus after attending service
More than 40 churchgoers have come down with coronavirus after attending a service in Frankfurt, Germany, earlier this month, health officials said. Evangelical Christian Baptist Church, where the service took...
Hong Kong police fire tear gas, water cannon as protesters swamp streets
Hong Kong police fired tear gas and a water cannon as thousands took to the streets Sunday -- as controversial new security laws from China aimed at crushing the protests...
Jeff Sessions fires back at Trump over Alabama Senate race
Jeff Sessions responded to President Trump blasting his former attorney general for recusing himself from the special counsel's Russia investigation and endorsing his rival in the Senate race in Alabama....
Are Tom Brady and Peyton Manning good at golf?
A week ago, the biggest draw to the COVID-19 charity golf match featuring Rory McIlroy, Dustin Johnson, Rickie Fowler and Matthew Wolff was the golf course — rarely seen Seminole...
Swim party leads to 'second peak' in Arkansas coronavirus cases
A high school swim party is responsible for a cluster of new COVID-19 cases in Arkansas, officials there said. "A high school swim party that I'm sure everybody thought was...
Elizabeth Warren set to host high-dollar fundraiser for Joe Biden: report
So much for Elizabeth Warren’s disdain for big-dollar donors. The Massachusetts senator has reportedly agreed to host a private fundraiser for the presumptive Democratic nominee Joe Biden after shunning such...
Trump slams Biden: He doesn't 'remember what he did yesterday'
President Trump jabbed his presumptive Democratic rival, Joe Biden, Sunday, cracking, “I don’t think he remembers what he did yesterday.” When asked during an interview on Sinclair Broadcasting’s syndicated “Full...
What a top Yankees prospect is doing during pandemic
Five days a week Estevan Florial enters Steinbrenner Field to make sure if spring training resumes the outfielder will be ready and his baseball knowledge increased. “I come here and...
Coronavirus claims longtime NYPD school safety agent
A school safety agent who had dedicated more than 30 years of her life to the children of Brooklyn is the latest member of the NYPD "family" to die in...
AEW's Stadium Stampede match was masterful chaos
All Elite Wrestling’s fantastically fun Stadium Stampede match will be remembered and debated for a long time. The wild 10-man tag was by far the highlight of AEW’s Double or...
High school champion coach banned for holding practices during pandemic
The coach of one of Florida's top high school football programs has been suspended, and an investigation has been launched into whether the team that has won state championships in...
This new Giant will be key to inside linebackers' success
Part eight in a series analyzing the New York Giants. Dynamic is not the word that comes to mind when taking a quick glance at the players the Giants have...
Yankees slugger has made this Brian Cashman trade look good
Part 27 in a series analyzing the New York Yankees." Chasen Shreve had already pitched in 40 games in 2018 when the Yankees traded him to the Cardinals — along...
Woods-Manning vs. Mickelson-Brady will be epic if this happens
Regardless of the outcome of the match or the quality of the golf played, Sunday’s charity showdown between Tiger Woods and Peyton Manning and Phil Mickelson and Tom Brady figures...
Cops arrest suspect in brutal NYC sex assault caught on camera
Police have nabbed a suspect they say brutally attacked a 64-year-old woman in East Harlem on Monday. Frankie Harris, 38, of Bushwick, has been charged with attempted murder, rape and...