September 27, 2020
Giants penalties cost them big-time
The final score is set in stone. The Giants’ 36-9 home loss Sunday to the 49ers, who were missing about one-third of their starters to injury, will forever rank among...
9/11 first responder, brother killed by coronavirus just 12 days apart
A pair of brothers from Queens, one a retired FDNY captain, shared a lifelong bond -- and died from the coronavirus less than two weeks apart. Nicholas and Ralph Gismondi...
Jets players defending Adam Gase with his seat extremely hot
There’s a fire in Adam Gase’s kitchen right now and — after Sunday’s 36-7 blowout loss to the Colts in Indianapolis — some of his players did their best to...
Jets report card: This team does nothing well
Grading the Jets after their 36-7 loss to the Colts on Sunday. Offense The Jets had some success moving the ball again, but it did not matter as they reached...
Giants' new running back committee fails first test
Jason Garrett had nine months to plan, to imagine, to enjoy all of the possibilities afforded to him as Saquon Barkley’s new offensive coordinator. But after Barkley suffered a season-ending...
One play sums up Jets' glaring defensive problem
The Jets defense had a chance to make a stand. The unit had forced the Colts into a fourth-and-goal at the 1-yard line midway through the third quarter, and while...
LeBron James will face old team in tantalizing NBA Finals
ORLANDO, Fla. — It was exactly one year ago Sunday when Jimmy Butler walked into the Miami Heat practice gym, took a seat on a makeshift stage and said he...
There was no MetLife turf drama this time
The Giants didn’t defend their home turf during the game and weren’t forced to after the game. San Francisco coach Kyle Shanahan caused an uproar a week ago when he...
Project Veritas uncovers 'ballot harvesting fraud' in Minnesota: Devine
A ballot-harvesting racket in Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar’s Minneapolis district — where paid workers illegally gather absentee ballots from elderly Somali immigrants — appears to have been busted by undercover...
'Emotional' Nets talks sparked Joe Tsai's $50M social justice fund
Despite the economic havoc brought on by the coronavirus, Nets owner Joe Tsai and his wife Clara have committed millions to social justice. Why? After talks with his players —...
Adam Gase is going to take Sam Darnold down with him
Last call is fast approaching for Adam Gase. For Sam Darnold, too. At the very least, closing time is coming for the Jets’ embattled and universally unpopular head coach, who...
Federal judge halts Trump administration ban on TikTok downloads
A federal judge on Sunday blocked a Trump administration ban on downloads of the popular video app TikTok -- just hours before it was due to go into effect, according...
Former Trump campaign manager hospitalized after trying to harm self
President Trump’s former campaign manager Brad Parscale was hospitalized Sunday after reportedly threatening suicide while armed with guns inside his Florida home. Parscale’s wife called authorities to their Fort Lauderdale...
Mets ruined their improbable playoff scenario
WASHINGTON — All the scenarios the Mets needed to happen for them to sneak into the postseason occurred over the weekend, except one: They didn’t win their own games. The...
Trump says Giuliani, Chris Christie helping him with debate prep
President Trump on Sunday said he is prepping for Tuesday night’s presidential debate with the help of his personal lawyer, Rudy Giuliani, and former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie. “We’re...
Amy Coney Barrett will sail through confirmation and other commentary
Legal beat: ACB Will Sail “The wheels of government tend to turn slowly,” Roger Kimball observes at American Greatness. But by nominating conservative jurist Amy Coney Barrett as a high-court...
Unlikely NFL MVP candidate makes statement in wild win
The Bills could have suffered a crushing defeat after blowing the identical 25-point lead the Falcons once flushed in the Super Bowl. But a late pass interference call and early...
DJ LeMahieu's batting title comes with message to Yankees
Not long after DJ LeMahieu won his second batting title on Sunday, the Yankees’ most complete hitter reiterated his desire remain in The Bronx. “I want to stay here, but...
De Blasio's staff can no longer stop him making complete fool of himself
Mayor de Blasio plainly thought he was going to show bold, forward-looking leadership last Thursday — but all he ended up demonstrating is that he no longer has any advisers...
Andrew Cuomo has gone loco on crime and vaccines
Gov. Andrew Cuomo was really losing it last week. Strike one: his absurd vow that New York will do its own testing on any COVID-19 vaccine the feds approve. Strike...
The biggest Giants concerns to emerge from nightmarish day
No matter who you are, no matter where you have coached, you will take that first NFL win with you for the rest of your life. And the sooner you...
Bill de Blasio's replace-Rikers plan is falling completely apart
‘If he were serious about it, he would have started in the first year of his first term.’ Will Mayor de Blasio’s plan to close Rikers be the left’s Second...
Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin are a pair of total liars
Xi Jinping claims China will be carbon-neutral in 40 years, while Vladimir Putin says his critic Alexei Navalny poisoned himself to near-death with a nerve agent. Lying is now the...
Boy, 9, slashed by another youngster at Crown Heights playground
A 9-year-old boy was slashed after getting into a beef with another youngster at a Brooklyn playground Sunday, sources said. The unnamed boy was at Lincoln Terrace Park in Crown...
Face facts, Gov. Cuomo: Your lockdowns cause deaths, too
Michael hasn’t touched another human being since March, and he doesn’t know when he will again. He hasn’t seen his wife, two children or aging parents in six months. When...
This could be a bad Yankees playoff omen
Right at 6 o’clock Sunday night, did you, as a Yankees fan, feel a sense of déjè vu? Or maybe you’d blocked it out, as the previous series of events...
New York Times discredits itself by going along with rewriting facts of 1619 Project
Something strange is going on with The New York Times and its 1619 Project. By now, you’ve probably heard of the 1619 Project. It began as a special issue of...
Trump blasts 'disgraceful' criticism of Amy Coney Barrett over Catholic faith
President Trump said during a Sunday press briefing that it was "disgraceful" his new Supreme Court nominee Amy Coney Barrett was being criticized on the basis of her Catholic faith "We...
Shots fired outside Taylor Swift's Tribeca pad
Bullets were flying outside Taylor Swift's ritzy Tribeca townhouse Sunday evening when shots broke out during an armed robbery at a local shop -- the second shooting on the upscale...
Giants defense was exposed by a bunch of nobodies
Forget about the 49ers. The Giants defense Sunday wasn’t stopping the 39ers, 29ers or 19ers. And that’s essentially who they faced. Playing without their starting quarterback, top two rushers and...
Neiman Marcus CEO shows off mansion while employees get pink slips
The CEO of Neiman Marcus is being blasted for flaunting his wealth in the midst of a bankruptcy that led to job losses and pay cuts for rank-and-file workers, The...
Wilpons' reign of Mets seemingly comes to miserable end
WASHINGTON — Out with the old, in with the Cohen. Subtly, an era of Mets history likely ended Sunday with the team’s 2020 season finale. In a probable last hurrah...
Wall Street firms' return-to-work movement gaining steam
Slowly but surely, the movers and shakers are dribbling back from their Hamptons and Connecticut basements to their office desks. The question is how much longer it will take for...
Sam Darnold deserves plenty of blame in gross Jets loss
INDIANAPOLIS — It’s time to start watching Clemson games, Jets fans. With the team looking hapless and Sam Darnold playing one of the worst games of his career, the idea...
Father shoots son dead on Staten Island
A 68-year-old man shot and killed his son Sunday on Staten Island, police and sources said. Cops responded to a 911 call at the Beverly Road home around 12:45 p.m....
Trump pushes back on NYT report that he paid $750 in income tax for 2016
President Trump on Sunday pushed back on a New York Times report that said he paid $750 in federal income tax in both the year he won the presidency and...
Yankees find out playoff opponent after season-finale dud
Borrowing one of Derek Jeter’s favorite quotes at this time of the year, Brett Gardner addressed the crapshoot that often is MLB’s postseason. “As I have said before it is...
Roosevelt Island bigs threaten to evict cat sanctuaries
The claws are out. The scandal-scarred state entity that governs Roosevelt Island is demanding a group of beloved local cat sanctuaries begin paying rent for the first time ever or...
Joe Judge isn't apologizing for desperate Giants call
Joe Judge’s aggressive coaching mindset was bound to eventually lead him to a bold fourth-down decision. It happened late in the third quarter Sunday, with the Giants trailing by 14...
Boutique office tower 28 & 7 set to open next year
Even as developers and landlords sweat out the pandemic, many new projects that were set in motion earlier are nearing completion or achieving construction milestones. The speculative boutique office tower...
Wildfire erupts in California's Napa County at 'dangerous rate of speed'
Mandatory evacuations were issued Sunday morning in areas of Northern California after a fast-moving wildfire erupted as the region faces extreme fire weather conditions. Cal Fire said the Glass Fire...
College football playoff is making a big mistake
College football has a perfect opportunity in front of itself. It has a chance to be more inclusive, to give expanding the playoff a shot. It can use the wackiness...
Giants report card: This offense is remarkably inept
Grading the Giants after a 36-9 loss to the 49ers on Sunday: Offense Another dreadful start and never got any better. Two more turnovers for Daniel Jones (17 of 32,...
Jets' top rookie hurt as injury mess gets even more absurd
INIDANAPOLIS — First, Mekhi Becton took a knee. Then, he took a seat. It was an eventful day for the Jets’ big rookie, who protested during the national anthem and...
18 students from same Pace University dorm have COVID-19
At least 18 students from the same dorm at Pace University have tested positive for COVID-19, prompting more than 200 people to be quarantined, according to school officials and reports....
Car slams into crowd during donut free-for-all in Seattle
Hotrodders spent an hour doing donuts near Seattle's Space Needle on Saturday night -- which predictably resulted in tragedy when one of the drivers plowed into a large crowd of...
Military suicides up as much as 20% during COVID-19 pandemic
Suicides among military members have spiked by as much as 20 percent during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to the same period last year, data shows. Senior military officials say they...
Thief hot-wires elevator, slugs NYU professor in NYC building
A brazen thief hotwired the elevator to a ritzy Flatiron District building on Thursday, robbed a tenant and then slugged her NYU-professor husband on the way out when the academic...
Bills survive Rams' epic rally thanks to controversial penalty
The Los Angeles Rams fell just short of a monster comeback against the Buffalo Bills on Sunday afternoon. After the Rams scored 29 straight points to overcome a 28-3 deficit,...
Only one member of the Jets kneels for national anthem
INDIANAPOLIS – The Jets' big rookie made a big statement Sunday. Mekhi Becton took a knee during the national anthem before the Jets game against the Colts at Lucas Oil...
Florida bars packed after state lifts COVID-19 restrictions
Crowds packed into some Florida bars over the weekend after Gov. Ron DeSantis lifted coronavirus restrictions on them and other businesses, according to a report. Footage showed patrons overflowing out...
Ballistics report contradicts Kentucky AG's account of Breonna Taylor shooting
A Kentucky ballistics report raises questions about state prosecutors' version of the police shooting death of Breonna Taylor, casting doubt on the claim that Taylor's boyfriend fired at cops first...
Daniel Jones overmatched as Giants look like a disaster
By all accounts, there was not much in the way of discussion in the Giants locker room following a truly down moment for a franchise that has had a whole...
Activist created bogus BLM charity, used money to buy new home, guns: FBI
The founder of a bogus Black Lives Matter was nabbed in Ohio after he used $200,000 given to the organization for a new home, suits and guns, federal authorities said....
SUNY campuses prepare for millions in state aid to be cut amid pandemic
The coronavirus pandemic has exacted a heavy toll on New York's public universities, which are bracing for a 25 percent cut in state operating aid on top of big revenue...
Sen. Graham: Amy Coney Barrett will be approved by end of October
Sen. Lindsey Graham, the chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, said Sunday that an escalated timeline for Supreme Court nominee Judge Amy Coney Barrett will allow for a vote before...
Former Super Bowl MVP remerges in brewing Bears controversy
After the Bears started the second half down 16-10 against the Falcons Sunday afternoon, they quickly gave up 10 more points to Atlanta, prompting head coach Matt Nagy to replace...
HBCU denies Joe Biden attended school
Delaware State University has denied that Joe Biden has ever been a student there -- despite the presidential candidate's claim that he "got started" at the historically black college.
'Secret' concert draws packed crowd of mask-less fans
Reggae singer Dexta Daps drew a packed crowd for a blow-out Brooklyn concert in defiance of COVID-19 recommendations, according to shocking videos posted to social media. Footage shared to Instagram...
Alex Cora speculation begins after Red Sox fire his replacement
Ron Roenicke will not return as manager of the Red Sox in 2021, the club announced prior to Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Braves. A search for his replacement will...
Gripping bodycam footage shows cops, bystanders pull man from burning car
Officers aided by some bystanders smashed the car's windows, while others poured water on the flames, police said.
NFL, ESPN discuss TV carts after scary incident
Raiders safety Johnathan Abram, who crashed into a TV cart during Monday’s win over the Saints, suffered a Grade 2 AC joint sprain in addition to a small piece of...
Amish brothers who avoided jail time for incest accused of violating probation
Missouri prosecutors filed a motion Friday seeking to revoke probation for Aaron Schwartz, 22, and his 18-year-old brother Petie just days after news broke of the controversial plea deal giving...
Biden accuses Trump of using SCOTUS nominee to get rid of Obamacare
Joe Biden on Sunday accused President Trump of nominating Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court to "steal away" health care from millions of Americans by getting rid of...
NBA player arrested on weapons, drug charges
Minnesota Timberwolves guard Malik Beasley was arrested Saturday on felony weapons and drug charges, according to ESPN. Beasley, 23, brandished a gun at someone, according to the report. Police found...
New rule may strip pollution protections from popular lakes
WILMINGTON, N.C. — Nearly 50 years ago, a power company received permission from North Carolina to build a reservoir by damming a creek near the coastal city of Wilmington. It...
North Korea accuses South Korea of crossing border to find dead official
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea accused South Korea of sending ships across the disputed sea boundary to find the body of a South Korean official recently killed by North...
NYC principals union calls for de Blasio, Carranza to relinquish control of schools
New York City's school principals union has issued a vote of no confidence in Mayor Bill de Blasio and Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza.
NY's COVID-19 infection rate stays around at least 1 percent
The state reported 84,770 people tested Saturday, with 866 of them positive, or 1.02 percent. That's the fourth day in a row the state's rate hit at least 1 percent....
Homeless man tosses baby stroller onto subway tracks
A homeless man threw a baby stroller onto the tracks on a Bronx subway -- and was arrested after the train conductor held the doors shut until police arrived, cops...
The Raiders could be in even more trouble with the NFL
The Las Vegas Raiders are under fire for another coronavirus protocol violation. Less than a week after head coach Jon Gruden violated the NFL's mask mandate, which the league fined...
Tourist faces prison time for negative TripAdvisor review of hotel
An American man is facing two years behind bars after penning negative online reviews about a Thailand hotel -- including accusing the business of “modern-day slavery," according to reports. Wesley...
Unmasked singers: NYC sheriff pulls plug on karaoke bar violating coronavirus rules
The sting marked the city's fourth in under a month against a karaoke bar for COVID-19 violations -- two more in Flushing, and another in Borough Park.
16 killed as fighting erupts between Armenia, Azerbaijan
YEREVAN, Armenia -- Fighting erupted anew Sunday between Armenian and Azerbaijani forces over the disputed separatist region of Nagorno-Karabakh and a top territorial official said 16 people were killed and...
Cowboys-Seahawks is going to be a shootout
VSiN’s NFL experts drill into a couple of games in the Week 3 late Sunday afternoon window. Dallas Cowboys at Seattle Seahawks Youmans: The Dallas defense is beat up, and...
NFL legend sacks alleged intruder attempting to kidnap baby grandchild
He really is Joe Cool. Legendary former NFL quarterback Joe Montana helped foil an attempted kidnapping of his baby grandchild at his California home, authorities said Sunday. The 64-year-old Hall...
Northern California braces for more blazes amid record wildfire season
Worsening wildfires and poor air quality are set to hit Northern California Sunday and Monday amid potentially record-breaking heat, meteorologists said.
Trump says elimination of Obamacare would be a 'win for the USA'
President Trump said it would be a "win for the USA" if the Supreme Court eliminates the Affordable Care Act. "Obamacare will be replaced with a MUCH better, and FAR...
Falcons won't have Julio Jones vs. Bears
The Atlanta Falcons game will indeed take place Sunday, but they won't have Julio Jones for it. The 31-year-old wide receiver was ruled out for Sunday's game against the Bears...
NFL MVP battle could be AFC championship preview
This game is so good it warrants three marquee billings: AFC Championship Preview. NFL MVP Showdown. “Monday Night Football” Game of the Year. What did we do to deserve this...
Former Elite Models boss accused of raping Carré Otis when she was 17
Linda Evangelista's ex-husband has been accused of raping models while helming one of the world's biggest agencies -- including Carré Otis when she was just 17, according to an exposé. Mickey...
Giants vs. Padres won't produce a lot of runs
Going into the season, the San Diego Padres were thought to be a breakout team and have been just that. Few figured the San Francisco Giants would enter the weekend...
Professionals turning to freelance, contract work to fill employment gaps
When digital marketer Allyssa Kaiser, 29, looked to part ways with her employer a few months ago, jobs were few and far between. Blame the timing — the pandemic had...
Is now a good time to be looking for another job?
My son has been working at a startup for three years since graduating college and is ready to move. He has been exploring career coaches and found an online source...
LeBron James: NBA Finals 'don't mean s—t' unless I win
LeBron James scored 16 of his game-high 38 points in the fourth quarter of the Los Angeles Lakers’ 117-107 Game 5 victory over the Denver Nuggets Saturday to secure the...
Chaotic clashes between police and protesters seen in NYC, Portland and Seattle
More than a dozen people were arrested by cops in Portland, Oregon, and Seattle during another night of unrest that included flag-burning and fireworks thrown at officers, authorities said. Hundreds...
Tourist accused of defacing Rome's Colosseum
An Irish tourist has been accused of defacing Rome's Colosseum after security staff caught him carving his initials into the ancient structure. The 32-year-old man, who was not identified, was...
Why Mike Tyson is voting for the first time
The 54-year-old former world heavyweight champion shared the news on Twitter on Tuesday with a link to register to vote.
BLM supporter charged for allegedly plowing through pro-Trump crowd
A Black Lives Matter supporter faces attempted murder charges after allegedly driving her sedan through a crowd of southern California Trump supporters on Saturday. Tatiana Turner, 40, of Long Beach,...
NFL avoids coronavirus crisis
Falcons cornerback A.J. Terrell's positive COVID-19 test won't affect the status of Sunday's Falcons-Bears game. The Saturday tests for every other Falcons player and coach came back negative Sunday morning,...
Getting testy: Trump calls for Biden to be screened for drugs before debate
President Trump on Sunday once again called on former Vice President Joe Biden to take a drug test as the two presidential candidates prepare for their first one-on-one face-off in...
Pair shot standing on Brooklyn street corner
A man and a woman were shot multiple times in the legs while standing on a Brooklyn corner Sunday morning, cops said. “It could have been random gunfire or directed,”...
Seth Lugo will lead Mets to win in finale
With bullets flying every day and night in New Anarchist City, Bill “Worstmayorever” de Blasio has gifted restaurants with his idea for permanent and year-round outdoor dining. Get your bullet-proof...
6-year-old boy dies of brain-eating amoeba, triggering regional water crisis
Tens of thousands of Texans were ordered not to use the water after a six-year-old boy died from a rare brain-eating amoeba. Josiah McIntyre died earlier this month, testing positive...
Save up to 68 percent on these grills, outdoor ovens and BBQ accessories
According to research from NPD Group Inc. cited by Bloomberg, 82% of the meals Americans eat are prepared at home—a shockingly high number compared to those over the past decade....
20 products that are on sale this weekend for up to 87 percent off
The New York Post Store’s three-day VIP Sale may have come to an end, but that doesn’t mean the awesome deals have stopped. To help you navigate all the savings,...
Dramatic video shows FDNY battle blaze at Brooklyn daycare
Sixty firefighters from responded to the scene. One was later treated for minor injuries at Brookdale Hospital.
Trump says he and Barrett didn't discuss Roe v. Wade
President Trump said Judge Amy Coney Barrett was a "natural fit" to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg and said he and his Supreme Court nominee did not discuss the landmark...
Patriots will bounce back at home
The Wildcat returns for his 24th season in The Post. Including the 1997-2019 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 636-537 (54.2 percent) against the spread....
A sea of red: Wild video shows winery flood with about 13,000 gallons of booze
A Spanish winery was flooded with a tsunami of more than 13,000 gallons of red wine.
UK professor warns COVID-19 lockdowns 'defer the problem'
A UK government science adviser warned Sunday that ongoing lockdowns just "defer the problem" -- and warned that a third wave of the coronavirus next year is "entirely possible."
Sam Darnold can help Jets cover big number
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his third season with the Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. (Home teams in...
Blezow's Week 3 picks: Beat up 49ers still have enough to top Giants
Welcome to Week 3, which is not a happy place for teams that are 0-2 nor handicappers who are 13-17-2 against the spread. Where those teams turn for help is...
‘Shouldn’t even really be alive’: NFL breakout star overcame drug addiction
The Oxycontin use began when he was 15, the drinking a year later, and because he was so respectful and reserved and such a good student, and a hard-hitting safety...
Giants vs. 49ers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Paul’s Pick Is this the week? If not now, when? The offense could not move the ball on the ground the first two games with Saquon Barkley, and now they...
Jets vs. Colts: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello’s Call It would be a win for the Jets just to remain competitive in this game after two weeks of looking like a doormat. This one will be close...
LAPD Harbor cop recovering from graze wound to head after police-involved shooting
An LAPD Harbor cop was recovering from an apparent graze wound to the head under circumstances that remained unclear early Sunday. The shooting injury follows by two weeks the ambush...
Rochester names first female police chief after protests
NEW YORK - The mayor of Rochester, New York named the city’s first female police chief on Saturday, weeks after firing the previous chief amid protests over the death of...
NASA astronaut will vote in 2020 presidential election from space
Her vote will be out of this world.
Date set for Amy Coney Barrett’s SCOTUS confirmation hearings
Amy Coney Barrett's Supreme Court confirmation hearings will begin Monday, Oct. 12, Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC) said Saturday night. Graham announced the hearings schedule a mere four hours after her...
Joe Biden says that he began Senate career '180 years ago'
In what was either a flat-falling joke or a flub, Joe Biden said on live television Saturday that he started his Senate career “180 years ago.”
Tenacious Cowboys will give Seahawks all they can handle
Home team in CAPS: Cowboys (+5.5) over SEAHAWKS: With three eminently winnable Jerry’s World games on tap after this trip, against a side that is eminently vulnerable on defense, compelled...
Wild video shows NYPD clashing with protesters amid outdoor diners
“People were just chilling and listening to music. Then a squad of policemen came up and broke it up,” one witness said.