October 18, 2020
College football's best team hasn't even played yet
Alabama sent a message to the rest of the SEC Saturday night by treating Georgia’s then-second-ranked defense like a sparring partner. Clemson has basically laughed at its four ACC opponents,...
Jets firing Adam Gase could spark even more poisonous scenario
There comes a time in these proceedings when you can just feel it in the air. When it’s time for the head coach to go. When the message from the...
Last-ditch legal effort halts transfer of homeless Lucerne Hotel residents
City officials are hitting the brakes on a plan to force homeless residents of the Upper West Side's Lucerne Hotel to relocate -- after three of the men asked the...
'Mr. Irrelevant' is quickly becoming a Giants star
Call him “Mr. Extremely Relevant.” Rookie linebacker Tae Crowder can ditch the nickname Mr. Irrelevant — annually given to the last pick of the NFL draft — after scoring the...
Media avoiding The Post's Hunter Biden stories as much as Joe: Devine
For three days, Joe Biden refused to say a word about The Post’s exclusive stories last week linking him to his son Hunter’s business deals in Ukraine and China. It...
Man shot in the neck at Manhattan subway station
A man was shot in the neck inside a Manhattan subway station on Sunday night, police said. The 24-year-old victim was shot at about 6 p.m. on the northbound platform...
Texans' gamble set stage for dramatic Titans' rally
Wherefore art thou, Romeo? Derrick Henry totaled 264 yards from scrimmage, including 212 on the ground — with a 94-yard scoring scamper in the fourth quarter and a 5-yard touchdown...
Trump: US would be in 'massive depression' if I listened to experts
President Trump said the US would be in the throes of a “massive depression” if he had “totally" heeded advice from scientists on coronavirus-related lockdown measures. Trump made the economic...
White House official went to Syria seeking Americans' release
A top White House official traveled to Syria earlier this year to discuss with the Assad regime the release of at least two Americans believed to be held by them,...
Joe Judge's first win revealed a lot about Giants' culture
Through it all, through the agony of defeat after defeat, the bond between this rookie head coach and this team that kept getting knocked down has proven to be unbreakable....
Jets report card: Lost and listless
Grading the Jets after their 24-0 loss to the Dolphins on Sunday. Offense There are no words to describe how bad the Jets offense, which punted 10 times and did...
New wildfires in Utah, Colorado force evacuations, 0% contained
Authorities have ordered evacuations in Colorado and Utah as new wildfires blaze across the states. The Range Fire and Fire Canyon Fire have already burned through thousands of acres in...
Jets trade popular veteran after ugly loss
The Jets got rid of another veteran former Steeler on Sunday night. The team traded defensive tackle Steve McLendon to the Buccaneers shortly after its 24-0 loss to the Dolphins,...
Developers eyeing coveted Roosevelt Hotel site
Last week’s news that the historic Roosevelt Hotel was closing had New Yorkers teary-eyed and developers drooling. The historic, nearly 100-year-old Roosevelt announced on Oct. 12 that it would be checking...
Giants locker room electric with NFC East suddenly in play
You never forget your first. Even if it arrives much later than you envisioned or wanted it to. Joe Judge lost his first five games as the first-year head coach...
Furloughed B&H workers accuse company of discrimination
Some furloughed employees at B&H Photo Video fear that they recently lost their jobs for good — and claim it’s because they reported unsafe working conditions during the coronavirus outbreak....
Why Central Park horse carriages should be your litmus test in the mayoral race
As next year’s mayoral race shudders to life, candidates should face the following question at a future debate: What is your stance on Central Park’s horse carriages? It may seem...
State-enforced racial segregation — by progressives
State-sanctioned racial segregation ended with the Civil Rights Act of 1964 but has recently returned in an unlikely place: government agencies in Seattle. According to new whistleblower documents I’ve reviewed,...
Andrew Cuomo's shameful new book continues his lies about his 'senior-cide'
When I first heard that Gov. Cuomo was writing a book on his “leadership” during the pandemic, I think I spit out my coffee and thought it was an article...
Jets better hope Trevor Lawrence isn't watching this ineptitude
The Jets can only hope Trevor Lawrence does not own a TV … or have internet access. Maybe then the Clemson star quarterback won’t know what awaits him if he...
'Unverified' is a (false) excuse for ignoring The Post's Hunter Biden scoops
Much of the push to ignore The Post’s drop of Hunter Biden’s e-mails centers on the charge that it’s all “unverified.” The claim is more excuse than truth. First, a host...
Graham thinks lawmakers should 'go big' with next coronavirus package
Sen. Lindsey Graham thinks lawmakers should "go big" with the next coronavirus stimulus package -- but disagrees with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's $2.2 trillion proposal. "There are some Republicans who...
Treating experts like cranks and other commentary
Pandemic journal: Treating Experts Like Cranks This month, three scientists published the Great Barrington Declaration, an anti-lockdown manifesto calling for a more humane response to the novel coronavirus that would isolate...
Andrew Cuomo's 'Leadership' is a pack of lies
Gov. Cuomo’s “American Crisis: Leadership Lessons from the COVID-19 Pandemic” may be the most dishonest political memoir ever. The reality: Cuomo denied the threat’s seriousness longer than President Trump. And...
Joe Douglas looks miserable watching Jets get destroyed
These Jets are hard to watch -- just ask Joe Douglas. The second-year general manager was spotted by the CBS broadcast burying his face in his hands Sunday after quarterback...
Utah man who coughed on BLM protesters apologizes — sort of
The Utah man caught on viral video coughing on Black Lives Matter protesters says he apologizes to everyone but the victim after he lost his job and started getting death...
The anti-Yankees are making a name for themselves
The Rays beat the Yankees in eight of their 10 meetings during the regular season, knocked them off in five games in the ALDS and are now on their way...
Giants punish first-round pick for breaking team rules
Giants struggling rookie Andrew Thomas wasn’t benched for his performance. At least not the first time. Rookie third-round pick Matt Peart started over the coveted first-rounder Thomas at left tackle...
California woman found safe after missing for two weeks in Zion National Park
A California mother missing for nearly two weeks in Zion National Park was found alive on Sunday, authorities said. The National Parks Service said 38-year-old Holly Suzanne Courtier was reunited...
Florida cold case murder victim ID'd by belt buckle after 35 years
A belt buckle has helped Florida cold case investigators identify the victim in an unsolved 35-year-old “John Doe” homicide. A person looking for their missing uncle was checking cold cases...
Adam Gase tells Gregg Williams to 'shut up' amid Jets drama
Gregg Williams’ shot at the Jets offense went over about as well as his defense has played this year. When the Jets defensive coordinator was asked on Friday about the...
Giants report card: Joe Judge's first win was messy
Grading the Giants following their 20-19 win over Washington on Sunday. Offense Pretty much one big mess. Daniel Jones (12 of 19, 112 yards, 1 TD, 1 INT) did two...
Popular Irish pub The Mean Fiddler to close at the end of October
Times Square’s bright lights will shine less green with the closing of popular Irish pub The Mean Fiddler, which will shut its doors by the end of the month. The...
NY Parole Board releases convict who set up parole officer's murder
The felon convicted for setting up the 1985 murder of state parole officer Brian Rooney has been released on parole -- after a hearing in which the convict defiantly denied committing...
Ciara and Russell Wilson enjoy Halloween fun during Seahawks' bye week
Ciara and Russell Wilson are getting into the Halloween spirit from the comforts of home.
Teachers at Hunter College Schools warn they may still strike over COVID-19
The teachers union for Hunter College Campus Schools said Sunday it may still strike over COVID-19 concerns. “The Hunter Campus administration has said the school will open [Monday]. And I,...
Pelosi gives White House 48 hours to agree to COVID stimulus deal
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi on Sunday gave the White House 48 hours to reach a deal on a new coronavirus stimulus plan -- saying otherwise Congress will not be able...
Long-delayed New York plastic-bag ban to kick off on Monday
New York's long-stalled plastic bag ban is finally due to kick in on Monday, state officials said. Approved in March 2019, the ban was supposed to go into effect March...
Eli Manning can't contain happiness with Giants' first win
Eli Manning may no longer be a Giant, but even he knew how badly his former team needed a win. “Way to go G-Men. We needed this one,” the retired...
School district to dismiss two students for remote-learning from out of state
An upstate New York dad says his children's school district is giving them the boot for taking virtual classes from out of state. Jeffrey Emmette, of Auburn, took his three...
Dodgers will punch ticket to World Series
NFL Sunday. Don Reed on “Subway's” new TV spots. “What an improvement! From Jared the child molester to an even lower form of life, Bill Belichick.” Another Game 7. Dodgers...
Giants finally win as 'Mr. Irrelevant' saves the day
If only the Giants could play the Washington Football Team every week. Rookie linebacker Tae Crowder’s 43-yard return of a fumble for a tie-breaking touchdown and Dexter Lawrence sniffing out...
Cuomo's COVID-19 book omits any mention of lt. gov
Lieutenant Governor who? A new 300-page pandemic memoir by Gov. Andrew Cuomo conspicuously omits any mention of his lieutenant governor, Kathy Hochul. Cuomo highlights the work of numerous appointees and...
FCC staffer slams Twitter for letting Ayatollah Khamenei tweet — but not The Post
A top Federal Communications Commission staffer blasted Twitter for freezing The Post’s account in the wake of its exposé on Hunter Biden's e-mails -- while Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali...
Archbishop of San Francisco performs exorcism where statue was toppled by protesters
The archbishop of San Francisco performed an exorcism where dozens of protesters had toppled the statue of a controversial saint. Archbishop Salvatore Cordileone sprinkled holy water and said prayers in...
Tourist busted for feeding black bear in viral TikTok video
A Virginia woman was busted after she was seen in a viral TikTok video feeding a black bear in Tennessee while on vacation. Kristin Hailee Farris, 21, of Danville, Virginia,...
CEO of Bronx homeless service provider fired amid criminal probe
A Bronx-based homeless services provider has fired its CEO after she became the subject of a state criminal probe, The Post has learned. The board of directors of Agulia Inc....
Body found in submerged vehicle that belongs to missing Florida mom
Florida authorities searching for a missing mom who vanished running errands uncovered her car in a pond with a body inside. Stephanie Hollingsworth, 50, was last seen driving a silver...
Buy low on the 49ers
A pair of top VSiN NFL handicappers take a look at the Sunday night game between the Los Angeles Rams and San Francisco 49ers and come to the same conclusion....
Brooklyn business owners on edge over coronavirus closure zones
They've been pushed to the edge. Owners of Brooklyn businesses located near the boundaries between two of Gov. Andrew Cuomo's color-coded coronavirus restriction zones are fed-up with losing customers to...
Sen. Chris Coons says he's open to expanding the Supreme Court
A Democratic member of the Senate Judiciary Committee said Sunday that he was open to packing the Supreme Court with more justices if Joe Biden is elected president. Asked on...
Trump attends church service in Las Vegas
President Trump went to a church service in Las Vegas on Sunday morning and placed a handful of cash into the donation bucket, according to a report. Pastor Paul Marc...
Kicker has heated altercation with teammate after missing game-winner
Central Florida fell just short of defeating Memphis Saturday night when UCF kicker Daniel Obarski’s attempt from 40 yards out with 19 seconds left in regulation sailed wide left. The...
Casket outside Brooklyn nursing home filled with 6,500 covers of Cuomo's book
A silver casket was wheeled to the front of a Brooklyn nursing home Sunday — and 6,500 copies of the cover of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s new book were dumped into...
Thousands march in for schoolteacher beheaded by Islamist extremist
Thousands took to the streets of Paris Sunday in tribute to Samuel Paty, the French teacher beheaded by an Islamist extremist outside his school on Friday, according to reports. The...
Derek Jeter dumps longtime Marlins exec
MIAMI — Miami Marlins executive Michael Hill's 19-season tenure with the franchise has ended. Hill was president of baseball operations for the past six years and provided continuity after a...
Rangers fans can't bear the sight of this new Henrik Lundqvist
The King has a new throne. Henrik Lundqvist posted a photo to Twitter Sunday afternoon of him sitting inside his new cubby in the Capitals locker room, captioning it as,...
Queen Elizabeth shaves time off London Bridge hero's prison sentence
The convicted murderer who fought off the London Bridge terrorist with a narwhal tusk will see an early prison release, thanks to Queen Elizabeth. Her Majesty has granted Steven Gallant,...
Gov. Cuomo: Banned Hasidic wedding isn't 'top of list of concerns'
Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Sunday dismissed angst over the banned massive Hasidic wedding in Brooklyn as “not on the top of list of concerns’’ for the state amid COVID-19. “I...
Gov. Cuomo says changes to COVID-19 restrictions may come this week
Changes to the restrictions on New York's coronavirus clusters could be announced later this week as the surge in cases continues to recede, Gov. Andrew Cuomo announced Sunday. "We're going...
NFL Red Zone host misses show for first time ever after positive COVID-19 test
NFL Sunday Ticket subscribers heard an unfamiliar voice when turning on NFL Red Zone Sunday afternoon. That's because Andrew Siciliano has never missed an edition of DirecTV's NFL Red Zone...
Bronx prosecutor claims DA ignored her rape, sex assault
A Bronx prosecutor says an NYPD officer sexually assaulted her and an investigator from the Bronx District Attorney's office raped her — but both agencies ignored the allegations, according to...
Astros are the A-Rod of MLB teams — and their window is closing: Sherman
The Alex Rodriguez of baseball teams ended a season, and possibly an era, Saturday night. Houston could not come all the way back from a three-games-to-none deficit. Thus, the best...
Gov. Cuomo lays out massive COVID-19 vaccination plan across New York
New York is planning to set up “mass vaccination sites’’ once COVID-19 vaccines become available through the federal government and vetted by an independent state panel, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said...
HHS Secretary says COVID-19 vaccine, treatment may be 'weeks away'
Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said Sunday that antibody treatments and vaccines for the coronavirus could be just "weeks away." "Hang in there with us. We are so...
How these Yankees stars and their WAGs kept busy during the ALCS
Gerrit Cole and Masahiro Tanaka are getting through the postseason blues with their favorite fans. On Saturday, Yankees ace Cole revealed he and wife Amy were enjoying a dinner date...
Actress claims man killed one of her dogs, tortured the other
An actress who's appeared in "The Sixth Sense," "Law & Order" and "The Sopranos" says a man fatally beat one of her dogs and nearly kicked the other to death,...
Neil deGrasse Tyson warns asteroid could hit Earth day before election
That's one way to rock the vote. An asteroid with a diameter the size of a refrigerator could strike the Earth the day before the November election, according to celebrity...
The latest twist in Cowboys' Dak Prescott contract drama
Dak Prescott might be in for another year of contract hell in Dallas. CBS Sports' Jason La Canfora reported on Sunday that Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is "prepared to tag...
CNN's Jake Tapper spars with Lara Trump over Biden's 'cognitive decline'
Lara Trump sparred with CNN's Jake Tapper over Joe Biden's campaign performances on Sunday after the president's daughter-in-law suggested the former vice president is in "cognitive decline." The tense exchange...
Motivated Tom Brady means Buccaneers the pick vs. Packers
A bye week can come at a bad time, and that could turn out to be the case for the Green Bay Packers heading into Sunday afternoon’s matchup with Tom...
It could be 'do or die' for Lions coach
There is a growing belief that head coach Matt Patricia will be on the chopping block should the Lions lose to the Jaguars Sunday and fall to 1-4, according to...
'Defective' e-bike puts Brooklyn man in coma after crash: lawsuit
A Brooklyn man has been in a medically induced coma for over two weeks after crashing an allegedly defective e-bike just minutes after taking it out for a test ride,...
Notre Dame's touching tribute to late ESPN reporter
With the Notre Dame Football team’s first game since the passing of ESPN NFL reporter Vaughn McClure, there was a tribute for the team’s former reporter in the press box....
Innocent bystander among victims in trio of shootings
A road-rage shooting left a bystander in critical condition with a bullet to the head -- one victim in a trio of early Sunday shootings that left one dead and...
Missing mom's disappearance may be linked to love triangle
Authorities in North Dakota are searching for a missing mom who vanished two weeks ago after leaving a small gathering -- and relatives believe her disappearance might be tied to...
Now that I am working remotely, can I move to Bermuda?
My office has switched to working remotely forever, so I’m thinking of ditching my cold, expensive New York apartment and working from Bermuda or Barbados, where they are offering yearlong...
How to land a job even if your resume falls short on skills
Looking to land a new job, but freaking out that you don’t have the required experience? Don’t sweat it. Even with record numbers of unemployed workers, as well as first-time...
NFL getting a brief respite from its coronavirus madness
Staging an entire slate of games is a week-to-week proposition in a 2020 NFL season trying to plow through the coronavirus pandemic. In Week 6, the NFL appears to be...
Trump says damning info found on Hunter Biden's laptop is the 'real deal'
President Trump on Sunday said the damning information contained in Hunter Biden's emails about his business dealings in Ukraine -- as The Post revealed last week -- is the "REAL...
Nokia wins NASA contract to put 4G network on the moon
Cell service could soon be out of this world. NASA has awarded Nokia a $14.1 million-dollar contract to bring astronauts the first cellular network on the moon, the space agency...
Trump rips 'extraordinarily unfair' debate moderator Kristen Welker
President Trump has ripped final debate moderator Kristen Welker as "extraordinarily unfair" after highlighting an exposé in The Post about her family's ties to the Democrats. "She’s always been terrible...
Rapper busted after bragging about defrauding government in music video
A blowhard rapper has been busted in Los Angeles after rapping in a music video about "getting rich" by fraudulently obtaining COVID-19 unemployment benefits, federal prosecutors said. Fontrell Antonio Baines,...
Hasidic synagogue rips 'unwarranted attacks' that forced it to scrap huge wedding
The Hasidic synagogue barred from holding a public wedding in Brooklyn over fears it would attract 10,000 people says the "unwarranted attacks" forced it to scrap the planned celebration to...
Hundreds of thousands of doses of COVID-19 vaccine roll off production line
Pfizer has already made “several hundred thousand doses” of a potential coronavirus vaccine as it prepares to seek emergency use in the US by November. The drugmaker told the Mail...
Biden campaign warns Trump 'neck and neck' in several key states
The Biden campaign released a memo warning that President Trump can "still win the race" and is "neck and neck" in several battleground states. "Even the best polling can be...
Sean McVay's Rams will keep rolling in this spot
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....
Patriots aren't going to run away in this one
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 team in...
This extra large cast iron cookware set is on sale for 30 percent off
Prior to quarantine, you probably did a lot of eating out, picking up takeout, and ordering Grubhub. Between commuting to work, driving your daughter to soccer practice, picking up your...
Learn how to play the guitar, piano and drums from the comfort of your home
Studies show that studying and playing music in childhood can provide long-term protection against memory loss, cognitive decline, and waning coordination. According to neuropsychologist Brenda Hanna-Pladdy of Emory University, musical...
Blezow's Week 6 picks: Giants will win first game of season
This Sunday’s game between the New York Giants and the Washington Football Team offers a comparison between two different styles of NFL handicapping. The first is more of an eye...
Giants vs. Washington: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Paul's pick Even at their lowest points, the Giants have been able to beat Washington. Daniel Jones is 2-0 with six touchdown passes and — get this — no fumbles...
Jets vs. Dolphins: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
Costello Call's Can the Jets finally get that elusive first win? The Dolphins are not world-beaters, but they are better than the Jets, and Ryan Fitzpatrick is playing well. That...
Astros' loss a small bit of justice in a rough 2020
Even a broken country, to tweak a timeworn phrase, is right twice a year. Correct outcome number one finally arrived Saturday night at Petco Park. With apologies to the deservedly...
Browns finally will win again on bitter rival's home field
Home team in CAPS: Browns (+3.5) over STEELERS: Ben Roethlisberger has dominated Cleveland this century, and the visitors haven’t won in Pittsburgh since 2003 — but don’t be surprised if...
Giants favored but Washington has edge in one area
Well, do they? Do the Giants have anyone on their roster who keeps opposing coaches up at night? Saquon Barkley, definitely, when he was healthy, which he is not. Otherwise,...
Rays' emerging star isn't just a Yankees killer
Randy Arozarena isn’t simply a Yankees-killer. The Rays outfielder, who tormented the Yankees throughout the ALDS, also crushed Houston pitching during the ALCS and hit another homer in Tampa Bay’s...
This is the QB clash we've been waiting for
When we last left Tom Brady, he was losing track of what down it was at the end of a failed Buccaneers’ comeback attempt at Chicago, curiously later denying it...
Teofimo Lopez adds more titles after stunning win
LAS VEGAS — Teofimo Lopez was brash enough to challenge Vasiliy Lomachenko, and good enough to beat him. Lopez dominated early and finished strong Saturday night to win a unanimous...
China warns it will take Americans hostage if DOJ doesn't meet their demands
Beijing is threatening to take Americans in China hostage if the Department of Justice doesn't drop its prosecution of several Chinese research scientists arrested on US soil this year, according...
How struggling Jet is trying to spark a breakthrough
Chris Herndon is a man searching for answers right now. The Jets’ third-year tight end entered this season with big expectations. Instead, he has been plagued by drops and had...
Once-struggling closer saves the Dodgers — and himself
Kenley Jansen’s rebound couldn’t be occurring at a better time for the Dodgers. For a second straight game, the former All-Star closer was untouchable in the ninth inning. On Saturday...
Alabama delivers big statement win
TUSCALOOSA, Ala. — A positive COVID-19 test couldn't keep Nick Saban from the sideline, and Georgia's heralded defense had scant hope of keeping Alabama's playmakers out of the end zone....
Rally decrying censorship of Hunter Biden exposé attacked by counter-protesters
A free speech rally organized by conservative activists in San Francisco quickly devolved into chaos and was immediately canceled Saturday when more than a hundred counter-protesters showed up and attacked...
Joe Biden is wandering around on his own island — on Animal Crossing
Joe Biden now has his own island -- on Nintendo's Animal Crossing. "Biden Island," as the promotional site built by his campaign is called, features trains, lots of dogs, and...
Jim Carrey finally gets laughs on 'SNL' while Alec Baldwin treads water
It took him three veeping weeks, but Jim Carrey was actually pretty funny as Joe Biden on “Saturday Night Live” this time.
NYC authorities break up 200-person party at Queens catering hall
The crashed bash had maskless revelers dancing, drinking and smoking hookah inside.
Gov. Gretchen Whitmer blasts Trump over 'lock her up' chants at Michigan rally
The feud between President Trump and Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer heated up again Saturday night after attendees at a Trump rally in her home state chanted "Lock her up!" and...
Rays avoid choke, beat villain Astros to reach World Series
OK, Yankees fans, here’s the good news: the Astros aren’t going back to the World Series. The bad news? The Yankees’ newest rivals, the Rays, are headed there instead —...