July 18, 2021
3 subway riders robbed at gunpoint near Columbus Circle: cops
Two thieves targeted the trio of young men aboard a southbound D train as it approached the 59th Street/Columbus Circle station at about 8:50 p.m., according to cops.
Team USA wins final Olympic tune-up
LAS VEGAS — Two days after being added to the Olympic team, Keldon Johnson keyed a huge third-quarter run to help the U.S. beat Spain. Damian Lillard scored 19 points...
CDC rules for cruise ships will remain in effect
A federal appeals court temporarily put on hold a lower court’s ruling that would have ended restrictions on cruise ships in Florida from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention....
Yankees replacements rout Red Sox to take series
So far, this beat-up, COVID-strapped, Scranton-infused version of the Yankees has had more success against the first-place Red Sox than the usual team. They won a second straight over Boston...
Rikers inmate who threw feces on captain has tried to escape twice
According to the the president of the Correction Captains’ Association, Arthur Brown has attacked officers and twice tried to escape from lockup at Rikers Island.
The 'essential' part of much-needed Mets win
The Mets turned to others for big outs Sunday.
Boy, 4, critically injured by hit-and-run motorcyclist in Queens park
The child was struck by the male driver who was riding in between cars in the boathouse parking lot at Flushing Meadow Park at about 5:50 p.m., according to police...
2 more Dems who fled Texas to block GOP voting bill test positive for COVID
Two more from the Texas House Democratic Caucus that traveled to Washington to prevent a Republican voting bill has tested positive for COVID. Rep. Trey Martinez Fischer said he is...
Big signing holds key to Giants' cornerback fate
Leading into the July 27 opening of Giants training camp, The Post will analyze 11 position groups based on personnel, strengths, weaknesses and key depth chart battles. Today’s look-in: Cornerbacks.
Suns picked worst time for first real playoff adversity
With Phoenix facing real playoff adversity for this first time this year — staring at elimination in Tuesday’s NBA Finals Game 6 in Milwaukee — the Suns’ task is simple....
Florida man steals candles, sprays everyone with bear mace
Only in Florida, right? A man swiped candles from a Bath and Body Works inside a Miami mall before using bear mace he had, injuring dozens of shoppers.
11 million? Try 35 million: US tally of illegals is deeply flawed
How do our well-informed correspondents know how many immigrants live illegally in the US? Lionel Shriver writes that the number is far greater than what has been previously reported.
Drama-filled Mets just won't stay down
Just when you think the Mets couldn’t possibly be any more screwed, they go and do something like this.
Woman comments on police 'Most Wanted' post about her, gets arrested
Lorraine Graves was busted on a charge of accessory to murder after she commented on a Tulsa Police Department post on Wednesday that listed her as the force’s “Weekly Most...
German bank doubles space in Midtown West tower
In what might be a bellwether for the prime Sixth Avenue office corridor, Berenberg Capital Markets has extended its lease at Mitsui Fudosan America’s 1251 Sixth Ave., and expanded on...
Giannis relishes chance to win NBA title this way
Milwaukee has a chance to close out its first championship in a half-century in Tuesday’s NBA Finals Game 6 against Phoenix.
Man critically wounded in Queens drive-by shooting
A man is clinging to life after he was shot several times in an apparent drive-by shooting in Queens on Sunday night, police said.
Cuomo's Penn Station 'rescue' is a monstrous boondoggle
Gov. Cuomo wants to ram a monstrosity onto a pandemic-traumatized Manhattan: his “Empire Station” and Penn South project. Nicole Gelinas tackles what this could mean for NYC.
Yankees star trying to overcome 'toughest moment of my career'
Aroldis Chapman called his recent stretch “probably the toughest moment of my career, for sure.” It’s hard to fathom anything worse. He entered Sunday night having thrown scoreless innings in...
Immigrants like me have to reject the new America-hatred
Tuesday is my America-versary. Every year on July 20th, my family commemorates the day my mother and I arrived in America. My father and grandmother had arrived a couple of...
4 dead at music festival, including 3 from suspected carbon monoxide poisoning
The trio were found Saturday about six hours after another concert goer, Melissa Donna Havens was also found dead at the Faster Horses Festival in the village of Brooklyn.
J.D. Vance and Blake Masters promise to shore up US workers and end endless wars
Two Senate candidates — J.D. Vance and Blake Masters — offer one of the most promising signs yet that the Republican Party will take on the problems Trump recognized.
'Asian carp' rebranded because tag is deemed racist
The US Fish and Wildlife Service rebranded the freshwater fish wreaking havoc in the Midwest as “invasive carp” earlier this year and didn't want to paint Asian people in a...
Why cops are quitting in droves and other commentary
From the police exodus from the force to the White House trying to tackle COVID-19 "misinformation" on social media, The Post's Editorial Board tackles some of the hottest topics in...
Wild Louisiana road-rage shooting caught on video
After a road rage incident, Kendell Matthews allegedly fired bullets at a pickup truck. He's now facing attempted second-degree murder for the shooting.
Man who beat wife to death on family cruise found dead in prison cell
Kenneth Manzanares was found unresponsive at Lemon Creek Correctional Center in Juneau and pronounced dead shortly after, according to the Alaska Department of Corrections.
'Unacceptable': Nationals, DC mayor denounce shooting at Nationals Park
The owners of the Washington Nationals and Washington, DC Mayor Murial Bowser on Sunday denounced the shooting outside Nationals Park that sent players and fans alike scrambling in panic.
'I sucked today:' Mets pitcher comes clean on bizarre play
Taijuan Walker might have packed more action into his one-third of an inning of work Sunday than his entire All-Star break.
Victoria's Secret scrubs the Angels from its stores in revamp
When Victoria’s Secret’s three-story flagship in midtown Manhattan reopens at the end of July, it will be scrubbed of any evidence of its former pride and joy: the Victoria’s Secret...
NY sports venues prepared for evacuations in light of Nationals shooting
Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Madison Square Garden and the Barclays Center all have plans in place in case something happens like the shooting at Nationals Park this weekend.
Masks should be mandated again indoors in NYC even for fully vaxed: pol
Mark Levine, chairman of the City Council’s Health Committee, is claiming that masks should be required indoors even for the fully vaccinated, given the recent rise in COVID cases.
Team USA never made Knicks star an offer
The U.S. Olympic team, in search of two replacement players for Tokyo, never made Knicks All-Star power forward Julius Randle an offer.
‘Peppa Pig’ effect has kids speaking in British accents during pandemic
I guess you could call it a "Brentrance" into American cartoon culture. Kids are now developing British accents after watching so much of "Peppa Pig" during the pandemic.
Yankees fan's abhorrent behavior is nothing new
So Saturday wasn’t the first example of abhorrent fan behavior, and credit the Yankees: They banned the fan who threw the ball for life.
Patti LaBelle is always ready to cook on the go
Patti LaBelle is also a chef who knocks off hotpot meals to hotshot eaters. Like 4 a.m. making Wyclef Jean burgers, fries and onion rings. She’s now reissuing her 20-year-old cookbook “LaBelle Cuisine.”
Golf star's British Open misery is agonizingly familiar
Well, the good news for Louis Oosthuizen is that he didn’t finish second again in a major championship.
State data shows one-third of NY hospital workers are unvaccinated
The figures include early 40 percent of hospital staff across Brooklyn, the Bronx and Staten Island either refusing or not yet receiving the COVID-19 vaccine.
Yankees fan banned for life after 'reckless' Red Sox incident
The Yankee Stadium fan who threw a ball that hit Red Sox left fielder Alex Verdugo on Saturday night has attended his last game in The Bronx.
NY's Clean Slate bill takes second chances too far
A hundred-plus labor unions, civil-rights groups and legal-aid outfits are calling on the Legislature to force businesses and landlords to do the latter, demanding that lawmakers reconvene to pass the...
Jewish man attacked, robbed in alleged hate crime speaks out
The Jewish man who was attacked and robbed on his way to a Brooklyn synagogue didn’t even realize two people were beating him in the caught-on-camera assault that left him...
Curveball! Citi Field staffed by rival Phillies vendors amid worker shortage
Maybe they are the city of brotherly love after all? Aramark has been shutting Phillies concessions workers up to Queens to help out at the Mets' Citi Field.
Packers teammate 'thinks' Aaron Rodgers will show up to training camp
The next twist in the Aaron Rodgers drama that has dominated the NFL offseason will take place within the next 10 days.
Schumer wants 'emergency personnel' to speed up US passports and visas
A pandemic passport backlog is causing New Yorkers to cancel honeymoons, skip vacations, miss family celebrations and nix business trips, Sen. Chuck Schumer said Sunday.
Yankees pitcher's season is 'likely' over
The Yankees will be down a veteran bullpen arm for the rest of whatever playoff push they make.
Michael Conforto saves Mets from a total disaster
The Mets rallied from a six-run deficit in the first inning to take down the Pirates on Sunday.
Jen Psaki hurls first pitch at Nationals Park one day after shooting
One day after the shooting outside Nationals Park, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki threw out the first pitch before Sunday's game at the stadium.
COVID hypocrisy: Media silence on Kamala Harris' meeting with infected Texas Dems
Three Texas lawmakers did flee the state, did come down with COVID, did meet with Vice President Kamala Harris, and she refuses to get tested. But because there are "Ds"...
Ex-FDA head: Delta variant will be 'most serious virus' for unvaccinated
The former FDA head has warned the Delta variant could be the "most serious" disease that unvaccinated Americans get in their lifetime.
American teen tennis star out of Olympics due to COVID
American teen tennis star Coco Gauff has pulled out of the Summer Olympics after a positive COVID-19 diagnosis, she announced Sunday.
Teenager shot in Queens, expected to survive
A teenager was shot near a 99 cent store on Merrick Boulevard near 111th Avenue in Jamaica, Queens on Sunday, per police. The victim is expected to survive the incident.
MLB star recalls 'crazy' scene after Nationals Park shooting
One of the lasting images of the shooting outside Nationals Park on Saturday night will be Fernando Tatis Jr. escorting family members from the stands to the safety of the...
Subway crime rate drops closer to pre-COVID levels after police surge
Subway crime actually saw a decrease from May to June, getting closer to numbers seen before March 2020. According to NYPD data, crime dropped to 1.77 felonies per million riders in...
VP Harris reportedly going for 'routine' checkup after meeting COVID infected Texas Dems
Vice President Kamala Harris came in contact with Texas Democrats who tested positive for COVID-19 last week. The Veep's spokesperson said Harris was not at risk of exposure to the...
'Job is really going to s–t': Inmate attacks Rikers captain with feces
Captain Nauvella Lacroix was attacked by a Rikers Island inmate and smothered in feces, law enforcement sources told The Post.
Letters to the Editor — July 19, 2021
How can Eric Adams stand at King Andrew Cuomo’s side and listen to his highness blame the mayor for the shootings and crime in the city?
Barley making it: Desperate NY brewery creates 'Help Wanted' beer, posts job listing on can
Bolton Landing Brewing Company is so desperate in its search for workers that it has created a new beer called “Help Wanted” — with a job posting on the can.
Curtis Sliwa ups reward for info on suspects who attacked Jewish man
In response to the beating of a Jewish man on Friday in Brooklyn, mayoral candidate Curtis Sliwa has pledged $5,000 to someone who comes forward to give information on the...
NYC's worst-in-the-nation traffic congestion threatens push to reopen
NYC saw a dip in traffic last year but with more people on the road, there have been more calls from leaders, including mayoral candidate Eric Adams, to bring in...
Can’t be rained in: Brooklyn sex market carries on despite storm, NYPD presence
Though the number of women working the stretch — and johns seeking their services — appeared down following last week's front-page Post exposé, those who continued to take to the...
Yankees make call-up after outfielder's brutal injury
Ryan LaMarre returned to the Yankees outfield mix on Sunday, as he was recalled from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre prior to their series finale against the Red Sox in The Bronx.
Ghislaine Maxwell, Lisa Marie Presley among New York's worst tax deadbeats
Add tax delinquent as another issue on Ghislaine Maxwell's ledger. The disgraced socialite is one of the worst income tax evaders in New York state, owing $1,520,558.84.
Graham suggests GOP 'leave town' if Dems push budget plan
Taking one from another playbook. After seeing Texas Democrats recently leave the state, Sen. Lindsey Graham suggested Senate Republicans should do the same for the new reconciliation bill.
Fauci: Polio, smallpox would still be spreading with today's 'false information'
Smallpox and polio would still be spreading in the US if “false information” about vaccines was as rampant then as it is now, Dr. Anthony Fauci has claimed. Fauci, who is the...
Angela Merkel vows 'faster' battle against climate change amid flooding in Germany
Angela Merkel, who described the wreckage she surveilled as "terrifying," pledged to hasten efforts to clean up the damage caused by the severe flooding in Germany and other parts of...
Athletes to sleep on 'anti-sex' cardboard beds at Olympic Games, runner claims
The world's best sports competitors are set to spend their nights on cardboard beds -- allegedly designed to collapse under the weight of fornicators to discourage sex amid COVID-19.
Mets manager goes ballistic, gets ejected after calamitous play
The Mets out-Mets’ed themselves by coughing up three runs on a short dribbler up the third-base line.
Rights group in Russia shuts down amid government crackdown
A rights group in Russia announced Sunday that it was shutting down, citing fear of prosecution of its members and supporters after Russian authorities blocked its website.
USA Olympian advocates for keeping politics out of games
The Olympics are inherently anti-political so there’s no reason for politics to be brought into Tokyo 2021, world-ranked archer Brady Ellison argued on "Fox & Friends Weekend."
Power down: Pope Francis urges people to 'turn off the mobile phone'
Pope Francis had part of his colon removed in an operation on July 4 -- the first time that Francis has faced a significant health concern during his eight-year papacy.
Republicans blast Chuck Schumer deadline for infrastructure vote
GOP senators pushed back against Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer for scheduling test votes Wednesday on a bipartisan $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill and a $3.5 trillion budget package.
Ruff and tumble: Man whacked in head with bottle in bloody tussle over dogs
An Instagram clip from user @ish_gram caught two men coming to blows after a tussle between their dogs -- one big, the other much smaller -- along the Thames River...
NYPD buys $47K Tesla for highway patrol division
The luxury electric vehicle — which came with a $47,740 price tag — will be used by the department's highway patrol division, city records show.
Collin Morikawa wins British Open on his first try
Collin Morikawa’s first British Open could not have gone any better.
Florida woman charged in death of 2-year-old girl left in hot car
A Florida woman has been charged in the death of a 2-year-old girl who she left in a hot car for hours after forgetting to bring her to daycare, authorities...
Cops hunt attempted NYC subway thief who left mom with brain injuries
The man is accused of trying to snatch the 32-year-old son's backpack from behind as he and his mother walked up the stairs at the Q line station around 10:45...
Ex-Yankee signs $38M extension with AL contenders: 'Perfect fit'
Lance Lynn has pitched for five teams over the past five seasons, but the two-time All-Star plans to stay in Chicago for a couple of years.
DC police release first images of vehicle linked to shooting outside Nationals game
Police in Washington, DC are offering a $10,000 reward for an arrest in the Saturday night shooting that left three wounded and sparked chaos at a Washington Nationals ballgame.
'Frustrated' Jacob deGrom goes on IL in major Mets concern
Jacob deGrom won’t be throwing within the next few days, which left the Mets with little choice Sunday than to place him on the 10-day injured list.
'Heartbreaking' video captures woman destroying statues outside Queens church
The early Saturday morning wrecking spree was caught on video outside Our Lady of Mercy in Forest Hills, where the hammer-wielding suspect hopped a short barrier and destroyed the decades-old...
Why Cubs are pick in this NL battle
The Diamondbacks have been painfully bad this season. They have MLB’s worst record and entered the weekend 11-54 in their past 65 games.
Brooks Koepka laments 'missed opportunity' after strong British Open finish
That his final-round 65 on Sunday in the British Open was too little, too late was not lost on Brooks Koepka.
Teens busted in slaying of gangbanger, 16, amid bloody Bronx turf war: sources
Two teens have been busted for fatally shooting a 16-year-old Bronx gang member amid a bloody turf war -- with the suspects nailed after boasting online about the slay, cops and sources said Sunday.
Get Over with a pair of Texas-based college football programs
With the college football season just a little over a month away, now is a good time to find some value on season win totals.
Rangers' expansion-draft protection list revealed
After dealing center Brett Howden to the Las Vegas Golden Knights on Saturday, the Rangers protected forward Kevin Rooney as their seventh forward.
Surgeon general offers grim update as Delta variant surges
More counties across the nation may follow Los Angeles' lead and impose indoor mask mandates as they battle new COVID-19 surges caused by highly contagious Delta variant.
Fed-up NYC parents say no to masking kids in the fall
Calling the coverings cruel, needless and detrimental to learning, some say they are even mulling homeschooling or private education options.
How to predict Money in the Bank based on the return of WWE crowds
The Money in the Bank show has never been this important for WWE. It’s the company’s first pay-per-view in front of a full-capacity audience -- at Dickies Arena in Fort...
Nationals thank fans for 'admirable' handling of shooting outside stadium
The Washington Nationals have thanked and complimented the fans in attendance for their handling of the frightening and chaotic incident after a shooting was reported outside Nationals Park.
Surgeon general calls on Big Tech to do more to fight COVID
Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy acknowledged that Big Tech has taken some "positive steps" to combat misinformation about coronavirus vaccines but "not enough."
Players rushed into action as bedlam unfolded at Nationals Park amid shooting
Padres players Manny Machado, Fernando Will Myers hoist spectators from the stands along the third baseline onto the field, then hurry into the dugout, video taken by MLB write Dan...
LeBron dunks on ‘haters’ amid ‘Space Jam’ box office numbers
LeBron James sent the world a message as his new film takes over the box office.
Popular 'She Rates Dogs' podcaster killed in hit-and-run
Mat George, 26, who co-hosted the podcast "She Rates Dogs," was fatally mowed down around 2:20 a.m. Saturday morning in the Beverly Grove neighborhood of Los Angeles, CBS Los Angeles...
Going for gold taught these Olympic athletes how to succeed in life
The Olympic Games are where the world’s best athletes compete for a coveted medal. To get there, some go through obstacles to accomplish their goals.
Expert refuses to rule out another UK lockdown before Christmas
A British infectious disease expert said Sunday that he "can't be certain" that the United Kingdom won't need to lock down again before Christmas.
Former surgeon general weighs in on CDC relaxing mask guidance
Jerome Adams said CDC mask guidelines should pertain to areas where coronavirus cases are increasing and vaccine rates are declining.
Seven injured, one dead in 'senseless' Portland shooting
One woman was killed and six others suffered bullets wounds in a "senseless" mass shooting in Portland Saturday, according to the local police department and mayor.
Doubling down on this AL East team to pull off sweep
The Blue Jays will sweep the Rangers on Sunday, Stitches predicts.
Can I reveal my amorous feelings to someone on my staff?
What to do when you're falling for a co-worker? Dealing with anxiety about going back to the office after a year-plus of working at home? Greg Giangrande has some advice...
Hyped Mets draft pick built for spotlight: 'He’s a real one'
For years, the spotlight has followed Kumar Rocker. It was there as the son of a superstar college football player-turned-coach. It was there as he developed into a top-ranked baseball...
The best deals from the Everlane Summer Sale 2021: Shorts, sandals, more
Be it jeans and a super-soft tee for him or a flowy summer dress and stylish blazer for her, this is sure to be the sale of the summer.
Landslide disaster kills at least 25 after heavy rain
Local officials say landslides caused by heavy rain and flooding resulted in the death of at least 25 people in Mumbai, India. Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced aid for the...
Olympic athlete goes missing from Japan training center
The missing 20-year-old Julius Ssekitoleko was training as part of the nine-member Ugandan team in Izumisano, Osaka prefecture, city officials said.
Find this jerk! Cops looking for serial subway perv
A creep has exposed himself to women on the subways at least eight times since February — with six of the incidents taking place this month alone, the NYPD said...
Red Sox outfielder's response to getting beaned by Yankees fan
“As fans, bro, y’all got to be better. It’s just that simple,” Alex Verdugo said after getting hit with a ball by a Yankees fans during the Bombers' 3-1 rain-shortened...
Gerrit Cole backs up one gem with another
One week later, those 129 pitches he threw against the Astros don’t seem to have worn Yankees ace Gerrit Cole down.
Washington Nationals stadium shooting
Three people were injured on July 17, 2021 when a gunman opened fired outside Nationals Park Stadium where the Washington Nationals were playing the San Diego Padres.
These Mets' big nights were wasted
Two relievers didn’t simply flush the Mets’ six-run lead Saturday night in a devastating loss to the Pirates, they ensured strong performances from one player just back from the injured...
Yankees outfielder tears ACL after making leaping catch
The Yankees’ outfield depth took another hit Saturday when Tim Locastro tore his right ACL while making a leaping catch in the Yankees’ 3-1, six-inning win over the Red Sox....
Greek Freak battles cramps after win on day brother put on COVID-19 list
Thanasis Antetokounmpo, the brother of superstar Giannis Antetokounmpo, was placed in COVID-19 protocol Saturday. Giannis also had to battle cramps after the Buck's 123-119 Game 5 win over the Suns...
Newark airport cancels, delays dozens of flights amid massive flooding
Dozens of flights bound for New Jersey's Newark Liberty International Airport have been canceled as the National Weather Service issues a flash flood watch for the airport until Sunday morning.
DC Police release video of drive-by shooting that left 6-year-old dead.
Police have released video of the drive-by shooting that left a 6-year-old girl dead and five adults hurt outside a Popeyes in Washington D.C. Nyiah Courtney was riding her scooter...
Olympic Village sees first athlete cases of COVID-19
TOKYO — Two athletes living in the Olympic Village have tested positive for COVID-19, the first to do so with the Tokyo Games opening on Friday. Organizers confirmed the positive...
Cops break up violent dueling transgender rights protests outside spa
Los Angeles police declared unlawful assembly as pro and anti-transgender rights protests gathered outside of Wi Spa, where a customer complained about a transgender woman using the spa.
Martine Moise returns to Haiti after husband's assassination
The wounded widow of Haiti’s assassinated president returned to the Caribbean nation July 17, 2021 for the first time since the July 7 attack that killed her husband.
Yankees' rain-shortened win over Red Sox has all sorts of drama
After losing their first seven meetings of the year against the Red Sox, the Yankees finally beat their rivals, 3-1, in six innings at Yankee Stadium.
Israel claims Pfizer COVID vaccine less effective against Delta variant
Israeli Prime Minister Naftali Bennett said the effectiveness of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine against the Delta variant of the virus is "significantly less."
Bucks one win away from NBA title after thrilling win
It is now undeniably the Bucks’ Big 3, and they are one victory in Brew City away from Milwaukee’s first NBA championship since 1972.
GOP pol demands probe over mask arrest of NYC comptroller candidate
New York State Sen. Andrew Lanza (R-SI) is calling for an investigation into the arrest of Staten Island activist John Tabacco, who was charged with criminal trespass after refusing to...