September 11, 2021

Letters to the Editor — Sept. 12, 2021

New York Post readers sound off on NYC violence, CUNY's drop in enrollment, support for unions and drive by victims.

'Dune' review: Sci-fi spectacle will blow your mind

Director Denis Villeneuve’s galvanizing new film, which had its North American premiere at the Toronto International Film Festival on Saturday night, is 100-percent worthy to stand next to the great...

Giants rookie still expecting 'big' things despite limited camp

It does not have to be a big deal to become a big play for Kadarius Toney.

3-month-old girl killed in NYC hit-and-run, mom critical

A hit-and-run driver smashed into a mother and her 3-month-old daughter in Brooklyn on Saturday, killing the baby, police and law-enforcement sources told The Post.

Family of late assistant coach will be pulling for Jets, Zach Wilson

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Jets will have some long-distance fans rooting for them Sunday against the Panthers. The family of Greg Knapp, the Jets assistant coach who tragically died in...

Feline fine: College football fans save falling cat with American flag

College football fans came to the rescue when a stray cat was spotted angling by its claws from the upper bowl of Hard Rock Stadium -- making a soft landing...

Closers on these MLB bottom feeders can provide fantasy baseball boost

Fantasy baseball managers are continuously on the hunt for ways to improve the game.

Combined no-hitter breaks MLB mark that stood since 1884

CLEVELAND — In a sometimes sticky season, Corbin Burnes got a grip on history. Milwaukee's ace combined with reliever Josh Hader to pitch baseball’s record ninth no-hitter this season, breaking...

9/11 gut punch in Afghanistan: Goodwin

This year is different. For the first time since the United States suffered the deadliest attack on its homeland, no American soldiers are in Afghanistan. Not one. 

NYC's Metrograph theater to finally reopen after COVID pause

The Metrograph will finally reopen for in-person screenings next month, the artsy-fartsy theater announced in a news release.

'Unified New York': 9/11 remembered in emotional scene at Citi Field

“U-S-A, U-S-A, U-S-A,” the sellout crowd at Citi Field roared.

73-year-old woman struck and killed by SUV in NYC

A driver backing out of a parking spot hit and killed a 73-year-old woman in Manhattan Saturday morning, police said.

Dead giveaway: Man hails taxi with woman's body in bloody suitcase

Police in China arrested a former bar manager on suspicion of murder after he tried to hop in a cab this week with a blood-drenched, corpse-smelling suitcase, the South China...

Hochul: National Guard members should qualify as veterans under state law

Gov. Kathy Hochul proposed legislation on Saturday that would let members of the National Guard qualify as veterans and attain more benefits under New York state law.

'They were the first responders': Flight attendants honor crews who battled 9/11 terrorists

Paul Veneto started the charity Paulie's Push -- where he pushed a beverage cart from New England to NYC -- to honor the flight attendants who worked on United Flight...

Young center ready for Rangers chance he lost to COVID

Justin Richards will get the opportunity to compete for a spot on the roster after he was denied that chance in January after contracting COVID at the worst possible time. 

Injured Yankees ace hopes to return very soon

Gerrit Cole threw a bullpen session on Saturday and is hopeful he can return to the Yankees’ rotation early this week. 

Yankees' last dynasty provides hope this can all turn around: Sherman

The last time the Yankees went this bad this late in a season, Derek Jeter was in his prime and his team was dynastic.

What you see is what you get from earnest Mets slugger

The longer we see Pete Alonso, though, the more we see, the more apparent it is that he’s genuine. Sometimes, in truth, he is a little too honest.

'Love triangle' murder suspect extradited to NYC — thanks to Instagram

Police had been searching for Lee Almonte since 2017 and a social media tip led them to California. He was caught in a joint operation with the Los Angeles Sheriff’s...

Brit commando-turned-dog rescuer 'so bloody happy' staff escaped Afghanistan

Former Royal Marine and animal rescue operator Paul “Pen” Farthing was “so bloody happy” after learning his 67 workers in Afghanistan were successfully evacuated from the Taliban-controlled country.

Mike Piazza on his post-9/11 home run, Pete Alonso embracing NYC

Mike Piazza's home run on Sept. 21, 2001 — in the first sporting event in New York following the 9/11 attacks — helped beat the Braves and elevated the catcher...

Jets DT opens up about marriage, Saleh, being a role model

Third-year Jets defensive tackle Quinnen Williams tackles some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.

This Yankee is quietly having a down season

After a hamstring injury, Urshela struggled upon his return.

No baby: Vax mandate resignations force NY hospital to 'pause' deliveries

Lewis County General Hospital in upstate New York will temporarily stop delivering babies, after employees resigned rather than getting the COVID-19 vaccine, according to reports.

No-ga: Columbia bans frat parties to prevent superspreader events

Columbia University has banned frat parties this semester, in a bid to prevent COVID-19 super-spreader events.

Raducanu wins improbable US Open championship

Great Britain's Emma Raducanu triumphed over Canadian Leylah Fernandez on Saturday, 6-4, 6-3, in a battle of teenagers who upset their ways to an improbable Grand Slam final.

Incredible photos of women's mini-skirt liberation in 1970s Afghanistan

In most parts of the world, women's rights have moved forward over the past 50 years, even if at an incremental pace. And then there's Afghanistan.

Tennis legend rooting for Novak Djokovic to make history

If Novak Djokovic pulls off “The” Grand Slam Sunday by winning the U.S. Open title, 83-year-old Rod Laver is to be summoned from his Rolex Suite to the court for...

LI Expressway crash leaves 1 dead, 1 injured

A hit-and-run drunk driver was cuffed after slamming into a man on a dirt bike and another on a moped early Saturday on the Long Island Expressway, killing one of...

Biden lays wreath at Pentagon, completing visits to all three 9/11 sites

President Biden made his final stop on the 20th anniversary of 9/11 at the Pentagon, where he laid a wreath in memory of those killed in the attacks.

Salesforce offers to relocate employees from Texas

The controversial Senate Bill 8 went into effect in September has led Salesforce to allow its employees to leave Texas if they desire to relocate, according to an CNBC report.

NY state of mind: Bronx Tik-Toker makes beats from bodega, MTA sounds

Bronx artist Devan Ibiza has turned the five boroughs, a subway stop and even his local bodega into popular songs on social media -- without ever needing an instrument.

Legendary NFL center dead at 81

Mick Tingelhoff, a Hall of Famer, a symbol for toughness and the greatest center in Minnesota Vikings history, has died, the team announced Saturday. He was 81. No cause of...

NYC teacher accused of throwing a book at student sues DOE

The young student claimed Loretta Myers threw a notebook back at his face, a claim she has denied. Now, she's suing NYC's DOE for the "demonstrably false," accusations.

Pat Shurmur says he has no hard feelings toward Giants

Ex-Giants coach Pat Shurmur resurfaced with the Broncos in 2020 and on Sunday he will call the plays on offense and try to light up the MetLife Stadium scoreboard, taking...

Going green: NY state to ban the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035

The Empire state is set to put the brakes on the sale of new gas-powered cars and trucks by 2035, Gov. Kathy Hochul announced on Saturday.

Manhattan synagogue gets record donation

The Jewish New Year got a little sweeter at Manhattan's Temple Emanu-El after the synagogue's immediate past president made a $10 million donation.

Naked Cher, 'disastrous' Madonna: the wildest Met Gala looks of all time

Madonna's bare butt cheeks, Katy Perry in a light-up chandelier, Jared Leto toting his own head: A gallery of the nuttiest get-ups from Met Ball history.

Mom's boyfriend arrested in death of 1-year-old Bronx boy

A man who lived with the mother of a 1-year-old found dead in the Bronx Thursday has been charged in connection with the child's brutal murder, authorities said Saturday.

New York's COVID-19 positivity goes down

New York's coronavirus positivity rate is edging down, with the latest test results dropping below 3 percent, numbers released Saturday show.

Texas man killed woman, shot her husband because they voted for Biden:

In emails that Joseph Angel Alvarez allegedly sent, he said he targeted the Kauffmans because they had voted for President Biden and had a Biden “flag and a doll of...

Oregon upsets Ohio State in thriller

CJ Verdell scored three touchdowns and ran for 161 yards as No. 12 Oregon overcame No. 3 Ohio State 35-28 at Columbus, Ohio, on Saturday.

Ranking the best rookie quarterback debuts in New York history

Zach Wilson will be the 13th New York rookie quarterback since Joe Namath in 1965 to get a start, a wildly divergent and eclectic group. Here are the previous dandy...

McDonald’s customer vows to go vegan after 'revolting' meal

This won't make you snort or go hog-wild. A customer claims their bacon on their McDonald's sandwich contained a "revolting" nipple in the piece of meat.

Rangers' wait for highly regarded defenseman is finally over

Three years of waiting were three years in the making for Nils Lundkvist, the highly regarded 2018 first-round, 28th-overall draft selection who is here, under contract, skating in the Rangers...

How 'hardline' Catholic bishop met & fell for Satanic-erotica novelist

How Spain's youngest Catholic bishop — a hardliner who has called abortion "genocide" — lost his heart to a divorced novelist of Satanic-themed erotica.

Why I'm pulling for the Jets to someday win a Super Bowl

The New York Jets winning a Super Bowl in the not-too-distant future is my best available story.

'Thank you for watching over us': Grandkids of 9/11 victims melt hearts at 20th anniversary ceremony

Saturday’s 9/11 commemoration took a heart-wrenching turn when children -- all born long after the deaths of the grandparents they wished to honor -- stood at the podium to help...

Watch: The moment a paddle boarder fends off alligator attack

Ocala, Florida, interior designer Vicki Reamy Baker was paddleboarding on a river near her home last week when an unusually aggressive gator started stalking her and tried to take a...

Five bold predictions for the Jets' 2021 season

The Jets had a bold offseason. So, in keeping with the theme, here are The Post’s five bold predictions for the Jets in 2021.

Ethel Kennedy, kids bitterly split on RFK assassin Sirhan Sirhan's parole

More than 50 years after Robert F. Kennedy was assassinated, his widow and children are painfully divided over whether or not his killer should be paroled.

Herd of zebras still on the loose in Maryland: 'They’re just too fast!'

A small herd of zebras have been living the free-range lifestyle in Maryland after breaking out of a private farm -- and apparently, they cannot be reigned in.

Biden lays wreath in Shanksville, visits fire house

President Joe Biden laid a wreath at the Flight 93 National Memorial Saturday after spending the morning at the Ground Zero ceremony in NYC during the 20th anniversary of the...

Fan crashes car into wall after seeing NBA star

In an apparent rush to approach Herro as he signed autographs on Friday night, a woman forgot to put her car in park -- and the car paid the price

Cubs slugger turning into fantasy baseball boon

The most added player in ESPN leagues this week was the Cubs’ Frank Schwindel.

Two QBs clash under wildly different circumstances

When the Packers play the Saints, it pits two of the top teams in the NFC, and it features one quarterback who’s trying to enhance his legacy and another who’s...

Banner supports woman who accused Cristiano Ronaldo of rape

Amid the jubilation around Cristiano Ronaldo's second debut with Manchester United emerged a stark message from on high.

Honolulu City Council moves to destroy 'Stairway to Heaven'

The Honolulu City Council moved to remove the city's famous Haiku Stairs.

Five bold Giants predictions for the NFL season

Evan Engram breaking out? Daniel Jones remaining a mystery?

'I love you all!' Trump makes surprise visit to New York police and firefighters on 9/11

Trump made a surprise visit with New York City police and firemen Saturday to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks.

Peruvian terrorist leader Abimael Guzman dies in prison

Abimael Guzman, 86, the founder of Sendero Luminoso, or the Shining Path, was arrested in Lima in 1992 and convicted of being a terrorist.

Yoga instructor busted in connection to serial groping attacks in NYC

Cops arrested a yogi in connection to the monthlong spree of groping attacks by a moped-rider in Manhattan, law enforcement sources told The Post Saturday.Detectives from the Manhattan Special Victims...

Taliban imposes remittance restrictions as US dollars dwindle

Afghanistan's banks will no longer be able to offer remittance payments in anything but the local currency in an effort to protect the country's dwindling reserves of US dollars.

Taliban celebrate after beheading Afghan soldier

A group of Taliban fighters beheaded an Afghan soldier in a grisly video which also showed them celebrating while yelling "God is Great."

Cops remove 9/11 'truther' from ceremony

A 9/11 "truther" was removed from Saturday's memorial service in Lower Manhattan after a brief disturbance. An NYPD officer along with a Port Authority cop could be seen escorting the...

The critical lessons Yankees, Mets must carry into offseason: Sherman

It is ridiculous how much the richest owner in the sport and the most valuable franchise fought to stay under the luxury-tax threshold in 2021

Aaron Boone, Luis Rojas among managers ruining baseball

Both Aaron Boone and Luis Rojas have spent this season doing what most now do: Tossing in winning hands by quickly removing effective relievers to find the one who will...

FDNY gathers at St. Pat's for victims of 9/11 and related illnesses

Hundreds of firefighters in dress-blue uniforms, along with the family and friends of the 343 firefighters who lost their lives on 9/11 and those who continue to succumb to illnesses related to their...

Netflix pinches pennies with cheap cop thriller 'The Guilty'

Starring Jake Gyllenhaal and directed by Antoine Fuqua of “Training Day," "The Guilty" is basically a loud old radio play.

The most scandalous music videos ever: Kanye, Lil Nas X, Cardi B, more

Ten of the wildest videos that had jaws dropping and tongues wagging, from when the Material Girl turned heads in her late-'80s heyday to Lil Nas X’s recent opus.

An inside look to Taliban-run Panjshir, Afghanistan

A recount on how the first few weeks of a Taliban-run Afghanistan looks like.

11-year-old girl among three killed in Russia gas explosion

Three are dead, including an 11-year-old girl, after a gas explosion at an apartment building in Solidarnost, a Russian village south of Moscow, according to reports. The blast partially destroyed...

Daniel Jones opens up on the 'extremely hungry' Giants

Third-year Giants QB Daniel Jones huddles with Post columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A before the season kicks off Sunday. 

Israel catches two more Palestinian militant escapees

Two more of the six Palestinian militants who escaped from a maximum-security Israeli jail this week were arrested Saturday morning, police said.

NFL coach doesn't deserve this disgusting mess

No head coach in the NFL is stirring and sipping his drink with a shorter straw than the one David Culley drew from the Texans.

More children in Chicago have been shot than died from COVID

The CDC reported that 214 children 17-years old or younger have died of COVID nationwide so far this year — compared to 261 Chicago kids who have been victims of...

2 killed and 2 injured in overnight NYC shootings

Two people were killed and two others hurt in four separate shootings across New York City overnight.

California tourist stabbed in the stomach by unhinged man in NYC

An unhinged Bronx man arrested twice last month for assaulting strangers struck again Friday night in Manhattan, allegedly stabbing a California tourist, police and sources told The Post.

UK man gets 40 years for killing two, including brother of 'Kinky Boots' actor

A businessman in the U.K. was sentenced to at least 40 years in prison Friday for the gangland-style execution two men, including the brother of celebrated “Kinky Boots” actor Matt...

How Whitney Duan became China's richest woman, then vanished without a trace

Whitney Duan rose from poverty to become the richest woman in China, then suddenly disappeared without a trace.

Most popular puppy names in NYC are Bella and Max

There are 5,508 Bellas and 4,930 Maxes registered with the city, according to dog license data obtained by The Post through a Freedom of Information Law request.

Budweiser updates iconic 'Respect' ad for 20th anniversary of 9/11

They're harnessed up and once again clip-clopping across the Brooklyn Bridge on their way to pay tribute to the fallen.

'Amazin' But True' hosts live fundraiser show

We will never forget the tragic events of 9/11.

Mike Piazza on first Mets game in NYC after 9/11: 'A lot of fear. A lot of prayer'

Baseball Hall of Famer Mike Piazza recalls his emotions during the Mets' first game after 9/11 at Shea Stadium. His two-run, eighth-inning homer propelled the team to victory — and...

School staffer who called student 'piece of s--t' for mask resigns

A staffer at Glenbard North High School was caught in a viral video calling a student "a piece of s--t" over improperly wearing a mask has resigned.

Prince Andrew's lawyers claim sex assault papers not properly filed

Lawyers may boycott Monday's court hearing involving sex assault accusations by Virginia Giuffre because they say the papers weren't served properly.

Former ESPN star lands new job after 'blow to the ego'

Golic, the longtime ESPN co-host and analyst and one-half of the radio shows "Mike & Mike" and "Golic & Wingo" for two decades, will analyze the weekend's games each Monday...

Estate of Trump supporter killed at BLM rally sues Portland

Mayor Ted Wheeler, the local district attorney and the city created a "culture of vigilante policing" that led to the murder of Aaron “Jay” Danielson, the lawsuit claims.

Bush, Harris point to unity after 9/11 in memorial speeches

The chimes of the Bells of Remembrance at the memorial service for the victims in Shanksville, PA was followed Saturday by speech from George W. Bush.

Bah Humbug: Woke principal who cancelled Christmas, Pledge gets new gig

The controversial Brooklyn school principal who banned Santa and the Pledge of Allegiance will now be bringing her politically correct vision to a wider audience — thanks to a new...

Designers of trendy fashion line worn by celebs were once homeless

They've gone from rags to swag. A pair of formerly homeless Manhattanites are back in the Big Apple during New York Fashion Week to celebrate their new clothing line —...

Why women being more college educated than men is troubling for society

A generation of white men who grew up hearing that the problem with American institutions is that there are too many white men in them apparently has been listening.  College...

1 dead, 1 injured in NYC collision

Hit-and-run drivers in Manhattan and Brooklyn left one bicyclist dead, another fighting for his life and a pedestrian injured in separate incidents.

Finals polls give Newsom edge in recall

California Gov. Gavin Newsom heads into the Golden State recall Tuesday with the wind at his back after the last polls of the race show voters want to keep him...

Rolling Stones, Bob Dylan manager dead at 73

Mick Brigden died earlier this week following an accident as he was attempting to dig a grave for his family’s dog at his home.

Giants can't afford to fall into familiar Week 1 trap

The Giants have lost four consecutive season openers and eight of the past nine.

Hochul signs 9/11 first responders bill at Javits Center

Gov. Hochul will sign a bill today significantly broadening the definition of state-recognized first responders.

How DeAndre Jordan's Nets tenure came undone

DeAndre Jordan's parting with the Nets may be the best for all involved.

Expect plenty of runs in this AL matchup

The Texas Rangers have not had much success in Kolby Allard’s outings, going 2-12 in his last 14 starts as they turn to him to limit the hard contact against...

'The Electrical Life of Louis Wain' teaches us why we don't hate cats

Artist Louis Wain is played by Benedict Cumberbatch in the whimsical, wonderful dramedy “The Electrical Life of Louis Wain,” which premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival.

Spot her! Serial thief accused of lifting locker loot at NYC gyms

Meghan Gilson is accused of stealing from at least four Manhattan gyms and has 20 prior arrests, including 17 for grand larceny, according to the NYPD and Manhattan DA's office.

NY Times' glowing profile of Lindsey Buckingham shows its hypocrisy

Just when you think The New York Times couldn’t get any more hypocritical, here comes a glowing profile of known abuser Lindsey Buckingham.

Milley, Austin honor 9/11 victims and those lost in War on Terror at Pentagon

Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley honored the victims and the US service members who died in the Afghanistan War at the first of two ceremonies planned...

Hitler's personal collection of plates and cups up for sale

A treasure trove of loot plundered by the Nazis for Hitler's personal collection is set to hit the auction block at Sotheby's. The 117 pieces of 18th-century Meissen porcelain which...

Enormous college football ref is going viral

Christian Watson and his enormous arms went viral Friday night, a jacked official who looked like a linebacker during Utah State's 48-24 win over North Dakota.

Gov. Kathy Hochul career path littered with lucky breaks

It's been a series of fortunate events for Gov. Hochul.

Remains of three Marines killed in Kabul airport attack come home

The remains of three U.S. marines were returned to their home states of Nebraska, Texas and Wyoming.

Taliban marks 9/11 by hoisting flag over presidential palace

The Taliban marked the 20th anniversary of the September 11th terrorist attacks by flying their flag over Afghanistan's presidential palace.

Fauci calls Biden's COVID-19 plan 'moderate'

President Biden was "trying to be moderate" when he announced new COVID-19 rules for businesses and government workers across the country.

Bush recalls 2001 World Series pitch in note to former Yankees catcher

The former Yankees catcher who caught President George W. Bush's ceremonial first pitch at the 2001 World Series got a special delivery last week. Todd Greene, the Yankees' backup backstop...

Queens community board head nixes 9/11 tribute

The parents of the youngest first responder killed on 9/11 were to get a special tribute this year — a motorcycle parade past their Queens home in honor of their...

9/11 Survivor Trees a symbol of hope and resilience across the world

A Callery pear tree, the last surviving tree at Ground Zero, spawned a new generation of hope worldwide as Survivor Trees.

Sam Darnold, Zach Wilson downplaying Week 1 hype

Twenty-three weeks after Jets general manager Joe Douglas decided to trade quarterback Sam Darnold to the Panthers, the Jets will face their former would-be savior.

Cheers! Former Army Ranger's app will deliver alcohol to your door

A U.S. Army Ranger who gave up his military dream after he was caught driving drunk, wants to help keep the party going — without anyone having to get behind...

Transgender fighter wins MMA debut after rear-naked choke

Alana McLaughlin won her debut Friday night via submission at the Combate Global prelims in Miami, Fla.

City mum on Carranza corruption complaints, no probe for affair with underling

Richard Carranza was accused of hiring several pals from around the country for six-figure DOE jobs that were never posted publicly in 2018.

Ride the hot pitcher in this NL clash

Former Cub Kris Bryant returned to Wrigley on Friday and got a long standing ovation before his Giants clubbed the Cubs, 6-1. The pitching matchup Saturday indicates a similar outcome...

Renter says Elie Tahari's home is a vermin-infested hell hole

A Manhattanite shelled out big bucks to rent fashion designer Elie Tahari's beachfront Hamptons paradise.

My 29 minutes of hell between the Twin Tower collapses

Thomas Hinton was a freelance photographer covering 9/11 for the Post. Here he recalls the perilous 29 minutes at Ground Zero between the collapses of the South Tower at 9:59...

Bet this college football underdog

Steve Sarkisian’s coaching debut at Texas was a big hit. He picked a starting quarterback who passed the eye test and, despite warnings that his team was on upset alert,...

Taliban forces kill opposition leader

Taliban forces killed a significant opposition leader after shooting him and his driver while their car was stopped at a checkpoint. Rohullah Azizi, a brother of former Afghan vice president...

Trump posts message to memorialize 9/11 anniversary, slam Biden Afghan withdrawal

President Donald Trump sent a message of support and criticism to mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks. "For the great people of our country this is a very...

9/11 showed us the resilience of New York City

As bleak as things look in these pandemic times, they seemed even darker when all eyes were on the skies and a mass grave and streets covered in ash seemed...

Iowa vs. Iowa State prediction, line: Don't let opening results trick you

Iowa remains relatively unproven. The Hawkeyes are coming off a 2020 season that included just one win over a winning team in the Big Ten. 

Tunnels to Towers: 9/11 firefighter's brother completes walk from Pentagon to Ground Zero

After thinking of his brother on every one of the 500 miles of his journey, Frank Siller completed his "Never Forget" walk Saturday morning, exiting the Brooklyn Battery Tunnel and...

Now I'm a Red Bulls goalie. On 9/11, I waited as my dad rushed toward the Twin Towers

Red Bulls goalkeeper Ryan Meara, a Yonkers native whose father and uncle were among the FDNY first responders on 9/11, shares his memories of that day 20 years later.

Never touch contaminated surfaces directly again with this copper multi-tool

The Sateful 3-in-1 Copper Alloy Multi-Tool is a door opener, button-pusher and more in one — preventing you from touching contaminated surfaces.

Master crypto and set yourself up for retirement with this day trading guide

Learn how to stay on top of your finances like the pros with this trading bundle — on sale now for $30.

Children who lost parents in 9/11 attacks share how their love — and grief — live on

A year after 9/11, a group of Long Island schoolkids whose mom or dad died on 9/11 gathered to tell The Post their stories. They reunited on the 3rd, 5th...

The top new and reopening NYC restaurants to dine at this fall

From seafood shack Jibs on the Hudson river to the new Carlyle Hotel spot, Dowling's, the most highly-anticipated NYC restaurants to try this season.

This week's best college football betting angles

VSiN’s college football expert dives into some betting angles for three games on Saturday’s slate. Iowa at Iowa State: The Cy-Hawk Trophy is being contested for some higher stakes this...

Ground Hero: NYC remembers 9/11 victims on 20th anniversary of terror attacks

Twenty years on, New York has not forgotten. Rock superstar Bruce Springsteen, a surprise guest, serenaded the relatives of those slaughtered in the terror attacks of September 11, 2001 with...

Why Trump signs are mushrooming across the US a year after 2020 election

In 2020, Trump signs were even more dominant across that US than they were in 2016. And though he lost his bid for re-election, polls that predicted a drubbing were...

Scuffed boots tell incredible story of last survivor pulled from 9/11 rubble

The 9/11’s Museum’s artifacts recall the thousands who perished, but also — as the boots of Port Authority Police Sgt. John McLoughlin pulled from the rubble show — the lucky...

Queen Elizabeth sends message of support to US on 9/11 anniversary

Queen Elizabeth sent a message of support and unity to President Biden Saturday as part of her commemoration of the 9/11 attacks. "As we mark the 20th anniversary of the...

Many of America's children will likely grow up ignorant of 9/11

Once, the people of our traumatized nation cried out, in unison — “Never forget!'' Now, 20 years after 9/11, we're suffering from a case of willful, mass amnesia.

Why women should copy Machiavelli to get ahead

Niccolo Machiavelli isn’t generally the first name to leap to mind in a discussion of feminist icons, but according to a new book, he probably should be.

When do you know you have the right coach? Inside the Giants' and Jets' path to finding out

Hiring a new coach in the NFL rarely yields immediate success. So how do you know if the guy you picked is a winner? As the Giants and Jets are...

Chuck Schumer recalls 9/11 horror: 'You could smell death in the air'

Like all New Yorkers, Sept. 11, 2001 is a day Sen. Chuck Schumer will never forget.

How GameStop stocks made ordinary Americans go for broke

A new book, "The Antisocial Network," reveals how three ordinary Americans got swept away by Keith Gill and his posts about GameStop that led to a buying frenzy.

Mike Spann was the first US hero to die in Afghanistan after 9/11

Young father Mike Spann helped take out the Taliban after 9/11, then became the first American hero to die in Afghanistan.

Much of what the press said about Trump now applies to Biden

Biden’s response to the Taliban’s victory and the Afghan government’s collapse is in line with the caricature the media gave Trump, that of an uncaring leader acting unilaterally in the...

'I did what I was supposed to do': 9/11 photogs on behind-the-scenes horror of iconic images

Photographers who shot some of the most unforgettable images on Sept. 11, 2001, and the days after remember the stories behind the pictures. Aristide Economopoulos “I had too much sake...

The 10 most electrifying athletes in New York sports

The anticipated return of Saquon Barkley to the Giants from a torn ACL injury suffered in Week 2 of the 2020 season got us thinking: Who are the most electrifying...

Maryland judge dead in apparent suicide as feds moved in for child porn arrest

Jonathan Newell, a Caroline County Circuit Court judge in Maryland, died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound as FBI agents prepared to make his arrest.

1-year old dies after being left in hot car for nearly 10 hours

A 1-year old girl died after being left behind in a car for nearly 10 hours amid sweltering temperatures in Texas, authorities said Friday.

Former NFL lineman convicted of attempted murder

Justin Bannan, who spent 12 seasons in the NFL from 2002 to 2013, faces between 16 and 48 years in prison following an attempted murder conviction.

Biker fatally struck by car in Queens

A 31-year-old was riding a Kawasaki motorcyce when he died after being struck by a car and thrown from his ride in Queens on Friday evening, police said.

Trump indicates he will visit Ground Zero to mark 9/11 20th anniversary

Former President Donald Trump will travel to Manhattan on Saturday and visit Ground Zero following the formal ceremony at the 9/11 Memorial and Museum.

Two teens accused of kissing and twerking on elderly dementia patient

Two Minnesota teenage girls face criminal charges for allegedly twerking on and kissing an elderly dementia patient at a hospital where they worked.

Woman brutally stabbed near NYC's Prospect Park in broad-daylight attack

The assailant then takes out a blade and begins brutally lashing at the woman, stabbing her multiple times, according to the shocking footage.

Texas AG sues six school districts in bid to block mask mandates

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton accused the superintendents at six school districts of openly violating state law for implementing mask mandates.

Mets will wear special uniforms to mark 9/11 anniversary

The Mets will mark the 20th anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks with special uniform shirts for Saturday’s game against the Yankees.

Novak Djokovic still faces imposing obstacle to history

There is still one more match to go before Novak Djokovic can make history by becoming the first man since Rod Laver in 1969 to win the calendar Grand Slam...

'Slender Man' stabber to be released from mental health facility

Anissa Weier, one of the two Wisconsin girls convicted of stabbing Payton Leutner, will be released from the Winnebago Mental Health Institute after four years.

Yankees' struggles distilled into this one Subway Series blunder

This CAN be determined in a millisecond, or in far less time than Gary Sanchez had at his disposal when Joey Gallo fed him with a perfect first-inning relay throw...

4 injured, patients evacuated after fire breaks out at NYC hospital

More than 100 firefighters and EMS personnel responded to a two-alarm fire a St. John's Episcopal Hospital on Friday, where four people were injured.

The Mets showed anything is still possible

Well, maybe the Mets were barking up the right tree all along.

Mets rookie makes 'dominating' Subway Series debut

Tylor Megill’s debut performance against the Yankees was precisely what the Mets needed out of their rookie starting pitcher.