October 7, 2021

Russell Wilson's night ends with grotesque finger injury

Consider Russell Wilson digitally altered. The Seattle Seahawks star quarterback left Thursday's game against the Rams after suffering a rather gruesome-looking finger injury in the third quarter. Seattle coach Pete...

Nets official scorer retires after 54 years with team

Herb Turetzky began scoring Nets games as a college senior at Long Island University and stayed with the franchise for over five decades.

Rays star makes playoff history with thrilling play in ALDS win

Arozarena hit a solo home run and scored on a straight steal of home, and Tampa Bay beat Boston in Game 1 of their ALDS on Thursday.

Pregnant woman shot dead while driving on Georgia highway

Akeila Ware was hit by gunfire from another vehicle as she drove on Highway 18 Tuesday afternoon, sending her Honda Accord careening into a tree.

Neat little Jets story is turning into big deal

At first, it was a neat little story. Yet, a little more than a month into this season the Jets' sibling duo has formed quite a powerful force.

The best Black Friday deals of 2021 we know about: Sephora, Amazon, more

Looking forward to scoring some Black Friday deals? From Amazon to Dyson, here's what we know so far.

New Knicks shooting guard don't believe he'll hurt team's defense

Evan Fournier had faced teams coached by Tom Thibodeau during his first nine seasons in the NBA before signing with the Knicks via free agency.

Get real, Joe! The Democrats let Chicago go to ruin

President Joe Biden is blind to the fact that it's the Democrats’ leftist policies that have turned Chicago into a petri dish of bloody crime and shootings, John Kass writes.

Tesla to move headquarters to Texas, Elon Musk says

Everything is bigger in Texas, and one of the biggest-name companies is moving to the Lone Star State. Elon Musk said Tesla will be shifting its headquarters to Austin.

The Yankees don't owe Aaron Boone anything

The Yankees owe Aaron Boone nothing.

Man charged with killing postal worker he believed was poisoning his family

A 58-year-old postal worker was fatally shot in Pennsylvania on Thursday morning

Giants rooting for Dak Prescott -- just not this week

Dak Prescott is writing one inspirational Comeback Player of the Year story, but the desperate Giants don't plan to be a good part of it.

Hochul demanded White House appointment to be replaced as Cuomo's No. 2: sources

Gov. Kathy Hochul demanded job at the Biden administration in exchange for being replaced as Andrew Cuomo's running mate -- before his disgraceful resignation, sources told The Post on Thursday.

Nets veteran found it agonizing to watch team fall short in playoffs

It was agonizing for LaMarcus Aldridge to watch that Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Bucks.

Picture signed by 'Shoeless' Joe Jackson fetches $1.47M at auction

A 1911 autographed picture of “Shoeless” Joe Jackson sold for $1.47 million in Manhattan Thursday, marking the highest amount ever paid for an athlete's signed photo.

Texas teen fourth from school district to die of COVID-19

George Moralez, 16, became the fourth person to die from COVID-19 in the Connally Independent School District, per a report. The teenager lost his battle with the disease on Wednesday. 

Man allegedly kidnaps, kills ex's new boyfriend, then dumps body in desert

An Arizona man allegedly kidnapped his ex-girlfriend’s new boyfriend, killed him, and dumped his body in the open desert.

Knicks veteran ready to contribute off bench again

Alec Burks is back as part of the Knicks' strong second unit, a re-signing coach Tom Thibodeau called "huge."

Woman reportedly diagnosed as 'homosexual' by Spanish hospital

A Spanish woman visited a doctor over an irregular menstrual cycle and was diagnosed as “homosexual,” sparking outrage from LGBTQ advocates.

Cop out? Adams defends de Blasio over 'misuse' of taxpayer-paid NYPD detail

Mayor Bill de Blasio was supported by Democratic mayoral nominee Eric Adams, on Thursday as his administration attempted to ease the furor over Hizzoner's "misuse" of his NYPD detail.

Jets WR knows what it will take to keep him on field after bizarre benchings

The Jets’ Denzel Mims saga has been bizarre. A second-year player, chosen by the current general manager in the second round, not seeing the field has been strange. A speedy...

Power outage causes Devils-Islanders cancellation

The Devils' preseason game against the Islanders was canceled Thursday night due to a power outage in part of Prudential Center.

NYC business owner pleads guilty in PPE scheme

Kevin Lipsitz, the owner of SuperGoodDeals, provided false timelines -- as well as jacking up prices -- for people who ordered PPE. He's now facing up to two decades in...

House pols slam Biden 'coercing' airlines to make staff get vaccine or be fired

House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Sam Graves is calling on President Biden to reconsider the mandate to have airline employees get the COVID vaccine.

How does Roger Goodell sleep at night?

I wonder if Roger Goodell thinks he’s a good person. Not a famous person, not a rich one — he has those covered — but a good one.

Raking it in: Hunter Biden nabs $375K for five art prints as NYC show delayed

At least five prints of Hunter Biden’s artwork have already been sold for $75,000 each and a team of lawyers is vetting potential patrons who plan to attend his delayed gallery...

13-year-old shot on Bronx basketball court

The teen took a bullet to his left knee on the court at the Hunts Point Playground at Faile Street and Hunts Point Avenue around 5:45 p.m., according to law...

Senate approves temporary debt ceiling hike as Trump rips 'terrible deal'

The Senate voted Thursday night to raise the federal government's borrowing limit by approximately $480 billion.

Trump rips 'Deep State stiff' Fiona Hill over 'autocrat envy,' fragile ego claims

Ex-National Security Council official Fiona Hill has a memoir coming out and former President Trump ripped into the former staffer, saying she was "terrible at her job."

Why Rangers star's fight is not a push to be named captain

Some might have been taken aback by the fact that it was Chris Kreider who took it upon himself to confront P.K. Subban, first with words at the bench during...

Mom who dumped newborn in trash gets chance to regain custody of kids

A mother who dumped her baby into a trash can has won a chance to regain custody of her children after a judge ruled her case should be reconsidered.

Bobby Flay out at Food Network after 27 years: Company 'cut off talks'

Bobby Flay is reportedly bidding an Irish goodbye to the Food Network.

The week in whoppers: AP's 'fact-check' backfire, Politico's cynical Trump bait and more

The Post's editorial board takes a look at some of the latest in politics & media, including a Politico article about former President Trump's colonoscopy and the hypocrisy of Jumaane...

Aaron Boone hopes to be back with Yankees

The manager’s contract is up after four seasons and he said there haven’t been any talks between the two sides regarding a new deal.

Jumaane Williams gets nearly $1M in reelection matching funds — but critics claim he doesn't need it

Public Advocate Jumaane Williams was awarded nearly $1 million in city taxpayer dollars for his re-election campaign on Thursday -- but critics claim he can use the cash to help...

'I Dream of Jeannie' star Barbara Eden remembers late son Matthew Ansara

"I was scared to death," she admitted of her son, who died in 2001 at the age of 35 due to an accidental drug overdose. "I didn't know what to...

'Thief' caught after trying to rob same bank two days in a row: cops

They say criminals always return to the scene of the crime – but a bumbling California bank robber didn’t even wait a day before he came back to the branch...

Gov. Hochul bill to combat opioid crisis decriminalizes public use, sale of needles and syringes

Gov. Hochul signed a package of bills aimed at combating the opioid crisis -- including one that decriminalizes the public possession and sale of needles and syringes.

Former NHL MVP stepping away from team: 'Absolute best decision'

Canadiens goalie Carey Price is voluntarily stepping away from the team to enter the league’s player assistance program.

An American 'national divorce' is a foolish, dangerous fantasy

Divorce usually isn’t a good idea, and that’s especially true of a nearly 250-year-old continental nation. A cadre of apocalyptic writers on the right, who believe the country is too...

Lawsuit claims Biden EPA chief's purge violated federal law

A lawsuit claims EPA Administrator Michael Regan illegally fired dozens of independent scientific advisers earlier and replaced them with academics dependent on the agency for grant money.

Billie Lourd talks 'brutal' loss of Carrie Fisher, Debbie Reynolds

Bille Lourd suffered public heartbreak when her mom, Carrie Fisher, and her grandma, Debbie Reynolds, died within a day of each other back in 2016.

Cops deny claim that campsite found during Brian Laundrie search

Florida police on Thursday refuted reports that authorities searching a marshy nature reserve for fugitive Brian Laundrie had come upon a fresh campsite.

How Ana de Armas redefines the ‘Bond Girl’ in 'No Time To Die'

It's safe to say de Armas' role as a CIA agent Paloma in the new James Bond movie — finally coming out Friday — will shotgun her into the spotlight.

'Handmaid's Tale' fiend Ann Dowd plays mom of school shooter in 'Mass'

"The thought of losing a child, not only a child but a child who has brought about the tragedy of loss for so many families — not only that, but...

Soccer player charged with attempted murder for kicking referee in the head

A Brazilian soccer player is facing attempted murder charges for allegedly kicking a referee in the head during a game.

Letters to the Editor — Oct. 8, 2021

New York Post readers sound off on confronting Sen. Kyrsten Sinema over her refusal to support the infrastructure bill and NYPD Sergeants Benevolent Association President Ed Mullins’ resignation after the...

Teacher-union boss Mulgrew should look in the mirror when bemoaning 180K kids out of NYC schools

United Federation of Teachers chief Michael Mulgrew may be right about the city’s Department of Education having something to hide as it stonewalls the release of attendance figures for this...

Spain may pay adults $300 a month to move out of their parents’ houses

Spain is considering offering adults a cash incentive to move out of mom and dad’s and get a place of their own. 

Daughter has trapped elderly NYC socialite in her home, friend claims in suit

Socialite and oil heiress Christophe de Menil is allegedly being confined to her Upper East Side townhouse against her will by her daughter, her friend has claimed in court documents.

WNBA stars' viral food-truck brawl shocked its own team

Renee Montgomery, co-owner of the WNBA's Atlanta Dream addressed video footage that shows two Dream players in an altercation outside a club in Atlanta in May.

Florida home explosion causes multiple injuries

The home outside of Tampa, Florida was destroyed and two people were sent to the hospital, and one with a "trauma alert." The blasts origins are not yet known.

Biden says he 'started the vaccination program' despite Trump rollout

Biden claimed credit for the US COVID-19 vaccination program — despite the fact that vaccines were developed and initially deployed by the Trump administration.

Edie Falco is a saint of New York to carriage horses in new cable ad

From Newark to NYC, the former "Sopranos" star is becoming a saint for animals. Falco, an animal rights activist, is taking part of an ad campaign to get horse drawn...

School boards, bastions of local democracy, persecute dissident parents

American parents are organizing to fight racist critical race theories being taught in their kids’ schools.

Going in-depth on the new-look Rangers

A new coach, new management, new players and a renewed hope that the Rangers can improve and become a playoff team in 2021-2022.

Adele on new post-divorce album: 'I really want people to hear my side'

The singer says she wants her hew album to explain to her son why she "voluntarily chose to dismantle his entire life in the pursuit of my own happiness."

The stakes are higher in Canada for unvaccinated NBAers

Per Canada's Quarantine Act, violations could lead to up to six months in prison and/or $750,000 in fines.

Nest level escape: NYC assault suspect hides in tree for more than 24 hours

A Queens man wanted on assault charges hatched a bird-brained scheme to avoid arrest -- by shimmying up a tree and refusing to come down for more than 24 hours,...

No fare! MTA missed out on collecting at least $56M in tolls over 22-month period

The MTA is down at least $56 million thanks to "unbillable" tolls for which officials cannot find an address to mail the bill, State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli said.

Accused subway shover's previous victim: I warned officials of another attack

A Brooklyn woman who was allegedly beaten by accused subway shover Anthonia Egegbara three months ago recalled Thursday how she warned authorities not to let the "menace to society" go...

Over a dozen Bronx gang members indicted after deadly summer crime spree

Four reputed Bronx gang members accused in the slayings of two teenagers were among 13 indicted in connection with a string of summertime crimes.

James Harden can't deny hard Kyrie Irving truth

James Harden isn't upset with Kyrie Irving's continued absence, but the Nets superstar wouldn't deny the obvious either.

Rolling Stones reveal Charlie Watts recorded new tracks before death

“Let me put it this way,” Keith Richards said. “You haven’t heard the last of Charlie Watts.”

New app makes it easier for foreign investors to buy US real estate

A new app is making it easier for foreign investors to buy real estate in the United States.  Known as Lendai, the platform is described as the first to enable foreign...

De Blasio's failure to help mentally ill leads to another attempted murder

Accused subway pusher Anthonia Egegbara is just the latest example of the madness of New York’s no-bail laws — but also of how tragically terrible city government is at forcing...

Probe finds de Blasio even more in debt to city taxpayers

Reason 3,805,083 why Mayor Bill de Blasio is the worst: a damning new Department of Investigation report slamming his abuse of his NYPD security detail for his own political and...

US 'looking into' ex-Afghan president Ghani 'walking off with millions' claims

Ashraf Ghani has been accused of stealing $169 million when he left Afghanistan as the Taliban neared Kabul. Inspector general, John Sopko said the US is looking into the claims.

Trevor Noah lists $30M Bel Air dream house with Minka Kelly

Trevor Noah and Minka Kelly are on-again-off-again, but they're officially done with their Bel Air mansion.

Student repeatedly stabbed in stomach inside Bronx high school library

A student was repeatedly stabbed in the stomach inside a Bronx school library Thursday, sources told The Post.

Instagram model's photo is another clue for relationship with NBA star

Utah Jazz fans might recognize the shirt internet star Hannah Stocking wore in a selfie posted to her Instagram story Tuesday night. Stocking, 29, shared the photo of herself in...

Man plunges nine stories and survives

A man jumped nine stories from a high-rise in Jersey City, NJ, landed on a BMW — and miraculously survived, according to officials and a witness.

You cookin' for me? De Niro's Tribeca Grill to get revamp under chef Jean-Georges

Robert De Niro's famed Tribeca Grill is getting a makeover -- and a new name -- courtesy of his friend and restaurateur Jean-Georges Vongerichten, The Post has learned.

Aaron Rodgers explains his in-game exchange with Mike Tomlin

The Packers quarterback and Steelers head coach shared a mysteriously positive moment during Sunday's 27-17 Green Bay win.

Joe Biden could solve the mystery of COVID's origins — but he won't

Why, oh, why is President Joe Biden reluctant to get to the bottom of COVID’s origins, despite once vowing "the world deserves answers, and I will not rest until we...

Coco Gauff has one social media warning for new teen sensation

Gauff urged Raducanu to take time away from her phone as they gear up for the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells. 

Bodycam video shows Minneapolis cops 'hunting' protesters with rubber bullets

The bodycam videos show Minneapolis police celebrating and fist bumping each other while using non-lethal force while enforcing a curfew after the murder of George Floyd in 2020. 

Kids shooting kids: Pols want Hochul, Albany to allow jail for youth gun offenders

City lawmakers are demanding Gov. Kathy Hochul and the state legislature give judges the ability to jail youth gun law offenders based on their criminal history.

Acting Mets GM Zack Scott headed to trial in drunk driving case

Acting Mets General Manager Zack Scott will go to trial after pleading not guilty for drunk driving in Westchester County.

Jacqueline Bisset on her infamous wet T-shirt and Hollywood 'danger'

"I wonder why the world is so haywire and just the lack of discipline in people," she mused in an exclusive chat with The Post. "... There's so much dishonesty...

Urban Meyer’s family is done with this partying scandal

Urban Meyer’s daughter has forgiven her dad – while his wife is leaving social media. Shelley Meyer called out the 'hate' she has received on social media.

High school cancels football season after hazing incident involving sex toy

A Maine high school has reportedly canceled the rest of its football season and axed its coach following a probe into a hazing scandal in which a sex toy was...

This team is taking advantage of college football chaos

Barring injury, the Bearcats likely will be sizable favorites from that point forward. And with Oregon’s loss, a CFP vacancy is beginning to open.

James Blake's new album explores the weirdness of friend breakups

For his new LP “Friends That Break Your Heart,” out Friday, Grammy-winning alt-pop artist James Blake shares a different kind of breakup album.

'Squid Game' star HoYeon Jung gains a whopping 15M Instagram followers

Onscreen, Jung is deliberately made to look dowdy and downcast — a stark contrast to how she appears on social media.

Police shooting reported near Barclays Center

Police were involved in a shootout in Brooklyn Thursday during a traffic stop near the Barclays Center, police sources said.

The best shows and movies about the now-solved Zodiac Killer case

The Zodiac Killer terrorized and victimized citizens of Northern California in the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Over 120K US kids — mostly Black and Hispanic — lost caregivers to COVID-19: study

A stunning number of children in the US were orphaned during the COVID-19 pandemic and the catastrophic toll hit harder on Black and Hispanic families, a new study suggests.

Texas toddler missing after chasing dog into the woods

Christopher Ramirez was last seen following the pooch into the woods between 1:30 p.m. and 2 p.m. Wednesday near the Firefox neighborhood of Plantersville.

Georgia trooper stomps suspect after traffic stop, foot chase in Atlanta: video

A Georgia State Patrol trooper is being investigated after he was caught stomping on suspect Jamarco Kintavious Lucas — who was armed and fled cops during a traffic stop.

'Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck' author finds buyer for $13.5M Tribeca condo

Someone clearly gives a f*ck about this Tribeca condo if they were willing to meet the $13.5 million asking price.

'Woke stereotype': PM Trudeau mocked for lengthy inclusive acronym

Justin Trudeau is being mocked on social media after he published two posts that mention the latest iteration of an acronym for people with different sexual identities -- 2SLGBTQQIA+.

Listen to Episode 77 of 'Blue Rush' Podcast: Can Giants Take Down The Cowboys?

Can Daniel Jones turn a monster first win of the season into a nice Giants run going into a difficult divisional matchup against the 3-1 Cowboys?

Miss World Netherlands quits pageant final to avoid getting COVID vaccine

Miss World Netherlands has pulled out of the beauty pageant final in December to avoid being forced to get a COVID-19 vaccine.

Arizona reports rising average COVID-19 cases and deaths

Arizona's pandemic totals increased to 1,108,830 cases and 20,250 deaths, the Department of Health Service’s pandemic dashboard reported.

Florida sheriff trolls dealers online after seizing 770 pounds of pot

A Florida county sheriff said he hopes to find the “rightful owners” of a whopping 770 pounds of marijuana worth about $2 million dollars -- taunting drug dealers in a...

Brian Laundrie look-a-likes buying 'I'm just bald' shirts to avoid confusion

For just $22, the shorn-headed, beard-wearing men of the world can buy a T-shirt, hoodie or crewneck sweatshirt to avoid being mistaken for the MIA boyfriend of murdered TikTok influencer...

Taryn Manning calls '8 Mile' co-star Brittany Murphy a 'beautiful spirit'

A new HBO Max documentary — "What Happened, Brittany Murphy?" — will focus on the "Clueless" star's life and the strange circumstances surrounding her untimely death.

Suspected Texas high school gunman released on bail — one day after teacher and students shot

The Texas student who allegedly opened fire at his high school, injuring four people, including a teacher, was sprung from jail on Thursday afternoon.

'Depressing' study: Singles make less money than those in relationships

Pew Research Center study bluntly declares: "Single adults at prime working-age increasingly lag behind those who are married or cohabiting."

Don't get tricked by big number in this college football matchup

Howie Kussoy picks his winner for Thursday night’s college football matchup between No. 15 Coastal Carolina and Arkansas State.

SALT deductions may be doomed as Biden's massive spending bill faces cuts

Hopes to lift the cap on so-called SALT deductions for taxpayers in high-tax states like New York are growing bleaker as President Biden's infrastructure bill gets cut down to size,...

Employers looking to prioritize well-being of remote workers, survey finds

Several U.S. companies are looking to prioritize employee well-being by offering perks such as home delivery of meals and subsidized furniture to meet the rigors of working from home, a...

Woman tosses boiling water at deaf man, stabs him in NYC: cops

A woman tossed boiling water at a deaf man and stabbed him in the chest during a dispute in Brooklyn, cops said early Thursday as they released surveillance footage of...

Man nearly dies after cement medical injection pierces his heart

A man who had received a cement injection into damaged vertebrae in his spine, almost died a week after his surgery when the cement leaked and hardened into a four-inch...

Woman with vegetable phobia has eaten only carbs and cheese for 30 years

A 34-year-old woman asked experts on UKTV's "Extreme Food Phobics" to find the root cause of her un-beet-able phobia of vegetables and other new foods.

Severe flash flooding in Alabama kills child

Flash flood warnings were in effect Thursday for a swath of the southeastern U.S. after a stalled weather front drenched Alabama.

Pfizer vax more effective in women than men, new study finds

The study analyzed the antibodies of 4,868 Israeli health care workers who had received both of their vaccination doses from Dec. 2020 to July 2021.

Jake Paul packs on PDA with model girlfriend during 'temporary retirement'

Jake Paul is catching feelings, not fights.

Draft bust coming home for likely final chance with Giants after 'shocking' spiral

When Kevin Fountaine heard the Giants gave Isaiah Wilson his next (and maybe last) shot in the NFL, he felt optimistic.

Popular herb could help prevent Alzheimer’s, study finds

Looking after your health can help prevent lots of diseases and issues later in life. Taking care to eat the right things and keep active can lay the groundwork for...

MTA releases $5 OMNY card to replace $1 MetroCard

Riders can now pay more for a modern MetroCard with fewer features.

Man plunges nine stories from NJ high-rise, lands on BMW — and survives

The man crashed through the roof of the Beemer parked below 26 Journal Square at 10:20 a.m. Wednesday, then stood up with a broken arm and asked, “What happened?” onlooker...

Lobbyists fail to garner GOP support for $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure bill

As Democrats continue to battle within their party, major business groups are failing to garner support among House Republicans to pass the Senate-passed $1.2T bipartisan infrastructure bill.

Promising youngster sent to minors in Rangers' tight numbers game

The 20-year-old lefty defenseman, who built off his 10-game trial at the end of last season, certainly made an impression before being assigned to the AHL Wolf Pack on Thursday.

Booster shot improves immune response of chemotherapy patients: study

A study helps quantify the improved protection against COVID-19 achieved with a third booster dose of the vaccine from Pfizer Inc and BioNTech SE in patients who are undergoing chemo.

Dow surges 500 points as lawmakers reach deal on debt limit

The Dow rose as much as 530 points, or 1.5 percent, Thursday while the S&P 500 also surged 1.5 percent. The Nasdaq saw gains of as much as 1.7 percent.

Inside the billionaire battle for real estate supremacy on Meadow Lane

Even billionaires have to keep up with the Joneses — and they’re spending the GDPs of small nations to do it. Last year — during the uncertainty of the pandemic...

Joe Namath talks Jets, Zach Wilson, London game

The Jets won their first game of the season Sunday. They now try to win one in another country.

New towers are tempting buyers with beautiful in-house bars

"Mix me up one of those Condo Kool-Aids, barkeep!” To woo thirsty buyers, luxe resi towers are investing in swanky bar lounges. Fasano Fifth Avenue (No. 815) is one of...

'Booby-trapped' home where missing woman was caged mysteriously burns down

The Missouri home where a man allegedly kept a missing woman locked in a cage has now mysteriously burned down after being booby trapped, sheriff’s officials say.

Biden administration unveils ‘national cryptocurrency enforcement team’

The Justice Department unit will focus on "crimes committed by virtual currency exchanges, mixing and tumbling services, and money laundering infrastructure actors."

Dodgers celebration included another team after Wild Card win

Nationals outfielder Juan Soto and hitting coach Kevin Long came out west to support Max Scherzer and Trea Turner after the two stars were traded from Washington to Los Angeles...

Issa Rae told to include white character in shows so people would 'care'

“From the jump in creating the show, it was put in my mind that you had to have a white character to be a bridge,” she said.

Rashida Tlaib says she only wears mask because of 'Republican tracker': report

Rep. Rashida Tlaib, a member of the progressive ​"Squad," was caught on video admitting that she is only wearing a mask because she is being filmed by a "Republican tracker,"...

Three NYC workers arrested on various misdeeds

Three off-duty city workers -- including a traffic agent who was allegedly caught masturbating in his car -- were busted for separate offenses across the city.

US troops in Taiwan help strengthen defenses as China's power grows: report

Roughly two dozen members of US special operations are working with Taiwan's ground forces while the Marines are helping with small-boat training, according to a report.

Midtown has highest retail vacancy rate in NYC: report

Midtown Manhattan is suffering worse than any other neighborhood in the city when it comes to storefront retail spaces, according to a new real estate industry report.

Be king of the Lego world with record 9,090-piece Titanic set

Lego has announced their largest model ever of the Titanic, the ill-fated ship that was the largest ever at the time of its doomed maiden voyage.

Only one coach might survive major Mets shakeup

The Mets cleared the coaching decks for their next head of baseball operations, although they viewed one instructor as too valuable to jettison altogether. 

DA weighs charges for NYPD boss DOI says 'obstructed' de Blasio detail probe

Inspector Howard Redmond would be subject to obstruction of justice charges, Department of Investigation Commissioner Margaret Garnett said Thursday.

2 men killed, teens injured in overnight NYC accidents

A 38-year-old man, from Manhattanville, was taken with severe body trauma to Harlem Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.

Original Bobby Van's building in Bridgehampton trades for $7.5M

A high-end Italian restaurant is going into the space at 2402 Montauk Highway, which housed pizza hot spot World Pie after Bobby Van's closed in 1980.

'Crazy times': Willow Smith reveals 'pedophile' stalker broke into her home

During a new episode of "Red Table Talk" released Wednesday," the singer revealed the traumatic incident left her feeling "violated."

'WandaVision' spinoff starring Kathryn Hahn in the works: report

Marvel fans may not have seen the last of her spell-conjuring villain Agatha Harkness, who stole the spotlight in the critically acclaimed Disney+ show.

Ex-NYPD sergeants' union boss Ed Mullins files for retirement

Embattled ex-NYPD sergeants' union loudmouth Ed Mullins has filed for retirement amid a federal probe into alleged misuse of the union's finances.

Why Boji the commuting street dog is becoming a global superstar

A train-hopping street dog named Boji is Turkey's most beloved travel buddy, known to cruise all manner of public transportation throughout Istanbul.

Brian Laundrie's dad joins search for his fugitive son at Florida reserve

Chris Laundrie arrived at a vast Florida nature reserve Thursday to join the weeks-old search for his fugitive son, who is sought in the disappearance and death of Long Island...

Family of Miya Marcano confronted suspected killer over 'obsessive texts'

Relatives of slain Florida college student Miya Marcano angrily confronted the maintenance worker suspected of killing her a day after she went missing.

'Slap a teacher’ challenge: Child allegedly assaults educator

Schools districts across the U.S. have been alerting parents of a challenge dubbed "slap a teacher" in which students apparently encourage one another to assault educators.

Teacher told black students Constitution saved them from being 'field slaves': parent

A North Carolina charter school teacher was forced to resign after telling black students they’d be her “field slaves” if not for the Constitution, according to the parent of a...

100-year-old former Nazi camp guard goes on trial in Germany

A 100-year-old man went on trial in Germany Thursday, accused of being an accessory to murder for serving as a Nazi SS guard at the Sachsenhausen concentration camp during World...

Tanzanian writer awarded Nobel literature prize

The Swedish Academy said the award was in recognition of Abdulrazak Gurnah's “uncompromising and compassionate penetration of the effects of colonialism and the fate of the refugee."

Zebras escape from Illinois pumpkin farm, snarling traffic

Two zebras that escaped from a suburban Chicago pumpkin farm had travelers on a state highway doing double takes as the exotic animals hit the road during their brief taste...

Remnants of black church uncovered in Colonial Williamsburg

By 1818, The First Baptist Church had its first building in the former colonial capital. The 16-foot by 20-foot structure was destroyed by a tornado in 1834.

Salt Queen artist relists downtown home for $2.39M

Milan-born artist Bettina Werner, who is known as the Salt Queen for her work with colorized salt crystals, has relisted her apartment in the Financial District. The home, at 15 Broad...

Crow goes to school with kid who nursed it back to health

From coyotes to rhinos, there are few bonds stronger than the blind love between a person and an animal that he or she has nursed back to health. That's why this crow in Turkey follows...

North Korea attempting to conceal expanding uranium plant: watchdog

North Korea is trying to conceal the expansion and changes it is making to its Uranium Enrichment Plant (UEP), according to satellite imagery from a US-based watchdog group.

76ers owner unloads millions of Apollo shares as he exits buyout firm

Josh Harris -- the billionaire who owns the Philadelphia 76ers -- is cutting his stake in Apollo Global Management following his co-founder Leon Black's noisy exit as the private-equity giant's...

Yankees great wants to know 'what the f--k' team is doing

Following the Yankees' 6-2 loss to the Red Sox in the wild-card game, Sabathia questioned the team's approach to playing the Red Sox.

Meet the stars of new show that's 'The Breakfast Club' plus murder

It’s like “The Breakfast Club” — but with a murderous twist. 

Expect a lot of runs in this ALDS opener

The divisional round of the 2021 MLB postseason starts on Thursday as the Chicago White Sox and Houston Astros do battle in Texas with two of the MLB’s top lineups...

Rescuers flummoxed after cliff-clinging woman turns out to be movie prop

California emergency services were flabbergasted after a cliff-clinging woman turned out to be a movie prop — giving new meaning to the phrase "scene of a crime."

'Cats' composer Andrew Lloyd Webber bought a dog because film was so awful

"It was the first time in my 70-odd years on this planet that I went out and bought a dog. So the one good thing to come out of it...

NFL star's girlfriend proudly flaunts 'detox body' on Instagram

Nicole, the girlfriend of Chiefs star Travis Kelce, is about halfway through her detox diet.

More than a dozen ex-NBA players busted in multimillion-dollar fraud scheme

The indictment accuses 18 former ballers of ripping off $4 million from the NBA’s Health and Welfare Benefit Plan.

Hair-raising video shows Virginia cop save officer's life from oncoming car

The clip shows Officer Matthew Stewart reacting with superhero-like reflexes to pull Officer Jessica McGraw away from the white car that slammed into a police SUV.

Huge stash of Nazi memorabilia found at home of alleged pedophile in Brazil

Aylson Proenca Doyle Linhares, 58, was arrested Tuesday after a couple in his neighborhood accused him of abusing their 12-year-old son, according to Police Commissioner Luis Armond.

Baseball in NYC is over, so what are you most looking forward to this fall?

What are you looking forward to in the post-baseball New York sports world?

Alex Murdaugh sued by his family's law firm for using fake account to steal millions

The law office of Peters, Murdaugh, Parker, Eltzroth, Detrick (PMPED) sued its drug-addicted former shareholder in Colleton County on October 6, 2021.

'WOW' Women of Wrestling to launch new weekend episodes after ViacomCBS deal

ViacomCBS said Thursday that it inked a multi-year distribution deal with WOW, also known as Women of Wrestling. The exclusive media rights pact gives the women's professional wrestling league distribution...

Snapchat cracks down on drug dealing on its app after fentanyl overdoses

Snapchat is cracking down on drug sales through its disappearing-photos app following reports of dealers using it to sling deadly fentanyl-laced pills.

Get 18 bottles of wine delivered to your door for 80% off

18 is the new lucky number. With cozy weather is upon us, and as the seasons change, so do our beverage choices. As we transition from frozen margaritas to smooth...

William Shatner, Anderson Cooper joke about 'inseminating space program'

The infamously phallic shape of Jeff Bezos' Blue Origin rocket arose in discussion. 

Nets quietly having strong training camp despite Kyrie Irving drama

Kyrie Irving’s absence is the elephant in the room, overshadowing everything else about the Nets’ training camp.

YouTuber 'LaurDIY' talks new season of HBO's 'Craftopia' & her favorite items to shop

After amassing more than 8.6 million subscribers, she is returning to host HBO Max's "Craftopia" for its second season — available now to stream.

Top investigator: De Blasio NYPD detail used as 'concierge service' for son

The head of the city's investigatory agency ripped Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday for allowing his NYPD security team to be turned into a "concierge service" for his son.

Americans' trust in media fell four points in past year, lowest since 2016: poll

Just 7 percent said they have a “great deal” of trust and confidence in newspapers, television and radio, while 29 percent said they have a “fair amount.”

Hundreds of rare 'dinosaur shrimp' found living in Arizona

The prehistoric crustacean creatures -- officially called triops -- were discovered in a section of the Wupatki National Monument last month.

Chuck Schumer accepts short-term deal on debt ceiling

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell proposed the truce after Democrats led by President Biden balked at his prior urging that they raise the debt ceiling themselves as they pursue trillions...

'Karen' Halloween costume slammed for 'profiting from racism'

A Halloween hairpiece poking fun at "Karens" is being slammed as tone deaf and racist on social media.

Brian Laundrie updates: Chris Laundrie arrives at Florida park to join search

Follow the latest news updates in the search for Brian Laundrie with the New York Post’s live coverage.

TV host in middle of boxing faceoff controversy: 'F--k her'

Promoter Bob Arum blasted British broadcaster Kate Abdo for the way she handled the Tyson Fury-Deontay Wilder press conference on Wednesday.

Controversial Cuomo ally Larry Schwartz resigns from MTA board

Larry Schwartz -- a longtime aide to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo who used his role as state COVID-19 vaccine czar to gauge political support for his scandalized boss -- has resigned.

Teacher who was injured in Texas high school shooting ran to classroom to help

Calvin Pettitt heroically ran to the classroom where gunfire broke out after hearing cries for help. Bullets struck Pettitt in the back, leaving him with broken ribs and a collapsed...

CIA creates 'China Mission Center' amid rising threats

The Central Intelligence Agency said Thursday it has created a new “China Mission Center” to focus solely on the national security risks posed by the Chinese government.

Woman accused of killing dad in ritzy NJ shore home was cut from will: court docs

Sherry Lee Heffernan, 55, told her 87-year-old father, John Enders, she wanted to be the broker for his Surf City bayfront home and got “disgruntled” when he refused.

COVID-19 survivors face increased risk of heart problems: study

Researchers at the Veterans Affairs St. Louis Health Care System in Missouri found that COVID survivors had a 39 percent increased risk of developing heart failure.

This collapsible chair is perfect for camping, the beach, and more

Leaf peeping season (the practice of traveling to watch nature display its fall colors) may be getting more difficult to pursue every year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t head...

Border Patrol busts illegal immigrant convicted of rape as criminal arrests skyrocket

Yuma Sector agents arrested Edgard Antonio Gutierrez-Martinez on Monday, according to sector chief patrol agent Chris T. Clem. who posted a photo of the illegal immigrant to Twitter.

Jaylon Smith lands with another NFC contender after Cowboys release

Jaylon Smith will add speed and fill a major gap for the Packers' defense after a slew of injuries put them in trouble at the position.

Afghan evacuation flights resume after measles outbreak

The Biden administration is turning a Wisconsin military base into a "small city" of Afghan refugees, as inbound flights resume following a measles outbreak that delayed evacuations for three weeks.

Pfizer wants emergency authorization for young kids to get COVID vaccine

Pfizer has said that its vaccine, which was created with BioNTech, was proven to be safe and effective in clinical trials with kids aged 5 to 11.

Dutch regulators find Apple abuses power through its app store fees: report

Apple's requirement that app developers for the iPhone use the tech giant's payments system is an abuse of market power, the Netherlands' antitrust regulator has reportedly found.

Ride the hot hand in this ALDS matchup

Lance McCullers Jr. lost just one game in his past seven starts and beat Tampa Bay in his last home game.

Critics call to cancel Dave Chappelle, Netflix for 'ridiculing trans people'

“Chappelle’s brand has become synonymous with ridiculing trans people and other marginalized communities.”

Tunnel to Towers to pay mortgages for families of 50 fallen heroes

The Tunnel to Towers Foundation will pay off the mortgages for the families of 50 fallen first responders and military members including 20 in New York.

Giants' receiving group is an injury-filled mystery for Cowboys showdown

Sterling Shepard and Darius Slayton could be returning from hamstring injuries, while Kenny Golladay is now dealing with a groin issue.

Maryland man killed pharmacist brother over COVID-19 vaccine: court docs

Jeffrey Burnham, who was wanted in the deaths of his brother, sister-in-law and an elderly woman, was arrested Friday in West Virginia after the three slayings more than 100 miles...

Gripping video captures plane piloted by billionaire crashing in Italy

Dan Petrescu was flying the single-engine Pilatus PC-12 that was captured Sunday plummeting in flames into an office building in San Donato Milanese.

White Sox fan catches ball with prosthetic leg

TikTok user Shannon Frandreis amazed her fellow fans when she caught a ball at a recent Chicago White Sox game with her prosthetic leg.

White House of lies: Biden mocked for using phony 'game show set' for events

President Joe Biden is being widely mocked on social media for running a "Truman Show presidency" after he was pictured speaking from a fake White House set.

21 must-have beauty products from Amazon’s Deal of the Day event

Get a jump on Black Friday. Stock up on must-have beauty products from brands like L'Oreal, NYX and Maybelline during Amazon's Deal of the Day event.

New jobless claims fall for first time in a month

Thursday’s drop in new jobless claims snapped three-week streak of surprise increases in the number of Americans applying for unemployment.

De Blasio used NYPD to help staff run errands and for 'political purposes': city probe

Mayor Bill de Blasio's security detail was used for "political purposes" during his failed presidential campaign, running "errands" for their boss and his aides.

Thief on pink bike with butterflies snatches girl's phone in Queens

The girl was walking on 34th Avenue near 102nd Street in North Corona when the bike-riding suspect approached her and “forcibly” grabbed her phone.

'Classy' Mark Consuelos leaves 'Riverdale' daddy role after 4 seasons

He just freed up his schedule to allow more time for his legendary thirst traps with his wife of 25 years Kelly Ripa.

Kemba Walker’s Knicks have believers who have been there before

Before there was Kemba Walker rising out of The Bronx, Nate "Tiny" Archibald paved the way, building the reputation of all NYC point guards.

Start 'Em Sit 'Em, DFS and bets for NFL Week 5

Start or sit Damien Harris? Chase Claypool? Jaylen Waddle? And what bets should you make in Week 5? The Post answers your fantasy football questions.

Closely watched stock picker Cathie Wood’s firm ARK is leaving New York

In a statement, Cathie Wood cited the "Tampa Bay region's talent, innovative spirit, and quality of life" as reasons for moving ARK Investment Management out of New York City.

Police searching for Brian Laundrie reportedly find remnants of fresh campsite

A source close to the 23-year-old man’s family told CNN's Chris Cuomo late Wednesday that authorities said they “found fresh traces of a campsite.”

Yankees fans want changes, but how many can they really expect to get?

Fans aren’t happy with the way this season ended and they want some things to change -- fast.

Prince Andrew wins right to view sex accuser's Epstein settlement that he hopes will get him off hook in lawsuit

Manhattan District Judge Loretta Preska granted permission for Andrew's lawyers to receive a copy of the confidential agreement Epstein reached with Virginia Roberts Giuffre.

Moderna founders debut on Forbes’ list of 400 richest Americans

Moderna co-founders Noubar Afeyan and Robert Langer along with early investor Timothy Springer were named to Forbes' list of the 400 richest people in the US.

Family of suspected Texas school shooter says teen was bullied for fancy clothes, $35K car

The family of the young man who allegedly injured four people, including his teacher, when he opened fire at a Texas high school claim the 18-year-old had been bullied.

15-ton problem! Two humpback whales rescued in Argentina

Watch the dramatic rescue video of two stranded humpback whales on the beaches south of Buenos Aires, Argentina. The first whale, weighing a whopping 8 tons and spanning 32 feet,...

Your favorite quarterback's favorite quarterback

Jordan Palmer was an NFL washout. Then he found his calling as a QB whisperer to the stars.

NYC grocery store worker slashed by box cutter-wielding shoplifter: cops

The 45-year-old victim was cut in the throat and cheek after confronting the man about allegedly stealing a necklace from Liberty Farm on Liberty Ave. in South Ozone Park.

Teen boys shot inside NYC fried chicken restaurant

Two teen boys, ages 13 and 16, were shot inside of a fried chicken restaurant in Harlem on Wednesday night, police said.

'UK and Ireland Jets Fans' eager for game in London

He is 22 years old and “J-E-T-S, Jets, Jets, Jets!” sounds every bit as sweet to him in London and in his Ireland home base as it does to anyone...

Sanders won't condemn Sinema harassment amid spending bill spat

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) refused to sign on to a statement condemning last weekend's harassment of Sen. Kyrsten Sinema (D-Ariz.) unless it included language pressuring her to change her stance...

Walk-off home run lifts Dodgers over Cardinals in wild card

Chris Taylor hit a tiebreaking, two-run homer in the bottom of the ninth inning, lifting the Los Angeles Dodgers past the St. Louis Cardinals.

NJ serial killer who murdered women he met for sex sentenced to 160 years

A convicted New Jersey serial killer who used dating apps to lure his victims during a 2016 murder spree was sentenced to 160 years in prison Wednesday.

Founders Cup in NJ has a major feel to it

It’s not a women’s major championship by title, but this week’s Cognizant Founders Cup at Mountain Ridge Country Club in West Caldwell, N.J., will have a major feel to it....

Wild video shows gang assault, stabbing of 54-year-old man in NYC

Wild video released by police shows part of a vicious gang assault of a 54-year-old man in The Bronx that left the victim with a stab wound to his chest.

There is some good news for Gerrit Cole

The guess is Cole is closer to the good extreme than the bad one.

Rand Paul tells Americans 'be afraid' amid DOJ schools threat policy

Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) said Wednesday that Americans should "be afraid of your government" after Attorney General Merrick Garland announced that the FBI would probe a purported spike in threats...

This company is dedicated to safely re-opening schools post-COVID

Re-open.com can help provide schools with easy, fast, reliable access to high-quality health and safety products in compliance with the latest federal and state regulations.

Gayle King gushes to Jalen Rose about her new, 24/7 role

On this week's "Renaissance Man," Gayle King, broadcaster and bestie to Oprah, tells Jalen Rose about her expanding family and why she's generous with fans, even hostile ones.