November 14, 2021

Injuries keep mounting for overmatched Jets unit

There was finally some momentum on the Jets’ side. Despite getting thoroughly outplayed for most of Sunday afternoon’s first half, they only trailed the Bills by a touchdown. Then Josh...

Adele's Oprah concert proves she didn't lose her voice with those pounds

Some singers who make you feel music in a way you didn’t realize you’d been missing — until you hear them again. Someone like Barbra Streisand, someone like Whitney Houston,...

Jets needed just six minutes to completely unravel: 'What the hell just happened?'

The Jets let the game against the Bills on Sunday get away from them in an instant.

The Jets' future is no longer in doubt

It is time to give the football, and the future, back to Zach Wilson.

Girl, 11, sole survivor in plane crash on Michigan’s Beaver Island

An 11-year-old girl was the sole survivor of a plane crash on an island in Lake Michigan on Saturday that killed four people -- including her father, authorities said. The...

What Jets should want to be just smacked them in the mouth

How the game played out was sobering evidence of just how far away the Jets are from the Bills, who lead the AFC East and appear to be on the...

Buttigieg's 'systemic racism' claim is the leftist myth about Robert Moses

Discussing the alleged systemic racism of American transportation at a recent press conference, Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg used the example of how “an underpass was constructed such that a bus...

Rangers drop rival thanks to star's first shootout goal

There was no multi-goal lead for the Rangers to blow at the start of the third period, just a 2-2 tie to break.

9-year-old dies after being trampled at Travis Scott Astroworld festival

The 9-year-old boy who had been on life support after he was trampled at Travis Scott’s Astroworld Festival in Houston has died.

MSNBC anchor Joy Reid's crying shame: Devine

Joy Reid is a racist sociopath. How else to explain her reaction to Kyle Rittenhouse breaking down in the witness box during his murder trial last week?

Nets stars silence boos in return to old stomping grounds

The Thunder fans showered Kevin Durant and James Harden with boos, giving it to the two stars they used to cheer for. 

College football's coaching-carousel could get wild

Three top-10 college football jobs all in need of coaches in the same offseason, and several intriguing names that could be on the move.

Aaron Rodgers got 'a little misty' in victorious return

Aaron Rodgers was back under center and the Packers got back to winning — a welcome return to normal for Green Bay after a tumultuous couple of weeks.

Top Jets receiver's ill-timed fumble 'swayed game'

If it’s possible to have a pressure-point, game-turning moment in a blowout the size of the one the Bills put on the Jets Sunday, Corey Davis’ fumble near the end...

This is Knicks' opportunity to reverse worrying trend

The Knicks (7-6) begin a three-game homestand, starting Monday versus Indiana, followed Wednesday against Orlando and Saturday against Houston. 

Biden picks ex-New Orleans mayor to oversee infrastructure spending

President Joe Biden tapped Former New Orleans Mayor Mitch Landrieu to lead the implementation of the roughly $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill.

California rape, murder suspect fatally shot by US Marshals in Phoenix, authorities say

U.S. Marshals in Phoenix on Friday evening shot and killed a fugitive wanted in California on murder and rape charges, the federal agency said.

Bills have good time at Jets' expense: 'Thank you, Mike White'

There were no chants for Mike White this week, but there was appreciation — from the other team. 

Seton Hall collects another lopsided win

Seton Hall cruised past Yale, 80-44, on Sunday to move to 2-0 on the back of 15 points from transfer Alexis Yetna.

Border Patrol rescues pilot from plane crash off Florida coast

A Customs and Border Patrol special marine unit helped local law enforcement rescue a man who had crashed his airplane off the coast of Florida.

The problem with Kyle Rittenhouse media coverage and other commentary

Agenda-driven reporting on the Kenosha shootings “effectively excluded the possibility that [Kyle] Rittenhouse was a naive, dangerous fool."

Rangers see fixing biggest issue as something to be 'learned'

The Blueshirts criticized their puck management in the offensive zone and their overemphasis on defending the lead.

Fixing NYC's host of botched criminal-justice 'reforms' needs an entire political movement

Eric Adams has vowed to restore the NYPD’s plainclothes anti-gun unit, as well as to push the Legislature to fix the no-bail law.

Yankees have short window to protect top prospects

The Yankees have some significant moves to make — and that starts before Friday, MLB’s deadline to add minor leaguers to the 40-man roster or risk losing them to the...

There was wretchedness everywhere for Jets

A week after being humbled by the Jaguars, there was nothing humble about the way the Bills left 53 tire tracks on 53 players. It was that gross. It was,...

New York thought it was prepared for a pandemic — until the crisis actually hit

When the tale of the state’s pandemic response is written (no, disgraced ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s self-congratulatory book doesn’t count), historians will note that most of New York’s stockpile of N95...

Park Slope teacher: School banned my 'Proud Zionist' T-shirt but allows BLM garb

Jeffrey Levy, a teacher at MS 51 in Brooklyn, said school Principal Neal Singh ordered him to stop wearing his "Proud Zionist" t-shirt in the building.

Jets report card: No excuse for this defensive strategy

Grading the Jets' 45-17 loss to the Bills on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Knicks coach makes adjustments, close to tweaking starting five

In an attempt to juice the quintet of Kemba Walker, Evan Fournier, RJ Barrett, Julius Randle and Mitchell Robinson, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau installed more play structure and less freelancing.

Bronx judge has another teen he went easy on re-arrested

A Bronx judge with a history of dumping suspected violent criminals back on the street saw his kid-glove bail stance backfire again last week.

Border Patrol agents encounter nearly 2,000 migrants in one day, hundreds get through

Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley sector encountered nearly 2,000 migrants in a single day, with hundreds getting past.

Eugenie Bouchard supports boyfriend Mason Rudolph in a bikini from Cancun

Eugenie Bouchard may not have been in Pittsburgh this weekend to cheer on her quarterback boyfriend, Mason Rudolph, but she did support him from afar.

Yellen says end of inflation depends on 'successful' US pandemic response

Janet Yellen predicted that inflation will end once there is a “successful” response to the pandemic when demand patterns and labor supply return to their pre-pandemic norms.

Mystery of a small-town former cheerleader who fell victim to NYC sex ring

Fewer than two months after the teen arrived in Gotham in 2017, she vanished without a trace from a Queens motel where rooms are rented by the hour.

Meghan Markle is all for the photo ops

The former Miss Markle — who gave the back of her hand to her father, her once-best friend, her prince of a husband’s relatives and gave the finger to Her Majesty the...

This Giant believes he's the NFL's fastest player

Keion Crossen charged at Patrick Mahomes with the speed of a mischievous toddler running from his mother. 

Dozens of NYC hotels in jeopardy as international tourism set to return

Tourists are poised to swarm to the Big Apple during the holiday season after an international travel ban was lifted last week -- but it might be too little, too...

Subway crime drops as daily ridership continues to increase

NYPD recorded 40 robberies, 85 grand larcenies and 34 felony assaults across the MTA's 472 subway stations in October.

Woman killed in hit-and-run on Belt Parkway after pulling onto shoulder

A woman who had gotten out of her car after parking on the shoulder of the Belt Parkway was struck and killed by a hit-and-run driver early Sunday, police said.

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 15, 2021

The Issue: Rep. Nicole Malliotakis’ vote in favor of the just-passed $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill. I supported Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, but she and 12 other Republicans threw President Biden...

NFL laughingstock finally doesn't lose — but doesn't win either

The Lions managed to avoid a ninth straight loss to begin the season in an ugly nearly four-hour marathon.

Central Park rape suspect showed off ankle monitor in Instagram post

Paulie Velez, 25, posted several photos of himself posing in front of a mirror with his ankle monitor from the Florida case clearly visible in mid-October.

3 tornadoes touched down on Long Island over the weekend

A tornado ripped through parts of Long Island over the weekend, toppling trees, downing power lines and even ripping the roof off a building in Nassau County.

Baker Mayfield leaves game with injury as Browns get destroyed

Not only did the Browns suffer a 45-7 blowout loss in New England, but Baker Mayfield left the game with a knee injury and didn't return.

Don't be fooled: 'Capping' the Cross-Bronx is harder than Schumer, Torres want you to think

Bronx Rep. Ritchie Torres and Sen. Chuck Schumer want to “cap the Cross-Bronx” — i.e., build a deck over 40 percent of the 6.5-mile Cross-Bronx Expressway to create a High...

Cam Newton quickly scores two touchdowns in Panthers return: 'I'm back!'

Cam Newton wasted no time.

Hochul fires Italian-Americans Affairs Director, spurring outrage

Gov. Kathy Hochul terminated Dolores Alfieri, who was appointed by her predecessor, Andrew Cuomo, as the governor's liaison to the Italian-American community in 2017.

Aaron Rodgers returns to the field after COVID drama

Aaron Rodgers returned to the field for the first time on Sunday since testing positive for COVID-19.

Aaron Rodgers will no longer break COVID protocol for pressers

Instead of doing in-person media with a mask, Aaron Rodgers will be fulfilling his obligations over Zoom, according to ESPN's Rob Demovsky.

A private party island will be available to just one couple this NYE

This New Year’s Eve, Renaissance Wind Creek Aruba Resort has created a lavish December 31st private island package with all the bells and whistles that will be available to just one lucky couple.

Progressives' attacks on Rittenhouse betrays their obsession with race

To begin with, the 18-year-old Rittenhouse isn’t on trial for racism; he’s on trial for murder. He is white, and so are the three men he shot, he claims in...

Now that school parents are finally being taken seriously, here's what's got to change

Since the Glenn Youngkin win in the race for governor in Virginia, seen as the revenge of the suburbs, the concerns of parents suddenly have top billing.

Mike White crashes back down to earth in miserable Jets loss

The Mike White Era was fun while it lasted. The storybook is over.

Veteran defenseman scratched and clawed way to doorstep of milestone

Two days before playing his 1,000th NHL game on Monday against the Lightning, the 39-year old Andy Greene was asked about his older teammate.

AG opens probe into NYPD killing of Belt Parkway driver

The state attorney general's office has opened a probe into the cop-involved fatal shooting of a crazed Brooklyn driver on the Belt Parkway last week.

Q train subway car found completely coated in fire extinguisher dust

A Q train subway car in a was left coated top-to-bottom in fire extinguisher powder on Saturday night.

Stunning but bankrupt Manhattan hotel gets second chance

Call it the phoenix of Greeley Square. The landmarked, but empty and construction-marred Martinique Hotel will soon rise from the ashes, thanks to a just-closed, hard-won leasehold purchase of the...

Former FDA head warns of post-Thanksgiving spike in COVID cases

Dr. Scott Gottlieb said he anticipates the uptick in COVID-19 cases already seen in more than a dozen states to continue after the Nov. 25 holiday.

Biden, China's Xi to meet Monday amid tensions between countries

The planned virtual meeting will be the third conversation between the pair since Biden took office at the beginning of the year.

Mac Jones' girlfriend dines with 'frenemy' before Pats game

Sophie Scott, the girlfriend of Patriots QB Mac Jones, shared a video of herself clinking glasses with Abby Lutzenkirchen, the fiancée of Browns tight end Miller Forristall, Jones' teammate at...

Isiah Thomas slams 76ers for airing Ben Simmons' 'dirty laundry'

Isiah Thomas is pointing the finger at the 76ers for the way they've handled Ben Simmons.

House Dems vow to pass $1.75T spending plan — but still face big hurdle

Democratic leaders in the House of Representatives are determined to vote on President Joe Biden's massive $1.75 trillion Build Back Better spending plan in the coming week.

WH economic adviser dismisses scrutiny that Biden downplayed inflation

The White House's top economic adviser Brian Deese dismissed scrutiny Sunday that the Biden administration repeatedly downplayed inflation over the summer.

Amp up your golf swing with this speed trainer on sale for Black Friday

Looking to improve your golf game and swing like a pro (no matter what craziness gets thrown at you)? If professional lessons don’t really fit into your budget, there’s now...

Duel with this laser sword for 38% off during a Pre-Black Friday Sale

Laser swords might have been made famous by "Star Wars," but that hasn’t stopped the imaginations of many around the world from being inspired by the exploits and main weapon of...

NFL Pro Bowler refuses cart after suffering devastating injury

Chase Young suffered a potentially serious knee injury on Sunday.

Jets WR celebrates girlfriend Sophia Culpo with a birthday tribute

Braxton Berrios showered girlfriend Sophia Culpo with lots of love on her 25th birthday.

Three detained in car explosion outside Liverpool hospital

Police were called to reports of a blast involving a taxi at Liverpool Women's Hospital on Sunday morning. Police said the explosion had not been declared a terrorist incident.

Cowboys owner changes tune on NFL commissioner's contract

It's all good now between Jerry Jones and Roger Goodell.

How Rams may use Odell Beckham against 49ers

Odell Beckham's first game as a Ram could feature some flashbacks to his Giants days.

Taking a bite out of crime: Video shows off-duty cop foil robbery at the dentist

The unnamed Brazilian cop is seen being examined by the dentist around 10 a.m. Thursday when armed robbers are seen forcing patients and dental office employees into the room at...

NFL star's wife reveals couple's 'streakers' costumes

Baker Mayfield's wife Emily took to Instagram on Friday to reveal that the couple dressed as "a couple of streakers" for Halloween.

Patriots rookie QB won't be fined for 'dirty' play

In the NFL, you can't taunt, but you can grab a player's ankle to prevent him from going after a loose ball. So goes the logic in the NFL's fines...

Giants aren't the only ones having issues with NFL headsets

Joe Judge isn't the only coach having headset issues. The NFL's new model for in-game communications this year reportedly has come with many issues regarding the sideline belt packs worn...

Cam Newton will get full audition with Darnold likely done

The Panthers are acting as if Sam Darnold will be out for the rest of this season. If so, Cam Newton could reportedly make himself the favorite to start in...

Odell Beckham says goodbye to Browns in emotional letter

"Believeland" will always have a place in Odell Beckham Jr.'s heart.

Sword-wielding man charged with holding woman hostage for two weeks

Garman Shaun Cunningham was taken into custody following a dramatic standoff in which he threw objects from his home in West Valley City then came out wielding a sword.

The NFL team that made a sudden late push to sign Odell Beckham Jr.

As Odell Beckham Jr. was nearing a decision on his next destination, one NFL team joined the fray late in an attempt to sign him.

Texas football has hit rock bottom

The Texas Longhorns lost at home to the Kansas Jayhawks, who were 31-point underdogs.

NYC double-shooting leaves man dead, another injured

The double-shooting occurred at about 5 p.m.

Princess Mako, new hubby move to New York after royal family exit

The couple, who wed on Oct. 26 in an intensely-scrutinized ceremony, was seen boarding a plane from Tokyo's Haneda Airport to fly to New York on Sunday morning.

NBA coach stepping away from team to undergo cancer treatment

Philadelphia 76ers assistant coach Dave Joerger announced Saturday night that he's stepping away from the team to undergo cancer treatment.

Aaron Rodgers' estranged father responds to quarterback's COVID vaccine comments

Ed Rodgers, the estranged father of Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers, is speaking out following his son's comments about the COVID-19 vaccines.

Driver killed, passenger injured in high-speed NYC crash

The driver, identified by cops as Terrell Lumpkin, lost control of his 2013 Infiniti G37 and crashed into two poles at 119-01 Guy R Brewer Boulevard in Jamaica just after...

Biden's approval rating hits new low: poll

President Biden's approval rating has plunged to a fresh low, largely driven by discontent among his own base -- as Republicans head into the 2022 midterms with historically high chances,...

Trump tops Biden by 11 points in new Iowa poll

If such a rematch were held in 2024, 51 percent of likely voters would support Trump, and 40 percent said they would back Biden, a Des Moines Register/Mediacom poll showed...

This is bet to make in Florida-Florida State hoop showdown

The Seminoles hung 105 points in their season opener against Penn and will look to duplicate that success against the Gators.

Why this NFL team will rebound in Week 10

The Raiders are in a position to do some special things this season, but Sunday’s game against the Chiefs is enormous.

Cops investigating school board 'dossier' on parents opposing CRT, mask mandates

Police have launched an investigation into claims an Arizona school board president kept a dossier on some outspoken parents who oppose mask mandates and critical race theory.

’Tis the season: How to cope when your business is holiday-based

Susan Castriota, a 60-something designer and artist in Pittsburgh, has the art of fulfilling wintertime orders down to a science

Take the underdog in this key NFL Week 9 matchup

The Titans take a deep breath — and the Saints come strolling in.

'Coward' BLM leader clashes with Fox News host, refuses to condemn riots

New York BLM co-founder Hawk Newsome clashed with Dan Bongino during a heated exchange about rioting and vandalism in the Big Apple linked to his group in the wake of...

The underdog will cover in this NFL Week 10 matchup

Even though the Lions are the NFL’s lone winless team at 0-8, they’re 4-4 ATS and have been competitive at times.

My co-worker stinks -- should I say something to her?

Gregory Giangrande offers handy advice on handling stenchy co-workers and debating whether to leave a frustrating job amid a tough employee market.

Jets vs. Bills odds, analysis and predictions for all Week 10 NFL games

Post guru Dave Blezow breaks down all the Week 10 games and makes his picks against the spread.

The scandalous slugger whose baseball career just vanished

Robinson Cano will very likely be in Mets spring training next year (assuming the owners and players eventually find common ground on a new collective bargaining agreement) after failing two...

Queen Elizabeth sprains back, won't attend Remembrance Sunday event

The queen decided “with great regret” that she cannot attend the service, and was “disappointed” to miss the event, according to a statement.

Jets vs. Bills: Preview, predictions, what to watch for

An inside look at Sunday’s Jets-Bills Week 10 matchup at MetLife Stadium:

Why Knicks are off to slow start at MSG

The Knicks, who begin a three-game homestand this week, are just 2-4 at Madison Square Garden this season.

Star big man puts on show in No. 1 Gonzaga's win

Drew Timme scored a career-high 37 points and made it look easy as he sank 15 of 19 shots to lead top-ranked Gonzaga over No. 5 Texas 86-74 on Saturday...

Where Mets could get outfield help this offseason

The Mets' outfield situation looms as a question mark, with Brandon Nimmo looking to be the only certainty to return next season, and even he could be a candidate to...

Why Jets are a bet-against in this spot

The Bills, who are 13-point favorites, will cover against the Jets on Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

Queen Elizabeth to make first public appearance since hospital stay

The 95-year-old queen, hospitalized in October, is expected to appear at Britain’s Remembrance Day service at the Cenotaph war memorial in London.

Bills and Josh Allen walking into Jets' White House

Welcome to the White House. The Mike White House.

At least 68 inmates killed in bloody battle between Ecuadorian prison gangs

Over 900 law enforcement officers spent most of the day trying to quell the violence -- which lasted for around 8 hours -- at the Litoral Penitentiary

Passenger attacks Southwest Airlines employee while boarding NYC-bound flight

A passenger assaulted a Southwest Airlines employee while boarding a plane in Dallas that was bound for LaGuardia Airport on Saturday afternoon, a report said.

Sam Huff's place in Giants history is forever

Sam Huff died at 87 on Saturday in Winchester, Va., after a long fight with dementia. His place in NFL history is secure. His place in Giants history is forever.

'SNL' mocks Ted Cruz's 'propaganda' response to Big Bird's vaccination

“Saturday Night Live” roasted Sen. Ted Cruz in its cold opening Saturday, poking fun at the Texas Republican’s social media beef with Big Bird over the Sesame Street character's COVID-19...

Decaying bodies found in Bronx apartment after neighbor sees maggots

The badly decomposed bodies of a man and woman were discovered inside her Bronx apartment on Saturday after a downstairs neighbor noticed maggots falling from her ceiling, police and sources...

Rangers center placed on IR after collision in Calgary

The Rangers placed Chytil on injured reserve Saturday prior to their 5-3 victory over the Blue Jackets.

Nets trusting the process while winning

The Nets (9-4) will face the Thunder on Sunday with a chance to close out a season-long, six-game road trip with a superb 5-1 mark. But Kevin Durant said they’re...

AEW's greatest story got the perfect ending at Full Gear

All Elite Wrestling paid off its greatest story in poetic fashion.

FBI server hacked, spam emails sent to over 100,000 people

Authorities have not determined the sender or motive behind the rambling, incoherent emails, filled with technological nonsense.

Cops hunt perv who rubbed himself against female bus riders

Cops are hunting for a pervert accused of rubbing his groin against a 14-year-old girl and 26-year-old woman on separate MTA buses in Queens last week.

Man who allegedly shoved woman on subway tracks was defending himself: attorney

The man charged with shoving a woman onto the subway tracks in Times Square was acting in self defense, his attorney claimed at his first court appearance on Saturday.

Hawaii couple accused of keeping missing adopted daughter in cage

The sickening details of the alleged conditions endured by Isabella Kalua were revealed to detectives by the girl’s biological sister.

HBO documentary legend Sheila Nevins: Network boys 'kicked me out the door'

HBO's mega-successful, Oscar-winning exec Sheila Nevins reveals for the first time how the network boys club "kicked her out the door" — but she's having the last laugh.