December 17, 2022

Veteran's insertion in Rangers lineup doesn’t bode well for defenseman

Ben Harpur’s insertion into the Rangers’ lineup does not augur well for Libor Hajek.

Gerard Gallant, Jaroslav Halak and Barclay Goodrow talk about the Rangers 6-3 win over the Flyers

Gerard Gallant, Jaroslav Halak and Barclay Goodrow talk about the New York Rangers 6-3 win over the Philadelphia Flyers. The Rangers have won 6 straight games. Rangers at Blackhawks: Sunday...

These Christmas carols tell story after a lot to like from New York sports in 2022

You’ve waited all year for ’em (well, at least my wife has). So here’s to Christmas 2022. Deck the halls and clear your throats …

Nets wing drilling corner 3-pointers at ridiculous rate

Watanabe will enter the game Sunday at Detroit shooting 19-for-26 (.731) from the corner.

SNL veteran Cecily Strong to leave show

The skit program broke the news about two hours before the Dec. 17 episode was set to air.

Aaron Judge's record-breaking home run ball has new owner

Cory Youmans, who caught the ball in the left-field seats at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, turned down a private offer of $3 million for the ball last month.

Sam Bankman-Fried reverses decision to fight extradition to US: report

Disgraced cryptocurrency tycoon Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to reverse his decision to contest extradition from the Bahamas to the US, where he is facing fraud charges, Reuters reported.

Gall out in the ‘open’ at the US border

What started as a foolish bid to undo everything Donald Trump did has become a permanent policy that undercuts national security and defies decency.

Joe Burrow, Tom Brady face off with major ramifications in pivotal clash

The present and future meet the past on Sunday when the Bengals play the Buccaneers on Sunday in Tampa. 

Is this the end of Janet Yellen? A new Treasury secretary is due

There are continued denials by the White House flack that Janet Yellen is about to be jettisoned, despite persistent speculation to the contrary.

Sharon Osbourne back home after suffering medical episode, son says

"As to what happened to my mum — I'm gonna leave it to her to share about when she is ready," Jack Osbourne said Saturday night.

Knicks star breaking out of another slow start to a season

Tom Thibodeau believes he has a solution for RJ Barrett’s chronic slow starts. 

Surging Rangers' offense erupts for sixth straight win

Artemi Panarin and Barclay Goodrow each had one goal and one assist to lift the New York Rangers past the host Philadelphia Flyers.

Refs threaten Bills with penalty as fans hurl snowballs at Dolphins players

Bills fans brought out their inner quarterback on Saturday by chucking snowballs onto Buffalo’s Highmark Stadium.

Florida father fatally shoots wife, wounds 5-year-old daughter before taking his own life: cops

A Florida man shot and killed his wife and wounded their 5-year-old daughter, who was left parentless after he then took his own life, police said.

Biden slings 'anti-Irish' words, claims to be Italian in gaffe-ridden speech

"I may be Irish, but I’m not stupid," Biden inexplicably said as he greeted 102-year-old World War II veteran Ray Firmani during a town hall on veterans' benefits in New...

Star duo could prove difference in Chargers' playoff chase this time

The Chargers are the only team with Justin Herbert at quarterback.

Megan Thee Stallion's ex-bodyguard 'missing' ahead of appearance at Tory Lanez shooting trial

"We recently learned that Justin Edison went missing right before he was scheduled to appear in court," Megan Thee Stallion's attorney, Alex Spiro, told TMZ Saturday.

El Paso mayor declares state of emergency ahead of Title 42 lifting

"Our asylum seekers are not safe," said El Paso Mayor Oscar Leeser at a specially called press conference to announce the emergency measures. "We have hundreds and hundreds on the...

Ozone hole closes later than usual for 3rd year in a row, scientists say

The ozone hole over Antarctica has been acting strangely for the past few years.

Jets cornerback using costly penalties as 'lesson'

Michael Carter II has had a nice season for the Jets, but the cornerback had two big penalties last week in the loss to the Bills that he was upset...

Nets' growing cohesion leading to winning: 'We just figured it out'

A team that was just 2-5 before coach Steve Nash was fired has gone 16-5 for his replacement, Jacque Vaughn.

Giants rookie eyeing rebound performance after rough showing

It is a game a player would like to forget, but Evan Neal believes that defeats the purpose. 

Arctic blast to impact millions of Americans into next week

"A big ridge of high pressure is dropping in behind our coast-to-coast storm that's really ruled the forecast for this entire week," FOX Weather meteorologist Britta Merwin said.

Amtrak unveils new trains that will replace aging fleet

Amtrak on Thursday released details of its new Airo trains, which will operate on routes across the country beginning in 2026. 

Holocaust survivor, NYC developer's $40M estate still unclaimed

A decade after his death, the $40 million estate of Holocaust survivor and Staten Island developer Roman Blum has yet to be resolved, and his would-be heirs battle for their...

Letters to the Editor — Dec. 18, 2022

New York Post readers sound off on raises for state lawmakers, robot cop danger, nixing customers who disagree with you, and Democrats’ gun folly.

'Blessing in disguise': Knicks guard validating coach's approach

Looking back now, Quentin Grimes believes Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau made the right decision.

Budding hockey star’s body found dead on London sidewalk

London Knights center Abakar Kazbekov has died, the team and the Ontario Hockey League announced Saturday.

Teen facing murder charge for giving fentanyl to girl who died from overdose: cops

Jacob Sayre, 17, was charged as an adult with second-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, and delivery of a controlled substance on Thursday in Ozark, Missouri.

Gerard Gallant and Braden Schneider discuss the Rangers current 5-game winning streak

"It's starting to come together" Gerard Gallant and Braden Schneider discuss the New York Rangers current 5-game winning streak. The Rangers play the Flyers on Saturday 7P.M.

Iran arrests Oscar-winning movie actress for supporting protests

Iranian authorities arrested actress Taraneh Alidoosti Saturday after she shared her support publicly for the nation’s ongoing protest movement, according to state media.  

Tiger Woods, son battle injuries to stay right in hunt at PNC Championship

Tiger Woods and 13-year-old son Charlie weren't about to let a bad foot and a bum ankle keep them from playing together in the PNC Championship.

All-Star slugger agrees to one-year deal with Dodgers

J.D. Martinez is heading to the Dodgers.

Steven Spielberg apologizes to shark population for 'feeding frenzy' after 'Jaws'

He's gonna need a bigger apology note.

NYC graffiti mural made by Queens artist to honor Holocaust hero Tibor Baranski

A graffiti mural honoring Holocaust hero Tibor Baranski, who saved the lives of thousands of Jews in Hungary, is set to be unveiled in NoLIta on the first night of...

NHL commish still saying 'I told you so' about league's building crisis

I have always believed that there is a lot of, “I told you so,” in Gary Bettman, who even when he didn’t, most often insists that he did.

Novelist who chronicled COVID in Wuhan now a virtual prisoner

"For a professional writer like myself, this is the greatest punishment they could hand out."

This must be Daniel Jones' Giants moment

Daniel Jones was drafted to win games like the one he plays in on Sunday night.

Matt Ryan now on wrong of another historic NFL collapse

Matt Ryan is the answer to an ignominious trivia question.

Our pick for tonight's college basketball matchup between a pair of top-ten teams

Saturday's college basketball slate caps off with a Top 10 duel between Arizona and Tennessee at 10:30 p.m. ET on ESPN 2.

The replace-Rikers fantasy ignores the real problem: a violent, dysfunctional jail culture

The entire political establishment needs to drop the replace-Rikers fantasy.

The end of Title 42 will increase soaring fentanyl deaths

President Biden’s border insanity isn’t just killing migrants and US law-enforcement officers; it’s killing kids and destroying families via the massive inflow of drugs the White House has invited. 

Seton Hall comes up just short in conference loss

Bryce Hopkins had 24 points in Providence's 71-67 victory against Seton Hall on Saturday.

Big man's double-double leads St. John's to rout of Florida State

Joel Soriano scored 23 points and grabbed 12 rebounds and St. John's beat Florida State 93-79 in an Orange Bowl Basketball Classic doubleheader on Saturday.

Sam Bankman-Fried prosecutors target top Democrats for info on FTX donations

Prosecutors investigating accused crypto grifter Sam Bankman-Fried have demanded information from high-level Democrats.

Christian teacher forced to quit for refusing to use preferred pronouns: suit

Vivian Geraghty alleges she was forced to quit her Ohio teaching job after she claimed that it violates her religious beliefs to use students' preferred pronouns.

Two NYPD recruits suspended after steamy bathroom tryst at police academy

Two NYPD recruits were suspended Friday after they were caught having sex in a bathroom at the department’s training academy in Queens, sources told The Post.

Vikings complete largest comeback in NFL history with wild OT win

The Colts blocked a punt for a touchdown, scored on an interception of Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins and raced out to a huge lead, but it was Minnesota that made...

Roommate allegedly killed woman found stabbed at NYC homeless shelter

The 42-year-old alleged attacker, Charmaine Crossman, ran out of the shelter and was last seen wearing a pink and white striped shirt and black pants, cops said.

Dansby Swanson gets a new team with $177 million contract

Dansby Swanson and Chicago agreed on Saturday on a seven-year, $177 million contract, The Post's Joel Sherman reported. The deal includes a full no-trade clause.

Reno mayor claims private investigator put tracking device on her car

"The tracking and surveillance of Schieve caused her, as it would cause any reasonable person, significant fear and distress,” according to the complaint.

Wikipedia users rush to document 'Thursday Night Massacre' after Twitter suspends reporters

Woke Wikipedia users rushed to memorialize Twitter's decision to briefly suspend a clutch of liberal reporters who the company says violated their terms of service.

Steve Cohen: Cost of keeping Mets promise doesn't 'scare me at all'

Three days after the record deal was done, and star shortstop Carlos Correa was gone to the San Francisco Giants for a shortstop-record $350 million, you could still hear a...

Vandalism seen at high school — days after anti-Semitism lesson was held

“Anti-Semitism is on the rise in Montgomery County and the D.C. region," County Council President Evan Glass said following recent hate crimes.

NYC parents want to oust 'Grinch-like' principal who bans treats

Debra Mastriano, the principal of PS 166 on the Upper West Side, once forbid a kindergartner from eating a piece of birthday cake from his home-packed lunch because she thought...

Giants vet on growing up in city of 'rage,' turning this 's--t around' vs. Commanders

Journeyman defensive end Jihad Ward, a seven-year veteran signed by the Giants as a free agent this offseason, huddles with Post columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A.

'Avatar: The Way of Water' makes $53M box office splash

The James Cameron flick, which The Post called "the ingenious sequel we've been waiting for," is expected to rake in $170 million on its opening weekend.

Iconic LA mountain lion P-22 is euthanized

P-22, which lived in and around LA’s Griffith Park, had severe injuries and was experiencing chronic health problems, according to the California Department of Fish and Wildlife. 

Real baaad: Man shot trying to steal senior citizen's goat in stolen vehicle

Alexander Belinsky was charged with robbery, elder abuse, attempted vehicle theft, residential burglary, animal cruelty and battery, authorities said.

What the Giants aren't budging on entering must-win game

Try to get coach Brian Daboll to take Sunday night’s game against the Commanders at FedEx Field and raise it to a heightened level and win a prize.

Ex-Jets QB still hasn't gotten a fair shake

Sam Darnold is just 25 years old, yet you’d think he was an NFL journeyman who’s played for twice as many as the five seasons he’s been in the league.

Can't take the cold: Three bets to target for Dolphins-Bills on Saturday night

The AFC-leading Bills have won four straight games and can clinch a playoff spot in tonight's cold, snowy encounter with Miami.

Violence at NYC juvenile detention center surges as more accused kid killers are sent there after new state law

There were 257 youth-on-youth attacks at Horizon Juvenile Center in Mott Haven during the fiscal year ending June 30 -- nearly double the 135 incidents during the same period in fiscal 2021, according to city Administration...

China's largest city to stop in-person classes as COVID cases spike

China's largest city has ordered its schools to return to online classes amid a spike in COVID-19 cases.

Big Apple UFO sightings see uptick in 2022

Manhattan reported the most close encounters of any borough with 13, including a 5:30 pm engagement on Feb. 4 involving a motorist outside a Gotham skyscraper.

Alleged Boston killer caught dangling from high-rise by his underwear: cops

Boston police said Michael Perry, 37, was charged with murder Friday.

Painter uses his own blood as the medium for his art

He puts sweat, tears — and his own blood — into his work.

Top NFL Week 15 promo codes and betting offers

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North Carolina court strikes down voter ID law as 'motivated' by racist 'intent'

North Carolina's Supreme Court narrowly struck down the state’s photo voter identification law, ruling the policy "was motivated by a racially discriminatory purpose."

Russell Wilson responds to not playing after clearing concussion protocol

Russell Wilson won’t play Sunday for the Broncos despite being cleared from concussion protocol.

Dead veterinarian's 8-year-old daughter handed mom gun used to kill cops: report

"Momma told me to give her the gun, so I gave her the gun," the blood-spattered child reportedly told another guest at the motel.

No sign of alien life despite 'several hundred' UFO reports: DoD

Following a review of hundreds of unidentified flying object reports, there is still no clear evidence of alien life. 

Ukraine warns of looming Russian ground offensive in early 2023

An assault on Kyiv could come as early as February, Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov said.

I gave up my job to trim Christmas trees — these are my top decorating tips

"For a 9-foot tree decorated all the way around, we like to use three to five rolls of ribbon; 40 to 60 sprigs and florals; and 30 to 50 ornaments,"...

Squirrel hiding in family's tree is something straight out of 'Christmas Vacation'

A North Carolina family got a holiday surprise after a squirrel entered their home and hid in their Christmas tree.

Possible white Christmas in the Big Apple could make for travel nightmare

New Yorkers dreaming of a White Christmas might first have to navigate a nightmarish winter storm set to strike the region during the busiest travel days of the season.

Why it stinks that NBA is rebranding MVP award for Michael Jordan

Last week, the NBA announced it has “rebranded” its MVP award from the Maurice Podoloff Trophy to the Michael Jordan Trophy.

Nepo baby abroad: Biden to name Kennedy as envoy to Northern Ireland

Former congressman Joe Kennedy III will be the third member of the Democratic dynasty to join Biden's diplomatic corps.

Suspended journalists bring appeal to Twitter

Elon Musk restored the Twitter accounts of journalists who he'd banned for allegedly revealing his whereabouts in real time — but won't let them post until they delete their offending...

Celtics coach's scouting reports discovered by fan online

The Celtics own the best record in the NBA, and a significant portion of information behind first-year head coach Joe Mazzulla’s success leaked out earlier this week.

NFL Week 15 Best Bets

Erich Richter breaks down his best bets for NFL week 15 in this edition of Hittin' the Books

Pop Warner investigating alleged racial slurs after youth football game

The incident occurred following a 12U quarterfinal game at the Pop Warner national championships in Orlando between the Hamden (Conn.) Hurricanes and the Highlands Ranch (Col.) Mountain Lions.

Croatia hangs on to beat Morocco to take third place in World Cup

Luka Modric led Croatia to third place in what was likely the midfield great’s last appearance at the World Cup.

Jets fans shouldn't be in a rush to boo Zach Wilson

We all know that the 80,000-pound green elephant inside MetLife Stadium is that hardly anybody outside of Zach Wilson and his immediate family are excited about him getting the starting...

Citadel billionaire wants home of historic statesman off his $106M property

Billionaire Ken Griffin moved his hedge fund Citadel to Miami and asked the city to remove the former home of William Jennings Bryan from his estate.

D'oh: Clueless man allegedly carjacked DEA agent in NYC

The agent had finished a shift in Manhattan and was stopped at a red light just after midnight last week when Zachary Bell allegedly approached his government-issued Jeep, authorities said.

Man plummets to death from Times Square building

The man was pronounced dead at the scene following the 6:50 a.m. episode on 43rd Street near 8th Avenue, the FDNY said.

Home court advantage? Big Apple hoops fans banned from rival gyms without explanation

That's an unsportsmanlike way to get home-court advantage. New York City public high schools have been banning visiting fans from their gyms, at times leaving frustrated parents stuck at home...

How big-spending Mets, Yankees can still keep costs down

When last season concluded, the Mets, Dodgers and Yankees were 1-2-3 in payroll for luxury-tax purposes.

Elizabeth Hurley addresses rumor she took Prince Harry's virginity

The revelation about how Prince Harry lost his virginity reportedly appears in "Spare" — his 416-page autobiography due out Jan. 10.

'Fetisch Barbie' spent over $48K on lip fillers and body modifications

"My huge lips are probably my most polarizing modification, people either love it or hate it and I'm obsessed with it," she told The Mirror.

Caesars Sportsbook Promo Code NPBONUSFULL: Get $1,250 on Caesars for BYU vs. SMU

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We shouldn’t expect World Cup players — or any athletes — to be activists

There is nothing wrong with an athlete opining on politics. The expectation, however, that players will protest — and protest only in a way that is deemed acceptable — has become...

Homemaker became main collector of JFK assassination records

Mary Ferrell, who died in 2004, devoted her life to assembling thousands of documents, newspaper clippings and books related to the assassination.

The Return of Zach Wilson

Brian Costello Breaks Down the Return of Zach Wilson vs the Lions

Sharon Osbourne taken to hospital for medical emergency

Sharon Osbourne was rushed to the hospital Friday after suffering a medical emergency in California, The Post can confirm.

Ex-state parole honcho who voted to free cop killer backs anti-victim bill: PBA

Herman Bell was sprung from prison in April 2018 after serving more than 40 years.

FanDuel Promo Code: Claim $125 in Free Bets for Oregon State-Florida

FanDuel Sportsbook's new customer offer lets bettors get $125 in free bets with a $5 bet before of Florida vs. Oregon State in Las Vegas Bowl.

New School students demand 'A' grades, tuition refund after adjunct strike

Although the strike ended Dec. 10, the occupying students are now demanding that the New School compensate them for disruptions to their education.

NYC landlords finally boot sex abuser, squatters he moved into their home

A pair of beleaguered Brooklyn landlords have ended their years-long battle to clear their properties of illegal tenants that had been brought in by a convicted sex abuser. 

Why media ignored female black cop’s shooting of unarmed white man

Chicago Police Officer Melvina Bogard shot an unarmed man at a train station in 2020. But the case received far less attention than most in which a cop shoots a...

Democrats protect Iranian terrorist who likely ordered murder of his own son

Mohsen Rezai is a terrorist who possibly ordered the murder of his own son. And yet, in March, a US House of Representatives resolution opposing the removal of terror designations...

Grave situation: Woman crushed by parents' headstone in Yonkers

The woman is suing the cemetery, the city of Yonkers and the company which made the headstone for negligence and unspecified damages.

Swedish zoo under fire for shooting chimps after they escaped enclosure

"We all feel a huge sadness about what has happened and mourn our beloved chimps Linda, Torsten, Santino, and Manda," Furuvik Zoo said in a Saturday statement.

Buffalo slammed by snow ahead of Bills-Dolphins game

Football in a winter wonderland.

Knives out: Fatal slashings, stabbings soar alarming 37% in Big Apple

The NYPD has logged 96 blade-involved killings so far in 2022, compared with 70 for the same period in 2021, according to department stats obtained by The Post.

Idaho 'scream'? Police bodycam picks up odd sound around time of quadruple murder

The sound was recorded at 3:12 am on Nov. 13, by a Moscow, Idaho cop responding to an incident unrelated to the murders.

Men sold 120,000 fake oxy pills laced with fentanyl on dark web: DOJ

The California man and an alleged accomplice from Texas are now facing life in prison.

Shuttered psych centers should reopen to help Adams mental health plan: pols

The pols seek to reopen shuttered buildings.

Six hurt in overnight NYC mayhem: cops

Two people were reportedly stabbed in the Bronx early Saturday, according to first responders.

Republicans demand answers after latest batch of Twitter Files

Top Republican lawmakers are demanding answers after the latest Twitter Files disclosures revealed the close relationship between the company and the FBI.

Three picks and props for Browns vs. Ravens

Our best Ravens vs. Browns predictions and picks for their NFL Week 15 meeting Saturday at 4:30 p.m. on NFL Network.

Fans storm field, attack goalie at Australian soccer match

Fans rushed onto the soccer field after the 20-minute mark at the AAMI Stadium in Melbourne as City led the match 1-0.

Steve Cohen, Jay-Z chase NYC casino license

Here are the odds on which of these big-money gamblers has the best bet for bringing a casino to NYC.

James Harden blasts Nets over his time there: 'No structure'

James Harden’s time with the Nets was brief, complicated and ultimately a flop.

Teresa Giudice dishes on her big Italian Christmas Eve dinner

"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice upholds the Italian tradition of the Feast of the Seven Fishes at her Christmas Eve dinner table.

Greenwich Village pot shops set to open

Two of the state's first recreational marijuana dispensaries will open within five blocks of each other on Broadway in Greenwich Village and another is targeting an East Village location.

Kevin McCarthy US House Speaker bid increasingly imperiled

Rep. Kevin McCarthy's (R-Calif.) bid to become Speaker of the US House of Representatives is increasingly imperiled by a small but implacable clutch of hard line House members, whose ranks...

NYPD pension fund pays out big bucks to anonymous recipients

A Post examination of city records shows steady increases in NYPD officer pension payouts — totaling nearly $3 billion the past year alone.

Home sweet home? Queens pol could save his foreclosure home with new bill

A Queens state senator whose home has been in foreclosure for more than a decade could see relief from his creditors if legislation he proposed is signed by Gov. Hochul.

I ordered shoes from ASOS — and was told to wait 800 days for delivery

"I was thinking to myself, the trainers she ordered would probably be in fashion now, go out of fashion and arrive back in fashion by the time they are delivered!"...

Jeffrey Epstein's estate sued by two women over abuse claims

The victims, who were identified in court papers only as Mia Doe and Naomi Doe, each claim they were recruited by a young woman to give Epstein a massage at...

Dealers peddling laughing gas at LCD Soundsystem concerts in Brooklyn

A band of high-larious hucksters have been brazenly selling balloons filled with laughing gas outside of the popular East Williamsburg music venue Brooklyn Steel amid growing concern over the drug's...

Daughter of Monsey Hanukkah victim has not given up holiday traditions

The daughter of Josef Neumann, the victim in the Monsey, NY, Hanukkah attack, shared how her family has found "light in all the darkness."

Gov must change NY's paid family leave law: advocates

Advocates are pushing Gov. Hochul to include parents who lose their infants to stillbirth in New York's paid family leave law.

Mullet calendar is a hair-raising holiday gift

Each month showcases two different men striking their best Joe Exotic -- where the hair is short on the top and sides, but long in the back.

New York City's coming foie gras ban nixed: 'Best news we could have gotten'

The state Department of Agriculture and Markets decided Thursday the city's foie gras ban would have interfered with the business of the farms, a violation of state law.

Twitter's top ranks riddled with ex-FBI employees

Twitter's top ranks were riddled with ex-FBI agents and executives, stitching the company even closer to the federal agency now under fire for leaning on Twitter to meddle in the...

Hold the drone: this 2-drone bundle is over 65% off this holiday season

Drone on, and on, and on.

Best bets for Saturday's trio of NFL games

A full slate of NFL games on Saturday! Here are our best bets, starting with Vikings vs. Colts.

Manhattan Detention Center guards learn their fate after drinking on the job

The trio was caught drinking after the jail's deputy warden received a report from a detective that the officers had been boozing on the job.

Ex-NFL player who bailed out accused cop shooter lost his brother in shooting: reports

Former Green Bay Packer Ryan Grant, who helped bail out accused cop shooter Nelson Pizarro, lost his brother in a shooting in Mexico in May, according to reports.

Dyker Heights Christmas lights are an over-the-top winter wonderland

Dyker Heights, Brooklyn is the home office for outrageous and breathtaking Christmas decor that will knock your stockings off.

Joan Rivers would have hated 'woke' culture, Melissa Rivers says

Melissa Rivers said her mother Joan would definitely be voicing her opinion on woke culture if she was alive today. "Oh, it would make her crazy," she said.

How the Nets adopted a page out of Gregg Popovich's playbook to create one of the NBA's stingiest defensive lineups

The numbers don't lie: The Nets have arguably the most effective defensive lineup in the entire league. Let us explain how.

3 reasons why the CIA will not order Putin’s assassination

For many, getting rid of Putin seems like an easy fix. But while the US maintains a doctrine — albeit a secret one — that permits, in exceptional cases, targeted...

Bills will take care of Dolphins during stormy Saturday

Josh Allen will lead the Buffalo Bills, who are 7.5-point favorites, to a win over the Miami Dolphins on Saturday.

Emerging boxing contender feels 'overlooked' ahead of career-defining fight

Frank Martin just wants his rightful recognition. 

Why working at Disney, the ‘Happiest Place on Earth,’ is a misery for many

Gabby Alcantara-Anderson, 31, has worked at Disney World for almost a decade, but she still struggles to make ends meet. Her salary — combined with wages from her husband and...

Best books of 2022: Top 30 must-read titles of the year

From novels to non-fiction and memoirs, here are the books The New York Post loved most in 2022.

Picks for all 41 college football bowl games

Bowl season truly is a new season. It might as well be August. No one knows what is going to happen. 

On this day in history, Wright brothers accomplish first flight

The Wright brothers were allegedly the first to successfully fly a powered and controlled airplane in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina.

Toddler, at least four others killed from latest Russian hit on Ukraine

Emergency crews pulled the body of a toddler from the rubble in a pre-dawn search for survivors on Saturday of a Russian missile strike that tore through an apartment building...

Death toll at campsite landslide rises to 23, 10 still missing

Rescue teams searching for missing campers caught in Friday's landslide at an unlicensed campsite recovered the bodies of a woman and a boy, raising the death toll to 23.

Coast Guard rescues 34 Haitians dumped by smugglers on cliff

The U.S. Coast Guard said crews rescued 34 Haitians abandoned by smugglers on a cliff in Puerto Rico on Monday.

Judge warned in 2021 of gay bar attacker's shootout plans

Aldrich’s public defender has declined to talk about the case, and investigators have not released a motive.

Dear Abby: I'm not sure where I fit in my husband's family

Dear Abby advises a woman unsure if she should consider herself a "grandma" and someone who isn't sure if they should visit their friend.

US court rejects maintaining COVID-19 asylum restrictions

Migrants have been denied rights to seek asylum under U.S. and international law 2.5 million times since March 2020 on the grounds of preventing the spread of COVID-19.

Elon Musk lifts Twitter suspensions of journalists

Elon Musk has reinstated the Twitter accounts of a half dozen journalists who had been briefly suspended for showing how to track the location of the billionaire's private jet.

King Charles set to invite Prince Harry, Meghan Markle to coronation: report

King Charles will invite Prince Harry and Meghan Markle to his coronation in spite of the couple's new Netflix docuseries containing fresh attacks on the royal family.

Pair of Islanders return to lineup after injuries

Kyle Palmieri and Anthony Beauvillier both drew back into the Islanders’ lineup on Friday after being out with injuries.

Woman stabbed to death at Manhattan shelter

A 27-year-old woman was brutally stabbed to death at a women’s homeless shelter in Manhattan Friday night, police said.

Knicks star sets new career high in standout performance

When asked about his six 3-pointers, Brunson smiled and said, “just luck.” 

40,000 pounds of meatballs spill onto highway after tractor-trailers crash

It took the local fire department more than two hours to free the driver of the second tractor-trailer from the wreckage.

Woman wins $175K lottery jackpot from company's holiday party gift exchange

A woman in Kentucky wound up winning $175,000 in a white elephant gift exchange after her first gift was taken from her during a company holiday party.

Struggling Islanders continue slide with road loss as concerns grow

Are the Islanders in trouble? 

Knicks guard greeted with 'unreal' love by opposing fans

Thunderous boos became deafening cheers in an instant. 

Identity of Florida woman whose body was found in trash bag off Gulf Coast revealed

"The FBI is asking the public to assist with any information that helps law enforcement piece together the events that led to Strickland’s death."

Lawsuit details student’s allegations against champion college football coach

A former student who accused ex-LSU football coach Les Miles of sexual harassment in 2013 sought a $2.15 million settlement with LSU and Miles.

‘He deserves the shot’: Trump backs McCarthy for House speaker

Trump sounded the alarm over what he said would be a “doomsday scenario” if Republicans opposing McCarthy's continued leadership get their way.