July 22, 2014
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn A bandit stole a bike from the stairwell of a Williamsburg apartment building, authorities said. The suspect plucked a 41-year-old man’s Trek bicycle from the residence on North Fifth...
Which ‘Married at First Sight’ couples did the deed?
The three couples in “Married at First Sight” have said their vows and attended their receptions — now comes the wedding night. In the third episode of the new FYI...
Inside the summer camps for the 1%
Sitting down for gourmet fish and chips and sushi at the Ocean Grill, 14-year-old Melano Popiashvili and her pals discuss their morning horseback ride through Central Park and the fun...
Rivers will quit Clippers if Sterling remains owner: Interim CEO
LOS ANGELES — The interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers testified Tuesday that coach Doc Rivers told him he will quit if Donald Sterling remains the owner of the...
Spitzer set to grade Wall Street using ranking website
Here’s the latest sideline for the “Love Guv.” Eliot Spitzer moved Tuesday to resurrect an even older nickname — “the sheriff of Wall Street” — which he earned while taking...
New York Fed slams Deutsche Bank reports
Deutsche Bank has an integrity problem. The German bank giant has come under fire from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, which dinged the firm for a host of...
Harley shares fall after admitting foreign parts hold up new bikes
Harley-Davidson has been steering away from its “Made in America” strategy — and it’s just skidded off the road. Shares of the iconic motorcycle maker fell more than 5 percent...
Turner CEO plots turnaround as TNT shrinks
Turner Broadcasting CEO John Martin might want to move up the timeline for his turnaround plan, called “Turner 2020.” While new shows such as “The Last Ship” and “Major Crimes”...
Sammy Watkins' ridiculous skills dazzling at Bills camp
PITTSFORD, N.Y. — The Bills had Sammy Watkins No. 1 on their entire draft board last spring, and it’s already easy to see why. Just three days into his first...
Giants' Rolle: This may be 'most talented' team I've played on
The Giants are trying to avoid a three-year playoff drought for the first time in 18 seasons, but safety Antrel Rolle isn’t willing to entertain negative thoughts. With training camp...
Jets head for camp spouting that good old-fashioned bravado
The Jets will arrive at training camp Wednesday in the familiar surroundings of SUNY-Cortland, but in a much different place than when they arrived there last year. Optimism is flowing...
Apple's iPad sales slump causes concerns
Apple’s iPad sales fell for a second straight quarter, fanning fears that it will only get worse for the once unrivaled device when the tech giant launches its bigger “phablet”...
Dem, GOP foes gang up on Gov. Cuomo
Gov. Cuomo can still bring opposing sides together — to call him names. The Republican and left-wing Democratic candidates for governor joined in an unusual show of unity against New...
Costco, Trader Joe's among shops hit by massive fruit recall
CUTLER, Calif. — A Central California company is recalling specific lots of its fresh peaches, plums, nectarines and pluots sold nationwide over concerns of possible listeria contamination. Wawona Packing Co....
For just $1.2M, get this life-sized dollhouse (and all its tenants)
This Upper West Side apartment has all the fixings of a ritzy New York City condo: three bedrooms, two baths, a fireplace and a washer and dryer — and a...
After three-year wait, Nets sign Croatian Bojan Bogdanovic
Three years later, the Nets finally have their man. The long-awaited signing of Bojan Bogdanovic was made official by the Nets Tuesday afternoon, capping a three-year wait for the Croatian...
Teachers union seeks to enter legal fight in bid to protect tenure
The city teachers union filed legal papers Tuesday to fight the lawsuit aimed at loosening tenure protections for incompetent teachers. The United Federation of Teachers filed a motion in Staten...
Dad's tough love backfires as troubled son dies in jail
A retired FDNY captain wanted to show some tough love to his troubled son by not bailing him out of jail for a theft on Long Island — but was...
10-year-old girl dies while playing on Coney Island jetty
A 10-year-old girl drowned after she fell off a jetty in Coney Island on Tuesday evening and slipped into the ocean, cops said. Takara McDuffy of Staten Island was playing...
Blake Lively's vapid new lifestyle site is no 'Goop'
Delicate fingers move across an old metal fence ... A young girl clad in white walks down a dirt road, sunlight flaring in the lens around her, as an emotional...
Mayor de Blasio snoozes while son Dante takes the wheel in Italy
Look who’s in the driver’s seat! Mayor de Blasio took a full holiday from responsibility on Tuesday — letting teenage son Dante drive their inflatable boat on vacation in Capri,...
Will big business become the left's lapdog?
It was a really nice try. Heritage Action (the activist arm of the conservative Heritage Foundation) invited Sen. Elizabeth Warren to speak at an event dedicated to phasing out the...
NYPD cops in the crosshairs
In the midst of the storm of denunciations directed at cops for their handling of a Staten Island man who died while being arrested, we hope people keep in mind...
Look who's leading
Not everyone leads from behind. While the Leader of the Free World — President Obama — heads off for another round of fund-raisers, two of America’s closest allies are showing...
A ruling that could doom ObamaCare
The nation’s No. 2 court on Tuesday slapped down the Obama administration in a 2-1 decision that could kill the president’s signature health care law. A less prestigious federal appeals...
A perilous success: Hamas' score on Israel's exits
Congrats, Hamas: You’ve finally done something comprehensible during this bizarre and goalless war you’ve started with Israel. Tuesday’s rocket attack on an area near Israel’s only international airport — the...
John Jerry leaves bully probe behind to fight for starting job
John Jerry, who could start at right guard for the Giants, talked to the press for the first time since his involvement in last year’s bullying scandal with the Dolphins....
Undercover investigators find backdoors into Obamacare
WASHINGTON -- Congressional investigators using fake identities were able to obtain taxpayer-subsidized health insurance under President Barack Obama's law, according to testimony to be delivered Wednesday. The nonpartisan Government Accountability...
Tom Coughlin's new mantra for Giants is ...
On the eve of the first practice of his 11th Giants training camp in charge, coach Tom Coughlin invoked a new Super Bowl rallying cry when he addressed his team...
Bratton: NYPD cops will be re-trained in use of force
A man’s death after a possible police chokehold has prompted a sweeping review of the NYPD’s use of force — with every officer set to be retrained and teams flown...
Here's your first look at Apple's watch: iTime
Meet the iTime. This is the smartwatch Apple wants to make. The Cupertino-based technology company today has been granted a patent for a smartwatch with a built-in GPS that can...
Giants practice report: Worries over McClain's cart ride
Five players were forced to leave Tuesday’s training camp opening practice early and the only real initial concern was with linebacker Jameel McClain. McClain left on a cart with his...
The day in photos
Polar bears keep cool in a heat wave, investigations of flight MH17 continue, Ohio is like buttah and more.
The obstacles keeping Mets from unloading Bartolo Colon
The Mets want to move Bartolo Colon, if for nothing else, to redirect the $11 million he is owed next year to other needs. But multiple executives from outside the...
Broderick, Lane rule Broadway again with 'It's Only a Play'
The boys still have it! Matthew Broderick and Nathan Lane, starring this fall in Terrence McNally’s “It’s Only a Play,” are still box office gold. The revival, which opens Oct....
Assault rap for man accused of breaking rookie cop's teeth
The thug accused of attacking a rookie cop and breaking several of her teeth after she stopped him and his pals for smoking pot Sunday, was charged with assault Tuesday...
Judge rips credibility, stalling from Halloran's lawyer
A federal judge on Tuesday lashed into the lawyer for indicted ex-Councilman Dan Halloran, ripping him for revising his defense playbook at the 11th-hour by dragging former Mayor Michael Bloomberg’s...
US prodigy Julian Green on tour with Bayern Munich
First, teenage prodigy Julian Green impressed US coach Jurgen Klinsmann enough to get a surprising invite to the World Cup. Then he impressed the fans in Brazil – and back stateside...
Kanye West claims victory over 'Coinye'
“Coinye” is no match for Kanye. Rapper Kanye West filed legal papers claiming he’s won his court fight with the operators of a digital currency called “Coinye.” West on Friday...
Xavi was only flirting with New York City FC
After flirting with MLS expansion side New York City FC, Xavi is expected to stay with Spanish powerhouse Barcelona - for the moment. But that doesn't preclude him coming stateside...
Target debuts image-recognition shopping app
Target is introducing an app that lets users purchase items after scanning magazine ads with their smartphones. It's the latest offering from retailers looking to boost sales with the use...
US: No direct link to Russia found in MH17 attack
The United States hasn’t found proof of direct Russian government involvement in the downing of Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 — but senior intelligence officials on Tuesday blamed Moscow for supplying the...
The 10 worst Woody Allen movies ever
Older man hooking up with much, much younger woman? Check. Crotchety Woody Allen character spewing dim misanthropy? Check. Magic? Check. Woody Allen’s latest film, “Magic in the Moonlight,” out this...
Headley's Yankees debut was 'incredible,' but is he just average?
The good news is Chase Headley was hitting .339 since July 4 for the Padres. The switch-hitting third baseman with the bad back must keep up that kind of production...
Rebels tampered with MH17 wreckage 'on an industrial scale'
Ukrainian rebels tampered with the wreckage from downed Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 "on an industrial scale," Australia's prime minister charged Tuesday, as European monitors said pieces of the downed plane...
Rangers settle with Zuccarello for $3.5M with extension on deck
The Rangers avoided Friday’s scheduled arbitration hearing with Mats Zuccarello in agreeing Tuesday afternoon to a one-year contract worth $3.5 million with last season’s leading scorer even as the club...
How the Giants plan to restore Eli Manning to elite level
No franchise did more for its franchise quarterback over the offseason than the Giants did for Eli Manning. All they are asking — and expecting — in return is for...
New York, America's unhappiest city
The City That Never Sleeps apparently doesn’t smile all that much, either. New York City has been declared America’s unhappiest city by researchers from the University of British Columbia and...
Ackman's big Herbalife reveal bombs; shares jump 25.5%
That’s all you got, Bill? Bill Ackman’s much-hyped Herbalife bomb blew up in his face Tuesday when the hedge-fund billionaire failed to deliver the “death blow” to the company he...
Queen Elizabeth's prize racehorse caught doping
LONDON — A racehorse owned by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II that won the prestigious Gold Cup at Royal Ascot last year has tested positive for the banned substance morphine. Buckingham...
Tony Dungy: Michael Sam snub wasn't homophobic
After receiving significant criticism for comments about bypassing openly gay NFL rookie Michael Sam in the draft, former Colts coach Tony Dungy is attempting to clarify his stance. In the statement released...
Cheers to Jeff Koons' tasty new cocktail
Let’s all raise our glasses to Jeff Koons, the artist of the moment — with a retrospective at the Whitney, a (very) revealing spread in Vanity Fair and “Split-Rocker,” the...
Ranking Weird Al's videos, from worst to best
This shall forever be known as the week when Weird Al owned the Internet. On Monday, the master parodist, now in decade three of his career and on album No....
Woo hoo! The entire 'Simpsons' catalog is going online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zzB12h-BiM8 Just hook it to my veins! Attention, “Simpsons” fans: Stock up on Duff and doughnuts because FXX is airing a historic “Simpsons” marathon, showing all 552 episodes of the...
Trailer for Sundance hit 'Dear White People' drops
http://youtu.be/XwJhmqLU0so “Dear white people,” the voice-over begins. “The minimum requirement of black friends required to not seem racist has just been raised to two. Sorry, but your weed-man, Tyrone, does...
Is 'Rude' by Magic! the worst No.1 song ever?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PIh2xe4jnpk Sorry, Magic!, but I’m gonna have to be “Rude.” Last week, the Canadian band’s current single finally hit No. 1 on the Billboard chart, dethroning Iggy Azalea and Charli...
Martha Stewart's 10 life-changing travel rules
From baking and decorating to crafts and weddings, Martha Stewart knows how to make most things perfectly. It only makes sense that we’d turn to her for her instructions on...
Judge approves teen metal band's $2M record deal
A Manhattan judge approved a nearly $2 million Sony record deal for a trio of teenage Brooklyn metalheads Tuesday, with one warning: Don’t blow the money on Porsches. “I’m happy...
FBI keeping a close eye on NYPD's chokehold probe
The FBI is “monitoring’’ the NYPD’s probe into the death of a Staten Island man after he was put in a police chokehold — and may open its own investigation...
Jets try to pep up MetLife with 'rewards' for coming early, making noise
The Jets are trying to entice their crowd to get loud. As part of a new “Jets Rewards” program, the team’s season-ticket holders can earn points every time a visiting...
Donald Sterling meets with Steve Ballmer but no deal reached for Clippers sale
LOS ANGELES — A person close to the case says Steve Ballmer has met with Donald Sterling, who is resisting selling the Los Angeles Clippers to the former Microsoft CEO...
Kesha has 'hair dye parties,' the 411 on model Anne V. and more
Anne V. talks beauty, Zac Posen defends trends and, today in amicable breakups: Christophe Lemaire to depart from Hermès. - Kesha’s ever-changing hair explained: She uses a color wheel at...
The sure sign you're looking at a new Giants offense now
The first eight passes of the very first practice of training camp all traveled less than 15 yards in the air. These were quick pitch-and-catch plays, not all successful, but...
Google employee accused of raping woman
A pervy Google employee accused of raping an East Village woman he'd just met told her, “It will be over in five seconds” as he pinned her down and committed...
BATS president quits as high-speed trading debate rages
BATS Global Markets exchange president William O’Brien, who got in a heated TV debate over high-frequency trading with “Flash Boys” author Michael Lewis, stepped down from his post on Tuesday....
Whatever happened to those one-season wonders of 'SNL'?
Last week, Lorne Michaels axed three “Saturday Night Live” freshmen — Brooks Wheelen, Noël Wells and John Milhiser. They may not have made much of a splash in their single...
Yankees trade for Padres third baseman Chase Headley
The Yankees took the first step in upgrading their moribund offense on Tuesday, trading for San Diego third baseman Chase Headley. Though Headley likely provides an incremental upgrade, general manager...
Nelson Mandela 'freedoom' T-shirt shocks memorial bike riders
JOHANNESBURG — Nelson Mandela had a way with words, but not quite like this. Cyclists traversing Johannesburg in the former South African president's honor wore T-shirts with one of his...
Nigerian president meets parents of kidnapped schoolgirls
Nigerian President Goodluck Jonathan on Tuesday finally met with the parents of 219 schoolgirls kidnapped by Islamic terrorists — but the meeting came too late for seven parents killed when the...
Man who named gun 'Loretta' found guilty of murder
A Brooklyn street tough was found guilty of murder Tuesday for gunning down a rival with a weapon he'd nicknamed “Loretta” and hidden in a baby’s crib. Jurors deliberated for...
Meet Johnny Manziel's hot new 'girlfriend'
Johnny Manziel's arm? We'll have to wait and see. The arm candy? Just look. Filtered through the lens of Instagram, the occasional quarterback and full-time cultural phenomenon has been spending...
Fortune taps Alan Murray to replace editor Andy Serwer
Fortune has tapped former Wall Street Journal veteran Alan Murray to succeed editor Andy Serwer, who is out after eight years at the top of the pioneering business title and...
FAA halts US flights to Israel after rocket attack on airport
The FAA on Tuesday banned US airlines from flying to or from Israel’s international airport for at least 24 hours after a Hamas rocket exploded nearby, and days after a...
Multimillionaire killer charged for urinating on candy at drugstore
Killer New York real-estate heir Robert Durst walked into a Houston pharmacy to pick up a prescription — and nonchalantly urinated on the cash register and candy rack before walking...
George Harrison memorial tree killed ... by beetles
Beatles vs. beetles! In a case of unbelievable coincidence, a pine tree planted in memory of the late Beatle George Harrison was killed by a beetle infestation. The tree, planted...
Delta & United Airlines cancel all flights to Israel
Two U.S. airlines cancelled all flights to Israel until further notice, after a rocket landed near Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport. Delta Air Lines and United Airlines said Tuesday they...
Blue Jays stud not traded to Mets now asked to bail out bullpen
At the time the Mets traded R.A. Dickey, Toronto was perceived to have two talented pitching prospects in its low minors: Noah Syndergaard and Aaron Sanchez. The sense was the...
Not everyone thrilled with Giants hiring David Tyree
David Tyree used his head to make the greatest, most improbable catch in Giants history, and now the Giants will use Tyree’s head and smarts as he returns to the...
Appeals courts deliver conflicting rulings on Obamacare subsidies
WASHINGTON — Two federal judicial panels on Tuesday delivered conflicting rulings on how the government subsidizes premiums through President Obama's health care law, creating more uncertainty over signature legislation that has...
Chase ends when man runs into a police academy
BILOXI, Miss. — Police say a man who fled from a Mississippi traffic stop was apparently so focused on getting away, he unknowingly ran into a law enforcement academy. Biloxi...
Happy 1st birthday to Prince George!
LONDON — The palace is releasing special pictures, the Royal Mint is striking a commemorative coin and newspapers are publishing glowing tributes. What's all the fuss about? A little boy...
Respected principal busted for sneaking drugs into prison
A highly respected Brooklyn principal was busted for allegedly sneaking drugs into a state prison, officials said Tuesday. PS 28 principal Sadie Silver, 40, was pinched at Coxsackie Correctional Facility...
Comcast profit up 15% on better video subscription
Comcast's second-quarter profit rose 15 percent, as it reduced its rate of video-subscriber losses, posted an increase in high-speed Internet customers, and boosted profit in its NBCU entertainment arm, thanks...
Meet the foreign warriors fighting for Israel
The two Americans killed in fighting in the Gaza Strip followed in the footsteps of scores of Jews from around the world who have volunteered to fight for Israel. Israel...
Muhammad Wilkerson enters season as No. 1 player on Jets
As the Jets get close to training camp, I am going to examine the roster and give you my top 25 players. Each weekday, we will reveal another person on...
Want to buy a bridge for $1? Head to Pennsylvania
Buying a bridge is not on most to-do lists, but anyone seeking a historic span need look no further than the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, which has 11 of them...
How these supernerds won $5M playing video games
Playing computer games is no longer a hobby, it’s a professional sport that comes with a prize pool worth more than $10 million. And the successful team takes home a...
iPhone 6 launch to be largest pre-order ever
Apple is expected to launch the iPhone 6 in late September, analysts predict with reportedly the largest pre-order ever — 80 million units. The new iPhones will have screens measuring...
China food scandal spreads to Starbucks and Burger King
The latest food scandal in China is spreading fast, dragging in US coffee chain Starbucks, Burger King Worldwide Inc. and others, as well as McDonald's products as far away as...
Ex-Islander Vanek cooperating in federal gambing probe
Thomas Vanek, who played briefly with the Islanders last season, is reportedly connected to a federal gambling investigation in Rochester, N.Y., according to News10NBC in that city. Vanek and his...
White flags fly from Brooklyn Bridge in security breach
Infiltrators slipped past the NYPD’s anti-terror nexus before the dawn’s early light Tuesday, climbed to the tops of both Brooklyn Bridge towers — and swapped the American flags there for...
11 parents of Nigeria's abducted girls dead in attacks
LAGOS, Nigeria — About a dozen parents of the more than 200 kidnapped Nigerian schoolgirls will never see their daughters again. Since the mass abduction of the schoolgirls by Islamic...
Russian officer pushed the launch button: Ukraine
A Russian military officer personally pushed the launch button on surface-to-air missiles that blew Malaysia Airlines Flight MH17 out of the sky, a senior Ukrainian official said Tuesday. The stunning...
The dating scene is red hot at Comic Con
Thousands of people decked out in their finest superhero, zombie and movie villain gear will descend upon San Diego Comic Con Wednesday. And they best polish up their rubber boots...
Man arrested in decades-old murder case
A suspected serial killer of three women is finally behind bars two decades after the murders — thanks to what Long Island investigators are calling the “miracle of modern DNA...
Clippers interim CEO and Shelly Sterling to testify
LOS ANGELES — Richard Parsons, the interim CEO of the Los Angeles Clippers, is due to step into the battle of billionaires going on in probate court over the proposed...
Egypt calls for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks, ceasefire
CAIRO — Egypt's foreign minister raised the possibility Tuesday of restarting stalled peace talks between Israelis and Palestinians as part of negotiating a ceasefire in the war that has broken...
Train carrying MH17 victims makes stop in eastern Ukraine
KHARKIV, Ukraine — A train carrying the remains of people killed in the Malaysia Airlines crash arrived in the eastern Ukrainian city of Kharkiv on Wednesday on their way to...
Wallace reuniting with Spielberg for new ABC series
Dee Wallace is reuniting with Steven Spielberg, who famously directed her in “ET,” for Spielberg’s upcoming ABC series, “The Whispers,” which is shooting in Vancouver and will premiere in midseason....
‘Heart’ misses a dramatic beat
The newest jukebox musical celebrates the life and work of — Bert Berns? Yes. The loving “Piece of My Heart: The Bert Berns Story” tells the tale of the little-known...
Tiffany insider tapped to become new CEO
There’s a big change coming to that little blue box. Tiffany Chief Executive Michael Kowalski is stepping down after 15 years at the helm of the pricey jeweler, making way...
Carmelo touts own venture capital firm
Carmelo Anthony is looking for places to park his loot. After signing a new five-year contract worth $125 million, the Knicks forward is touting his own venture-capital firm, M7 Tech...
JPMorgan is the biggest beneficiary of 'dark pool' operators
JPMorgan Chase head honcho Jamie Dimon might want to send the attorney general a thank-you card. The Wall Street bank has been the biggest beneficiary among the largest “dark pool”...
Wall Street banks helped hedge funds become tax dodgers
Wall Street banks helped hedge funds become huge tax dodgers, Senate investigators claimed in a report released Monday. The banks colluded with hedge funds to avoid billions in taxes by...
Teen in critical condition after hit-and-run
A teenager was in critical condition Monday evening after a hit-and-run accident in the Bronx, authorities said. The 17-year-old pedestrian was crossing the street near Grand Concourse and East 176th...
Israeli soldier missing in Gaza
An Israeli soldier is missing following a deadly battle in the Gaza Strip, a defense official said Tuesday. The news came as Israeli airstrikes pummeled a wide range of targets...
Officer in chokehold arrest receives death threats online
The cop whose chokehold knocked out a Staten Island dad — and may have directly caused his fatal heart attack — is being targeted in online death threats and a...
Wall Street financier slapped with $75M sexual harassment suit
A Wall Street financier who specializes in Chinese corporate mergers was slapped with a $75 million sex-harassment lawsuit by a 24-year-old former underling who claims he “trapped” her into merging...
Cannibal Cop's online pal convicted in UK
A British male nurse who was pals with New York’s infamous “Cannibal Cop” was convicted Monday of plotting to eat a 14-year-old girl he had befriended on the Internet, according...
Hamas missile stopped in midair as Israel vows to fight on
Israel’s vaunted Iron Dome defense system blew a Hamas missile out of the sky over Sderot on Monday, as Jerusalem pressed its assault on Gaza militants. It was one of...
Gunmen steal more than $180K from Caesars in Atlantic City
It was a mini-“Ocean’s Eleven” in the Garden State on Monday morning. Two masked gunmen stole more than $180,000 from Caesars in Atlantic City, according to a report. The robbers...
Teammates wine-and-dine Wright for his 10th anniversary
SEATTLE — David Wright got the full anniversary treatment. Upon arriving in town Sunday night, the Mets third baseman received a surprise dinner from teammates to celebrate his 10 years...
School bus firms try to hide $40K in donations to mayoral nonprofit
School bus operators who need Mayor Bill de Blasio’s help to retain lucrative city contracts contributed nearly $40,000 to a mayoral nonprofit — but took steps to hide the donations...
Body artist captures nude women blended into city scenes
This artist’s body of work fades into the background — just the way she likes it. New York body-paint artist Trina Merry crafted these remarkable images, painting two nearly nude...
Niese returns, but Mets' bats don't in loss to Mariners
SEATTLE — Jon Niese resembled somebody who hadn’t pitched in two weeks, but still managed to keep the Mets in Monday’s game. The only problem was, the Mets weren’t scoring...
De Blasio lobbies for papal visit during family’s Italy trip
Mayor de Blasio is doing more than praying for a papal visit to the Big Apple — on Monday he lobbied a top aide to Pope Francis in Rome. “Cardinal...
TLC wrongly took hundreds of cars claimed to be illegal cabs
The Taxi and Limousine Commission lost almost 1,500 court cases in a year and a half — a period in which, sources say, officers seized cars and falsely claimed they...
Indicted legislators fail to shock New York voters: poll
ALBANY — Nearly two-thirds of New York voters say they’re never surprised when another state legislator gets indicted because most are out only to help themselves and their political pals,...
Bill could allow riders to pay for bike shares with pre-tax dollars
Taxpayers may soon be picking up part of the tab for bike-share programs here and around the country. Rep. Joe Crowley (D-Queens) announced Monday he plans to introduce a bill...
Don't look now, but Jacoby Ellsbury's coming alive
It was, in Yankee manager Joe Girardi’s estimation, an “ugly” game. And he was being kind. Five errors sort of transcends “ugly.” But wait, there’s more… “We didn’t swing the...
Rick Perry wants to send 1,000 troops to the Texas border
Texas Gov. Rick Perry said Monday he’ll send 1,000 Texas National Guard troops to the border to help grapple with the crush of immigrant kids streaming into his state. There...
Medal of Honor recipient held line-of-fire alone during attack
WASHINGTON — Staff Sgt. Ryan Pitts was bleeding so badly, he couldn’t stand, but the young US solider in Afghanistan refused to stop fighting. It was July 13, 2008, and...
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The Bronx Chain-snatchers ripped a Virgin Mary pendant off a woman’s neck in University Heights, police said. A man was caught on surveillance video at around 5 p.m. June 20...
The All-Star second baseman the Yankees should make a run for
Let’s get real, Yankees. The news on Mark Teixeira was ominous Monday night at Yankee Stadium and then the Yankees went out and put on a terrible performance in a...
Help on the way? Yankees scouting Cliff Lee
The Yankees continue to proclaim they have faith in their young, inexperienced starting pitching, but that hasn’t kept them from keeping an eye on Cliff Lee. But a source with...