March 27, 2015
Teens get jaywalking tickets in ER after de Blasio crackdown
Brooklyn cops who said they were following Mayor de Blasio’s Vision Zero orders to crack down on reckless drivers and pedestrians gave two bleeding 16-year-old girls jaywalking tickets as they...
Harry Reid retirement opens door for Schumer to take top spot
WASHINGTON — Charles Schumer is poised to become the most powerful Democrat in the US Senate after minority leader Harry Reid unexpectedly announced he is stepping down at the end...
Comcast fighting fears it will become an 'Internet gatekeeper'
Is Comcast a broadband bully? As the regulatory review of its proposed $45 billion takeover of Time Warner Cable enters the final stretch, the cable giant is busy honing its...
The one video-revealed tweak that may fix Dellin Betances
TAMPA — Call it The Big Fix. When you’re 6-foot-8, 265 pounds, it’s a really big fix, especially because the weight of the Yankees’ world is on the bullpen, and...
Production assistant on set of 'Annie' sues over ladder collapse
A production assistant on the set of last year’s film remake of the musical “Annie” is suing Sony Pictures, saying a rickety ladder collapsed on her during filming. Lejaune Jones,...
MSG looking to unload its regional sports networks in split
Madison Square Garden is clearing a path for a potential sale of its regional sports networks., analysts say. The company, controlled by the family of Chairman Jim Dolan, said Friday...
Tim Cook joins backlash over Indiana gay law
Tim Cook isn’t happy with the Hoosier State and its new anti-gay law. The openly gay Apple CEO lashed out on Twitter Friday at Indiana’s new “religious freedom restoration” law,...
Steak ’n Shake boss and potential replacements feeling the heat
Steak ’n Shake boss Sardar Biglari may not be qualified to flip burgers — but then again, neither is the self-styled cleanup crew seeking to replace him. That’s the takeaway...
Victim miraculously OK after NYC blast — but date still missing
A young woman in the East Village restaurant hit by a massive gas explosion miraculously survived being blown all the way across Second Avenue, sources told The Post on Friday....
Employee pressures HSBC in sexual harassment case
An HSBC worker claims the bank giant denied him a bonus as part of an ongoing campaign of retaliation for speaking out about sexual harassment against a colleague, according to...
New Yorkers step up
When disaster strikes one building in densely-packed New York — like Thursday’s gas explosion on Second Avenue — it can naturally hit adjacent buildings, too. Luckily, that density also means...
RFK Jr.'s vaccine villainy
Ask Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about climate change and he’ll tell you that no one should even question the overwhelming scientific consensus. Ask about vaccinations, and he’ll tell you that...
United they have served
The United War Veterans Council of New York today both celebrates Vietnam Veterans Day and passes the leadership baton to a new generation. At 9:30 a.m., a reading of New...
Chuck's challenge
Congrats to Sen. Chuck Schumer, who’s now on the cusp of becoming Senate Democratic leader, with an excellent chance of being majority leader. Too bad that success only raises the...
Silly new hoopla over old hooker flick
A sex trafficking bill is languishing in Congress. But Hollywood is celebrating the 25th anniversary of “Pretty Woman,” a movie about a prostitute. NBC’s Today show even hosted an on-air...
Nets keep pace in playoff race with stunner over Cavaliers
Good luck to anyone trying to figure out the Nets. After struggling all season to find traction at Barclays Center, the Nets pulled off one of their biggest victories, knocking...
Hillary is too old to run
A new CBS poll on Hillary Clinton this week suggests that the former first lady, New York senator and secretary of state faces a steeper road to the White House...
Pitino strikes again as Louisville surges into Elite 8
SYRACUSE — Rick Pitino was on a roll, name-dropping Hubie Brown and Fat Lever and Bernard King and talking about going nose-to-navel with Georgetown’s John Thompson. Pitino really got cooking...
Germanwings pulls poorly timed 'adventure' ads after plane crash
It wasn’t the surprise Germanwings wished for its passengers. The airline has pulled ads bearing the unfortunate slogan, “Get ready to be surprised,” from London’s subway system after Tuesday’s deadly...
Does Jew equal Democrat?
‘I don't understand how Jews in America can be Democrats first and Jewish second and support Israel along the line of just following their president,” vented Rep. Steve King (R-Iowa)...
'Wrong' kind of hero: Why feminists diss Hirsi Ali
Ayaan Hirsi Ali should be the perfect feminist hero. In theory, she fits the role on multiple levels: She’s an escapee from an abusive patriarchy. She’s an African immigrant who...
Kill off these 5 characters on the ‘Walking Dead’ finale
Season 5 of “The Walking Dead” has been painfully dull — but all that could change with a bloodbath of a season finale. The teasers for Sunday’s episode don’t offer...
JetBlue pilot who had midair meltdown sues airline
The JetBlue pilot whose midair freakout in 2012 diverted a Las Vegas-bound jet and gave 135 passengers the fright of their lives is pointing the blame at the airline —...
St. John's should hire Danny Hurley to rebuild the program
HOUSTON – The one thing Steve Lavin talked about from his first hours on the job at St. John’s is the one thing he could never really accomplish. This was...
Italy acquits Amanda Knox of murder
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jaIqkgnqvvg Amanda Knox was cleared once and for all in the 2007 murder of her British roommate, Meredith Kercher, in a stunning verdict Friday by Italy’s top court. The verdict...
Fans mourn Pommes Frites after NYC building explosion
It’s only french fries — but die-hard fans were left saddened after an East Village explosion shuttered their favorite greasy snack shop. The popular late-night Belgian fry shop Pommes Frites...
Jury rules Silicon Valley firm did not discriminate
Ellen Pao lost her gender discrimination suit against Silicon Valley’s most visible venture-capital firm — but the issues she raised will still swell into a tidal wave. Silicon Valley faces...
Mets set up to let Daniel Murphy walk -- or trade him in July
PORT ST. LUCIE – Daniel Murphy can hit, but not for power or with the ability to draw walks. Murphy can play a lot of positions, but none of them...
Henrik Lundqvist's long wait is finally set to end
So whether it’s Saturday or Sunday, it can be marked as this weekend, the final one in March, when Henrik Lundqvist made his return to the Rangers. Although the announcement...
Holiday Inn blasts 'Lion King' song to awaken spring breakers
Every year spring breakers flock to Panama City Beach for surf, sand, and rowdy nightlife. But the local Holiday Inn is becoming a hot spot for an unusual traditional that...
The 5 most outrageous politically correct school rules
In the latest installment of politically correct school rules and policies gone berserk, students in Pennsylvania have been sent home with a permission slip asking parents to sign off on...
The day in photos
A cute clouded leopard wins hearts the world over, family members grieve the Germanwings crash victims and more.
Aaron Hernandez's fiancee testifies for the prosecution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yx48GJRDfRQ FALL RIVER, Mass. — The fiancee of former New England Patriots player Aaron Hernandez took the stand in his murder trial Friday, telling the jury that he was drunk...
Six candidates to replace Steve Lavin at St. John's
The search for St. John’s coach is already under way after Steve Lavin and the school parted ways Friday afternoon. Here are six names that figure to be atop the...
Red Bulls have the worst kind of Band-Aid to apply vs. Columbus
The retooling Red Bulls have to go on the road Saturday to face fast-improving, MLS Cup dark horse Columbus Crew SC (7:30 p.m, MSG), and they have to do it...
Cruise v. Lauer and 4 other cringe-worthy celeb interviews
When it comes to celebrity Q&As, there’s a certain formula at work. The star chats about his or her latest project, cracks a few jokes and, if all goes well,...
The most sexist dating site ever has hit the Internet
Last week, the already-classy dating site MillionaireMatch announced a “true selfie” initiative, in which it encouraged its female members to post a makeup-free photo, in return for which they will...
Kevin Durant needs bone graft surgery on foot, out 4-6 months
Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant will undergo bone graft surgery on his right foot, sidelining the reigning NBA MVP for the remainder of a thoroughly ruined season. Durant, 26, is expected...
Steve Lavin out as St. John's coach
Steve Lavin came to Queens in 2010 offering promises of bringing St. John’s back to its glory days, of turning the long-suffering school into an annual Big East contender, of...
This losing goalie might just be the NHL's best
Is Cory Schneider hockey’s equivalent of baseball’s Felix Hernandez? Better yet, can Schneider win the Vezina Trophy with a record right around .500? The Devils’ superlative netminder will not win...
Why coach is far from satisfied with NYCFC's surprising start
Sure, expansion New York City FC is bucking history by being unbeaten through the first three games of its history and sitting atop the Eastern Conference, but coach Jason Kreis...
Why a Bill Murray film took 31 years to get its festival debut
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lx-G5ZIPXkg Three decades after MGM ignored two invitations to show it at the Cannes Film Festival, the brilliant “Nothing Lasts Forever” will make its festival premiere at the TCM Classic...
Kerry and Zoe are cute in colors, while Alyssa’s frighteningly tight
There’s form-fitting, and then there’s just plain tight — and unfortunately for Alyssa Milano, she crossed that line. Thankfully, Kerry Washington and Zoe Saldana were able to show up with...
Twitter freaks out over Lena Dunham’s ‘anti-Semitic’ New Yorker quiz
The Internet is once again in a tizzy over the “Girls” creator, this time attacking Dunham for her recent New Yorker magazine piece, “Dog or Jewish Boyfriend? A Quiz.”
Gas main 'being installed without permission' at explosion site
Illegal work was being performed on gas lines in the East Village building where a massive explosion sparked a fire that destroyed it and two adjacent buildings, law-enforcement sources told...
The moment building explodes in NYC's East Village
[theplatform account="4uMbOC" media="media/guid/2389494712/atESSuCTgYjKCtmFxsvs5B6qhyrkJ6fh" player="gm_EJGhnGLiu"] Dramatic new video of the East Village building explosion and fire reveals the moment that a sushi restaurant exploded, shooting a thick cloud of debris clear...
Contractor probed in massive NYC gas explosion
[theplatform account="4uMbOC" media="media/guid/2389494712/atESSuCTgYjKCtmFxsvs5B6qhyrkJ6fh" player="gm_EJGhnGLiu"] City authorities are investigating a Bronx contractor in the massive gas explosion that rocked the East Village and brought down three buildings, injuring at least 25...
David Ortiz uses Derek Jeter for his ultimate PED defense
Two people David Ortiz could kill, they made him so mad with their invasive, relentless suspicion of his PED usage: a Boston Globe columnist and the guy who showed up...
10 trendy travel accessories you shouldn’t leave home without
It’s no secret that travel is a massive hassle — before you get to that white sandy beach or enjoy pasta carbonara near the Spanish steps, you have to brave...
Kendall Jenner stuns in new Calvin Klein ads
Kendall Jenner gets her star turn as the face of Calvin Klein’s new #mycalvins Denim Series, which will be available exclusively at Opening Ceremony beginning April 15. Meanwhile, McDonald’s Sweden...
The newfound flaw with Aaron Rodgers, Olivia Munn
We may have finally found a flaw with celebrity couple Aaron Rodgers and Olivia Munn, aside from being too perfect.
Yankees rotation setup: Tanaka-Pineda-Sabathia-Eovaldi
CLEARWATER, FLA. -- Joe Girardi announced one of the two worst-kept secrets in Yankees camp Friday. Masahiro Tanaka will start Opening Day against the Blue Jays at Yankee Stadium. The...
Amazing 'sex Mutombo' pickup line is real: Mourning
Yes, yes, yes. For years, legend had it that Dikembe Mutombo would walk into clubs and simply shout “Who wants to sex Mutombo?” as a pickup line. The shot-blocking, finger-wagging center...
Boxer in mystery machete attack wants Mayweather-Pacquiao winner
As he lay on the ground, blood pouring from a gash across his left thigh, British boxer Kell Brook’s concern wasn’t whether he would fight again. It was whether he...
Subway turnstile jumper found with loaded gun: cops
A Bronx man who was busted for jumping a turnstile at a Harlem subway station Wednesday was discovered to be armed with a loaded handgun, authorities said. NYPD Transit officers...
'36 and won': Kentucky gloats on Twitter after spoiling taunt
West Virginia's big-talking freshman Daxter Miles Jr. had predicted unbeaten Kentucky would be 36-1 after Thursday night's Midwest Regional semifinal in Cleveland. Kentucky's players saved their smack for the court --...
Coyotes analyst, ex-NHLer arrested for biting cop at casino
BUFFALO -- An Arizona Coyotes broadcaster has been charged with becoming belligerent at a Buffalo casino and biting the hand of an officer trying to subdue the former NHL defensemen....
Amazon in talks to buy online luxury retailer Net-a-Porter
Amazon is in talks to buy online luxury retailer Net-a-porter in what could be the biggest acquisition yet for the e-commerce giant, according to reports. The two are engaged in...
School named for war hero forces child to shave military-style haircut
Adam Stinnett looks up to his older stepbrother — a soldier in the US Army. So when it came time to get a haircut, the 7-year-old told his mother he wanted...
Jail guards in SF staged 'gladiator-style' inmate fights: lawyer
SAN FRANCISCO — Several guards at San Francisco's main county jail orchestrated "gladiator-style" fights between inmates, placed bets on the outcomes and threatened those who disobeyed, the city's public defender said...
US may let Iran run centrifuges at once-secret site
LAUSANNE, Switzerland — The United States is considering letting Tehran run hundreds of centrifuges at a once-secret, fortified underground bunker in exchange for limits on centrifuge work and research and development...
Firefighters still dumping water on East Village explosion site, two missing
Firefighters are still dumping water on the site where three buildings collapsed and 25 people were injured on Thursday after a thunderous gas explosion rocked the East Village. Compelling images...
Alps kamikaze said he would 'make everyone remember him': ex-girlfriend
The co-pilot who rammed Germanwings Flight 9525 into a French mountainside this week was shattered after his schoolteacher fiancée dumped him a day earlier and he was declared “unfit to...
Senate Minority Leader Harry Reid won't seek re-election
WASHINGTON — Charles Schumer is poised to become the most powerful Democrat in the US Senate after minority leader Harry Reid unexpectedly announced he is stepping down at the end...
We've destroyed Boko Haram's headquarters: Nigerian military
ABUJA, Nigeria — Nigeria's military claims it has destroyed the headquarters of Boko Haram in Gwoza, a town in northeast Nigeria. It was not possible to verify the victory that comes...
Cardinal Dolan pushes Albany to pass education tax credit
Cardinal Timothy Dolan has the patience of a saint — but not when he sees New York politicians leaving his parochial school students twisting in the wind. New York’s archbishop...
NYC councilwoman: It might be 'beneficial' to assign public housing by ethnic group
A Brooklyn city councilwoman wants to know why “blocs” of Asians are living in two Fort Greene housing projects — and suggested it would be “beneficial” to assign housing by...
Pentagon drops grisly anti-ISIS cartoons in Syria
WASHINGTON — The United States military dropped 60,000 copies of a graphic leaflet near the northern Syrian city of Raqqa that depict potential Islamic State recruits being fed into a meat...
More police called for as unruly subway riders continue to snarl service
Rowdy subway riders unleashed more mayhem underground this week — as commuters called for greater cop presence at all stations. On Wednesday alone, there were over 20 incidents in which...
Councilman snags $30K settlement in Occupy Wall Street lawsuit
Manhattan Councilman Ydanis Rodriguez snagged a $30,000 settlement Thursday in a lawsuit he and three other council members brought against the city in 2012 over the NYPD’s handling of Occupy...
Broadway 'scammer' costs Oppenheimer & Co. $3.75M penalty
The case of Broadway scammer Mark Hotton is getting an encore — before regulators. The Financial Industry Regulatory Authority fined Oppenheimer & Co. $3.75 million for failing to supervise the...
Purr-fectly cute cat selfies
Go on with your day. But first, let this cat take a selfie.
US pilots self-monitor mental state after passing psych test
US airline pilots undergo rigorous psychological exams to make sure they are of sound mind before they can get their wings — but once they start flying, they’re on the honor system...
FDNY raps councilwoman for citing inaccurate response times
The FDNY is giving City Councilwoman Liz Crowley a hose-down for publicly touting inaccurate ambulance-response times. Crowley blasted the department and Fire Commissioner Daniel Nigro Tuesday for what she described...
Sales slip gives Madonna ‘Heart’ pain
Madonna just keeps on pushing through the pain. Sales of her “Rebel Heart” album, released March 10, suffered a sharp drop in its second week. Her 13th studio effort swiftly...
The day in photos
Baboons brawl, smoke covers New York, a rocket takes off in Japan and more.
Dirty heating oil scam affected NYPD, FDNY stations
The NYPD and FDNY are among the victims of a massive scam that pumped dirty heating oil into thousands of furnaces across the city for years, sources told The Post...
Cat Barber, NC State want to keep wrecking your brackets
SYRACUSE — That atrocity you call your NCAA Tournament bracket? Blame it on Anthony “Cat’’ Barber and the rest of his North Carolina State teammates. “A lot of people had...
Lundqvist: 'Hard to say no' to playing Saturday vs. Bruins
It seems that at this point, it’s going to be very difficult to keep Henrik Lundqvist out of the Rangers’ nets for Saturday 1 p.m. start against the Bruins in...
Kentucky's dominance leaves Daxter Miles Jr. muttering 3 words
CLEVELAND — When the slaughter finally ended, and Kentucky was 37-0 instead of 36-1, Daxter Miles Jr. sat bare-chested on a chair, his foot removed from his mouth. “Hey man,...
Krzyzewski, Pitino and Izzo: One of them won't make Elite 8
CLEVELAND — Mike Krzyzewski, Rick Pitino and Tom Izzo have made 32 Elite Eights combined, but one of these legendary coaches will be watching from home this weekend. Michigan State...
Live-stream app First Meerkat raises $14M in Hollywood
First Meerkat conquered the South by Southwest tech festival in Texas. Now it is laying claim to Hollywood. The live-streaming mobile app revealed Thursday it has raised $14 million from...
Despite lots of talent, why North Carolina's future is so murky
LOS ANGELES — On paper, if everyone returns, North Carolina could be a Final Four favorite next year, a team capable of cutting down the nets. The elephant in the...
Time Inc. sidelines talks to buy sports firm for SI
Time Inc. was in talks to buy sports-video producer CineSport to bolster Sports Illustrated’s digital presence before talks broke down. “I thought Time Inc. was buying it and it was...
Hatchette CEO keeps quiet over shutting down imprint
If Michael Pietsch has any regrets about shuttering the Business Plus imprint at Hachette Book Group, he isn’t saying, even though three books signed up by editors he laid off...
Daily News without a photo chief
Daily News photo chief Alex Hitchen finished his last day at the embattled tabloid on Thursday without a replacement to succeed him. That’s a surprise for the Mort Zuckerman-owned paper...
Jay Z’s streamin’ biz takes dead aim at Apple
This battle over the streaming music space is giving rise to a new East Coast/West Coast rap feud. Jay Z is leveraging his relationships with music artists to jump-start his...
Major Kraft investor missed out on Heinz sale
Nelson Peltz picked the wrong food fight. The activist investor missed out on a windfall this week when ketchup king Heinz agreed to buy food giant Kraft for $36 billion....
Coyote spooks Steven Spielberg’s sister in Bronx
[theplatform account="4uMbOC" media="media/guid/2389494712/7DB576B9-06E0-7453-9D9D-5B608D80EDCD" player="gm_EJGhnGLiu"] Just when you thought it was safe to go back to The Bronx. A menacing coyote terrified Riverdale residents on Thursday — including Steven Spielberg’s sister,...
Congrats, Jets fans! Your PSL money goes to this 'baby papa'
Thank goodness for extra-large favors. Among the blessings of having not been born into a family that owns or can purchase big league teams is that we’ll never have to...
European airlines adopt US cockpit rule after crash
Since 9/11, the United States has required at least two aircraft crew members be present in the cockpit of commercial planes during flight — but only in the wake of...
'Finding Neverland' faring well at box office, contrary to Broadway insiders' suspicions
Broadway’s new Flo Ziegfeld — Harvey Weinstein — recently announced with much fanfare that his musical “Finding Neverland” hit $1 million last week at the box office. Naturally, Broadway insiders...
Oklahoma star braces for Sweet 16 — with bullet lodged in shoulder
SYRACUSE — Buddy Hield, Oklahoma’s star guard, recalled he was home in Freeport, Bahamas, when he heard the news. “I was so scared,’’ Hield said. It was a natural reaction,...
An inside look at Juan Lagares' breakout spring
VIERA, Fla. — For Juan Lagares, it’s as easy as painting by numbers. The Mets center fielder is making the kind of plays this spring that earned him a Gold...
William Petersen relocates to 'Manhattan' TV address
"CSI” star William Petersen is returning to television with a series regular role in the WGN America period drama “Manhattan.” Petersen joins the cast for Season Two as Col. Emmett...
In the game (show): Billy Gardell set to host 'Monopoly Millionaires' Club'
"Mike & Molly” star Billy Gardell is entering the game-show arena. Gardell begins his run this Sunday (7 p.m./Ch. 11) as the host of “Monopoly Millionaires’ Club,” taped at a...
Arizona fends off Xavier, will face Wisconsin in Elite 8 rematch
LOS ANGELES — The rematch is set: Arizona and Wisconsin, playing for the NCAA Tournament West Region title, for the second straight year. The second-seeded Wildcats came close to failing...
Best six ever: 'Downton Abbey' ending after next season
The Crawley estate is closing its doors. Executive producer Gareth Neame confirmed Thursday that “Downton Abbey” will end after its upcoming sixth season — and said there has been discussion...
Death, jealousy and secrets: Why 'Fashion Police' fell apart
It's been rocked by controversy, the death of Joan Rivers and the departure of key panelists, so few were surprised when “Fashion Police” turned in its badge earlier this month....
New Yorkers have gotten healthier: study
A Big Apple a day keeps the doctor away. Four out of the city’s five boroughs moved up in annual health rankings produced by the Robert Wood Johnson foundation, a...
Why the James Beard Awards are nothing but a sham
On May 4, a merry mob of chefs, journos, publicists and party animals will storm Chicago’s Lyric Opera house for the announcement of the 2015 James Beard Awards. The 25-year-old...
Why Keith Law thinks the Red Sox are the AL East favorites
ESPN.com writer Keith Law, a former Blue Jays executive, talks Red Sox, Cubs and which teams had the best and worst offseasons with The Post’s Justin Terranova. Q: Who are...
Ex-American Apparel CEO seeks $40M in damages
The breakup between American Apparel and Dov Charney keeps getting messier — and could get a lot more expensive, too. The struggling clothing company’s controversial founder is claiming more than...
Mets play game of keep-away with Bartolo Colon
VIERA, Fla. — Bartolo Colon certainly didn’t need to see the Nationals again. With the veteran right-hander scheduled to pitch the season opener in Washington on April 6, manager Terry...
How Kyrie Irving has blossomed since teaming up with LeBron
An All-Star Game MVP trophy sits on his mantle or nightstand or wherever the heck NBA players plop such items. He has the two highest individual scoring games in the...
These coaching legends could spoil Calipari's party
In the college basketball world of one-and-dones and rotating stars it’s the coaches who remain, and three of the best will be in their offices on Friday night trying to...
Kentucky destroys West Virginia and shuts up Daxter Miles Jr.
CLEVELAND — There were less than 12 minutes remaining in the Midwest Region semifinal and West Virginia had only made five shots. Kentucky had blocked six. This is what happens...
Killer co-pilot's parents in 'shock and horror'
They flew to France to mourn a son who died in a devastating plane crash — only to find out he caused it. The German parents of co-pilot Andreas Lubitz,...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx Officials are offering a $12,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and conviction of the young fiend who raped a 12-year-old girl in a Tremont alley. The...
C'mon, just excuse Dolce & Gabbana
Take it from someone whose child was conceived under the bright lights of an operating-room table — Dolce & Gabbana have a valid point. This is political correctness gone mental....