April 4, 2016
'My wife nearly died while I was playing the Masters'
AUGUSTA, Ga. — For those fortunate enough to make the drive down Magnolia Lane, it’s a special and memorable experience. For Marc Leishman, the drive down the iconic, narrow, tree-lined...
Charter school suing city over rent
A Brooklyn charter school is suing the city, claiming it shortchanged the facility on nearly $360,000 in state-mandated rental assistance. State law says that if the city doesn’t provide space...
Paul Ryan rips Iran deal during visit to Israel
WASHINGTON — In his first visit to Israel in a decade, House Speaker Paul Ryan said Monday that it’s clearer than ever that the Iran nuclear deal will be a...
Trump plants one on Melania as he closes the gap in Wisconsin
Donald Trump’s wife, Melania, hit the campaign trail with him Monday on the eve of the Wisconsin primary, standing by her man as he weathers a series of storms over...
Villanova wins title in buzzer-beating, unbelievable finish
HOUSTON — In 1985, Villanova needed to pull an upset for the ages to win the national title. Monday night, the Wildcats produced an ending even more incredible. With perhaps...
Voters split on whether de Blasio should keep control of schools: poll
With Albany just weeks away from deciding on extending Mayor de Blasio’s control of the public schools, voters in the city are split on the issue, according to a poll...
Bernie continues to lead Hillary in campaign contributions
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton may be the front-runner in the Democratic presidential nomination, but Bernie Sanders is running away with the race for campaign contributions. For the third month in...
'People will revolt' if GOP ignores voters: Cruz
WASHINGTON — Ted Cruz said Monday the public would “revolt” if the GOP establishment stripped the presidential nomination away from himself or Donald Trump and awarded it to someone else...
Ted Cruz denies cheating on his wife
Ted Cruz insisted Monday that he has never cheated on his wife, Heidi, and accused Donald Trump of spreading false rumors that he has. Cruz was asked whether he committed...
Bernie, Hillary finally agree to New York debate
WASHINGTON — Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders have agreed to a Democratic presidential debate next week in New York, ensuring a high-stakes televised showdown ahead of the state's influential primary....
Mets' one, thrilling Opening Day bright spot just won't stop hitting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — You are a Mets fan, so you are suffering from the small-sample-size blues right now. This is not something you are used to. You are used...
Teen falsely accused of Brooklyn gang rape to sue the city
One of the five Brooklyn teens who faced, and then were cleared of, accusations they gang-raped a drunk 18-year-old girl — who was later revealed to have been having sex with...
Giants add bruiser, guard to finally address the offense
The Giants in free agency finally added a player on the offensive side of the ball, but do not expect much ball-handling from fullback/tight end Will Johnson, who spent his...
Hedge fund didn't disclose Halliburton stakes ahead of merger: DOJ
Activist hedge fund investor Jeffrey Ubben failed to disclose in a timely manner his stakes in oil-services giants Halliburton and Baker Hughes while trying to influence a merger between the...
Rangers' playoff worries give way to Ryan McDonagh worries
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Rangers got the playoff clincher here Monday that had eluded the team in the previous two games, but the check mark that came with this 4-2...
Battery Maritime Building gets big backer just in time for opening
Although it seems like it’s taken forever, the landmarked Battery Maritime Building should finally open as a hotel and dining and event destination by the end of next year. The...
Ripped Isles answer cursing, fiery coach with Lightning rout
So Jack Capuano called his team out, and it responded. Just hours after the Islanders coach delivered a pointed and profane criticism of his team — naming three players he...
Firm behind 'Panama Papers' bilked Lake George wreck families
The operator of a Lake George cruise ship that capsized in upstate New York in 2005, killing 20 passengers, fell prey to insurance fraudsters who hid their identities through the...
Dominant Syndergaard has had Mets slack-jawed all spring
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Noah Syndergaard’s first start of the season that counts will come Tuesday, but the Mets will tell you the stud righty has been pitching at an...
Teen pulls loaded gun on classmate at UES school
A teenager pulled a loaded gun on a classmate at his Upper East Side school Monday – and then passed off the firearm to a fellow student before police arrived,...
A new campus trauma: the very word 'Trump'
University of Michigan students called police the other day — because someone had written Donald Trump’s name in chalk. No arrests were made. The episode is part of a nationwide...
Why Amelia Earhart's the woman to put on the $10 bill
Alexander Hamilton will be ceding at least some prominent space on the $10 bill to make way for the first woman on the currency since Martha Washington briefly adorned a...
Hillary just headlined a rally for a cause she doesn't believe in
Hillary Clinton was the star speaker at Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “Fight for $15” minimum-wage victory rally Monday at the Javits Center. Only one problem: She’s not in favor of a...
What to expect for the economy between now and Election Day
Here’s what the US economy looks like seven months before a presidential election: Growth, as measured by the nation’s gross domestic product, is sputtering — again. The economy expanded by...
Justice for Air France flight attendants -- an excellent union win
Kudos to the Union des Navigants de l’Aviation Civile and its allies for forcing Air France to back down from its effort to bend female flight attendants to the Islamist...
New York's leaders are still failing on ethics reform
Gov. Andrew Cuomo and the Legislature’s leaders are oh so proud of their just-passed state budget — yet there’s not a word in it about ethics reform. This as former...
The progressive curse that keeps killing Bronx jobs
If the Kingsbridge Armory is cursed, the hex is clearly a progressive one. Rangers legend Mark Messier has gone public with his frustration at Mayor de Blasio for holding up...
Jackson rapport could trump players' Rambis indifference
While observers believe the triangle looks more like a triangle under Kurt Rambis, if slower in pace, his stint has been a mixed bag, not enough wins to make him...
Bronx boro prez demands de Blasio back Messier's ice rink
Bronx Borough President Ruben Diaz demanded Monday that the de Blasio administration allow hockey legend Mark Messier’s team to move ahead with a $350 million plan to develop the Kingsbridge...
Strong movie performances fuel box office well past projections
The US box office increased 13 percent in the first quarter over the year-ago quarter, overcoming projections of a 2 percent downturn by a movie analyst. The quarter’s box-office growth...
Girardi made right lineup move -- which Yankees can prove
The boss made the right call. The odd man out gracefully took the fall. Now can the chosen ones stand tall? All right, let’s not get too poetic over a decision...
Tesla blames 'hubris' for production shortfall
Elon Musk is like a Greek hero to electric-car enthusiasts — but now he has fallen victim to “hubris.” In a Monday press release, Tesla blamed its own “hubris in...
Doctor embroiled in contentious divorce busted for sex abuse
A Manhattan neurosurgeon convicted at trial of trying to steal court documents related to his contentious multimillion-dollar divorce was recently busted on a sex abuse charge, The Post has learned....
Plane headed to NYC makes emergency landing
A plane bound for La Guardia from South Carolina had to make an emergency landing in Raleigh this morning after the plane lost cabin pressure. The 6:28 am Endeavor Air...
Bystanders hit by gunfire after fight erupts on Brooklyn street
Two innocent bystanders were shot – including a 61-year-old woman – when a fight broke out on a Brooklyn street Monday afternoon, police sources said. Gunfire erupted just after 2...
Queens prosecutors save man from hanging himself
Three quick-thinking Queens prosecutors saved a suicidal man who was attempting to hang himself outside of a Kew Gardens office building on Friday. The unidentified man had one end of...
4 men allegedly raped 9-year-old girl while mom got high on meth
Four Utah men are accused of raping a 9-year-old girl on Easter Sunday while her mom allegedly smoked methamphetamine with a fellow ex-con nearby, FOX13 reported. Larson James RonDeau, 36,...
Tavern on the Green hires fourth chef in two years
The owners of Tavern on the Green have hired its fourth chef in two years — but it is keeping mum about the change. Bill Peet, who was most recently...
'We're going to crush them': NYPD to broadcast destruction of illegal dirt bikes
The NYPD announced a new hands-on approach to reduce the impact of illegal dirt bike and ATV riders that terrorize city streets – by crushing their seized rides and broadcasting...
Disney's CEO-in-waiting to leave company in surprise exit
Disney shocked Wall Street on Monday afternoon when it announced that its likely CEO-in-waiting is leaving the Mouse House. Shares in the entertainment giant fell 1.8 percent in extended trading...
Grandparents killed by alleged drunk driver
A Long Island couple were killed when an allegedly drunk driver slammed into their truck Sunday night, police said. William Kear, 67, and his wife, Joanne, 66, died when their...
The Panama Papers reveal just how crooked the 1% are
Everyone assumes that rich people have tax shelters and overseas bank accounts, but no one knew to what extent this was happening. That was, until a group hacked a Panamanian...
Two of New York City's most infamous killers die in jail
Good riddance! A pair of notorious killers — one who gunned down a cop and the man who stabbed Kitty Genovese — both died in upstate prisons this week. Anthony...
Parents who censor high school theater are morons
The terrific 1972 musical “Pippin” begins with a call from a charismatic leading player to “join us.” What ensues is a wild, funny, inclusive coming-of-age story about the son of...
Man cops plea in transgender woman’s fatal beating
A man pleaded guilty Monday in the beating death of a transgender woman just moments before jury selection was to begin for his trial. James Dixon, 25, took a plea...
'Southern Charm' star hopes to make peace with baby daddy
Don't expect "Southern Charm" stars Kathryn Calhoun Dennis and Thomas Ravenel to give their storied romance another go anytime soon. "It's unfortunate that he takes to social media to lash...
New York's violent criminals have traded their guns for knives
The first quarter of 2016 saw the fewest number of murders and shootings of any three-month period in recorded history — but the number of stabbings and slashings continued to...
Greg Hardy denies abuse in desperate bid for new job
Thanks for clearing that up. Greg Hardy defended himself against accusations -- and evidence -- that he attacked ex-girlfriend Nicole Holder in 2014, when he was a member of the...
Air France lets female crews skip Tehran flights to avoid wearing headscarves
Air France said it would allow female cabin crew and pilots to opt out of flying routes to Tehran after some staff said they did not want to be forced...
She lost more than 70 pounds by setting tiny goals
THE LIFESTYLE I was never really concerned about my weight. I've always been confident and didn't have body image issues. Partying in college and into my 20s really escalated my...
Henrik Lundqvist's punishment after recent debacles
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Rangers canceled Sunday’s scheduled practice soon after the end of Saturday’s 4-3 defeat to the Sabres at the Garden prevented a playoff clinching, but that didn’t...
American student missing in Siberia found dead
An American student who disappeared in below-freezing conditions in Siberia more than a week ago was found dead, Russian authorities said Monday. Investigators said the body of 25-year-old Colin Madsen...
Jeffrey Dean Morgan on why 'Walking Dead' fans should root for Negan
Sunday night on “The Walking Dead,” a newcomer named Negan bashed someone to death with a barbed-wire baseball bat. Yet actor Jeffrey Dean Morgan doesn’t necessarily think of his character as...
David Wright's failures clouded by nostalgia -- and $87 million
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The fades of the past two Yankees captains were uncomfortable. Don Mattingly and Derek Jeter had been productive on the field and dignified off of it,...
Let's talk about Millennials that aren't spoiled rich white kids
There is no shortage of trend pieces floating around the Internet about how millennials work, save, eat, shop or live in their parents’ basements. But let’s be real: most of...
Sarah Palin thinks this dead boar will get votes for Trump
Sarah Palin is trying to hog all the Wisconsin votes for Donald Trump ahead of Tuesday's primary. The former Alaska governor posted a picture of herself on her Facebook page alongside...
Nets without two best players: No, we probably won't win
The intended consequence of shutting down Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young for the final six games of the Nets' season is the standout big men will stay healthy and young...
Did Tottenham just choke away the Premier League title?
Tottenham will be kicking themselves for failing to beat Liverpool this weekend, but the thrilling 1-1 draw was a game neither team deserved to lose. Though seven table places separate...
Judge approves $20 billion settlement in BP oil spill
NEW ORLEANS — A federal judge in New Orleans has granted final approval to an estimated $20 billion settlement, resolving years of litigation over the 2010 BP oil spill in...
Anthony Vaccarello is Saint Laurent's new creative director
It's official. Designer Anthony Vaccarello — king of of the thigh-high slit dress — is the new creative director at Saint Laurent. The announcement came soon after Vaccarello's predecessor, Hedi...
Caitlyn Jenner threatens to ruin one of TV's best shows
The weekend brought the distressing news that Caitlyn Jenner will appear on Season 3 of the award-winning Amazon series “Transparent.” Though the LGBT community is reportedly tickled and producers have...
Brett Gardner becomes first lefty fall guy in Yankees outfield
Six months ago, Joe Girardi deleted Jacoby Ellsbury from the lineup and used Chris Young against Dallas Keuchel in the AL wild-card game. That the Yankees were blanked, 3-0, by...
Crook caught on camera hiding under child's blanket
New Zealand police released security camera footage of a burglary caught on film. The crook attempted to conceal his identity by covering himself with a children's duvet and crawling around...
Tesla's Model 3 is smashing sales records
Tesla’s Model 3 won’t hit the street for 18 months — but the hotly anticipated electric car is smashing sales records left and right. Pre-orders for the Model 3 —...
One arm, no problem for this rock-climbing phenom
This British cliff-hanger is a real inspiration. Sianagh Gallagher of York was born without a left arm, shoulder blade or collarbone — but that didn't stop her from taking up...
The Masahiro Tanaka downside to Opening Day rainout
Monday’s Yankees washout could have one lingering effect for the team. Starting pitcher Masahiro Tanaka now must make his first two starts with just four days between them instead of...
Arrest made in Cleanthony Early strip club shooting
A Brooklyn man has confessed to federal authorities his involvement in the robbery and shooting of New York Knicks forward Cleanthony Early, The Post has learned. Delvon Dowling, 22, was...
Firefighter injured battling five-alarm Brooklyn blaze
A five-alarm fire ripped through a Brooklyn warehouse Sunday night, destroying a restaurant supply company and injuring a firefighter, officials said. The fire started inside the one story building on...
Why I picked MLB sleeper over trendy Cubs, messy Red Sox
Happy Opening Day! Well, sort of. Remember when the season would truly start on a Monday, and not with three games on a Sunday, for crying out loud? Remember when...
Subpar Disney princesses ruin childhoods
There was no happily ever after for this Disney princess-themed fundraiser. Angry moms and disappointed children waited hours in the packed lobby of the Renaissance Hotel in Manchester, England, for...
Dashcam captures horrifying car crash
A Welsh man with a dashcam was out for a drive when an oncoming car lost control and flipped over, directly toward his car. Luckily, nobody was hurt, and the...
Thief swipes $90K Tibetan statue from gallery
The NYPD is hunting for a slick thief who swiped a rare 18th-century Tibetan statue from an Upper East Side gallery during an Asia Week exhibition, sources told The Post....
Ronda Rousey's men are bickering
Travis Browne wants Ronda Rousey's ex to put up or shut up. After posting a "Throwback Thursday" photo on Instagram capturing his December 2014 victory over Brendan "Hollywood" Schaub, Rousey's...
Islanders coach is naming names: Time to 'pick their s--t up'
Jack Capuano is done playing nice guy. The Islanders coach pulled no punches Monday morning, naming names as he ripped into his team’s work ethic and compete level before a...
Start eating walnuts if you know what's good for you
It’s nuts to think that heart-healthy walnuts make old people fat, according to a new study. Spanish researchers found that chowing down on walnuts doesn’t pose a problem for elderly...
Spain might finally get rid of its country-wide nap time
Spain’s prime minister wants to shorten the working day — by saying adios to the siesta. A typical Spanish worker now checks in at about 10 a.m., takes a two-hour...
The 10 craziest moments from Wrestlemania 32
WrestleMania 32 set an all-time WWE attendance record, as 101,763 fans watched Roman Reigns win the World Heavyweight title, Charlotte retain the newly renamed women's championship, and Shane McMahon plummet...
A house Elvis loved may get demolished unless someone acts fast
It's now or never. At least for an 81-year-old house in Nashville that Elvis Presley frequented. The three-bedroom stone structure, owned by talent agent and manager Colonel Tom Parker for four decades,...
This basketball Hall of Fame class is epic
HOUSTON — Despite being elected to the Basketball Hall of Fame on Monday, Allen Iverson knows he still won't be able to shake his infamous rant about practice. "I'm in...
Chihuahua leads police on the most adorable chase ever
After a Chihuahua apparently got loose from its owner, San Francisco police found it running across the Bay Bridge. Authorities have apprehended the suspect, and are still looking for the...
Man found dead in Disneyland's haunted house
French police have launched an investigation into the death of a Disneyland Paris worker after his body was found in a haunted house. They confirmed they are investigating the death...
Dear Mayor de Blahhhsio, this is why we don't respect you
Being mayor of New York City can't be an easy job, but there's no excuse for Bill de Blasio's performance so far. He's lost the respect of everyone from police...
Passenger takes selfie just before car mows down Muslim woman
A passenger in the car that plowed into a Muslim woman over the weekend in Brussels was apparently unfazed by cops pointing their guns at him, taking the opportunity to...
I helped the FBI catch a crime boss, and they ruined my career
A California man who helped the FBI over four years build a case against an international drug trafficker and money launderer — only to be falsely implicated as being part...
Canadiens squeezing their cut of John Scott fairy tale
MONTREAL — All-Star MVP John Scott was recalled from the minors Sunday by the Montreal Canadiens. The rugged left wing created a buzz in the NHL when he was playfully...
Meet Thon Maker, who's taking on the NBA age police
Thon Maker is a teenage basketball prodigy and a Sudanese refugee. And he's about to put the NBA on the spot. The hyped high school prospect made the stunning decision Sunday to...
Son devastated after dad's death in fatal robbery gone wrong
A son knelt beside his beloved father’s body in the middle of a Brooklyn street on Monday — clutching his dad’s cap — after the man was mowed down trying...
Bikers build shelter for man living under bridge
A Bronx vagrant said he's grateful for the roadside shelter that a group of young bicyclists finished building for him on Sunday. Anthony Johnson, 48, says his 4-by-5-by-8-foot pad should...
John Kasich has the best chance of beating a Democrat
John Kasich — who was asked to quit the race by GOP front-runner Donald Trump — actually has the best chance of any Republican to win in November, pollsters said Monday....
Abby Wambach's DUI mocked by US men's soccer team
Abby Wambach's weekend drunk driving arrest wasn't a joking matter -- unless you were a couple of her former counterparts on the US men's soccer team. Alejandro Bedoya and Jozy...
John Oliver's 25-cent solution to Yankees being 'elitist a--holes'
https://youtu.be/6J9viOvUbOY Move over, Donald Trump. John Oliver has set his sights on another divisive symbol of American power. The HBO comic ripped the Yankees as pompous and out-of-touch in a four-minute...
Candy snatcher faces life in prison for stealing sweets
A New Orleans man faces 20 years to life in prison for swiping a handful of candy bars, officials said. Career shoplifter Jacobia Grimes, 34, was picked up in December...
CHiPs get in low-speed chase with Chihuahua named Ponch
California police went on a low-speed chase to catch a tiny runaway — a Chihuahua named Ponch. The dramatic pursuit was caught on video, shared by the California Highway Patrol...
Brutal muggers beat victim unconscious
Cops have released surveillance footage of several suspects wanted for beating a 52-year-old man unconscious in Queens. The video not only shows the individuals cops are looking for, but it...
Drunk driver kills husband and wife
A Long Island couple were killed when an allegedly drunk driver slammed into their truck Sunday night, police said. William Kear, 67, and his wife, Joanne, 66, died when their...
Rich parents blindsided after kids out them on social media
Cashed-up parents are getting caught by the law thanks to their social media-loving kids, who aren’t so savvy when it comes to keeping a low profile online. Instagram has become...
Crab legs spark buffet brawl
MANCHESTER, Conn. — Police say two people have been arrested after they apparently got into a dispute over crab legs in a buffet line at a Connecticut restaurant. Police were...
Chinese restaurant owner allegedly shoves wife's hands in the fryer
A Long Island man is accused of pushing his wife's hands into a boiling deep fat fryer during an argument at their Chinese restaurant. Nassau County police say the couple's...
Iceland's PM storms out of interview when asked about 'Panama Papers'
Iceland's prime minister stormed out of an interview when quizzed over claims he used an offshore company to hide millions of dollars, while his country’s bank system crashed. Sigmundur David...
5 things to know about the 'Panama Papers'
A massive data leak of files from Panama-based law firm Mossack Fonseca went online Sunday, in a collaboration by the German newspaper Suddeutsche Zeitung and the International Consortium of Investigative...
Yankees postpone Opening Day
Opening Day in The Bronx got pushed back by a day after rain forced the postponement of Monday’s Yankees-Astros game at the Stadium. It was the Yankees’ first postponed opener...
Massive leak reveals how world leaders, mobsters, celebrities hide their offshore wealth
BERLIN — The release of a vast trove of documents and other data on offshore financial dealings of wealthy, famous and powerful people around the world is raising questions over...
Basketball player dunks on opponent and rides him like a horse
University of the Incarnate Word sophomore Shawn Johnson dunks on the opposing team in a college basketball game. To add insult to injury, he even catches a ride on the defense's...
The Taliban app lasted two days in Google Play store
The Taliban launched an app for Android smartphone users on Friday in a bid to spread its message digitally, but they didn’t get far — it was removed two days...
Dudes: Here are three ways not to screw up the summer suit
Spring can be a hard time for men with hay fever — or a sense of style. Finding a sophisticated suit jacket that can take you from crisp mornings to...
Kelly Rowland wants to find the next Destiny's Child
Kelly Rowland is on the hunt for the next super girl group on BET’s new Tuesday night docuseries “Chasing Destiny.” Rowland, 35 — the singer/songwriter and former member of Destiny’s...
Schumer wants explosive testing fast-tracked
Sen. Charles Schumer on Sunday called for federal authorities to fast-track the installation of chemical detectors that pick up traces of the volatile and easily manufactured explosive TATP — which...
The 3 brightest fashion trends for spring
Things are heating up, and we don't just mean the weather. People are loving the sunshine and showing off their hottest looks, which include lemon prints, vibrant makeup and loafer...
Here's when you can fire your Bernie Sanders-loving employee
Someone on my staff is an avid Bernie Sanders supporter who is trying to get other employees to participate in protests against Donald Trump. Does she have the right to...
No one is safe in 'The Walking Dead' season finale
WARNING: Spoiler alert After six seasons, you'd think "The Walking Dead" would become predictable -- but Sunday night's season finale likely left even the most hardened longtime fans confused, angry...
Police unions plan to mend relationship with Bronx DA
After years of bitter sparring with former Bronx District Attorney Robert Johnson, the city’s police unions are hoping to start off on a better foot with his replacement, Darcel Clark...
This hot fashion line just might topple Armani
A decade ago, if a starlet wasn’t on the red carpet, she was probably dressed in a Juicy Couture tracksuit. Things have certainly changed. Nowadays, low-key style in Hollywood is...
Statistical proof that America doesn't care about ex-cons
The United States today is home to two huge but essentially invisible populations. The first of these invisible tribes — illegal immigrants — at least has attracted more than passing...
NYC temperatures to drop after windy weekend
New York turned into the windy city Sunday — with gusts of nearly 65 mph downing trees and causing dangerous conditions at construction sites. A Queens mom was petrified early...
Hospital workers claim data system delay could harm patients
Municipal-hospital workers aren’t happy with the new electronic medical-record system that’s costing taxpayers at least $764 million. The system, dubbed Epic, launched Saturday at Elmhurst and Queens hospitals, and employees...
Bronx kids stay out of trouble by building shelters for homeless
Dozens of young city bicyclists — many of them still in grade school — have banded together to fight homelessness. One group of kids is constructing a tiny house for...
If you want productive employees, let them wear sweatpants
When senior account supervisor Kate Kulczyk primps for her workday at Turner, a public relations agency in Midtown, she doesn’t sport a suit. Instead, she and her colleagues are more...
Widow of 9/11 firefighter wins $3M pension payout
The widow of an FDNY lieutenant has scored an estimated $3 million payday after a judge ruled that “shocking and unconscionable” actions by the city denied her his rightful pension. Jackie...
De Blasio puts Rangers legend's dream on ice
Mark Messier may have famously helped the Rangers win the Stanley Cup, but now the hockey legend says he feels like he’s being sent to the penalty box while trying...
Brothers have extra incentive in title game: bragging rights
HOUSTON — There will be more on the line than a national championship Monday night. For North Carolina guard Nate Britt and Villanova forward Kris Jenkins, there also will be...
It took 1 game for 3 reminders of David Wright's struggle
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In the movies, of course, this all goes so much better. In the movies, the captain strides to the plate and he finds a gap, and...
NY Dems worried black voters will stay home on primary day
Armed with troubling private polling data, top state Democrats are fearful that “complacency’’ by less-than-enthusiastic Hillary Clinton voters will lead to a surprisingly strong showing by Bernie Sanders in New York’s...
Five major things must happen for Yankees to win World Series
Here are five things that need to occur for the Yankees to win the World Series. 1. Have everything go right from Opening Day until late October and that might...
Nets' Thomas Robinson's chance to prove NBA 'BS' wrong
Brook Lopez and Thaddeus Young being shut down for the rest of the season is a golden opportunity for Thomas Robinson. And Brooklyn’s backup big man said he’s proving he’s...
Checking in with Royals' Dillon Gee, who saw Series from home
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Dillon Gee thought he might have a little extra emotion heading into a Mets-Royals series, but he realized Sunday it was just baseball. The veteran righty,...
Yoenis Cespedes' 'shocking' deja vu wasn't deja vu to him
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Yoenis Cespedes dropped another ball against the Royals. It again set a first-inning tenor. It once more contributed to a Mets loss against Kansas City in...
'Opt out:' Teachers email parents to boycott Common Core tests
Renegade city public school teachers have been sending emails to parents the past week encouraging them to boycott the state English and math Common Core exams being administered citywide starting...
The one lesson Mets should take away from Opening Day
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Overreacting to Opening Day is a yearly ritual and silly. If winning the first game were a bellwether of what was to come, it would be...
This Matt Harvey can beat many teams — but not the crucial ones
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Matt Harvey understood what he was up against Sunday night better than anyone. Look, forget how that game last November — Game 5, World Series —...
Bizarre emails from woman who accused boss of sex-tortion
An NYU doctor who claimed her sex-obsessed boss fired her for putting an end to their romps was really canned because she acted bonkers toward co-workers, court papers charge. Dr....
Now Donald Trump has a protégé in the Masters
All day on Sunday, Jim Herman roamed uncharted territory, and all day, he looked like he belonged. As a result, the 38-year-old journeyman and former assistant pro at Trump Bedminster...
Season-crushing foe set to give Yankees more nightmares
Opening Day is supposed to be a time when all things seem possible, regardless of what happened last season or even in spring training. The Yankees, though, could be forgiven...
Why hookers only want high-profile men
For a new breed of Manhattan hooker, the big money is no longer in sex — it’s in extortion. Scheming prostitutes are shaking down rich and famous johns by threatening...
Don't tell Kristaps Porzingis his season is over
Kristaps Porzingis ain’t done yet. Porzingis hasn’t given up on his rookie season, showing progress with his right-shoulder strain by lifting his arm over his head in a demonstration for...
Hondo’s Day 2 two-do
That didn’t take long. Hondo came up a wee bit short with Harvey and the Metamucils on Sunday night, which put the Day 1 deficit at a crisp 58 reeses....
Rambis' strange rant: Demoting Afflalo will help his wallet
Kurt Rambis went from Arron Afflalo’s coach to his agent for one weird, brief moment after Sunday’s 92-87 loss to the Pacers. Afflalo scored 13 of his 15 points in...
Donald Trump claims we're headed for economic disaster
WASHINGTON — The United States is headed toward a “very massive recession” and now is a “terrible time” to invest in the stock market, Donald Trump predicted over the weekend....
What CBS/TBS tourney stats would look like if they were honest
Stats? You want stats? As long as CBS/TBS determined that we wanted our screens loaded with stats throughout this NCAA Tournament, here are some from Saturday’s Final Four that didn’t...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn A 22-year-old man was stabbed to death Sunday morning in Prospect-Lefferts Gardens, police sources said. Jaiquan Thorne was knifed in the chest at about 6 a.m., according to cops....
Mets' season starts the way last year ended: Royals letdown
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Instead of ruining the party, the Mets showed up, fell asleep and didn’t raise hell until it was too late. The World Series banner was raised,...