December 5, 2016
Todd Bowles has to go
These are the kinds of games that get head coaches fired, with cause, without an ounce of regret. That has to be crossing Woody Johnson’s mind this morning. If it...
New York real estate king Jack Rudin passes away
The Manhattan skyline seems a bit sadder with the passing on Dec. 4 of Jack Rudin, chairman of Rudin Management Company and a beloved titan of the New York real...
Muslim MTA worker shoved down stairs: Hate on the rise since Trump win
The Muslim MTA worker who was called a "terrorist" and shoved down a flight of stairs at a busy Manhattan subway station on Monday told The Post she thought she...
Tailor to the Oval Office files suit agaisnt Brooks Brothers
It’s a suit about the suits of Martin Greenfield Clothiers and how Brooks Brothers unraveled the deal. On Monday, the tailor to the Oval Office, who dresses, Michael Bloomberg, Ray...
Seagram building gets influx of new tenants
While the planned restaurant from Major Food Group’s Rich Torrisi and Mario Carbone to replace The Four Seasons hogs the spotlight at Aby Rosen’s Seagram Building, office leasing at the...
Oakland 'rave cave' managers: We did nothing wrong
The free-spirited couple who illegally ran the Oakland artist collective where at least 36 people were killed in a fire over the weekend insist they did nothing wrong -- and...
Woody Johnson prickly after Jets' all-time disaster
Jets owner Woody Johnson watched his team deliver its most embarrassing performance in years in front of a national TV audience and a half-empty MetLife Stadium with Vice President-elect Mike...
Mystery demo heralds more big changes for Midtown block
Although it won’t come overnight, more big change is on the way to West 48th Street between Sixth and Seventh avenues. My colleague Lois Weiss was first to report in...
Viacom executive Denise Denson out after 22 years
Viacom’s top domestic distribution executive Denise Denson is departing the company after 22 years. Denson, who had a fearsome reputation and ruled the roost under a variety of chief executives,...
Aetna to defend Humana merger against Obama administration
Aetna started presenting its case Monday in federal court to stop an Obama administration suit to block its deal to buy Humana — but it also may be looking beyond...
Moonves: CBS-Viacom merger talks are in 'very early stages'
Les Moonves on Monday discussed the ongoing merger talks between his CBS and sister corporation Viacom — and time seemed not only to stand still, but to march backward. The...
Nationals near Chris Sale blockbuster, unless someone else blinks
Whether the White Sox will trade Chris Sale has revolved around a game of chicken: Would an interested team blink and give up the elite, ready-now player that Chicago was demanding,...
Nets fall apart twice in gifting game to Wizards
First the Nets lost their big free-agent target. Then they lost their big lead. Finally they lost the game, 118-113, to the Wizards before a crowd of 12,529 at Barclays...
Kerry 'fesses up about Obama's 'red line'
Secretary of State John Kerry told a painful truth on Sunday, admitting that President Obama’s “red line” fiasco in Syria “cost us significantly” by leading other nations to see America...
Derrick Rose to foes: Good luck when I play with Brandon Jennings
So firing squad or hanging? That is sort of how Derrick Rose sees the choice for opposing defenders when he is teamed on the floor with Brandon Jennings. So how...
Antonio Cromartie blasts 'embarrassing' Jets game
Antonio Cromartie has plenty of time these days to pick NFL teams apart on TV, and he made his opinions known Monday night during the Jets-Colts game. The veteran cornerback,...
Ex-banker guilty of insider trading is released from prison
The senior investment banker who in 2014 pleaded guilty to trading on inside information gleaned from his clients completed his incarceration on Monday, the Federal Bureau of Prisons confirmed. Frank...
Amazon introduces next major job killer to face Americans
Amazon on Monday unveiled the latest plan to automate American workers out of existence — a futuristic grocery store without any cashiers. High-tech sensors and artificial intelligence are allowing shoppers...
The debt monkey on New York's back
On the campaign trail, Donald Trump said that as a businessman, he was the “king of debt” — and now, he’s about to preside over a lot of debt. The...
De Blasio's risky hiring spree
The number of city employees is at a decades-long high — so naturally Mayor Bill de Blasio’s hiring more. Why worry about the trouble it means down the road? As...
LeBron's first step to protesting Donald Trump
LeBron James is taking his political views to New York City. The NBA superstar headlines a group of Cavaliers players who will boycott staying at the Trump SoHo hotel when the...
Cops to question murdered correction officer's boyfriend
Police are looking to question the ex-con former boyfriend of the freshly minted city correction officer fatally shot in Brooklyn while sitting in her parked car, law-enforcement sources said Monday....
Expedia's IT worker made $350K on insider trading
One of Expedia’s top techies came up with a get-rich-quick scheme — and it had nothing to do with booking low-priced holiday travel on his company’s Web site. Jonathan Ly,...
You're probably not getting an Apple Watch for the holidays
Here’s another annoying Apple Watch notification for Chief Executive Tim Cook: Sales just plunged 71 percent. Demand for Apple’s flopped wrist gadget continues to tank, with just 1.1 million units...
Girlfriend of Oakland fire victim watched building burn with her inside
The girlfriend of a woman who died in the Oakland warehouse inferno said that she watched, helpless, as blazes engulfed the building on Friday. Anya Taylor decide to stay at...
Shamorie Ponds' eruption saves St. John's from further disgrace
How much trouble could St. John’s face with the absence of leading-scorer Marcus LoVett? Only as much as Shamorie Ponds allows. With LoVett sitting on the sideline and wearing a...
A Bergdahl pardon would be Obama's final betrayal of the military
Will President Obama betray our military one last time by pardoning Bowe Bergdahl? He’s already imposed rules of engagement that protect our enemies, kill our soldiers and deny us victory....
Bankrupt Rio is just the latest victim of the global-sports con game
Ryan “We Were Robbed” Lochte wasn’t the only one who took Brazilians for a ride with a tall tale. Three months after the Rio de Janeiro Olympics, the state of...
Nationals' Bryce Harper posturing begins with 2018 threat
If Bryce Harper is going to be the most jaw-droppingly expensive player in baseball after 2018, the Nationals say they won't be the ones paying him. The All-Star slugger is reportedly...
A Christmas (tree) story: My life growing up on a fir farm
As a kid, it was my unofficial chore to dress up like an elf and hand out candy canes to visitors at my family’s farm. On weekends in December, my...
Mets prospects on the table as they mull 3 roads to reliever
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Mets’ search for bullpen arms involves three different paths. While the most obvious approach might be to hit the free-agent market for a dependable reliever,...
Meet the wacky characters who sell Christmas trees in NYC
For their honeymoon, Rachael Gammon and James Marcus drove thousands of miles to the Upper West Side, where they’ve been sleeping in a cold van for weeks. The Alaskan newlyweds...
Why fantasy football owners shouldn't give up on Colin Kaepernick
If you are aware you have a blind spot, you know to check it before making a lane change. It is when you don’t anticipate a blind spot, thus don’t...
Feds probing Chelsea bomb suspect's domestic terror ties
Federal investigators suggested Monday they have their sights on other potential homegrown terrorists tied to accused Chelsea bomber Ahmad Rahimi. The development arose at a Manhattan federal court hearing for...
Rikers guard admits to lying on the stand for his own safety
A former Rikers Island guard lied about a coworker beating an inmate to death, he testified Monday, because one of the things he learned while training to be a prison...
Parents home-schooling kids probed for 'educational neglect'
The Department of Education has been harassing parents who home-school their children, threatening to report them to child welfare for failing to enroll their kids in school even though they...
Murder charges possible in deadly warehouse blaze
Prosecutors are eyeing possible murder charges in the Oakland warehouse fire that killed at least 36 people on Friday night, officials said. At an afternoon press conference on Monday, Alameda...
Manager of Oakland 'rave cave' was a negligent father and drug addict
The man who ran the illegal "Ghost Ship" artist enclave in Oakland — where at least 36 people died in a fire on Friday night — was a deadbeat dad...
Righty joy over Trump's Cabinet, Tweeting the media into madness, and other comments
From the right: Trump Cabinet Cheers Conservatives The political right is unexpectedly encouraged by President-elect Trump’s Cabinet picks, notes John Fund at National Review. He’s chosen “knowledgeable conservatives,” is making...
Kristaps Porzingis' odd route to breaking shooting slump
Kristaps Porzingis has been struggling with his shot lately. But the Knicks’ 7-foot-3 power forward believes he has the answer to correct his struggling offense. It’s called defense. “When the...
Bratton pal using cop parking pass to leave car at fire hyrdrants
A Manhattan plastic surgeon who is a pal of former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton is using his police parking placard to leave his Mercedes-Benz SUV in front of fire hydrants...
Giants coach defends Odell Beckham: I saw a different smile
If you want to engage in any Odell Beckham Jr. bashing for the way he smiled on the sideline in Pittsburgh or for his ripping of the officiating after the...
Four men accused of smuggling 110 illegal guns into New York
Four Virginia men have been indicted for smuggling at least 110 illegal guns into New York City this year, city officials said Monday, as they called for stricter penalties against...
Jets' future beyond QB: Five players to try out for 2017
Jets fans have been banging the drum for close to two months now for one of the young quarterbacks to play, and coach Todd Bowles has resisted. Bowles indicated last...
Brooklyn brothel is still open — but now has one fewer employee
The NYPD has yet to shut down the Brownstone Brooklyn brothel exposed by The Post over the weekend, but at least one city correction officer took action Monday — by...
Carson Wentz's rookie plunge from phenom to exposed
It certainly didn’t take Carson Wentz long to hit the rookie wall. Wentz’s magical first three games with the Eagles are starting to look like an outlier, and Philadelphia’s playoff...
Business owner, sons kill burglar after he breaks into office
A man broke into a Brooklyn business and attacked the owner and his two sons -- but was killed when the threesome pinned him to the ground to subdue him,...
How MLB gained more leeway to discipline Jeurys Familia
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- In its continuing effort to stay on top of the domestic-violence issue, Major League Baseball won some concessions on the joint policy from the Players Association...
Phillies 'pistachio girl' fired for being avowed white nationalist
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rQ32BpU9ojQ Her employer thought she was just too nutty. "Pistachio Girl," a cult figure from Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Stadium, has been fired from her job as a food vendor for taking...
Nets' bid for Rockets stud ends in familiar failure
The Nets swung and missed for the third time on a restricted free agent, with Houston matching their four-year, $37 million offer sheet to Donatas Motiejunas. “It’s obviously disappointing when...
Child services worker accused of forcing desperate moms into sex
A former New Jersey child protection worker allegedly used his position to coerce two mothers to have sex with him in an “offensive abuse” of authority, authorities said. Lamont King,...
Accused wife killer's daughter says he's 'a very bad person'
The daughter of a woman killed and nearly decapitated on a Queens street allegedly by her jealous husband said her father had been threatening to kill her for years. “My...
Tech advances leave society open to mass-murdering computer geeks
Hackers will be able to kill huge numbers of victims by attacking modern internet-connected machines and gadgets, experts have warned. A number of cyber-security specialists have warned the American government...
Martians could have been wiped out by global warming
Global warming that scorched the surface of Mars for up to 10 million years may have wiped out life on the Red Planet, it is claimed. It is thought Mars...
This is why you need to clean snow off your car's roof
One of the most dangerous aspects of winter driving is falling ice. This footage, filmed in Canada, shows just how dangerous even a small chunk can be.
‘Dear Evan Hansen’ understands the teenage struggle
High school sucks. TV shows, films and books have been hammering that home since the dawn of TV shows, films and books. “Carrie,” “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off,” “Easy A,” “American...
How a serial child molester could be released without supervision
A federal appeals court is set to hear arguments this week on whether a serial child molester from Maryland who was later arrested in southeast Asia for abusing young boys...
Colin Kaepernick's free-agency plans leak at the worst moment
Colin Kaepernick has ignited a firestorm of criticism this season. On Sunday, a regular old storm did him in. The national anthem-kneeling face of athlete protest was historically abysmal at...
How Chelsea eviscerated Man City in clash of coach titans
Soccer is decided by the players on the field, but increasingly the manager is viewed as most responsible for a team’s fortunes. That’s why there was so much hype surrounding...
Mistrial declared in trial of ex-officer who shot Walter Scott
CHARLESTON, S.C. — A judge declared a mistrial Monday in the case of a former South Carolina police officer charged with murder for fatally shooting a black motorist who was...
Matt Barnes' choke defense: 'Butt bumps' and media bias
Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes – wanted for questioning by police for allegedly choking his girlfriend inside a Chelsea nightclub – posted on Instagram Monday “there’s always two sides to...
Jayson Williams is just trying to survive this hell of his own making
When it came at all, sleep would come fitfully for Jayson Williams, and while he was waiting to drop off, that’s when the demons and everything that accompanied them would...
Johnny Manziel chugs whiskey as dreaded 24th birthday nears
https://twitter.com/bustedcoverage/status/805855901739601920 It seems it's still always 5 o'clock somewhere for Johnny Manziel. The off-the-wagon former NFL quarterback, who after efforts this summer to maintain his sobriety spent much of Art...
College tennis player killed in apparent hit-and-run
The Binghamton University community on Monday was grieving the death of a 20-year-old student from Queens in a hit-and-run crash over the weekend. Stefani Lineva was found lying on Route...
Buzz Aldrin is keeping up with the Kardashians in the hospital
Gossip, the final frontier.... Buzz Aldrin is spending some of his time in quarantine in New Zealand keeping up with the Kardashians. “Catching up on the world while I’m stuck...
Giant spider spawns hundreds of babies in woman's mailbox
A young student in Australia discovered a huntsman spider building a nest in her mailbox. She decided to let the giant spider do its thing, and now the mailbox is...
Slain tot's dad wants death penalty for accused killer
The 24-year-old man accused of fatally beating his girlfriend’s tot has been indicted on assault charges, authorities said Monday. A Brooklyn grand jury indicted Salvatore Lucchesse on Friday, though he...
Man allegedly tried to sic pit bull on Muslim cop he called an 'ISIS bitch'
A Brooklyn man called an off-duty Muslim cop an “ISIS bitch” before trying to sic his pit bull on her and her son over the weekend, prosecutors said Monday. Christopher...
Fake lawyer caught for scamming clients — again
A Brooklyn man who has already admitted to stealing more than $40,000 by falsely passing himself off as a lawyer has been nabbed again – for continuing to illegally practice...
Amazon's new grocery store won't have any checkout lines
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrmMk1Myrxc Amazon has unveiled its vision for grocery stores — and it doesn’t include cashiers. Or checkout lines. The web-retailing giant is opening a high-tech convenience store near its Seattle...
Aroldis Chapman drops crucial contract hint for suitors
Aroldis Chapman isn't making any demands, but he believes he knows what he deserves. The free-agent reliever is high on the Yankees' wish list as closers seem ready to cash in...
Trump breaks with Obama on controversial pipeline
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump’s transition team said Monday the president-elect backs the construction of the Dakota Access Pipeline, breaking with the Obama Administration’s rejection of an easement for the controversial...
De Blasio blames Trump's campaign rhetoric for rise in hate crimes
Mayor de Blasio charged Monday that comments President-elect Donald Trump made during the campaign against Muslims and Mexicans contributed to hate crimes in New York City. "You can't have a...
Activist who filed complaint against Christie plans to run for governor
The activist and former firefighter who filed a citizen’s official misconduct complaint against Gov. Chris Christie over the George Washington Bridge lane-closing scandal plans to run for New Jersey governor...
Man gets life without parole for leaving son to die in hot car
MARIETTA, Ga. -- A Georgia man convicted of murder after his toddler son died in a hot SUV has been sentenced to serve life in prison without the possibility of...
Muslim MTA worker in hijab pushed down stairs, called 'terrorist'
A Muslim New York City Transit employee who was wearing a hijab with her uniform was injured when she was pushed down the stairs at Grand Central Terminal Monday morning...
Abducted jogger skips town with family and leaves dogs behind
REDDING, Calif. — The California mom found beaten and bloody on a highway after going missing for three weeks has skipped town with her husband — and left their two...
Tino Martinez gets a top coaching spot with Team USA
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- Tino Martinez won four World Series rings as a Yankee, and now will attempt to help Team USA cop a World Baseball Classic title this spring. The...
Report buried Trump-related 'hate crimes' against white kids
At least 2,000 educators around the country reported racist slurs and other derogatory language leveled against white students in the first days after Donald Trump was elected president. But the...
Why the Dodgers sucked it up and signed Rich Hill
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Not far removed from playing in the Independent league and with just 610 1/3 MLB innings on his career ledger despite being 36 years old, Rich...
Where does 'Westworld' go from here?
Spoiler alert: Do not read further if you have not yet seen the “Westworld” season finale. Sunday night’s “Westworld” season finale tied up many loose ends and left one big...
Bronx DA calls for grand jury in fatal NYPD shooting
A special grand jury will weigh possible criminal charges against an NYPD sergeant who fatally shot a 66-year-old bat-wielding woman, the Bronx district attorney said Monday. “It is important to...
'Bud Selig screwed me, and I still put him in the Hall of Fame'
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — If Bud Selig’s Hall of Fame election turns Cooperstown into a haven for baseball sinners … that’s not what Andre Dawson intended. The opinion of Dawson, inducted...
This 17-year-old carjacking suspect should be glad he only got shot in the leg
Police officers in Denver were filmed chasing down several suspects, one of whom was armed. One of the cops shot one of the fleeing men in the ankle, and eventually...
Drinking white wine could be putting you at risk for cancer
Bad news for vino lovers: Drinking white wine could increase your risk of skin cancer. A recent study in the medical journal Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention examined the drinking...
Beaver's holiday shopping at a dollar store sparks a call to the sheriff
Maryland police received an unusual call after reports that a beaver made its way into a dollar store, where it found only artificial Christmas trees. Even beavers can get a...
Veterans offered HIV testing after dentist used dirty tools
TOMAH, Wis. — A dentist has resigned from his position at a Wisconsin Veterans Affairs hospital amid accusations he treated hundreds of patients with improperly cleaned equipment. The VA in...
Yankees' pursuit of Astros veteran in difficult spot
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – Luis Valbuena’s representative, Steve Schneider, described the Yankees as one of “several” teams in “ongoing” dialogue about his client. By phone, Schneider said he has received...
Al Gore goes to Trump Tower for meetings with Ivanka, Donald
Former Vice President Al Gore was spotted entering Trump Tower on Monday for a meeting with Ivanka Trump on climate issues and a sit-down with President-elect Donald Trump. A Trump...
Mike Bloomberg wants a world of non-smokers
Mike Bloomberg is still butting into the fight against tobacco use and announced Monday he is giving $360 million to global anti-tobacco efforts. The grant, to support policies to curb...
MLB holding auction for beloved Mets PR exec
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – An auction is ongoing to do a beautiful thing, both renovate a youth baseball/softball field and rename that facility in honor of former Mets public relations...
Japan's coveted do-everything baseball star reveals MLB plan
TOKYO — Japanese pitcher Shohei Otani says he could move to Major League Baseball after the 2017 season. The 22-year-old righthander, who has also shown potential as a hitter, signed...
Celebrity sex dolls are a thing of the not-too-distant future
Sex robots modeled on celebrities are set to take the world by storm, a leading expert has warned. Leaps in technology mean that shockingly realistic mechanical lovers will soon be...
Celeb party planner David Monn's guilty pleasure
A-list party planner David Monn has a dirty little secret. “I’ve had dinners where I served fried chicken and everyone’s like, ‘Wow, you’re the greatest!’ and ask if it’s my...
You can own Marilyn Monroe's sexy luggage
Normal people have trunks for storing their goods. The fabulous have rooms for storing their trunks, says T. Anthony owner Michael Root. “Elton John is probably our best customer of...
SJP's fashion enterprise keeps growing
Sarah Jessica Parker has got your wardrobe essentials covered, head to toe. The actress slash producer slash shoe maven is now adding little-black-dress designer to her ever expanding empire. And...
Moncler launches US flagship with patriotic puffer jackets
Stroll down Madison Avenue in late December and you’ll find every New Yorker worth his or her salt has suited up in a quilted black puffer. Utilitarian, warm and sporty,...
Your phone is aging your neck
Technology can be wonderful — just not for your neck. It turns out that looking down at your phone 8,000 times a day is likely exacerbating the wrinkles and rings...
Giants' divide growing toward explosive breaking point
There is a great divide within the Giants, but it has yet to split the team in half. Still, how much longer can a resourceful and highly competitive defense watch...
Where John Leguizamo likes to box and binge on ramen
Most of us know him as an actor, stand-up comedian and playwright, but off-Broadway’s new “Othello: The Remix” boasts the talents of John Leguizamo, producer. Born in Colombia, raised in...
Scotland Yard to pursue new lead in disappearance of Madeleine McCann
Scotland Yard has been given more money to probe an “important” new lead in the disappearance of Madeleine McCann. The development is being taken so seriously that senior government officials...
Ivanka Trump and Jared Kushner are moving the family to DC
Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner, are planning to move to Washington, DC, according to a new report. The power couple, who have been credited with steering Donald Trump’s...
Kim Jong Un could pull an 'El Chapo'
These pictures reveal the inside of invasion tunnels dug by North Korea — which Kim Jong Un could use to send as many as 30,000 troops an hour to the...
Audience accidentally applauds dancer's on stage death
A man performing a dance routine during a Mother’s Day concert in Chechnya collapsed and died on stage – to applause by audience members who thought it was all part...
ISIS is now recruiting grandpas
ISIS has resorted to recruiting toothless, gray-bearded geriatrics to carry out their sick jihadist executions, according to a new report.
De Blasio wants $35M from feds to cover Trump Tower security
Mayor de Blasio on Monday for the first time put a price tag on the cost of providing security for president-elect Trump in his midtown offices -- close to $500,000...
Teen held without bail in death of decapitated classmate
A Massachusetts teen was ordered held without bail in connection to what prosecutors called the "horrific, horrific death" of a classmate.
UFC star Conor McGregor may appear on 'Game of Thrones'
Conor McGregor rules the UFC, and now he is set to expand his kingdom with a star turn on "Game of Thrones." McGregor, 28, will make an appearance in one...
Accused church shooter gets his lawyers back
CHARLESTON, S.C. — White supremacist Dylann Roof, awaiting trial for fatally shooting nine members of a historic black church in South Carolina last year, will be allowed to have his...
Yes, real-fur phone cases are a thing
Upper West Sider Annabella Hochschild will admit: Buying a $375 iPhone case made from real fur was “deeply unnecessary.” But for the 23-year-old book editor, the comically extravagant fashion statement...
Trump advisers aim to privatize oil-rich Indian reservations
Native American reservations cover just 2 percent of the United States, but they may contain about a fifth of the nation’s oil and gas, along with vast coal reserves. Now,...
Calmer Victor Cruz and Ben McAdoo need to have a talk
The day after one of the most difficult nights of his NFL life with the Giants, Victor Cruz insisted, “I’m not angry, I’m not a disgruntled employee.’’ Cruz, speaking Monday...
Murdered correction officer recently graduated academy
Relatives of the freshly minted city corrections officer who was fatally shot off-duty while sitting in her car to make a phone call mourned her death Monday and sought answers...
Officials 'absolutely' expect more casualties in deadly rave blaze
High-school students, musicians and a deputy’s son are among the 36 people are now confirmed dead in the Oakland warehouse inferno — a number fire officials said Monday will “absolutely”...
The problems facing MLB's big bats in search of huge paydays
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. – The Indians were engaged on Carlos Beltran before he went to the Astros and Matt Holliday before he agreed with the Yankees. But for Cleveland, $16...
This meat is made without hurting any animals or the planet
In the future, people will be able to eat meat without having to kill any animals. At least, that's the hope driving the people at Memphis Meats, who are trying...
Pregnant dancer shot dead after refusing to dance with drunk men
This is the horrifying moment a pregnant dancer was shot dead on stage – by drunk men who were angry that they could not dance with her, it was reported....
Michigan election recount must begin by noon on Monday: judge
The recount of presidential election votes in Michigan must begin by noon Monday, according to a ruling by a federal judge. The recount has been pursued by Green Party presidential...
Teacher allegedly had sex with student after steamy Snapchats
A Texas high school algebra teacher called off her wedding after she was arrested last month for allegedly having sex with a 16-year-old student — who apparently started the fling...
Marlins may hold crucial domino in Yankees' closer pursuit
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — The Marlins are pushing hard to add a top closer, notably Kenley Jansen, which could set off a series of moves that might make it more...
Bob Dylan writes speech for Nobel Prize banquet
He won't be there in person but the Nobel Foundation says Bob Dylan has written a speech that will be read out at the traditional Nobel Prize banquet.
Fake embassy that was a front for crime ring finally shut down
ACCRA, Ghana — A fake U.S. embassy that operated for "about a decade" in Ghana's capital issuing counterfeit and fraudulently obtained visas has been shut down, the State Department announced....
Man arrested for allegedly stabbing wife to death
A man nearly decapitated his wife on a Queens street corner early Monday — sawing through her neck in front of a witness who mistakenly asked if he needed help...
Panthers bench Cam Newton for tie — and it couldn't have gone worse
The Carolina Panthers threw an interception on their first pass play, but it wasn’t Cam Newton who threw it. The reigning NFL MVP was on the sideline for the Panthers’...
Kerry: Obama's failure to enforce red line in Syria came at a cost
Secretary of State John Kerry admitted that President Obama’s failure to enforce his self-imposed “red line” against Syria “cost us significantly.”
Gunman opens fire in pizzeria over fake news story
WASHINGTON — A man who said he was investigating a conspiracy theory about Hillary Clinton running a child sex ring out of a pizza place fired an assault rifle inside...
Matt Barnes accused of choking girlfriend in nightclub
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ny9O2-N3olQ&feature=youtu.be Hours after a crushing defeat to the Knicks, Sacramento Kings forward Matt Barnes choked a woman at a Manhattan night spot early Monday, law-enforcement sources said. Police were called...
Pipeline protesters plan to defy evacuation deadline
CANNON BALL, N.D. — Protesters celebrated a major victory in their push to reroute the Dakota Access oil pipeline away from a tribal water source, but pledged to remain camped...
Live next to American socialite royalty
Live next to Leonard Lauder — the chairman emeritus and former CEO of Estée Lauder — and his wife, Judy Glickman Lauder. A mansion at 124 Via Bethesda in Palm Beach just...
Jonathan Adler and Simon Doonan just sold their Palm Beach pad
Jonathan Adler’s Miami shop at Art Basel sold art as well as his own home designs. We also hear that he and his husband, Simon Doonan, Barneys’ creative ambassador at...
Palm Beach condos are back
Sleepy Palm Beach and neighboring West Palm Beach have awakened to a wave of new residential development. In 2018, Palm Beach, the tony enclave known for multimillion-dollar estates, becomes home...
Chinese leaders grapple with response to Trump's tweets
BEIJING — Chinese leaders face a challenge: How to deal with Donald Trump. Weeks before taking office, the incoming American president is riling Beijing with confrontation and online statements that...
Union sues over MTA's refusal to run ad of injured workers
The Transport Workers Union on Sunday filed federal lawsuit claiming the MTA violated its free speech rights by refusing to allow it to place $190,000 worth of ad space in...
Paul Ryan: ObamaCare repeal will be first priority
The first law Congress will work on under President Trump is the repeal of ObamaCare, President Obama’s signature legislation, according to the top Republican on Capitol Hill. “Well, the first...
Japanese prime minister to visit Pearl Harbor for the first time
The prime minister of Japan will visit Pearl Harbor this month to commemorate the 75th anniversary of the sneak attack on America -- the first time a Japanese leader has...
Season's thievings show not everyone feels generous around Christmas
The holidays are quickly approaching, but not everyone sees it as a time for giving. Watch these Grinches who got caught on camera trying to steal Christmas.
Trump confirms Ben Carson as HUD secretary
Donald Trump will nominate Ben Carson to be the next secretary of the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the president-elect’s transition team announced Monday. “I am honored to accept...
NYC almost had its own nightclub inferno
New York City may have narrowly avoided an inferno like the one that killed at least 33 people in Oakland when authorities pulled the plug on two industrial-space dance venues...
'Hairspray Live!' is NBC's most ambitious musical yet
The live television musical has evolved into a bicoastal enterprise. What started out, with 2013’s “The Sound of Music Live!,” in a lower Broadway rehearsal space in New York, has...
Cops searching for thugs who mugged man in Central Park
Four punks robbed a man in Central Park Sunday evening, according to police. Cops say the victim, 25, was on the west side of the park near 67th Street when...
De Blasio seeks to fix NYPD race relations ahead of re-election bid
Mayor de Blasio is planning a p.r. blitz to improve the NYPD’s relationship with blacks and Hispanics — just in time for his 2017 re-election bid. The NYPD sent a...
Harlem ups its breakfast game once more
Harlem’s independent foodie culture continues to thrive, with two breakfast spots opening early next year: BO’s Bagels BO’s Bagels, an artisanal homemade bagel stand that sells its goods at local...
Christmas trees are now going for $1K in NYC
Yuletide capitalism is running rampant this year — with the cost of a Christmas tree topping $1,000 in one Manhattan neighborhood. Longtime Greenwich Village tree seller Heather Neville said Sunday...
'I will cut your throat!': Man attacks Muslim cop and her son
A suspect was arrested Sunday in the Brooklyn attack on an off-duty Muslim cop wearing a hijab. “Go back to your country,” the man yelled at NYPD Officer Aml Elsokary...
Let Eric Berry and his touched mom spare you from NFL evils
Eric Berry grew up in Fairburn, Ga., about 20 miles southwest of Atlanta. Before Sunday, he never had played a game for the Chiefs at the Georgia Dome in his...
Queens Crossing adding to its trendy restaurant lineup
As Queens becomes the new place for hipsters priced out of Brooklyn, its foodie scene continues to flourish. Queens Crossing in Flushing — a mixed-use development from F&T Group, with...
Jeff Hornacek predicted Brandon Jennings' huge game
Jeff Hornacek, psychic. Before Sunday night’s game, Hornacek spoke about the Knicks’ need to finish and step on opponents’ throats which sort of became a theme when the Knicks let...
Jets still have pride to play for in primetime Colts showdown
The Jets’ season has been over for weeks, but the schedule shows there are still five games to play. The Jets’ season now is about paychecks and pride but not...
Magazines have no idea what they're missing
Let’s face it. Not much has happened in the last few weeks outside of our next president selecting his Cabinet and really embarrassing Mitt Romney. “Hamilton” is still drawing them...
Eli Manning was a mess — and this Giants disaster falls on him
PITTSBURGH — This was a Steel Hurtin’ all right, a day when those two Super Bowl championships seemed like distant memories, a day when Giants fans would have traded Eli...
Carmelo Anthony has found his clutch gene again
There is a toughness flowing from Carmelo Anthony and the Knicks. And that is beginning to make a difference. Sure, the Knicks still have a way of falling asleep in...
Tiger Woods' big talk the sign everyone has been waiting for
NASSAU, Bahamas — The state of Tiger Woods — post 15-month tournament layoff — can be characterized best by the following question-and-answer exchange at this week’s Hero World Challenge. “What...
Injured JPP gives Giants fans something else to worry about
PITTSBURGH — The Giants have relied on the health and supreme conditioning of their two starting defensive ends, leaning on Jason Pierre-Paul and Olivier Vernon to fuel their pass rush...
Chris Kreider's line must carry depleted Rangers
It has become clear over the past two weeks the Rangers are not the same four-line offensive juggernaut since Mika Zibanejad and Pavel Buchnevich left their top-six with injuries. The...
Colleges aren't just politically correct — they're anti-Semitic
It was billed as a rally for students to demand free tuition from public institutions of higher education and lodge a cornucopia of grievances. Instead, some giddy demonstrators devolved into...
Late games, idiocy, selfishness causing crankiness crisis
Believe me; I don’t wake up cranky, and I don’t sit down to watch sports cranky. Senselessness, the new normal that’s getting very old, makes me cranky. Friday, second half...
Nets 'shake the bushes' to land big man with back issues
After seeing their offer sheets to restricted free agents Tyler Johnson and Allen Crabbe matched this summer, the Nets find out by midnight Monday whether they’ll suffer the same fate...
Nets first-round pick cleared to play, but will he see the court?
Nets fans looking for any silver lining during this long rebuild just got one. First-round pick Caris LeVert is finally available to make his NBA debut Monday at Barclays Center...
Former Islander lauded in return, leaves with a victory
Frans Nielsen was emotional, appearing on the verge of tears during the first period of Sunday’s game, as the Islanders played a video tribute for him in his first-ever game...
Jets lace up cleats for Brandon Marshall's foundation
The Jets will be sporting some different cleats for a good cause Monday night when they take the field against the Colts. As part of the NFL’s My Cause, My...
St. John's vows not to make same mistake as in ugliest loss
The scar is still fresh. This time, St. John’s knows simply showing up will not suffice. After snapping a five-game losing streak with a blowout win at Tulane, the Red...
Police release names of victims in Oakland party fire
Authorities in Oakland have begun releasing the names of the victims of the horrific "Ghost Ship" warehouse fire that left at least 33 people dead Friday night. The Alameda County...
The hypocrisy of sending Selig, but not PED users, to Hall of Fame
NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. — Bud Selig deserves his baseball immortality, delivered to him Sunday in the form of a Hall of Fame election. He made an enormous impact, one arguably...
Bruised sporting goods industry could make a comeback
The battered sporting goods sector is starting to get the once-over from some of the country’s largest private equity firms, The Post has learned. After falling team sport participation rates...