June 11, 2017
Cops shoot man who refused to drop knife in alleged stabbing
Cops shot a man in Brooklyn on Sunday night as he was attacking another individual with a knife, sources said. Officers had been responding to a call of a dispute...
Penguins beat Predators to repeat as Stanley Cup champs
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Sidney Crosby is bringing the Stanley Cup back home to Pittsburgh for a second consecutive year. Patric Hornqvist scored with 1:35 left and Matt Murray made 27...
Junior's to open a second Times Square location
In a vote of confidence for Times Square, Junior’s Restaurant, known for its Brooklyn cheesecakes, is opening a second location at the crossroads of the world, says third-generation owner Alan...
Gwyneth Paltrow, Serena Williams invest in 'superfood' delivery service
Oscar-winning actress and Goop founder Gwyneth Paltrow and tennis great Serena Williams have invested in Daily Harvest, a Big Apple-based online subscription service that ships frozen “superfoods” used for single-serve...
How a behind-schedule rookie evolved into Giants' top RB
At this time last year, Paul Perkins was a nowhere man. Sure, he was a fifth-round draft pick, but there was no physical evidence around the Giants’ team facility that...
How gossip magazines are covering Father's Day
It’s almost Father’s Day, and the gossip mags are celebrating. For most families, the celebration will be done quietly and with little drama. And there is Ivanka Trump, Kourtney Kardashian...
Thanks to Pornhub, we know way too much about how people watch porn
The planet’s most popular porn site, which celebrates its 10th anniversary this year, has an astounding 75 million visitors from around the world every day. But while we’ve been watching...
Delta, Bank of America pull Public Theater sponsorships over Trump-like Julius Caesar
Delta Air Lines and Bank of America yanked their sponsorships of New York’s Public Theater on Sunday over its controversial staging of “Julius Caesar” — which features a Donald Trump...
Carlyle Group cedes control of nursing home chain
David Rubenstein’s Carlyle Group is ceding control of its big nursing home chain, HCR ManorCare, The Post has learned — one of the biggest stumbles for the Washington private equity...
Asdrubal Cabrera's redemption came at the perfect time for Mets
ATLANTA — Asdrubal Cabrera certainly needed to make a play. After booting two grounders for errors in the first game of Saturday’s doubleheader and then sitting in the nightcap, the...
Perks and downside of being A-Rod's nephew — whose day is here
Joe Dunand Jr. never wondered about his future. He never had to weigh different career paths. For as long as he can remember, it was always baseball. After all, he...
Puerto Rico votes in favor of statehood
Puerto Ricans on Sunday voted overwhelmingly in favor of becoming America’s 51st state — at least the ones who bothered going to the polls. Around 97 percent of those casting...
Comey could make millions off his memoir
Lordy! Fired FBI Director James Comey could get as much as $10 million for his memoir and already has Hollywood movie execs lining up to film the White House blockbuster,...
Yankees' B-team bullpen shows just how hot they are
The Yankees are so hot, they don’t even need length out of their starting pitcher these days. Chad Green, starting in place of struggling ace Masahiro Tanaka, only made it...
Housekeeper finds tourist's loaded gun in hotel room
A tourist from Georgia in town celebrating his fiancée's birthday was arrested Sunday when a housekeeper found a loaded gun in his Lower Manhattan hotel room, police said. Terrell Coleman,...
Your awful morning commute could be giving you PTSD
The city’s train system isn’t just making you late — it’s so bad that it could be giving you PTSD. Being stuck underground on a stalled locomotive — as happened...
Why Derek Jeter doesn't feel prepared for fatherhood
Derek Jeter, soon-to-be Hall of Fame New York Yankee and sooner-to-be dad, was asked if he was ready for his impending fatherhood. He admitted he wasn’t. “You know, I prided...
Ex-basketball phenom busted with car filled with loaded guns
Former Big Apple basketball sensation Sebastian Telfair was busted early Sunday in Brooklyn with a bulletproof vest and a small arsenal inside his truck, police sources said. The 32-year-old had...
UK election was another revolt against the establishment
For the third time in less than a year, voters have made a supposedly radical choice when it comes to national leadership in the West. They’ve proven themselves not to...
Bronx Democrats promote boys' club — not women
For Democrats, this year was supposed to be the Year of the Woman. The Women’s March in January — which brought 400,000 protesters to a dreary Washington, DC — was...
How it feels to be metaphorically punched in face by Yankees
The Orioles didn’t seem upset they won’t be back in The Bronx until the middle of September. Actually, they couldn’t wait to leave Yankee Stadium on Sunday afternoon. “Let’s get...
Another Iran deal low for the Obama administration
Just a week after the US Senate failed to stop the Iran nuclear deal, Tehran launched a major cyberattack on the State Department — and the Obama administration kept it...
School-desegregation push doesn't help the kids who need it
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña last week offered a warmed-over casserole of a diversity plan because she doesn’t dare face the real problem: Too many city public schools stink. Advocates are...
Political games needlessly harmed the Puerto Rican Day Parade
In the end Oscar López Rivera didn’t march like anyone else, but still led the Puerto Rican Day Parade — scowling from atop the first float and surrounded by supporters,...
Aaron Judge is obliterating baseballs and stunning baseball
Aaron Judge is doing for the home run what Julius Erving once did for the dunk. He is elevating the act, making you wonder if you have ever seen anything...
Blaming the right for lefty thugs and other notable comments
From the Right: Blaming Conservatives for Leftist Threats Citing fears of mayhem, Portland Mayor Ted Wheeler advocated canceling a June 4 rally by President Trump’s supporters. The rally went on...
These expert tips can help you land your dream internship
Whether you are newly graduated or still in school, area experts agree it's not too late to land a rewarding experience. Here's their advice for landing a worthwhile summer experience...
Bratton thinks Europe-like terror attacks are headed for the US
Recent acts of terror in Europe are the “new normal” — and surely coming soon to the United States, former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton ominously warned Sunday. Evildoers have stepped...
The Mets' second chance is here, and it's juicy
ATLANTA — The Yankees and Aaron Judge have taken back New York City in the biggest of ways. After finally showing some signs of life the last two days, though,...
Clubgoer says Jets linebacker pummeled him over spilled Champagne
A hulking Jets linebacker re-arranged the face of a much-smaller Queens man during a booze-fueled party inside a Chelsea nightclub, according to a new suit. Lorenzo Mauldin, who's 6-foot-4 and...
Preet Bharara stopped answering Donald Trump's calls
Former US Attorney Preet Bharara said on Sunday he had some "very unusual" phone calls with Donald Trump who tried to "cultivate some kind of relationship" with him. "The number...
Victims watch in outrage as city honors convicted terrorist
Local victims of bombings by the terror group FALN watched in disgust Sunday as one of the murderous organization's former leaders led Manhattan's Puerto Rican Day Parade -- riding out...
Thousands march for LGBT rights across the nation
WASHINGTON — In the nation's capital, and dozens of other cities across the U.S., supporters of LGBT rights mobilized for marches and rallies Sunday, celebrating their gains but angered over...
London terrorists wore fake suicide vests to create 'maximum fear'
The terror and violence were all-too-real — but these suicide bombs, not so much. London police released pictures of phony explosives worn by attackers and designed to create “maximum fear”...
It's going to be insanely hot this week
The good news: It’s no longer unseasonably chilly, gray and overcast. The bad news: New York is blasting into a heat-wave of 94-degree highs that won’t let up until Wednesday....
Trump to reveal whether or not he taped Comey conversations
WASHINGTON – President Trump will reveal “next week” whether or not he has taped private conversations between himself and fired FBI Director James Comey, according to the president’s legal team....
Toxic co-workers may actually be harmful to your health
When Cari, a 27-year-old account manager for an NYC p.r. firm, left her last job for a new gig in the city, it wasn’t just a step up for her...
Summer camps spend a lot of money to make sure your kids have fun
This is the busy time of year for Bradley Solmsen. As the executive director of Surprise Lake Camp, he needs to make sure that his facility, located on 460 acres...
Will my company be upset if I moonlight as an Uber driver?
I have a full-time job, and company policy dictates that I have to dedicate my full attention to this job. Does this mean I can’t be an Uber driver in...
Is the government rigging stocks to make itself look good?
Dear John: You have written pieces in the past on how the US government has been rigging stocks to only go up in order to make itself look good. I was...
Do we even need another season of 'House of Cards'?
Warning: Spoilers ahead for Season 5 of “House of Cards.” Some adroit maneuvering during Season 5 of “House of Cards” raises the question: Is it time to end the popular...
Aaron Judge and monstrous Yankees are bulldozing everyone
After dropping a one-run game to the Red Sox on Tuesday, the Yankees’ lead in the AL East fell to one game, with Boston and Baltimore seemingly closing in fast....
Exasperated attendees give up on Gwyneth's Goop summit
LOS ANGELES — Gwyneth Paltrow’s inaugural health-and-wellness summit on Saturday kicked off just as you’d expect: well-groomed women wearing yoga pants and expensive handbags hooking themselves up to IVs and...
Seth Lugo puts stamp on perfect, hopeful Mets weekend
ATLANTA -- Isn’t this what it was supposed to look like for the Mets in 2017? Seth Lugo’s return Sunday mirrored Steven Matz’s the previous night, adding a sudden injection...
Gingrich calls on GOP to 'abolish' Trump-Russia probe
WASHINGTON – Former GOP House Speaker GOP Newt Gingrich called on Republicans to “abolish” the Special Counsel investigation into any Trump campaign ties to Russia. Gingrich is breaking with the...
Graham: Trump could 'go down' because he can't shut up
Sen. Lindsey Graham on Sunday said Donald Trump could be the first president to "go down" because of his off-the-cuff comments and tweetstorms. “He may be the first president in...
The abandoned 'Black Eden' is prepared for a comeback
IDLEWILD, Mich. — The traffic along US 10 blows right by a dirt-road entrance. But a newly built brick marker proclaims, optimistically, “Welcome to Idlewild, a historic community.” This dirt...
Kickboxer turns around mid-fight, and insane melee begins
Dutch kickboxer Murthel Groenhart faced Harut Grigorian at Glory 42 Saturday night, and the fight came to an abrupt end in the second round when Grigorian turned his back and...
Yankees heap pressure on Masahiro Tanaka — but not too much
Joe Girardi left no doubt on Sunday morning: Regardless of how Masahiro Tanaka pitches in Anaheim on Monday, he’ll make his next scheduled start in Oakland on Saturday. “That’s our...
NFL star's adorable kid is terrified of being born a second time
"Where did y'all get me from?" TJ Smith asked his father, a where-do-we-come-from crisis coming out of the mouth of a 3-year-old. Veteran wide receiver Torrey Smith, now with the...
Cops are trying to stop 'Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit's robbery spree
He's a really bad grandpa. Cops nationwide are on the hunt for a crook they've dubbed the "Dollar Store Grandpa Bandit" -- a silver-haired serial stickup man who has robbed...
Puerto Rican terrorist leads parade on float with Mark-Viverito
Controversial onetime convicted terror leader Oscar Lopez Rivera may have declined the Puerto Rican Day Parade’s “National Freedom Award,'' but he was still at the head of the event Sunday...
Hiding shower injury quickly backfires on Nationals pitcher
WASHINGTON — If you can't shower correctly, you probably can't pitch in a major league game correctly. The Nationals' bullpen woes reached a new low on Saturday against the Rangers,...
Trump can't stop crashing weddings
He's the Crasher-in-Chief. President Trump crashed Kristen Piatkowski and Tucker Gladhill's wedding at his Bedminster, N.J., golf club on Saturday night, dancing with the bridge and groom and shaking hands...
Good Samaritan tries to 'rescue' corpse from Central Park pond
A good Samaritan dove into a Central Park pond Sunday to rescue a man he saw floating in the water — only to discover the person’s rotting corpse, police said....
RNC chairwoman calls for end to Trump-Russia investigations
WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee Chairwoman Ronna Romney McDaniel called for Congress Sunday to end any investigations into the Trump campaign’s alleged collusion with Russia. “That needs to stop,” McDaniel...
Rafael Nadal wins French Open for record 10th time
PARIS — His clay-court prowess as unassailable as ever, Rafael Nadal won his record 10th French Open title by dominating 2015 champion Stan Wawrinka 6-2, 6-3, 6-1 in the final...
Bharara: There's 'absolutely evidence' to start obstruction case against Trump
Former Manhattan US Attorney Preet Bharara said on Sunday that "absolutely evidence" exists to launch an obstruction of justice case against President Trump. "I think there's absolutely evidence to begin...
Top Democrat calls for investigation of Loretta Lynch's Clinton probe
WASHINGTON – The top Democrat on the Senate Judiciary Committee called Sunday for a congressional investigation into former Attorney General Loretta Lynch’s handling of the Hillary Clinton email probe. Sen....
Trump wants to push back UK trip over possible protests
President Trump told British Prime Minister Theresa May that he wants to postpone his state visit to the United Kingdom if large-scale protests disrupt his trip, according to a report...
Liquor store to get $1M after selling winning Powerball ticket
It’s a win-win situation! The tiny liquor store that sold the only winning ticket for this weekend’s massive $447.8 million Powerball jackpot has been identified — and it’s going to...
This mom is living every single parent's nightmare
Manhattan photographer Circe Hamilton, 45, was in a relationship with 53-year-old businesswoman Kelly Gunn for six years. In 2011, more than a year after they broke up, Hamilton adopted a...
Trump labels Comey as 'cowardly' and potential criminal
President Trump branded ousted FBI chief James Comey as "cowardly" -- and possibly a criminal -- for leaking details of their conversations to the media, via a Sunday tweetstorm. "I...
Eight shot in separate shootings across the city
Eight people were shot overnight in six separate shootings across the city, with several of the incidents happening just minutes apart, police said. Two men were shot during a fight...
Spain rescues 54 migrants crossing the Mediterranean
BARCELONA, Spain — Spain's maritime rescue service says it has saved 54 migrants, including two babies, trying to cross the Mediterranean Sea in a smugglers' boat. A spokesman for the...
Hedge funds face a crisis of confidence
Hedge funds are dancing with the devil. They are facing a crisis of confidence and potential lawsuits amid unprecedented fund closures, job losses and — most critically — low investment...
Ian Schrager's hip new Public Hotel offers luxury for less
New York hotelier Ian Schrager says his new Lower East Side Public Hotel may be his best yet and delivers luxury for all at budget prices. It’s a new build...
Why taking Nordstrom private is a bad idea
So the descendants of John W. Nordstrom say they want to take the retailer private. In this nosediving retail environment, if that’s not a crime, then it is just plain...
I was a victim of the low-tech mailbox scam
Dear John: I just read your article about mailbox scams and wanted to let you know it happened to me in Larchmont, NY. I checked to make sure a letter...
Guggenheim Partners exec writing book on Harry Guggenheim
Guggenheim Partners Chief Content Officer Dirk Smillie got so interested in the firm’s forefather, Harry Guggenheim, that he quit his job to write a book about him, sources told On...
Big names expected to take center stage at Cannes Lions
There are so many bold-faced names headed to the Cote d’Azur next weekend for the 64th Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity that it might be hard to bump into...
Cumulus Media is on the brink of a total collapse
As turnarounds go, this one is a disaster. At radio giant Cumulus Media, things have gone from bad to worse. A quick look at the stock price tells the tale....
Family sues to stop 'deadbeat' son from ending mom's life support
An incapacitated woman is slowly dying in a Bronx nursing home — and her desperate family has gone to court in hope of restoring nourishment they believe will bring her...
LES gas explosion lots sell for $9.15M
The East Village property owner authorities blamed for a gas explosion that destroyed three buildings and killed two people has sold the buildings’ lots for $9.15 million, records show. Maria...
Cops arrest four, break up fights at anti-Sharia law protest
Cops arrested four people Saturday while keeping anti-Trump protesters and opponents of Sharia law from coming to blows in lower Manhattan. One man collapsed during the event in Foley Square,...
Fallen 9/11 firefighter's son battling with aunts over inheritance
He lost his firefighter father on 9/11, and now a teenager could lose a $1.2 million inheritance, too — because his four greedy aunts are trying to keep the cash,...
First span of new Goethals Bridge opens
The new Goethals Bridge is open for business. Drivers coming into Staten Island from New Jersey experienced the brand new span for the first time Saturday afternoon. The New Jersey-bound...
Student injured after teacher told her to jump off radiator
A Bronx middle schooler claims she was hurt during film class when a teacher ordered her to take a leap off a radiator so he could film her. The class...
Anti-Putin protests banned from gathering near Red Square
Anti-Putin activists planning a demonstration in Moscow on Sunday have been ordered to gather far from Red Square, for fear that the crowd’s size will embarrass the Kremlin. Another group...
Trump to hold MacArthur's largest fundraiser ever
President Trump is rewarding a loyal New Jersey congressman by appearing at a fund-raiser Sunday. South Jersey Rep. Tom MacArthur endured a blistering five-hour town-hall meeting in May after he...
John Sterling reveals his all-time favorite call in Yankees booth
The radio voice of the Yankees, John Sterling, took a timeout for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How would you have called a Babe Ruth home run?...
People really hate NYC's 'horrible' metro system
Saturday’s lawsuit may help these straphangers get their sanity back on track. “The train delays are ridiculous. You have to be stuck on the train sometimes for 20 minutes,” griped...
The players active Rangers are hunting on trade market
The Rangers have been active in conversations with clubs that either face a protection problem on defense or might be willing to trade a legitimate top-pair righty, but we’re told...
Winning $447M Powerball ticket sold in California
DES MOINES, Iowa — A single winning Powerball ticket matching all six numbers was sold in California and will claim an estimated $447.8 million jackpot, lottery officials said. It was...
Luis Severino's awesome start flew completely under the radar
The Yankees’ offense stole the spotlight in Saturday’s 16-3 win over the Orioles. These days, and most days, their lineup is producing lasers and bombs and headlines in unimaginably rapid...
Braves' weird plan to throw off Wilmer Flores totally backfires
ATLANTA — Though he grew up watching “The Flintstones” — in Spanish — Wilmer Flores had no idea why the Braves’ organist has been playing the cartoon’s theme song before...
Penn Station commuters file lawsuit against MTA, LIRR
Next stop, court. Fed-up Penn Station commuters facing a “summer of hell” launched the first class-action lawsuit against the MTA, Long Island Rail Road and NYC Transit on Saturday over...
Yankees are home-run machine that should terrify rest of league
No one dares suggest there is a modern-day Murderers' Row in The Bronx, nor is there even the hint of any Mickey Mantle-Roger Maris assault on Babe Ruth’s 60 home...
NHL losses have union stuck between a rock and a hard place
The expectation, affirmed in conversations within the past three days by essentially everyone on the NHL players’ side of the aisle, is that the union will decline to trigger the...
Female exec says she was fired for 'acting like a man'
A successful female marketing exec was fired for being too aggressive, too emotional, too profane — basically, for “acting like a man,” an arbitrator found in awarding her a whopping...
The pink knife one of the London attackers used for slashings
The bloodthirsty terrorist gang that killed eight people and injured nearly 59 more near London Bridge slashed their victims with bright pink ceramic kitchen knives. A photo of the peculiar...