January 27, 2019
Kevin Knox hits rookie wall as starting experiment flops
The one thing you can’t accuse rookie lottery pick Kevin Knox of is helping the Knicks win. While his scoring statistics aren’t poor for a rookie despite shooting 37 percent,...
Ocasio-Cortez makes surprise video appearance at Sundance
PARK CITY, Utah -- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was the rock star of the Sundance Film Festival -- and she didn't even show up in person. The New York congresswoman, who...
Doctors said brain-dead man was my brother — he wasn’t: suit
They were switched at death. A horrific hospital mix-up left a Brooklyn woman grieving for nine days at the bedside of a brain-damaged man who doctors insisted was her brother...
NYPD, ASPCA teamed-up to save over 3,300 tortured pets
These pups went through hell — but their newfound forever homes are like doggy heaven. Over a five-year partnership, the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals and...
Why Nets forward is still 'loving everything' despite injuries
Nobody on the Nets’ roster has spent more time in their uniform than Rondae Hollis-Jefferson. So in a season that has been personally frustrating for the fourth-year forward, fighting through...
Veterinarian killed our cat with wrong medication dosage: suit
A Queens couple says an animal hospital killed their beloved cat by accidentally prescribing her medication for an animal weighing six kilograms — or more than twice her actual weight...
Public advocate front runner Jumaane Williams voted against curbing cigarette smoking
Jumaane Williams isn’t just a city councilman. He’s also the city’s Marlboro man. The Brooklyn lawmaker — who is a front-runner heading into the Feb. 26 special election for public...
Dealership fined over $3M for selling unsafe, expensive cars
Major World is in major trouble. The metro area’s largest car dealer was ordered to cough up more than $3 million in fines for duping customers into buying unsafe cars...
Bareburger franchisee wants to close locations over feud with owners: lawsuit
The bad blood at Bareburger is boiling over. The fancy fast-food chain — with a chatty waitstaff hawking 14 varieties of burger patties made from beef, bison, and black beans...
'Incredible' Nathan Chen caps figure skating gold with monster score
DETROIT — Nathan Chen was skating up to collect his medal — gold, of course — when he tripped on the small carpet in front of the podium and nearly...
The feds allegedly used a mob 'spy' on reputed gangster's lawyer
The feds used a mob rat as a “spy” to secretly pry information out of a reputed gangster’s defense lawyer so prosecutors could use it to prepare for an upcoming...
Knicks fade late as MSG misery continues amid 'Let's Go Heat' chants
Carmelo Anthony’s presence as a baseline spectator couldn’t snap the Knicks from their usual late-fourth-quarter woes and horrendous Garden losing streak. Anthony should be used to seeing the Knicks lose...
Rangers face lineup questions with defenseman set to return
Neal Pionk appears ready to return to the lineup after missing three straight and four of the past five games with an unidentified lower-body injury while Ryan Lindgren remains with...
FDNY mechanic forced to pump breast milk in public: lawsuit
An FDNY mechanic says an outrageous work rule forced her to do something she never would have imagined — walk around in front of her male colleagues with her breast...
Investors anticipate possible stock rally post-government shutdown
Investors are about find out if the recent, long-awaited stock rally is more wheat than chaff. Stocks will likely see a boost by the end of the federal government shutdown...
It is hard to stop hating the Patriots -- even if you try
ATLANTA — So here they come again, America’s Worst Nightmare, The Pretty Boy quarterback who is still pretty after all these years and the diabolical spymaster in the hoodie who...
CUNY has spent over $200k on legal fees in state probe
CUNY college honchos hired high-powered and pricey lawyers to help them answer questions in a state probe of the public university system. The 17 presidents and administrators spent $209,663 on...
Tom Brokaw blasted for saying Hispanics should 'work harder at assimilation'
Tom Brokaw has come under fire for comments he made about Hispanics during a "Meet the Press" appearance on Sunday. The legendary NBC News anchor — who was accused of...
Do illegal immigrants have high crime rates? . . . and other commentary
Law professor: Do Illegals Have High Crime Rates? One of the biggest debates on the immigration issue is whether the crime rates of undocumented migrants are higher than those of...
DOE incompetence makes a mockery of all de Blasio's grand school visions
A few days ago, New York Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza got incensed about charter schools drawing self-flattering comparisons between their performance and that of public schools. “Don’t talk about our...
What science could teach Ocasio-Cortez about climate change
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez declared last week that “the world is gonna end in 12 years if we don’t address climate change.” The freshly minted congresswoman skewered anyone who’d want to...
Justin Rose completes Torrey Pines domination to win Farmers
LA JOLLA, Calif. — There was little doubt all day for Justin Rose. He began Sunday’s Farmers Insurance final round at Torrey Pines with a three-shot lead and never relinquished...
American stooges for Venezuela's dictator
We are told that the Democratic Party’s rising young socialists are gentler than their name suggests — that they are more in the mold of Europe’s social democrats than Marxist...
City Council overkill
Here’s overkill for you: City Council members last Thursday introduced 13 separate bills to prevent future baby-pulled-from-mom’s-arms-at-welfare-center incidents. The trigger is last month’s altercation between Brooklyn mom Jazmine Headley and...
Phil Murphy's #MeToo troubles
Whether it’s his personal or his political business, New Jersey’s Gov. Phil Murphy keeps running into #MeToo embarrassments. The latest: One of Jersey’s top women’s soccer stars opted to play...
Cuomo's outrageous speed-camera cash grab
Gov. Cuomo is playing another fast one on school-zone speed cameras: His plan to restore and expand the city’s successful program would . . . grab the ticket money for the MTA....
Carmelo talks 'happy' future after dragging himself out to see Dwyane Wade
Exiled Carmelo Anthony sat baseline by the Miami bench Sunday at the Garden to watch his Heat buddy, Dwyane Wade. Anthony said he hopes to be more than a spectator...
Quentin Tarantino-inspired bar to open in Williamsburg with Uma Thurman 'installation'
If Uma Thurman ever decides to check out KillBar, she might want a drink before she goes. The Williamsburg bar, dedicated to all things Quentin Tarantino, includes a six-foot “installation”...
Controversial Saudi candy sculpture to move from WTC to JFK
The Port Authority plans to place a giant candy sculpture wrapped in the Saudi Arabian flag near the JFK AirTrain — but that won’t quell a furor over the offending...
The Kevin Hayes dilemma Rangers will soon need to solve
Four weeks and 14 games, or less. This is the final countdown for pending free agent Kevin Hayes, who by the trade deadline will either be working with a long-term...
Woods takes solace in meeting personal goal to close Farmers
LA JOLLA, Calif. — Tiger Woods entered Sunday knowing he was not going to win at Torrey Pines for the ninth time in his career. So he set a mini-goal...
Sen. Kamala Harris launches 2020 presidential campaign
First-term Sen. Kamala Harris kicked off her 2020 Democratic presidential campaign Sunday by proclaiming a progressive and populist agenda that includes Medicare-for-all, economic equality and a tax cut for working-...
Man jumps from Manhattan Bridge, gets rescued by cops
A man is in critical condition after jumping from the Manhattan Bridge on Sunday afternoon, police said. The unidentified man, who police said is in his 60s, jumped from the...
Jason Witten's tough year even infects Pro Bowl trophy
What a cringeworthy way for Jason Witten to finish his tough first year as a broadcaster. The former Cowboys tight end followed up a flub while calling the Pro Bowl...
Drunk driver cruises in wrong direction for 17 miles: cops
A man was arrested for DWI — after driving his car 17 miles in the wrong direction on a Connecticut highway, police said. Kory Langan, 37, was first spotted in...
Can I collect unemployment as a furloughed federal worker during the shutdown?
I am a federal employee affected by the shutdown. Since I am furloughed, can I collect unemployment? And what happens if, when I am called back to work, I am...
Is this Saquon Barkley aide the right prospect for Giants to grab?
Alec Ingold’s meeting with the Giants last week was unusual, to be sure, as it included just a bit of good-natured trash talking, which is not the norm when a...
These NYC pooch lovers swapped their day jobs for dogs
Pet owners who come home to their dog after a long day at the office might find themselves fantasizing about escaping the corporate world and finding a way to make...
The catch Brandin Cooks didn't make helped get him Super Bowl 2nd chance
Last week, he helped beat the Saints, the team that brought him into the NFL. At this time last year, he was preparing to play in his first Super Bowl,...
Cop allegedly slugged by NFL player Trevor Bates sports massive shiner
The NYPD sergeant who was allegedly sucker-punched by a Detroit Lions linebacker was seen sporting a massive shiner at his home Sunday afternoon. Sgt. James O’Brien answered the door at...
Red Sox superstar is skipping trip to the White House
The Red Sox will head to the White House without one of their biggest stars. Mookie Betts told the Boston Globe he will not be making the trip to 1600 Pennsylvania...
NY congressman doesn't regret calling Trump 'grand wizard'
WASHINGTON – New York Rep. Hakeem Jeffries said he doesn’t regret calling President Trump the “grand wizard” of the White House and called on the commander-in-chief to own up to...
Caddie's error accidentally screws golfer out of $100K
Defending champion Li Haotong fell foul of a new golf rule and incurred a costly, two-stroke penalty at the final hole of the Omega Dubai Desert Classic on Sunday. Caddies...
Cops get a thank you via-FaceTime from a boy whose life they saved
An NYPD officer used his fatherly instincts to save a boy nearly the same age as his own son, the life-saving cop said Sunday. Officer David Rodriguez and his partner...
Willard voices concern after Seton Hall gets annihilated by Villanova
PHILADELPHIA — Kevin Willard’s hesitancy spoke volumes. His uncertainty should create further concern. The Seton Hall coach wasn’t sure what to expect Monday, if he would get an angry team...
Hillary Clinton still considering 2020 presidential run
Hillary Clinton hasn't ruled out another run for the White House in 2020. "Clinton is telling people that she's not closing the doors to the idea of running in 2020,"...
Man seen beating up Navy vet on viral video identified
Not so tough now, huh? Here’s the first look at the Brooklyn man who surrendered to cops to face charges that he pummeled a US Navy vet twice his age...
Redskins are preparing for the worst with Alex Smith
The Washington Redskins expect quarterback Alex Smith to miss the entire 2019 season because of issues stemming from his leg injury, sources told NFL Network's Ian Rapoport on Sunday. Smith...
Dems urge ex-Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz not to run for president
WASHINGTON – Former Starbucks CEO Howard Schultz got a chilly reception from Democrats on his potential White House bid as a third-party candidate. Democratic presidential hopeful Julian Castro warned Sunday...
The Chris Mullin whispers look justified as St. John's collapses
There comes a point when wanting something isn’t enough, no matter how fervently you hope for it. There wasn’t a soul in New York with any kind of feel for...
Venezuela pulls back on threats as US warns of 'significant response'
Venezuela has backed down from its demand that US diplomats leave the country, saying it's open to talks — as the Trump administration warned of a "significant response" if American personnel...
NFL concerned four Rams-Saints refs are from California in jaw-dropper
There are some around the NFL wondering if the NFC Championship problem was not the officials' eyes, brain or judgment, but their past or present addresses. In actual NFL whispers...
NATO head praises Trump for tough talk to member countries
WASHINGTON – The head of NATO on Sunday praised President Trump for demanding member countries pony up more money, saying Trump’s tough talk has produced “real results.” "President Trump has...
Paulina Gretzky ends Maldives vacation with Dustin Johnson kiss
Gretzky is sealing her Maldives vacation with a kiss.
NYPD sergeant was already injured when NFL player slugged him
The NYPD sergeant who was slugged by an enraged NFL linebacker in Queens on Saturday was already sidelined for an injury when the gridironer took a cheap shot at him,...
Schumer urges Trump to make sure all federal employees get paid
Sen. Chuck Schumer sent a letter to President Trump urging his administration to "move at all due speed" and ensure the federal employees who have not received a paycheck during...
Angela Merkel urges world to fight anti-Semitism
German Chancellor Angela Merkel emphatically urged the world to fight anti-Semitism and racism, saying each of us needs to adopt a “zero tolerance” of hatred. More than 70 years after...
Shooting suspect arrested in deadly slaying involving parents and girlfriend
A man suspected of slaughtering five people, including his parents and girlfriend, was arrested Sunday following a day-long manhunt when he showed up at his grandmother's house in Virginia, authorities...
St. John's year is suddenly turning into a familiar disaster
Three years ago, St. John’s finished with its worst record ever in the Big East. Last season, the Red Storm opened conference play with an 11-game losing streak. Both brought...
Manny Machado's mystery team wants a date
It wouldn't quite be a blind date, but a mysterious one at least. The Padres, late entering the Manny Machado sweepstakes (sleepstakes?), have expressed interest in sitting down with the...
Susan Collins doesn't think Trump will get the wall he wants
Sen. Susan Collins, who joined six Republican senators to vote with Democrats to end the government shutdown without funding for a wall, said she thinks Congress will work out an...
Mulvaney: Trump will build border wall 'with or without Congress'
Acting White House chief of staff Mick Mulvaney said President Trump will secure the border "with or without Congress" as negotiations continue over a wall after the White House and...
What it's like to adopt a child — and take in her biological parents
After ignoring the knocks for nearly an hour, Vanessa McGrady finally opened her door a crack. “What’s up?” she warily asked. It was 9 p.m. on a February night in...
Man gets slashed in the face in insane soccer brawl
One man was stabbed in the face during what police believe to have been a violent clash on Saturday between opposing soccer fans ahead of Everton and Millwall's FA Cup...
Suspect accused of pummeling elderly man turns himself in
The creep allegedly caught on video pummeling a man twice his age in the lobby of a Brooklyn public-housing building surrendered to cops early Sunday, authorities said. Lytee Knox Hundley...
Tom Brady drops mic at Patriots rally with new rallying cry
The Patriots, entering a third straight Super Bowl with a quarterback and coach nearly unanimously viewed as the greatest of all time, have a message for the apparently many doubters...
Roger Stone says he would consider cooperating with Mueller
WASHINGTON – Indicted President Trump confidante Roger Stone said he would consider cooperating with Special Counsel Robert Mueller, but insisted the Russia probe will turn up no collusion on behalf...
'I Am Mother' gives birth to a new sci-fi star: Clara Rugaard
PARK CITY, Utah — And you thought your relationship with mom was complex. The new science-fiction drama at the Sundance Film Festival, “I Am Mother,” features one of the strangest...
Referee from Rams-Saints debacle confronted at his other job
He said he hadn't seen the replay. But he can't claim ignorance of the controversy anymore. Bill Vinovich, the head official from the Rams-Saints NFC Championship that ended with pitchforks over...
Australian millionaire facing charges over texting scam
An Australian bigshot, who once partied with stars like Snoop Dogg, is facing extradition to the Big Apple over an alleged multi-million dollar texting scam, according to local reports. Russian-born...
Cops searching for brute caught on video assaulting elderly man
Investigators are looking for the unhinged man who severely beat an elderly man in an attack that was caught on video, police said. Wilfredo Arce, 62, was inside the lobby...
Majority of Americans believe nation is on wrong track: poll
A survey taken as the country was in the throes of the longest partial government shutdown in US history found that a majority of Americans believe the nation is on...
MMA fighters roll around in blood after nose destruction
An MMA star's nose exploded in a blood-soaked cage -- causing both fighters to slip in a gory contest that shocked social media. Matt Dwyer's face looked like a scene...
Steve Martin plays Roger Stone on 'Saturday Night Live'
Veteran "Saturday Night Live" host Steve Martin returned to the show this week to portray President Trump's longtime confidant Roger Stone, fresh off his indictment on seven counts including making...
Why Amazon paid $13M for Mindy Kaling's record-breaking 'Late Night'
PARK CITY, Utah — Mindy’s latest project is her best so far. That’s Mindy Kaling, the actress known for her work on “The Office, and “Oceans 8,” and the creator...
Man shot dead outside Brooklyn church
A man was shot and killed just outside a church in Brooklyn, cops said. Police received a 911 call for an assault shortly before 9 p.m. Saturday at the intersection...
Two killed after car smashes into tree in Queens
Two people were killed on Sunday morning when their out-of-control car crash into a tree and a light pole in Queens, police said. The men — 28-year-old Joseph Pellot and...
Threats against Planned Parenthood posted to Bronx state senator's Facebook page
Disturbing threats against Planned Parenthood and pro-choice activists were posted to a Bronx state senator’s Facebook page, police sources said Saturday. The message posted to state Sen. Gustavo Rivera’s Facebook...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez needs a lesson in economics
So it appears that Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez really needs to learn the ABC’s of Economics 101 before espousing her outrageous opinions about billionaires. I find it hard to accept that...
Brooklyn woman fatally struck by her own car in freak accident
In a freak Brooklyn accident, an 88-year-old woman was fatally struck by her own car in her Bay Ridge driveway Saturday night. Alba Mazza had driven her white Hyundai Kona...
Migrant detained at US-Mexico border had flesh-eating bacteria
A man among a group of migrants detained in a desolate part of New Mexico near the Mexican border has a flesh-eating bacteria. The man was taken to a hospital...
Former Starbucks CEO considering 2020 presidential run
Howard Schultz, the billionaire former CEO of Starbucks, is joining the more than one-dozen people who are eyeing a run against President Trump in 2020. In an interview to be...
'Like Ben Roethlisberger': The QB Giants need to make run at
Dave Gettleman needs to fall in love with a Quarterback of the Future, and he needs to fall in love with him now. You have to have conviction on a...
Tiger, Magic and the Great One: Sean McVay can join the greats
Sean McVay turned 33 this week, having already become the youngest head coach in NFL history to lead his team to a Super Bowl. Hired two years ago, McVay was...
Sandy Alderson: I'm cancer-free
Former Mets general manager Sandy Alderson, who stepped down last year after his cancer returned, said Saturday night he is cancer-free. “My health is great,” Alderson said. “Since I took...
21 dead as bombs target cathedral in southern Philippines
MANILA, Philippines — Two bombs tore through a Roman Catholic cathedral on a southern Philippine island where Muslim militants are active, killing at least 21 people and wounding more than...
Ryan Bader KOs Fedor Emelianenko to make Bellator history
INGLEWOOD, Calif. — Ryan Bader stopped Fedor Emelianenko just 35 seconds into the Bellator Heavyweight Grand Prix finale Saturday night, becoming the first Bellator fighter to hold two championship belts...
Former WWE star Jack Swagger wins his MMA debut
Eat your heart out Brock Lesnar, "Jack Swagger" is now a winner in the MMA. Former professional wrestler Jake Hager made a successful pro MMA debut, submitting 41-year-old heavyweight J.W....
Mets legend Keith Hernandez will be undergoing back surgery
Mets legend and SNY announcer Keith Hernandez will undergo back surgery during the latter part of next week. Hernandez made the announcement on Twitter on Saturday. "I’ve blown out my...
Mathew Barzal puts on show with the NHL's best
SAN JOSE, Calif. — The respect for Mathew Barzal was abundant, to the point the Islanders’ second-year center played on a unit alongside Penguins veterans Sidney Crosby and Kris Letang...
EMS chief may have cheated her way through FDNY's promotional system
An EMS chief gamed the FDNY’s promotional system, a whistleblower charges. Grace Cacciola was promoted to Emergency Medical Service deputy chief in 2014 after she helped write her own glowing...