February 6, 2019
Trump tells upstate New Yorkers they may be better off elsewhere
WASHINGTON — President Trump on Wednesday railed against Democratic leadership in New York and suggested upstate New Yorkers will find prosperity only by moving out of state. “If New York...
Four shot, one fatally, at Brooklyn housing complex
Four people were shot, one fatally, when a gunman opened fire in a Brooklyn housing complex Wednesday night, police said. The victims were standing in a hallway of the building...
Rangers grind it out and get some balance in shootout win
This was one that came out of nowhere. That does not necessarily refer to the Rangers’ current position in the standings, but instead to the emptiness that could be felt...
Public Advocate candidates blast Amazon deal in debate
The ten leading candidates to become the city’s next Public Advocate spent much of their two-hour debate Wednesday blasting the mayor's support of the controversial deal to bring online giant...
What a Knicks trade for Anthony Davis could look like
While a report suggests Anthony Davis considers the Knicks as a long-term option as tantalizing as teaming up with LeBron James, Knicks president Steve Mills still has to come up with...
Kim Kardashian gets creative with her cleavage at Fashion Week
Turns out the can't-miss show so far this fashion week isn't on a runway, it's on a Kardashian! For the amFAR gala on the first night of New York Fashion...
Giants say goodbye to Saquon Barkley's veteran mentor
The Giants last year signed Jonathan Stewart with the hope he had some tread left on his tires and that the veteran running back could get the tough yards as...
DEA bigwig who hunted El Chapo: Sean Penn 'should be in jail'
As you read this, the world’s most notorious drug dealer, Joaquin “El Chapo” Guzman, is sitting uncomfortably in a 136-square-foot jail cell in lower Manhattan’s Metropolitan Correctional Center. But he...
Pope Francis offered $1M for charity of choice — if he goes vegan for Lent
If Pope Francis is still contemplating what to give up for Lent, this girl has a suggestion that comes with quite the reward. Genesis Butler, a 12-year-old animal rights activist,...
Man walks into Staten Island police station, leads cops to human remains
A man walked into a Staten Island police precinct on Wednesday and told cops he knew where a dead body was buried, sources said. The man led cops to Ilyssa...
Nets outgun Nuggets to snap three-game losing streak
Wednesday was a reminder of what the Nets can do when they’re healthy. The Nets snapped a three-game losing streak with an offensive eruption against the second-best team in the...
MLB's tanking culture can trace its roots to 2011 rule changes
Every time the Knicks step onto the court these days, it’s clear -- their strategy isn’t based on trying to win games this season. Their strategy is completely about the...
No Democratic candidate yet has matched Trump's 'MAGA'
On Tuesday afternoon, hours before President Trump was to deliver the State of the Union, Beto O’Rourke sat in a Midtown theater with Oprah Winfrey. One of five guests for...
US astronauts heading back to space on American rockets in July: NASA
President Trump vowed to send US astronauts "back to space on American rockets" during his State of the Union address on Tuesday night — and now NASA officially has a...
Brian Boyle's feel-good story heads to Nashville
The rebuilding Devils traded a respected and inspirational part of their present on Wednesday for a chance to build for the future -- dealing 2017 Masterton Trophy winner Brian Boyle...
Afghan extradited for trying to traffic heroin to fund terrorism: prosecutors
An Afghan man was extradited to the United States to face charges that he tried to traffic thousands of kilos of heroin into New York and use the profits to...
Nanny in wife-slay trial recalls tragic moment victim was found
In emotional testimony Wednesday, a nanny recalled the tragic moment she learned the mother of the kids she cared for had been found dead. When Hyacynth Reid arrived for work...
State lawmakers introduce bill to raise minimum wage for inmates
Crime could soon pay more for New York inmates. State lawmakers introduced a bill Wednesday that would boost the minimum hourly wage for prisoners from as little as 10 cents...
Golf already adjusting rule on caddies standing behind players
PEBBLE BEACH, Calif. — Six weeks into the new year and the new set of golf rules have their first change, this one on caddies standing behind their players. Golf's...
Spotify's podcasting plans fail to move Wall Street
Streaming music giant Spotify announced plans to build its audience through podcasting Wednesday — but Wall Street focused instead on missed revenue expectations with shares heading south. Spotify, which has...
How the sexes tackle Valentine's Day gifts
Valentine’s Day is on … uh … I forget when it is. But I’m pretty sure that it’s coming up soon. So this is what you might want to know....
Ex-cops charged with raping teen want access to accuser's cellphone
Defense lawyers for two ex-cops charged with raping an 18-year-old woman in their custody continued to accuse the teen of perjury during a court date Wednesday -- this time asking...
More than a month later, Cuomo's L-train fix leads nowhere
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s bid to play subway white knight is turning into one L of a mess. More than a month after Cuomo announced a proposal to prevent a 15-month...
Major video game stocks dropping thanks to success of 'Fortnite'
It was “game over” for video gaming stocks on Wednesday after two of the biggest industry names reported weak quarterly guidance in the face of intense competition from “free-to-play” games...
Jho Low's $140M stake in Park Lane hotel quietly sold off
Playboy banker Jho Low’s $140 million stake in the Park Lane was quietly sold off by the Justice Department to an Abu Dhabi investor last year, as the feds cracked...
Queens drug dealers busted for 1992 murders
Two members of a Queens-based drug crew called “Black Rain” were nabbed Wednesday for their participation in two 1992 murders — with prosecutors accusing them of killing a man who...
John Malone planning to battle MLB over Fox's regional sports networks
Billionaire media mogul John Malone is cobbling together a team to bid for the Fox-owned regional sports networks being sold by Disney — and his roster will be going head-to-head...
In avoiding a tank, the Orioles only made things worse
Every time the Knicks step onto the court these days, it’s clear -- their strategy isn’t based on trying to win games this season. Their strategy is completely about the...
Kmart stiffed St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital on donations: court docs
It’s not just lawyers, landlords and financial types who are after billionaire Eddie Lampert in the Sears bankruptcy case. Now, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital wants to know where its...
Jill Abramson defends new book amid plagiarism allegations
Former New York Times executive editor Jill Abramson faced allegations on Wednesday that she plagiarized in her new book about journalism and the news media. Vice News correspondent Michael Moynihan...
Police union rips NYPD for 'hiding' alleged MS-13 killer
A top police union official blasted the NYPD Wednesday for apparently shielding an alleged illegal-immigrant MS-13 killer from the public. Police charged accused subway shooter Ramiro Gutierrez in the dead...
Tanking a touchy — and costly subject — for local broadcasters
Every time the Knicks step onto the court these days, it’s clear -- their strategy isn’t based on trying to win games this season. Their strategy is completely about the...
NBA trade market heating up as deadline approaches
The NBA trade market is in high gear ahead of Thursday’s 3 p.m. cutoff. Wednesday saw a number of notable names move to new teams, with former Knicks guard Iman...
Trump associate and Maria Butina's ex Paul Erickson indicted on financial crimes
Paul Erickson, a conservative political operative and former boyfriend of alleged Russian spy Maria Butina, was charged on Wednesday with wire fraud and money laundering in North Dakota, federal law...
College student dies after slipping, hitting head on campus
A sophomore at the University of Washington slipped and hit her head Wednesday while walking on campus — and later died as a result, according to cops. "We are all...
Clint Frazier makes it clear: I want Brett Gardner's job
TAMPA, Fla. — Clint Frazier wasn’t planning on arriving to spring training this early, but he’s done more than enough waiting around lately. So there he was Wednesday, fielding balls...
Son suspected of murdering mom over money, dumping body in Jersey
A Tribeca man is suspected of slitting his mother’s throat in a fight over money and dumping her body in New Jersey — where she was found only because her...
Man found guilty of strangling woman to death in Midtown hotel
A Brooklyn man was found guilty Wednesday of murdering a 43-year-old woman in a Midtown hotel. It took a jury just four hours to convict Joseph Danclair, 40, of strangling...
Justice Department to probe conditions at Metropolitan Detention Center
The Department of Justice will probe the response by the Bureau of Prisons to the power outage and other conditions last week at a federal prison in Brooklyn, the agency...
MTA kept L train running despite gas fumes that sickened workers
Gas fumes on the L train in Williamsburg stations were so bad on Wednesday that workers wore masks and two employees were hospitalized — but the MTA kept the route...
The right answer to Palestinian 'pay to slay'
To fight terrorism, America may have just forced a cut in aid to the most useful arm of the Palestinian Authority, its security apparatus. That may cause problems for Israel,...
Cory Booker makes himself look the fool, again
Sen. Cory Booker made himself look the fool yet again this week while questioning judicial nominee Neomi Rao. At Tuesday’s confirmation hearing, the Jersey Democrat senator went after Rao with...
Kanter, Matthews will be Knicks goners, it's just a question of how
The Knicks already have made an oversized trade-deadline splash, shipping four players to Dallas ahead of Thursday’s deadline. At least two more players are expected to be on the move...
'Hell's Kitchen' season will end with a New York faceoff
Friday night’s season finale of “Hell’s Kitchen” pits two New Yorkers against each other in a battle to claim the top prize. This season has featured “Rookies vs. Veterans,” and...
Elizabeth Warren's web of lies just totally collapsed
Elizabeth Warren’s whole embarrassingly improbable account of her claims to Native American ancestry has just fallen completely apart. It’s now indisputable that she’s been lying all along. The Washington Post...
College student froze to death after night of frat parties: cops
Police say a University of Vermont student, whose body was discovered in the snow, likely froze to death following a night of drinking. Connor Gage, 19, attended two frat parties...
Who ordered the NYPD's MS-13 runaround?
All concerned are denying that City Hall ordered the NYPD to keep Ramiro Gutierrez out of the spotlight, but it’s plain that some word went down. Gutierrez, 26, is the...
Model Tess Holliday says she loves being naked: 'It's not sexual'
The outspoken model made an appearance at New York Fashion Week
NYCHA finds thousands of apartments housing kids need lead repairs
The Housing Authority found 5,799 apartments with kids under six that need repairs to prevent possible exposure to lead – more than double the count provided to a federal judge...
Student's racist Snapchat sparks backlash after basketball loss
School officials in Maryland are condemning a student's "outrageous" Snapchat message, which used racial slurs to lash out over a basketball game loss. Broadneck High School said the racist Snapchat...
These stone homes are total rock stars
For stone house enthusiasts, boulder is better. The traditional building technique — which started thousands of years ago when humans began utilizing the sturdy, abundant natural material around them —...
Why Jimmy Kimmel and Jimmy Fallon aren't talking about blackface
Virginia’s Democratic governor admitted to, then denied (before admitting again to) having at least once dressed up in blackface, and he’s refusing to resign. America needs late night’s most virtuous...
Trump just showed how he can recapture the center
With Democrats embracing neo-socialist policies to eliminate private health insurance and fossil fuels, America’s political center is up for grabs. In his State of the Union Address Tuesday night, President...
Are Alzheimer's patients betrayed when their caretaker spouses date?
It's very complicated. In December, Dan Gasby, the 64-year-old husband to former model and restaurateur B. Smith ignited a firestorm when he shared a photo of himself with his girlfriend,...
How to not let friendship die when your BFF's baby is born
When Brie Winfield, a nanny, asked her old friend to meet her at a bar last month, she thought it was clear that children were not welcome. Winfield, 28, had...
Virginia thrown into chaos over blackface, sexual assault scandals
Virginia’s leadership crisis took an absurd turn Wednesday when the man who is second in line to become governor admitted he has worn blackface — even as Gov. Ralph Northam’s...
Manhattan couple foils robbery attempt inside their apartment, suspect at large
A Manhattan couple thwarted a robbery attempt inside their own apartment when they caught the bungling burglar in the act, cops said on Wednesday. The couple was inside their Gramercy...
State police unions unanimously oppose legalizing marijuana
The New York state association of police unions unanimously opposes Gov. Cuomo's plans to legalize recreational marijuana, calling it a "money grab," the group's president said Wednesday. "We wanted to...
Top interior designer turns huge profit on West Village townhouse
Interior designer Steven Gambrel has sold his West Village townhouse at 68 Morton St. for $7.77 million, according to city records filed Tuesday. The 3,455-square-foot spread, which Gambrel bought for...
Sleek Miami mansion sells for record-breaking $50M
An ultra-modern Miami home has sold for $50 million, the highest price ever paid for a single-family home in the area, according to CNBC. The 20,000-plus-square-foot manse was sold in...
Mark Ronson plans to drop millions on NYC pied-a-terre
Celebrity DJ/music producer Mark Ronson is looking for a New York pied-a-terre in the “$4 million to $6 million” range, sources tell Gimme Shelter. Ronson certainly has a lot to...
Three designers to watch this Fashion Week
Look out for these fab up-and-comers showing for the first time at New York Fashion Week Silver lining In 2017, Brooklyn native Raul Lopez (co-founder of boundary-breaking streetwear brand Hood...
This is the difference between making love and having sex
Making love is very distinctly different from having sex, according to a new survey. So how do you know if you’re making love or having sex? Here's how.
College football players arrested after 'The Purge' brawl
Three college football players in New Hampshire were arrested following a "Purge"-style riot at a fraternity party, according to reports. Charges were filed Friday against the University of New Hampshire...
De Blasio described NYCHA as 'dangerous mission' to new head
Mayor Bill de Blasio told a trusted aide he had "a dangerous mission" before asking her to run the embattled New York City Housing Authority. “He needed to do a...
The little 'fighter' son who inspires the Mets' Todd Frazier
PORT ST. LUCIE — This is the best way to describe Todd Frazier: “Todd is a fighter,’’ Mets manager Mickey Callaway said. That runs in the family. This winter, when...
The tech bro-filled city beating out Austin and San Francisco
Turns out you can mess with Texas. This week, New York ranked first in a list of the world’s 30 best cities for tech. Real estate brokerage Savills conducted the...
Arconic replaces CEO in slap to hedge fund Elliott Management
Activist hedge fund Elliott Management suffered a setback in its push to sell aluminum company Arconic following an unexpected C-Suite reshuffling that ousted a major Elliott ally, sources told The...
Man wakes up to Citizen app alert about fire in his own apartment building
"Citizen" app users all know that feeling — when they get a notification, alerting them to a crime or incident going down in their area, or possibly just blocks away....
House Committee demands transparency from Apple on FaceTime bug
WASHINGTON – Congressional leaders are demanding answers from Apple on its response to a Group FaceTime bug that allowed users to eavesdrop on other people’s phones. Reps. Frank Pallone, chairman...
El Chapo jurors still have no verdict amid discussions of 'personal murders'
Jurors mulling the fate of notorious Mexican drug lord Joaquin "El Chapo" Guzman wrapped their third day of deliberations Wednesday without returning a verdict. The largely uneventful day was marked...
Gas line explosion causes massive blaze in San Francisco
A gas line explosion created a massive fire in San Francisco on Wednesday as firefighters battled the afternoon blaze, reports said. The three-alarm inferno was sparked when a construction crew...
Justice Department probing how it handled serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein
The Justice Department has opened an investigation into its own possible misconduct in the wrist-slap prosecution of multimillionaire serial pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. The investigation is being conducted by the department’s...
Elizabeth Warren in the hot seat again in new 'Native' controversy
WASHINGTON - A weary Sen. Elizabeth Warren had to face yet another day of questions Wednesday about her claim that she's part Native American. “I am not a member of...
Guy named 'Outlaw' busted in citywide crime spree: cops
He’s got a name fit for a criminal – and he certainly lives up to it. A Harlem man named Ray Outlaw was arrested Tuesday in Manhattan in connection to...
Milwaukee police officer fatally shot while serving warrant, suspect in custody
A Wisconsin police officer was gunned down in the line of duty Wednesday, according to the Milwaukee Police Department. The 35-year-old officer, whose identity has not been released, was in...
Bill Owens succeeds Jeff Fager as '60 Minutes' boss
CBS has named insider Bill Owens as executive producer of “60 Minutes,” replacing longtime chief Jeff Fager who was ousted in September amid sexual-misconduct claims. Owens, a 30-year CBS veteran...
Bill Belichick is giving Greg Schiano his NFL second chance
Greg Schiano is headed back to the NFL. The former Rutgers and Buccaneers head coach will be named the Patriots new defensive coordinator, according to the Boston Globe. He will...
Christie Brinkley finally sells Sag Harbor home
Legendary model Christie Brinkley is no longer the model resident of her waterfront Sag Harbor mansion. Brinkley is in contract to sell that spread, at 1 Fahys Road, for just...
Venezuela opposition leader gets boost from US to help finance oil
Venezuela’s opposition on Wednesday disclosed the opening of a US fund to bank oil income — a key step to secure financing in its effort to boot President Nicolas Maduro....
Venezuela's Maduro blocking bridge to keep out humanitarian aid
The Venezuelan military has barricaded a bridge at a key border crossing in an apparent bid to block humanitarian aid from entering the strife-ridden country, Colombian officials said Wednesday. The...
Trump just showed why he can't be counted out
From the left: Trump Shows Why He Can’t Be Counted Out If a successful State of the Union address “inspires your side to clap enthusiastically while making it difficult for...
Rent Annie Leibovitz’s old townhouse for $12,600/month
A portion of Annie Leibovitz’s former West Village compound — which now belongs to a power couple, President George W. Bush’s niece Lauren Bush Lauren and Ralph Lauren’s son David...
Mexican 'Tijuana Trump' mayor wants to make border town great again
Called “Tijuana Trump,”Mayor Juan Manuel Gastelum wants to close his border to the migrant caravan coming from Honduras, or as he called them, the "pot smokers, bums and bad people."
Kevin Durant's silence is just what Knicks want to hear
Kevin Durant’s silence could be a sweet sound to Knicks fans’ ears. The Warriors star hasn’t spoken to the media since the Knicks traded Kristaps Porzingis to the Mavericks last...
Trump says US needs more legal immigrants because of low unemployment
WASHINGTON – President Trump said Wednesday that his ad-lib comment that he wants legal immigrants “in the largest numbers ever” was a shift in policy – which up until now...
Video shows man using mouth-to-mouth to revive puppies
Someone give this man a Scooby Snack. A Facebook video shows an animal control officer performing life-saving, mouth-to-mouth CPR on three puppies after a house fire broke out in Oklahoma....
Woman distracted by phone attacked in brutal attempted robbery
The Los Angeles Police Department released intense video of an attempted robbery that was thwarted by a brave parking valet. Police are searching for a man who attacked a female...
Details around Antonio Brown's domestic dispute emerge
Details surrounding an alleged January domestic dispute involving Steelers receiver Antonio Brown have emerged. According to a police incident report obtained by ESPN, the star wideout pushed the mother of...
Porn star, boyfriend accused in disturbing child sex abuse case
A California porn star and her boyfriend are accused of sexually abusing a young girl over the course of several months, officials said. Jason Whitney, 43, and Melinda Smith, 35,...
The grandmothers fighting against female genital mutilation
Kadiatou Balde grew up in a Senegalese village with the tradition of female circumcision. She never had a choice, but now she is fighting to banish the practice.
Suitcase containing woman's remains may have been dumped in CT town: cops
Connecticut police said Wednesday that "numerous leads" have poured in about the woman whose bound body was found stuffed inside a suitcase in Greenwich — though they don't believe she's...
Men care more about Valentine's Day than women, says survey
A new survey has found that nearly 60 percent of people give their partner an F grade when it comes to bringing the romance on February 14 — and even...
Trump praises anti-ISIS coalition, but concedes there are 'dangerous remnants'
President Trump on Wednesday hailed the US-led coalition’s efforts to eradicate ISIS in Iraq and Syria — but acknowledged that there would always be “dangerous remnants” who could launch violent...
Trump nominates Treasury official David Malpass to head World Bank
WASHINGTON — President Trump selected a fellow New Yorker, Treasury official David Malpass, to lead the World Bank, pointing out that he's been a "strong advocate for accountability" at the...
Russian witches cast spell to help Putin defeat his enemies
A coven of witches in Russia performed a “circle of power” as a way of sending mystical energy to help Vladimir Putin defeat his enemies. The gathering of witches and...
Mountain of losses can't keep Knicks' value from growing
The Knicks are worth $4 billion, making them the most valuable NBA team for the fourth straight year, according to Forbes. That's despite having the worst record among the league's...
Man miraculously survives whale breaching on his kayak
Tom Mustill thought he was going to die after a humpback whale the size of two buses jumped out of the water and came crashing down his kayak. And it...
Confessed killer tried backing out of plea deal in 'jeweler to the stars' case
A New Jersey man who took a surprise plea last month for the barbaric murder of a young Connecticut man tried to wriggle out of the deal Wednesday — but...
The tragedy of the ALS-stricken football fan who died in freak accident while en route to Super Bowl
A dream Super Bowl trip ended in tragedy for a man living with Lou Gehrig's disease, as he was killed in a freak car accident on his way to the...
Scientists have found a new treatment for chlamydia
Scientists have developed a new method to prevent one of the most common STDs in the world: chlamydia. Researchers from the University of Waterloo in Ontario, Canada, are using gene...
These are the moments Shamorie Ponds should be known for
It was billed as a make-or-break road trip, three games in six days that could define this St. John’s season. The Johnnies left town with their once-promising season teetering on...
'Crotchless bike shorts' spark outrage from online shoppers
More like underwear as shouter-wear. ASOS is selling a minimalist, modern spin on a garter belt, which the angry internet has roundly confused with pants. The $23 “Truly high waist...
'Lords of Chaos' is a chilling look at the birth of black metal music
For anyone old enough to remember, “Satanic panic” thrived in the US in the ’80s and ’90s — but that’s mostly what it was, unfounded hysteria. The founders of Norway’s...
Broadway choreographer accused of molesting teen
A Broadway choreographer and dance teacher was arrested Wednesday for allegedly molesting a 16-year-old student, according to law-enforcement officials. David Marquez, 53, fondled the boy over his clothes on Aug....
US tourist attraction closes after multiple dolphin deaths
A 22-year-old dolphin on loan to Dolphinaris Arizona died last Thursday, becoming the fourth dolphin to die at the facility in the past 16 months. Now it is being closed for...
The Le'Veon Bell questions the Jets are asking themselves right now
Jamal Adams has made his feelings on Le’Veon Bell clear. The Jets star safety wants to add the running back in a bad way. Now, the question is whether general...
Dimwit dad ditches baby on train while having a smoke
Harrowing surveillance footage shows a father chasing after a departing train while his baby is still on board. In the video, a man is seen setting down a baby carrier...
Bucks have their answer to Tobias Harris trade
With LeBron James trying to make the playoffs with the Lakers out West, an arms race appears to be breaking out in a now wide-open Eastern Conference. After the 76ers...
Delta passengers creeped out by Diet Coke napkins that let you fly the flirty skies
Delta Air Lines took creepiness to new heights by handing out Diet Coke napkins that invited passengers to give their numbers to fellow fliers for some flirting at cruising altitude....
Wife at center of deadly love triangle sentenced to life in prison
A Florida widow was sentenced to life in prison Wednesday for plotting with her former lover to kill her husband and high school sweetheart. Denise Williams, 48, was convicted in...
Tourists could be saved by 'selfie seats' at dangerous hot spots
An Irish politician is calling for the installation of “selfie seats” at potentially treacherous tourist hotspots amid a rise in selfie-related accidents and deaths. Last week, Jim Daly, a minister...
Justin Fairfax accuser details sexual assault allegations
The woman who has accused Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax of sexual assault released a lengthy statement outlining her allegations Wednesday — and accused him of engaging in a "smear...
Thief failed to open fast food cash register, stole fried chicken instead: cops
NEW ORLEANS — Police say a man entered a fast-food restaurant and tried to swipe some cash but couldn’t open the register, so he made off with some fried chicken...
Queens man indicted for beating Chihuahua blind with a metal rod
A Queens man has been indicted on animal cruelty charges for beating an 8-pound Chihuahua with a metal rod, leaving her blind in one eye, prosecutors announced Wednesday. The alleged...
Why this woman wants her missing husband declared dead
A mom is desperately trying to get her husband declared legally dead after he disappeared while scuba diving in 2018. Rosie Moss, 37, has been trying to escape the "claustrophobic...
Degree of global warming is worsening, says NASA
As NASA confirms that 2018 was the fourth hottest year on record, it also has an ominous warning — the degree of global warming, particularly during the past four years,...
Scion of powerful NY family faces life sentence in attempted murder of cop
This privileged son’s luck just ran out. The scion of a well-connected New York City family is facing a possible life sentence for the attempted murder of two cops —...
Tesla cuts price of Model 3 — but not to $35K
Tesla has cut the starting price of its Model 3 sedan by more than $1,000, bringing it closer to its long-fabled $35,000 price tag. In a tweet at 2 a.m....
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax doubles down on sex assault denial
Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax on Wednesday again rejected allegations that he sexually assaulted a woman in 2004 -- adding that his accuser never told him she was "uncomfortable" after...
Teens' self-edited photos show unreal beauty standards they face
Social media is selfie-destructive. A series of before-and-after portraits edited by teens shows the unreal standards filters and Instagram culture have instilled in these young digital natives. British fashion photographer...
Bus driver arrested for watching porn in front of kids
A New Jersey school bus driver has been arrested for allegedly watching pornography in front of elementary school-age children. Franck Lafortune, 64, of Burlington Township, NJ, was charged with obscenity...
Surgeon hospitalized for exhaustion after being labeled 'emotional female'
A young doctor has quit medicine after being labeled an "emotional female" in her job as a plastic surgeon, after she complained about her insane work hours.
Rangers' trade gives youngster another chance
Trading Cody McLeod to the Predators for a 2020 seventh-round draft pick, as the Rangers did prior to facing the Bruins at the Garden on Wednesday, “made a lot of...
David Johansen and other artists sue Sony, UMG for song rights
Legendary New York Dolls frontman David Johansen, ”Southside Johnny” Lyon, famed guitarist Joe Ely and other musicians have sued Sony Music Entertainment and UMG Recordings for refusing to let them...
CFPB wants to roll back Obama-era restrictions on payday loans
A federal banking agency said it’s angling to roll back looming restrictions on high-interest payday loans that were slated to take effect in August. The Wednesday proposal by the Consumer...
John Calipari's daughters feud with Jay Bilas over controversial photo
John Calipari’s daughters have their dad’s back – even taking on ESPN analyst Jay Bilas to do so. Megan and Erin Calipari both took issue Tuesday on Twitter with their...
Man demanded video of teen's alleged rape before abduction: court docs
A Wisconsin man demanded video evidence from a 14-year-old girl accusing her adoptive father of raping her in Tennessee, telling the teen he “couldn’t risk getting in trouble” without proof,...
Revolting find in man's in-flight meal
The sight before us as we peel back the tinfoil lid on our in-flight meal isn’t appealing at the best of times, least of all when you find something with...
Woman's ear reconstructed using 3D-printing technology after pit bull attack
Late one night in 2016, after an argument with her then-boyfriend, Pamela found herself at the mercy of his pit bull, which bit her right ear and wouldn’t let go,...
Knicks will have something to look forward to All-Star weekend
A shred of light was cast upon the dreadful Knicks on Wednesday when rookie Kevin Knox was named an injury replacement for the Rising Stars Challenge. In replacing injured Lonzo...
Mom fatally shot when bullets blast through window
A Connecticut mom was fatally shot while inside her home Tuesday night when bullets blasted through the window, police said. The 37-year-old victim, identified by family as Sujata Lee Edwards,...
Hackers are targeting office gossip on Slack
Be careful what you chat about with your co-workers — it could be costly. Slack Technologies, the popular workplace messaging service, is moving forward with plans to go public after...
Tobias Harris trade adds to Nets' deadline frustration
The Nets may have just lost two All-Star caliber power forward targets this week. Or at least they will have to try and pry them from different teams. Brooklyn had...
Digital license plates on sale in Arizona for whopping $499
Arizona is the latest state trying to phase out old-fashioned metal license plates in favor of digital ones. After more than a year of testing, the state has authorized digital...
Lenny Kravitz is an epic vintage shopper
What Lenny Kravitz likes, Lenny Kravitz gets. What Goes Around Comes Around counts the Kardashians and Rihanna among its famous fans. But for the luxury vintage store — which celebrated...
NASA satellite mysteriously goes silent after flying past Mars
NASA's "WALL-E" satellite has mysteriously gone silent after zooming past Mars and the government space agency isn't sure why. The small satellite (known as a cube satellite or cubesat) is...
20-year-old cold case solved after murdered mom and son ID’d by DNA
The unidentified bodies of a woman and a 10-year-old boy found along an interstate in separate states 20 years ago have been identified thanks to an online DNA database, international...
Russian court sentences Jehovah's Witness to six years in prison
A Russian court on Wednesday sentenced a Danish man to six years behind bars for practicing as a Jehovah’s Witness — a first-of-its-kind case since the Motherland outlawed the religious...
Anthony Davis possibility just one reason behind Clippers' blockbuster
It wasn't an Anthony Davis shocker, but the Clippers and 76ers pulled off the first legitimate splash of NBA trade deadline season while you were sleeping. In the deal, Los...
Jake Thomas Patterson, accused Jayme Closs kidnapper, appears in court
The cheese factory worker charged with kidnapping Wisconsin teen Jayme Closs and killing her parents made his first appearance before a judge on Wednesday. Jake Patterson waived his right to...
Meghan Markle's designing man in NY Joseph Altuzarra
Meghan Markle may soon be flaunting some New York arm candy: Joseph Altuzarra’s new “Play” bag (from $1,695). While Queen Elizabeth might blush at its design (“a row of metal...
Isaac Mizrahi returns to Cafe Carlyle for cabaret show
Your purse might just get a shout-out at Isaac Mizrahi’s new cabaret show, “Isaac Mizrahi: Queen Size,” at Cafe Carlyle through Feb. 16. In his previous show, “a woman was...
People are surprisingly satisfied with the new 'tiny penis' emoji
It was this big. A hand gesture that suggests someone has a "tiny penis" is among 230 new emojis released for 2019 — delighting social media users who say it...
Rat stem cell breakthrough could help grow human organs
Animals do a lot for humans: nurture us with therapy, nourish us with food, and even test medicines for us. Now, scientists hope they’ll also let us use their organs,...
Red lipstick is officially the hottest beauty trend of 2019
If you’ve ever dreamt of breaking out of your pinky-beige lipstick prison, now’s the time. With Valentine’s (and Galentine’s!) right around the corner, and a raft of chic new options,...
How to rock a high ponytail like Ariana Grande
Ariana Grande’s signature gravity-defying ponytail is not without sacrifice. The singer recently took to Twitter to commiserate with fellow star Camila Cabello, sharing that she’s “in constant pain always” thanks...
The need-to-know designers of New York Fashion Week 2019
Aliètte Queens native Jason Rembert made a name for himself as a stylist, dressing stars like Rita Ora and Zayn Malik in daring wares. Now he’ll debut his own line...
Guerlain, Chanel and Pat McGrath open chic new beauty shops in NYC
Guerlain at Bloomingdale’s 59th Street Frank Sinatra once sang the praises of Guerlain’s “Shalimar,” and the scent has been name-dropped on “Orange is the New Black” and “American Horror Story.”...
'See u around:' John Wall fumes at Steelers receiver's injury joke
John Wall isn’t taking very well to becoming the butt of jokes. The Washington Wizards announced Tuesday that its mercurial point guard and former top overall pick will miss about...
Firebug torches cement trucks in Brooklyn parking lot
A firebug torched 16 cement trucks at a Brooklyn concrete company Wednesday in a massive blaze battled by 100 firefighters, FDNY sources said. Two of the trucks initially caught fire...
Child sex case fugitive captured wearing 'Father of the Year' T-shirt
An Ohio child sex case fugitive in a “Father of the Year” T-shirt has been captured in Florida, officials said Tuesday. Clarence Sheese, 50, was found living in Fleming Island after...
How pickpockets target distracted New Yorkers
Pickpocketing is back. Never mind that the crime sounds like something perfected by Oliver Twist and the Artful Dodger. During these days of high-tech scams and all-too-smart hacks, fleet-fingered wallet-lifters...
Elementary school student busted with loaded gun in class
A New Jersey student brought a loaded gun to school on Wednesday and was taken into police custody, according to a report. The weapon was found in the student’s bag...
'Smells desperate:' Latest interested team could backfire on Harper, Machado
The longer Bryce Harper and Manny Machado’s free agency drags on, the more power their suitors wield. According to an ESPN report, that could benefit the Phillies the most with...
Accused murderer wants to use Scientology for his defense
A Missouri man is hoping his belief in Scientology will save him from the death penalty. Kenneth Wayne Thompson is arguing that the religion will help a jury understand his...
Court upholds Michelle Carter's guilt in suicide-by-text case
The Massachusetts woman who taunted her teenage boyfriend via text into killing himself will spend 15 months in prison, the state’s top court ruled Wednesday in batting down her appeal....
Surprising study finds that marijuana use may not hurt male fertility
Wannabe dads now have high hopes. A new study from Harvard University researchers found men who smoke marijuana have significantly higher sperm counts than non-tokers. The findings, published Wednesday in...
Nxivm sex cult leader denied bail for a third time
A federal judge in Brooklyn has refused — for the third time — to let accused Nxivm sex cult leader Keith Raniere out on bail ahead of his trial. Raniere,...
Woman suffers 'horrific' infection after taking 'cannibal drug'
A 41-year-woman is the first known victim of desomorphine in the UK — a drug originally from Russia dubbed the world's deadliest narcotic which is reportedly 10 times stronger than heroin.
House panel votes to release Russia transcripts to Mueller
WASHINGTON — The Democrat-controlled House Intelligence Committee voted Wednesday to send dozens of its Russia interview transcripts — including a nearly eight-hour sit-down with Donald Trump Jr. — to special...
JFK Terminal 8 getting upgrade thanks to airlines' $344M investment
American Airlines and British Airways will invest $344 million at JFK Airport to expand Terminal 8, a project aimed at improving customer service and greatly increasing the number of yearly...
'Redmen' mascot fight turns ugly at Utah high school
A high school in Utah will drop its contentious “Redmen” mascot some 77 years after the Native American-themed image was adopted — but not before one dissenting board member blasted...
Dog freaks out meeting baby for the first time
When a dog named Lucy met a newborn baby for the first time, the excited pooch couldn't help but "wave" hello. Watch their paw-inspiring encounter in Houston, Texas.
Knicks' second chance rescued Dennis Smith from Mavericks misery
Dennis Smith Jr. finally revealed “it kind of was disappointing’’ and surprising the Knicks didn’t draft him at No. 8 in the 2017 draft. That’s why he views Thursday’s trade...
Now Virginia AG, second in line for governorship, admits he wore blackface
The man who’s second in line to become Virginia’s governor on Wednesday admitted that he too has worn blackface -- just days after he called on Gov. Ralph Northam to...
Earth photobombs Chinese satellite's image of moon's far side
The moon dominates the night sky and, as the closest large body to Earth, we get to see it plenty. Unfortunately, since the moon only shows us one face thanks...
NYPD to Google: Stop revealing the location of police checkpoints
The NYPD is demanding Google yank a feature from its Waze traffic app that tips off drivers to police checkpoints — claiming such warnings could be considered “criminal conduct.” The...
Missing Manhattan woman's body found dumped in New Jersey
The body of a Tribeca woman reported missing earlier this week was found dumped in New Jersey — and now her son is among three people charged with hiding the...
DH everywhere? 3-batter minimum? The changes coming to MLB
At least the two sides are talking. After an extended period in which MLB and the Players Association have endured their most tense relationship since the labor strife of 1994-95,...
Leaf-blower bro terrorizes girlfriend with worst prank ever
This prank is borderline abusive. A boyfriend in Milton Keynes, England, filled a leaf blower with paint powder and terrorized his girlfriend by shooting the colored dust into her face....
Bank employee used ATM loophole to score $1M in 'free' cash
A software chief at a Chinese bank managed to withdraw roughly $1 million in “free” cash at ATMs, thanks to a loophole he exploited. Qin Qisheng’s money scheme lasted for...
Mysterious interstellar object may just be space dust
The debate about what exactly the mysterious interstellar object known as "Oumuamua" is continues to rage on, as some researchers believe it could be a "lightsail" sent from another civilization,...
Teen arrested for slashing man, shoving him onto subway tracks
A hotheaded teen slashed a man in the face and then pushed him onto the tracks during a squabble in a Manhattan subway station, police said Wednesday. Tyrik Webster, 18,...
Tennis star describes knife attack: 'There was blood everywhere'
PRAGUE — Australian Open finalist Petra Kvitova testified in the Czech Republic on Tuesday at the trial of the man who allegedly knifed her in her home. After the December...
Trump heading to border city of El Paso for campaign rally
WASHINGTON — President Trump is heading to the border city of El Paso, Texas, next week for a campaign rally — four days before the deadline to avert another government...
Pence defends government shutdown, warns it could happen again
Vice President Mike Pence on Wednesday defended shutting down the government for 35 days over President Trump's demand for a wall and said it could close again if ongoing talks...
Dad of four dies after battle with human form of mad cow disease
A Tennessee dad of two sets of twins has died from mad cow disease — less than a year after he was diagnosed with the human version of the degenerative...
Miami lands most intimidating punter you've ever seen
The University of Miami’s new punter looks more like a rock star than a kicker – so he’ll fit right in at The U. The Hurricanes announced the signing of...
Brooks Koepka torches angry Sergio Garcia: 'Showing us no respect'
Stay out of Brooks Koepka's way right now. The three-time major champ teed off on Sergio Garcia after the Spaniard's recent antics got him disqualified from the Saudi International tournament...
House Intel committee postpones Michael Cohen's testimony
The House Intelligence Committee postponed the appearance of President Trump's former lawyer Michael Cohen until later this month - less than a week before he's scheduled to report to federal...
Patient being tested for Ebola in Philadelphia
A patient at a Philadelphia hospital is being tested for Ebola, officials said Wednesday. Dr. PJ Brennan, the chief medical examiner at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania, said...
Fake news, 'Bird Box': The Lakers are such a mess
The Lakers are barely being held together with a torn band aid. With the Lakers sitting in very public trade negotiations involving most of their roster for Pelicans star Anthony Davis,...
30 shots fired puts this man on Tennessee's Most Wanted List
More than 30 shots were fired at SWAT officers in Columbia, Tennessee, at the home of Jamal Gardner. Police are searching for the 47-year-old suspect, who fled. Gardner is now...
Woman's body found bound, stuffed in suitcase on Connecticut road
The body of a young woman who was bound at the hands and feet was found stuffed inside a suitcase in ritzy Greenwich, Connecticut, police said. The grisly discovery was...
HBO's 'Case Against Adnan Syed' trailer teases new evidence in 'Serial' case
The "Serial" saga continues with HBO's chilling new trailer for "The Case Against Adnan Syed." The four-part docu-series — set to air this spring — promises a "new chapter" in...
Yearbook staffer questions Northam's blackface photo claim
A former staffer on Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam’s medical school yearbook cast doubts on his claim of not knowing how a photo showing a man in KKK garb and another...
Schumer: Trump's State of the Union speech was like 'Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde'
Chuck Schumer slammed President Trump’s State of the Union address early Wednesday, saying the commander-in-chief was like “Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde” with his calls for bipartisanship amid divisive rhetoric....
Woman cleared after sister accused of prostitution stole identity
Sisterly love this is not. A New Jersey woman busted for prostitution played a dirty trick on her sister — trying to beat the rap by identifying herself to cops...
Ocasio-Cortez is not apologizing for her State of the Union reaction
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez shot back at critics who complained that she didn't show much enthusiasm while attending the State of the Union address, saying President Trump's speech was an "unsettling...
Florida pol rejects calls to resign over high school blackface photo
A Florida politician is rejecting calls to resign after a high school photo showing him in blackface surfaced — claiming the image was merely a prank with a black classmate....
'Sexy images' of women make men crave red meat: study
Real men don’t crave cheesecake. In fact, a new study claims that sexy images of the female form leave men hankering for beef and pork. Researchers behind “Is Meat Sexy?,”...
British woman jailed in Indonesia for slapping immigration officer
DENPASAR, Indonesia — An Indonesian court on Wednesday jailed a British woman for six months for slapping an immigration officer in an argument over a fine for overstaying her visa....
Taliban reiterates demand that US pull troops from Afghanistan
KABUL — The Taliban reiterated on Wednesday their long-held demand that all foreign troops get out of Afghanistan, rejecting a suggestion by US President Donald Trump of a lingering US...
Surveys show positive reviews for Trump's State of the Union address
President Trump's State of the Union speech, in which he called for unity but remained hardline on immigration reform and his demand to build a border wall, got mostly positive...
Tom Brady's daughter melts hearts at Patriots parade
The brightest star of Super Bowl 53 isn't even on the Patriots roster. During Tuesday's celebratory parade in Boston, Tom Brady and wife Gisele Bündchen's 6-year-old daughter, Vivian Lake, shared...
Burned body found inside car may belong to missing teacher
MILWAUKEE — Authorities are trying to determine the identity of a burned body found in a car belonging to a Milwaukee teacher who has been missing for days. Family members...
Pastor accused of sex trafficking targeted 14-year-old girl: feds
TOLEDO, Ohio — Three pastors accused of coercing and sharing teenage girls to have sex, often for money, also sent one another photos and videos of the girls, federal prosecutors...
Missing South Carolina teen found slain on county highway
LOBECO, S.C. — A South Carolina teenager who disappeared on his way to school has been found dead, his body hidden in brush near a highway in Bamberg County. The...
11 Honoré sells size-inclusive styles worn by Melissa McCarthy, Rebel Wilson
What do Melissa McCarthy’s flowing Reem Acra caftan, Laverne Cox’s sultry Haney gown and “Glow” star Britney Young’s sequined Christian Siriano cocktail dress have in common? Each piece was created...
Saks Fifth Avenue turns ground floor into accessories wonderland
In today’s competitive retail environment, it’s all about being unique and memorable. That’s why the Saks Fifth Avenue flagship’s new state-of-the-art ground floor looks like nothing else in New York....
Moschino’s new fragrance was inspired by Jeremy Scott’s childhood teddy bear
Jeremy Scott has one overriding aim with his fashion and fragrances: Make people smile. “It’s the best gift I can ever give someone,” the Moschino creative director tells Alexa from...
Noomi Rapace’s first trip to NYC didn't go as planned
Noomi Rapace’s first trip to New York City was not the stuff of tourism campaigns. The Scandinavian actress visited nearly two decades ago when she was just 21. She was...
Pit bull jumps for joy when he finds out he's cancer-free
After being diagnosed with cancer, Diggy was given only nine months to live. After going through chemo, however, his owner was able to give him the amazing news that he's...
Man, 21 pleads guilty to 500 counts of possessing child pornography
COVINGTON, La. — A 21-year-old Louisiana man has pleaded guilty to 500 counts of possessing child pornography. District Attorney Warren Montgomery says Ryan Horak of Madisonville faces 10 to 40...
Ex-Giants greats: Eli Manning still can win but needs help
Believing Eli Manning has more good football left in him, while also insisting the Giants address the near-future of the quarterback position are not mutually exclusive thoughts. And, as far...
Why Wilson Ramos is a perfect catcher for Noah Syndergaard
PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — A catcher is vital to a pitching staff, and Mets right-hander Noah Syndergaard offered high praise for Wilson Ramos, the free-agent backstop Brodie Van Wagenen...
Aaron Boone not running away from Yankees' title expectations
How do you improve a “complete” team? Aaron Boone likes the moves the Yankees have made this winter, and Tuesday night indicated he believes his team is finished adding pieces,...
Clippers, 76ers shake up NBA with six-player trade surprise
This wasn't an Anthony Davis trade, but it still was a big deal that could change the balance of power in the Eastern Conference. The Clippers and Sixers agreed on...
Former county treasurer pleads guilty to stealing $161K
MCKEE, Ky. — A former county treasurer in Kentucky has admitted to writing $161,000 worth unauthorized checks to herself and trying to cover up the crime. A joint statement from...
Knicks playing it safe with Frank Ntilikina and Emmanuel Mudiay
It looks like the Knicks will have to wait until after the All-Star break to get Frank Ntilikina and Emmanuel Mudiay back in the lineup. Coach David Fizdale said the...
Man in 'drunken rage' stabs and kills eight
BEIJING — Police in China's northwest say a man who suspected his wife of committing adultery has been accused of killing eight people with a knife in a drunken rage....
Aaron Boone on Judge's Harper comments: Just Super Bowl fun
Aaron Judge might be willing to play center field, but the Yankees aren’t about to consider the possibility. The Yankees right fielder volunteered to make the switch over the weekend...
Zion Williamson bricks reverse dunk, and Dick Vitale loses it
Zion Williamson proved he's human after all. Williamson, who had 16 points and 17 rebounds in the Blue Devils' 80-55 blowout win over the Boston College Eagles on Tuesday night...
Police: Shooting at DC bus stop wounds 5, including child
WASHINGTON — Police in the nation's capital say that five people, including a child, have been wounded in a shooting at a District bus stop. WTOP-FM reports police say four...
Tanking in professional sports is not a new phenomenon
Every time the Knicks step onto the court these days, it’s clear -- their strategy isn’t based on trying to win games this season. Their strategy is completely about the...
Justin Simon rapidly becoming St. John's stopper
MILWAUKEE — Justin Simon doesn’t have a nickname. Let us help. Markus Howard stopper has a nice ring to it. For the second time this year, the St. John’s junior...
Woman charged in connection with disappearance of missing Colorado mom
DENVER — An Idaho woman charged with tampering with physical evidence connected with the disappearance of a Colorado mother is set to appear in court Friday. Court records filed this...
Mitchell Robinson gives Knicks fans reason to cheer — right now
It doesn’t matter how on board you may be with whatever it is the Knicks are doing. It doesn’t matter how often you may have declared your belief in the...
School bus driver shot after snowy crash in Minneapolis: cops
MINNEAPOLIS — Authorities say a school bus driver was wounded in a shooting that followed a crash with another vehicle on a snowy interstate near downtown Minneapolis. Minneapolis Public Schools...
Ex-firefighter pleads guilty to drunkenly setting fire
SHELTON, Conn. — A former volunteer firefighter in Connecticut accused of drunkenly setting a fire behind a Shelton firehouse has taken a plea deal in the case. Forty-five-year-old Gregory Bomba...
Jayme Closs' alleged kidnapper to appear in court for preliminary hearing
BARRON, Wis. — A man accused of kidnapping a 13-year-old Wisconsin girl and killing her parents is scheduled to appear in court Wednesday for a preliminary hearing. Jake Patterson, 21,...
It's official: Joe Harris will be in the 3-point contest
All-Star weekend will feature more Nets than ever before. As previously reported by The Post's Brian Lewis, the Nets' Joe Harris has been selected to participate in the 3-point Contest...
Elderly woman dies after being struck by car in Queens
A driver turning onto a Queens street plowed into a pair of elderly people on Tuesday evening -- killing an 80-year-old woman, cops said. The driver, a 42-year-old woman, was...
Trump delivers a genuine 'unity' message
"Unity” was the much-telegraphed theme of President Trump’s 2019 State of the Union Address, and amazingly enough he delivered — obliging Democrats to stand not only for stuff they wholeheartedly...
More proof the torch has been passed from Vonn to Shiffrin
ARE, Sweden — As Mikaela Shiffrin hopped atop the podium to celebrate another gold medal, Lindsey Vonn was nearby on the sidelines of the finish area, stretching her ailing knees...
Trump shows he's playing to win with bold State of the Union address
There were laughter, tears, raucous cheers and awkward silences. But more than anything else, it was a punch in the gut that President Trump delivered Tuesday night. Time after time,...
Congresswomen clad in 'suffragette white' give Trump a standing ovation
President Trump’s State of the Union address on Tuesday won over even his staunchest critics — if only for a few moments — by bringing a contingent of female Democratic...
Rangers finally about to give their backup some more work
Alex Georgiev is not planning for an increased workload down the stretch, even though that seems likely to happen. Instead, the Rangers’ backup goalie is taking one day at a...
Tiffany Trump turned heads with white State of the Union dress
Republicans were clutching their pearls on Monday night after President Trump's younger daughter, Tiffany, showed up to the State of the Union address in a fitted white dress — with...
Trump's bizarrely brilliant State of the Union speech
It was perhaps the single most bananas political moment of the Trump presidency. Newly elected Democratic women in the House of Representatives, dressed all in white, stood up and cheered...