March 7, 2019
Most expensive new car ever: Bugatti sells for $19M
March 7, 2019 | 11:40pmGENEVA — The most expensive new car ever sold is a one-off Bugatti luxury sports car that has gone for $18.9 million. "La Voiture Noire" — French for "The Black...
What is behind MLB's lineup policy change
March 7, 2019 | 11:38pmNEW YORK — Major league teams this season must notify the commissioner's office of their starting lineups before they are announced at stadiums. The decision Thursday comes in response to...
'That's sort of my shtick': The personal honor Joe Harris wants
March 7, 2019 | 11:27pmWhen Joe Harris won the 3-point contest at All-Star Weekend, he was the picture of stoicism. But with the 26-year-old on pace to become the first Net to ever win...
Inside the Chrysler Building's storied past — and uncertain future
March 7, 2019 | 11:17pmShe’s the shimmering queen of Midtown’s night sky — a mirage of brightly lit triangular forms riding sensuous, sculpted layers to a radiant peak. The Chrysler Building after dark seems...
DeAndre Jordan pushes back on talk about his age
March 7, 2019 | 11:15pmKnicks center DeAndre Jordan is sensitive about his age and the perception 30 is considered old. In his first game back from a five-game absence with a sprained ankle, Jordan...
Jessica Mendoza's Mets gig, and other maddening sports puzzles
March 7, 2019 | 11:06pmSince I was a kid, I’ve been asking, “How come?” Until I hit, oh, 13, the answer was the same: “Because I said so.” Now? That’s a logical answer compared...
US Open champion trying to rewrite 'hero' to 'zero' golf story
March 7, 2019 | 11:01pmORLANDO, Fla. — Graeme McDowell has won more $16 million on the golf course, he has a U.S. Open victory to his credit and owns two restaurants. It’s been a...
Rangers’ slump extended with shootout loss to Red Wings
March 7, 2019 | 10:50pmDETROIT — The Rangers unsuccessfully tried to come back from a one-goal deficit in the final 10 minutes of regulation Tuesday night without one of their top-line forwards. They attempted...
NYC teachers speak out about their horrific experiences in class
March 7, 2019 | 10:43pmThis is way beyond talking out of turn — today’s public school students are hellions who attack educators, shout X-rated bile and make bomb threats with impunity, teachers told The...
'The Simpsons' episode featuring Michael Jackson pulled from circulation
March 7, 2019 | 10:37pmAn episode of “The Simpsons” that features the voice of Michael Jackson will be removed from circulation — less than a week after the release of a documentary that exposes...
It wasn't pretty, but the Islanders will take it
March 7, 2019 | 10:36pmOTTAWA, Ontario — It is fruitless to disparage the Islanders these four points, no matter the opponent and no matter how the games looked. They swept the home-and-home against the...
City to spend $300M on new boilers for NYCHA buildings
March 7, 2019 | 10:27pmThe city’s embattled Housing Authority will spend $300 million on new boilers for 10 housing projects across the city, officials announced Thursday. The overhauls will target the nine heating plants...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez blasts Paul Manafort's 'little' jail sentence
March 7, 2019 | 10:19pmFreshman New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez slammed Paul Manafort's "little" jail sentence Thursday, saying that its proof the US justice system is broken. The Bronx-born congresswoman said that Manafort —...
Bike, Surfer, Powder to continue print editions under AMI
March 7, 2019 | 10:17pmOnly three titles — Bike, Surfer, and Powder — will survive with regularly scheduled print editions after 14 titles of The Enthusiast Network were quietly sold to American Media Inc....
Condé Nast parent company Advance Publications to buy Turnitin
March 7, 2019 | 10:12pmThe Newhouse family that owns the struggling Condé Nast empire continues to diversify in a big way. The parent company, Advance Publications, this week plunked down $1.75 billion to buy...
Publishers are already rushing books on Mueller report
March 7, 2019 | 10:12pmThere’s no official word that the report by special counsel Robert Mueller will be made public, but already two publishers are planning to rush books to market if and when...
Tim Cook now goes by 'Tim Apple' on Twitter
March 7, 2019 | 10:08pmApple CEO Tim Cook wants us all to know that he’s in on the joke. A day after President Trump sent the Twittersphere into a wisecracking frenzy by addressing Cook...
Jayme Closs' alleged kidnapper writes jailhouse letter: 'I can't believe I did this'
March 7, 2019 | 10:07pmThe man accused of kidnapping Jayme Closs and murdering her parents wrote in a new jailhouse letter he "can't believe" what he did and plans to plead guilty. Jake Patterson,...
It will be hard for St. John's not to make the NCAA Tournament
March 7, 2019 | 10:02pmTake a deep breath, St. John’s fans. An NCAA Tournament berth may not be as tenuous as you think. Three respected Bracketologists — Jerry Palm of CBS, Dave Ommen of...
Jacob deGrom working to get on same page with Wilson Ramos
March 7, 2019 | 10:01pmWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Mickey Callaway isn’t dead set against his pitchers having a personal catcher, but he sees no reason why his ace needs one. “There have been...
Elderly woman crashes car into deli, worker arrested for slapping her: cops
March 7, 2019 | 9:57pmA Brooklyn deli worker flipped out on an elderly woman whose car smashed into the store Thursday morning — slapping her in the face after being grazed by the vehicle,...
Amazon-led group closing in on $3.5B deal for YES Network
March 7, 2019 | 9:51pmJeff Bezos is coming to New York after all. An Amazon-led group of investors that includes the New York Yankees is ready to sign a deal to buy YES Network...
Stanley Black & Decker sues Sears over Craftsman brand
March 7, 2019 | 9:50pmSears emerged from bankruptcy barely a month ago — and owner Eddie Lampert is already making it new enemies. Stanley Black & Decker sued Sears this week for launching a...
'Bernie Madoff of landlords' to buy fabled White Horse Tavern
March 7, 2019 | 9:35pmThe city’s “worst landlord” and a business partner of fired Donald Trump aide Anthony Scaramucci are poised to take over the fabled White Horse Tavern in Greenwich Village. The vintage...
Dodgers should spend for Craig Kimbrel like they wanted to with Bryce Harper
March 7, 2019 | 9:23pmGLENDALE, Ariz. — Opportunity appeared. Bryce Harper was unsigned. Maybe his agent, Scott Boras, could not get a suitor to go above Giancarlo Stanton’s record $325 million pact, perhaps not...
City worker gets $2M in sexual harassment suit — but her boss gets to retire
March 7, 2019 | 9:18pmShe’s getting a huge payout — and so is her creepy boss. A former employee of the city’s Department of Small Business Services was just awarded $2 million by a...
Mickelson in contention at Arnold Palmer despite fence fiasco
March 7, 2019 | 9:15pmORLANDO, Fla. — Rafa Cabrera-Bello hardly expected to be in the position he found himself in by day’s end Thursday: Leading the Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill after shooting...
Y2K-like issue could cause major GPS problems on April 6
March 7, 2019 | 8:55pmNow may be a good time to buy a map. A Y2K-like computer issue affecting GPS satellites and devices could cause some major problems on April 6. Much like the...
Aaron Boone: Clint Frazier likely will start season in minors
March 7, 2019 | 8:44pmCLEARWATER, Fla. — Aaron Boone has been impressed with Clint Frazier’s plate discipline, but after appearing in 15 big-league games last year and 54 minor league tilts, the 24-year-old left...
Teacher gets 'substantial' settlement over student abuse at her schools
March 7, 2019 | 8:41pmAn immigrant Bosnian city teacher who complained of horrific racial, sexual, and physical abuse from students has settled a lawsuit against the Department of Education, The Post has learned. Aida...
Muslim call center gets hundreds of hate calls for promoting hijabs on billboard
March 7, 2019 | 8:37pmAfter starting a campaign to raise awareness about hijabs and why women wear them, an Islamic call center has become inundated with hate-filled, Islamophobic calls. The Islamic Center of North...
Man slashed after bumping into person at subway station
March 7, 2019 | 8:22pmA 34-year-old man was slashed with a knife after he bumped into another person while waiting for a train at the northbound 125th Street station of the 4, 5, 6...
Ricky Gervais' latest TV foray is a dismal downer
March 7, 2019 | 8:22pmYou'll enjoy “After Life” if you’re feeling cynical and/or depressed. Otherwise it’s a huge buzzkill. This half-hour, six-part dramedy from creator/director/writer Ricky Gervais — which follows his first Netflix series,...
Craig Carton co-conspirator gets nearly 2 years for ticket scam
March 7, 2019 | 8:21pmThe co-conspirator of disgraced radio personality Craig Carton was sentenced to a year and nine months in prison in Manhattan federal court Thursday for his involvement in a $2 million...
Mysterious Florida woman busted for voter fraud was registered Democrat: cops
March 7, 2019 | 8:16pmCharges were filed against a 71-year-old Florida woman who prosecutors say committed voter fraud using fake citizenship papers. Aida Xilomen Rodriguez de Shehab, who registered as Democrat, was arrested Wednesday...
This play has the most delicious props off-Broadway
March 7, 2019 | 8:13pmAt last: a play that lets the actors have their cake and eat it, too. Off-Broadway’s “The Cake” is set in a North Carolina pastry shop where the baker balks...
Fleetwood Mac on booting Buckingham: 'We weren't happy'
March 7, 2019 | 8:11pm"It gets lonely in these hotels,” says Mick Fleetwood with a laugh when he gets on the line. So he’s more than happy to do a phone interview from Atlanta...
New York is shutting the door on schools that deliver for kids
March 7, 2019 | 8:06pmWith the Big Apple having hit the state’s limit on new charter schools in the city, Albany lawmakers seem unlikely to lift the cap. While serious observers are right to...
Sorry, Mr. Mayor: Your mental-health 'solution' isn't working
March 7, 2019 | 7:59pmOn the evening of March 4, a man riding the 3 Train in Manhattan allegedly punched an 8-year-old autistic boy. The man reportedly was homeless and mentally ill; his attack...
Jumaane Williams' private swearing-in ceremony causes confusion
March 7, 2019 | 7:58pmIt was apparently all a dress rehearsal. Jumaane Williams revealed Thursday that he was quietly sworn-in as public advocate and enjoying the perks of having his own police detail –...
How can the anti-Zionists pretend the world would be better off without Israel?
March 7, 2019 | 7:54pmAnti-Zionism manifests itself in many forms — and it isn’t any better than its older cousin, anti-Semitism. Britain’s opposition leader, Jeremy Corbyn, has elevated it to an art form, describing...
Corey Johnson kicks Staten Island rep off Board of Elections
March 7, 2019 | 7:48pmCouncil Speaker Corey Johnson booted a Staten Island rep off the Board of Elections amid a civil war within the borough’s Democratic Party, sources said. The island’s Democratic Party chairman...
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's dark money hypocrisy
March 7, 2019 | 7:47pmPretend you’re a freshman lawmaker who perpetually rails against dark money — but your chief of staff has funneled $1 million-plus in political donations to two of his own companies,...
How the end-bail crowd is already making city streets more violent
March 7, 2019 | 7:42pmNew York’s streets are already more violent, thanks to the political war on bail. Consider just three recent cases: Harlens Hernandez, 25, allegedly yelled “you white bitch” while slashing a...
Massive power outage plunges most of Venezuela into darkness
March 7, 2019 | 7:40pmA major power outage plunged most of Venezuela into darkness on Thursday afternoon -- with embattled President Nicolas Maduro and his administration blaming it on "sabotage." “We have again been...
AOC sends fundraising email asking for money to defend Omar, Tlaib
March 7, 2019 | 7:39pmWASHINGTON - Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s campaign arm sent out a fundraising plea minutes before Thursday's House vote on an anti-hatred resolution, asking for dollars to defend her and liberal allies...
Democrats just endorsed anti-Semitism
March 7, 2019 | 7:37pmWhat a sorry debacle: House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s bid to confront the poison spewed by Rep. Ilhan Omar has turned to a de facto endorsement of hate speech by the...
How 'Captain Marvel' Skrulls got their freaky look
March 7, 2019 | 7:30pmThey have the green skin of a frog, the pointy ears of Mr. Spock and the transformation powers of RuPaul. They’re the Skrulls, and the alien race’s debut in “Captain...
How 'Captain Marvel' nails ’90s nostalgia in a Blockbuster video store
March 7, 2019 | 7:29pmIt was the 1990s, a time when investors stockpiled Beanie Babies and America’s idea of a superhero movie was Alec Baldwin in “The Shadow.” How far we’ve come. Only with...
J.K. Simmons on director wife giving him no lines: 'Just like at home'
March 7, 2019 | 7:28pmWorking with your spouse might sound like asking for trouble, but J.K. Simmons says showing up to his wife’s movie set felt natural. “My standard joke is, ‘Just like at...
Behind the new Lias Andersson, who's turning Rangers heads
March 7, 2019 | 7:22pmDETROIT — In his most recent stint at AHL Hartford before returning to the Rangers, Lias Andersson’s numbers hardly jumped off the page: two goals and six assists in 22...
Homeless Services officer caught on video assaulting man during arrest
March 7, 2019 | 7:21pmA Department of Homeless Services Police sergeant was caught on video pummeling a homeless man during an arrest in a Manhattan shelter -- and then falsified a report to cover...
How Rosemary Harris went from Spider-Man's aunt to 'My Fair Lady'
March 7, 2019 | 7:20pmRosemary Harris played Peter Parker’s Aunt May and now she’s Henry Higgins’ mother — eight times a week — in Broadway’s “My Fair Lady.” Harris is 91. Even she can’t...
Baby hospitalized with alcohol level 3 times the legal limit
March 7, 2019 | 7:14pmA 7-month-old baby was hospitalized in Cleveland with a blood alcohol level three times the legal level for an adult driver, according to officials. The family insisted they have no...
Dodgers are banking on a 'different' Clayton Kershaw dominance
March 7, 2019 | 7:09pmClayton Kershaw did not want to talk, about himself or about the Dodgers’ chances to go from two-time defending NL champs to just champs. “You don’t need me for that,”...
Top Yankees prospect drops Boone's jaw: 'Wow'
March 7, 2019 | 7:05pmCLEARWATER, Fla. — Estevan Florial’s impressive tool set was on display Thursday and had Yankees manager Aaron Boone drooling over what he saw. The 21-year-old center-field prospect, who hits left-handed,...
Woman pleads guilty to setting up black market butt injection
March 7, 2019 | 7:02pmA Queens woman pleaded guilty Thursday to setting up a black market butt injection that killed mother-of-two Latesha Bynum. Allison Spence, 46, copped to second-degree manslaughter and unauthorized practice of...
Activists slam McCray's ThriveNYC after Harlem police shooting
March 7, 2019 | 7:01pmEven the left says First Lady McCray’s mental health program is having a breakdown. Social justice advocates slammed Mayor de Blasio and First Lady McCray’s embattled ThriveNYC mental health initiative...
3-year-old dies after mom leaves her unattended in bath
March 7, 2019 | 6:56pmA 3-year-old girl died in Texas after her mother briefly left her unattended in the bathtub to fold laundry, according to reports. The little girl, identified as Eve Blankenfeld, drowned...
Could each of Yankees' 3 pitching fliers make Opening Day roster?
March 7, 2019 | 6:43pmCLEARWATER, Fla. — When the Yankees welcomed pitchers and catchers to spring training, the only opening they had in the rotation was the one start CC Sabathia was going to...
Manafort begs judge to be 'compassionate' ahead of sentencing
March 7, 2019 | 6:40pmPaul Manafort didn't apologize for his crimes during a brief statement Thursday to the judge who's preparing to sentence him for bank and tax fraud, according to reports from the...
CNN mistakenly uses photo of dead judge in report on Paul Manafort case
March 7, 2019 | 6:39pmCNN was caught accidentally using a photo of a judge who's been dead for more than a decade to illustrate a Thursday afternoon report about the sentencing of Paul Manafort....
Blackface worn by ABC stars is a 'private matter': Bob Iger
March 7, 2019 | 6:37pmAt Disney, blackface is a “private matter,” according to CEO Bob Iger. The Mouse House CEO evaded questions Thursday about how it handled recent revelations that ABC stars Jimmy Kimmel...
Draft-night whispers, Kidd hint: Frank Ntilikina's Knicks future fading
March 7, 2019 | 6:36pmEven with an endorsement from Dennis Smith Jr., Frank Ntilikina’s point-guard future — and present — has never been more muddled. Mysteriously, Knicks coach David Fizdale continues to shrug off...
High school football player dies after passing out in weight room
March 7, 2019 | 6:35pmA high school football player in Missouri reportedly died after collapsing while lifting weights. Jermaine Falconer, a 16-year-old sophomore, was in the weight room Wednesday at East St. Louis Senior...
Manhattan man's overdose sparks massive drug bust
March 7, 2019 | 6:34pmMore than a dozen narcotics dealers, including a former NYPD cop, were busted Thursday after authorities launched an investigation into an Upper East Side man’s overdose death. “The conspiracy stretched...
I don't want my lotto-winning ex-husband back, even for $273M
March 7, 2019 | 6:33pmEven a $273 million jackpot isn't enough for this lottery winner's ex-wife to want him back. Eileen Murray told The Post on Thursday she has no plans to get back...
Man kills wife and pals who wouldn't let him drive drunk: cops
March 7, 2019 | 6:19pmPolice say a Mississippi man fatally shot his wife and two friends at her birthday celebration after he was prevented from driving drunk. Michael Barnhill, 30, was charged Monday with...
The Tom Seaver memories to hold on to and break your heart
March 7, 2019 | 6:10pmCLEARWATER, Fla. — The rain was falling in sheets outside Citi Field, there was some lightning in the forecast, but the weather wasn’t about to dampen the mood of the...
Yiddish 'Fiddler on the Roof' is a sleeper hit off-Broadway
March 7, 2019 | 6:06pmThe biggest little hit in town right now is “Fiddler on the Roof,” which has lifted the curse from the Shubert Organization’s Stage 42, an off-Broadway theater on far West...
5-year-old girl dies after doctors dismiss appendicitis symptoms
March 7, 2019 | 6:05pmA 5-year-old girl whose appendicitis was dismissed by doctors as a tummy bug said “Daddy, I love you” moments before her tragic death. An inquest heard Elspeth Moore told medics...
Jim Boeheim was speeding, 'not reckless' in fatal crash: cops
March 7, 2019 | 6:05pmSyracuse head coach Jim Boeheim "was not reckless" and won't face charges for his role in a fatal car accident last month, according to a police accident report released Thursday,...
US military veteran sentenced to life in prison over contract killing
March 7, 2019 | 6:02pmA decorated U.S. military veteran nicknamed “Rambo” was sentenced to life in prison on Thursday for his role in the murder of a woman in the Philippines, Manhattan federal prosecutors...
Police question suspect in two-time subway groping of 13-year-old girl
March 7, 2019 | 5:58pmPolice are interviewing a suspect in the case of a creep who groped the same 13-year-old girl twice in two weeks aboard two different trains, police sources revealed on Thursday....
Pelosi passes watered-down condemnation after Omar's anti-Semitic tweets
March 7, 2019 | 5:51pmIt began as an effort to denounce anti-Semitism, after freshman Rep. Ilhan Omar used classic anti-Jewish tropes in her arguments against Israel — saying it was “all about the Benjamins”...
Vincent D'Onofrio recruits Chris Pratt, Ethan Hawke for his new movie
March 7, 2019 | 5:50pmEven as a kid, Brooklyn-born Vincent D’Onofrio dreamed of movies filled with cowboys and gunslingers. So when crafting the story for his new flick, “The Kid,” the actor-turned-director looked West....
Redskins and Broncos completing trade for Case Keenum
March 7, 2019 | 5:50pmCase Keenum’s time as a starting quarterback is over with the Broncos, but it looks like he could get a shot to be the guy with the Redskins. After the...
The monster Democrats can’t control and other commentary
March 7, 2019 | 5:44pmFrom the right: The Monster Dems Can No Longer Control Republican Congressman Steve King had a long history of racially inflammatory remarks, and after his recent defense of white supremacy...
The last time Mets fans rained cheers on Tom Seaver
March 7, 2019 | 5:35pmThe last time Mets fans saluted Tom Seaver he was throwing heat, because of course he was. Seaver will not be making any more public appearances, his family announced in...
LeBron James goes from 'playoff mode' to restricted minutes for Lakers
March 7, 2019 | 5:31pmLeBron James is no longer in "playoff mode." The 34-year-old Lakers star will have his minutes restricted for the rest of the season — including possibly not playing in back-to-backs...
Paul Manafort gets less than 4 years for tax, bank fraud
March 7, 2019 | 5:27pmPaul Manafort was sentenced Thursday to just under four years in prison for a massive fraud scheme tied to his work as a political consultant for Ukraine’s pro-Russian government. The...
Mega Millions winner nearly forgot $273M ticket at gas station
March 7, 2019 | 5:16pmHe averted a Mega-disaster! A New Jersey man distracted by his phone left a pair of Mega Millions tickets behind in the gas station where he bought them. A good...
Sheriff's deputy fatally shot while serving warrant in Illinois
March 7, 2019 | 5:11pmAn Illinois sheriff's deputy was fatally shot Thursday while serving a warrant with the US Marshal's fugitive task force -- and now cops are in a standoff with his killer,...
Air Canada pilot orders pizzas for stranded passengers
March 7, 2019 | 5:04pmBeing stranded on a snowy tarmac was easy as pie for a planeload of Air Canada passengers – after their pilot ordered takeout pizza. Flight 608 left Toronto on Monday...
Heart-stopping video shows chaos inside IHOP as suspect starts shooting
March 7, 2019 | 4:49pmTerrifying video shows the moment a bustling Long Island IHOP restaurant descends into chaos as a gang-banger opens fire on a rival from a booth, sending diners scrambling over tables...
One in three homeowners have fallen victim to renovation scams
March 7, 2019 | 4:39pmOne in three American homeowners have fallen victim to a home renovation scam -- losing an average of $12,434 in the process, according to new research. A new study examining...
NASA says the moon gets 'sunburned'
March 7, 2019 | 4:30pmIf you've ever been mad at the Sun for getting a sunburn, you're in good company — the moon gets them too. The NASA ARTEMIS mission has revealed that solar...
Teen and her dog share hilarious response to clothing retailer's ridiculous sizing
March 7, 2019 | 4:29pmWhen it comes to shopping online, there is nothing more frustrating than finally knowing your size in one store only to be something completely different in another. Well, now one...
Hedge fund recreates website of CEO in its crosshairs
March 7, 2019 | 4:23pmWebsites come and go but screenshots last forever. The personal website of an insurance chief executive accused by a hedge fund of financing his globe-trotting lifestyle with the company’s coffers...
New Jersey man on FBI’s Most Wanted list captured in Maryland
March 7, 2019 | 4:20pmBet this wiped the smile right off his face. The grinning FBI 10-most-wanted fugitive accused of killing a Newark woman was busted in Maryland on Thursday — as police revealed...
New Jersey town proposes jail time for owners of loud dogs
March 7, 2019 | 4:15pmA dog’s bark may be worse than its bite – and in one North Jersey municipality, it may land you in the slammer. The Saddle River council wants to add...
Caribbean cruise stops to rescue two plane crash survivors stranded at sea
March 7, 2019 | 4:14pmPassengers aboard the Regal Princess watched and cheered from the ship’s deck as the crew helped with the rescue of two plane crash survivors whose private aircraft went down in...
Winter rain is further melting Greenland ice sheet
March 7, 2019 | 4:14pmA stunning new study delves into the depths of the increase in rainfall seen in Greenland and the global implications it has for melting the massive ice sheets, especially during...
Mets legend Tom Seaver has dementia
March 7, 2019 | 4:06pmWEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Tom Seaver, the Hall of Fame pitcher and greatest Met of all time, has been diagnosed with dementia and retired from public life, his family...
Woman cries 'murder' over car blocking her garage
March 7, 2019 | 4:01pmGerman police say officers called to investigate a murder arrived to find that the woman who had reported it just wanted someone to remove a car blocking her garage.
'3 Faces' is a rebel's mystery that morphs into an Iranian road trip
March 7, 2019 | 3:56pmIranian director Jafar Panahi’s latest film begins disturbingly, with a cellphone video of a young woman killing herself. Her reasoning? Her old-school parents won’t let her attend acting school. The...
Jets make it difficult for anyone to pry Robby Anderson away
March 7, 2019 | 3:52pmRobby Anderson most likely is not going anywhere. The Jets wide receiver, as a restricted free agent, was officially tendered Thursday. The Jets gave him a second-round qualifying offer, meaning...
Republicans ask Cuomo to lift order keeping NCAA swimmers from staying in North Carolina
March 7, 2019 | 3:48pmALBANY -- They can swim there, but they can't sleep there. State Senate Republicans today asked Gov. Cuomo to lift his 2016 executive order banning the state from doing business...
The Booger Mobile is dead
March 7, 2019 | 3:46pmLet the celebration begin. ESPN’s “Booger Mobile” is no more. The much-criticized contraption, which carried around “Monday Night Football” analyst Anthony “Booger” McFarland, will not be back, sources said. The...
Legendary announcer Jim Ross, WWE will go separate ways
March 7, 2019 | 3:45pmHall of Famer Jim Ross has revealed he and Vince McMahon have “mutually agreed” to end his WWE contract. The legendary announcer’s current deal expires March 29. And even though...
Netflix marketing chief is latest high-profile departure
March 7, 2019 | 3:35pmNetflix Inc. said on Thursday chief marketing officer Kelly Bennett will step down after seven years in the role, during which the online video-streaming giant’s paid subscribers jumped five-fold to...
NYC sees highest number of fire deaths in a decade
March 7, 2019 | 3:32pmFires killed 88 people in New York City in 2018, the most in more than a decade, FDNY Commissioner Daniel Nigro said on Thursday. Testifying before the City Council’s Fire...
'I'm Not Here' is what these fine actors should have said
March 7, 2019 | 3:28pmSebastian Stan, what misguided agent told you this was a good idea? Mandy Moore, surely there were other scripts on your desk? A simplistic concept executed with cloying melodrama, “I’m...
Dad jailed after organizing acid attack on 3-year-old son
March 7, 2019 | 3:24pmA father in the UK has been found guilty of organizing an acid attack on his three-year-old son in a twisted revenge plot against his estranged wife.
Climate change doubters want 'global warming propaganda' out of classrooms
March 7, 2019 | 3:22pmAs climate change becomes a hotter topic in American classrooms, politicians around the country are pushing back against the near-universal scientific consensus that global warming is real, dire and man-made.
This gene could be the secret to a happy marriage: study
March 7, 2019 | 3:22pmWhen it comes to making a marriage last, sometimes it takes more than just healthy communication. A new study from Yale University found that married people who have a gene...
Paris Fashion Week 2019: The most epic runway moments
March 7, 2019 | 3:04pmFrom staggering sets to Karl Lagerfeld's last collection for Chanel, Paris Fashion Week/Fall 2019 was full of poetry and emotion. Here's The Post's recap: Ready, set, show! Paris-based designers went...
NASA captures first-ever photos of colliding supersonic shock waves
March 7, 2019 | 3:01pmNASA captured a stunning, first-of-its-kind image showing the colliding shock waves from two jets flying at supersonic speeds. The images, which feature a pair of T-38s from the US Air...
Writer wants boycott of Girl Scout treats because of Ocasio-Cortez support
March 7, 2019 | 2:55pmA former nationally known sportscaster has called for a boycott of Girl Scout cookies because Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez was once a Scout. Jane Chastain, 76, suggested in a column about...
'Pharma bro' Martin Shkreli is still running his business behind bars
March 7, 2019 | 2:53pm“Pharma bro” Martin Shkreli isn’t letting his long stint in a New Jersey federal prison slow him down any — using a contraband cellphone to tweet, publish a self-congratulatory blog,...
'Strong-ass offer': Damning secret recording of rising NCAA coach
March 7, 2019 | 2:51pmThe subpoena was only the beginning. LSU coach Will Wade, who along with Arizona’s Sean Miller will testify for the defense at the second college basketball corruption trial in April,...
Low-carb diets linked to heart rhythm issues, study says
March 7, 2019 | 2:49pmCardiologists have new beef with low-carb diets. Carb-crunching weight loss trends like keto, paleo and the old-school Atkin's diet are linked to a higher chance of developing atrial fibrillation, according...
There is no shame left in America anymore
March 7, 2019 | 2:42pmShame is well and truly dead. Think of all we’ve witnessed in the past few weeks alone, examples ranging from the outrageous to the ridiculous. Jussie Smollett. Jeff Bezos. Patriots...
Brazil launches high-risk expedition to keep rival isolated tribes from clashing
March 7, 2019 | 2:42pmBrazilian anthropologists are looking for members of an uncontacted Amazon tribe to steer them clear of a rival indigenous tribe and avoid a bloody clash of cudgels against arrows.
Sisters attacked nude woman who's dating one of their exes: cops
March 7, 2019 | 2:41pmCops are looking for two sisters who allegedly broke into a Cleveland apartment, where they attacked a naked woman who is now dating one of their ex-boyfriends before pummeling her...
Zuckerberg confronts skeptics with plan for privacy-friendly Facebook
March 7, 2019 | 2:40pmSAN FRANCISCO — After building a social network that turned into a surveillance system, Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg says he’s shifting his company’s focus to messaging services designed to serve...
Malaysian minister under fire over 'outlandish' comments about homosexuals
March 7, 2019 | 2:31pmWhen asked if Malaysia would welcome gay tourists at a travel fair in Berlin, the country's tourism minister seemed to deny the existence of homosexual people in Malaysia.
Your brain makes decisions before you even realize it
March 7, 2019 | 2:18pmYou make countless decisions every day that range from mundane to incredibly important, but what part of you is actually making those decisions? We all assume that our brains are...
Tom Brady and Odell Beckham Jr. take bromance to new level
March 7, 2019 | 2:18pmSorry, Gisele, it appears the key to Tom Brady's heart is a pricey ride. Taking to Instagram on Wednesday, the six-time Super Bowl champed posted a photo of Aston Martin's...
The many media paths CC Sabathia can explore
March 7, 2019 | 2:17pmCC Sabathia wants to talk all sports on TV, not just baseball, after he retires following the season. While he doesn’t want to do a daily show, some sort of...
Ex-Cuomo aide Joseph Percoco ordered to report to prison by next week
March 7, 2019 | 2:16pmA federal appeals court has ordered Joseph Percoco, the former top aide to Gov. Andrew Cuomo, to report to prison by next Thursday. The 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals...
De Blasio slams Ilhan Omar for remarks about Israel
March 7, 2019 | 2:10pmIn a sharp break with fellow progressives, Mayor Bill de Blasio on Thursday slammed Rep. Ilhan Omar’s remarks about Israel and compared them to offensive statements made about Italian-Americans in...
Teen girl saves kidnapped man after finding him tied up inside car trunk
March 7, 2019 | 2:05pmA teen girl is being lauded as a hero after she heard screams coming from the trunk of a car parked on a suburban street in New Jersey -- and...
Women have a more successful approach to job hunting than men
March 7, 2019 | 1:56pmWomen appear to be more selective in their job hunting than men. Women are 16 percent more successful than men at landing a job after applying and 18 percent more...
Colorado dad reveals grisly details of how he killed wife, young daughters
March 7, 2019 | 1:55pmThe Colorado monster convicted of murdering his family told investigators in a newly released interview that his wife didn't fight back — and may have turned to prayer — as...
CC Sabathia is actually content with his injured list reality
March 7, 2019 | 1:53pmCLEARWATER, Fla. -- CC Sabathia has no problem with spending time on the injured list early in the season because there is nothing bothersome with his right knee, which was...
Cops ask for help identifying child found dead in suitcase
March 7, 2019 | 1:51pmCalifornia police are asking the public to help identify a young girl wearing a pink “Future Princess Hero” shirt who was found dead in a suitcase near a popular hiking...
Sherrod Brown says he is not running for president
March 7, 2019 | 1:50pmDemocratic Ohio Sen. Sherrod Brown said Thursday he would not run for president, promising instead to thwart President Trump by continuing to serve in Congress. “I will do everything I...
Maybe this is why ex-NFL exec blasted Kyler Murray
March 7, 2019 | 1:37pmCharley Casserly may be right. He may have a point. Maybe Kyler Murray didn’t come off great in team interviews during the NFL combine. But the former NFL general manager...
Disney CEO announces opening dates for Star Wars 'lands'
March 7, 2019 | 1:19pmMickey is joining forces with a galaxy far, far away. Disney announced Thursday that its purchase of 21st Century Fox will close “soon” and “hit the ground running" with the...
Man confessed to giving STDs to 3-year-old relative: court docs
March 7, 2019 | 1:19pmA Texas man has confessed to raping a 3-year-old female relative, leading her to contract chlamydia and gonorrhea, court documents show. Drevon Alexander Perkins, 26, of San Antonio, was arrested...
Bernie Sanders defends Ilhan Omar over 'anti-Semitic' remarks
March 7, 2019 | 1:13pmPresidential candidate Bernie Sanders came to Rep. Ilhan Omar’s defense, calling the recent treatment of the freshman congresswoman over her allegedly anti-Semitic remarks “wrong.” Sanders, who is Jewish, acknowledged in...
Joe Crowley backs down on charging $250 for St. Patrick's Day bash
March 7, 2019 | 1:11pmFormer Queens Rep. Joe Crowley has backed down on plans to charge as much as $250 to attend his St. Patrick's Day party on Saturday after The Post reported about...
Man tortured dog by using it as a 'soccer ball': cops
March 7, 2019 | 1:06pmA California man tortured a Chihuahua by binding it with electrical wire and using it as "a soccer ball," police said. A witness called cops to report that a man...
'Mueller Report' is already a best-seller on Amazon
March 7, 2019 | 1:04pm"The Mueller Report" is already a best-seller — even though it may never see the light of day. A publisher has been pre-selling copies of special counsel Robert Mueller's anticipated...
Michael Cohen is suing the Trump Organization
March 7, 2019 | 1:03pmMichael Cohen sued the Trump Organization on Thursday for more than $1.9 million in unpaid legal fees and other costs tied to investigations of President Trump by special counsel Robert...
Josh Rosen intrigue picks up as Cardinals play coy
March 7, 2019 | 12:59pmThe Josh Rosen sweepstakes appear to be gaining traction, at least outside of Arizona. A number of NFL teams inquired about last year's 10th-overall pick, two NFL insiders who conversed...
A nap is as good as a pill for lowering blood pressure, research suggests
March 7, 2019 | 12:49pmIn a trial involving 212 people with an average age of 62, researchers found a daily 49-minute nap slashed their systolic blood pressure readings by 5mm Hg.
Woman arrested for smacking senior who crashed into Brooklyn deli
March 7, 2019 | 12:47pmA Brooklyn deli worker flipped out on an elderly woman whose car smashed into the store Thursday morning — slapping her in the face after being grazed by the vehicle,...
Teen saves up for two years to buy best friend electric wheelchair
March 7, 2019 | 12:41pmA high school senior from Arkansas showed how far he was willing to go for his disabled best friend — saving for two years to buy him an electric wheelchair....
Le'Veon Bell would be 'significant' Jets boost with one doubt: NFL analyst
March 7, 2019 | 12:30pmFormer NFL offensive lineman and SiriusXM host Ross Tucker talks with The Post’s Justin Terranova about Nick Foles regret, Josh Rosen potential and Le’Veon Bell questions. Q: Will we look...
ESPN fights back after Bill Simmons accuses network of petty editing
March 7, 2019 | 12:28pmIt may have only happened once, but Bill Simmons noticed. The popular former longtime Worldwide Leader writer, who left the network acrimoniously, was part of a story that ESPN wanted...
Third person ever may have been cured of HIV
March 7, 2019 | 12:18pmA German man could be the third person in history to ever be cured of the HIV virus, researchers announced this week. The so-called “Düsseldorf patient” case was announced Wednesday,...
Crab-demonium: Massive brawl erupts over crab legs at Queens Chinese buffet
March 7, 2019 | 12:17pmA massive caught-on-video brawl over crab legs erupted inside of a Chinese buffet in Queens last month after one diner accused another of being a "privileged white bitch," according to...
Pug cuddles dummy to cure separation anxiety
March 7, 2019 | 12:15pmPet lovers the world over know the problems associated with separation anxiety, especially among dogs. It’s often characterized by incessant barking and whining, chewed up pillows, loss of appetite and...
Stray dog joins climbers on dangerous trek to top of Himalayan peak
March 7, 2019 | 11:58amThis pooch is a superdog. A stray dog tagged along with a team of mountaineers, following them up to the top of the 23,389-foot peak in Nepal’s Himalayas – a...
UFT boss: City's approach to school discipline is 'broken'
March 7, 2019 | 11:48amIn a rare split with City Hall, the head of the teachers union blasted the implementation of a policy that prioritizes counseling and warnings over suspensions, which critics say has...
4-foot high school hoops sensation is the next big thing
March 7, 2019 | 11:44amReese Turner lives by the philosophy “Heart over Height,” and it's catching on. The 4-foot-4 high school basketball player is becoming a social media sensation, as he leads Cushion High...
Manafort waits to be sentenced for bank, tax fraud
March 7, 2019 | 11:41amPresident Trump’s ex-campaign chair Paul Manafort will be sentenced by a federal judge in Virginia on Thursday for bank and tax fraud — and could spend the rest of his...
What you need to know before quitting antidepressants
March 7, 2019 | 11:40amThings got nasty for Magie Serpica when she decided to quit Zoloft. Serpica, a 38-year-old tattoo artist from West Brighton, Staten Island, is no stranger to antidepressants. Since the age...
Pelosi: House to vote on resolution 'opposing hate' after Ilhan Omar's remarks
March 7, 2019 | 11:39amSpeaker Nancy Pelosi said Thursday that the House would vote later in the day on a resolution condemning hate as Democrats try to move on from a controversy that has...
Attentive waitress' Facebook post leads to child abuse arrests
March 7, 2019 | 11:35amAn alert waitress and a resourceful police dispatcher helped track down alleged child abusers after spotting something wrong at an Olive Garden in Kentucky, where the face of a young...
New AI tech could spot shoplifters before they actually steal
March 7, 2019 | 11:34amA creepy new AI system could identify shoplifters before they actually steal based on their body language. Japanese startup Vaak has developed software, which it is already marketing to a...
11-year-old boy allegedly shot dad for taking away video games
March 7, 2019 | 11:30amGRANGER, Ind. — Investigators say an 11-year-old northern Indiana boy shot and wounded his state trooper father because he was upset that his parents took away his video games. The...
This app lets you wag your robotic furry tail
March 7, 2019 | 11:29amThis company is bringing high tech to the furry world. The Tail Company, based in London, England, is selling animatronic app-controlled tails starting at $99. Popular styles include cat, rabbit...
Bizarre jellyfish has a 'disappearing' anus that only forms when it needs to go
March 7, 2019 | 11:25amA walnut-shaped jellyfish is thought to be the only creature alive with a disappearing anus. Biologist Sidney Tamm filmed warty comb jellyfish and discovered that their guts are not permanently...
Danica Patrick and Aaron Rodgers do date night with NASCAR wives
March 7, 2019 | 11:14amEvery date night should include Justin Timberlake.
'Game of Thrones' blood drive under fire for 'gay discrimination'
March 7, 2019 | 11:10am"Game of Thrones" may have put itself in another red wedding situation. As part of its new "Bleed for the Throne" promotional sweepstakes, the notoriously gory HBO hit is asking...
Robert Kraft ordered to appear in Florida court for arraignment
March 7, 2019 | 11:08amNew England Patriots owner Robert Kraft has been ordered to appear in a Florida court at the end of the month for arraignment on solicitation of prostitution charges, according to...
'Can't happen': One shot of Lakers bench shows how bad things are
March 7, 2019 | 10:55amLeBron James' historic night did not bring the Lakers together. While James passed Michael Jordan for fourth on the NBA's all-time scoring list, the reality of the disjointed team around...
Pennsylvania billboard draws ire for 'whites have rights' claim
March 7, 2019 | 10:47amA Pennsylvania billboard that flashes an image of actor Jussie Smollett and a message about “whites have rights” has sparked accusations of racism. The digital billboard outside Worthington, about 40...
Queens DA Richard Brown to leave office on June 1 due to health issues
March 7, 2019 | 10:40amLongtime Queens District Attorney Richard Brown is resigning for health reasons on June 1 — seven months before his term ends. Brown, 86, announced in January that he wouldn’t seek...
Antonio Brown trade is down to 'one-team race'
March 7, 2019 | 10:05amThe Antonio Brown sweepstakes is almost over, and the winner could already be decided. It is a "one-team race ... I think the other teams decided the price was too...
Woman's attempt to recreate 'Fifty Shades' sex scene goes horribly wrong
March 7, 2019 | 10:03amOne woman took things a little too far in a solo attempt to recreate a "Fifty Shades of Grey" sex scene near a Spanish nude beach — binding herself to...
Former Florida cop convicted in shooting death of black motorist
March 7, 2019 | 10:02amA Florida jury on Thursday convicted a former police officer for manslaughter and attempted first-degree murder in the fatal 2015 shooting of a black motorist. Nouman Raja, 41, was charged...
Mike Trout reacts to Bryce Harper's public Phillies recruiting
March 7, 2019 | 10:00amYeah, Mike Trout heard. If that was Bryce Harper's goal — to publicly begin recruiting baseball's best player as his first act as a $330 million Phillie — mission accomplished....
Taco Bell workers fired over video showing them assaulting customers
March 7, 2019 | 9:41amThis Philadelphia couple’s “run for the border” turned into a real dash for their safety. Brian Reese, 38, said he and his girlfriend were assaulted by employees at a Taco...
Anne Frank's stepsister to meet with teens in Nazi salute photos
March 7, 2019 | 9:36amAn Auschwitz survivor and stepsister of Holocaust diarist Anne Frank will meet on Thursday with some California high school students seen in viral online photos giving Nazi salutes over a...
This winter was the wettest on record for the US
March 7, 2019 | 9:32amWASHINGTON — Federal meteorologists say this winter was America’s wettest on record. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says that from December to February, what it calls winter, the Lower...
John Kelly says he would have worked for Hillary Clinton if she won
March 7, 2019 | 9:28amFormer White House chief of staff John Kelly has revealed that he would have been willing to work for Hillary Clinton had she won the 2016 presidential election. “If Hillary...
Creep groped teen twice on different subway rides: cops
March 7, 2019 | 9:17amA bald creep groped the same 13-year-old girl twice in two weeks aboard two different trains, police said. The first encounter happened at about 7:15 a.m. Feb. 12 while the...
Julianne Moore delivers career-best performance as 'Gloria Bell'
March 7, 2019 | 9:11amSebastián Lelio’s remake of his 2013 Chilean movie “Gloria” is, indeed, a glorious celebration of Julianne Moore at her peak. Playing a divorcée who refuses to go quietly into the...
New database allows New Yorkers to view lawsuits filed against NYPD
March 7, 2019 | 9:07amA newly released database allows New Yorkers to peruse thousands of lawsuits filed against the NYPD — allowing them to track how much taxpayer money has been spent to settle...
Deputy smashes window to pull woman from burning trailer
March 7, 2019 | 9:00amWhen Deputy Roberto Martinez heard that a woman was trapped in a burning trailer in Harris County, Texas, he jumped into action. After breaking a window, Martinez was able to...
Officials to lift protections for gray wolves in Lower 48 states
March 7, 2019 | 8:25amBILLINGS, Mont. — US wildlife officials plan to lift protections for gray wolves across the Lower 48 states, reigniting the legal battle over a predator that's running into conflicts with...
Census Bureau quietly seeking status of millions of immigrants
March 7, 2019 | 8:11amAs the US Supreme Court weighs whether the Trump administration can ask people if they are citizens on the 2020 Census, the Census Bureau is quietly seeking comprehensive information about...
One-armed Little League player wows crowd with two home runs
March 7, 2019 | 8:00amTommy Morrissey from Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, may only have one arm, but he isn't letting that hold him back from being an all-star. He recently showed off his baseball...
Watch this body painter make naked people disappear into famous places
March 7, 2019 | 6:55amWhile most artists want to stand out, Trina Merry has a knack for blending in. Watch as this 39-year-old body painter creates amazing camouflage pieces in front of the world’s...
Remains of Navy seaman killed in Pearl Harbor returned home
March 7, 2019 | 6:19amTALLAHASSEE, Fla. — The remains of a Navy serviceman who died in Pearl Harbor were reunited with his family after more than 70 years. WTXL-TV reports that Navy Seaman Earl...
Dellin Betances' curiously slow fastball raises eyebrows
March 7, 2019 | 5:13amTAMPA — The speed gun fraternity was buzzing Tuesday after Dellin Betances’ velocity fluctuated between 88 and 91 mph against the Braves at George M. Steinbrenner Field. “Was Betances hurt?...
Rosen draft trade would present Jets with interesting dilemma
March 7, 2019 | 4:57amThe hottest NFL draft rumor coming out of the scouting combine could have a major effect on the Jets in next month’s draft and create an interesting decision for general...
Inside Mets' quiet hires — like scout who helped land MLB's best prospect
March 7, 2019 | 4:38amPORT ST. LUCIE — A longer runway must be built. In a week when the Phillies made Bryce Harper the centerpiece of their organization for the next 13 years, the...
What golf needs to stop this insane run of bad news cycles
March 7, 2019 | 4:18amORLANDO, Fla. — Golf is in need of a good story to unfold in this week’s Arnold Palmer Invitational at Bay Hill. Something organic. Something pure. Preferably something dramatic and...
Rodions Kurucs holds his own against Kevin Love
March 7, 2019 | 3:49amBefore the Nets' 113-107 victory over the Cavaliers Wednesday, Kenny Atkinson was worried how lanky rookie Rodions Kurucs would hold up at power forward against Kevin Love, a former All-Star...
Zion Williamson trolls Nike while playing video games
March 7, 2019 | 3:36amIt looks like Nike could have some competition when it comes to Zion Williamson. Williamson, who is widely expected to be the No. 1 pick in the upcoming NBA Draft,...
Newark agrees to pay $27M to lease property it sold for $1
March 7, 2019 | 2:27amThe city of Newark, N.J. has agreed to pay $27 million over 30 years to rent property that it previously sold in 2017 for just $1, leading some to question...
Yankees already have a superstar better than Harper
March 7, 2019 | 2:25amTAMPA — By the middle of Aaron Judge’s 2017 season, it was clear the Yankees would have no reason to swoon over the ultra-talented Bryce Harper when he became a...
Catholic school rejects same-sex couple's kindergartner
March 7, 2019 | 2:19amPRAIRIE VILLAGE, Kan. — About 1,000 people have signed a petition after a Catholic grade school in suburban Kansas City denied admission to a same-sex couple's child. The Kansas City...
N. Korea airs documentary glorifying Kim’s summit with Trump
March 7, 2019 | 1:56amSEOUL, South Korea — North Korea’s state TV has aired a documentary glorifying leader Kim Jong Un’s recent visit to Vietnam that omitted the failed nuclear negotiations with President Donald...
Military commander says US is keeping close watch on N. Korea
March 7, 2019 | 1:33amSINGAPORE — A U.S. military commander says his country is keeping a close watch on North Korea following reported activity at a rocket launch site there. The head of the...
Lawyer says Michael Cohen directed attorney to ask about Trump pardon
March 7, 2019 | 1:20amPresident Trump’s former lawyer and fixer, Michael Cohen, considered seeking a presidential pardon last year, it was revealed Wednesday. Cohen’s attorney, Lanny Davis, told The Post that his client did...
Sad end as final Chevy Cruze rolls off assembly line at Ohio GM plant
March 7, 2019 | 12:58amGeneral Motors Co said the last Chevrolet Cruze rolled off the assembly line Wednesday afternoon at its Lordstown, Ohio, assembly plant, the first of five plants in North America to...
Rory McIlroy could be on the verge of a bust out
March 7, 2019 | 12:30amORLANDO, Fla. — Justin Rose was rather blunt about the fact it’s been a year since Rory McIlroy won a golf tournament, which happens to be the title he’ll begin...
Air Force deploys new handgun as it modernizes weapons
March 7, 2019 | 12:26amThe Air Force has started deployment of its new M18 Modular Handgun System. The Air Force Security Forces Center and the Air Force Small Arms Program Office is fielding the...
Man shot by cop in Harlem arrested on multiple charges
March 7, 2019 | 12:17amThe man shot by a cop in a Harlem apartment building was arrested on a number of charges Wednesday, police said. Michael Cordero, 34, was hit with charges of burglary,...
The Knicks quit, and they seem to know it
March 7, 2019 | 12:00amPHOENIX — Knicks coach David Fizdale called this contest a shootout between two teams aching for wins. “Two desperados,’’ Fizdale said before tipoff. “Fighting for crumbs on the table.” The...