September 28, 2019
St. John's coach pulls off another recruiting coup
After Pete Alonso and Daniel Jones, nobody is in a better groove than Mike Anderson right now. For the second straight weekend, the new St. John’s coach landed a verbal...
Yankees will have to hope playoff Luis Severino is better than this
ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Boone did not attempt to talk himself into believing that three September starts by Luis Severino were enough for the right-hander to be a big cog...
Rangers' Alexandar Georgiev finishes preseason on high note
Rangers coach David Quinn assured his confidence in goaltender Alexandar Georgiev prior to giving him full rein of the net in the preseason finale. And the 23-year-old netminder made his...
Brooklyn woman who ran unlicensed day care arrested for child sex abuse
A Brooklyn woman who ran an unlicensed day care has been charged with molesting two children ages 12 and 6. Prosecutors at the Saturday arraignment of Carolyne Chiyonkoma said she...
FAA orders inspection of Boeing 737 due to 'structural cracks'
The Federal Aviation Administration has ordered new inspections of Boeing 737 Next Generation airliners after “structural cracks” were found in parts of some planes, according to news reports. That’s more...
Inside the Knicks revamped roster
The Post’s Marc Berman takes a look at the Knicks’ training camp roster. Camp opens on Monday: Pos., Player, Age, Ht., Wt. PG, Kadeem Allen, 26, 6-3, 215 On two-way...
Rise in data breaches wreaking havoc on small businesses: study
Data breaches not only hurt consumers, but are an expensive nightmare for small businesses, a new study reports. “Twenty-one percent of small businesses reported a data breach within the last...
Boris Johnson apologizes to Queen after House of Commons suspension
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has personally apologized to the Queen for asking her to approve the unlawful suspension of the House of Commons, The Times of London reported Sunday....
Republicans want 'Grim Reaper' McConnell to kill Trump impeachment trial
Some Republicans are hoping Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell will again play the role of Grim Reaper — and kill any vote or even debate on whether to oust President...
Good news for disabled woman cheated by Long Island car dealership
Readers: Two Sundays ago, I told the sad story of the disabled woman who was cheated horribly by a Long Island used car dealer. Happily, there was also good news...
NFL kicking crisis has now reached Tampa Bay
There’s a kicking crisis breaking out in the NFL this season, and there doesn’t seem to be any end in sight. The latest example of a kicker leaving his team...
How college kids can prepare themselves for the job market
Hey, college kids, whether you’re a freshman or a returning junior, the first few weeks of festivities are now over. It’s time to focus on why you’re in school in...
Expect big trouble as 'reform' sends 17-year-olds into juvenile detention
Oct. 1 brings the start of the second phase of New York’s Raise the Age law, as the age of criminal responsibility rises to 18. Is the juvenile detention system...
Pols' business-killing laws are leaving city storefronts empty
Credit city Comptroller Scott Stringer for flagging how “onerous regulatory hurdles” are a major reason so many storefronts sit empty. Too bad his report shies away from offering real answers....
Europe welcomes suspended Met Opera star accused of groping cast member
An opera star suspended by the Metropolitan Opera for allegedly groping a female cast member during a curtain call in Japan is getting a warmer embrace from some European audiences....
Cuomo says impeachment is an 'unproductive road'
ALBANY — Gov. Andrew Cuomo predicts the impeachment inquiry of President Donald Trump spells nothing but gridlock for Democrats -- and he blames it on the left. “I think we...
'Mystery' New York state DMV fees, explained
Dear John: I’ve worked for the Department of Motor Vehicles for 30 years. In regards to the Sept. 21 article on DMV charges, the extra $70 in fees breaks down...
Goodwin: Donald Trump now has to battle CIA spies in Dems' war against him
It would be understandable if President Trump wakes up troubled these days by four words bouncing around his head: “Loose lips sink ships.” Understandable — and advisable. The World War...
Pete Alonso and family brought to tears after historic homer
Pete Alonso’s record-breaking home run brought him — along with his family — to tears. The Mets first baseman was shown crying while playing first base after slugging his 53...
Mets fans notice one missing piece in Pete Alonso moment
Mets fans were understandably thrilled when Pete Alonso belted his 53rd homer to set the all-time rookie home record in a season, but they wished the call was made by...
Widow accuses hubby's ex-girlfriend of grabbing chunk of $60 million will
The widow of a wealthy Manhattan businessman claims she’s been shut out of her chunk of his $60 million estate by her husband’s ex-girlfriend. Louis Srybnik, who co-owned Life Science...
Paris Fashion Week: Bella Hadid was a dream in Vivienne Westwood
The model hit the runway for Vivienne Westwood's spring 2020 presentation.
FBI unseals hundreds of documents on controversial NYC lawyer Roy Cohn
The FBI unsealed hundreds of documents last week related to controversial New York lawyer Roy Cohn, whose clients included mobsters, Yankee players, the Roman Catholic Archdiocese and President Trump during...
Pete Alonso blasts No. 53 to shatter rookie home-run mark
Pete Alonso stands alone among MLB rookies. With one swing in the third inning of the Mets' 3-0 win over the Braves on Saturday night, the slugger entered the record...
Ex forced dog to poop on Park Ave pad's carpets after breakup: suit
He’s a walking advertisement for breakups gone wrong. An aging adman’s former boy toy is allegedly refusing to leave the spacious Park Avenue pad they shared — and has launched...
Wall Street mogul promised 'big surprise' for TV star love child in will
The wealthy financier whose alleged secret love child grew up to be a television star promised she would get a “big surprise” in his will, according to newly filed court...
The fantasy baseball players who made and sunk your season
There are no more rookies to scout, two-start pitchers to consider or red-hot veteran pitchers to try to unload on one of your foes. It’s over! A champion will be...
Nets already focusing on fixing two of last season's weaknesses
Nets players may have been working out informally for weeks, but Saturday marked the official start of training camp — one they expect to propel them to a serious playoff...
Families in canceled NYC wedding drama end legal feud
You may now kiss-off the bride! The years-long legal battle over a canceled big-bucks Manhattan wedding has finally reached a resolution. Bradley Moss of Long Island and Amy Bzura of...
Walgreens trashed Manhattan woman's VHS memories: Lawsuit
She wanted to save her memories, not trash them. A Manhattan woman who sought to preserve VHS recordings of her wedding and the days after the births of two of...
Randy East Village renter accused of hosting 'lewd, loud' sex parties in townhouse
A randy tenant has been using his rented East Village townhouse as a den of iniquity, charging $60 to attend sex-filled shindigs featuring swings, spankings and group foreplay, according to...
Wilpons must finally pay up for win-now Mets
The Wilpons must raise their payroll for 2020. They surely want to hear that as much as Art Howe is returning as manager, Al Harazin as GM and Bernie Madoff...
The hottest new psychedelic drug is illegal toad venom
Despite the trip’s short duration, the effects of toad venom — which is extracted from Colorado River toads, also known as Sonoran Desert toads — come on strongly and immediately.
Comedy Central worker turns his cubicle into Blockbuster 'store'
Blockbuster may be gone for good in the Big Apple — but the ghost of the video-store chain lives on inside a Hudson Square office cubicle.
FBI expands Epstein probe; hopes to snare more Prince Andrew accusers
The FBI is now probing any “connection” Britain's Prince Andrew may have with the Jeffrey Epstein sex scandal, according to a stunning new report on Saturday. The agency is expanding...
Family forced to flee luxury pad because of animal poopc gas': Lawsuit
The wafting scent of animal poop turned an $11,000-a-month Manhattan pad into a virtual pet-store toilet — and sent the occupants fleeing, a lawsuit claims. The Kahn family began leasing...
NYPD crime reports reveal a sinister trend on Halloween
It’s not just ghouls, goblins and ghosts New Yorkers need to fear on All Hallow’s Eve -- but reports of real mischief, such as pick-pockets, harassment and assault, surge on...
Ruth? A-Rod? Where Pete Alonso fits into NY's home run greatness
Forget whether the ball was juiced or not. Forget whether Alex Rodriguez was juiced or not. Fifty home runs in a season remains one of those numerical targets that matters...
Hundreds attend funeral for Long Island boy stabbed in filmed attack
Mourners packed a Long Island funeral home Saturday to grieve the Long Island teenager who was fatally stabbed at a strip mall earlier this month. Hundreds attended the 10 a.m. Oceanside...
De Blasio accused of ignoring Queens school's alleged grade-fixing
Mayor de Blasio was personally alerted to evidence of grade-fixing and fraud at Maspeth High School in mid-August, but ignored pleas to remove the school’s allegedly crooked leaders before the...
Clemson avoids North Carolina stunner in frantic final minutes
CHAPEL HILL, N.C. — Clemson stuffed North Carolina's 2-point conversion attempt with 1:17 left and the No. 1 Tigers held off the Tar Heels 21-20 on Saturday. The Tigers (5-0,...
Twins make big mistake by poking the Yankees 'dragon'
ARLINGTON , Texas — This season was a Next Man Up performance and mentality from the Yankees. It made for good summer stock theater, and the Yankees made it through...
Impeachment unites Trump and Dems on one thing: collecting campaign cash
Impeachment can be profitable, Republicans, Democrats and President Trump found this week. "We’re going to raise a tremendous amount of money off this," Harlan Hill, a Trump campaign surrogate and...
The untold story of how Mike Bossy almost teamed up with Wayne Gretzky
So I was talking on Friday to Mike Bossy — for more than 40 years, always one of the distinct pleasures of having this job — about the fabled Guy...
Daniel Jones' home debut is taking on life of its own
The last time they were here, the Giants had the ball and were on the move, with Eli Manning in a hurry-up offense completing three consecutive passes before time ran...
P.K. Subban uncensored: Lindsey Vonn romance, on-ice mentality
Offseason Devils addition P.K. Subban, also known as the fiancé of famed Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn, discusses how he met his future wife, his mental approach to the game and...
Member accuses famously liberal Park Slope Food Coop of bias
A longtime member of the famously liberal Park Slope Food Coop says he’s been discarded like so much wilted kale — accused of being an “angry black man” by the...
The Jets under pressure to save their 'new' season
The Jets get back to work on Monday after a few days away to lick their wounds and try to figure out how to fix this 0-3 season. Safety Jamal...
I quit Maspeth HS because I didn't want to be complicit in corruption: teacher
In a scathing letter to investigators and shared with The Post, the teacher describes a horrendous record of "intimidation and harassment" at Maspeth HS in Queens.
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving give Nets fans one big tease
Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving were seen together on the court Saturday at the team’s practice facility in Brooklyn, giving fans their first glimpse at the new star duo in...
The growing Knicks whispers that could spell doom
Player development and salary-cap space became buzz words from the coaches and front office during last season’s 17-65 Knicks’ tankfest. Though the Knicks may not be ready to jump from...
Hero pit bull defending kids from snake dies from venom poisoning
This Florida "tail" had all the elements of a Greek tragedy -- including a hero named Zeus. A Florida family is mourning the death of their brave pit bull, Zeus...
Robbie Ray will finish year in style: Diamondbacks the pick
Stop me if you’ve heard this one before. A team associated with MSG tanks midway through the season to secure a top draft pick. Ahh, but this time it worked...
Rays' pitcher can't help but drop F-bomb on live TV
At least he warned us! Pitcher Tyler Glasnow couldn't help but drop an F-bomb after his Rays beat Toronto on Friday night to clinch the American League's final wild-card spot....
Behind the mustache: Meet the newest NFL phenomenon
Gardner Minshew is an unlikely reminder that you can come out of nowhere, you can be an afterthought no one believed in, and you can write a story of perseverance...
Killer clown suspect's jailhouse letters revealed
"This is the most miserable time, the time that we are apart, but we will survive, it's only temporary," she wrote to her husband, Michael Warren, according to the Sun...
Al Pacino was once a terrible super on the Upper West Side: ex-boss
Al Pacino didn’t win any awards for one of his earliest roles — the super of an Upper West Side building. The legendary Bronx-born film star was just a young...
Ousted WeWork CEO Adam Neumann is a 'phony' who 'thinks he is a Jesus figure'
On Tuesday, billionaire Adam Neumann stepped down from his role as CEO of the office-rental start-up WeWork, in the wake of reports about his outlandish behavior and the company pushing...
Scientists warn of toxic heavy metals in some e-cig vapors
Researchers from the University of California, Riverside found eleven heavy metals in the vapors produced by six popular, tank-style e-cigarettes.
The visual fallout of Kyrie Irving's face mishap
Get ready for the return of Masked Kyrie Irving. The newly minted Nets star will don a mask during practice after suffering a left-side facial fracture last week, head coach...
Columbia hires high school marching band to replace its own in 'demeaning' move
The joke was on Columbia University's disbanded marching band Saturday when administrators hired a high school band from Staten Island to perform at the school's football game vs. Georgetown.
Meet the New York Rangers' adorable new star
Artemi Panarin jokingly credits his Jack Russell terrier Riziy — whose name is Russian for “Redhead” — for putting him on the Rangers’ radar. The winger regularly posts videos of...
Entitled Yale students are sick with 'protester derangement syndrome'
Sit-ins, hunger strikes and angry mobs: These are all things I became accustomed to in my late teens and early 20s. No, I haven’t been living in a country experiencing...
MLB Awards: Tight MVP races and the anti-heroes
“The more I know, the less I understand, All the things I thought I knew, I’m learning again.” — “The Heart of the Matter,” Don Henley. It’s that time of...
Teen behind Instagram fan accounts for Melania and Ivanka too nervous to reveal herself
The way fashion and celebrity magazines treat the Trump women is a microcosm of how willfully inept the larger media is at covering the Trump White House. They would rather...
NBA's most intriguing storylines: Everything's changed
With the free-agent frenzy of the 2019 class, the NBA’s landscape has completely changed. Here’s the top 10 storylines entering NBA training camps. Lakers could be boom or bust LeBron...
Cops clear UN General Assembly gridlock for cancer-stricken woman
Gabriela DeMassi was stuck in United Nations-caused gridlock Thursday near W. 57th Street Thursday morning when she got out of her car and asked NYPD officers for the best way...
The left's belief in a Swedish 'utopia' is based on dark secrets and lies
To maintain their notion of national goodness, Swedes turn a blind eye to the more disturbing elements of their history, Elisabeth Asbrink writes.
Sports TV has an ugly way of hiring 'hot babes'
One wonders if, before her first interview and despite all her education, training and preparation, she’s reduced to wondering: “Am I pretty enough?” In the otherwise noble pursuit of logical...
The secrets your face can reveal about your health
Based on European and Asian belief systems, German-born Eric Standop claims the shape and complexion of a human visage can reveal everything — from a person’s true nature to the...
Hong Kong protesters rebuild 'Lennon Walls' ahead of China National Day
The walls, scattered throughout the city at bus stops and on the sides of buildings, are covered with sticky notes that are placed in patterns or form images.
Man found fatally shot in Bronx park
Officers responding to a report of shots fired at the Crotona Park tennis center found the 22-year-old man lying unconscious inside the park at about 12:15 a.m., authorities said.
Queen Victoria may have been known as the 'grandmother of Europe' — but she had a surprising secret
Queen Victoria’s reign from 1837 to 1901 was unusually prosperous and peaceful. She was in a loving marriage. She was generally admired by her subjects. Her only problem was she...
Cops search for 'ruthless' man who attacked elderly widow at grave site
A callous thief assaulted a 91-year-old California widower with a rock while the man was visiting his wife's grave, police said. The unnamed victim was sitting on a lawn chair...
'Go the F**k to Sleep' is getting a hilarious sequel — and a perfect audiobook narrator
The cheeky follow-up is about a household that has grown to a family of four, which (surprise) is harder than one kid.
Twins issue warning to Yankees ahead of playoffs
It's not quite the Curse of the Bambino, but the Twins are well aware of their Yankees horrors heading into next week's ALDS. "We understand the history," team president Dave...
Antonio Brown and Baker Mayfield exchange fightin' words on social media
The two began feuding Friday, when Mayfield posted to Instagram a shot of himself taken during a post-game interview at Oklahoma University, where the 6-foot-one-inch walk-on won a Heisman Trophy.
1 killed, dozens wounded in Taliban attacks on Afghan election day
Taliban militants killed one person and wounded dozens of others in attacks at polling stations, making a chaotic election day even worse for Afghans attempting to vote for a new...
Why China thinks it's got a future President Biden in its pocket
Six months ago, the Chinese walked away from the trade negotiations. The move caught nearly everyone by surprise. After all, the talks had been going on, with increasing intensity, almost...
Road rager tells victim he's undercover cop, then punches him
The hostile driver was flashing his high beams at a man in a nearby car at the intersection of Hoyt Avenue North and 26th Street in Astoria on Aug 24...
Number of Americans supporting Trump impeachment is growing: poll
The number of Americans who now support impeaching President Trump is growing, according to a poll released this week. A new poll from NPR-PBS NewsHour-Marist found that 49 percent of...
Father of 'affluenza' teen charged with assault
The father of "affluenza" teen Ethan Couch was charged with assault for allegedly choking his girlfriend, according to Texas prosecutors. The District Attorney in Tarrant County said that Frederick Couch...
Staten Island police officers hit skateboarder with car while responding to call
NYPD officers responding to a burglary crashed their car into a man on a skateboard — breaking his leg and dislocating his shoulder, police said Saturday. The officers were traveling...
Trump impeachment saga is pointless reboot of 1999 Bill Clinton effort
The impeachment of Bill Clinton in 1999 turned out exactly the way it appeared as it was happening: pointless. Do Democrats think impeaching Donald Trump will be any more pointful?...
'French Spider-Man' busted climbing 500-foot tower in Germany
His "Spidey sense" needs an overhaul. Alain Robert, who earned the nickname "French Spider-Man" for his habit of climbing buildings from Spain to Hong Kong, was busted Saturday after climbing up...
2 stabbed in early-morning fight on Washington Bridge
Two men were stabbed in an early-morning brawl on the Washington Bridge, cops said Saturday. The bloody fight broke out at about 5:30 a.m. on the Manhattan side of the...
Boris Johnson faces probe for alleged links to US businesswoman
Embattled British Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing a possible probe into his ties with a US businesswoman. London authorities asked that the country’s police watchdog look into allegations that...
Eric Trump claims dad raised nearly $15M since launch of impeachment probe
President Trump has raised nearly $15 million since House Democratic leaders announced their intention to impeach him, according to son Eric Trump. "We have now raised almost $15 million in...
Trump rips 'Democrat savages' by name amid impeachment controversy
President Trump laced into Democratic lawmakers Saturday, ripping them as "do nothings" and "savages." "Can you imagine if these Do Nothing Democrat Savages, people like Nadler, Schiff, AOC Plus 3,...
Casey Anthony, concerned about her biological clock, wants another kid
Casey Anthony, the Florida woman who was acquitted of murdering her toddler daughter, is worried her biological clock is ticking and wants more children, a report said. “She knows she’s...
Wisconsin deserves respect and will cover as big favorite
I rarely see my aunt and uncle. Years pass between get-togethers. They live outside Tampa. I live in New York. But a trip to cover the legend of Daniel Jones...
Wanted parolee arrested in fatal shooting of 'trailblazing' Sikh officer killed in Texas
A wanted parolee with a lengthy criminal record has been arrested and charged in connection with the fatal shooting of a "trailblazing" Sikh sheriff's deputy from Houston. Robert Solis, 47,...
Get a refurbished iPad in like-new condition for as low as $89
If you’ve ever considered buying an iPad but talked yourself out of it, this massive sale on refurbished options might just make you take the plunge. Apple’s notorious iPad combines...
Special education paraprofessional sexually assaulted 9-year-old student in school: cops
A depraved Brooklyn school aide was arraigned Saturday on charges that he sexually assaulted a 9-year-old girl multiple times inside the school where he works. Special education paraprofessional Kevin Lemon,...
Sarah Jeong leaves the New York Times editorial board
A New York Times editorial board member who raised eyebrows when old tweets critical of "white people" resurfaced is no longer employed by the Gray Lady, a report said. Sarah...
Orangutan with human rights is retiring to Florida
An orangutan who was ruled Argentina's "first non-human person" is moving to a sanctuary in Florida. The 33-year-old primate named Sandra born in an East German zoo and sold to...
Aaron Judge would love it if Pete Alonso broke his record
ARLINGTON, Texas — For now, there are two rookie home run kings in New York. But Aaron Judge believes that won’t last long. After Pete Alonso tied Judge’s rookie homer...
Paxton injury scare shows Yankees have no room for error
ARLINGTON, Texas — And now a tight glute. The Yankees were placing health and rest over home-field advantage. Yankees ace James Paxton came up with a tight left glute after...
The managerial decision Brodie Van Wagenen should make
If only Brodie Van Wagenen had exhibited the same patience and deliberation with his inherited players as he did with his inherited manager, the Mets would be entering 2020 in...
Yankees likely won't have Edwin Encarnacion until the playoffs
ARLINGTON, Texas — The belief earlier in the week was that Edwin Encarnacion was ahead of Gary Sanchez in terms of who would be able to return first from injury....
Kyrie Irving reveals why he failed the Celtics
Kyrie Irving arrived in Brooklyn by owning his failure in Boston. The Nets’ new star opened up Friday about his tenure with the Celtics and how the death of his...
Yankees 'possibly' could give 3rd veteran starter a bullpen audition
ARLINGTON, Texas — Aaron Boone said he should be ready to name the Yankees’ starter for Game 1 of the ALDS “hopefully by early next week,’’ but it’s becoming increasingly...
Versatile veteran looking to be part of the Rangers' core
Ryan Strome is not naive. It has been a long time since Strome, now 26 years old, was the No. 5-overall pick of the Islanders in 2011. He has seen...
Yankees slugger busts out after making swing tweak
ARLINGTON, Texas — Over the next week — or month — Giancarlo Stanton will determine whether he’s salvaged anything from 2019 — or if it’s been a complete disaster. His...
Juan Lagares bracing for 'sad' ending with Mets
Juan Lagares expects to feel a tinge of sadness as he departs Citi Field on Sunday for possibly the last time in his Mets career. The Mets’ longest-tenured player, Lagares...
Rodions Kurucs appreciates Nets' support following arrest
Though it’s unclear how Rodions Kurucs’ legal woes will play out or whether he will face any disciplinary action from the NBA, it seems the Nets are circling the wagons...
Henrik Lundqvist backup looking forward to more opportunities
There is an understanding that Alexandar Georgiev is likely going to play more at the start of this year than he did last season, when he sat while Henrik Lundqvist...
It time to unleash thriving Seahawks' tight end
T.J. Hockenson’s NFL debut in Week 1 couldn’t have gone much better. The rookie Lions tight end hauled in six catches for 131 yards and a touchdown. His 25.1 fantasy...
Fantasy football: Players to start, bench for NFL Week 4
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news for Week 4 of the NFL season. Big Weeks Matthew Stafford QB, Lions, vs. Chiefs (FanDuel $6,900/DraftKings $5,500) The...
Why Pat Shurmur called Tom Coughlin
Pat Shurmur made sure to honor the past before he looked toward the future. The Giants coach knows what the relationship is like between coach and quarterback, and so he...
How to pick from RB tandems in fantasy football
The return of Melvin Gordon and the departure of Saquon Barkley are creating a world of problems for fantasy football owners. Those who have been riding the Austin Ekeler train...
Pete Alonso is completely loving his chase for history
Pete Alonso’s dream rookie season will end Sunday, but he isn’t going quietly. The Mets first baseman cleared the left-field fence at Citi Field in his first at-bat against the...
NYPD special victims detective accused of sexually abusing girl, 12
A detective who worked monitoring sex offenders for the NYPD Special Victims Division was arrested Friday for allegedly groping and trying to kiss an 12-year-old girl in Brooklyn, The Post...
GOP congressman says he supports inquiry into Trump
Rep. Mark Amodei, a Republican from Nevada, on Friday became the first GOP member of the House to publicly support the impeachment inquiry into President Trump. Amodei stressed that he...
7 more teens arrested in stabbing death of Long Island student caught on camera
Seven more teenagers were arrested on Friday for their roles in the stabbing death of a Nassau County high school student earlier this month, authorities said. The suspects — 19-year-old...
Plane crashes on highway in California
MODESTO, Calif. — The California Highway Patrol says a small airplane has crashed on a highway in Modesto, The Modesto Bee reports. CHP spokesman Tom Olsen tells the Bee that...
Yankees don't think Paxton's glute injury is too serious
ARLINGTON, Texas — It appears the tightness in James Paxton’s glute won’t be a pain in the ass for the Yankees when they face the Twins in Game 1 of...