May 1, 2021
This Rangers loss was inevitable
May 1, 2021 | 11:51pmThis wasn’t a fair fight. This wasn’t even a fight at all. The last Battle of New York at the Coliseum was by all measure the least in the history...
North Korea claims Biden's 'big blunder' creates 'grave situation'
May 1, 2021 | 11:39pmA North Korean senior official claims President Biden "made a big blunder" in his speech to Congress this week -- by labeling the hermit kingdom a security threat. Biden's remark,...
Mets may lose 'two best bats' to injury
May 1, 2021 | 11:17pmPHILADELPHIA — Brandon Nimmo and J.D. Davis departed Saturday’s game with injuries, leaving the Mets to wonder if two important lineup pieces will be sidelined for an extended stretch. Davis...
Giants finally add rookie O-linemen — after NFL Draft
May 1, 2021 | 11:14pmFour of the six members of the Giants’ 2021 draft class are defensive players and none of the six is an offensive lineman. What does that tell you? Clearly, the...
Whites-only church leader loses bid to charge critic with harassment
May 1, 2021 | 11:04pmThe leader of a whites-only church in Minnesota lost his bid to file harassment charges against a woman who opposes his congregation. The Asatru Folk Assembly in Murdock, about two...
Chuck Schumer can’t stop woke progressives from chucking out SEC pick
May 1, 2021 | 10:44pmChuck Schumer apparently isn’t progressive enough for today’s Democratic Party. Further proof can be found in the strange, fleeting tenure of Alex Oh as head of the Securities and Exchange...
SpaceX capsule departs ISS with 4 astronauts, heads home
May 1, 2021 | 10:33pmIt would be the first U.S. splashdown in darkness since Apollo 8′s crew returned from the moon in 1968.
Shooting at Wisconsin casino leaves two workers dead
May 1, 2021 | 10:29pmA gunman opened fire at a Wisconsin casino Saturday night, killing two people and seriously injuring another before he was shot dead by police. The shooting took place around 7:30...
South African driver a study in calm as he comes under gunfire: video
May 1, 2021 | 10:18pmThe driver of a van carrying cash in South Africa displayed iron calm as he and a passenger came under heavy gunfire, according to a viral video.
Legendary manager's season-sparking trick may be perfect for Mets, Yankees
May 1, 2021 | 10:17pmMaybe the Yankees have solved their offensive woes, if Friday’s explosion is any indication. But the Mets sure seem like they’ve kept their bats in mothballs a month into the...
NYC DOE official called parents who support specialized high school tests 'bigots'
May 1, 2021 | 10:10pmA Department of Education official lashed out at supporters of the specialized high school entrance exam, calling them "bigots" in an online screed. The accusation was leveled in the comment...
7 Mexican Zapatistas will 'invade' Spain to mark conquest's 500th anniversary
May 1, 2021 | 10:06pmTake that, Spain! A small band of seven Mexican Zapatistas are planning to mark the 500-year anniversary of Spain’s conquest of their homeland by turning the tables and invading the...
Police arrest suspect in Riverdale synagogue vandalism spree
May 1, 2021 | 9:58pmPolice have arrested a suspect in a string of vandalism incidents at Riverdale synagogues. Jordan Burnette, 29, was charged Saturday with burglary as a hate crime and he "faces numerous...
The Rangers' playoff dream looks finished
May 1, 2021 | 9:53pmIt’s difficult to find the silver lining in a shutout loss, and even more so when it all but officially ends your hopes of making the playoffs, but that’s what...
Oregon lawmaker charged for allowing demonstrators into state Capitol
May 1, 2021 | 9:45pmAn Oregon lawmaker is facing criminal charges for opening a door to allow demonstrators into the closed state Capitol during a special session.
Burning heart: Online date ended in murder, arson, massive wildfire, and now two more deaths
May 1, 2021 | 9:38pmAn online date last summer that ended in a women’s murder led to two more deaths after a fire allegedly ignited by the suspect to conceal his original crime grew...
GOP orator Tim Scott wins race: Goodwin
May 1, 2021 | 9:33pmThere were two big speeches in Washington last week, and one was terrific. President Biden gave the other one.
Ninth-inning homer gives Mets much-needed win
May 1, 2021 | 9:31pmPHILADELPHIA — A spirited first inning was nearly forgotten by the time the Mets came to bat in the ninth Saturday night, but Michael Conforto brought it all together. There...
Nets star returning to lineup as team starts to get healthy
May 1, 2021 | 9:07pmThe Nets have gotten back up to a Big 2: Kevin Durant will return for Sunday’s nationally televised game in Milwaukee. After sitting out Friday’s home loss to the Trail...
New York Times, WaPo, NBC forced to retract false claims about Giuliani
May 1, 2021 | 9:05pmAfter the outlets mentioned the corrections, the former Mayor of New York asked the news organizations to reveal the sources of their stories.
How Giants now stack up in intriguing NFC East
May 1, 2021 | 8:49pmThe Giants got better in this 2021 NFL Draft. But how much better? Enough to win the NFL’s most mediocre division, which was decided via pillow fight in 2020? Possibly...
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to sign bill banning social media 'deplatforming'
May 1, 2021 | 8:42pmSocial media companies would be unable to permanently kick people off their platforms under a tough new Florida law.
Rare 'storybook home' on private island in Connecticut hits market
May 1, 2021 | 8:28pmGet your own private island, complete with a picture-perfect house, and still be able to catch a Metro-North train into the city.
Boeing fires dozens of employees for 'racist' behavior
May 1, 2021 | 8:02pmBoeing fired 65 employees and disciplined 53 others for "racist, discriminatory or otherwise hateful conduct," according to a report.
Federal probe into Matt Gaetz expanding
May 1, 2021 | 7:55pmThough the investigation into the Florida rep initially began looking into questions of alleged sex trafficking, authorities are reportedly now looking into issues of broader public corruption.
'Boo all you like': Mitt Romney hits back as vocal GOP critics shout 'traitor' at convention
May 1, 2021 | 7:52pmA crowd of over 2,000 GOP delegates booed "traitor" Mitt Romney Saturday as the Utah senator addressed his party's 2021 state convention, where a censure over his two impeachment votes...
Jets' last pick to help Zach Wilson was a 'no-brainer'
May 1, 2021 | 7:52pmAfter going all offense early in the 2021 NFL Draft, Jets general manager Joe Douglas loaded up on defense in the late rounds. Douglas used his last six picks on...
Impaired driver in crash that killed Dallas pol and daughter gets 45 years
May 1, 2021 | 7:49pmThe driver, Jonathan Alger Moore, had entered a non guilty plea and had received four previous DWI convictions before the accident happened two years ago.
Man sucker-punched and robbed of watch in NYC's Greenwich Village
May 1, 2021 | 7:44pmA gutless thief sucker-punched a 38-year-old in the face and then took off with the man's watch, police said.
De Blasio, Cuomo need to move aggressively to bring the tourists back
May 1, 2021 | 7:37pmIn a grim report Wednesday, state Comptroller Tom DiNapoli cited jaw-dropping numbers to document the devastation wrought by the COVID-driven collapse in New York City tourism. From 2019 to 2020,...
Letters to the Editor — May 2, 2021
May 1, 2021 | 7:29pmLimits of EMSAs a former volunteer with Emergency Medical Services, I have responded to quite a few calls involving Emotionally Disturbed Persons (“NYC expands no-police mental-health program," April 27).I can...
Critics hold 'silent fury' vigil at Netanyahu residence after deadly stampede
May 1, 2021 | 7:27pmDozens of angry Israelis held a silent protest and vigil for the victims of the Mount Meron stampede in front of the prime minister's residence Saturday night. The 45 deaths...
Joe Biden needs to stop lying about the cause of the border crisis and start fixing it
May 1, 2021 | 7:26pmPresident Joe Biden on Friday laid fresh blame for the border not-a-crisis (he insists) at the feet of his predecessor. Does he not realize that his nonstop lies on the...
Elerson Smith is tasked with breaking this Giants draft jinx
May 1, 2021 | 7:25pmIs the rookie class of edge rushers the Giants added this weekend, Azeez Ojulari and Elerson Smith, finally going to produce what this franchise has lacked for a decade? “We...
Medina Spirit wins Kentucky Derby for trainer's record-breaking victory
May 1, 2021 | 7:14pmLOUISVILLE, Ky. — John Velazquez was in a familiar place, in the lead aboard Medina Spirit in the Kentucky Derby and holding off the stretch bid of three challengers. This...
New lows seen in New York's COVID-19 infection rate
May 1, 2021 | 7:05pmNew York's COVID-19 positivity rate continues to slide, hitting numbers not seen since November, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.
Zuckerberg picks up 600 more acres in Hawaii as petition against 'colonization' grows
May 1, 2021 | 7:02pmThe Facebook creator and his wife Priscilla Chan now own 1,300 acres on the island of Kauai in Hawaii after his latest land purchase out in the Pacific.
Powerful teachers union influenced CDC on school reopenings, emails show
May 1, 2021 | 6:59pmThe American Federation of Teachers lobbied the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on, and even suggested language for, the federal agency's school-reopening guidance released in February. The powerful teachers...
Ongoing COVID lockdowns cost countless jobs
May 1, 2021 | 6:49pmNew York and New Jersey ranked highly in lockdowns, unemployment numbers and in residents leaving the states since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to recent data.
No joke: NYC-based company sued over offensive penis pranks
May 1, 2021 | 6:44pmQueens-based Ruin Days will anonymously offend your enemies, ex-lover, boss and even the old lady down the block for a price — but not everyone's laughing at the company's hijinks.
Yankees star carries the heaviest of baseball burdens
May 1, 2021 | 6:42pmBefore he finally broke through in 2009, Alex Rodriguez once explained to me why it was unfair for sluggers like him to be held to the same championship-or-else standard that...
Taliban threatens fresh attacks on US troops as Biden skips withdrawal deadline
May 1, 2021 | 6:28pmThe Taliban is warning that US troops in Afghanistan will be hit with new attacks -- now that the May 1 withdrawal deadline has passed.
Space Kam: Harris shoots for the stars with new job heading National Space Council
May 1, 2021 | 6:26pmVice President Kamala Harris will chair the National Space Council, a cabinet-level advisory body, she confirmed in a tweet.
Prom Night Murders: Potential new intel points to the dad’s shady past
May 1, 2021 | 6:23pmFor 32 years, most people have thought sullen teenager Jeff Pelley killed his pastor father, stepmother and two little half-sisters in the grisly tragedy known as “The Prom Night Murders,"...
A peek inside 'Westworld'-style sex doll factory: 'THIS is what our quality control team does'
May 1, 2021 | 6:16pmSex doll manufacturer Real Doll released a photo of its “Westworld”-style factory this week on Instagram, and it’s just as strange you’d expect.
Jets' focus on Zach Wilson help leaves daunting task for new coach
May 1, 2021 | 6:14pmZach Wilson walked in and out of the Atlantic Health Training Center this weekend feeling wrapped in a cocoon of comfort. The Jets’ new franchise quarterback had already inherited first-round...
First-ever 'rights of nature' lawsuit filed in Florida to fight development
May 1, 2021 | 6:13pmThe lawsuit was filed on Monday in Orange County.
Aaron Rodgers is behaving like a ridiculous diva
May 1, 2021 | 6:06pmIf any other player behaved like this, we’d be crushing him for being a diva. Aaron Rodgers? Untouchable, apparently. In his mind, certainly. It became clear before this weekend’s draft...
'You should run and scream': Lawmaker busted after fight with student during bizarre substitute stint
May 1, 2021 | 6:01pmA Kansas state representative was arrested on a charge of misdemeanor battery after he reportedly went on a religious rant while working as a substitute teacher and ended up in...
US embassy in Moscow will cut back on visas as Putin forces staff limits
May 1, 2021 | 5:58pmThe US embassy in Moscow will halt most visa services for Russian citizens in the coming weeks, in response to Putin's new restrictions on personnel.
Knicks pumped for star-studded stretch that will define their season
May 1, 2021 | 5:51pmLeBron James and Anthony Davis. Nikola Jokic and Ja Morant. Kawhi Leonard and Paul George. Devin Booker and Chris Paul. The red-hot Knicks, winners of 10 of their last 11...
Human-sized sturgeon caught in Detroit River
May 1, 2021 | 5:38pmA US Fish and Wildlife Service crew got the shock of their lives when, while on patrol on the Detroit River, they reeled in a nearly 6-foot-10, 240-pound sturgeon, likely...
NYC couple celebrates anniversary with a bang during Peter Luger shooting
May 1, 2021 | 5:34pmTheir wedding anniversary got off to a bang.
Texas rep calls for Dem official to resign after racist slur about Sen. Tim Scott
May 1, 2021 | 5:23pmA county Democratic official from Northeast Texas is facing demands to resign after he used a racist slur to refer to South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott.
NFL Draft grades for all 32 teams
May 1, 2021 | 5:22pmIt takes years for some NFL Draft picks to develop but only moments to grade a class.
Yankees pitcher gets elusive win as big bats awakening
May 1, 2021 | 5:13pmAaron Judge and Gleyber Torres combined for five hits and six RBIs to power the Yankees to a 6-4 win over the Tigers on Saturday afternoon at Yankee Stadium.
The Jets' final pick of draft is in
May 1, 2021 | 5:13pmThe Jets’ 2021 NFL Draft class might not be a perfect 10, but their haul now stands at four offensive players and six on the defensive side of the ball....
He doesn't pay squat: LI man dodges eviction for 20 years in house he doesn't own
May 1, 2021 | 5:10pmTwo different banks and a real estate company have owned the three-bedroom, 2.5-bath home since Hanspal was foreclosed upon in 2000. But Hanspal remains.
Giants finish draft by picking cornerback with NFL connections
May 1, 2021 | 4:56pmThe Giants grabbed their second cornerback of the 2021 NFL Draft, even if they’re not getting Greedy at the position. Oklahoma State corner Rodarius Williams, the brother of former LSU...
Olympia Dukakis, Oscar winner for 'Moonstruck,' dead at 89
May 1, 2021 | 4:51pmOlympia Dukakis, Hollywood's favorite late bloomer who won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actress in "Moonstruck" at 56 -- has died.
Jets now loading up at position they are thin at
May 1, 2021 | 4:49pmAfter ignoring cornerback early in the 2021 NFL Draft, Jets general manager Joe Douglas has taken three on Day 3 of the draft. He selected Kentucky cornerback Brandin Echols in...
NJ brothers start cross-country trek to support restaurant workers
May 1, 2021 | 4:44pmTwo New Jersey brothers are starting a fundraising walk starting on the Asbury Park boardwalk that won't stop until they get to the Redwood Forest.
Pandemic watchdog blasts Treasury for blocking COVID relief fraud investigations
May 1, 2021 | 4:39pmA bureaucratic turf battle between the Treasury Department and a government watchdog named by President Trump could be giving free rein to scammers sucking cash out of federal COVID-19 relief...
Suspected Peter Luger shooter denied bail at Brooklyn arraignment
May 1, 2021 | 4:38pmThe gunman who cops say wounded two people when he opened fire outside Peter Luger Steak House was denied bail Saturday at his arraignment in Brooklyn criminal court on charges...
Giants add physical running back late in NFL Draft
May 1, 2021 | 4:32pmThe Giants opted to fortify their depth at running back, selecting Gary Brightwell from Arizona with the 196th overall pick.
Dueling school reopening rallies held at NYC playground
May 1, 2021 | 4:29pmBig Apple parents swarmed an East Harlem playground Saturday for a rally to urge the city to immediately reopen public schools, outnumbering by a wide margin those who showed up...
Disgraced Jerry Falwell Jr. invites students to party on his farm
May 1, 2021 | 4:20pmFalwell's tenure at the evangelical university in Virginia ended after a series of wild scandals involving him and his wife Becki last year.
It's move-in day at Europe's first 3D printed house
May 1, 2021 | 4:15pmIt's just over 1,000 square feet and looks like a big boulder with windows.
Jets change new draft pick's position
May 1, 2021 | 4:13pmAfter taking offensive players with their first four picks of the 2021 NFL Draft, the Jets turned their focus to defensive depth.
MS-13 gang members using Biden border crisis to slide into US
May 1, 2021 | 4:06pmMembers of MS-13 and other gangs are slipping across the southern border, hidden in the waves of thousands of Mexican and Central American migrants who continue to surge into the...
Bet on this steady pitcher to come through again
May 1, 2021 | 4:00pmThe first Saturday in May. The most exciting two minutes in sports got a little more exciting at Belmont on opening day. In true New York style, a cardboard box...
Pitcher worth an add to your fantasy baseball roster
May 1, 2021 | 3:57pmThough streaming pitchers is a viable fantasy baseball strategy, it’s unpredictable.
Two assemblymen endorse NYC mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan
May 1, 2021 | 3:53pmAssemblymen Michael Benedetto of the Bronx and Charles Fall of Staten Island announced their endorsement of Democratic mayoral candidate Shaun Donovan.
Jets' run on defense in NFL Draft continues with speedy cornerback
May 1, 2021 | 3:40pmPinnock joins Auburn linebacker Jamien Sherwood and Duke cornerback Michael Carter II as the Jets’ fifth-round picks.
DJ gets radio station tattoo on arm — and is laid off a week later
May 1, 2021 | 3:37pmA St. Louis DJ learned the hard way that tattoos are forever, but jobs aren’t.
Canucks star accused of sexual misconduct
May 1, 2021 | 3:19pmThe Vancouver Canucks placed forward Jake Virtanen on leave due to sexual misconduct allegations, the team announced Saturday.
US begins final troop withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years
May 1, 2021 | 3:19pmThe United States began the final phase of withdrawing its military forces from Afghanistan on Saturday.
Rare Bentley once owned by Queen Elizabeth is up for sale — with a royal price tag
May 1, 2021 | 3:11pmA rare, deep green Bentley Mulsanne once owned by Queen Elizabeth is about to go up for auction at a whopping $250,000.
Nets' mini-series has playoffs written all over it
May 1, 2021 | 3:08pmThe first-place Nets’ next two games in Milwaukee may be regular-season clashes, but they will have postseason vibes. Between a mini-series schedule, to testing against the best and even trying...
Rangers rookie finally getting his audition
May 1, 2021 | 2:47pmWhen Morgan Barron signed his entry-level contract with the Rangers in July 2020, he gave up his senior season at Cornell.
Jets pick another Michael Carter in NFL Draft twist
May 1, 2021 | 2:45pmThe Jets are cornering the market on guys named Michael Carter. Having already grabbed the North Carolina running back of that name in the fourth round, the Jets selected Duke...
Roger Goodell should be ashamed of his insufferable NFL
May 1, 2021 | 2:42pmIt happened in Cleveland. This time. From its salacious Super Bowl halftime shows, to its annual draft productions that are sound and look like pro wrestling extravaganzas, to blind pandering...
Deadly stampede in Israel followed political pressure to allow festival
May 1, 2021 | 2:40pmLifting coronavirus-imposed crowd limits was meant to compensate for last year’s festival being canceled.
Sweat-drenched doc in India goes viral with post urging vaccinations
May 1, 2021 | 2:36pmIn another era, the photo of the handsome doc, his damp shirt clinging to his lean torso, might have gone viral as a sexy symbol of modern India.
Talks underway to restore Iran nuclear deal
May 1, 2021 | 2:31pmHigh-level diplomats are meeting in Vienna to help the smooth the way for the United States to re-join a landmark nuclear pact with Iran.
Jets give Auburn safety new position after surprising pick
May 1, 2021 | 2:30pmThe Jets took their first defensive player in this NFL Draft with their first fifth round pick, but it was not at the position people expected.
Pouches with a punch: College grad’s startup sells boozy juice boxes
May 1, 2021 | 2:26pmThe new company Juiced Boxes, founded by recent Columbia grad Dawson Sieradzky, launched the presale for its first product, Jungle Juiced Fruit Punch.
Alaska woman says feds searching her spa for Pelosi laptop was mistaken identity
May 1, 2021 | 2:22pmMarilyn Hueper, who owns the picturesque Homer Inn & Spa, says feds seized her laptop computers and a cell phone.
Horrifying video captures deranged driver running over a school bus operator
May 1, 2021 | 2:09pmThis is the terrifying moment an unhinged motorist intentionally mows down a 44-year-old school bus driver in Brooklyn shocking video released Saturday.
NHL team's snub of all-time great is ridiculous
May 1, 2021 | 2:05pmOne and only one of the Original Six has not retired No. 1, and that team is the Bruins.
17 syllables describe 9 million people in 'Haikus for New York City'
May 1, 2021 | 1:56pmThese poems are a love letter to the city.
Five people wounded in NYC shootings overnight
May 1, 2021 | 1:53pmFive people were hurt in three separate shootings across the Big Apple overnight, police said.
Aaron Rodgers emerges at Kentucky Derby: ‘Disappointed’ with Packers drama
May 1, 2021 | 1:50pmAaron Rodgers doesn't appear to be sweating the Packers' Day 3 picks at the NFL Draft.
Curtis Sliwa promises Thrive investigation if elected
May 1, 2021 | 1:45pmMayoral hopeful Curtis Sliwa says he would shutter and probe the finances of ThriveNYC, First Lady Chirlane McCray's mental health initiative, if elected.
Zach Wilson talks Jets, everything else in Post exclusive
May 1, 2021 | 1:37pmNew Jets QB of the future Zach Wilson, selected with the No. 2-overall pick in the 2021 NFL Draft Thursday, kicks off his Jets career with a Q&A with Post...
'Son of Sam' survivor claims real shooter was Satanic cult priestess
May 1, 2021 | 1:25pmCarl Denaro lives with a metal plate in the back of his head, a macabre memento, police say, from “Son of Sam” serial killer David Berkowitz.
States with strictest lockdowns ruined livelihoods
May 1, 2021 | 1:23pmAt a time when politics has become vicious and national, Americans would benefit from looking at leaders’ competing visions at the state level.
Venezuela releases six former Citgo executives to house arrest
May 1, 2021 | 1:20pmVenezuela released six former Citgo executives from prison, placing them under house arrest Friday as a good-will gesture to President Biden.
Civil rights attorney Benjamin Crump to be honored by university in Texas
May 1, 2021 | 1:10pmBenjamin Crump, a Florida-based lawyer, has specialized in representing the families of victims of police violence
Giants grab another pass rusher in NFL Draft
May 1, 2021 | 1:06pmThe Giants stayed with their trend after the first round of the 2021 NFL Draft by adding to their defense, selecting defensive end Elerson Smith of Northern Iowa in the...
Cops search for known attacker who raped woman, 29, in Central Park
May 1, 2021 | 1:04pmA 29-year-old woman was raped by an acquaintance in Central Park, police said Saturday.
Brian Rose, American running for mayor of London, drinks urine on camera
May 1, 2021 | 12:57pmAn American running for mayor of London recently scandalized the British public after recording a video of himself drinking his own urine.
Here's how much money COVID work-from-home policies have saved NYers
May 1, 2021 | 12:56pmNew Yorkers have saved an average of $5,000 during the pandemic. These Gothamites told us how they did it.
Jets add explosive running back to kick off final day of draft
May 1, 2021 | 12:34pmThe Jets continued to add to their offense with their first pick on Saturday, selecting North Carolina running back Michael Carter in the fourth round with the 107th-overall pick in...
Indian officials ignored warning new strain would spread fast
May 1, 2021 | 12:32pmIndian officials ignored their panel of advisors who warned in March that a new strain of the coronavirus was spreading rapidly across the country.
How to steal the advantage in your fantasy baseball league
May 1, 2021 | 12:27pmWith everyone in your league struggling with the power categories at the same rate, you need to find your offensive edge in stolen bases.
California professor on leave after berating student who called cops 'heroes'
May 1, 2021 | 12:23pmA professor at Cypress College in California repeatedly berated a student during a Zoom lesson after he referred to police as "heroes."
The experts' picks and predictions for the Kentucky Derby
May 1, 2021 | 12:05pmExperts handicap Saturday’s 147th running of the Kentucky Derby at Churchill Downs.
Eric Adams' mayoral campaign pays $30,000 to con woman consultant
May 1, 2021 | 11:54amDuring the early days of his New York City mayoral campaign, Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams paid $30,000 to a firm called KA Strategy.
What makes the Baseball Hall of Fame ballot extra special: Sherman
May 1, 2021 | 11:47amI love receiving my Hall of Fame ballot each November.
This speech therapist taught her dog to speak — here’s how you can, too
May 1, 2021 | 11:33amA speech therapist taught her own dog to speak — and she reveals how you and your pup can do the same.
Yankees' bullpen just took a big hit
May 1, 2021 | 11:14amThe Yankees had one of the best bullpens in baseball through the first month of the season, but will begin May without one of their high-leverage arms.
UFC veteran ready to put 'disaster' title defeat behind him
May 1, 2021 | 11:00amOnce upon a time, two-time UFC light heavyweight title challenger Dominick Reyes was perhaps the greatest safety in Stony Brook football history. He even harbored NFL aspirations, something he didn’t...
Aaron Rodgers strongly considering retirement scenario
May 1, 2021 | 10:53amAaron Rodgers and the Green Bay Packers are both “dug in” on their contract stalemate.
Don’t walk this way: 58% more NYC pedestrians killed so far in 2021
May 1, 2021 | 10:53amPedestrian deaths in the city have surged 58 percent so far this year compared to the same period in 2020 — to 41 deaths from 26.
Andrew Yang to snag endorsement of prominent Jewish pols in Brooklyn
May 1, 2021 | 10:43amAndrew Yang will soon get some high-profile endorsements from Jewish leaders in his race for mayor, his campaign told The Post.
NYC falls to second on billionaire list as new tax hikes push wealthy out
May 1, 2021 | 10:05amThe Chinese capital has exactly one more billionaire than Gotham, 100 to 99, according to Forbes' recently released list.
NBA star 'bothered' by link to story with Knicks intrigue
May 1, 2021 | 10:04amPortland Blazers point guard Damian Lillard fell short of saying he wants to stay with the Blazers long-term. Could the Knicks pounce?
Texas holds special election to replace Rep. Wright, who died of COVID
May 1, 2021 | 9:55amSaturday's special election in Texas' 6th Congressional District is a bipartisan, 23-candidate scrum — with the shadow of President Trump looming.
Car engulfed in flames on BQE
May 1, 2021 | 9:44amA spectacular car fire lit up the early morning skies of the Brooklyn-Queens Expressway, slowing traffic and turning heads. No injuries were reported in the fire. The unlucky vehicle was...
Upgrade your music with 20 on-sale JBL earbuds, headphones and speakers
May 1, 2021 | 9:21amWhether it’s music to background a gathering (now that you can sort of have those again) or a good set of headphones to block out the world, quality audio products...
This high-tech, comfortable ear-cleaning set is on sale for 44% off
May 1, 2021 | 9:14amOur ears are among the most sensitive parts of our bodies, and a difficult body part to keep clean. What makes matters worse is that debris and dust can gather...
WFAN host asks Jets QB about his 'really hot' mom, and listeners are livid
May 1, 2021 | 9:08amWFAN host Craig Carton used his first interview with Zach Wilson to ask the new Jets quarterback about his "really hot" mom, and it did not go over well with...
NYC taxi commission to stop testing cabbies for marijuana
May 1, 2021 | 9:07amThe agency cautioned drivers, "While the use of marijuana is now legal for adults, it is still the law that TLC-licensed Drivers must be sober when they operate a vehicle."
The publishing industry has turned into modern-day book burners
May 1, 2021 | 8:50amEven if we assume the claims against Blake Bailey are true, that is no reason to pull his book, which is now part of the literary record.
GOP lawmaker trolls AOC's City Council influence campaign
May 1, 2021 | 8:41amAOC's wide-ranging candidate survey coaxes council hopefuls into making a passel of progressive promises on national issues.
These tech companies are blazing a trail by keeping politics out of the workplace
May 1, 2021 | 8:33amThe Web software firm Basecamp is asking employees not to discuss politics or partake in activism on company time.
How some of America’s favorite fast foods began to taste success
May 1, 2021 | 8:28amIn his new book, David Page looks at what and who shaped dishes, often imported from other countries, into unique American offerings.
My brother killed my mother — and now I fear he'll get out of prison soon
May 1, 2021 | 8:16amGrowing up, Amy Chesler always knew her sibling could wreak havoc on the world. But she didn’t expect the worst to happen right at home.
Inside the terrifying shadow pandemic caused by COVID-19
May 1, 2021 | 8:11amThe things immunizing those people from depression and keeping them mentally well have all been greatly reduced in 21st-century America, especially in the age of COVID.
Why New York and California are losing people, power to Texas and Florida
May 1, 2021 | 8:01amWhere the people go, political power follows.
Giants have obvious need to fill on Day 3 of draft
May 1, 2021 | 7:53amHere's what to expect from the Giants on Day Three of the 2021 NFL Draft.
What Jets must do on Day 3 of NFL Draft
May 1, 2021 | 7:39amHere's what to expect from the Jets on Day Three of the 2021 NFL Draft.
COVID-19 vaccine campaign begins amid virus surge in rebel-held Syria
May 1, 2021 | 6:49amThere are over 21,000 confirmed infections in the rebel-held enclave, home to 4 million people, most of them displaced from different parts of Syria by the conflict.
Billionaire Eli Broad dead at 87
May 1, 2021 | 6:31amEli Broad, the billionaire philanthropist, contemporary art collector and entrepreneur who co-founded homebuilding pioneer Kaufman and Broad Inc. and launched financial services giant SunAmerica Inc., died Friday in Los Angeles....
Maryland firefighters accused of intentionally setting fires to put them out
May 1, 2021 | 2:58amThe alleged arsons occurred over a one month period across Prince George's County in 2019 and 2020 according to a local outlet no one was injured.
Florida teen accused of fatally shooting man at Starbucks drive-thru
May 1, 2021 | 2:37amA 19-year-old Florida man allegedly shot and killed another man during an argument at a Starbucks drive-thru, police said. Justin Boersma was arrested early Thursday and charged with first-degree murder...
Death certificate shows Bernie Madoff died of kidney disease, hypertension
May 1, 2021 | 2:12amBernie Madoff died from chronic kidney disease, hypertension and plaque build-up in his arteries, according to his death certificate. Atherosclerosis, the hardening and narrowing of arteries, and aortic stenosis, a valve...
India begins widespread COVID-19 vaccination to all adults
May 1, 2021 | 2:09amOnly a fraction of India’s population will be able to afford the prices charged by private hospitals for the shot.
US government seeks volunteers to shoot bison at Grand Canyon
May 1, 2021 | 1:35amThe National Park Service has put out a call for individuals "skilled" in "bison removal."
Lastest injury is blow to Mets defense
May 1, 2021 | 1:31amThe Mets’ best defensive option at third base will be sidelined for at least the next week-plus, and probably longer.
Prosecutors want higher sentence for Derek Chauvin in George Floyd death
May 1, 2021 | 1:19amMinnesota prosecutors have asked a judge to give Derek Chauvin a harsher prison sentence than what state guidelines recommend -- arguing that the convicted ex-cop treated George Floyd "with particular...
Day 2 of NFL Draft about protecting investments
May 1, 2021 | 1:13amLet Joe Burrow’s season-ending ACL injury serve as a painful reminder.
Dave Gettleman's trading ways became talk of NFL Draft: 'Hearing it'
May 1, 2021 | 1:04amThey made sure to check on Dave Gettleman, suddenly a wheeler-dealer general manager. “I’m sure Dave’s got a concussion or something,’’ cracked Giants head coach Joe Judge, “so we’ll make...
Homer-hitting Aaron Judge is OK with playing long game for Yankees
May 1, 2021 | 12:59amAaron Judge's two-homer return to the lineup was a welcome change from the constant stress over his health status.
Buccaneers drafting Tom Brady's heir apparent may not go over well
May 1, 2021 | 12:31amIt’s time to see if Tom Brady handles a succession plan better than Aaron Rodgers does.
Giants trade up for cornerback they had to have
May 1, 2021 | 12:27amThe Giants came to the NFL Draft looking for a cornerback, and they believe Aaron Robinson fits their needs.
Warrant for Giuliani's phones, computers seeks communications with over a dozen people
May 1, 2021 | 12:09amU.S. investigators are seeking to review Rudy Giuliani's phones and computers for communications with more than a dozen people. Including a Ukraine prosecutor.
Dave Gettleman gets surprise NFL Draft trade prize
May 1, 2021 | 12:02amGiants general manager Dave Gettleman, who entered this NFL draft having never executed a draft-day trade, was back in the wheel-and-deal business on Friday night.
Suddenly Yankees slugger is becoming impossible to get out
May 1, 2021 | 12:00amGiancarlo Stanton's slump is a thing of the past, as the slugger has become the Yankees' hottest hitter.