February 19, 2022
Knicks' Obi Toppin wins NBA Slam Dunk Contest
Obi Toppin emerged as the winner in his second try at representing the Knicks at the Slam Dunk Contest at All-Star Weekend, defeating Golden State’s Juan Toscano-Anderson in the finals...
Two people slashed on NYC subway as transit violence continues
Two people were slashed in Manhattan subway stations in separate incidents on Saturday, police said -- marking another violent night on the city's public transit.
Biden, Suozzi & fellow Dems should blame themselves — not Con Ed — for soaring electric bills
Gov-wannabe Tom Suozzi is right to be furious about Con Ed’s hike request, but he should point his finger at fellow Democrats — and probably himself, too. It’s their climate-change...
Family of NYC stabbing victim Christina Yuna Lee starts memorial appeal
The family of Christina Yuna Lee began a GoFundMe campaign hoping to raise at least $100,000 to go to causes important to her, including Safe Walks, which matches New Yorkers...
Utah human rights advocate arrested for faking cancer diagnosis
Utah human rights advocate Coco Berthmann was arrested for allegedly faking a cancer diagnosis and collecting thousands of dollars for medical expenses.
Mikaela Shiffrin's Olympics end without a medal
Mikaela Shiffrin and the American mixed ski team missed out on a medal by 0.42 seconds, losing in the bronze matchup in the final Alpine ski event of the Beijing...
Bidenomics and blue-state policies hurt black workers
The pandemic erased all the gains black workers saw under President Trump. Bidenomics is keeping them from even starting to recoup the losses.
Rangers legend dead at age 95
The Rangers have lost a pioneer of the franchise. Former Blueshirts goaltender, head coach and general manager Emile Francis has died, the organization announced on Saturday. He was 95. The...
One person shot during Brooklyn home invasion
The incident occurred just before 3 p.m. Saturday at 1501 Voorhies Ave. in Sheepshead Bay, cops said.
Larry Fink as Wall St. Dr. Evil?: ‘Woke’ within reason
A group named Consumers’ Research is behind Larry Fink signage that's looking to cast him as someone my mother-in-law in Queens needs to worry about when she walks down the...
New trailer for 'The Batman' unexpectedly drops in middle of NBA All-Star Weekend
The Dark Knight delivered an unexpected crossover for NBA fans on Saturday.
Letters to the Editor — Feb. 20, 2022
New York Post readers sound off on Gov. Hochul challenging NJ Gov. Phil Murphy’s absurd waterfront law enforcement assertion, opioids’ death toll, P.J. O’Rourke’s death and more.
Adam Silver optimistic COVID rules restricting players like Kyrie Irving will relax
NBA commissioner Adam Silver expressed optimism that COVID-19 restrictions and mandates such as the one in New York City that has prohibited unvaccinated Kyrie Irving from playing home games and...
NYC shelled out millions on monitors overseeing failing agencies
The Post examined 11 ongoing cases in which most of the pricey outside overseers have amassed fortunes after being appointed by judges and government entities.
Rangers rookie finding his groove at NHL level
Braden Schneider said he has noticed a difference in the way the game flows at the NHL level, and the rookie defenseman hasn’t played like a rookie for the Rangers.
California park issues warning amid record number of elephant seals
Park rangers at Point Reyes National Seashore in California have warned the public not to get too close to adorable elephant seal pups, according to a report.
Jets star's injury makes free agency tricky
That has all the makings of the Jets re-signing Marcus Maye. The only question is whether that ship might have sailed beyond the point of what makes sense for both...
Canadian COVID mandate protesters block US border in British Columbia
Convoys of vehicles carrying vaccine mandate protesters made their way to Pacific Highway border crossing to the United States in Surrey, British Columbia, according to the CBC.
Grave danger: SI mom of 5 killed when 2,000-pound headstone falls on her
Elvira Navarro, 53, was tending to graves at Staten Island's Baron Hirsch Cemetery on Oct. 28 when a massive gravestone fell on her, a lawsuit alleges.
Islanders, Canadiens are far-cry from last year
One bounce, one goal, one fleeting moment last summer and the game between the Islanders and Canadiens on Sunday at UBS Arena would have the air of a Stanley Cup...
FDNY firefighter busted with assault weapon, 'ghost gun' parts in sting
A veteran FDNY firefighter was arrested after allegedly buying an assault weapon, ammunition and “ghost gun” parts in Philadelphia, then bringing them into NYC, The Post has learned.
New hitting coach discusses his plan for Mets' batters
Eric Chavez will be privy to plenty of analytical information as the Mets’ new hitting coach, but his goal is to reduce the clutter for his players.
Support for this NHL goalie's Hall of Fame candidacy is puzzling
Number retirements are intensely local. But it seems odd that the franchise that has not retired Frankie Brimsek’s No. 1 or Gerry Cheevers’ No. 30 would bestow Rask with that...
New York's COVID-19 cases hit pre-Omicron level
New York's statewide COVID-19 positivity rate has fallen below 2 percent for the first time since Omicron was named a "variant of concern" last fall, Gov. Kathy Hochul said Saturday.
Meet the former stripper running for Congress as a soft-on-crime candidate
An ex-stripper and progressive from New York left behind her platform shoes for a political platform -- running for Congress in Philadelphia's troubled 3rd District.
Mom of 4-year-old NYC sucker-punch victim turned into 'mama bear' to tackle attacker
“I was angry. I sprung into action," Rafaela Rivera, 42, told The Post on Saturday.
DeMar DeRozan enjoying 'dream' Bulls scenario after Knicks free agency gaffe
DeMar DeRozan has fully embraced being a Chicago Bull.
Answering the biggest questions at the NBA All-Star break
At the All-Star break, The Post’s hoops writers and columnists answer 10 key questions for the rest of the way.
Young Knick promises tricks 'never done before' at Slam Dunk Contest
According to various betting sites, Toppin was considered the second favorite behind Rockets rookie Jalen Green in a four-man competition that also featured the Magic’s Cole Anthony and the Warriors’...
Friends shocked by death of actress Lindsey Pearlman: 'Effortlessly beautiful'
Friends and neighbors of Lindsey Pearlman, who had roles in “General Hospital,” “American Housewife” and other shows, were shocked to learn she had been found dead.
Snow squalls bring brief whiteouts, strong winds to New York area
Unusual snow squalls swept through the tri-state region, bringing short-lived whiteouts to parts of the city and surrounding suburbs.
Over 1,000 dead rodents found at Family Dollar center
The gross scene was discovered by the US Food and Drug Administration after it got a consumer complaint in January.
Toddler 'super traumatized' after being locked alone inside Florida day care center
A 2-year-old girl is "traumatized" after her Floriday daycare locked her inside alone while workers went home for the day, her mom said.
Matt Harvey's downfall less of a mystery now with career likely over
One more time, the temptations of big league life have claimed another victim. One more time, we have been reminded just how fleeting it can all be.
PM Johnson set to lift remaining UK COVID restrictions: report
UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson is reportedly planning to announce the end to all COVID-19 restrictions in the country on Monday.
'Highly pathogenic' bird flu found in backyard Long Island flock
The influenza was confirmed among the flock in Suffolk County through samples tested at Cornell University Animal Health Diagnostic Center, the United States Department of Agriculture said.
Ex-NBA player working toward basketball comeback after falling on hard times
Delonte West is shooting for a spot in the Big 3.
Man arrested for 1984 cold case Texas murder ID'd with DNA testing
A 60-year-old Dallas man has been nabbed in a grisly slaying 38 years ago after DNA testing linked him to the cold case, prosecutors said.
Harrowing video shows helicopter crashing just off crowded Miami Beach
A helicopter crashed into the Atlantic Ocean just off Miami Beach as a crowd of beachgoers watched on Saturday afternoon, cops said.
Alleged bank robber demands money with note, makes off with big cash
A robber clad in a puffy winter jacket allegedly knocked off a TD Bank in Brooklyn, snatching $600, police said.
Suspect busted in subway stabbing of 22-year-old NYC breakdancer
A 44-year-old man with a lengthy criminal history has been collared for allegedly stabbing a breakdancer aboard a Manhattan subway train, police said Saturday.
Former NFL cheerleaders allege 'dark toxic culture' of hush money, misogyny and humiliation
The NFL is infected by a culture that humiliates young women, former cheerleaders allege in the wake of a scandal that coincided with the departure of a longtime Dallas Cowboys...
Sport court denies US Olympic figure skaters' medal ceremony request
They wanted their moment on the podium, but American figure skaters who lost out on a medal ceremony after taking second place to scandal-scarred Russian Kamila Valieva won't be getting...
Baller wannabe: Goldman exec aimed 'to be a player' with marriage to Kimora Lee Simmons
Marrying the glamorous Kimora Lee Simmons made Goldman Sachs' Tim Leissner — now entangled in the bank's Malaysian scandal — desperate to be super-rich.
'Uncharted' and 'Dog' top box office on opening night
Two new films topped the domestic box office on their opening night Friday.
Funeral arrangements set for fallen veteran FDNY firefighter
A wake and funeral have been scheduled for the FDNY firefighter who died a day after battling a heavy blaze in Far Rockaway.
'Soft-on-crime' DA Bragg lowers charges in grand larceny case: sources
Claude Myers, 54, had 46 prior arrests on his rap sheet and was on parole when he was caught by the NYPD Thursday, sources said.
Flexing its muscle: The missiles Russia is launching in its alarming drills
Russia flexed its nuclear muscle Saturday with a series of alarming missile drills at the same time it continued denying that it is preparing to invade Ukraine.
Giants GM braces for 'tough decisions' in first offseason
When Schoen gets down to balancing the budget, the roster will look markedly different than the one he inherited. It’s a matter of dollars, and sense.
Met Museum's executives raked in fat pay despite COVID cuts
The money-hemorrhaging Metropolitan Museum's two top execs — President Daniel Weiss and Director Max Hollein — had total compensation packages over $1 million each in 2020.
NBA guard ejected from courtside seat at UConn game in odd scene
Former UConn guard James Bouknight was ejected from his courtside seat at the Huskies' game against Xavier on Saturday afternoon, seemingly for using his cell phone.
Archivist sues city to release historical documents 'forever' for free
Brooke Schreier Ganz's nonprofit, Reclaim the Records, has already put online more than 30 million public documents since 2015.
Rep. Elise Stefanik at war with upstate school district
Rep. Elise Stefanik has declared war on administrators of an upstate school district for allegedly suspending a pre-school teacher for sharing the lawmaker's Facebook posts.
'Misogynistic pig from day one': Epstein pal partied with elite, had 'eye' for top models
Jean-Luc Brunel's apparent suicide Saturday marked the end of his stunning fall from grace, in which he was accused of providing minors to his billionaire pedophile pal Jeffrey Epstein.
$10M lawsuit over Manhattan Mark Rothko painting dropped
An art seller has dropped a $10 million lawsuit against a gallery which had refused to identify an anonymous owner of a Mark Rothko painting.
Authorities to ramp up Biden SOTU security over truck protest worries
Authorities are expected to up security for President Biden’s State of the Union as law enforcement prepares for a potential truck convoy protest.
NFL Mock Draft 2.0: Giants, Jets start in trenches, add skill-position studs
The Serby Mock 2.0 gives Zach Wilson a towering new weapon, and Daniel Jones and Saquon Barkley a badass enforcer on their embattled offensive line.
Rising star talks Rangers teammates, football past, mom's sacrifice
Rangers defenseman K’Andre Miller takes a timeout for some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby.
'You will be free!' French Communist candidate vows to abolish homework
The candidate, who is polling with about 4% support, tweeted a video of his promise, which particularly appeared to delight younger audience members in attendance.
Brian Flores gets NFL coaching job amid bombshell lawsuit
Brian Flores has his next job.
Ex-NYPD detective, 9/11 responder, loses 100 pounds after cancer, heart failure diagnosis
Frank Thomas, a former NYPD detective, has a new lease on life — and a powerful message for all.
Maxwell's family 'fears for her safety' after Brunel found dead in prison
The family of Ghislaine Maxwell say they fear for her safety after model agent Jean-Luc Brunel was found hanged in his Paris prison cell on Saturday.
US team subject of noise complaint from late-night party
The U.S. men's hockey team made noise in Beijing after all -- just not on the ice -- at the 2022 Olympics.
COVID causes mental health issues, eating disorders: study
Coronavirus is causing mental health issues in patients, according to new studies.
Baseball-lifer Aaron Boone awaits Yankees' post-lockout chaos
Aaron Boone's baseball routine screams that he should be at his desk in Tampa right now, readying his fifth Yankees team as manager.
Order in her court: Judge gets tough with celebrity defendants, DAs
Acting Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Melissa Jackson most recently refused a prosecutor’s bid last week to coddle an alleged teen robber.
Kanye West earns $2.2M in sales since streaming giants shun post
The "All the Lights" rapper shared his purported sales in an Instagram post Saturday.
Chinese man lured by fake job ad became 'blood slave' in Cambodia
A Chinese man was kidnapped and held captive for months as a “blood slave” in Cambodia after being lured by a fake job ad.
What Rams star says will keep him from retiring: 'Make it happen'
Aaron Donald says he'll return to the Rams, under two conditions. "I'm gonna enjoy the moment," Donald said to TMZ at the team's Super Bowl 2022 championship parade. "We bring...
Cops nab second suspect in fatal Bronx broad-daylight shooting
The suspect, Terrell Watts, 23, of Queens, was taken into custody Friday in Kingsbridge on charges in the shooting death of Bronx resident Alfred Johnson, cops said.
American speedskater misses on medal in heartbreaking finish
A challenge was issued, but Mantia failed to medal in the men's mass event, which only was added to the Games in 2018.
Dog mauls Florida animal rescue volunteer to death
Pam Rob was working with Gladys -- a three-year-old large mixed breed -- when the dog snapped and attacked.
Russia-Ukraine attack will 'echo around the world': UK PM Johnson
Boris Johnson said that no one really knows what Russian President Vladimir Putin has planned, "but the omens are grim and that is why we must stand strong together."
Elana Meyers Taylor teases Olympic retirement after historic medal
The American duo of Elana Meyers Taylor and Sylvia Hoffman captured bronze in the two-woman bobsled event in Beijing on Saturday night.
'Tinder Swindler' denies he's a serial fraudster in first interview
"I was just a single guy that wanted to meet some girls on Tinder," Simon Leviev, whose real name is Shimon Hayut, said.
Man charged in stabbing death of his roommate
Officers responding to a call of an assault at 641 Crown St. in Crown Heights at about 7 p.m. Thursday discovered Steven Beckles, 45, with a stab wound to his...
These compression leggings magically help prevent cellulite
Plus, they are beyond stylish.
Why the Ben Simmons-James Harden trade could fuel the NBA's next great feud
The Eastern Conference used to be built on blood feuds. The Nets and Sixers look like they might be turning back the clock.
This refurbished MacBook Air is 77% off the usual price
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Man, 46, stabbed in eye during attempted robbery in Queens
The victim was assaulted by three men in the "mezzanine area" of the Jamaica-Van Wyck subway station shortly after 3 a.m. Saturday when they tried to rob him, police said.
High winds hinder end of Olympics
The Alpine mixed team parallel race was rescheduled from Saturday, despite the postponement forcing some teams to rebook their flights.
The Democratic pols who block social media followers
State Sen. Julia Salazar and Councilmen Rafael Salamanca Jr. and Ari Kagan are among elected officials who have blocked constituents and others from their Twitter accounts.
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One person wounded in overnight NYC shooting
The victim, who was hit once, was taken to Harlem Hospital in stable condition.
Canadian police arrest over 100 people in trucker protests: 'We told you to leave'
Canadian police swooped in on Saturday with stun grenades, smashing truck windows to clear "Freedom Convoy" demonstrations in Ottawa.
Save $90 on this IPL hair removal device and ditch razors for good
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Kamala Harris promises 'swift, severe, and united' consequences if Russia invades Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin has amassed more than 150,000 troops along the Ukrainian border as tensions have mounted in recent months.
Malicious mommas: Moderator of UES parents' Facebook group bars foster mom
"For foster parents we do need to see that its long term placement and documentation," moderator Tiffany Ma wrote to the woman this month.
Hippie kid: Youngest Cuomo daughter has booming online spirituality biz
Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo, 24, has sold at least $11,000 in merch through her Etsy store, MicLovesMe, since 2020.
This at-home cryotherapy machine relives achy muscles and is 37% off
It's time for some much needed TLC.
Gearing up? Russia holds nuclear drills as US tries to deter attack on Ukraine
The Kremlin said Russia successfully test-launched hypersonic and cruise missiles at sea and land-based targets during the exercises.
NYC Department of Education investigating middle school COVID play
The December holiday show at MS 243 Center School on 84th Street and Columbus Avenue featured around 10 fifth- to eighth-graders belting out lyrics more PSA than play.
15 best deals to shop for National Lash Day: Lancôme, Benefit and more
These deals are just too fabulash to pass up.
Off the rails: NYC subway slashings spike 35% this year
In one recent attack, cops are looking for the unhinged man who slashed straphanger Kevin Young behind the ear, face and hand.
French model agent pal of Jeffrey Epstein found hanged in prison cell
Jean-Luc Brunel, 74, was found hanged in his cell at La Sante where he had been remanded in custody since December 2020, awaiting trial on sexual assault and rape.
Great Escape: Texas couple flees Ukraine with adopted son near death
Four-year-old Ruslan, who Kelci and Theron Jagge saved from a Dickensian orphanage in Eastern Ukraine, was suffering from severe pneumonia and malnourishment.
Some socialist! Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez flies first class from Texas
Socialist Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez ditched the commoners in coach and cozied up to elites in first class on an American Airlines flight.
The hysterical woke can’t cope with post-Trump, post-COVID world
Hysteria has kept woke Democrats in business for nearly six years.
How a murderer duped William F. Buckley Jr. into fighting for his release
How a charismatic murderer duped conservative icon William F. Buckley Jr. into fighting for his release.
Why Iceland is one of the best places to be a woman
For the past 12 years, the small country — which boasts a population of only 366,425 — has topped the World Economic Forum’s Gender Gap Index.
The week in photos: February 12-18, 2022
Sarah Palin loses her libel case, the Rams celebrate a championship and NYC's crime wave continues.
Gen X is running the world — and nobody even realized it
Last weekend’s Super Bowl Halftime Show confirmed what most of us have known for a while.
How Princess Diana’s solo NYC trip put Brooklyn on the map in 1989
"CBS Evening News" ran an incredulous segment about the outer-borough jaunt, juxtaposing Di’s glamorous image with shots of homeless people, dilapidated buildings and broken sewers.
‘Hillbilly Elegy’ author JD Vance courts Trump country in run for Senate
"Hillbilly Elegy" author J.D. Vance revealed the white working class who voted for Donald Trump. But can he convince the same people to elect him to the US Senate?
Ukraine rebels mobilize troops amid Russia invasion fears
Denis Pushilin, the head of the pro-Russia separatist government in Ukraine's Donetsk region, announced a full troop mobilization and urged reservists to show up at military enlistment offices.
US skaters file appeal to get Olympic medals
Attorneys for the U.S. figure skaters whose Olympic silver medals are being withheld have notified the IOC that they have filed an appeal to have them awarded.
Bill Maher rails against school mask mandates for kids: 'Creating a generation of Howie Mandels'
"Real Time" host Bill Maher blasted ongoing mask mandates for children in schools, warning about potential long-lasting effects on an entire generation.
Louisiana man accused of burglary told police he was sleepwalking
A Louisiana man accused of breaking into a parked pickup allegedly admitted he entered the vehicle -- but claimed he did it while sleepwalking, police said.
Montana man receives lifetime hunting ban after illegally killing trophy moose
State officials in Montana issued a lifetime hunting ban to a man who pled guilty to multiple charges related to the killing of a trophy moose in 2019.
Ten million viewers tune in to watch Olympic figure skating drama
The US primetime replay of the skating competition brought in 1.4 million more viewers than the previous night's Olympics coverage, NBC said.
Tennessee thieves 'pray' with elderly woman in church as they steal her wallet: police
Two Tennessee theft suspects are accused of asking an elderly woman in church to "pray" with them as they stole her wallet, according to the Clarksville Police Department.
Carnival Cruise Line to end mask mandates for guests
The easing of the mask mandate follows similar action from cruise operator Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd (NCLH.N) and theme park Disney World.
Murdered Uber driver and mother of four begged passenger not to kill her
A Pennsylvania Uber driver and mother of four begged a customer to spare her life before he allegedly shot and killed her during a robbery attempt, police said.
LA County DA George Gascón backtracks on lenient policies amid recall
Embattled Los Angeles County District Attorney George Gascón announced revisions to one of his most controversial policies late Friday — but critics argue it's more "smoke screens" from the reform-minded...
Man punches 4-year-old, kicks cop in afternoon Times Square attack
An unhinged man allegedly slugged a 4-year-old boy in the head in Times Square — then promptly got a beating from two women, with the child’s mom helping restrain him...
Four-time NBA champ heads Basketball Hall of Fame finalists
Manu Ginobili, a four-time NBA champion who spent his entire career with the San Antonio Spurs, headlines this year's group of finalists for induction into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall...
Biden says he is ‘calling out Russia’s plans’ for war with Ukraine
President Joe Biden said late Friday that the US "called out" Russia's efforts to paint Ukraine as the aggressor in a bid to stop Vladimir Putin from justifying an invasion.
Giants add second female to coaching staff
Angela Baker is joining Brian Daboll’s staff as a minority coaching fellow and offensive quality control coach, The Post’s Paul Schwartz confirmed. She was previously with the Browns as part...
Mikaela Shiffrin's last chance to win a medal delayed
Mikaela Shiffrin’s unexpectedly long and torturous wait for her first medal of the Beijing Olympics has stretched nearly two weeks. Another delay only seems fitting.
Lawyer calls for cops that pinned black NJ teen in mall to be fired
Teenager Z'Kye Husain was hanging out at Bridgewater Commons Mall when he said an 11th grader he'd never met before started hassling his friend, who is in the 7th grade,
Knicks youngster 'has tricks up his sleeve' for Dunk Contest
Toppin will be the lone representative at All-Star Weekend for the flailing Knicks.
Missing TV actress found dead in Los Angeles, according to LAPD
Police said that at around 8:30 a.m. on Friday, officers found Pearlman's body near Franklin Avenue and North Sierra Bonita Avenue while responding to a radio call for a death...