January 15, 2014
Jon Bon Jovi checks out apartments in Nolita
January 15, 2014 | 11:09pmNew Jersey state treasure, Jon Bon Jovi, and his lovely wife, Dorothea, just toured Jared Kushner’s Puck Building in Nolita. Sources told Gimme Shelter that the couple looked at most...
Colorful ideas to warm up your home this winter
January 15, 2014 | 10:49pmIt may be the doldrums of winter, but you can combat the cold-weather blues with these fun, fresh products for your home. From colorful cups to playful pillows, our picks...
House of the week
January 15, 2014 | 10:37pmBrooklyn Heights|$1.65 million Bedrooms: 2|Bathrooms: 2 Square feet: 1,312|Common charges: $1,270 Right at the foot of the Brooklyn Bridge on Henry Street, in a former industrial loft building, you’ll find...
High-tech LEDs turning NYC skyline into a lightshow
January 15, 2014 | 10:34pmThe city’s skyline is becoming a rainbow of dancing colors as more tall towers add programmable LEDs to their tops and antennas. What was once stagnant and mostly white or...
Dream Homes
January 15, 2014 | 10:34pmUpper West Side | $4.395 million One of the rare pleasures of a 26th-floor home this close to Central Park West, on West 63rd Street, is the “phenomenal, sweeping” views...
NJ beach home rented by Stewart, Romano for sale
January 15, 2014 | 10:23pmSometimes, celebs want a vacation home out of the spotlight. For the past two summers, Jon Stewart rented a Long Beach, NJ, oceanfront property that was asking around $30,000 a...
Gleaming the cube: How office spaces shape our work
January 15, 2014 | 10:20pmFew elements of our daily lives feel more static than the ho-hum office space. Whether inhabiting a corner suite or toiling away on a conventional corporate floor, offices have become,...
Long Island City is a rising star in real estate
January 15, 2014 | 10:04pmWhen Eric Benaim began brokering apartments in Long Island City, back in 2006, convincing people to move there required imagination. “I had to paint a picture of what this neighborhood...
'Hooray, I guess' -- House passes $1.1 trillion spending bill
January 15, 2014 | 9:46pmA $1.1 trillion spending bill for operating the government until just before next fall's election steamed through the battle-weary House on Wednesday over tepid protests from tea party conservatives, driven...
Why America’s youth is disenchanted with Obama
January 15, 2014 | 9:46pm“Everyone was really excited about the election and what we could do. After the election, we realized, ‘It’s not happening. What we wanted to happen hasn’t happened.’ That’s making students...
West Broadway continues 'second wind' revitalization
January 15, 2014 | 9:45pmA series of leases and building buys along West Broadway in SoHo is putting the avenue back on the must-have map. Once the darling of the art gallery and restaurant...
NYC development surge to continue under de Blasio
January 15, 2014 | 9:40pmDevelopers can relax — Mayor Bill de Blasio won’t turn New York City into a communistic realm where no one can build a candy store without including “affordable” apartments. City...
The upside of Bridgegate
January 15, 2014 | 9:38pmEver since The Post first suggested in December that GWBridgegate created a rare opportunity for bold reform at the Port Authority, our case has only grown stronger. E-mails that have...
Charter schools should be part of universal pre-K
January 15, 2014 | 9:30pmThere is untapped potential to increase access to pre-kindergarten in high-need communities through public charter schools, which serve many high-need students. The words come courtesy of Gov. Cuomo’s Education Reform...
Real estate deals in New York continue to boom
January 15, 2014 | 9:25pmAlong with a handful of trophy office sales in Midtown Manhattan, over the course of last year there were plenty of meat and potatoes deals for investors to digest. A...
Will Chuck Schumer stand up on Iran bill?
January 15, 2014 | 9:17pmWhat an astonishing situation is shaping up in the US Senate. The chamber is controlled by the Democrats, yet it looks like it is nearing a veto-proof majority for an...
Real Estate Board to crown winners at annual banquet
January 15, 2014 | 9:14pmWhen the Real Estate Board of New York talks, the politicians listen. The oldest and most influential trade association in the city represents a who’s who of city landowners, building...
The winners at this year's REBNY banquet
January 15, 2014 | 9:08pmThe Harry B. Helmsley Distinguished New Yorker award Kenneth Fisher, Chairman, Fisher House Foundation, Inc. Kenneth Fisher is a senior partner at Fisher Brothers and third-generation member of the family...
NYC rents reign supreme in 2014
January 15, 2014 | 9:03pmNorth, south, east and west, Manhattan’s commercial properties are flexing their muscles and commanding brawny prices. “There really isn’t a bad submarket anymore,” declared Richard Farley, executive vice president and...
Bigots slam Tamera Mowry for marrying white
January 15, 2014 | 8:59pmThis made my heart ache and my blood pressure spike: Actress Tamera Mowry, who is black, wept in an interview with Oprah Winfrey over the vile bigotry she has encountered...
Jeter saddened by 'messy' A-Rod ordeal with Yankees
January 15, 2014 | 8:48pmTAMPA, Fla. — Derek Jeter has been in contact with Alex Rodriguez and acknowledged the third baseman’s suspension has been “messy,” but he wouldn’t say whether he supported Rodriguez’s vow...
Brokers and owners take to cyberspace for tenants
January 15, 2014 | 8:37pmWhen the real estate pros decide to drop a couple of million bucks on a hot property, the neighbors are expected to pay attention. But the millions that are trading...
CUNY's new chancellor has NYU roots
January 15, 2014 | 8:27pmCUNY has tapped the president of the University of Nebraska -- an NYU alum and former Wall Street attorney -- to be its next chancellor. The board of trustees on...
Hugh Jackman 'stalker' found fit for trial
January 15, 2014 | 8:18pmThe disturbed woman charged with stalking “X-Men” star Hugh Jackman has been found fit for trial after spending six months in a state-run psychiatric facility. Katherine Thurston, 46, who was...
Meet the Russian who's taking on a bigger role with Nets
January 15, 2014 | 8:17pmLONDON — Since Mikhail Prokhorov purchased the Nets four years ago, he has delivered plenty of flash and a lot of headlines. But, behind the scenes, he always has relied...
The day in photos
January 15, 2014 | 8:02pmVoting in Egypt, a volcanic eruption, Pope Francis, bull taming, ice caves, baby polar bear twins and more.
South Brooklyn distilleries produce with local passion
January 15, 2014 | 7:53pmFrom craft beer to cranberry bitters, pickled scapes to truffled mayo — if it’s a fancy foodstuff, it’s probably being made in Brooklyn. Now hopping on the borough’s artisanal bandwagon...
Red Bulls reports building steam
January 15, 2014 | 7:06pmWith the Red Bulls’ Eastern Conference rivals loading up this offseason, the team appears to be inching toward some moves of its own – some immediate and some potentially down...
Movie theaters with dining options on the rise in NYC
January 15, 2014 | 6:57pmComing soon to an NYC neighborhood near you is a new kind of movie theater. Specifically, one that serves booze and gourmet food. Movie houses with drinking and dining options,...
Comedic chestnuts pay off in animated ‘The Nut Job’
January 15, 2014 | 6:36pmAnimated features have become so formulized that the late-1950s style of “The Nut Job’’ is very welcome — at least until an animated version of South Korean pop star Psy...
34 nuclear missile officers implicated in cheating scandal
January 15, 2014 | 6:28pmWASHINGTON — Thirty-four nuclear missile launch officers have been implicated in a cheating scandal and have been stripped of their certification in what the Air Force believes is the largest...
Poster celebrates ‘Make a Pie With a Murderer Day’
January 15, 2014 | 6:18pmIs murder as American as apple pie? That seems to be the unintended message of a poster with stars Kate Winslet and Josh Brolin linking the romantic thriller “Labor Day,’’...
A-Rod gets last Yankees check for a while
January 15, 2014 | 6:06pmTAMPA, Fla. — Alex Rodriguez got a $3 million check from the Yankees on Wednesday. There’s no telling when the next one might come — or how much it will...
Happy Birthday Kate! The 10 best Kate Moss moments
January 15, 2014 | 6:00pmGrab your Calvins and prepare to celebrate, kids — Thursday, everyone’s favorite waif turns the big 4-0. With her unique look, the British beauty has altered the face of fashion...
NHL begins setting up hockey rink at Yankee Stadium
January 15, 2014 | 5:53pmIt was a sunny, cool January morning, and a truck inched its way up Jerome Avenue in the Bronx -- far from a rare occurrence. However, this wasn’t just any...
Steinbrenner gushes over Tanaka; has spoken with agent
January 15, 2014 | 5:14pmPARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. -- Hal Steinbrenner said Wednesday that he spoke recently with Casey Close, the agent for Japanese free-agent pitcher Masahiro Tanaka, to “express that he’s a great player....
Clayton Kershaw, Dodgers agree on 7-year, $215 million deal
January 15, 2014 | 5:12pmA person familiar with the deal says pitcher Clayton Kershaw has agreed to a $215 million, seven-year contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers, a deal that makes the two-time Cy...
Seemingly minor NBA trade could have major impact
January 15, 2014 | 5:08pmThe Boston Celtics, Golden State Warriors and Miami Heat agreed to a three-team trade on Wednesday. Boston will ship guards MarShon Brooks and Jordan Crawford to Golden State, which, in...
Cop killer gets 25 more years for violent Queens robbery
January 15, 2014 | 4:49pmA remorseless thug, already locked up for life for the 2007 slaying of a Brooklyn cop, was hit Wednesday with 25 more years in prison for a violent Queens robbery....
A-Rod playing for the Yankees in 2015? Owner doesn't rule it out
January 15, 2014 | 4:45pmPARADISE VALLEY, Ariz. — The notion of Alex Rodriguez wearing the Yankees’ pinstripes again — playing in another major-league game again for any club, really — lately has seemed as...
Deception over Carlos Slim cited in Lightsquared trial
January 15, 2014 | 4:41pmThe men helping satellite mogul Charlie Ergen snap up a controlling debt position in wireless start-up LightSquared seemed to want the world to think billionaire Carlos Slim was behind the...
Amazing photos of NYC fog
January 15, 2014 | 4:21pmA dense fog blanketed New York City overnight and into the early morning on Wednesday, lowering visibility to less than a quarter mile in many areas.
The most beautiful football helmets ever made
January 15, 2014 | 4:10pmWe doubt any of these fashion designers played Pop Warner as youngsters, but now they’re right in the middle of a wild football fantasy in honor of Super Bowl XLVIII....
Blagojevich prosecutor tapped in Bridgegate probe
January 15, 2014 | 4:02pmThe former federal prosecutor who brought down Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich will investigate the “Bridgegate” traffic fiasco — while New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie will get his own help from...
Cops find van used in abduction of slain slumlord
January 15, 2014 | 3:39pmA Brooklyn police captain found the Dodge Caravan used to abduct slumlord Menachem “Max” Stark, whose body was found torched in a Long Island dumpster, sources told The Post on...
NHL power rankings: Blues totally in rhythm
January 15, 2014 | 3:21pmPlaying in the same division as the Blackhawks and in the same conference as the red-hot Ducks has made the Blues less noticeable than those teams, but man, are they...
Bratton vows to crack down on killer drivers
January 15, 2014 | 3:12pmTop cop Bill Bratton has promised to crack down on drivers who have turned New York City’s roadways into boulevards of death. Bratton and de Blasio met at one of...
Beer garden boss cleared of groping barmaid
January 15, 2014 | 2:46pmA Brooklyn beer-garden owner won a court battle against a barmaid who had accused him of groping her — and then had an affair with the detective working the case....
Judge: Courtroom is too small for Kerry Kennedy drug-driving case
January 15, 2014 | 2:46pmWHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — A judge has ruled that the single courtroom in a small New York town can't handle the drugged-driving trial of Kerry Kennedy. The district's administrative judge...
'Coinye' is dead, long live Kanye West
January 15, 2014 | 2:44pm“Coinye” West is cashing out. The anonymous operators of a digital currency featuring gold cyber-coins with a cartoon image of Kayne West wearing his signature shades have apparently backed off...
Car burglar rescued from icy Brooklyn waters
January 15, 2014 | 2:43pmA car burglar had to be rescued from the icy waters off south Brooklyn Tuesday after jumping in to escape capture, authorities said. Steven Fishman, 20, was spotted by campus...
Ice Cube and Kevin Hart’s ‘Ride’ falls short
January 15, 2014 | 2:41pm“Ride Along” tries to be a comic version of “Training Day,” only there’s nothing in it as funny as Denzel razzing Ethan. There’s nothing much funny in it at all....
City settles $18M RNC protest lawsuits
January 15, 2014 | 2:38pmThe city has agreed to shell out nearly $18 million to settle dozens of lawsuits filed by protesters, journalists and bystanders who claimed they were wrongfully busted by cops and...
Brady skips practice; Belichick is mum, of course
January 15, 2014 | 2:38pmFOXBOROUGH, Mass. — There’s no sense of panic in New England about Tom Brady. Yet. Brady’s status for the AFC Championship was unclear Wednesday afternoon after the Patriots quarterback missed...
'Grown Ups 2' garners most Razzie nominations
January 15, 2014 | 2:30pmLOS ANGELES -- "Grown Ups 2" is making the most noise at this year's Golden Raspberry Awards. The silly comedy sequel about four childhood friends starring Adam Sandler, Kevin James,...
Ex-cop ‘who killed theater texter’ menaced moviegoer last month
January 15, 2014 | 2:11pmThe ex-Florida cop charged with murdering a man in a beef over texting at the movies menaced another texting moviegoer at the same theater just last month, she said. Jamira...
Ryan Strome's demotion by Islanders not a knock on his play
January 15, 2014 | 2:03pmIt was all in the name of development that the Islanders sent Ryan Strome back to AHL Bridgeport on Wednesday, the No. 5 overall pick from 2011 packing his bag...
Doctor admits using upskirt pen cam to avoid jail
January 15, 2014 | 1:39pmDisgraced Manhattan urologist Adam Levinson copped to using a hidden pen camera in bustling Union Square to film up a woman’s skirt as he was granted a no-jail plea deal...
Diplomats booted from India: Vegetarians there are rapists
January 15, 2014 | 1:18pmThe US diplomats expelled from India in retaliation for the Manhattan indictment of the Indian “Nannygate” envoy were no fans of the country — badmouthing its foul air, dirty water...
Senate inquiry blames State Dept. for Benghazi
January 15, 2014 | 1:14pmWASHINGTON — The Senate Intelligence Committee released a report on the deadly assault on the diplomatic compound in Benghazi, Libya, Wednesday, laying blame on the State Department, the intelligence community...
GOP power broker backs Cuomo's re-election campaign
January 15, 2014 | 1:09pmA day after state Republican chairman Ed Cox asked party leaders not to cross party lines to endorse Gov. Cuomo, GOP power broker Alfonse D’Amato said he's backing the Democratic...
J.R. Smith was benched again after grumbling about OT minutes
January 15, 2014 | 12:57pmINDIANAPOLIS — J.R. Smith was bellyaching on the bench to his Knicks teammates about not playing during Monday’s overtime session against the Suns, according to an eyewitness. The source said...
Smart and fast 'Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit' entertains
January 15, 2014 | 12:56pmIn “Jack Ryan: Shadow Recruit,” we learn that Greenwich Village’s lefty haven Film Forum is the favorite place in town for CIA agents to swap files, which is as I...
'Miracle on the Hudson' five years later
January 15, 2014 | 12:53pmJanuary 15, 2014 marks the fifth anniversary of "The Miracle on the Hudson," when Captain Chesley “Sully” Sullenberger made a perfect emergency landing on the Hudson River. Miraculously, all 155...
NYers will be able to get home from work after water main break
January 15, 2014 | 12:46pmSubway service was restored late Wednesday morning after a water main break in lower Manhattan overnight made a mess out of the morning commute for thousands of straphangers. The main...
Valet busted for 'sending vulgar photo to customer'
January 15, 2014 | 12:38pmConnecticut cops busted a Washington Heights man who allegedly sent a photo of his genitals to a woman having her car fixed at the Greenwich Mercedes dealership where he worked...
Dad's fears revealed in 911 calls after mom kills 2 kids then herself
January 15, 2014 | 12:03pmA concerned Florida dad, whose two children were blown away by their deranged mom, desperately told cops that his ex-wife “was going to harm the kids.” West Palm Beach police on...
Lincoln's Holley flips from Penn State to Florida
January 15, 2014 | 11:55amLincoln All-American defensive tackle Thomas Holley changed his commitment from Penn State to Florida on Wednesday morning, his coach Shawn O'Connor told The Post. The news isn't necessarily surprising after...
Bud Selig 'borrowing' Mariano Rivera’s farewell tour idea
January 15, 2014 | 11:41amThere can be only one Mariano Rivera. But can there be another Mariano Rivera farewell tour? Commissioner Bud Selig thinks so. Selig was impressed with how the Yankees closer spent...
Florist dies after being run over by ‘drunk and high’ driver
January 15, 2014 | 11:29amA beloved East Village florist who was run over by an allegedly drunk and drugged-up Queens driver last June has died from his injuries. Akkas Ali, 62, was working at...
Cops hunt burglars in attempted Freud ash heist
January 15, 2014 | 11:27amFreud would have a field day analyzing the kooks behind this bizarre caper. London cops are hunting burglars who tried to steal the ashes of the famed psychoanalyst Sigmund Freud...
Giants shake up McAdoo's staff, firing two longtime coaches
January 15, 2014 | 11:08amOn some level, it should not be a surprise the Giants are undergoing massive and emotionally charged changes to their offensive coaching staff. After all, one of the guys who...
French president’s 'affair' a headache for White House
January 15, 2014 | 11:07amFrance’s horndog president is causing a huge headache for White House officials trying to figure out which of his gal pals he'll escort to a formal Feb. 11 state dinner....
New Apple, China Mobile deal goes beyond iPhones
January 15, 2014 | 10:54amApple’s deal with China Mobile to sell iPhones won’t be limited to just smartphones, but will entail a broader cooperation between the two companies, the chairman of the world’s largest...
Bank of America's profits rise sharply
January 15, 2014 | 10:27amBank of America’s fourth-quarter profit surged sharply, beating analyst estimates, as the banking giant bounced back from a year-ago weighed down by one-time charges, while also benefiting from stronger credit...
Johnny Carson's favorite comic still standing
January 15, 2014 | 10:25amIrv Benson, who turns 100 on Jan. 31, is the subject of a new documentary, “The Last First Comic: How Burlesque Died and Irv Benson Lived to Tell It!” Benson,...
Pelley's 'CBS News' gets best views since 2006
January 15, 2014 | 10:21amThe Scott Pelley-anchored “CBS Evening News” has posted its best total-viewership numbers since September 2006 — back when Katie Couric debuted as that newscast’s anchor. For the week ending Jan....
Seahawks' deaf fullback overcomes the odds
January 15, 2014 | 10:21amSeattle Seahawks fullback Derrick Coleman may be legally deaf -- the first legally deaf offensive player in NFL history -- but he isn't letting that get in the way of...
Serena Williams a cool customer in Australian heat wave
January 15, 2014 | 10:16amMELBOURNE, Australia — Serena Williams wore a fitted pink blazer into her second-round match at the Australian Open, giving the impression she wasn’t feeling the heat. And after her 6-1,...
Wadleigh loses first game after death of coach Crump
January 15, 2014 | 10:15amThe Wadleigh boys basketball team took the court for the first time Tuesday night since the tragic passing of its beloved coach, Mike Crump. Playing with heavy hearts, the Tigers...
Asiana crash victim run over twice despite warnings
January 15, 2014 | 10:11amNever-before-seen footage showing the chaotic rescue mission moments after the Asiana Airlines plane crash has provided a disturbing insight into the movements and actions of authorities on the ground. The...
Abused boy's body goes unclaimed after dad's arrest
January 15, 2014 | 10:01amThe body of a 4-year-old boy who died, police say, after suffering unimaginable abuse at the hands his caretaker lies unclaimed in a city morgue because his jailbird dad can’t...
New rules help stake true sangria’s claim
January 15, 2014 | 9:43amBRUSSELS — Not all sweet red wine blended with fruit may claim to be genuine sangria. The European Parliament on Tuesday passed legislation requiring tougher labeling rules to establish that...
Does anyone here want to coach the Browns?
January 15, 2014 | 9:40amCLEVELAND — Amid mounting criticism of a coaching search dragging in its third week, Browns owner Jimmy Haslam sent a letter to Cleveland fans explaining the team’s “methodical” actions. Haslam...
Iranian official reveals secret side deal to nuclear pact
January 15, 2014 | 9:37amAn Iranian official has revealed the existence of a secret side agreement to the new nuclear pact between his country and six other nations, including the United States. The existence...
Some Super Bowl snack costs to spike for big game
January 15, 2014 | 9:36amSuper Bowl munchie mavens might be surprised to see lower prices on their game-day staples like chicken wings and chili — but higher prices on snacks like guacamole and pizza,...
Is the French president's 'mistress' pregnant?
January 15, 2014 | 9:19amThe other woman may have a baguette in the oven.French President Francois Hollande's alleged mistress is four months pregnant, it was claimed last night.French blogger ‘Le Reel’ said actress Julie...
'Devil baby' terrifies New Yorkers
January 15, 2014 | 9:10amhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PUKMUZ4tlJg That’s one ugly baby! Some unsuspecting New Yorkers were scared out of their wits by a demonic robot baby hidden in what looked like an abandoned stroller - a...
Slow metabolism the key to long life in humans: study
January 15, 2014 | 8:58amHumans live longer than almost any other mammal because we burn half as many calories each day as similar sized mammals, new research revealed. The much slower metabolism explains why...
Why thousands in NYC were late to work today
January 15, 2014 | 8:46amA water main break in lower Manhattan swamped subway service early Wednesday, making a mess out of the morning commute for thousands of straphangers. The main broke at about 12:40...
Want a happy relationship? Don't have kids -- study says
January 15, 2014 | 8:16amIf you’re unhappy in your marriage don’t blame your spouse — blame your kids. A new survey has found that couples without kids have more pleasant relationships that those who...
'Beautiful' star Mueller an early Tony favorite
January 15, 2014 | 7:42amIt’S going to be a few months before we get a clear idea of who the combatants will be at the Tony Awards, but there’s one category that’s quickly coming...
9/11 fiend KSM says in new manifesto: 'violence is wrong'
January 15, 2014 | 7:19amWASHINGTON — After a decade behind bars, 9/11 mastermind Khalid Sheik Mohammed has had a startling change of heart about killing people. The terrorist kingpin now says in a 36-page...
Danish tourist gang-raped in India
January 15, 2014 | 7:18amNEW DELHI — A Danish tourist was gang-raped near a popular shopping area in New Delhi after she stopped to ask for directions, police said Wednesday, the latest case to...
Contently lands $9M in venture funding
January 15, 2014 | 7:07amContently, a New York tech outfit that is emerging as a leader in the native advertising world, just landed $9 million in new funding from two venture capital firms —...
Daily blotter
January 15, 2014 | 7:01amManhattan A man with a lengthy rap sheet was shot dead Tuesday in East Harlem, cops said. The 22-year-old man was in the Metro North Houses on First Avenue near...
Changes at Time Inc.
January 15, 2014 | 6:44amThere were more comings and goings at Time Inc. on Tuesday. The company named Amazon executive Colin Bodell, who had worked on the technology team at the Kindle store, to...
Simon Cowell's baby mama drama
January 15, 2014 | 6:16amWith just six weeks till the birth of his first child, Simon Cowell took his lover on a babymoon. But instead of an intimate break, they stayed in separate hotels...
After 97 years in NYC, Forbes heads to New Jersey
January 15, 2014 | 6:13amForbes Media surprised staffers Tuesday with the news that the “capitalist tool” is moving to New Jersey — vacating the Greenwich Village HQ it has occupied for 49 years. CEO...
The secrets of Simon Cowell's weird babymoon
January 15, 2014 | 6:06amStanding aboard her lover Simon Cowell’s rented 200-foot yacht off the coast of St. Barts, an eight-months-pregnant Lauren Silverman did not exactly look glowing as the couple celebrated their babymoon,...
A-Rod lawyer: 'I was NOT referring to Ortiz'
January 15, 2014 | 6:00amThe next time Joe Tacopina heads to Boston, it’s safe to say he won’t be welcomed with open arms. Tacopina, Alex Rodriguez’s lawyer, went on ESPN Radio Tuesday and defended...
McAdoo hire one of high risk but high reward for Giants
January 15, 2014 | 5:53amNo one should be even a little surprised coach Tom Coughlin, despite nearing the end of his coaching run, can embrace change this late in his career. Make no mistake,...
Chandler’s return offers little fuel to stop Bobcats
January 15, 2014 | 5:46amCHARLOTTE, N.C. — The return of center Tyson Chandler was not the answer. Chandler, battling back from bronchitis after missing the previous four games, appeared sluggish and Bobcats center Al...
Rangers' Talbot to get another shot this weekend
January 15, 2014 | 5:39amOne day after laughing about who his starting goaltender might be — making it seem the sky would sooner fall than Henrik Lundqvist not get the start in Tuesday’s 2-1...
Zach Galifianakis heading to FX
January 15, 2014 | 5:32amZach Galifianakis is heading to FX. “The Hangover” star is set to headline a comedy pilot for the network that he is co-writing with comedian and “Louie” star Louis C.K....
Harding tells all on skating scandal 20 years later
January 15, 2014 | 5:27amThis year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the biggest scandals in sports history. Just weeks before the 1994 Winter Olympic Games in Lillehammer, figure-skating darling Nancy Kerrigan was...
HBO series 'Looking' about gay life reflects true life
January 15, 2014 | 5:21amPerhaps the most shocking thing about “Looking,” HBO’s new show about gay men, is how shocking I, a gay man, found it. The series, which premieres Sunday at 10:30 p.m.,...
Ticket brokers want Seahawks-Broncos matchup
January 15, 2014 | 5:16amTicket brokers are crossing their fingers for good weather and a Seahawks-Broncos matchup in Super Bowl XLVIII next month. The Feb. 2 game at MetLife Stadium already commanded the highest...
Mets' Daniel Murphy, Ike Davis file for arbitration
January 15, 2014 | 4:55amSeven Mets were among the 146 major league players who filed for arbitration on Tuesday. Daniel Murphy, Ike Davis, Bobby Parnell, Dillon Gee, Eric Young Jr., Lucas Duda and Ruben...
Jets' Goodson to plead not guilty to weapons charges
January 15, 2014 | 4:38amA forgettable year for Mike Goodson will take another turn on Wednesday at the Morris County (N.J.) Courthouse, where the Jets running back will enter “not guilty’’ pleas at an...
Sifting through the A-Rod wreckage
January 15, 2014 | 4:32amA day without an A-Rod bombshell is like a banana split without whipped cream. It leaves you unfulfilled. So when no big news hit the public domain on Tuesday, we...
Christie 'bought' Dems with Port Authority projects: report
January 15, 2014 | 4:23amDemocratic officials in New Jersey endorsed Republican Gov. Chris Christie’s re-election last year after scoring pricey public-works projects paid for by the Port Authority, according to a report published Tuesday....
The ritzy student bash at the school with no books
January 15, 2014 | 4:05amTheir school provides them no textbooks, no supplies or art classes. But here are the underprivileged pupils of Far Rockaway’s PS 106 — dressed to the nines in tuxes and...
'Bank thief' ID'd by mangy fur coat
January 15, 2014 | 3:49amClothes make the man — easy to arrest. A Queens bandit was done in by his tacky fur coat, which left him easy to track down after he held up...
Dems defying Obama shouldn't expect welcome from GOP
January 15, 2014 | 3:38amNow that the White House is accusing some Senate Democrats of wanting war with Iran instead of peace, it is tempting to welcome those Dems to the Abused-by-Obama Club. They...
Gov panel slaps Bill de Blasio agenda with pre-K charters
January 15, 2014 | 3:26amMayor de Blasio’s plan to impose limits on charter schools hit a brick wall Tuesday when a state commission recommended expanding the privately run schools by allowing them to add...
NSA has spy software 'hidden in 100K PCs'
January 15, 2014 | 3:11amThe National Security Agency has implanted software that can communicate through radio waves with almost 100,000 computers around the world, allowing it to spy on users and carry out cyber-attacks...
Springsteen, Fallon jab Christie in 'traffic' song
January 15, 2014 | 2:18amThe Boss has weighed in on Bridgegate. Bruce Springsteen stopped by "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" on Tuesday to sing a spoof song about Governor Chris Christie’s scandal involving the...
The media’s Christie craze
January 15, 2014 | 12:50amPuh-leeze. If ever we see the happy day when legislatures move to forbid public dollars for TV ads that benefit politicians in office, we’ll be leading the parade. But if...
Iran doesn't like US, no matter who is president
January 15, 2014 | 12:43amIn defending his most recent Iranian nukes deal — an agreement to implement an earlier agreement — President Obama says we need to “give peace a chance.” The Iranians have...
Mom kills her two kids, then herself
January 15, 2014 | 12:40amA distraught Florida mom fatally shot her two teenage children before turning the weapon on herself in a tragic murder suicide, according to reports. Jennifer Berman, 48, gunned down her...
Republicans for Cuomo
January 15, 2014 | 12:11amNew York’s GOP must be in dire straits if its state chairman has to beg his fellow Republicans not to endorse a Democratic governor for re-election. Yet that’s just what...
We’re missing the point of marriage
January 15, 2014 | 12:03amIt’s one of the sad ironies of modern life that as marriage has grown more idealized, it’s also becoming less common. The amount we spend on weddings has skyrocketed; American...