October 8, 2015
How to build an ace: Mets, Dodgers are masters
LOS ANGELES — Logan White calls it “the four-two rule.” “For every four pitchers you draft,” the Padres’ senior adviser said this week, “two will break down.” Even in this...
Vigneault's blunt, expletive-laced challenge to Rangers' top line
COLUMBUS, Ohio — The f-bombs, loud and repetitive, came flying out of the mouth of Alain Vigneault during one of the drills at Thursday’s practice, with the coach directing his...
Islanders to christen Barclays Center without one key player
The Islanders will play their first regular-season home game in franchise history at a building other than the Nassau Coliseum on Friday night, when they welcome the defending Stanley Cup...
Hondo plays shame game
Hondo seemed to be well on his way to a strong showing in Week 4, arriving at the 4 o’clock games with a 6-3 record and two Best Bets in...
One NLDS matchup is straight from Red Sox glory days
ST. LOUIS — John Lackey is the best bargain in baseball, and he gives the Cardinals a pitching backbone. Lackey, who is making $507,500 this season, will go against old...
Banker says dad's ex kept him from inheriting $1 million
A Morgan Stanley banker is suing his dad’s ex-girlfriend, saying she used her skills as a shrink to convince the dying man to disinherit him out of more than $1...
Fired coaches? Bullpen help? 5 questions Yankees must answer
On Friday, manager Joe Girardi will meet the media for the third straight year without his club participating in a postseason series. You want to count Monday night’s sleep-inducing 3-0...
Surging Giants will storm past free-falling 49ers
The 49ers still have a few recognizable names on offense. Colin Kaepernick is running/scrambling for nearly 50 yards a game. Carlos Hyde is averaging a respectable 4.5 yards per carry....
Jimmy Rollins taunts Mets with reminders of 2007
LOS ANGELES — Jimmy Rollins may have been displaced at short by rookie Corey Seager, but the very sight of him represents nightmares for Mets fans. While the uniform has...
The secret behind the winning strategy of Cubs' Joe Maddon
ST. LOUIS — Joe Maddon is not a robot. He thinks for himself and is not afraid to say what he thinks. That’s refreshing. It’s his time and his Cubs’...
Fan sues fantasy football sites over insider trading scandal
An angry football fan has hit two fantasy football sites with a federal class-action lawsuit, claiming employees at one of the sites used inside information to cheat their way to...
Jacob deGrom is perfect Game 1 starter for drama-prone Mets
LOS ANGELES — Of course this National League Division Series will be dramatic. Win or lose, these 2015 Mets do drama as well anyone, right? The 11-game winning streak. David...
Scott Stringer's pension fee report includes unclear data
Scott Stringer’s push for transparency has come out a little foggy. In a bid to show how Wall Street fees eat into city pension funds’ returns, the New York City...
If you're an American adult, you probably use social media
CHICAGO — Social media usage among American adults has ballooned in the past decade with about two-thirds now on social networking sites, Pew Research Center said on Thursday. The 65 percent of...
Nanny says Uber exec masturbated in front of her, asked for ‘handwork’
This is one Uber executive who may have taken the sharing economy a bit too far. A Silicon Valley power couple — he’s a top executive at Uber and she’s...
Banged-up Ravens are home but will struggle against Browns
Including the 1997-2014 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stands at 523-440 (54 percent) against the spread. Saturday Northwestern (+7¹/₂) over MICHIGAN: After Utah destroyed the Wolverines, Michigan...
Specter of Kershaw, Greinke not shaking Mets' confidence
LOS ANGELES — Roll cameras for Mets postseason 2015, take one. In this Hollywood production, Clayton Kershaw is the untouchable gunslinger who owns the West and isn’t about to be...
Ben Carson says arming Jews would have 'diminished' the Holocaust
WASHINGTON — Republican presidential candidate Ben Carson suggests the Holocaust would have been "greatly diminished" if German Jews had been armed with guns. Carson was asked Thursday by CNN's Wolf...
Amazon Fire TV off to a rough start
So much for Amazon’s early jump on the Apple TV. The Seattle Web giant’s site said Thursday that the new version of its Fire TV won’t be in stock again...
Time Inc. sign heads to new downtown location
Start packing! The Time Inc. sign officially went up in the window at the magazine publishing giant’s new corporate headquarters in downtown Manhattan on Wednesday. By the end of the...
Giants just pretenders if they lose to diminished 49ers
If you want to be somebody in this league, if you want to shock the experts and be a contender, you take nothing and no one for granted. You look...
Expect fewer presents under the Christmas tree this year
Expect a little less ho-ho-ho in the holidays this year. US consumers will likely reel in spending in November and December, dialing down to a 3.7 percent rise in retail...
Original investors planning to sell Shake Shack shares
Wall Street shook up Shake Shack after the high-end hamburger and fries chain greased the exits Thursday for its original investors. Shares in the chain — which has grown to...
It's going to cost more to binge-watch your favorite shows
It’s going to cost you a little more to tune into Season 4 of “House of Cards.” Netflix said Thursday it is raising the price of one of its Internet...
The game-changing mental tweak that saved Jeurys Familia
LOS ANGELES — It was a senses-numbing, gut-busting defeat. On July 30 — the game that seemingly crammed a week of rain delays into a single afternoon — Jeurys Familia...
Romo-less Cowboys won't be much of a test for rested Patriots
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North Charleston settles with Walter Scott's family for $6.5M
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — A city in South Carolina approved a $6.5 million settlement Thursday with the family of an unarmed black man shot to death earlier this year by...
Legendary Vin Scully will miss the playoffs
Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully will miss the postseason after undergoing a recommended medical procedure Thursday, according to the Dodgers. The 87-year-old Scully previously was expected to be part...
Scouting report on the Dodgers: Inside 5 keys to Mets' NLDS
The theory is you want to get to the best pitchers early, and the Mets did that with Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke. Kershaw faced the Mets in his second...
Say good-bye to one more small New York pleasure
You’re trudging down a city block in sweltering August heat, when suddenly you get a breath of relief — a momentary, blissful breeze from a store blasting its AC through...
Over/Under Rico: Week 5
Rico responded with a tremendous Week 4, going 10-4-1 (3-0 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders. The season record is 32-30-1 (8-4). The selections for Week 5 are: Over: Bills /...
Hillary Clinton's 'trust' deficit deepens after latest flip-flop
She was for it — loudly — before she was against it. That pretty much sums up Hillary Clinton’s “evolving” position on President Obama’s 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership trade deal. Mind...
Break's over, Mets fans: Enjoy the thrilling, nerve-wracking ride
LOS ANGELES — How long has it been since the dawning of a baseball morning brought what Friday morning will bring you — the nerves, the anticipation, the heart working...
NYC's campaign cops hand down chump-change fines
Stop the presses: The City Campaign Finance Board slapped a consultant with a $15,000 fine for breaking the rules. Finally, the world is safe for democracy. Or so you might...
Why Kyle O'Quinn felt right at home in his strong Knicks debut
Kyle O’Quinn certainly looked at home Wednesday night. While many of the other new Knicks had some predictable jitters playing at the Garden for the first time as members of...
Scorpions in a bottle: the new Republican civil war
At least they aren’t brawling the way they do in the South Korean parliament. Yet, anyway. House Republicans have over the last few weeks seen their speaker, John Boehner, announce...
In Israel, we're defying terror by living our lives
It’s been a tense and tragic few weeks here in Israel, as a wave of Palestinian terrorism — stabbings and shootings, as well as boulders and Molotov cocktails hurled at...
Ukrainians are still alone in their heroic fight for freedom
"They said it would be easy — just go to Maidan [Square], hang out a little, and then go back,” a young protestor tells the camera in the first few...
Will the Supreme Court gut unions' power?
The National Education Association, the nation’s largest public-employee union, endorsed Hillary Clinton for president on Saturday. That’s on the heels of the endorsement by another giant, the American Federation of...
Victor Cruz 'convinced' he'll return -- and is circling a date
Injured Giants receiver Victor Cruz won’t make his season debut Sunday night against San Francisco, still playing the waiting game instead of NFL games. But he will meet doctors the...
Rangers pound David Price, take 1-0 ALDS lead over Blue Jays
TORONTO — A big day by the bottom of Texas’ batting order helped the Rangers overcome an injury to slugger Adrian Beltre in the start of their postseason run. Robinson...
Are these new shows already headed for cancellation?
The fall season is barely a month old, but viewers have already indicated what shows they like to watch. They love “Blindspot” on NBC. They like “Limitless,” “Life in Pieces”...
De Blasio gives NYPD recruits mixed messages on use of force
Mayor de Blasio sent mixed messages on Thursday when he said after the Police Academy swearing-in ceremony that cops can use “maximum force when necessary” — but the officers will...
NHLer sorry for hit that got him record-setting ban
https://youtu.be/UYvs55PBFqE SAN JOSE, Calif. — San Jose Sharks forward Raffi Torres says that "I am disappointed I have put myself in a position to be suspended again." Torres isn't appealing...
Urban Outfitters asks employees to work for free on weekends
Urban Outfitters has asked salaried workers at the company’s home office to “volunteer” for extra weekend shifts at a new fulfillment center in the town of Gap, Pennsylvania. In an...
Man killed 3 to get revenge on Virginia city's elite, prosecutors say
FAIRFAX, Va. — A Virginia man accused of killing three Alexandria residents over the span of a decade wanted revenge against what he perceived as the city's elite after losing...
Gun found during drifters' arrest in tantric sex teacher's death
SAN RAFAEL, Calif. — Authorities said Thursday that they recovered the gun thought to be the one used to kill a popular tantra yoga teacher when they arrested three drifters...
World’s largest rubber duck is coming to New York
We’re going to need a giant Ernie. Brace yourselves, New Yorkers — the world’s largest rubber duck is docking in our waters for the first time. “Mama Duck,” as she’s...
Hedgie buys $60M penthouse in wake of divorce settlement
Although big spending billionaire Ken Griffin has settled his ugly divorce battle with his wife of 11 years, Anne Dias-Griffin, his massive real estate spending spree is far from over....
Conservative writer D'Souza can stop seeing shrink, judge rules
Conservative scribe Dinesh D’Souza must serve community service for the rest of his five-year probation on his campaign finance conviction, but he can stop seeing his shrink. D’Souza appeared for...
Volkswagen exec blames rogue engineers for emissions scandal
WASHINGTON — Volkswagen's top US executive offered deep apologies yet sought to distance himself Thursday from the emissions scandal enveloping the world's largest automaker. He asserted that he and other...
Why Joe Maddon's 'philosophy' translated to Cubs: Cliff Floyd
Former Mets outfielder turned MLB Network analyst Cliff Floyd recalls his time under Joe Maddon and talks the rest of the postseason with The Post’s Justin Terranova. MLB Network is...
Devils' new coach counts Bill Belichick as a role model
The Devils' new brain trust of coach John Hynes and general manager Ray Shero lined up for some questions from The Post before their team -- in the midst of...
Here's how to win tickets to the New York City Wine & Food Festival
NEW YORK POST AND FOOD NETWORK & COOKING CHANNEL NEW YORK CITY WINE & FOOD FESTIVAL PRESENTED BY FOOD & WINE SWEEPSTAKES OFFICIAL RULES 1. ELIGIBILITY: NEW YORK POST AND...
The day in photos
The Northern Lights illuminate England, a baby gorilla makes an adorable debut and more.
Cop pleads guilty to pointing gun at boys playing tag
An NYPD captain pleaded guilty before the Civilian Complaint Review Board on Thursday to pointing his gun at two innocent boys as they were playing tag on their Brooklyn block...
David Wright's crucial decision on his journey to hell and back
David Wright’s 30th birthday was a few weeks away, likely bringing the Mets third baseman as close — or closer — to the end of his career as its beginning....
Mets in 5: Deeper team's slim NLDS edge over Dodgers aces
When the Mets and Dodgers were last seen together on a postseason stage in 2006, it was no contest. The Mets swept the Dodgers in the NLDS that year, but...
Charter school leader Eva Moskowitz won't run against de Blasio
The city’s top charter school operator -- and a persistent thorn in Mayor de Blasio’s side -- announced on Thursday that she will not run to unseat him in 2017....
Pluto has blue skies and red ice
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. -- The sky over Pluto may not be sunny but it's undoubtedly blue. NASA's New Horizons spacecraft discovered Pluto's blue sky during the historic flyby of the...
Paul Prudhomme, Louisiana chef who popularized Cajun food, dies
NEW ORLEANS — Paul Prudhomme, the Cajun who popularized spicy Louisiana cuisine and became one of the first American restaurant chefs to achieve worldwide fame, died Thursday. He was 75....
The most vicious behind-the-scenes feuds in TV history
Actors on successful television shows are trained to always give the right answers in interviews, and shift the focus away from any drama that might be going on behind the...
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame are idiots if they don’t admit this band
The 10th time surely has to be the charm. Late Wednesday night, the latest round of nominees for the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame were announced, featuring first-time nominees...
Joyless, zero-star ‘Pan’ should walk the plank
"What could possibly go wrong?" asks the newly named Captain Hook of his pal Peter Pan as they sail the Jolly Roger through the sky at the end of “Pan"...
Russian missiles missed Syria and hit Iran, officials say
Four deadly cruise missiles launched from Russian ships at targets in Syria crash-landed in Iran instead, according to a report Thursday. US military and intelligence officials said it was unclear...
The sex-assault employment racket
The head of the University at Albany’s Center for Sexual Assault, Carol Stenger, is unhappy with the low number of sexual assaults being reported at the school. Yes, you read...
Syria extends major offensive with aid of Russian strikes
DAMASCUS, Syria -- Syria's top general on Thursday said Russian strikes had helped government forces launch a "wide-ranging" offensive in central and northwestern Syria, where al-Qaida's affiliate as well as...
800-pound man orders pizza, gets booted from hospital
WARWICK, R.I. — An 800-pound Rhode Island man says he's been kicked out of a hospital's weight loss program for ordering pizza. Steven Assanti, of Cranston, says he is addicted...
The two-hour film that was shot in one take
The fashion for endless tracking shots in films continues with Sebastian Schipper’s “Victoria,” shot in a single take, no cuts, for 138 minutes. The title character (Laia Costa), a Spanish...
Derek Fisher discusses 'love triangle' brawl with Phil Jackson
Derek Fisher is done talking directly about his love triangle — he wants the focus back on the Knicks' triangle offense. The Knicks coach, who -- as first reported by...
North Korean capital shows flashes of prosperity amid country's isolation
PYONGYANG — Smartphones, traffic jams and modern, energy-saving lights casting a dim glow on the streets — North Korea's capital shows signs of change even as it prepares for a...
NYC sued over right to flip the bird at cops
A cop-loathing Brooklyn woman and her equally disdainful male pal are suing the city for violating their right — to flip the bird at cops. Channing Creager, 26, of Prospect...
This souped-up watch costs $10 million
If you thought the ballyhooed Apple iWatch was a bit much, get a load of this. Swiss watchmakers Vacheron Constantin have unveiled what they’re calling the most “complicated” watch ever...
Matt Barnes: Why I kicked Derek Fisher's ass
NBA bad boy Matt Barnes insisted Thursday that it was concern for his kids — and not jealousy — that drove him to race to his former marital home, where...
It’s good for kids to tweet their grief
When 12-year-old Messiah Davis heard the news that 13-year-old YouTube star Caleb Logan Bratayley had died, her first instinct was to click on her favorite messenger app, Kik. “I can’t believe...
Steven Matz makes compelling case for NLDS in Florida start
LOS ANGELES — Steven Matz survived his simulated game in Port St. Lucie and needs to clear one last hurdle before he is added to the Mets’ NLDS roster. The...
Facebook's 'Like' button is about to get more emotional
Like it or not, Facebook Inc.'s trademark "Like" button is set to get more expressive. The social network said Thursday it is launching a pilot test of "Reactions," which will...
McCarthy accused of affair with House member after failed speaker bid
WASHINGTON — House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy abruptly withdrew his promising bid to become speaker Thursday as the married congressman was accused of having an affair with another married House...
Everyone needs to stop remaking 'Peter Pan'
"Peter Pan" is all about the belief in the impossible — and here’s an especially impossible dream: that we, the audience, will stop being force-fed a new production of this...
Predominantly Muslim city in Russia bans cake-cutting at weddings
Let them eat cake...without knives. The capital of Russia's Chechen republic will no longer tolerate fun at weddings, as cake cutting and “indecent” dancing at ceremonies are now banned by...
Teacher gets her job back after fatally running over her husband
COLUMBUS, Ohio — A second-grade Ohio teacher accused of running over her husband while their two children were in the car has her job back after charges against her were...
A White House flip-flop on Fannie and Freddie? Investors think so
Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac shareholders are pumped over a controversial recent report that claims the Obama administration has flip-flopped and is now working to revive the beleaguered mortgage giants...
Why Nantucket is best in the off-season
Book your ticket to ACK ASAP. Just because summer is officially over doesn’t mean that weekend getaways to Nantucket have to end, too. As far as we’re concerned, the most...
Former Louisville recruit 'confirms' stripper parties
A former Louisville recruit, who met with NCAA investigators this week, reportedly has confirmed the allegations that a former team staff member hired strippers and escorts for prospective basketball players....
Songwriter's family wins back rights to classic Christmas tune
A sleighful of money is coming to town for the heirs of J. Frederick Coots. A Manhattan federal court transferred the ownership of the classic Christmas song “Santa Claus Is...
Bill Gross slaps Pimco with $200M suit over ouster
The Bond King is back for more. Bill Gross, the co-founder and former chief investment officer of Pimco, sued the Newport, Calif.-based bond giant over his ouster last year, claiming...
Israelis injured in bloody stabbing rampages by Palestinians
Several Israelis were injured during bloody stabbing rampages Thursday at the hands of Palestinians — amid escalating violence that has gripped the country in recent weeks. In Tel Aviv, a...
American hero in French train attack stabbed in California
He helped stop a terror attack on a European train, met President Obama and even had a parade in his honor. But on Thursday, Airman 1st Class Spencer Stone found...
Jerry Jones: Greg Hardy's right, Gisele is 'very attractive'
That’s one way to react to a star player’s controversial comments. Cowboys owner Jerry Jones was made aware of convicted woman-beater Greg Hardy saying he was going to come out...
Political insider fined for playing too many sides of 2013 elections
A political consultant has agreed to pay $26,000 in penalties after authorities accused him of double dealing in the 2013 municipal elections. Scott Levenson’s The Advance Group played both sides...
Colts starting old, sick QB instead of Andrew Luck
This is how badly Andrew Luck is messed up right now: The Colts, with their record quivering at .500, are starting a 40-year-old backup who just got out of the...
Breaking down every Yankee's status for 2016
As the Yankees' wild-card playoff loss to the Astros wears off, The Post takes a look at the key members of the 2015 roster and evaluates what 2016 may hold...
Celebrity chef picked up underage teen for sex, FBI says
A celebrity chef was arrested early Thursday after he picked up a Bronx high school student online and then met the teen for sex and sick filming sessions, court papers...
Mac-and-cheese jackass apparently kicked out of college
WARNING: Video contains graphic language The obnoxious bro who went ballistic after a UConn dining hall refused to serve him mac and cheese will now apparently be denied a diploma...
‘Empire’ would have been Daniel Patrick Moynihan’s favorite show
Late this summer, just before “Empire” returned to the small screen, the Web was buzzing with reports that Terrence Howard — and his alter ego Lucious Lyon — would be...
Why I dumped my Apple iPhone for a Microsoft phone
There’s a warning sign on the Internet that reads: “Please don’t feed the trolls.” So I’m really, really sorry about what I’m going to write. There are no trolls like...
Sleeping hunter wakes up to bear biting his head
BOISE, Idaho — A hunter asleep in the remote Idaho wilderness woke up when he felt something tugging on his hair. Then he heard the black bear breathing. Stephen Vouch,...
Fearless highliners tip-toe above the Swiss Alps
A crew of fearless highliners tip-toed above the Swiss Alps in an attempt to beat the world record for longest highline walk. Record holder Samuel Volery – who has been...
Anheuser-Busch blasts SABMiller for rejecting takeover bid
Anheuser-Busch InBev Chief Executive Carlos Brito repeated his appeal to SABMiller shareholders on Thursday, again urging them to push the brewer’s board into more serious takeover discussions. The Brazilian boss...
No peace for these doves when jackal attacks
This jackal had one hell of a day. The killer canine was caught feasting on birds it captured at a watering hole in South Africa. “The jackals hide under the...
Suspect tries to flee in limo after funeral stabbing
NORTH HAVEN, Conn. — Police say an argument at a funeral in Connecticut led to a stabbing and an attempted escape in a limousine. Family members had gathered for a...
Amazon launches Etsy-killer Handmade crafts site
Amazon is engaging in hand-to-hand combat with Etsy. The online giant launched its long-anticipated website, called Handmade at Amazon, that will tap into shoppers’ appetite for items crafted by artisans....
Fire breathers create mind-blowing 'Matrix'-style video
These balls of fire would even make Jerry Lee Lewis scream “goodness gracious!” Fire-breathers Mike Icon and Terry Lee Fields II showcased their blazing palates in a series of photos...
NYPD dog named for slain officer sniffs out two guns hidden in car
A police dog named for a slain NYPD officer sniffed out two illegal guns and got them out of the hands of dangerous criminals this week — just blocks from...
NASA scientist hints at 'amazing' Pluto finding
NASA is set to announce an "amazing" finding Thursday about Pluto, claims a lead scientist with the agency — which has taken to social media to dispel the rumor. The...
NYC man was on cargo ship that sank in hurricane
A Brooklyn man has been identified as one of the missing crew members of the ill-fated cargo ship El Faro, which is believed to have sunk off the Bahamas during...
Cate Blanchett’s biggest Oscar competitor is herself
At this point, it looks like Cate Blanchett will be competing with herself for a Best Actress nomination — but will she get it for the lesbian romantic drama “Carol,’’...
ISIS destroys 2,000-year-old Arch of Triumph in Syria
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nSDfmloQpNc BEIRUT — Video footage obtained by the Associated Press shows the main structure of the iconic, 2,000-year-old Arch of Triumph in Syria's Palmyra has been destroyed. Activists have said Islamic...
Armored truck driver buried $500,000 in stolen cash in his back yard
FONTANA, Calif. — FBI agents dug up more than $500,000 on Wednesday from the back yard of a Southern California home where an armored truck driver who admitted stealing $1...
Great-great granny dies after run-in with man she mistook for intruder
She lived for nearly a century, only to die after she mistook a man for an intruder in her Manhattan apartment building. Filomena Vargas, 96, died Monday from injuries suffered...
Hillary's server subject to hack attempts from China, South Korea, Germany
WASHINGTON — Hillary Rodham Clinton’s private e-mail server that housed at least 30,000 State Department correspondences was vulnerable to foreign cyber attackers and may have lacked cyber security protection for...
Gunman in custody after shootout with cops in Brooklyn
One of the gunmen in a shootout between Brooklyn cops and two other suspects is in police custody, cops said Thursday. Plainclothed officers in an unmarked vehicle at Park Avenue...
Svetlana Alexievich of Belarus wins Nobel Prize in literature
STOCKHOLM — Belarusian writer Svetlana Alexievich won the Nobel Prize in literature on Thursday for works that the prize judges called "a monument to suffering and courage." Alexievich, 67, used...
Indiana University suspends frat in sex-hazing probe
BLOOMINGTON, Ind. — Indiana University says it has suspended the local chapter of the Alpha Tau Omega fraternity while it investigates a sexually explicit video purportedly showing the hazing of...
FIFA bans Sepp Blatter for 90 days
An internal watchdog panel slapped embattled FIFA president Sepp Blatter with a 90-day suspension Thursday, citing ethics violations. Blatter, European soccer chief Michael Francois Platini and FIFA Secretary General Jerome...
A perfume called Selfie and 9 other wacky scents
Perfumery has moved beyond just smelling sweet. Today, companies are just as likely to create scents based on esoteric ideas, like the 10 displayed here, as they are to capture...
This Brooklynite cooks his own deodorant -- and it actually works
More than 70 years ago, Estée Lauder simmered her first creams in her Queens kitchen. Fast forward to 2015 and many of New York’s beauty entrepreneurs are just as hands-on,...
27 beauty products that will make you green with envy
Wicked shade Dual-Intensity Eyeshadow in “Pasiphae,” $29 at narscosmetics.com Ivy eyes Moondust Eyeshadow in “Vortex,” $21 at urbandecay.com Nailed it Nail Colour in “Zermadame,” $50 at christianlouboutin.com Mostly mossy Bobbi...
F-cup MMA fighter on why Ronda Rousey is wrong about buxom athletes
Two and a half years ago, Brye Anne Russillo found herself slipping into an unhealthy lifestyle. The bartender and single mother of one had just completed pastry school and was...
Why I gave up orgies and porn stars for monogamy
https://instagram.com/p/uFkYU3yNmG/ Take it from this humble scribe: Author Neil Strauss was not living the life of a typical writer. “The most decadent time was when I was in a relationship...
Why veganism isn't a recipe for love
Each week, The Post sends readers on a blind date. Gia and Rob, both 33, consider themselves dyed-in-the-wool New Yorkers — although that would most likely be imitation wool, as...
Trades, torrents and tears: The 2 weeks that transformed Mets
It was just before 9:30 on the evening of July 29 when a most extraordinary thing appeared on television screens across New York City. The Mets had been playing just...
Cashman: Fire Girardi? 'He managed a perfect playoff game'
Those looking for Joe Girardi to take the fall for a third straight disappointing Yankees season are wasting time and energy. “It’s a fact, nobody should be looking for anybody...
How Derek Fisher explained love triangle fight to Knicks players
The ball had yet to be tipped off for the first preseason game Wednesday night when the Knicks again were starring in their annual circus of dysfunction. Coach Derek Fisher...
This $38M West Side apartment is a 'bargain'
Looking for a “bargain” on Central Park West? An apartment at 101 Central Park West, the building where Harrison Ford once owned a duplex and where "Ghostbusters" actor Rick Moranis...
Orson Welles' cottage in secret celeb haven goes into contract
A charming waterfront Tudor-style stone cottage where Orson Welles lived around the time he was working on “Citizen Kane” and where John Steinbeck later lived has gone into contract. The three-bedroom,...
Brand-new $8.75M Hamptons manse has historic inspiration
Top Hamptons broker Tim Davis is now also a developer. His first project is an $8.75 million spec house at 60 Herrick Road in Southampton. The 6,500-square-foot spread has seven...
Celebs filled this $7M townhouse to shoot a Woody Allen scene
Kristen Stewart, Jesse Eisenberg and Steve Carrell just filmed a scene for Woody Allen’s latest movie at 627 West End Ave., a turn-of-the-century townhouse that is now on the market for...
How the Mets plan to attack Clayton Kershaw, Zack Greinke
The Mets might want to heed the advice of their sage third-base coach when considering how they can beat Dodgers aces Clayton Kershaw and Zack Greinke in the NLDS. “It’s...
Prince Amukamara house-hunting in the Flatiron district
Off the field, New York Giants cornerback Prince Amukamara has been house-hunting — along with his wife, Pilar Davis, the team’s good luck charm. He recently checked out 40 West 22nd...
Inside the colorful, quirky Village duplex of two design stars
He may be fashion royalty, but Simon Doonan — Barneys’ creative ambassador-at-large — is still gobsmacked at the showstopping Greenwich Village co-op he shares with his husband, designer and ceramicist...
NYC's 33 buzziest new buildings
If there’s ever been a time start your house hunt and lock down the perfect pad, it’s right now. From Midtown to Midwood, Boerum Hill to Bed-Stuy and Long Island...
Giants treating Colin Kaepernick the same as a career backup
Every week is different, but this week is more similar than most when it comes to the priorities presented to the Giants’ defense regarding Colin Kaepernick. They cannot live in...
Amazon is time-traveling back to the ’80s
"Red Oaks,” Amazon’s new series set at a suburban New Jersey country club in the summer of 1985, can claim some serious ’80s cred in star Jennifer Grey (“Dirty Dancing”)...
'Grinder,' 'Grandfathered' and 'Muppets' are sinking fast
Despite favorable reviews, the Rob Lowe comedy “The Grinder” is fading in the ratings, according to Variety. In fact, Fox has a problem with its entire Tuesday night lineup, which...
Andrew Miller's two biggest regrets about 2015 season
Andrew Miller left The Bronx on Wednesday with two regrets. “I thought we had a chance to win it all and we didn’t get it done,” Miller said outside Yankee...
'Perfect Guy' star Sanaa Lathan headed to Fox event series
Fox is taking on the timely topic of police shootings for an “event” series in development starring Sanaa Lathan (“The Perfect Guy”). Set in the aftermath of an African-American cop...
Rangers to Raphael Diaz: We'll get back to you in a month
CHICAGO — Veteran defenseman Raphael Diaz has reported to the AHL Wolf Pack with the understanding the Rangers will review his situation at the end of the month. The 29-year-old...
Cops make 2nd arrest in shooting death of 70-year-old woman
Another arrest has been made in the shooting death of a 70-year-old Queens woman who was killed as soon as she opened her door in March, police said. Cops arrested...
Family of grandmother found dead on roof sues building owner
The family of a 73-year-old grandmother is suing the owner of her Coney Island apartment building after she wandered onto the 16th-floor rooftop — where her decomposing body was found...
Michael Conforto reveals best playoff advice he received
The postseason: It’s what every baseball player strives to achieve. Getting there is great, staying around even better. Figure there aren’t too many Yankees feeling all happy and peppy after...
Judge tosses lawsuit against disgraced ex-cop Louis Scarcella
The former NYPD cop accused of trumping up evidence in dozens of wrongful Brooklyn prosecutions has finally had a court ruling go his way, The Post has learned. A Brooklyn...
Second company turns over Hillary email data to FBI
WASHINGTON — The FBI’s investigation into Hillary Rodham Clinton’s server has extended to a second computer data company to recover her deleted emails. Datto Inc., of Norwalk, Conn., was hired...
Giants' improving defense likely down a key linebacker
Just when it appears as if the Giants’ defense is getting its act together, one of the best players on the unit is going to be out awhile. Devon Kennard...
Head of homeless services 'shocked' over shady shelter
The head of the city’s Department of Homeless Services was caught off guard Wednesday when he had to learn secondhand at a Senate task force hearing that one of the...
LeBron James takes a selfie with fans during game
You literally can't turn around these days without running into a camera of some kind. We're documenting our lives at a frantic pace, often with as many selfies as we...
Ex-attorney made over $1M from real-estate scam, prosecutors say
A disbarred attorney pocketed more than $1 million through bogus real-estate deals he brokered in Brooklyn, according to an indictment unsealed Wednesday. Domenick Crispino allegedly pretended to still be a...
Shootout erupts between cops and suspect in Brooklyn
A shootout between Brooklyn cops and a suspect Wednesday night left bullet holes in a police car, but nobody was wounded, sources said. Officers in an unmarked vehicle at Park...
Knicks' Madison Square Garden sellout streak ends at 201
The 201-game Garden sellout streak dating to 2010 is over. The club announced a crowd of 19,037 — below the sellout number of 19,812 — for Tuesday’s preseason opener against...
'King of Cranes' isn't allowed to operate his machinery: judge
A Queens judge has barred the city’s biggest crane owner from operating his own machinery. In a decision made public Wednesday, Supreme Court Justice Allan Weiss ruled that construction magnate...
Bloodhounds track down ex-cop suspected of murdering his wife
A ex-NYPD transit cop was arrested in the Long Island slaying of his wife after State Police using bloodhounds tracked him down in woods upstate. Paul Leitgeb, 49, was found...
Drone bursts into flames on quiet Hamptons street
A drone crashed and exploded into flames this week on a quiet Hamptons street. The flying object slammed into the top of the Sag Harbor Variety Store in Sag Harbor...
Why Michigan will win handily against Northwestern
I wanted to make the speech. I really did. I wanted to scream about “human sacrifice” and “dogs and cats living together” because, well, Bill Murray, and, because, well, “Ghostbusters,”...
Doctor at center of Silver scandal gets his job back -- for now
The ousted Columbia University doctor embroiled in the corruption scandal of former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver has gotten his job back — for now. But the school wants to make...
David Paterson to resign as Democratic Party chair
ALBANY — Former Gov. David Paterson is stepping down as chair of the state Democratic Party after the elections next month, he announced Wednesday. Paterson assumed the post less than...
Here's some advice on how you should be investing your money
The stock market is driving everybody psycho — with the Dow up 300 points one day and down 300 the next. And there are those overnight rallies that look very...
The backstory behind Nets' Donald Sloan's daily Twitter mantra
AUBURN HILLS, Mich. — Scrolling through the Twitter timeline for Nets guard Donald Sloan won’t provide you with much variety. In fact, virtually every tweet is the same two words:...
Post pun brings out the softer side of Preet at NYU law talk
Hard-charging Manhattan federal prosecutor Preet Bharara loves busting crooked politicians and bankers — almost as much as he appreciates a good headline. Speaking before 250 admiring law students, the crusading...
Roger Goodell: NFL return to Los Angeles 'will go to vote'
The NFL owners convened Wednesday in Manhattan, with announcements made on future international games and satellite broadcasting, but no concrete decision on the elephant in the room: Putting a team...
Hip-hop star Aloe Blacc speaks out in support of charter schools
Excerpts of hip-hop artist Aloe Blacc’s comments on Wednesday at the pro-charter-school rally in Brooklyn: “I’ve always believed my music could be a voice for change in the world. I...
Hillary flip-flops on Asia-trade treaty
WASHINGTON — With socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders gaining in polls, Hillary Rodham Clinton Wednesday tilted left again and came out against the 12-nation Trans-Pacific Partnership, which is central to President...
Tom Libous uses chemo as excuse to push back sentencing
Ex-state Sen. Tom Libous, convicted over the summer on corruption charges, on Wednesday had his sentencing pushed back by using his chemotherapy as an excuse, court papers show. Libous —...
Hero mechanic's fiancée mourns at spot where he lost his life
The heartbroken fiancée of the Brooklyn metal worker fatally shot when he tried to chase off two car thieves made a grim trip to the murder scene Wednesday. “I came...
Morgue releases body of doctor in suspected overdose
The body of the married Long Island doctor and mom who suffered an apparent cocaine overdose while partying with a TV producer was claimed from the morgue Wednesday, three days...
Red Bulls beat Montreal to pad lead atop MLS
Sacha Kljestan and Lloyd Sam scored to help the Red Bulls beat the Montreal Impact 2-1 on Wednesday night at Red Bull Arena. The Red Bulls (16-9-6) will secure the...
Hondo eyes Jay pay days
Chicago’s Lovable Losers came through for Hondo on Monday night, blanking the Pirates to lower the negative number to 1,302 stottlemyres. Thursday night: Mr. Aitch will pay a steep price...