August 17, 2019
Brooklyn man 'rooting' for the best outcome in fixing blocked driveway
Dear John: For the last seven months I have been trapped between the bungling bureaucratic clutches of the New York City Parks Department and the Department of Design and Construction...
Mastercard is assembling its own cryptocurrency team
Big payment companies face revolutionary pressures from the development of digital money. Mastercard, which is partnered with Facebook on its Libra cryptocurrency announced in June, is now putting together its...
Two longtime Rangers fans now have son on their favorite team
There is the Bruce and Tammy Fox from Jericho, L.I., via Queens, who had those Rangers’ season tickets from 1972-2009, first row right above the old Budweiser sign in Section...
Plea deal possible for Queens man who 'stuffed ex in suitcase to suffocate'
A plea deal may be in the works for the Queens man charged with murder for allegedly leaving his ex to suffocate inside a suitcase he left on the side...
These tiny Lower East Side apartments are a death trap waiting to happen
The carving-up of a former Lower East Side yeshiva into ridiculously tiny, double-decker micro-hovels is worse than first thought when The Post exposed the issue last week: City officials say...
NYPD cop busted by mall cop for shoplifting $300 worth of clothing
Sadokat Makhsudova, 24, was caught trying to steal four items of clothing from a JC Penney department store inside the Staten Island Mall in New Springville at about 4:30 p.m....
Time for fantasy baseball owners to play the hot hand
September is almost upon us, and with that, most fantasy baseball owners will flip their attention to the minor league call-ups we have been expecting to see for some time...
Israel was right to block Tlaib, Omar from entering
At first blush, Israel’s decision to bar Reps. Ilhan Omar and Rashida Tlaib looked like a mistake. Now, I believe Trump and Netanyahu made the right move.
It is staggering how Jeffrey Epstein managed to fool Manhattan’s elite
Jeffrey Epstein managed to creep his way into some of the highest places in the world on the back of a meticulously made-up mosaic of phony accolades.
Tamir Sapir's children in $102M battle with relative over dad's estate
The family of a cabbie turned real estate billionaire is fighting a big bucks bid from a relative who wants a $102 million chunk of his estate. The son-in-law of...
Multiple dead after suicide bomber rips through crowded Afghan wedding hall
An explosion detonated by a suicide bomber ripped through a crowded wedding hall in western Kabul on Saturday night, with witnesses reporting multiple casualties.
Salaries 'gone wild': Carranza cronies pocket pay hikes as high as 35%
City school honchos might need to reach for their calculators to tally up their ever-growing paychecks. Raises on top of promotions for Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza’s top educrats have led...
Mets needed this one, and Jacob deGrom delivered
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — In his bid to repeat as the National League Cy Young-award winner Jacob deGrom may have a difficult time catching a certain Dodgers left-hander, but the...
Bill Belichick didn't want to talk about Josh Gordon
This interview was short, even by Bill Belichick's standards. The Patriots coach, who Saturday released a statement on Josh Gordon's conditional reinstatement into the NFL on Friday, wasn't about to...
City dropped the ball for Brooklynites with 'Space Jam' court
A Williamsburg basketball court’s new paint job promoting the sequel to the live-action/animated ’90s movie “Space Jam” has made the surface dangerously slippery, dejected b-ballers griped.
Airlines already selling seats on Boeing's still-grounded 737 MAX planes
Airlines are selling thousands of seats on Boeing’s still-grounded 737 MAX aircraft, betting the planes will be cleared to fly by the time they’re scheduled to take off. American and...
'Good Boys' shatters box office expectations on opening weekend
The movie “Good Boys,” is shattering box office expectations. The film could make a total of $20.8 million on opening weekend, Variety reported. Friday night’s premiere brought in $8.3 million...
South Dakota mom thought she had kidney stones but was pregnant with triplets
A South Dakota woman who recently gave birth to triplets said she didn’t discover she was pregnant until she went to the hospital with what she thought were kidney stones.
Catholics blast Chirlane McCray over city statue snub
Catholics want Chirlane McCray to repent. The faithful raised holy hell this week after The Post reported the first lady’s “She Built NYC” program for statues honoring exceptional women rejected...
Pat Shurmur calls out Giants: Time to fix the sloppy play
At the beginning of training camp, the Giants sported matching T-shirts with the phrase “All Ball” written across the back, alluding to the team’s message of always taking care of...
Dick Cheney to headline high-dollar fundraiser for Donald Trump
Former vice president Dick Cheney is set to headline a high-dollar fundraiser for President Donald Trump’s 2020 campaign and the Republican Party on Monday. Cheney, who served two terms as...
'It’s indefensible': Recycling advocate calls out UWS school for tossing unused supplies
Upper West Side parents are being asked to pony up nearly $100 for classroom supplies like glue sticks, Crayons and washable markers — staples they could find by looking in...
The tragic downfall of this 'wildly talented' actor
Two years ago, Buddy Duress was poised to be a big star. The Queens native received positive notices for his performance in the film “Good Time,” in which he held...
Mike Tauchman on turning into a Yankee 'Savage'
Yankees outfielder Mike Tauchman takes a swing at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: How would you describe the New York Yankees Way? A: I think ultimately we’re...
Riverfront Bronx park now a wasteland after $4M makeover
A riverfront park the city spruced up with $4 million in taxpayer money is now a virtual wasteland. The main entrance to Bridge Park in the Bronx, a greenway that...
Hundreds of far-right protestors face off with Antifa members in Portland
Hundreds of far-right protesters were met by crowds of antifa, or anti-fascist, counter-demonstrators in Portland, Ore., Saturday, as President Trump singled out the latter for possible designation as a terrorist...
Everything points to 'The Punisher' being for real
When you see the name Aristides Aquino, what comes to mind? An unknown Greek god who may have been the third cousin of Zeus? A philosopher, like Aristotle, Socrates or...
No charges for Cowboys' Ezekiel Elliott in Vegas incident
Authorities in Las Vegas have decided not to bring charges against Dallas Cowboys running back Ezekiel Elliott over a May 19 incident, according to TMZ Sports. Security guard Kyle Johnson...
Yankees' consistency is more impressive than it gets credit for
There have been a lot of things the Yankees have accomplished this year that got a lot more attention, and that’s as it should be. They are on a 108-win...
Mickey Callaway, Aaron Boone are making the same mistakes
Think of it this way: You’re a movie freak. You miss none that seem promising. You can’t help but smell like buttered popcorn. But one day, everything changes. Nearly all...
Tekashi 6ix9ine sparks cash-grabbing frenzy at Brooklyn school
Good judgment is apparently not part of the curriculum. When notorious rapper Tekashi 6ix9ine showed up at his former middle school in Brooklyn last year, he was welcomed in and...
Know the risk in drafting these two star RBs
As you prepare for your fantasy football drafts, you’re going to get a whirlwind of advice: Bulk up on running backs and wide receivers early, be sure to wait on...
Chris Sale's rough season takes another disappointing turn
BOSTON — Red Sox ace left-hander Chris Sale was placed on the 10-day injured list Saturday with left elbow inflammation, raising questions about whether he will pitch again this season....
Mets confident an Edwin Diaz resurgence may be 'this close'
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Mets pitching coach Phil Regan held his left thumb about a half-inch from his index finger on Saturday when discussing his pet project. “I think we’re...
'Get to know each other': Captain's plea to cops at Johnny Rios' funeral
The funeral of Police Officer Johnny Rios on Saturday became an appeal for cops to care for themselves and each other, marking a somber end to a week that saw...
'It’s going to be awkward': Elizabeth Warren to speak at Native American forum
Liberal presidential contender Sen. Elizabeth Warren is set to take part in a candidate forum Monday in Iowa on issues affecting Native Americans, and participants say it will be hard...
Wall Streeter's widow has to return $105M in earnings: Lawsuit
The hedge fund swindled by Sanjay Valvani, who killed himself just days after being indicted for insider trading, is suing to get the $105 million he earned at the firm...
Brett Gardner has to stop doing this
There is a reason the Yankees keep bending and twisting their roster year to year to keep Brett Gardner on the team, even if he’s only 85 percent the player...
Meet NYC's most glamorous basketball team
People stop and stare — and often sneak photos during games. But the women of Downtown Girls Basketball are used to it. The all-female team, which is made up of...
Jets sign veteran to address Avery Williamson void
Avery Williamson’s season officially ended Saturday when the Jets placed the linebacker on injured reserve. Williamson tore the ACL in his right knee in Thursday's preseason game against the Falcons....
Saudi-born model claims she is being harassed for not denouncing her homeland
Rawan Abdullah Abuzaid, a blonde bombshell with bright blue eyes and an Angelina Jolie-worthy pout known as Model Roz, claims she’s lost at least $1 million worth of work because...
New York Times board member 'deeply sorry' for Epstein ties
A New York Times board member has issued a public apology for his ties to pedophile Jeffrey Epstein. “I take full responsibility for my error in judgment. I am deeply...
How Jets star takes chess love to football field
It was a rainy day in Columbus, Ohio, when Le’Veon Bell first discovered the game of chess. He was in third grade and the weather forced the class inside for...
Mets send reliever to injured list
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Robert Gsellman’s barking right triceps were still an issue Saturday, leaving the Mets with little choice but to place him on the injured list. Walker Lockett...
Daniel Cormier won't beat Stipe Miocic this time
Anaheim, Calif., hosts UFC 241 on Saturday night, with heavyweight champion Daniel Cormier looking to retain his title in a rematch with the man he knocked out to gain the...
Van full of detectives pulled over by fake LI cop who then flees
A Long Island man impersonating a police officer tried to take the law into his own hands when he pulled over a van -- and found it full of real...
Queens man accidentally backs into wife with car, killing her
A woman was killed Saturday when her husband accidentally backed into her while washing their car at a Queens gas station, police said. Isabel Ramirez-Cohetero, 51, and her husband, 50,...
Yankees' war with umps rages on amid tight win
The Yankees’ season so far has been highlighted so far by plenty of wins — and more than a few dustups with umpires. They got both on Saturday afternoon at...
'We shouldn’t even be alive': Holocaust survivor weds woman nearly 50 years younger
Holocaust survivor Jack Garfein, 89, said “I do” to his 42-year-old bride, Natalia Repolovsky, last Sunday on the Upper West Side.
Pat Shurmur is coaching with urgency Giants desperately need
What do you think fans who root for and athletes who play for the Bills and Redskins think when they look ahead to the first month of the regular season...
Mariano Rivera sounds off on Derek Jeter Hall of Fame debate
Mariano Rivera’s Hall of Fame celebration tour concluded with a pre-game ceremony, and first pitch, Saturday at Yankee Stadium. It capped off a summer in which the greatest closer of...
Multiple Yankees ejected for freaking out again
Aaron Boone and Brett Gardner will have to watch another finish from the clubhouse. The second-year Yankees manager was the first ejected during the sixth inning of Saturday’s game against...
How an evicted author turned his life around with one bestseller
About two years ago, Adrian McKinty was done as a writer. The Irish author had published several detective novels set in Belfast. They were well-reviewed; some even won prestigious literary...
Meet Violetta Komyshan, the gorgeous ballerina dating Ansel Elgort
Violetta Komyshan is a ballerina and a social media influencer with 1.1 million followers — far more than your average dancer. She is also the longtime girlfriend of Ansel Elgort,...
How Jeffrey Epstein tried to leverage his wealth for survival in jail
The convicted pedophile reportedly deposited money in at least three other inmates' commissary accounts in an attempt to ingratiate himself and possibly buy protection from the hardened criminals in the...
Rich bootlegger confessed to killing his wife — but got away with it anyway
At 8:30 a.m. on Oct. 6, 1927, a man walked into the central police station in Cincinnati and informed the officer on duty, “I just shot my wife, and I...
Ex-Jets QB comes out of retirement to help desperate team
PHILADELPHIA — Josh McCown said it was "strange" to announce his retirement two months. So two months later, he's coming back. The Philadelphia Eagles signed the 40-year-old, former Jets quarterback...
Inside the Yankees' unusual bullpen philosophy
It was easy to miss. The Yankees were spending Monday — all of Monday — beating the Orioles, which is rote this season. So within winning both ends of a...
Second man busted for building 'Being John Malkovich'-type apartment
The Lower East Side condo owner who cut his apartment in half horizontally to rent bizarre pint-sized units to 11 desperate tenants wasn't the only enterprising landlord in his building....
Man steals 10 jars of tomato sauce from Queens store: cops
A man broke into a Queens grocery store and ran off with 10 jars of tomato sauce, assaulting security on his way out, cops said Saturday. The thief snuck into...
Michael Kay has tough realization before Yankees return
Michael Kay returned to the Yankees TV booth Saturday after vocal cord surgery left him sidelined for more than a month, and had only one request before taking back the...
Rashida Tlaib's grandmother to Trump: 'May God ruin him'
The 90-year-old grandmother of Rep. Rashida Tlaib ripped President Trump for his comments about her controversial granddaughter's off-again visit to the Land of Milk and Honey. Muftia Tlaib, who spoke...
Ex-NBA star atones for past with outside-the-box rehab
A life that once glittered had turned dark and murky. Jayson Williams, the former NBA All-Star, had served time in prison for the accidental shooting death of his driver. He...
India starts to ease restrictions on Kashmir
Residents of Kashmir can again use their landline phones after Indian authorities eased restrictions imposed as part of a lockdown earlier this month. The lockdown was put in place to...
Man tries to escape bail bondsman — and gets caught shortly after
A man tried to escape from a bail bondsman at criminal court, but was nabbed outside and brought back, police said Saturday. The 25-year-old man was at Manhattan Criminal Court...
Man busted for stabbing victim in eye with stolen knife in Brooklyn
A Queens man was arrested after he stabbed another man in the eye with a stolen knife outside a Brooklyn bodega early Saturday, officials said. Terrell Herring, 28, went behind...
How Google has destroyed the lives of revenge porn victims
I’m a lawyer who fights for victims of online harassment, sexual assault and blackmail. When I first started my Brooklyn firm five years ago, I was known as “the revenge-porn...
'Luxury beliefs' are the latest status symbol for rich Americans
A former classmate from Yale recently told me “monogamy is kind of outdated” and not good for society. So I asked her what her background is and if she planned...
Facebook contractor pressured therapists to leak confidential employee info: report
Facebook is under fire from moderators who say a company contractor pressured counselors to break confidentiality agreements by leaking discussions with employees. "This pressuring of a licensed counselor to divulge...
Bill Walton puts on show in White Sox booth takeover
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Basketball Hall of Famer Bill Walton brought his unique commentary and musings to the baseball booth Friday night. After nine innings, it was evident Chicago White Sox...
Marianne Williamson is a danger to feminism — and her ideas may get Americans killed
Presidential hopeful Marianne Williamson recently tweeted that, “There’s an ancient strain of misogyny that labels any women who doesn’t toe the line with the status quo of her time as...
US to extend Huawei's OK to work with some American suppliers
The US is expected to give Chinese smartphone maker Huawei Technologies permission to keep buying supplies from American companies, Reuters reported Saturday. A “temporary general license” will be extended for...
High bacteria level cancels water portion of Tokyo triathlon
TOKYO — High levels of bacteria forced the swimming portion of a triathlon test event for the Tokyo Paralympics to be canceled on Saturday. It's the second setback in the...
Anti-sex toilets will deter public restroom romps in Welsh town
Toilets are the latest contraceptive in this Welsh town. The seaside enclave of Porthcrawl plans to install futuristic bathroom fixtures to stop sex in public restrooms, The Guardian reported. People...
US aims to take control of Iranian tanker in Gibraltar
The US issued a warrant to seize an Iranian oil tanker in an eleventh-hour attempt to prevent the ship from leaving Gibraltar. The Grace 1 was seized by British officials...
Why Mexico buses migrants 750 miles away from its US border
Mexico is sending some of the 30,000 Central American migrants vying for asylum in the United States on 750-mile bus rides — all the way back to southern Mexico, officials...
Woman finds dead body in her truck after grocery shopping
A Rochester woman unexpectedly bagged a body on a recent trip to an upstate grocery store. The unidentified shopper made the grisly discovery Friday after stopping at a Tops supermarket...
Dueling demos fill Hong Kong streets in 10th week of protests
Weeks of political unrest roiling the streets of Hong Kong reached across the globe to New York Saturday, with hundreds of demonstrators filling Lower Manhattan. As crowds of pro-democracy protesters...
Why Baker Mayfield's 2018 finish justifies early Browns hype
Is Baker Mayfield the next big thing? The second-year quarterback and his Cleveland Browns visit the Indianapolis Colts on Saturday afternoon (NFL Network, 4 p.m.) in the second preseason game...
Prosecutor offered Philly gunman 'bulls--t' sentence during standoff
Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner negotiated a "phony baloney" sentence with the gunman in the harrowing 7 1/2-hour standoff that ended with six cops shot. Krasner jumped on the phone...
Trump: US may designate Antifa as terror organization
President Trump threatened to designate left-wing activist group Antifa as a terrorist organization in a Saturday tweet just hours before the start of opposing demonstrations in Portland, Oregon. “Major consideration...
Kim celebrates North Korea's test of new missile system with smiles, pumping fist
Kim Jong Un was all smiles after North Korea test-fired a new weapon. Pyongyang’s Korean Central News Agency said Kim expressed “great satisfaction” over his military’s “mysterious and amazing success...
Far-right leader arrested ahead of Portland rally
The leader of a right-wing group was busted by Portland, Oregon, police Friday night before a rally expected to draw people from around the country. Patriot Prayer’s Joey Gibson to...
Why Obama tried to talk Biden out of his White House bid
Former President Barack Obama tried to talk Joe Biden out of jumping into the race for the Democratic presidential nomination — and fears his veep could "damage his legacy" with...
Kid crashes car, killing man and dog after dad lets her practice driving
A child hit and killed a man and his dog with a car in Texas after her father allowed her to drive his Ford Explorer, police said. Tomas Mejia Tol,...
A Superflex league can enhance value of the QB position
Imagine going to a steakhouse where the premier cuts of meat are the cheapest choices on the menu. You pay much more for the chicken or the shrimp. Even side...
Chris Cuomo 'Fredo' flap exposes ridicule Italian-Americans face every day
Chris Cuomo recently unleashed a vulgar, threatening tirade on a hapless jerk who called him “Fredo,” the pathetic brother from “The Godfather,” insisting it’s “an N-word” for the Italian-American community....
NBA star's home robbed of shoes, luggage and a Cadillac
They nicked his kicks! Minnesota Timberwolves star Andrew Wiggins' home was ransacked by thieves who stole his shoes, along with luggage and a rented Cadillac Escalade, according to a new...
11 books New Yorkers are reading this summer and where to find them
MCNALLY JACKSON After making a splash in the UK, 28-year-old Irish writer Sally Rooney is now a sensation in New York. Her two novels, “Conversations with Friends” and “Normal People”...
Thailand's lost baby dugong dies from shock, eating plastic
The sea animal that captured hearts across Thailand and the world has died, officials told The Guardian. The dugong developed an infection after eating plastic in the ocean, according to...
Cubs will snap their skid
Michael Kay, out since early July because of vocal cord surgery, is scheduled to return to the Yankees’ play-by-play booth Saturday. In order to hasten the healing, Kay was unable...
Person of interest in rice cooker subway scare in custody
The West Virginia man accused of being behind the Lower Manhattan rice cooker subway scare has been charged with three counts of placing a false bomb, cops said Saturday. Larry...
It looks like Luke Voit is almost set for next step
Luke Voit will join Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre on Monday to continue working out. The plan is for the Yankees first baseman/DH to start a minor league rehab assignment later in the...
Masahiro Tanaka becoming a Yankees answer again
Perhaps the Masahiro Tanaka crisis is over. The right-hander delivered a second straight strong performance in the Yankees' 3-2 win over the Indians on Friday night in The Bronx. The...
Why Mickey Callaway went to Edwin Diaz
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — This was far removed from a save situation for Edwin Diaz. Mickey Callaway was trying to save the Mets from an embarrassing loss and was trying...
Yankees' Aaron Judge logic appears to be paying off
One hundred and five, 103, 92, free pass. No, those are not your child’s chemistry test scores, nor are they Justin Bieber’s clocked speeds on the 405. They represent Aaron...
Sabathia's first pitching coach not surprised by vet's success
When CC Sabathia delivers his Hall of Fame speech, one face in the crowd will be that of the man who was Sabathia’s pitching coach when he was a 17-year-old...
Giants turn up heat on QB in welcome sign
The hope around the Giants is that they can figure out a way to apply some pressure to the opposing quarterback. There were some encouraging signs during Friday night’s 32-13...
Mets certainly aren't the Yankees in one crucial category
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — From the moment the Mets’ lineup was posted, this looked like trouble. This is why the Mets’ ride will be a roller-coaster the rest of the...
Giants receive big lift from unsung wide receivers
The Giants’ wide receivers are doing their best to prep in the preseason for the first four games of the regular season without suspended starter Golden Tate. The NFL, earlier...
How Josh Rosen fared in his surprise Dolphins start
TAMPA, Fla. — Miami coach Brian Flores gave second-year quarterback Josh Rosen a shot against Tampa Bay's first defensive unit and liked what he saw. Rosen was a surprise starter...
Mets getting closer to getting a key piece back
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Brandon Nimmo is on the comeback trail. The Mets outfielder went 1-for-3 with a walk and a strikeout as the designated hitter in a minor league...
Hundreds flock to El Paso shooting victim's funeral after public invite
Hundreds of mourners from around the country flocked to the funeral of a stranger on Friday — an El Paso Walmart shooting victim whose husband had invited the public to...
A dream come true for one Giants running back
It has been made clear star running back Saquon Barkley won’t see the field during the Giants’ preseason schedule and Wayne Gallman was nursing an ankle injury, leaving the bulk...
New Jersey wins Little League World Series opener
When you say you’re Mr. Cool, well, you better be Mr. Cool when the moment calls for it. Jayden Capindica is Mr. Cool. Capindica’s glove and bat boosted the Elmora...
Joseph Kennedy III eyeing primary challenge Dem Senator
Joseph Kennedy III, a Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, is eyeing a primary challenge to Sen. Edward Markey, a report said Friday. Kennedy, the 38-year-old grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, told...
6-month-old girl mysteriously dies in Bronx home
A 6-month-old infant who was with her mother in their Bronx home on Friday evening lost consciousness and died, police said. The baby, Charlie McCall, was awake and well with...
Daniel Jones shows why Giants fell in love with him
The Kid is human. Daniel Jones is human after all. But it can’t be denied that he’s a pretty darn good-looking quarterback prospect too. “He’s making good progress,” Pat Shurmur...
Jets' kicker search may be only just beginning
Taylor Bertolet had the locker closest to the door Thursday night in the Jets’ locker room. As he got dressed, reporters gathered around and a few teammates offered him encouragement...
Ex-UFC champ to wrestle at Madison Square Garden
Cain Velasquez is coming to New York to fight — in a wrestling ring. The former UFC heavyweight champion turned wrestler has signed to be a part of Mexico-based promotion...
Federal appeals court allows Trump administration's abortion-referral ban to continue
A federal appeals court has declined once again Planned Parenthood's request for an immediately halt to new Trump administration rules barring clinics that accept federal funds from referring patients for...