June 5, 2021

10-year-old boy killed in NYC shooting

A 10-year-old boy was shot and later pronounced dead following a drive-by shooting in Far Rockaway Saturday night. Three other individuals were also injured in the shooting.

Jairzinho Rozenstruik dominates in UFC victory

Jairzinho Rozenstruik stopped Augusto Sakai with one second remaining in the first round of their main event heavyweight bout Saturday at the UFC Apex in Las Vegas.

UNRWA — which Biden is funding again — is cozying up to Hamas (again)

What more proof does President Joe Biden need to get him to rethink his decision to resume US funding for the terror-enabling United Nations Relief and Works Agency?

BlackRock’s ‘No. 1’ goal in 'woke' investing: Huge ESG-funds haul

BlackRock CEO Larry Fink is boarding the environmental-activism train for immense profits, as long he’s the one creating the ESG (environmental, social and corporate governance) funds that are all the...

NJ teen still in hunt but another star leads US Women's Open

Lexi Thompson shot a bogey-free 66 to grab the third-round lead at the US Women's Open in San Francisco. She stands at 7-under. New Jersey high school amateur Megha Ganne...

NY Rep. Elise Stefanik announces she's pregnant with first child

“We are absolutely overjoyed to announce that our small family of two will soon be three,” NY GOP Rep. Elise Stefanik wrote in a post on Instagram.

Trump vows 'tremendous 2022' — and rips Biden — in return to political arena

Former President Donald Trump returned triumphantly with a speech at the North Carolina Republican Convention, where he railed against President Joe Biden, Dr. Anthony Fauci, Democrats, Big Tech, and predicted...

This is getting ugly for Yankees

After Saturday night's dismal 7-3 loss to the Red Sox in The Bronx, the Yankees have lost nine of their last 12 games, failing to win any of their four...

Panhandler tosses water, spews hate at Asian mom and daughter in NYC

An irate panhandler threw a cup of water -- and spewed hate -- at an Asian mom and her young daughter in Midtown this week when the victim refused a...

Special batch Dorothy Parker gin proceeds help pay for her headstone

Dorothy Parker Roundtable Reserve Gin will be available for sale Monday — the 54th anniversary of Parker's death.

Suddenly surging star helps Islanders even series

Game 4 certainly had the Islanders in their element, as they bulldozed their way to a 4-1 win over the Bruins Saturday night at Nassau Coliseum to knot the second-round...

NYC bus driver attacked after asking passenger to turn down music

The bus driver confronted the passenger about playing loud music and then took a punch from the suspect. The criminal is still on the loose as of Saturday night. 

Big 2 carry James Harden-less Nets to Game 1 win

No James Harden, no matter. Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving had big games, leading the Nets to a 115-107 victory over the Bucks on Saturday night in Game 1 at...

New Mexico governor dismisses protesters as 'QAnon lizard people'

Protesters? More like reptiles, according to Michelle Lujan Grisham. The New Mexico governor took a shot at demonstrators being loud outside of her reelection campaign announcement.

Former Yankee-turned-Red Sox focused on task at hand

Former Yankees reliever Adam Ottavino has started to pitch better for the Red Sox of late.

We know how to handle NYC's homeless

With enough will, the city can repeat former Mayor Rudy Giuliani's success and do better: not just getting dangerous homeless off the streets, but getting them the help they need. 

Letters to the Editor — June 6, 2021

New York Post readers weigh in on recent coverage of UFT’s push for mayoral candidate Scott Stringer, Biden staffer Aaron Keyak encouraging Jews to hide their Jewishness amid a rash...

A battle over the future of truth in news: Goodwin

Nikole Hannah-Jones, who started the 1619 Project, has a fierce critic in publisher and major UNC donor Walter E. Hussman Jr. Michael Goodwin tackles what this means for the future...

Veteran finally assuming role Nets envisioned for him

It took nearly five years, one massive payday and more than a few stops and starts, but Tyler Johnson finally has assumed a role the Nets envisioned for him back...

Spooked terns abandon 2,000 eggs after drone crash

About 2,000 tern eggs in California were abandoned after an illegal drone flight over their hatching area ended with a crash, spooking the ground-nesting birds.

UK mom's jokey 'I Quit' resignation to boss backfires

And that's just the way the cookie crumbles. One UK woman quit her job creatively, but when she was paid late, she decided to keep the delicious treat for her...

'To the present owner ... good luck': Man finds 1970s time capsule in pub

Turns out the walls in a 200-year-old pub could really talk -- at least about the 1970s. A British man who was renovating his pub in the town of Radstock...

'You can't stop the revolution': NYC students rally to get police out of schools

Hundreds of students and parents marched from Washington Square Park to City Hall Saturday to protest the presence of police officers in city schools.

The other side of new Yankee's promotion

First baseman's Chris Gitten's promotion to the Yankees is a nice story, but it is also a reminder of how many Bombers have struggled this season.

Posh NYC condo building threatens workers: You're axed if not vaxxed

The apartment building's board has informed a porter and doorman that they have until June 15 to receive at least one dose, or they will be let go.

Mets star hopes he's done enough to not 'get booed' at Citi Field

SAN DIEGO — Francisco Lindor can hardly wait for the Mets’ return to Citi Field next weekend, given the manner in which he is producing on this road trip. ��I...

Hawaii to drop quarantine, COVID-19 testing once 70% of state is vaxxed

Once 70 percent of the state has been vaccinated, Hawaii will drop its quarantine and COVID-19 testing requirements, officials said. Hawaii will also stop making people wear masks indoors once...

Amazon driver attacks 67-year-old woman in delivery fight over her 'white privilege'

A 21-year-old Amazon driver has been arrested after pummeling a 67-year-old woman Thursday following a dispute over a missing delivery in Castro Valley, California.

Nets star exits early with injury in nightmare scenario

Nets star James Harden injured his right hamstring on his first drive of the game against the Bucks, and at the end of the first quarter, was ruled out for...

Warmer temperatures imperil Maine wild blueberries

According to scientists, climate change may harm Maine's wild blueberry industry.

Pilgrims return to Spain's Camino de Santiago after pandemic shutdown

Pilgrims are returning to Spain's Camino de Santiago after COVID-19 restrictions kept them away, according to reports. The centuries-old Catholic pilgrimage route ends at the cathedral in Santiago de Compostela...

Plane in fatal crash had part installed upside down

James Harper died on May 21 when his Piper PA-31 crashed just after takeoff from Myrtle Beach International Airport.

Biden, Harris stepping onto the world stage for first foreign trips

The White House is taking a business trip. President Biden is headed off the the UK and Europe while Vice President Biden is heading south to Guatemala. 

Australia finds Indian variant in latest COVID-19 outbreak

Australian health authorities are hunting for the source of a highly infectious variant of COVID-19 detected in a new cluster of cases in the southern state of Victoria. The nation's...

Cops looking for two suspects in Staten Island shooting

The NYPD on Saturday released a surveillance photo of two men wanted in connection with a Memorial Day shooting of two people on Staten Island.

More than 100 passengers evacuated after ferry runs aground in NYC

More than 100 passengers were evacuated when a ferry ran aground in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon, authorities said.

Mariah Carey dumps Jay-Z's Roc Nation after 'blazing row': report

Mariah Carey has left Jay-Z's management company Roc Nation after the two stars got into an argument at a meeting.

Favorite Essential Quality captures Belmont Stakes

Brad Cox insisted he wasn't sitting around waiting or worrying about whether a disqualification of Bob Baffert's Kentucky Derby winner would give him his first victory in a Triple Crown...

Carnival war: NY carnies steal amusement trailer truck from a NJ party shop

Carnival owners William Penn and George Smith allegedly stole an amusement trailer truck from Funtime Services in New Jersey.

Hunter Biden in laptop chat: Strippers 'truly, truly love' their jobs

In an audio recording from 2018, Hunter Biden could be heard saying how most strippers love their line of work as opposed to other careers where he said people generally...

Star golfer leading Memorial withdraws due to COVID-19: 'Not again!'

DUBLIN, Ohio — Jon Rahm walked off the 18th green at the Memorial after tying the 54-hole record and building a six-shot lead, leaving him on the cusp of joining...

Famed Greenwich Village restaurateur dead at 85

Giovanni Mosconi owned and operated two West Village hotspots, Monte’s Trattoria and Villa Mosconi. He was the eldest of seven siblings and father of Post reporter Angela Mosconi.

Have you seen NYC's F train groper?

The NYPD has released information on a suspect who groped a woman while riding the F subway train.

Probe into murder of mom in Greece stalls over lack of DNA evidence

Investigators of Caroline Crouch's murder have failed to find any DNA evidence.

Kardashian pal Joe Francis arrested on domestic violence charges last year: report

Joe Francis, founder of "Girls Gone Wild" and a longtime Kardashian family friend, was reportedly arrested last year in Mexico and charged with domestic violence.

Suspected drunk driver dies in police custody in Brooklyn: cops

John Grieco was pronounced dead at NYC Heath and Hospitals/Coney Island Thursday.

Why New York colleges won't embrace weed — even though it's legal

NY college students hitting campus this fall — the first time that recreational marijuana is legal — won't be allowed to spark up a joint on the quad.

Nets star has chance to change his playoff narrative

The narrative, fair or not, is out there. He dominates in the regular season. He disappoints in the postseason — at least, when it matters most. James Harden has been...

Pentagon says no Pride flags at US military bases

The Pentagon said there would be no Pride flags flown over US military bases, keeping in place a Trump-era regulation.

Bodycam footage shows moment rookie cop, 23, saves choking infant

Pottsville police officer Cody Hubbard, 23, recently answered a 911 call for a three-week-old infant who was choking on anti-gas drops.

NYC teen accidentally shoots herself with boyfriend's gun: police sources

The weapon belonged to the girl's boyfriend, who remained at the scene, admitted to owning the weapon and was arrested for criminal possession of a firearm, the sources said.

Brother of Bezos gal pal selling home amid legal woes

Michael Sanchez, the brother of Amazon honcho Jeff Bezos’ gal pal Lauren Sanchez, put his beloved West Hollywood bungalow on the market amid growing legal bills.

Genetic genealogy leads to arrest in 1972 murder of teen girl

Nearly a half century after a teenage girl was viciously stabbed to death in a Chicago suburb, authorities used genetic genealogy to arrest the suspect wanted for the murder of...

Researchers find evidence of hourslong Stone Age raves

Stone Age ancestors danced for hours in a sort of psychedelic trance, researchers have found.

Another GOAT record: Brady rookie card sells for $3.1M

[caption id="attachment_18443749" align="aligncenter" width="1024"] A Tom Brady rookie card set a new record after it sold for $3.1 million at the Lelands Mid-Spring Classic Auction.[/caption]

Dr. Ruth: 'Yes, 90-year-olds should still have sex!'

The story of Ruth Westheimer's life has been turned into a new one-woman play, "Becoming Dr. Ruth," running at Sag Harbor's Bay Theater.

Oil painting by Winston Churchill set to sell for $2 million

An oil painting by Winston Churchill is set to be sold on June 23 — and estimates for the long-thought-lost painting are enormous.

Greek Freak showdown about legacy for Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant said something interesting on his podcast, in the wake of the Nets’ playoff conquest of the Celtics. He revealed that he is starting to “tally mark the matchups”...

The heat is on: Weeklong heat wave hits tri-state area

Summer arrived a couple weeks early Saturday, blasting the metro area with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees and sending crowds out to the beaches and parks.

Rep. Trump? Don ponders run for Congress — and House speaker — in 2022

Former President Trump is mulling a circuitous path back to the presidency: via a stint as speaker of the House.

Minneapolis unrest continues as police shooting victim's family demands video

As violence escalated between Minneapolis police and protestors in the city, Winston Boogie Smith Jr. are looking for answers to what happened in the fatal shooting.

Memoir 'Nothing Personal' reveals why online dating truly sucks

Big Dating doesn’t care if you find a mate — in fact, they’d prefer you didn’t.

LeBron James has open invitation to return to former team

Pat Riley is keeping a porch light on, among other “welcome back” metaphors, in case LeBron James ever wants to bring his talents back to South Beach.

Only Letitia James running against Gov. Cuomo in 2022 could unseat him

The myth of Cuomo, coronavirus conqueror, was in full force for all of 2020, as the mainstream media fawned over him and ignored the mass suffering across the state.

Marilyn Monroe's personal cookbooks go up for auction

Here's an auction for some who like it hot in the kitchen. Marilyn Monroe's cookbooks are up for auction, where they're expected to change hands for a hefty price.

Lightning hits WTC just as weather report goes live

Meteorologist Lee Goldberg had a lightning-in-a-bottle moment when he witnessed a strike at the World Trade Center during his Friday night weather report on ABC 7 New York.

Leak from ex-Twitter CEO's Soho loft damaged artist's work below: suit

Richard Costolo waited hours before stopping the torrent that damaged or destroyed 176 pieces belonging to Dorothea Rockburne, according to a lawsuit.

New York's COVID-19 positivity rate hits record low

New York's COVID-19 positivity rate has declined for 61 straight days and hit a record low, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday.

Doc gets dunked: NYC shrink who talked about shooting white people slammed online

Dr. Aruna Khilanani was targeted across the internet, from health rating websites to Twitter and TikTok, for her April 6 race-hating comments at Yale.

NYC hit-and-run victim identified by family, pals as 'Gone Girl' actress

Actress Lisa Banes was struck in a hit-and-run accident on the Upper West Side of Manhattan this weekend.

Fed-up parents plan to troll elite NYC schools with anti-woke billboards

Parents from top private schools in NYC are taking action against "woke" curriculums. One group is creating mobile billboards and advocating for a balanced school system.

Upstate NY monks overwhelmed with requests to train pandemic puppies

People who adopted dogs during the pandemic are shelling out $4,200 for an elite training program led by friars at an upstate monastery.

Islanders' top line continues to be hot topic

The Islanders’ top line has been a hot topic of conversation since captain Anders Lee, in March, was ruled out for the rest of the season with a knee injury....

'Close the door': NY school principal made employee take raunchy pictures, suit alleges

Gisselle Vasquez, a 35-year-old single mom, was hired as a Spanish-speaking secretary for Principal Evelina Medina at the Robert C. Dodson School.

Guard's edge will be critical for Nets

Much has been made about the Nets’ Big 3 going against the Bucks’ long-armed defense in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. But starting with Saturday’s Game 1, the Nets also...

Mary Todd Lincoln pushed Abe into presidency, may have hastened his murder

Mary Todd Lincoln didn’t just push Honest Abe into the White House. She may have hastened his assassination.

Microsoft blocked Tiananmen ‘tank man’ images on Bing search engine

Images of the Tiananmen Square "Tank Man" were blocked in Microsoft's Bing search engine on the 32nd anniversary of the crackdown.

Shocking number of Democrats think COVID quarantine isn't over: poll

A whopping 71 percent of Democrats in the US want people to stay home "as much as possible," even as vaccinations soar and coronavirus infection rates have plummeted, according to...

Jihadists kill 100 in raid on Burkina Faso village: report

Armed terrorists slaughtered 100 civilians in an overnight attack on a village in northwestern Africa, according to reports.

All signs point to Cubs

Former Twin Kohl Stewart made his Cubs debut Monday and allowed one run (unearned) over five frames against potent San Diego.

Police seize 174 pounds of pot packed in suitcases at Atlanta airport

That's a lot of marijuana: cops in Georgia arrested four people who tried to carry off 174 pounds of marijuana stuffed into suitcases at an airport in Atlanta.

NFL star mourns brother killed in hit-and-run crash

NFL veteran Stephon Tuitt took to Instagram mourn his younger brother, who was killed in a hit-and-run accident in Georgia this week. Richard Bartlett III, 23, was fatally struck on...

NYPD receives hundreds of requests for graffiti removal

An NYPD email address launched March 3 to take requests for graffiti removal received 675 appeals as of Tuesday, the department said.

New docuseries searches for NYC's elusive worst landlords

If you hate your landlord, this is the docuseries for you. Brooklyn filmmaker Jeff Seal takes an in depth look at the worst of the worst in New York City.

AOC reveals surprise endorsement in NYC mayoral race

Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez endorsed Maya Wiley for mayor of New York City during a press conference outside City Hall on Saturday. “The stakes could not be higher. We can’t...

Teen's mom charged with evidence tampering in murder of 13-year-old cheerleader

The mother of Aiden Fucci, the Florida teen who police say savagely killed a classmate on May 9, has been arrested and charged with tampering with evidence in the case...

The winning combination bet for the Belmont Stakes

With no Triple Crown possibility, the Belmont Stakes has a very different feel. It is a race for true racing fans — and true horseplayers.

Ex-Knick has high hopes for 'really good' new guard

Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau finally met the team’s new signee, Argentinian combo guard Luca Vildoza, on Thursday and watched him work out for the first time live in Tarrytown, The...

Trump to hit 'timid and corrupt' Biden on China in rare speech

President Donald Trump is expected to criticize President Joe Biden's policy on China at a speech at the North Carolina Republican state convention.

The Yankees of the NHL keep getting sadder

The Maple Leafs have lost five consecutive opening-round series.

Women's group demands Scott Stringer drop out after second sex-harass allegation

Teresa Logan alleged to the New York Times that Stringer had kissed and groped her without her consent in the spring of 1992.

Bet this favorite in UFC Las Vegas main event

Saturday’s UFC Las Vegas 28 is a scheduled 14-fight slate featuring athletes from 17 counties ranging in size from women’s flyweight (125 pounds) to men’s heavyweight (265 pounds). Here’s a...

GoFundMe halts fundraiser for AOC's grandma despite $104K haul

The GoFundMe campaign launched by a conservative commentator to help the grandmother of Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez has been yanked by the platform.

Surprising Cubs' bat can prove short-term fantasy boost

Every season, there is at least one player who comes out of nowhere to give fantasy squads an unexpected boost. They’re rarely top prospects, and their performances, though impressive, come...

Trump wanted to publicly grill Fauci on Wuhan lab funding — and bill China for pandemic

Former President Trump wanted to haul Dr. Anthony Fauci in front of a presidential commission to give evidence about funding the Wuhan laboratory suspected of leaking COVID-19.

'Dangerous' Islanders forward rising to the occasion

Anthony Beauvillier has been one of the top two Islanders’ point producers in the playoffs so far, but with the number of opportunities he has had this postseason, the second-line...

Nets aren't bringing Knicks fans along for this playoff ride

Look, what can I tell you? This is a subject I find endlessly fascinating: the relationships between the fans who root for the Big Brothers in town — by consensus...

Golf star taunted as heated feud takes twist

Brooks Koepka is not even playing this week at The Memorial, but the galleries have kept his recent feud with Bryson DeChambeau going.

Yankees finally call up hard-hitting slugger: 'They need you'

The slumping Yankees are calling up Triple-A first baseman Chris Gittens for Saturday’s game against the Red Sox.

Woman reveals how she seduced America's most vicious serial killers

Inside the shocking letters a couple traded with serial murderers including John Wayne Gacy, Jeffrey Dahmer and Richard "Night Stalker" Ramirez.

Five horses have legitimate shot to win Belmont Stakes

Five horses have a legitimate shot to win Saturday's Belmont Stakes.

Rattlesnakes invade jumbo jets mothballed in 'airplane graveyard'

Mechanics at an airplane storage facility in the Southern California desert have found parked jets crawling with rattlesnakes.

City limiting in-person police response after losing 84 cops

A North Carolina police department will no longer respond in person to certain types of complaints amid a "staffing crisis," according to a report. Asheville police are urging the public...

Naomi Osaka's tennis drama is full of holes

After careful consideration far from the fray, this Naomi Osaka French Open withdrawal drama makes slim applied sense. Too many holes. For starters, she initially blamed her mental depression on...

Tough labor market forces NYC bars to stick with limited pandemic hours

The historic Neir's Tavern in Queens wants to fully reopen, but it's stuck at pandemic hours. COVID-19, however, is not the culprit this time.

Working from home is no longer fun — it's time to go back to the office

Getting back in the groove of going to the office will yield all sorts of psychological, emotional and even economic benefits.

96-year-old American is lone veteran to attend D-Day anniversary

Charles Shay now lives in the country he helped liberate from Nazis.

New York City's mayoral candidates' worst Twitter fails

It's a social media minefield for the New York City mayoral candidates, whose tweets are filled with missteps, hypocrisy, pure ego and political about-faces.

Fantasy baseball players should stash next wave of prospects

Fantasy baseball players love their rookies.

Biden shoots down latest GOP infrastructure proposal

President Biden nixed the latest Republican proposal for a federal infrastructure bill, dimming the chances of a bipartisan compromise.

These stylish Stuart Weitzman shoes are now 50 percent off at Saks Fifth Avenue

Saks Fifth Avenue has the goods. Known for its huge variety of luxury styles, it's where fashionistas love to shop. Now, the luxury department store is taking 50% off the...

Fauci files include 'sick' March Madness-style virus bracket

The Dr. Anthony Fauci email dump includes a March Madness-style tournament bracket of fatal diseases, in which coronavirus emerges as champion.

Snap up the Over in this AL matchup

After opening the season in Dunedin, Fla., the Blue Jays’ return to their 2020 home of Buffalo began with two victories over the Marlins earlier this week.

Tim Tebow is in 'uncharted waters'

Urban Meyer wouldn’t put a percentage on Tim Tebow��s chances of making the Jacksonville Jaguars as a tight end.

How experts are betting the Belmont Stakes

Experts handicap Saturday’s 153rd running of the Belmont Stakes. Post time is approximately 6:49 p.m.

Quiet NYC neighborhood held hostage by alleged drug-dealing squatters

The run-down two-story colonial at 3059 Valentine Ave. in Jerome Park, was vacant until October, when the squatters allegedly broke in.

How the Comedy Cellar went from ‘icky’ basement to overnight sensation

Today, the Greenwich Village hot spot is one of the most well-known comedy venues in the world.

Justin Trudeau says Catholic Church must apologize for indigenous schools

More than 150,000 indigenous children were forcibly taken from their homes between 1831 and 1996.

The solution to maddening MLB problem: Sherman

Mound visits have been a pet peeve of mine for years.

Ian Eagle breaks down 'tough' Nets playoff matchup

Play-by-play man Ian Eagle, who calls NBA games for TNT and the YES network, gives his blow-by-blow insights on the Nets-Bucks series and more.

Why China’s new plan to 'produce more humans' is doomed — and dangerous

That decades-long effort to limit couples to one child led to hundreds of millions of forced abortions and sterilization.

How Juul founders' dream to disrupt Big Tobacco left teens hooked on vaping

How two Stanford grads dreamed up Juul as a healthy alternative to Big Tobacco — and got teens hooked on vaping.

How Google is making more money than ever off the sick and vulnerable

Google has signed a multiyear deal with HCA, an American for-profit operator of medical facilities.

These 15 gadgets will make the coolest gifts for dad this Father’s Day

Your dad does a lot for you, and you’d love to show your appreciation for him by getting him something more than great this year. This Father’s Day, gift your...

These 20 kitchen tools are on sale for Father’s Day

With fair warning, Father’s Day is approaching! It’s on Sunday, June 20th, so it’s time to get thinking about a gift. Especially for the kitchen-savvy day, here are 20 kitchen...

G-7 nations strike 'historic' tax deal to make tech giants pay fair share

Finance ministers struck a deal in London ahead of next week's Group of Seven summit.

Man, 41, stabbed to death in Brooklyn

The victim was pronounced dead at Brookdale Hospital.

Years after coach's failed coup, Nets and Bucks thriving now

The Nets and Bucks have done better without Jason Kidd, who failed as a coach for both teams.

Post experts' Nets-Bucks predictions

The Post's experts think the Nets-Bucks series will go seven games.

Strike zone finally makes Mets snap

James McCann and Rojas were both ejected by plate umpire Quinn Wolcott after McCann voiced displeasure with a called third strike for the second out in the ninth in the...

Yankees unveil new plan for injury pitcher

The Yankees seem set to cross their fingers and hope for the best with Corey Kluber. After the right-hander visited several top doctors about his strained right shoulder, Kluber and...

Giants coach talks vaccinations

Yes, Joe Judge is fully vaccinated. No, he is not judging who does and who does not have a shot in the arm to mitigate against COVID-19.

Nets' No. 1 priority in series vs. Bucks is clear

The Nets' No. 1 priority is containing Giannis Antetokounmpo, but that's easier said than done.

Knicks make change to end-of-season protocols

The Knicks did away with normal protocol and didn’t hold their standard postseason individual exit meetings with the coach and management. According to a league source, Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau...

Nets won't have key big man available for Game 1 vs. Bucks

The Nets won't have Jeff Green for Game 1, but they aren't ruling Green out for the entire Eastern Conference semifinal series against Milwaukee.

The heat is on! NYC expected to get hit by heat wave this weekend

New York residents could see a heat wave hit the area with temperatures predicted to surpass 90 degrees while Governor Andrew Cuomo urged New Yorkers to prepare for the weather. 

Mets' strength solid again, except for one stumble

The Mets' bullpen has another solid game, but Jeurys Familia did give up one run in the unit's 3 ¹/₃ innings of work in their 2-0 loss to the Padres...

Look at Nets-Bucks playoff history

This will be the fourth time the Nets and the Bucks will meet in the playoffs.

Man in stable condition following Bronx subway slashing

A man was taken to a hospital in stable condition after he was slashed on his hand following an altercation with two suspects in the Bronx. 

Clippers-Mavericks sees another road winner —and a Game 7

Kawhi Leonard tied his playoff career high with 45 points and the Clippers beat the Mavericks 104-97 on Friday night, winning for the third time in front of a raucous...

Mets avoid being no-hit in shutout loss

SAN DIEGO — Joey Lucchesi was supposed to be the bigger concern for the Mets than Blake Snell among Friday’s starting pitchers, but that script got thoroughly flipped. In his...

Sen. Rand Paul says he's gotten death threats over clashes with Fauci

Kentucky Senator Rand Paul tells "Hannity" that he's received five death threats and had "white powder" sent to his house over his disputes with Dr. Anthony Fauci.

'Elite' Bucks guard could be handful for Nets

Steve Nash described Jrue Holiday on Friday as “an incredibly versatile defender,” but the Bucks must decide which member of the Nets’ star backcourt tandem — James Harden or Kyrie...

Tourist critical after scooter hit-and-run amid rash of NYC traffic incidents

A 65-year-old tourist is one of three people transported to a local hospital in separate traffic accidents across New York City on Friday.

Gary Sanchez optimism looks like wishful thinking now

Everything was in place Friday for Gary Sanchez to have a breakout game. There had been recent signs of improvement. He was facing the opponent he beats up on best,...

Why Kevin Durant loving this Bucks matchup

This second-round playoff series between the Nets and the Bucks won’t solely be decided by the first postseason matchup between Kevin Durant and Giannis Antetokounmpo. The Nets’ superstar forward says...