October 17, 2021
Former NHLer died with fentanyl, cocaine in system
The death of Jimmy Hayes, who played for the Devils among four teams over seven NHL seasons, occurred with fentanyl and cocaine in his system, his widow and father told...
Lake Tahoe water level plummets, stranding fish and drying docks
Lake Tahoe is in "terminal" condition as the water level in the sixth largest lake in the US fell below its natural rim, according to the Tahoe Daily Tribune.
The two guards Nets need to step up in Kyrie Irving's absence
The Nets have made a point of not putting extra pressure on any specific players.
Joe Judge got lucky
Asked what his thought process was keeping Daniel Jones in the game, Joe Judge said: “Because we’re gonna compete for 60 minutes.”
NBC puts 'AGT: Extreme' on hold after daredevil stunt goes horribly wrong
“AGT: Extreme” has been suspended by NBC after one of the show’s stuntmen was critically injured when he was crushed between two cars in a stunt gone wrong.
South Carolina woman found safe after handing ominous note to cashier before fleeing
A potential domestic violence victim was found unharmed after she handed a note to a South Carolina grocer warning that her male companion "was going to hurt her." The York...
Marxists try to take Federal Reserve as Biden weighs whether to reappoint Powell: Devine
President Biden is coming unstuck so badly that even CNN has noticed he’s not great at his job.
Illinois mom allegedly shoots man dead after he refused to kiss her
Claudia Resendiz-Florez, 28, had just moved in with James P. Jones, 29, and his girlfriend at the Preserve Woodfield apartment complex in Rolling Meadows when a love triangle fatally exploded.
Red Sox veteran's otherworldly play may bring a Yankees-like dilemma
You know who Kiké Hernandez is for these Red Sox? He’s the 2019 Yankees’ DJ LeMahieu.
Waste of space: $86M bus 'war room' empty, falling apart two years after MTA ribbon-cutting
The MTA spent $86 million on a NASA-like “bus command center” that has gone unused for more than two years because it’s already falling apart.
The controversial coach LSU should hire with Ed Orgeron out
There will be a number of big names tied to the attractive LSU coaching job, from Luke Fickell to James Franklin to Dave Aranda and maybe even Urban Meyer. The...
Arkansas man shot dead after killing son, stabbing cop
An Arkansas man was shot dead by police after he stabbed a cop in the throat, bludgeoned his teenage son to death with a rock and killed a woman.
Convicted Florida killer murdered woman with screwdriver a year after release: cops
Eric Pierson was charged with first-degree murder Saturday after the body of Erika Verdecia was found in a canal near Fort Lauderdale.
Hochul is proving to be the anti-Cuomo — for good and for ill
Gov. Kathy Hochul continues to make good on her promises to be, in effect, the "un-Cuomo."
Rangers' injury woes aren't getting better as star heads to IR
The Rangers managed to come out of their most recent precarious lineup situation unscathed. They’ll have to do it again on Monday.
Knicks may tap reliable big man to start opening night
Taj Gibson started all four of the Knicks’ preseason games, and he just may be tabbed to do so — or at least retain an expanded role — in their...
Removed statue of Robert E. Lee resurfaces at private Texas resort
A statue of Confederate General Robert E. Lee that was taken down by Dallas city officials four years ago has resurfaced -- at a private Texas resort.
Frustrated Giants star tries shooing off boos: 'Don’t like that'
The Giants' Leonard Williams shooed off the boos — waving his arms as if to imply go away.
Biden's plans mean stagflation and other commentary
President Biden’s huge “transformation” bill would “drive us over an economic cliff, former chain-restaurant CEO Andy Puzder warns at Fox Business.
Justice Department plays politics in letting Andrew McCabe escape punishment
In yet another sign of how politicized it is, the Biden Justice Department has restored disgraced former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe’s full pension.
Giants nostalgia act can't hide current joke of a team
The weekly nostalgia doesn’t do Joe Judge or his Giants team any favors.
Beijing attempts another Tiananmen Square massacre erasure
Pressure from Beijing is evicting the only known major monument on Chinese soil that commemorates the lives of Tiananmen Square victims.
Letters to the Editor — Oct. 18, 2021
The Issue: A plan by a city commission to remove an 1833 statue of Thomas Jefferson from City Hall. Thomas Jefferson and Martin Luther King are two of my heroes...
Wegmans deal signals reawakening appetite for Manhattan leases
When huge stores such as Barneys and Century 21 stand vacant, and “for lease” signs outnumber occupied storefronts on many Manhattan blocks, any sign of a retail uptick is welcome.
'I wish I'd got the shot': Dad who died of COVID along with wife, leaving 4 kids
Kevin and Misty Mitchem, an unvaccinated Virginia couple in their 40s, recently died of COVID-19, leaving behind four children.
Chicago Sky win their first WNBA championship
Allie Quigley scored 26 points and Candace Parker added 16 points, 13 rebounds and five assists to help Chicago win its first WNBA championship with a 80-74 victory over the...
Afghan refugee resettlement snarled by housing shortage, measles outbreak
Afghan refugees hoping to resettle in the United States could be stuck on military bases as the US and UN struggle to find them homes.
TSA should use dog teams to make up for workers' low vax rate: Schumer
The TSA should use its canine teams to keep airport security lines moving if there is a worker shortage amid the vaccination mandate, Chuck Schumer said.
NJ nurse killed by Times Square 'mugger' was a 'bright star'
Known to friends as "Ning Ning" -- which her family said means "bright star" -- Maria Ambrocio's mission in life was to take care of everyone from her patients to...
What Aaron Rodgers saw before screaming 'I still own you!' at Bears fans
As he put the finishing touches on his latest win over the Bears on Sunday, the Packers quarterback trolled their fan base after running in a 6-yard touchdown.
Giants report card: Joe Judge makes senseless Daniel Jones decision
Why did Joe Judge have Daniel Jones in the game the entire way? The outcome was decided and why risk an injury to the starting quarterback, throwing on every play?
Reflections on an interview with Robert Durst
Besides this week’s murder conviction, that one was a different murder matter. It was his gruesome Texas trial where he hacked up a body — and was found NOT GUILTY....
Steal rails: 50 percent spike in NYC thefts sparks surge in subway crime
According to the NYPD there were 96 grand larcenies in the subway system last month compared to 64 in August and 55 in July, according to the NYPD.
Raiders owner thinks Jon Gruden email leak is an NFL 'hit job'
Mark Davis is reportedly playing the victim card after losing Jon Gruden as his coach.
Shorts-lived: Hooters reverses policy on skimpy new uniform bottoms
Hooters now says it is reversing its recent mandate that female servers trade in their already short shorts for new skin-tight, bikini-cut bottoms.
Chilling video shows killer sit next to deliveryman right before deadly stabbing
This is the chilling moment a killer sits down next to a Grubhub deliveryman -- before stabbing him to death and stealing his e-bike in Manhattan.
Steele defends explosive claims about Russian collusion from his dossier
Christopher Steele defended the claims in his dossier that became the catalyst for the investigation into whether former President Donald Trump or his campaign colluded with the Russians.
Giants hit new low in disgraceful loss
There have been lowlights aplenty over the past decade and especially in the terrible last five years. Still, this felt like a low point amid all the other low points.
The incredible, disappearing — incompetent — Team Biden
The public didn't even learn about Pete Buttigieg’s break at the start, but only after transportation-related problems exploded around us.
More big woes for NYC's next mayor: Wall Street job losses — and tax-revenue dips
New York’s banks and investment firms are doing great. New York’s economy, not so much.
'Build Back Better' — or 'Build BIGOTRY Better'?
President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better Act should be rechristened the Build Bigotry Better Act and then buried in a shallow grave on Capitol Hill.
Multiple people injured in shooting at Pennsylvania mall
A shooting at a Pennsylvania mall left several people injured and shoppers scrambling for safety Sunday afternoon.
Bet on Dodgers to win Game 2
Celebrate good times, c’mon! Doctors are advising 95-year-old Queen Elizabeth to give up her favorite pastime, martinis. The Jaguars (0-5) play in England. Coach Urban Meyer can take another victory...
Gabby Petito's parents thought Brian Laundrie would 'take care of her'
Gabby Petito's parents said they were duped by a "quiet and polite" Brian Laundrie, thinking he would "take care of her" and keep her safe during the young couple's trip...
MLB in talks to launch nationwide streaming service for home games without cable TV
Major League Baseball is in talks to launch a nationwide video-streaming service that would enable fans to watch their teams' hometown games without a cable-TV subscription, The Post has learned.
LSU parting ways with national title-winning coach after season
Less than two years after leading LSU to a national championship, Ed Orgeron will soon be without a job.
Box cutter-wielding crook swipes duffel bags of electronics, food at NYC Target: NYPD
The crook snatched electronics, pharmacy items and food, stuffing the pilfered goods into a pair of duffel bags.
Curtis Sliwa vows to wage 'war' on Gov. Hochul's open-drug-use legalization
Curtis Sliwa accused Gov. Kathy Hochul and Democratic lawmakers of stifling the Big Apple's recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic by passing the legislation.
Ben Simmons practices with 76ers as saga takes another turn
It was only a practice — we're talking about practice — but Ben Simmons was finally at one on Sunday.
Power launch: China gloats to US after surprise hypersonic missile test
China is putting the US on blast following the launch of a hypersonic missile into orbit -- ridiculing America's sense of "strategic superiority."
Oldest known drawing of a ghost found on 3,500-year-old tablet
A 3,500-year-old Babylonian tablet at the British Museum contains what has been identified as the oldest known drawing of a ghost.
Epic NFL losing streak finally ends with last-second kick
The Jaguars ended their 20-game losing streak when Matthew Wright kicked a 53-yard field goal as time expired in a 23-20 victory over the Dolphins.
Strange brew: Hilarious video shows Doordash coffee order trap man inside his home
Alex Bradshaw shared a video on TikTok of his dilemma trying to figure out how to open his front-facing door without tipping over the beverage.
Emerging Giants rookie reinjures ankle after electric start
The Giants had to pull the plug early on Kadarius Toney’s electricity.
Jay-Z to testify in NYC lawsuit over 'reneged' perfume deal
Jay-z, real name Shawn Carter, is named in a breach of contract lawsuit filed by Parlux Fragrances accusing him of failing to peddle the Gold Jay-Z fragrance.
Gisele Bündchen throws Twitter into tizzy with Tom Brady 'trade' tweet
Gisele Bündchen is getting in on the troll game.
'It's work': Buttigieg defends being on extended paternity leave amid supply-chain crisis
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg on Sunday defended being AWOL on paternity leave amid the US's crippling supply-chain crisis.
'Pray for us!': American missionary abducted in Haiti sent desperate WhatsApp message
One of the 17 missionaries kidnapped in Haiti sent a cry for help on WhatsApp as the group of 16 Americans and one Canadian were being abducted.
'The state is a mess': Bill Bratton wishes Eric Adams luck in 'tough road' ahead
Former NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton on Sunday wished "good luck" to mayoral frontrunner Eric Adams if he's elected -- saying state legislators made a "mess" with recent criminal justice reform.
Why beleaguered Raiders are the bet in this spot
Dave Tuley, senior reporter at VSiN.com, is in his fourth season with The Post’s Bettor’s Guide. His handicapping pieces appear in VSiN’s online magazine, Point Spread Weekly. Las Vegas Raiders...
Meet the Yonkers native replacing Jon Gruden as Raiders coach
The Raiders' game against the Broncos on Sunday will mark Bisaccia's first game ever as a head coach in his 38th season coaching football.
Disgraced lawyer Alex Murdaugh booked in South Carolina jail
The lawyer is accused of collecting $4 million on a life insurance policy for his former maid, Gloria Satterfield, that should have gone to his sons after she died in...
Save more than $550 off this Grade-A Refurbished Apple MacBook Pro
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Two angles NFL bettors must consider in Browns vs. Cardinals
Two of VSIN’s NFL experts offer their predictions for a total and a side in Sunday’s showdown in Cleveland between the Browns and Cardinals. Arizona coach Kliff Kingsbury will miss...
Terrifying video shows 'America's Got Talent' stuntman crushed by cars in near-fatal accident
A daredevil escape artist was crushed by two cars in a caught-on-camera stunt gone horribly awry for “America’s Got Talent: Extreme.”
ESPN reporter out at network over vaccine mandate
Effective next week, Williams said, she will be "separated from the company."
Bill Clinton released from hospital after being treated for infection
Former President Bill Clinton was released from a California hospital on Sunday after undergoing treatment for a urological infection unrelated to COVID-19.
Fauci says FDA panel concluded J&J shot should've been two doses
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the FDA panel that recommended boosters for Johnson & Johnson's vaccines believes that it likely should have been two doses.
Conor McGregor accused of punching, breaking Italian DJ's nose in Rome
Conor McGregor's Saturday in Rome did not lack for adventures at opposite ends of the spectrum.
Step up your home workouts with this highly-rated indoor cycle
Add this essential piece of cardio equipment to your home setup and introduce a wide range of new workouts to your routine.
For one entrepreneur, a Brooklyn rooftop was the inspiration for business
Beauty industry insider and entrepreneur Liana Blomquist had her “aha moment” in 2018 when she started getting back into gardening.
I'm vegan, so am I exempt from a vaccine mandate?
Ethical vegans are exempt from the COVID vaccine in the UK. Would I have a case in New York for a vegan exemption? The vaccine is tested on animals and...
'Bamboozled': Fed-up immigration activists ditch virtual WH meeting
Fed-up immigration advocates ditched a virtual meeting with Biden administration officials to protest the White House's plan to restart former President Donald Trump's "Remain in Mexico" program.
Houston deputy killed in ambush identified as father of two
Deputy Kareem Atkins was ambushed, shot and killed over the weekend.
Expect Chiefs to run away from Washington in this one
The Chiefs, 6.5-point favorites, will win and cover against the Washington Football Team on Sunday.
Duo arrested after allegedly running red light, killing man in NYC, cops say
Two men were arrested in after running a red light, crashing into another car and killing the driver around 4:30 a.m. at the intersection of 60th Street and Third Avenue...
'Senseless murder': Teen playing on iPad fatally shot inside his room
A teenager in Alabama was fatally shot in his room on Friday, and was likely an unintended target of gunfire.
Out of this world! Russian film crew back on Earth after shooting first movie in space
A Russian film crew making the first movie in space returned to Earth on Sunday after spending nearly two weeks at the International Space Station.
Bet against the NFL's last unbeaten team in this one
The Browns, who are 3-point favorites, will hand the Cardinals their first loss of the season and they will cover.
Man with gunshot wound dies after being dumped on NYC street
A man died after he was thrown from a vehicle with a gunshot wound to his leg in Brooklyn Sunday morning, police said.
GOP senator says AG Garland's school order violates parents' right to free speech
Sen. Ron Johnson blasted Attorney General Merrick Garland for violating parents' constitutional rights by directing the FBI to assist local law enforcement to investigate threats to school officials.
Giants vs. Rams odds, analysis and predictions for all Week 6 NFL games
The Giants, who are 9.5-point underdogs, will lose by at least 10 points to the Rams on Sunday.
Giants vs. Rams: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
An inside look at Sunday’s Giants-Rams Week 6 matchup at MetLife Stadium.
A condensed oral history of an iconic Mets playoff run that came so damn close
I conversed with prominent members of that Mets team who shared memories, salutes and regrets from the build-up to the NLCS, its seven games of drama and the aftermath.
Strike dodged with deal between film and TV crews, studios
An 11th-hour deal was reached Saturday, averting a strike of film and television crews that would have seen some 60,000 behind-the-scenes workers walk off their jobs.
Heavy rains, floods leave 8 dead, 12 missing in south India
Rescue operations were underway on Sunday after heavy rains lashed the state the day before, triggering flash floods and landslides.
Letters to the Editor — Oct. 17, 2021
Have we all become so thin-skinned that we cannot hear or see a world that is less than ideal?
Funeral arrangements made for Bayonne woman killed by mugger in Times Square
Funeral arrangements have been announced for Bayonne resident Maria Ambrocio, an oncological nurse who was killed when shoved by a homeless mugger in Times Square.
Why Mitchell Robinson may not start right away for Knicks
Mitchell Robinson said he’s ready to start at center for the Knicks in the season opener Wednesday against the Celtics, but his conditioning still remains a question.
Cardinals will suffer first loss
The Browns, who are 3-point favorites, will win and cover against the unbeatend Cardinals.
One reason the Giants are still worth watching
Don't tune out Giants fans because you might miss the Kadarius Toney Show.
Two NLCS aces starts get pushed back
The buzzword was "extra rest" for these two NLCS aces.
Man charged with shooting five at Alabama high school football game
Jai Scott was charged with five counts of attempted murder following a mass shooting at a high school football game in Alabama, which left one person in critical condition.
Remains identified as missing 11-year-old Iowa boy Xavior Harrelson
Xavier Harrelson disappeared while riding his bike near the trailer park where he lived with his mother in Montezuma, Iowa days before his 11th birthday.
Irate Tennessee fans nearly hit Lane Kiffin with golf ball after loss
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — No. 13 Mississippi held off Tennessee 31-26 on Saturday night after Rebels coach Lane Kiffin avoided being by hit by golf balls as Volunteers fans pelted the...
Los Angeles officials want psychiatrist to measure Vanessa Bryant's grief
Los Angeles County officials want Kobe Bryant's widow to take a psychiatric exam amid a legal battle over leaked photos of the 2020 helicopter crash that killed the retired NBA...
Godfather whack! Sicilian church leaders ban godparents at baptisms
Catholic Church leaders ban baptismal godparents in one Italian diocese amid concern the role is more unsavory than sacred -- and can be exploited by the Mafia.
17 US missionaries abducted by Haitian gang: Report
Local officials said the missionaries were taken from a bus on its way to the airport to drop some members off in the island nation’s capital Port-au-Prince.
Rangers lose another key forward to injury
Rangers forward Kaapo Kakko sustained an undisclosed upper-body injury in the first period of Saturday night’s 3-1 win over the Canadiens at Bell Center.