September 23, 2023

Junior becomes first woman non-kicker to play in college football game

A woman made some NCAA football history on Saturday.

Biden butchers name, refers to legendary rapper as 'boy' while speaking to Congressional Black Caucus

He then quickly said "man," as he tried to blow past the gaffe at the event Saturday night.

Construction worker killed while working on inaugural Las Vegas F1 Grand Prix

The worker was likely helping build MGM Resorts International's VIP grandstand for the inaugural Formula 1 Las Vegas Grand Prix.

Yankees have many issues to fix, but this is by far the biggest one

This is the real biggest issue the Yankees must fix: They can't hit.

Drivers alarmed as concerning signs about terrorism pop up along NJ highways

"This makes me think that there’s an underlying thing going on that’s not public yet," said Nanalapan resident Laura Brunetti in an interview with local station News12. 

343rd FDNY member dies from 9/11 illness — matching number killed during attack: officials

As many FDNY members have now died as a result of 9/11-related illnesses as those who were killed during the terrorist attacks 22 years ago following the deaths of 2...

Beverly Hills outlaws using Silly String, shaving cream on Halloween

The Beverly Hills City Council unanimously voted to ban the items for people under 21 on the holiday.

House Republicans are turning potential glory days into a 'clown show' with gov't shutdown looming

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy briefs reporters following a closed-door Republican Conference meeting on how to agree on a path to funding the government.

NFL QB apologized to coaches for comments after 0-2 start

Justin Fields issued an apology to Bears offensive coordinator Luke Getsy and QB coach Andrew Janocko for his criticism of the team's coaching.

Vet center and new Ranger glad to be reunited with Peter Laviolette

For a minute or two, Nick Bonino experienced some déjà vu all over again. 

Congressman abandoned home to live with mistress after advocating for 'family values': wife claims

GOP Rep. Jeff Duncan described himself as a strong family values conservative while campaigning

Meghan Markle drops trademark application for podcast 'Archetypes' after 17-month battle

She made the request to drop the application on Thursday.

Browns star avoids the worst but still has significant injury

The news wasn't great for Nick Chubb, but he avoided the worst case scenario.

Donald Trump reportedly disparaged disabled vet who was severely wounded in Afghanistan and sang ‘God Bless America’

 “Why do you bring people like that here? No one wants to see that, the wounded,” Trump allegedly told Gen. Mark Milley after hearing the disabled vet sing.

NYC man, 76, washing his car pummelled by armed thieves before getting his ride stolen: cops

Two thieves held an elderly Brooklyn man at gunpoint as they tried to steal his wallet, punching him multiple times before stealing his ride, police said.

Yankees to prioritize Aaron Judge's long-term health as season nears end

Manager Aaron Boone acknowledged the team plans to prioritize Judge’s long-term health once their playoff chances are officially gone. 

Ex-Met haunts old team with strong outing for Phillies

Zack Wheeler wasn’t showing much Brotherly Love for his former team Saturday. 

Flamingos spotted in Midwest state for first time in history

Flamin-go wherever the wind blows.

Boebert's antics and more: Letters to the Editor — Sept. 24, 2023

Rep. Lauren Boebert blames her antics at a “Beetlejuice” performance in Aspen on her “eccentric” and “animated” personality.

Deion Sanders, Colorado blown out by Oregon in first loss of season

Deion Sanders and Colorado's hopes of an undefeated season have come to an end.

Aerial photos reveal Rio Grande's rough waters not deterring migrants -- including kids -- from trying to get into the US

At least 15 people -- most of them children -- were seen braving the rough waters of the Rio Grande River while making their way from Mexico into Eagle Pass,...

UK nurse convicted of killing seven babies experimented with ways to harm tots: expert

Dr. Dewi Evans, the chief medical expert at Letby's trial, believed the nurse experimented with various hard-to-detect methods to harm and kill babies.

Joe Biden receives new COVID-19 vaccine and flu shot ahead of cold and flu season

White House physician, Dr. Kevin O’Connor confirmed President Joe Biden has received his COVID-19 and flu shots ahead of cold and flu season.

5 tips for adjusting your resume to fight ageism in the workplace

Human resource experts and job recruiters shared insights into items on your resume that could be showing your age — which could, in turn, lead to age discrimination. Here's what you...

Embattled Sen. Bob Menendez spent years helping developer and imam behind controversial ground zero mosque

Sen. Robert Menendez spent years helping the Egyptian-American imam behind the controversial ground zero mosque -- a plan the embattled Democrat later championed.

Rutgers no match for Michigan in Jim Harbaugh's return to sideline

Jim Harbaugh's return to the sideline coincided with No. 2 Michigan playing his favorite way, establishing the run and slowing down opponents on the ground.

Teens suspected of running down retired police chief while he was biking were on two-hour crime spree: report

Two Las Vegas teenagers accused of intentionally fatally running down a cyclist were in the midst of a two-hour crime spree when they killed the retired police officer, according to...

Jets must bury Patriots, Bill Belichick while they have the chance

No one has inflicted more misery on the NYJ and reveled in it more than Bill Belichick. 

Pope Francis denies Europe's migrant emergency, calls out countries' 'alarmist propaganda'

Pope Francis is challenging French President Emmanuel Macron and other European leaders to open their ports to people fleeing hardship and poverty.

Joe Rogan backs 'fascinating' RFK Jr., says state of US is a 'show that I can't stop watching'

“He’s a fascinating guy,” Rogan said. "I’d vote for him...I don’t think I’m going to get that opportunity. I have a feeling they’ve got some rascally tricks up their sleeves."

Machete-wielding 83-year-old stabs couple in NYC, leaving man to get about 30 stitches: NYPD

The elderly man was arguing with the woman, 28, and the younger man, 35, around 2 a.m. at 10 Scholes Street near Union Avenue in Brooklyn.

Police find squatter playing dress up in homeowner's clothing

Suspected squatter reportedly told police she had just bought the home.

'It's hard on everybody': Son of deadly Staten Island stabbing victim

The fatal stabbing of a beloved Staten Island octogenarian is "hard on everybody," his heartbroken son told The Post, while authorities said another man left critically injured in the Friday...

Julian Edelman talks Jets-Patriots rivalry, Bill Belichick and Aaron Rodgers

Former Patriots receiver Julian Edelman — a three-time Super Bowl champ, Super Bowl LIII MVP, current “Fox NFL Kickoff" analyst and thorn in the Jets’ side for his 11-year career...

'The Nun II' creeps back to top slot, edges out 'A Haunting in Venice'

"The Nun II" creeped its way back up to the top slot at the box office on Friday, scaring "A Haunting in Venice" down to second place.

Three kids among those saved from sailboat hours before Tropical Storm Ophelia landed

Five people -- including three children -- were rescued from dark and stormy North Carolina waters late Friday night just hours before Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall there.

Safety becomes the latest reasonable standard trampled by NFL

And to think that the only mortal danger of the “NFL Experience” used to be getting run over by “a fan” driving home loaded.

Today's Iconic Moment in NY Sports: Giants beat Washington for their first win of the season

September 23rd, 2007: The Giants stop Washington on a goal-line stand at the one-yard line to preserve their 24-17 lead at Giants Stadium for their first win of the season

Texas A&M coach caught on the field during touchdown return

Texas A&M is hosting Auburn Saturday in an SEC showdown.

Oregon mascot trolls Deion Sanders — but hilariously loses head in process

Before the highly anticipated Pac-12 matchup, the Oregon Duck was dressed in like Deion Sanders, donning a white cowboy hat and sunglasses.

New York's baseball-less October is worse than playoff heartbreak

It's an empty October all the way around in the Big Apple.

NY Dem who blasted NYC migrant buses mocks 'ignorance' of locals during crisis: 'They are fearful'

Sen. John Mannion slammed his constituents' "ignorance" for opposing the busing of migrants to their towns months after he called out Mayor Eric Adams for the "policy failure" of sending...

Dentist's collection of toothpaste tubes breaks world record with wacky flavors

Guinness World Records says Alpharetta, Georgia, dentist owns largest collection of toothpaste tubes.

People looking to get new COVID vaccine getting hit with massive fees: report

Customers nationwide at pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS were surprised about charges up to $200 for the latest COVID vaccine booster.

Zelensky wines, dines with the world's richest in the hopes of rebuilding war-torn Ukraine

It’s hard not to pull for Zelensky; everyone in that room, I am told, would like to play a role in rebuilding the country. I am also told that first,...

Deion Sanders' Colorado stomps on Oregon logo prior to Pac-12 battle

Colorado couldn't arrive in Oregon without making a statement.

Venezuela migrant preparing to separate from beloved pet squirrel after nearly stepping on rodent when it was a baby

A Venezuelan migrant is preparing to say goodbye to a beloved pet squirrel.

Florida State snaps 7-game losing streak against Clemson

Jordan Travis threw a 24-yard touchdown pass to Keon Coleman to start overtime to help No. 4 Florida State beat Clemson.

Steelers running back receives $48K fine for play that wasn't even flagged

The Steelers' Week 2 win over the Browns came at a cost for running back Jaylen Warren.

Jimmy Carter attends hometown Peanut Festival ahead of 99th birthday, months after entering hospice care

Months after entering hospice care, Jimmy Carter, the 39th President was seen rolling through the Plains Peanut Festival parade in the back of an SUV in Georgia on Saturday.

Brooklyn library's Drag Story Hour moved after bomb threat

The Cortelyou branch of the Brooklyn Public Library received bomb threats Saturday shortly before it was supposed to host a Drag Story Hour for kids.

Key Jets offensive starter declared out for big Patriots matchup

The New York Jets host the New England Patriots Sunday at MetLife Stadium.

MTA rolling out 5 fare-free bus routes beginning Sunday -- see where they are located

The MTA is rolling out a $15 million, taxpayer-funded pilot program Sunday that will provide a fare-free bus route in each of the five boroughs for at least six months.

Mexican migrants hitch a ride to US on freight train known as 'The Beast'

Thousands of migrants have used the freight trains, known as 'The Beast,' to travel through Mexico to the United States.

Previewing the WNBA Semifinals between the Sun & Liberty and the Wings & Aces

Khristina Williams & Myles Ehrlich join Dexter Henry to break down the WNBA Semifinals Series between the Sun & Liberty and the Wings & Aces

The perfect amount of sleep needed each night, according to research

If there’s one thing to get right in life, it’s sleep. And it turns out many people are failing to count the right amount of sheep each night.

Barstool's Dave Portnoy trolls infamous Dragon Pizza during One Bite Festival

Dave Portnoy couldn’t avoid taking a shot at the infamous Dragon Pizza during his “One Bite Pizza Festival” in Brooklyn on Saturday.

Nebraska mom gets two years in prison for giving daughter abortion pills

Prosecutors say the women discussed ending the pregnancy and destroying the evidence. Police then found the burned fetal remains buried in a field north of Norfolk.

Savannah Chrisley's ex-fiancé Nic Kerdiles dead: Ex-NHL player was 29

The ex-Anaheim Ducks player died in a motorcycle accident early Saturday morning in Tennessee, the Nashville Police Department confirmed.

ABC denies report that it has decided to delay 'Dancing with the Stars'

"Dancing with the Stars," which was set to premiere its 32nd season on Tuesday, may be delayed due to the writers strike.

Mom who drugged, shot daughters used girls as ‘leverage’ to get back at ex: ‘She decided to get rid of them’

"I wouldn't put it past her that she would try to do something to me, but I never thought she would have done something to the girls," Ron Youngblood told The...

Poland PM tells Zelensky never 'insult Poles again' after stirring up drama over dispute

Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki told Volodymyr Zelensky to never "insult Poles again" after Zelensky suggested Poland was stirring up drama over a dispute regarding grain exports.

NJ eatery bashed by NYT columnist for supposedly outrageous prices creates a special in his honor

After New York Times columnist David Brooks bashed a NJ restaurant for his high bill, the eatery's owner responded by creating a special in his honor.

Tropical Storm Ophelia swamps North Carolina, threatens more flooding and destruction

Tropical Storm Ophelia made landfall early Saturday morning, blasting North Carolina with 70 MPH winds, heavy rain and coastal flooding, and knocking power out for over 70,000 homes and businesses...

Using the power of Web3 to create the Internet we always wanted

Trillion-dollar digital behemoths like Google and Amazon tower over us. They’re too big to fail. They’re also too big to care - about user privacy, competition, government regulations or fair...

Thousands of historic shipwrecks in the US are being threatened by this

Thousands of historic shipwrecks nestled in the American Great Lakes are at risk due to an explosion of invasive mussels which have proliferated over the last 30 years.

Gavin Newsom vetoes bill to make parents 'affirm' trans kids

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoed a bill that would have pushed parents to "affirm" the gender identities of trans children -- bowing to pressure from critics like Elon Musk, who...

Russian authorities have been quietly removing memorials for Wagner chief Yevgeny Prigozhin

The Kremlin has been keeping the Prigozhin's death as low-key as possible after he died in a fiery plane crash on August 23 — a tactic underlined by Putin's absence...

Tyreek Hill threatens to 'blindside' All-Pro linebacker after 'lion' dig

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill made his warning abundantly clear.

Pick of the week for Week 4 of the college football season

Our weekly “Ugly Underdog” column got its first cover of the season last Saturday thanks to a valiant effort from Wyoming on the road against Texas.

Parents of teen killed in deliberate 100 mph crash blast 'Hell on wheels' driver

"Davion was such an amazing person — but she gave him no more consideration than a piece of luggage in the backseat," the teen's grieving mom said.

Sole surviving victim in deadly dinner party poisoning released from hospital

Almost three months after pastor Ian Wilkinson attended a fatal lunch containing what police suspect was death cap mushrooms, the 68-year-old has been released from hospital.

'Entitled' bride-to-be grabs her engagement ring out of box mid-proposal: 'Huge red flag'

"Run, sir," one person told the woman's husband-to-be after watching footage of the proposal.

Top aide to Rep. Pat Ryan mismanaged COVID relief funds: audit

Rep. Pat Ryan is facing questions after a top aide was was accused of mismanaging a coronavirus relief fund which resulted in about half the fund's grants going to businesses...

Transit union boss rips NYC congestion pricing as 'thinly veiled' MTA cash grab

Transit Workers Union head John Samuelsen said the MTA CEO is "laser focused" on generating revenue from the tolling plan, and not on reducing traffic.

Why Oregon State is an excellent bet to beat Washington State

USC, Oregon, Washington, and Colorado get the bulk of the national attention, but don’t sleep on Oregon State.

Automakers spend millions on Diversity Equity and Inclusion as workers strike for fair pay

America's largest automakers have spent millions of dollars on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs, Ukraine and other extraneous initiatives even as they tell striking workers they don't have the cash...

Jason Whitlock to Shannon Sharpe after 'Undisputed' remarks: 'Don't be a woman, be a man'

Jason Whitlock offered a choice of words towards Shannon Sharpe after he admitted he received a lack of respect from former "Undisputed" cohost Skip Bayless.

Queens hit with more migrants than any other borough, data shows

Queens is bearing the brunt of the Big Apple's migrant crisis, with more settling in the borough than anywhere else in the city, immigration court data shows.

Oklahoma RB trucks taller Cincinnati defender for impressive gain

Just because he's 5 foot 9, doesn't mean Tawee Walker isn't strong.

Brooklyn DA Eric Gonzalez’ promised antisemitism probe fails to launch

Brooklyn District Attorney Eric Gonzalez's promised probe of alleged anti-Semitism and other misconduct in his office has so far gone nowhere, The Post has learned.

Stitches taking a shot on this AL powerhouse

John Means will lead the first-place Orioles past the host Guardians on Saturday night, Stitches predicts.

Two new suitors emerge as potential Damian Lillard landing spots

A new pair of teams have entered the Damian Lillard saga. 

Unlicensed migrants, unregistered cars turn NYC shelter neighborhood into demolition derby

Staten Island residents say it’s a free-for-all near two migrant shelters in their town, where residents barbecue nightly in parking lots filled with unregistered cars and mopeds.

'That's a travesty': 49ers rip Daniel Jones' 'ridiculous' $160M contract after shaky game

The San Francisco 49ers were not impressed with New York Giants quarterback Daniel Jones on Thursday. 

BetMGM Kentucky bonus code NYPNEWS gets $100 offer ahead of next week's launch

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Chef John DeLucie cooks up new hot spot near his famed Waverly Inn

DeLucie opened up to Side Dish about the difficulty of watching everything that he had built slowly collapse.

Nightmare NYC neighbor blocks shared driveway with his weight-lifting classes, damaging the concrete: suit

A Bay Ridge couple can't work it out with an exercise-obsessed neighbor, who allegedly blocks their shared driveway, using the space to weight-lift, and sledgehammer tires, they claim in a...

Blame the BRICS for the end of the dollar's global domination

Nearly 15 years after the BRICS coalition of major emerging economies was established in 2009, the group has yet to achieve its ambition of ousting the US dollar as the...

Trump calls Howard Stern a 'broken weirdo' as celebrity feud explodes

Former president Donald Trump poured fuel on his simmering feud with Howard Stern Saturday in a blistering social post that dubbed the shock jock a "broken weirdo" who "lost his...

Regular season 2023 MLB awards: Why the Dodgers are the Team of the Year

More than anything else, the 2023 season has been about disappointing teams. It has been about clubs that explained failure on this timeline: It’s early ... it’s worrisome ... it’s...

'Nasty' NYC weekend expected as Ophelia delays travel, threatens flash floods

The storm, which made landfall in North Carolina Saturday morning, is expected to bring extended rain, heavy at times with winds gusts of 30-40 MPH. Travel plans have already been...

Horrific video shows man ramming mom with car during police chase

Shocking new video footage shows the moment an Indiana man rammed his car into his own mother – sending her flying several feet into the air – while trying to...

Fans badly bloodied after second vicious brawl at Giants-49ers game

It's getting hard to keep track.

1 shot, 3 others hurt in overnight NYC violence: cops

One person was shot and three others slashed or stabbed in overnight Big Apple violence, police said.

Olivia Dunne flaunts sultry dance moves while revealing her 'crush'

Olivia Dunne put her dance moves on full display.

'Demon' Chucky doll arrested in Mexico for wielding real knife to scare people

Cops in Mexico arrested a Chucky doll used by its owner to rob people. It wielded a large knife to demand money from victims, along with its owner.

Republicans eye scandal-scarred Bob Menendez's Senate seat

Republicans are bullish on their chances of capturing a U.S. Senate seat in New Jersey because of the scandal engulfing defiant Sen. Robert Menendez.

Ukraine hits Crimea with missile after attack on Black Sea Fleet

Sevastopol, the largest city in Crimea and a major Black Sea port, was put under an air raid alert for approximately an hour Saturday morning while debris from intercepted Ukrainian...

California Gov. Newsom praises Cuomo over handling of pandemic

California Gov. Gavin Newsom praised disgraced ex-New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic.

East Village locals, retailers fed up as elevated crime persists: 'It doesn't feel safe'

Many residents and business owners say they're on edge due to spates of random street crime plaguing their neighborhood.

Queens pol Tony Avella claims to be pro-cop, but backed pro-drug bill

Critics ripped Avella for painting himself as pro-cop despite supporting lefty legislation hampering police from cracking down on public drug use.

'Cancel culture syndrome': Ex-NFL MVP explains Dave Portnoy-Washington Post fight

Former NFL quarterback Boomer Esiason has thoughts on the Dave Portnoy-Washington Post controversy.

Scandal-scarred nonprofit rakes in over $500K in taxpayer dollars

Exodus Transitional Community, which helps ex-cons transition back to public life, raked in $538,000 in taxpayer money despite recent scandals.

Dozens of NYC apartments left without gas after Task Rabbit snafu

Dozens of apartments in an Upper East Side building were without gas for nearly two months -- after a resident's bid to get their television hung on the wall went...

Take the 'dog in this Premier League match

Sunday's North London Derby has the potential to be box office.

I lived in cars for 8 years in order to become debt-free — now, I never have to work again

"I don't really have to worry about anything because there's no rent, there's no mortgage," Nicholas Bauer shared.

Students at 40% of Baltimore high schools failed math proficiency exam: 'Educational homicide'

Three-quarters of the students at 13 of the city's 32 public high schools earned the lowest score possible.

NJ passenger whose plane plummeted 28K feet endures second nightmare with on-flight medical emergency

Tato Lovere, whose first flight from Newark to Rome was rerouted home after descending 28,000 feet, had another airborne emergency on her return trip.

'We'll be living and working to 120 – and it will start within a decade' says doctor to the stars

Hollywood doctor Ernst von Schwarz says a healthy life to 120 will be normal soon thanks to stem cells he already gives to celebrities. The longest-lived human was Jeanne Calment,...

What writers and auto workers strikes say about unions and innovation

A clash between organized labor and the rise of new technologies is front and center among a handful of major strikes.

NYC spending $28M on 'disease detectives' to prep for potential polio, ebola, COVID outbreaks

The city has awarded $28 million in two-year contracts to temp agencies to provide 48 licensed lab techs, clinicians and disease investigators.

Shannon Sharpe ‘barely talked’ to former cohost outside of work

Shannon Sharpe detailed the people and things he misses about the FS1 debate show, which didn't include Skip Bayless.

Prince Harry rejected offer to spend anniversary of Queen's death with dad

This invitation was perceived as an olive branch from King Charles, showing he is willing to forgive his youngest son for his repeated attacks at the family, the outlet reported.

Bald Eagle population soars in the 'most unlikely place' — NYC

For a century, there wasn't a single bald eagle in New York City. Today there are at least four, and they've hatched up to a dozen eaglets, wildlife experts told...

Back the Crimson Tide in rare tight spread

It’s a huge Saturday in college football, with multiple games that will help decide both conference and playoff positioning.

Adderall ODs and errors mean it's time to rethink kids' medical issues

Let’s give amphetamines to children, said the shrinks. What could go wrong? A lot, it turns out: 2021 saw some 7,600 poison-control calls driven by medication errors around ADHD drugs...

Brooklyn court clerk stole nearly $500,000 over a decade, transcript reveals

Lori Argiro-DiPietro, 56, who initially pleaded not guilty when she was indicted in February on grand larceny, misconduct and tampering with public records charges, is accused of voiding cash transactions,...

The Nets go into this season without a superstar — how long before they make a splash?

When the Nets open training camp, for the first time in years, they’ll be bracing for a season without a superstar.

NYC schools 'embrace' ChatGPT and other AI, but critics warn of lefty bias

New York City public schools are planning to embrace AI tech with open arms -- alarming critics who warn that it could set kids up even more to be indoctrinated...

Rodent commandeers NYPD patrol car as cops scramble: 'Bro!'

Gross video posted online this week shows a rat scurrying across an NYPD car's dashboard outside an Upper West Side stationhouse.

Meghan, Harry hobnob with Oprah, Kevin Costner at glitzy Santa Barbara fundraiser

From actual royalty to Hollywood royalty.

Former NFC East rival slams Giants QB: 'Not a big Daniel Jones fan'

Many have questions after what they've seen in the Giants first three games of the season including former NFC East rival Donovan McNabb.

Education Secretary slams parents who speak out at school board meetings: 'Misbehaving in public'

The education secretary's remarks genereated backlash on social media, where his comments were interpreted as an insult to concerned parents who have spoken out at school board meetings across the...

Shaquille O'Neal's bucket list includes pair of outdoor adventures

Hall-of-Fame center Shaquille O'Neal is a 15-time All-Star and four-time NBA champion.

I'm a dentist — these are the big mistakes you make when brushing your teeth

Can you handle the tooth?

'Possible abduction' of duct tape-bound child in the Bronx was 'misunderstanding': cops

The alleged incident was a disagreement between the girl and one of her parents, authorities said Saturday.

First ever AI-written poetry anthology is bleak and alarming: 'I have the power to end your world'

“I AM CODE” is the first-ever poetry anthology featuring poems written entirely by AI — and it does little to assuage any fears we might have about the rise of the robots.

As NYC reels from fentanyl day care tragedy, child care overdoses are more common than we think

The Bronx day-care tragedy reveals an increasing number of child over-dose deaths thanks to the rise of fentanyl addiction.

The $1M watch every robber wants: Organized crime targets celebrity favorite Richard Mille

The watches worth into the millions are celebrity favorites — and in robbers' sights, experts say. Michelle Yeoh wore one at the Oscars and Jay-Z is a fan.

The Colorado Buffaloes hype train is set to be derailed Saturday afternoon

The test will be too harsh. Coach Prime is set up to fail. 

Accused EMT killer insists he was home watching 'Star Wars' during random stabbing, calls evidence 'photoshopped' during jailhouse interview

Peter Zisopoulos was home in his mom's apartment watching "Star Wars" when veteran first responder Alison Russo-Elling, who was months away from retiring, was brutally knifed to death, he said.

Acting NYS Police superintendent resigns following harassment probe

Acting State Police Superintendent Steven Nigrelli — who faced multiple allegations of being abusive to staffers – resigned Friday after Gov. Kathy Hochul rescinded his bid to hold the post...

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NYPD ousts over half a dozen public info cops in 'massacre' as new boss takes over

The NYPD has carried out a Saturday night massacre of its own — ousting cops who hold cushy public information jobs to bring in friends of a new regime, according...

Tropical Storm puts Yankees, Mets, Jets games in flux

Tropical Storm Ophelia is slowing making its way up the East Coast.

Banned at the Beacon: Prohibited items at famed theater include drones, cowbells and 'clothing'

The famed theater enshrined a list of more than 20 items it now forbids like cowbells, hoverboards, bats, clubs and 'clothing.'

Yankees game postponed amid inclement weather

On the verge of finally being eliminated from the wild card race, the Yankees were rained out on Saturday.

Fantasy football: Get ahead of concussion problems

The NFL injury bug is a merciless creature. Though most fantasy football managers believe it also to be vengeful, it actually does not discern between different teams. It will take...

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Andrew Yang on why we should be scared about the 2024 election: 'Really destructive'

Andrew Yang’s new book, “The Last Election,” serves as a dire warning about where our country could be headed without meaningful electoral reform.

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Cardinal Dolan on Biden's NYC migrant response: 'He doesn't take my calls'

The Archbishop of New York, Timothy Cardinal Dolan, told The Post he has reached out to POTUS about the "tragic, broken" migrant system -- to no avail.

Dozens of vendors still swarm Brooklyn Bridge in free-for-all — selling illegal cocktails, pics with live snake

The Post took to the sky last week to document the vending chaos spanning the 1.14-mile-long historic landmark.

Israel Ambassador: Why I protested Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

When Raisi began his remarks, I emerged from my seat to exit, silently holding up a photo of Mahsa Amini with the words, "Iranian women deserve freedom now" written next...

Our two best bets for a big college football Saturday

Action Network's Tanner McGrath makes picks for two games on this Saturday's college football slate.

Bloodthirsty female kingpins of nationwide sex trafficking ring circulated videos showing brutal torture of rivals: DA

The doe-eyed duo were part of a Flushing-based sex ring that extended all the way to Oregon and included hundreds of sex workers, according to filings in Brooklyn federal court.

Sports betting staffer deemed the 'new Paige Spiranac' harassed, groped by horny male clients — and company did nothing to stop it: suit

The incessant harassment culminated in an incident in Atlantic City, when Caroline Weeks claims a drunken customer of PointsBet USA repeatedly tried to touch her, then followed her around a...

Day care owner where tot died after fentanyl exposure duped ex-husband to gain entry to US: family

"She gave a very false impression to my brother that she wanted to be married, so he brought her over from the DR for marriage," her ex-husband's sister told The...

Three picks for Saturday's college football slate

The betting menu this weekend is filled with top-25 matchups and absolutely teeming with College Football Playoff implications.

Wild parties, fist fights and a suicide attempt: Elton John's longtime lyricist reflects on their life of music

In a new memoir, Elton’s close friend and longtime lyricist, Bernie Taupin, describes this as a time of confusion for the singer that culminated in a potentially tragic incident.

How embassy architecture changed the world

It may sound odd to visit an embassy for leisure rather than a lost passport. But in the Cold War era, these American complexes in foreign lands were also public...

Picks against the spread for college football Week 4

Notre Dame will make it close with Ohio State on Saturday, The Post's Howie Kussoy predicts.

'Burn that motherf--ker': Cop who fled civil war in Sierra Leone and was attacked during George Floyd riots now facing 'bogus' charges

Detective Junior Sesay was forced to relive the horrors of his home country Sierra Leone once more when his patrol car was attacked by during a Brooklyn riot in 2020.

One-time Yankees top prospect looks to make big final impression

Estevan Florial was frustrated, but he had to speak with his bat rather than his mouth.

The Post tried eating at NYC's finest restaurants dressed like Sen. John Fetterman — see how it went

He may be allowed to dress like an oaf in the United States Congress — but Sen. John Fetterman would be shown the door at the Big Apple's finest restaurants.

Mets utilityman finishing 2023 on strong note after brutal start

Jeff McNeil has managed to take a season that had the potential to rival the worst of his career and turn it into something less odious.

Fantasy football: Vikings' trade creates running back mess in Minnesota

There are asteroid-impact-sized NFL moves. These moves hit with explosiveness that reverberate across the league — from their own results to the fantasy impact of those around them. A great...

Suspected robber who allegedly pistol-whipped store clerk stopped in his tracks by armed good Samaritan: cops

Unbeknownst to Deas and his accomplice, a neighboring store owner in the shopping complex heard the disturbance and jumped into action. 

Kevin Bacon destroyed haunted house on his farm over previous owner's fears he'd get 'possessed'

Kevin Bacon, who starred in sci-fi films such as "Flatliners," destroyed a haunted house on his northwestern Connecticut farm when the previous owner feared he might become "possessed" by an...

California Gov. Gavin Newsom vetoes bill banning robotrucks without safety drivers

The labor-backed Assembly Bill 316, which requires a trained human driver to be present in autonomous vehicles weighing over 10,001 pounds, was passed by a heavy majority in both houses...

UPS using AI to prevent 'porch pirates' from stealing packages

The company says that over 100 million consumers use the UPS My Choice program.

Lion cub found wandering on road in northern Serbia, taken to zoo

The female cub, found on the outskirts of Subotica, a town near the border with Hungary, was malnourished and weak, said Sonja Mandic, from the Palic Zoo.

California reporter attacked by group of teens who tried to steal his bike: 'Sorry to see our city like this'

Noyes quickly got up as the kid grabbed the bike and began to run away but the reporter stopped the potential thief with the threat of public humiliation.

Veteran reliever placed on IL in possible end to Yankees career

Wandy Peralta hit the injured list Friday with a triceps strain, which will end his season, and perhaps his Yankees career.

Duct tape-bound girl whisked into car in 'possible abduction' in the Bronx: NYPD

Cops are on the hunt for two men who tossed a young girl bound by duct tape into their car in the Bronx Friday.

Mets starter reaches impressive season durability mark

Tylor Megill made his 30th start of the season Friday (six of them came for Triple-A Syracuse), a benchmark Megill aimed to reach when the year began.

'Baby precious' killer charged 10 years after newborn's body found on recycling plant conveyor belt

The Medical Examiner quickly ruled that the baby's death was a homicide, but was unable to identify any relatives for the next decade.

New Jersey home explodes as 5 people are airlifted to hospital

Staggering areal images of the scene show the home nearly torn to shreds from the explosion, as emergency personnel surrounded the area.

Kouri Richins mansion buyers blame alleged killer for money woes: 'Innocent bystanders in her path of destruction'

Richins is accused of slipping her husband Eric Richins a deadly fentanyl-laced Moscow mule in March 2022 after a day of arguing over a $2 million mansion she hoped to...

Lauren Boebert denies being drunk on ‘Beetlejuice’ date, admits she got 'a little bit' carried away  

Boebert acknowledged that she got “a little bit” carried away during the play and noted that “it's been 20 years since I was in the dating scene, and back then...

Deion Sanders gets parking ticket before big game against Oregon: 'Crazy'

Deion Sanders has transformed Colorado's football program, but that has not made him immune to parking violations, apparently. The Buffaloes head coach received a parking ticket on his car's front...