March 20, 2017
Bharara didn't need to make a spectacle of his firing
I had respect for Preet Bharara, the US attorney here in Manhattan, until his recent tantrum over being asked to resign by President Trump. This is common practice when a...
Tillerson to skip NATO meeting in April, visit Russia later in month
US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson plans to skip an April 5-6 meeting of NATO foreign ministers for a US visit by the Chinese president and will travel to Russia...
Nets' Jeremy Lin replacement has had long trip to get here
Spencer Dinwiddie started this season in the D-League, but will end it as the Nets’ starting point guard for at least a few games in Jeremy Lin’s absence. Not a...
Rangers are running out of time to fix single biggest problem
The Rangers have 10 games left in the regular season — and just four at Madison Square Garden. That leaves the best road team in the league four games to...
Several art exhibitions to take residence on High Line
You can’t call yourself a proper West Chelsea/High Line residence without art. At 500 W. 21st St., a luxury condo project, developer Sherwood Equities has curated a batch of exhibition...
Why Rihanna's 'Bates Motel' turn can't top the original
Warning: Spoilers ahead from Episode 505 of “Bates Motel” Janet Leigh received an Oscar nomination for her performance as the doomed bank robber Marion Crane in Alfred Hitchcock’s masterpiece “Psycho.”...
Do the unthinkable, Yankees: Give Gleyber Torres a shot
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Gleyber Torres is going to be fine. He’s a pro. Whether he starts at Double-A, Triple-A or the majors, this is one advanced 20-year-old. The...
Trump brags he's the reason Colin Kaepernick is unemployed
President Trump reignited his feud with Colin Kaepernick on Monday night — bragging about a recent report that said NFL owners weren’t picking up the quarterback this offseason because they’re...
Europe's best player has NBA wish list that won't please Nets
As the Nets’ starting point guard Jeremy Lin talked about his latest injury Monday, their purported point-guard target Milos Teodosic was talking about what he would want when he finally...
Judge who set accused EMT killer free ignored skipped court appearance
The judge who freed a mentally unbalanced career criminal less than a month before he allegedly murdered an FDNY EMT ignored the fact that he had previously failed to show...
Jeff Hornacek's complaint could be shot at Knicks' stars
LOS ANGELES — Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek seconded Kristaps Porzingis’ contention the Knicks didn’t play this season as a team, believing the players never made the extra pass. In what...
Brookfield takes control of landmark Brill Building
Brookfield has taken control of the star-crossed Brill Building at 1619 Broadway, as we predicted on March 8. A unit of Brookfield Asset Management foreclosed on a $60 million mezzanine...
Another financal firm moves out of East Midtown
Berenberg Capital Markets is moving from 712 Fifth Ave. to Mitsui Fudosan’s 1251 Sixth Ave. — the latest financial firm defection from East Midtown. The subsidiary of Germany’s Bank Berenberg...
Macy's-owned beauty chain grows as other outlets struggle
Bluemercury isn’t afraid of competition — even between its own stores. The Macy’s-owned beauty chain already operates 13 stores in New York City and the Hamptons, and is poised to...
Reseeding March Madness shows whose road is easiest
Not all regions are created equal. Some remain loaded (South), others are full of surprises (East), a heavy favorite (Kansas in the Midwest), and a likely final (Gonzaga-Arizona in the...
Why Wall Street might be facing another 'irrational exuberance'
If former Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan did one thing right — and there was probably only one thing — it was likely uttering the phrase “irrational exuberance” to explain...
South Street Seaport’s Pier 17 slated for 2018
The South Street Seaport’s new Pier 17 — crown jewel of Howard Hughes Corp.’s $1.7 billion Seaport redevelopment — is on track to open in summer 2018 despite buzz that...
Anthem CEO's $3M salary hike draws criticism from Wall Street
Anthem Chairman and Chief Executive Joseph Swedish’s 21 percent hike in total 2016 compensation drew criticism from Wall Street on Monday. The health insurer’s stock was a laggard in the...
VaynerMedia adds nearby studio production house
Digital agency VaynerMedia, which is based at Related Companies’ 10 Hudson Yards, is adding a studio production house that won’t be hard to reach from the front office. The firm...
The race is on to be the NCAA freshman everyone remembers
Lonzo Ball and Josh Jackson won’t remain in school much longer, but either freshman could soon become a college basketball legend — and forever the face of this NCAA Tournament....
This golf course has a brilliant sign
Speaking of fun, I saw a sign last week on a public golf course in Florida: Danger. Alligators and Snakes in Area. Stay Away from Water. Do Not Feed the...
Lawsuit tossed for man denied employment by prison — but not ACS
A Manhattan judge tossed a lawsuit by a man who had complained that his long rap sheet kept him from getting a job as a jail guard — but the...
Steph Curry, Russell Westbrook fight as showdown gets ugly
Kevin Durant’s return to Oklahoma City brought a ton of drama — even with Durant injured. While lined up for a tip-off seconds before halftime, Stephen Curry and Thunder guard Semaj...
$20 trillion debt deserves as much attention as Dow hitting 20,000
The media and Wall Street got all excited when the Dow Jones industrial average hit 20,000 earlier this year — and justifiably so. But why not give the same sort...
The 'wheels are about to come off' this insurance company
The short-seller who three years ago trained a spotlight on AmTrust Financial Services’ recently acknowledged accounting problems and said Monday there is more bad news to come. The “wheels are...
Customers still hate Wells Fargo following fake-accounts scandal
It’s official: Bank customers still hate Wells Fargo. Numbers released Monday showed the embattled San Francisco-based bank still hasn’t been forgiven for a long-running fake-accounts scandal, as customers slammed the...
Google wakes up to its White Power problem
Google boss Larry Page is beginning to sweat. The search giant, its massive global ad machine under attack, apologized on Monday for allowing clients’ marketing efforts to appear on inappropriate...
Twitter turns Trump into his own worst enemy
The Trump administration is in the throes of one of the greatest self-inflicted distractions of the modern presidency. The latest chapter comes from James Comey in highly anticipated congressional testimony....
Yankees' possible Gregorius fill-ins: former and future shortstops
TAMPA — If the Yankees need Starlin Castro to fill in at shortstop for however long Didi Gregorius is sidelined by his right shoulder injury, the second baseman is confident...
Ex-Giant and Sonnen will invade NY in stacked Bellator card
The Bad Guy is invading Madison Square Garden and bringing the rest of Bellator’s big names with him. The mixed marital arts promotion confirmed former UFC title contender Chael Sonnen,...
Violence in subway cars is spiking
Subway cars and platforms in the Big Apple are becoming increasingly violent, according to new NYPD data. Felony assaults in the subway system were up 16 percent in February compared...
Teen learns she was allegedly raped from video posted online
A 15-year-old girl discovered she was allegedly raped at a party while passed out after a video of the alleged incident was posted on social media, The Daily Telegraph reports....
City may have to spend $274M to meet charter school costs
The city is short-changing its charter-school students — and may have to spend up to another $274 million on them next year to meet rising costs, a new analysis says....
Dad shoots 7-year-old daughter in murder-suicide after shopping
A California dad killed his 7-year-old daughter and himself Sunday after a day of shopping. Carlos Garcia, 36, was found dead in an apparent murder-suicide at a mall parking lot...
Colin Cowherd launches out-of-nowhere attack on ESPN
Colin Cowherd thinks the problem with ESPN, which is about to lay off a ton of front-facing talent, is that no one wants to work there. The former ESPN voice...
David Rockefeller's gifts to New York and the world
David Rockefeller, who died Monday at 101, was the last surviving grandson of Standard Oil pioneer John D. Rockefeller and spent 25 years at the helm of Chase Manhattan Bank....
Team Trump is already kicking butt at the United Nations
Want to rein in the bureaucratic bees at the United Nations? Forget honey; grab the vinegar. America is boycotting a weeklong session at the UN Human Rights Council that started...
The judges and others who left alleged EMT killer walking free
Just what does it take to get a ticking-time-bomb thug off the streets? That searing question is prompted by news that the man charged with the murder of an EMT...
Fired as a warning to other Blas-scandal snitches
Ricardo Morales makes a good case that City Hall used him as a warning to others not to cooperate with the federal and state investigations of Mayor de Blasio’s various...
How theme parks plan to eliminate lines for good
ORLANDO, Fla. — At Universal Orlando Resort’s new “Race Through New York Starring Jimmy Fallon” ride, waiting in line has been replaced by lounging on couches and listening to a...
How this tax could make NY a no-go for tech startups
New York state leads in many things: fashion, finance, food, media, museums — all of which helps attract people and businesses and creates the state’s vibrant and diverse economy. And...
Colombia's once-gritty capital charms with boutiques and eats
Instagram catnip of the charming port city of Cartagena has lured tourists to Colombia for years. But the country has far more destinations on offer than the Caribbean coastline, perhaps...
Muslim woman in full garb graces US travel mag
Wednesday (Mar. 22) sees the release of Condé Nast Traveler’s new Africa issue, which shines a light on one of the word’s (still!) most undiscovered destinations. It’s also notable for...
The Mets are starting Tim Tebow from the bottom
LAKELAND, Fla. — Tim Tebow will look to further his education at Columbia. But don’t think in terms of the Ivy League school. In this case, Columbia (S.C.) refers to...
How to do Colombia's coolest colonial city
Thanks to nonstop flights on JetBlue from about $350 roundtrip, getting to Cartagena — Colombia’s Caribbean-front pearl — has never been easier. This colonial-era walled city, famed for its leafy...
Why your schlubby hubby's aging worse than you
Ben Affleck and Jennifer Garner may have ditched their divorce plans, but they’re already divided by their aging gap. Affleck and Garner are both 44, but thanks to Affleck’s beer...
Jets settle on Josh McCown as their $6M quarterback
The Jets have landed their new quarterback. The team agreed to a one-year deal with veteran Josh McCown on Monday. McCown visited the team over the weekend, with the team...
Trump bans electronics on some flights from Middle East, Africa
The Trump Administration on Monday barred passengers on 13 airlines flying from the Middle East and Africa from bringing laptops, iPads, cameras and other electronic devices in carry-on luggage on...
Why three (or more) parents leave the kids as losers
If growing up with two parents is good for children, why not try three? That’s a question we might have to start asking after a Suffolk County judge granted “tri-custody”...
Families of 9/11 victims file suit against Saudi Arabia
Families of 9/11 victims filed suit in Manhattan against Saudi Arabia Monday, claiming the Arab country knowingly facilitated the devastating terror attacks. The consolidated action was filed in federal court...
The Jets decide against Chase Daniel as QB answer
The Jets entertained a career backup before settling on their new quarterback. Chase Daniel visited the team Monday, a source confirmed, hours before they agreed to a deal with Josh...
Central Park ups security as teens keep falling through pond
The city Parks Department will increase its number of uniformed workers around a Central Park pond after yet another teen fell through the ice there Monday, officials said. “We take...
Ivanka will have access to classified info in new White House role
WASHINGTON — Cementing her role as a powerful White House influence, Ivanka Trump is working out of a West Wing office and will get access to classified information, though she...
The challenges of evaluating Matt Harvey's mediocre spring
LAKELAND, Fla. — Could Matt Harvey be sandbagging the rest of baseball? Well, let’s backtrack. I don’t think the Mets’ human back page actually tried to dupe the other 29...
Toddler hangs himself in freak changing room accident
MANKATO, Minn. — Police say a 4-year-old boy accidentally hanged himself while alone in the changing room of a Minnesota thrift store. Authorities say the incident happened Saturday afternoon at...
Teen fined for wasting cops' time before murder: prosecutors
A British woman brutally murdered last summer — allegedly by her ex-boyfriend — had warned police months earlier that he attacked her, but the cops responded by fining her for...
Rikers guard facing jail time for severely beating naked inmate
A Rikers Island jail guard could be facing decades behind bars himself for ambushing an inmate as he showered – allegedly cuffing and severely beating the naked man because he...
Infant survives harrowing plunge off 25-foot waterfall
A 1-year-old boy plunged 25-feet down a waterfall in California — and lived to see snack time. The child survived a trip down Aztec Falls near Lake Arrowhead on Sunday...
Geno Smith: I'll be Eli Manning's full-time student
The Giants made it official Monday, signing former Jets quarterback Geno Smith to back up Eli Manning. The deal is for one year and $2 million, according to a source....
Your weed habit could kill your pets
Pot lovers, beware: Your favorite drug could kill your pet. Candace Braden, the owner of a 4-year-old boxer/blue heeler mix named Finn, had to learn this lesson the hard way...
City stalls on probe into secular education at Hasidic schools
City officials are dragging their heels on a politically-sensitive probe of whether Hasidic schools provide their students with a secular education, advocates charge. The Department of Education launched a probe...
Hollywood's new McCarthyism and other notable comments
Film writer: Hollywood’s New McCarthyism Wednesday is the 70th anniversary of President Harry Truman launching his loyalty-oath program, which was soon followed by a congressional investigation into Communist infiltration of...
Verdict revealed in War Machine's attack on porn star
Former mixed martial arts fighter War Machine was found guilty of sexual assault and kidnapping on Monday stemming from a grisly attack on his ex-porn star girlfriend and her male...
Aaron Hernandez killed two men over spilled drink: witness
BOSTON — A former friend of ex-NFL star Aaron Hernandez told the jury at his double-murder trial Monday that Hernandez opened fire on a car because he believed two men...
Time Inc. cancels annual Correspondents' Dinner party
The upcoming White House Correspondents’ Dinner will be a little less festive after Time Inc. on Monday decided it will not hold its night-before party. In recent years, the publisher’s...
Carmelo Anthony sounds ready to move on from the Knicks
LOS ANGELES — Carmelo Anthony said he’s loved living in Los Angeles across the years and dropped enough hints Monday his time may be done as a Knick. Following the...
This church wants to form its own police force
Stop, in the name of Christ! A megachurch in Alabama is on the verge of establishing its own police force — made up of gun-toting officers who have the same...
Detective fired for allegedly stealing from bodega sues to get job back
An NYPD detective who was axed for allegedly stealing $2,650 from a bodega during a raid is suing for his job back– claiming that the video showing him pocketing the...
Fashion blogger prints internet trolls' comments on toilet paper
https://www.instagram.com/p/BRnm4OEgtla/?taken-by=nastilove An Italian fashion blogger has decided to wipe out her social media tormentors by printing their crappy messages on toilet paper. Shapely brunette Chiara Nasti, 19, who has 1.3...
Bob Menendez to face trial on bribery and corruption charges
New Jersey Sen. Bob Menendez will face trial later this year on bribery and corruption charges after the Supreme Court refused Monday to toss his case. The top court rejected...
You can live in de Blasio's apartment for $1,825 a month
Now that’s progressive housing. Mayor de Blasio is looking to rent a “sunny and sweet” one-bedroom apartment in one of his Park Slope homes for $1,825 a month. The 11th...
LA Fitness member claims club hot tub gave him a disease
A Long Island man filed a $2.5 million suit against gym chain LA Fitness Monday, claiming a dip in one of their hot tubs left him battling Legionnaires’ disease. LA...
Scientists 'discover' more than 100 planets in our solar system
Most of us grew up learning that there are nine planets in our solar system. Back in 2006 that all changed, when Pluto was demoted from being labeled a proper...
Yet another teen falls through ice at Central Park lake
A 15-year-old boy fell through some thin ice on a lake in Central Park on Monday — the third time kids have tumbled into the icy body of water since...
Chunk of Earth's 4.3-billion-year-old crust discovered in North America
Earth is just shy of 4.6 billion years old and roughly a couple hundred million years after it was born, the planetary blob began to cool enough for it to...
Women's orgasms are literally worth billions
These brands are cashing in on your climax. Take a guess at just how much the global vibrator industry is worth. Now double it. And add a couple hundred thousand...
Cuomo's state budget is prone to corruption, watchdog warns
ALBANY – State lawmakers are moving to set aside nearly $14 billion that could be spent next year with very little oversight or accountability, according to a government watchdog. Citizens...
That awesome delivery restaurant you love doesn't actually exist
That delicious burrito bowl you ordered in last night? It might have been made in a production line along with everyone else’s pizzas, burgers, salads and sushi. Welcome to the...
My new vagina almost ruined my partner's penis
A British woman who underwent surgery to improve her sex life ended up with none — after her vagina mutilated her partner’s penis. Theresa Bartram, 50, of Brighton, suffered from...
You're packing on the pounds because you suck at sleeping
It’s time to get some shuteye, people. We all know we need sleep – in the same way we understand that exercise is good for us and cinnamon rolls should...
This ubiquitous sleep aid may not be as safe as we thought
It was the witching hour at our house, and while my 5-year-old daughter slept peacefully, my 3-year-old son began his nightly battle. For almost a year, he’d been caught between...
Trump is firing off tweetstorms from an iPhone now
President Trump’s Twitter tirades have continued unabated — but recently not via his unsecured Android phone, according to a report. The commander-in-tweet has sent his fulminating missives from an iPhone...
Video shows how alleged Tom Brady jersey thief pulled it off
The alleged thief of Tom Brady’s Super Bowl jersey left the locker room as casually as can be, the only hint of misconduct being a bag that appears under his...
'Big Bang Theory' gets two-year renewal
It’s two more years for “The Big Bang Theory.” CBS and studio Warner Bros. Television have finally reached an agreement to renew broadcast TV’s most-watched series for its 11th and...
Manhunt for teacher who allegedly kidnapped teen student
Cops are hunting for a high school teacher who allegedly kidnapped his 15-year-old student — one week after the pair went missing in Tennessee. The teen, Elizabeth Thomas, was last...
Matt Harvey shows off everything Mets want — except results
LAKELAND, Fla. — Matt Harvey had a little extra juice when he needed it Monday. After watching his fastball lag to start the Grapefruit League season, the Mets right-hander threw...
Manchester City and Liverpool produce draw for the ages
On Sunday, fourth-place Liverpool and third-place Manchester City put on one hell of a display in a 1-1 draw that can be described as anything other than a “stalemate.” The...
Rondo, Garnett and Pierce are still punishing Ray Allen
Ray Allen left the Celtics’ core in 2012, and he may have walked out of his teammates’ lives forever. Five years after the NBA’s all-time 3-point leader abandoned one super-team...
Henrik Lundqvist's near return is confidence boost Rangers need
After Henrik Lundqvist finished his first practice since injuring his hip on March 7, the goalie said he felt “great,” but also cautioned that there was still more work to...
White House still won't back down from Trump's wiretap claims
The White House on Monday defiantly refused to back down from President Trump’s claim that President Obama wiretapped Trump Tower — despite FBI Director James Comey’s testimony that there was...
'Big Little Lies' is a terrible whodunnit
Warning: Spoilers ahead from Episode 5 of “Big Little Lies” We’ve almost reached the conclusion of “Big Little Lies,” a wonderfully entertaining seven-part HBO series that we thought was about...
Trump trolls Comey during House panel testimony
President Trump trolled FBI Director James Comey on Twitter during his appearance Monday at a House hearing investigating Russia’s role in the 2016 presidential election and whether Trump campaign officials...
'Bachelor' beauty accused of running drug syndicate
The Australian reality star is accused of selling cocaine on Craigslist.
Charges will be dropped against Al Sharpton's daughter, Trump Tower protesters
More than a dozen people arrested during two protests outside Trump Tower — including the Rev. Al Sharpton’s daughter and Eric Garner’s mom — were told Monday that their cases...
Dogs are getting facelifts, nose jobs and ball implants
These days, it’s not enough to just bring Spot to the groomer. If you really want your dog to dazzle — and you have a chunk of cash to spend...
Cuckold stands by wife after she has sex with 14-year-old
A married mother in Michigan who authorities say confessed to having sex with a 14-year-old boy in the back seat of her car and sending him naked pictures seems to...
A shattered windshield saved this man from a horrible death
Heavy rains have spurred severe flooding across Peru, causing incredible amounts of damage. This scene, which shows a man narrowly escaping his vehicle after it gets tossed aside by rushing...
Soccer star thanks 'wife and girlfriend' in interview
It’s always a nice gesture when a professional athlete thanks their significant other for supporting them on the road to accomplishment. But it’s even better when that athlete thanks both their...
I met the stranger who saved my life after climbing to the top of Africa
When April Jakubauskas had her worst fear confirmed, that she did indeed have an aggressive form of rare cancer, she assumed her life was over. Little did she know the...
Pit bull shot dead by cop in park
A Brooklyn cop shot a pit bull when it charged him while he was slapping its female owner with a summons, police said Monday — but the distraught woman claims...
Trump's fortune drops $1B since last year, Forbes says
Donald Trump’s wealth shrank by $1 billion over the past year, according to an annual tally by Forbes magazine. The president’s net worth has tumbled to $3.5 billion as the...
Yankees hold breath after Didi Gregorius' WBC injury
So much for the Yankees’ perfect spring. Didi Gregorius, their starting shortstop, is shut down with a right (throwing) shoulder injury he incurred playing for the Netherlands in the World...
Snap shares rise on first 'buy' rating from Wall Street
Snap finally has a friend on Wall Street. Shares of Snapchat’s parent company rose 3.5 percent to $20.23 early Monday after they got their first “buy” rating from a bank...
Aussies bare all for Sydney Skinney
Swimmers taking part in the "Sydney Skinny" in Sydney, Australia. The annual nude swim event encourages swimmers to raise money for a number of Australian charities and good causes.
Yankees downplay Jose Quintana in show of rotation faith
TAMPA — With the baseball universe expecting the rebuilding White Sox to part with lefty starter Jose Quintana at some point and the Yankees having at least two question marks...
Furious Warriors whine about Thunder's Kevin Durant handling
Did the Golden State Warriors really expect a grand entrance for a traitor? As the Warriors get set to visit Oklahoma City for the second time this season on Monday...
Tupac Shakur’s handwritten 'Dear Mama' lyrics could fetch $75K
Handwritten lyrics to one of Tupac Shakur’s Grammy-nominated hits are up for sale for a cool $75,000. The rhymes to Shakur’s song “Dear Mama” were scribbled on three sheets of...
Woman has 70-pound cyst removed from her ovaries
A woman has had a 70-pound cyst removed after it began crushing her lungs and put her at risk of heart failure. The cyst is thought to be the biggest...
Billionaire David Rockefeller dies at 101
David Rockefeller, the billionaire banker and philanthropist who spurred the building of the original World Trade Center, died Monday. He was 101. A spokesman said Rockefeller, the last in his...
Kidnapped woman uses insulin pump to escape car trunk
A quick-thinking diabetic Alabama woman used her insulin pump to escape the trunk of a car she was locked in after being kidnapped at gunpoint last week. The harrowing ordeal...
Wall Street bull artist knows BS when he sees it
The artist who sculpted Wall Street’s iconic “Charging Bull” is seeing red over the statue of the defiant girl placed in his snorting beast’s path — and says she should...
'Power Rangers' to feature first openly lesbian character
Go, Go gay Power Ranger! “Power Rangers,” the Lionsgate reboot of the popular kids TV show, will debut its first openly gay action hero when it opens in theaters nationwide on...
Comey: FBI has no evidence to support Trump's wiretap claim
FBI Director James Comey on Monday said he has no information that would support President Trump’s claims that former President Obama wiretapped the Trump Tower during the 2016 election. “With...
'NCAA threatened me for video of coach's angry wife'
The NCAA allegedly added a layer of censorship to the drama surrounding the exit of Wichita State coach Gregg Marshall’s wife. Lynn Marshall was escorted by a police officer out of...
'Sesame Street' debuts a new muppet with autism
Folks on Sesame Street have a way of making everyone feel accepted. That certainly goes for Julia, a Muppet youngster with blazing red hair, bright green eyes — and autism....
Hey MTA: Cut the BS
With the rising prices and constant delays, Steve Cuozzo is sick of dealing with the MTA. He especially can’t stand being stranded underground with no idea what’s causing the delays,...
Norway leads World Happiness Report, while US drops
It’s a tale of two countries a world apart, at least in terms of joy: Norway ranks atop a list of 155 countries rated for happiness, while the Central African...
Cops search for suicidal man who jumped into river
Police are looking for a man who jumped into the Bronx River in an apparent suicide attempt, authorities said. The man placed a suicide note in a bottle and left...
Comey confirms FBI is probing links between Team Trump and Russia
FBI Director James Comey on Monday confirmed the agency is probing Russia’s meddling in the 2016 presidential election and whether Trump campaign advisers coordinated with the Kremlin. “I have been...
Goalie who had ex fed to dogs: Get over my 'one mistake'
The Brazilian goalkeeper who ordered the murder of his girlfriend before feeding her to his Rottweilers has incredibly claimed he’s “not a bad guy.” Bruno Fernandes de Souza was let...
Woman struck and killed by car while walking along highway
A woman was killed while walking along a Bronx highway Monday, authorities said. The 49-year-old was walking down the southbound lanes of the Major Deegan Expressway near 233rd Street around...
House intel chair rules out wiretap but not other surveillance on Trump
The chair of the House committee investigating President Trump’s accusations of wiretapping at the Trump Tower said other means of monitoring may have been used. “Let me be clear: we...
Trump accuses Clinton campaign of Russia ties
President Trump on Monday questioned the Clinton campaign’s alleged Russia ties less than an hour before the House Intelligence Committee held its first public hearing on the Kremlin’s involvement in...
Troubled WWE beauty's sex tapes, photos leaked online
Wrestling fans have delivered a touching response after explicit photos and videos of WWE star Paige (real name Saraya-Jade Bevis) were leaked over the weekend. Naked photos and videos of...
James Comey testifies before House Intelligence Committee
FBI Director James Comey will testify before a House panel on Monday on President Trump’s unproven claims that President Obama “wire tapped” Trump Tower during last year’s election. It will...
Teen jumps in crocodile-infested river on a dare
BRISBANE, Australia – An Australian teen who was attacked by a crocodile after jumping into a crocodile-infested river on a dare was recovering from serious wounds to his arm, officials...
Teen charged with mother's 2015 strangulation
A North Carolina teenager who found his mother dead more than a year ago has been charged with killing her. Arnav Uppalapati, 17, is a senior at Good Hope High...
Chase Daniel visits Jets in increasingly desperate QB hunt
The Jets will host free-agent quarterback Chase Daniel for a visit Monday, a source confirmed to The Post, as their prolonged search for a veteran quarterback continues. Bryce Petty and...
Cops search for pack of teens after wild subway station brawl
A video released by transit police in Philadelphia shows at least eight teens apparently attacking two helpless victims at a busy subway stop last week. The 38-second clip begins with...
Nepal is using GPS to catch Mount Everest cheaters
KATHMANDU, Nepal — Some climbers attempting to scale Mount Everest during the upcoming spring climbing season will be strapped with a GPS device to locate them in case they are in...
Woman accused of murder in Russia lived lavishly on the lam
A fur-loving Russian temptress befriended an older woman in their homeland, killed her for cash — then fled to Brooklyn and hid in plain sight near her victim’s daughter for...
The Lonzo Ball show is taking over the NCAA Tournament
SACRAMENTO, Calif. – To those who haven’t seen much of star freshman Lonzo Ball and UCLA’s incredible offense, catch them while you can. To the rest of the teams remaining...
Administration plants aides to be Trump’s eyes and ears
The Trump administration has planted advisers in all cabinet agencies to monitor the secretaries’ loyalty and ensure they stay on point with the president’s agenda, according to a report Monday....
Trump denies he colluded with Russia during the election
President Trump denied Monday that he colluded with Russia during the presidential election — calling the allegations “made up” by Democrats and “FAKE NEWS.” “James Clapper and others stated that...
The case of Tom Brady's stolen Super Bowl jersey has been solved
The NFL and FBI went hunting for a stolen Tom Brady Super Bowl jersey, and instead found two. The NFL confirmed a Fox Sports report that Brady’s stolen Super Bowl...
Brexit process will officially start next week
Prime Minister Theresa May will write to the European Union on March 29 formally announcing Britain’s withdrawal from the bloc, EU sources told Reuters on Monday, saying Brussels had been...
Most college-bound kids believe they will earn more than their parents: study
Contrary to widespread reports of its demise, the American dream may in fact be alive and well, at least if you go by America’s college students. According to a survey...
Trump’s approval rating is in a free fall
President Trump’s approval rating has taken a nosedive, according to the latest Gallup poll. Only 37 percent of respondents approve the job the president is doing — the lowest level...
Netanyahu seeks to boost commercial ties with China
BEIJING — Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has told China’s premier that he wants to boost their countries’ cooperation in advanced technology, as he leads a large business delegation to...
Transgender daughter and dad have an emotional message for Trump
Corey Maison and her transgender father, Eric, do not have a typical father-daughter relationship. Both transitioned from their biological sexes to the opposite genders. Eric Maison, who used to go...
Marines issue new social media policy amid nude photo scandal
WASHINGTON — Battered by a nude photo-sharing scandal, the Marine Corps has issued a longer and more detailed social media policy that lays out the professional and legal ramifications for...
Stan Wawrinka calls Roger Federer an 'a--hole' after losing to him
Roger Federer has claimed a record-tying fifth ATP Indian Wells Masters title, continuing his career resurgence with a 6-4, 7-5 victory over Stan Wawrinka. Federer, sidelined some six months after...
What makes 'The Americans' great
Here’s a fun fact for conspiracy theorists, history buffs and trivia mavens: In the latest episode of “The Americans,” we learn that the passcode for opening the safe room of...
'We love you': Hundreds gather to honor slain EMT
Hundreds of EMTs gathered for a candle light vigil on Sunday night at the fatal intersection of White Plains Road and Watson Avenue, where Bronx paramedic Yadira Arroyo was run...
Judge was soft on accused EMT killer weeks before rampage
A rookie judge appointed by Mayor Bill de Blasio refused to hold a mentally unstable career criminal on even $5,000 bail in a violent case last month — leaving him...
CUNY probe widens as spending irregularities could have spread 'like a plague'
The state inspector general is ramping up her probe of the City University of New York to include hiring and spending practices at its two-year community colleges, The Post has...
Cuomo touts massive project aimed at easing Bronx traffic
A $1.8 billion plan to transform the Sheridan Expressway and Bruckner Boulevard is expected to create more than 4,000 new construction jobs in the South Bronx, Gov. Cuomo announced Sunday....
Residents frustrated with city after nine-year renovation delay
The city has spent more than $1 million subsidizing the rents of a dozen tenants it forced from a century-old Manhattan apartment building it promised to renovate in 2008. But...
MTA financial exec fired for allegedly bribing accounting giant
He was supposed to be watching out for taxpayers and the MTA’s bottom line — but its chief procurement officer is now under investigation in a suspected bribery scheme, sources...
March Madness marred by refs who made three horrible calls
The opening weekend of the NCAA Tournament started quietly but ended quite differently. The first round was a bore — there were just six upsets, and many of those weren’t...
'I haven’t stopped crying since': Tumblr revenge porn victim
Tumblr acts as if it’s a staunch champion of women’s rights by supporting such groups as Planned Parenthood — but it still refuses to help tackle revenge porn, victims say....
Aroldis Chapman's goals extend way beyond this Yankees season
TAMPA — From Cuba to Cooperstown. A year ago, the only thing certain in Aroldis Chapman’s life was that when the Yankees’ season opened, he would begin serving a 30-game...
Chuck Berry will release a new album from beyond the grave
Rock ‘n’ roll legend Chuck Berry may have passed away — but he’s still putting out a new album. “What a genius,” exclaimed Joe Edwards, the owner of the Blueberry...
Paramount rejected in potential $1B film deal with China
Looks like Viacom just opened a fortune cookie that reads “It’s not your lucky day.” The media giant’s Paramount Pictures movie unit has failed to strike a deal with two...
This flamboyant import morphed into Michigan's surprise weapon
INDIANAPOLIS — He was very tall but very skinny, tilting the scale at more than 200 pounds, but just barely. That’s not very weighty for a guy who stands 6-foot-11....
Farm-to-table Mediterranean eatery opens in Upper West Side
The Cathedral of Saint John the Divine is becoming even more heavenly for the foodie crowd. Marlow Bistro, a farm-to-table Mediterranean eatery, has recently opened across the street at 1018...
Joe Girardi: Yankees prospects can reach Core Four heights
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — The kids are better than all right, and even better than Joe Girardi expected. Managers can be the toughest critics when it comes to young...
Bella Luna reopens half a block away from its old digs
We hear that Bella Luna recently reopened half a block away from its original Upper West Side location, which opened in 1988 from restaurateur Turgut Balikci. The new, light-filled space...
Two plays that show just how ridiculous the NCAA has become
Let’s take the two big Tournament hassles in chronological order: 1. Seton Hall, Friday, lost to Arkansas after a replay review determined SHU’s Desi Rodriguez’s foul on Jaylen Barford with...
Armani bringing international tastes to Fifth Avenue
We hear that one of the city’s best kept dining secrets is hiding in plain sight across the street from Trump Tower: Armani Ristorante, above the retail store, serves classic...
Mets can't afford to repeat this ugly 2016 hitting trend
PORT ST. LUCIE — First Data Field carried a regular-season vibe on Sunday afternoon, a near-packed house — replete with spring-breaking New York families — investing emotion into the outcome...
These magazines will help you get ready for spring
Surely, last week’s snowstorm in the Big Apple — smack-dab in the middle of March — was the last winter blast of the year? That’s what we’re hoping, anyway. With...
De Blasio skips town to cheer for the Red Sox
Mayor Bill de Blasio struck out with Big Apple baseball fans Sunday as he rooted for his favorite team, the Boston Red Sox, during a spring-training game in Florida. Hizzoner...
Two Knicks rookies fans soon will be seeing a lot more of
LOS ANGELES — It’s soon going to be Mo Time and Marshall Time. Knicks coach Jeff Hornacek said he figures once the Knicks (27-42) are mathematically eliminated from the playoffs...
Murder case under review as evidence points to wrongful conviction
The Brooklyn District Attorney’s Office has been sitting on mounting evidence that a man sent to prison for murder in 1996 is actually innocent, The Post has learned. Christian Pacheco...
Rising NBA star can't hide love for his Wisconsin roots
It is a good day to be a Badger. “Absolutely,” Frank Kaminsky told The Post over the phone. “Well, there’s never a bad day to be one. Today’s just better...
John Tortorella's Blue Jackets clinch playoffs at Devils' expense
NEWARK, N.J. — Making the playoffs for the third time in franchise history is just the first step for the Blue Jackets. There’s much more serious work ahead for coach...
Danny Jacobs left MSG a winner, just not how he imagined
Danny Jacobs felt like a winner even though the judges didn’t think so. Sometimes moral victories are acceptable in boxing especially when an underdog, like Jacobs was against Gennady Golovkin,...
How Adam Warren took control of Yankees rotation derby
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Just call Adam Warren Mr. Consistency. “I was pretty pleased, throwing all my pitches for strikes,’’ said Warren, who started and gave up four hits...
Why PGA Tour needs more stars who think like Rickie Fowler
ORLANDO, Fla. — The circus left Bay Hill shortly after sunset Sunday. The PGA Tour is a traveling circus of sorts that roots itself into a golf course for a...
Trump says Kim Jong Un 'is acting very, very badly'
President Trump told reporters Sunday that North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un was “acting very, very badly” hours after the rogue state test-fired a new type of high-thrust rocket engine....
Why federal regulation is bad for business
By Kevin Kimberlin, Chairman, Spencer Trask & Co. There’s great debate across the country regarding the size and role of the federal government. Kevin Kimberlin, Chairman of Spencer Trask &...