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September 26, 2016

How Trump won over a bar full of undecideds and Democrats

YOUNGSTOWN, Pa. — Ken Reed sat down at the main bar of the Tin Lizzy tavern with two things in mind: to dig into the tavern’s oversize cheese steak, and...

This is when things can turn really ugly for Giants

The NFL landscape can change in the blink of an Odell Beckham Jr. tantrum. Sorry, Giants fans, better hold off on any coronation of your New York Football Giants as...

Lester Holt shows he doesn't know the meaning of 'impartial'

The ref not only made himself part of the game on Monday night, he ran up to the scrimmage line, then sacked the quarterback three times. In the early going,...

Male models' secrets to looking good naked

It's the naked truth — models have hot bodies. But despite how natural their ripples and bulges look, staying in tiptop shape for the camera is tough work. That effort...

Landmark in limbo on Billionaires' Row

A landmarked office building across the street from skyscraper One57 is being emptied of its artsy tenants — suggesting that the luxury condo-creation boom along 57th Street’s “Billionaires’ Row” isn’t...

Jets at a crossroads that will reveal a lot about Todd Bowles

Todd Bowles did not scream. He did not yell. He did not have to. Bowles stood before his team Monday, a day after a 24-3 butt-kicking by the Chiefs and...

'Comb on Over!': The slogans campaigns should be using

There were too many words spoken in Monday night’s presidential debate. I like it when the selling points are succinct — like they are on political buttons and bumper stickers....

Will Angela Merkel save Deutsche Bank or not?

Will Germany’s chancellor Angela Merkel let Deutsche Bank go kaput? Germany’s largest bank scrambled to contain damage to its share price on Monday, after a European report said that it...

When thoughtful Jeremy Lin would make anthem statement

Jeremy Lin is among the NBA’s most socially conscious players. And while he is noncommittal about whether the Nets will emulate Colin Kaepernick’s protest, he is happy the 49ers quarterback's...

What Clinton and Trump's debate fashion reveals

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump used opposite tactics while dressing for their first face-off Monday evening. At Monday's presidential debate at Hofstra University, Democratic nominee Clinton wore a bold red...

Low income kids to get a break on $65 CUNY application fee

All low-income city schoolkids are now officially off the hook for the $65 CUNY application fee, Mayor de Blasio announced Monday. The city expects some 37,500 high-school seniors to take...

Separating Carson Wentz the prodigy from Wentz the fantasy mystery

Everyone wants to get in on the fresh new trend. It’s just natural to want to be with the “in" crowd, to be a part of something new and special....

Hulk Hogan buys $1.6 million bungalow in Florida

Hulk Hogan may have Gawker to thank for his new beachfront pad. The former pro wrestler plunked down $1.6 million on a bungalow in Florida with breathtaking ocean views just...

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton get vicious in first debate

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton squared off in a contentious first debate Monday night, with the Democrat slamming the GOP nominee for his tax proposals, refusal to release his tax...

Caesars finally makes a deal to restructure debt

Bankrupt Caesars Entertainment has reached a deal with all of its creditors to restructure its debt and emerge from Chapter 11, The Post has learned. The country’s largest casino chain...

New York Times publishes anti-Trump letter by convicted pedophile

Nicholas Puner — who pleaded guilty to having sex with two teenage boys in 1999 — got in the Gray Lady’s “Readers React” column.

Seahawks' cautious play could be Jets' big break

The schedule makers did the Jets no favors by loading up the early portion of their schedule, but they could catch a break Sunday. Seahawks Pro Bowl quarterback Russell Wilson...

Trump and Clinton's surprising debate attire

It's like they planned it. Hillary Clinton wore a Republican red power suit at the first presidential debate, while Donald Trump sported a royal blue tie. Twitter users were quick...

Ryan Fitzpatrick's meltdown tests his even-keeled mantra

Ryan Fitzpatrick prides himself on being the same guy every day. He preaches that mantra to young players. On Monday, it was more difficult for him to practice that philosophy....

Man guilty of beating gay man has no problem paying raised bail

A Brooklyn man found guilty of the brutal gang beat-down of a gay, black student spent a mere 20 minutes behind bars Monday as a judge raised his bail to...

Where Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump stand on the issues

The issues have taken a back seat to the bombast and brickbats during much of the presidential campaign — but the candidates have staked out their positions and the differences...

Twitter's interest in selling appears to reach 'critical level'

Twitter is close to tapping investment banks including Goldman Sachs to lead an auction of the company, sources told The Post. Twitter’s board of directors appears ready to “do the...

Hofstra spells Hillary's name wrong on debate tickets

Give Hofstra University an “F” for spelling. The Long Island school dropped an “L” in Hillary when it printed souvenir tickets for Monday night’s presidential debate, where Clinton faced Donald...

ESPN's deal with the NBA is killing Disney stock

As NBA training camps open Tuesday, one of the league’s most important players has already been placed on disability. Drexel Hamilton analyst Tony Wible downgraded Disney stock on Monday in...

The City Council's 'green' scheme is anti-environment

You’d expect a City Council dominated by progressives to avoid adding to the globe’s environmental problems, but no. The council on Wednesday is set to pass a law mandating that...

Now NYC has publicly funded mobs

It was bad enough Brooklyn City Councilman Antonio Reynoso and a mob of approximately 100 supporters “shut down” a public hearing of the City Planning Commission last week, ostensibly because...

Hofstra charges reporters $200 to use spotty Wi-Fi at debate

Turns out, covering the first presidential debate isn't a priceless experience after all. Journalists reporting on the highly anticipated showdown between Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump at Hofstra University on Long...

Green Party's Jill Stein escorted out of Hofstra ahead of debate

https://twitter.com/DrJillStein/status/780474790532423680 Green Party presidential candidate Jill Stein was escorted by police off the Hofstra University campus Monday, hours before the school was to host the debate between Democrat Hillary Clinton...

As it happened: Clinton and Trump face off in their first debate

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump squared off tonight in the highly anticipated first debate of this year's general election campaign. With polls showing a virtual tie,  tonight's showdown was a chance...

Derrick Rose is borrowing from Kobe to save himself and Knicks

Derrick Rose said Monday he is trying to be more like Kobe Bryant and make every dribble count, saying he is less “reckless” than he was earlier in his career...

Watch live: Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump debate

Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump go head-to-head at Hofstra University in this year's first general election debate. To get the latest-breaking news and insights from tonight’s contest, follow our live...

Greg Hardy's coke bust likely seals his fate

RICHARDSON, Texas — Former Dallas defensive end Greg Hardy, who remains unsigned after a tumultuous 2015 season revolving around his domestic violence case in North Carolina, has been arrested on...

Cuomo's dodgy answer to corruption

Just days after the indictment on corruption charges of two of Gov. Cuomo’s closest aides, including his longtime right-hand man, the governor is crusading for “real ethics reform” ... in...

Vehicle plows into at least 2 people, including child

A vehicle plowed into at least two people -- including a child -- in Borough Park on Monday evening, officials said. The collision happened at 13th Avenue and 45th Street...

How is Brady spending the Deflategate suspension? Nude sunbathing

They say a cheater never wins — but Tom Brady disagrees. The Patriots quarterback turned his Deflategate suspension into a sunny Roman holiday this week — spending his time in...

Yankees get last punch in two-round brawl with Blue Jays

TORONTO — Just when you thought the Yankees’ season was going to end with a whimper, they showed they had at least one punch left in them. After the benches...

FBI stats back up Trump's warning on crime

The FBI confirmed Monday that Donald Trump’s right: America’s murder rate is spiking. New data show homicides rose 11 percent in 2015, with overall violent crime up 4 percent. Trump...

Charlotte rioters don't care if shooting was justified

The Charlotte rioters didn’t know whether the controversial police shooting of Keith Scott was justified, and didn’t care. They worked their mayhem — trashing businesses and injuring cops, with one...

Pained Marlins celebrate Jose Fernandez at Mets' expense

MIAMI — The tributes were everywhere, from the simplicity of Jose Fernandez’s initials written on players’ caps to the special uniforms the Marlins had designed for Monday’s game, all of...

Teen shot in the leg while playing basketball

A 16-year-old boy was shot in the leg while playing basketball in a Brooklyn park Monday afternoon, police said. The teen was in Washington Hall Park when another male fired...

NCAA football anthem kneelers told they should be 'lynched'

LINCOLN, Neb. — A Nebraska football player who took a knee during the national anthem before the game at Northwestern on Saturday night said he and his family have received...

Landlord murder suspect faces life behind bars

A Brooklyn man was found guilty Monday in the murder of Williamsburg landlord Menachem Stark in a botched kidnapping and robbery. Kendel Felix, 29, now faces 25 years to life...

Gotham's royal hotel rumble: The Beekman vs. the Four Seasons

Two brand-new hotels with condominium components — the Beekman and nearby Four Seasons — are adding a dose of glamour to lower Manhattan. Here’s a glance at what make these stylish...

How defense and fate brought 'other' guard splashes to Knicks

You hear “impactful new Knick guard,” and if you are among 99.9 percent of the populace, you think “Derrick Rose.” But you would not be wrong if you thought of...

This is the most excited Knicks have seen Carmelo Anthony

This was media day, that time every year the day before NBA training camps start, when players swear they have never felt fitter, the team has never looked better and...

Munich's more grown-up take on Oktoberfest

Once you’ve gotten your fill of the packed beer gardens, rococo churches and glockenspiels, the real Munich awaits. Filled with cool cafés and trendy music venues, these three neighborhoods offer...

This mom had the luck of the Irish traveling with her baby

Two weekends ago, I brought my 17-month-old daughter, Lucy, to Ireland. And I do mean for a weekend — we arrived on a Friday and left on a Monday. A...

Men are ruling the new fall TV season

The first week of the new TV season taught us two important things. One: Network TV is back, after a few desultory seasons, with several shows bowing to impressive numbers....

Debate pits Clinton's experience vs. Trump's call for change

HEMPSTEAD, N.Y. — With millions watching and the American presidency on the line, Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump are poised for a must-see showdown Monday night, pitting the Democrat's call...

Jets sign tight end who begged to 'take a s–t' in repeat DUI

The Jets, perhaps desperate for a pass-catching tight end, claimed talented yet troubled third-year pro Austin Seferian-Jenkins off waivers from the Buccaneers, the team announced Monday. The move comes just...

Family of man killed by Charlotte cops wants full video released

A relative of the man shot dead by cops in Charlotte called Monday for police to release the entire video of the fateful encounter that sparked days of violent protests,...

Stronger Kristaps Porzingis teases 'new stuff' to wow Knicks

Get ready for some “new stuff” from Kristaps Porzingis, who is trying to avoid the proverbial second-year jinx after a smashing rookie season. The 7-foot-3 Latvian sophomore said he has...

Broker who blasted cops for 'picking on rich people' after DWI takes plea deal

An ex-Douglas Elliman broker who blasted cops as “poor” folks “picking on rich people” after she was pulled over for drunk driving took a plea deal Monday in Manhattan court....

In defense of Pamela Anderson’s style

For the first time, it’s Pamela Anderson’s clothes that are turning heads. The Playboy playmate and “Baywatch” babe has morphed into a triple threat: TV actress, outspoken writer and, suddenly,...

Milan Fashion Week was bursting with energy

MILAN — No one does fashion week like Milan — and this year’s upbeat presentation was no different. Since Sept. 21, the entire city’s been abuzz with shows and events...

Teacher found guilty of raping student four years after attack

A former Williamsburg high school teacher was found guilty Monday of raping a just-graduated student. William Abreu, 47, now faces up to 4 years in prison for the 2009 summer...

Jose Fernandez's pals on fatal boat ride identified

A pair of South Florida natives - named Eduardo Rivero and Emilio Macias - were identified as the pals of baseball superstar Jose Fernandez, who were killed alongside him Sunday...

Arnold Palmer showed golf's best players how it's done

CHASKA, Minn. -- On Monday of Ryder Cup week, the day when the two teams arrive to the golf course with their chests puffed, ready for the competition to begin, there...

A nasty old Colin Kaepernick beef revived by anthem chatter

More than a year removed from his final season with Colin Kaepernick and the 49ers, the team that drafted him out of college in 2009, Raiders wide receiver Michael Crabtree...

Giants defensive backfield a mess that can't heal fast enough

The Giants have an extra day this week to rest and prepare before they play next Monday night against the Vikings in Minneapolis. That additional time likely will not be...

Koko the gorilla steals the show from the Red Hot Chili Peppers' bass player

Flea from the Red Hot Chili Peppers isn't used to being shown up, but that was only until he hung out with Koko, the sign language-speaking gorilla. It turns out...

Meet the woman who took on Robert Moses and saved lower Manhattan

Next time you take a walk down Broome Street, from Little Italy into SoHo, treasure the little historic churches, the classic Italian restaurants and cafes, the cast-iron buildings, cobblestone streets,...

MSG unveils exhibit chronicling Pope Francis' visit

Now his holiness is right up there — with Willis Reed and the Hulkster! Pope Francis’ visit to New York City and his Mass at Madison Square Garden were immortalized...

Christie's Port Authority crony tried to 'maximize' bridge traffic

Gov. Chris Christie’s lackey at the Port Authority admitted Monday that he and a handful of cronies plotted ways to “maximize” the traffic turmoil in Fort Lee — and only...

Goldman Sachs' secrets for making money off this election

The tone is shifting on Wall Street, where many analysts have gone from taking the U.S. presidential election largely in stride to expressing concern about the lack of investor preparedness....

Broadcast TV isn't dead yet

If the opening week of the new TV season proved anything, it’s that streaming upstarts Netflix, Amazon, Hulu et al. haven’t yet hammered that final nail into the coffin of...

The day in photos: Sept. 26, 2016

Pooches hang ten for the Surf City Surf Dog Competition and more.

The hints that Kaepernick may be 49ers' controversial savior

Even with 14 weeks left in the season, no score looks like it will end up being a bigger anomaly than the 49ers’ 28-0 rout of the Rams on the...

'We forfeited game because men are stronger than women'

An Arizona high school boys soccer team forfeited a match against an opponent because there were two girls on the team. The Arizona Republic reported Friday the Mesa Faith Christian...

Behold the world's largest clock

If a recently debuted Swedish-produced TV commercial is to be taken literally, time does not fly — it drives. Scandinavian big-rig manufacturer Scania used a fleet of trucks to create...

The legend of Jimmer Fredette hits China with a bang

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TSWJJWb1iSg Jimmer Fredette hasn't played a game in Shanghai yet, but it sounds like his cult following already is going global. Fredette's career with the Shanghai Sharks began with a...

Researchers find 'miracle cure' for baldness

A cure for baldness could be on the horizon after a new drug was found to restore hair growth in around four months. The breakthrough offers hope to millions, specifically...

De Blasio's wedding minister lands on police watchdog agency

Mayor de Blasio appointed two new members to the city’s police-watchdog agency Monday – including the Presbyterian minister who officiated at his wedding. Frederick Davie, the executive vice president of...

Off-duty cop arrested for threatening girlfriend: police

An off-duty NYPD cop was arrested for stealing his girlfriend's furniture and then threatening her with his gun, authorities said Monday. Sem Belmont was arrested Sunday evening for the incident...

Creepy Mickey Mouse arrested for shoplifting

That is one goofy mugshot. A 22-year-old female tourist inside a Mickey Mouse outfit was busted in Germany for trying to steal nail clippers and a bottle of shampoo --...

'Road rage' cop charged with second-degree murder

An NYPD cop was charged with second-degree murder Monday in an off-duty road-rage shooting in Brooklyn that left another driver dead in the street — marking the first case brought...

Arsene Wenger revenge game is proof Arsenal belongs in title mix

Days before Arsene Wenger and Arsenal celebrated his 20th year at the club, it was fitting they would face Chelsea in a London derby. And the 3-0 mauling Arsenal dished out...

Dilbert creator endorses Trump, dove doubts Hillary's a hawk, and other notable commentary

Dilbert cartoonist: Why I Switched Sides to Trump Scott Adams, creator of the popular comic strip Dilbert, says he endorsed Hillary Clinton last June “because I live in California,” where...

Watch this guy drill a hole in his new iPhone

Since the iPhone 7 comes without a headphone jack, is it possible to just drill your own? We don't recommend trying this at home.

How Jose Fernandez can still change baseball for the better

The outpouring of respect and adoration for Jose Fernandez following the revelation of his death Sunday centered on two traits – his talent, yes, but also the exuberance with which...

Cops fork over $1.5K each for accepting steak dinners from library CEO

Three high-ranking NYPD cops have agreed to pay fines of $1,500 each for accepting high-priced steak dinners from former Queens Library CEO Thomas Galante, it was announced Monday. Galante was...

Mike Pence doesn't share Trump's admiration for 'evil' Putin

WASHINGTON — Mike Pence criticized Vladimir Putin as a “small and bullying leader” Monday in a break with running mate Donald Trump. The GOP vice presidential nominee appeared on Hugh...

17 gang members indicted for dealing crack near schools

More than a dozen dealers affiliated with a notorious drug trafficking gang were indicted for peddling crack cocaine near schools and playgrounds, authorities said Monday in a statement. The NYPD...

Giants face running back juggle after stunning Shane Vereen injury

Approached in the locker room Sunday night, not long after the Giants self-destructed in a 29-27 loss to the Redskins, Shane Vereen excused himself, saying he had to go see...

New Yorkers can now rest in peace with their pets

ALBANY – Pet owners can now rest in peace and spend eternity with their furry friends. Gov. Cuomo signed a bill on Monday that allows pet remains to be buried...

Jose Fernandez's final moments were spent partying

Jose Fernandez, the Marlins pitching sensation killed in a tragic boat accident early Sunday, spent some of his final moments partying at a Miami hot spot, according to a published...

Derrick Rose: 'I'll be proven innocent' in rape case

Knicks point guard Derrick Rose, in his first public comments about his upcoming civil trial in a sexual assault case, said he's not worried because he will be "proven innocent''...

Heat unrecognizable as the door coldly closes on Chris Bosh

MIAMI — Chris Bosh has more than likely played his final game for the Miami Heat, with the All-Star forward's latest health setback apparently convincing the team that a return...

There's a terrifying clown crisis spreading across the country

Being scared of clowns is nothing new, but there's been an uptick in scary clown sightings across the country. What's causing this maniacal crisis and is there any way to...

Giants haven't solved problem of Odell Beckham's tantrums

There are two ways to look at Odell Beckham Jr.’s latest ride on the emotional roller coaster. He cares so much and it means so much to him. Or he...

The depths of Kurt Angle's Vicodin addiction are terrifying

Ex-WWE star Kurt Angle confessed that at one point he was taking up to 65 extra-strength Vicodin every day. The wrestler spoke to ESPN on Friday and admitted his drug...

Top developer pleads not guilty in bid-rigging case

ALBANY – A leading Albany developer charged in a bid-rigging scheme as part of a sweeping federal and state corruption investigation pleaded not guilty Monday. A lawyer for developer Joseph...

Dozens hurt when buses crash at Lincoln Tunnel

More than two dozen people were injured — including one woman whose jaw was broken — in a rush-hour bus collision in the Lincoln Tunnel on Monday morning, police said....

DNA in sex attack suspect's hat links him rape

A man's Texas Longhorns baseball cap flew off while he was trying to rape a woman outside a Metro-North station in Westchester, and cops then used the hat to bust...

Mumbling man fatally grabs third rail at subway station

A mentally unstable man was killed when he touched the third rail at a Queens subway station Monday, sources said. The man was seen by witnesses talking to himself on...

NFL may have figured out the Jets — and frustration is building

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The Jets suffered an embarrassing 24-3 loss to the Chiefs on Sunday. Here are some thoughts and observations about the game: 1. You can drill Ryan...

Giant rubber duck terrorizes Scotland

It's a bird! It's a plane! It's a duck!? A giant, inflatable duck blew through the streets of Glasgow, Scotland. Luckily, no one was hurt.

Board of Elections worker found dead in office

A worker at the city Board of Elections was discovered dead in a Bronx office Monday, officials said. The 56-year-old woman’s body was found face-down in the ladies’ room at...

Smith & Wesson's bid for Army contract shot down, shares fall

Shares of gun maker Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. fell 7 percent in Monday morning trading after the 164-year-old company said it lost a bid to supply Army soldiers with...

'Miracle cat' found alive in rubble 32 days after earthquake in Italy

https://twitter.com/emergenzavvf/status/780098045740539904 Another cat has proven its mettle in the aftermath of the devastating quake that struck Italy – surviving an incredible 32 days buried under the rubble. Rocco became the...

Wells' Stumpf in line for $124M severance: report

America’s most hated bank CEO will have a very cushioned fall should he decide to escape the heat of the corner office. John Stumpf, chief executive of Wells Fargo, stands...

Gilbert Arenas' being-awful-at-life streak ends with STD lawsuit

Gilbert Arenas finally got a win. According to TMZ, a judge has ordered Arenas' ex-girlfriend to pay $110,110 to the former NBA star, stemming from a defamation suit he filed against...

De Blasio heckled by cops as he goes to gym

Scores of NYPD officers jeered Mayor Bill de Blasio as he strolled into his favorite Brooklyn gym Monday morning, demanding that he use his workout to think about a new...

Carson Wentz is money, but John Elway made sharpest QB pick

It's The Year of the Rookie/Novice Quarterback. It's one thing for Carson Wentz, the kid from North Dakota State who was the second overall pick in the 2016 draft, to...

Tiger Woods emailed Hillary Clinton after cheating scandal

Two weeks after the infamous Thanksgiving 2009 blowup between Tiger Woods and his then-wife Elin Nordegren, the golfing legend reached out to Hillary Clinton, according to newly obtained emails. “Tiger...

Vin Scully's final home game was perfect

Vin Scully's final game at Dodger Stadium had a little bit of everything. The team clinched the NL West title on Charlie Culberson's first career home run in the 10th...

Lands' End CEO out after 17 months

Lands’ End has lost its second chief executive in two years. Federica Marchionni, a luxury veteran who hailed from Ferrari and Dolce & Gabbana and who tried to draw in...

Pilot who led Trump's police backers fired after battery arrest

A retired cop who led Donald Trump’s police backers in Florida and flew vice-presidential nominee Mike Pence’s plane has been fired from his commercial pilot job after it was reported...

Children don't know parents were killed in crash during Disney vacation

Two young survivors of a Florida car crash have no idea that their parents were killed in the collision, a family friend said. Sophia, 8, and her sister Hailey, 13,...

Sneaky kids accused of robbing tourist in Thailand during this picture

This is the moment a pair of kids allegedly swiped a tourist’s watch right off her wrist while posing for a photo with her in Thailand, according a Reddit post....

LAPD backs bid by Derrick Rose's rape accuser to remain anonymous during trial

The LAPD is backing a bid by Derrick Rose's rape accuser to remain anonymous during her upcoming trial against the Knicks guard, citing an ongoing criminal investigation into her accusations. "This...

Police kill 'disgruntled' lawyer who went on shooting spree near mall

HOUSTON — Nine people were shot and wounded, one critically, in a Houston neighborhood Monday morning by a lawyer who had issues with his law firm, authorities said. The first...

Teen surfer lucky to be alive after shark attack

CANBERRA, Australia -- A teenage surfer was in stable condition after he was bitten by a shark Monday at the same Australian beach where a Japanese surfer was fatally mauled...

Man 'possessed by God' nabbed by cops after harassing young girl

A Bible-toting nut terrorized a young schoolgirl as she walked through Greenwich Village and harassed local businesses Monday morning, police sources and witnesses said. The 25-year-old emotionally disturbed man —...

Gunman kills Starbucks patron after credit card was rejected

A gunman fatally shot a patron at a Starbucks in Las Vegas after he became furious that his card was rejected when he tried to make a purchase. The assailant,...

Trump and Clinton neck-and-neck ahead of first debate

Donald Trump and Hillary Clinton are tied in a two-way race for the White House as they head to a prime-time debate at Hofstra University on Monday night — a...

New Snapchat surveillance specs have people freaking out

Social media app Snapchat is facing backlash over their recently announced “surveillance specs” which can take pictures using a tiny camera. The glasses can record 10 seconds of video and...

Clintons spent nearly $1.3M renovating their homes: report

Bill and Hillary Clinton have spent $1,284,347 to renovate two mansions they own — one in Washington, DC, and the other in Chappaqua in Westchester County — including the addition...

Here's what happens when you pee on lava

People will do anything to make a great viral video. This guy, for example, came across some erupting lava, and instead of running, he urinated on it and filmed the...

FreshDirect to expand one-hour grocery delivery service

Fierce competition in the $13 billion grocery delivery sector is about to become a little more heated. FreshDirect, the 14 year-old online grocer that has been growing its market share...

Telenovela hottie Aaron Diaz joins ABC's 'Quantico' roster

In many ways it was almost inevitable that actor Aaron Diaz would wind up on a hit TV series like ABC’s “Quantico.” After all, who could be more suited for...

Your boss doesn't care that you think you deserve more money

What’s the best way and time to ask for a raise? I just don’t feel compensated appropriately and I don’t know how to approach my boss. I am shocked to...

Here's how to handle an illegal question in a job interview

Job interviews already make you squirm — but imagine how you would feel if you were asked an uncomfortable, and illegal, question in the middle of it? When Stacy, an...

Environmental critics rail against city's biofuel push

The City Council plans to pass legislation Wednesday to dramatically boost the level of biodiesel fuel in home heating oil, despite claims by critics that the edict could do more...

Yahoo hack may send Verizon running from potential merger

Verizon executives are said to be at war over how to proceed with the company’s $4.8 billion deal to acquire Yahoo, in light of last week’s announcement that the Web...

Cops identify suspect in deadly Harlem shooting

Police on Sunday released the name of a suspect in the shooting death of a 21-year-old in Harlem Friday. Cops say they are looking for Koron Bailey, 30, who allegedly...

There might not be a 'Star Wars' without Sir Alec Guinness

The line “Help me, Obi-Wan Kenobi, you’re my only hope” never held so much meaning. The original “Star Wars’’ movie was nearly banished to a galaxy far, far away by...

Charlotte cops nab armed man outside Carolina Panthers game

As unrest continued in North Carolina over the police shooting of a black man amid uncertainty over whether he brandished a handgun, a suspect was busted for trying to smuggle...

Scott Stringer's diva demands for office revealed in emails

City Comptroller Scott Stringer acted more like a pampered diva than a civil servant after getting elected in 2014, as he launched a barrage of complaints about how his new...

Chelsea bombing suspect may have used plans from ‘Inspire’ magazine

Accused Chelsea bomber Ahmad Rahami may have used al Qaeda’s Inspire magazine as a how-to — as many of the terror rag’s tips seemed to have turned up in the...

Debate bets being placed range from ratings to Trump's tie color

Oddsmakers from the Bahamas to Britain are banking that viewers of the presidential debate will want action on every word spoken by the nominees. The first bet will be settled...

Washington mall shooting suspect was 'zombie-like' at arrest

The 20-year-old suspect in the deadly Washington state shopping mall shooting was acting “zombie-like’’ when he was nabbed and now faces five counts of first-degree murder, authorities said Sunday. Arcan...

Stop pretending Ryder Cup captains have any effect on play

Come the Super Bowl professional experts say insightful things such as, “It comes down to which team wants it more.” In other words, both teams were motivated to make it...

Clinton campaign demands Holt scrutinize Trump at debate

Hillary Clinton’s campaign on Sunday demanded debate moderator Lester Holt fact-check Donald Trump during their faceoff. “All that we’re asking is that if Donald Trump lies, that it’s pointed out,”...

LSU's mistake was not firing Les Miles earlier

LSU blamed Les Miles. They faulted him for Saturday’s brutal loss to reeling Auburn, for more poor late-game execution, for another once-promising season that is headed nowhere. They fired him...

The top 5 worst mistakes in presidential debate history

The first televised presidential debate in history proved the small screen’s power in shaping the course of American politics — and led to a spectacular series of campaign-killing flubs. Vice...

Arnold Palmer leaves legions of fans with lifetime of memories

Everybody in the golfing community has a story about Arnold Palmer: Those who were lucky enough to meet him, those who had the fortune to see him play in person...

This man was behind Trump's 2000 presidential campaign

The Queens man who spearheaded the push to draft Donald Trump campaign for president in 2000 is seeing his dream come true — 16 years later. Mike Niebauer, a leader...

Henrik Lundqvist bested in duel as Team Europe heads to final

TORONTO — One of the most surprising streaks in hockey was extended Sunday, and as a result, Henrik Lundqvist’s Team Sweden is out of the World Cup and Jaroslav Halak’s...

Giants rookie thought he was doing job on costly personal foul

It was supposed to be his big break. Instead, Andrew Adams’ first NFL action was one he hopes to forget. And survive. The rookie safety, activated from the practice squad...

The Jets choked this game away in every possible way

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — You can blame the kid for this if you choose to. Rookie receiver and kick returner Jalin Marshall seemed to be in on a lot of...

Bills may have saved Rex Ryan's job with rout of Cardinals

After the Bills’ 37-31 loss to the Jets last week, Rex Ryan canned the offensive coordinator. Many saw that as an act of desperation, Ryan’s last chip before he himself...

Clinton, Trump in dead heat in polls ahead of first debate

Two new polls raised the stakes for Monday nights first presidential debate — with Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump locked in a virtual tie and one-third of likely voters saying...

Drug addicts are being coddled as kids are neglected

The adorable, blond tot looked blankly into the camera in a blue T-shirt festooned with cartoon dinosaurs. He should have been smiling, asleep or crying. When my daughter was his...

Is Jets' play-calling to blame for awful red zone trips?

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — The Jets were red-faced in the red zone Sunday. The Jets went 0-for-4 on trips inside the Chiefs’ 20, with three of those trips ending in...

Get fit and healthy with the top tips to lose weight for good

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