December 7, 2019
Devils outdueled by Predators as losing streak hits five
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — The Devils got plenty of offense but not a streak-breaking win. Nick Bonino, Dante Fabbro and Rocco Grimaldi each had a goal and an assist, and the...
Elon Musk could face retrial in 'pedo guy' case
A lawyer for the diver who helped rescue kids from a flooded cave in Thailand said he’ll seek a retrial in his client’s defamation suit against Elon Musk after learning...
Young center is stuck in Rangers no man's land
So the Rangers’ young men — and Henrik Lundqvist and Marc Staal, too — head west for four games beginning with Sunday’s match in Las Vegas before taking the three-city...
There's great hate for Donald Trump's success: Goodwin
As I watched Speaker Nancy Pelosi surround herself with large American flags and wrap her impeachment putsch in the language of the Founders, a Mark Twain line came to mind....
Knicks comedy show continues with late-game choke
Mike Miller admittedly didn’t have much time to enact significant changes to the game plan during his whirlwind first day as the Knicks’ interim coach. The Knicks didn’t get blown...
Democrats hit the campaign trail ahead of Iowa caucuses
Democrats hit the campaign trail on Saturday with 56 days to go until the Iowa caucuses. Six of them — including frontrunners former Vice President Joe Biden, Sen. Bernie Sanders...
Lowe's scuffed up my mother's home -- and I need your help
Dear John: We recently purchased a refrigerator from Lowe’s of Rosedale, Long Island. The fridge was delivered to us on Aug. 8 by RPO Delivery Services. The deliverymen caused damage...
I want to hear about your Access-A-Ride experience
Readers: Access-A-Ride reportedly made some changes lately, but the MTA-run transportation system for the elderly and disabled is refusing to tell me what they all are. And I’ve been asking...
Why am I 'not qualified' for a cancer study I was already approved for?
Dear John: This email is being sent to you because you are a smart guy and I hope that you will know what to do, because I don’t. Allow me...
Furniture leasing firms flourishing with young professionals
Still schlepping furniture from apartment to apartment or the curb? There’s another way. A new wave of startups that lease high-end furniture and furnishings are catering to young, mobile professionals...
New York's super-rich migrating south for better value
Quitting New York is making financial sense for many of the city’s super-rich. Analysts say a growing number of New York’s financial elite believe that fleeing the city for other...
Wilpons aren't the worst New York baseball owners ever
It is an exclusive club, the families and corporations that have owned baseball teams in our town. Whenever it is that Steve Cohen reaches a 50.1 percent stake in the...
Top universities should be taxed under 'tax the rich' logic
Despite all the political rhetoric, let’s be honest: Tax increases have never produced a single job — not a one. Taxing the rich or middle class more and more has...
Florida man charged for sexually assaulting stuffed Olaf from 'Frozen' toy
A Florida man got hot and heavy with a "Frozen" toy, cops said. Cody Christopher Meader allegedly had his way with the stuffed snowman Olaf, from the popular Disney flick,...
Nets' center situation went from worry to boon
From the moment the Nets added DeAndre Jordan this summer, the center position could’ve gone sideways. Instead it’s been a strength. Jarrett Allen could’ve chafed at the competition or seen...
This could be the Yankees-Gerrit Cole breaking point
SAN DIEGO — MLB’s annual meat market rolls into the Hyatt Manchester near the water separating Coronado and the downtown of Southern California’s premier city on Sunday night. In the...
Cuomo: Javits expansion to be 'substantially complete' by March 2021
The historic $1.5 billion expansion of the Javits Center will be "substantially complete" by March 2021, Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Saturday. “We’re on time and on budget, which are the...
Critics skeptical Venice's anti-flooding system will work
Critics of a huge underwater barrier system being built to protect Venice from flooding pooh-poohed recent tests of the project, which has been plagued by corruption and cost overruns. The...
De Blasio bungles on the homeless yet again
There’s nothing inherently wrong with Team de Blasio’s program for placing city homeless families in apartments outside the five boroughs — but, boy, have they bungled the execution. Newark, New...
The Mets' conundrum in making Josh Hader splash
Brodie Van Wagenen flew into Las Vegas for last year’s Winter Meetings with the exhilaration still palpable over the blockbuster deal he had completed less than a week earlier with...
Revolting against Iran’s imperialism
Forty years after the revolution, the Tehran regime seems to have achieved one of its most ambitious goals: creation of a “Shiite crescent” stretching through Iraq, Syria and Lebanon, with...
Trump budget deal trades parental leave for Space Force
Three months' paid parental leave for a brand-new branch of the military? It’s a deal! President Trump and Congressional negotiators are about to settle on a new budget package that...
College admissions scam prosecutor benefited from his own life of privilege
A prosecutor in the Varsity Blues case could soon be schooled in irony. Adam Schleifer, who helped prosecute Felicity Huffman and other boldfacers for trying to scam their children into...
Kreider? Hall? Islanders' trade route likely leads elsewhere
The Islanders have established themselves as an upper-echelon team under the Lou Lamoriello-Barry Trotz regime, having compiled the NHL’s fourth-best record since the GM and coach signed on to save...
'He's not human': NJ woman testifying in trial of Nazi guard
Former Stutthof SS guard Bruno Dey, now 93, is standing trial in Germany, charged as an accessory to the murder of 5,230 Jews from 1944 to 1945.
'I knew it was about me': The story behind Elton John's hit 'Tiny Dancer'
“I had goosebumps,” Maxine Taupin recalled of that first listen, at London’s Trident Studios in 1971.
This pug from Queens is a surprising social media star
Gemma Gené has lost count of how many times she’s been stopped in New York because people want to take a selfie with her dog, Mochi. The pug, who has...
Jeff Bezos wants Amazon to get more Pentagon contracts
Amazon founder and CEO Jeff Bezos said the company won’t shy away from the business of warfare -- and aims to compete for more defense contracts.
Complaints about Uber Copter, Blade taking flight in Brooklyn
An influx of on-demand chopper services like Uber Copter and Blade offering airport-goers an alternative to Manhattan gridlock for as little as $95 are flooding the skies over brownstone Brooklyn...
Australian cop who stoned wombat to death in viral video won't be charged
An off-duty Australian cop who was filmed stoning a wombat to death won’t face any criminal charges or disciplinary action. A petition to fire Waylon Johncock garnered thousands of signatures...
How the new Knicks coach handled wild first day
Mike Miller understandably had what he described as “a day” over the previous 24 hours. The new interim coach of the Knicks admits he didn’t have much time to implement...
2020 candidates in Senate who skip impeachment trial could face arrest
Sens. Elizabeth Warren, Bernie Sanders and other Senate Democrats running for president might find themselves pulled off the campaign trail for the trial of President Trump.
Knicks' laughingstock gets sadder
Clyde Frazier once said these words that are proudly presented outside the Garden. “Basketball is a city game and Madison Square Garden is the Mecca.’’ That has not been true...
Brooklyn parents upset by second-graders' naked locker room encounters
The principal of Brooklyn's PS 169 is in hot water over a swimming program for second-graders that exposes them to more than just the backstroke. Parents at the Sunset Park...
Evan Engram is sudden Giants no-go: 'It sucks'
Just when it looked like the Giants would have their top four weapons -- Saquon Barkley, Sterling Shepard, Golden Tate and Evan Engram -- available for the first time all...
The behind-the-scenes push for David Fizdale's replacement
Allan Houston, the former Knicks assistant general manager and now the GM of the Westchester Knicks, pushed hard to have Mike Miller considered to be the interim coach following David...
Staten Island wants to leave liberal NYC
Republican Assemblyman Michael Reilly is sick of NYC’s high taxes and liberal policies and is hoping the northernmost reaches of the Empire State would annex Staten Island as part of...
Daniel Jones sheds walking boot as frustrations boil
Giants quarterback Daniel Jones (ankle) was out of his walking boot and did some light work on the practice field Saturday before heading into the fieldhouse with Evan Engram. Both...
Elderly woman in critical condition after being hit by truck near Columbus Circle
An elderly woman was in critical condition after being mowed down by a Brink's truck near Columbus Circle Saturday, police said. The 85-year-old was walking near the intersection of Broadway...
FBI watchdog report on Trump probe to face off with impeachment hearing Monday
In a "House of Cards"-worthy drama, a political one-two punch is set to roil the nation's capital this week. On Monday, a hotly anticipated watchdog report on the FBI investigation...
Someone ate the $120K banana at Art Basel
A New York-based performance artist ate the $120,000 banana at the Art Basel exhibition in Miami Beach on Saturday -- sending the gallery that sold it into a PR tailspin.
Tiger Woods is unrecognizable at Presidents Cup
MELBOURNE, Australia — This is a different Tiger Woods. You can see it already. The stoic, single-focused, seldom friendly competitor he once was has long been replaced by a friendlier...
$2M Powerball ticket sold at 'lucky' Bronx liquor store
Some lucky individual is $2 million richer after buying a winning Powerball ticket at Melrose Wine & Liquor.
Manhattan ATM thieves strike twice in one night
A group of crooks stole ATM machines with thousands of dollars inside at two Little Italy eateries overnight, authorities said. Police were called to Italian bakery La Bella Ferrara on...
AOC claps back at Amazon critics: 'Let’s clear up some GOP disinfo'
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez argues that Amazon's initial job estimates were a "fantasy."
Charity run by state minority legislators a 's--tshow' after IRS nightmare: source
A charity run by minority state lawmakers set up to dole out scholarships to needy students is in disarray, spending hundreds of thousands on parties and events and failing to...
Le'Veon Bell is out in his latest Jets setback
Well, no one is going to be complaining about Le’Veon Bell’s touches this week. The Jets on Saturday ruled out their starting running back for Sunday’s home game against the...
12 cool Instagram cats to follow on Caturday
It's Caturday! It’s been a rough year for famous felines. Keyboard Cat was the first to go in March; Grumpy Cat went paws up in May; and this week, the internet’s...
Bronx priest finds fame opposite Robert De Niro in 'The Irishman'
Jonathan Morris shares tearful scenes in the new Martin Scorsese film.
Professor renowned for predicting elections says 2020 'too close to call'
"This is a very close and very difficult call. I don't think either the Democrats or the Republicans should be sending up any victory flags at this point,” Allan J....
North Korea says denuclearization is off the table in talks with US
In a reference to President Trump's 2020 re-election bid, Ambassador Kim Song said the “sustained and substantial dialogue” sought by the US was a “time-saving trick” to suit the nation's...
Greg Schiano relives decision that left Giants angry
Greg Schiano, rehired last week to coach Rutgers, draws up some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: What was your best single football moment at Rutgers? A: Louisville game...
Ex-Rep. Katie Hill contemplated suicide: 'I just wanted it all to be over'
Former California Rep. Katie Hill contemplated suicide after naked photos of her were leaked online, she revealed Saturday. Hill, who resigned from Congress in October amid a “throuple” scandal and an...
Meet Stephanie Hsu, who plays Mei on 'The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel'
Warning: Major spoilers ahead for the new season of “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” on Amazon Prime. When actress Stephanie Hsu was growing up in Southern California, she never thought she...
Steve Cohen rescuing Mets has disturbing undertone
Stop the music! Call me a party pooper, but this Steve Cohen-to-the-rescue angle comes stuck to a familiar, familial stench, the kind the Mets’ ownership regularly emits. Is Steve Cohen...
Pensacola shooting victim 'saved countless lives' before he died
Joshua Kaleb Watson, 23, was shot multiple times by Saudi national Mohammed Saeed Alshamrani.
'Fortress-like' Tribeca townhouse plan likened to Hannibal Lecter mask
The city Landmarks Preservation Commission panned a proposal to turn 11 Hubert St. into a 'penitentiary-like' disaster.
Mets' savior and big GOP donor Steve Cohen hasn't given anything to 2020 candidates
Steven Cohen may be buying the Mets with the money he's saving on politics.
Foul-mouthed judge accused of sexism and racism could face barring
A Kansas judicial panel will decide next week if a foul-mouthed judge accused of bigotry and sexism should be barred from the bench. The Kansas Commission on Judicial Conduct will...
The sensible Yankees move that would shock everyone
Here are three things to watch ahead of the MLB's winter meetings this week. 1. God forbid Brian Cashman and Scott Boras are seen talking in the bowels of the...
Supreme Court spares white supremacist who killed three from death penalty
The Supreme Court has refused to let the US Justice Department resume federal executions, giving a reprieve to a white supremacist who killed a family of three, including an 8-year-old...
New charter school ignites ugly racial tensions: 'I felt sick'
Hundreds of Midwood residents turned up to protest the Urban Dove Team Charter School, worried the mostly minority students would be "dangerous" to the community.
Trump, Moon discuss 'grave' Korea tensions in Saturday phone call
The two leaders talked for 30 minutes, Moon’s spokeswoman said, and agreed that diplomatic outreach to Kim Jong-un and efforts to denuclearize the Korean peninsula should continue.
The extremely telling Yankees-Mets twist in my All-MLB ballot
A funny thing happened while I was filling out my ballot for the All-MLB Team, which will be announced Tuesday at the Winter Meetings in San Diego: There were 32...
Rasheem Dunn is St. John's hero in statement win
Rasheem Dunn always imagined what it would be like to be on this court with this team. He grew up in Brooklyn and attended a few St. John’s games at...
Razor blade found in cop's sandwich was an accident
"After a thorough investigation by @NYPDDetectives its been determined that the razor incident was indeed an accident-thankfully our officer or another customer wasn't seriously injured. Appropriate agencies have been notified...
Trump celebrates release of US student — and blames Obama for his plight
President Trump celebrated the release of an American student from an Iranian prison with a tweet that trolled his predecessor — and flattered the mullahs who held Xiyue Wang for...
Metta World Peace's campaign for Knicks job ends quickly
Former NBA player Metta World Peace's campaign for the Knicks head coaching job didn't last very long. World Peace, formerly known as Ron Artest, said in a since-deleted tweet Friday,...
Schools watchdog accused of not probing Carranza crony's 'outrageous' $45K party
One of the corruption complaints to the city schools watchdog that allegedly went dormant involved a $45,000 party for a Bronx official appointed by Chancellor Richard Carranza.
Steve Mills' shaky status could lead to Knicks long-awaited savior
Silent Knicks president Steve Mills is on shaky ground until his struggling team shows progress to owner James Dolan’s liking, according to a source. If that does not occur, Mills...
Prince Andrew rocked by new bombshell claim from another woman
The woman's name has not been released, but she is in talks with lawyers, according to a report.
Pensacola shooter hosted dinner party to watch mass shooting videos: report
The Saudi Royal Air Force officer who fatally shot three people at Pensacola, Florida, Naval Air Station hosted a dinner party for a trio of countrymen in the days leading...
We can blame pirates for why America still uses the nonsensical imperial system
Thomas Jefferson wanted the US to switch to the more logical metric system of measurement in the 1790s. But because of British pirates, the official kilogram never arrived here.
Wisegays: The Italian mafia is now LGBTQ friendly — under one condition
Even the Italian mob has started flying the rainbow flag. A star prosecutor in Italy has revealed the mafia is now open to gay men — and even has a...
'Peloton wife' drinks away her troubles in new ad, thanks to Ryan Reynolds
In Peloton’s infamously ridiculed TV ad, actress Monica Ruiz -- who appeared on television shows like "About a Boy" and "The Exes" -- plays the already-thin-and-fit wife whose clueless husband...
Iran is persecuting a brave 9/11 witness with the help of a key US ally
Iranian defector Ali Reza Soleimane-pak warned the US in July 2001 of impending terror attacks, but now he is locked in a Georgian prison after being framed.
Sex cult leader may be linked to deaths of four women: TV special
Nxivm boss Keith Raniere has already been exposed as a cult leader and convicted of fraud and sex trafficking. Now a new TV special alleges he might have had a...
Bust a nut! FDNY masturbator 3rd NYC employee nabbed in 12 hours
An FDNY worker was caught masturbating inside a Manhattan subway station — one of three city employees busted in the last day, police said Saturday. Cops spotted 74-year-old Albert Simmonds...
Why America should be hoping for a Boris Johnson election victory
In a post-Brexit world, a bilateral trade deal between America and Britain could form the cornerstone of an ever-closer alliance.
This nation forced poor women to get sterilized — and robbed one mom of her life
When a government team held a “ligation festival” to register women for sterilization in La Legua, Peru, Celia Durand resisted. The 31-year-old mother of three was appalled at the pressure...
Dems have embraced exact surveillance tactics they used to warn about
For years, Democrats have been warning Americans about the dangers of law enforcement metadata collections. They cautioned that communication giants were working in cahoots with law enforcement to undermine our...
David Fizdale was laughing with Knicks brass before firing
David Fizdale was laughing and shaking hands with several members of Knicks brass just hours before news leaked of his curiously timed firing. Video shows a smiling Fizdale greeting team...
India rape victim who was set on fire while headed to court dies
A rape victim in India who was set on fire on her way to testify against her attackers has died. The 23-year-old's death prompted protests from opposition leaders who blamed...
American student freed in Iran prisoner swap is on his way home
An American graduate student from Princeton University imprisoned in Iran since 2016 is on his way home. Xiyue Wang was released as part of a prisoner exchange with Iran. Massoud...
Pete Buttigieg bows to pressure, explains his old consulting job
An embattled Pete Buttigieg, facing pressure from his Democratic presidential rivals, released a list of assignments he worked on while at the McKinsey and Company consulting firm late Friday —...
Claire Lombardo's book The Most Fun We Ever Had is your future TV fix
“The Most Fun We Ever Had” by first time novelist Claire Lombardo debuted this summer to warm reviews, drawing comparisons to “The Corrections” by Jonathan Franzen.
Mets fans can't rejoice until the Wilpons are tossed from the ballpark
JOY IN METVILLE, the front-page headline of the New York Post read. I could have come up with some other suggestions: METVILLE WATERBOARDING CONTINUES Or METVILLE DUMPSTER BLAZE TO BURN...
Man in wheelchair bursts into flames on NYC sidewalk
A man in a wheelchair was burned in Midtown early Saturday after falling asleep with a cigarette in his hand, police said. The 43-year-old man was sitting outside a building...
Why Ruiz vs. Joshua 2 can follow a very different script
Fool me once, shame on you. Fool me twice, shame on me. That’s the approach Anthony Joshua has taken in preparation for his rematch against Andy Ruiz Jr. for the...
Here's the story of a drunken diva wreaking havoc on 'Brady Bunch' set
The man who played Mike Brady, Robert Reed, paged through the latest script for “The Brady Bunch” and lashed out at the show’s creator, demanding that his part be rewritten.
US restarts Afghanistan peace talks with Taliban in Qatar
The US reopened its stalled peace talks with the Taliban Saturday — the first direct meeting to end fighting in Afghanistan since President Trump pulled the plug on a secret...
Biden: All-white Dem debate stage not reflective of party
The Democratic Party isn't as white as it seems on the debate stage — but there's not much the candidates can do about it, Joe Biden says. The six Democratic...
Dabo Swinney's nonsense won't stop Clemson
It doesn't matter that Dabo Swinney is dead wrong. For the first time in months, he has made Clemson worth discussing. Following Saturday’s 38-3 win over South Carolina, the Clemson...
Hong Kong police to take 'flexible' approach to protesters
Hong Kong's new police commissioner says his team will take a flexible approach when it comes to policing pro-democracy demonstrations Sunday. Top cop Chris Tang told reporters in Beijing his...
Queens fire that left 3 squatters dead ruled an arson
A fire in an abandoned house in Queens that left three squatters dead was intentionally set, police said. The three victims, all men, were inside the building on Farmers Blvd...
Critics unload on AOC over Amazon tweet
Amazon is coming to New York after all, and AOC — who helped scuttle a deal to bring the company to Queens — couldn't help but take a victory lap...
NYC tourists robbed at knifepoint inside subway station
An Israeli tourist and her New Yorker pal were attacked by two teens at knifepoint at a Brooklyn subway station early Friday, police said. The two women were at the...
Russia responsible for downing US Drone over Libya: report
An American drone seemingly lost over Libya in November was actually shot down by Russia, the US military said. Russian forces may not have realized the unarmed drone belonged to...
20 gifts your friends and family won’t return this holiday season
It seems like Christmas shopping gets harder and harder each year. Perhaps it’s because there are just too many deals floating around the web, making the indecisive among us paralyzed...
Princeton grad student freed in Iran prisoner swap
TEHRAN, Iran — Iran’s foreign minister said Saturday a detained Princeton graduate student will be exchanged for an Iranian scientist held by the U.S., marking a potential breakthrough between Tehran...
The hot-button issues facing the Knicks in Fizdale aftermath
We’ve got answers to the hot-button questions following David Fizdale’s firing: Q: Is this really Fizdale’s fault? Doesn’t he have a flawed roster? A: It’s a combination of mediocre coaching...
The gift Eli Manning is receiving in return to starting gig
Eli Manning went to the bench after losing to the Bills. Most of his receivers from that Week 2 game went to special teams … or injured reserve … or...
A franchise rebirth will depend on this most important Jet
It’s all quite simple, actually: The most important ingredient for the Jets in their eternal quest to finally steer all their engines in the proper direction is already on the...
Trump hails November job growth, low unemployment
President Trump on Friday touted the November jobs report that showed stronger than expected growth — and predicted the number of people working in the US would soon eclipse the...
David Quinn gives Marc Staal high marks in Rangers return
Ready or not, Marc Staal returned to the Rangers lineup Friday night. Almost exactly a month after undergoing ankle surgery to treat an infection, Staal was back for a 2-1...
Saudi shooter at Pensacola Navy base may have tweeted anti-US screed
Hours before the deadly shooting at the Navy base in Pensacola, Fla. on Friday, a virulent anti-American message was posted to a Twitter account under the gunman's name. “I’m against...
Giants desperately trying to avoid being historically bad
Because it feels like a lifetime ago, it’s difficult for many of the Giants to remember exactly what the vibe in the home locker room was like on Sept. 29...
What Nets thought about David Fizdale's firing
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — DeAndre Jordan ended last season with the Knicks, so he knew full-well how dysfunctional the Garden was even before he came across the East River to join...
The players to start, sit for NFL Week 14
The Post's Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news ahead of Week 14 of the NFL season. Big Weeks James White RB, Patriots, vs. Chiefs (FanDuel $6,000/DraftKings $5,500)...
LeBron James gets better of Carmelo Anthony as Lakers roll
While Anthony Davis may have been feeling a bit under the weather recently, it certainly didn't show against Portland. Davis scored 39 points and the Los Angeles Lakers routed the...
The right defensive matchups can be fantasy football gold
The fantasy football playoffs have begun, and every owner competing for a title is looking for an edge over their competition. They are looking to steal running back handcuffs like...
Alexandar Georgiev is becoming a win-win for Rangers
The start was supposed to go to Henrik Lundqvist, but after the King came up a bit gimpy on Thursday when he was scheduled to back up Alexandar Georgiev at...
What Becky Hammon wants to coach Knicks
Becky Hammon won’t come easily if the Knicks want her to be their next head coach. The Spurs assistant coach and former New York Liberty star would be interested in...
PG&E agrees to $13B settlement with California fire victims
Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $13 billion to the California families affected by wildfires and other blazes started by the company's power lines in 2017...
Jamal Adams injury news could force Jets secondary shuffle
Jamal Adams hasn’t missed a game since the Jets drafted him in 2017, but he doesn’t appear likely to play Sunday against the Dolphins. The Pro Bowl safety officially has...
First look at potential Knicks coaching candidates
Following David Fizdale’s firing Friday, here are some coaching candidates for the Knicks to consider after the season: — Jason Kidd: Surprisingly never got an interview during the team’s 11-candidate search...
Tiger Woods has a shot to win his own event
NASSAU, Bahamas — Two big birdies from Gary Woodland gave him the lead in the Hero World Challenge. A closing birdie on a hole that has vexed Tiger Woods put...
Six Saudis questioned over deadly Pensacola naval base shooting
Six Saudi nationals were taken into custody for questioning Friday night in the deadly shooting at the Naval Air Station base in Pensacola, Florida, Fox News reported. The six were...