August 5, 2014
Joba Chamberlain plunks Jeter as Yankees fall to Tigers in 12
Perhaps the only thing better than beating David Price on Tuesday would have been beating Joba Chamberlain. The Yankees failed at both in a 4-3, 12-inning loss to the Tigers....
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Manhattan The Apple-picking robber pictured above stole an iPad and a MacBook Pro from a Harlem apartment, authorities said. The suspect slipped into the apartment on West 126th Street through...
One dead after house explodes on Long Island
http://instagram.com/p/rVjrYqovgf Long Island authorities say one person died and five firefighters have been injured in an explosion and blaze at a Port Washington home. Newsday reports multiple fire departments responded...
Time CEO testing higher prices for People in wealthy areas
People magazine has started charging different newsstand prices in different parts of the country — with prices in affluent areas getting hiked and those in others areas getting cut. The...
Weak start for Tribune papers
Tribune Publishing, the publisher of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times, Baltimore Sun, Hartford Courant and several other newspapers, got off to a slow start on its first day of...
Gannett splitting newspaper, broadcast businesses
Gannett president and CEO Gracia Martore revealed that it was going to be the latest to spin off its newspaper division from its TV operations. One will have 46 broadcast...
Zack Wheeler, Mets shut down Nationals
WASHINGTON — Zack Wheeler was on his way to becoming toast Tuesday night when he suddenly rediscovered his love for the strike zone. Somehow, the Mets right-hander not only survived,...
Joseph Sitt to buy three Midtown buildings for $218M
Between The Bricks now hears that busy Joseph Sitt of Thor Equities is in contract to buy three Midtown buildings from Samson Management for $218 million. The deal includes the...
Bed Bath & Beyond lands on 125th Street
Just in time for the 40th Anniversary of Harlem Week, Bed Bath & Beyond and WeWork have leased the full, 30,000-square-foot floors at the new 5 W. 125th St. project....
Disney ends quarter with Marvel-ous 104% boost in film division
Disney blew past analysts’ estimates for its most recent quarter — thanks to such blockbusters as “Frozen,” “Captain America 2” and “Maleficent” — generating more earnings per share in the...
Eli watched neck injury end his brother's career, too
Eli Manning was saddened to hear that David Wilson must end his football career at the age of 23 because it is too much of a risk to continue to...
John Lithgow and Annette Bening flail in Central Park 'King Lear'
Like many actors of a certain age and stature, John Lithgow decided it was time to do “King Lear.” And why not? Although many still remember him as the comic patriarch...
NY judge reluctantly approves Citigroup/SEC settlement
Citigroup’s rotten bonds have left a New York judge with sour grapes. Manhattan federal judge Jed Rakoff on Tuesday begrudgingly approved the banking giant’s $285 million settlement with the Securities...
Avan Jogia to play King Tut in new Spike TV series
Spike TV has cast 22-year-old Avan Jogia as the Egyptian boy-king in its upcoming event series “Tut,” which will premiere next year. Jogia previously starred in the ABC Family drama...
Giants DBs may actually be as good as advertised
David Merritt has an inside look at the Giants defensive backfield and the longtime safeties coach is buying into the hype about the new-look secondary, a unit he believes can...
Groupon shares drop 18 percent on outlook
Groupon slashed its full-year profit outlook on Tuesday, citing the need to spend abundantly on marketing to power the once-high-flying Internet coupon company’s transition to a more comprehensive online retailer....
CCRB head proposes new system to keep tabs on cops
The new head the Civilian Complaint Review Board wants to create a "CopStat''-type system to identify patterns of abuse and complaints in NYPD precincts and involving their officers. "It will...
Hamas' disturbing 'human shields' manual
They’re putting their own people in the line of fire — and doing it by the book. The Israeli military said it has captured a Hamas manual on urban warfare...
Bed-Stuy real estate is through the roof
These days, the bloodiest turf wars in Bed-Stuy involve multimillion-dollar real-estate deals. The median price for homes in the hardscrabble Brooklyn neighborhood has skyrocketed in the past year — from...
Bacon prices soar due to pig shortage
Bacon lovers are getting socked in the piggy bank. City butchers and restaurateurs are beginning to squeal for mercy after the price of bacon rose to the highest it’s been...
Man accused of raping waitress writes error-riddled apology
A man accused of brutally raping a waitress in her Washington Heights apartment last July penned a pathetic, error-riddled apology letter to his victim claiming he’s not a bad person,...
Frozen food gets a fancy French upgrade at new uptown shop
In an era — and a city — obsessed with all things seasonal and local, opening a store devoted to frozen foods might seem counter-intuitive, but Elisabeth de Kergorlay insists...
Sabathia: I can pitch in 2015, but knee won't be 100 percent
Yankees lefty CC Sabathia underwent surgery on his troublesome right knee last week, and doctors found and removed a bone spur near his ACL. But now the real work and...
Just a taste of classic Vick could kickstart Jets QB controversy
CORTLAND — Here’s a guarantee: Michael Vick will make you say “Wow” at least once during Thursday night’s Jets preseason opener against the Colts. Count on it. The 34-year-old quarterback...
America's Gross neglect
Remember Alan Gross, the 65-year-old American rotting away in a Cuban prison for the “crime” of helping the island’s Jewish community gain Internet access? The married father of two recently...
What Rob Astorino needs to beat Cuomo
If Rob Astorino wants to be elected governor, he’ll have to start giving New Yorkers a reason to vote for him. Soon. Polls confirm it. With just 90 days until...
Egging Hamas on
Note to John Kerry: If America is serious about protecting innocent Palestinians, get your State Department to stop encouraging Hamas to use them as human shields. This was the inadvertent...
A murder on the Rio Grande
The voice on the other end of the line is exasperated. “It’s insane,” he wants America to know. “We’re in a war zone.” And there’s no room for apathy. ‘‘This...
Liberals join the pot party --- at last
With the usual fanfare and self-regard we have come to expect from the New York Times editorial board, the prestigious paper has changed its mind about pot. It now believes...
Why Ebola's nothing to worry about
We’re now witnessing the worst Ebola epidemic ever — and on your list of worries it belongs . . . nowhere. Here’s a rule of thumb about diseases: The rarer and less...
Israel won, now it must stay strong
Whether the current cease-fire holds or collapses, the facts are thus far incontrovertible: Hamas has lost a war it started, and Israel has won a war it didn’t want. Obi-Wan...
Giants left wanting more from Prince Amukamara
It sure looked as if the first preseason game of the summer for Prince Amukamara was a good one, as he kept things under control at his right cornerback spot...
The latest status symbol for Hamptons elite is adopting a highway
Josh Guberman fondly recalls being a 10-year-old UWS kid who would summer in the Hamptons before “P. Diddy” and “white party” commingled in the same sentence. The founder of an...
The unlikely Giants WR who wants a crack at Richard Sherman
Corey Washington may be an undrafted free agent out of Georgia Military College and then tiny Newberry College in his native South Carolina, but don’t tell him he doesn’t belong...
Buzz around Harvey shows why Mets should allow 2014 return
WASHINGTON — They are supposed to stay true to the moment at hand, especially at these prices, especially when it is no longer just a strong personal investment to devote...
Plumlee has shot to make Team USA
Not only has Mason Plumlee survived the first round of Team USA cuts, but he looks like he has a strong chance of making the final World Cup roster. USA...
Bubba Watson a total spoilsport at long-drive contest
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — All day during Tuesday’s PGA Championship practice round, the tournament conducted an unofficial long-drive contest off the 10th tee. The contest was an instant hit with the...
Rory McIlroy on the brink of Tiger-like dominance
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — As a kid, Rory McIlroy always emulated Tiger Woods. Now McIlroy is playing like him, and he, too, appears to be on the cusp of dominating the...
Jets' top rookie may sit opener despite doctors' OK
CORTLAND — Calvin Pryor may have been cleared by the doctors, but getting past the coaches is another matter. Jets coach Rex Ryan said he is leaning toward not playing...
Cops search for hit-run driver in Sikh 'hate crime' attack
A Sikh man mowed down by a road-rage driver in Queens says he was called a terrorist moments before the driver floored it. “You mother f--king Bin Laden, go back...
The day in photos
A baby gorilla bonds with her mother, the Ebola scare continues, wildfires threaten the west and more.
Megan Fox's 7 sexiest red carpet looks
When it comes to inciting jaw-dropping reactions from a red-carpet appearance, nobody does it better than Megan Fox. The 28-year-old actress hones her look in a fresh and modern way...
10 alarming, hilarious facts about Nazi hipsters
They may be young and dumb, but they swear they’ve got the Reich stuff. Germany’s got a new bund of bros, dubbed Nazi hipsters, or Nipsters, in the press. Likes...
Matt Harvey posts the video Mets fans have been waiting to see
WASHINGTON — This time it really counted. After throwing on Tuesday what he considered his first official bullpen session since undergoing Tommy John surgery, Matt Harvey told reporters in Port...
Lil’ Kim disses Nicki Minaj on new Beyoncé remix
When Nicki Minaj speaks, Lil’ Kim rages. The two have had an ongoing quarrel dating back years — and in the wake of Minaj’s guest spot on Beyoncé’s “Flawless” remix,...
Boy turns himself in after fatally stabbing playmate
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Time Warner shares slump after Fox pulls buyout offer
There are six billion reasons why 21st Century Fox surprised the media world on Tuesday by withdrawing its $85 a share bid for Time Warner, sources tell The Post. Fox’s...
Man clings to life after falling from elevated park
A young man was fighting for his life after going over the railing of an elevated park near the South Street Seaport, authorities said Tuesday. The unidentified man fell off...
Giants struggle to deal with end of David Wilson's career
Peyton Hillis has been through plenty in his seven-year NFL career, reaching great heights, dealing with injuries and rejection and he’s hoping for continued football rebirth with the Giants. But...
Is this the worst season of 'Big Brother' ever?
I’ve given it five weeks, and I’m ready to call it: So far, this is the worst season of “Big Brother.” Ever. The summer reality staple has been around since...
Is James Corden replacing Craig Ferguson at 'Late Late Show'?
British actor/comedian James Corden is succeeding Craig Ferguson as host of “The Late Late Show,” industry Web site The Wrap reported Tuesday. A CBS spokesperson could not confirm the report...
Double-decker buses collide in Times Square
Two double-decker tour buses collided in a packed Times Square on Tuesday afternoon, injuring 14 people and sending terrified tourists fleeing flying shards of glass and metal. “It was like...
Jets rookie Shaq Evans could end up on IR
CORTLAND – Rookie WR Shaq Evans had a red no-contact jersey on again, and coach Rex Ryan said Evans’ shoulder injury is serious. He could even wind up on IR,...
Yankees deal lefty Matt Thornton to Nationals
The Yankees bullpen has been one of its strengths this season, but that didn’t stop general manager Brian Cashman from shipping Matt Thornton to Washington on Tuesday after the Nationals...
Johnnie Walker forced to shut the spigot on Explorers' Club line
Its members have scaled Mount Everest, walked on the moon and trekked to the farthest reaches of the Earth — but they don’t make Scotch whisky, so Johnnie Walker had...
Deutsch to leave Google's 8th Ave. for 34th Street space
Finally Google made Donny Deutsch an offer he couldn’t refuse. The ad man’s namesake agency has signed a lease to move from Google-owned 111 Eighth Ave. farther north to Vornado...
Kendall covers Teen Vogue — twice — and Kate steps out in L.K. Bennett (again)
Fashion’s It girl Kendall Jenner nabs dual covers for Teen Vogue’s September issue, mini fashionistas will soon be donning Dennis Basso gowns and Kate Middleton’s latest look is up for...
Taylor Swift serenades leukemia patient with Adele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUdIPFhHHgk&feature=youtu.be Adele who? Taylor Swift, the pop country star with a heart of gold, spent time over the weekend visiting patients at a children’s hospital in Boston. According to the...
Mark Sanchez first to reach out to Rex on son's injury
CORTLAND – Rex Ryan’s phone buzzed on Monday night after news broke that his son Seth, a redshirt freshman wide receiver at Clemson, had broken his collarbone. The text was...
LeBron looking super slim in Instagram photo
http://instagram.com/p/rShs9FiTGW/?modal=true The best in the world just got better. After losing in the NBA Finals to the Spurs, LeBron James has reportedly dropped significant weight heading into his return to...
Comics turn sweltering subway platform into sweaty day 'spa'
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=agUF_53fmyw An improv comedy troupe made light of one of New York’s least pleasant summer experiences, the subway schvitz. Improv Everywhere pranksters commandeered the uptown 34th Street N, R and...
Injured NBA rookie passes time trolling everyone from LeBron to Rihanna
For most NBA rookies, the first few weeks after they’re selected in the draft fly by, filled with press conferences, summer league games and settling into their new homes. This...
Why Rick Pitino will pay extra-close attention to this year's PGA
LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- The last time there was a global golf event at Valhalla, where the 96th PGA Championship is being played this week, Rick Pitino had a major hand in...
Thief uses wheelchair, pepper spray to snatch $27K watch
He’s hell on wheels. A jewelry thief posing as a wheelchair-using customer snatched a $27,000 Rolex, pepper- sprayed a security guard — and then ran from the Connecticut store on...
David Wilson to collect most of remaining $2.3M salary
David Wilson's post-playing career will begin with a boost. The speedy running back may never play another down in the NFL, after being advised by doctors to end his career...
Famed Hotel Pennsylvania facing wrecking ball again
The Hotel Pennsylvania may not be safe from the wrecking ball after all. Vornado chief Steve Roth revealed Tuesday that financial firms have approached the real-estate powerhouse about resurrecting its...
Union chief tells cops to 'follow the rules' amid chokehold probe
NYPD cops are so fed up with Mayor de Blasio over the Eric Garner case that they’re threatening to work strictly by the book to protect themselves — even if...
Spurs name WNBA star Becky Hammon assistant coach
SAN ANTONIO — The San Antonio Spurs have hired WNBA star Becky Hammon as an assistant coach. The Spurs made the announcement Tuesday. Hammon plans to retire from the San...
Complete fantasy football QB rankings
Previously, on Fantasy Insanity: The Madman told you that despite increased passing stats, you should not target quarterbacks early in your fantasy drafts. The DVQ (Draft Value Quotient) was formed...
6 people tested for Ebola in US: report
As health officials downplay concerns about an Ebola outbreak in the US, six people have been quietly tested across the country for the deadly virus, according to a report. In...
Dim-witted thief tries to rob coffee cart outside police HQ
A dim-witted thief picked the worst place to rob someone — right in front of police headquarters. The 24-year-old suspect tried to run off with the tip jar on a...
'King of NY': Derek Jeter's cleats not lacking in superlatives
https://twitter.com/nick_pants/status/496451609195319296/ Derek Jeter can add another accolade to his career -- coolest cleats. The Yankees shortstop sported a new pair of cleats during Monday's game against the Tigers at Yankee...
Justin Bieber saves man from bear attack
Justin Bieber soothed the savage beast. A fisherman in Russia narrowly avoided death by brown bear when his cellphone rang and the pop punk’s music sounded — sending the beast...
Mason Plumlee survives crucial round of Team USA cuts
Not only has Mason Plumlee survived the first round of Team USA cuts, but he looks like he has a strong chance of making the final World Cup roster. USA...
Verlander shows A-Rod right way to get ball to pretty girl in stands
[mlbvideo id="35089459" width="612" height="360" /] MVP winner in a Yankee Stadium dugout tries to seduce a beautiful woman sitting in the good seats with a souvenir baseball. Where have we seen...
A guide for fliers worried about Ebola
As the Ebola outbreak in West Africa grows, airlines around the globe are closely monitoring the situation but have yet to make any drastic changes. Below are some key questions...
2nd American with Ebola arrives in US for treatment
ATLANTA — A second American aid worker infected with Ebola arrived Tuesday in Atlanta, where doctors will closely monitor the effect of an experimental drug she agreed to take even...
Hunter student to sue city, MTA over train derailment
A Hunter College student plans to sue the city and the MTA after she was thrown from her subway seat when an F train derailed in Queens in May. Queens...
Woman tries to steal unmarked police car — with cops inside
A Pennsylvania woman tried to steal an unmarked police car — with two officers sitting inside it. Pittsburgh resident Ria Buford thought she found herself a new ride Saturday morning...
Serena bolts press conference when asked about Wimbledon meltdown
Serena Williams isn't just warming up for the US Open, she's getting preparation for the press conferences. The world's No. 1 player arrived in Montreal on Monday, getting ready to...
Teen defeats 5-year-old, two-term mayor
After more than two years as mayor of his small hometown in Minnesota, a 5-year-old boy's run for a third consecutive term has come up short. Robert "Bobby" Tufts was...
Why is Mark Sanchez comparing Nick Foles to a 'polar bear'?
And what animal would Mark Sanchez be? The former Jets quarterback used an odd comparison to tout Nick Foles' ability in an interview with WIP in Philadelphia. “I think the...
The 5 best songs from ‘Guardians of the Galaxy’
The movie is flying high at the box office — and now, the soundtrack to Marvel’s “Guardians of the Galaxy” is following suit. The “Awesome Mix Vol. 1” compilation featuring...
Get ready for 'Shark Week' with these 10 terrifying shark videos
It’s a good time to be a shark fan. Last week, that glorious shlockfest, “Sharknado 2: The Second One,” premiered on Syfy. And next week — starting Sunday, Aug. 10...
China investigating 2 Canadians for spying
China is investigating a Canadian couple who ran a coffee shop on the Chinese border with North Korea for the suspected theft of military and intelligence information and for threatening...
Contractor crushed to death by oversized crate
A contractor was fatally crushed by an oversized crate Tuesday morning near the Throgs Neck Bridge, cops said. The man, Electrician Nick Cavataio, 62,was working outside the MTA Bridges and...
Gannett joins other big media companies with breakup
Gannett is splitting its broadcast and publishing business in two, joining other major media players in allowing fast-growing TV and digital operations to operate more freely and not be weighed...
5-year-old shot and critically wounded 3-year-old
A 5-year-old boy in Colorado shot and critically wounded a 3-year-old girl when he got his hands on a gun that belonged to her mother's boyfriend. The boy was playing...
Bon Jovi, Trump may have violated non-disclosure agreement with Bills
Jon Bon Jovi and Donald Trump may have hurt their chances of scoring with the Buffalo Bills. The rocker and the real-estate mogul appear to have violated a strict non-disclosure...
Teen escapes death after getting hit by subway train
A teen narrowly escaped death when she jumped onto subway tracks at a Brooklyn station to retrieve something she dropped and was struck by a train -- she survived with...
UFC press conference brawl was nuts -- but was it real?
http://youtu.be/ii6RVMwvRKc In one of the most dramatic pre-fight press conferences in UFC history, light heavyweight champ Jon Jones and challenger Daniel Cormier came to blows Monday afternoon. Skeptics naturally will...
Voters back Cuomo despite ethics concerns
Voters still overwhelmingly back Gov. Cuomo’s re-election bid despite strong beliefs that his office acted “unethically” in dealings with the corruption-fighting Moreland Commission, poll results reveal. Cuomo leads Republican Rob...
125 people presumed dead after Bangladesh ferry sinks
DHAKA, Bangladesh — Families of scores of people presumed dead after their ferry capsized in central Bangladesh accused authorities on Tuesday of launching a feeble rescue effort and leaving their...
Kick off August with the hottest sales of the week
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Victoria Beckham clothing auction to benefit African mothers with HIV
LONDON -- British fashion designer and former pop star Victoria Beckham is giving away 600 pieces of clothing, including several evening dresses, to raise money and awareness for mothers living...
Sharpton's influence over NYPD mocked with fake 'commissioner' badge
Fuming city cops, unhappy with the Rev. Al Sharpton’s perceived influence over the NYPD, have been passing around a mock police ID card with the activist listed as the “NYPD...
Why the Biogenesis busts are good news for A-Rod
Let’s hope the kids out there saw all of the Biogenesis arrests Tuesday and took to heart the most impressive lesson of all: Associating with Alex Rodriguez doesn’t pay. Kidding,...
'Game of Thrones' reminded stoner he left baby in hot car
WICHITA, Kan. — A child crying on the television show "Game of Thrones" jogged a foster parent's memory that he had left a 10-month-old girl inside a sweltering car while...
US general killed in Afghan insider attack ID'd
A gunman wearing an Afghan army uniform opened fire at an officers’ school near Kabul Tuesday, killing a two-star US major general -- the highest-ranking officer to be killed in...
Fighter jet scrambled after plane passenger makes bomb threat
LONDON — Police say they have arrested a man on suspicion of making a hoax bomb threat after a Qatar Airways flight landed with a military fighter escort at Britain's...
Google pulls 'Bomb Gaza' game after backlash
A mobile game that simulates Israeli attacks on the Gaza Strip and invites users to "drop bombs and avoid killing civilians" has been pulled from Google Inc.'s app store, a...
Giants' longest of long shots suddenly in mix for roster spot
Last week, Corey Washington might have missed time on the practice field because of a sore Achilles tendon but he pushed through it, recalling the words of his grandmother, who...
Bobby Abreu, hitting coach? That's likely next after Mets pink slip
Bobby Abreu was inserted as a pinch hitter in the sixth inning of Monday’s game at Citi Field, but never saw a pitch, being immediately replaced by Wilmer Flores, once...
Proxy adviser backs Ackman’s stance on Allergan
Would-be merger mogul Bill Ackman won an important ally Monday in what is turning into a very ugly takeover battle between Valeant Pharmaceuticals and Botox maker Allergan. Proxy adviser Glass...
Stolen python found wrapped around neck of drunk woman in crash: cops
What a hisser! A boozed-up Albany woman crashed her car into a Long Island firehouse, and when emergency responders went to help her, they found a stolen python wrapped around...
Jodi Arias to represent herself at death-penalty trial
PHOENIX — Jodi Arias bathed in the spotlight soon after her arrest for the killing of her ex-boyfriend, and she remained there for years, offering jailhouse interviews, using Twitter from...
American missionary infected with Ebola en route to US
ATLANTA — The second American aid worker recently diagnosed with Ebola in west Africa is en route to Atlanta. A chartered plane specially equipped to contain infectious diseases took off...
Square serves up Caviar in new partnership
The credit card processing company Square has acquired Caviar, a company that arranges delivery from restaurants that don’t normally offer it. Caviar was launched in the San Francisco area in...
Attacker rams Israeli bus with excavator
An Arab worker driving an excavator fatally ran down a pedestrian, then rammed the huge construction vehicle into a bus, in one of two terrorist attacks in Jerusalem Monday, hours...
Ebola drug has never been tested for safety in humans
Two American aid workers infected with Ebola are getting an experimental drug so novel, it has never been tested for safety in humans and was only identified as a potential...
Ceasefire takes effect in hopes to end Gaza war
GAZA CITY, Gaza Strip — An Israel-Hamas ceasefire, meant to last three days, went into effect on Tuesday in the Gaza Strip, setting the stage for talks in Cairo aimed...
One Direction might as well be cardboard cutouts
It's the fans that make you what you are but in the case of One Direction, the fans have actually become more interesting than the group themselves. On Monday night,...
Pop trio Jessie J, Ariana Grande and Nicki Minaj rule music
Downloads of the Week Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj “Bang Bang” ★★★ ½ With so much star power in one song, a hit was always likely — but...
Nickelodeon is bringing 'School of Rock' to TV
Nickelodeon is going a little rock ‘n’ roll for its next TV series — a musical comedy based on the 2003 film “School of Rock” premiering next spring. The live-action...
Retired NFL star Ray Lewis to host 'Coaching Bad'
Retired NFL great Ray Lewis is set to host a new Spike TV show helping coaches with anger issues called “Coaching Bad.” Nine coaches from a variety of sports around...
Missing tattooed blonde found after apparent drug overdose
The young woman who went missing from her East Village home on Friday was found Monday in Queens Hospital after an apparent drug overdose, police and sources said. Brianne Dougherty,...
Thug slashes woman's face after she tells him to stop gay-slur rant
A homophobic thug slashed a woman in the face on a Lower East Side street after she called him out for hurling anti-gay slurs at her pal, authorities said. Takeam...
Explosion at China plant may delay release date for iPhone 6
The much-anticipated release of Apple’s iPhone 6 may be delayed after an explosion at a metal-polishing plant in China halted production at nearby comparable factories. Slated to be released in...
Ex-lover of alleged murder-wannabe testifies about his plot
The married ex-mistress of an architect accused of plotting to shoot up a high-end Soho design firm took the stand at his Manhattan trial Monday and described the map of...
Curtis Sliwa’s ex-wife can’t use emails in child support fight
Curtis Sliwa’s ex-wife Mary cannot use salacious e-mails she claims prove his affair with Queens Borough President Melinda Katz in their child-support battle, a judge ruled Monday. Manhattan Family Court...
Subpoenas issued in alleged WFP campaign finance abuse probe
A 5-year-old investigation of the Working Families Party is back on track with a special prosecutor issuing subpoenas in his probe for alleged campaign abuses. “This is not meant to...
De Blasio announces start of .nyc domain ‘land rush’
The Big Apple is up for grabs — at least on the Web. Mayor de Blasio announced Monday that any business, organization or resident with a physical address in New...
Developers struggling to fill cheap luxury Brooklyn apartments
These luxury apartments are the best deals in town — but people are either too rich or too poor to live in them. Developers behind some of Brooklyn’s toniest new...
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The Bronx A gunman opened fire on a Highbridge street corner in broad daylight, wounding three men, police said Monday. The fiend was caught on surveillance video (above) firing into...
Amnesiac has DNA tests and family statements to prove identity
An alleged amnesiac who is trying to prove that he is a long-missing New York City telephone-company worker now has a DNA test and sworn statements from family to prove...
House Republican sends Bible to every member of Congress
WASHINGTON — If the solution to the dysfunctional Congress can be found in any book, it might just be the Good Book. A Mississippi lawmaker sent a copy of the...
Hondo's dogging it
Hondo, a loser Sunday with the Blue Jays, carried a deficit of 1,325 pignatanos into Monday night’s investment on the Nationals to beat the Birds. Tuesday night: Mr. Aitch is...
Rich Hamptonites want to tear down 'depressing' sign honoring dead nun
A Manhattan corporate attorney is leading a group of wealthy Hamptonites who want to tear down a Water Mill road sign honoring a nun killed in a 2012 hit-and-run —...
Rex Ryan's son breaks collarbone at Clemson practice
CLEMSON, S.C. — Clemson receiver Seth Ryan, the son of New York Jets coach Rex Ryan, broke his collarbone at practice Monday. The school said Ryan was making a diving...
'We're taking it personally': Here they are, your underdog Yankees
The Tigers came to The Bronx with their chorus line of Cy Young Award winners ready to go, a-one and a-two and a-three. It was Max Scherzer on Monday before...
Yahoo! adviser Dibble joins Cablevision as CTO
Cablevision boss Jim Dolan just drafted a high-powered tech executive to soup up the cable operator’s cloud-based offerings and its much-touted WiFi. Former Yahoo! executive David Dibble is coming on...
Brook Lopez's summer thrills: Jumping rope, meeting Hollins, seeing Russia
This has been a typically turbulent offseason for the Nets, something that’s become a routine tradition since Mikhail Prokhorov purchased the team in 2010. But while the drama surrounding the...
Liberty's Malone weighs in on Charter and pay-TV deals
Liberty Media boss John Malone says he’s glad that Charter didn’t end up in a deal for all of Time Warner Cable. Liberty-backed Charter’s shareholders are better off with only...
5 starts off DL, Mets' Gee still struggling to regain form
Dillon Gee isn’t back to where he was before he landed on the disabled list, but he’s getting closer. Making his fifth start since returning from a strained lat muscle,...
Hurley: Wilson should still stay involved with football
Bobby Hurley roots for the Cowboys and he won’t begin paying close attention to the NFL until September, but he has been following the Giants closely these last few weeks...
The Jets are even using their iPad passwords to motivate
CORTLAND — The Super Bowl guarantees no longer flow freely from the Jets. The talk of Rose Garden visits and Lombardi Trophies has quieted over the past few years. But...