September 29, 2014
Hondo jonesing for KC ‘W’
Hondo hit paydirt again Monday night when the Chiefs took care of business, stomping the pitiful Patsies to reduce the dirty digits to 1,525 gubiczas. Tuesday night: Mr. Aitch will...
Caesars ‘loyalty’ ruling a win for Leon Black's Apollo
Score one for Leon Black. In one of the most heated battles in Atlantic City, Black’s Apollo Global Management won a major victory over David Tepper — getting the okay...
Knicks players excited for chance to play with Jose Calderon
For many Knicks fans, Jose Calderon is being — and already has been — embraced at point guard because he’s not Raymond Felton. But to others, Calderon is being embraced...
Fat cops forced to pay for gym equipment
These cops need to be a little more gut-less. A waddling group of NYPD officers has gotten so out of shape that their commander forced them to chip in for...
Jessica Alba's baby spurred Honest Company startup
Actress Jessica Alba started her nontoxic-focused e-commerce venture, Honest Company, after her mother recommended a baby clothes detergent that made her child break out in welts. The experience led her...
Cop shoots gun-wielding man in the elbow
A cop shot a gun-wielding man in the elbow in the Bronx Monday evening, authorities said. The officer opened fire on the 19-year-old man near East 145th Street and College...
Celebrities are falling for the season’s warmer colorways
Fall is in the air and that calls for ditching pastel palettes in favor of the season’s rich foliage of autumnal hues. From rich variations of reds, greens and blues...
Man beat roommate with pole, then bought juice: prosecutors
An Upper East Side man bludgeoned his roommate to death with a metal pole, sicced his pitbull on the corpse then sauntered over to a nearby grocery store to buy...
Kevin Love thrilled to have break from trade rumors
INDEPENDENCE, Ohio — For several years while they toiled their way back to relevance, the Knicks quietly but not very subtly let it be known that when their salary books...
The Giants now face a new, but welcome, challenge
Eli Manning heard his share of criticism in recent months, questioning everything from whether he was suited for the Giants’ new West Coast offense to whether he can still be...
Can Phil Jackson tap into Andrea Bargnani's potential?
Everything seems better about Italy’s Andrea Bargnani — even his English. Last season with the Knicks turned into a mess for Bargnani, who partially tore the ulnar nerve in his...
Entering 20th NBA season, Garnett hasn’t lost edge
Even when Kevin Garnett was a 19-year-old bundle of energy as a rookie with the Timberwolves back in 1995, he already was working to try and make sure his basketball...
Rex facing ultimate QB call to save season -- and his job
There is now a clock ticking inside the Atlantic Health Jets Training Center that both Rex Ryan and Geno Smith should not have any trouble hearing: Vick tock ... Vick...
Billy Beane's big bet hinges on this one Jon Lester start
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — Jon Lester tipped his cap to Derek Jeter earlier this season, in that brilliant Nike commercial. The left-hander missed most of his former team’s tribute to...
Girardi mum on status of coaching staff for next season
Joe Girardi didn’t provide a definitive answer Monday when asked if his coaching staff would return after a second straight season of missing what is a watered-down postseason. “My coaches...
Contrite Geno knows discipline likely coming after F-bomb
Rex Ryan and Geno Smith sat down Monday to discuss the postgame incident Sunday, when Smith cursed out a fan. “It’s a mistake and I don’t think it will happen...
Deron catches on quick with new Nets offense
The Nets are only three days into their first training camp under Lionel Hollins, but Deron Williams already has the offense down cold. That’s because the Nets are putting in...
Devils' most reliable scorer is 42 years old
The Devils are once again going to rely heavily on Jaromir Jagr, and they’re just fine with that. There was little time spent last spring between them not making the...
Hoke’s time with Wolverines may end
PISCATAWAY — Rutgers is all too familiar with PR nightmares, disappointing seasons and coaches being under fire. But when the Scarlet Knights host Michigan Saturday night, the drama will be...
The day in photos
Thailand has a cutting edge vegetarian festival, massive crowds protest in Hong Kong, conflicts continue in Iraq and Syria and more.
Yankees shouldn't tear it down -- or go on a shopping spree
In the past few weeks, I have heard versions of "The Yankees must get younger or must rebuild." It is a lovely sentiment. Except how do they, you know, do...
NYC's public-advocate office: Take this job and shove it
We have to wonder at all those New Yorkers who profess to be shocked, shocked to discover that Letitia James, our new public advocate, doesn’t seem to make it into...
The facts the anti-frackers ignore
University of Maryland researchers recently warned that hydraulic fracturing — the process of shaking oil and gas free from shale deposits far belowground — could endanger the health of nearby...
Learn from Al Sharpton
Give Al Sharpton his due: If there’s a rally for a cause he backs, he’s there. He knows the importance of the public square. What does this say about the...
Andrew of Afghanistan
Gov. Cuomo’s now back in America, after a surprise weekend visit to Afghanistan. Cuomo traveled with three other governors — two of whom are also up for re-election. While in...
Bibi's big bid: Netanyahu upending Middle East alliances
Anticipating a Wednesday session with President Obama, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu came out swinging Monday at the United Nations. Last week Obama morphed into a wartime president, coming out...
The football Obama needs to unspike
President George W. Bush’s “Mission Accomplished” moment on the aircraft carrier USS Abraham Lincoln after the initial success of the invasion of Iraq lives in infamy, still standing for presidential...
Fetishizing babies: Products for princesses
Our own royal baby has finally arrived. Over the weekend, Chelsea Clinton tweeted, “We finally met Charlotte. We’re in love.” Perhaps there’s no better way to describe the way modern...
Millionaire mom's 'poisoned' son may have been sexually abused
Little Jude Mirra — whose pharmaceutical millionaire mother is on trial for fatally poisoning him with a cocktail of prescription drugs — may have been sexually abused, a world-renowned forensic...
Amar’e Stoudemire feeling up for 30-35 minutes per game
There were none of the usual big boasts from Amar’e Stoudemire. His health speaks for itself. “It’s great to finally go through a summer where I can just work on...
Giants' Hosley reinstated after drug suspension
Cornerback Jayron Hosley returned to practice Monday for the first time since the preseason, as his four-game suspension for violating the NFL’s illegal drug policy is over. The Giants get...
Bobby Abreu, Edgardo Alfonzo top Mets’ hitting coach wish list
The general manager and manager are returning, leaving the Mets to address their coaching situation before diving into 2015 roster decisions. With Sandy Alderson and Terry Collins on board for...
How long before US tunes out on mismatched Ryder Cup?
The Ryder Cup is becoming like that toy that dog owners use to tease their pets but never let them have. In this case, the Europeans are the owner and...
Hipster bar sues city for the right to dance
A Brooklyn bar owner is suing the city, saying that his patrons have the Constitutional right to cut loose when the music moves them. Andrew Muchmore, owner of Muchmore's Cafe...
White House fence-jumper reached the East Room
The Iraq War vet who burst into the White House with a knife earlier this month was able to get much farther into the building than the Secret Service admitted...
Fire truck blows tire and shatters store window
An FDNY firetruck blew a tire and shattered the glass of a storefront on the Lower East Side, hurting three people and sending terrified bystanders scurrying for cover, officials said....
J.R. Smith: Knicks have best shooting guard mix in NBA
One year ago, there was a five-game, NBA-imposed suspension and the recovery from arthroscopic knee surgery hovering over his noggin. Now J.R. Smith enters Knicks training camp feeling strong, fit,...
Teen daredevil captures stunning vista atop skyscraper
A teenage daredevil is taking urban exploration to perilous new heights. Demid Lebedev, 17, scaled a soon-to-be-completed skyscraper that already stands over 1,000 feet tall and posted photos from his...
Jim Harbaugh blasts Deion Sanders report: 'Bunch of crap'
Turmoil has taken up residence with the San Francisco 49ers, and doesn't appear to be leaving anytime soon -- even after a potentially season-saving victory. One day after squeaking past the...
What Girardi must see before penciling in A-Rod at third base
Joe Girardi and everybody else in the Yankees universe is anxious to see if Alex Rodriguez’s body will allow him to be a run producer in the middle of a...
Jets offense airs frustrations in players-only meeting
After failing to score enough points Sunday, the Jets’ offense met behind closed doors Monday to make some points to each other. The offense had a players-only meeting, hoping to...
Sorrell: What will happen to Google?
Google’s regulatory pressure in Europe and market restrictions in China are marketers number one worries, according to WPP CEO Martin Sorrell. “The most important issue in the industry is what...
Suspect arrested in disappearance of realtor
SCOTT, Ark. — Authorities have arrested a man in the case of an Arkansas real estate agent who has been missing since last week. Little Rock police arrested 33-year-old Arron...
Disgraced 'hero' cop indicted for beating woman on drunken rampage
The disgraced cop who drunkenly broke into a woman’s home and pummeled her just hours after receiving NYPD’s second highest honor was indicted Monday, the Bronx DA’s Office announced. Officer...
Andrew Luck looks like the top QB you'd start a team with
When Aaron Rodgers plays as R-E-L-A-X-E-D as he did Sunday against the Bears, he's the best quarterback in the game. But if you were starting a franchise today, you would...
'The Good Wife' explores 50 shades of moral gray in Season 6
Warning: This article contains spoilers “The Good Wife” took a big step Sunday night. On the surface it wasn’t as flamboyantly dramatic as, say, Will’s death, or Alicia and Cary...
Model sues agency over 'withheld' wages
A top Big Apple modeling agency isn't only ripping off talent by refusing to pay them fair wages – but it’s also wrongfully siphoning from their earnings whenever the clients...
Smuggler busted with cocaine stuffed in shoes at JFK
A woman drug smuggler was busted at JFK Airport after a trip to Jamaica when she was caught with two pairs of fashionable shoes stuffed with cocaine, authorities said. Janisha...
Your pilot is asleep and 3 other things you don't want to know about flying
Any time you step into a plane, your life is in the hands of a stranger. Although the cockpit may seem like a secretive, closed-off space, what happens in that...
Lawyers charged with bribery for paying to get clients
Three criminal defense attorneys paid a court employee to funnel criminal clients their way, Manhattan prosecutors said Monday. Lawyers Dwane Smith, Benjamin Yu and Jae Lee were each indicted on...
The inexplicable disappearance of LeSean McCoy
It might be time to put LeSean McCoy’s face on a milk carton. As well as frustrating fantasy owners everywhere, the near-total disappearance of the Eagles’ All-Pro running back continues...
Handcuffed corpse dressed in suit pulled from river
A man in a suit was found dead, handcuffed and floating in water off Red Hook, Brooklyn, on Monday morning, sources said. Police are investigating it as a possible suicide...
Travel the skies in style with XOJET
Somewhere between the time you spent trying to jam your carry-on luggage into the overhead bin and the moment the 4-year-old behind you decided to start treating the back of...
150K women will forgo children because of recession
When the economy tanks, women have fewer babies. But what happens in the following years, when conditions improve? A massive new study suggests that for some U.S. women, living through...
Lorde releases first song from ‘Hunger Games’ soundtrack
At long last, Lorde has finally set the mockingjay free. After weeks of teasing, the Kiwi released the first taste of her soundtrack to the upcoming movie “The Hunger Games:...
Girardi may be managing for his job in pressure-filled 2015
If you manage the Yankees, pressure invades the skin, lives in the bones and has no escape route. Now, after missing the postseason for a second straight year, the pressure...
Restaurant offers 10% discount to customers carrying guns
A Louisiana restaurant is offering discounts to patrons who pack heat! Bergeron's Restaurant in Port Allen is offering a 10% discount on their Cajun delicacies to visitors who are carrying...
A handy guide to the MLB playoffs for the unattached fan
Sure, we got spoiled, the way our fathers and grandfathers were always spoiled, the way we started to believe October baseball was a New York birthright. Yankees fans, Mets fans...
Hornets face questions in NBA's domestic violence test case
CHARLOTTE, N.C. — The Charlotte Hornets are moving forward for now without Jeffery Taylor, the latest in a growing list of professional athletes arrested on domestic violence charges. General manager...
Israeli PM: Iran doesn't practice terrorism like Jeter isn't a shortstop
Derek Jeter has hung up his spikes, but he was still on the world stage Monday when Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu invoked his name at the United Nations to...
Bank fees up 5% in last year: survey
LOS ANGELES — The penalty for using an ATM that is not affiliated with your bank went up 5 percent over the past year. The average fee for using an...
UVA abduction suspect linked to 2009 murder
RICHMOND, Va. — The investigation into the case of a missing University of Virginia student has provided a "significant break" in the unsolved 2009 death of another young woman who...
Can Danilo Gallinari finally make the Carmelo trade pay off for Nuggets?
Remember Danilo Gallinari? The former Knick was enjoying a career year two seasons ago, averaging 16.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game in 32.5 minutes for a high-flying, entertaining Nuggets...
What has to happen for Odell Beckham to make debut Sunday
The frequency and intensity of the private meetings are on the uptick this week, the surest sign yet rookie receiver Odell Beckham Jr. has a legitimate chance to make his...
Mark Cuban labeled a hypocrite in nerdy NBA rivalry
The NBA's most fierce rivalry is now between a tech nerd and a stats nerd. Mavericks owner Mark Cuban and Rockets general manager Daryl Morey are engaging in a war of words that...
Former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee is in hospice care: wife
WASHINGTON — Former Washington Post editor Ben Bradlee's wife says her husband is in hospice care after his health has declined over the past two months. Bradlee's wife, Sally Quinn,...
Carmelo: Couldn't abandon Knicks with 'unfinished business'
Carmelo Anthony tossed out a wonderful sentiment at Monday’s Media Day, explaining his decision to re-sign with the Knicks stemmed from not wanting to abandon them with “unfinished business’’ on...
'Harlem Kevorkian' cops to manslaughter in killing of broke life coach
The so-called “Harlem Kevorkian” who admitted to assisting in the 2009 suicide of a Long Island motivational speaker pleaded guilty Monday to manslaughter charges as part of a plea deal...
De Blasio dodges questions on groundhog death
Mayor Bill de Blasio still won’t admit he’s got groundhog blood on his hands – but said on Monday he’s “open” to not having to handle the wriggling rodent next...
Kevin Jonas' bizarre cameo on 'Real Housewives'
It’s not uncommon for a random celebrity or reality star to make a drive-by appearance on the “Real Housewives” franchise. Already this season on “The Real Housewives of New Jersey,”...
Unwitting Airbnb orgy host suing condo board
The New York comedian who unwittingly hosted an overweight orgy when he rented out his luxe Chelsea pad on the Airbnb website is taking action against his condo board for...
Fergie drops comeback single
http://youtu.be/-BXTMaDTiyQ Fergie is back, humps and all. Six years after her last solo single, the Black Eyed Peas singer has returned with a new track, “L.A. Love (La La).” The...
Gunman frees hostage held for hours at Brazilian hotel
SAO PAULO — A Brazilian hotel has been evacuated in the capital of Brasilia after a man took an employee hostage. Firefighters and police have cordoned off the area and...
How to survive the cruise ship buffet
Food, glorious food — it’s one of the top reasons people go on cruises. In one week, the cruise ship the Queen Mary 2 serves 16,000 meals a day, including...
SNY booth has some cautious optimism for the Mets
In their first year in the booth together, Gary Cohen, Ron Darling and Keith Hernandez called games for one of the best teams in Mets history. The 2006 group went...
Ryder Cup winners 'still drunk' the morning after
Their Ryder Cup runneth over. Victorious Team Europe's boozefest on the 19th hole seemed to run over, too -- until Monday morning. Just ask Jamie Donaldson. The Welshman was candid...
This man is very happy to have been arrested for robbing a bank
DENVER — A man captured after authorities say he tried to flee a bank robbery in Denver doesn't seem too upset about his arrest. The mug shot taken after 45-year-old...
Jets rewind: Geno loses the one thing he had going for him
The Jets have lost three in a row, falling 24-17 to the Lions on Sunday at MetLife Stadium. Now, they face a killer stretch in their schedule with the Chargers,...
American Apparel names another interim CEO
American Apparel named turnaround exec Scott Brubaker as its new interim CEO, its second interim chief since the retailer ousted controversial founder Dov Charney three months ago. The Los Angeles...
Prince stages double-pronged comeback with 2 new albums
Albums of the Week Prince “Art Official Age” ★★ ½ The first part of Prince’s double-pronged comeback comes in the shape of “Art Official Age,” which finds the Minnesotan treading...
Nori storms Paris, Reese Witherspoon opens up and more
Reese gets candid for Vogue, and 1-year-old North West gets the VIP treatment in Paris. In less glamorous news, Prada is under investigation for tax issues. - Did you see...
Man sleeping under car gets run over by said car
A man, who was sleeping underneath a car, was critically injured in Brooklyn Monday when the driver pulled out, hitting and pinning him underneath the car, officials said. The driver...
Call of Duty creator helps defense experts predict future of war
http://youtu.be/x3tedlWs1XY Call of Duty has entertained millions of video gamers for years with its ultra-realistic battles and high-tech weaponry — and now it's time for one of its creators to...
Rob Ryan: I'm doing terribly -- and so is Rex
Misery loves company. Even in a fraternal sense. The first month of the NFL season has come and gone, and five teams are 1-3. Two of those teams are the...
Western ISIS fighters are the most brutal: defector
WASHINGTON — Some of the Western fighters trekking overseas to join ISIS’ bloody campaign in Iraq and Syria are even more brutal than the local jihadis, a defector has revealed. "The...
Shareholders urge Fedex to cut Redskins ties
Fedex on Monday continued to feel the heat for its association with the Washington Redskins football team. The Oneida Tribe led a group of Fedex shareholders in asking the company...
Mom apologizes, then defends her son the beheading suspect
The mother and sister of the Muslim convert accused of beheading an Oklahoma co-worker have apologized for his crimes in an online video, describing him as a loving and caring...
Police searching for suspect in teen's stabbing death
Police are asking for the public’s help in finding a suspect who they believe stabbed a 14-year-old to death in the Bronx early Sunday. The teen, Justin Fallu, was one...
Snoop Dogg vs. Todd Haley, a 'f--king weak-ass coordinator'
Steelers fans are not happy with Steelers offensive coordinator Todd Haley. Especially Snoop Dogg. In Sunday's 27-24 loss to the Buccaneers, the Steelers failed to get a first down that would...
Afghanistan swears in first new president since 2001 US invasion
KABUL, Afghanistan — Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai was sworn in Monday as Afghanistan's new president, replacing Hamid Karzai in the country's first transfer of power since the 2001 U.S.-led invasion toppled...
Growing pro-democracy Hong Kong protests are met with more tear gas
HONG KONG — Pro-democracy protesters, some wearing surgical masks and holding up umbrellas to protect against tear gas, expanded their rallies throughout Hong Kong on Monday, defying calls to disperse...
iPhone 6, the hottest contraband in China
BEIJING — China in recent days has busted a slew of smugglers bringing Apple iPhone 6 models into the country ahead of their official release here, with officials on Sunday...
Secret behind Cowboys' success: coach who went 0-16
Tony Romo and DeMarco Murray might be hogging the headlines in the Cowboys’ surprising 3-1 start, but Dallas’ real MVP might be Rod Marinelli. Yes, Rod Marinelli, the same guy...
3 killed after monster truck plows into crowd
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TsBeGgU21cA AMSTERDAM — A monster truck outfitted with tractor-sized wheels crashed into a crowd during a show in the Netherlands near the German border on Sunday, reportedly killing three people and...
Want to join Israel's elite spy agency? There's a website for that
TEL AVIV, Israel — It used to be that if you wanted to join one of the world's most secretive espionage organizations, you had to sneak into a foreign embassy, answer...
Report on Apple-Ireland tax deal due Tuesday
The European Commission will publish on Tuesday a report detailing why it believes a tax deal between Ireland and Apple violated EU law, a commission spokesman said. The commission, the...
Ferguson charging big fees for release of Michael Brown files
Bureaucrats in Ferguson, Missouri, responding to requests under the state's Sunshine Act to turn over government files about the fatal shooting of 18-year-old Michael Brown, are charging nearly 10 times...
Why hasn't Kim Jong Un been seen for 3 weeks?
SEOUL, South Korea -- North Korea's authoritarian leader makes no public appearances for three weeks, skipping a high-profile event he usually attends. An official documentary shows him limping and overweight...
Ichiro makes mystery of Yankees future with 3,000 in sights
BOSTON — One future Hall of Famer ended his career on Sunday. Another doesn’t know what’s going to happen next. Derek Jeter played his final game in a 9-5 win...
Knicks training camp primer: Does Carmelo fit in the triangle?
Boot camp starts Monday for the Knicks. In trying to change the culture around the franchise, Knicks president Phil Jackson has sent a clear message to Carmelo Anthony and the...
Jets defense stops Calvin Johnson, but little else
The talk all week was about how Lions’ star wide receiver Calvin Johnson would rip the Jets secondary apart. But “Megatron” finished with just two catches for 12 yards. An...
Astorino going nuclear with new 'daisy girl' attack ad
http://vimeo.com/107343546 Republican Rob Astorino is going nuclear in his effort to oust heavily favored Democratic incumbent Andrew Cuomo in the race for governor. Astorino claims in a provocative new TV...
Death toll hits 36 in Japanese volcano horror
KISO, Japan — Five more bodies were found near the summit of a Japanese volcano on Monday, bringing the total presumed dead to 36, police said, as toxic gases and...
US-led airstrikes hit four Syrian provinces
BEIRUT — U.S.-led coalition warplanes bombed Islamic State group positions overnight across four provinces in northern and eastern Syria, hitting a grain silo as well as the country's largest gas...
New Afghan president sworn in
KABUL, Afghanistan — Ashraf Ghani Ahmadzai was sworn in Monday as Afghanistan's new president, replacing Hamid Karzai in the country's first democratic transfer of power since the 2001 US-led invasion...
Cuomo questions spread of terrorism while in Afghanistan
Gov. Cuomo wants to build “the most sophisticated homeland defense system ever designed” for New York, but said officials must first determine why terror networks like ISIS are growing at...
SUNY offering 'healthy breakup training'
Students at State University of New York campuses will soon be offered “healthy breakup training,” while faculty will learn how to avoid sexual harassment. The nation’s largest public university system...
Two men killed in separate hit-and-run incidents
A 33-year-old vice president of GE Capital was killed less than a block from his Union Square home early Sunday by a hit-run driver in a BMW, police and sources...
Anti-Islamic ads will be removed from MTA buses
Anti-Islamic firebrand Pamela Geller will yank ads showing James Foley about to be beheaded — after an outcry from his family. The controversial blogger will have the Foley ads removed,...
New Pimco chiefs aim to calm waters
Pacific Investment Management, seeking to calm investors after the surprise departure of co-founder and former chief investment officer Bill Gross, said there will be no major changes in investment strategy...
Community group using high-end cameras to catch 'bad cops'
A grass-roots Brooklyn group has armed itself with video equipment to catch bad cops on camera. El Grito of Sunset Park has already recorded several incidents of alleged police brutality,...
Cops aren't happy about Civilian Board chokehold report
City cops came out swinging Sunday against the Civilian Complaint Review Board’s report on NYPD chokeholds. Between the CCRB saying the department doesn’t discipline enough of its members over chokeholds...
Toll hike proposal could affect Cuomo on Election Day
A major issue that could derail Gov. Cuomo’s reelection is speeding down the tracks, and could hit him at the worst time — just before the election. It’s a four...
Midtown Park overrun with rats drawn by cabbies’ litter
A group of taxi and limo drivers turned a Midtown park into a garbage dump over the summer, and now residents are dealing with an out-of-control rat infestation. The secluded...
Woman fights off attempted rapist by biting him
A woman bravely fought off an attempted rapist by biting him after he attacked her on a Brooklyn street corner early Sunday morning, authorities said. The25-year-old woman was approached from...
Oklahoma beheading suspect freed early from prison in March
The Muslim convert charged with beheading a female co-worker immediately following his firing got sprung from prison early on a drug rap, an Oklahoma newspaper reported Sunday. Alton Nolen, 30,...
The 'White Widow' is training female suicide bombers for ISIS
A British housewife-turned-terrorist known as the “White Widow” is training an all-woman army of suicide bombers for ISIS, it was reported Sunday. Samantha Lewthwaite, whose husband blew himself up in...
Man won't move out of his apartment despite horrid conditions
An East Village man is hanging onto his rent-stabilized apartment for dear life. Rory Denis has endured deafening construction and dusty conditions for nearly a year and a half, all...
Photo balloon sparks terror panic in NYC
A massive mystery balloon led to panic in lower Manhattan Sunday, as it hovered over the city and caused witnesses to fear that it was part of some kind of...
Man stabs 14-year-old boy to death
A 14-year-old was stabbed to death and three other teens were injured in a fight in the Bronx early Sunday morning, police said. The youngest victim suffered wounds to the...
Emma Watson has the wrong idea about feminism
Sorry to disappoint you, Emma Watson. But I am not a feminist. Oh, I believe gals should be paid the same as guys for doing the same work. I also...
Retired NYPD chief gets waiver to allow pension double-dip
A well-connected former NYPD chief who was once accused of sexual harassment wrangled a legal waiver allowing him to “double dip” in a new city post — and rake in...
Astorino wants investigation of Cuomo’s Women’s Equality Party
Rob Astorino is asking US Attorney Preet Bharara — already probing Gov. Cuomo in the Moreland Commission scandal — to widen his investigation to include a widespread “pattern of fraud"...
Ex-cop retires with gun he allegedly used to kill wife
A deranged ex-cop who fatally shot his wife in front of the couple’s two horrified children at their Queens home was allowed to retire with his service weapon — even...
TV networks snare us all with nonsense
At some point, someone is going to walk up, place his arm around our shoulders, point to someone who had been hiding behind some shrubs, then tell us to smile,...
Five decisions the Mets need to make
After six straight losing seasons, the Mets appear capable of contending in 2015, but will face some key decisions this offseason and into spring training. Here’s a look: Decision 1:...
Derek Jeter ushered off stage by a most unlikely salute
BOSTON — It took coming here, to the belly of the beast, crossing the infested moat and landing inside the enemy’s castle, to understand just how unique these final hours...
How can I motivate my co-workers?
Our team worked long and hard for weeks on a project, only to have our boss criticize what we delivered, without so much as an acknowledgment about how hard the...
Gun arrests remain focus of NYPD anti-violence initiative
A pair of routine stops by cops in the subway netted two loaded revolvers, officials said Sunday. The first bust occurred in a crowded Herald Square station during rush hour...
Professionals are turning to astrologers for career advice
Two years ago Heather Silverman was on the fence about taking a job as a video editor at a reality show. Frustrated and at a professional crossroads, the 12-year industry...
Five Napkin Burger is in expansion mode
We’re going to need more napkins. Five Napkin Burger — an offshoot of Upper West Side brunch staple Nice Matin, where the original “five napkin burger” was created — is...
Not sure what to watch this fall? These mags have the answers
Fall is here, bringing pretty leaves, apple juice and a new TV schedule. These magazines will tell you whether to watch the leaves or the TV. The Hollywood Reporter While...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn A thug shot a 20-year-old man in the leg on a Bedford-Stuyvesant street, authorities said Sunday. Surveillance video shows the gunman walking casually on Nostrand Avenue near Lafayette Avenue...
Jets' supposedly vaunted defense blows it again
The Jets’ defense has been much-hyped, second in the NFL in fewest yards allowed and second to none in hubris. But for the third straight week, the unit found itself...
'It's ugly' -- and Rex Ryan is in trouble
Jets offensive guard Willie Colon stood in front of his locker following the Jets’ third straight defeat and summed up the state of the season in two words: “It’s ugly.”...
Why replacing Jeter isn't as daunting as it seems
BOSTON — Late Sunday afternoon, the Yankees began life without Derek Jeter and are in the market for a shortstop for the first time since 1996. J.J. Hardy, Elvis Andrus,...
How the Mets can stop being such a laughingstock
Tied for second place in the National League East. Eighth in the NL in runs scored. Eighth in the league in runs allowed. Last on the planet in credibility. The...
Colon sizzles, makes case to stay with Mets
Bartolo Colon had one last solid performance remaining in his right arm for 2014. With the veteran right-hander in control over six innings, the Mets concluded their season with an...
Decker's wife singing turns out to be highlight of rough day
Eric Decker’s day started well enough, suiting up and starting for the Jets despite hardly practicing all week, and his wife — country singer Jesse James Decker — singing the...
Who replaces Jeter? What about A-Rod? 6 key Yankees questions
BOSTON — They finished out of the money for the second straight season despite spending close to $500 million of the Steinbrenner family fortune. In order to avoid missing the...
James Earl Jones, Rose Byrne play for laughs in 'You Can't Take it With You'
Fans of comic high jinks, make a beeline for Broadway’s “You Can’t Take it With You.” This new revival crackles and pops, thanks to the battalion of expert zanies surrounding...
How to steal the looks of fall TV's hottest new stars
You don't need to be a comic book villain or a social media climber to channel the looks hitting TV this season. Dangerously sexy: Fish Mooney http://youtu.be/OJTjKhxFTXo In Fox’s gritty...