November 17, 2014
Ryan Callahan had to leave New York to find his home
There was Ryan Callahan on Monday night right where he always was on the Garden ice, at the goalmouth on the power play, ready, willing and able — so able...
Recovery payments up to $10 billion for Madoff victims
Irving Picard has picked the pockets of another Ponzi profiteer. The court-appointed trustee in charge of returning funds to victims of Bernie Madoff’s massive Ponzi scheme secured another $500 million...
'Facebook at Work' unfriends LinkedIn
Cinch up that power tie under the hoodie. Mark Zuckerberg is developing a “Facebook at Work” Web site, a report said — sending shares of professional networking company LinkedIn down...
Former Post photographer Don Halasy dies
Former longtime Post staff photographer Don Halasy died on Nov. 11 after a courageous struggle with heart disease. He was 74. “An excellent photographer. He was one of the warmest...
Model charged with beating up designer boyfriend
A stick-thin model was arrested for beating up her clothing- and shoe-designer boyfriend in the couple’s luxurious Manhattan apartment over the weekend, law enforcement sources said Monday. Natalie Suarez, who...
Wall Street has been cooking with gas prices
What’s up with gasoline prices going down? Gas prices have fallen about 21 percent in the last six months. That means, if prices hold at this level, Americans will save...
Nets pathetic in alarming loss to undermanned Heat
Since Lionel Hollins became the latest coach of the Nets, he repeatedly has said he wanted to establish a new identity for a team that has |taken a beating in...
Simon Stephens explores teenage violence in clichéd but effective ‘Punk Rock’
"Punk Rock” received pretty good reviews when it premiered in London five years ago. Maybe our British friends haven’t seen as many teen dramas as we have, because the play...
Lawyer's pregnancy may push back Malcolm Smith trial
The feds and indicted state Sen. Malcolm Smith agree on one thing: they don’t want his upcoming bribery trial further delayed by the pregnancy of a co-defendant’s lawyer. Prosecutors asked...
The gaping hole that leaves Eli Manning without a prayer
As his 68-year-old eyes fixed on what had to be one of the nicest plays he’d ever seen, Tom Coughlin admitted he allowed himself to look ahead. There were five...
Spotify to tune up Uber rides
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tBY5Lbcc5wE Talk about pimping your ride. Uber CEO Travis Kalanick took a another step toward his goal of offering personalized limo service on Monday with a deal to let riders...
Wacky inventor to judge: My mommy says I'm not guilty
His mommy says he’s not guilty. A wacky inventor on trial for stalking his dentist brought his mother to court Monday to support his story that the tooth doctor was...
St. John's roars back after pitiful start to survive D-II team
Four years into their career, St. John’s senior class still hasn’t figured out the first half. Take Monday night’s uneven 94-81 victory over Division II-foe Franklin Pierce, for instance, a...
Bill Condon helps revive cult musical 'Side Show' on Broadway
NO matter how passionately someone sings “I will never leave you/I will never go away,” that promise may or may not be kept. But when Violet and Daisy Hilton belt...
Old pal Callahan torches Rangers in Lightning rout
If this would have been closer, maybe then it could have been all about the returns of Ryan Callahan, Brian Boyle and Anton Stralman. But Monday night at the Garden...
Rex Ryan's challenge to the Jets: 'Win every game we can'
The Jets’ 2-8 record did not look any prettier when the team returned to work on Monday after its bye week. With six games left, the Jets are left to...
What Tom Coughlin must show John Mara in final 6 games
The record is now 18-24 since Super Bowl XLVI, and it is trending the wrong way for Tom Coughlin: 8-8, 7-9, 3-7. The worst fears of Giants ownership seem to...
Why 'The Affair' shouldn't return for Season 2
I guess you should be grateful when your favorite show’s renewed. But when I heard Showtime OK’d a second season of “The Affair,” I wanted to cry. Whatever happened to...
In defense of Nickelback: Haters hate, they cash in
While touring the UK in 2003, Nickelback’s Chad Kroeger was one angry dude. When an audience member gave the Canadian band a middle-fingered salute, he reportedly responded by trying to...
See all six of Solange Knowles' knock-out wedding outfits
Solange Knowles pulled no punches with her knockout wedding weekend attire. Beyoncé’s ultrahip baby sister wore a series of six avant-garde outfits in shades of ivory and alabaster to her...
University library ‘steam cleaned’ after online sex show
A university student has been “counseled” after using campus resources to film a live solo sex show — and the library where the show was filmed had to be “steam...
Is NY the Bruce Jenner of sports towns? Even Cleveland pities us
Everywhere but here — they pity us now. They do. It’s true. Big, bad, New York? Mighty Gotham? Just another cow town with new stadiums nobody wanted with teams nobody wants...
A little Phil Jackson Zen helped solve Carmelo's problems
This is what was imagined when owner James Dolan threw $60 million at Phil Jackson last March. When a standout player experienced tough times, the Knicks president would sprinkle some...
Caught on video --- again
Recently surfaced videos of a key ObamaCare architect, Jonathan Gruber, talking about the deception used to get that law passed have been embarrassing Democrats. Their response? More deception. In the...
Mayor de Blasio's blame game
Mayor de Blasio on Monday blamed everyone but himself and Rachel Noerdlinger for her having to take a leave of absence as his wife’s chief-of-staff. The mayor lashed out at...
Case unclosed: Rachel's exit doesn't end NYPD debates
Rachel Noerdlinger, chief of staff to New York City’s first lady, took a powder Monday. “Today I am announcing that I have decided to take a leave of absence to...
An ugly legacy of liberalism
Supreme Court Justice Oliver Wendell Holmes said there were “phrases that serve as an excuse for not thinking.” One of these phrases that substitute for thought today is one that...
A walk in the park
If all goes as it should, the Hudson waterfront will soon be home to a stunning new park — offshore. On Monday, The Post published the details of this initiative,...
We landed on a comet, and feminists are angry about a shirt
When Giovanni da Verrazzano returned from his famous 16th-century voyage exploring North America, the king of France rebuked him for lack of gender inclusivity aboard La Dauphine. When William Clark...
(Not really) helping minority girls
Well, ladies, your time has finally come. After months of complaints that “My Brother’s Keeper,” the president’s effort to address the problems of black and Hispanic boys, was too exclusionary,...
Parents of brain-dead child fighting over donating organs
A Brooklyn family court judge ordered Monday that a 2-year-old girl beaten and shaken until she was brain dead by her stepfather cannot be taken off life support until the...
Violent parolee wanted in deadly subway shove
A violent parolee was being sought Monday for allegedly pushing a Bronx dad to his death in front of a subway train — as the motorman apologized to the victim’s...
Subway motorman laments of push victim: 'Nothing you can do'
The subway motorman at the controls when a lunatic pushed a man in front his train said he frantically slammed on the brakes — but the 100-ton train could not stop...
How Elvis Andrus fits into Yankees' winter juggling act
Everything the Yankees have their prints on comes with a catch. How much of Elvis Andrus’ money will the Rangers swallow if they are serious about moving the 26-year-old shortstop...
Cops grilling man over Diamond District heist
Cops were questioning the friend of a jewelry-store owner who was robbed during a Veterans Day heist in the Diamond District, police sources said Monday. Rondu Frisby was picked up...
Don't scoff at Giancarlo Stanton's $325M -- it makes sense
Say you were offered this bet: Pick three players who are good hitters today who you think will be in five years. Not long ago, that would have been easy....
Tennis champ loses it at Federer's wife during match
Roger Federer’s wife, Mirka, is reportedly at the center of a disagreement between the Grand Slam record-holder and Australian Open champion Stan Wawrinka. Wawrinka and Federer are understood to have argued...
Two fantasy RBs who could be savior like Jonas Gray
As the playoffs approach, it has become apparent that you never can have enough quality depth. With significant players such as Arian Foster, Giovani Bernard and Ronnie Hillman being shelved...
Charles Manson gets license to marry 26-year-old
CORCORAN, Calif. — Mass murderer Charles Manson has gotten a license to marry a 26-year-old woman who visits him in prison. The marriage license obtained Monday by the Associated Press...
Shop till you drop at the Mall of America
For a girl who doesn’t like to shop (yes, we do exist), a visit to the Mall of America can be quite intimidating, what with its more than 520 shops...
An innovative luxe wine-resort comes to Chile
The drive from Santiago to parts of Chile’s southern wine region is not exactly straightforward. At times you will crawl through traffic on the Pan American Highway, then veer onto...
Travel insurance: Buy or Pass By?
You're more likely to make a claim against a travel insurance policy than you are your home or car insurance. Yet, most people don’t buy it. There’s really no such...
A new micro-cruiser sails Southeast Asia’s secluded waters
People are always saying how much they aren’t “cruise people.” Whether they have sailed on a ship or just watched a behemoth pull out of port, they think: nope, buffets...
The day in photos
A koala increases the adorable quotient at the G20 Summit, pigs and Putin masks appear in protests in Prague and Athens, a rainbow beams over Brazil and more.
Fantasy WRs: Sell high on Michael Floyd, Mike Evans
In this weekly feature, Fantasy Insanity’s Drew Loftis keeps an eye on player trade values: Going up Michael Floyd, WR, Cardinals All many owners will see are his two TDs...
The 8 most unorthodox celebrity wedding ensembles
From Olivia Palermo's super chic shorts to Ellen DeGeneres' sleek slacks, we're rounding up the most unorthodox celebrity wedding ensembles.
Tiki Barber wants Tom Coughlin fired
Tiki Barber bit his tongue, as long as Tiki Barber could. The former Giants running back, who often butted heads with Tom Coughlin while playing for him, said Monday he...
Frenchman ID'd among ISIS terrorists in beheading video
PARIS — The cold-eyed militants lined up behind their victims in the latest Islamic State video appear to come from outside the Middle East, including one from France and possibly...
Two Tennessee football players accused of rape
Two football players at the University of Tennessee are being investigated for rape and sexual assault, following an alleged incident involving two 19-year-old women on Sunday morning. Linebacker A.J. Johnson...
Katzenberg resurfaces after merger talks with Hasbro collapse
Hollywood and Wall Street think DreamWorks Animation boss Jeffrey Katzenberg has been getting over his skis of late. But the embarrassing collapse of merger talks with toy maker Hasbro Friday...
Geoff Schwartz back to reinforce Giants' offensive line
No one man can solve what ails the Giants’ offensive line, but Geoff Schwartz believes he can at least help. “I can only go out there and do what I...
Latinos abandoning de Blasio over public appointments
Chanting, “One-term mayor! One-term mayor!” nearly 100 Latino leaders converged on City Hall Monday to demand that Mayor de Blasio appoint more Hispanics to his administration. Calling itself the Campaign...
Who will be the next to die on ‘The Walking Dead’?
Warning: Spoilers ahead There are only two episodes left until the midseason finale of “The Walking Dead,” and the show is due for a major death. Sunday night’s episode saw...
Jaguars cornerback arrested after bubble gum dispute
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Jacksonville Jaguars starting cornerback Dwayne Gratz missed practice Monday after being arrested on two misdemeanor charges in Miami. A Miami Beach Police report states that Gratz was...
State of emergency declared over Ferguson
FERGUSON, Mo. — Missouri’s governor declared a state of emergency on Monday and authorized the state’s National Guard to support police in case of violence after a grand jury decides...
Garden, Barclays earn NCAA Tournament hosting spots
The NCAA Tournament returned to Madison Square Garden this past spring, marking the first tournament games played in New York City in more than five decades. This time, March Madness...
Fans on Twitter mock Lifetime’s Aaliyah biopic in droves
Fans might not have expected much from the Lifetime TV biopic about Aaliyah. It aired Saturday night, showing the tragic story of the beloved R&B singer who was killed in...
Shopper sues Gap outlet after 'humiliating racial profiling'
A Queens man says he was labeled a shoplifter because he is black and then humiliated after a Gap store staffer accused him of stealing and forced him to pull...
You can now video chat with your dog
Animal lovers, rejoice! A new device called iCPooch lets canine owners video chat with their beloved pets while out of town or at work. All you’ve got to do is...
16 unassailable truths we've learned from this NFL season
With Week 11 nearly in the books, we can say... 1. Peyton Manning had such a miserable time behind his battered offensive line he's likely to vote yes on Richie...
Ryan Callahan discusses 'excitement' of Garden return
Ryan Callahan walked into the Garden on Monday morning and he had to go against his instinct, reminding himself it’s now the visitor’s locker room he enters. The former Rangers...
TD Bank to anchor 65-story One Vanderbilt
TD Bank has officially completed a deal for 200,000 square-foot corporate office and retail deal with SL Green Realty Corp. to become the anchor tenant for the proposed 65-story One...
Andrea Bargnani's season debut nearly here
The long wait for Andrea Bargnani’s return is almost over. A pain-free Bargnani practiced fully for the first time since straining his left hamstring in the Knicks preseason opener, and...
Latest Brooklyn Bridge climber could face jail
He insists he’s no daredevil -- just a visiting shutterbug who wanted to bag a shot to write home about. But French tourist Yonathan Souid, 23, the latest visitor to...
Stephen A. Smith threatens 76ers guard: 'Come at me'
Stephen A. Smith only proved Sixers guard Michael Carter-Williams right. Last week, Carter-Williams wrote a piece for The Players' Tribune, in which he (foolishly) attempted to argue Philadelphia (0-9) wasn't...
5 tricks for keeping your gal pals after you're married
Let's face it: A lot of things change once you tie the knot, including your friendships! It takes some work to make sure you maintain your place as one of...
The motives behind jaw-dropping Cardinals-Braves trade
Reacting to tragedy after the death of Oscar Taveras, the Cardinals on Monday acquired right fielder Jason Heyward plus reliever Jordan Walden from the Braves for Shelby Miller and Tyrell...
NFL's meanest fan? Football swiped for grandson
Who dat? A Saints fan with no class. After Jermaine Gresham scored a third-quarter touchdown in Cincinnati's win at New Orleans on Sunday, the Bengals tight end attempted to flip...
Russell Martin: From Yankees reject to Blue Jays' $82M man
The Blue Jays made the first significant free-agent signing this offseason of a player from another team, inking Russell Martin to a five-year, $82 million contract. Toronto sees a window...
Scientist does Ice Bucket Challenge with liquid nitrogen
http://youtu.be/DzdIhP4NFMs A Russian scientist has upped the ante for the Ice Bucket Challenge — ditching the water and instead pouring liquid nitrogen over his head. Anton Konovaloz, 34, starts off his...
Telltale signs your fiance is a Groomzilla
In the world of modern wedding planning, there is a new beast making its way onto the scene. Its origins stem from the species known as the "Bridezilla," yet this...
O, come on! Woman suffers 90 orgasms an hour
Sometimes there really can be too much of a good thing. An Arizona woman says she suffers from Persistent Genital Arousal Disorder, a rare condition that renders her sexually stimulated...
What food truck vendors wish they could say to their customers
Behind the raised windows of the latest trendy food trucks are 16-hour workdays, uncooperative customers, street wars, and occasional run-ins with the law. Yahoo Travel got the real dish from...
MTA official on contractor that nearly hit subway with drill bit: 'Stupidity'
The contractor that nearly skewered a crowded F train with a massive drill in Queens not only hit the wrong spot -- but kept going after they hit the roof...
Meet an elephant who only wants to swim in the sea
Meet Rajan — the 63-year-old elephant who loves nothing more than swimming in the deep blue sea. The 4-ton male Asian pachyderm was caught on camera by wildlife filmmaker Cristian...
Ackman 'loses' Allergan, pockets $2.7B profit
The year’s most bitter takeover battle ended Monday — and the loser, and winner, is activist billionaire Bill Ackman. Ackman’s Pershing Square hedge fund will make $2.7 billion from the...
Giants rewind: How Jerry Reese is failing Eli Manning
You want to get on Eli Manning after his horrendous five-interception meltdown in the incredibly preventable 16-10 loss to the 49ers? Feel free. He was truly bad. He may have...
All-star ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’ revamp drops
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i1jeiC-JEsI Following the reveal that the music industry’s biggest names would be uniting to remake Band Aid’s classic “Do They Know It’s Christmas?” earlier this month, the highly publicized track...
US will spend $9.6B saved at pump mostly on food
Where will you spend your share of the $9.6 billion motorists will be saving at the pump? While many on Wall Street see Americans spending their pump savings at retail...
Knicks rewind: Who won the Carmelo trade? Nobody
Three years and nine months after trading Carmelo Anthony to the Knicks, the 2-7 Nuggets are a mess – on full display during Sunday’s 109-93 ugly matinee at the Garden....
Naked teen breaks into 2 homes while his own house burns: cops
FALMOUTH, Maine — Police say an 18-year-old Maine man has been arrested after allegedly breaking into two homes while naked, at about the same time his own home was destroyed...
Would you pay $60 an hour for a cuddle?
PORTLAND, Ore. — The cuddling business has been so good for Samantha Hess she's hired three women and opened a shop in Portland offering platonic touching sessions. Hess tells KPTV...
Americans flee after trying to mail body parts from Thailand
BANGKOK — Thai police said Monday two Americans suspected of trying to send infant and adult body parts in parcels to the United States had fled the country. A baby's head,...
OPI cashes in on the ‘Fifty Shades’ phenomenon
Your nails are about to get much more erotic thanks to OPI’s “Fifty Shades of Grey” nail polish collection tied to the film’s February release. Meanwhile, check out photos of...
Lakers make Jack Nicholson absolutely miserable
You want the truth? Jack can't handle the Lakers! (Son, we live in a world that has baskets, and those baskets have to be guarded by men with sneakers. Who's...
No escapes after tornado knocks down prison fencing
BLOUNTSTOWN, Fla. — An apparent tornado touched down early Monday at a state prison near Blountstown in Florida's Panhandle, slightly injuring two people and damaging a number of vehicles. Calhoun...
Marshawn Lynch's new stunts: Skips halftime, blasts front office
Let's go multiple choice here: Seattle Seahawks running back Marshawn Lynch is getting along with A) Seahawks teammates; B) Seahawks front office; C) local media; D) opposing fans; or E)...
NYC train fatally crushes man lying in roadbed
A Brooklyn man who was lying on the subway tracks was struck and killed by a train in Manhattan Monday morning, police said. The victim, 21, was run over by...
RG3, DeSean Jackson sniping with 'pathetic' Redskins in disarray
Good news, Giants: You have a long way to go before being the biggest embarrassment in the NFC East. The Redskins have defended that trophy proudly this season after a...
Cruise ship finally docks after 172 fell ill with norovirus
LOS ANGELES — A cruise ship docked in California on Sunday after 172 people on board fell ill with the highly contagious norovirus during a nearly monthlong trip, the Centers...
Tony Stewart's 'terrible year' ends in tears of joy
HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Tony Stewart threw his arms around Kevin Harvick and gave him the kind of hug where it seemed as if neither driver wanted to let go. Stewart’s...
Ebola doctor dies in Nebraska
OMAHA, Neb.— A surgeon who contracted Ebola in his native Sierra Leone died Monday while being treated in a biocontainment unit at a Nebraska hospital, the facility said. Nebraska Medical...
Chirlane McCray's embattled top aide takes leave of absence
Controversial City Hall aide Rachel Noerdlinger said Monday that she has taken an unpaid leave of absence following her son’s recent arrest — and a string of other embarrassing revelations about...
Barbara Bui, Nanette Lepore among hottest sales of the week
#8 New York 401 Broadway, between Lispenard and Walker streets, Suite 511 Sale: Nov. 19-21. Wed.-Fri. 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Discounts on handbags, jewelry, small leather goods and more. Campos tote...
The 10 things Miss America is grateful for this Thanksgiving
Kira Kazantsev steps in front of the camera clad in a navy dress, playfully waving an American flag. But the spunky 23-year-old — who was crowned Miss America in September,...
How do I tell a customer he's a bad tipper?
I work as a waiter, and everyone knows that we live on tips. There is a frequent customer who notoriously tips very poorly or not at all. It’s a small...
Employers reveal the most insane excuses for calling in sick
Every so often, there comes along a new study that makes you scratch your head and think, “Really?” The latest: A new national survey released in October by CareerBuilder found...
With rest, Amar'e Stoudemire doesn't look a day over 32
Amar’e Stoudemire rested Friday night, the start of the Jewish Sabbath, but it was not because of his newfound interest in following religious customs. Nor was it to do more...
Pope Francis is coming to the US next September
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis has confirmed it: He will travel to the U.S. next year to participate in a rally for families in Philadelphia. Earlier this summer, Francis had...
Alfre Woodard dishes on her current 'State of Affairs'
Alfre Woodard is getting her nails done. The veteran actress was on the set of her new NBC series, “State of Affairs” — playing the president of the United States...
Rachel Noerdlinger called to Gracie Mansion after son's arrest
Embattled City Hall aide Rachel Noerdlinger spent more than an hour behind closed doors in Gracie Mansion on Sunday in the wake of her son Khari’s arrest at a notorious...
Businessman trying to rid New York of the 'humble' food cart
A Midtown business leader is trying to get rid of one of the things that give New York City its local flavor — the humble food cart. Dan Biederman, president...
TV watch list: ‘SVU’ tackles Ray Rice assault
“Law & Order: SVU” Wednesday at 9 p.m. on NBC The show takes on the Ray Rice elevator assault in its latest ripped-from-the-headlines case, when Det. Tutuola (Ice-T) gets leaked...
Man stabs roommate in fight over TV channel: police
Two middle-aged roommates got in a fight over what to watch on TV in Queens on Sunday — leading one to stab the other in the neck with a kitchen...
Cop goes beyond call of duty to help a grieving mother
In her darkest hour, he was at his Finest. A mother who lost her two young sons in a deadly Queens fire found invaluable help and support from an NYPD...
Lee Zeldin is distancing himself from Jewish Democrats
WASHINGTON – Less than a week in Washington and Congressman-elect Lee Zeldin -- the only Jewish Republican in the body -- is already taking swings at President Obama and insisting...
Two cops team-up in lawsuit vs. Port Authority Police Department
If only there were this much unity in the Middle East. Two Port Authority cops — one Jewish, the other an Iraqi — have filed a joint Manhattan federal court...
Real-estate honcho 'stiffs' contractors over measly amounts
A New York real-estate honcho has not only stiffed multiple mom-and-pop contractors who worked on his palatial, multimillion-dollar home, but has countersued them over the relatively paltry amounts they’ve billed...
State threatens to close low-performing schools
The head of the state’s Board of Regents vowed Sunday to shut down the city’s worst schools if they do not shape up. Chancellor Merryl Tisch said that 94 of...
'Screwed' handyman attacks union over contract vote
A Bronx Supreme Court handyman is blasting his own union, claiming it made it nearly impossible for members to vote on the next state contract — a deal he thinks...
Meredith Vieira opens up 'More' than ever
Well, we’ve known since her days on “The View” that Meredith Vieira goes commando — because she told us so. Seems she just can’t help herself. “I’ve always been a...
It's Mustang season for these auto magazines
Checked the price of gas lately? Live outside Manhattan and you’ve probably noticed that it’s low and getting lower as the world’s fossil fuel supplies outstrip the increasingly efficient demand....
Intel's 'smart' bracelet breaks the bank
High fashion plus high tech equals high cost. Intel’s “smart” bracelet, the MICA, will cost $495 — with a two-year wireless contract — when it goes on sale later this...
More people are riding the subway during off hours
More people are riding the subway during non-rush hours, new data released by the MTA shows. Just 39 percent of straphangers said that they only ride the rails during the...
At least 4 people pushed in front of subways in less than two years
At least four people have been pushed in front of city subways in less than two years — all of them Asian immigrants. The latest victim was Wai Kuen Kwok,...
Eliot Spitzer loses case in mock trial over Biblical figures
Biblical patriarch Abraham wasn’t being an abusive parent when he almost sacrificed his son Isaac — it was all God’s fault, according to a verdict rendered Sunday during a mock...
Lawsuit claims sheriff's office is 'run like a frat house'
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office is run like a frat house where two male bosses trade sickening sexist remarks as female co-workers walk by, new legal papers charge. The men,...
This doctor can give you a boob job that lasts just 24-hours
It’s uplifting news for women who are on the fence about boosting their busts. A Manhattan plastic surgeon has developed a way to give women a brief, 24-hour augmentation —...
Gourmet stores to fortify World Trade Center
The Condé Nast crowd will have lots to nosh on at the World Trade Center. In addition to Eataly in the base of 4 WTC, Westfield Corp. — which owns...
Black women face the taboo of interracial dating
This may be the last remaining taboo in our supposedly colorblind society. A New York City woman — beautiful, educated, successful and single — accepted a challenge presented by an...
Ed Cox trying to wake up city's Republican Party
State Republican Party Chairman Ed Cox will huddle with power brokers on Monday to try to stir life into the city’s moribund GOP — particularly in Queens, The Post has...
NY GOP Chair: de Blasio will take 2016 nomination over Hillary
Mayor de Blasio — not Hillary Rodham Clinton — will be the Democratic nominee for president in 2016. That’s the jaw-dropping prediction being made by New York’s top Republican, state...
Seasonal restaurant Cooklyn coming to Brooklyn
Something’s cookin’ in Brooklyn. Cooklyn, a seasonal restaurant that focuses on Brooklyn-sourced food, is slated to open this week at 659 Vanderbilt Ave. Chef Anthony Theocaropoulos cooks with French, Italian...
The thrilling bright side to this Giants season
Barring a miracle run, the Giants will miss the playoffs for the third straight season. But this year won’t be pointless. Years down the road, it may be remembered as...
49ers giddy over rattled Eli: 'He had happy feet'
With every time San Francisco pressured Eli Manning, with every hit the 49ers put on the Giants quarterback — and there were many — his feet got happier and his...
Why the Giants defense doesn't care about rankings
Through nine games, the Giants were ranked dead last in the NFL in defense and coming off a game in which they allowed 350 rushing yards to the Seahawks. So,...
The returning 49er who disrupted the Giants' offense
Aldon Smith finally made his long-awaited season debut Sunday in the 49ers’ 16-10 win over the Giants at MetLife Stadium. And even though the star pass-rusher might not have made...
Jeter's heir? Rangers willing to talk Elvis Andrus deal
Texas GM Jon Daniels said on Sunday that while he has no “desire” to move shortstop Elvis Andrus this offseason, he is at least willing to listen. And with the...
ESPN's lack of common sense leads weekend of TV idiocy
I’m sick of writing what you’re reading, too. For better or worse, I’m assigned to provide my take on TV and radio. I want to laugh, love, dance! I want...
Daily Blotter
Manhattan A mugger is targeting women on the Upper West Side, authorities said Sunday. The creep recently robbed two victims in their apartment buildings just hours apart, sources said. The...
The Patriots' newest weapon stuns the Colts
INDIANAPOLIS — The Colts don’t want any part of the other 49 shades of this Gray. Indianapolis will be seeing Jonas Gray in its sleep after the Patriots’ latest mystery...
Pier 55 gets $130M bid to create an 'island oasis'
For once, “Hollywood on the Hudson” is not an exaggeration. A spectacular new public park out on the Hudson River off West 13th Street will feature entertainment “programmed” by top...