April 14, 2015
De Blasio a flip-flopper when it comes to supporting Hillary
WASHINGTON — Mayor de Blasio may not comprehend Hillary Rodham Clinton’s political “vision” now, but he was praising her “progressive policies” when he ran her campaign for the US Senate...
Kissing cab gals surprised to be featured in Clinton campaign vid
The lesbian couple who made Page 1 of Saturday’s Post after winning a legal battle over a taxicab kiss were featured in Hillary Rodham Clinton’s campaign-launch video — and were...
Teenage victim furious 'groping' Cookie Monster walks free
A teenage girl is furious that a Times Square Cookie Monster who she claims groped her has been freed by the Manhattan DA’s Office, which feared she might have ID’d...
Yanks not good enough to overcome lack of clutch hits, shoddy 'D'
BALTIMORE — The 2015 Yankees don’t figure to do the big things particularly well — the “big things” in this context meaning “score runs” and “prevent runs.” So if Joe...
Mitre Sports says stitching holes shown in HBO doc were 'enlarged'
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$11K fine for posting ads on public property ruled unconstitutional
The city’s $11,000 fine on a Manhattan baby sitter making $9,000 a year for posting advertisements on public property was “unconstitutionally excessive,” a judge has ruled. Manhattan Supreme Court Justice...
Americans trapped in Yeman sue US for not rescuing them
A Queens mom of four and a pregnant woman from Brooklyn are among of a group of New Yorkers suing the US government for not rescuing them from Yemen. Mom...
How Islanders past legends motivate captain John Tavares
John Tavares was born in 1990, nearly a decade after the Islanders Stanley Cup run ended. Yet the Islanders captain has played at the Coliseum long enough to know what...
Silver’s daughter a target in husband’s fraud probe
Former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s daughter is under investigation and will likely face charges in the alleged $7 million Ponzi scheme that got her husband busted, a law-enforcement source told...
BuzzFeed resignation raises questions about its advertiser relationships
http://youtu.be/7DdM-4siaQw Much has been made of BuzzFeed CEO Jonah Peretti’s ability to turn his venture of lists, pet videos and news into a profit-making digital content operation supported entirely by...
Time staffers fear layoffs ahead of move to Brookfield Place
Time Inc. is starting to prep its brands for the big move from Rockefeller Center to Brookfield Place downtown — and it appears the move is running slightly ahead of...
Chobani founder settles $1 billion suit with ex-wife
Chobani Greek yogurt founder Hamdi Ulukaya settled a $1 billion lawsuit with his ex-wife on Tuesday — just as a judge was about to issue a critical ruling in the...
Humane Society wants Neiman Marcus 'faux' fur investigated
Neiman Marcus has the Humane Society hopping mad — again. The nonprofit aimed at stopping animal cruelty asked federal regulators on Tuesday to investigate whether the upscale retailer has violated...
Judge denies DA's expert witness in case against ex-Goldman programmer
A Manhattan judge on Tuesday denied a move by Manhattan District Attorney Cy Vance to use an expert witness against former Goldman Sachs computer programmer Sergey Aleynikov. Prosecutors wanted to...
Swatch eyes St. Regis retail space
The Swatch Group would like to transfer its legacy of horological savoir faire to Manhattan’s center and is eyeing a swath of prime luxury retail on Fifth Avenue. The Swiss-based...
Parents opt out of Common Core in force
Parents across the city and state drew a thick line in the sand Tuesday, boycotting high-stakes standardized tests that they blame for unnecessary student anxiety and unfair teacher evaluations. Vowing...
Wright's injury dampens Mets' wild win in Harvey's Citi return
A night at Citi Field that started out feeling like a celebration ended with typical Mets frustration. Matt Harvey’s 2015 home debut turned sour as the Phillies touched the Mets...
Paul Pierce rips Nets, says pressure got to Deron Williams
Apparently Paul Pierce decided it was time to speak the truth about the Nets. Pierce lived up to his nickname in a lengthy interview with ESPN.com that was published Tuesday...
Rex Ryan talking trash: I want 'to kick the s---’ out of the Jets
Rex Ryan is back in the bulletin-board game, only this time it’s directed at the Jets. The former Gang Green coach told Monday Morning Quarterback he wants the Bills to “kick...
'It Shoulda Been You' lacks laughs at a wedding gone wrong
As far as comedy goes, the most rewarding wedding is the one that goes off the rails. And so Broadway’s new musical “It Shoulda Been You” piles on the mishaps...
CC Sabathia better but not good enough as Yankees fall to O's
BALTIMORE — When you look a little bit beyond the final numbers CC Sabathia posted Tuesday night against the Orioles at Camden Yards, there is enough to be encouraged. Four...
Greg Monroe is Knicks' best shot as agent plans meeting
Superagent David Falk said Pistons impending unrestricted free-agent center Greg Monroe hasn’t yet made his “short list’’ of teams he’s interested in, but indicated strongly the Knicks are expected to...
Even if Nets sneak into playoffs, the season has been a failure
Even after back-to-back blowout losses to the Bucks and Bulls, the Nets entered the final days of the NBA’s regular season with a chance of making a third straight trip...
Why Rick Nash is better equipped to handle playoff pressure in '15
Let’s get right to it: From the moment on Thursday night when the Rangers begin their quest to win the Stanley Cup, nobody but nobody will be subject to harsher...
O's odd absence
President Abraham Lincoln died 150 years ago today, after John Wilkes Booth shot him the night before to avenge the Confederate defeat in the Civil War. The anniversary brings to...
The Senate speaks up
Senate leaders say they’re satisfied the bipartisan compromise reached Tuesday will give Congress adequate oversight of President Obama’s nuclear negotiations with Iran. We pray they’re right. The bill, passed unanimously...
Tax Day
It’s the day Americans most feel the burden of the government they’ve elected — not just in seeing what Uncle Sam is taking this year, and what they must fork...
The 'big accomplishment' Knicks' Jason Smith is so proud of
All 82. Knicks big man Jason Smith has made it to the finish line and will play in his 82nd game — a full slate — when the club finishes...
Lyft won't release robbers' rider info without a warrant
A ride-share app is refusing to help cops track down four thieves without a court warrant — even though the thugs allegedly stole a driver’s Bible and handwritten letter from...
Hank Haney: Tiger will win another major, but he wasn't threat to win Masters
GREENSBORO, Ga. — Golf instructor Hank Haney thinks his former pupil, Tiger Woods, will win another major somewhere in the near future if he can be more consistent off the...
Isles-Caps will be a high-scoring, 7-game series and the winner will be...
The Islanders are just happy to be back in the postseason for the second time in the past eight seasons — or as coach Jack Capuano might say, “in the...
Gwyneth Paltrow's 'poverty' game
Gwynnie P is down with the struggle, comrades. She may make $19 million a year, own mansions in London, New York, Brentwood, Malibu and the Hamptons, charge $550 for her...
Hillary's $2.5 billion obscene fundraising goal
Hillary Clinton’s newly minted presidential campaign plans on raising — and spending — as much as $2.5 billion. That was the mind-blowing datum that accompanied Sunday’s announcement of Clinton’s candidacy....
We were ‘generous’ to Mitre in child-labor exposé: HBO
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Anti-cop protesters mob Brooklyn Bridge
Hundreds of anti-cop protesters shut down the Brooklyn Bridge and brought traffic to a crawl in two boroughs Tuesday as part of a nationwide stunt calling for revolution in the...
Record 8M viewers tuned in for 'Game of Thrones' premiere
The return of “Game of Thrones” set a new ratings record on Sunday, nabbing nearly 8 million viewers for its fifth season premiere. That’s up 21 percent from its year-ago...
NBA player blames NYPD for breaking leg night of stabbing
ATLANTA — Atlanta Hawks player Thabo Sefolosha said Tuesday he is in "great pain" and blamed New York City police for causing a "significant injury" that knocked him out for...
'I deserve this': Man gets 14 years for vicious rape
A Manhattan judge Tuesday tossed a rapist in prison for 14 years for following his victim home, forcing his way into her East Village pad then viciously strangling and assaulting...
Henrik Lundqvist on the pain of losing Stanley Cup and much more
The Post’s Steve Serby spoke with the Rangers goaltender about his midseason injury, last year’s heartbreak, and what it will take for the Blueshirts to bring home the Stanley Cup....
Experimental treatment pulled Gordie Howe from death's door
LUBBOCK, Texas — Ravaged by a stroke that left him unable to walk and barely able to speak, Gordie Howe decided it was time to quit. His sons didn't want...
10 celebrity denim looks you’ll want to steal for spring
Spring is synonymous with more sun, the switch to iced coffee and — in the style world — the endless ways a girl can get down in denim. Of course,...
The day in photos
A seal takes a dip, Hillary Clinton schmoozes in Iowa, stars glow over Switzerland and more.
9 ex-educators get jail time in Atlanta cheating scandal
ATLANTA — All but one of 10 former Atlanta public school educators convicted in a widespread conspiracy to inflate student scores on standardized tests were sentenced to jail time Tuesday,...
An ode to NYC’s endangered fire escapes, as seen in movies
Can you imagine a city without fire escapes? More importantly — could you imagine movies without fire escapes? Those metal scaffolds that hang off old New York City buildings like...
3 ways to honeymoon like Brangelina
Château Saint-Martin & Spa When Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie finally tied the knot last August, they snuck off to their chateau in Provence, France, for a romantic family-style elopement....
My big, fab romantic Grecian honeymoon
After an afternoon strolling the marble-lined streets of Oia — the quaint town at the top of the Greek island Santorini — we notice the crowd swell. The further north...
Robert Durst pleads not guilty to more gun charges
Filthy rich accused killer Robert Durst pleaded not guilty Tuesday to federal gun charges in his second arraignment in Louisiana in less than a week. Durst, who celebrated his 72nd...
$50K wedding dress gets you a free hotel room
Marchesa designers Georgina Chapman and Keren Craig have been draping boldface luminaries (including Blake Lively, Emma Watson, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Lopez, Kerry Washington and Rihanna) in their fantastical, ultra-feminine confections for...
The Fed fears disaster in NYC, so it's bulking up in Chicago
The New York branch of the U.S. Federal Reserve, wary that a natural disaster or other eventuality could shut down its market operations as it approaches an interest rate hike,...
Love is in full bloom with these floral-inspired pieces
These floral delights are perfect for brides dreaming beyond plain white. Mane event Jennifer Behr comb, $225 at avenue32.com Rose-y bling Diamond ring with coral and sapphires in yellow gold,...
Bridal beauty kits save the big day from snafus
Thank goodness for Beyoncé — and Benadryl. When Solange Knowles broke out in hives on her wedding day last November in New Orleans, big sister Bey fed her the antihistamine....
Car graveyards: These rusty rides may be worth a fortune
Car graveyards contain lots of rusty wrecks — and even more hidden (and valuable) rides.
Celebs sparkle in their unusual engagement rings
Fashion-forward fiancés-to-be are searching for vintage rings, unusual cuts, colorful stones and offbeat designs.
These offbeat bridal looks are fit for the big day and beyond
A gown fit for a princess, topped with a fluttering veil and sparkling tiara, can make for a fairy-tale wedding. But what about the bride who’d rather skip the corset...
Stars' wedding hair styles are combing out ahead
Finding the perfect big-day hairstyle is at the top of every bride’s beauty to-do list. This season, complicated dos are smoothing down, divided by no-fuss, striking parts. Just look to...
5 times politicians made fast-food runs
The fast-food stop has long been a tried-and-true photo op for politicians. What better way to communicate that you’re “just folks” than by chowing down on a greasy burger in...
Artists demanding cops return Snowden bust
Bring us the head of Edward Snowden! The anonymous artists who constructed the Snowden bust that was stealthily erected — and then confiscated by authorities — in Brooklyn’s Fort Greene...
John Mara: 'Not all of us crazy' about playoff change, but it's coming
John Mara believes the NFL playoffs are fine the way they are, with 12 teams qualifying for the postseason. But he knows the time may come, soon, when two additional...
Man posts Craigslist ad for 'legit counterfeit' money, is arrested
An alleged counterfeiter was too legit — until Florida cops made him quit. Tony Torbert, 20, was arrested after placing a Craigslist ad brazenly offering his services manufacturing "Legit counterfeit $$”...
Obama to remove Cuba from list of terror sponsors
President Barack Obama will remove Cuba from the list of state sponsors of terrorism, the White House announced Tuesday, a key step in his bid to normalize relations between the...
The Rangers will win the Stanley Cup
There is no consensus favorite, no singular Team to Beat casting its shadow over the Stanley Cup tournament that begins on Wednesday. The league thinks that’s great. The league always...
Add a splash of underwater elegance to your big day
Spring's romance with the life aquatic perfectly suits the beachy bride. Make waves in a necklace from Tiffany’s adorned in aquamarine, turquoise and diamonds — the perfect trimming for any...
Stars shine in fresh white styles, ideal for alternative brides
Jennifer Lawrence and Kristen Stewart are among the stars shining in fresh white styles.
Celebs step out in dreamy pastels
Celebs inspire with angelic pastels that make for dreamy bridesmaids looks.
Snoop Dogg invests in pot-delivery app
Snoop Dogg has just invested in a San Francisco pot-delivery service that’s looking to expand nationwide. The Doggfather’s venture firm, Casa Verde Capital, participated in a $10 million funding round...
Rangers optimistic on Kevin Klein, but not for Game 1
The Rangers will play Game 1 of the first-round playoff series against the Penguins on Thursday night at the Garden without top-four defenseman Kevin Klein. Coach Alain Vigneault made the...
Wolverine co-creator dies at 75
Prominent comic-book artist and Wolverine co-creator Herb Trimpe died at his home in upstate Hurley, N.Y., on Monday. He was 75. Trimpe is credited as being the first comic-book artist...
Cuomo headed to Cuba but Skelos staying home
Gov. Cuomo is heading to Cuba -- but the Republican leader of the New York State Senate won’t be joining him. Senate Majority Leader Dean Skelos (R-Nassau) has declined Cuomo’s...
What will 'Gotham' do without Fish Mooney?
In Monday’s episode of “Gotham,” “Beasts of Prey,” campy femme fatale Fish Mooney (Jada Pinkett Smith) took a bullet to the gut. Though she’s certain to hang on for the...
The Chargers are the emerging wild card for Marcus Mariota
The Chargers' interest in Marcus Mariota is starting to feel more legitimate. According to a UT-San Diego report, a Chargers contingent including head coach Mike McCoy, offensive coordinator Frank Reich, quarterbacks...
Innocent man jailed on disgraced cop's lineup freed after 23 years behind bars
A Brooklyn man who was jailed 23 years for a 1991 murder — based solely on his being picked from a lineup conducted by discredited NYPD homicide Detective Louis Scarcella...
This koala flies first class
This can bearly be legal. One koala got a taste of the high life yesterday, sitting in first class on a Qantas Airways flight headed to Singapore by way of...
The historical highs and lows of this NBA season
The 2014-15 NBA season truly has exemplified the best of times, Golden State’s season, and the worst of times, the Knicks nightmare, throughout the league. Some teams continued their run...
Woman busted in $300K inheritance scam: DA
A Brooklyn woman scammed $300,000 from her friends by telling them she had inherited a boatload of cash but needed their dough to pay off the estate’s taxes and liens,...
Which queen will return on ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’?
Monday night’s episode of “RuPaul’s Drag Race” on Logo ended with a shocker: The grande dame revealed she had “a confession to make.” She had decided one of the former...
Off-Broadway's 'Iowa' is nothing but a flyover play
"I thought I had something to say, but I don’t,” says a character in “Iowa.” The same could be said of Jenny Schwartz’s new play with music, which strains so...
'Choked up as I've ever been:' Cardinals have emotional opener
The last time the Cardinals played a game at Busch Stadium, rookie Oscar Taveras hit a game-tying, pinch-hit homer in Game 2 of the National League Championship Series against the...
Diner near NYC blast to be evicted after 'illegally siphoning gas'
A restaurant that’s a neighborhood staple is being kicked out of its East Village digs for illegally siphoning gas — right across the street from the site of last month’s...
Senate panel reaches compromise on bill over Iran nuclear deal
WASHINGTON — Republicans and Democrats on the Senate Foreign Relations Committee reached a compromise Tuesday on a bill that would give Congress a say on an emerging deal to curb...
Jamie Chung is finally over her fear of commitment
Jamie Chung slides breathlessly into a banquette at the 101 Coffee Shop in Hollywood, fresh from her first wedding dress try-on session at Monique Lhuillier’s boutique. Has she found a...
The best Instas of Coachella (so far)
If you’re anything like us, you’ve probably spent a good part of the weekend enjoying Coachella vicariously through Instagram. Whether checking out Kendall Jenner’s hippie chic snaps or lusting after...
Fashion world backs Hillary Clinton’s presidential bid
Hillary Clinton has at least one group locked up for the 2016 presidential election: fashionistas. Designers, trendsetters, actresses and other cultural influencers have taken to Instagram to support the former...
Police: NC college shooting may be a hate crime
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — Police say they are investigating the fatal shooting of a North Carolina community college worker as a possible hate crime. Goldsboro police Sgt. Jeremy Sutton refused to...
Nets' season an expensive failure even if they make playoffs
Even after back-to-back blowout losses to the Bucks and Bulls, the Nets still entered the final two days of the NBA’s regular season with a decent chance of making a...
BASE jumpers to jump again after breaking backs in 500-foot fall
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Oklahoma deputy charged in shooting death of suspect surrenders
TULSA, Okla. — An Oklahoma reserve sheriff's deputy charged with manslaughter in the shooting death of a man who was subdued on the ground has surrendered to authorities. Robert Bates...
Percy Sledge, who sang 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' dead at 74
NEW ORLEANS — Percy Sledge, who soared from part-time singer and hospital orderly to lasting fame with his aching, forlorn performance on the classic "When a Man Loves a Woman,"...
Jon Lester's latest pickoff attempts won't silence yips talk
The biggest upset of the baseball season took place Monday night: Cubs lefty Jon Lester attempted a pickoff throw --- for the first time in almost two years. And from the...
Race girl photos land Formula 1's top driver in controversy
F1 champ Lewis Hamilton has found himself in the line of fire after an image of him spraying champagne in the face of a podium girl was widely circulated after...
Here's how The Post covered Abraham Lincoln's assassination
One hundred fifty years ago today, President Abraham Lincoln was enjoying a play at Ford’s Theatre in Washington, DC, when an assassin shot him at point-blank range in the back...
Wild coyote captured by NYPD in Manhattan
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v_R7R1DzUnk He’s one “Wile E.” coyote! NYPD cops spent more that an hour running after a coyote that made its way onto the grounds of a co-op building next to...
Amanda Knox's family 'penniless' after eight-year legal ordeal
Amanda Knox said she was “relieved and grateful” after being cleared in the 2007 murder of her British roommate in Italy — but the woman dubbed “Foxy Knoxy” has been left...
'I miss him every day': Walter Scott's passenger breaks silence
The man who was a passenger in a Mercedes when Walter Scott bolted from a traffic stop before being gunned down by a North Charleston, SC, cop said he doesn’t...
Thief caught on tape pistol-whipping teen
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Hondo backing Harvey, Mets
Hondo’s visit to the black proved to be short-lived Monday night thanks to the Reds, who blew a couple of leads and then the game to drop him into the...
Celebrity mountain lion won't come out from under LA house
A famed mountain lion with his own Facebook fan page has triggered a media storm by taking refuge in the crawl space under a Los Angeles house and resisting all...
Trading rebound helps JPMorgan beat the Street
JPMorgan Chase chieftain Jamie Dimon has silenced the bank’s critics — at least, for now. The nation’s biggest bank by assets beat the Street in the first quarter, thanks largely...
Bear family strolls though Anchorage, searching for food
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A family of five black bears is roaming an Alaska neighborhood, toppling trash cans as the group rummages for food and scaring some residents who believe the...
People marry off their dogs at 'collective pet wedding'
People in China are marrying off their pooches -- and if their pup isn't happy in the new relationship, they can file for a doggy divorce. "Like every marriage, it...
See the Mets home opener in all its glory
New York Mets fans packed Citi Field for the home opener, and in addition to perfect weather and a pre-game flyby of NYPD helicopters, they got what the really came for:...
200 get diarrhea, vomiting aboard San Diego-bound cruise ships
SAN DIEGO — Federal health officials say about 200 people have come down with vomiting and diarrhea aboard two San Diego-bound cruise ships. The Centers for Disease Control says 112...
32-year-old with amnesia wakes up thinking she's 15
One morning in 2008, 32-year-old Naomi Jacobs woke up in a home she didn’t recognize, to a son she didn’t know, thinking she was 15 years old. Jacobs, who is...
Elderly woman dies after tourist knocks her into Great Wall of China
Here's a reminder why running at a crowded tourist site could be dangerous, even deadly. A Chinese woman died after suffering a major head injury after being pushed into the...
Obama will finally visit South Dakota, his 50th state
WASHINGTON -- President Barack Obama will complete a rare presidential run though all 50 states when he delivers the commencement address at a South Dakota community college next month. Amid...
8 quirky cafes from around the world
For those who can’t bear another foam, jus or seven-course dégustation menu, there are a plethora of alternative venues popping up worldwide that have more curious lures — ones that...
It takes chew to tango: A culinary swing across Buenos Aires
April marks the beginning of autumn in Argentina, when both the crowds and the temperatures retreat. Which means now is an ideal time to visit the nation’s vibrant capital, Buenos...
RFK Jr. apologizes after calling children hurt by vaccines a 'holocaust'
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Robert Kennedy Jr. on Monday apologized for describing the number of children injured by vaccines as "a holocaust" during a film screening last week. The nephew of...
HBO ripped over child labor 'hoax' report as libel trial begins
A federal jury in Manhattan heard charges about fiction masquerading as fact on Monday, at the opening of a trial in which HBO faces libel claims over a report on...
Suspect arrested in NC college shooting
GOLDSBORO, N.C. — The man wanted in the shooting death of the print shop director at a community college in North Carolina was arrested in Florida early Tuesday, Goldsboro police...
Kremlin clears the way on oil-for-goods deal with Iran
The Kremlin confirmed Tuesday that an oil-for-goods barter deal between Russia and Iran was being implemented and said all legal barriers had been removed to Moscow supplying S-300 missile systems...
Adrenaline is 'pumping': Cop after shooting Walter Scott
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. — The white South Carolina police officer charged with murder in the shooting death of a black man can be heard telling his supervisor twice that he...
Driver 'assassinated' after van hits 2-year-old
MILWAUKEE — A man whose van struck and killed a 2-year-old boy on a Milwaukee street was shot to death after getting out to check on the child, police said....
Nigeria president-elect: Can't promise to find girls abducted by Boko Haram
President-elect Muhammadu Buhari says he cannot promise to find the 219 Chibok schoolgirls abducted by Islamic extremists one year ago from a school in northeastern Nigeria. But he promised his...
Ex-NFL running back suspected of killing prison cellmate
FRESNO, Calif. — Former NFL running back Lawrence Phillips is suspected of killing his cellmate in a Central California prison, officials said Monday. Phillips' cellmate at Kern Valley State Prison was...
Times Square Cookie Monster arrested in 'grope' of teen
A Times Square Cookie Monster was busted for groping a teenage girl, police said. Ranulfo Perez, 48, of Passaic, N.J. was giving a hug to a 16-year-old girl in front...
The Lincoln assassination: A haunting look back
Look back at the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln on the 150th anniversary of his murder.
Woman raped in bathroom at Manhattan bar
[theplatform account="4uMbOC" media="media/guid/2389494712/u2A4BaUeHOhp2_zsmIOm9e0eAU3R0dIH" player="gm_EJGhnGLiu"] A 23-year-old woman was raped in the bathroom of a Manhattan bar, where a man grabbed her by the throat, forced her into a stall and...
Pregnant Brooklyn woman among Americans trapped in Yemen
A pregnant Brooklyn woman is among at least 400 American citizens trapped in Yemen amid a US-backed bombing campaign. The 24-year-old woman, identified only as Saffa, is holed up with...
De Blasio's Hillary diss leaves Democrats, Clintons fuming
He’s Benedict Bill. Democratic leaders are fuming after Mayor Bill de Blasio turned his back on mentor and megasupporter Hillary Clinton by not endorsing her presidential bid. A party source...
Brooklyn rep pushes bill to overhaul music royalties
Congress is finally facing the music. Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-Brooklyn/Manhattan) is pushing a bill that would overhaul the way authors, performers and record labels are paid for songs streamed online,...
Homeless agency spends $600K on office upgrades as families live with vermin: report
The agency that looks after the city’s neediest is blowing through cash for its own digs like LeBron James furnishing his next mansion. The Department of Homeless Services, which was...
City Council plans push for property-tax rebates
The City Council is considering property-tax rebates of as much as $500 for small homeowners, but the paybacks would be limited to those with family incomes of less than $100,000,...
Man killed at child's birthday 'beat' girlfriend before fatal stab: sources
The 81-year-old Brooklyn man accused of fatally stabbing his granddaughter’s ex-boyfriend was trying to stop him from beating the woman after their baby’s birthday party, law-enforcement sources said Monday. A...
'Project Runway' star wants shared hallway torn down -- or $680K
First came the $1 million parking spot — now Manhattan has been hit by the $680,000 hallway. A former manager for the Rolling Stones and Aerosmith is in a six-figure...
Crumbling St. Patrick’s faced closure: Cardinal Dolan
St. Patrick’s Cathedral was in such disrepair that its insurer was threatening to shut it down, Timothy Cardinal Dolan revealed Monday. “We’re not talking about luxury,” Dolan told guests at...
A-Rod grateful for support from Bonds as he chases homer history
BALTIMORE — Barry Bonds saying baseball should celebrate when Alex Rodriguez ties Willie Mays for fourth place on the all-time home run list sits well with Rodriguez. Yet, Rodriguez has...
Doormats no more? Why this is best win of Yankees' young season
BALTIMORE — Remember how much the Mets spoke about the importance of playing well against the Nationals in the 2015 season’s opening series, given the massive beatdown that Washington put...
Chris Mullin's dream first week gets better with two key additions
Chris Mullin couldn’t have scripted a better first five days as St. John’s coach, or a better first Monday on the job. Less than a week into his tenure, he...
Playoff-hardened core has Rangers ready for Cup run
By the time the Rangers will commence their first-round playoff series with the Penguins Thursday night at the Garden, it will have been 11 months and eight days since Martin...
Start of playoffs a chance for up-and-down Islanders to start fresh
On an Islanders team filled with playoff novices, Johnny Boychuk is an exception. The defenseman won a Stanley Cup while with the Bruins in 2011, so he knows more than...
Summer movie box office expected to hit $5B record
It’s going to be a blockbuster summer for Hollywood. Industry analysts predict 2015 will be the biggest box-office season ever, with an estimated $5 billion in revenue from a slew...
Drivers don't get the message: Texting-while-driving tickets soar
The number of tickets given out for texting while driving in the five boroughs shot up 50 percent last year — due in large part to increased enforcement and stiffer...
Hawks defensive stud talks up Knicks as free agency landing spot
ATLANTA — Hawks swingman DeMarre Carroll, one of the unsung free agents on an unsung team, is not afraid of the big stage and revealed the Knicks will be a...
Hillary Clinton goes incognito to grab some Chipotle
Hillary Rodham Clinton put on some dark glasses and slipped quietly into an Ohio Chipotle restaurant on Monday — but nobody noticed. The presidential candidate, joined by aide Huma Abedin,...
Baghdad likes Hillary Clinton more than any other city
Hillary Clinton has plenty of fans — in Baghdad. At least 7 percent of her Facebook fans hail from the Iraqi capital, more than any other city, the news website...
The Nets star who's slumping at the worst possible time
With the season on the line, Deron Williams is drawing blanks. After going 3-for-13 in Monday’s embarrassing loss to the Bulls, in which the Nets gave up control of their...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Two people were shot in the stomach while walking in Bedford-Stuyvesant, authorities said. An 18-year-old man and a 37-year-old woman were shot in front of 1492 Fulton St. just...