May 13, 2015
Indicted Sheldon Silver celebrated at Assembly dinner
He’s under federal indictment, but that didn’t stop Sheldon Silver’s colleagues from celebrating his tenure in the Assembly — treating him as a venerated peer rather than a pariah. Silver...
New Senate bill would allow dogs at outdoor cafes
ALBANY — The state Senate threw dog owners a tasty bone Wednesday by passing a bill that allows their pooches to tag along to outdoor cafes. “It will benefit both...
Artist who rented apartment on Airbnb facing multiple legal woes
A New York painter who admitted to illegally subletting her rent-stabilized apartment on Airbnb is now whining that the move is hurting her in two costly legal battles. “I’m a...
Mets bullpen coughs up Matt Harvey gem as skid hits three
CHICAGO — For his terrific performance Wednesday night, Matt Harvey was awarded the contents of Al Capone’s vault. The Mets right-hander departed Wrigley Field with zip, zilch and nada, victimized...
Derek Stepan’s OT goal lifts Rangers to thrilling Game 7 win
If everything on the surface looks the same, that’s fine. But know that the Rangers' exhilarating 2-1 overtime victory over the Capitals in Game 7 of this second-round series on...
Census Bureau paid controversial Dick Gregory to address workers
The Census Bureau paid comedian Dick Gregory between $15,000 and $20,000, plus expenses, to address workers at its headquarters in February — and now Census regrets it. The performer and...
Univision trots out Bill Clinton at upfronts as possible IPO prelude
Former President Bill Clinton on Tuesday rallied advertisers at Univision’s upfront presentation — telling them Madison Avenue should recognize a more diverse America. The sentiment was never more important for...
Labor Department head laughs off agency's criticisms
Labor Department Secretary Thomas Perez says he laughs when he sees criticism of his agency. What a clown! But the joke is really on him. His comment was in response...
Mobile-only ticket app Gametime to receive $13.3M in funding
From the World Series to Series A funding — that’s been the enviable trajectory of Gametime. The mobile-only online ticketer, which knew it had a hit when San Francisco Giants...
Morgan Stanley hit with $2M fine for inaccurate short positions
Morgan Stanley is coming up “short.” The firm, led by CEO James Gorman, was fined $2 million for inaccurately reporting its short positions — bets that certain stocks would fall...
Department of Education changes policy on monitoring kids
Education officials brushed off a Queens mom who complained in 2013 that no one was monitoring her 7-year-old when classes let out, saying his school followed protocols and if she...
Perry Ellis' controlling family accused of cashing in at shareholders' expense
Over the past decade the family that controls Perry Ellis International has reaped a fortune from the company at shareholders’ expense, according to two investors waging a proxy battle to...
Brooklyn's Malignaggi: Pacquiao 'exaggerated' shoulder injury
A boxer can say just about anything and get away with it. But a broadcaster not so much. Paulie Malignaggi walked that fine line on Wednesday when he said Manny...
Brooklyn tees up for miniature golf course
Hoping for a hole-in-one for Brooklyn, officials plan to bring miniature golf to the popular downtown Albee Square Plaza as early as this summer. The Fulton Mall Improvement Association is...
Longtime MTV exec leaving the company
Rich Eigendorff, the chief operating officer at MTV Networks is departing the company, several sources confirmed to The Post. His departure was rumored months ago after parent company Viacom began...
New York's favorite shark leaves for Cape Cod
New York is so dangerous that even a great white shark wants no part of it! Mary Lee, the 16-foot maneater who has been prowling the waters near the Big...
Yankees offense sputters again in second straight loss to Rays
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — After a rocky beginning, Adam Warren gave the Yankees a chance to win Wednesday night when he delivered a career-high seven innings and a quality start....
De Blasio traveling farther and farther away from New York
WASHINGTON — Just like “Where’s Waldo,” you need a map to figure out where Mayor de Blasio is this week. On Wednesday, he was in front to the US Capitol,...
Kim Jong Un sends brutal message with grisly executions
The over-the-top execution of a defense minister who slept through dictator Kim Jong Un’s speech brings North Korea’s brutal death-penalty count to at least 70 since he took power in...
Horror stories from inside the wrecked Amtrak train
For one uncanny moment as Amtrak Train 188 rounded a turn just out of Philadelphia, Jeff Kutler thought the train was gliding above the tracks. Then came darkness, screams and...
Wells Fargo exec, tech CEO confirmed dead in Amtrak crash
PHILADELPHIA — Seven people were killed in an Amtrak train derailment Tuesday night in Philadelphia. Two of the victims — an Associated Press employee and a midshipman at the U.S. Naval Academy —...
Justin Zayat: American Pharoah will 'earn' Preakness from rail
Justin Zayat, racing manager of Zayat Stables, owner of Kentucky Derby winner American Pharoah, is keeping a periodic diary leading to the Preakness on Saturday at Pimlico Race Course in...
Towns or Okafor for Knicks? Fran Fraschilla makes his pick
CHICAGO — Karl-Anthony Towns and Jahlil Okafor are skipping this week’s NBA Draft Combine, but the centers still are the talk of the town. Towns and Okafor, expected to go...
American Pharoah draws the rail; Dortmund No. 2 for Preakness
BALTIMORE — Bob Baffert can only hope the finish of the Preakness Stakes turns out better than the position draw. The trainer watched in disbelief Wednesday as his Kentucky Derby winner...
Can Odell avoid Madden jinx? Beckham Jr. lands infamous cover
The latest accolade for Odell Beckham Jr. is one the Giants star might not want. Beckham on Wednesday was selected as the cover boy for the “Madden 16” video game,...
Odd couple Anna Kendrick, Snoop Dogg merrily mix Christmas carols on 'Pitch 2' track
The natural reaction for most people who watch “Pitch Perfect 2” this weekend will be to instantly download the soundtrack before they’ve even left the movie theater. But be warned:...
Funny ‘Pitch Perfect 2’ mostly hits the right notes
Any movie that features the Green Bay Packers, not to mention babes mud-wrestling and pillow-fighting, certainly has guy appeal. But don’t worry, ladies: There are also some things you might...
US military risks its own helping out in disasters across the world
The US military takes plenty of heat from it critics. But when disaster strikes around the globe, who do they call? Yep: America and its military. And they always deliver...
Is Hillary Clinton too much of a 1 percenter to face the press?
It looks like Hillary Clinton is aiming to make it to the White House without answering any questions more challenging than, “How are you liking Iowa?” So far, it’s mainly...
Why New Yorkers love the NYPD more than the mayor
New Yorkers got yet another reminder Wednesday of how police officers keep them safe — at repeated risks to their own lives: Two cops apprehended the hammer-wielding maniac who’d randomly...
The real ways to fight poverty in New York and beyond
For all the talk of a tale of two cities, Mayor de Blasio’s anti-poverty plan relies on policies that have little effect on poverty. Its flagship plan is an increase...
Kids deserve many more escape routes from failing public schools
I am actually not used to being honored. You may recall that the mayor told a cheering audience of teachers-union members it was “time for Eva Moskowitz to stop . . ....
Lame excuses for the Obama economy could sink Hillary
The latest bit of evidence that Clinton Democrats believe the economy, rather than sleaze and erased emails, could be the undoing of Hillary’s 2016 presidential ambitions is in. And it...
Why Dubya is Jeb Bush's best possible adviser on Israel
The uproar over Jeb Bush’s attempt to find his footing on whether we should have fought the Iraq war fails to eclipse the good news — that his most influential...
33 NYC-area homes you can buy for under $1M
New York City’s luxury real estate market gets lots of hype, and it could give the impression that units not priced in the millions of dollars aren’t worthy of mention....
As Kips Bay Showhouse opens, it's celebrated with new book
Long before the Met Gala sucked up all the oxygen among the style-living set, and decades before decorators had TV shows, the Kips Bay Decorator Show House was setting the...
The 6 NYC design events you need to hit in May
‘The program was incubated here and remains here,” says Fred Dixon, President and CEO of NYC & Company, about the third iteration of NYCxDESIGN, the growing 12-day, city-wide festival that...
American shopper: Bradley eyes three-bedroom unit
Hollywood bachelor Bradley Cooper is looking for a place of his own in New York. Two years after telling Details about sharing homes with his mom and following a recent...
Buy your own 'Sex and the City' apartment
Remember when Carrie Bradshaw and Big went apartment hunting in the “Sex and the City” movie? Well, now a Miles Redd-designed apartment in the same building is on the market...
Michael Strahan shopping the UES
https://instagram.com/p/2jFo5_NJGl/?taken-by=fredrikeklundny TV host and former football star Michael Strahan is still on the house hunt. This time, he has expanded his search from the Upper West Side to the Upper...
Victoria Secret's CEO tours $10.5M Walker Tower unit
Sharen Jester Turney, the CEO of Victoria’s Secret — now a $6.1 billion company under her watch — toured a $10.5 million unit at Walker Tower, 212 W. 18th St....
Publishers Weekly exec lists $1.5 million apartment
Literary lions, take note. Jonathan Segura, the executive editor of Publishers Weekly, just listed his two-bedroom, two-bathroom apartment in Carroll Gardens for $1.5 million. The condo, in a new-development building...
Ackman buying Ford building on far West Side for HQ
Controversial hedge fund titan Bill Ackman has his eyes on setting up a signature new headquarters. A partnership led by the Pershing Square Capital Management founder has a “hard” contract...
Ethan Hawke’s a conflicted drone pilot in ‘Good Kill’
"Half of you were recruited from malls because you’re a bunch of f - -king gamers,” cracks an official (Bruce Greenwood) running a drone-pilot program in “Good Kill,” which is set in...
Doc ‘Dark Star’ introduces surrealist visionary behind ‘Alien’ movies
"He feels at home in places we run from in fear,” says an associate of surrealist artist H.R. Giger, whose work is the subject of this loving, if limited, documentary....
Too much is left unknown in ‘Every Secret Thing’
The trope of horror-suffused female friendships is a fertile one, but despite a screenwriting credit from the very capable Nicole Holofcener (director of “Enough Said,” among others), “Every Secret Thing”...
'Slow West' is a pointless, plodding Western
"Slow West" certainly lives up to its title: It’s one poky Western, plodding and perambulating and moseying across the 1870 frontier on a grim march to a pointless ending. Kodi...
Blythe Danner shines in 'I'll See You in My Dreams'
Blythe Danner knocks it out of the park as a widow whose lonely life is transformed by the death of her dog, an unlikely friendship with the new pool cleaner...
Con men rented out homes they didn't own
A pair of con men forged documents to illegally take ownership of nine homes in Brooklyn and Queens, renting some out, selling others and pocketing the cash.
The day in photos
A soldier bonds with a youngster, Nepal tries to rebuild, a volcano erupts in Indonesia and more.
Construction worker plunges to his death in the Bronx
A 25-year-old construction worker fell from scaffolding and plummeted to his death Wednesday morning at a Bronx public housing development, police sources said. Dominick Deluca of Dover, NJ was doing...
Suspect in brazen jewelry heist is a high school valedictorian
Omar Rawlins, 19 — part of a three-man crew that allegedly snatched $700,000 worth of pricey timepieces from Tourneau Tuesday — is an “academic leader” at Roads Charter School in...
Jason Alexander to star in Adult Swim pilot
"Seinfeld” star Jason Alexander, who experienced “shrinkage” as hapless George Costanza, is taking a dip into the Adult Swim pool — as a shrink. Alexander will headline a comedy pilot...
Barclays Center to get a grassy lid
A roof grows in Brooklyn. One of the nation's biggest green roofs on a sports arena is taking shape atop Brooklyn's Barclays Center, where cranes are hoisting tons of steel...
US Embassy: American citizen killed in Afghanistan attack
KABUL, Afghanistan — The U.S. Embassy in Afghanistan says one U.S. citizen has been killed in an attack on a Kabul guesthouse. The embassy said in an email statement issued...
NYPD releases sketch of suspect in Central Park mugging
The NYPD has released a sketch of a man wanted for one of several robberies that took place in Central Park over the weekend. The suspect attempted to strike up...
Red Bulls' Zubar suffers another setback at worst possible time
With centerback Matt Miazga gone, the Red Bulls desperately needed Ronald Zubar to make his expected comeback on Friday at FC Dallas. They may end up disappointed, with the French...
Disabled New Yorkers suing MTA over Access-A-Ride
A group of disabled New Yorkers is suing the MTA, saying the agency forces rejected Access-A-Ride applicants into a Catch-22 -- telling them to trek out to a Queens office...
Woman confessed to tampering with fiance's kayak before death: DA
A Latvian expatriate accused of killing her fiance while out paddling on the Hudson River admitted to tampering with his kayak and later confessed "it felt good knowing he would...
Bradley Cooper will reprise his 'Limitless' role on CBS
Bradley Cooper is returning to TV. The movie star will reprise his role from the 2011 film “Limitless” in the CBS series of the same name debuting this fall. Cooper...
Chris Simms: Phil's TV role limits Matt's NFL chances
One would think the Simms name would give a quarterback a leg up in the NFL. One would be wrong according to Chris Simms, who claims younger brother Matt is...
The 7 things you need to know before backpacking
I bought my first plane ticket for a solo trip to Africa when I was 18. I had decided to climb Kilimanjaro pretty much on a whim — and with...
Hammer-wielding madman revealed violent fantasies on Instagram
The hammer-wielding lunatic who allegedly attacked four people during a bloody spree across Manhattan is obsessed with murder and mayhem and shared his violent fantasies on social media — even...
Molten lava gushes out of Sicily's Mount Etna
Molten lava is seen spewing from Mount Etna in Sicily in this dramatic photo that captured one of the most active volcanoes on Earth acting up again.
The 15 things you're doing wrong with your condom
Check out the top 15 things that couples are doing wrong when putting on a condom.
Frank Lampard to join elite $6M group in MLS
New York City FC is apparently spending big, just like their co-owners -- the Yankees and Manchester City. Only a handful of players in MLS earn $6 million annually, and NYCFC...
Michael Urie brings gay sensibility back to Logo
In recent years, the gay network Logo has struggled to find its voice. But as host of the new show “Cocktails and Classics,” actor Michael Urie is helping to bring...
Ari Gold has a new advice book, and it’s full of gems
Would you take advice from this guy? Ari Gold, superagent of the Miller/Gold Talent Agency (and alter ego of “Entourage” star Jeremy Piven), has had more rises and falls than...
The ‘Idol’ finalists' 5 best performances
“American Idol” wraps its 14th (and penultimate) season Wednesday night at 8 on Fox -- with Tennessee native Clark Beckham battling Connecticut’s Nick Fradiani for the title. Both finalists (Beckham...
Mom accused of burning 58-pound adult son also stole his checks: police
PITTSBURGH — A Pittsburgh woman accused of burning and malnourishing her 58-pound adult son has now been charged with stealing his Social Security benefit. Authorities say Vonda Brown submerged the...
New Yorkers back Bratton on 'Broken Windows': poll
New Yorkers have Police Commissioner Bill Bratton's back when it comes to keeping "Broken Windows" — with 57 percent of voters in favor of "having police issue summonses or make arrests...
Cosmos wisely call off 'Take the Train' event
All too often, sports teams are accused of being tone-deaf with regards to the real world. But the Cosmos clearly were not, wisely postponing Wednesday’s scheduled "Take the Train To The...
Defendant naps in front of judge after cocaine-fueled bash
Hangovers hurt — your court case. A hard-partying Bronx man was so wiped out from wild coke-fueled bash he fell asleep in front of a New Jersey judge and was...
Trick-shot master makes ping pong practical
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Cavs bruiser Perkins has 'fight' with wife on side of the road
WESTLAKE, Ohio — Police say Cavaliers forward Kendrick Perkins got into a verbal altercation with his wife on the side of a road. A 911 caller told police Perkins and...
Nothing gets in between these celebrities and their Calvins
Calvin Klein — known for its iconic logo and racy ad campaigns — is capitalizing on the social media craze. Its latest offering, the #mycalvins Denim Series, is a limited-edition,...
Rangers is the most expensive hockey ticket ever seen
Rangers fans have been on a wild ride this postseason. And if they want to be there for Wednesday’s Game 7, it’ll be an expensive ride. The price of tickets...
Charles Barkley is sticking around TV for years to come
Charles Barkley won't be leaving your television sets anytime soon. The TNT analyst had talked about retiring after his contract expired in 2016, but the network announced Wednesday during its...
First look at Season 10 of ‘Real Housewives of OC’
Baptisms, breakdowns, the Beadors, oh my! After a nearly-nine-month hiatus, Southern California’s fiercest five-some are ready to kick the drama into high gear on “The Real Housewives of Orange County.”...
Mulder and Scully share a kiss ahead of ‘X-Files’ reunion
The “X-Files” reboot won’t begin filming until this summer — but it looks like the show’s co-stars have already gotten a head start on the nostalgia tour. David Duchovny and...
Follow these 3 steps to take the perfect nap
There’s a good reason we often tell you to “sleep it off.” Plenty of studies have proven the restorative perks of a mid-afternoon nap. With just a quick bout of...
These are the best Amazon reviews for Kim Kardashian's selfie book
Leave it to Amazon users to provide Kim Kardashian with some literary kriticism. It’s been a little more than a week since the release of Kim Kardashian’s narcissistic literary achievement...
Iraq says airstrike killed senior ISIS commander
BAGHDAD — The Iraqi Defense Ministry says a senior Islamic State commander has been killed in a US-led airstrike in the country's north. While the US-led coalition says it carried...
Boyfriend shoots girlfriend's secret lover, then self
A man fatally shot his girlfriend’s secret lover before turning the gun on himself after he walked in on the cheating couple Wednesday morning in Brooklyn, police sources said.
Harriet Tubman wins poll to replace Andrew Jackson on $20 bill
https://twitter.com/BuzzFeed/status/598493650570579968 Twenty-dollar bills could soon be known as "Tubmans" if a grassroots campaign succeeds in persuading President Barack Obama to remove Andrew Jackson's portrait from circulation on U.S. paper currency...
What the Rangers are feeling in the hours before Game 7
There are nerves and excitement, and the Rangers can hardly wait for the puck to drop on Game 7 of this second-round series against the Capitals on Wednesday night at...
Brooklyn freaks out over Wegmans
Wegmans will open its first New York City supermaret in 2017, joining a slew of other stores in a new complex on Admirals Row at the Brooklyn Navy Yard.
Amtrak engineer barreled into curve going 106 mph
An Amtrak engineer barreled into a sharp turn at 106 mph — double the speed limit — just seconds before a derailment that left seven dead and nearly every other...
Dealer, family battle over $6M of pop artist's work
A New Jersey art dealer is suing the relatives of the late pop artist Marjorie Strider to head off accusations that he stole $6 million of her works.
Brady used illegal footballs back in 2004: opposing QB
Tom Brady’s shenanigans with the football apparently date back long before Deflategate. That was the allegation Wednesday from former NFL quarterback A.J. Feeley, who told a Philadelphia radio station that...
Pitbulls learn how to fish
Two playful pitbulls discovered a new game of fetch while they were wading through a shallow river and began catching huge salmon.
Pakistan's premier condemns attack on Shiites as 44 shot dead
KARACHI, Pakistan — At least 44 members of a Shiite community were shot dead by unidentified gunmen on Wednesday, the deadliest attack in Pakistan's financial hub of Karachi this year...
Vatican recognizes state of Palestine in new treaty
The Vatican officially recognized the state of Palestine in a new treaty finalized Wednesday, immediately sparking Israeli ire and accusations that the move hurt peace prospects.
Obama says Iran sponsors terrorism
WASHINGTON – President Obama is calling Iran "a state sponsor of terrorism" in his first interview with an Arab newspaper, as he tries to sell skeptical regional allies on a...
Arizona AG's office: Woman faked cancer to get an abortion
PHOENIX — Charges have been filed against a woman accused of faking cancer in 2010 to get Arizona to pay for her late-term abortion, state prosecutors said Tuesday.
Aaron Rodgers wins Jeopardy, gets Trebek to Discount Double Check
https://twitter.com/Jeopardy/status/598321774430789632 Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers has piled up his fair share of victories. His most impressive win may have come on Tuesday's episode of "Celebrity Jeopardy!", claiming $50,000...
French film 'The Connection' pays homage to American crime epics
A passable French homage to the American crime epic, “The Connection” has plenty of visual style to go with stock characters. Jean Dujardin (Oscar winner for “The Artist”) plays a...
'Forbidden Films' examines banned Nazi propaganda
Of more than 1,200 films produced under the Nazi regime, to this day Germany bans about 40 it has deemed dangerous propaganda. Why that is so, and whether it does...
Police to residents: Please don't get drunk and chase bears
NORTH ADAMS, Mass. — Police in Massachusetts have some sage advice: Don't go chasing after bears while drunk and armed with nothing more than a dull hatchet. North Adams police...
Nine stats you need to know before watching Rangers Game 7
As Wednesday night's Game 7 between the Rangers and Capitals approaches -- 7:30 at the Garden, on NBC Sports Network -- here are nine essential numbers to get you ready...
Meet the bull terrier who inspired a Jimmy Choo collection
https://www.youtube.com/watch?t=84&v=lrkXs9kBVec Who better to serve as the muse for Jimmy Choo’s newest collaboration than a dog who goes by the same name? Brazilian artist Rafael Mantesso was commissioned by the...
Posada: Cheating A-Rod cost me MVP, doesn't belong in Hall
Jorge Posada batted .273 and hit 275 home runs during his 17 major league seasons, but the retired Yankees catcher may have saved his best swing for ex-teammate Alex Rodriguez....
Long-running ‘CSI’ to end with two-hour movie
“CSI” has cracked its last case. CBS canceled the long-running crime procedural on Wednesday, ending the show’s 15-year run. The network announced “CSI” — which centers around a group of...
CEO still missing after Amtrak crash
A young Navy Midshipman-in-training from Queens and an Associated Press software architect from central New Jersey have been confirmed among the seven dead in the wake of Tuesday night’s deadly...
Cops shoot hammer-wielding suspect in Midtown
Police on Wednesday shot the hammer-wielding maniac who randomly attacked four people during a bloody rampage around Manhattan, law enforcement sources said.
Nelson Peltz loses DuPont board battle in first election defeat
Corporate America, in a bitter battle that captivated Wall Street, on Wednesday scored a crucial win over one of the most successful shareholder activists. Nelson Peltz, after a hard-fought and...
Batter up! One problem: The tree in front of the mound
https://twitter.com/MargerumEvan/status/597034697001148416 FRANKLIN, Ohio — Suspected pranksters have caused a stir by planting a 25-foot tree at a southwest Ohio park in a particularly inconvenient spot: in the baseball field, smack...
Hearse drivers abandon veteran’s coffin in parking lot for doughnuts
Two Florida hearse drivers have been fired after they stopped at a doughnut shop with a flag-draped coffin in the vehicle on the way to a funeral and an outraged...
Desperate Ronda Rousey tried to use alter ego on Tinder
More fame, less booty. That's the plight of reigning UFC bantamweight champion Ronda Rousey, who has attempted to use the dating app Tinder, but apparently has found she's too recognizable...
Dov Charney accuses American Apparel of defamation
American Apparel founder and former CEO Dov Charney is suing the Los Angeles clothing retailer and Chairman Colleen Brown for defamation after his ouster last year. “The company believes that...
The insane lifestyles of rich and famous sporting gods
These athletes bring new meaning to the phrase “living the dream” and they’re not afraid to share their lavish lifestyles with the envious eyes of the world. Sports stars are...
6 amazing penis facts
There's a lot more to your member than meets the eye. Apart from its pretty damn impressive ability to make other penis-toting little men, here are six crazy things you...
Man arrested after 'liking' mug shot on Facebook posts bond
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — A Montana man who was arrested after "liking" his mug shot on a Crimestoppers Facebook page has posted bond in a felony forgery case.
Another boat found at sea as Rohingya refugee crisis deepens
LANGKAWI, Malaysia — A boat crammed with more than 500 refugees was found on Wednesday off the coast of Penang island in Malaysia, the latest evidence that thousands of Bangladeshis...
Search for missing Malaysia plane yields uncharted shipwreck
SYDNEY — Search crews hunting for Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 in the desolate ocean waters off western Australia have discovered an old shipwreck, officials said Wednesday. The unexpected finding came...
Death toll in Philippine slipper factory fire rises to 58
MANILA, Philippines — Police recovered 58 bodies and about a dozen more people are still missing Thursday from a Philippine factory fire that an angry relative said had trapped workers...
Citi Bike coming to Upper West Side
Citi Bike wants to install nearly 40 new docking stations across the Upper West Side — but residents fearful of reckless cyclists and the loss of scarce parking spots aren’t...
5 found shot dead in Arizona home
TUCSON, Ariz. — Five people were found shot to death Tuesday evening in a southern Arizona home in what police suspect was a murder-suicide. Tucson police officers responding to a...
Rangers have these few things in their favor heading into Game 7
As much as the Rangers want to label it so, this is not just another game. The Blueshirts will head into the Garden on Wednesday night for a Game 7...
South Korean reservist's shooting spree leaves 2 dead, 3 injured
SEOUL, South Korea — A South Korean reserve soldier went on a shooting spree Wednesday, killing a fellow reservist and injuring three others before killing himself, army officials said. The...
Teen asks his girlfriend to prom - while jumping out of a plane
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-2bvx5uN9jk POMFRET, Conn. — A northeastern Connecticut boarding school student has videotaped himself asking his girlfriend to go to prom with him while jumping out of an airplane. WVIT-TV reports Pomfret...
Brady's suspension is reminder of Jets' glaring vulnerability
There won’t be any more spying (more probably than not), and there won’t be any more deflating (more probably than not), and there won’t be any Tom Brady for two...
Austria unveils 'gay and straight' traffic lights
VIENNA — Some Vienna pedestrian traffic lights are suddenly not only red or green. They're also gay or straight. And Austria's right-wing Freedom Party is livid. Over the past few...
Gunmen kill 43 people in attack on Shiite minority in Pakistan
KARACHI, Pakistan — Gunmen killed 43 people on Wednesday aboard a bus in southern Pakistan bound for a Shiite community center, in the latest attack targeting the religious minority, police...
Mets' Juan Lagares gets night off to rest sore rib cage
CHICAGO — Juan Lagares has spent a week dealing with rib cage soreness and finally needed a break. The Mets center fielder was on the bench Tuesday and may receive...
3 Deflategate questions that still need answers
The Deflategate report has been released, punishment doled out, and now both sides are in full PR attack mode. But the scandal is not over. Here’s a look at what...
Daily News suitors dropping out as deadline approaches
The auction of Mort Zuckerman’s foundering Daily News is cooling off fast as the May 18 deadline for final bids approaches. Cablevision boss James Dolan — who has been a...
Girardi has total faith in A-Rod to take care of his body
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Joe Girardi was aware Alex Rodriguez’s left hamstring has been tight, but the manager put the DH in the lineup Tuesday night against Rays right-hander Chris...
Flanagan backs extended rent stabilization and mayoral control of schools
New state Senate Majority Leader John Flanagan said Tuesday that he would support laws extending rent stabilization, housing tax breaks and mayoral control of city public schools before the Legislature...
Rangers coach refuses to take shot at spotty refereeing
With the standard of officiating having changed since the postseason started and lacking consistency from game-to-game — mixed in with some outright erroneous penalty calls — Rangers coach Alain Vigneault...
Alleged cop puncher sentenced to anger management classes
A man acquitted of punching three NYPD cops, but convicted of resisting arrest, dodged jail time Tuesday as he was sentenced to anger-management classes. Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Evelyn Laporte...
This recruit could turn Columbia hoops into Ivy favorites
The present is bright in Morningside Heights. And the future may be even better. Columbia already was considered a legitimate Ivy League contender after finishing fifth last season, with the...
Bobby Bowden: Winston was 'an embarrassment' to Florida St.
Bobby Bowden, who was stripped of 12 wins for using ineligible players, said Jameis Winston is “an embarrassment” to his beloved Florida State. And the legendary 85-year-old coach is convinced...
Man arrested for fatally stabbing teen, slashing 2 others
Cops arrested a man Tuesday accused of fatally stabbing a teenager and slashing two others during a dispute on Staten Island Monday, authorities said. Anthony Ward, 22, allegedly stabbed 18-year-old...
Man convicted of kidnapping & torturing girlfriend and her daughter
A Brooklyn jury on Tuesday convicted a man who kidnapped his girlfriend and her 2-year-old daughter, and brutally tortured them in a basement for five months. Yohannes Anglin, 36, was...
Star-studded Robin Hood Foundation galas raise $101M
The Robin Hood Foundation raised a jaw-dropping and record-setting $101 million at its gala Tuesday night — and now it’s bent on raising a new generation of philanthropists as well....
Ex-homeless man scammed woman out of $1.5M home: suit
No wonder he’s not homeless anymore: He’s “stealing” homes! A formerly homeless man took ownership of a $1.5 million brownstone from an 84-year-old woman in an elaborate scheme involving multiple...
Nets' Alan Anderson undergoes left ankle surgery
Nets wing Alan Anderson, who was one of the team’s most productive players in the playoffs, underwent successful arthroscopic surgery to remove bone spurs from his left ankle Monday. The...
Triplet 'mobster' tried to pass himself off as identical twin: feds
He’s a regular doppelgangster. Federal prosecutors say a mob-connected Brooklyn plumber — who has already tried to pass himself off to authorities as his identical twin — is too much...
Hondo’s going Gray
Horrible Hondo went double-draino Tuesday night, getting smacked with Stinky Strasburg and the Nats along with Mediocre McHugh and the Astros to boost the runaway deficit to a whopping 590...
Player of the Week Bradley Wright-Phillips: I'm not a star
Red Bulls striker Bradley Wright-Phillips’ brace in the first New York Derby has earned him MLS Player of the Week. He had two goals to lead his 10-man Red Bulls...
City schools leaving 'disturbing' number of kids 'unsupervised'
Complaints are soaring that young tykes are being left on their own in public schools around the city — with one kindergartner forgotten during a class outing at a Chuck...
New York City FC waives young defender Andrés Mendoza
New York City FC waived Ecuadorian defender Andrés Mendoza. The centerback hadn’t made the bench once this season, with NYCFC coach Jason Kreis repeatedly acknowledging the 25-year-old was a long...
Guggenheim ends school's ban, calls it a 'misunderstanding'
The Guggenheim finally admitted Tuesday that it booted allegedly boisterous students visiting from a Brooklyn high school and barred them from returning — before abruptly ending the ban and calling...
De Blasio pushes 'progressive agenda' in Washington DC
WASHINGTON — Mayor de Blasio spent Tuesday in DC promoting a new “progressive agenda,” leaving behind messy local issues like random hammer attacks in Union Square to surround himself with...
Airbnb tries guilt tripping politicians to change rental laws
ALBANY — Airbnb is trying a new tactic to win over lawmakers — trotting out sympathetic people who rent their apartments to make ends meet. The hosts — including a...
Rangers' strategy for dealing with trash-talking Ovechkin
So here we are for the third time in the last two years and the sixth time in the last four springs. Here we are at Game 7. Here we...
Cuomo and Cardinal Dolan tout parochial school tax break
Speaking fondly of his own Catholic-school upbringing, Gov. Cuomo joined with Timothy Cardinal Dolan Tuesday to release revised legislation aimed at boosting parochial schools. Cuomo’s latest $150 million tax credit...
How Daniel Murphy helped ruin Noah Syndergaard's debut
CHICAGO — The Cubs said all the right things about Noah Syndergaard, and why not? For a major-league debut, especially one hyped so dramatically, the right-hander performed respectably enough, even...
Retirement not off the table for rehabbing Manny Pacquiao
MANILA, Philippines — Manny Pacquiao returned home to the Philippines on Wednesday nursing his right shoulder after surgery and weighing up whether to retire or push for a rematch with...
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The Bronx A bit too much caffeine, perhaps? A knife-wielding hothead attacked a city bus driver who stepped on his foot on a Starbucks restroom line, authorities said. The 49-year-old...