December 23, 2015
Surging Seahawks a safe bet to roll over reeling Rams
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Study finds holiday gifts are not a waste, economically at least
Yule like this news, coming as it does so close to Christmas. The National Center for Policy Analysis, a think tank that apparently hasn’t enough to do, has debunked the...
Mavericks don't need Deron Williams to nip Nets in overtime
With the crowd chanting, “Where’s Deron Williams?” — robbed of the chance to boo the former Nets star in his return to Brooklyn — it was his replacement, J.J. Barea,...
Radicalized Americans pose greatest US terror threat: survey
A majority of Americans believes home-grown jihadists are a greater terror threat than those who are foreign-born, and that overseas terrorists are trying to slip into the country, according to...
Redskins live underdog to KO Eagles and win the NFC East
Including the 1997-2014 seasons in The Post, Cat’s record in print stand at 523-440 (54 percent) against the spread. Saturday Redskins (+3) over EAGLES: Philadelphia didn’t need the Cardinals game....
Over/Under Rico: Week 16
Another winning week for Rico, going 9-6-1 (2-1 Best Bets) on the Over/Unders to inch above the .500 mark. The season record stands at 110-109-5 (21-22-2). The selections for Week...
Actress Zina Jasper asks $2.19M for longtime UWS home
Here’s a listing that lights up the page. Actress Zina Jasper has listed her Upper West Side apartment, where she has lived for 46 years, for $2.19 million. Jasper, who...
We hear...
WE HEAR... that Corcoran broker Lori Mendelis bought a ready-made 400-square foot one-bedroom, one-bathroom home, sight unseen, for $150,000 from ESCAPE Homes ― a maker of eco-conscious RV homes. She...
Artist offloads record LIC condo
Artist Robert Lazzarini sold his 1,154-square-foot waterfront condo at the View in Long Island City for $2.25 million. That's more than $1,951 per square foot, which is a price-per-square-foot record...
Real estate titan nabs new Westhampton Beach manse
Real estate mogul Elie Hirschfeld — known for renting his East Hampton mansion for two summers to Bill and Hillary Clinton in 2011 and 2012 until a dispute over a...
John McEnroe looking to score downtown
It may not fit under a tree, but a luxury condo still makes a great holiday gift! Tennis legend John McEnroe and his wife Patty Smyth, the singer/songwriter and ex-wife...
Forget resorts: Here are 11 ski homes you can own now
Global warming has been in full effect this month. But it does have to eventually snow in the northeast. (It does have to, right?!?) Once it does, you’ll be itching...
Tiger Woods' about-face: Retirement hints to talk of more majors
With his 40th birthday just one week away, Tiger Woods looks optimistically forward to playing golf pain-free next year while he reflects on a 2015 campaign blighted by injuries, poor...
Hyatt alerts customers to data breach — weeks after finding it
Hyatt Hotels Corp. knows how to keep a secret. The hospitality chain discovered malware on its payment-processing network in late November, a spokeswoman said, and announced the breach late Wednesday...
Woman mowed down by drunk driver sues for cost of designer clothes
PORTLAND, Ore. - A Portland woman struck by a drunken driver in a crosswalk has filed a lawsuit seeking $4,600 for the designer clothes she was wearing at the time,...
Creditors could force a restructuring of iHeartMedia
Two creditors of iHeartMedia, including Lloyd Blankfein’s Goldman Sachs, are expected to put the squeeze on the debt-laden radio giant — a move that could make it a lot harder...
NFL players, retirees will be able to see 'Concussion' for free
Talk about a marketing blitz. NFL players and retirees will be able to see the controversial film “Concussion” for free as long as it runs in theaters, Sony Pictures Entertainment...
Porzingis reluctant down stretch as Knicks fall to Cavs
CLEVELAND — This had the makings of a Kristaps Miracle. Carmelo Anthony rested and Kristaps Porzingis exploded. But it wasn’t enough down the stretch to pull off an upset of...
College kids griping about ‘insensitive’ cuisine need to get a grip
Some students at Oberlin College are upset that their school’s food isn’t culturally sensitive enough. In the Oberlin Review, a student from Vietnam complained that the banh mi sandwich served...
Will 2016 candidates ever discuss surrogate moms and forced abortions?
When the 2016 presidential candidates are campaigning in Iowa and New Hampshire and are all over the news networks, they’re focusing their speeches on security, ISIS and immigration. No surprise...
Washington is closing its eyes to Iran’s persecution of Christians
Christmas is a good time to take stock of oppressed Christians around the world. So why not this year look at a place that Washington tries so hard to warm...
Yes, Virginia, Santa is not a socialist
It had not been my plan to devote my pre-Christmas column to the question of whether Santa is a socialist. But how was I supposed to know that the Huffington...
The day in photos: Dec. 23, 2015
A rare white rhino is born, rare white tigers debut and more.
The cutest Christmas critters ever
Animals are dressing up as Santa Claus. You're welcome.
A visit from St. Nick
Clement Clark Moore was born in New York City in 1779 and, long before his death 84 years later, established a reputation as a scholar. A noted lecturer and writer,...
These veteran shows have changed so much they can't be saved
We recently re-watched the pilots of a handful of long-running shows to see how they stacked up with where they are today. Not surprisingly, some have lost their way while...
Lawsuit reveals details of rugby player's night of drunken rage
A new lawsuit gives the most detailed account yet of a drunken Manhattan rampage by Australian rugby player Matthew Lodge, who admittedly grabbed and manhandled a pair of pretty German...
Why Jets believe Todd Bowles can match wits with Bill Belichick
In one corner, you have Bill “The Hoodie” Belichick with 223 career wins, four Super Bowl titles, six conference titles, about to take the Patriots to their seventh straight appearance...
Suspects in robbery of Knicks player caught on video
The two sexy brunettes who allegedly set a honey pot trap for Knicks forward Derrick Williams — in which they stole $750,000 in jewelry from his Manhattan apartment — were...
Odell Beckham's punishment -- and apology -- wasn't enough
Odell Beckham Jr. got off easy. He should have been suspended two games. The NFL upheld its one-game suspension Wednesday, following Beckham’s appeal. He will miss Sunday night’s game against...
Dentist accused of groping patient's breasts
A Manhattan dentist sprayed water on a patient and then reached under her blouse and grabbed her breast, police sources said. Dr. Majid Khamesi, of the Advanced Family Dental Center,...
Mets spending a legit question because of 1 free agent they let slip away
For the Mets, there are questions whether they could spend big money, and should they spend big money. These are distinct. To date, Mets ownership has insisted it is in...
'I did the unspeakable': Dad admits to killing infant son
The Bronx father accused of killing his 2-month-old infant confessed in chilling detail to the gruesome crime, prosecutors revealed in court Wednesday. “I did the unspeakable,” Jose Feliciano, 51, admitted...
Memorial held for slain NYPD cop at air base in Afghanistan
The family of slain NYPD Detective Joseph Lemm is in talks with the Archdiocese of New York about holding his funeral at St. Patrick’s Cathedral — following an emotional service...
Inside the world of withdrawal for drug-addicted babies
It is impossible to imagine the pain a baby, dependent on opioids, goes through as it sweats, vomits and experiences explosive diarrhea. The high-pitched cry and sight of the baby...
'Spider-man' bank robber on the loose in Georgia
CORNELIA, Ga. — The Georgia Bureau of Investigation is asking for help identifying a suspect wearing a Spider-Man mask who may be responsible for two bank robberies. The GBI says...
Tiny turtles kept in many schools and homes might make you sick
Tiny turtles, a staple of many school science labs and an appealing family pet for people allergic to cats and dogs, may also be responsible for a growing number of...
Israeli ambassador to US sends out politically charged gifts
JERUSALEM — Israel's ambassador to the United States has dispatched a politically charged holiday gift. Ambassador Ron Dermer says that by sending American recipients a holiday basket that includes wine,...
Psychic accused of scamming Lacoste family member
BOULDER, Colo. — A Colorado psychic is accused of swindling more than $200,000 out of a member of the family that founded the high-end Lacoste clothing company. The Times-Call reports...
Miracle kid gets hit by car, walks away without a scratch
The shocking moment a child was hit by a car while darting across the road has been captured on an Australian driver’s dashcam. In what was a potentially fatal mistake,...
Nice try, Odell, but you're still suspended
Odell Beckham Jr. makes a living securing the football in his big hands but he admitted he “dropped the ball on sportsmanship.’’ That fumble will cost him time, money and...
Bear captured after 65-mile joyride on garbage truck
FRESNO, Calif. — A black bear crawled inside a trash compactor and took the ride of its life on a garbage truck, traveling about 65 miles to a dump in...
Three Israelis stabbed by pair of Palestinian attackers
JERUSALEM - Israeli police shot dead one Palestinian and wounded another after the two went on a stabbing spree along a popular walkway in Jerusalem on Wednesday, wounding at least...
Jerry Sandusky gets $200K Christmas gift from state pension
HARRISBURG, Pa. -- Pennsylvania's state government pension system will send Jerry Sandusky a $211,000 check next week to cover payments going back to when it illegally stopped his retirement benefits...
Giants punter reveals bat threat that spooked Beckham
Punter Brad Wing is not only the closest friend Odell Beckham Jr. has on the Giants – they played together at LSU – but he was also the closest player...
All the answers to your biggest style questions
Google, the world’s largest search engine — and your best friend when it comes to ridiculous and embarrassing questions — just released its “year in search” list for 2015. Here...
Kristaps Porzingis fulfills 'little dream' with magazine cover
CLEVELAND – This hasn’t been the easiest time for 7-foot-3 rookie Kristaps Porzingis, enduring his first shooting slump as an NBA player. But he got his holiday spirits up when...
These robot dogs spread Christmas horror
Boston Dynamics has revealed their updated robot dog models for Christmas, and they are as terrifying as a robot dog can possibly be. Check out the terrible future that awaits...
Teen's death tied to defective air bag as massive recall grows
WASHINGTON — A teen driver who died a few days after a July car crash near Pittsburgh has been tentatively identified by the government as the eighth death in the...
Why I'm done with 'The Affair' — and you should be, too
My love affair with “The Affair” is over. Finito! And to think, the Showtime series had such a sublime first season, its only failing being its lack of an ending....
Sweden to use cruise ships to house refugees
Refugees streaming into Sweden are being given an "unusual" housing option: a cruise ship, officials announced Wednesday Some 1,260 asylum seekers will be offered shelter aboard the ship, owned by...
School lunch lady fired for giving free meal to hungry kid
A cafeteria worker at an Idaho middle school gave a free lunch to a 12-year-old student who said she was hungry, but the school district fired her Monday for her...
US official explains mysterious fireball seen over southwest sky
https://youtu.be/XNrhKqC5vC0 PHOENIX — The body of a Russian rocket that burned up Tuesday night as it entered the Earth's atmosphere set off a wave of excitement on social media and...
How Rangers could use trade to clear up defense logjam
Regarding the Rangers: 1. Dan Boyle will not be coming out of the lineup when Dan Girardi and Kevin Klein return to active duty, most likely for Monday’s match in...
Mom did porn to buy son's Christmas presents
A single mom has been more naughty than nice this year -- but all in the spirit of Christmas. Megan Clara spent the last year starring in porn movies so she...
Skier narrowly avoids getting crushed by falling drone
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qj7gr_czEXY VIENNA -- The international ski federation is banning camera drones from its World Cup races after one of the flying objects crashed and nearly hit Austrian skier Marcel Hirscher...
When did Scott Disick get so damn likable?
Scott Disick is one of the few men of the Kardashian klan who walks to the beat of his own drum. We’ve watched this man be put on timeout and...
Brother sued for leaving family Hasidic clothing company and starting his own
A family that runs a small chain of Hasidic clothing shops is in turmoil because one of its founders has launched a competing line of fur hats, black coats and...
Russell Wilson turns Seahawks into title juggernaut -- again
Not only have the Seahawks turned around their season in impressive fashion, but they are fast becoming the team no one wants to face in the playoffs. The reigning NFC champions...
5 viral moments that took you on an emotional journey in 2015
When it came to Internet videos in 2015, we couldn’t stop clicking. And clicking. And clicking. Here are five of the most viral videos of the year as collected by...
10-year-old boy robbed at gunpoint for only $3
Tommy Mendez went out with $3 to buy cookies at the corner store — but even in leafy Carroll Gardens, that proved to be perilous. The 10-year-old was held up...
The latest in the war over what's healthy to eat
Have you heard? The GOP is declaring war on science again. In February, a government-appointed nutrition advisory panel said Americans should eat less sugar and red meat. It also suggested...
Going to prison was a godsend for Teresa Giudice's look
Doing time was the best thing that ever happened to the New Jersey “Real Housewife.”
Deron Williams rips Nets 'non-fans' for all his injuries, then gets injured
The Nets and their “non-fans” may not have Deron Williams to kick around Wednesday night. Stop me if you’ve heard this before. The Mavericks point guard – whose three-plus seasons with the Nets...
Sexy Syrian refugee marries men, then takes off with the gifts
This refugee bride loves them and leaves — with the wedding loot! Cops are searching for a Syrian woman accused of marrying a slew of Turkish men — and then disappearing...
Carmelo Anthony has a Christmas beef with the NBA
CLEVELAND — Carmelo Anthony was shocked when he saw the schedule in August and the Knicks were listed as off on Christmas Day. Yes, he prefers to be on center...
Americans reject Trump's Muslim ban, oppose accepting Syrian refugees: poll
A majority of Americans believe home-grown jihadists are a greater terror threat to the United States, and that overseas jihadists are trying to slip into the country, a new poll...
Stripper whose implants exploded mid-routine returns to pole
A surgically enhanced exotic dancer, whose man-made assets busted when she fell on them during a performance earlier this year, has found a way back onto the pole! Diosa Canales,...
Ronda Rousey will get destroyed by Holly Holm again: rival
There will be no revenge for Ronda Rousey, just another ass-kicking. At least that's what Miesha Tate, Rousey's toughest opponent before Holly Holm, said she believes. Rousey will have her...
'It's not justice': Coughlin's passionate Beckham defense
Tom Coughlin offered a forceful and passionate defense of Odell Beckham Jr., saying that while the star second-year receiver was wrong to engage in wild behavior on the field last Sunday...
Somalia cancels Christmas because it threatens Islamic culture
The Somalian government announced a ban against Christmas and New Year’s celebrations, saying Wednesday that such festivities threaten Islamic culture. Even though the war-torn country is 99 percent Muslim, Christmas...
Sidney Crosby is a coach-killer -- there, we said it
There is a crisis in Pittsburgh, which is not a shock to anyone who has watched the NHL this season. The whirlwind of criticism has included almost everyone, from the...
Flying reached a new level of Hell in 2015
It's not your imagination: Flying did get worse in 2015. From unruly passengers to uncomfortable seats, here's a look at some of the on-board torture that airline passengers faced.
Steve Harvey expected back as Miss Universe host after flub
Despite his embarrassing mistake at the conclusion of the Miss Universe pageant on Sunday, host Steve Harvey will likely be returning to the stage next year, multiple sources confirm to...
Donald Trump extends national lead in GOP race, new poll says
WASHINGTON — Donald Trump extended his national lead and dominates the GOP presidential field, while continuing to defend his “schlonged” comment about Hillary Clinton. The New York billionaire enjoys 39...
Cards Against Humanity jerks threaten to destroy a Picasso
Cards Against Humanity, the card game made famous for its irreverence, reportedly threatened to slice up an original work by Pablo Picasso by using a laser to cut the 1962...
Miss Colombia's Instagram fail triggers criticism
Miss Colombia Ariadna Gutierrez has congratulated the real Miss Universe — but her actions on Instagram have divided and angered social media. Wednesday on Instagram, she posted a message in...
Motorist killed in wrong-way collision with drunk driver: cops
A man was killed Wednesday morning on a Long Island highway in a head-on collision with a drunken driver who was traveling in the wrong direction, officials said. Christopher O’Brien,...
Remains of fallen NYPD detective to be returned to family
The remains of fallen NYPD Detective Joseph Lemm will be returned to his grieving family on Wednesday afternoon, Air Force officials said. The bodies of Lemm, an Air National Guardsman,...
From cancer patient to NFL All-Star, in one year
Kansas City Chiefs safety Eric Berry was among those selected to the NFL's Pro Bowl in voting results announced Tuesday night, completing an inspiring comeback from cancer. Berry, 26, was diagnosed...
Getaway driver in 2012 broad-daylight Manhattan killing arrested: police
Cops have finally busted the getaway driver in the Midtown execution of a law student who was stalked and gunned down in broad daylight on a busy street three years...
Teen with pet rats gets rare disease from rat bite
A Virginia teen has come down with an incredibly rare disease — thanks to her pet rat. The 17-year-old from Charlottesville was stricken with rat-bite fever in January after being...
Ex-con who posted selfies with gun pleads guilty
A selfie-obsessed Brooklyn man who splashed images of himself holding a firearm online and posted Facebook messages about the weapon pleaded guilty to a gun possession charge Wednesday in Brooklyn...
Firefighter may lose $78K job for shoplifting $7.98 worth of stuff
A New Jersey firefighter could lose his $78,096-a-year job after being convicted of shoplifting $7.98 worth of items.
Panthers coach apologized to Coughlin for Josh Norman's behavior
The day after the head of NFL officials said Odell Beckham Jr. and Josh Norman both should have been ejected from Sunday’s Giants-Panthers game, the league has hit Norman with...
Cops haul off woman tossing objects from NYC high-rise
Cops and paramedics hauled off an emotionally disturbed woman on Wednesday morning after she hurled objects from her high-rise Upper West Side apartment building. The woman tossed glassware and a...
DJ has to work Christmas for playing Wham carol 24 times in a row
An Austrian radio station has punished one of its moderators after he locked himself in the studio only to play the song "Last Christmas," a cult hit from the 1980s...
The Beatles are coming to streaming services starting Christmas Eve
Merry Christmas, Beatles fans — you will soon be able to stream the Fab Four’s music. The lone notable holdout from the streaming music sector, The Beatles will allow their...
Chipotle food will be more safe, less fresh after E. coli outbreak
After an E. coli outbreak that sickened more than 50 people, Chipotle is tweaking its cooking methods. Onions will be dipped in boiling water to kill germs before they’re chopped....
One-handed player scores first hoop -- and the reaction is amazing
Zach Hodskins was born without his left hand. That didn't stop him from being a Division I-caliber recruit, earning a spot on a high-major roster. In 2013, then-coach Billy Donovan...
Quadruple killing dubbed 'the perfect crime' in France still mystifies police
It was a quadruple killing dubbed “the perfect crime.” More than three years after the Chevaline murders that gripped the world in September 2012, French detectives have widened their international...
Passenger dies after car she's riding in gets lodged under truck
A Brooklyn woman was killed early Wednesday morning when the car she was in slammed into the back of a tractor trailer and lodged under the truck’s bed. Diana Lemache,...
Weird Christmas traditions from around the world
Everyone has their own, personal Christmas traditions. You might think yours are a little odd, but wait until you see these unusual holiday customs.
The 10 craziest sports stories you missed in 2015
Deflategate. The rise and fall and resurrection of daily fantasy sports. FIFA finally being exposed as the corrupt kleptocracy we’ve always known it to be. Jason Pierre-Paul blowing his hand...
Cops use dating app to arrest accused phone thief
LAFAYETTE, La. — Police in Louisiana say officers used a dating app to arrest a man accused of stealing a phone at gunpoint. The Lafayette Police Department announced in a...
7-year-old panics after touching Elf on the Shelf, calls 911
OLD BRIDGE, N.J. — A New Jersey girl called 911 after she touched her Elf on the Shelf. Police say 7-year-old Isabelle LaPeruta of Old Bridge was worried because, according...
In 14th minute of fame, Kim Davis reflects on same-sex marriage debate
FRANKFORT, Ky. — Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis, who spent five days in jail for refusing to issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples, said she prayed for those who disagreed...
Washington Post pulls cartoon depicting Ted Cruz's kids as trained monkeys
The Washington Post removed an editorial cartoon from its website late Tuesday that depicted Republican presidential candidate Ted Cruz's young daughters as trained monkeys. As of midnight Wednesday, the webpage...
Survivor pulled out alive 67 hours after China landslide
BEIJING — Squeezed into a narrow room under piles of debris for 67 hours, a young man was saved by a door that trapped his foot but gave him space...
Woman arrested for attacking hubby who wouldn't stop farting
A Florida woman was arrested earlier this month for allegedly attacking her gassy husband, who couldn’t stop farting in bed. Dawn Meikle, 55, faces misdemeanor battery charges after kicking and...
Why John Mara must clean house
John Mara has a terribly difficult task on his hands, and the truth is that parting ways with his coach and his general manager might well be the easiest thing...
How 'The Affair' sacrificed its dramatic integrity
This was the year that “The Affair” ripped a page from the playbook of “How to Get Away With Murder” — and sacrificed its dramatic integrity. After stringing viewers along...
Brandon Marshall crushing reputation he brought to Jets
Brandon Marshall was upset and causing a locker-room commotion late Tuesday at the Jets facility in Florham Park, N.J. He was ranting about whether a point can be scored when...
Man kills his mom after finding bedbugs: police
A Minneapolis man killed his 89-year-old mother Thursday after finding bedbugs in the apartment the two shared, police said. Michael Gallagher, 62, faces a second-degree murder charge in the death...
Fisher on Williams robbery: No policy against partying
Knicks coach Derek Fisher said forward Derrick Williams has avoided addressing a police investigation into a late-night robbery in which two women he just met allegedly stole $750,000 worth of...
Man stabbed 4 times in the butt while waiting for the subway
A straphanger was stabbed in the buttocks four times on F-train subway platforms in Queens, but didn’t notice until he returned home, cops said. The stabbings began on the Queens...
Strategy the Jets likely will use to try to stop Rob Gronkowski
The Jets will take another stab at trying to at least contain their nemesis this weekend. Not that Gang Green — like the rest of the NFL — has ever...
8-month-old baby found dead in The Bronx
An 8-month-old baby died after being found unresponsive in his family’s Bronx home on Tuesday. The infant, Lavelle Langley, was found in the apartment on East Tremont Avenue at around...
How NYPD detective killed in Afghanistan prevented a murder
Detective Joseph Lemm was remembered Tuesday as a “fearless” officer who once prevented a murder with a seemingly simple arrest. The tragic cop’s captain said that Lemm had made the...
How Jerry Reese has neutered 2 Super Bowl-winning coaches
The 2015 Giants can be summed up in so many ways, with so many words, with so much passion and disgust and annoyance, with so much blame to assign so...
Mom 'had feeling' hero soldier wouldn't be coming home
One of the six US service members killed in an Afghanistan suicide bombing was a Long Island native whose mother told The Post she had a terrible feeling he wouldn’t...
Airbnb is costing the city tax revenue
Revenue from the city’s hotel tax is expected to drop for the first time since the 2009 recession — and Airbnb is partly to blame, according to the Independent Budget...
Ex-Ranger Carl Hagelin returns to Garden: How was he treated?
On the cusp of restricted free agency and one year away from going unrestricted, Carl Hagelin was going to be a difficult summer of 2015 signing for the Rangers. And...
UWS eatery: City's never-ending construction killed our business
The Upper West Side seafood mainstay Ocean Grill has closed for good — and the owners say their landlord drove them out of business with massive construction scaffolding. A $6.3...
Terrorist's nephew accused of supplying Colombian rebels with missiles
The nephew of one of the world’s most-wanted terrorists was hauled into Manhattan federal court for trying to supply Colombian rebels with missiles to use against US warplanes, law-enforcement sources...
Robert Durst agrees to Los Angeles extradition
LOS ANGELES — A New York real estate heir has agreed to return to Los Angeles to face charges that he killed a woman to stop her from cooperating with...
Cops make assault rifle bust after investigating weed stench
A rifle-wielding man and his pal were busted by three NYPD cops in Brooklyn when the officers smelled marijuana and decided to investigate, police sources said. The Anti-Crime Unit officers...
Municipal workers can now get six weeks paid parental leave
Thousands of municipal workers will be eligible for up to six weeks of paid parental leave under an executive order signed Tuesday by Mayor de Blasio. Workers with an accumulation...
Fariña suggests buying Rosetta Stone to learn foreign languages
Schools Chancellor Carmen Fariña offered startling advice to parents upset at cuts to foreign language classes: If you don’t like it, buy a $200 Rosetta Stone program so kids can...
De Blasio's year-end reflections are one big humblebrag
Wherever you look these days, Bill de Blasio is assuming a humble pose. He’s busy in year-end interviews and press conferences conceding “mistakes” and insisting he’s learned his lessons, saying,...
Deron Williams: Playing for Nets made me want to quit
On Wednesday, Deron Williams — the man the Nets paid $27.5 million to go away — could make his return to Brooklyn, the place he says made him so miserable...
'Crane King' moving assets to daughter's company to avoid $96M payment: lawyers
The Crane King behind a fatal 2008 collapse is being accused of trying to avoid a $96 million court judgment by quietly giving his business to his 32-year-old blogger daughter,...
Donald Trump thinks 'schlonged' is a perfectly acceptable word
Donald Trump has defended his use of the word “schlonged” to describe Hillary Clinton’s 2008 defeat. “When I said that Hillary got schlonged by Obama, that means she got beaten...
Nexstar nears $2B deal to acquire Media General
Nexstar Broadcasting, the owner of 106 TV stations reaching 17 percent of US households, is nearing a better-than-$2 billion deal to acquire rival Media General, The Post has learned. “The...
The rivalry that lets Fitzpatrick shrug off Jets-Patriots stakes
It might look like it on paper, but Ryan Fitzpatrick wants you to know that Sunday’s Jets-Patriots matchup at MetLife Stadium isn’t the biggest game of his football career. “I...
Shopping cart attack teen busted in $25K burglary string
An East Harlem teen who received a slap on the wrist after nearly killing a woman with a shopping cart in a 2011 prank was clearly not rehabilitated — he...
NFL's officiating VP: Beckham, Norman should've been ejected
Odell Beckham Jr. was not ejected from last Sunday’s 38-35 loss to the Panthers, though the Giants second-year receiver was often out of control on the field. He should have...
An ex-Knick and another low-risk flier boost the Nets' bench
After missing four games with a concussion, point guard Shane Larkin is listed as probable to return Wednesday against Dallas. If he does, he’ll come back to a second unit...
Cuomo ally uses 'Night Before Christmas' to rib de Blasio
Guests at Gov. Cuomo’s annual holiday party got some extra cheer this year from a longtime pal of the governor who read a Christmas classic with new verses that ribbed...
First-period blitz propels Devils past Red Wings
DETROIT — The Devils were hardly at their best Tuesday night. Thanks to a 132-second stretch of the first period, they got away with it. The Devils scored on three...
Ray Kelly accuses Bratton of fudging 'record low' crime stats
Former Police Commissioner Ray Kelly suggested on Tuesday that the NYPD is manipulating crime statistics — and challenged Mayor de Blasio’s assertion that New York remains the safest big city...
Daily Blotter
The Bronx Surveillance video from a supermarket in Woodstock shows a suspect running into the store just before he shot a 21-year-old rival, authorities said. The suspect was seen running...
Why Phil Jackson may have last laugh in Smith, Shumpert trade
Phil Jackson’s fire sale occurred nearly one year ago and the Knicks have lived to tell about it. Last Jan. 5, Jackson waived starting center Samuel Dalembert and sent Iman...