January 22, 2016
This property-tax loophole is costing the city millions
A top city official conceded Friday that the property tax — the Big Apple’s largest single revenue source — is part of a “broken” system that isn’t always fair. “It’s...
Council stalls on horse carriage vote over lack of details in de Blasio plan
Mayor de Blasio’s bid to rush through a plan to get horse carriages off the streets and into new stables in Central Park ran into a roadblock Friday when mayoral...
Eva Moskowitz defends Charter Schools' suspension policies
Success Academy founder Eva Moskowitz defended her charter network’s suspension policies on Friday, saying 83 percent of kids pulled from classes return the next day — and they still get...
Man arrested with working WWI-era gun at JFK Airport
A functioning World War I-era gun was recovered during a search of a flier’s luggage at JFK Airport, authorities said Friday. Philip Saada, 58, of Deal, NJ, was stopped after...
Mets are bringing back Yoenis Cespedes
Suddenly, all is right with the Mets. After seemingly being on the verge of losing Yoenis Cespedes to the rival Nationals, the Mets took advantage of the outfielder’s desire to...
Uber allowed to charge more for Jonas rides -- to a point
Uber has the OK from the state to charge its customers more than usual during this weekend’s storm, but only to a point. The ride-share company must abide by an...
Winter Storm Jonas brings snow, floods to Eastern US
A storm that arrived postcard-pretty in the nation's capital Friday was morphing into a painful, even paralyzing blizzard with gale-force winds pushing heavy snow and coastal flooding. One in seven...
It's here! Winter Storm Jonas begins pummeling NYC
Take a blizzard day, New York! Residents of the city and the rest of the state are warned to stay in their homes and off the roads this weekend as...
Winter Storm Jonas claims its first victims
At least nine people have been killed in accidents as a snowstorm pounds the eastern part of the U.S. Some details of the deaths: Kentucky — A man died in...
Panicked New Yorkers can't buy enough Jonas groceries
Snow-fearing New Yorkers made mad dashes to the grocery stores Friday, fearful of suffering cabin fever with empty cabinets. “I wasn’t nervous [about the storm] until I saw the line,...
Russian dissident’s accused killer planning TV show about traitor spies
An ex-KGB spy accused in a British report of fatally poisoning a turncoat former colleague in London — probably on the orders of Vladimir Putin — is laughing off the...
John Tavares wakes up late as Islanders blast Senators
OTTAWA, Ontario — The Islanders hadn't played a game in five days, but if there was rust, it didn't show. Travis Hamonic and John Tavares each had a goal and...
GOP dumps National Review as debate sponsor after Trump diss
WASHINGTON — The rift in the GOP exposed by the Donald Trump brawl with Ted Cruz grew deeper Friday as the Republican Party dumped National Review as a debate co-sponsor...
Another case of the dropsies could turn fatal for Broncos
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — The Broncos know the margin for error is much more narrow now, that they cannot get away with the mistakes they made in last week’s win over...
How Cespedes' makeup, Mets patience made for mind-blowing turn
It took Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit, pain-addled, walk-off home run in the 1988 World Series to cause the legendary Jack Buck to proclaim, “I don’t believe what I just saw!” The...
Viacom boss Philippe Dauman gets hefty raise while profits dips
The only thing that’s up at Viacom is CEO Philippe Dauman’s pay package. The New York media giant revealed Friday that Dauman’s total compensation rose 22 percent, to $54.2 million,...
Knicks back to being punching bags for at least one night
The Knicks have returned to respectability in remarkably quick fashion following a franchise-worst season, but a Friday night spent resembling a punching bag showed their next step is still at...
How to ditch your ugly parka and still stay toasty this winter
Winter is upon us, and in the past that meant hauling your all-black ensemble out of storage and bundling up in a parka until springtime. But there’s no need to...
MSG execs fired after being caught in ticket scalping scandal
Madison Square Garden has fired about a half dozen sales executives — plus a senior executive in ticket sales and corporate hospitality — after they were caught in a ticket...
Nets' inspired start falls apart in another meltdown
The Nets jumped on the Jazz early Friday night and got off to an 11-point lead. But after that glowing brush with greatness, the Nets played like they all had...
Oscars' race controversy making ad buyers nervous
Madison Avenue is getting nervous about the growing race rift threatening to engulf the Oscars. Ad buyers are fretting that this year’s Academy Awards telecast will be tarnished by controversy...
'Ranger cult' in effect for cold-blooded rout in snowy Carolina
RALEIGH, N.C. — Winter weather didn't stop Rangers fans from getting to PNC Arena on Friday night. The Hurricanes couldn't slow the Rangers, either. J.T. Miller got both his goals...
Bill Gates sells massive photo firm to Chinese company
Bill Gates on Friday sold his image-licensing firm Corbis to a Chinese company. Terms were not disclosed. Corbis owns one of the world’s largest collection of news photos, including iconic...
The battle for the Republican soul
At the moment, the Republican establishment is relevant to the presidential-nomination battle only as an epithet. Less than two weeks from the Iowa caucus, the fight for the Republican nomination...
Why the Koch brothers drive liberals nuts
Jane Mayer of The New Yorker has a new book out: “Dark Money: The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right.” It’s mostly about those...
Heroes matter: The real message of '13 Hours'
With the just-released “13 Hours: The Secret Soldiers of Benghazi,” director Michael Bay has transcended himself with an emotionally wrenching but inspirational action movie that honors the brotherhood of warriors...
The Fast and Furious scandal returns
Blast from the past: Operation Fast and Furious is back in the news. Team Obama’s disastrous gun-running operation set out to track “straw purchase” gun buyers and link them to...
An outrageous power grab by New York's fake ethics watchdog
With the capital a notorious cesspool of corruption for lo, these many years, New Yorkers have rightly viewed the state’s ethics “watchdog” as a mere joke. But now the Joint...
The shoes are raining down in Hillary's e-mail mess
It’s easy to see why some feel numbed by the Hillary Clinton e-mail scandal. Damning new “shoes” are dropping . . . well, fast and furious, to cite yet another administration outrage...
Two teens busted for attacking Muslim man while shouting 'ISIS! ISIS!'
Two teens have been arrested for allegedly attacking a Muslim man in The Bronx while screaming, “ISIS!” One of the suspects is only 14 years old and, faces charges of...
'Wheel of Fortune's Pat Sajak gives withering response when contestant goofs up
Oops. A "Wheel of Fortune" contestant committed the cardinal "Wheel of Fortune" sin: not paying attention. And panicking. The category? The classic "Food & Drink." Her guess? "Homemade Waffles." Which...
Police hunt for serial Manhattan bank robber
Police are searching for a robber who hit up seven Manhattan banks, netting more than $11,000. The one-man crime spree started Aug. 8, when the suspect entered the Santander Bank...
Worst Canada school shooting in a decade leaves 4 dead
WINNIPEG, Manitoba - Four people were killed and others injured in a school shooting in a remote part of Saskatchewan on Friday and a male suspect is in custody, Canadian...
Exposing sex abusers is the best use of social media ever
If you had any doubts about the power of Internet shaming, look no further than this week’s resignation of the music publicist whom Amber Coffman, of the band Dirty Projectors,...
Traffickers smuggled drugs on famous Spanish naval ship: officials
Two alleged Colombian drug traffickers were busted in their native country Thursday night for allegedly smuggling narcotics to New York aboard the famed Spanish navy ship the “Juan Sebastian de...
Actor Chris Meloni sells Manhattan apartment for $8.1M
Meloni has finally sold his apartment at the Park Imperial, at 230 W. 56th St.
Eli Manning headed to Pro Bowl -- and captain Beckham's team?
Unlike the team he plays for, Eli Manning had an excellent 2015 season. And now, because Ben Roethlisberger is hurt, Manning gets an all-expense paid trip to Hawaii. Manning is...
Cow that ran from slaughterhouse gets cushy new life
A cow that hoofed it out of a Queens slaughterhouse is off to greener pastures – thanks to an animal activist who had a beef with its planned demise. Mike...
The day in photos: Jan. 22, 2016
Pandas play in snow, candidates hit the campaign trail and more.
A teen rapper moves to Germany in 'Morris From America'
You probably couldn’t forget the name Markees Christmas if you tried, but even so, this young actor does a lovely job underplaying his character, a 13-year-old black American trying to...
Best dad ever built a Disney-worthy tree in his daughter’s room
2016 isn’t even a month old, but Rob Adams definitely deserves a “dad of the year” award. The video game developer spent almost three years dreaming up, designing and handcrafting...
'Other People' could mean an Oscar nom for Molly Shannon
A gay “Garden State,” the Sundance opening-night film “Other People” is an affecting dramedy about coming to terms with death that presents Molly Shannon with one Oscar moment after another...
Lawyer stabbed doc wife 21 times then enjoyed a cigarette: prosecutor
The Scarsdale pediatrician who was allegedly stabbed to death by her tax-lawyer hubby recently confided to pals that she had grown increasingly scared of her estranged spouse — to the...
Drunk guy fumbling with gun inside movie theater shoots woman during '13 Hours'
RENTON, Wash. — Police have arrested a man who told authorities he accidentally shot and injured a woman in a Washington state movie theater. Authorities were called to the Regal...
Body of stabbing victim discovered at Brooklyn apartment fire
Firefighters putting out a blaze in a Brooklyn apartment Friday morning discovered the body of a man who had been stabbed to death, law-enforcement sources said. Romulo Heras, 61, was...
Deranged slasher recorded attack in his daily planner
The deranged slasher who cut a 30-year-old stranger from ear to mouth in the East Village recorded the sickening attack in a daily planner, Manhattan prosecutors said Friday in court....
Magic Johnson's son has amazing style
EJ Johnson is not only the son of Lakers legend and HIV/AIDS activist Earvin “Magic” Johnson — he’s a fashion icon! Plus, the celeb spawn recently dropped 180 pounds with...
Source: LeBron's mutinous Cavs group got Blatt fired, Lue hired
It was a Sweet Lue of a day for LeBron James. James came to Cleveland not simply to win the NBA’s Eastern Conference, but to break the city’s long-running sports-championship...
Cops use smartphones to nab cellphone thief
Two Brooklyn cops used their new NYPD-issued smartphones to catch a cellphone thief — who also happened to be carrying a loaded gun, police sources said Friday. Officer Angelo Rossignolo...
Queens bus to make more frequent trips to La Guardia
The MTA has thrown a bone to riders who think a busy Queens bus line could be the key to getting more people to take public transportation to and from...
5 'healthy' snacks that actually make you hungrier
The whole point of a snack is to fill you up enough so you don't accidentally gnaw your arm off before lunch or dinner. Unfortunately, plenty of between-meal bites fail...
Mugger who shot student's mom hissed: 'Your mother better have some money!'
A masked mugger who pistol-whipped a college student outside a hotel near JFK Airport hissed, “Your mother better have some money or I’m going to shoot you!” before gunning down...
Here's why you're the sweatiest one in the room -- and what to do about it
There's really only one time anyone likes to sweat, and that's when you’re killing your last set at the gym. A big presentation? A first date? Job interview? No thanks....
Holly Holm on fame, defending her title and Ronda Rousey hype
When Holly Holm arrived for a photo shoot on the Observation Deck of the Empire State Building on Thursday, a young female tourist whispered to a friend: “That’s the girl...
High school 'fake birth' is most inventive free-throw distraction
https://twitter.com/StoriedRivals/status/689929927181877248 The student section at Sheridan High School in Thornville, Ohio, knows how to create a distraction. Storied Rivals posted a video showing the spirited “Red Regiment” students using a...
Oscars adopt diversity reforms after race controversy
The film academy is pledging to double the number of female and minority members by 2020, and will immediately diversify its leadership by adding three new seats to its board...
Science explains why dolls are the creepiest
We humans like to think of ourselves as an evolved species. We’ve eradicated smallpox. We’ve been to the moon and back. We figured out a way to put peanut butter...
Adorable panda fight and other epic battles
Some fights are terrifying, but pandas' are just way too adorable. Check out these pandas trying to fight each other, before the whole thing turns into a giant hugfest.
Dakota, Nicky and Chloë are going to own this blizzard
In case you hadn’t heard, the East Coast is currently under threat of a nasty, weekend-wrecking snowstorm named Jonas. In New York, you’re either ransacking the bodega for water and...
The Devils' reclamation is a success, and it's only just begun
It was this past September, training camp for the Devils, and before they could even get on the ice, they were buried under predictions picking them to finish last. First-year...
Five things Broncos must do to shock Brady, Patriots
ENGLEWOOD, Colorado — Those of you who don’t believe the Broncos have a chance to beat the Patriots in Sunday’s AFC Championship game know who you are. Those of you...
NYC schools and De Blasio both targeted in email ISIS prank
New York City schools received a mass e-mail warning that ISIS would kill students and Mayor de Blasio — but it turned out to be a hoax, police sources said...
Hockey player gets hit in nuts with hockey puck
Oilers player Matt Hendricks really took one for the team during a game against the Dallas Stars. He blocked a shot on goal with his crotch, and was hit hard...
Here's how Winter Storm Jonas is wreaking havoc on sports
The NBA has postponed Saturday games in Philadelphia and Washington due to the winter storm hitting the East Coast, and is monitoring the Knicks' scheduled Saturday night game in Charlotte,...
Relax! Dow nears first weekly gain of 2016
Don’t count Wall Street out just yet. US stocks surged on Friday, notching their first positive week of the year, as a cold snap pushed up oil prices and central...
'Star Wars' fan's epic marriage proposal
May the force (and the ring) be with you. A 25-year-old Brit proposed to his girlfriend, Lizzy, by acting out scenes from the couple's favorite films, including "Star Wars" and...
Town to change logo of white guy throttling Indian after 'Daily Show' mocking
WHITESBORO, NY — An upstate New York village is changing its official logo after the image, which appears to show a white man throttling an Indian, was ridiculed on Comedy...
Set in a wild club, Belgian flick 'Belgica' is a pointless slog
One of four films that were opening-night features at Sundance, the Belgian film “Belgica” is directed by Felix van Groeningen, the author of “The Broken Circle Breakdown,” which I didn’t...
These numbers prove the Oscars have a race problem
Everyone is talking about how white the Oscars are, but what does that really mean? The numbers speak for themselves.
Why the Zika Virus is freaking everyone out
The Zika virus is a mosquito-borne illness that is causing severe birth defects in babies, and it's spreading. Here's what you need to know if you are pregnant or thinking...
Clippers getting mileage out of Knicks' random alums
The Clippers come to the Garden on Friday night with five compelling connections. They boast four former Knicks — two who participated in last season’s 17-65 disaster — and a...
Kids need standing desks, too
Standing desks in classrooms could be an easy way to help make kids' time in school less sedentary, a new research review suggests. The study team analyzed data from eight...
Triple-murder suspect marries key witness against him
KANSAS CITY, Mo. — A Kansas City man charged in the shooting deaths of three people, including his 1-year-old son, has married the woman who told police she witnessed the...
The Supreme Court's ticking time bomb for the GOP
The Supreme Court decided this week to take up the Obama administration’s unilateral executive actions on immigration, which will keep the issue on the front burner for the presidential election....
J.R. Smith not charged in alleged NYC teen choke
The NYPD and prosecutors have officially closed the investigation into hotheaded former Knick J.R. Smith for allegedly choking a teen fan, authorities said. 19-year-old Justin Brown claimed that the NBA...
Giants move quickly after denying ambitious Mike Singletary
It looks as if “Samurai Mike’’ will not be coming to the Giants. Mike Singletary, the Hall of Fame linebacker whose wide-eyed stare as a player and unorthodox motivational maneuvers...
'Uncle Spliffy' is the weed-selling alias of ex-NBAer Cliff Robinson
While it's still illegal on the federal level, marijuana usage is becoming more and more socially acceptable as it's legalized in states across the nation. And if a little bit...
This dad made a fairytale treehouse for his daughter, and it's amazing
This father pulled out all the stops to create a dream bedroom for his daughter. Your kids will be jealous of this room, and you'll be jealous of the dad's...
This Uber rider nutjob was actually a doctor
In today's world, if you act like a jerk in public, the Internet will find you and immortalize that moment. It wasn't long before video surfaced of an apparently drunken...
Dozens of migrants, including 17 children, drown as 2 smuggling boats sink off Greece
ATHENS, Greece — At least 45 people, including 17 children, drowned Friday in the Aegean Sea as two smuggling boats sank off different Greek islands. A search-and-rescue operation was under...
Cespedes' potential Mets deal would be unprecedented risk
As of late Friday morning, here’s what we know about Yoenis Cespedes’ free agency: -- All along, the Mets have kept in touch with Cespedes’ representatives at Roc Nation Sports, but...
Amy Schumer isn't the first comic to be accused of stealing jokes
Talk about a train wreck. On Wednesday, long-simmering accusations of joke-stealing against Amy Schumer came to a boil, forcing the popular actor-comedian to refute the charges on SiriusXM’s “The Jim...
Suspect in murder of KGB agent laughs off British report
A Russian suspect in the murder of KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko is laughing off a British report implicating him by filming a television series based on the assassination. Andrey Lugovoy,...
Johnny Manziel resurfaces to party with NBA, NHL stars
Johnny Football seems to be enjoying his offseason away from the clutches of Cleveland. The polarizing quarterback found a new party posse in his home state of Texas. He took in...
Sheryl Sandberg thinks we can beat ISIS with Facebook 'likes'
Facebook Chief Operating Officer Sheryl Sandberg believes the world can “like” ISIS into submission. The No. 2 executive at the powerful Silicon Valley company wants people around the world to...
Barbara Bush endorses Jeb Bush in new ad
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QTfSQJE6CJE WASHINGTON — Bush family matriarch Barbara Bush has cut a campaign ad for her son Jeb — and the 90-year-old former first lady used the opportunity to get in...
Avalanche-causing snowboarder unapologetic after tragedy
A California snowboarder who triggered an avalanche while filming a viral video in an off-limits area of the mountain remains unapologetic even after the search was called off for a...
Mets' Triple-A park is filled with crap and league is pissed
A month before champagne was spraying in the Mets clubhouse, there was something with a far fouler scent permeating their Triple-A team's home.
Weight Watchers loses Oprah bump
Weight Watchers has lost its Oprah Winfrey bump. Shares of the New York diet company closed Thursday at $11.98 — well below the $13.92 price they enjoyed back in October...
Rapist escapes from beer hall during prison field trip
BERLIN — Two German prison guards face a criminal investigation after they allowed a convicted rapist to escape during a visit to a beer hall. German news agency dpa reports...
GM ignition switch trial abruptly dismissed
The first of potentially many trials against General Motors over its faulty ignition switches was dismissed Friday following allegations the plaintiff lied on the stand. Lawyers for both plaintiff Robert...
Eighth-graders asked if they were gay during bullying workshop
IMPERIAL, Pa. — Parents say students at a Pennsylvania school were asked personal questions that opened them up to ridicule during what was supposed to be an anti-bullying workshop. School...
Animals are starving at Gaza's zoos under Hamas
RAFAH, Gaza Strip — The African tiger at the zoo in southern Gaza Strip was emaciated, its belly shrunken and its striped coat hanging loose. It strode nervously up and...
Women suspected of drugging men, stealing Rolexes
HOLLYWOOD, Fla. — Police in Florida say they're looking for two women suspected of drugging two men and stealing their Rolex watches after they met at a bar. Local media...
How St. John's experience helped Kathryn Smith land historic job
As word spread Wednesday night of Kathryn Smith becoming the first female assistant coach in the NFL, surprising many in the football community nationwide, the response to those that knew...
Teen clings to life after hit-and-run
A 15-year-old boy is clinging to life after he was struck by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on Thursday night, authorities said. The unidentified boy was hit by a red...
Twitter erupts after Saudi cleric says chess is forbidden
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A video clip of Saudi Arabia's top cleric saying that the game of chess is "forbidden" in Islam because it wastes time and leads to...
Burglary suspect locks his keys in the getaway car
ANCHORAGE, Alaska — A man suspected of burglarizing two Alaska businesses delayed his getaway by locking his keys in his car. A call to a cab company helped open the...
California nudists told to cover up
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — The Naturists in the OC will have to stop going au naturale if they want to keep using the Huntington Beach City Gym and Pool. Since...
Judge told defendants to give blood or go to jail
MONTGOMERY, Ala. — A state panel has publicly censured an Alabama judge who told criminal defendants who couldn't pay their fines to either donate blood or go to jail. Documents...
Little doctor goes crazy in a big way
A Miami neurologist became a YouTube star when she attacked an Uber driver who called her out for trying to swipe the ride from another passenger. Dr. Anjali Ramkissoon, wearing...
Major nor’easter expected to dump almost a foot of snow on NYC
Blizzard warnings have been issued for New York City, Long Island and northeastern New Jersey as a major nor’easter is expected to dump almost a foot of snow, unleash powerful...
Boomer Esiason speculates on Peyton's future: Loss likely 'last ever'
Sunday’s AFC Championship game could feel more like a funeral than a football game. Peyton Manning will be trying to lead the Broncos to an upset over the Patriots, and...
Donny McCaslin remembers the last time he saw David Bowie alive
In a famous 1976 interview with Rolling Stone, David Bowie explained his desire to be “superhuman.” In November, Brooklyn saxophonist Donny McCaslin got a taste of that. McCaslin was visiting...
Joan Baez's list of ex-lovers is better than yours
You can say this of Joan Baez: She’s popped up, Zelig-like, everywhere with everyone — from the Village with Bob Dylan and Mississippi with Martin Luther King Jr. to Palo...
Brave the blizzard and see 'Skeleton Crew' off-Broadway
SEE IT “Skeleton Crew,” set in the dingy break room of a Detroit auto-parts factory, looks modest but is deeply affecting. Big changes are hitting a gruff union steward, a...
Marlon Wayans on Oscars: C'mon, it's named after a white dude
If “Fifty Shades of Grey” felt like the misogynist’s guide to sex, then the feminist response is upon us, and it comes via the new spoof “Fifty Shades of Black,”...
Man struck by third vehicle when checking on fender bender
A fender bender turned tragic Thursday when a man stepped out of a damaged car on the FDR Drive and was critically injured by a third vehicle that slammed into...
'Billions' star on her 'embarrassing' sex scenes
In the first episode of Showtime’s new drama “Billions,” viewers are introduced to Wendy Rhoades as the smart, ambitious, breadwinner wife of a crusading US Attorney. By the end of...
Prepare to binge-watch these buzzy new shows
Park CITY, Utah — Maybe they should rename it the Sundance Film and TV Festival. This year, some of the biggest names are J.J. Abrams, Steven Soderbergh, James Franco, Chelsea...
New York to weathercasters: 'Get it right!'
Here’s a friendly reminder to our beloved weathercasters who’ve been sounding the alarm this week with dire predictions of the epic nor’easter barreling down on us: Hell hath no fury...
Husband arrested in wife's stabbing plugs ears for mugshot
A Scarsdale tax lawyer tried to tune out the world following his arrest in the stabbing death of his pediatrician wife, a mug shot released Thursday revealed. Jules Reich, who...
Movie buffs head to the Ziegfeld for final shows
Movie buffs began showing up at the Ziegfeld Theater in Midtown on Thursday for a final look at the iconic movie house — a day after The Post revealed that...
City housing homeless in hospital's decontamination unit
The city is so desperate to find space for the burgeoning homeless population that it’s housing downtrodden New Yorkers in a decontamination unit at a city hospital, The Post has...
UK eyes sanctions against Russia over ex-spy's death
British-Russian relations fell to their lowest point since the Cold War on Thursday following a judicial report that found Vladimir Putin likely ordered the murder of a former Kremlin agent...
Subway creep masturbated in front of woman on F train: cops
Police are looking for the creep, pictured here, who allegedly exposed himself and masturbated in front of a woman on a Brooklyn train early this month. The perv was on...
De Blasio is doing better than Cuomo handling homeless: poll
ALBANY — Mayor de Blasio has finally beaten Gov. Cuomo in a poll. New York City voters said the mayor is doing a better job than the governor in handling...
De Blasio's budget allots $337M for struggling hospitals
The city is pumping an extra $337 million into the municipal hospital system to keep it afloat, Mayor de Blasio announced Thursday as he presented his $82.1 billion preliminary spending...
Jason Taylor's view on Cam Newton's intense celebrations
SiriusXM NFL Radio host and Dolphins great Jason Taylor talks Cam Newton’s ascendancy, Carson Palmer’s playoff struggles and the “most intense game” he ever played in with The Post’s Justin...
Occupy protesters who flipped off NYPD cops get $52K from city
The city has agreed to pay two Occupy Wall Street protesters $52,000 after they were arrested for flipping the bird to officers on the subway, unprovoked. Channing Creager, 26, of...
L’eggs heirs in $4M battle over panty hose
The late businessman who launched wildly popular L’eggs by packaging hosiery in egg-shaped containers must be turning over in his grave — his gal pal is accusing his ex-business partner...
Shane Larkin-friendly system has been disaster for Nets
Not much has changed in the six games since the Nets fired Lionel Hollins. Their record remains the third-worst in the league, the underwhelming nights no easier to distinguish from...
US college student arrested in North Korea for 'anti-state acts'
SEOUL, South Korea — North Korea announced Friday the arrest of a U.S. university student for what it called a "hostile act" orchestrated by the American government to undermine the authoritarian...
Key Broncos cog still hurting but likely to play vs. Patriots
ENGLEWOOD, Colo. — In the aftermath of the Broncos’ divisional playoff win over the Steelers last weekend, Denver cornerback Chris Harris conceded he played essentially with one arm because of...
Writer's Digest publisher taps new chief executive
Tom Beusse was tapped by Tinicum Partners to become the new CEO of F+W, which publishes Writer’s Digest, Digital Book World and a range of hobby titles including Popular Woodworking....
Michelle Obama to appear at annual magazine conference
Linda Thomas Brooks, who was tapped to be the new CEO of MPA, the Association of Magazine Media, is putting the finishing touches on the association’s annual powwow in New...
Penthouse backpedals on plan to shutter print magazine
Was word of the demise of Penthouse’s print edition premature? There seems to be real discord inside the parent company Friend Finder Networks on what to do with Penthouse. Kelly...
Ted Cruz staffer mocks Trump's three marriages
WASHINGTON — Nothing is off limits in the increasingly nasty fight between Ted Cruz and Donald Trump — even the real estate baron’s three marriages. Cruz campaign spokesman Rick Tyler...
New breeds strut their stuff for Westminster Dog Show
It was a wild and woolly affair at Madison Square Garden Thursday as the organizers of next month’s Westminster Dog Show trotted out seven new breeds that will compete for...
Google cracks down on weight-loss scams and phishing traps
The number of online bad ads, scams and phishing attempts increased sharply in 2015, Google said on Thursday. The search giant — which last year came under pressure as Apple...
ID-theft-ring impersonated its way to $700K: DA
A New York-based ID-theft ring stole more than $700,000 from banks by impersonating real account holders and making fraudulent withdrawals in 10 states, the Manhattan DA’s Office said Thursday. Prosecutors...
Mom shot trying to save daughter from pistol-whipping
An out-of-town teacher who publicly railed against gun violence was shot in the shoulder by a masked gunman as she tried to save her 20-year-old daughter from a pistol-whipping outside...
Victim’s son wishes he had ‘minute alone’ with ‘serial killer’
The son of an alleged victim of Brooklyn serial killing suspect Salvatore Perrone told The Post he wishes he had a “minute alone” with the so-called “Son of Sal.” While...
Dad tries to get out of child support with a $150K check
An Ivy League Lothario’s bid to get out of child support by giving his baby mama a one-time $150,000 payment was spanked by a Manhattan judge Thursday. The 2013 Dartmouth...
NYC Marathon organizers sued over 'illegal' lottery
Two runners who failed to get a spot in the New York City Marathon sought their revenge Thursday by suing the race’s organizer, claiming that it’s running an illegal lottery....
How ex-KGB spy was killed with tea after accusing Putin of pedophilia
The radioactive poison that killed Russian dissident Alexander Litvinenko was delivered under the most civilized of circumstances — at tea time, as he sipped green tea with lemon and honey...
Hondo: Better call Paul
Hondo surged with his over/under plays during divisional weekend, coming out on the right side of all four to regain a modicum of respectability. Of course, there’s respectability, then there’s...
Why Patriots will destroy Broncos: a tale of 2 quarterbacks
There are any number of reasons the Patriots are the pick to bust the Broncos and make it to a second straight Super Bowl and seventh in the Bill Belichick/Tom Brady...
Daily Blotter
Brooklyn Investigators are working to identify the body of a man found on the grounds of the Brownsville Houses. Cops discovered the body behind an apartment building at the complex...
Poisoning 'probability' makes Putin more radioactive than ever
It isn't often that a judge in one country accuses the president of another — a superpower, no less — of participating in murder. On Thursday, however, the chairman of...
National League DH seems almost inevitable for 2017
CORAL GABLES, Fla. — Could the designated hitter take over the world — or more specifically, the National League — by 2017? Commissioner Rob Manfred, while avoiding specifics, seemed to...
NHL All-Star joke John Scott chooses mayhem over honor
Given that it’s difficult to return to a place we’ve never been, the chances for common sense to make a comeback grow dimmer. A Puncher’s Chance: He had two ways...