February 12, 2016
Hotel workers' union slams private equity firm for corporate jet use
Attacks on private equity managers are reaching new heights — literally. A hotel workers’ union that has been battling Leonard Green & Partners, the private equity owner of the Palms...
Raanta's broken confidence illuminates Lundqvist turnaround
Dan Girardi pointed to the fresh bruise on the right side of his knee that he had incurred by going down to block Jordan Nolan’s blast from, oh, about five...
Mob rat turns life around to give up 39 bad guys
A triple-murder suspect-turned-mob informant whose colorful stories led to the arrest of 39 underworld operators was sentenced to time served Friday — and he was even heralded by the judge...
De Blasio banned the opening of more homeless shelters
Mayor de Blasio personally banned the opening of new shelters in 2014 because of community backlash — and instead told officials to put homeless families in less secure hotels like...
NJIT hoops has a long shot at NCAA glory -- all it ever wanted
Everything had changed, and still, nothing was really different. The greatest season in NJIT history had just been completed, one in which the program previously known only for a 51-game...
NYC is making it easier for you to get lucky this Valentine's Day
Just in time for Valentine’s Day, the city is giving away free pocket-sized sex kits with spaces to stash condoms, lubricants and birth-control pills. Starting Sunday, the city is expanding...
New 'smart' headphones taking aim at Beats
It’s high time your headphones got smart. That’s the pitch from Muzik — an upcoming line of sleek, high-end headphones whose software can be updated to assist an ever-widening array...
Why jury believed NYPD cop was lying about stairwell shooting
Only after they each pulled the trigger on ex-cop Peter Liang’s service weapon did 12 Brooklyn jurors agree that he was not telling the truth about how it went off...
Clinton aide blasts media for 'hypocrisy' over latest email controversy
An aide to presidential wannabe Hillary Clinton Friday charged the Washington press corps with “hypocrisy’’ after an email surfaced describing a deal he made with a reporter. The 2009 email,...
ESPN reporter stops Arcade Fire frontman from dissing USA
https://twitter.com/AndyHutchins/status/698328797079273472?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw Win Butler wants the United States to Wake Up, but ESPN wasn't about to allow him the platform for his alarm. The frontman of Arcade Fire, a band that...
Hilary Duff's legs have no time for the polar vortex
While most New Yorkers swaddled every inch of skin with hats, gloves and scarves, Hilary Duff pretended it was the height of spring, showing up to a post-fashion show lunch...
Backup Raanta completely overwhelmed as Rangers collapse late
Before Friday night, Rangers goaltender Antti Raanta hadn’t played in nearly four weeks. By the end of the night, the backup sounded as if he never had played before at...
Retirement funds sinking along with stocks
Wall Street is in bad shape, but Main Street is even worse off. About $450 billion has been sucked out of the Americans’ 401(k) plans in the first six weeks...
NY HS hoops star's growth spurt came -- then big-time colleges
There is a wall in Marcell and Robin Randolph’s Yonkers home with several marks on it, illustrating how much their son Brandon has grown in recent years. Whenever he returns...
A star was born during the Super Bowl
The Super Bowl commercial was just the kickoff to a new career. PuppyMonkeyBaby, the star of one of one of the most buzzed-about spots during the NFL championship game, appears...
Jenrry Mejia timeline: How flamethrower went down the tubes
Jenrry Mejia’s baseball career may be over after he received a lifetime suspension from MLB following his third positive drug test. Here’s a look at his career: April 7, 2010:...
Brian Shaw: I can run any style of offense Knicks want
TORONTO — Brian Shaw didn’t run the triangle offense in Denver, but he hasn’t forgotten any of it. Shaw is expected to be a Knicks head-coaching candidate in the offseason...
LeBron worships the 'great basketball mind' he could hate
TORONTO — LeBron James might hate the torture his career has experienced from the teams of Gregg Popovich. But there’s no denying how much he respects the man. “I studied...
Why Jets or Giants could make run at Matt Forte
One of the most productive running backs in the NFL over the past eight seasons is going to hit the open market next month. The Bears announced Friday that Matt...
All-Stars' best Kobe stories: the masterpiece, the Matt Barnes stare
TORONTO — Warriors All-Star Klay Thompson was asked for a memory, a moment, an image, that represented Kobe Bryant, the third-highest scorer in NBA history, who was approaching his 15th...
A kabuki flame war to hide Carl Heastie's real agenda
It seems Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie doesn’t want anyone thinking about what he wants in this legislative session — because he spent the last week flaming hard about his dead-on-arrival...
Putin proves Obama wrong with his ugly military solution in Syria
President Obama declared last year that “There is no military solution in Syria.” Sadly, Russia’s Vladimir Putin has now proved him wrong by imposing one. Aleppo, Syria’s largest city and...
Taking the right lessons from the Liang verdict
Former Police Officer Peter Liang faces as much as 15 years behind bars after a jury found him guilty of manslaughter in the 2014 death of Akai Gurley. This is...
Conspiracy theories aren't really about politics -- but life
Whenever political conspiracy theories break out into the open, pundits and intellectuals name-check the brilliant but flawed essay “The Paranoid Style in American Politics” by Richard Hofstadter. Under President George...
'The Bachelor' is utterly unreal -- and that's why we love it
In the heart of America’s long love affair with reality television, there is a special spot for sappy shows about love affairs. We love love, and so we love “The...
American Pharoah begins breeding career with first roll in the hay
The studly racehorse who won last year's American Triple Crown kicked off his breeding career with a romantic roll in the hay — just in time for Valentine’s Day, owners...
Ex-Virginia governor Gilmore ends Republican presidential bid
Former Virginia Governor Jim Gilmore ended his long-shot campaign for the Republican presidential nomination on Friday after dismal showings in the first two contests in the race. Gilmore announced his...
Michigan warning on Flint Legionnaires' outbreak came really late
State officials knew about an outbreak of Legionnaires' disease and its suspected link to water system issues in impoverished Flint, Michigan, at least 10 months before a public announcement was...
St. John's season from hell has shot at a forever moment
One day, this may all have significant meaning to the success of the St. John’s men’s basketball program. One day, the young players may be able to look back at...
Fern Mallis likes Kanye now
While reactions were mixed on Kanye’s Thursday night MSG extravaganza, he’s got one very important — and surprising — fashion insider on his side: Fern Mallis. “I thought it was...
Racy night with handcuffs lands man in handcuffs -- again
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - An Arkansas couple's evening of "kinky" entertainment ended with one pair of handcuffs used for fun being replaced by another used for real in an arrest,...
Pioneering Broadway actress hits Fashion Week
Ali Stroker doesn't get to model very much. The Broadway actress and "Glee" alum, who just finished an acclaimed revival of "Spring Awakening," after all, is paralyzed from the neck...
Man discovers wife's pregnancy through Fitbit
Forget the doctor. The Fitbit will see you now. One man recently posted abnormal readings coming from his wife’s Fitbit watch, and he ended up getting something he hadn’t expected:...
Giants player Jay Bromley won't be charged with rape
They’re picking up the flag. Cops will not charge New York Giant lineman Jay Bromley with the rape of a woman who courted him on Instagram, police sources said. Authorities...
Mystery illness sickens 190 students at Pennsylvania college
Classes and weekend activities have been canceled at Ursinus College in eastern Pennsylvania as the school deals with a mystery illness that has sickened more than 190 students. University spokeswoman...
Mock NCAA bracket takeaways: Seton Hall on edge, Big 12 power
INDIANAPOLIS -- The NCAA hosted 16 media members from around the country to participate in its annual mock selection. The seminar began Thursday at 2 p.m. and concluded Friday at...
Mike Birbiglia's hilarious 'Thank God for Jokes' is a must-see
SEE IT The latest entry in the Encores! series of neglected musicals is “Cabin in the Sky,” which in 1940 boasted an all-black cast led by Ethel Waters. Modern, overly...
Teen fatally shoots pal while gloating over touchdown in video game
A teenager accidentally shot his 16-year-old friend dead while gloating over a touchdown in the Madden NFL video game Thursday night in Brooklyn, police sources said. The victim, Denzel Nash...
Hilary Duff feels liberated by 'Younger'
Hilary Duff may have once balked at the maximalist lace-and-fringe frocks shown on the Zimmerman runway Thursday afternoon. But after working with the legendary "Sex and the City" designer Patricia...
Apple to launch new iPhone, iPad in March
Apple is on target to introduce its next iPhone and iPad models on March 15, and aims to start selling the devices in the same week, technology blog 9to5Mac reported,...
Feeding the pigeons in this city could land you in jail
CARLSBAD, N.M. — A New Mexico city in cracking down on people feeding pigeons. KRQE-TV in Albuquerque reports that the Carlsbad city council recently approved an ordinance that bans residents from...
Scientists bid farewell to comet lander following radio silence
European scientists have given up hope of restoring contact with space probe Philae, which successfully landed on a comet in a pinpoint operation only to lose power because its solar-driven...
Heartless airline won't give you a refund even if you have a brain tumor
Everyone who flies the not-so-friendly skies knows that airlines have become increasingly inflexible and unfairly expensive about everything, from checking bags to consuming beverages. But this is a case in...
Sex worker’s autopsy could provide break in Gilgo killer case
A Craigslist prostitute believed to be one of 10 victims of Long Island’s elusive Gilgo Beach serial killer was likely “strangled” to death, a renowned forensic pathologist revealed Friday. “There...
Valentine's Day in Japan is a complete mess
Valentine's Day is a real "love it or hate it" holiday. Before all the haters start complaining this year, they should check out how complicated the holiday gets over in...
Can't 'convey my disbelief': Mets' Jenrry Mejia banned for life
That’s three strikes for Jenrry Mejia, and he’s out. The right-hander, who pitched for the Mets in five of the past six seasons, has become the first player in baseball...
Huma Abedin gives Clinton supporter the cold shoulder
In a not-so-touching moment after Thursday’s Democratic presidential debate, Hillary Clinton aide Huma Abedin shoved away a woman who tried to hug her. Abedin, the wife of ex-Congressman Anthony Weiner,...
Reptile-loving dad lets his kids play with a 19-foot-long python
These kids don’t get wrapped up in a fear of snakes. Their dad, a reptile aficionado who owns hundreds of snakes and lizards, recently had to move dozens of the...
Cops hunt for man who furiously attacked bus driver
Cops are on the hunt for a man who attacked a Brooklyn bus driver last month. The attack happened on the evening of Jan. 29 on a bus that was...
When romance goes embarrassingly wrong
These people put their hearts on the line with these public displays of romance. Now they probably wish they could forget these moments.
Carmelo Anthony almost ready to re-think Knicks future
TORONTO — All-Star Weekend never used to be the highlight of Carmelo Anthony’s season. But with the Knicks on the verge of missing the playoffs for a third straight year,...
The day in photos: Feb. 12, 2016
Get in the Valentine's Day spirit.
Pope arrives in Cuba for historic meeting with Russian Orthodox leader
HAVANA — Pope Francis landed in Cuba Friday for the first-ever papal meeting with the head of the Russian Orthodox Church, a historic development in the 1,000-year schism within Christianity....
NYPD fires Peter Liang's partner
The partner of convicted killer cop Peter Liang was fired Friday — and the NYPD has launched an investigation into his witness-stand claim that the Police Academy lets recruits cheat...
Crook's arm ripped off after failed robbery attempt
A 17-year-old robber’s arm was severed in Brooklyn after he held up a man at gunpoint for a pair of pricey sneakers, police sources said. Through the app Wallapop, gunman...
If this is you, your co-workers hate you
Everyone has an office horror story — but are you one? Chances are you’ve internally fumed about a co-worker’s obnoxious habits or maddening mode of communication (or lack thereof), but...
Bearded Lady and Lobster Boy prove romance is not dead
The Bearded Lady and Lobster Boy are a Valentine’s Day match made in freak show heaven. "There is someone for everyone. It is just knowing when you find them," Lobster...
'Swiss Army Knife' tank has more gadgets than the Batmobile
https://youtu.be/tJedBYasULA This 32-ton British tank is touted as the “Swiss Army Knife” of combat vehicles, sporting every attachment under the sun -- except maybe a toothpick and tweezers. The Terrier...
Kevin Durant doesn't seem happy Knicks fired Derek Fisher
TORONTO — Kevin Durant was “shocked’’ his buddy Derek Fisher was fired as Knicks coach and reached out to his former Thunder teammate to lift his spirits. While Durant, who...
If Masahiro Tanaka is so healthy, why the Opening Day doubt?
TAMPA — Masahiro Tanaka arrived at the Yankees’ spring training complex Friday morning and proclaimed himself healthy, but couldn’t guarantee he would be ready for Opening Day after undergoing arthroscopic...
Autopsies from Chicago's Valentine's Day massacre found in old file cabinet
CHICAGO — Written by hand, the autopsies on the seven bullet-riddled bodies vividly describe why the Valentine's Day massacre of 1929 is still considered Chicago's most infamous gangland killing. The...
Teresa Giudice has low-key plans for Valentine's Day
"Real Housewives of New Jersey" star Teresa Giudice is fresh out of prison and out on the town. On Thursday she celebrated New York fashion week with her 10-year-old daughter...
Loft beds aren’t just for college kids anymore
You know apartments are too small when furniture companies start making loft beds for grownups. Furniture company Casa Collection is building a line of loft beds for adults, with prices...
Obama says living in Washington is 'a little depressing'
https://youtu.be/PLHo6uyICVk WASHINGTON — Far from Washington as he hosts Asian leaders, golfs, and parties with top studio talent in California, President Obama says life in the nation’s capital can be...
J.T. Miller's breakout launches tricky Rangers contract dance
With cap space at a premium, it is an open question whether J.T. Miller would have been given the opportunity to sign a multi-year deal with the Rangers once the...
Soccer player used creepy texts to seduce 15-year-old: prosecutor
BRADFORD, England — English soccer player Adam Johnson "abused his revered position in society" by having sexual contact with a 15-year-old girl who "idolized" him, prosecutors said on Friday. Johnson,...
Bread seller lands modeling contract thanks to photobomb
Talk about stumbling into a job where you make a lot of bread! Olajumoke Orisaguna had been en route to her gig selling loaves on the streets of Nigeria, balancing...
Samantha Bee is the true successor to Jon Stewart
“Full Frontal With Samantha Bee” debuted on TBS on Monday, breaking up the longstanding boys’ club that is late night with an impressive 2.2 million viewers (across its multinetwork simulcast)....
Real-estate firm with ties to Silver settles disability-access lawsuit
A real-estate developer with ties to convicted ex-political bigwigs Sheldon Silver and Dean Skelos has to revamp its buildings to make them more disability friendly and cough up more than...
Slovenian town will build a $400,000 beer fountain
Razveseliti! (That’s “cheers” in Slovenian.) A small town in Slovenia — which is the northernmost flank of the former Yugoslavia — has approved plans for what it says will be...
Owls recreate 'Titanic' love scene
They’ll never let go, Jack! A pair of owls channeled “Titanic” lovebirds Jack and Rose in recreating a scene from the epic movie. The marsh owls appear to be mimicking...
'Deadpool' is the savior of superhero movies
It’s pretty appropriate that the final “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” trailer hit the web the same day “Deadpool” snuck into theaters, before officially opening tomorrow. You’d be hard-pressed...
This video will make you never want to take a cruise again
https://youtu.be/y5lUXH057iQ It’s enough to make you seasick. Time-lapse video by employees of a Long Island-based digital marketing company who were aboard Royal Caribbean’s Anthem of the Seas caught the stomach-churning...
You can now sleep on this Malaysian oil rig
This is far from your ordinary resort. Sure, you can spend your vacation in an exotic location in any sort of property — big, small, luxurious, not-so-luxurious, etc. But no...
The lasting mystery of Donovan McNabb's Super Bowl puke
Donovan McNabb's reputation is in no great shape these days. The retired NFL quarterback had back-to-back DUI arrests last year, allegedly trying to mask his boozy breath with cough drops...
Stomach-turning moment 1,400 workers lost their jobs
Here is the moment workers at Carrier Corp., a heating and cooling company, found out they were losing their jobs. The company announced it will be moving operations from Indiana to Mexico,...
Ryan McDonagh progess gives Rangers a lift
Rangers captain Ryan McDonagh continues to make progress in his recovery from a concussion, skating Friday morning on his own for the first time since suffering the injury six days...
Antonio Cromartie's wife: 'I am definitely getting my tubes tied'
New York Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie and his wife, Terricka, are determined to not have any more children. “After this set I am definitely getting my tubes tied because I...
Dylan Klebold's mother: 'I felt I was a good mom'
The mother of Columbine killer Dylan Klebold says she thinks every day about the people her son “harmed” in the 1999 school carnage — preferring to use the word because...
Here's why you'll love 5G smartphones
The suped-up smartphone network of the future — 5G, which will allow you to download a full HD movie in a matter of seconds, not minutes — has taken another...
At 81, Florence Henderson has multiple 'friends with benefits'
Florence Henderson, who played wholesome Mrs. Brady on "The Brady Bunch," is about to turn 82 on Valentine's Day, but age isn't keeping her from channeling her sexy side. "I...
Ciara: Getting harder to resist sex with 'beautiful' Russell Wilson
The pop star and Seahawks quarterback have been vocal about their decision to abstain from sex.
Stephen A. Smith sued for smack-talking some 12-year-olds
CHICAGO — The parents of 13 members of the Chicago Little League team stripped last year of its 2014 U.S. championship are suing team officials, Little League Baseball, an ESPN...
'It's a sad end' for Johnny Manziel: Browns teammate
Browns teammates already are saying goodbye to Johnny Manziel. Offensive lineman and team leader Joe Thomas was among the hard-partying quarterback's biggest critics during a wasted rookie season and among his...
Parents outraged at school's video teaching 'white guilt'
https://youtu.be/vX_Vzl-r8NY GLEN ALLEN, Va. — A school district in Virginia has decided not to use a video about race and affirmative action after it made students uncomfortable and drew criticism...
Arizona high school shooting a murder-suicide: police
GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — A shooting at a suburban Phoenix high school that killed two 15-year-old girls and caused panic among parents was a murder-suicide, police said. Police announced that...
Trump surges in new poll
Donald Trump and Bernie Sanders are flying high after their New Hampshire primary victories, according to a new poll. The Donald attracted 44 percent of the vote nationally among self-identified...
Pedestrian fatally struck outside NYC convention center
A marketing exec was crushed to death by a dump truck Friday morning — just as she made her way to the Javits Convention Center for the annual toy fair,...
Sex romp made me lose MMA fight: 'Took away my hips'
A romp in the bedroom did in former Bellator light heavyweight champion Emanuel Newton. At least that's the reason he's giving for losing to Phil Davis last September. Newton, who...
Porn is ruining sex for teens
When 18-year-old Jake had his first sexual experience three years ago, he believed all the readily available porn he watched had prepared him for the real thing. But instead of...
Woman robbed gas stations because she needed to buy kitty litter
PITTSBURGH — Authorities say a Pittsburgh woman jailed in four recent store robberies told police she needed money for dog food and kitty litter. Police say 28-year-old Melissa Santoro netted...
Woman slashed across face in another terrifying NYC attack
A young woman was sliced across the face in the early morning attack Friday that left her with a six-inch wound — becoming the latest in a spate of terrifying...
Victor Cruz defends Cam Newton
New York Giants wide receiver Victor Cruz was happy to see his 4-year-old daughter Kennedy walk the runway for the Rookie USA Kids Rock! fashion show on Thursday. Sitting front...
How to raise a Westminster show dog in your tiny apartment
NEW YORK — In the dog world, Angela Reilly is a rare breed. Like many show-dog owners, Reilly has bred her own puppies. But she did it in a Manhattan...
Floyd Mayweather's greedy Victory Tour is failing miserably
On May 2, 2015, Floyd Mayweather fought at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas in front of 16,000 people. Now, he can barely hold court in a rec center...
This gun is so tiny and light it fits in the palm of your hand
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nLuWFUDsHac In a bid to make people “fearless,” an Indian gun manufacturer has launched what it says it the country’s lightest pistol -- and one of the lightest in the...
Kristen Wiig mocks Peyton Manning on 'Tonight Show'
Kristen Wiig really Manning-ed up. The comedy star showed up on "The Tonight Show" Thursday in a bit of an unusual outfit. She came fully decked out in the No....
'Love a happy ending': Cop after Black Lives Matter activist's suicide
FAIRBORN, Ohio — Officials say an Ohio police officer is being put on paid leave over a Facebook comment about a Black Lives Matter activist who killed himself on the...
This is what grown-ups should wear to Coachella
For the past few seasons — as festival-ready bohemian collections swirl and twirl downtown, uptown and in all towns — phrases meant to conjure a free-spirited luxe aesthetic echo again...
Russian Orthodox Church allowed to return debt in prayers
MOSCOW — A Russian regional court has ruled that an Orthodox Church diocese can repay part of an outstanding debt in prayers rather than money. In a ruling that went...
Goodwill wants you to donate your ex's stuff for Valentine's Day
SARASOTA, Fla. — Is a breakup bringing you heartache for Valentine's Day? Goodwill stores in the Sarasota and Las Vegas areas have an anti-Valentine's Day antidote. They're asking people to...
Facebook loses legal battle in France over vagina painting
PARIS — Facebook lost a crucial legal battle Friday as a Paris court ruled the social network can be sued in France over its decision to remove the account of...
Man finds explosives in garden, spooks police station
A German man sent a police station into a panic after he brought in an explosive find from his garden. The well-meaning 61-year-old thought nothing of hauling in a stash...
Teen who killed his entire family could be released
ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. — A judge cleared the way Thursday for a New Mexico teenager who shot and killed his parents and three younger siblings to be sentenced as a juvenile...
Drug smuggling charge dropped against 92-year-old
SYDNEY — Prosecutors dropped a charge against a 92-year-old retired surgeon on Friday that alleged he had smuggled 1 million Australian dollars ($700,000) in cocaine hidden on bars of soap...
Mysterious abduction of man known to carry cash
A Queens businessman known to carry fat wads of cash was taken by two men early Friday for about three hours — making it the third time he has been...
Driverless fuel van hits jet in Boston
https://twitter.com/dsiles/status/698098136695382018?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw BOSTON — A fuel van has struck a plane at Boston's Logan airport, damaging the jet but causing no injuries to the passengers. Authorities say the van, which did...
Massive fire burning out of control in New Jersey
HILLSBOROUGH, N.J. — A massive warehouse fire in central New Jersey burning out of control for more than half a day has generated enough smoke to be detected by weather...
These condos stink on purpose
In a world of personal swimming pools and private hammams, it’s ever challenging for New York’s luxury buildings to stand out. But some high-end developers are luring stylish buyers in...
Brie Larson has already won the Oscar for fashion
See the Academy Award nominee's most stylish looks yet.
The magic hair step you're forgetting
Celebrity colorist Rita Hazan is a glamorous taskmaster, giving “homework” to clients like Jessica Simpson, Jennifer Lopez and Beyoncé. Not that it’s drudgery. Their assignments are completed in the shower...
A fish slapping a kid and other embarrassments
It's been a long week, but at least you didn't get slapped by a fish or beaten by a dog at chess. This week's Friday Fails, for your viewing pleasure.
Possible Zika vaccines are months away from trials: WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) expects suspected links between the Zika virus and two neurological disorders, microcephaly in babies and Guillain-Barre syndrome, to be confirmed within weeks, a top official...
This album will take home the top Grammy
The Grammy category for Album of the Year hasn’t always been a marker of true quality (it was just a handful of years ago that the Black Eyed Peas’ utterly...
This Oscar race is the most unpredictable ever
Oscars acting races have been pretty much settled since last month’s Golden Globes and Screen Actors Guild Awards. You can safely bet on Leonardo DiCaprio (“The Revenant’’) for Best Actor,...
You'll never guess who this gorgeous actor's grandfather is
You could be forgiven for thinking you’ve seen Ethan Peck before. The handsome, dark-haired, 29-year-old actor and model is the spitting image of his late grandfather, iconic actor Gregory Peck....
Ted Cruz is reading your mind through his app
WASHINGTON — Protecting the privacy of law-abiding citizens from the government is a pillar of Ted Cruz's Republican presidential candidacy, but his campaign is testing the limits of siphoning personal...
George W. Bush to finally campaign for Jeb
Republican George W. Bush on Monday will seek to generate a fresh burst of enthusiasm for his brother Jeb Bush's White House bid in South Carolina, marking the former president's...
Lawyer sexually assaulted woman on office's fold-out bed: prosecutors
A Midtown attorney who fancied himself a Romeo is on trial for the attempted rape of a woman whom prosecutors say he picked up at a bar and lured back...
Tim Daly's dish on DC 'Madam'
Tim Daly’s Henry McCord takes center stage on the next two explosive episodes of “Madam Secretary,” the Sunday-night CBS drama exploring the domestic and professional life of Henry’s wife —...
Machete-wielding maniac shot dead after attacking restaurant
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Police shot and killed a man who stormed into a central Ohio restaurant wielding a machete and randomly attacking people as they sat unsuspectingly at their dinner...
Pharma jackass wants to buy Kanye's new album for $10M
Martin Shkreli took to Twitter Thursday to offer rap artist Kanye West $10 million for his upcoming album “The Life of Pablo” so it doesn’t get released publicly.
Man dies in basement fire
A 74-year-old man died during a blaze in a Queens home Thursday night, police and fire officials said. The fire broke out at 11:50 p.m. in the basement and first...
Dirty 'Deadpool' really earns its 'R' rating
"This is a different kind of superhero story,” the main character in “Deadpool” explains. Can’t say he’s wrong. The list of comic book-inspired films that have included full-frontal nudity and...
Ray Romano warns viewers not to watch his 'Vinyl' nude scene
Everybody may love Raymond, but you’ve never seen Ray Romano like he is in HBO’s new ’70s-era music drama “Vinyl.” As Zak Yankovich, the Queens-bred actor has traded his Italian,...
How a capsized refugee survived long enough to be rescued at sea
The Syrian refugee who clung for hours to the bow of a capsized boat in the Aegean Sea before being rescued by helicopter said Thursday that his goal had been...
Hillary's foundation subpoenaed over Huma Abedin's work
State Department investigators subpoenaed the Clinton Foundation last fall looking for documents involving Hillary Clinton’s longtime aide Huma Abedin, a report said Thursday. The department’s inspector general asked for records...
Tribeca Equinox says eviction attempt is an overreaction to tenant noice complaints
A Tribeca Equinox fitness club says its landlord is overreacting to complaints some tenants have with noise and is unfairly trying to boot it from the second floor of the...
Investors want doughnut chain founder to cough up more dough
The founder of the popular Dough doughnut shops is hoarding all the profits from the company at her original Bedford-Stuyvesant location at the expense of the business’ expansion, investors charge...
Garner family split between Hillary and Bernie
WASHINGTON — Two family members of Eric Garner have chosen different sides in the Democratic presidential race. Erica Garner, the eldest daughter of the Staten Island man who died in...
Judge orders documents from Sheldon Silver trial be unsealed
Sealed documents regarding evidence in disgraced former Assembly Speaker Sheldon Silver’s criminal trial will be unsealed in the coming weeks, a federal judge ruled on Thursday. Portions of the documents...
Cops say plan to wipe out warrants will 'promote crime'
City Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito’s proposal to vacate warrants for 700,000 quality-of-life offenders will only embolden the criminal population — and obstruct cops from solving bigger crimes, a high-ranking detective...
How Rangers are winning without Nash and McDonagh
When the Rangers return to Madison Square Garden on Friday night, Rick Nash likely will miss his eighth straight game with a bone bruise in his left leg, while Ryan...
Shaq surprised by Fisher firing, but not Kobe's struggles
Phil Jackson and Kobe Bryant — two of the architects of the Lakers’ most recent dynasty — are struggling to add to their legacies this season. Meanwhile, the final member...
Ex-assemblyman still using official plates 8 months after resigning
A former Brooklyn assemblyman who resigned eight months ago is still cruising around town in vehicles bearing official legislative license plates that most traffic agents won’t ticket. Alec Brook-Krasny, who...
Liang verdict will have 'chilling' effect on policing: union head
Police unions blasted the guilty verdict against Officer Peter Liang Thursday, claiming it will hinder the efforts of cops who risk their lives while trying to prevent bloodshed. “We are...
Three-term councilman begging de Blasio for a new job
A Brooklyn legislator who wants out of his elected post has begun pestering Mayor de Blasio for a judgeship or job within the administration, sources told The Post Thursday. Democratic...
Hillary’s camp says primary loss will knock some sense into her
Hillary Clinton’s camp was in full spin mode Thursday, with some top backers claiming her staggering 22-point loss to Bernie Sanders in New Hampshire was good because it would bring...
Rising ESPN star talks 'Mike and Mike' and 'First Take' chemistry
Molly Qerim has became the female face of ESPN’s mornings with roles on “Mike & Mike,” which started this week, and the controversial “First Take.” She discussed her dual roles...
Election lawyer won't work for Bloomberg because 'he can't win'
An emissary for Mike Bloomberg tried to enlist a top Texas election lawyer for a potential Bloomberg run for president, The Post has learned. Randall Buck Wood said he was...
Marco Rubio slams Trump, Jeb ahead of South Carolina vote
WASHINGTON — Marco Rubio, fresh off a weak showing in the New Hampshire GOP presidential primary, got a lot more aggressive against his rivals Thursday in hopes of staging a...
Retailers seek vendor discounts after slow holiday season
Apparel chains, finding it tough to coax more dollars from their customers, are now looking to pick the pockets of their vendors, The Post has learned. After a weak holiday...
Joe Ripp optimistic despite Time Inc. stocks closing at all-time low
Time Inc. CEO Joe Ripp predicted the company will return to revenue growth in 2016, helped in a small part by its acquisition of ad-targeting firm Viant and robust digital...
CBS shares dip, but revenue meets Wall Street expectations
CBS on Thursday became the second media company this week to report a record-breaking fourth quarter only to see Wall Street sell off its shares. Shares in CBS, controlled by...
Bodega clerk fends off pipe-wielding robber with a 2x4
A Staten Island bodega clerk armed with a two-by-four successfully fought off a pipe-wielding robber who tried to grab money from his register, cops said Thursday. Surveillance video shows the...
Apparently we should get on a boat and leave America ASAP
The message from Thursday night’s Democratic debate is that everybody in America should get on a leaky rowboat and find somewhere, anywhere, else in the world to live — because...
Bernie slams Hillary's 'low blow' as Clinton plays Obama card
Hillary Clinton blasted Bernie Sanders in Thursday’s Democratic presidential debate, accusing him of unduly harsh criticism of President Obama in a clear attempt to appeal to African-American voters. “Today Senator...
Ted Cruz yanks ad featuring porn star
Ted Cruz wound up red-faced after he inadvertently cast a former porn star in one of his political ads, it was reported Thursday. The God-fearing Republican Texas senator — who...
Tennis star, Carmelo mega-fan gets MSG match of his dreams
Flamboyant French tennis star Gael Monfils will kill two birds with one racket on March 8 — he will get to be inside Madison Square Garden for the first time...
Everyone wants a piece of Kristaps Porzingis on All-Star Weekend
TORONTO — Kristaps Porzingis arrived at his first All-Star Weekend of what could be many. He attended the team meeting Thursday night for the World Team, which will face the...
Former firefighter gets $55K settlement over drug test leak by FDNY brass
A former firefighter has won a $55,000 settlement from two FDNY big wigs whom he accused of leaking the results of a positive drug test and other damaging info, The...
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Queens A gun-wielding pervert masturbated in front of a horrified woman as she locked herself inside her car at a Corona gas station, authorities said. The man parked his SUV...
Cops still searching for boyfriend in slay of gal, 2 babies
Cops were still hunting Thursday for the jealous boyfriend accused of hacking to death a young mother and her two baby daughters, including his own, in a Staten Island hotel....