October 6, 2016
Bob Evans resists venture into packaged food business
Sandell Asset Management has lost patience with Bob Evans Farm. After an unsuccessful three-year campaign to force the restaurant chain to spin off its packaged food business, the New York-based...
National Hurricane Center's website crashes at worst possible time
Worst. Timing. Ever. The website for the National Hurricane Center went down Thursday night just as Hurricane Matthew began hammering Florida's east coast. "Guys the National Hurricane Center servers have crashed...
Carson Palmer sub propels Cardinals past woeful 49ers
SANTA CLARA, Calif. — With Carson Palmer sidelined by a concussion, the one-win Cardinals turned to Larry Fitzgerald, David Johnson and an opportunistic defense for a much-needed victory. Drew Stanton...
Twitter shares tumble 20% amid talk of auction turmoil
Twitter’s stock is coming down to earth again. Shares of the struggling social network tumbled more than 20 percent on Thursday — their second-worst day since Twitter went public in...
Nets want to see Jeremy Lin improve in this key category
Nets point guard Jeremy Lin is coming off his lowest career assist rate (4.1 per 36 minutes), and both he and coach Kenny Atkinson said he has to get back...
Jeremy Lin, new Nets regime make good first impression
It may not have counted, but it sure mattered. It was only a preseason game, and won’t mean anything in the standings. But it was Kenny Atkinson’s first game as...
'Fixer Upper' couple will debut a lifestyle magazine
Joanna and Chip Gaines, the couple behind the popular HGTV show “Fixer Upper,” are set to debut the Magnolia Journal, a quarterly lifestyle magazine. The 100-page magazine from Meredith Corp.,...
Giants' 'D' gets two big boosts in time for Aaron Rodgers, Packers
The Giants’ secondary appears to be getting healthy at just the right time. Cornerbacks Eli Apple and Dominique Rodgers-Cromartie both practiced on a limited basis Thursday, leaving Big Blue optimistic...
Michael Conforto switch talk could spell end for Lucas Duda
Michael Conforto wouldn’t be surprised if he’s toting a first-baseman’s mitt to spring training next year. After a nightmarish sophomore season, in which he was twice demoted to Triple-A Las...
Why I refuse to see 'The Birth of a Nation'
The Nat Turner story is a vitally important part of American history. Everyone should know it. That said, I’m skipping “The Birth of a Nation.” Earlier this year, it came...
Facebook takes steps to build trust after metrics mess
Facebook brass last week huddled with an executive at Media Rating Council, an outside auditing firm, as Mark Zuckerberg’s social media juggernaut tries to tamp down the blowback from advertisers...
Gannett's bid for Tronc wrapping up
Gannett’s bid to acquire Tronc, owner of the Chicago Tribune, Los Angeles Times and other papers, could wrap up in the next two weeks if all the due diligence now...
'Serious talks' underway with buyer for Texas Monthly
Emmis Communications thinks it has found a buyer for Texas Monthly. “We’re in serious talks with one buyer,” Jeff Smulyan, the company’s CEO, told Media Ink. The radio station operator...
Charges upgraded in subway booth fire case
An MTA worker who was in a Brooklyn subway-station booth that a robber set on fire recalled the horrific incident Thursday — as the charges were upgraded against her accused...
City is sick of couples leaving 'love locks' on Brooklyn Bridge
The city has a message for lovebirds — stop leaving padlocks on the Brooklyn Bridge. The Department of Transportation will soon be posting signs warning visitors not to fasten “love...
Toronto beer-throwing suspect charged with mischief
TORONTO — The man who threw a beer at Baltimore outfielder Hyun Soo Kim during the seventh inning of Tuesday night's AL wild card game has been charged with mischief....
Don't let the Vikings debacle scare you from picking Giants
It would be understandable to lump together the Giants’ games against the Vikings and Packers. Both are on the road in prime time against tough teams in difficult venues. But...
Hondo blames it on Blezow
Hondo knew he was in trouble in Week 4 when he saw he had only two selections different from Dave Blezow, who has been living in the basement like a...
How I wound up with the sex drive of a teen at 27
The R-rated comedy “The Late Bloomer” — released Friday and starring Jane Lynch, Maria Bello and J.K. Simmons — is loosely based on the best-selling autobiography “Man Made” by senior...
Health of Eric Decker's shoulder murkier by the day
Just how much progress Jets wide receiver Eric Decker is making in recovering from a shoulder injury depends on who you ask. Coach Todd Bowles said Thursday he has seen...
Hal Steinbrenner on Yankees sale talk, Girardi-Cashman futures and Aaron Judge
The rumor that never dies around the Yankees is Hal Steinbrenner’s heart is not really into being the team’s owner and he is trimming payroll as a precursor to selling...
Mayor de Blasio demands his own 'safe space'
Mayor Bill de Blasio is perfectly free to keep ducking Post reporters’ questions . . . as long as he wants to keep coming off like a peevish toddler. A month ago,...
An accidental giveaway to city teachers
A sweet deal for current and retired city teachers is now costing taxpayers $1.2 billion a year. And the bleeding will only get worse unless the Legislature stops it. The...
2016 is suddenly a good year for 'normal' Republicans
Mike Pence’s debate victory was a striking blow for normality. In fact, beneath the sound and the fury of the Trump campaign, normal Republicans are having a pretty good year....
The Americans the media doesn't even see
UNIONTOWN, Pa. — Two houses, sitting side by side on the edge of this Fayette County town, display presidential campaign signs. The one on the left is for Donald Trump; the...
President Obama's most pathetic excuse yet
Yes, President Obama really did just try to blame climate change for horrors now under way in Syria. It was a two-fer in the self-justification sweepstakes — shifting the blame...
Silk Road kingpin uses 'Cannibal Cop’ defense
The kingpin behind the black-market Web site Silk Road is just like the “Cannibal Cop” — he’s all talk and no action, his lawyer insisted Thursday. Lawyer Joshua Dratel said...
Hall of Fame QB has a strong Ryan Fitzpatrick defense
Chargers great and CBS analyst Dan Fouts explains to The Post’s Justin Terranova why the Jets' problems go far beyond Ryan Fitzpatrick. Fouts and Ian Eagle have the call for...
Cubs have depth to erase more than a century of heartbreak
This is it, right? The Cubs have everything you could ask for in a World Series contender: dominant starting pitching, a shutdown closer and a balanced lineup loaded with dangerous...
FBI agents are ready to revolt over the cozy Clinton probe
Veteran FBI agents say FBI Director James Comey has permanently damaged the bureau’s reputation for uncompromising investigations with his “cowardly” whitewash of former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton’s mishandling of...
Judge spares ex-minor leaguer in Ranger's OD case: Both 'victims of sport'
A Rangers player who died in 2011 of an accidental overdose of prescription painkillers and a minor league hockey player who supplied him with pills are victims of organized sports...
Death toll climbs to at least 300 in hurricane-ravaged Haiti
The number of people killed by Hurricane Matthew in Haiti rose rapidly into the hundreds on Thursday, mainly in villages making contact with the outside world days after the storm...
Ex-minor league hockey player gets probation for drug charges
The son of former New York Islanders star Gerry Hart got one year’s probation Thursday on drug-possession charges — as a Manhattan judge ripped the National Hockey League for doling...
'Cop killer' takes plea deal in separate drug case
The career criminal accused of killing a cop in Harlem last year reluctantly took a plea deal Thursday in an unrelated drug case. Tyrone Howard, 31, admitted in Bronx court...
One member of Mets' inner circle still has faith in Jeurys Familia
Nearly anyone who watched Jeurys Familia surrender backbreaker home runs in the playoffs both last year against the Royals in the World Series and then again in Wednesday’s loss to...
Jose Bautista gets his revenge as Blue Jays pound Rangers
ARLINGTON, Texas — Jose Bautista hit another long, punctuating home run for the Blue Jays in the playoffs against the Rangers. Only this time, Bautista simply dropped the bat softly...
Knicks don't plan to play real defense for most of preseason
Joakim Noah noted improvement in his left hamstring and hopes to make his debut with the Knicks in Saturday’s preseason game against the Nets at Madison Square Garden, but the...
Surgeon sues after being labeled a 'terrorist' for donating to Trump
A trauma surgeon claims he was falsely labeled a “terrorist” with ties to late Libyan dictator Moammar Khadafy — all because he donated $2,700 to Donald Trump. Dr. Rafik Benaissa...
Malcolm Smith still doesn't think he deserves jail time
Ex-state Sen. Malcolm Smith is the latest crooked politician to appeal his conviction in light of a recent Supreme Court ruling tied to public-corruption cases. Smith’s lawyer, Marc Fernich, argued...
Why Jets aren't about to throw Ryan Fitzpatrick under the bus
Ryan Fitzpatrick has been battered like a piñata for the past two weeks, by media and fans, after throwing nine interceptions over two games. Some of the criticism was deserved,...
Obama reduces sentences for 102 federal inmates
WASHINGTON — President Obama offered 102 federal inmates the chance to leave prison early, wielding his clemency powers Thursday as part of his end-of-term push to spur action on criminal...
De Blasio's tantrum shows just how thin-skinned he is
https://youtu.be/X08LjteVUyU?t=1h2m20s Awww, does Little Billy need a time-out? Mayor Bill de Blasio acted like a colicky infant at a press conference Thursday, refusing to answer questions posed by a New...
Donald Trump is seriously preparing for next debate
WASHINGTON -- Donald Trump is taking next week’s presidential debate – a nationally televised town hall forum – seriously enough to prepare, carving out time with governor-turned-debate coach Chris Christie...
Chargers can't choke every week, entice as road underdog
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Ex-Christie aide asked staffer to delete damning Bridgegate email: testimony
A former Chris Christie aide accused of helping orchestrate Bridgegate was “freaking out” as the New Jersey governor prepared to address the lane closures for the first time in December...
Nick Denton's not making much 'advising' new Gawker owners
Ex-Gawker owner Nick Denton’s advice comes pretty cheaply these days. Denton, who was once worth an estimated $205 million, is being paid a measly $4,000 a month to “advise’’ the...
Don't trust Ryan Tannehill with your money — take the Titans
The Wildcat returns for his 20th season in The Post. Including his 1997-2015 seasons in the Bettor’s Guide, Cat’s record in print stands at 546-462 (54.1 percent) against the spread....
Over/Under Rico: Week 5
Rico had another six-win week on the Over/Unders, going 6-9 (1-2 Best Bets). The season record dropped to 28-34-1 (5-7). The selections for Week 5 are: Over: Steelers / Jets;...
Giants coach's rant: Odell baiters 'afraid ... not man enough'
The Giants resorted to reverse psychology Thursday, with offensive coordinator Mike Sullivan openly questioning the manhood of opponents who try to bait Odell Beckham Jr. The normally mild-mannered Sullivan all...
This woman is frighteningly open about the worst sex toy mishap ever
Warning: Graphic content A British woman misplaced a sex toy before realizing it was lodged inside her backside — still vibrating — forcing doctors to perform emergency surgery. Emma Phillips,...
Verizon wants $1B discount on Yahoo deal after reports of hacking, spying
Verizon is pushing for a $1 billion discount off its pending $4.8 billion agreement to buy Yahoo, several sources told The Post exclusively. The request comes on the heels of...
How the Mets should spread cash to get to next level in 2017
It has become so rote to belittle Mets ownership for penny-pinching that maybe you have failed to notice they are in about Month 15 of acting largely like a big-market...
Hoboken train accelerated before fatal station crash
The New Jersey Transit train that slammed into the Hoboken station inexplicably accelerated from 8 to 21 mph in the seconds before it crashed, killing a woman on the platform...
The day in photos: Oct. 6, 2016
Florida braces for Hurricane Matthew and more.
Theater owners are vying for 'Wicked' composer's new musical
Here's a tip for Broadway’s theater owners: Get yourselves to Vienna to see the new musical by “Wicked” composer Stephen Schwartz. My Viennese spies say it’s sensational. It’s called “Schikaneder,”...
Mom of kids who died in blaze could be deported
The Bronx mom whose two babies perished in a home blaze where there were no working smoke detectors turned up her nose at a no-jail plea deal Thursday — because...
Some Floridians are throwing parties while others evacuate
Defiant Florida residents hunkered down in their homes and RVs despite a mandatory evacuation order Thursday — as Hurricane Matthew hammered the Sunshine State following a landfall in Haiti that...
NFL star helps neighbor prepare for Hurricane Matthew
With Florida preparing for a “direct hit” from Hurricane Matthew, Jacksonville Jaguars linebacker Paul Posluszny helped a neighbor protect her home from the hurricane’s potential damage. The 10-year NFL veteran...
The hottest toy at New York Comic Con is ... 'The Golden Girls'?
Funko has one of the hottest exhibits at NYCC 2016, and their most popular toy isn't from Star Wars, Batman or anything you'd expect. It's "The Golden Girls!" Plus, Decider...
Olympian beats cocaine rap with amazing Craigslist hookup alibi
Canadian pole vaulter Shawn Barber says he was just trying to relieve some stress during the biggest summer of his life -- and nothing would take his mind off the national track...
Man dies in shootout with cops after fleeing hurricane evacuation checkpoint
COLUMBIA, S.C. -- A motorist who fled a checkpoint along a Hurricane Matthew evacuation route and then fired a gun at law enforcement officers has died after deputies returned fire....
Real estate tycoon Douglas Harmon joins C&W
Cushman & Wakefield on Thursday staged a daring raid of rival Eastdil Secured, hiring away Douglas Harmon, the world’s No. 1 investment real estate sales broker. Harmon, who has been...
The Kardashian jewel heist is nothing compared to these
The time has come for Kim Kardashian to stop boo-hooing about her jewel robbery and for husband Kanye West to finish the concert he ducked out of after just one...
Did this eagle cam capture footage of Bigfoot?
A CarbonTV nature cam in Michigan was set up to monitor a nest of baby eagles, but it may have caught something much more interesting. A blurry creature wanders into...
Moms against mandatory flu shots win again in court
A group of persistent moms claimed victory Thursday over the Health Department, when an appellate court continued to smack down a 2013 Bloomberg initiative that required mandatory flu vaccinations for...
Derrick Rose laughs off rape accuser's tearful testimony
Derrick Rose’s accuser took the witness stand Thursday for the first time and repeatedly broke down as she described in graphic detail how she was allegedly gang-raped by the Knicks...
American researcher killed by protesters in Ethiopia
https://twitter.com/UCDGradStudies/status/784099178678857728 A California researcher was killed by protesters in Ethiopia who hurled rocks into her moving vehicle, officials said. Sharon Gray, a 31-year-old doing her postdoctoral work at UC Davis,...
Odell Beckham: I've been out of control — but I'll behave now
Odell Beckham Jr. wants to be a role model, not a distraction. A contrite Beckham vowed Thursday to clean up his behavior after a spate of recent incidents that have...
The new must-have streaming service for movie lovers
Sure, Netflix, Amazon Prime and Hulu all offer tasty choices for moviegoers, but their lineups are heavily slanted to recent releases. What if you happen to prefer Lee Marvin to...
The science behind NBA team's high-five stat
The Suns are taking teamwork to a new level. This season, they are keeping track of high-fives, hoping it will create more camaraderie and a better atmosphere around the team....
This 'American Ninja Warrior' playground is a kid's dream
https://www.facebook.com/anwnation/videos/1680596865592015/ When Jessie Graff charged her way to victory on this season’s “American Ninja Warrior,” she inspired millions of people who watched on TV and online — but no one...
‘Birth of a Nation’ is one of the year’s best films
Nat Turner, a slave in 1831 Virginia, spends his life looking away. Looking away from passersby who randomly harass him, looking away from the white enslaver who casually chisels out...
Prosecutors claim ex-AIG boss Hank Greenberg is a micro-managing CEO
Prosecutors on Thursday launched a legal sneak attack on Maurice “Hank” Greenberg, surprising the 91-year-old insurance executive with 15-year-old memos that they claim show he is a micro-managing CEO. The...
Putin banner mysteriously appears on Manhattan Bridge
A giant poster of Russian President Vladimir Putin was draped along the side of the Manhattan Bridge on Thursday afternoon. The massive banner featured the Russian leader in a suit...
Uber blocked NYPD probe after irate driver attacked woman: suit
An irate Uber driver dragged a woman down the block with her body half out of his car — and the company then blocked an NYPD investigation into him, a...
Disney World, SeaWorld to shut down until hurricane passes
With dangerous Hurricane Matthew approaching Florida's coastline, officials at Walt Disney World, Universal Studios and SeaWorld say they'll be shutting down until the storm passes. Disney officials said on the...
Sorry, ‘The Girl on the Train,’ you’re no ‘Gone Girl’
The success of a thriller such as “The Girl on the Train” depends entirely on where it takes you, but so dismal and disappointing is this story’s destination that it...
Jimmy Vesey gets tips on how to avoid dangerous NHL hits
Next time, Jimmy Vesey will handle it differently. At least that is the plan. “I was trying to protect the puck, but I guess I shouldn’t have turned back up...
This Iranian ‘Poltergeist’ will scare the Shiite out of you
“They’re coming,” says the little girl in “Under the Shadow,” but she isn’t talking about the missiles raining down on Tehran during the 1980s Iran-Iraq War. In a tightly controlled...
Obama declares state of emergency in Florida ahead of hurricane
Watch: Dramatic footage shows Hurricane Matthew tear a roof off a home in the Bahamas CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. — Leaving more than 100 dead in its wake across the Caribbean, Hurricane...
FDNY chief's widow sends donations to wounded soldiers
The selfless wife of fallen battalion chief Michael Fahy is refusing donations to help pay off the family’s mortgage – and insists the money be used to build smart homes...
Special-needs boy set on fire by bullies he thought were friends
A 10-year-old special-needs boy was on life support after bullies allegedly lured him to a field, doused him with gasoline and lit him on fire on Sunday. Kayden Culp of...
LeBron can't be generous to David Blatt for even a minute
It doesn’t sound as if LeBron James wants to mend fences with former Cavaliers coach David Blatt anytime soon. It doesn’t even seem like James is particularly on board with Blatt getting a...
Odell Beckham problem is following John Mara everywhere
VATICAN CITY — The volatile nature of Odell Beckham Jr. is on John Mara's mind at a Vatican conference on faith and sport. The Giants president, CEO and co-owner discussed...
Huma Abedin in hot water for dismissing AIPAC as 'that crowd'
WASHINGTON -- Hillary Clinton’s closest aide, Huma Abedin, is catching heat for dismissing the American Israel Public Affairs Council as "that crowd" in a newly revealed email exchange. In a...
US chess champ won't compete for world title if it means wearing a hijab
After years of playing with pawns and bishops, the reigning queen of US chess finds herself in the biggest stalemate of her career. Nazi Paikidze, 22, shook up the chess...
Lawmakers denounce de Blasio for calling constituents heartless
https://twitter.com/BilldeBlasio/status/779820100060717056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw A group of Queens elected officials on Thursday denounced Mayor de Blasio for calling their constituents heartless in a video posted by City Hall for opposing a homeless shelter....
Archdiocese announces plan to compensate sex abuse victims
NEW YORK -- The Roman Catholic Archdiocese of New York is announcing a compensation program for sex abuse victims as advocates press state lawmakers to make it easier to sue...
Commuters fear for their lives as smoke fills rush-hour subway
An electrical fire spewing smoke into the subway tunnel under the East River suspended L-train service at the peak of Thursday morning’s commute. Thick smoke seeped into a Manhattan-bound train...
Elderly woman fatally falls 10 stories from apartment
An 86-year-old woman plummeted to her death from the 10th floor of her Upper East Side pad Thursday morning, cops said. The woman, who wasn’t immediately identified, fell from a...
Watch two stubborn jerks drive directly into each other
There's nothing worse than dealing with aggressive drivers who are never willing to yield, no matter what. This video shows what happens when two drivers like this encounter each other...
Joe Buck's hair-plug obsession nearly ruined his career
Joe Buck’s obsession with his hair — or fear of losing it — nearly cost him his livelihood. The Fox Sports announcer admits in his upcoming memoir, “Lucky Bastard: My...
Monster charged in violent rape and death of girlfriend's infant
A deranged West Virginia man has been charged in the rape and death of his girlfriend’s 10-month-old girl, according to reports. Benjamin Ryan Taylor, 32, was busted Monday after he...
Nazi 'marching powder': Hitler had soldiers do crystal meth
Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler was high on drugs and encouraged his soldiers to do crystal meth during his reign, an explosive new book claims. With records from Hitler’s physician Dr....
The hypocrisy of Rob Gronkowski's fantasy football mocking
Rob Gronkowski doesn't care about your fantasy points — he cares about winning. The Patriots tight end, who has one catch for 11 yards through the first four games of the...
Maria Sharapova's poor-little-scapegoat act isn't working
Maria Sharapova is serving up bitter criticisms of tennis authorities on a gloating victory lap after getting her drug suspension reduced. But the International Tennis Federation returned the shot Thursday, essentially saying Sharapova...
Knife-wielding clown blocks subway doors, chases teen through station: cops
A knife-wielding clown wearing big floppy shoes chased a teenager through an Upper East Side subway station Wednesday, authorities said. The 16-year-old had been riding a northbound 6 train and...
Hillary Clinton is going to hate these Gennifer Flowers posts
She’s all dressed up with nowhere to go! Bill Clinton's one-time paramour Gennifer Flowers is a social media regular, posting self-indulgent snaps to rival anyone named Kardashian. Photos by the...
How the Clinton camp nearly took advantage of Hurricane Matthew
The Clinton campaign has decided to delay a $63,000 ad buy on the Weather Channel in Florida after critics questioned whether people fleeing a killer hurricane should be subjected to...
Chechnya's leader televises his tiny sons' brutal MMA fights
MOSCOW — The Moscow-backed leader of the Russian region of Chechnya, Ramzan Kadyrov, faced criticism Wednesday after his sons took part in televised mixed martial arts fights involving children as...
Cops arrest man living with grandmother's rotting corpse
Police have arrested a man who had been living with his dead grandmother’s decomposing corpse at her Queens home, authorities said. Christopher Fuhrer, was taken into custody Wednesday after police...
Bill Clinton gets flat tire while campaigning for Hillary
Bill Clinton had a breakdown while on the road campaigning for his wife Wednesday in Ohio. “After traveling hundreds of miles across Ohio campaigning for HRC, even the bus wasn't...
Election fuels rivalry between Fox News anchors
NEW YORK -- A battle is brewing between two of Fox News' biggest stars after conservative host Sean Hannity accused colleague Megyn Kelly of backing Hillary Clinton. The spat began...
Rachel Dolezal tapped to speak at MLK event
CARY, N.C. — Former Washington state NAACP leader Rachel Dolezal, who was criticized last year for passing herself off as black, has been tapped to speak at a North Carolina...
Hurricane Matthew's death toll tops 100 as it targets Florida
Hurricane Mathew killed more than 100 people in Haiti before gaining steam ahead of its landfall in Florida, where millions of panicked residents were evacuating coastal areas and stocking up...
NJ Transit announces new rule after deadly train crash
NEWARK, N.J. — New Jersey Transit is implementing a new rule for pulling into two of its stations a week after one of its commuter trains crashed into a terminal,...
Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas hospitalized
RAMALLAH, West Bank — A West Bank hospital official says Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas will undergo a heart test after being hospitalized. The official says Abbas, 81, will undergo a...
Hurricane Matthew now a 'catastrophic' Category 4
CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.— Hurricane Matthew has strengthened to a catastrophic Category 4 storm as it barrels toward the heavily populated coast of Florida. The National Hurricane Center in Miami said the...
Rosie O’Donnell says she met with Ivanka Trump
Rosie O’Donnell says she met the daughter of her tormentor-in-chief, Donald Trump, Wednesday night in Manhattan. “@IvankaTrump in a city of 8 million - we meet face 2 face -...
Mall of America takes a stand against shopping on Thanksgiving
Mall of America, the nation's largest shopping mall, anchored by Macy's, H&M and others, has taken a stand against the growing trend of Thanksgiving shopping and will be closed on...
Dozens of Afghan troops came to US for training, then vanished
Forty-four Afghan troops visiting the United States for military training have gone missing in less than two years, presumably in an effort to live and work illegally in America, Pentagon...
Boozy ex-military aide used work credit card at strip clubs: probe
WASHINGTON — A Pentagon investigation has concluded that Defense Secretary Ash Carter's former senior military aide used his government credit card at strip clubs or gentlemen's clubs in Rome and...
The death penalty may soon be sentenced ... to death
The death penalty is one of the most controversial parts of our justice system, for understandable reasons. Based on how most Americans feel about it, and other factors, sentencing someone...
'Clown Lives Matter' fights back: We're not all 'psycho killers'
Professional clowns are getting fed up with the recent reports of frightening incidents across the US that have put many communities on high alert and tarnished the image of the...
Prosecutors want 'Making a Murderer' nephew to stay locked up
MADISON, Wis. — Prosecutors want a federal judge to keep a man convicted in a case profiled in the popular "Making a Murderer" Netflix series behind bars while they appeal...
7 NYC design shops you should visit right now
It's tempting to buy everything online, from clothes and groceries to loveseats and prints. But consider checking out seven new home-goods stores across the city in real life. They range...
These startups really want to get into bed with you
Thanks to enterprising entrepreneurs and a growing aversion to the many toxic additives in household goods, eco-luxe sheets are one of the easiest ways to update your bedroom this fall....
This is the buzziest street in NYC
It's not iconic like 42nd Street. There’s no landmark, like the Empire State Building on 34th. It doesn’t even have a nickname, like 57th Street’s Billionaires’ Row. But 23rd Street...
Late NBC producer's UES house on the market for $3.85M
We hear that a 17-foot-wide townhouse, where late NBC radio and TV producer Beryl Pfizer lived, at 349 E. 62nd St., is on the market for $3.85 million. Just one...
Sag Harbor chef puts $16M East Hampton home on the market
Chef Colin Ambrose, owner of Sag Harbor restaurant Estia’s Little Kitchen, has put his pond-fronting East Hampton home — adjacent to the tony Maidstone Club — on the market for...
Knicks shooter rents $8K/month home court in Midtown
Knicks shooting guard Sasha Vujacic has rented a two-bedroom apartment at Sky, the colossal rental at 605 W. 42nd St., that was asking a mighty $8,200 per month. Vujacic has...
Inside the second-most expensive home in New Jersey
Priced at $45 million, this massive New Jersey mansion — located at 84 Glen Alpin Road in Morristown — is the second-priciest listing in the state. (Asking $48.88 million, 18...
Amy Schumer is officially famous in the $15M mansion way
Comedian Amy Schumer, who used Instagram this week to document her trek to temple to celebrate the Jewish New Year on the Upper West Side, is house-hunting in the 'hood,...
Kristaps Porzingis signs huge sneaker deal with Adidas
Adidas apparently is banking on Kristaps Porzingis' ability to grow into a superstar. The shoe company signed the 21-year-old New York Knicks forward to the most lucrative deal for a...
ALDS previews, predictions: Will Blue Jays, Red Sox advance?
Rangers (1) vs. Blue Jays (4) Why you should watch 1. Flippin’ Intense These two teams dislike each other as much as any pair of opponents. They battled to the...
Smoking Samsung forces evacuation of Southwest Airlines jet
LOUISVILLE, Ky. — An overheating, smoking Samsung smartphone forced the evacuation of a Southwest Airlines jet that was preparing to take off Wednesday from the Louisville airport. The incident raised...
Issa Rae's 'Insecure' cable journey
If Hannah Horvath (Lena Dunham) in “Girls” infamously claimed to be the “voice of a generation,” Issa Rae — creator and star of the new HBO comedy series “Insecure” —...
This place will let you throw an ax at your ex
After finalizing her divorce, Michele Herzog didn’t down a drink or hurl her wedding ring into the East River. She threw an ax. “Ax Your Past” parties are the latest...
A surprising Mets bright spot in season that ended too soon
Manager Terry Collins, after the Mets’ 3-0 wild-card defeat to the Giants, reflected on the adversity his team faced throughout the season. Among the players he discussed were “guys that...
Don't be fooled by Hollywood, ladies — divorce is no magic cure-all
Divorce is looking pretty glamorous these days. Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have already worked out the initial terms of their separation. Their six children are being home-schooled in Malibu,...
Meet Conor Gillaspie, who just wrecked the Mets' season
The Giants’ third baseman was supposed to be Eduardo Nunez. But he got hurt, so the even-year wonders turned back to a guy they drafted in 2008, traded, then brought...
New Yorkers are a therapist's worst nightmare
Psychologist Beth Sloan is fiercely protective of her patients. She’s invested in their problems during sessions, worries about them even after they’ve left and genuinely wants them to be happy....
Dejected Jose Reyes: I want to 'finish my career' with the Mets
Like the rest of the Mets late Wednesday night, Jose Reyes stood in front of his locker and looked back on their 3-0 wild-card loss to the Giants with regret....
Evine Live scouting NYC, Beverly Hills locales in bid to attract A-listers
The Cinderella of home shopping networks wants to get invited to the ball. Minnesota-based Evine Live is scouting for prime real estate in the Big Apple and in Beverly Hills...
Home care startup reaches deal to accept NYC Medicaid patients
A fast-growing startup that specializes in home care for seniors has struck a deal to accept Medicaid patients in New York City. Big Apple-based Hometeam — whose tech-enabled approach to...
When David Wright expects to start comeback for 2017
David Wright is already looking toward 2017. The Mets captain, who received some of the loudest applause during pregame introductions Wednesday, indicated his expectation is to begin offseason workouts in...
Reeling Theranos closes labs, axes 340 workers
Theranos Inc said it will lay off about 340 workers, or about 43 percent of its full-time employees, as it closes its clinical labs and Theranos Wellness Centers, signaling a...
85-year-old woman's body found in home 5 months after death
The decomposed remains of an 85-year-old woman were discovered in a Queens home Wednesday approximately five months after she died, sources said. The body of Erika Kraus-Breslin was found in...
Yoenis Cespedes silent after what may be his final Mets game
Do or dye. This was the quietest of deaths for Yoenis Cespedes and the Mets, a 3-0 defeat in the NL wild-card game Wednesday night at the hands of the...
Hillary's 'Steve Harvey' interview was scripted by her campaign
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P41yTYp3gTI Hillary Clinton’s interview on the “Steve Harvey” show was scripted by Clinton’s campaign staff, even down to a “grandmother” questioner in the audience, according to a leaked memo. Clinton’s...
Jay Bruce dissects how his big at-bat went so wrong
Jay Bruce knew the Mets were in for a rough night against Madison Bumgarner, and the left-hander lived up to his reputation. “That was vintage Madison Bumgarner,” Bruce said after...
Asdrubal Cabrera now can't put off doctor visit anymore
Asdrubal Cabrera is going to the doctor Thursday. He would much rather be headed to Chicago for the NLDS, but the Giants’ Madison Bumgarner turned in a typically legendary type...
Teachers are juicing their pensions, and it cost you $1B
A little-known pension perk available only to New York City teachers cost taxpayers an astonishing $1.2 billion last year, a watchdog group reported Wednesday. The sweet deal guarantees that teachers...
Baseball player under fire for sexist tweet about ESPN analyst
HOUSTON — The Astros say they "do not condone" a tweet posted by one of their minor-league infielders criticizing broadcaster Jessica Mendoza during ESPN's NL wild-card broadcast. Screen grabs of...
Woman seeks to reinstate suit over $800 fine for peace symbol
No peace sign means no justice to an Upper West Side woman. Lawyers for Brigitte Vosse on Wednesday asked a Manhattan federal appeals panel to reinstate her lawsuit against the...
Madison Bumgarner a modern-day legend: Numbers don't lie
The Mets overcame enough adversity and misfortune this season to fill a decade’s worth of tearjerker sports films. Yet on their first night of the postseason, they proved no different...
This guy is wearing 50 pounds of trash to try and save the planet
Oscar the Grouch, eat your heart out! This environmental activist gives new meaning to “garbage man” as he roams New York in a trash suit made of more than 50...
Addison Reed gains soon-to-be-forgotten October redemption
In a game dominated by two premier starting pitchers, Addison Reed got some of the biggest outs of Wednesday’s NL wild-card game — but not without some drama. But as...
Hondo Sawx it to ’em
Familia pulled yet another October flop on Wednesday night, which sent the Mets home and caused Hondo’s earnings to shrink to 3,793 pagliaronis. Thursday night: Mr. Aitch will sample the...
Supreme Court seeks stricter laws on insider trading
Federal prosecutors may soon find it much easier to win insider trading cases. The Supreme Court on Wednesday heard arguments on a pivotal Wall Street case, and several justices seemed...
De Blasio sees slight uptick in poll numbers despite probes
Despite multiple investigations focused on his administration, voters are feeling better about Mayor de Blasio these days, according to a poll released Wednesday. De Blasio’s approval rating now stands at...
Floridians prepare for 'direct hit' from Hurricane Matthew
Floridians cleaned out the shelves at supermarkets and hardware stores and lined up at gas pumps as they readied for a “direct hit” from Hurricane Matthew — which looks like...
Can Jeurys Familia ever be trusted again?
In an instant, winter barged through the door at Citi Field, the chilling gusts arriving before Conor Gillaspie’s rocket had even landed on the other side of the fence. It...
Trump, GOP are running opposite campaigns in this key swing state
Pennsylvania has become America’s home for peculiar politics. On Wednesday, Speaker of the House Paul Ryan came to the battleground state to campaign for Sen. Pat Toomey in an effort...
Noah Syndergaard walked into a buzz saw named Bumgarner
Noah Syndergaard played the part of John Smoltz, which on most nights — especially October nights — was pretty darn special. But not on this night. For Madison Bumgarner channeled...