November 16, 2019
Staten Island man stabs wife, sets home on fire in domestic fight
A raging Staten Island man stabbed his wife and then burned their house down during a wild domestic dispute Saturday night, neighbors and law enforcement told The Post. "She came...
Revealing the fifth winner of the 'Dear John' hearing aids contest
Readers: Here is the fifth winner of Lively hearing aids. Two more to go. And then maybe a surprise. — John Dear John: My name is Levi, and I’m the...
Thieves steal reader's identity using USPS mail forwarding scam
Dear John: What you wrote about forwarding post office mail was not true for us. Someone filed a “forwarding address” for our mail, and it was forwarded to a Philadelphia...
Islanders use wild third-period rally to keep rolling
PHILADELPHIA — The Islanders have played almost flawless hockey for over a month. On Saturday night, they had a perfect response in the third period to keep their dominant run...
How do I confront my neighbors about their tattered American flag?
Dear John: The following situation is a bit concerning to me. Our neighbors, who are immigrants, hang the American flag outside their home. But it is tattered and upside down....
Car subscription services are a growing alternative to leasing, buying
Drivers can now access the car of their dreams on a short-term subscription basis. But should they? With the average cost of buying and owning a car climbing to a...
Social Security is surprisingly insecure
With the stock market hitting another all-time high last week, it sure would be nice to see Washington do something intelligent with our FICA tax/Social Security dollars. Instead, the DC...
Vegan, plant-based ‘meat’ yields mouth-watering profits
Who needs beef, chicken or pork? That’s what an increasing number of Americans are saying. And companies have noticed, as they offer a range of meat alternatives. “Interest is booming...
The Knicks let one painfully slip away
The Knicks still can’t defeat someone other than Kristaps Porzingis. Despite leading almost the whole night, the Knicks were stunned in the final seconds when Charlotte’s Devonte’ Graham drilled a...
Rangers feel David Quinn's ire for 'lazy' play in loss
SUNRISE, Fla. — The look on David Quinn’s face said it all. Well, he said some of it, too. Asked about the early penalties that undercut a bounce-back effort, the...
Goodwin: Pelosi has gone coup coup in Trump impeachment push
Three witnesses, 11 hours of testimony and endless squabbling between Republicans and Democrat Adam Schiff. That’s the bare-bones tally of the first two days of public impeachment hearings. Along the...
Rutgers and Greg Schiano close to reunion they need more than ever
A horse roamed the sideline. Great players of the 2000s gathered at midfield for an honorary coin toss. The only thing missing Saturday before Rutgers hosted Ohio State — the...
Behind the Israel-Islamic Jihad flareup
What’s up with the latest hostilities between Israel and Palestinian Islamic Jihad’s forces in Gaza? PIJ’s been firing rockets into southern Israel for the last year, but one attack stood...
Eye-opening Astros emails reveal more evidence in cheating scandal
The sign-stealing case against the Astros continues to grow. In August 2017, as Houston prepared for the playoffs, a front office executive expressed the organization’s desire to steal signs in...
Uncle Sam’s debt explosion
Even the most spendthrift progressives should be alarmed by the latest headlines on the nation’s rapidly rising tide of red ink: In October, the first month of the new fiscal...
It's time for Rangers to call up stud young goaltender
This is a knotty problem any way you’d care to try and unwrap it, but sooner or later the Rangers are going to have to deal with their goaltending situation,...
Spencer Dinwiddie leads depleted Nets to crucial win
CHICAGO — The decimated Nets took the United Center court without their three best players, but still ground out a 117-111, slump-busting win over the Bulls with Kyrie Irving looking...
Turkey sends alleged American ISIS fighter back to US
An American citizen who Turkey accuses of being a member of ISIS was returned to the United States. Turkish media identified the man as Muhammad Darwis B., 39, The Associated...
Terry Rozier really wanted to be Knicks point-guard solution
The Knicks’ first choice for a free-agent point guard after Kyrie Irving and Kemba Walker was on the Garden court Saturday while the one they signed sat out his ninth...
Boeing 737 makes emergency landing in Orlando after departing Cuba
A flight with 189 passengers on board made an emergency landing at an Orlando, Florida, airport Saturday when the Boeing 737 malfunctioned mid-air, according to a report. Canada-bound Air Transat...
Barr accuses liberal 'resistance' of trying to 'sabotage' Trump
Attorney General William Barr called out Democrats forcefully in a fiery speech to the Federalist Society this week, accusing the party of trying to “sabotage” the Trump administration. “Immediately after...
Pete Davidson's pal reveals what it's like to hang out in his basement
He’s one of the biggest names in comedy — but you’ve probably never heard of him.
Deval Patrick speaks at California candidate forum after announcing 2020 run
Former Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick addressed a candidate forum in California Saturday — his first major event as a contender for the 2020 Democratic presidential nomination. "I'm not running to...
Jets LB talks sack goals, Adam Gase, unique childhood
Jets linebacker Jordan Jenkins tackles some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. Q: Describe your mentality on the field. A: My mentality on the field is almost exactly opposite of...
NYPD divers rescue stranded kitesurfer in Queens
NYPD divers rescued a 59-year-old kitesurfer tangled in his own netting -- and struggling in the ocean Saturday afternoon in Queens, police said. The man was spotted by a passerby...
Rutgers football pulls off gambling miracle
Rutgers’ football should take any victories it can get right now – even the moral ones. The Scarlet Knights didn’t beat No. 2 Ohio State on Saturday in Piscataway, but...
Adam Gase's first shot to prove Jets right will be ugly
LANDOVER, Md. — The Jets have not won two games in a row in 13 months. The Redskins have not scored a touchdown in 13 quarters. Something has got to...
Iran racked by protests after massive gas price hike
Protests broke out throughout Iran Saturday after the government moved to effectively hike the price of gasoline by 50 percent overnight. Angry protesters parked cars in the streets to block...
NYPD officers fuming after convicted cop-shooter released after reoffending
A Brooklyn man who opened fire on an NYPD officer in 1997 was rearrested last week with a stash of guns and illegal drugs, but quickly released on $5,000 bail.
The search for Rudolf Nureyev's favorite dance partner's final resting place
Eva Evdokimova was a world-renowned ballerina and favorite partner of the legendary Rudolf Nureyev during the latter stages of his career. When the 60-year-old succumbed to cancer in 2009, her...
Cashman adds intrigue to Yankees duo's possible return
It’s been four weeks since the Yankees’ season ended in Houston in Game 6 of the ALCS. Following the loss, both Brett Gardner and Didi Gregorius expressed their desire to...
Trump gets early checkup ahead of 'very busy 2020'
President Trump made a surprise visit to the doctor on Saturday. The White House said the visit was part of his annual checkup, which he was getting out of the...
Furious St. John's rally falls just short
So much had gone wrong for most of the second half Saturday, until it all began to go right. A nine-point deficit was erased in the final three minutes. Rasheem...
Connecticut banker Scott Hapgood 'at peace' despite Anguilla ordering arrest
The Connecticut banker who failed to return to Anguilla on Monday to face charges he killed a hotel worker there is “at peace” with his decision, his wife told The...
Giants' forgotten rookie is itching for a chance
Julian Love is the new favorite player of frustrated Giants fans everywhere. Not because of anything he has done, but because he is a symbol of turning the page from...
Prince Andrew claims he has 'peculiar' medical condition in baffling Epstein denial
In an exclusive BBC interview, Prince Andrew delivered a tense, sometimes bizarre denial of ever bedding his pal Jeffrey Epstein’s sex slaves — claiming his royal disdain for hugging, and...
Trouba's unforeseen Rangers role comes with hefty challenge
SUNRISE, Fla. — It wasn’t so much a surprise as it was an affirmation. When Marc Staal needed emergency ankle surgery on Nov. 9, the Rangers had the option of...
Woman's Midtown death jump 'could have been avoided,' family says
She didn’t have to die. A young Brooklyn woman jumped to her death from a Midtown hotel because a city hospital failed to give her the care she needed, her...
Schoolgirl secretly photographed in shower, viciously bullied: lawsuit
A Staten Island schoolgirl was secretly photographed in the shower by a classmate who shared the snaps with other students, who then viciously bullied her, a lawsuit claims. Making matters...
'Poverty is not a prop': Controversy over Instagram shoot at Queensbridge Houses
An Instagram-famous blogger from Los Angeles isn’t getting any “props” from the Queensbridge Houses. Denizens of the country’s largest housing development were aghast when Aleali May co-opted their hard-knock reality...
Victim in late-night stabbing identified as Queens teen
A 17-year-old Queens girl was stabbed to death Friday night — hours after attending a memorial for a boy slain three weeks prior by a stray bullet, The Post has...
NYPD gun confiscations down 13% from 2018
Illegal-gun seizures are at their lowest rate in four years, according to NYPD data exclusively provided to The Post — numbers that carry alarming consequences, according to experts. Through Nov....
Mets' backup Zack Wheeler plan could include longtime Yankee
The Mets had to be prepared for the slim possibility Zack Wheeler would accept their qualifying offer and return to the rotation next season. So, theoretically, that’s $17.8 million the...
Al Sharpton gets $1 million in pay from his own charity
He's the million-dollar minister. The Rev. Al Sharpton raked in $1,046,948 from his own charity last year, according to National Action Network's latest tax filings obtained by The Post. Sharpton...
Elise Stefanik rises as GOP impeachment star: 'I am proudly the opposite of AOC'
"I am proudly the opposite of AOC," Stefanik told The Post.
Elizabeth Warren defends Taylor Swift in Scooter Braun feud
Elizabeth Warren might soon find a place on Taylor Swift's squad.
New York's oldest boy's club may finally allow female members
Members of the Society of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick, the city’s oldest charity, will vote on a resolution this week to allow women to become members.
Antifa protesters crash Proud Boys rally near Trump Tower
A rally by 25 far-right Proud Boys was crashed by 300 protesters in Manhattan Saturday -- and the two groups spent an hour hollering at each other across Fifth Avenue...
Ryan Kalil has season end in another Jets disaster
The Jets signed center Ryan Kalil in August, hoping he could help a shaky offensive line. Like most things in this Jets season, it did not work out. Kalil was...
Mom, three young children dead in San Diego shooting
Cops found six people with gunshot wounds inside the family's home in Paradise Hills, a suburb of San Diego, before 7 a.m. Saturday.
Alabama's star quarterback out for season in major blow
STARKVILLE, Miss. — What figured to be Tua Tagovailoa’s final series of the day against Mississippi State ended with Alabama’s star quarterback being carted off the field with a hip...
Schiff slams Trump as a 'charlatan' in speech to California Dems
House Intelligence Chairman Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) told California Democrats that President Trump is a "profound threat to democracy" at the party's fall nominating convention Saturday in Long Beach, California. But...
Chinese soldiers help clean up debris after Hong Kong protests
China’s People’s Liberation Army soldiers made a surprise appearance in some Hong Kong streets on Saturday, helping to clean up debris and barricades left by anti-government protesters. Small groups of...
Colin Kaepernick wows NFL executive at very chaotic workout
Colin Kaerpernick took another stand on Saturday — this time against the NFL. Just 15 minutes before the lightning-rod quarterback was scheduled to work out for 25 NFL teams at...
Astros-Patriots cheating comparison adds to MLB's decision
Imagine if the Patriots dominated the past 18 years of the NFL, tallying equal parts glory and controversy, only they didn’t feature a GOAT quarterback married to a model, a...
Trump is 'unique' and will survive impeachment, says Nixon's son-in-law
“What I recognized in [Trump] from the start was that the same fire that burns in him burned in my father-in-law — political fires,” said Cox.
Kanye West's Sunday Service teams with Joel Osteen's megachurch
Osteen will interview the rapper-turned-evangelist Sunday at his 17,000-seat megachurch in Houston, a church representative told the Houston Chronicle.
'Hillsborough Heiress' found not guilty of killing children's father
Tiffany Li, 34, the daughter of a rich, real estate family in China, had been accused of having her then-boyfriend shoot her ex, Keith Green, out of fear that she...
Five people charged in shooting at NJ high school football game
Police arrested five people, including the alleged gunman, in connection with a shooting at a crowded New Jersey high school football game.
Damaged caused by Hurricane Dorian totals $3.4B in the Bahamas
That’s equivalent to the United States losing the combined economies of Florida, California and Texas, the Miami Herald reported.
Chicago teachers approve contract agreement, ending 11-day strike
Chicago public school teachers approved the contract agreement that ended the 11-day strike that shut down classes in the country's third largest school district last month. The Chicago Teachers Union...
A-Rod's reward, Myles Garrett hypocrisy: This is TV's kid problem
It’s easy to pontificate about the street brawl near the end of Thursday’s Steelers-Browns. That’s the problem. It’s too easy. The NFL has again arrived at where it has been...
Shocking video shows moment car driven by NYPD officer crashes on FDR Drive
This is the moment an off-duty NYPD officer burning rubber in a black Lexus skids across three lanes of traffic and slams into a concrete barrier early Saturday on the...
Venice's St. Mark's Square reopens to tourists despite rising tides
More than 6 feet of water engulfed 85 percent of the lagoon city last week, and more bad weather is on the way.
Mesmerizing photo of leaping rabbits wins top nature photo award
These bunnies are top dogs. A snap of a pair of leaping rabbits won top honors in an annual contest for Nature Photographer of the Year. Csaba Daroczi took the...
Couple stabs each other during lover's quarrel in Bronx
A couple stabbed each other during a lover's spat in the Bronx Saturday, police said. The couple was squabbling inside a home on Eastchester Road near Givan Avenue in Eastchester...
Final remains of Ethiopian plane crash victims buried eight months later
The last remains of the victims of the doomed Boeing 737 MAX 8 plane crash in Ethiopia in March were finally put to rest this week, Reuters reported. All 157...
Cops bust pistol-whipping lunatic who vandalized school
A crazed man caught on video pistol-whipping a pedestrian and vandalizing an elementary school has been arrested, officials said Saturday. Nerron Purcell, 30, was nabbed on charges of assault, criminal...
ESPN reporter apologizes for Mason Rudolph 'private parts' tweet
ESPN reporter Josina Anderson apologized Saturday for her tweet that chastised Mason Rudolph for allegedly grabbing Myles Garrett’s “private parts” during the Browns-Steelers brawl Thursday night. “What word would be...
Peter King defends Trump, rails against Ilhan Omar in exit interview
The first thing you see when you walk into Rep. Peter King's plush D.C. office is a large framed photo of the Twin Towers engulfed in smoke and flame. In...
The heartwarming tale of how a crippled donkey became a running champion
Christopher McDougall didn’t know anything about rehabilitating a donkey, but he was an expert on one topic: running.
The sensational debut and fall of the world's first 'celebutante'
Brenda Frazier’s ubiquity, hustle, and fame inspired the gossip columnist Walter Winchell to coin the term “celebutante,” specifically for her.
NYPD officer killed in FDR crash identified: sources
The off-duty NYPD officer killed in a one-car crash on the FDR Drive is a 25-year-old Brooklyn cop who dreamed of one day becoming a detective, sources told The Post...
NFL villain is furious: Don't compare me to Myles Garrett
NFL villain Vontaze Burfict used Myles Garrett’s helmet-swinging attack to defend himself and blast the league in his first public comments since being suspended the rest of the season without...
The shocking foods your kids are eating at school
Fast food has increasingly crept into public schools as they struggle to feed kids on a diminished federal budget.
When it comes to gentrification New Yorkers are total hypocrites
New Yorkers who hated Duane Reade, the “drug store” chain that supposedly crushed friendly mom-and-pop merchants, are having second thoughts.
Daycare worker fired after scrawling nasty note in kid's lunchbox
A Texas mom sent her son to daycare with a note looking to "make him smile at lunchtime," only to find a nasty return missive instructing her to "put him...
The problem with American journalism is journalists are cowards
There’s a dopey old don’t-do-drugs commercial in which a father confronts his weed-smoking son, who exclaims: “I learned it from you, Dad!” That’s American journalism.
Last survivor of Hindenburg disaster dead at 90
Doehner was born in Germany and was 8 when the airship burst into flames and crashed while docking in Lakehurst, New Jersey, on May 6, 1937, his obituary said. His...
EU ambassador told Trump Ukrainian president 'loves your ass'
The alleged crass remark from European Union ambassador Gordon Sondland came to light in a closed-door deposition in front of House lawmakers by David Holmes, a consular official at the...
Why Bloomberg's presidential run doesn't have a hope in hell
I like Mike Bloomberg. But he has about as much chance of being elected president of the United States as El Chapo.
Deadly Australian wildfires expected to worsen as temperature soars
Wildfires raging across Australia will likely worsen as hotter weather and stronger winds are expected, Reuters reported. Forecasts are calling for temperatures to reach 104 degrees Sunday in the western...
Man fatally shot outside Brooklyn NYCHA complex
The unidentified man, 34, was found lying on the ground in front of the Lafayette Garden Houses in Clinton Hill at about 3:45 a.m., authorities said.
WFAN-ESPN war escalates amid the Mike Francesa fallout
The post-Mike Francesa era is coming into focus, and it will amp up WFAN's rivalry with ESPN New York, The Post has learned. Bart Scott is expected to leave WFAN...
Trump revives year-old insult for House Intel Chair Adam 'Schitt'
The president recycled an insult against the congressman leading the impeachment inquiry Saturday morning, sprinkling a little profanity into a tweet about the economy. "Dow hits 28,000 - FIRST TIME...
Why Wyoming is a lock to cover against Utah State
The great thing about betting college football on Saturdays is we usually have dozens of games from sea to shining sea that kick off from noon for the East Coast...
El Chapo's wife makes eye-popping reality TV debut aboard sleek yacht
She’s a real housewife of the cocaine cartel, and now she’s sashaying her way into your living room. Emma Coronel Aispuro, better known as Mrs. El Chapo, makes her reality-TV...
French cops clash with protesters on 'yellow vest' anniversary
Paris police fired tear gas at protesters to drive back "yellow vest" protesters marking the first anniversary of the demonstrations. Dozens of cops in riot gear guarded the Arc de...
Nathan Pyle reveals earthlings through the eyes of an alien
Nathan Pyle has become an internet sensation with his “Strange Planet” cartoons, which feature drawings of alien-like beings in familiar situations. In one cartoon, a being stands by the stove....
AOC's petition for Stephen Miller's resignation now has over 20K signatures
A petition shared by Queens Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez demanding the resignation of Stephen Miller now has more than 20,000 signatures. "Leaked emails show Stephen Miller peddling white nationalist conspiracy theories,...
How you should best use a team's record against the spread
Is Ohio State’s gaudy 8-1 record against the point-spread (ATS) an early indicator for a national championship? You might think that’s a questionable query. But Louisiana-Lafayette is also 8-1 ATS,...
It's democracy — not Trump — that's on trial on Capitol Hill
Public impeachment hearings have begun in Washington, but nothing has changed. The Ukraine “rebound” scandal simply follows from the Russia collusion probe as the latest front in a smoothly operating,...
Why sharps pounced early on Navy over Notre Dame
A week ago, sharps bet Notre Dame on the road against an outmatched Duke offense that had been struggling in litmus tests. This week, early smart money faded the No....
Prince Andrew: I stayed friends with Epstein because I'm 'too honorable'
Prince Andrew stayed friends with convicted billionaire pedophile Jeffrey Epstein because he was "too honorable" to end the relationship, The Duke of York told the BBC. The royal -- who...
Prince Andrew should talk to cops, not media: Epstein accuser's lawyer
Prince Andrew should talk to police — not reporters — a lawyer for Jeffrey Epstein-victim Virginia Roberts Giuffre said. "I would love to see Prince Andrew submit to an interview...
Trump's Doral resort was added as possible G-7 site at last minute, secret service email reveals
President Trump's Doral resort was added to the list of finalists for next year's Group of Seven summit after the Secret Service had already narrowed down the search to four...
Why LSU will struggle to beat Mississippi
A 200-1 shot when Heisman Trophy odds opened in the spring, LSU quarterback Joe Burrow is now the odds-on favorite. His stock is peaking, and the Tigers have not been...
At least 8 dead in Bolivia after security forces open fire on supporters of ex-president
At least eight people are dead in Bolivia after government security forces opened fire on supporters of ousted President Evo Morales. Dozens more were injured in an incident that could...
Diplomat overheard Trump phone call discussing ‘investigations’ in Ukraine
WASHINGTON — A State Department official told impeachment investigators Friday that he overheard President Donald Trump talking with a US ambassador about “investigations” in Ukraine, according to people familiar with...
Billionaire owner of Mexican soccer team, dies at 64
Jorge Vergara, the billionaire owner of the Mexican soccer club Chivas, died Friday after suffering a heart attack in New York City. He was 64. “With deep sadness and pain...
How a major sportsbook ranks college football's best
LAS VEGAS — Thanks to an unusual act of transparency by one of the major sportsbooks in Las Vegas, bettors now know professional oddsmakers have a different opinion of the...
Roger Stone supporters push petition for presidential pardon
Someone is already pushing to get a presidential pardon for Roger Stone. "We, the undersigned, respectfully request that the President of the United States grant a full and unconditional pardon...
NYPD officer dead, 2 critically injured in crash on FDR: sources
A young, off-duty NYPD officer who dreamed of one day becoming a detective was killed early Saturday in a horrifying one-car crash along FDR Drive. Brooklyn-born cop Garman Chen was...
Oklahoma will hand Baylor its first loss — and cover
Many realistic possibilities remain for the College Football Playoff. There could be two SEC teams (LSU, plus either Georgia or Alabama). There could be two Big Ten teams (Ohio State,...
Garrett has company when it comes to ugly sports fights
While Myles Garrett clocking Mason Rudolph with his own helmet Thursday night was the peak of a brutal in-game fight, the Browns defensive end has some company. Here are some...
Jets trying to handle Quincy Enunwa situation 'in house'
Jets coach Adam Gase said the organization will handle the Quincy Enunwa situation “in-house,” but player rep Kelvin Beachum already has involved the NFL Players’ Association. Enunwa, who is out...
Why David Quinn couldn't bench anyone in debacle vs. Lightning
SUNRISE, Fla. — As much as he probably wants to make a point about accountability, it doesn’t seem much is going to change for David Quinn in terms of roster...
What Mets told Carlos Beltran regarding sign-stealing scandal
The Mets are playing by MLB’s investigative rules and they have told their center of the storm, new manager Carlos Beltran, just that. General manager Brodie Van Wagenen has told...
The beat goes on for LeBron James and Anthony Davis
LOS ANGELES — After just 12 games together, Anthony Davis and LeBron James already know how to share the workload in their formidable partnership. Davis struggled to find his offensive...
Warriors put up fight vs. Celtics but another starter goes down
SAN FRANCISCO — Yet another Golden State starter went down with an injury when D’Angelo Russell sprained his right thumb, but the Warriors still made mighty Boston work until the...
Woman fatally stabbed in Queens, suspect at large
A woman died after being repeatedly stabbed in Jamaica, Queens late Friday night, police said. The attack came to light when a homeowner on 166th Street heard a woman crying...
Dennis Smith regains groove after channeling Spurs great
So how did Dennis Smith Jr. finally look like Dennis Smith Jr.? Was it the sight of the Mavericks, the Knicks guard’s former team? Or was it learning from another...
Seattle police captain busted by his own cops in prostitution sting
That's no hooker — that's your arresting officer. A Seattle police captain found out the hard way that one of his fellow officers was on undercover vice patrol, a report...
What Nets' Jarrett Allen needs to do to reach All-Star level
CHICAGO — The Nets are convinced Jarrett Allen is going to be an All-Star, but they need the 21-year-old center to grow from a wildly inconsistent player to a winning...
Behind the Jets' struggle of reigniting Le'Veon Bell
Searching for Le’Veon Bell. This could be one of the headlines to describe the Jets’ disappointing 2019 season to date. It’s a futile exercise that Jets coaches, from Adam Gase...
2 wounded when gunman opens fire at packed NJ high school football game
Two people were wounded when a gunman opened fire on a crowd at a high school football game in southern New Jersey on Friday evening, police said. The shooter fired...
The title of world's richest person seesaws again
Bill Gates has regained the title of the richest person in the world, surpassing Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos Friday in the Bloomberg Billionaires Index. Gates, the co-founder of Microsoft, has...
Giants GM's silence is deafening
What concerns me most about the current state of the Giants has nothing to do with Pat Shurmur, Saquon Barkley’s health, the struggling offensive line, DeAndre Baker or the ball...
The players to start, sit for NFL Week 11
The Post’s Drew Loftis evaluates all the relevant fantasy football news ahead of Week 11 of the NFL season. Big Weeks Miles Sanders RB, Eagles, vs. Patriots (FanDuel $5,600/DraftKings $4,100)...