November 6, 2021

Border officials secretly sent 70 planes of migrants to Florida: DeSantis office

Larry Keefe, Gov. Ron DeSantis' public safety czar, claims "over 70 air charter flights" of migrants landed at Jacksonville International Airport.

Titanic NFL midseason showdown has plenty of subplots

There are more subplots to Sunday’s Rams-Titans game at SoFi Stadium than there are Hollywood stars who will likely be in attendance.

Islanders goalie gets another shutout in win over Jets

Anders Lee and Brock Nelson scored, Ilya Sorokin made 24 saves and the New York Islanders ended the Winnipeg Jets’ undefeated string at home with a 2-0 victory Saturday night.

Trio terrorizes NYC subway riders and pedestrians in multi-borough robbery spree

Three masked suspects used the subway to commit an armed-robbery spree, roughing up at least four straphangers and pedestrians in Brooklyn and Manhattan.

The Post says: Sen. Joe Manchin needs to nix the $4T mess

The Post implores West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin to stop the $4 trillion boondoggle that’s coming now that the infrastructure bill has passed.

Coach K's farewell tour and four other top college basketball storylines

Here are the five most intriguing storylines heading into the college basketball season: Transfer-mania It was the perfect storm: The new transfer rule, which allows players to switch schools once...

Project Veritas founder's apartment raided as part of probe into Ashley Biden's stolen diary: report

The court-ordered raid of O'Keefe's Mamaroneck apartment came two days after the feds reportedly raided two addresses linked to Project Veritas associates.

Glenn Youngkin's 17-year-old son tried to vote in Virginia governor's election twice

Virginia Governor-elect Glenn Youngkin’s 17-year-old son attempted to vote twice on Election Day but was turned away by poll workers both times due to his age, officials said.

'It was inhumane': Fans describe chaos at Travis Scott's Astroworld show

Marisa Angulo and Courtney Spencer have been to Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival in years past but have never experienced the madness this year.

Baseball Hall of Fame needs to finally fix this wrong

The countdown is on again, and for the Hodges family of Brooklyn, so is the wait. There will be another meeting early next month that will determine whether Gilbert Ray...

Gray Lady sings Dem blues: Goodwin

How far left have Democrats gone? So far left that even The New York Times is trying to pull them back from the cliff after a string of election losses. 

Barnard professor allegedly drops N-bomb in class

Professor Jonathan Rieder was quoting Eminem's 2002 movie "8 Mile" when he used the slur during his "Culture in America" lecture, causing an on-campus uproar.

Andrew Cuomo's pathetic bid to smear AG Letitia James in hopes of salvaging his career

We're unlikely to support James' political ambitions, but Team Cuomo’s attacks on her integrity are wildly off-base — just more trademark Andrew bullying, except he no longer has the power...

Knicks Go rolls to victory in Breeders' Cup Classic

Knicks Go set the early pace and kicked away to a 2 3/4-length victory in the $6 million Breeders’ Cup Classic on Saturday at Del Mar.

Election Day 2021 was a huge setback for New York's left

With crime rising statewide in the wake of disastrous criminal-justice reforms, President Joe Biden failing spectacularly and Donald Trump not on the ballot, New York Republicans had a good night...

Nets veteran starting to reward Steve Nash's faith

Struggling Blake Griffin had his best performance of the season for the Nets Friday in Detroit.

Rangers looking for ways to reverse this disturbing trend

The Rangers were pushed to overtime by both the Canucks and Oilers — despite holding two-goal leads heading into the third period in each game — and ended up losing.

Riding the bull: Mayor-elect Eric Adams knows Wall Street fuels NY

While Joe Biden was repeating “pay your fair share” for his multitrillion-dollar spending spree, our newly elected mayor was meeting and dining with an array of Wall Streeters.

Rutgers didn't have a chance in this one

Rutgers fans didn't have much to cheer about in this one.

PS I love you: Paul McCartney says he never told John Lennon he loved him

And he loved him -- but Sir Paul McCartney never revealed his feelings to boyhood chum and celebrated songwriting partner John Lennon.

Mets extend qualifying offer to these two potential free agents

The Mets extended the qualifying offer to Michael Conforto and Noach Syndergaard on Saturday.

Elderly NYC man robbed of cash and phone after door knock

Two thugs, one carrying a gun, showed up at a 90-year-old man's Harlem apartment Saturday morning and demanded his cell phone and money, the NYPD said.

Emerging star is also the Knicks' Ironman

After Knicks swingman RJ Barrett lines up for the team’s back-to-back on Sunday and Monday, against the Cavaliers and 76ers, he will have played in his 97th and 98th consecutive...

Yankees depth at this position has suddenly disappeared

Following last week’s moves, Aaron Hicks is the only true major league center fielder on the Yankees' 40-man roster.

Astroworld mayhem recalls past concert tragedies as probe into Travis Scott show opens

The deaths of eight people at a concert in Houston recalled past tragedies, including a 1979 concert by The Who in Cincinnati that led to reforms on how such events...

Giants finally getting production out of this position group

It happened last week for the first time all season. Not once, but twice. A Giants tight end got into the end zone and actually secured the football for a...

Thanks, de Blas: Taxpayers foot bill for mayor's trip to Puerto Rico retreat

Mayor Bill de Blasio has a parting gift for taxpayers: picking up the tab for him, his wife and an entourage of City Hall staffers to hit the annual SOMOS...

Missing girl saved from alleged kidnapper by showing TikTok distress signal

A North Carolina teen allegedly abducted by an older man was rescued after she flashed a passing motorist a hand sign popularized on TikTok as a distress signal.

1979 East German art heist may have included Rembrandt

A Dutch portrait stolen 42 years ago in the largest art heist in East German history may be a Rembrandt, according to a new report.

Four NYPD transit cops hurt after patrol car flips over

Four NYPD transit officers were hurt when their patrol car hit a median and overturned in Queens, police said.

Kamala Harris heads to France to discuss migrant crisis — but not the one in US

Vice President Harris heads to to France for four days of high-profile meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Angela Merkel, and other European leaders.

Dad clinging to life after Bronx NYCHA apt. fire that killed 6-year-old son

Firefighters found young Aiden Hayward and his 32-year-old father unconscious in a hallway on the 19th floor of 303 East 135th St. in NYCHA’s Mitchel Houses in the Bronx.

Letters to the Editor — Nov. 7, 2021

New York Post readers sound off on the influx of migrant children in NYC and Long Island schools, Biden’s consulate crisis, the gall of Alec and Hilaria Baldwin, a pol’s...

Post's Top 25, Final Four picks for 2021-22 college basketball season

College basketball fans, players and coaches deserve this.

Kyrie Irving could get back on the court for one-game cameo

Kyrie Irving will likely be eligible for the All-Star game despite not yet playing for the Nets this season.

Al-Qaeda to women: be traditional, not a feminist

"Marriage is not a 50-50 egalitarian partnership of two leaders," a magazine tip says. "Your husband is the leader. Sit back and enjoy it."

Astroworld security guard pricked with needle at Travis Scott concert: Houston police

At least one person at the Travis Scott concert where eight people died Friday night was injected with something by an unknown, "needle" wielding assailant, and had to be revived...

This critical question is now most important part of Giants season

With any postseason hopes a pipe dream, the most important Giants matter is determining if Daniel Jones is the team's QB of the future.

There's no good reason to wait to retire this Rangers great's number

There is never a wrong reason for a franchise to retire a number any more than there is a guideline for doing so beyond greatness, beyond impact, beyond the connection...

This is bet to make in Caleb Plant-Canelo Alvarez bout

Canelo Alvarez faces Caleb Plant in a high-stakes title fight Saturday night.

Jets' linebacker celebrating his hit's brutality part of shameful NFL norm

And so, NFL carnage and individual and team celebrations of excessive brutality will continue. It will continue today and tonight and next week.

All the dumb mistakes made by NYers who went rural

After moving to the country during the pandemic, these former New Yorkers found idyllic "Green Acres" life to actually be "brutal."

Gang member allegedly behind Rikers Island fire: DOC sources

A Trinitarios gang member was allegedly responsible for the fire on Rikers Island that injured eight, according to Department of Correction sources and records.

Andrew Cuomo's daughter shares article calling dad's scandal 'a manufactured #MeToo'

Michaela Kennedy-Cuomo promoted an article slamming the sexual-assault scandal which ushered her father out of office as “a manufactured #MeToo-style PR offensive.”

Aaron Rodgers loses sponsor after vaccine comments

Suddenly a face of vaccine hesitation, Aaron Rodgers no longer made much sense as the face of a medical clinic group that wants to encourage everyone to be vaccinated.

Dough no! Iconic NYC $1 pizza slice scorched by staggering inflation

You're gonna need more dough for that slice. The price of pizza is soaring in the Big Apple thanks to a dyspeptic recipe of inflationary food costs, a global supply-chain...

'Offensive' Yale speaker claims FBI inflates anti-Semitic hate crimes

Ericka Hart was invited to speak to the Yale Law Journal about anti-Semitism in September, but instead, her talk drifted off into topics like "pretty privilege," and "fatphobia."

Breeders' Cup Classic: Two horses are class of the field

Knicks Go (5-2) and Essential Quality (3-1) carry the two shortest prices on the morning line and in futures betting for Saturday’s $6 million Classic.

Four Americans hurt in gunfire at ritzy Cancun five-star resort

A shootout between rival drug gangs at the Hyatt Ziva Riviera in Puerto Morales near Cancun left four Americans hurt, one of which had to be taken to a local...

New Yorkers blast AOC and Jamaal Bowman for infrastructure vote betrayal

New Yorkers reacted with anger Saturday after Reps. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Jamaal Bowman voted against a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill.

US appeals court blocks fed COVID-19 vax mandate

An emergency stay prevents the White House from requiring all full and part-time workers at private-sector companies with 100 or more employees to be vaccinated or get tested weekly. 

Killer Brit's family, ex-wife in 'total shock' over 'horrific' crimes

The family of David Fuller — the UK man who pleaded guilty to the 1987 murder of two young women, as well as more than 100 acts of necrophilia —...

Young Knicks star believes he's 'destined for greatness'

Third-year Knicks guard and 2019 lottery pick RJ Barrett takes a shot at some Q&A with Post columnist Steve Serby. 

College football broadcaster fired for critical comments on team's podcast

A former Arizona State football player who had broadcasted games for the school since 2018 says he was fired over critical comments he made on a podcast about the team's...

Schumer shimmies at SOMOS after Dem infrux win — breaking mask rules

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer hit the dance floor in Puerto Rico Friday night but ditched his face mask, despite strict local rules requiring them.

Several hurt after knife attack on German train

A knife-wielding rider went on a rampage aboard an express train in Germany, slashing and injuring several people.

Coffee and pastries with Lou Carnesecca — college hoops' most priceless treasure

Lou Carnesecca has his sleeves rolled up, as if he is ready to work the refs in the final minutes of a tense game. Another college basketball season is here,...

Two dead, four injured in overnight NYC shootings

Two people were killed in the Bronx and Brooklyn, respectively -- and four others were hurt in separate shootings across the city overnight, police said.

Fire in Indian coronavirus ward kills 11

It's the second fatal fire in an Indian COVID-19 ward since April when at least 16 people and two healthcare workers were killed, according to the AP.

Houston fire chief: Deaths could rise in Astroworld tragedy

There were 11 people in cardiac arrest among the 23 taken to the hospital after what authorities have initially labeled a crushing incident Friday.

Police choppers buzz Glasgow ahead of environmentalist protests

Tens of thousands of protestors marched through the streets of Glasgow as world leaders in the Scottish city discuss efforts to curb climate change. 

Travis Scott: 'I'm absolutely devastated' by Astroworld tragedy

Travis Scott says he is "absolutely devastated" by the deaths that took place at his Astroworld concert festival Friday night, and pledged to support authorities as they investigate the tragedy.

College hoop's most hyped frosh opens up about sky-high expectations

There were no bold predictions. Nothing about winning a national championship or how many points he wanted to score. 

Biden angrily defends DOJ plans for $450K migrant separation payouts

President Biden flared in anger as he spoke of his administration's plan to award $450,000 payments to migrants separated from their families.

Bronx teacher allegedly sent pictures of his penis to students

Alexander Guzman, 26 , who taught at the Bronx School of Law, Government and Justice, allegedly used Snapchat to send photos of his penis to three of his female students.

Knicks may be heading toward a point-guard controversy

All was right in the Knicks universe with this point-guard platoon of Kemba Walker starting and Derrick Rose coming off the bench until recently.

Travis Scott seemingly notices, ignores turmoil while performing at fatal concert: video

Videos shot at Travis Scott's Astroworld Festival Friday night also appear to show fans desperately trying to get the rapper to stop the concert.

Pete Buttigieg's baby home after 'terrifying' hospital ordeal

Buttigieg sparked controversy when he took family leave following the August arrival of the twins, who were born prematurely -- despite the country's supply-chain crisis.

NBA team president being investigated for alleged toxic workplace

Portland Trail Blazers president of basketball operations Neil Olshey is under investigation after employees have made claims of a toxic and hostile work environment. The organization has hired law firm...

AG James hit with Left Coast campaign cash from Karla Jurvetson

State Attorney General Letitia James' top backer is a Democratic mega donor who lives 3,000 miles from New York on the Left Coast.

'Rust' gun crew was 'immature' and 'horrified' people on set: report

The crew responsible for the weapons on Alec Baldwin's doomed "Rust" movie set were “alarmingly green, immature and lackadaisical,” according to a report.

Sleep better with 38% off this 7-in-1 pillow for a pre-Black Friday sale

Finding bedding that’ll help you get a great night’s sleep is not easy to find. Having a pillow that’s comfortable, easy to clean, anti-bacterial, and made of material that will...

Save $50 on this power flosser with pre-Black Friday sales

Most people could do a better job of taking a proactive approach toward oral health and since decaying teeth are like a ticking time bomb when it comes to dentist...

Sneak in a workout anytime with pre-Black Friday savings on this under-desk elliptical

It can be incredibly difficult to fit in your workout plans while managing a busy job schedule, especially with gym accessibility still being a concern. Now, there’s a two-in-one solution that will...

Harlem tenants withholding rent from accused fraudster landlord

A criminal investigation of a Harlem landlord Joseph Makhani has prompted his tenants to go on a rent strike.

NY set to rake in over $170B in Biden Bucks

The Empire State is set to reap upwards of $170 billion after the House of Representatives passed a $1.2 trillion infrastructure bill late Friday night.

Odell Beckham has become a sad waste and there's only one way to fix it

Consider what Odell Beckham Jr. had in front of him in 2014, when he was drafted by the Giants, and look at where he is now.

NFL shuts down part of Aaron Rodgers' COVID vaccine claim

Green Bay Packers quarterback Aaron Rodgers said this happened, and the NFL responded strongly that it did not.

Astroworld medics were 'overwhelmed' by incident that left 8 dead at concert

Medical crews at Houston's NRG park were poorly trained and ill-equipped to treat people at rapper Travis Scott's Astroworld music festival, where at least eight people were killed, concertgoers said.

80% of FDNY have now received COVID-19 vaccines

New data released by the Mayor’s Office paints a glowing picture of citywide agencies making significant progress in getting employees vaccinated by the mayor's Oct. 29 deadline.

Biden rejoices as $1.2T infrastructure bill passes

President Biden exulted Saturday morning, hours after his long-sought bipartisan infrastructure bill was passed.

Mets' yearlong front office search becoming parody of itself: Sherman

Sandy Alderson was scheduled to attend the General Managers Meetings in Carlsbad, Calif., this week as the Mets' team president and, ostensibly, the president of baseball operations and GM, too.

Republican city council bloc could play kingmaker in Speaker race

The small but expanded bloc of Republicans elected to the City Council last week may find themselves kingmakers in the looming race for speaker.

Mayor de Blasio home renovations hit with multiple complaints

The first anonymous complaint on Oct. 9 said the construction work, which will include additions to the rear of the home, was beyond what had been approved in plans.

Slain wife of disgraced South Carolina lawyer is forgotten victim in bizarre murders

Insiders reveal the tumultuous real life of Maggie Murdaugh, the forgotten murdered matriarch of the scandalized South Carolina family.

With Eric Adams' patronage, Zero Bond poised to become political power spot

As a favorite of Mayor-elect Eric Adams, a members-only club in NoHo could become the center of the political universe in the Big Apple.

The motivation behind Justin Gaethje's 'we riot' mantra at UFC 268

Getting so close to the undisputed UFC lightweight title only has Gaethje even more focused on bringing that belt home to go with his former interim crown.

Moms rally for podcast star Nikki Addimando, who killed abusive partner

Nikki Addimando is serving a 7 & 1/2 year prison sentence after she managed to grab a gun Christopher Grover had pointed at her and fired a bullet into the...

The heartbreaking story behind this Amy Winehouse dress up for auction

"I feel an immense amount of sadness when I look at that dress," Winehouse stylist Naomi Parry told The Post.

Good Samaritan desperately seeks fate of man he saved from East River suicide

An Upper East Side hero and his family are desperately seeking to learn what happened to a man he helped save from suicide on the banks of the East River...

Why this UFC challenger will unseat title holder Kamaru Usman

At UFC 268, challenger Colby Covington looks for revenge against title holder Kamaru Usman for their 2019 title bout, which saw Usman defeat Covington.

NYPD poacher needs to recruit a spell checker

"Washinton" State cops want to recruit New York's Finest — but maybe they should look for a spell checker instead.

Christy Turlington and daughter among celebs in NYC Marathon

Legendary model Christy Turlington Burns is just one of the boldface names running in the NYC Marathon on Sunday.

Uber exploring dispatching yellow cabs

After all but killing NYC's taxi business, Uber is exploring the possibility of dispatching yellow cabs, according to documents reviewed by The Post.

Go with the underdog in this Mountain West clash

Chevan Cordeiro's return gives Hawaii a good chance to upset San Diego State Saturday night.

Nets are finding there may be more than one way to win an NBA title

Can the Nets make all their dreams come true with defense? They're giving it a go.

All signs point to Oklahoma State

Oklahoma State, a 3.5-point favorite, will win and cover against West Virginia on Saturday.

De Blasio’s insane ban on propane heaters will crush NYC’s dining scene

Last month, the FDNY, backed by Mayor de Blasio, irrationally banned the use of propane heaters at outdoor restaurants.

Virginia election proves voters are sick of hearing about Donald Trump

Terry McAuliffe and his fellow Democrats missed the most fundamental thing about human behavior, which is that people always vote looking forward.

My life in Trump White House: Ex-General Kellogg reveals 3 big issues

Ex-General Keith Kellogg answers three questions for The Post.

Meet the founder of the NYC Marathon: Holocaust survivor Fred Lebow

The first New York City Marathon was nothing like Sunday's big race, but they do have one key thing in common: Fred Lebow. 

The stench of David Beckham, Greg Norman profiting off Middle East money

Last month, Australian golf legend Greg Norman was officially named Chief Executive Officer of LIV Golf Investments.

Wisdom of Heroes: 13 WWII veterans give advice to young Americans

In honor of Veterans Day this week, 13 survivors of World War II reveal their stories of triumph and their advice for today’s youth.

NYC's Brooklyn Made is the post-COVID future of live music

New York City’s latest venue, Brooklyn Made — a brand-new concert spot in Bushwick -- is the first music venue to launch in the wake of COVID.

SpaceX astronauts forced to wear diapers on ride home due to broken toilet

SpaceX astronauts leaving the International Space Station on Sunday will be wearing diapers on the ride back to Earth due to a broken toilet on the company’s flagship Dragon capsule.

Judge hikes bail for Texas mother accused abandoning kids with son's corpse

District Judge Kelli Johnson raised Gloria Williams’ bond on two felony child injury charges from $350,000 to $1 million at the request of the prosecutor.

Illinois mother charged after all five of her children die in house fire

A Illinois mother is facing criminal charges in connection to the deaths of her five young children who were killed in an August apartment fire while they were home alone.

Warriors looking like title contender again

Jordan Poole scored 26 points, Stephen Curry had 19 and the Golden State Warriors routed the New Orleans Pelicans 126-85 on Friday night to improve to 7-1.

At least 8 dead in 'mass casualty event' at Travis Scott Astroworld concert

Authorities say at least 11 people were rushed to a hospital in cardiac arrest while about 300 people were treated at a field hospital at Travis Scott’s Astroworld music festival.

Why you should remember this Knicks win

Remember this night in Milwaukee, just in case the Knicks go much deeper in the playoffs than your average NBA fan expects.

Emilio Estevez out of 'Mighty Ducks' spinoff over COVID-19 vax mandate: Report

Emilio Estevez won't return to "The Mighty Ducks" franchise series after being told he needed to be vaccinated against COVID-19, a report said Friday.

Devils drop tough one in OT

Alex Iafallo quickly scored in the extra session Friday night to give the Los Angeles Kings their fourth straight win, 3-2 over the New Jersey Devils.

Welcome back, Captain Jack! Billy Joel returns as MSG's piano man

In the first show of his monthly Madison Square Garden residency since February 2020, New York's own piano man Billy Joel brought back a New York state of mind.

House Dems clear test vote on $1.75T social spending bill after day of DC drama

House Democrats voted to move forward with debate on a $1.75 trillion social spending plan -- though the bill's ultimate fate remains uncertain.

Rikers Island fire started by inmate injures three: Sources

A Rikers Island inmate started a fire on the second floor of a seven-story infirmary building where nine inmates are housed, injuring at least three people.

Brazilian singer and Latin Grammy winner dies in plane crash

Marília Mendonça, one of Brazil’s most popular singers and a Latin Grammy winner, died Friday in an airplane crash on her way to a concert. She was 26.

Rangers bitten by recurring problem in tough OT loss

 For the second straight game, the Rangers blew a multi-goal lead in the third period and were pushed to overtime, where they fell to the Oilers.

Knicks center envisions 'Twin Towers' dynamic

Now that he’s back, center Nerlens Noel has no issues coming off the bench for Mitchell Robinson and foresees the Knicks having “a Twin Towers’’ setup.

Henry Ruggs III hit with more charges after fatal DUI crash

Henry Ruggs III is now facing five charges stemming from his fiery car crash this week that killed 23-year-old Tina Tintor.