February 6, 2022

Texas mothers charged with leaving 6 kids in absolute squalor

Two Texas mothers were charged for abandoning their six children and leaving them in squalor after the kids were found covered in dirt, lice and so hungry that a 1-year-old...

18 people rescued from ice floe on Lake Erie

Eighteen people were rescued from Lake Erie on Sunday after they became stranded on an ice floe that broke away from land.

Andrew Cuomo planning first public appearance since resigning in disgrace

Former governor Andrew Cuomo is planning to make his first public appearance since resigning from office in disgrace last August, a report said Sunday.

Dems are blatantly disregarding their own mandates they expect us to follow

The liberal elite is out partying in the Hamptons, at French Laundry and in luxury suites while the rest of us get bullied and condescended to.

Blinken’s stain on Albania: Devine

As if Secretary of State Antony Blinken weren’t embroiled in enough foreign debacles, he now stands accused of meddling in Albanian elections on behalf of billionaire financier George Soros and...

Star running back arrested for battery after playing in Pro Bowl

New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara was arrested for battery resulting in substantial bodily harm — a felony — by Las Vegas police Sunday following the NFL Pro Bowl.

Ill effects of lockdowns are far greater than any benefits: Zinberg

A new study from Johns Hopkins University’s Institute for Applied Economics supports lockdowns do not work, and the economic, social, educational and psychological costs outweigh any health benefits.

Big tech is trying to kill the Senate's open-market bill

Big Tech CEOs, including Apple's Tim Cook, personally lobbied members of the Senate Judiciary Committee to vote against the bill.

Connecticut teacher arrested for pulling her 12-year-old student's hair

Jennifer Wells-Jackson, a 49-year-old veteran school teacher, was arrested for allegedly pulling the hair of a 12-year-old student during an altercation.

Manhattan DA Bragg can't wait 'til NYC is in mourning to get it right

Manhattan DA Alvin Bragg reversed his soft-on-crime policies after two NYPD officers were murdered in the line of duty.

Border patrol 'working with cartels' to handle overwhelming migrant crossings: Former official

The southern border of the United States has become a suggestion, a line that vanishes a little more each day.

Inside New Jersey native's rise to Rams' defensive whiz

As he prepared for a big spot as the Rams defensive coordinator in Super Bowl 2022, Morris walked the halls and sat in front of a camera Friday in Los...

PETA outraged by 'Jackass Forever' animal stunts, tells moviegoers to skip

PETA is urging moviegoers to skip "Jackass Forever" while calling for a criminal investigation into the film's production.

Antifa almost killed me — but I won’t stop reporting their dangerous deeds

Andy Ngo had a bounty on his head and the threats increased throughout the year as he systematically documented who was arrested and charged at every riot. 

US skiing superstar gets off to disastrous start

Mikaela Shiffrin entered Monday’s giant slalom looking to start her quest to become the most decorated Alpine skier of all time. Her first run, however, ended in disaster.

Chicago Cubs in talks to launch streaming service amid resistance from MLB: sources

The Chicago Cubs are in talks with media giant Sinclair Broadcasting to launch a streaming service for customers without a cable or satellite-TV subscription -- despite pushback from Major League...

Black Lives Matter is imploding in scandal — a lesson about causes deemed beyond question

The Black Lives Matter Global Network Foundation, the legal entity that collects the most cash donated to the BLM movement is under question. Several states revoked the organization's charitable registration.

Four dead in fiery crash after driver speeds away from police at 169 mph

Four people inside a Dodge Charger died and two others were injured in a fiery wreck that occurred after the driver sped away from police at 169 mph on a...

Stalled boutique tower ready to rekindle its West Side story

The 200,000-square-foot, 10-story tower at 220 Eleventh Ave. at West 26th Street should open for tenant buildouts in the first quarter of 2024.

COVID Crackdown Crackup and other commentary

“Politicians and government officials have brazenly violated the COVID-19 edicts they impose on everyone else,” roars James Bovard at USA Today.

Meet the 40-year-old star on quest for Super Bowl redemption

Andrew Whitworth plays left tackle for Sean McVay, the 36-year-old head coach of the Rams. Whitworth will be chasing that elusive first Super Bowl ring against Zac Taylor, the 38-year-old...

Matilda Cuomo canceled! Andrew's mom scrubbed from mentoring program she founded

State officials removed Matilda Cuomo's name from the site of a mentoring program she founded and oversaw after her ex-gubernatorial son's humiliating departure from office.

Woman rescued after floating on air mattress on Oklahoma lake for two days

A woman spent two days floating on an air mattress in an Oklahoma lake in freezing weather before drifting to shore again and being rescued.

Remote learning is taking a tragic toll on CUNY enrollment

New numbers out of CUNY’s Office of Institutional Research show that freshman enrollment dropped 11% from 2019 to 2022.

Why NHL All-Star weekend was all-round big win

After the NHL All-Star weekend was canceled last season due to the coronavirus pandemic, the event’s grand return could not have come at a better time or been hosted by...

Soaring US road deaths reflect the same lawlessness as murder surge does

At least 38,680 people died in traffic accidents in the United States in 2020.

'Everybody loved him': Navy SEAL candidate killed during 'Hell Week' ID'd as NJ man

A Navy SEAL candidate who died during "Hell Week" training over the weekend was identified Sunday as 24-year-old Kyle Mullen of Manalapan, NJ.

Dolphins have their new head coach

The Dolphins have their replacement for Brian Flores as head coach.

Letters to the Editor — Feb. 7, 2022

The Issue: President Biden’s speech about combatting gun violence and crime in New York City. I am a retired NYPD sergeant. President Biden’s “plan” will do nothing to stop or...

Devils star placed in COVID protocol after All-Star game festivities

New Jersey Devils center Jack Hughes has been placed on the NHL's COVID-19 protocol list after participating in the league's All-Star festivities in Las Vegas.

Parents left baby in turned-off car during freezing temperatures to shop: cops

A Long Island couple was busted for allegedly leaving their baby in a car in freezing temperatures while they shopped at Target, police said.

Lawmaker uses office to huddle with Democratic Socialists, raising ethics concerns

City Councilwoman Alexis Aviles met with DSA members from southern Brooklyn at her Sunset Park district office.

Young QBs help AFC maintain its Pro Bowl dominance

Justin Herbert threw two touchdown passes, Mac Jones added one more and the AFC held on for a 41-35 win over the NFC in the Pro Bowl on Sunday afternoon...

Nets tumble into play-in spot with eighth-straight loss

It’s taken the Nets just two weeks to go from first place to free fall, from atop the East into the play-in. 

Brooklyn pol eyeing office switches to GOP, citing Dems' soft-on-crime policies

Fed up with Democratic's "progressive" wing, a former conservative Democratic Brooklyn lawmaker switched his party registration to Republican.

How to claim a missing stimulus check so that you don’t miss out on $1,400

Money might still be available for Americans who were entitled to stimulus checks in 2021, but did not receive the correct amount.

Gov. Hochul must come clean on cannabis cash

MedMen alleges the OK stemmed from political pressure Ascend exerted. And public records show that Ascend kicked in $15,000 to Hochul's campaign in October.

MTA bus hit by bullet that just misses rider -- as some drivers seek bullet-proof vests

A stray bullet struck an MTA bus in Harlem on Sunday, coming within inches of a passenger -- and some drivers are seeking bullet-proof vests.

Gunman caught on video firing into empty parked car in the Bronx

The footage, released by the NYPD, shows the shooter exit his Dodge Durango SUV at the corner of East 173rd Street and Park Avenue in Claremont around 11 p.m. on...

The Rock responds to Joe Rogan's use of N-word after supporting podcaster

Just days after publicly supporting Joe Rogan, Dwayne "The Rock" Johnson called the podcaster's repeated use of the "n-word" a "learning moment."

Teen fatally shot in parked vehicle in Bed-Stuy

A teen was fatally shot twice in the chest while sitting in a parked vehicle in Bedford-Stuyvesant, Brooklyn early Sunday, cops said.

Giants' latest D-coordinator candidate was nearly Big Blue head coach

Steve Wilks and the Giants could be looking at a delayed partnership.

Shot off-duty cop was once hailed a hero, tells Post he's 'doing OK' -- as community mourns

The off-duty cop shot in the foot in Harlem told The Post on Sunday that he's "doing OK'' -- as sources revealed he is a 15-year NYPD veteran who was...

Hugh Jackman's 'The Music Man' returns to Broadway

Such hoo-hah being prepped for Thursday’s Broadway opening. “The Music Man.” The Winter Garden. Hasn’t been this much excitement since Biden got a syntax correct.

Biden's first year in office saw 73 police officers killed — most deaths since 1995

President Biden's first year of office had more police killings than any other year since 1995 — and a law-enforcement group believes growing anti-cop sentiment is partly to blame.

Cavaliers acquire ex-Net from Pacers in trade splash

The Cavs are going in on a run this year.

College player fooled fans into thinking he was Patrick Mahomes at Pro Bowl practice

Trace O'Hara, a defensive lineman for UCF, was in Las Vegas for the Pro Bowl, where fans mistook him for Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes.

Mikaela Shiffrin's quest for 2022 Olympic gold begins

Mikaela Shiffrin is expected to be one of the big winners at the 2022 Olympics.

Mac Jones' girlfriend supports Patriots QB at Pro Bowl

Sophie Scott revealed that she had joined boyfriend Mac Jones in Las Vegas, where the Patriots quarterback is participating in the 2022 NFL Pro Bowl.

Eating indoors is safe — it’s time to end NYC’s 'Open Restaurants' eyesores

With the pandemic in rapid retreat, and fewer people willing to freeze their patooties off in poorly heated “outdoor” eyesores that test the patience of diners and employees.

Patrick Mahomes 'still not over' missing Super Bowl

Patrick Mahomes isn't getting past Kansas City's collapse in the AFC title game anytime soon.

This U.S. speedskater doesn't want to settle for less than a medal

Four years later, the Fairfield, Conn. native is not only in Beijing with Team USA but has her sights set on making some noise while she’s there.

No more sleepless nights for those tolerating a snoring partner

Statistics show that more than a fifth of us snore in our sleep regularly and just less than half have the occasional snore. While it doesn't bother those who are...

Stacey Abrams slammed for maskless pic surrounded by masked kids

Democratic star and Georgia gubernatorial candidate Stacey Abrams landed in hot water Sunday after tweeting and deleting a photo where she is seen maskless and indoors.

Here are the best vegetables for health, according to nutritionists

It pays to love your veggies. Especially when you’re loading up on some of the healthiest in the vegetable kingdom.

Video: Man attacked in Harlem gang assault then run over by vehicle

Shocking new video shows a man being brutally stomped in a gang attack and left unconscious at an East Harlem intersection — where he is then run over by a...

How Russell Wilson, Ciara celebrated the QB's most recent Pro Bowl nod

Russell Wilson celebrated being named to his ninth Pro Bowl on Saturday by enjoying a sweet date night with his wife, Ciara.

Cross one name off Giants' defensive coordinator list

The Steelers are reportedly finalizing a deal to hire secondary coach Teryl Austin for their own defensive coordinator role.

MTA worker COVID-related absences down after Omicron wave

Worker absences during the Omicron wave peaked at 20 percent of the total bus and subway workforce of around 40,000 people, according to the MTA.

Nets coach makes James Harden declaration ahead of NBA trade deadline

Steve Nash made the Nets' stance on James Harden crystal clear four days before the NBA trade deadline.

Manchin, Murkowski endorse each other during rare joint TV appearance

Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin and Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski put up a bipartisan front during their appearance on CNN's "State of the Union" ahead of their upcoming re-election races.

Company sues man on life support with COVID in order to recoup loan

Premier Capital Funding, LLC has filed two court cases against Jeffrey Schneider seeking repayment of over $58,000 after Schneider borrowed just $23,000 in May.

Hockey coach says China 'won't respect' isolating player's human rights

The coach of the Finland men's ice hockey team accused China of not respecting a player's human rights on Sunday as complaints about COVID-19 isolation protocols piled up at the...

Olivia Culpo's snowy getup catches NFL boyfriend's attention

Christian McCaffrey seems to be a fan of girlfriend Olivia Culpo's latest on Instagram.

'Such a disgrace': US-born figure skater competing for China slammed for poor showing

America-born figure skater Zhu Yi, 19, who renounced her citizenship to complete for China at the Winter Olympics is being slammed on social media.

Majority of NYC residents ordered government's free, at-home COVID tests: poll

Fifty-five percent of pandemic-weary Big Apple residents have already applied for the at-home tests from the US government Web site, according to a survey of 2,500 respondents.

Surfing icon gets retirement advice from Tom Brady after mind-blowing victory

Now that he's on top — again — Slater is starting to consider retirement. Nothing official, of course. Just thinking about it. For advice on the matter, Slater messaged with...

Wizards star on state of struggling team: 'It f---ing sucks'

Montrezl Harrell isn't beating around the bush when it comes to the state of the Wizards.

Woman shares car mirror hack that can reveal if your man is cheating on you

One woman has taken to TikTok to share a clever hack to catch a cheater, and it takes just seconds to set up.

Rams coach's fiancée reveals low-key night ahead of Super Bowl madness

Sean McVay and fiancée Veronika Khomyn's weekend will look mighty different in a week's time.

Party down: $5M suit claims hotel's noise restriction 'destroyed' couple's wedding

The daughter of a wealthy Big Apple real estate family’s dream nuptials became a nightmare when a Brooklyn hotel failed to disclose a “severe” noise restriction, a suit claims.

Lakers star says benching against Knicks is 'not about me'

Russell Westtbrook doesn't mind being benched in overtime, so long as his team wins.

Sen. Cotton says Biden 'completely opened our borders' to immigrants bringing drugs

​Sen. Tom Cotton slammed President Biden over his immigration policies, saying they've "completely opened our borders," allowing lethal drugs to enter the country.

Kevin Durant calls ESPN star a 'flat out hater' in ongoing Twitter war

Kevin Durant is going after Stephen A. Smith over his take on the superstar.

Driver fleeing cops over traffic stop may have fallen jumping between rooftops, police say

A driver fleeing a traffic stop is believed to have jumped to his death from the roof of a Midtown apartment building early Sunday, police said.

White House says Russia invasion of Ukraine 'could happen at any time'

White House National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan is warning that a Russian invasion of Ukraine "could happen at any time."

Chiefs star enjoys NHL All-Star date with girlfriend

Ahead of Sunday's Pro Bowl, the longtime couple enjoyed an NHL All-Star date with Patrick Mahomes and his fiancée, Brittany Matthews.

LeBron James has known for a while what young Knicks star is capable of

A few years back, LeBron James knew there could be a night like this, a night when RJ Barrett could nearly steal an NBA game from him.

'Not American': Teacher rips kid over pro-police mask, calls it 'new Confederacy'

Lucas Lillar was wearing the mask featuring a thin blue line in support of law enforcement when he was confronted in his math class at Lyman Gilmore Middle School.

Maryland crossing guard says heroic rescue 'didn't seem real'

Cpl. Annette Goodyear said she didn't think about how she may have put herself in harm's way when she ran into the crosswalk to help get the North East Middle...

The highs and lows of Pro Bowl player props

The Action Network’s NFL experts, two of the best player projectors in the industry, broke down their favorite props on PrizePicks on the FantasyFlex Podcast.

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Patrick Mahomes cozies up to fiancée Brittany Matthews before Pro Bowl

Patrick Mahomes enjoyed some downtime before the 2022 Pro Bowl with future wife Brittany Matthews.

US women's hockey dominates to remain unbeaten at 2022 Olympics

The Americans crushed Switzerland, 8-0, in the third game of the preliminary round, moving to 3-0 with their final preliminary game against Canada coming on Monday night.

Make the air in your home fresh with these air purifiers and diffusers

Live better and breathe better with these top diffusers.

Team USA picks up another Olympics medal

It was an incredible bounce-back Olympic performance for Kauf, who entered the Pyeongchang Games four years ago as the top-ranked moguls skier only to finish a disappointing seventh.

Take a look at this long-shot team to win national championship

The Oregon Ducks, at 100/1 odds, are a live long shot to win the NCAA national championship.

Russia has amassed 70% of forces needed to invade Ukraine: US officials

Russia has ​mustered about 70 percent of the military power it will likely need to launch an attack on neighboring Ukraine, US officials said.

Video shows NYPD sergeant knocked from motorcycle on highway -- then walks away

Video shows the moment an NYPD highway sergeant riding a motorcycle was sideswiped by a vehicle and knocked to the ground in Queens -- and him walking away, police said...

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NYC car crash kills teen girl, injures four others: cops

An 18-year-old woman was killed in a two-car crash in Brooklyn early Sunday that left four others injured and an 18-year-old driver facing possible criminal charges.

'Remarkable achievement': Prince Charles leads tribute to Queen on Platinum Jubilee

Britain's Prince Charles paid tribute to his mother, Queen Elizabeth, and congratulated her "remarkable achievement" as she celebrated 70 years on the throne on Sunday.

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Memphis BLM founder sentenced 6 years in prison for illegally voting

BLM's Pamela Moses was ordered to spend six years and one day behind bars Monday for registering to vote despite felony convictions.

Eight YouTube pro tricks for better searches and more privacy

Here’s a YouTube trick I stumbled upon and now use all the time: When you’re trying to learn to do something and getting lost in the steps, open the video’s...

Humanity could avoid asteroid apocalypse with this weapon, scientists reveal

In the sci-fi comedy "Don't Look Up", humanity has just six months to avert the destruction of Earth by a 10-kilometer wide asteroid. Would we survive if we spotted a...

I was fired for cheating on my online course -- can I fight back?

Gregory Giangrande chews out an employee for refusing to attend an online course and offers advice on responding to accidental miscues.

Need cash? Here's how to make $10,000 a month

Want to make bank in 2022? Maybe you should quit your job and mount TVs for a living. But really, though. Take William Young, a 23-year-old who made $160,000 last...

Original Mets recall first spring as New York's 'lovable losers'

Craig Anderson and Jay Hook didn't win many games with the '62 Mets, but that doesn't mean they didn't love their time with the franchise.

Cross-country skiing-Russian Bolshunov hits back at doping rumors

Alexander Bolshunov hit back at insinuations that Russian athletes at the Beijing Olympics could not be trusted when it comes to doping.

Chicago student rescued from Lake Michigan ice: report

A 911 call was made by bystanders who were concerned as the 24-year-old was more than 1,000 feet off the shore at Promontory Point in what is normally 20-feet-deep water.

Alabama man allegedly paid hitman with his motorcycle to kill ex-wife

Jason Starr paid his brother with a 2016 Triumph motorcycle and additional money to kill Sara Starr, Jason's ex-wife, according to an indictment that was unsealed on Jan. 24.

15-year-old figure skater Kamila Valieva wows rivals and teammates in Olympic debut

Russian figure skater Kamila Valieva's pristine performance in her Olympic debut at the Beijing Games on Sunday drew pure awe from rivals and teammates.

Illinois school bus driver hailed as hero for saving kids on stalled bus from train strike

A bus driver is being credited with saving five children aboard a school bus that stalled on train tracks in Orland Park, Illinois, Friday afternoon.

One of FBI's most wanted fugitives captured in Mexico

A double murder suspect on the FBI’s “Ten Most Wanted Fugitives” list was captured in Mexico last week after 16 years on the lam, authorities said.

US star's quest for more Olympic medals begins now

Mikaela Shiffrin’s quest for more Olympic medals, and possibly U.S. history, will begin on defense.

Celebrating Bob Marley's 77th birthday through photos

Bob Marley, a trailblazer for the reggae genre, celebrates his 77th birthday on Feb. 6. The legendary Rastafarian died from skin cancer in 1981 at 36.

Legendary Indian singer Lata Mangeshkar dies at 92

Lata Mangeshkar, a legendary Indian singer with a prolific, groundbreaking catalog and a voice recognized by a billion people in South Asia, has died, her doctor said. She was 92.

Knicks star running out of time to make last stand

Maybe Julius Randle will go on a sudden tear, carry the Knicks up the conference ladder over the final 29 games, and turn his season from hell upside down. Or...

Jordan Spieth edge-of-cliff shot steals show at Pebble Beach

Any other time Jordan Spieth can see the golf ball sitting up on grass inside a red hazard line, it's a simple choice: Hit the shot. Saturday at Pebble Beach...

Rutgers snags upset win over Top 25 team

Paul Mulcahy had his first-career double-double with 15 points and a career-high 12 assists, Ron Harper Jr. added 17 points and Rutgers routed No. 13 Michigan State 84-63 on Saturday...

99-year-old man fatally hit by vehicle while crossing street on scooter

A 99-year-old man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Brooklyn on Saturday evening while he was crossing the street in a motorized mobility scooter, police said.

NYPD discover man fatally shot outside Bronx apartment building

The victim, believed to be in his 20s, was found shot in the head at the building on Virginia Avenue near Ellis Avenue in Unionport at about 9 p.m., according...

Wild video shows thieves snatch Louis Vuitton bags at Westchester mall

Shocking video emerged this week of a wild theft at a Louis Vuitton store inside a ritzy Westchester mall where two suspects made off with several pricey purses.

Heroic video shows crossing guard save child from speeding car

Cpl. Annette Goodyear, wearing a bright orange jacket and a hat, can be seen raising her hand at oncoming traffic as a student prepares to cross the street at a...

New York sports legends can tell Rams, Bengals what a Super Bowl win means

You never forget the moment when all the blood, sweat and tears you shed and all the sacrifices you made brought you to a satisfaction and unbridled joy you first...

‘Disgraceful end’: Luxury cruise ships seized by feds in Bahamas

US Marshals seized a pair of popular cruise ships in the Bahamas Friday upon allegations that their Miami-based owner, Crystal Cruises, has failed to pay $4.6 million in fuel bills.

5 dead, 3 injured after Texas man shoots his family in killing spree

Kevin Milazzo fatally shot his parents, his son and his ex-girlfriend's 4-year-old child in a murderous rampage early Saturday morning in Texas.

NJ man fired after video shows two men plowing snow onto Orthodox Jewish men

The video, which circulated on social media last week, shows Donny Klarmann deliberately pushing a huge pile of slush and snow onto two Orthodox Jewish men walking in the street.

Knicks blow huge lead, fall to Lakers in OT crusher

The Knicks staged a storybook first half, collapsed in the second half, rose from the dead to force overtime and still lost in a rollercoaster contest to the Lakers on...