April 29, 2017
Paul Ryan is proving to be all talk — and no action
Now that President Trump has survived his first 100 days, a burning question in Washington is whether House Speaker Paul Ryan will survive the second 100 days. A miracle might...
It's official: 2017 Yankees join the list of New York City fun teams
The Yankees may not win the World Series this year. They may not finish in first place. Heck, there are five months left in the baseball season. A lot can...
De Blasio expresses 'regret' over co-op proposal
Co-op owners opposed to a city plan that would impose burdensome rules on their buildings are claiming a measure of victory after meeting with Mayor de Blasio. The HDFC Coalition...
School kids choose name for new ferry: 'McShiny'
City second-graders did Boaty McBoatface proud. Tasked with naming the Big Apple’s network of new ferries debuting Monday, the schoolkids delivered 13 delightful designations. Munsee, The Connector, Happy Hauler, Lunch...
Father says 'demonic' ex-wife took God from daughter's life
His “demonic” model ex-wife took God out of his daughter’s life, an investment banker claims in a Manhattan Supreme Court lawsuit. Bear Stearns financier Manuel Asensio, 62, who once slammed...
One young Ranger a bright spot in ugly collapse
OTTAWA — This is a Rangers team built on veteran leadership, but one that is significantly younger than in years past. Thus much of their success this season has been...
There's surely 1 annoying clown in this Subban-Milbury garbage
OTTAWA — So I wonder who the clown is here: the charismatic player who dances a little jig during a playoff pregame warm-up, or the suit in the general manager’s...
Is this the end of the White House Correspondents dinner?
WASHINGTON -- Is it the end of the White House Correspondents Association's dinner? Could this weekend be a final goodbye? With the real power players in the Trump White House...
'Groundhog Day' draws in Punxsutawney Phil's inner circle
It’s Groundhog Day — again! More than 100 people from Punxsutawney, PA (population: 6,000) descended on New York Saturday night to take in a performance of “Groundhog Day,” the new...
Stitches hasn’t been Inspirational
That will be $400,000 please. ... Former President Barack Obama has set his fee for public appearances and inspirational speeches. While democratic Senators Bernie Sanders and Elizabeth Warren have voiced...
Red-hot Red Bulls keep rolling with win over their ex-captain
The Red Bulls made sure former captain Dax McCarty’s homecoming didn’t go as planned and their homestand went better than they could have imagined. Saturday’s 2-1 win over the Chicago...
Don't be a jerk — give your waiter a good tip
Dear John: Now that wait staff at restaurants have received a pay increase, should we now tip at a lower percentage? At Olive Garden, for example, they are now automatically...
Judge lets JPMorgan off the hook in crooked health aid suit
A judge has dismissed allegations that JPMorgan Chase helped a crooked home health aide siphon hundreds of thousands from her 93-year-old charge before she tossed his ashes. The family of...
Why Derek Jeter and A-Rod will be stock traders for a day
Derek Jeter will be among an ocean of A-listers Tuesday at the BTIG Charity Day in Manhattan. Active athletes, former athletes and celebrities will be guest stock traders taking calls...
Ex-employees were ordered to fake bar app's popularity: suit
It’s fake brews. Two employees of nightlife-rating app Bartrendr claim they were ordered to be pretend partygoers and post constantly in order to make the app seem popular. The now-defunct...
Rangers coach benches young stars in move that backfires
OTTAWA — Alain Vigneault has often preached about the importance of depth in the playoffs, but he surely didn’t live that way in Game 2. The Rangers coach shortened his...
Trump's approval rating ticks up to 43 percent
President Trump’s approval numbers are inching back up. The president’s overall approval rating stood at 43.1 percent in the Real Clear Politics rolling average Saturday, with disapproval at 51.8 percent....
Trump campaign has sold more than half a million 'MAGA' hats
Donald Trump moves merch. The Trump campaign reports that 527,845 Make America Great Again caps have been sold through his official site and at events since Aug. 6, 2015. That...
Upstairs neighbor sued for making too much of a racket
Home is a horror movie for a Manhattan lawyer who says the film student upstairs stomps and screams and drops heavy objects into the wee hours, according to a lawsuit....
Meet new Giant Evan Engram: From HS 'lies' to his college 'angel'
Tight end Evan Engram, the Giants’ first-round pick on Thursday, huddles with Post columnist Steve Serby for some Q&A. Q: How do you feel about being regarded as a tweener?...
Gary Sanchez takes last test before rehab assignment begins
Gary Sanchez took what the Yankees hope is the final step Saturday before the catcher begins a minor league rehab assignment Tuesday night. Sanchez started taking batting practice on the...
The Rangers have no chance with this Henrik Lundqvist
OTTAWA — The game was a mess, but what a glorious, unpredictable, entertaining playoff mess it was. Unless, of course, you are Henrik Lundqvist, one of his teammates or one...
Man shot while leaving strip club in Uber
A man leaving a strip club in an Uber was shot by a gunman in a BMW on a Staten Island highway, police said. The 34-year-old victim caught a ride...
This law would require stylists to look for signs of domestic abuse
Beauty parlors may soon be the front lines in the fight against domestic violence. State legislators have introduced a bill that would mandate that hair stylists, nail technicians and skin-care...
DOC Commissioner's wife was behind the wheel: neighbors
Correction Commissioner Joseph Ponte is in hot water for frequently taking his city-owned SUV out of town to his coastal Maine getaway — but his New England neighbors say Ponte’s...
Why Browns may cut a talented problem they just drafted
The Browns were involved in a bizarre draft scenario Saturday, picking Florida defensive tackle Caleb Brantley with the first pick in the sixth round, 185th overall, before expressing concern about...
Parents of internet cafe stabbing victim say suspect will kill again
The homeless gamer who fatally stabbed a 19-year-old in a fight over seating at a Queens Internet cafe isn’t an innocent victim, claim the teen’s grieving parents, even as they...
At raucous rally, Trump says media deserves 'big, fat failing grade'
It was President Trump’s revenge on the nerds. The president spoke directly to his fans at a rally 2¹/₂ hours from Washington, DC, on Saturday night — at the same...
Enormous ex-rugby player from England is next NFL experiment
The Ravens, with their fifth-round pick (159th overall), selected Texas A&M offensive lineman Jermaine Eluemunor, who has an interesting history, including local ties. He was born in England before moving...
Welcome Yankees' new 'bash brothers,' who are having a blast
The bash is back. What makes this Yankees team so much fun in the early going is the enthusiasm they have shown. Baseball is a blast again at Yankee Stadium....
Pedophiles have no place on social media
Dear John: I must say, I was saddened by the person complaining about child sexual abuse material on Facebook, and your flippant response to it. “Child pornography” is atrociously named...
Why progressives want to protect fat cats against Trump
Savor the irony: Progressive politicians like Mayor de Blasio and Gov. Cuomo are freaking out over a key way President Trump’s tax reform would soak the 1 percent. Trump wants...
Even Bernie Sanders thinks Democrats have gone too far
It tells you something about the state of the party when the main voice calling Democrats to sanity isn’t even a member: It’s Sen. Bernie Sanders, that proud Socialist. Don’t...
Musician Johnny Flynn transforms himself for breakout 'Einstein' role
Genius Tuesday, 9 p.m, National Geographic Johnny Flynn walks into the lobby lounge of the Mandarin Oriental carrying a guitar case, his uncombed blond hair and blue eyes a stark...
NFL Draft's best story: Cancer survivor teams 'were scared of'
Unquestionably, one of the best stories in this NFL draft involves running back James Conner, whom the Steelers drafted in the third round, No. 105 overall, out of local University...
Austin Romine opens eyes in shot he didn't know would come
The Yankees were 1-4 and skidding toward disaster when Gary Sanchez was sent to the disabled list. Exactly how could vanilla backup Austin Romine fill in for last year’s slugging...
The Mets' Jeurys Familia concern did not last long
WASHINGTON — Jeurys Familia responded to getting yanked from the mound in the best way possible: He returned to the scene Saturday and stifled the Nationals. The Mets’ closer worked...
Jets WR Devin Smith out for the season in stunner
While the Jets were celebrating a new draft class, they were lamenting the fate of a player they took just two years ago. Wide receiver Devin Smith, their 2015 second-round...
What Eli Manning said in surprise call to Davis Webb
The unexpected call came in to Davis Webb early Saturday, and it speaks volumes about the man making it. It was Eli Manning, The Post learned, welcoming the rookie quarterback...
Rangers leads slip away in dramatic double-OT stunner
OTTAWA — Lose one game in dramatic fashion, and it is hard to swallow. Lose two in a row, and suddenly the Rangers’ season is on the verge of asphyxiation....
Breastfeeding staff say they suffered working at tourist trap
Breastfeeding moms working at Ellen’s Stardust Diner were left belting the blues when they needed a place to pump, according to a new lawsuit. The Midtown tourist trap, where the...
In My Library: Ann Brashares
Given that she gave us “The Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants,” the 2005 movie that introduced us to Blake Lively, you’d think Ann Brashares gravitates to girlish adventures. But no....
Giants finally get around to O-line help in late trade-up
The Giants traded up to get an offensive lineman. It is not exactly what you think. After going through the 2016 NFL Draft without helping their offensive line, the Giants...
Mets’ anxieties transfer to their ace — his arm and head
WASHINGTON — At the least likely moment, their heels nudged right up against the abyss, the Mets have found their mojo. Michael Conforto’s swing is starting to produce lovely music...
MIT grad fell to his death trying to pull a stunt
He was by all accounts brilliant — and then last week, a daring stunt ended his life. A Massachusetts Institute of Technology graduate died Wednesday when he fell to his...
Anthony Joshua KOs Klitschko in heavyweight dream bout
LONDON — Anthony Joshua wasn't wrong when he raised his hands in victory after knocking Wladimir Klitschko down in the fifth round of what looked like a one-sided heavyweight title...
Pilot grounded for a week after hitting female passenger
A Delta pilot hit a female passenger as she was in the midst of a nasty brawl -- and was grounded for a week, according to a report on Saturday....
Trump critics freak out over 'Loyalty Day' declaration
President Trump recognized Monday as “Loyalty Day” — and his Twitter foes pounced. The president emphasized the country’s “loyalty to individual liberties, to limited government, and the inherent dignity of...
Kids of fallen EMT announce Jets draft pick
The Jets’ fourth-round draft pick was a winner before the selection was even made. That’s because the sons of fallen EMT Yadira Arroyo joined former right guard and Bronx native...
Chris Christie spotted waiting for Cinnabon at rest stop
Gov. Christie craves more than your vote. The New Jersey pol and former presidential candidate veered off I-95 Saturday morning to pick up some cinnamon rolls at a Delaware rest...
Schumer: NYPD shouldn't protect First Family if Trump won't pay up
The Trump administration should pony up for the First Family’s security costs, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says — or else the NYPD should stop protecting wife Melania and son...
This school is trashing all its textbooks
School is no place for books, one Manhattan principal apparently believes. In a scene out of “Fahrenheit 451,” administrators at Life Sciences Secondary School have ordered all textbooks rounded up...
The winners and 8 losers from a trade-heavy NFL Draft
The 2017 NFL draft always will be remembered by the aggressive maneuvering for the quarterbacks. The Bears stunned everyone by trading their No. 3 overall pick to the 49ers at...
4-year-old hospitalized after two-story fall
A 4-year-old girl fell from a second floor window in Queens on Saturday, police said. The tot was playing near the window inside her family's home on 77th Street near...
Why are people posing nude in this giant bird nest?
This artist wants you to come out of your shell — and clothes. Debbie Baxter, 44, is snapping photos of men and women willing to strip down and curl up...
The 'Victoria Gotti of Funeral Homes' is fighting to stay afloat
A Brooklyn blonde dubbed the “Victoria Gotti of Funeral Homes” is fighting to save her mortuary after bungling city inspectors accused her of keeping dead people “in a restaurant.” Doris...
The media assault on Trump could win him a second term
GENEVA, OHIO — Dennis Dixon didn’t vote for Donald J. Trump. For the first time in his 46 years, the self-described “moderate Midwestern Republican” sat out a presidential election because...
Michael Conforto powers Mets to monster (April) victory
WASHINGTON — Michael Conforto broke camp with the Mets one month ago, mainly because the team needed another outfielder with Juan Lagares hurting. Now Conforto is anything but a spare...
Giants roll dice with pass-rusher who exposed himself to student
The Giants in the fifth round of the NFL draft broke their run of taking “clean’’ players free of past indiscretions when, on Saturday afternoon, they selected Avery Moss, a...
Yankees blister ball after ball in another surprising onslaught
Those who smirked at the Yankees’ solid play in the middle of April pointed to the final week of the first month as a more accurate way to judge Joe...
He went toe-to-toe with Muhammad Ali — and inspired 'Rocky'
Chuck Wepner has fought some of the biggest names in professional boxing: Ali. Liston. Foreman. But taking on those powerhouses was nothing compared to the time he fought a bear....
Is lesson from this draft going to change bowl games forever?
Leonard Fournette and Christian McCaffrey made headlines this past season when they decided to sit out their teams’ bowl games to prepare for the NFL draft. Michigan tight end Jake...
Tech companies prove the old boys' club is alive and well
The well-known slogans of the most prominent tech companies in the world make it seem like their goal is to make the world a better place. Google’s famous “don’t be...
The only way to stop the college revolt against free speech
Ok, Moms and Dads, listen up. You’re our last hope. The only way to save higher education, and the next generation, is for you to stop paying tuition. It’s been...
Jets keep trading down to land 2 playmakers and ton of fliers
There is a new “Trader Mike” with the Jets. General manager Mike Maccagnan made three trades on Day 3 of the NFL draft, bringing his total to five in this...
White House takes aim at Michelle Obama's school-lunch rules
The Trump administration has former First Lady Michelle Obama’s school lunch rules in its sights. Less than a week after starting the job, Agriculture Secretary Sonny Perdue on Monday will...
EPA scrubs climate change information from website
The Environmental Protection Agency’s website is getting a climate-change makeover. The heavy edits came hours before tens of thousands of climate-change activists marched to the White House during a Saturday...
Giants draft 'violent runner' from Clemson as another weapon
The Giants went into this offseason wanting to add power to their offensive backfield, seeking some size and bulk to complement the skill-sets of Paul Perkins and Shane Vereen. Before...
This terminally ill 90-year-old's road trip inspired thousands
Two days after her husband died, in July 2015, Norma Bauerschmidt was told she had endometrial cancer. But the 90-year-old refused to go through chemotherapy. She had a better plan...
How the presidency changed Trump's Twitter habits
His tweets are almost sweet. Compared to the 34,000 missives he launched before he got into the White House, President Trump’s post-inauguration tweets are kinder, gentler and more presidential. Trump...
Child killed, 3 injured in collision with garbage truck
A 3-year-old girl was killed and her mother and grandparents were injured Saturday in the Bronx when a garbage truck slammed into their car, authorities said. The 52-year-old grandmother, who...
Drafting woman-puncher already blowing up on Bengals
CINCINNATI — The Bengals are facing a backlash over their decision to draft running back Joe Mixon, who punched a woman in the face while at Oklahoma. Cincinnati added to...
How Marlins sale must work: Creative deal, a Jeter fans have never seen
Jeffrey Loria always had a fascination and fixation with all things Yankees during his ownership of first the Expos and now the Marlins. Ask any of his baseball executives of...
Racist cop revoked bar's liquor permit after 50 Cent show: suit
A Long Island police chief had something against rapper 50 Cent -- and the predominantly black audience he drew, according to a bar that claims it was penalized for hosting...
Aaron Hernandez wasn't on drugs when he killed himself
He left behind some pretty spaced-out artwork in his prison cell, but former NFL star Aaron Hernandez had no drugs in his system when he died, according to a report...
Pedophilia crusader gets 46 years for soliciting nude pics of boys on Xbox
FREEHOLD, N.J. — A convicted pedophile who used the messaging service on his Xbox to solicit nude photos from four boys in three states is heading to prison. Prosecutors in...
Real-life Walter White made drugs to help vets with PTSD
Dr. David Nichols has a neatly trimmed white beard, drives a Subaru Forrester, likes to garden, play the harmonica and the flute and wears crisp Jos. A Banks shirts under...
Motorcyclist dies when bike slams into car
A motorcyclist died in the Bronx on Saturday when he slammed his bike into a car, police said. Sheldon Sampson of Mount Vernon was riding his BMW bike north on...
Cop allegedly faked his suicide and fled to Mexico
AUSTIN, Texas — Authorities in Texas say a police officer who notified his wife that he planned to kill himself actually faked his own death and fled to Mexico. An...
Here's what Trump has planned for his 100th day
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump is marking his 100th day in office by talking tough on trade. The White House says the president will sign an executive order Saturday that...
New York City has never been better than it is today
In a single week earlier this month, I dined at three great restaurants in what was once the culinarily bleak Financial District, rode the J train through formerly scary neighborhoods...
'S-Town' is just an excuse for urban liberals to rubberneck
"S-Town,” the buzziest, most critically acclaimed podcast since “Serial,” posits itself as high art, a noble exploration of rural Americana. And many highbrow outlets agree: “Mesmerizing,” said The New Yorker....
Ryan Lochte competing for first time since suspension
RIVERSIDE, Calif. — Ryan Lochte is competing in the pool for the first time since being suspended last year after he and three other swimmers vandalized a gas station during...
Dad accused of stabbing man who snatched infant son during argument
He messed with the wrong dad. A Brooklyn father attacked a man who ran off with his baby early Saturday, chasing the would-be kidnapper down and stabbing him multiple times...
EU leaders unanimously adopt guidelines before Britain's exit
BRUSSELS — European Union leaders vowed on Saturday to stand shoulder to shoulder behind their negotiating team during the divorce proceedings with Britain and warned that any demands from Prime...
Family mourns infant whose murder was posted to Facebook
PHUKET, Thailand — The funeral was held Saturday for an 11-month-old Thai girl who was killed by her father in a video broadcast live on Facebook before he then hanged...
Japan: North Korea test-fire 'grave threat to our country'
North Korea's decision to test-fire a ballistic missile represents a grave threat to Japan, Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said in London on Saturday, calling on the United States and China...
'Out of control' bounty hunters shot 2 men: police
NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Police in Tennessee say they are asking a grand jury to bring charges because investigators believe bounty hunters shot two men in a wild incident last weekend...
Body found in Grand Canyon likely missing teenage boy
GRAND CANYON NATIONAL PARK, Ariz. — The Grand Canyon National Park says a body that was found on Friday is likely of a 14-year-old hiker who went missing nearly two...
Pope Francis celebrates open-air Mass in Egypt
CAIRO — Military helicopters and police were out in force Saturday as Pope Francis arrived to celebrate an open-air Mass for Egypt's tiny Catholic community on the second and final...
Yes, the nation can afford Trump's tax cuts
The Trump administration announced Wednesday its intent to proceed with a radical cut to the corporate-income tax, lowering it to 15 percent. We haven’t been presented with enough details to...
CC Sabathia: How my 'better stuff' led to frustrating outing
Finding the negative in the Yankees’ 14-11 extra-inning rally over the Orioles might be nitpicking, but CC Sabathia was that negative. Sabathia followed a brilliant start to the season with...
Turkish authorities allegedly block access to Wikipedia
Turkish authorities on Saturday blocked access to online encyclopedia Wikipedia, an internet monitoring group said, the latest in what government critics say is a crackdown on free speech on the...
'A surreal moment': NYC star and new Panther beat the odds
PHILADELPHIA — Hey Carolina, Brooklyn’s in the house. Are you ready for that? Cam Newton, Christian McCaffrey and the rest of the Panthers, meet Curtis Samuel, a textbook symbol of...
Rangers will be down 2-0 if they follow this losing formula
OTTAWA — In some inexplicable way, it seems that one loss, and the way it happened, has made the opportunity in front of the Rangers all the more tangible. There...
A third-round pick is set to be Jerry Reese's Giants legacy
It is said the true measure of a draft isn’t known for at least three years. By then, those drafted either will have proven to be productive or wasted picks....
The Aaron Judge craze hits stunning peak after stunning shot
Kneel before Aaron Judge, your new ruler. Darling of The Bronx. King of the exit velocity. Rookie of the Year. The Yankees registered their biggest win of their highly encouraging...
Dad found unconscious in park 'desperate to find' his son
LOS ANGELES — The father of a 5-year-old boy reported missing about a week ago in California has released a statement saying he is desperate to find his son, on...
Players like this Met could be real secret to fantasy title
Fantasy baseball owners spend so much time looking to discover the “next big thing” they often overlook amazingly consistent talent simply because the names aren’t sexy enough. If you want...
Didi Gregorius shows Yankees exactly what they missed
The Yankees got back Didi Gregorius, and the rich got richer. Before Friday’s huge first-place game against the Orioles, the Yankees activated Gregorius, who had been out with a shoulder...
How to flip out Jets top pick Jamal Adams? Say 'average'
The word did not sit well with Jamal Adams. The safety prospect out of LSU had just run a 4.56 second 40-yard dash at the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis...
Jay Bruce is really hoping this first base thing is over
WASHINGTON — Jay Bruce is hoping he can shelve his first baseman’s mitt for the remainder of the season. With Lucas Duda likely nearing a return from the disabled list...
Fantasy baseball owners rejoice: The good Jason Heyward is back
There once was a highly touted outfield prospect who, in 2010, was considered one of the best ballplayers in all the land. Every year, from 2011-16, Jason Heyward would call...
Hundreds gather to mourn boy crushed by flower pot
Hundreds of grief- stricken adults and kids gathered Friday night at a Brooklyn Little League field to pay tribute to an 8-year-old boy who loved to play baseball — and...
Terry Collins is often questioned, but deserves props for gutsy call
WASHINGTON — So you’re Terry Collins, and you have spent the entirety of your time in New York sitting square on the griddle of public opinion. You have been roasted...
Stitches heads to The Bronx
Rangers fans are already getting agitated. DLars 1001 writes, “Listening to NBC announcer John Forslund is like Ambien for the ears! If they couldn’t hire Sam Rosen, and Joe Micheletti,...
Jets' new first-round pick can thank family for tenacity, support
Her son is now a Jet, her husband a former Giant in frequent pain and hobbled by two hip surgeries. But Michelle Adams never discouraged Jamal Adams from chasing his...
Mom insists her kid doesn't have to share in viral Facebook post
As kids, most of us are taught that sharing is a sign of good character, and an important lesson to learn young and carry into adulthood. But in a recent...
Here's how Alain Vigneault can find spark Rangers are missing
OTTAWA — It is one game, but it is also seven. Though Alain Vigneault won’t overreact to the Rangers’ sleepy and sloppy performance in Thursday’s 2-1 defeat to the Senators...
Aroldis Chapman gets fastball back after suffering scare
Coming off his first rough outing of the season, Aroldis Chapman rebounded in fine style in the Yankees' 14-11, 10-inning win on Friday night — but he did provide another...
Trump reveals why he's avoiding returning home to NYC
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump says he hasn't returned to his New York City home because "going back is very expensive for the country." Trump tells Fox News in an...
Hacker threatens to release stolen copies of 'Orange is the New Black'
SAN FRANCISCO — A hacker claims to have stolen the upcoming season of Netflix's hit series "Orange Is The New Black," and is demanding that the video streaming service pay...
Springsteen hasn't done a day's work since his teens
Even though he has spent much of his career writing songs about the working man, Bruce Springsteen will be the first to tell you he hasn’t done much in the...