January 2, 2022
Woman arrested for illegally injecting teen with COVID-19 vaccine
Laura Russo, 54, who is not a doctor or authorized to administer vaccines, was busted for the New Year’s Eve incident at her Sea Cliff residence.
Saquon Barkley gets 'monkey' off his back with performance versus Bears
Just about everything that could go wrong did go wrong for the Giants on Sunday, except for the player for whom everything went wrong the last time he stepped foot...
Jets receiver's free agency case keeps getting stronger
Braxton Berrios could be making himself a lot of money — either from the Jets or someone else.
Australian man self-immolates after ranting against COVID vaccines
An Australian man was critically injured after he doused himself in gasoline and lit himself on fire in public on New Year's Day after ranting against vaccines, according to local...
Devils pick up thrilling overtime win
Nico Hischier scored his second goal of the game with 2:04 left in overtime to give the New Jersey Devils a 4-3 victory over the Washington Capitals on Sunday.
Former Big East star to sign 10-day deal with Knicks
The decimated Knicks plan to sign G-League point guard Ryan Arcidiacono to a 10-day contract as a replacement player, according to a source. The move will be announced Monday.
Nets looking for attitude adjustment after stinging loss: 'Decide what’s acceptable'
The Nets have fallen out of first place and into their first slump of the season.
Jets rookie asks Tom Brady to sign ball he intercepted off him
Jets rookie cornerback Brandin Echols made a big play against Buccaneers quarterback Tom Brady during the game Sunday and then got his autograph after it.
Former Senate Majority Leader Reid will lie in Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 12
Former Senate Majority Leaders Harry Reid, who died last week at the age of 82, will lie in state in the United States Capitol Rotunda on Jan. 12.
New York's racial 'risk factor' for COVID treatment is illegal and immoral
The state instructs providers to “consider race and ethnicity” and give preference to those who are “Black, Indigenous, and People of Color” when COVID-19 treatments.
Don't bank on Tom Thibodeau working another Knicks miracle
Nobody can question that Tom Thibodeau performed near-miraculous work with his first Knicks team. Problem is, this sequel has been like most sequels — unworthy — and after 37 games...
Twins born 15 minutes apart, but in different years in unique birth
Alfredo Antonio Trujillo was born at 11:45 p.m. on Dec. 31, and his sister, Aylin Yolanda Trujillo, was born at exactly at midnight in a new year.
Zach Wilson staring down Tom Brady should ease Jets' heartbreak
Zach Wilson had functioned at a level that helped everyone forget about all the roller-coaster moments and all the growing pains.
Pandemic baby boom causes diaper and baby item shortages
The COVID-19 pandemic has caused delays for baby items and with more than 3.6 million births in 2020, the delays are likely to continue.
Tech smarts: How to know if someone blocked your calls
I have a rule: If writing an email will take longer than a few minutes, I make a phone call instead. It saves me a lot of time. What happens...
Costly gaffe exacerbates Giants' incompetence: 'Not going to be tolerated'
One of the few things the Giants have mastered this season is getting crushed by opponents in the final two minutes of the first half.
Defense Secretary Austin tests positive for COVID-19
Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin announced on Sunday night that he tested positive for COVID-19 earlier in the day.
Pair of former Giants trash GM after loss: 'Atrocious'
The lengthy list of former NFL players with contempt for Giants general manager Dave Gettleman grew by two Sunday after a loss to the Bears.
Utah 'millionaire' allegedly kidnapped, tortured woman in his home for weeks
A self-proclaimed “millionaire” from Utah kidnapped a woman and held her captive in his home where he carved the number six into her hand.
Who picked up smiling Antonio Brown after epic meltdown
Antonio Brown didn't have an Uber drive him away from MetLife Stadium.
The Rangers are silencing their doubters
The Rangers will have to demonstrate their worth over and over again in order to convince skeptics and maybe at times even themselves that they belong.
Robert Saleh's handling of Jets blunder is a good start
For now, we are learning that Robert Saleh isn’t afraid to absorb accountability. Results must follow, of course. But this is a start.
Democrats are the 'Karens' and other commentary
This leaves Dems with only “its most consistent members: single, college-educated white women.”
Antonio Brown speaks after crazy Buccaneers exit: 'Big MAD'
After his time with the Buccaneers came to an end Sunday, Antonio Brown posted a picture of himself in a Bucs jersey on Instagram.
WW failed to cash in on the diet craze in 2021
As Oprah Winfrey mulls her New Year's resolutions for 2022, WW International might have one to suggest: "Sell more diet plans."
NYC's first health survey of Native American residents reveals inequities
The New York City Health Department has conducted its first ever study to highlight the conditions of more than 100,000 Native Americans/Indigenous Peoples.
Baby found abandoned in Alaska with heartbreaking note from mother
An infant was found abandoned in a cardboard box in Alaska with a heartbreaking note from the desperate mother who said she could not afford to feed her baby.
Three Times Square inks ginormous deal with university
Touro College and University System has signed a long-term lease for 243,305 square feet at the Rudin Family’s Three Times Square.
Hey, fellow Democrats: Follow Eric Adams' lead to avoid a 2022 wipeout
Many Democrats are still in denial that their November electoral rout in purple Virginia is a harbinger for this year’s midterm elections.
Antonio Brown refused to enter game when Bucs coach asked
Antonio Brown's meltdown seems to have been prompted by a request to go into the game.
Video captures moment alleged drunken driver plows into cop car, injuring NYPD captain
Wild video footage shows the moment an alleged drunken driver slams his Mercedes into a police car driven by a Brooklyn precinct commander on the Brookly-Queens Expressway.
Jets report card: Coaches drop the ball
Grading the Jets' 28-24 loss to the Buccaneers at MetLife Stadium on Sunday.
Experts warn against storing passwords in Chrome after hackers target remote workers
Hackers are preying on people working from home for passwords stored in web browsers, experts claim.
Does 'Dry January' actually improve your health?
For trendy health-conscious folks, the start of a new year sometimes means the start of Dry January.The month-long public health campaign encourages people to abstain from alcohol as a way to improve...
Knicks can't stop Raptors star in ugly loss
Fans or no fans, the Knicks can’t win in Canada.
Billionaire Ronald Lauder blasts Hochul over universal mail-in voting
The super PAC Safe Together in New York, bankrolled by Ronald Lauder, is currently airing a radio ad blasting Hochul over her continued support for a permanent option.
Eagles QB nearly hit by falling fans in 'real dangerous' scene
Add this to the list of FedEx Field's problems.
Giants report card: This is a lousy product
Grading the Giants' 29-3 loss to the Bears on Sunday at Soldier Field.
Bengals clinch AFC North behind rookie's historic day
The Bengals earned their first AFC North title and postseason appearance in six years with a wild 34-31 win over the Chiefs on Sunday.
Tom Brady reacts to Antonio Brown's wild Buccaneers end
Tom Brady addressed the Antonio Brown situation after the Buccaneers defeated the Jets.
MTA says to expect longer waits to due COVID crew shortages
Many MTA subway lines will be out of commission for the first workday of the year as COVID-19 surges due to a shortage of workers.
With more COVID deaths in 2021 than 2020, when does Trump get his apology?
The fullness of time and now the Omicron wave have made it obvious how preposterous the chief lines of criticism against Donald Trump were during the pandemic.
NFL star smacks his own teammate in huddle as frustration boils over
The Rams cornerback shoved a teammate, safety Taylor Rapp, in the facemask during the first quarter of Sunday's game against the Ravens.
Missing Colorado wildfire victim found alive, 2 still unaccounted for
Two persons are still reported missing after a massive winter wildfire in Colorado destroyed nearly 1,000 homes, officials announced.
Operator slams NY officials for focusing on marijuana sales, not drug treatment
Luke Nasta, founder and CEO of Camelot Counseling Centers, fumed that it takes longer to open a residential drug treatment center than to cut ribbons on other massive glitzy projects.
Reflecting on a quarantined Christmas
I’d already had two vaxes plus booster. The only crowd I’ve been in were three others dozing through the Gucci film. So, how did this happen to me? Who the...
Antonio Brown 'no longer a Buc' after midgame meltdown
Antonio Brown's days as a Tampa Bay Buccaneer are over.
Giants get obliterated as offense looks worse than ever
It is a new year, but do not fear, it is not the same old garbage thrown out there by the Giants.
Tom Brady breaks Jets' hearts with late game-winning touchdown
The Jets got bitten by the GOAT … again.
Letters to the Editor — Jan. 3, 2022
New York Post readers sound off on Ghislaine Maxwell's conviction.
Sophia Culpo is loving Braxton Berrios' huge Jets day: 'Twinkle toes'
Braxton Berrios kicked off 2022 in a major way Sunday, scoring not one, but two Jets touchdowns in the first half against the Buccaneers.
Schiff says Ukraine invasion 'likely' as Biden prepares for call with Zelensky
Rep. Adam Schiff said Sunday he believes it is "very likely" that Russia will invade Ukraine as President Biden prepared for another call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
CDC to consider adding testing to COVID-19 quarantine guidance: Fauci
Dr. Anthony Fauci said the CDC is considering asking asymptomatic people infected with COVID-19 to test negative before leaving quarantine.
What Eric Adams can learn from de Blasio — really!
No matter how long a mayoral tenure lasts, your last week always looms, and it comes faster than you think.
Albany needs to correct the 'affordable housing' mistake it just made
Gov. Kathy Hochul just signed a Mitchell-Lama program "affordable-housing reform” bill that shareholders say prevents them from privatizing their building, as intended under the program.
Mika Zibanejad's hat trick leads Rangers to another win over Lightning
Mika Zibanejad had his eighth career hat trick, Igor Shesterkin stopped 38 shots for his second shutout of the season and the New York Rangers beat the Tampa Bay Lightning...
Antonio Brown goes shirtless, leaves Buccaneers-Jets game in bizarre scene
Antonio Brown cost himself three games with a fake vaccine card. This time, he removed himself from the action.
Schumer asks Biden to prioritize New York for COVID-19 antiviral drugs
The Biden administration should direct the limited supply of Tamiflu-like COVID-19 antiviral drugs to states like New York that have been hard hit by the Omicron variant, Sen. Chuck Schumer...
After 8 long years of misery, de Blasio tried to inflict still more pain on NYC
Mayor Bill de Blasio attempted to push his plans for Rikers Island and the useless NYC ferry in his final hours as New York's mayor.
Penn Station needs a major cleanup NOW — or commuters will never return to their NYC offices
A Long Island Rail Road survey reveals that running into panhandlers or people who are mentally ill or homeless at the station was the primary reason for rating the service...
Harlem cop shot while sitting in his car released from hospital
An off-duty NYPD cop who was hit by bullet fragments when a slug shattered his car window was released from the hospital to a hero's ovation Sunday afternoon.
Reality TV star found dead in NJ storage facility
Robert Bruce, a cast member from the popular reality TV show "Comic Book Men," was found dead inside a New Jersey storage facility, according to a report.
New Jersey's first lady tests positive for COVID-19
New Jersey first lady Tammy Murphy tested positive for the coronavirus but is asymptomatic, Gov. Phil Murphy's office said Sunday in a statement.
Walking a 'fine line': Adams, new top cop Sewell face these key NYPD challenges
Mayor Eric Adams and his outsider pick for NYPD commissioner will have to walk a "fine line" as they try to address the unresolved issues of the outgoing administration, police...
Justin Verlander playfully rivals wife Kate Upton as a swimsuit model
Move over, Kate Upton. It appears there's another swimsuit model in the family.
Russell Wilson, Pete Carroll could be heading toward Seahawks breakup
The Russell Wilson-Pete Carroll partnership could be in its final weeks.
Girl receives letter from Windsor Castle after dressing up as the Queen
One-year-old Jalayne Sutherland caught royal attention after donning an adorable double-breasted overcoat with a matching hat, a white wig and pearls around her neck. She was photographed by her mom,...
NYC schools set to return from holiday break with new COVID protocols
New York City public schools will return from the winter break on Monday under a new at-home testing regime that will let students exposed to COVID-19 stay in school.
Isn't it ironic? Arkansas governor calls out Biden for 'inconsistent' COVID stance
Asa Hutchinson said the federal government should cooperate with the states to combat the pandemic that is surging again because of the highly contagious Omicron variant.
Buccaneers face uncertainty if coach needs surgery
Bruce Arians will be coaching hurt for the rest of the season. If he coaches at all.
Eric Adams mulling whether to mandate COVID boosters for NYC workers
Mayor Eric Adams said Sunday amid skyrocketing city COVID cases that his "next move" will be to decide whether to mandate booster shots for municipal workers.
Paulina Gretzky caps off month of celebrations with Dustin Johnson kiss
Paulina Gretzky and golfer Dustin Johnson kissed the month of December — and 2021 — goodbye over the weekend.
As Omicron shatters case records, Fauci says schools are 'safe enough' for kids
Dr. Anthony Fauci said Sunday that Omicron infections have shattered records and threaten to overburden hospitals — but that kids are safe to return to school after the holiday break.
Goldman Sachs asks employees to work from home as Omicron surges
Goldman had been among the more aggressive big banks when it comes to back-to-work policies, originally bringing back workers to US officers last June.
Rangers lose top star to COVID list
Having largely escaped the wave of COVID cases that have decimated multiple teams throughout the NHL, the Rangers were hit on Sunday when leading scorer Artemi Panarin was placed on...
Dana White fires back after Jake Paul's UFC salvo: 'You're too stupid'
After Jake Paul issued a list of demands for better working conditions for UFC fighters, Dana White responded with a video Saturday night dumping on Paul, and his proposal.
NYC set for first snow of the season Monday
The Big Apple is set to see its first snow of the season Monday, with forecasters predicting an inch-thick coating amid temps as low as 24 degrees.
Man dead after jumping NYC subway turnstile, breaking neck
A 28-year-old man died when he jumped a subway turnstile at the the Forest Hills-71st Avenue station in Queens on Sunday and struck his head on the floor, cops said.
Olivia Culpo reflects on Christian McCaffrey relationship: 'Time flies'
New year, same love for Olivia Culpo and her boyfriend, Panthers running back Christian McCaffrey.
Bears expected to fire head coach when miserable season ends
The Bears will likely move on from Matt Nagy as head coach following the end of the season.
Dark matters: Experts warn of space cannibalism if colonists' food systems fail
Two space scholars have warned that astronauts may turn to cannibalism if humans do not prepare enough for the rigors of colonizing outer space.
Twitter permanently bans Marjorie Taylor Greene for COVID misinformation
Twitter permanently booted Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene from the social-media platform Sunday, saying she had repeatedly violated its policies by posting misinformation about the coronavirus pandemic.
Nearly 2,000 flights cancelled after New Year's holiday during travel chaos
At least 1,979 flights were called off domestically as of 9:45 a.m. with airports in Chicago and Denver among the hardest hit, according to flightaware.com.
Chiefs WAGs celebrate New Year Eve's together with team riding high
The new year is already looking bright for the Chiefs' biggest playmakers and their favorite fans.
NBA guard bolts arena at halftime after blowup with assistant
Rockets point guard Kevin Porter Jr. watched the second half of his team's loss to the Nuggets from home on Saturday after leaving the Toyota Center at halftime.
Trump leads all Republicans in poll on 2024 presidential election
Former President Donald Trump holds a commanding lead over other potential Republican candidates in the 2024 presidential election, leading Fla. Gov. Ron DeSantis by 43 percentage points.
'On the road again!' Eric Adams bikes to work on second day in office
A picture posted on Twitter shows Mayor Eric Adams — wearing a red helmet, red tie and blue suit — on a Citi Bike alongside a staffer ahead of a...
Winter Classic was the coldest NHL game ever
The St. Louis Blues cruised to a 6-4 win over the Minnesota Wild in Minneapolis with a faceoff temperature of minus-5.7 degrees on Saturday night.
China’s ‘artificial sun’ burns five times hotter than the real thing
China's "artificial sun" ran for 20 minutes at a whopping 70 million degrees in its latest experiment - five times hotter than the real sun.
Pedestrian crossing street killed by ambulance in NYC, cops say
The 30-year-old was in the crosswalk at E. Gun Hill Road and Dekalb Avenue around 1:30 a.m. when the driver made a turn and plowed into him.
Police chief put on leave after NYE shooting in 'unprecedented' move
Chief Keith Humphrey saw a fight in a parking lot and as Humphrey got out of his car, a woman fired her weapon into the group. Humphrey then reportedly fired...
Go with the favorite in this big NFC showdown
The Packers, a 7-point favorite, are the pick against the Vikings on Sunday.
Five missing teenage girls found, 30 sex offenders arrested in sting operation
A law enforcement operation in the New Orleans area led to the discovery of five missing teenagers and 30 sex offender arrests, authorities announced.
A jaw-dropping look at the Hubble Space Telescope's best pics – including the Pillars of Creation
The images and data Hubble has collected so far have changed and enhanced our understanding of the cosmos.
Tech gadgets you’ll want to try in 2022 – including VR glasses and a smart mirror
With the New Year comes not only a long list of resolutions, but lots of new gadgets -- and you're going to want to get your hands on these.
Jets vs. Buccaneers odds, analysis and predictions for NFL Week 17 games
The Jets, who are 13.5-point underdogs, will cover against the Buccaneers on Sunday.
Start the new year by asking for that overdue pay raise
Looking to ask for a pay raise or promotion from your boss in 2022? Well, you should do your homework first – as business leaders offer the best advice to...
Is the new year a bad time to look for a new job?
There is no better or worse, more or less competitive time to search for a job. Your search is unique to you, so just get started. It’s another new year....
Make 2022 the year you master sign language for just $20
The American Sign Language Bundle has 16 informative courses to teach you everything from life quotes to food vocab, now on sale.
Go wireless in 2022 with this 2-pack of magnetic wireless chargers
If you have one goal for 2022 let it be this: never see the dreaded low battery warning.
Giants vs. Bears: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
An inside look at Sunday’s Giants-Bears Week 17 matchup at Soldier Field.
Powerball jackpot climbs to $522 million
Powerball will hold its next drawing on Jan. 3. The estimated jackpot stands at $522 million and has a cash value of $371.5 million.
Jets vs. Buccaneers: Preview, predictions, what to watch for
An inside look at Sunday’s Jets-Buccaneers Week 17 matchup at MetLife Stadium.
Jets must treat Buccaneers game like their Super Bowl
The Jets are dying to shock Tom Brady — and the world — with their latest rookie head coach, Robert Saleh, and their latest rookie quarterback, in their latest rebuilding...
Why this game isn't completely meaningless for Giants
There is no reason to believe the sights on Sunday at Soldier Field between the Giants and Bears will be pleasing to the eyes. There is no hiding from the...
Bet on veteran QB's likely return in this AFC battle
The Colts, an 8-point favorite, will cover against the Raiders on Sunday.
South Korean makes rare defection to North through demilitarized zone
South Korea sent troops to recover the individual, but failed and observed the person cross the border through the heavily fortified demilitarized zone.
NBA star makes history with buzzer-beaters on consecutive days
WASHINGTON — DeMar DeRozan hit a 3-pointer at the buzzer for the second straight game to give the Chicago Bulls a 120-119 win over the Washington Wizards on Saturday night....
34 percent of Americans say violence against government justified: poll
The results found that 40 percent of Republicans agreed it could sometimes be "justified for citizens to take violent action against the government."
Former heavyweight boxing champ slams Putin as he begins training with Ukraine military reserve
Vitali Klitschko, mayor of the Ukraine city of Kyiv, described Vladimir Putin as a “gangrene” afflicting Europe, as fears mount that Russia is planning to invade the ex-boxer's home country.
NFC showdown battle of top teams headed in different directions
The Cowboys-Cardinals matchup Sunday is a battle between two playoff teams headed in different directions.
Rangers know they must improve in this critical area
One of those necessary improvements has hung over the Rangers since the start of the season: defending leads.
South Africa's House of Parliament in flames in Cape Town, smoke seen for miles
A massive blaze ripped through South Africa's House of Parliament in Cape Town on Sunday, sending plumes of smoke into the air
Backlash after school banned 'Jingle Bells' over Christmas
Council Rock Primary School had axed "Jingle Bells" from the school's holiday repertoire because the holiday mainstay may have been first performed at minstrel shows in 1857.
Frustrated holiday travelers face mounting flight cancellations
Airlines canceled 4,715 flights across the globe on Saturday, including 2,732 flights connected to the US, according to the tracking service FlightAware.
Five reasons to watch the national championship
But there are plenty of reasons to look forward to the Jan. 10 national championship game in Indianapolis and to be genuinely excited for the Alabama-Georgia rematch with everything at...
Max Julien, who starred as iconic pimp Goldie in 'The Mack,' dead at 88
Max Julien died on New Year’s Day after he was found by his wife, Arabella, representatives told TMZ. The cause of death was not revealed.
George Lopez falls ill, walks off stage during middle of NYE show
Witnesses say George Lopez visibly struggled, began sweating and asked for a glass of water during his set at the Muckleshoot Casino Resort in Auburn, Washington.
Exploding meteor blamed for ground shaking, loud boom in Pittsburgh
Officials from the National Weather Service believe that a meteor exploded in the Pittsburgh area on New Year's Day.
WWE delivers ending no one saw coming as champion's reign ends at Day 1
Well … you couldn't have called that one, could you? Brock Lesnar left the first-ever Day 1 pay-per-view as your new WWE champion to end a wild Saturday for the...