April 15, 2022

Trae Young's bonkers second half sends Hawks to NBA playoffs

CLEVELAND — When the final horn sounded and Trae Young's work was done, he slammed the ball off the floor, sending it spinning skyward. He then turned and waved goodbye...

Silence is no longer golden: The left demands woke words

No real people sit around thinking, “My goodness, that huge corporation says all the right things, what a good egg!”

20-year-old man shot dead at Brooklyn playground

The victim was found with several gunshot wounds to his torso at St. Andrew’s Playground on Atlantic Avenue in Bedford-Stuyvesant, cops said.

J.D. Vance secures Trump endorsement in hotly contested Ohio Senate race

Author J.D. Vance's bid for the hotly contested Republican US Senate seat in Ohio got a boost Friday when he was endorsed by his former adversary Donald Trump.

Ilya Sorokin's 44 saves power Islanders' shutout win

MONTREAL — Ilya Sorokin made a career-high 44 saves to tie the New York franchise record for shutouts in a season with seven, helping the Islanders spoil Carey Price's season...

Tornado watch issued for parts of Arkansas, Tennessee and Missouri amid severe storms

In typical April fashion, severe storms returned to parts of the South late Friday, as a new weather system sweeps from the West into the central and southern US.

Rangers facing unfamiliar challenge to close regular season

Only three of the Rangers’ final seven regular-season games will be against clubs in playoff position. So the Blueshirts will spend a majority of the next two weeks squaring off...

What Michael King's unlikely save affirmed for Yankees

BALTIMORE — Michael King’s goal last season was to throw 100 innings, in whatever role the Yankees needed him. The right-hander didn’t ultimately get there, in part because of a...

More women are leading emergency responses but FEMA says industry diversity has ‘a long way to go’

The voices communicating the urgency of an incoming hurricane and making essential decisions for their community in the aftermath are becoming more diverse. However, there is still a long way...

Joe Biden promised to bring normality to the White House — instead, he's been anything but

Joe Biden is falling down on his promise to bring normality back to the presidency for a basic reason — he’s normally too incompetent.

Prince Harry's stealth meeting with Charles lasted just 15 minutes: report

The secret meeting between Prince Harry and Prince Charles at Windsor Castle on Thursday morning lasted just 15 minutes and came at the insistence of the Queen, a report said.

Ukraine's prime minister, finance officials to visit Washington DC next week

Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal and top Ukrainian finance officials will visit Washington next week during the spring meetings of the International Monetary Fund and World Bank, sources familiar with...

Mets' play honored legends Tom Seaver, Jackie Robinson

The Mets had 41 on their minds and 42 on their backs, and then fittingly continued the honoring of Tom Seaver and Jackie Robinson from the pregame to the actual...

Former Nets assistant in Brooklyn's way as playoffs begin

Ime Udoka has led the Celtics to one of the best half-season turnarounds in NBA history. And now he stands in his former team’s way.

How USFL plans to take spring football to 'whole new level'

Thirty-seven years later, the USFL is ready to return. The failed football league of the 1980s, which met its death in the form of an antitrust lawsuit spearheaded by then-New...

Receiver-needy Jets could look at this wild card

As part of The Post’s 2022 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Jets might do at each position. Today: Wide receivers Next up: Tight ends. It feels like a...

Will Boston fan's hatred of Kyrie Irving become a Nets' distraction?

Irving’s relationship with Boston — not just Celtics fans, but the city as a whole — is complicated.

Woman shot dead after opening fire on three deputies in Kansas

The injured deputies were taken to a Wichita hospital and two of them were expected to be released later in the day, officials said.

Florida education officials reject math textbooks over critical race theory

The Florida Department of Education has rejected math textbooks they say attempt to "indoctrinate" students through the inclusion of critical race theory, officials said Friday.

Border encounters soared to highest level under Biden in March as Title 42 lift looms

One video shows a group of 202 illegal immigrants from Central America, South America and the Caribbean being detained near Roma, Texas.

South Carolina death row inmate chooses firing squad over electric chair

South Carolina death row inmate Richard Moore chose to be executed by firing squad rather than the electric chair at the end of this month, according to court documents filed...

No mercy: Aging NYC mobster still poses threat to law enforcement, needs to stay locked up: feds

Prosecutors want to keep an old New York City gangster locked up for life because a law-enforcement agent is worried that the mobster will seek revenge if he gets out.

Tom Seaver's greatest teammate got to hear one last roar for Mets legend

They were a team from Day 1: he the handsome world-class athlete, she the beautiful blonde who was always at his side. Sometimes that was in the stands at Shea...

NASA discovers ‘rapidly growing black hole’ linking to younger galaxies

Astronomers have found evidence of a "rapidly growing black hole" in the early universe thanks to data from the Hubble Space Telescope, according to NASA.

Giants could make pick at this skill position in NFL draft

As part of The Post’s 2022 NFL Draft preview, we examine what the Giants might do at each position. Today: Wide receivers Next up: Tight ends. By the end of...

Josh Brolin reveals why he wasn't Batman — but Ben Affleck was

“Honestly, that would have been a fun deal,” Brolin said of the possibility. “And maybe I’ll do it when I’m 80.”

Diminutive WR using 'superpower' to write unlikely NFL draft story

Third of an 11-part series. Coming tomorrow: tight ends. You’re 5-foot-9 and 3/8 and an All-State high school quarterback and your hometown college doesn’t want you, and the biggest one...

Robinson Cano's first HR since PED suspension was extra special

Robinson Cano, who was named after Jackie Robinson, went deep in the fourth inning of the Mets’ 10-3 win Friday.

Kryie Irving has no regrets about not getting vaxxed

Even though Kyrie Irving’s refusal to be vaccinated against COVID-19 relegated him to being a part-time player this season — and hurt the Nets — he has doubled down that...

Katz's owner puts kibosh on reports that Brooklyn shooting suspect Frank James ate at deli before arrest

The owner of Katz’s Deli on Friday put the kibosh on reports that accused subway madman Frank James had lunch at the famed eatery an hour or two before he...

Actress Milla Jovovich, director Paul W.S. Anderson list LA mansion for $14M

There’s well more than five elements of good design in this mansion. 

NY's new budget is packed with stealth giveaways for rich, special interests

Gov. Kathy Hochul’s bloated $220 billion state budget is catering to labor groups as she looks to their support in the November election.

Media's silence on Psaki's Fox slur — and conflict of interest — speaks volumes

With Joe Biden in the White House, it's okay for press secretary Jen Psaki to curse out Fox News reporter Peter Doocy -- then be welcomed at MSNBC in open...

As other nations send leaders to Ukraine to show support, Biden can't even decide if we should

In fact, America’s commander in chief made it clear Thursday that he hasn’t even decided whether to send anyone to Kyiv, even though Russia is no longer targeting Kyiv.

Media's laughable Musk panic and other commentary

While he has “no idea whether [Elon Musk’s] influence on the company would be positive,” TK News’ Matt Taibbi is loving the spectacle of Musk’s Twitter-takeover bid.

Biden administration resumes after-dark migrant flights to airport outside NYC

The White House has quietly resumed its after-dark charter flights of underage migrants to a suburban airport north of New York City.

As an Instagram boyfriend, 'I feel Pete Davidson's pain'

Dating a glamorous influencer means loving a beautiful woman, but being an Instagram husband or boyfriend isn't easy. 

I have sexsomnia – it’s like sleep walking for sex acts

A woman who reportedly suffers from sexsomnia has revealed how the condition can lead to some embarrassing overnight visits. The largely unknown condition is akin to sleep walking, but involves...

Letters to the Editor — April 16, 2022

New York Post readers sound off about the arrest of Frank James, the suspect in the mass shooting on a Brooklyn train earlier this week.

Kid honors dead dad by turning his ashes into a pet rock with 1M fans

And she did the only truly great thing one could do with her rock: She gave it googly eyes.

Granny viral for hocking '90s bridal gown: Family 'too big' to fit in it

"I always thought one of my boys would marry someone small enough to wear it. Well, no such luck."

'Community circle' classroom fad is likely to do far more harm than good

A new classroom fad called "community circles" asks teachers to play the role of therapists instead of educators and requires kids to keep anything said there confidential.

Oh, to be as privileged as a Black Lives Matter leader

In a panic after the 2020 killing of George Floyd, corporate America dumped roughly $90 million on the national BLM group, which then used part of the windfall to quietly...

Inside the final days of the dinosaurs before deadly asteroid fall

Paleontologist Robert DePalma is being compared to Indiana Jones during his quest to find out how dinosaurs lived their last 24 hours, a BBC documentary shows.

Two Yankees players in jeopardy vs. Blue Jays over COVID vaccine status

Two Yankees players remained unvaccinated against COVID-19 with about two days remaining left to fulfill Canada’s laws for eligibility to enter the country and play in a series against the...

Latino leaders urge Hochul to appoint a Hispanic as Lt. Gov. to replace Benjamin

Top Latino activists are urging Gov. Kathy Hochul to appoint a Hispanic person to replace former Lt. Gov. Brian Benjamin, who quit after being hit with federal bribery charges this...

'61st Street' star: 'Having your world crumble is vulnerable'

AMC’s new legal drama, “61st Street,” revolves around a black high school track star, Moses (Tosin Cole), whose promising future is derailed when he's arrested as an alleged gang member....

Forget the fancy pies, this $3 slice is NYC's best pizza

The gooey, cheap, cheesy, messy meal laughs at pricier, pretentious mutations.

Fade the hype as prospects take centerstage in the UFC on Saturday

Three bets for Saturday's UFC fight card live from Las Vegas, Nevada.

Another sign US campuses are teaching all the wrong lessons

The latest disgrace at the State University of New York at Buffalo shows that colleges are teaching students to bark at black conservatives.

'Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore' review: Kill this franchise now

After two adequate films that darkened the world of Hogwarts, sending its witches and wizards into a black hole, comes this utterly charmless third entry. 

Giant ‘space slingshot’ set to launch NASA craft in 2022 revealed

A "giant slingshot" contraption will be testing out its catapult capabilities on a NASA craft later this year.

Putin's also destroying Ukraine's history

Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky was one of Russia's most renowned composers, the first to win international fame. Vladimir Putin's war has destroyed his former house in Ukraine, just one of countless...

Grammy-winner Jon Batiste to make film acting debut in 'The Color Purple' musical

The 35-year-old musician is set to play Grady, the husband of sexy blues singer Shug Avery.

Ja Morant on T'wolves instigator: 'No soft guys over here'

The Timberwolves and Grizzlies are facing off in the first round of the NBA playoffs in a series that promises to have a lot of drama.

Elon Musk considering bringing in partners on Twitter bid: sources

Elon Musk is speaking to investors who could partner with him on a bid for Twitter, sources close to the matter told The Post.

Jenna Dewan on new show 'Come Dance with Me': 'I was similar to these kids'

Jenna Dewan and Philip Lawrence talk about their new dance competition show "Come Dance with Me" – and Dewan shares her daughter's surprising interest in a dance area that isn't...

Creep seen smirking after grabbing woman’s butt in NYC subway station: cops

Footage shows the suspect moving close to the woman from behind and then appearing to grab her rear before strolling away smiling.

Biden should listen to the generals on Iran deal

President Joe Biden ought to listen to common sense advice from retired generals begging him to nix the disastrous Iran deal.

WH restarting federal oil, gas lease sales next week

The announcement comes almost exactly 15 months after President Biden imposed a moratorium on such sales upon taking office.

'There's a shooter! We need help!': Transit workers recall life-saving actions during NYC subway rampage

“I locked my cab and ran out to the platform, and a passenger who was coming off the train fell onto the floor."

Paul George's status changes everything for NBA play-in bet

Hobbling into the play-in matchup without Kawhi Leonard, the Clippers will now also be without Paul George for the play-in matchup with the Pelicans.

Man who fled Colombia after murdering wife in 1994 found living in US: feds

A Colombian man who murdered his wife has been hiding out in the US -- under a fake name -- since the 1990s, according to the feds.

Eric Adams says 'no' when asked to commit to releasing tax returns

Mayor Eric Adams refused on Friday to guarantee that he would release his federal and state tax returns, potentially breaking decades of pro-transparency precedent in City Hall.

I broke my neck falling from a trapeze — but I won't quit the circus

A circus performer who broke her neck in three places after falling from a trapeze has made a courageous return to the Big Top.

Off-duty cops in NJ can smoke weed without getting fired: AG

The boys in blue are free to smoke some green in the Garden State.

Bidding starts at $0 for this Colorado luxury ranch valued at $20M

The best things in life are free -- and this property at least potentially costs nothing. 

White House releases Biden, Harris tax returns

President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden's tax returns have been released by the White House.

House where Warren Buffett started his business empire lists for $799K

This Nebraska spread is the real birthplace of the "Oracle of Omaha."

Mets star shows flashes of greatness in home-opening romp

Lindor homered from both sides of the plate, giving the home fans a taste of the player they expected last year, a season in which he underperformed after arriving from...

Five New Yorkers to split $50K reward for arrest of accused terrorist Frank James

Five people who helped provide "critical information" about accused Brooklyn terrorist Frank James will split a $50,000 reward offered by the NYPD, cops announced Friday.

Bet the underdog Senators to upset the Maple Leafs

No team in the NHL has punched up as well as the Ottawa Senators over the last two seasons. Since the beginning of the 2020-21 campaign, Ottawa has gone 31-46...

What is Moskva? A guide to the Russian flagship sank by Ukrainian missile

Ukrainian missiles caused the explosion that ultimately sank the Russian Black Sea flagship Moskova, a senior US defense official confirmed Friday.

It's not just Wall Street: Lawyers are cashing in on a bonus bonanza

Signing bonuses for lawyers are at a record high with some junior partners nabbing as much as $1 million to jump ship, according to recruiters in the legal space.

Marine murder: Dolphin stabbing at Florida beach shocks wildlife officials

Beachgoers discovered the remains of the female bottlenose dolphin with a gory gash above its right eye late last month.

Ashley Tisdale talks favorite products, mental health and motherhood

New York Post Exclusive: Cue "Fabulous" by Sharpay Evans.

People shocked after seeing what happens inside a dishwasher

There's nowhere in your kitchen more mysterious than the inside of your dishwasher.

Front-runner Dem Senate candidate back on ballot after signature snafu

The front-runner in Iowa's Democratic US Senate primary will be on the June ballot after all as the state Supreme Court overturned a judge's ruling.

Pete Alonso's wife, Haley, takes in Mets home opener at Citi Field

Pete Alonso's biggest fan had quite the view Friday for the Mets' home opener at CitiField.

I use my son's baby clothes as toilet paper

She keeps a pile of baby wear-turned-bathroom tissue stacked neatly atop the family loo and confirmed that she rewashes the improvised bum wipes after each use.

A perfectly preserved ’80s time capsule home sells for $700K

This retro home in Oak Brook -- with mirrors on every surface -- has found a new owner.

Man shows how he feels after East River rescue

A man who jumped into the East River on Friday stuck his tongue out while being rescued by authorites, according to a Post photo.

NFL insider thinks this team is Baker Mayfield's 'most likely spot'

Baker Mayfield said he thought the Seahawks were his likeliest destination, but an NFL insider has other thoughts.

More GOP state AGs join suit protesting Biden’s scrapping of Title 42

The suit, first filed by the Republican attorneys general of Arizona, Louisiana and Missouri earlier this month, charges that the administration’s “disastrous border policies” would lead to “unmitigated chaos and...

Cowboys cornerback was passenger in fatal drive by shooting

Cowboys cornerback Kelvin Joseph was riding in a vehicle from which several shots were fired in March, killing 20-year-old Cameron Ray, his attorney told the Dallas Morning News. However, the...

Maxine Waters adds to daughter's $1.2M in campaign payouts after latest $24K windfall

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) shelled out $24,000 in campaign funds to her daughter for work on the lawmaker's re-election campaign, records show.

Why I secretly changed my sister’s Match profile | Under the Covers with Danica Daniel

Danica Daniel helped her sister find a “Short King.” In this episode of “Under the Covers,” The Post reporter reveals that she changed her picky sister’s height preference on the...

Florida home invader turns himself in after terrorizing elderly couple for days: cops

Aubrey Lumpkin reportedly called 911 and said he was a "piece of sh--t" before leading cops to elderly couple he brutally tied up and held captive for two days.

Toddlers get high on THC-laced goldfish, Virginia daycare owner charged

A Virginia daycare owner has been charged after three toddlers ate THC-laced goldfish, authorities said Friday. The 1-year-olds, who are not related, were taken to a hospital in Stafford last...

Manhunt underway for suspect accused of shooting Phoenix cop

Police in Phoenix were frantically searching Friday for a suspect accused of shooting a police officer at a gas station.

You could become ‘immortal’ in the metaverse with new Live Forever mode

Somnium Space is a virtual world where avatars can own land, trade items and socialize.

How to bet every round one series in NBA's Western Conference

Predicting each round one matchup of the Western Conference playoffs... 

Pro bettors are rushing to bet MLB underdogs

Three underdogs on the MLB slate of Friday games are drawing attention from bettors. 

Way of the Cross over the Brooklyn Bridge Ceremony

People participate in the "Way of the Cross Over the Brooklyn Bridge Ceremony" hosted yearly on the Christian holy day of Good Friday marking the crucifixion of Jesus Christ.

Seinfeld's TV mom dead at 93: Liz Sheridan was also James Dean's lover

Sheridan, who was born in New York, played the overprotective mom Helen Seinfeld in 21 episodes of "Seinfeld" from 1990 to 1998.

Ex-Instacart driver in anti-police spat now accused of assaulting dad

Tara Olivia Plum -- who made headlines in December when Blaine police said she blasted cops as “racist pigs” on the elderly couple’s receipt -- was arrested Wednesday at a...

Russia on verge of default after making payments in rubles, Moody's warns

Russia violated the terms of two bond contracts with installments due on April 4 by paying in rubles rather than dollars, according to Moody’s. 

Here's what Cadbury Creme Eggs' white 'goo' is actually made of

Over 500 million chocolate creme eggs are produced every year.

Skin doctor reveals the 5 deadly mistakes you’re making every spring

The problem with heat waves in the spring is that most people don't prepare their skin like they do in the summer.

NYPD sued over cop shooting at fleeing car during Bronx rush hour

Luis Cabrera is suing the NYPD after Officer Richard Delahanty shot at this car six times while trying to pull him over in the Bronx last year.

Inside the experimental USFL broadcast: 'Can't do that in the NFL'

The reimagined USFL is hoping to provide a broadcasting experience like you've never seen or heard before. The revamped league will be launching on Saturday with a simulcast on Fox...

Russia warns US against arming Ukraine, cites 'unpredictable consequences'

The diplomatic note, dated Tuesday, was delivered in the same week that President Biden announced $800 million in additional military aid to Ukraine, including heavy weapons and Soviet-made Mi-17 helicopters.

This billionaire hedge fund titan is GOP's biggest donor heading into midterms

Billionaire hedge fund manager Ken Griffin isn't just investing in stocks, he’s also investing in politics – to the tune of $40 million in the upcoming midterm election cycle, according...

Wife of Putin ally in Ukrainian custody begs Zelensky to free him

Oksana Marchenko has personally pleaded with Volodymyr Zelensky to release her husband, longtime Vladimir Putin pal Viktor Medvedchuk.

Atlanta Hawks star has spicy player props for Friday

Trae Young comes on strong in big games, and against a declining Cavaliers defense, his prop bets for tonight are enticing. 

Tucker Carlson praises Amazon union leader: 'I'm rooting for you'

Tucker Carlson said he was "certainly rooting" for the workers at an Amazon warehouse in Staten Island who successfully led the first-ever unionization drive at the retail behemoth. The Fox...

Dogecoin can become internet's currency with key change: Robinhood CEO

The top boss at Robinhood is bullish about dogecoin’s outlook -- proposing the meme token has the potential to become the “future currency of the internet” if the developers take...

A-Rod works out with rumored gal pal

In new photos obtained by The Post, the duo was spotted jogging together Thursday in Miami.

Optical illusion freaks out TikTok, makes viewers fear they're colorblind

The video shows a pyramid with a black dot near its apex — and demonstrates the weird delay between what we see and what's really there.

Cubs owners drop Chelsea bid after fury over Islamophobic comments

The bid was being led by Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts but faced opposition from Chelsea fans over Islamophobic comments by his father, Joe, that featured in leaked emails three years...

David Zaslav wants to set CNN apart from 'advocacy networks'

Warner Bros. Discovery boss David Zaslav wants CNN to focus on the facts and set itself apart from a cable-news industry that he says is monopolized by "advocacy networks."

Boxing legend offers $20 million bet to NFL teams willing to take Antonio Brown

Floyd Mayweather proposed a bet with NFL teams that he would bear the risk if they signed troubled wide receiver Antonio Brown and things didn't work out.

Stephen A. Smith goes on Ben Simmons rant: 'Utterly ridiculous'

In a "First Take" discussion with Kendrick Perkins, Smith ranted that the situation with Simmons is "utterly ridiculous."

Elon Musk generates more online buzz than Rihanna, Britney Spears: report

Elon Musk's bid to mount a hostile takeover of Twitter has helped him generate more online interest than pop stars Rihanna and Britney Spears.

Six Florida teens overdose at Air Force military ball — possibly drugged

Six Florida teens overdosed at an Air Force military ball and had to be hospitalized after downing what some students described as spiked drinks.

St. John's lands hometown star as junior transfer with 'electric' potential

Andre Curbelo is coming home, and St. John’s now has a potentially dynamic backcourt that could give the opposition fits. The winner of the Sixth Man of the Year award...

Metaverse controller lets you touch objects in virtual reality

Using a spin process – for which it is named – the controller aims to recreate the sense of touch in a VR setting.

State Department admits it's 'possible' Ukraine war rages through end of year

The State Department's top spokesman acknowledged Friday it is "possible" that Russia's brutal war on Ukraine will last through the end of this year.

Why beef jerky sales are plummeting as fuel prices go up

Beef jerky sales are tumbling as consumers struggle to fill up their gas tanks, according to a Wall Street analyst.

Over 150,000 GE refrigerators recalled over fall hazard

The recall includes six models of the GE-brand French Door Refrigerators with bottom freezers in fingerprint resistant stainless steel

Harris, Emhoff to hold first known Passover seder at VP's residence

The news was first reported by CNN, citing a White House official who revealed that Jewish members of Harris and Emhoff’s staff will attend the gathering at the Naval Observatory...

Chilling police video shows home intruder holding gun to woman's head after alleged sexual assault

Demetrius Trussell, a 40-year-old parolee, allegedly broke into four other homes before bursting into the 53-year-old woman’s residence on Viacha Drive.

'Doomsday' mom gets new mugshot after deemed fit to be tried for kids' murders

The 48-year-old mom spent almost a year in a psychiatric facility in Idaho after a judge last May declared her unfit for trial and ordered an extensive psychiatric evaluation.

Surprise funeral sendoff for beloved cafe owner

Dozens of customers lined the streets in Manchester, UK, to pay their respects to an adored restaurant owner. The moving video was shot by Gemma Berry on the way to her...

Clippers star will miss critical play-in tournament game against Pelicans

The 31-year-old entered health and safety protocols on Friday after testing positive for COVID-19.

How the telescope became our window into the universe

From the first stone tools to sea-faring ships to the internet, technology has been at the heart of human exploration and discovery. But to starting exploring space, the final frontier,...

Twitter pushes back on Musk's hostile takeover with 'poison pill'

Twitter is putting up a fight against Elon Musk's hostile takeover bid by offering its shareholders the opportunity to buy more company stock.

Coroner probing death of Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick

A California coroner is probing the untimely death of 34-year-old Dance Gavin Dance bassist Tim Feerick, an official told The Post on Friday.

Taylor Hawkins' Foo Fighters legacy lives on in new song 'Guess I'll Go Away'

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins died in Colombia on March 25 after experiencing chest pains.

Midheaven in astrology: What it is and how to find it

A defining point in the birth chart, the midheaven in astrology is also known as the MC, an abbreviation of medium coreli, Latin for “middle of the sky.”

Moscow threatens Kyiv after embarrassment over loss of Russian flagship

Russia said it would be increasing airstrikes against Ukraine in Kyiv, after announcing a long-range missile strike by ships in the Black Sea against a Ukrainian factory.

Pat McAfee shares Aaron Rodgers' reaction after Packers finally sign receiver

Aaron Rodgers is "very excited" about the Packers signing wide receiver Sammy Watkins Thursday. That same day, Rodgers texted his friend Pat McAfee during his live Sirius XM radio show...

NASA reveals stunning image of ‘beautiful island universe’

A spiral galaxy over 30 million lightyears away can be seen from Earth under the right conditions.

Mets legend gets overdue statue outside Citi Field

Tom Seaver finally has his rightful place outside Citi Field with a 10-foot high, 3,200 pound bronze and stainless steel statue.

Tradition! Brooklyn Jews kick off Passover by burning leavened bread

The biur chametz outside of Yetev Lev D’Satmar Synagogue in Borough Park, Brooklyn saw the Jewish community gather to observe the tradition.

Spanish police take down 'Europe's biggest' cannabis farm

Around 50 tonnes of the plants were being dried in a warehouse for processing into cannabidiol (CBD), a non-psychoactive compound that is increasingly used to treat anxiety, insomnia and other...

Nets owner Joe Tsai tried to get ex-Rockets GM fired for Hong Kong tweet: report

The Nets owner reportedly lobbied to have former Houston Rockets general manager Daryl Morey fired over his 2019 tweet supporting democracy in Hong Kong.

'Invisible art' receipt auctioned for almost $1.2 million

They kept the receipt. Thought paying $120,000 for a banana on a wall was extreme? Earlier this week, a receipt for a piece of "invisible art" eclipsed expectations after being...

'Lick the chicken grease off of your fingers before shooting': Gun instructor to black students

A gun safety instructor has come under fire for telling black students to “always lick the chicken grease off of your fingers before shooting."

Boy, 17, busted in assault of transgender teen: cops

The suspect approached the 15-year-old victim on Pennsylvania Avenue near Liberty Avenue in New Lots around 3:15 p.m. Jan. 18 and punched her while making anti-transgender statements, police said.

NBC has surprising sideline replacement for Michele Tafoya

Stark, 48, is currently at the NFL Network. She was the sideline reporter for ABC’s "Monday Night Football" from 2000-2003. She went on to be a correspondent for the “The...

Ex-Treasury official Michael Barr picked for Fed's top regulation job

President Joe Biden said Friday he plans to nominate Michael Barr, the dean of the University of Michigan’s public policy school, to be the Federal Reserve’s vice chairman of supervision.

Teen tennis phenom reveals she lost her toenails amid intense training regimen

Emma Raducanu had an intense training regimen leading up to her first professional clay-court tournament Friday.

Seal being sent to rehab to kick addiction to humans

Spearmint had become a mainstay around town, cozying up to tourists, swimmers and hanging on to paddleboards. She was even known to scooch by a local outdoor pub.

Migrant boy, 4, found with group smuggling $93K in marijuana to US: CBP

Border Patrol agents and Texas Department of Public Safety troopers found the group after midnight on Tuesday near Roma, according to a Customs and Border Protection statement

Young woman dies by jumping in front of Queens train

The woman, believed to be in her 20s, was seen lunging into the path of an oncoming No. 7 train at the 40th Street-Lowery Street station in Sunnyside around 4:15...

Chicago chef 'left for dead' in brutal carjacking near Chinatown

Chef Jin Yut Lew was brutally beaten and robbed during a carjacking and may never fully recover from a severe brain injury, his traumatized sons said.

Chinese cops in hazmats clash with Shanghai citizens over COVID lockdowns

Furious Shanghai residents clashed with hazmat-suited police Thursday after they were ordered to give up their homes so COVID-19 patients can isolate.

NFL star's wife goes off after TikTok account gets deleted

Rachel Bush is not happy after her TikTok account was apparently deleted.

Islanders legend Mike Bossy dead at 65

New York Islanders legend Mike Bossy has passed away at the age of 65 after a battle with lung cancer. Over Bossy's ten-year career in the NHL, he scored 573...

Two Mets test positive for COVID before home opener

Brandon Nimmo and Dom Smith were noteworthy absences from the lineup after a team staffer tested positive for COVID.

Stranded sailors rescued from deserted island thanks to message-in-a-bottle plea

“Help, help! We need help, our boat caught fire, we have been on Arrow Island for 13 days without food, let our family know," read the note inside the bottle...

Twitter's 'full-blown Elon circus' hurts company's outlook: analyst

Musk’s offer to buy Twitter at $54.20 per share and take the company private is a distraction that overshadows the company’s actual business operations, an analyst says.

This Day in NY Sports: Jackie Robinson breaks MLB’s color barrier

On April 15th, 1947, Jackie Robinson became the first black baseball player to debut in Major League Baseball. Robinson persevered through pressure on and off the field to cement his...

Make-up artist shocks viewers with incredible optical illusion

Mady Kennedy stunned fans with her latest optical illusion look - with many left wondering where her real eyes were.

Teen shot, 2 more hurt during possible Queens car break-ins: cops

The victims – two 16-year-old boys and one 19-year-old – may have been trying to break into vehicles or steal catalytic converters.

How Scottie Scheffler uses his Masters green jacket to mess with his wife

Masters champion Scottie Scheffler seems to have found a new way to evade household chores.

John Leguizamo: Steven Seagal was on-set bully, once locked in 'chokehold'

"Yeah, I did not have a good time with Steven Seagal," John Leguizamo told The Post. "No one has."

The Dyson V8 Absolute is currently $50 off — Get it before it's gone

Don't wait, because they're guaranteed to go fast. 

Third bus of illegal immigrants arrives in DC from Texas after CBP criticism

Gov. Greg Abbott's office did not immediately confirm the number of migrants on the third bus, but Fox News reported that approximately 30 were on board.

Boogie nights: A disco-inspired roller rink opens at Rock Center today

Midtown is swapping out its blades for wheels this weekend as the Rockefeller Center ice skating rink temporarily transforms into a roller disco. 

Fox News slams Psaki after podcast crack about 'son of a bitch' Doocy

The White House press secretary attacked Fox News during a podcast taping over the questions it feeds White House correspondent Peter Doocy.

Potty-mouthed Roy Kent of 'Ted Lasso' teaches F-word on 'Sesame Street'

Brett Goldstein took a page from his "Ted Lasso" character's playbook for "Word of the Day" lesson with Cookie Monster.

Kristaps Porzingis is 'with the girl' after impressive post-trade stretch

The 7-foot-3 Latvian took to Instagram Thursday, to share cozy photos with girlfriend Laura Vizla at Casa Malca, a luxury hotel in Tulum.

Ukrainian experts worry sunken Russian warship was carrying nukes

Russia suffered a massive blow when the flagship of its Black Sea fleet was targeted Thursday and went down off Sevastopol as it led Moscow’s naval effort in the seven-week...

Man allegedly kept over 180 animals in freezer — some frozen alive: authorities

Deputies said they found the animals, including dogs, turtles, lizards, birds, snakes, mice, rats, and rabbits, stashed inside a “large-sized chest freezer.”

Texas beachgoers harass stranded dolphin to death

The people found the female animal stranded on Quintana Beach on Sunday evening and pushed it back to sea but jumped onto it in the process, the Texas Marine Mammal...

Calif. girl shot while waiting for Easter Bunny says she'll 'never forgive' shooter

A 9-year-old girl who was mistakenly shot when a California shoe store owner allegedly opened fire on shoplifters said she'll "never forgive" him for injuring her.

These cleaners are more dangerous than standing behind a car's exhaust

That sweet, botanical smell of post-cleaning satisfaction isn't the reward you think it is.

The best bet to go with in this American League battle

In an early-season game against two struggling offenses, betting the run total under in Red Sox vs. Twins is a smart play.

'Killed like an animal': Patrick Lyoya's parents want cop prosecuted, terminated

Lyoya was shot in the back of the head by a white officer while face-down on a patch of grass on April 4 during a struggle over the cop’s Taser.

Optical illusion reveals 'exactly what you need in a relationship'

This optical illusion allegedly determines exactly what people need in a relationship based on which image they see first.

The 20 best Mother’s Day gift baskets you can order online in 2022

A little something to send right to her doorstep and show you care. 

This fundamental flaw could keep 76ers from NBA title

The Philadelphia 76ers have star power on their team, but a lack of depth could be concerning as they attempt to make a run at the playoffs.

Water polo coach accused of engaging in 'lewd acts' with male student

A California teacher has been arrested for allegedly engaging in lewd acts with a male student and sending him explicit photos, authorities said.

Woman who lost leg to rare cancer on track to complete 102 marathons in 102 days

In 2001, while she and her Dutch husband were living in the Netherlands, Hunt-Broersma was diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer more typically seen in children.

Josh Allen steps out for dinner date with girlfriend

The Bills quarterback, 25, enjoyed a dinner date at Catch LA this week with Williams, who posted about their evening Thursday on her Instagram Story.

The alternate scenario where the Giants could have drafted Tom Brady

What would have come from Tom Brady being drafted by the Giants instead of the Patriots in 2000?

Elon Musk can't run Tesla effectively if he buys Twitter: analysts

Wall Street analysts are doubtful that Tesla CEO Elon Musk will be able to devote enough energy to running three companies if he takes over Twitter.

NFL legend on what it's really like to work with Stephen A. Smith

Michael Irvin's debates with Stephen A. Smith are passionate and sometimes sweaty on-air, and this can also apply to their chats in real life.

Caitlyn Jenner says Twitter 'shadow-banned' her after she joined Fox News

Caitlyn Jenner said she was "shadow-banned" by Twitter after signing on as a contributor for the Fox News Channel last month and that she was hopeful Elon Musk would successfully...

Islanders legend Mike Bossy dead at 65

Islanders Legend and Hockey Hall of Famer, Mike Bossy died at age 65 after a battle with terminal lung cancer. Bossy scored 573 goals and won four straight Stanley Cup...

Man stabbed in unprovoked Hell's Kitchen attack: cops

The victim was at the intersection of Ninth Avenue and West 44th Street around 12:30 a.m. when an assailant stabbed him in the torso without saying a word, police said.

Why betting on Mets in this spot is a good play

Tom Seaver’s grandkids, Thomas and Tobin, get the season started at Citi Field.

Gilbert Gottfried left behind secret 'Aladdin' outtakes, 200 hours of footage

We haven't seen the last of Gilbert Gottfried, who passed away earlier this month at the age of 67.

Mom, son killed in crammed Chinatown apartment blaze: cops

The fire broke out on the fifth floor of the building on Mulberry Street near Bayard Street around 3:50 a.m., with the flames extending to the sixth floor, the FDNY...

Islanders legend dead at 65 after cancer fight

Islanders legend Mike Bossy, whose scoring touch helped drive the franchise to four straight championships, died late Thursday after a battle with terminal lung cancer. He was 65. Bossy’s diagnosis...

Jeff McNeil’s other smooth swing

Mets second baseman Jeff McNeil discusses his golf game: his low scores, off-day habits and the course he'd love to play.

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Why 'natural leader' Aaron Judge deserves this responsibility

Aaron Judge has seamlessly filled the leadership void left by the departures of CC Sabathia and Brett Gardner. And it comes as naturally to him as it did to Derek...

Trans doctor who's helped hundreds of teens transition says it's now 'gone too far'

A transgender psychologist fears many are making life-changing decisions because it's "trendy" and pushed on social media.

Isiah Kiner-Falefa’s eventful first days as the Yankees shortstop — and the trickle-down effect

Isiah Kiner-Falefa is already giving the Yankees lineup a boost, even as he needs one himself.

ESPN analysts destroying James Harden ahead of NBA playoffs

As the 76ers prepare for the NBA Playoffs, Jalen Rose and Mike Greenberg didn't hold back on insulting James Harden for his play recently.

Yankees stars reflect on the significance of this 75th anniversary Jackie Robinson Day

As the MLB lockout raged into March, the very real threat that the celebration scheduled around baseball for Friday could be canceled was not lost on today’s players. Among the...

Hanson reflects on fame, fatherhood and their hit 'MMMbop' 25 years later: 'It's wild'

The three brothers, who are now adults with children of their own, talk to The Post about their famous — and once inescapable — song and their new music.

What happens now in the Aaron Judge-Yankees showdown

Aaron Judge and the Yankees have yet to come to an agreement. Is there a path forward to save this relationship?

Uber 'taking advantage' of unsafe NYC with astronomical fares: outraged riders

"New Yorkers shouldn't have to choose between safety and bankruptcy," said one disgruntled rider.

15 celebrities who celebrate their birthday on April 15

It's another day to celebrate the Aries season. April 15th marks the day our favorite celebrities were born, such as Seth Rogan, Emma Watson, and Alice Braga. See which one...

Horse racing-Olympic equestrian champion Todd free to resume training after ban for striking horse

The 66-year-old New Zealander was seen striking a horse several times while attempting to coax it towards a water jump in a cross-country schooling session. read more

WWII Navy ship partially sinks in Buffalo, dewatering efforts continue

Rescue efforts are underway to save a decommissioned World War II-era Naval vessel partially submerged in New York waters. The historic USS The Sullivans took on water and partially sank...

Herschel Walker says Democratic Party 'has left Brown and Black people behind'

Walker responded to a column from Elie Mystal entitled, "The Herschel Walker Senate Campaign Is an Insult to Black People." Mystal called the campaign "a political minstrel show."

Clashes erupt at Jerusalem holy site, 117 Palestinians hurt

Israeli security forces entered the Al-Aqsa mosque compound in Jerusalem before dawn on Friday as thousands of Palestinians were gathered for prayers during Ramadan.

Yankees reliever bails out Aroldis Chapman for first career save

Michael King’s first career MLB save picked Aroldis Chapman up in a huge way Thursday night.

NBA star likely to be back for playoffs: 'Never enjoyed practice so much

Warriors star Stephen Curry took a key step in his recovery from a sprained ligament in his left foot when he scrimmaged Thursday. If he plays in Game 1, “for...

Shohei Ohtani has night to forget

Jonah Heim hit a grand slam when the reigning AL MVP left a splitter up in the zone, and the Rangers went on to a 10-5 win over the Los...

Golf star says he broke wrist after slipping while playing ping pong

Bryson DeChambeau says he had surgery on his left wrist Thursday for a fracture hamate that has been bothering him for the last two months and likely will keep him...

Police want to interview Dallas Cowboys player in connection to fatal bar shooting

Kelvin Joseph had been involved in a dispute outside the OT Tavern in Old East Dallas on the same night Cameron Ray was gunned down.

Yankees starter turns back the clock

This was a titillating reminder of who Luis Severino was and what the Yankees hope and pray he will be again.

Dance Gavin Dance bass player Tim Feerick dead at 34

"We are absolutely devastated to share the news that our friend and bass player, Tim Feerick, passed away last night," the band said in a statement.

New Mexico wildfire kills elderly couple, destroys hundreds of homes

Flames surrounded the town's middle school on three sides on Tuesday as teachers and parents evacuated students, according to social media posts.

NBA player fined $50K for hitting young girl with mouthpiece

The NBA fined Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges $50,000 Thursday for throwing his mouthpiece into the crowd after he was ejected from Wednesday night’s play-in game loss to the Hawks...

'Indisputable evidence of Putin’s war crimes': US lawmakers tour Ukraine

“There is indisputable evidence of Putin’s war crimes everywhere—the images of shallow mass graves filled with civilians, women and children are heart wrenching.

NBA star fined $30K for 'egregious use of profanity'

MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Timberwolves guard Patrick Beverley was fined $30,000 by the NBA on Thursday for what the league declared “inappropriate statements,” including the “egregious use of profanity” in a...

Magic Johnson, stars attend premiere of 'They Call Me Magic'

Magic Johnson attends his big night at the Los Angeles premiere of Apple's "They Call Me Magic". The first episode of the series will be available on Apple TV+ on...

Arsonist who sparked blaze at popular Brooklyn club arrested

John Lhota was busted by US Marshals for allegedly dousing the floor of Rash nightclub in Bushwick with gasoline before setting it ablaze on April 3.

Marine Sgt. sentenced to 28 years in prison for molesting 3-year-old child

The former Marine Sgt. and his co-defendant, Eljah Alexander Vazquez, exchanged emails with each other regarding their sexual interest for children in 2016.

Connecticut man convicted of killing wife, 3 kids and dog

A Kissimmee jury found Anthony Todt guilty of four counts of first-degree murder and one count of animal cruelty in the killings of his wife Megan and children Alek, Tyler,...

Yankees' bottom of the order flips the script in shutout win

The Yankees came out of their season-opening, seven-game gut check with their heads above water, finishing it off on a high note Thursday night in The Bronx.