Allie Griffin

About the Author

Allie Griffin is a news reporter at the New York Post. She worked as a field reporter at The Post straight out of college and rejoined the newsroom in 2022. She graduated from The New School with degrees in journalism + design and fashion design in 2018 and now advises the university's student-run newspaper. She is a native New Yorker and previously reported for local New York City outlets like the Staten Island Advance and the Queens Post. She lives in Brooklyn with a plump orange cat named Stuffie.

The Archive

UNLV gunman had erectile dysfunction meds and oxycodone in his system during mass shooting: report

The disgruntled former professor, who taught at a different college for over a decade, shot dead three processors at UNLV and injured a fourth on Dec. 6.

Lesbian couple beaten by group of men who allegedly yelled homophobic, degrading slurs

“I’m terrified to go downtown again in Halifax. I just feel like it’s so out of your control on what could happen,” she said.

20 riders trapped atop Disney California Adventure Park roller coaster for over an hour

"I was really concerned for the heat and obviously for the people… it was not moving and was on top of the apex."

Father and daughter pilot Southwest Airlines plane together in memorable moment

First Officer Mackenzie Rennhack shared the cockpit with her pilot dad, Captian Michael Rennhack, during her first flight for Southwest Airlines -- and the family's first flight together.

Failed candidate makes history in Canada with zero votes in federal election: 'I am the true unity candidate'

"When I saw the result, I was like, 'Well, I am the true unity candidate. Everyone agrees not to vote for me,'" Hamel said.

Hundreds of modern-day hippies known as 'Rainbow Family' ordered to leave California forest -- or face fines

The US Forest Service ordered about 500 of Rainbow Family campers to leave Plumas National Forest within 48 hours on Wednesday or face a fine of up to $5,000 or...

Chilean actor found dead in Colombia after Tinder date with two women

The night before he was found dead, Alex had met up with two women from the dating app Tinder, according to his brother.

NYPD Chief of Patrol cleared by department's watchdog panel over arrest of photojournalist at protest

The NYPD's top uniformed cop was cleared last week of abuse of authority when he ordered his subordinates to "lock up" a credentialed photojournalist during a protest last year, The...

Mom of missing Chicago yogi heads to Bahamas to help search as puzzling new detail emerges

"We need to know where Taylor is. We need to know what happened and we need the full story."

Popular ice cream maker recalls nearly 70 flavors and treats over listeria concerns

Pregnant women must be extra careful as they are at high risk of miscarriage, stillbirth, premature delivery and life-threatening infections of their babies from listeria.

Fifth tourist in four days dies in waters off same Florida beach town

"PLEASE STAY OUT OF THE WATER. The water can appear calm but underneath currents are treacherous today. It's just too dangerous right now to swim," the sheriff said Sunday.

Ga. Supreme Court removes judge accused of pushing cop in foul-mouthed scuffle outside club

The high court found that Peterson showed a “flagrant disregard for the law, court rules, and judicial conduct rules” — as well as a “pattern of violations" of judicial rules.

Federal prosecutors recommend Justice Department charge Boeing

The Justice Department has until July 7 to decide if it will prosecute Boeing.

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange to be freed after 5 years in UK prison after accepting US plea deal

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has accepted a plea deal with the US government that will free him from prison and allow him to avoid jail time in the States over his leaking...

Homeless woman sexually assaulted while sleeping outside Staten Island ferry terminal

The woman, who is known to frequently bunk in the area, was not physically injured during the assault.

Beauty guru catches sound of gunfire that killed her brother in makeup tutorial video

The killing appeared to be targeted, according to police and the family said that Giroux had been confrontational to them before.

Moped-riding, armed robbers steal man's $100K watch outside iconic NYC eatery Carbone

A pair of gun-toting, moped-riding robbers stole a man's $100,000 watch outside Manhattan hotspot Carbone Tuesday night, according to police and sources.

'Armed and dangerous' fugitive wanted for three murders on the run after fleeing Oklahoma

State police warned anyone who spots him to stay away and immediately call 911.

Bigot spits on 74-year-old Jewish man on NYC street, then shouts 'Free Palestine': video

New Yorkers stepped in to protect the elderly man and shouted down the alleged antisemite.

13-year-old girl sexually assaulted at knifepoint in broad-daylight attack at Queens park: police

The suspect is believed to be in his 20s and is approximately 5-foot-5.