July 22, 2018
1 dead, others injured in Toronto shooting, gunman also killed
One person was killed and 13 injured, including a child, in a mass shooting in Toronto Sunday night, the city’s police chief said. The department tweeted that Toronto Police Chief...
Cuomo had the MTA waste $30M on tunnel vanity project
Gov. Andrew Cuomo ordered the cash-strapped MTA to waste as much as $30 million on his latest vanity project — retiling two city tunnels in the state’s blue-and-gold color scheme...
Scott Boras approach now best hope for Yankees' starter splash
Hope and faith. Or maybe we should just call it the Boras Doctrine. The Yankees, we all know, badly want another starting pitcher. Yet with time ticking down until the...
Papa John's board OKs 'poison pill' to block founder from gaining control
The boardroom battle at Papa John’s got a little uglier Sunday. The pizza chain’s board, looking to further distance itself from the company’s controversial founder, voted Sunday to adopt a...
Wheelchair-bound man demands $50K from inaccessible shops
A Queens man who uses a wheelchair to get around has been demanding $50,000 a pop from dozens of Manhattan businesses — or else he’ll sue them over their lack...
Tiger Woods' new cold reality: The aura is gone
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — The proof was there Sunday at Carnoustie. It stood out like the traditional Sunday red shirt Tiger Woods was wearing while fighting to win his 15th career...
Trader Joe's shooting suspect was feuding with grandma
The gunman allegedly behind Saturday's deadly Trader Joe's standoff in Los Angeles had been feuding with his grandmother over the fact that his girlfriend was shacking up with them inside her...
Suspect tried to fool cops by hiding in dryer: police
Was this man’s hiding attempt a washout? Washington state authorities took to Facebook this weekend, where they shared an image of a suspect who they said hid out in a...
Cuomo says God will judge de Blasio on NYCHA scandal
Gov. Cuomo said Sunday that Mayor de Blasio would be judged by a higher power for his mismanagement of the city’s scandal-rocked Housing Authority. “You’re in government, you’re supposed to...
Makeup date set after Subway Series finale gets rained out
After nearly an hour rain delay, the Subway Series finale was postponed and rescheduled for Monday, Aug. 13 at 7:05 p.m. back in The Bronx. The teams split the first...
At least 1 dead after gunman opens fire at Mormon church
A man walked into a Mormon church in Nevada Sunday and opened fire, killing one person and wounding another, according to reports. John Kelley O’Connor, 48, started blasting at the...
Aaron Judge does not regret skipping the Home Run Derby
A year after taking center stage and introducing himself to the baseball world as the Home Run Derby champion, Aaron Judge had no problem being a spectator to the event...
When colleges say ‘inclusive,’ what they really mean is no conservatives
Need more evidence that US campuses actively silence conservatives? Then take a look at a stunning new report by the higher-ed watchdog Campus Reform. The report notes that at SUNY-Albany...
Even a serial child-killer will soon go free, thanks to Cuomo’s parole board
Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s parole board has truly lost it. After springing two notorious cop-killers and a gunman who killed a Bronx prosecutor this year, it is now set to release...
Blue states’ SALT lawsuit is as baseless as all their others
New York and three other deep blue, high-tax states last week filed yet another of those just-for-show lawsuits — this time to overturn the new federal $10,000 cap on state-...
Why Mets pulled trigger early on this Jeurys Familia trade
The Mets found no reason to wait. No need to be more patient. They had a goal in mind when it came to the Jeurys Familia return, and the A’s...
Why a blue wave in the midterms is no sure thing
The question of how President Trump is faring with the American electorate is obsessional for everyone interested in politics. The problem is there’s no reliable way to measure it, and...
Democrats are helping Putin destabilize America
Last week, The Washington Post published an op-ed headlined “It’s not wrong to compare Trump’s America to the Holocaust.” As with similar examples of this genre, it’s a sickening display...
Mets finally explain what's going on with Yoenis Cespedes
Disconnect, what disconnect? Yoenis Cespedes and top Mets officials may not have a clue what each party is thinking, but assistant general manager John Ricco declined Sunday to term the...
Johnny Manziel gets traded
Johnny Manziel will get a chance to play. The Hamilton Tiger-Cats traded their backup quarterback to the Montreal Alouettes on Sunday, ESPN reported, in a five-player trade. Manziel had watched...
Tourists displaced by steam-pipe explosion can't get belongings
Mayor de Blasio said Sunday that the people displaced by last week’s asbestos-laden steam-pipe explosion ”likely” deserve more than $500 each from Con Ed — and this tourist from Boston...
A rough Jets stint showed what kind of man Tony Sparano was
You never knew what Tony Sparano was thinking during that 2012 season, and that was probably a good thing. In the midst of the Jets' 6-10 nightmare that season, he...
How to turn immigrants into full-blooded Americans
What does it mean to be an American — and can an immigrant arriving to this country today ever achieve that? Michael Anton, a lecturer and research fellow at Hillsdale...
There's a reason unbelievable things happen to the Mets
John Ricco had been answering questions for 30 solid minutes by now, serving as the public voice for a Mets team that had been inexcusably hoarse for the better part...
Mideast peace won't be built on lies and other commentary
Diplomats: Reality Is Key to Mideast Peace President Trump’s recognition of Jerusalem as Israel’s capital was an acknowledgment that any solution to the conflict must be based on telling the...
Woman impaled in chest by beach umbrella
OCEAN CITY, Md. — A spokeswoman for a Maryland beach town said a woman was accidentally impaled in the chest by a beach umbrella. Ocean City spokeswoman Jessica Waters said...
The Mets are a joke and refuse to admit their real problem
The Mets are the organization that shoots itself in the foot, then goes in search of the gunman. They think bad things are happening to them rather than because of...
Man accused of fatally stabbing infant son, tossing body in trash
OGDEN, Utah — A Utah man is in jail on suspicion of stabbing his infant son multiple times and then putting the boy's bloody body in a garbage can, authorities...
French eatery with global menu coming to Midtown East
A Gallic wind is blowing through a sleepy section of Midtown East. Wanderlust, from French restaurateur Eric Cerato, is slated to open next month at 1004 Second Ave. at 53rd...
Katana Kitten stirs Tokyo cocktail dreams in West Village
Katana Kitten, a new Japanese-American cocktail bar, wants to be your midsummer night dream destination in the West Village. Katana Kitten — a wacky marriage of names (katana is Japanese...
How Jordan Spieth is spinning his final-round collapse
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Raise your hand if you thought this British Open was Jordan Spieth’s to win — and defend his title — entering Sunday’s final round. You can put...
Almayass' new lounge with mezze tastings opens this week
Almayass, a Lebanese-Armenian restaurant that launched in 2012 as an outpost of its Beirut flagship, is opening a new lounge with a separate entrance, at 24 West 21st St. The...
The Butcher’s Daughter opens in Williamsburg
The Butcher’s Daughter, a plant-based restaurant and juice bar favored by health-conscious celebs like Goop’s Gwyneth Paltrow, has opened a massive, 1,900 square-foot outpost in Williamsburg at 271 Metropolitan Ave....
Some Ritz cracker products recalled over salmonella risk
Mondelez Global says it's voluntarily recalling some of its Ritz Cracker products over potential risk of salmonella. The Hanover, New Jersey-based company says it's recalling 16 varieties of Ritz Cracker...
Voters don’t like how Trump is handling Russia, immigration
President Trump's approval rating inched up from last month to the highest of his presidency, but American voters give him low marks for his handling of Russia and the immigration...
Did J.R. Smith just find out LeBron James left the Cavaliers?
J.R. Smith has been known to be unaware of what’s going on around him on the court -- just ask the Knicks and the Cavaliers. Maybe Smith, like not knowing...
Party boat dumps 500 gallons of human waste in Brooklyn basin
They’re up s-–t’s creek — literally. Workers servicing a “party yacht” spilled about 500 gallons of raw sewage into Red Hook’s Atlantic Basin Sunday, police said. The human waste spewed...
Giants fully commit to Saquon Barkley with $31M guaranteed
The Giants have shown their commitment to Saquon Barkley. Now it’s up to the running back from Penn State to prove he’s worth it. The Giants signed Barkley to a...
Noah Syndergaard to DL with hand, foot and mouth disease
Noah Syndergaard’s visit to a youth baseball clinic on Thursday is likely responsible for the latest whacky medical issue to hit the Mets. The right-hander was placed on the disabled...
Francesco Molinari stared down Tiger — and ‘beast’ he was scared of
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — Francesco Molinari should have been awarded three Claret Jugs for his remarkable achievement en route to winning the 147th British Open Sunday at Carnoustie — one for...
Air Force fighter jet intercepts plane near Trump golf course
A US Air Force fighter jet on Saturday intercepted a small plane entering the "no-fly" space near President Trump's private golf club in New Jersey, the White House confirmed on...
Man called in bomb threat so he wouldn't miss flight
An Ohio man who called in a bomb threat to Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport so he would avoid missing his flight was sentenced Thursday to four months in prison and...
Mets give their No. 1 prospect a promotion
In a largely underwhelming Mets farm system, Andres Gimenez is a beacon for hope. The 19-year-old shortstop, who represented the organization at the recent All-Star Futures’ Game — he is...
Beware the hiring process that takes your ideas for free
When Nicole Cueto interviewed for a public-relations-director job nine months ago at a biotech company, the Upper East Sider felt taken for a ride. “They asked me to come in...
How to meet with recruiters when you're not looking for a job
I am starting a new job and I have the ability to hire staff. Would it be burning a bridge with my former employer if I hired people who I...
Schiff: Trump acts like someone 'compromised' by Putin
Rep. Adam Schiff, the top Democrat on the House Intelligence Committee, said Sunday that President Trump acts like someone who’s been "compromised" by Russian leader Vladimir Putin. “I certainly think...
The bad Matt Harvey picks a bad time to return
There's the Matt Harvey Met fans had grown to know. In his second to last start before the trade deadline, the Reds starter bombed, allowing eight runs on eight hits...
Chuck Schumer warns of 3-D printed 'ghost guns'
Sen. Chuck Schumer is warning the public to watch out for 3-D printed guns — that people will be able to legally download starting on Aug. 1. Gun rights activists...
Kavanaugh once questioned Watergate tapes decision
Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanaugh once questioned whether the high court's ruling forcing former President Richard Nixon to release the Watergate tapes — a decision that led to the end...
Uber, Lyft driver suspended after secretly livestreaming hundreds of passengers
A driver for Uber and Lyft in Missouri used a webcam to secretly record unsuspecting customers -- then broadcast the footage on the internet for the world to see. Jason...
Ocasio-Cortez says sticking to her platform led to historic win
Congressional candidate Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez doesn't completely buy that she beat incumbent Rep. Joe Crowley in last month’s Democratic primary simply because it’s the “year of the woman.” “Well, I think...
Francesco Molinari never blinks and steals star-filled British Open
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland -- Francesco Molinari became Italy's first major champion after firing a closing two-under-par 69 to win the British Open at Carnoustie on Sunday. The 35-year-old from Turin underlined...
Suspected sneaker thief caught during third day on lam
Cops arrested the fleet-footed sneaker bandit who gave them the slip while he was handcuffed Friday evening. Derek Robinson, 39, was arrested about 11 p.m. Saturday night — more than...
Ex-Jets offensive coordinator Tony Sparano dead at 56
Tony Sparano, a longtime NFL coach who was the offensive coordinator for the Jets in 2012, died Sunday. He was 56. No cause of death has been given. Sparano was...
Inspector says he warned duck boat company about design flaws
A private investigator said he warned the Missouri duck boat company that design flaws on their watercraft made them prone to sinking in bad weather — less than a year...
Tiger prowling, McIlroy surging in wild British Open finish
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland -- Rory McIlroy stormed into a five-way tie for the lead in a compelling final round of the British Open at Carnoustie on Sunday as Tiger Woods' victory...
4-year-old boy wandering Brooklyn street alone is reunited with parents
A pair of Brooklyn parents were reunited with their 4-year-old boy after the kid wandered out his home on Sunday morning, police said. The boy was found alone near the...
College student reported missing after going for jog
Police in Iowa on Sunday were searching for a missing college student who vanished after going out for a jog Wednesday evening. Mollie Tibbetts, a 20-year-old University of Iowa student,...
Golfer reveals he's hungover right after amazing British Open charge
CARNOUSTIE, Scotland — The player who posted the lowest final-round score in the British Open on Sunday at Carnoustie was hungover. After over-indulging Saturday night, Eddie Pepperell charged up the...
Carter Page says claims that Russians tried to recruit him are 'ridiculous'
Former Trump campaign adviser Carter Page called it “totally unreasonable” that the Russians were trying to recruit him in the run-up to the 2016 presidential election. "This is so...
The Tim Tebow momentum hits a big snag
No miracle has healed Tim Tebow's hand. The former Heisman Trophy-winning quarterback and Mets outfield farmhand was placed on the disabled list after injuring his right hand on Thursday, the...
Trader Joe's employee helped save coworkers in hostage standoff
A brave Trader Joe's worker helped his coworkers escape out of a back window during a terrifying hours-long hostage situation, according to a report. Sean Gerace was working in the...
Gowdy: Trump missed 'good opportunity' to confront Putin
A top Republican on Sunday criticized President Trump for missing a "good opportunity" to confront Moscow about election meddling during his controversial news conference with Russian leader Vladimir Putin. "The...
Pitcher in middle of racist-tweet scandal gets standing ovation
MILWAUKEE — Brewers reliever Josh Hader received a warm ovation from fans in his first appearance on the mound since his years-old racist and homophobic tweets surfaced during the All-Star...
Iran's president warns Trump about the 'mother of all wars'
Iran's leader on Sunday left open the possibility of peace with the United States but cautioned President Trump against taking an aggressive stand with the Islamic Republic, saying an outbreak...
Trump claims it looks like his campaign 'was illegally being spied on'
President Trump on Sunday said recently released documents about how the FBI monitored former campaign aide Carter Page shows that his 2016 presidential campaign was "illegally being spied" on. "Looking...
Jeep exec takes over Fiat as longtime leader steps down
ROME — Jeep executive Mike Manley will be the new CEO of Fiat Chrysler Automobiles after longtime leader Sergio Marchionne's health suddenly deteriorated following recent surgery. The announcement after an...
Woman killed in Trader Joe's standoff was young store manager
The woman shot to death in a Los Angeles Trader Joe’s was the store’s manager, according to reports. Melyda Corado, 27, had worked at the grocery store for four years...
Indonesian teen raped by her brother is jailed for abortion
JAKARTA, Indonesia — A 15-year-old Indonesian girl who was raped by her brother has been sentenced to six months in prison for having an abortion, police said Sunday. Both the...
New UK Brexit chief: We may not pay exit fee if no deal
LONDON — Britain's slow move away from the European Union took a new twist Sunday as the new Brexit chief suggested that Britain might not pay its $51 billion divorce...
Hasidic, female EMTs are battling misogyny in NYC
“This is not a test! This is not a test!” came the clear, steady female voice on a summer night in 2014.
Dept of Education to spend $2.5M per year on 'executive superintendents'
The nine new “executive superintendents” that Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is adding to the education bureaucracy will cost at least $2.5 million a year, officials say. Each extra edu-crat will...
Education boss' attack on school 'screens' doesn't add up
Fledgling Schools Chancellor Richard Carranza is blasting dozens of public high schools that screen for high-achieving students as racially biased — but the city’s own data belie his claim. At...
Chicago named 'rat capital' of the U.S.
The Chicagoland Chamber of Commerce won’t be bragging about the Windy City winning this title: It’s the nation’s "rat capital." According to a study by apartment-search service RentHop, the city...
Farmers market payment program is shutting down
Farmers who supply the city’s fruit-and-veggie markets are poised to lose some serious green. Novo Dia Group, which owns the Mobile Market Plus app used to process food stamp payments...
School let stranger steal child from after-school program: lawsuit
A Brooklyn mom claims a city school let a stranger walk off with her kids. The scary episode happened at Brownsville’s PS 189, Rhonda Williams Lee says in a Brooklyn...
The easiest way to cash bonds and get your money quickly
Dear John: I don’t think banks cash Series EE US government bonds. I believe you have to bring them to the US Treasury in Minneapolis. Mitch Dear Mitch: Here’s what...
Oil prices are continuing to rise — here’s why
Dear John: Please don’t drink the Kool-Aid. Gasoline is just too expensive. The price of $2.87 versus $2.85 or $2.84 is just way too high. There is just too much...
Foes' lackluster offseasons give Jets glimmer of AFC East hope
The Patriots have won the last nine straight AFC East title and 16 of the past 18 during their run of dominance. Can the Jets or anyone else finally unseat...