Alex Oliveira
Alex Oliveira is a reporter at the New York Post.
Background
Alex covers everything from the scourge of scaffolding, slumlords, decaying parks, and crime across the Big Apple -- to education crises, disputes over pet alligators and backyard nightclubs across the country. Previously he’s written and reported for the digital weekly Air Mail, the Daily Mail, Where Magazine, and local Boston area outlets.
Latest Articles
'Sopranos,' 'Wire' actor dead at 84
Tough-talking actor Charley Scalies – who had roles in “The Wire” and “The Sopranos” -- died Thursday in a Pennsylvania nursing home, according to family. He was 84.
Air traffic controller at major tri-state airport offers damning assessment: 'It is not safe'
The airport, which served 49 million travelers in 2024 and is the second busiest in the New York City area, has been drowning in delays and cancellations for days.
NJ father beaten to death defending daughter remembered as fun-loving flat-Earther and ‘invincible man’ in wild obituary
"The instant you met Gus, your life changed forever; you knew from that moment on you had someone in your corner no matter what. Gus didn't have typical friends; every...
Inside Jordon Hudson's $8M rental empire — where her tenants are stunned she's their landlord: 'Isn't she 24?'
The limber landlord is charging top dollar for apartments -- with four-bedrooms going for $4,900 and a seven-bed unit for $9,100 a month.
NJ father beaten to death by lifelong friend in front of horrified daughter -- after confronting him, teen son for allegedly assaulting her
A beloved New Jersey dad was beaten to death with a baseball bat and hammer in front of his teen daughter outside the home of her alleged 17-year-old assailant and...
Jordon Hudson's behavior in awkward Bill Belichick interview 'so on brand' — as high school classmate dishes on 'controlling' nature
"That is exactly how she is," said a classmate from 24-year-old Hudson's high school. "We are so unsurprised by this. None of us are shocked. We think it is hilarious."
How Jordon Hudson, 24, amassed $8 million real estate portfolio within months of meeting Bill Belichick
Hudson, 24, bought three multi-family homes across the Boston area in December 2023 for about $7.5 million — inking millions of dollars in mortgage agreements within days, documents reviewed by...
Family of teen accused of killing star athlete at track meet reveals where $500K GoFundMe donations will go
Since the incident, Anthony's family has raised more than $515,000 on the crowdsourcing platform GiveSendGo.
Illegal migrant who snatched Kristi Noem's purse came 'within arm's reach' of her while Secret Service stood guard
That means Bustamante-Leiva -- an illegal migrant, homeless alcoholic and serial criminal with a laundry list of crimes going back years -- was able to get within grabbing distance of...
Alleged ISIS terrorist charged with inciting New Orleans truck attacker, who killed 14 on New Year's Day
The suspect is accused of inciting Shamsud-Din Jabbar, 42, to carry out the attack, which also left dozens injured on the famed New Orleans street at the height of New Year’s...
Florida man who crashed speeding boat into packed ferry, killing 1, before fleeing was sober during collision: police
Jeff Knight passed sobriety tests Sunday after being caught by police following the deadly crash in Clearwater, Florida.
Heartbreaking reason 16-year-old survived Vancouver festival attack that killed his parents, sister, 5
Andy Le, 16, is his family's sole survivor after his parents and 5-year-old sister were mowed down when an SUV sped into the Lapu Lapu Day crowd in Vancouver.
Brazen illegal migrant boozed with Kristi Noem's credit card at Italian eatery after snatching her Gucci purse, pics show
Mario Bustamante-Leiva, 49, was caught on camera blowing $205.87 on food and alcohol at Angolo Ristorante Italiano in Washington, DC, on April 20 just minutes after he slyly made off...
$56 million fighter jet rolls off USS Harry S. Truman aircraft carrier after it made sudden turn to avoid Houthi attack: report
The jet – which cost about $56 million apiece – was being towed out of a hangar Monday on the USS Harry S. Truman when the tractor pulling it lost...
Crazed woman stabs Kansas City paramedic to death in ambulance -- days after she was released on bail for biting a cop: authorities
Shanetta Bossell, 38, who is charged in the stabbing death of Kansas City Fire Medic Graham Hoffman, was in jail last week for allegedly biting a police officer.
Volcanic eruption was so large its shockwave reached space, satellites orbiting Earth: report
The 2022 underwater Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha‘apai eruption was one of the most powerful in modern history.
Youngest victim in Vancouver festival attack was just 5 years old, say police, as driver remains in custody
The youngest victim of an attack on a festival, killed when a madman sped through a packed Canadian street fair, was just five years old, police revealed in the first...
NYC's new 'monstrous' 5G cell towers get nasty reception in ritzy neighborhood: 'It would look good in Dubai'
This cell tower’s reception hasn’t been great.
Black Eyed Peas singer reveals he left stage just minutes before deadly Vancouver festival attack
The Philippines-born rapper, real name Allan Pineda Lindo, offered heartbroken condolences to the victims in a statement on Sunday.
Vancouver festival attack death toll rises to 11 as cops say driver had 'extensive' mental health history
At least 11 people are confirmed dead — including “very young people” — after a crazed driver sped an SUV through revelers at a Vancouver block party, officials confirmed.