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Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:49:55 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.5 163456144 Cuomo is ‘landlords’ favorite candidate,’ lefty NYC mayoral hopefuls and tenants say, slamming ex-gov’s housing record https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/cuomo-is-landlords-favorite-candidate-lefty-nyc-mayoral-hopefuls-and-tenants-say-slamming-ex-govs-housing-record/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:42:26 -0400 2025-04-18T23:49:55-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/cuomo-is-landlords-favorite-candidate-lefty-nyc-mayoral-hopefuls-and-tenants-say-slamming-ex-govs-housing-record/ Hannah Fierick https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35661748 0 35661748 Anti-Cuomo Mayoral Candidates Mayoral candidates Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Adrienne Adams and Zellnor Myrie at a tenants rights rally in City Hall Park, New York City, opposing Andrew Cuomo, with Lander pointing upwards Mayoral candidates Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Adrienne Adams and Zellnor Myrie attending a rally with tenant rights activists against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo in City Hall Park, New York City. Mayoral candidates Brad Lander, Zohran Mamdani, Adrienne Adams and Zellnor Myrie at a tenant rights rally against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo's housing policies at City Hall Park, New York City New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, in a suit, addressing a Coronavirus briefing at Northwell Feinstein Institute for Medical Research NY taxpayers on the hook for $450K as Cuomo sexual harassment accuser settles with the state — just months ahead of mayoral primary https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/andrew-cuomo-accuser-charlotte-bennett-settles-sex-harassment-suit-against-new-york/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 18:00:52 -0400 2025-04-18T19:12:14-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/andrew-cuomo-accuser-charlotte-bennett-settles-sex-harassment-suit-against-new-york/ Priscilla DeGregory, Vaughn Golden, Peter Senzamici, Carl Campanile, Matt Troutman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35664574 0 35664574 Charlotte Bennett, a woman with long hair and glasses, participating in an interview in New York, Oct. 12, 2021 Former New York governor Andrew Cuomo arriving at First Corinthian Baptist Church for a service in a suit Charlotte Bennett, accusing Governor Cuomo of Sexual Harassment, during an interview with Nora O'Donnell on CBS Charlotte Bennett, former health policy aide, giving an interview in New York, wearing glasses and a yellow sweater, discussing her harassment allegations against former Gov. Andrew Cuomo Andrew Cuomo, former New York governor and mayoral candidate, arriving at the First Corinthian Baptist Church in New York City Charlotte Bennett, a former health policy aide to Andrew Cuomo, in a yellow turtleneck participating in an interview in New York Charlotte Bennett, former health policy aide to ex-Gov. Andrew Cuomo, wearing a yellow sweater during an interview in New York on Oct. 12, 2021. Grey-haired Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ loses bid to delay May sex trafficking trial https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/judge-nixes-grey-ing-sean-diddy-combs-bid-to-delay-may-sex-trafficking-trial/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:16:27 -0400 2025-04-18T16:46:56-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/judge-nixes-grey-ing-sean-diddy-combs-bid-to-delay-may-sex-trafficking-trial/ Ben Kochman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35664820 0 35664820 102935498 diddy with lawyers Judge Janice Combs ‘Grand’ plan for Penn Station linked to Trump donor could give glimpse of NYC transit hub’s future after fed takeover https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/grand-plan-for-penn-station-linked-to-trump-donor-could-give-glimpse-of-nyc-transit-hubs-future-after-fed-takeover/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:32:12 -0400 2025-04-18T18:28:31-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/grand-plan-for-penn-station-linked-to-trump-donor-could-give-glimpse-of-nyc-transit-hubs-future-after-fed-takeover/ Craig McCarthy, Matt Troutman https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35661294 0 35661294 Trump donor backed rendering supported by Thomas Klingenstein of station with a clock Trump donor backed rendering supported by Thomas Klingenstein of the inside of the station with arches and people waiting on steps Trump donor backed rendering supported by Thomas Klingenstein of the outside of the station New York Post cover for Friday, April 18, 2025 about Penn Station proposals overnor Hochul (pictured with Janno Lieber) announced today the partial re-opening of Penn Station. They have raised the ceiling to 18 feet, and they have installed new lighting and new, digital train track information boards. At Penn Station, New York, NY. Renderings of Kathy Hochuls $6.7-billion plan to renovate New York Citys Pennsylvania Station. U.S. President Donald Trump listens to remarks during a swearing-in ceremony for Administrator of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Mehmet Oz in the Oval Office in Washington, D.C., U.S., April 18, 2025. ASTM unveils $6B plan for Penn Station overhaul AM Tony Simone, CM Erik Bottcher renderings and plan for Penn Station area revitalization United Bodega Workers call for ‘life-saving’ panic buttons in every bodega after two deadly deli incidents https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/united-bodega-workers-call-for-life-saving-panic-buttons-in-every-bodega-after-two-deadly-deli-incidents/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 15:10:55 -0400 2025-04-18T15:21:41-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/united-bodega-workers-call-for-life-saving-panic-buttons-in-every-bodega-after-two-deadly-deli-incidents/ Joe Marino, Melanie Marich, Zoe Hussain https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35663304 0 35663304 fernando mateo speaks to reporters. person in bloody shirt outside of bodega United bodegas of america outside of ameer deli Image of someone running outside of a bodega where a 20-year-old was fatally shot. Brad Doles, co-owner of a bakery next to Ameer deli, cleaning up sidewalk where stabbing occured Top New York state court orders Suffolk PD to release records on officer misconduct allegations https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/top-new-york-state-court-orders-suffolk-county-police-to-release-records-on-officer-misconduct-allegations/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:40:15 -0400 2025-04-18T15:10:54-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/top-new-york-state-court-orders-suffolk-county-police-to-release-records-on-officer-misconduct-allegations/ Brandon Cruz https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35663204 0 35663204 A suffolk county police car Suffolk County PBA President Lou Civello Suffolk County Executive Ed Romaine at press conference UES therapist launching ‘Uber for pedestrians’ to combat street safety fears: ‘I’m risking my life over cab fare’ https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/ues-therapist-launching-uber-for-pedestrians-to-combat-street-safety-fears-im-risking-my-life-over-cab-fare/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 14:21:00 -0400 2025-04-18T16:55:48-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/ues-therapist-launching-uber-for-pedestrians-to-combat-street-safety-fears-im-risking-my-life-over-cab-fare/ Nicole Rosenthal https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35625576 0 35625576 Woman walking in new york city using phone app for taxi ride hailing service or playing online game while commuting from work. Asian girl tourist searching for map directions on smartphone. Upper East Side resident Pamela Garber is launching an app that will connect New Yorkers with buddies to walk with in an effort to boost street safety. A demo of the Never Walk Alone NYC app in action, including a feature where users can request connections for an instant or scheduled walk. The therapist recalls her clients have witnessed stabbings, being followed for blocks, or getting mugged after leaving a grocery store. For Garber, one assault experience was enough to seek an alternative to walking or taking the subway alone. NYC’s beloved Absolute Bagels ‘reopens’ in original location — but fans shouldn’t celebrate just yet https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/lifestyle/new-absolute-bagels-to-reopen-in-original-upper-west-side-shop/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:55:46 -0400 2025-04-18T14:03:57-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/lifestyle/new-absolute-bagels-to-reopen-in-original-upper-west-side-shop/ Brooke Steinberg https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35661196 0 35661196 Now, a sign for a bagel shop has returned to the storefront at 2788 Broadway, between West 107th and 108th streets. City backs off on composting fines after widespread anger from building owners https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/city-hall-walks-back-on-compost-collection-enforcement/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:10:43 -0400 2025-04-18T15:07:06-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/city-hall-walks-back-on-compost-collection-enforcement/ Katherine Donlevy, Craig McCarthy https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35660888 0 35660888 A man opens his compost bin. Randy Mastro speaking at an event. NYC man lights sex toys on fire, causing 3-alarm blaze that ripped through neighborhood: police https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/staten-island-man-lights-sex-toys-on-fire-causing-3-alarm-blaze/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 12:43:41 -0400 2025-04-18T13:06:54-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/staten-island-man-lights-sex-toys-on-fire-causing-3-alarm-blaze/ Joe Marino, Zoe Hussain https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35659779 0 35659779 Harry Torres cuffed by officers in blue robe flames of sex toy fire in staten island homes FDNY extinguishing sex toy fire Harry Torres cuffed by officers Straphanger, 21, stabbed multiple times with metal knuckle knife in random NYC subway attack: sources https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/straphanger-21-stabbed-multiple-times-with-metal-knuckle-knife-in-random-nyc-subway-attack-sources/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:38:38 -0400 2025-04-18T16:41:44-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/straphanger-21-stabbed-multiple-times-with-metal-knuckle-knife-in-random-nyc-subway-attack-sources/ Joe Marino, Emily Crane https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35661754 0 35661754 219 St subway station in Bronx 219 St subway station in Bronx NYC mom dies after being injured in botched Queens butt implant removal by sham plastic surgeon https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/nyc-mom-died-during-botched-implant-procedure-by-sham-plastic-surgeon/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:31:44 -0400 2025-04-18T16:20:42-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/nyc-mom-died-during-botched-implant-procedure-by-sham-plastic-surgeon/ Patrick Reilly https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35659804 0 35659804 woman NAME was placed on life support but died from her injuries on April 11. Hoyos-Foronda, Felipe Gov Hochul wants early prison release for some violent NY convicts — after firing 2K prison guards during illegal strike https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/hochul-wants-earlier-release-for-prisoners-serving-for-violent-offenses-in-budget-deal-sources/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 07:38:50 -0400 2025-04-18T17:13:02-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/hochul-wants-earlier-release-for-prisoners-serving-for-violent-offenses-in-budget-deal-sources/ Vaughn Golden https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656848 0 35656848 102904371 Kathy Hochul Stirking corrections workers Prison Columbia University quad was never public — can close anytime despite local outrage, NYC says https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/columbia-university-quad-was-never-public-can-close-anytime-despite-local-outrage-nyc-says/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 06:30:00 -0400 2025-04-18T10:49:04-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/columbia-university-quad-was-never-public-can-close-anytime-despite-local-outrage-nyc-says/ Nicole Rosenthal https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35640906 0 35640906 police standing in front of a gate at Columbia University Senior citizen Philippe Auffray standing in front of locked gate at Columbia University, Manhattan, wishing to enter campus but denied. Plaintiffs, attorneys, and members of the Morningside Heights Community Coalition, standing in front of a sign after the Columbia University open space case arguments. An attorney for the city pointed to the fact that the section of West 116th Street between Broadway and Amsterdam Avenue doesn't even exist on city maps. Low Memorial Library and Quad with a large grassy area in front at Columbia University, New York City Students setting up tents on Columbia University Campus quad in support of Palestinians. Punchline ex-Rep. George Santos ‘not genuinely remorseful’ DOJ says ahead of fraud’s sentencing https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/new-york-ex-rep-george-santos-not-genuinely-remorseful-doj-says-ahead-of-frauds-sentencing/#respond Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:28:36 -0400 2025-04-18T04:00:23-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/18/us-news/new-york-ex-rep-george-santos-not-genuinely-remorseful-doj-says-ahead-of-frauds-sentencing/ David Propper https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35657187 0 35657187 Former Rep. George Santos made unhinged social media comments about the DOJ. Santos posted a series of unhinged comments on social media. Santos is “not genuinely remorseful” as he prepares to be sentenced on Long Island. Right-hand man to ex-NYPD chief of department Jeffrey Maddrey ousted after allegedly approving fake overtime slip: sources https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/nypd-deputy-chief-paul-saraceno-loses-job-after-approving-fraudulent-ot-slips-sources/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 23:48:56 -0400 2025-04-18T08:05:10-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/nypd-deputy-chief-paul-saraceno-loses-job-after-approving-fraudulent-ot-slips-sources/ Tina Moore, David Propper https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656713 0 35656713 Paul Saraceno Maddrey left the department last year. NY AG Letitia James calls Trump admin allegations of mortgage fraud ‘baseless’: interview https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/ag-letitia-james-calls-trump-admin-allegations-of-mortgage-fraud-baseless-interview/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 21:00:12 -0400 2025-04-18T11:00:34-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/ag-letitia-james-calls-trump-admin-allegations-of-mortgage-fraud-baseless-interview/ Shane Galvin https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35656165 0 35656165 Image of Letitia James President Donald Trump speaks as he signs executive orders in the Oval Office of the White House, Thursday, April 17, 2025 NY Post front page on James Andrew Cuomo’s mental acuity ‘in decline,’ NYC can’t afford another ‘Joe Biden moment,’ mayoral rival says https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/andrew-cuomos-mental-acuity-in-decline-nyc-cant-afford-another-joe-biden-moment-rival-says/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 20:29:02 -0400 2025-04-18T07:21:44-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/andrew-cuomos-mental-acuity-in-decline-nyc-cant-afford-another-joe-biden-moment-rival-says/ Craig McCarthy, Carl Campanile https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35654691 0 35654691 New York City mayoral candidate, and former New York Governor, Andrew Cuomo speaks to the media after delivering an address on antisemitism at the West Side Institutional Synagogue in New York City, U.S., April 1, 2025. President Joe Biden speaks in Philadelphia, July 20, 2023 NY State Sen. Jessica Ramos during New York Post editorial board meeting Top NY fed fights release of cop killer who murdered NYPD’s Eddie Byrne in 1988: ‘Worst of the worst’ https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/top-ny-fed-fights-release-of-nypd-cop-eddie-byrnes-killer/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:45:17 -0400 2025-04-17T19:05:25-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/top-ny-fed-fights-release-of-nypd-cop-eddie-byrnes-killer/ Tina Moore, Matt Troutman, David Propper https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35652124 0 35652124 Eddie Byrne was only a rookie cop was when he was killed. David McClary Attorney Charles Lavine and defendant David McClary listen to prosecution in Queens Criminal Court. A memorial service for Byrne in 2022. Baby-faced gang caught on video turning NYC streets into ‘shooting gallery’ as schoolkids, families run for cover https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/baby-faced-gang-caught-on-video-turning-nyc-streets-into-shooting-gallery-as-schoolkids-families-run-for-cover/#respond Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:41:26 -0400 2025-04-17T19:22:32-04:00 https://nypost.com/2025/04/17/us-news/baby-faced-gang-caught-on-video-turning-nyc-streets-into-shooting-gallery-as-schoolkids-families-run-for-cover/ Khristina Narizhnaya, Hannah Fierick, Jorge Fitz-Gibbon https://nypost.com/?post_type=article&p=35651620 0 35651620 Bronx gang shooting on East 179th Street. Broad daylight shooting by "800 YGz" gang. Brazen Bronx shooting in February, 2023. Jessica Tisch, Darcel Clark and Mayor Eric Adams. Guns seized from "800 YGz" gang.