A drug dealer’s “Cohiba” coke-concealing scheme went up in smoke, according to prosecutors. A Brooklyn man caught with 20 pounds of cocaine worth roughly $300,000 hidden in cigar boxes with false bottoms was charged with multiple counts of drug possession in Manhattan Supreme Court Friday morning. Jose Leonardo was arrested after authorities busted him with… Read More »
Democracy is in peril. Donald Trump is determined to crush opposition, and Texas Republicans are backing him up. Gov. Greg Abbott has signed new maps to redraw congressional lines and capture up to five new GOP House seats in the 2026 midterms — potentially consolidating long-term GOP control. Other Republican states may follow Texas’ while… Read More »
I’ve lived in NYCHA Elliott-Chelsea Houses for close to 11 years now, a single parent raising two wonderful young men, one of whom has special needs. This area is vibrant, diverse, and full of energy; surrounded by beautiful brownstones, gorgeous private complexes with an abundance of trees, clean grounds and safe areas to enjoy an… Read More »
Those against unions are also against workers Lincroft, N.J.: On Labor Day of all days, you decided to publish an anti-labor op-ed (“All Americans need the right to work,” Sept. 1). To give an advocate of so-called “right to work” laws such a venue is an insult to the many men and women who work… Read More »
Dear Eric: My three daughters have grown children and celebrate their children’s birthdays by each family going out to dinner with its immediate members. When my grandchildren were small, the families had at-home celebrations to which I was always invited. I miss those times, especially since I am no longer invited to the out-to-dinners, at… Read More »
CINCINNATI — The most important moment in the most important game of the season this far came in the bottom of the sixth inning. The Mets held a one-run lead over the Cincinnati Reds, who had two on with one out. Ryne Stanek, a right-handed fireballer whose fireballs have been getting hit hard as of… Read More »
If Friday night’s series-opener against the Blue Jays represented a test, neither Cam Schlittler nor the Yankees passed. The start of the highly-anticipated three-game set resulted in a 7-1 loss for the Yankees in the Bronx. That gave Toronto a four-game lead over the Bombers in the American League East, as well as an 8-3… Read More »
A 51-year-old man was arrested after whacking a woman in the head with a mini baseball bat after they got into an argument on a subway train in downtown Manhattan Friday afternoon, cops said. Abdul Muhammad struck the 48-year-old victim in the forehead with a mini baseball bat after they got into a verbal dispute… Read More »
NEW YORK (AP) — Carlos Alcaraz used his youth, athleticism and creativity to assert himself against the much more accomplished, but also much older, Novak Djokovic and beat the 24-time major champion 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 at the U.S. Open on Friday for a berth in his third consecutive Grand Slam final. By the end, Djokovic was “gassed out,” as he… Read More »
Longtime “Infowars” star Owen Shroyer says he plans to launch a new show to compete with Alex Jones after he and the conspiracy theory had an acrimonious split this week. On Friday, the 36-year-old right-wing pundit posted a video on X thanking fans for their support and all the money they’ve donated to fundraiser to… Read More »