NEW YORK — After years of legal wrangling, the infamous Yankee Letter from Rob Manfred to Brian Cashman is now public, with a few redactions. Much of the text of the letter was published by SNY on Tuesday, after the Yankees lost a court ruling aiming t…
Sen. Rand Paul says Putin only invades countries that ‘were part of Russia’
Memo to Sen. Rand Paul: Ukraine is an independent country, not a Soviet puppet state. The Kentucky conservative firebrand parroted a talking point by Russian President Vladimir Putin, claiming that Russia only invades countries once part of the former …
HBO defends ‘Winning Time’ against Jerry West’s criticism of on-screen portrayal
NEW YORK — HBO would like to remind you — and Jerry West — that “Winning Time” is not a documentary. The network is sticking by its Showtime era Lakers show after team icon Jerry West lashed out about how he was portrayed in the series. “HBO has a long…
‘Too early’ to rule out criminal charges for anyone in ‘Rust’ shooting, sheriff says
It’s “too early” to rule out criminal charges for anyone involved in the tragic “Rust” shooting that killed cinematographer Halyna Hutchins in New Mexico last October, the Santa Fe County sheriff said Tuesday. Officials continue to investigate how live…
Leonard Greene: It’s not just LEGOs and bikes. Kids are assembling guns these days
I was 14 when I got my first 10-speed bike. My mom got it for me for Christmas. Four months later, the bike was stolen inside a Brooklyn drug store where I had gone to pick up a prescription for a friend. My mom was devastated for me, but not enough to…
‘The Matrix’ directors Lilly and Lana Wachowski auctioning movie props in fund-raiser for trans youth
This is not a simulation — props from “The Matrix” and other movies are being auctioned off by the Wachowski sisters. The directing duo is making items from “Jupiter Ascending,” “Cloud Atlas” and multiple “Matrix” films available for purchase through t…
The Jets absolutely must use their top pick on defense
The Jets should not pick up an offensive lineman with the No. 4 pick overall pick. Gang Green, for anyone paying attention, has much bigger needs. With the NFL Draft fast approaching on April 28, the buzz around 1 Jets Drive has centered on finding a p…
Donald Trump hit with $10,000 daily fines, held in contempt in New York probe
NEW YORK — A Manhattan judge held former President Donald Trump in civil contempt on Monday, slapping him with $10,000 fines a day for “repeated delays and failures” to comply with New York Attorney General Letitia James’ fraud investigation. “Mr. Trum…
Poll: New York Gov. Hochul’s primary lead remains strong despite sharp drop in job performance rating
ALBANY, N.Y. — Most New Yorkers think Gov. Kathy Hochul could be doing a better job. The governor’s job performance rating plummeted over the past month as nearly 60% of registered voters reported not being happy with how Hochul is running the state, a…
Former ‘Today’ show co-host Jim Hartz dies at 82
Jim Hartz, a veteran TV anchor whose career included a stint co-hosting NBC’s “Today” show, has died at age 82. The broadcaster’s wife, Alexandra Dickson Hartz, told the Washington Post that Hartz died earlier this month from chronic obstructive pulmon…