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Hundreds of bicyclists are blessed at NYC church ahead of 5 Boro Bike Tour on Sunday

Hundreds of bicyclists packed the Cathedral of St. John the Divine Saturday morning to have their rides blessed before they embark on a 40-mile journey through the city for the...

Texas farmer diagnosed with bird flu from cow had intense eye bleeding, gross new photo shows

A dairy worker in Texas who was diagnosed with bird flu experienced painful bleeding in both of his eyes, a disturbing new image of the patient shows, and fluid oozed...

Anti-Israel teaching assistant fired from NYC elementary school after being handcuffed at Columbia

James Parra, a fifth-grade paraprofessional at Brooklyn Arbor in Williamsburg who called Israel a "racist" and "terrorist" state, shared his ouster on social media Wednesday.

Mom of three killed by massive steel drum that rolled from Pittsburgh work site

A mom of three and hospital worker from Pittsburgh was tragically killed when a steel drum weighing thousands of pounds broke lose from a construction site, rolled down a hill...

Ban on 'deceptive' mask wearing pushed after violent campus takeovers by cloaked agitators

It's time to bring back a pre-COVID law forbidding groups from wearing face masks in public spaces, activists and officials are saying.

NYC parents call for AI-themed high school to prep kids for future of tech

Five parent members of the Citywide Council on High Schools co-sponsored a resolution recommending a specialized school that would integrate AI into the core subjects.

Iraqi TikTokker shot dead outside home after Baghdad launched campaign against 'offensive' social media content

An Iraqi influencer was shot dead while sitting in her car outside her home in Baghdad on Friday by a man on a motorbike, according to officials. 

'Humble' grandpa who won second-largest Powerball jackpot eyes $1.5M home

The grandpa has reportedly been house hunting and was seen viewing a $1.5 million four-bedroom, three-and-a-half-bath home that boasts "total privacy and tranquility."

Oblivious UCLA protesters call for 'intifada,' decry 'genocide' but can't define either, video shows

"What's worse? Students knowing what they chant, or NOT knowing what they chant?" political commentator Cam Higby asked.

Former Cipriani honchos took $3M in kickbacks during decade-long scheme

Cipriani, the luxury Italian restaurant and hospitality empire, is accusing two former executives of orchestrating a 10-year-long scheme of pocketing kickbacks from $5 million worth of fraudulent invoices.

NYC film producer seeks $1M after tripping over 'carelessly' placed Amazon package: suit

The producer said he was "launched" five feet and shattered his arm after tripping -- all in the wake of his mother's death.

NY strip club manager accused of drugging, robbing customers of thousands and filming them with dancers

A former Manhattan man who managed a strip club outside of Albany is being accused of drugging customers, charging thousands of dollars to their cards and filming them in sex...

NYC family celebrates 93rd birthday of 'tough cookie' matriarch — who survived being shot in the head in 2001

“Every year God lets me see, I celebrate,” Annie Brown, a former day care owner, told The Post.

NYC schools Chancellor Banks accuses Brooklyn parent leader of violating state laws over Israel-Hamas walkout, could face ban

“It appears that the Council under your leadership and direction is only selectively representing the district’s parent community, blocking attendance and participation at its meetings on questionable grounds, and not...

Star student with 100 GPA denied admission to dream school because of NYC's 'subjective' lottery system

Four published books, numerous debate accolades, perfect attendance and a 100 GPA weren't enough to get a Queens eighth grader into her dream high school.

Escargot-lovers race to get limited Dominique Ansel bagel in NYC: 'Match made in heaven'

"I'd say waking up at 6 a.m. this morning was worth it!" said Columbia student Rachel Ling. "The bagel was so warm and cheesy, and it tasted even better when...

NYC parents face retaliation after voting for DOE review of trans athletes in girls' sports

Members of the volunteer board say they've been targeted in person and online, in their workplaces and in the organizations they are a part of.

NYC HS soccer game canceled after dozens of migrants refuse to leave the field -- even after cops showed up

A high school soccer game in East Harlem was canceled last weekend when a group of supposed migrants refused to get off the field for the permitted teams to play.

'Civil War' makes $10.8M box office proclamation; 'Godzilla' hits milestone

The dystopian film about a second American Civil war made history for its production company, raking in $10.8 million for its debut Friday, according to Box Office Mojo, the highest...

One killed, 20 hurt after 'traumatic' cable car accident leaves over 170 people stranded in the air

A cable car accident in a resort town in southern Turkey on Friday killed one person, injured at least 20 people and left 174 people stranded in the air, some...