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Stepmommy dearest Conn. mom allegedly held gaunt stepson captive for decades before he lit fire to escape ‘inhumane’ conditions: ‘Something out of a horror movie’
“I wanted my freedom,” the stepson said, explaining that he was held captive since he was about 11 years old, according to police.
Long Island
LI tax preparer bilked IRS out of $12M in COVID scheme she used to buy jewelry, a Honda — and even a house in DR: prosecutors
Damaris Beltre, 57, filed false tax returns for her clients between 2021 and 2024, and launched a scheme to illegally obtain Payroll Protection Program loans during the pandemic, federal prosecutors said.
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Navasia Jones pleaded guilty to the brutal Bronx beating death of little Julissia Batties, while her son, who was accused of sexual abusing the girl, got off scot free.
Cuomo's taxpayer-funded lawyers bankroll his mayoral campaign with fundraiser
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“I was trying to get into her life,” Khalid Mehdiyev said of targeting activist Masih Alinejad. “I was trying to get the easy way to kill her."
Decomposed bodies of boy, 6, and mother found in NYC apartment: sources
The parent, 33, and child were both pronounced dead at the scene. The probe is ongoing.
Feds open criminal probe into NYC migrant shelters — demanding staff turns over names of 'aliens' housed at hotels
The feds have opened a criminal investigation into New York City’s migrant hotels — demanding Wednesday that staff turn over names of “aliens” housed at shelters, The Post has learned.
Border czar Tom Homan insists Cuomo doesn't belong in NY politics if he still supports sanctuary city laws
There's no sanctuary from the past.
Gilgo Beach murders' body count stops at 7 -- as feds release $13M in frozen funds to prosecutors: DA
Suffolk County prosecutors said they're done investigating accused Gilgo Beach serial killer Rex Heuermann -- and are now focused on getting a conviction at his trial.
Female fighters to step in the ring in record numbers at Battle of the Badges FDNY boxing match
“We spar hard rounds, we beat the s–t out of each other,” firefighter Nicole Malpeso, 32, said of her training regimen.
Boy, 12, busted for threat of 'mass harm,' at LI middle school, posting photo of gun on Instagram: cops
The pre-teen posted the disturbing photo on Instagram, drawing Suffolk County cops to Copiague Middle School on Great Neck Road around 6:45 a.m. Monday and prompting the school to cancel...
Boyfriend of NYC mom whose 3-year-old son was dumped dead at hospital arrested in connection with earlier beating
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Maniac shot in chest by police after lunging at cops with box cutter in NYC: sources
Police shot a maniac after he lunged at them with a box cutter in Brooklyn Wednesday, leaving him clinging to life, sources said.
LI baby tests positive for measles — and 12 more may have been exposed: officials
A Long Island baby tested positive for measles as health officials issued an ominous warning Wednesday that at least 12 more people may have been exposed to the virus.
Harvey Weinstein yuks it up in NYC court with toothless grin ahead of sex crimes retrial
Justice bites for Harvey Weinstein — who flashed a toothless smile in a Big Apple courtroom Wednesday.
Mahmoud Khalil's lawyer accuses feds of 'retaliation' for 'completely unprecedented' arrest of anti-Israel protester
Kassem was given a chance to speak about the merits of the case or to request bail during the brief hearing, but declined.
NYC overnight subway violence includes man beaten in mugging , another slashed over innocent bump: cops
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NJ cop stole huge stash of drugs from evidence room and made $600K in questionable bank deposits: prosecutors
“The alleged misconduct by the defendant represents a stunning, tremendous disservice to the public,” New Jersey Attorney General Matthew Platkin said in the statement.
Feds want Mahmoud Khalil's detention case moved out of New York
The Trump admin insists the US has legal authority to deport Khalil.
Wendy Williams not being ‘cloistered’ at NYC assisted living facility — despite reports: guardian's lawyer
Wendy Williams is not a virtual prisoner at a Manhattan assisted living facility — despite recent media reports, an attorney for her legal guardian maintains.
Trump border czar Tom Homan heads to Albany to call out NY Dems over pro-illegal immigration policies
President Trump’s "border czar" Tom Homan plans to blast Albany Democrats in the state capitol Wednesday over the Empire State's pro-illegal immigration policies, The Post has learned.
How pingpong is helping New Yorkers beat this common neurodegenerative disorder: 'Can't get enough'
“I just can’t get enough of it,” Bill Easterly told The Post. “When I play pingpong, I just feel my brain come alive.”