Mayor Bill de Blasio has repeatedly touted the “grassroots” nature of his quixotic presidential campaign but nearly 70 percent of his donors are tied to a single union — the powerful Hotel Trades Council. The 40,000-member HTC is the only union that’s endorsed de Blasio’s long-shot 2020 bid. The June 5 endorsement came after his administration’s … Continue reading "Nearly 70% of de Blasio 2020 donors are hotel workers tied to powerful union"

Protesters in Hong Kong have come out swinging at Jackie Chan after the martial arts legend and actor called the recent events there “sad and depressing.” Chan, who was born in Hong Kong, broke his silence on the pro-democracy demonstrations and said he hoped the semi-autonomous territory “can return to peace soon,” the UK’s Express … Continue reading "Jackie Chan sparks outrage over comments on Hong Kong protests"

One hundred and five, 103, 92, free pass. No, those are not your child’s chemistry test scores, nor are they Justin Bieber’s clocked speeds on the 405. They represent Aaron Judge’s exit velocities in his first three at-bats Friday night at Yankee Stadium, followed by a four-pitch walk in his final plate appearance. They represent … Continue reading "Aaron Judge’s ‘normal day’ could mean much more for Yankees"

Taiwanese-Canadian businessman Joseph Tsai bought the Brooklyn Nets for a record price — despite the fact that the team had the worst attendance in the NBA last year. It’s a gamble — but one that Tsai could win, experts said. Tsai, the co-founder and vice chair of Alibaba, became the new owner of the Nets … Continue reading "New owner Joseph Tsai wagers China, Durant will \u2018Net\u2019 him a win"

Jeffrey Epstein’s former gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell isn’t holed up in her British manor or summering on the Massachusetts coast. More On: ghislaine maxwell Rumored CEO beau of Epstein’s gal pal was accused of assaulting ex-wife Tech CEO tells The Post: I’m not dating Jeffrey Epstein’s gal pal Epstein’s gal pal lying low with new … Continue reading "Jeffrey Epstein’s gal pal Ghislaine Maxwell spotted at In-N-Out Burger in first photos since his death"

Scientists have developed a revolutionary new lightweight exosuit that can boost walking and running. The high-tech suit, which potentially could be worn by first responders like firefighters and rescue workers navigating challenging terrain, weighs 11 pounds and is made of textile components that attach to a user’s waist and thighs. “This breakthrough study gives us … Continue reading "Robotic exosuit designed to boost endurance when walking and running"

Joseph Kennedy III, a Democratic congressman from Massachusetts, is eyeing a primary challenge to Sen. Edward Markey, a report said Friday. Kennedy, the 38-year-old grandson of Robert F. Kennedy, told a Democratic official this week that he is considering challenging the 73-year-old Markey instead of running for re-election next year, the New York Times reported. … Continue reading "Joseph Kennedy III eyeing primary challenge Dem Senator"

Taiwanese Canadian businessman Joe Tsai is officially the new owner of the Brooklyn Nets basketball team, which is gearing up for a new season with star players Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving. Russian billionaire Mikhail Prokhorov on Friday announced that he sold his remaining 51 percent stake in the team to Tsai, co-founder and executive … Continue reading "Billionaire Joe Tsai paid $3.38B for Brooklyn Nets and Barclays Center: sources"

Alibaba co-founder Joe Tsai is expecting to sign a deal valued at more than $700 million to buy Brooklyn’s Barclays Center at the same time he acquires the 51 percent of the Brooklyn Nets that he does not already own, sources said. The simultaneous deals for the team and its home arena are expected to … Continue reading "Alibaba billionaire to buy Barclays Center for $700M: sources"

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — From the moment the Mets’ lineup was posted, this looked like trouble. This is why the Mets’ ride will be a roller-coaster the rest of the way. They have not shown the ability to take care of business when they must take care of business and they are a little short … Continue reading "Mets certainly aren’t the Yankees in one crucial category"