Exclusive | Blakeman: I’ll dip into .8 M Hochul ‘slush fund’ to lower NY taxes

Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman says he wants to dip into a nearly $4 billion state discretionary fund set aside to help keep New York afloat during economic downturns to provide immediate tax relief to New Yorkers. The Nassau County executive and presumptive GOP gubernatorial candidate accused Gov. Kathy Hochul of using the state’s “reserve for economic uncertainties” fund, which currently holds $3.8 billion, as nothing more than “secret slush fund.” If the state really needs to secure emergency funds, he’d dip into the state’s $9.2 billion “rainy-day reserve,” he added. “New Yorkers pay some of the highest taxes and…

Pregnancy quiz: Can you deliver on the science of growing babies?

As placental mammals, humans give birth to live young. Pregnancy begins on the first day of the last menstrual period, roughly two weeks before conception.A human pregnancy consists of three trimesters and generally lasts around nine months. But how much do you know about how babies develop? For example, did…

MJ Melendez giving boost to Mets offense after starting season in minors

PHOENIX — MJ Melendez was in tears following a visit to the manager’s office near the end of spring training. The outfielder had just learned he wouldn’t be breaking camp with the Mets, and his season would begin at Triple-A Syracuse, bringing no guarantee his major league career would continue.…

Is now the time to get back into Bitcoin?

New York Post may receive revenue from affiliate and advertising partnerships for sharing this content and/or when you make a purchase. Bitcoin has been on a rollercoaster for the last eighteen months.  In October 2024, the digital currency began to rise on hopes that Trump would be friendlier than the…

If humans are getting smarter, why are our brains shrinking?

Over the past two decades, some studies have suggested that human brains are shrinking. But there is also evidence that IQ scores have risen over the past century.But is it possible for us to get smarter as our brains shrink? Live Science contacted experts to find out.First, it’s important to…

Mets’ Carson Benge gets clutch hit in 10th after being moved up to No. 5 hole

PHOENIX — Carson Benge’s recent surge has moved him to the middle of the Mets batting order. The rookie outfielder was inserted into the lineup’s fifth spot for Friday’s 3-1, 10-inning victory against the Diamondbacks as manager Carlos Mendoza searches for offensive engines to drive an inconsistent offense. The move…

Oral Ozempic and Wegovy pills now available for same-day delivery on Amazon

Novo Nordisk’s oral versions of its blockbuster weight-loss drugs, Ozempic and Wegovy, are now available for same-day delivery on Amazon. Novo Nordisk CEO Mike Doustdar said on “The Claman Countdown” Friday the once-daily pill versions of the company’s highly popular treatments have been a major success. “It’s an exciting time, I would…

California would fund lawyers for all illegal immigrants under new bill

Illegal immigrants in California could soon have their lawyers paid for by taxpayers if a new bill proposed by Sacramento politicians goes through. Starting next year, California would begin to fund legal representation for all unauthorized adults to fight their deportations under new legislation set to clear its first hurdle…

Biden wanted to drive energy systems ‘into a ditch,’ Trump Energy Secretary says

Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the Biden administration was driving energy systems “into a ditch” through massive subsidies to unreliable sources like solar power and draining the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. Wright appeared with his wife, Liz, on “The Katie Miller Podcast” Tuesday, where he criticized former President Joe Biden’s energy…

Ford recalling more than 422K vehicles over windshield wiper failure

Ford is recalling more than 422,000 vehicles in the U.S. over a windshield wiper failure, federal regulators said on Tuesday. The recall includes Lincoln Navigator and Ford Expedition SUVs, as well as some F-series trucks, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) said. Specific vehicles that may be involved include…

Ranking the top 10 tight ends in the 2026 NFL Draft

The Post’s Ryan Dunleavy gives his top 10 tight ends in this year’s NFL draft, based on evaluations and conversations with people around the league: 1. Kenyon Sadiq, Oregon, 6-3, 241  Athletic freak who isn’t just a miscast receiver. Fastest 40-yard dash (4.39) at his position in 20 years, plus…

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