Queens College soccer coach bringing the beautiful game to special needs kids

Everybody is a winner playing for Frank Vertullo.  The Queens College men’s soccer coach is making a difference in Deer Park by rolling out a unified soccer program for students with special needs, inspired by leagues his autistic son, Michael, played in.  “I said, ‘You know what, with my soccer background, let’s start it here,’” Vertullo, who teaches life skills to special needs students in the district, told The Post. “They get so excited, they see me in school, and they’re like, ‘Hi, coach! I’m so happy.’ It’s really, really awesome.”  Varsity players at Deer Park now spend Sunday mornings…

Exclusive | Chris LaCivita and James Blair donate full Bosnian consulting fee to Trump presidential library

WASHINGTON — President Trump’s election advisers Chris LaCivita and James Blair have donated their six-figure consulting fees from a controversial side-hustle in Bosnia and Herzegovina to Trump’s presidential library, The Post has learned. Trump was “gloating” and “very braggadocious” in private conversations this week upon learning the development, a source…

Giants’ Matt Nagy ready to open up playbook for J.J. McCarthy’s first start

The Giants’ ever-changing quarterback situation is testing offensive coordinator Matt Nagy’s math skills.  Nagy estimated that the Giants lost about 30 percent of their playbook — namely, the dual-threat quarterback section of zone reads and RPOs — when Jaxson Dart was injured in Week 2 and replaced by pocket passer…

Exclusive | Xavier Becerra’s palace intrigue: Dem insiders scramble for jobs before election’s even over

Xavier Becerra hasn’t won the California governor’s race yet — but Sacramento political insiders are already scrambling for seats in his expected administration. Acolytes of Gov. Gavin Newsom, labor heavyweights and longtime Becerra loyalists are circling the secretive Democrat’s prospective administration, with competing camps jockeying for jobs and influence before…

Stephen A. Smith backs Yaxel Lendeborg over ‘whining’ Luka Doncic criticism

It didn’t take Golden State Warriors rookie Yaxel Lendeborg long to become polarizing. The 24-year-old got into a trash talking match with Los Angeles Lakers superstar Luka Dončić during last night’s game, which caused the rookie to lose “all respect” for Dončić. Many people gained respect for Lendeborg for his…

Viral employee video caught roaches crawling across popular steakhouse’s kitchen floor

A LongHorn Steakhouse is receiving new scrutiny after videos appearing to show roaches and food waste inside the restaurant’s kitchen have been spreading across social media. The videos were allegedly recorded at the Camp Creek Parkway location in East Point, Georgia, where an employee said he documented conditions after repeatedly raising concerns…

NFL Week 2 Survivor pool rankings: Strategy, advice, and model picks

Gambling content 21+. The New York Post may receive an affiliate commission if you sign up through our links. Read our editorial standards for more information. We tried to warn you about the Chargers.  Sure, they were the biggest favorite in Week 1, but there were so many better options.…

Why Lakers’ defense is vastly improved after offseason construction

In the immediate aftermath of his team’s 2025-26 season ending, Lakers coach JJ Redick clearly and plainly laid out one of the biggest points of emphasis for 2026-27.  “We clearly need to have a better overall season defensively,” Redick said in May.  The critique was sensible. The Lakers were coming…

Senate set to decide whether or not to advance landmark crypto bill

The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on whether to advance once-in-a-generation cryptocurrency legislation, potentially determining the fate of the bill as Republican Senate leaders grapple with a limited calendar in a busy election year. The bill, dubbed the Clarity Act, would create a regulatory framework for digital…

Karen Bass skips House homelessness hearing for Pacific Palisades event

Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass will be thousands of miles away from Capitol Hill Tuesday — breaking ground on a community project in Pacific Palisades — when a House DOGE panel holds a hearing into alleged problems with more than $1 billion in federal homelessness funding. Bass’s schedule shows she…

Popular brain supplement linked to shorter lifespan in men

A brain-boosting nutrient may sharpen your mind but knock years off your life. Research suggests the popular supplement ingredient, widely touted for improving focus and cognitive performance, may have a surprising downside when it comes to longevity. Scientists found that men with higher levels of the substance in their blood…

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