Gov. Kathy Hochul has quietly extended a pilot program providing free healthcare to sex workers – with taxpayers footing the nearly $2.5 million bill. The state Health Department in 2023 awarded $1 million in public funds to two contractors as part of Hochul’s plan to help the “world’s oldest profession,” but new documents reviewed by The Post show the program extending through June 2028, with $1.5 million more in costs. Under the initiative, sex workers in NYC and the Buffalo area will continue to receive primary, sexual, behavioral, and dental care. Critics bashed the hooker healthcare program — which…
For most people, a minor cut or scrape is no big deal — the body heals itself quickly, and antibiotics can deal with any infections. But some wounds, such as severe burns and diabetic ulcers, are prone to bacterial infections that can become resistant to antibiotics.”Diabetic wounds are very difficult…
Living in Vermont, science and nature writer Rowan Jacobsen noticed the effects the seasons had on him. Summers were gorgeous, but the grey winters were brutal and left him lagging. “I felt as if my cells didn’t work,” he writes in his new book, “In Defense of Sunlight, The Surprising…
Jalen Brunson’s “SVU” dream is alive and well. The Knicks star capped off his NBA Finals MVP performance by saying afterward that he wanted to nab a guest star role on “Law & Order: Special Victims Unit,” alongside his friend Mariska Hargitay. And while the actor is a huge fan…
Adrienne Bailon-Houghton had a pretty wild first exposure to show business: Touring with ‘NSync! That feat would be overwhelming for anyone, but it was doubly so for Bailon-Houghton, 42, as she had never even attended a concert before, let alone performed in one. That’s just one of the fun facts…
The Celtics would love to acquire Giannis Antetokounmpo, but it’s not going to be that easy. Bucks co-owner Jimmy Haslam said previously that the team would like to have the superstar’s future resolved before the NBA draft, which is now just three days away. And while the Celtics are interested…
Million Dollar Nannies introduced viewers to former Kardashian nanny Leah Barrs, who quickly found herself at the center of a scandal after she revealed she previously slept with a dad who hired her to watch his child. The show, which is streaming now on Hulu, follows a young group of…
These potential future presidents are already demonstrating the art of the stall. Rising political stars in Congress — who have an eye on a White House run in 2028 — are putting off filing the mandatory annual disclosures of their financial worth. Among them are Rep. Ro Khanna (D-Calif.), the…
The path cleared for the Knicks, and they took full advantage. In winning the Eastern Conference (en route to winning the championship), they did not have to beat the No. 1 seeded Pistons — who owned them in the regular season — or the No. 2 seeded Celtics. The Pacers,…
If you have plans to go out this weekend, you should probably cancel them. There’s a good reason why – Netflix, HBO Max and other streamers just dropped hours and hours of high-quality shows. Watch With Us are huge fans of George R.R. Martin’s Game of Thrones books, so it’s…
CHICAGO — One of the people who helped design the towering Barack Obama Presidential Center in Chicago’s South Side told Fox News Digital that boldness was the 44th president’s goal in the construction of what has become a polarizing finished product. “The architects knew with the client that they wanted to do…
X marks the spot — and scientists have finally drawn the map. For nearly three decades, researchers have had a detailed understanding of the nerve network that makes up the penis. But when it came to the organ responsible for female pleasure, they were largely flying blind. Now, a groundbreaking…
Many soccer fans around the world feel like the Netherlands missed its golden opportunity to win a World Cup, as some of the greatest players in the country’s history (such as Arjen Robben and Robin van Persie) have now retired. However, the squad that the Netherlands brought to the 2026…
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Pets form an important part of many people’s lives, providing meaningful companionship. However, our pets can sometimes also be a source of unwelcome pathogens and diseases, particularly if they frequently roam outdoors.We are ecologists and a veterinarian who study wildlife health and the movement of pathogens among wildlife, domestic animals…
CHICAGO — Rebecca Allen met Han Xu when she was 19. Han had just arrived in New York after the Liberty picked her No. 14 overall in the 2019 WNBA draft. The situation Han was stepping into would be tough for anyone. At such a young age, she moved nearly 7,000…
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In the search to find love, the Islanders on Love Island USA are often forced to depart the villa after failing to make a lasting connection. Love Island USA follows a group of singles who must pair off in order to stay in the show’s luxury villa. The contestants —…
Summer is here, and just as we are shedding layers and welcoming the sunshine, insects are lining up to feast on our flesh. While ticks and the scary diseases they carry are among the most fearsome of warm-weather insects, another tiny pest is making a meal out of mankind in…
The 2026 NBA Draft is on the horizon, bringing one of the most significant dates on the league’s calendar. Childhood dreams of making it to the NBA will be achieved. Teams will turn draft assets into tangible players who they hope will contribute to winning in the short- and long-term…
Ivanka Trump is embracing her post-White House chapter by giving a rare glimpse of her bikini body. After stepping away from politics, Ivanka, 44, showed followers a peek into her sun-soaked lifestyle via Instagram on Friday, June 19, sharing a carousel of photos that showcased everything from tropical scenery to…
This week’s science news was filled with things missing and found, with the revelation of the first-ever deep-sea footage of the elusive goblin shark making waves in the press.Goblin sharks (Mitsukurina owstoni) are mysterious, deepwater creatures that have not changed much since they first appeared on Earth 125 million years…
Each week, The California Post will power rank MLB’s 30 teams and check in on one intriguing awards race. Here is this week’s edition (records through Saturday morning): 1) Dodgers (49-27)The Dodgers have climbed back to No. 1 in both these power rankings and MLB’s win total. It has hardly…
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are enjoying quality time together at the theater. The couple, both 36, stepped out for a theater date night, attending a performance of Oh, Mary! at New York City’s Lyceum Theatre on Saturday, June 13. The “Fate of Ophelia” singer and the Kansas City Chiefs…
Quick FactsWhat it is: A moonlit Earth.Where it is: Image taken from Earth orbit.When it was shared: June 4, 2026.When NASA astronaut Reid Wiseman pointed his camera back at Earth — just as the Artemis II crew’s Orion spacecraft departed for the moon on April 2 — he captured what…
SAN ANTONIO — It wasn’t so long ago, Landry Shamet couldn’t miss a shot. He became a key part of the Knicks’ explosive second unit. But Shamet has gone ice-cold, and the Knicks’ reserves are no longer making an impact. It continued in Saturday night’s 94-90 Game 5, championship-clinching win.…
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If you’ve ever washed uncooked rice, you’ve seen the pale, milky-white water that rinses away. Billions of people across the world eat rice every day. So should everybody who cooks rice wash it beforehand?This question has been the subject of a number of scientific studies, which have looked at how…
After years of Knicks pain, Ben Stiller is now on top of the NBA mountain. The longtime Knicks fan was elated after the team’s 94-90 Game 5 victory that won the franchise its first Finals since 1973. Stiller, an active X user when it comes to the Knicks, didn’t post…
Travis Barker and Kourtney Kardashian opened up for the first time in his upcoming Hulu documentary about how they suffered a miscarriage before they welcomed son Rocky. During the premiere of Travis Barker: Love Is Louder Than Fear, which Us Weekly attended at the Tribeca Film Festival on Saturday, June…
Now’s not their time. But it’s just a matter of time. Victor Wembanyama sprinted onto the championship stage earlier than anyone anticipated, showing the basketball world that it’ll soon be in his 7-foot-4 shadow. But the Spurs came up short in the NBA Finals against the Knicks, a team…
Aldon Smith, a former San Francisco 49ers linebacker, has died. He was 36. The 49ers released an official statement via X on Saturday, June 13, to confirm the news. “We are devastated by the sudden and tragic passing of Aldon Smith,” the statement read. “Aldon’s undeniable talent and sheer dominance…
SAN ANTONIO — The longest-tenured Knick made the most of his opportunity. With Karl-Anthony Towns in foul trouble, Mitchell Robinson was called upon to play his most minutes of the playoffs. He stood tall. Robinson not only grabbed 10 rebounds in 20 minutes and helped limit Spurs 7-foot-4 unicorn Victor…
Many Love Island U.K. alums have traded the villa for the nursery, welcoming children with — or without — their fellow contestants. Season 2 winners Cara De La Hoyde and Nathan Massey are parents of two. They share son Freddie, born in December 2017, and daughter Delilah, born in July…
SAN ANTONIO — All these years later, Patrick Ewing was able to celebrate a Knicks championship. A basketball ambassador for the franchise, Ewing was courtside as Jalen Brunson erupted for 45 points to lead the Knicks to their first title in 53 years with a 94-90 victory in Game 5…
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President Trump congratulated the NBA champion New York Knicks in a post on Truth Social. “Congratulations to Jim Dolan and the New York Knicks!!!” Trump posted. The president called the Knicks remarkable playoff run “maybe the greatest of all time.” He proceeded to laud several Knicks players. Tonight, a superstar…
Wemby… out? Spurs superstar Victor Wembanyama ended his press conference with an awkward sign-off after losing to the Knicks, 94-90 in Game 5 of the NBA Finals, as they won their first title in 53 years. “Appreciate y’all,” he told reporters after the Saturday night loss. “See you… never.” The…
Tom Brady and ex Bridget Moynahan have reunited to celebrate their son’s latest academic achievement. “One of the proudest days of my life, watching Jack walk across the stage, and graduate into the next chapter of what’s already an impressive life,” the former NFL quarterback, 48, wrote via Instagram on…
Report card from the Knicks’ title-winning 94-90 victory over the Spurs in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Saturday night in San Antonio: Jalen Brunson No words necessary. Grade: A+ Karl-Anthony Towns It was one of his worst, if not the worst, playoff games from Towns, who fell into foul trouble early…
John Stamos is getting candid about the cosmetic surgery he’s received — and the procedures he says that he’d never consider. “I’m always with younger people or younger girls and stuff, so I don’t want to look super old,” Stamos, 62, admitted on the Wednesday, June 10, episode of the…
The Knicks made history to win Game 4 of the NBA Finals. They broke history in Game 5 by finally ending their 53-year championship drought. The Knicks won 94-90 over the Spurs on Saturday to win their first NBA Finals since 1973 in yet another raucous comeback in the fourth…
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