Long before Bruce Blakeman became New York’s gubernatorial candidate for change, he was a lowly college kid tasked with driving Nancy Reagan around. The Nassau County executive’s first real political gig — as a volunteer for Ronald Reagan’s 1980 presidential campaign— unexpectedly landed him in proximity to the fiercely protective soon-to-be first lady. “She liked and trusted me,” Blakeman told The Post in a recent interview. “She was worried about her husband’s safety. She was very, very protective of her Ronnie.” The unglamorous job of carting “Fancy Nancy” to fundraisers impressed upon him the value loyalty, discretion and political access — though…
WASHINGTON â Former President Barack Obama has publicly lambasted the Trump administration’s probe of “Squad” Rep. Ilhan Omar, despite his administration being the first to investigate whether she married her brother. In 2016, the FBI and Department of Homeland Security uncovered evidence that Omar’s (D-Minn.) marriage to Ahmed Nur Said…
The MLB offseason is officially underway with the Brewers crowned as World Series champions. The Dodgers, who stood behind Milwaukee and the Fall Classic, lost a number of players to free agency Thursday morning. Dodgers free agents A total of nine Dodgers players have hit the open market: Tarik Skubal…
Tayshia Adams divulged why she might be forced to skip the upcoming New York City marathon. Posting via her Instagram Stories on Thursday, October 29, Tayshia, 36, shared her concerns that her health may prevent from taking part in the event because her “body’s kind of acting up.” “I kind…
Thereâs 24 karat magic in the air. Skechers gifted Bayern Munich and England striker Harry Kane a one-of-a-kind pair of SKX_2 Elite âMark of Greatnessâ cleats emblazoned with gold leaf, along with a personalized gold signet ring from an English heritage jeweler. The bespoke boots and bling were custom-made to…
9-1-1: Nashville has been hinting at potential death and destruction in season 2 — and not even the main characters are in the clear. “[The new case] affects every single character,” Hunter McVey exclusively told Us. “You should be worried for everybody. No one’s safe.” McVey, 27, who plays Blue,…
A California Democratic lawmaker is accused of allowing rampant racial discrimination against her black employees â including a whistleblower who was allegedly âbody-checkedâ by a colleague she reported for doing campaign work on taxpayersâ dime. Assemblymember Anamarie Ãvila FarÃas, a freshman Democrat from Concord, is accused of retaliating against her…
The Brewers kept the World Series celebration going on Thursday, taking the Commissioner’s Trophy to Lambeau Field in Green Bay for Thursday night’s Packers-Panthers game. Brewers pitcher Brandon Woodruff led the Brewers onto the field during the first half of the “Thursday Night Football” game to thunderous cheers from the…
Hugh Hefner‘s widow, Crystal Hefner, is candidly sharing some of her picks for the best and worst celebrity guests at the Playboy Mansion — as well as discussing trauma over her alleged sexual experiences with the late magnate. “There were really horrific, horrible men that came through the Mansion,” Crystal,…
WASHINGTON — Alaska Senate hopeful Mary Peltola refrained from issuing an unequivocal denial of involvement in the effort to recruit another Dan Sullivan into the race — even as her campaign, which fired a lot of its original staff — distanced itself. Instead, Peltola lashed out at the press for coverage of…
Turning the clocks back at the end of daylight saving time has been linked to trouble falling and staying asleep, while ongoing sleep loss can take a toll on health. While some research has suggested that the fall time change could have some cardiovascular benefits, the abrupt loss of evening…
Steve Kerr is very familiar with Game 7’s. The Warriors head coach witnessed his team fall short of an NBA championship after leading the 2016 Finals 3-1. Kerr weighed in on what the upcoming matchup means for the Valkyries as the team takes on the Dream in first-ever Game 7…
From onscreen foes to real-life friends, Sir Patrick Stewart and Sir Ian McKellen’s friendship was one for the books — and fans will never forget it. The British actors — who knew each other for nearly 50 years ahead of Stewart’s death in October 2026 at the age of 86…
WASHINGTON — The Justice Department unveiled charges against five people accused of orchestrating a sophisticated campaign to rip off federal financial aid by enrolling “ghost students” who existed only on paper — seizing about $750,000 in ill-gotten funds. The network operated in the US and Kenya, where a phony safari…
Parents worried about sending their kids trick-or-treating alone this Halloween can now use technology that not only tracks their every move — but warns them when their children are near a reported crime or other dangerous incident. A growing assortment of apps and gadgets from companies including family safety app…
Christian Watson lived a full night — and then some — on Thursday. The Packers star wideout had six catches for 100 yards in the first half before taking a nasty hit from two Panthers defenders in the second quarter that sent him to the hospital in an ambulance. But…
Eli Lilly stock hit a record high Thursday thanks to a stronger-than-expected earnings report fueled by sales of weight loss drugs Mounjuaro and Zepbound. The company’s stock jumped 6% to hit a whopping $1.3 trillion valuation after it raised its full-year earnings forecast. Sales of both Mounjaro and Zepbound beat…
ST. PAUL, Minn. — This was the sort of win to make believers of the Islanders. More because of how the schedule broke than any other reason, the road trip that ended here Thursday night was the first time all season they had the chance to test themselves as a…
The Golden Bachelor season 2 lead Mel Owens has spoken out following his split from final rose recipient Peg Munson. “Stay positive. Stay strong. Stay golden,” Mel, 67, wrote via Instagram on Wednesday, October 28, while snapping a selfie at the gym. “And Stay Bizzy…#bachelornation #fyp #fypage #workouts #inshape.” In…
Vice President JD Vance fired back at Barack Obama Thursday after the former president likened the current White House look to that of a Cheesecake Factory run by Saddam Hussein. âI didn’t fully get it. I kind of like the Cheesecake Factory,â Vance said of Obamaâs jab at a Texas…
It’s a tale of two Santa Monicas. With quaint boutiques, bustling cafes, friendly shopkeepers and pampered pooches galore, the charming, thriving shopping strip on Montana Avenue has quietly become Santa Monica’s unofficial new downtown â a breezy, beautiful retort to the doom and gloom of the beach city’s beleaguered traditional…
Utah on Wednesday filed criminal charges against prediction market operator Kalshi and two of its executives, months after a federal judge rejected Kalshiâs effort to prevent Utah from enforcing its strict anti-gambling laws against the activity. The felony charges could represent a new tactic in how states try to assert regulatory authority…
CHICAGO — The Knicks were trailing by 19. They were stuck in the mud. Again. Of their first five games of the season, the Bulls were the least competitive opponent, the theoretical easiest victory Wednesday night — even on a back-to-back after a late-night flight from Newark to Chicago. But…
The older Jerry Jones gets, the more eyes turn to his son Stephen, Jerry’s right-hand man. And while Stephen is expected to take control of the franchise at some point, Jerry sounds like he wants to keep going until his body gives out. “I don’t have a succession plan, I…
Sandra Bullock debuted a shoulder tattoo that some fans are speculating may be in honor of both her kids and her late partner, Bryan Randall. The Oscar winner, 62, turned heads on the red carpet at the European premiere of Practical Magic 2 in London’s Leicester Square on Wednesday, August…
WASHINGTON — Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa used a Visa credit card for the first time ever in his country following the State Department’s decision to remove his country from its state sponsors of terrorism list. Al-Sharaa appeared to purchase coffee or tea in Old Damascus during a sit-down with Syria’s central bank…
Dr. Krista Edelman was having a strange dream about a small mouse trying to get into her mouth. When she woke up, she was met with the horrifying realization that there was, in fact, a furry animal “burrowing” between her lips. “I reach up to my mouth … and then…
Leonard Williams is still doing it at a high level and getting a big payday. The Super Bowl champion and former Jets and Giants star agreed to a massive three-year $90 million extension with the Seahawks on Thursday, according to reports. Williams, 32, was drafted No. 6 overall by the…
Singer Kehlani had to hit pause on their ongoing tour after experiencing a health scare. “After two off days feeling completely normal… I’ve been up all night unable to swallow & in so much pain,” Kehlani, 31, shared in an Instagram post on Wednesday, August 26. “I just left the…
One internet giant just swallowed another in a massive $34.5 billion deal that could impact millions of California customers. Charter Communications, the parent company of Spectrum, completed the acquisition of Cox Communications Aug. 20 after the California Public Utility Commission approved the deal, giving the company its final regulatory green…
Tech giant Meta agreed to a historic $18B payout to 47 U.S. states on Wednesday — as part of an effort to settle claims that social media has harmed American children. Along with the cash — estimated to equal about a month’s revenue for the parent of Facebook and Instagram…
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San Francisco 49er’s owner Jed York‘s trailer park prostitution bust has him directly in the crosshairs of NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “It’s being reviewed under the personal conduct policy,” Goodell said at the NFL owners meeting in Atlanta Wednesday. “We’ll do that and when there’s something to be reported we’ll…
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Frustration has been boiling over artificial turf in the NFL – and add Josh Allen to the list of those who have had enough. Allen, the 2024 MVP, revealed in a press conference that he suffered brutal burns on his legs thanks to the artificial turf that is a massive…
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Za’Darius Smith’s surprise retirement came down to family first. The 33-year-old defensive end explained his midseason retirement from the Eagles in 2025 at his first press conference since returning to the NFL. “I wasn’t supposed to retire,” Smith said Tuesday. “I wasn’t going to tell the story, but I’m going to…
Harry Styles kicked off his record-breaking 30-night residency at Madison Square Garden in New York City on Wednesday, August 26, with the most electric show of his career. For the latest leg of his Together, Together tour, Styles, 32, introduced an entirely revamped show full of surprises for his sold-out…
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. The 2026 PGA Tour comes to an end this weekend. The finale of the FedEx Cup Playoffs, the Tour Championship, begins today, Aug. 26, at…
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California Forever’s billionaire backers have drastically scaled back their grand plans for a new Bay Area metropolis, temporarily shelving their proposed megacity to focus an 11th-hour Sacramento push on fast-tracking a massive shipyard. But the scaled-back plan suffered another setback Tuesday night when Solano County supervisors voted not to support…
There’s a popular belief that weed can’t kill you. While it’s almost impossible to overdose on weed by itself, marijuana use can indirectly cause life-threatening complications. A 15-year-old learned this the hard way, a new case study reveals. His is one of only two recorded cases in teens in which…
The co-founder and face of Good Good Golf, Garrett Clark, broke his silence during the ongoing controversy surrounding the brand in a lengthy video on Wednesday in which he apologized, calling what the company put out a “terrible ad.” He also highlighted some of the vitriol that Good Good’s female…
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