LA teachers’ union boss caught attacking California schools’ chief frontrunner Sonja Shaw

A top LA teachers’ union official has been caught on video urging members to turn out for California state superintendent Sonja Shaw’s rival — describing her as a “real threat” and warning that “MAGA lady” would create a “huge problem.” The audio, shared with the California Post, appears to feature Julie Van Winkle, UTLA’s AFT vice president and president of AFT 1021, discussing the November race for superintendent of public instruction. “You know, she’s she’s just a real threat, and even though we feel good about Richard winning, it’s also really important that we get all of our members and all…

Times Square may score another Asian entertainment lease

The friendly Asian invasion of Times Square could claim another trophy if the US subsidiary of Japan’s Round 1 amusements chain signs a lease at 1540 Broadway. Round 1’s interest is only a rumor at this point. The tower’s retail landlord, Vornado Realty Trust, declined to comment. But it would…

Fetterman says he’s a ‘lifelong Republican’ in awkward slip

Pennsylvania Sen. John Fetterman on Saturday accidentally declared himself a “lifelong Republican” — a slip by the Democrat whose moderate leanings have fueled months of speculation about a party switch. Fetterman, 57, quickly laughed off his slip-up when the moderator at the Texas Tribune Festival event where he was speaking, Major…

Stephen Ross expanding in Boca Raton at a 124-acre, former IBM facility

When we reported two years ago that once-sleepy Boca Raton was becoming a desirable South Florida office district, the message wasn’t lost on Related Ross chairman and CEO Stephen M. Ross. His company this month swooped into the Boca market by purchasing the entire Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC), a…

Liberty crush top-seeded Lynx in Game 1 stunner

MINNEAPOLIS — The eighth-seeded Liberty set out on a challenge that no team has accomplished since the playoff format changed. The job, as Jonquel Jones put it, was “to make history.” No top seed has failed to make it out of the first round since the WNBA changed its playoff…

Solidcore signs deal for Upper East Side location

Solidcore, a low-impact strength training brand, is coming to The Langdon at 1695 Second Ave. at East 88th Street. The building developed by Alchemy-ABR Investment Partners is one of the new luxury apartment towers along the Q subway line. JLL’s Matthew Schuss and Jesse Wolff repped the landlord. Sabre’s Sean…

Here’s where to watch Raiders vs. Saints live for free in NFL Week 3

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. Last year, the Las Vegas Raiders and New Orleans Saints went a combined 9-25 in 34 games of NFL football. As of today, they stand…

USC’s dress rehearsal is over. Now we’ll find out if the Trojans are for real

The preseason is over.  USC spent the first three weeks of its season doing exactly what a program with College Football Playoff aspirations should do against overmatched opponents: win, build confidence, develop young players and avoid disaster. Saturday night’s 49-30 victory over Louisiana at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum completed…

Carson Benge ‘doesn’t impress’ Juan Soto for all right reasons

Carson Benge decided to show off for the neighbors Saturday.  It’s already well established in Queens that the rookie outfielder is a multitool threat, but that might be lost on fans in The Bronx unaware of the scene across town.  On a day of Mets offensive firepower, Benge resonated loudly…

UCLA football pulls away for convincing win over San Diego State

Sticking with what works, UCLA coach Bob Chesney wore his usual all-black outfit Saturday. San Diego State simply wore it. Several days after their coach had poked the Bruins by suggesting they were uppity with “all their polos, all their khakis, all their resources,” the Aztecs were undressed as the…

Bessent’s attempts to suppress interest rates could spark a recession

The bond market can be tricky for even its most sophisticated and well-armed participants. Just witness how Scott Bessent lately has attempted interventions to suppress interest rates — only to see them surge higher.  Mind you, I say this as an observer who appreciates our Treasury secretary’s bids to save…

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