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…
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. Buckle in for takeoff in Houston on Saturday. Sweden and the Netherlands meet at NRG Stadium on Matchday 2, both riding highs off their…
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…
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta quietly embedded facial recognition tech in its smart glasses, sparking concern from privacy watchdogs, according to a report. The tech, which Meta hasn’t activated yet, came in an app that was downloaded to millions of phones, according to Wired, which analyzed the software. Known internally as “NameTag,”…
In one of 2026’s skywatching highlights, the two brightest planets in the night sky will appear very close to each other for a string of several evenings.This conjunction of Venus and Jupiter will occur in the western sky during twilight and be easily visible to the naked eye. The best…
Anthony Head — best known for his roles in “Buffy the Vampire Slayer” and “Ted Lasso” — has died at the age of 72. “He passed away peacefully of complications due to pneumonia, surrounded by his family,” the British actor’s daughters, Emily and Daisy Head, said in a statement on…
Some help on the wing has arrived for the UCLA men’s basketball team. Gunars Grinvalds, a 6-foot-7 forward from Latvia who has played for Real Madrid of the EuroLeague, on Friday announced his commitment to the Bruins on Instagram. Combining good size with an excellent shooting stroke and playmaking abilities,…
Summer House is returning to Bravo for an 11th season — but no casting decisions have been finalized just yet. “I have heard reports and everything is premature. We’re still figuring out the cast,” Bravo’s VP of current production, Josh Brown, told The Hollywood Reporter in an interview published on…
Retired four-star Gen. Jack Keane said enough with the diplomatic charade — Iran is stalling for time and the best solution is to resume full-scale war. The chairman of the Institute for the Study of War and former Army vice chief of staff on Friday blasted eight weeks of fruitless…
A group of states is preparing a lawsuit to block Paramount Skydance’s $110 billion acquisition of Warner Bros., two sources familiar with the matter told Reuters on Friday. While it was not immediately clear which states would sue, California Attorney General Rob Bonta had told Reuters in an interview on Thursday…
This year’s brewing El Niño could become the strongest ever recorded, a new forecast warns.New predictions by the European Centre for Medium-Range Weather Forecasts (ECMWF) suggest sea surface temperatures in a key region of the central equatorial Pacific Ocean will climb 5.4 degrees Fahrenheit (3 degrees Celsius) above average by…
A UK dad who was told his shakes as a teenager were due to “drinking too much tea” was diagnosed with Parkinson’s aged 20 — and is still without a wheelchair 40 years on from his initial symptoms. John Granahan, 54, knew something was wrong from age 13, after he…
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. The Boston Red Sox will pay a visit to The Bronx on Friday night, and readers of The Post can claim a Polymarket welcome offer and grab…
Season 3 of Euphoria introduced an intriguing new character in Rue’s friend Daisy — but does that mean breakout star Jessica Treska could lead her own spinoff? “It’s so shocking to me that I’ve made the impact that I have and that people are talking about Daisy as much as…
WASHINGTON — President Trump said Friday he wants incoming acting director of national intelligence Bill Pulte to “start the process” of shrinking the agency’s workforce — building on outgoing director Tulsi Gabbard’s 40% headcount cut. “I’d like to see it smaller. I think there are a lot of people in…
America’s labor market delivered another surprise in May as employers added far more jobs than expected, giving the Federal Reserve another reason to hold off on cutting interest rates. US employers added 172,000 jobs last month while the unemployment rate held steady at 4.3%, according to Labor Department data released…
Flu drugs may help ward off the low-grade inflammation and related cognitive decline that can come with HIV infection, an early study suggests.Upwards of 24% of people with HIV experience some degree of cognitive impairment that interferes with functions like attention, concentration and multitasking. These declines are often mild but…
While a shocking number of women prefer to bed down with a dad bod, experts say the physique could be bad news for future fathers. New research published in Current Obesity Reports explores how a man’s overall health before and during parenthood plays a critical role in childhood development. “We found…
A benches-clearing basebrawl broke out during a high school playoff game in Southern California on Thursday that caused both teams to be eliminated. With Verdugo Hills leading Roosevelt 5-1 in the bottom of the sixth inning in the CIF Division 5 regional semifinals, a Verdugo Hills runner got caught in…
Yellowstone‘s spinoff Dutton Ranch is not holding back when it comes to shocking character deaths. During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly, Marc Menchaca weighed in on whether the deadly twists on the show had him worried about his character Zachariah’s fate, saying, “It’s always a possibility — and I…
ALEXANDRIA, Va. — A former CIA officer who allegedly stole $40 million in gold bars from the government and stashed it at his home in Virginia was ordered detained at a court hearing Friday after a federal judge sided with prosecutors who argued the “master manipulator” posed a severe risk…
Lululemon Athletica shares fell about 8% on Friday after the athleisure wear maker cut its annual profit forecast, fanning worries over the pace of its turnaround and shifting focus to the challenges awaiting the incoming CEO. The selloff highlights growing investor unease over the once high-flying yoga wear brand, following a proxy battle…
An emergency evacuation alert given to NASA astronauts aboard the International Space Station (ISS) has been lifted following urgent repairs of leaks within the Russian segment of the orbital laboratory.The four astronauts of NASA’s Crew-12 mission to the ISS — consisting of U.S. astronauts Jessica Meir and Jack Hathaway, French…
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