Category: New York City News
Leo XIV celebrates first Easter vigil as pope, calls for harmony and peace in a world torn by war
On Sunday morning, Leo will celebrate an open-air Mass in St. Peter’s Square before delivering his Easter message and offer the traditional “Urbi et Orbi.”…
Giancarlo Stanton swipes first base in regular season since 2020 to set up a Yankees run
Giancarlo Stanton has hit well this year, but with just one homer on the season. He decided to make up for that with his legs…
Michigan’s Yaxel Lendeborg suffers worrisome ankle injury but returns in bizarre Final Four scenario
Yaxel Lendeborg, Michigan’s top player this season, went down with a concerning ankle injury during their Final Four game against Arizona on Saturday. https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/sports/michigans-yaxel-lendeborg-suffers-ankle-injury-but-returns-in-bizarre-final-four-scenario/
The return of Alcatraz? Good idea
Can President Trump make Alcatraz a prison again? It’s an intriguing idea. The president’s fiscal year 2027 budget proposal, sent to Congress on Friday, requested…
Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk out with left thumb fracture as injuries pile up
The injuries are piling up for the Blue Jays. https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/sports/blue-jays-alejandro-kirk-out-with-thumb-fracture-as-injuries-pile-up/
Yankees’ approach for ‘situationally aggressive’ baserunning already coming to life
It’s part of what first-year baserunning coach Dan Fiorito called his vision for what he wants the team’s approach to be on the bases. https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/sports/yankees-situationally-aggressive-baserunning-already-coming-to-life/
Tow-truck scammers’ devious scheme to talk fearful SoCal drivers’ out of their cars
A Southern California woman had to pay thousands of dollars to get her car back after police said she was scammed by a tow truck…
Rookie Gabe Perreault adds latest high to promising Rangers season with hat trick in win
One of the Rangers’ most promising young players became the latest rookie to add optimism to the final leg of this lost season. https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/sports/gabe-perreault-adds-latest-high-to-promising-rangers-season-with-hat-trick/
UCLA, Lauren Bett’s first NCAA championship appearance set for experienced South Carolina challenge
South Carolina’s Dawn Staley remembers her first national championship game. https://nypost.com/2026/04/04/sports/uclas-first-ncaa-championship-appearance-set-for-south-carolina-challenge/
Trent Perry announces return to UCLA, bolstering backcourt
To those who say Mick Cronin is a coach few want to play for, that he’s too demanding and volatile, Trent Perry was just the…