newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Coach dons Darth Vader costume after Florida-Missouri brawl

GAINESVILLE , Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen showed up after his team ’ s testy victory against Missouri dressed as Darth Vader .
Mullen insisted it was the only Halloween costume in the facility , not a conscious decision to play a villain .
Nonetheless , it may have been the perfect role given Mullen ’ s past few weeks .
Kadarius Toney scored three times , Kyle Trask became the first player in school history with four touchdown passes in four consecutive games and the 10th-ranked Gators returned from a three-week layoff to handle Missouri 41-17 on Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ easiest win of the season came after a COVID-19 outbreak forced the Southeastern Conference to postpone two of their games .
It also included a benches-clearing scuffle at halftime that involved both coaches .
“ It ’ s an ugly scene , ” Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said .
“ It ’ s an ugly scene for football , an ugly scene for college football .
I ’ m not proud of it .
I don ’ t know who started it .
We ’ ve got to figure it out and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ fixed .
It ’ s disappointing.
” Several players threw punches during the melee , but just three were ejected .
The conference could hand down more punishments following a review .
It could be costly for Florida ( 3-1 ) , which plays rival and fifth-ranked Georgia next week in nearby Jacksonville .
The game is likely to decide the winner of the East Division .
“ Everyone ’ s running to the locker room and it keeps spilling down that way , ” said Mullen , who was ripped nationally for @ @ @ @ @ @ @ then tested positive for COVID-19 days later .
“ Really unfortunate situation .
It ’ s not something we condone , obviously .
It ’ s not something that you really want to see in the game at all.
” The fight started when Missouri ’ s Trajan Jeffcoat delivered what looked like a high , late hit on Trask after he released a Hail Mary at the end of the second quarter .
The ball fell incomplete , and Trask landed hard on his back .
His linemen came to his defense @ @ @ @ @ @ @ screaming at the officials and in the direction of the opposing sideline .
Players from both teams converged near Missouri ’ s side of the field , and wild punches could be seen flying and connecting .
“ I don ’ t know why they were running over to our hash , ” Drinkwitz said .
“ I have no idea what they were yelling about .
We ’ ll take a look at the film and I ’ m sure we ’ ll find out more tomorrow when we watch the tape @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Mullen had to be pulled away several times and was so irate by the end of the exchange that he came back out of the tunnel for a rousing curtain call .
Officials and coaches eventually regained control .
The referee huddled Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and Mullen near the goal line and then announced the ejections .
Missouri defensive lineman Tre Williams , Florida defensive end Zach Carter and Florida linebacker Antwuan Powell were tossed .
The rest of the players received unsportsmanlike conduct penalties , meaning another would get them ejected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not letting the spat spill into the second half .
The Gators were up 20-7 at that point , mostly because of the Trask-to-Toney combination .
Florida started slow — showing the rust Mullen anticipated after a two-week quarantine shut down practices and in-person meetings — but found its rhythm with consecutive scores that spanned 33 seconds late in the second .
Toney was on the receiving end of both , turning a screen pass into an unlikely touchdown after slipping out of linebacker Nick Bolton ’ s grasp .
Florida forced a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Toney was at it again .
He burned safety Joshuah Bledsoe at the line of scrimmage and Trask found him running wide open down the middle for a 30-yard score .
Toney added a 16-yard TD run in the third quarter .
He finished with four receptions for 60 yards and three carries for 23 more .
The Tigers ( 2-3 ) scored their first touchdown on Jarvis Ware ’ s 59-yard interception return in the second quarter .
Trask was hit on the play .
They scored again in garbage time .

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — Florida coach Dan Mullen showed up after his team’s testy victory against Missouri dressed as Darth Vader.
Mullen insisted it was the only Halloween costume in the facility, not a conscious decision to play a villain.
Nonetheless, it may have been the perfect role given Mullen’s past few weeks.
Kadarius Toney scored three times, Kyle Trask became the first player in school history with four touchdown passes in four consecutive games and the 10th-ranked Gators returned from a three-week layoff to handle Missouri 41-17 on Saturday night in the Swamp.
The Gators’ easiest win of the season came after a COVID-19 outbreak forced the Southeastern Conference to postpone two of their games. It also included a benches-clearing scuffle at halftime that involved both coaches.
“It’s an ugly scene,” Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz said. “It’s an ugly scene for football, an ugly scene for college football. I’m not proud of it. I don’t know who started it. We’ve got to figure it out and we’ve got to get it fixed. It’s disappointing.”
Several players threw punches during the melee, but just three were ejected. The conference could hand down more punishments following a review.
It could be costly for Florida (3-1), which plays rival and fifth-ranked Georgia next week in nearby Jacksonville. The game is likely to decide the winner of the East Division.
“Everyone’s running to the locker room and it keeps spilling down that way,” said Mullen, who was ripped nationally for wanting 90,000 fans at home games and then tested positive for COVID-19 days later. “Really unfortunate situation. It’s not something we condone, obviously. It’s not something that you really want to see in the game at all.”
The fight started when Missouri’s Trajan Jeffcoat delivered what looked like a high, late hit on Trask after he released a Hail Mary at the end of the second quarter. The ball fell incomplete, and Trask landed hard on his back. His linemen came to his defense. So did Mullen, who started screaming at the officials and in the direction of the opposing sideline.
Players from both teams converged near Missouri’s side of the field, and wild punches could be seen flying and connecting.
“I don’t know why they were running over to our hash,” Drinkwitz said. “I have no idea what they were yelling about. We’ll take a look at the film and I’m sure we’ll find out more tomorrow when we watch the tape. Film doesn’t lie.”
Mullen had to be pulled away several times and was so irate by the end of the exchange that he came back out of the tunnel for a rousing curtain call.
Officials and coaches eventually regained control. The referee huddled Missouri coach Eli Drinkwitz and Mullen near the goal line and then announced the ejections. Missouri defensive lineman Tre Williams, Florida defensive end Zach Carter and Florida linebacker Antwuan Powell were tossed.
The rest of the players received unsportsmanlike conduct penalties, meaning another would get them ejected. Both coaches credit their players for not letting the spat spill into the second half.
The Gators were up 20-7 at that point, mostly because of the Trask-to-Toney combination.
Florida started slow — showing the rust Mullen anticipated after a two-week quarantine shut down practices and in-person meetings — but found its rhythm with consecutive scores that spanned 33 seconds late in the second.
Toney was on the receiving end of both, turning a screen pass into an unlikely touchdown after slipping out of linebacker Nick Bolton’s grasp. Florida forced a fumble on the ensuing play, and Toney was at it again. He burned safety Joshuah Bledsoe at the line of scrimmage and Trask found him running wide open down the middle for a 30-yard score.
Toney added a 16-yard TD run in the third quarter. He finished with four receptions for 60 yards and three carries for 23 more.
Trask completed 21 of 36 passes for 345 yards.
The Tigers (2-3) scored their first touchdown on Jarvis Ware’s 59-yard interception return in the second quarter. Trask was hit on the play. They scored again in garbage time.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Seven Chinese pro-democratic lawmakers arrested in Hong Kong

Seven pro-democratic lawmakers were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in @ @ @ @ @ Facebook , a move that comes after Beijing passed a contentious security law in June @ @ @ @ @ took place early in the morning , did not appear to be directly linked to @ @ @ @ @ police have arrested around 30 under the legislation in recent months .
Police did not @ @ @ @ @ comment .
Lawmakers Wu Chi Wai , Andrew Wan , Helena Wong , Kwok Wing @ @ @ @ @ Raymond Chan and Fernando Cheung announced their arrests on their individual Facebook pages .
Beijing @ @ @ @ @ on its freest city on June 30 , a move widely condemned by Western governments @ @ @ @ @ The law punishes what Beijing broadly defines as secession , subversion , terrorism and collusion @ @ @ @ @ to life in prison .
Critics of the legislation say it represents the latest move @ @ @ @ @ grip over the former British colony and erode its judicial independence .

Seven pro-democratic lawmakers were arrested in Hong Kong on Sunday on charges related to obstructing a legislative council meeting in May, they said on Facebook, a move that comes after Beijing passed a contentious security law in June.
The arrests, which took place early in the morning, did not appear to be directly linked to the law but come as police have arrested around 30 under the legislation in recent months.
Police did not immediately respond to requests for comment.
Lawmakers Wu Chi Wai, Andrew Wan, Helena Wong, Kwok Wing Kin, Eddie Chu, Raymond Chan and Fernando Cheung announced their arrests on their individual Facebook pages.
Beijing imposed the national security law on its freest city on June 30, a move widely condemned by Western governments and human rights groups. The law punishes what Beijing broadly defines as secession, subversion, terrorism and collusion with foreign forces with up to life in prison.
Critics of the legislation say it represents the latest move by Beijing to tighten its grip over the former British colony and erode its judicial independence.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Australia reports no new local cases of coronavirus for first time in five months

Australia has recorded no new locally transmitted coronavirus infection for the first time in five months .
In Melbourne , the capital of Victoria state , which had the highest number of cases in the country , residents were enjoying the first weekend of cafes , restaurants and pubs reopening to walk-in customers .
The city only has one mystery case without a known source .
There are 61 active cases left across the state , down from 70 on Saturday .
State Deputy Premier James Merlino hailed Sunday ’ s zero figures as “ another great day for Victoria @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Australia ’ s most-prestigious horse race on Tuesday , the Melbourne Cup , known as the “ race that stops a nation.
” Australians traditionally gather in bars or in private homes to watch the event , a public holiday .
The race attracts crowds of more than 100,000 at Melbourne ’ s Flemington race course , but this year it will held without fans because of restrictions on public gatherings .
Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton urged Victorians to enjoy the Cup but to continue obeying guidance on mask-wearing and social distancing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know what do to , ” Sutton said .
“ There will be a few who may be a bit liberal in their behavior.
” Sutton said the new wave of infections in Europe showed how quickly the coronavirus can reassert itself .
“ What Europe is going through now is a consequence of not being able to get to this point where you can stay on top of very low numbers , ” he said .
“ What we have created is very precious and we need to hold onto it tightly.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ one new case of COVID-19 , a woman who returned from overseas and is in hotel quarantine .
In other developments in the Asia-Pacific region : — India has reported 46,964 new confirmed coronavirus cases in the past 24 hours , in a sign of continued downward trend in infections .
The Health Ministry on Sunday also registered 470 additional deaths , taking total fatalities up to 122,111 .
The latest figures take the country ’ s total virus tally to close to 8.2 million , behind only the U.S. India saw a @ @ @ @ @ @ @ added more than 2 million in August and another 3 million in September .
But it is seeing a slower pace since mid-September , when daily infections touched a record of 97,894 with the highest number of deaths at 1,275 .
According to the Health Ministry , more than 7.4 million Indians have recovered from COVID-19 .
Some experts say the decline in cases suggests that the virus may have finally reached a plateau in India but others question the testing methods and warn that a major festival as well as the winter @ @ @ @ @ @ @ — Chinese health authorities said Sunday they have found 61 more asymptomatic cases of COVID-19 in an outbreak in the remote Xinjiang region , including the first outside the initially affected county .
To date , they have identified 54 people with symptoms and another 219 people who tested positive but haven ’ t shown any symptoms of the disease .
The latest asymptomatic cases include 15 in Akto country , which is near Shufu county , where all the previous cases were found .
The outbreak , outside the city of Kashgar @ @ @ @ @ @ @ garment factory in Shufu that employs 252 people and has been sealed off .

Australia has recorded no new locally transmitted coronavirus infection for the first time in five months.
In Melbourne, the capital of Victoria state, which had the highest number of cases in the country, residents were enjoying the first weekend of cafes, restaurants and pubs reopening to walk-in customers.
The city only has one mystery case without a known source. There are 61 active cases left across the state, down from 70 on Saturday.
State Deputy Premier James Merlino hailed Sunday’s zero figures as “another great day for Victoria,” but urged caution ahead of Australia’s most-prestigious horse race on Tuesday, the Melbourne Cup, known as the “race that stops a nation.” Australians traditionally gather in bars or in private homes to watch the event, a public holiday.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Yankees reliever Tommy Kahnle hits free-agent market

Right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle is free to talk to all clubs , after he opted for free agency over an outright assignment by the Yankees on Saturday .
What kind of interest the 31-year-old draws remains to be seen , since he isn ’ t expected to pitch in the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the first week of August .
Clearly , the team that signs Kahnle is looking toward 2022 , by which time Kahnle will have worked one inning in the previous two years .
Kahnle delivered a solid 2019 season , in which @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , threw 61 ¹/₃ innings , allowed 45 hits , struck out 88 , issued 20 walks and posted a 3.67 ERA .
He followed that by appearing in eight postseason games , in which he posted a 2.25 ERA .
Armed with a mid-90s fastball and a change-up that is effective enough to handle left-handed hitters , Kahnle was looked upon as an important part of what was expected to be a dominant Yankees bullpen this past season .
Instead , Kahnle ’ s season consisted of one inning in the third @ @ @ @ @ @ @ at Washington .
Asked to protect a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning , Kahnle had to work around a bases-loaded situation sparked by a one-out throwing error by shortstop Gleyber Torres .
After the error , Adam Eaton doubled before Kahnle struck out Starlin Castro and intentionally walked Howie Kendrick to load the bases .
Kahnle stranded three by striking out the left-handed hitting Eric Thames with a change-up .
Acquired from the White Sox with Todd Frazier and David Robertson in July 2017 , Kahnle spent parts of four seasons with @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the fifth round in 2010 out of Lynn University .
In 129 games for the Yankees , Kahnle was 6-3 with a 4.01 ERA .
For his career , Kahnle is 9-9 with a 3.82 ERA pitching for the Rockies , White Sox and Yankees .

Right-handed reliever Tommy Kahnle is free to talk to all clubs, after he opted for free agency over an outright assignment by the Yankees on Saturday.
What kind of interest the 31-year-old draws remains to be seen, since he isn’t expected to pitch in the 2021 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in the first week of August.
Clearly, the team that signs Kahnle is looking toward 2022, by which time Kahnle will have worked one inning in the previous two years.
Kahnle delivered a solid 2019 season, in which he appeared in a career-high 72 games, threw 61 ¹/₃ innings, allowed 45 hits, struck out 88, issued 20 walks and posted a 3.67 ERA. He followed that by appearing in eight postseason games, in which he posted a 2.25 ERA.
Armed with a mid-90s fastball and a change-up that is effective enough to handle left-handed hitters, Kahnle was looked upon as an important part of what was expected to be a dominant Yankees bullpen this past season.
Instead, Kahnle’s season consisted of one inning in the third game of the season, July 26 at Washington. Asked to protect a 3-2 lead in the eighth inning, Kahnle had to work around a bases-loaded situation sparked by a one-out throwing error by shortstop Gleyber Torres. After the error, Adam Eaton doubled before Kahnle struck out Starlin Castro and intentionally walked Howie Kendrick to load the bases. Kahnle stranded three by striking out the left-handed hitting Eric Thames with a change-up.
Acquired from the White Sox with Todd Frazier and David Robertson in July 2017, Kahnle spent parts of four seasons with the Yankees, who had drafted him the fifth round in 2010 out of Lynn University. In 129 games for the Yankees, Kahnle was 6-3 with a 4.01 ERA. For his career, Kahnle is 9-9 with a 3.82 ERA pitching for the Rockies, White Sox and Yankees.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--ESPN analyst on what Daniel Jones’ Giants legacy hinges on

The Giants won ’ t take any cues from antagonizer Rex Ryan ...

Louis Riddick isn’t ready to write off Daniel Jones just because he has fumbled or thrown an interception in all 20 games of his career.
But he isn’t about to excuse Jones’ 11 giveaways (second-most in the NFL this season) just because the quarterback is learning a new offense.
The best way for the Giants to determine if they truly have a franchise quarterback in Jones? Give him more weapons and more time.
“If he doesn’t correct it and it becomes a bigger problem, then you go to the next phase of the evaluation: Is this his surroundings or is this who he is now?” Riddick told The Post. “They are not at that point yet — and I don’t think anybody needs to be at that point until you get a more stable supporting cast, and you keep a coaching staff in place for more than one year.”
Riddick will be in the analyst’s chair for ESPN’s “Monday Night Football,” when the Giants face the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Three years ago, he was the runner-up to Dave Gettleman in the Giants’ general manager search. Two years ago, he favored Dwayne Haskins to Jones for the Giants’ No. 6 pick in the draft, and he could be months away from another round of interviews for GM vacancies.
More playmakers — not more draft picks — is a vote for the Giants to keep tight end Evan Engram at Tuesday’s trade deadline.
“You don’t trade those kinds of guys,” Riddick said. “The NFL is a league of selling hope, and one of the ways you can sell that is by saying, ‘Look at all these picks we have.’ That sounds fun, but maybe you should hold onto Engram instead of going out there into the great unknown and going, ‘I don’t know what kind of player I’m going to get, but I’ve got a nice third-rounder.’ ”
Engram has a disappointing 26 catches for 233 yards in what was supposed to be his breakout year under new offensive coordinator Jason Garrett. His drop against the Eagles last week likely cost the Giants a win.
“They try to find creative ways to get the ball to him,” Riddick said. “They are looking for 1-on-1 matchup situations where he is against the safety, but play-calling is a tricky thing when you are having a hard time running the football, a hard time protecting and the quarterback is having a hard time getting the ball out fast enough. It starts affecting all the plans you have for everyone else.”
Jones’ favorite target is Darius Slayton, who has 27 catches for 429 yards and three touchdowns. As the Giants build, is Slayton suited to be their No. 1 receiver or a complement?
“He’s not a No. 1 yet, but he’s working toward that,” Riddick said. “Maybe with a more diverse skill-set as far as the route tree he runs and his ability to win whether he’s inside or outside, whether it’s short, intermediate or deep, whether it’s run-after-catch and 50/50 balls. No. 1s win in all kind of environments. Right now, he would stand to benefit from having a true bona fide lead dog.”
Riddick compared how the Giants use Slayton as a backside receiver to the way the Cardinals use DeAndre Hopkins.
“The league respects the connection between him and Daniel because of how prolific they have been on the deep ball,” Riddick said. “He is a guy I have my eye on Monday because they know they are going to need the points, and he is their biggest home-run hitter.”
Forcing the ball to Slayton sometimes gets Jones in trouble. Riddick identified a formula behind Jones pressing and making bad decisions: Expectations for a high draft pick. Playing without some of his top weapons. Chatter about a winnable NFC East Division.
“You can’t make sweeping decisions about what kind of player he is going to be because there are too many things around him that are uncertain,” Riddick said. “The one thing he does need to cut down is turning over the football because then you have no shot of winning. If he keeps doing that, you are not going to win games. If you don’t win games, people look to replace you.”
Jones won a shootout against the Buccaneers in his first career start. He wasn’t facing Tom Brady then, and the Buccaneers didn’t have the look of a Super Bowl favorite. They do now.
“They are loaded — they just need to put it all together,” Riddick said. “Quite honestly, this is a game they need to make a statement. No disrespect, but the Giants are outmatched from a personnel standpoint. That doesn’t mean they can’t win it, but Tampa needs to win this game convincingly if they want people to consider them the favorite in the NFC.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--FBI investigating ‘Trump Train’ swarming of Biden bus on Texas interstate: report

The FBI is investigating a “ Trump Train ” incident from Friday , in which a Biden campaign bus was surrounded by a dozen pickup trucks driven by Trump supporters as it traveled down a Texas interstate , according to a report .
The dangerous , caught-on-video highway confrontation led the Biden campaign and state Democrats to cancel multiple Texas events in the battleground state , the Texas Tribune reported .
At least one minor collision was caused by the swarming of the bus along I-35 by the caravan of trucks full of Trump flag- and American flag-waving passengers , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the trucks honked their horns and shouted while surrounding the Biden bus and slowing it down , witnesses told the paper .
Still , the incident was celebrated by President Trump , who tweeted one clip of the confrontation along with his praise : “ I LOVE TEXAS !
” The FBI ’ s involvement was confirmed to the Tribune by law enforcement sources , the paper said .
“ Rather than engage in productive conversation about the drastically different visions that Joe Biden and Donald Trump have for our country , Trump @ @ @ @ @ @ @ our staff , surrogates , supporters , and others in harm ’ s way , ” the Biden campaign ’ s Texas spokesperson told the paper .
But Allen West , a spokesperson for the Texas GOP , dismissed questions from the paper as “ more fake news and propaganda , ” in a statement that concluded , “ Prepare to lose … stop bothering me , ” the Tribune reported .
Texas congressional candidate Wendy Davis was on the Biden bus at the time it was swarmed , the paper reported .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ in advance online under the hashtag # FollowTheBus , the paper said .
“ Trolling is Fun !
” one post said .
“ Join us in # SanAntonio to escort the Biden bus coming through San Antonio , ” it urged .
“ We are on the bridges & will intercept at Walters/I35 !
!
” In all , some 40-to-50 vehicles participated , local Biden campaign volunteer Eric Cervini told the paper , describing the trucks decorated with Trump and American flags he saw gathered along the side of the interstate @

The FBI is investigating a “Trump Train” incident from Friday, in which a Biden campaign bus was surrounded by a dozen pickup trucks driven by Trump supporters as it traveled down a Texas interstate, according to a report.
The dangerous, caught-on-video highway confrontation led the Biden campaign and state Democrats to cancel multiple Texas events in the battleground state, the Texas Tribune reported.
There was at least one minor collision on I-35 between a campaign staffer’s car and the caravan of trucks full of flag-waving passengers, according to the Tribune.
Those inside the trucks honked their horns and shouted while surrounding the Biden bus and slowing it down, witnesses told the paper.
Still, the incident was celebrated by President Trump, who tweeted one clip of the confrontation along with his praise: “I LOVE TEXAS!”
The FBI’s involvement was confirmed to the Tribune by law enforcement sources, the paper said.
“Rather than engage in productive conversation about the drastically different visions that Joe Biden and Donald Trump have for our country, Trump supporters in Texas instead decided to put our staff, surrogates, supporters, and others in harm’s way,” the Biden campaign’s Texas spokesperson told the paper.
But Allen West, a spokesperson for the Texas GOP, dismissed questions from the paper as “more fake news and propaganda” in a statement that concluded, “Prepare to lose … stop bothering me,” the Tribune reported.
Texas congressional candidate Wendy Davis was on the Biden bus at the time it was swarmed, the paper reported.
Friday’s incident had been promoted in advance online under the hashtag #FollowTheBus, the paper said.
“Trolling is Fun!” one post said. “Join us in #SanAntonio to escort the Biden bus coming through San Antonio.”
“We are on the bridges & will intercept at Walters/I35!!”
In all, some 40 to 50 vehicles participated, local Biden campaign volunteer Eric Cervini told the paper, describing the trucks decorated with Trump and American flags he saw gathered along the side of the interstate.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Man in Medieval clothing kills at least two in Quebec attack

A man dressed in Medieval garb attacked multiple victims with what police called a “ bladed weapon ” in Quebec @ @ @ @ @ at least two dead , according to reports .
Police in the French-Canadian city reported @ @ @ @ @ before midnight and urged residents to stay indoors while the suspect remains on the loose @ @ @ @ @ reported .
The incident took place near Parliament Hill close to the national assembly , @ @ @ @ @ Canada ’ s CTV News , five victims were taken to a local hospital but @ @ @ @ @ their conditions .
Authorities also did not immediately release details concerning the two people who @ @ @ @ @ there were additional victims .
“ It remains to be determined , but these are @ @ @ @ @ spokesperson Etienne Doyon told the station .

A man dressed in Medieval garb attacked multiple victims with what police called a “bladed weapon” in Quebec on Saturday night, leaving at least two dead, according to reports.
Police in the French-Canadian city reported the incident on Twitter shortly before midnight and urged residents to stay indoors while the suspect remains on the loose, the Canadian Broadcasting Corporation reported.
The incident took place near Parliament Hill close to the national assembly, police said.
According to Canada’s CTV News, five victims were taken to a local hospital but there was no information on their conditions.
Authorities also did not immediately release details concerning the two people who were killed or say if there were additional victims.
“It remains to be determined, but these are serious attacks,” police spokesperson Etienne Doyon told the station.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--NFL Week 8 predictions: 49ers will hand Seahawks another loss

The Steelers belong to Pittsburgh every bit as much as ...

Home team in CAPS:
49ers (+3) over SEAHAWKS: Seattle boasts enviable energy, along with the redoubtable Russell Wilson — but you can’t lay beaucoup points with them against sound teams, given their pliable defense, frequently placed in deep jeopardy by their habitual turnover carelessness. The visitors rise to this challenge, snaring another win in the face of market doubters.
CHIEFS (-19.5) over Jets: Kansas City is marking time, looking to avoid peaking too soon, with relatively easy pickings on the docket until after Thanksgiving — so not anticipating any huge upset. Thus, Chiefs should produce sufficient output to hold Gang Green at more than arm’s length.
LIONS (+2.5) over Colts: Indianapolis hunkered down last week after yielding the Bengals a long, lonesome lead. The Colts field a solid defense, on paper — though they haven’t beaten much, and life is likely to get much tougher over the next month-plus. The home side is revived a ton, and Kenny Golladay is in stroke. LB Darius Leonard projects he’ll be back from injury for this — check status.
PACKERS (-7) over Vikings: The Minnesota secondary remains diminished, by 2019 standards — which leaves the visitors behind the 8-ball when attempting to trade downfield strikes with Aaron Rodgers and his confident brace of receivers. The market invites investment in a potential seasonal-sweep performance. RB Dalvin Cook is expected back for Vikings.
Patriots (+4) over BILLS: We can’t deny the Pats likely are approaching the end of their nearly two-decade reign of terror -— but that doesn’t mean they’re fatally vulnerable. Still, the underdog is expected to be without stalwarts Julian Edelman and N’Keal Harry. Bills have regressed. Projected winds may affect scoring, should they creep over 20 mph.
BENGALS (+5.5) over Titans: Tennessee is coming off its third game in 13 days, when it didn’t show up against the Steelers until it was too late. Cincinnati has served us well — but Bengals RB Joe Mixon may be sidelined again this week. Multiple injuries on Cincinnati’s offensive side concern, as well, but Tennessee is a historically bad road favorite against unfamiliar sides. Joe Burrow!
Raiders (+3) over BROWNS: Cleveland’s remaining schedule outside of their division is friendly to their postseason ambitions, but this is no lock — though if the Raiders get some of their walking wounded back, give the visitors a solid shot. The Browns will miss key wideout Odell Beckham Jr. Neither defense is a powerhouse. Anticipated winds could hinder passing games.
Rams (-3.5) over DOLPHINS: L.A. team is a long way from home, off a Monday nighter. … But Miami is making the move from Ryan Fitzpatrick to precious high draft choice Tua Tagovailoa under center. Market price compels a strong lean to the superior road chalk.
Chargers (-3) over BRONCOS: Appears to us that wise heads played up the right side off the “pick” opening quote. The visitors’ bright young quarterback Justin Herbert gives every indication he could be better than good, and the Bolts should prevail if they commit to strong pass rush, designed to keep Broncos defense honest.
RAVENS (-4) over Steelers: “They” were trying to tell you something with the opener (Baltimore, -6). Steelers Nation proceeded to send it in. No question about it, The Ravens need this more, especially with the Browns in hot pursuit in tightly contested AFC North.
BEARS (+4) over Saints: Removed from its natural habitat, Chicago looked out of step when it couldn’t keep pace with the Rams on the Left Coast. The Saints appeared advantaged against defensively weakened Panthers, narrowly escaping. Key Saints pass target Michael Thomas isn’t expected to play. Powerhouse Bears LB Khalil Mack (knee) is iffy. Home side wideout Allen Robinson even less likely — check status.
EAGLES (-9) over Cowboys: Early market participants (opened Philly -1.5) were climbing over each other to avoid being run over. Seventh-round pick Ben DiNucci (out of James Madison) is slated to make his first start for Dallas, with Andy Dalton due back next week. Eagles are healthier, given likely happy returns of OL Jason Peters, TE Dallas Goedert and wideout Jalen Reagor.
Monday Night Football
Buccaneers (-10.5) over GIANTS: Tom Brady’s exquisite sense of career timing continues. Brady’s Bucs are prominent among NFC favorites to represent at the Super Bowl — which will be played at the Bucs’ home field. Tampa Bay can do this, even without an intense defensive effort, even with the absence of WR Chris Godwin and his broken finger. Giants’ Daniel Jones remains the league’s pacesetting turnover machine.
Last week: 7-5-1.
Season: 50-44-5.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Bills can gain stranglehold on AFC East with win over Patriots

Life after Tom Brady is suddenly bleak for the Patriots ... .

Inconceivable as it may sound, the Patriots’ chances of winning the AFC East — and possibly even making the playoffs — might be over by dinnertime Sunday.
Such is the precarious position in which the Patriots find themselves playing at Buffalo on Sunday. The Bills have the rare chance to bury the Patriots before Thanksgiving.
A Bills win would give them a 6-2 record and a 3½-game lead over New England, which would drop to 2-5 with its fourth consecutive loss. The Patriots enter the game having lost three in a row for the first time since 2002.
Since 2001, the Patriots have a 92-25 record against AFC East opponents. They’ve won their past seven games against the Bills, who are seeking their first AFC East title since 1995.
Now, thanks to spotty quarterback play post-Tom Brady with Cam Newton struggling and their top receiver Julian Edelman out with a knee injury, the Patriots are reeling.
There was even a report during the week that New England is ready to start selling off its roster, readying for a massive rebuilding process — beginning possibly with cornerback Stephon Gilmore, the reigning NFL Defensive Player of the Year and a former Bill.
That’s all shocking stuff, considering that the Patriots have won the AFC East title the past 11 seasons and in 16 of the past 17 years.
Newton, who was benched during last week’s blowout loss to the 49ers, but will remain the starter, has thrown just two touchdown passes to seven interceptions while rushing for five scores. It’s hardly out of the question, if he struggles again Sunday, that Bill Belichick would turn to Jarrett Stidham again.
Newton this week has acknowledged that his job is in a tenuous place.
“Losing is not acceptable in this locker room, in this county, in this state, in this area, in this region,’’ Newton said. “So, Cameron Newton, you need to pick your ‘expletive’ up.’’
The chances are Belichick is going to lean heavily on his running attack — which has been New England’s strength, ranked fourth in the league in average yards per game with 155. And, defending the run has not been a strength for the Bills, who have allowed 126.7 rushing yards per game and 4.6 yards per carry.
Neither Buffalo coach Sean McDermott (0-6) nor quarterback Josh Allen (0-3) has beaten the Patriots. In three games against New England, Allen has completed just 48.4 percent of his passes for 578 yards, three TDs and five INTs.
The matchup of the game figures to be Gilmore against Bills top receiver Stefon Diggs — if Gilmore plays. With his name a part of trade rumors this week, Gilmore appeared on the New England injury report with a knee ailment. If the Patriots truly are trying to move Gilmore by the Tuesday trade deadline, it’s possible they won’t play him in order to avoid the risk of injury.
McDermott, despite the chance to separate from the Patriots, has predictably stayed away from giving off that impression at all.
“We’re focused on one game right now,” he told reporters. “We’re in late October-early November. That’s really what we’re focused on right now.”
Asked if he saw the game as a chance for the Bills to prove themselves, McDermott said, “You prove yourself every week in the NFL.”
Bills center Mitch Morse echoed McDermott’s caution.
“I see a Bill Belichick-run team that is still very solid,” Morse said, according to the Buffalo News. “I think that 2-4 record doesn’t show how talented this football team is. And I think we’re treating it like we’re playing the New England Patriots, and that’s a team that’s formidable and a team that’s well-coached. If we don’t bring our absolute, very best, we can be embarrassed come Sunday.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Obama ‘shoots shot’ and nails 3-pointer while on campaign trail for Joe Biden

The former president took time out to shoot some hoops Saturday during a Michigan campaign stop for his one-time Vice President Joe Biden — and hit an impressive , caught-on-video corner shot from the 3-point line , according to CNN .
“ That ’ s what I do , ” Obama says in a viral video of the shot posted on Twitter .
“ That ’ s what I do !
” Biden campaign staffer Olivia Raisner , who posted the clip , commented , “ so this was absolutely insane.
” It had 9.4 million views by midnight Saturday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ campaign trail , including one who is heard yelling , “ Walk-off !
” “ Whoa , ” Biden , wearing a mask , says as he follows the ex-president out of the gym .
The basket even impressed NBA star LeBron James , who also posted the clip on Twitter .
“ Now you just showing out now my friend !
!
, ” the Lakers ’ star wrote .
“ That ’ s what you do huh ?
?
Ok ok I see .
All cash !
” Obama played varsity @ @ @ @ @ @ @ School , a private prep school in Honolulu , and has long professed his love of the game — playing throughout his political ascendency and while in the White House .

Barack Obama still has game.
The former president took time out to shoot some hoops Saturday during a Michigan campaign stop for his one-time Vice President Joe Biden — and hit an impressive, caught-on-video corner shot from the 3-point line, according to CNN.
“That’s what I do,” Obama says in a viral video of the shot posted on Twitter. “That’s what I do!”
Biden campaign staffer Olivia Raisner, who posted the clip, commented, “so this was absolutely insane.”
It had 9.4 million views by midnight Saturday.
The shot impressed others on the campaign trail, including one who is heard yelling, “Walk-off!”
“Whoa,” Biden, wearing a mask, says as he follows the ex-president out of the gym.
The basket even impressed NBA star LeBron James, who also posted the clip on Twitter.
“Now you just showing out now my friend!!,” the Lakers’ star wrote. “That’s what you do huh?? Ok ok I see. All cash!”
Obama played varsity and junior varsity basketball at the Punahou School, a private prep school in Honolulu, and has long professed his love of the game — playing throughout his political ascendency and while in the White House.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Steve Cohen set to end Mets’ tradition of free-agency penny-pinching

Maybe this won ’ t matter .
Maybe Steve Cohen really is planning ...

Goodbye offseason dysfunction and hello efficiency?
Steve Cohen’s arrival as the Mets’ new owner figures to end the annual tradition of team executives beginning the free-agent signing period, which starts Sunday night, unsure about the budget.
Under the Wilpon family reign it was commonplace for the general manager to doggedly pursue needed approval on even smaller acquisitions. The latest example was last winter, when Brodie Van Wagenen needed to sell team COO Jeff Wilpon on the idea of adding two back-end starting pitchers in Rick Porcello and Michael Wacha.
But little was as maddening for team officials than to finish plugging their offseason holes, only to be told by Wilpon that an additional $10 million was now available for payroll. Where was that money when the GM was trying to sign a better pitcher or outfielder?
The offseason heading into 2014 was a prime example. It was a free-agent signing period one team official described the Mets as “bringing a knife to a gunfight.” The winter meetings in Lake Buena Vista, Fla., concluded with the Mets signing Curtis Granderson and Bartolo Colon — two players team officials liked but didn’t love — and later hearing from Wilpon that additional money was available and how should the Mets spend it?
Cohen, a lifelong Mets fan with $14 billion in his piggy bank, figures to eliminate such angst. Sandy Alderson — who knows all too well about the challenges of past Mets winters (he was the general manager for 7 ½ years) — is returning as team president to oversee what should be a more efficient operating structure. Alderson is expected to select both a president of baseball operations and general manager to identify the talent. It would be considered an upset if Van Wagenen remains with the organization.
The most glaring need is starting pitching and catching, and the Mets will have no shortage of possibilities as teams stung financially by the pandemic look to slash spending. It could be a perfect storm of sorts for the Mets. Why choose between Trevor Bauer and trading for a high-end starter with a big contract when maybe you can have both?
J.T. Realmuto would look great behind the plate, but if his heart lies in Philadelphia, names such as Mike Zunino and Yadier Molina could be appealing. The Mets last week declined 2021 options on Wilson Ramos and Robinson Chirinos, leaving Tomas Nido as the lone experienced catcher.
It gets trickier with the other positions. An overlying issue is whether the DH will continue in the National League next season. At this point it’s anybody’s guess.
“That is an enormous one to have hanging over all these teams throughout the offseason — ‘Hey, we can’t really tell you what format we’re going to be running next year,’ ” a NL executive said. “OK, then how do I sign this guy or that guy? Perhaps no individual is more screwed by it than Nelson Cruz. Can somebody be in play for Nelson Cruz or not?”
The 40-year-old Cruz (who is one of the players the Mets considered when they signed Granderson) posted a .992 OPS last season for the Twins. Another player who possibly falls into that category is Marcell Ozuna, whose defensive skills have eroded in recent seasons, but he remains a premier right-handed bat, which the Mets need in trying to combat their deficiencies against lefty pitching. Adding such a bat (provided there is a DH in the NL) would likely mean trading somebody from a group that includes Dominic Smith, Jeff McNeil and Brandon Nimmo.
George Springer is the top available outfield free agent. If the Mets were to sign him, Nimmo could shift from center to a corner, where he is better suited. But without the DH question settled, it could be difficult for the incoming front office to choose a path.
For now, starting pitching and catcher are the obvious pursuits.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Hunter Biden was very bad at setting password on his infamous laptop: report

Ed Koch never missed an opportunity to tell his side ...

It didn’t take much for investigators to crack Hunter Biden’s infamous abandoned laptop, according to a report, because the password was “Hunter02.”
The MacBook Pro’s hard drive — subject of a series of New York Post stories and under investigation by the FBI — had the lax and lazy password despite containing a trove of e-mails and other data relating to his father, Democratic presidential contender Joe Biden, the Daily Mail on Sunday reported.
The former vice president’s son had ample reason to be more careful securing the device, the existence of which was first reported in The Post, the outlet noted.
Among its contents were his father’s private emails and phone numbers — including the cell numbers for almost every member of former President Barack Obama’s cabinet, the Mail reported.
Other contacts in the hard drive were for Gwyneth Paltrow, Coldplay singer Chris Martin, former presidential candidate John Kerry and ex-FBI boss Louis Freeh, the report said.
Hunter’s own data fills the drive, the report said — including personal email exchanges with his father and details of a $21,000 he spent on a “live cam” porn site, the Mail said.
The material was not protected by encryption or two-factor authentication — just the flimsy password, allowing a security risk that one former laptop security adviser to the British government told the Mail was “staggering.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Trump and Biden crack schoolboy taunts about beating each other up while campaigning

A long day of campaigning apparently left both President Trump and Joe Biden feeling a little punchy Saturday — or @ @ @ @ @ punching each other .
By the end of a rollicking day of stump speeches , @ @ @ @ @ their 70s — had each joked about beating each other up .
“ He ’ @ @ @ @ @ , ” Trump said of Biden at one point in criss-crossing Pennsylvania during a four-rally @ @ @ @ @ slap , you wouldn ’ t have to close your fist.
” Meanwhile , Biden @ @ @ @ @ Michigan , with a similar schoolyard taunt against his opponent .
“ When you were @ @ @ @ @ Biden said of Trump , “ wouldn ’ t you have liked to take a @ @ @

A long day of campaigning apparently left both President Trump and Joe Biden feeling a little punchy Saturday — or at least a little like punching each other.
By the end of a rollicking day of stump speeches, the candidates — both in their 70s — had each joked about beating each other up.
“He’s not a big guy,” Trump said of Biden at one point in criss-crossing Pennsylvania during a four-rally day. “A slight slap, you wouldn’t have to close your fist.”
Meanwhile, Biden entertained voters in Flint, Michigan, with a similar schoolyard taunt against his opponent.
“When you were in high school,” Biden said of Trump, “wouldn’t you have liked to take a shot?”
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--‘SNL’ basically endorses Joe Biden in pre-election episode

The final episode of “ Saturday Night Live ” before Tuesday ’ s presidential election went much further than the show did in 2016 .
Playing Hillary Clinton four years ago , Kate McKinnon looked at the audience and said , “ We can ’ t tell you who to vote for , but on Tuesday , we all get a chance to choose what kind of country we wan na live in.
” Vague enough , right ?
Well , this week was a hell of a lot more specific than that .
As former Vice President Joe Biden @ @ @ @ @ @ @ theme during the cold open and read a parody version of Edgar Allan Poe ’ s “ The Raven.
” The satirical poem ended thusly : “ This daylight savings time , let ’ s gain an hour and lose a president !
” Can ’ t get much more explicit than that .
Alec Baldwin ’ s President Trump didn ’ t appear for a rebuttal , but Maya Rudolph ’ s Kamala Harris did and , in a throwback , McKinnon ’ s Hillary showed up .
It was a logical @ @ @ @ @ @ @ than a month of mostly clunker sketches sending up Biden and President Trump in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election .
There is one more episode next week , but it ’ s safe to say that whether Trump or Biden wins , it won ’ t be funny .
At the end of last cycle , McKinnon ’ s Hillary sang a mournful version of Leonard Cohen ’ s “ Hallelujah.
” Side-splitting .
The Poe sequence had nobody ravin ’ .
“ I wanted to take your minds off the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Carrey ’ s Biden began .
“ Once upon a midnight dreary , while Trump retweeted QAnon theories.
” That , if you can believe it , was the funniest rhyme of the sketch .
“ Still I will win , ‘ cause I ’ m a baller , ” Carrey said , failing to make the Joe Cool gag work yet again .
“ Just ask my running mate , Kamal-er.
” Rudolph ’ s Harris tried to sell a joke that in mispronouncing her name , Biden is cutely out-of-touch @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolling its eyes at the previous line to notice .
The Raven in this instance was Clinton .
McKinnon shuffled in wearing a cape to warn Biden about her crash-and-burn run four years ago .
“ Quoth the Clinton , ” he said .
To which McKinnon added , “ We lost before !
” But then Season 46 ’ s low-key MVP arrived .
Not enough praise is heaped on regular cast member Beck Bennett for his phenomenal takes on politicians this year .
“ SNL ” tends to get too caught @ @ @ @ @ @ @ celebrating the mega talents of its own cast .
Bennett , who has previously played a hysterical , vampiric Mike Pence , this time took on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell .
The actor walked out with a Madame Tussauds-worthy face and bandaged purple hands , making reference to the senator ’ s mysterious recent change in appearance .
“ Oh , God .
What happened to your hands , lobster boy , ” chimed in Carrey with a dumb line .
Then Bennett jumped in and saved it : “ This is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Purple , ” he said .
“ SNL ” tried to make a splash this year by having an A-lister like Carrey join the show ’ s most frequent host , Baldwin , to make headline-grabbing election sketches .
It worked !
But for all the wrong reasons .
The reliance on big names only showed who the real stars are here : the sketch comedy ’ s cast of seasoned improvisers and comedians .
Regardless of what happens Tuesday , in four years , lose the celeb drop-ins and use the “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ”

The final episode of “Saturday Night Live” before Tuesday’s presidential election went much further than the show did in 2016.
Playing Hillary Clinton four years ago, Kate McKinnon looked at the audience and said, “We can’t tell you who to vote for, but on Tuesday, we all get a chance to choose what kind of country we wanna live in.” Vague enough, right?
Well, this week was a hell of a lot more specific than that.
As former Vice President Joe Biden, Jim Carrey took on a Halloween theme during the cold open and read a parody version of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven.”
The satirical poem ended thusly: “This daylight savings time, let’s gain an hour and lose a president!”
Can’t get much more explicit than that.
Alec Baldwin’s President Trump didn’t appear for a rebuttal, but Maya Rudolph’s Kamala Harris did and, in a throwback, McKinnon’s Hillary showed up.
It was a logical, if un-entertaining, end to more than a month of mostly clunker sketches sending up Biden and President Trump in the lead-up to the 2020 presidential election. There is one more episode next week, but it’s safe to say that whether Trump or Biden wins, it won’t be funny. At the end of last cycle, McKinnon’s Hillary sang a mournful version of Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah.” Side-splitting.
The Poe sequence had nobody ravin’.
“I wanted to take your minds off the election by reading a scary story,” Carrey’s Biden began. “Once upon a midnight dreary, while Trump retweeted QAnon theories.” That, if you can believe it, was the funniest rhyme of the sketch.
The rest were belabored groaners.
“Still I will win, ‘cause I’m a baller,” Carrey said, failing to make the Joe Cool gag work yet again. “Just ask my running mate, Kamal-er.”
Rudolph’s Harris tried to sell a joke that in mispronouncing her name, Biden is cutely out-of-touch, but the audience was too busy rolling its eyes at the previous line to notice.
The Raven in this instance was Clinton. McKinnon shuffled in wearing a cape to warn Biden about her crash-and-burn run four years ago.
“Quoth the Clinton,” he said. To which McKinnon added, “We lost before!”
But then Season 46’s low-key MVP arrived. Not enough praise is heaped on regular cast member Beck Bennett for his phenomenal takes on politicians this year. “SNL” tends to get too caught up in exciting celebrity stars rather than celebrating the mega talents of its own cast.
Bennett, who has previously played a hysterical, vampiric Mike Pence, this time took on Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell.
The actor walked out with a Madame Tussauds-worthy face and bandaged purple hands, making reference to the senator’s mysterious recent change in appearance.
“Oh, God. What happened to your hands, lobster boy,” chimed in Carrey with a dumb line.
Then Bennett jumped in and saved it: “This is a very common condition called Old Man Purple,” he said.
“SNL” tried to make a splash this year by having an A-lister like Carrey join the show’s most frequent host, Baldwin, to make headline-grabbing election sketches. It worked! But for all the wrong reasons.
The reliance on big names only showed who the real stars are here: the sketch comedy’s cast of seasoned improvisers and comedians. Regardless of what happens Tuesday, in four years, lose the celeb drop-ins and use the “Not Ready for Prime Time Players.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Trump caravans snarl traffic on Garden State Parkway, Mario Cuomo Bridge

Two caravans of President Trump supporters wreaked havoc on the Garden State Parkway and the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge on Sunday — creating traffic jams by stopping their cars and exiting the vehicles on the major motorways .
In New Jersey , the demonstrators in cars , SUVs and pickup trucks honked their horns and waved pro-Trump flags , according to video posted to Twitter by Yeshiva World News .
“ Yeah — woo !
” a man filming the video can be heard saying .
“ We shut it down , baby .
We shut it down.
” The @ @ @ @ @ @ @ with some people standing atop their cars , the video shows .
A similar scene played out in New York on the bridge connecting Nyack and Tarrytown .
Video shot by FNTV shows Trump supporters either idling in their cars or standing on the bridge to chants of “ USA , USA , USA.
” New York state Sen. David Carlucci , whose district covers Nyack , slammed the caravan and called on state police to charge those involved .
“ What was seen in New York was aggressive , dangerous , and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Carlucci said in a statement posted to Twitter .
“ The New York State Police should be working to identify these individuals and charging them .
We all have the right to show support for a presidential candidate , but we do not have the right to endanger others and break the law , ” he said .

Two caravans of President Trump supporters wreaked havoc on the Garden State Parkway and the Mario M. Cuomo Bridge on Sunday — creating traffic jams by stopping their cars and exiting the vehicles on the major motorways.
In New Jersey, the demonstrators in cars, SUVs and pickup trucks honked their horns and waved pro-Trump flags, according to video posted to Twitter by Yeshiva World News.
“Yeah — woo!” a man filming the video can be heard saying. “We shut it down, baby. We shut it down.”
The caravan was at a complete standstill, with some people standing atop their cars, the video shows.
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A similar scene played out in New York on the bridge connecting Nyack and Tarrytown.
Video shot by FNTV shows Trump supporters either idling in their cars or standing on the bridge to chants of “USA, USA, USA.”
New York state Sen. David Carlucci, whose district covers Nyack, slammed the caravan and called on state police to charge those involved.
“What was seen in New York was aggressive, dangerous, and reckless behavior by some Trump supporters,” Carlucci said in a statement posted to Twitter.
“The New York State Police should be working to identify these individuals and charging them. We all have the right to show support for a presidential candidate, but we do not have the right to endanger others and break the law,” he said.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Travis Kelce only makes Jets tight end’s nightmare look worse

For the better part of two decades , the Jets bided ...

Across their respective rosters, the gap in talent between the Jets and Chiefs is wider than the Atlantic Ocean, so to pinpoint one area that was the difference in the Chiefs’ 35-9 blowout of the hapless Jets on Sunday at Arrowhead Stadium is pure folly.
At one position, though, the gap is so obvious it screamed out at you through the television screen.
Tight end.
The Chiefs have one of the best in the game in Travis Kelce, who positively abused the Jets defense Sunday, catching eight passes for 109 yards and a touchdown.
The Jets?
Tight end was a position thought before the season to be a team strength, with Chris Herndon returning from an injury-riddled 2019 season and Ryan Griffin coming off a career year.
Herndon, who caught 39 passes for 502 yards and four TDs in 2018 in his rookie year, oozed promise for the future. Griffin had such a good 2019 season — 34 catches for 320 yards and five TDs — he was given a $10.8 million contract with $4 million guaranteed.
And yet, the two have been invisible in the offense this year with Herndon in particular having an utterly nightmarish season. His troubles were lowlighted by fumbling away the only pass he caught Sunday.
With the Jets having just fallen behind 28-9 late in the third quarter, Sam Darnold completed a short pass to Herndon, who was quickly separated from the ball on a hit by Chiefs safety Daniel Sorensen. The fumble, Herndon’s second this season, was recovered by cornerback Bashaud Breeland.
“We kind of got a rhythm going and the fumble killed us momentum-wise,’’ Darnold said. “We were on a good drive there and if we score seven there it’s a different ballgame. That’s something you can’t do against a good Kansas City team.’’
On their way off the field after the turnover, Darnold quickly caught up to Herndon, put his arm on his back and offered some words of encouragement.
“Chris is a warrior,’’ Darnold said. “He’s a great dude, who’s going to get through anything. I have confidence in him. The whole team has confidence in him. We know what kind of player he is. I know he has confidence in himself. I know there’s no one more upset than him when he makes mistakes.
“So, we’re just going to keep encouraging each other and taking it one day at a time.’’
On this day, while Kelce was putting up his numbers, the only reception a Jets tight end had was that 3-yard gain on the Herndon catch on which he fumbled. Herndon and Griffin have combined to catch 18 passes for 140 yards and no TDs.
Kelce, through eight games, has caught 48 passes for 610 yards and six TDs. Those numbers are better than Herndon’s or Griffin’s best NFL season.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--The Best Part of ‘The Spanish Princess’ is Meg Tudor’s Scottish Drama

There ’ s a lot going on in Season 2 of The Spanish Princess .
While Catherine of Aragon ( Charlotte Hope ) struggles to deliver a male heir for her beloved Henry VIII ( Ruiari O ’ Connor ) , he ’ s finding himself drawn to another woman .
Maggie Pole ( Laura Carmichael ) is juggling an unwanted suitor and her growing affections for another man .
Lina ( Stephanie Levi-John ) is raising twins and Princess Mary ( Sai Bennett ) is stuck with an old husband .
But the best subplot this season has to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ) Scotland-based storyline .
It ’ s not only tawdry , tragic , and inspiring , but it might be one of the first great looks at the drama that set the stage for Mary , Queen of Scots .
The Spanish Princess is the latest — and final — chapter in a series of Starz shows that adapt Philippa Gregory ’ s historic novels for the screen .
Starting with The White Queen , continuing with The White Princess , and finishing with Season 2 of The Spanish Princess , these series @ @ @ @ @ @ @ royal women who shaped English medieval history .
Up until now , we ’ ve mostly dealt with the York , Lancaster , and Tudor women who used passion to wage political battles in England .
The Spanish Princess not only introduced a foreign heroine , the titular Spanish princess Catherine , but has shown how Henry VIII ’ s two sisters , Meg and Mary , would have a direct hand in foreign affairs .
Specifically , Meg ’ s fight to retain the Scottish throne for her orphaned son .
Like @ @ @ @ @ @ @ forced into a political marriage with the much older King James IV of Scotland .
The Stuart king had many children born out of wedlock , but Meg was the mother of his only surviving heirs .
When Meg ’ s brother , Henry VIII , left England to battle the French on the continent , James took the opportunity to attempt an invasion .
However , he was routed by Catherine of Aragon ’ s troops at Flodden .
The Spanish Princess Season 2 builds its whole second episode around the dramatic @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s story doesn ’ t end there .
Upon her husband ’ s death , Meg had to fight to maintain authority as the regent of Scotland as her eldest son was still quite young .
The Spanish Princess is able to concisely explain the hyper-masculine forces working against her in just a few scenes where she is undercut by the clan chiefs .
Moreover , the show is also able to show Meg as a smart and passionate leader in her own right .
Her one weakness ?
Her heart .
Yeah @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Earl of Angus , in real life , too , and it was a huge mistake .
He was historically described as “ a young witless fool ” by his own family-members .
The feckless way in which he betrays Meg shows just what a loser he was .
But it also helps explain that Meg ’ s mistake wasn ’ t political , but personal .
She was every bit as capable of taking the reins of Scotland as any man .
The problem is she just picked the wrong one .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ haunt her but her granddaughter , Mary Stuart , Queen of Scots .
Just like her grandmother , Mary would be widowed young and then attempt to wrest control of Scotland away from the cabal of bickering clans usually in control .
She would , also , marry a total jabroni ( who ironically was Meg ’ s grandson from her third marriage ) .
I only say this because Meg ’ s story sets the stage for the drama still to come .
Moreover , Meg ’ s story is unlike anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a period drama .
Her story is as unfamiliar to history drama nerds as Catherine ’ s is infamous .
While keen history nuts might see the Anne Boleyn Easter eggs from a mile away , Meg ’ s story feels like a roller coaster of twists , turns , and tragedy .
Because of that , it ’ s kept me guessing , it ’ s kept me gasping , and it ’ s kept me rooting for Meg when she gets a small victory .
If nothing else , The Spanish @ @ @ @ @ @ @ why Emma Frost ’ s three historic dramas have been so compelling in the first place .
They ’ re all about reframing our understanding of history to say women were there , too .
And not just the handful of iconic women who have been transformed into myths by the passage of time .
Sisters , aunts , grandmothers , daughters , best friends , ladies in waiting , and more…they all influenced history .
And heck , doesn ’ t every woman want a man to look at her and proclaim @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” ?
Where to stream The Spanish Princess

There’s a lot going on in Season 2 of The Spanish Princess. While Catherine of Aragon (Charlotte Hope) struggles to deliver a male heir for her beloved Henry VIII (Ruiari O’Connor), he’s finding himself drawn to another woman. Maggie Pole (Laura Carmichael) is juggling an unwanted suitor and her growing affections for another man. Lina (Stephanie Levi-John) is raising twins and Princess Mary (Sai Bennett) is stuck with an old husband. But the best subplot this season has to be Meg’s (Georgie Henley) Scotland-based storyline. It’s not only tawdry, tragic, and inspiring, but it might be one of the first great looks at the drama that set the stage for Mary, Queen of Scots.
The Spanish Princess is the latest — and final — chapter in a series of Starz shows that adapt Philippa Gregory’s historic novels for the screen. Starting with The White Queen, continuing with The White Princess, and finishing with Season 2 of The Spanish Princess, these series tell the real stories of the incredible royal women who shaped English medieval history. Up until now, we’ve mostly dealt with the York, Lancaster, and Tudor women who used passion to wage political battles in England. The Spanish Princess not only introduced a foreign heroine, the titular Spanish princess Catherine, but has shown how Henry VIII’s two sisters, Meg and Mary, would have a direct hand in foreign affairs. Specifically, Meg’s fight to retain the Scottish throne for her orphaned son.
Like the real Margaret Tudor, Meg was forced into a political marriage with the much older King James IV of Scotland. The Stuart king had many children born out of wedlock, but Meg was the mother of his only surviving heirs. When Meg’s brother, Henry VIII, left England to battle the French on the continent, James took the opportunity to attempt an invasion. However, he was routed by Catherine of Aragon’s troops at Flodden.
The Spanish Princess Season 2 builds its whole second episode around the dramatic events of Flodden, but Meg’s story doesn’t end there. Upon her husband’s death, Meg had to fight to maintain authority as the regent of Scotland as her eldest son was still quite young. The Spanish Princess is able to concisely explain the hyper-masculine forces working against her in just a few scenes where she is undercut by the clan chiefs. Moreover, the show is also able to show Meg as a smart and passionate leader in her own right. Her one weakness? Her heart.
Yeah, Margaret eloped with Archibald Douglas, Earl of Angus, in real life, too, and it was a huge mistake. He was historically described as “a young witless fool” by his own family-members. The feckless way in which he betrays Meg shows just what a loser he was. But it also helps explain that Meg’s mistake wasn’t political, but personal. She was every bit as capable of taking the reins of Scotland as any man. The problem is she just picked the wrong one.
Meg’s choice would not only haunt her but her granddaughter, Mary Stuart, Queen of Scots. Just like her grandmother, Mary would be widowed young and then attempt to wrest control of Scotland away from the cabal of bickering clans usually in control. She would, also, marry a total jabroni (who ironically was Meg’s grandson from her third marriage). I only say this because Meg’s story sets the stage for the drama still to come.
Moreover, Meg’s story is unlike anything we’ve come to expect from a period drama. Her story is as unfamiliar to history drama nerds as Catherine’s is infamous. While keen history nuts might see the Anne Boleyn Easter eggs from a mile away, Meg’s story feels like a roller coaster of twists, turns, and tragedy. Because of that, it’s kept me guessing, it’s kept me gasping, and it’s kept me rooting for Meg when she gets a small victory.
If nothing else, The Spanish Princess‘s Meg storyline reminds us why Emma Frost’s three historic dramas have been so compelling in the first place. They’re all about reframing our understanding of history to say women were there, too. And not just the handful of iconic women who have been transformed into myths by the passage of time. Sisters, aunts, grandmothers, daughters, best friends, ladies in waiting, and more…they all influenced history.
And heck, doesn’t every woman want a man to look at her and proclaim she’s a “fucking she-wolf”?
Where to stream The Spanish Princess


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Cyclist delivering pizza killed in hit-and-run collision on Upper East Side

A man delivering pizza on an E-bike was killed in a hit-and-run collision on the Upper East Side Sunday afternoon @ @ @ @ @ The 42-year-old victim was riding north on the bicycle along Second Avenue at 4:28 p.m. @ @ @ @ @ a black Chevy Tahoe that was traveling westbound on 97th Street , an NYPD spokesman @ @ @ @ @ of the SUV sped off , with the vehicle later found abandoned at 96th Street @ @ @ @ @ from the scene show that the vehicle had TLC license plates .
The cyclist was @ @ @ @ @ Hospitals/Metropolitan , where he was pronounced dead , police said .
Police said no arrests @ @ @ @ @ case and the incident is under investigation .
The name of the victim was not @ @ @ @ @ the cops said .

A man delivering pizza on an e-bike was killed in a hit-and-run collision on the Upper East Side on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
The 42-year-old victim was riding the bicycle south along Second Avenue at 4:28 p.m. when he was struck by a black Chevy Tahoe that was traveling westbound on 97th Street, an NYPD spokesman said.
The unidentified driver of the SUV sped off, with the vehicle later found abandoned at 96th Street and Third Avenue.
Photographs from the scene show that the vehicle had TLC license plates.
The cyclist was rushed to NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan, where he was pronounced dead, police said.
Police said no arrests have been made in the case and the incident is under investigation.
The name of the victim was not released pending family notification, the cops said.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Fordham basketball halts workouts after positive COVID-19 test

Due to a positive COVID-19 test , Fordham ’ s men ’ s basketball team began a 14-day pause of all workouts on Friday , a source confirmed , that is in line with NCAA guidelines .
The Rams are scheduled to open the season against Iona and Rick Pitino on Nov. 25 at Rose Hill Gym in The Bronx .
That means practice can start again on Nov. 13 if all goes well , less than two weeks before the opener .
Fordham , the first New York City area program to be forced to pause workouts since official @ @ @ @ @ @ @ is supposed to face St. John ’ s on Dec. 8 at Carnesecca Arena , along with playing Manhattan , Maine and Stony Brook this season , a source said .
Fordham is following the guidelines , not only by holding off on workouts , but having players and staff members isolate for 14 days .
The NCAA has issued a guideline for basketball programs to have entire teams quarantine for one positive test and not work out together during that time , which many coaches feel will make it difficult for anything @ @ @ @ @ @ @ played .

Due to a positive COVID-19 test, Fordham’s men’s basketball team began a 14-day pause of all workouts on Friday, a source confirmed, that is in line with NCAA guidelines.
The Rams are scheduled to open the season against Iona and Rick Pitino on Nov. 25 at Rose Hill Gym in The Bronx. That means practice can start again on Nov. 13 if all goes well, less than two weeks before the opener. Fordham, the first New York City area program to be forced to pause workouts since official practices began on Oct. 14, also is supposed to face St. John’s on Dec. 8 at Carnesecca Arena, along with playing Manhattan, Maine and Stony Brook this season, a source said.
Fordham is following the guidelines, not only by holding off on workouts, but having players and staff members isolate for 14 days.
The NCAA has issued a guideline for basketball programs to have entire teams quarantine for one positive test and not work out together during that time, which many coaches feel will make it difficult for anything close to a normal season to be played.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Yankees’ expected DJ LeMahieu move comes with intriguing development

This will be a Hot Stove League unlike any other ... .

As expected, the Yankees made infielder DJ LeMahieu the $18.9 million qualifying offer on Sunday. They didn’t do that with free-agent starters Masahiro Tanaka, J.A. Happ and James Paxton.
Happ and Paxton had no chance of receiving the offer, but there was a possibility Tanaka may have gotten one.
Considering he is in line for a multiyear deal worth more than one year for $18.9 million, LeMahieu is certain to reject the offer. Players have until Nov. 11 to do so. Players who reject the offer are free agents. The team that signs a qualified free agent, other than his most recent club, must surrender draft-pick compensation.
LeMahieu, who recently finished a two-year deal for $24 million, is in line for a significant raise after leading the majors in hitting with a .364 average. His ability to play third base, second and first and his reputation as an outstanding clubhouse presence are attractive. The Yankees want him back but might not be willing to extend to four years for the 32-year-old, who finished fourth in the AL MVP race in 2019 and will likely garner MVP votes this year.
As for Tanaka, who turned 32 on Sunday, he has only known the Yankees since arriving from Japan in 2014. Like LeMahieu, Tanaka has a strong résumé and is highly thought of throughout the organization. In 174 games (173 starts), Tanaka has a 78-46 record and a 3.74 ERA.
The Yankees need rotation help beyond Gerrit Cole, and Tanaka is a fit for them. But in this COVID-19-affected, free-agent atmosphere where teams took a financial bath, it is difficult to see how it will shake out.
Outside the Yankees organization, one development to keep an eye on is the Phillies not making Didi Gregorius a qualifying offer. Last week, the former Yankee shortstop said he didn’t believe the Yankees wanted him back. But if the Yankees believe Gleyber Torres is a better fit at second than short, they are going to need a shortstop.
The Angels, who are expected to lose elite defender Andrelton Simmons (who also didn’t get a qualifying offer) to free agency, have been linked to Gregorius, who turns 31 in February. Oakland’s free-agent shortstop Marcus Semien didn’t get a qualifying offer.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Trump vows election night legal challenges in key swing states

President Trump on Sunday night said his campaign will bring election night legal challenges to key swing states that were granted mail-in ballot extensions .
“ We ’ re going to go in the night of – as soon as the election is over – we ’ re going in with our lawyers , ” Trump told reporters in North Carolina before his third rally of the day .
The president blasted recent Supreme Court decisions that led to mail-in ballot extensions in certain states , including Pennsylvania and North Carolina .
Pennsylvania was granted a three-day extension , while @ @ @ @ @ @ @ be counted if they arrive by Nov. 12 .
In order for the ballots to count , they must be postmarked before Election Day .
“ I think it ’ s a terrible thing when ballots can be collected after an election , ” Trump said Sunday night .
“ I think it ’ s a terrible thing when people or states are allowed to tabulate ballots for a long period of time after the election is over , because it can only lead to one thing , ” he said .
During @ @ @ @ @ @ @ repeatedly said that mail-in voting is rife with fraud .
He repeated that claim Sunday night .
“ I think there is great danger to it , and I think a lot of fraud and misuse can take place .
I think it ’ s a terrible decision by the Supreme Court — a terrible decision , ” Trump said .

President Trump on Sunday night said his campaign will bring election night legal challenges to key swing states that were granted mail-in ballot extensions.
“We’re going to go in the night of – as soon as the election is over – we’re going in with our lawyers,” Trump told reporters in North Carolina before his third rally of the day.
The president blasted recent Supreme Court decisions that led to mail-in ballot extensions in certain states, including Pennsylvania and North Carolina.
Pennsylvania was granted a three-day extension, while ballots in the Tar Heel state will be counted if they arrive by Nov. 12. In order for the ballots to count, they must be postmarked before Election Day.
“I think it’s a terrible thing when ballots can be collected after an election,” Trump said Sunday night.
“I think it’s a terrible thing when people or states are allowed to tabulate ballots for a long period of time after the election is over, because it can only lead to one thing,” he said.
During his 2020 campaign, the president has repeatedly said that mail-in voting is rife with fraud. He repeated that claim Sunday night.
“I think there is great danger to it, and I think a lot of fraud and misuse can take place. I think it’s a terrible decision by the Supreme Court — a terrible decision,” Trump said.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Anti-Semitic and racist graffiti scrawled on street in New Jersey town

A northern New Jersey town woke up on Halloween morning to find anti-Semitic and racist graffiti scribbled on the streets of their neighborhood.
The mayor of Woodcliff Lake shared the photographs of the graffiti scrawled in white chalk on Woodmont Drive which included a swastika, the drawing of a penis, and the words ‘Jews’ and’ n——.‘
“These images are disturbing and criminal. It is vandalism and a hate crime. The perpetrators will be dealt with to the fullest extent of the law,” Woodcliff Lake Mayor Carols A. Rendo said.
The crime happened on Mischief Night, where teenagers usually dangle toilet paper and silly string from trees, and throw soap or egg yolks on parked cars the night before Halloween.
Rendo told the Post, “A resident text me early in the morning and I was quite disturbed and upset by it.” He expects that the perpetrators are “ignorant kids who thought it was funny.”
There are a significant number of Jewish Americans who reside in Woodcliff Lake.
“I am appalled by these anti-Semitic acts. This is a hate crime and should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law,” Cathy Pollak, a 31 year resident of WCL told The Post.
Danielle Shugar Berkowicz commented on Facebook, “Anyone old enough to draw a swastika is able to understand it’s true meaning. Really upsetting and horrifying this could happen in our town.”
The police are in the process of conducting an investigation.
“The WCLPD is investigating a bias incident regarding hate speech and symbols displayed in the area of Woodmont Drive,” tweeted the police department. “We are taking this matter very seriously as this conduct is unacceptable in our community.”
New Jersey saw bias crimes rise 73% in 2019 to 345 incidents, the most ever recorded in the state and the second-highest nationwide behind New York State.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--Sad state of Jets-Patriots rivalry offers one bit of hope

Grading the Jets following Sunday ’ s 35-9 loss to the Kansas ...

For the better part of two decades, the Jets bided their time and tried to wait out the Patriots. Year after year, the Pats would go 14-2 or 13-3 or some such tribute to gaudy dominance. Year after year, the Jets would collect a substantially lesser record. The Jets growled occasionally. The Pats never much minded.
“Someday,” Jets fans said.
“The Pats won’t be the Pats forever,” they reasoned.
“Their time is coming,” they figured.
And here we are: the Patriots lost in Buffalo on Sunday when Cam Newton did the very thing so many AFC East opponents have done in their shadow the last 20 years: he made a losing play when the game was there to be won. He fumbled late in the fourth quarter with the Pats driving for a winning TD, already in range to send the game to OT with a field goal.
It was the Pats’ fourth loss in a row. They are in a free fall. They have a quarterback, Newton, who looks well past his expiration date. The man in the hood, Bill Belichick, looks a little befuddled how to stop all of this. Their time has come!
And the Jets are 0-8.
So the Pats’ time came at a time when the Jets can’t possibly enjoy it. They got flattened by the Chiefs, 35-9, on a day when Andy Reid took mercy on their souls and pulled all of his first-stringers when there was still plenty of time to have more fun. The Jets entered as 19 ½-point underdogs and it never felt like they were in any real danger of covering the spread.
“I’m doing this to win,” Jets’ coach Adam Gase said, “I’m not trying to get my face stomped in.”
There were 53 stomped-in faces on the field at Arrowhead Stadium on Sunday. The Jets actually had three nice, sustained drives in the first half, resulting in three field goals. The Chiefs had three nice drives in the first half, resulting in three touchdowns. That is not a winning formula against any team; against the Chiefs it’s suicide.
“We knew what kind of game it was going to be,” Gase said, and the way that 21-9 halftime Chiefs lead was secured it was like a tribute to Jimmy Malone, one of the great characters in the canon of Sean Connery, who died Saturday.
In explaining “the Chicago way” to Elliot Ness in “The Untouchables” Malone said: “He pulls a knife, you pull a gun. He sends one of yours to the hospital, you send one of his to the morgue.”
The Jets brought a knife to a gunfight and inevitably wound up on a gurney in a drawer. No surprise there. They are 0-8 on merit. There hasn’t been a whole lot of ambiguity to any of it. It is the second time in their history they start 0-8. The other time, 1996, they traveled to Phoenix in Week 9, and they beat the Cardinals 31-21.
That’s where their old friends from Foxboro come into the picture. The last time the Pats seemed this vulnerable was 2000, Belichick’s first year, when they were 5-11. The Jets have had a better record than the Pats exactly one time in the ensuing 20 years, 2002. They will not finish with a better record than them this year.
But there may be no better opportunity for the Jets to win a game this year than next Monday, when the Pats limp into MetLife Stadium. Now, it is entirely possible that you, as a Jets fan, would prefer the Pats bring their ghosts to Jersey and let them haunt Sam Darnold, keep the left side of the Jets’ hyphen clean, do their part to nudge the Jets along to 0-16.
But if the idea of 0-16 disgusts you in any way … well, this really may be it. There are a couple of losing teams ahead for the Jets — the Bengals and the Chargers — but raise your hand if you don’t think Joe Burrow and Justin Herbert don’t enjoy sweet dreams every night knowing they’ll be able to take aim at the Jets’ miserable defense some Sunday soon.
No. Next week is it. Next week is the time. There may be nobody in their right mind outside of friends and family who would possibly want to watch that game litter prime time a week from Monday, but they’ll play the game. The worst Pats team in recent memory versus what might be the worst football team in anyone’s memory.
It may approximate football in hell. But 0-8 Jets teams are known to be historically invincible in Week 9.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--De Blasio emerges as wedge issue in 11th hour of Rose-Malliotakis race

Mayor Bill de Blasio is emerging as a controversial campaign issue in the 11th hour of the fiercely contested race between first-term Democratic Rep. Max Rose and rival Republican state Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis .
In weekend text messages and handouts to voters , the Malliotakis campaign and the New York State Republican Party told voters that de Blasio “ endorsed ” Rose .
De Blasio has not endorsed Rose .
But the liberal mayor did say he generally “ supports ” Democrats when asked about the Rose-Malliotakis race in the 11th congressional district on NY1 last month .
Asked if @ @ @ @ @ @ @ race , de Blasio said , “ I have not .
You know , I support Democrats though.
” Malliotakis and her allies have pounced on de Blasio ’ s statement to claim he backs Rose ’ s re-election .
De Blasio is unpopular in the 11th CD that encompasses Staten Island and portions of southern Brooklyn .
Malliotakis , who was the GOP candidate for mayor in 2017 , captured 70 percent of the vote on the island even though de Blasio easily won re-election citywide .
Rose actually produced a web @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ever , and accused Malliotakis and the GOP of a smear by trying to tie him to Hizzoner .
“ It ’ s a series of distractions .
If the Mayor even tried to endorse me , I ’ d put the endorsement in the middle of the street , I ’ d get in a truck , and I ’ d drive over the endorsement , ” Rose said in a NY1 interview , which he tweeted .
“ And then I ’ d get in reverse and drive over it again @ @ @ @ @ @ @ survive.
” The Malliotakis campaign text message claimed de Blasio “ endorsed ” Rose because the congressman “ joined ” the mayor to “ defund ” the police and end cash bail for many criminal defendants — both of which are not true .
The campaign hand-out said “ liberal ” Rose “ was endorsed ” by de Blasio and urged constituents to vote “ no ” on Rose and de Blasio ’ s agenda .
Malliotakis campaign spokesman Rob Ryan defended the tactic of lumping Rose with de Blasio .
Rose opposes @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the congressman participated in a Black Lives Matter/anti-police brutality protest on Staten Island –following outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis — where some marchers held up signs calling for cutting funding to the NYPD .
“ Max Rose and Bill de Blasio are liberal Democrats joined at the hip , ” Ryan said .
“ I know one thing for sure — Bill de Blasio is not endorsing Nicole Malliotakis.
” Said Rose campaign spokesman Jonas Edwards-Jenks , “ The desperate Malliotakis campaign is closing the race with lies.
” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ have bludgeoned each other with millions of dollars in attack ads .
Rose has called Malliotakis a “ fraud ” and the assemblywoman has referred to the congressman as a “ radical liberal ” clone of de Blasio .
A recent NBC 4 New York/Marist College poll found that the race is a virtual dead heat .

Mayor Bill de Blasio is emerging as a controversial campaign issue in the 11th hour of the fiercely contested race between first-term Democratic Rep. Max Rose and rival Republican state Assemblywoman Nicole Malliotakis.
In weekend text messages and handouts to voters, the Malliotakis campaign and the New York State Republican Party told voters that de Blasio “endorsed” Rose.
De Blasio has not endorsed Rose.
But the liberal mayor did say he generally “supports” Democrats when asked about the Rose-Malliotakis race in the 11th congressional district on NY1 last month.
Asked if he had made an endorsement in the race, de Blasio said, “I have not. You know, I support Democrats though.”
Malliotakis and her allies have pounced on de Blasio’s statement to claim he backs Rose’s re-election.
De Blasio is unpopular in the 11th CD that encompasses Staten Island and portions of southern Brooklyn. Malliotakis, who was the GOP candidate for mayor in 2017, captured 70 percent of the vote on the island even though de Blasio easily won re-election citywide.
Rose on Sunday rejected a de Blasio endorsement as political poison.
Rose actually produced a web ad calling de Blasio the worst mayor ever, and accused Malliotakis and the GOP of a smear by trying to tie him to Hizzoner.
“It’s a series of distractions. If the Mayor even tried to endorse me, I’d put the endorsement in the middle of the street, I’d get in a truck, and I’d drive over the endorsement,” Rose said in a NY1 interview, which he tweeted.
“And then I’d get in reverse and drive over it again to make sure that endorsement did not survive.”
The Malliotakis campaign text message claimed de Blasio “endorsed” Rose because the congressman “joined” the mayor to “defund” the police and end cash bail for many criminal defendants — both of which are not true. The campaign hand-out said “liberal” Rose “was endorsed” by de Blasio and urged constituents to vote “no” on Rose and de Blasio’s agenda.
Malliotakis campaign spokesman Rob Ryan defended the tactic of lumping Rose with de Blasio.
Rose opposes defunding the police. But Ryan noted the congressman participated in a Black Lives Matter/anti-police brutality protest on Staten Island –following outrage over the death of George Floyd in Minneapolis — where some marchers held up signs calling for cutting funding to the NYPD.
“Max Rose and Bill de Blasio are liberal Democrats joined at the hip,” Ryan said.
“I know one thing for sure — Bill de Blasio is not endorsing Nicole Malliotakis.”
Said Rose campaign spokesman Jonas Edwards-Jenks, “The desperate Malliotakis campaign is closing the race with lies.”
Both campaigns and their Super PAC allies have bludgeoned each other with millions of dollars in attack ads. Rose has called Malliotakis a “fraud” and the assemblywoman has referred to the congressman as a “radical liberal” clone of de Blasio.
A recent NBC 4 New York/Marist College poll found that the race is a virtual dead heat.


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--MoMA supporting its rapping chairman despite ties to Epstein

Billionaire Leon Black is being plagued by questions about his ties to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein everywhere but the Museum of Modern Art , where he is chairman , The Post has learned .
Trustees of the Midtown Manhattan museum have been reluctant to act on reports that their chairman since 2018 funneled millions in consulting fees to Epstein for years after he pleaded guilty to child prostitution in 2008 , sources said .
MoMA trustees have told The Post they expect the board to address the sticky situation only if it ends up hurting the museum ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Black is found to have engaged in wrongdoing , which he vehemently denies .
One trustee said he believes the founder , chairman and chief executive of Apollo Global Management when he says he regrets “ any involvement ” with Epstein , who killed himself in prison last year while awaiting trial for sex trafficking .
“ Leon ’ s been extremely good to the museum and he takes his work seriously , ” the trustee said of Black , who donated tens of millions to the well-heeled museum before being named its @ @ @ @ @ @ @ through this.
” A second trustee said , “ The news about Leon and Epstein is a bit surprising , ” before predicting that the museum ’ s stewards will let the scandal “ play out.
” “ I suppose for the moment people [ MoMA trustees ] will not do anything .
I think it will play itself out in the press and in investigations , ” the trustee said .
When Black took over the MoMA chairman role in 2018 , he vowed to not cause trouble and live up to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Speyer , sources said .
Black even put the promise to song in July 2018 in the form of a rap he performed for his new art pals at the palatial , Renaissance-styled four-story townhouse he owns on 19 East 70th St. , a former art gallery itself .
The guests were enjoying pre-dinner drinks in the living room when Black handed out sheets of paper containing lyrics .
He then stood opposite Edvard Munch ’ s painting “ The Scream , ” for which he paid $ 125 million in 2012 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ve been so lucky to entrust it with Speyer ; you know that dude builds things higher and higher , ” Black sang .
Some of the MoMA trustees exchanged glances , not knowing what to think as the song continued .
A few sang along , a source said .
“ And you know when Leon ’ s in charge , you know he ’ ll keep us from disasters , ‘ cause that guy keeps up with all the modern masters .
“ We need you to tell us the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ re like a fountain of youth , ” he belted out , according to sources and a lyrics sheet reviewed by The Post .
“ He was really into it and was enjoying the spotlight , ” one attendee told The Post , adding that the lyrics now seem ironic as Black is hardly keeping MoMA clear of trouble .
After the sing-along , the trustees enjoyed a buffet and cookies adorned with the faces of Speyer , MoMA ’ s outgoing chair , and President Marie-Josée Kravis , according to sources @ @ @ @ @ @ @ request for comment .
Black , through a spokeswoman , reiterated his statements disavowing Epstein , including that Black “ was completely unaware of , and continues to be appalled by , ” the conduct that led to Epstein ’ s 2019 arrest .
The 69-year-old financier and avid art collector has been under pressure to explain his Epstein ties since the pervy money manager was charged last year with exploiting dozens of underage girls as young as 14 for sex between 2002 and 2005 — allegations that dogged him both before and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ US Virgin Islands district attorney — in investigating allegations that Epstein broughts hundreds of young women to a private island located in that territory — has filed for subpoenas aimed at Black .
She also filed to subpoena fellow MoMA trustee Glenn Dubin and the financier ’ s wife Eva Andersson-Dubin , who were pals with Epstein .
The couple has also denied any wrongdoing .
The pressure mounted last month when the New York Times reported that Black funneled some $ 50 million in consulting fees to Epstein between 2012 and 2017 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ for tax advice and estate planning and that Apollo never did any business with him .
The $ 312 billion firm is now independently investigating the relationship in hopes of putting investors at ease .
Experts say they would recommend MoMA ’ s board consider protecting itself from any potential fallout , including by asking Black to take a leave of absence .
“ One could imagine a situation where Black says , ‘ All I did was make a foolish decision but for the time being I am willing to step off @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ ” said Richard Marker , expert on philanthropic ethics and founder of the Institute for Wise Philanthropy , an advisory group .

Billionaire Leon Black is being plagued by questions about his ties to alleged sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein everywhere but the Museum of Modern Art, where he is chairman, The Post has learned.
Trustees of the Midtown Manhattan museum have been reluctant to act on reports that their chairman since 2018 funneled millions in consulting fees to Epstein for years after he pleaded guilty to child prostitution in 2008, sources said.
MoMA trustees have told The Post they expect the board to address the sticky situation only if it ends up hurting the museum’s ability to raise money — or if Black is found to have engaged in wrongdoing, which he vehemently denies.
One trustee said he believes the founder, chairman and chief executive of Apollo Global Management when he says he regrets “any involvement” with Epstein, who killed himself in prison last year while awaiting trial for sex trafficking.
“Leon’s been extremely good to the museum and he takes his work seriously,” the trustee said of Black, who donated tens of millions to the well-heeled museum before being named its chairman. “I hope he gets through this.”
A second trustee said, “The news about Leon and Epstein is a bit surprising,” before predicting that the museum’s stewards will let the scandal “play out.”
“I suppose for the moment people [MoMA trustees] will not do anything. I think it will play itself out in the press and in investigations,” the trustee said.
When Black took over the MoMA chairman role in 2018, he vowed to not cause trouble and live up to his predecessor, real estate mogul Jerry Speyer, sources said. Black even put the promise to song in July 2018 in the form of a rap he performed for his new art pals at the palatial, Renaissance-styled four-story townhouse he owns on the Upper East Side, a former art gallery itself.
The guests were enjoying pre-dinner drinks in the living room when Black handed out sheets of paper containing lyrics. He then stood opposite Edvard Munch’s painting “The Scream,” for which he paid $125 million in 2012, to perform.
A pianist accompanied him.
“You know we’ve been so lucky to entrust it with Speyer; you know that dude builds things higher and higher,” Black sang.
Some of the MoMA trustees exchanged glances, not knowing what to think as the song continued. A few sang along, a source said.
“And you know when Leon’s in charge, you know he’ll keep us from disasters, ‘cause that guy keeps up with all the modern masters.
“MoMA.
“Dali. O’Keefe and Mark Rothko.
“MoMA.
“Oldenburg, Kusama and Velasco.
“MoMA.
“We need you to tell us the truth.
“MoMA.
“For the world you’re like a fountain of youth,” he belted out, according to sources and a lyrics sheet reviewed by The Post.
“He was really into it and was enjoying the spotlight,” one attendee told The Post, adding that the lyrics now seem ironic as Black is hardly keeping MoMA clear of trouble.
After the sing-along, the trustees enjoyed a buffet and cookies adorned with the faces of Speyer, MoMA’s outgoing chair, and President Marie-Josée Kravis, according to sources.
MoMA didn’t return a request for comment. Black, through a spokeswoman, reiterated his statements disavowing Epstein, including that Black “was completely unaware of, and continues to be appalled by,” the conduct that led to Epstein’s 2019 arrest.
The 69-year-old financier and avid art collector has been under pressure to explain his Epstein ties since the pervy money manager was charged last year with exploiting dozens of underage girls as young as 14 for sex between 2002 and 2005 — allegations that dogged him both before and after his 2008 guilty plea.
The US Virgin Islands district attorney — in investigating allegations that Epstein broughts hundreds of young women to a private island located in that territory — has filed for subpoenas aimed at Black. She also filed to subpoena fellow MoMA trustee Glenn Dubin and the financier’s wife Eva Andersson-Dubin, who were pals with Epstein. The couple has also denied any wrongdoing.
The pressure mounted last month when the New York Times reported that Black funneled some $50 million in consulting fees to Epstein between 2012 and 2017.
He has said he paid Epstein for tax advice and estate planning and that Apollo never did any business with him. The $312 billion firm is now independently investigating the relationship in hopes of putting investors at ease.
Experts say they would recommend MoMA’s board consider protecting itself from any potential fallout, including by asking Black to take a leave of absence.
“One could imagine a situation where Black says, ‘All I did was make a foolish decision but for the time being I am willing to step off as a member of the board,’ ” said Richard Marker, expert on philanthropic ethics and founder of the Institute for Wise Philanthropy, an advisory group.
“That would be a reasonable response.”


newyorkpost--2020-11-01--A new Knicks jersey surfaces

A new Knicks jersey surfaces

A leaked photo has surfaced of the Knicks ’ new “ city ” jersey the team will don next season @ @ @ @ @ a subway token theme .
The lettering in the center of the jersey reads “ @ @ @ @ @ Knicks.
’ The words are patterned in a circle , with the player ’ s @ @ @ @ @ resembling a token .
The Knicks have not released the new jersey yet .

A leaked photo has surfaced of the Knicks’ new “city” jersey the team will don next season.
The black jersey has a subway token theme. The lettering in the center of the jersey reads “City Never Sleeps New York Knicks.’
The words are patterned in a circle, with the player’s number inside the circle, resembling a token. The Knicks have not released the new jersey yet.