newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Chris Cuomo denies rumors of sexual misconduct to Michael Cohen in secret recording

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been caught on a secretly recorded conversation denying rumors of sexual misconduct during a conversation with President Trump ’ s former fixer Michael Cohen , according to reports .
In the recording , obtained by Fox News host Tucker Carlson , the two men are purportedly heard discussing how journalists have asked ABC — Cuomo ’ s former employer — if women have made allegations against him , according to the Washington Examiner .
In the recording , Cuomo is allegedly heard saying : “ You know , I ’ m always careful when I @ @ @ @ @ @ @ how many f— phone calls I ’ ve gotten from people at ABC who say that reporters are calling and lying about things they ’ ve heard about me , to try to get stories about me when I was at ABC ?
” He adds : “ Guys calling and saying , ‘ I heard he was the Charlie Rose of ABC .
He used to invite women to a hotel and open his bathrobe.
’ Do I look like the kind of f— guy who ’ s got ta do that @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 2017 amid sexual misconduct allegations , including claims that he would walk around naked in front of his female staff .
In the recording played Tuesday , Cuomo also is allegedly heard impersonating someone asking him about the rumors .
“ ‘ I have a good source that says he forced one woman to have sex .
I just want to know if you ’ ve ever heard anything like that ? '
” he says .
“ There is no woman !
” Cuomo continues : “ Women who do work there @ @ @ @ @ @ @ know , some of these men , ’ naming me with other guys , ‘ you know , we bumped into each other once in the elevator , and he put his hand on my shoulder , and he made me really uncomfortable.
’ ” He adds : “ I mean , what the f— !
It ’ s a problem .
And now … I ’ m careful with the media , always .
I ’ ve always told you : The media is not your friend.
” The president on Wednesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ CNN to fire Cuomo .
“ Will Fredo be fired by Fake News @ CNN ?
” Trump asked on Twitter , referring to Cuomo using the name of Fredo Corleone , the ineffectual middle son character in “ The Godfather.
” “ He speaks with great disrespect about women , and it will only get worse .
Fredo ’ s Ratings are bad , so this is the time .
Always terrible to speak to sleazebags , especially when you are being recorded .
CNN has no choice , Fredo must go @ @ @ @ @ @ @ reacted on Twitter to the recording shared by Carlson .
“ The only people in possession of these recordings are me , @ DOJ , @ POTUS & Trump Org .
I did not give this recording or authorization for its use to @ FoxNews or anyone , ” he wrote .
“ @ POTUSand cronies violated my First amendment rights and now this ; all to discredit me and my book .
What ’ s next ?
” Cohen added , along with an image of his much-hyped , tell-all book about @ @ @ @ @ @ @ personal attorney was photographed by The Post dining out near his Upper East Side apartment in early July while released from prison on furlough because of the coronavirus pandemic .
Under an agreement reached with the Bureau of Prisons , Cohen — who pleaded guilty to tax evasion and campaign finance violations — was allowed to write his book during his home confinement .
Cuomo joined CNN in 2013 after spending 13 years at ABC , where he was a co-anchor on “ Good Morning America ” and co-hosted 20/20 .
He and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , have three children .
Last week , Carlson told his viewers that he planned to share details of a conversation on his show , according to the Examiner .
He said his staff sent a copy of the recording and a number of questions about it to Matt Dornic , CNN ’ s head of strategic communications , and “ that kid who ’ s got the media show on the weekends , ” an apparent reference to the network ’ s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter .
On his show Tuesday @ @ @ @ @ @ @ responded .
The Post has reached out to Cuomo and CNN .

CNN anchor Chris Cuomo has been caught on a secretly recorded conversation denying rumors of sexual misconduct during a conversation with President Trump’s former fixer Michael Cohen, according to reports.
In the recording, obtained by Fox News host Tucker Carlson, the two men are purportedly heard discussing how journalists have asked ABC — Cuomo’s former employer — if women have made allegations against him, according to the Washington Examiner.
In the recording, Cuomo is allegedly heard saying: “You know, I’m always careful when I talk to media. Do you know how many f— phone calls I’ve gotten from people at ABC who say that reporters are calling and lying about things they’ve heard about me, to try to get stories about me when I was at ABC?”
He adds: “Guys calling and saying, ‘I heard he was the Charlie Rose of ABC. He used to invite women to a hotel and open his bathrobe.’ Do I look like the kind of f— guy who’s gotta do that?”
“Sure, why not?” Cohen allegedly replies.
CBS fired Rose in late 2017 amid sexual misconduct allegations, including claims that he would walk around naked in front of his female staff.
In the recording played Tuesday, Cuomo also is allegedly heard impersonating someone asking him about the rumors.
“‘I have a good source that says he forced one woman to have sex. I just want to know if you’ve ever heard anything like that?'” he says. “There is no woman!”
Cuomo continues: “Women who do work there saying, ‘Oh yeah, you know, some of these men,’ naming me with other guys, ‘you know, we bumped into each other once in the elevator, and he put his hand on my shoulder, and he made me really uncomfortable.’”
He adds: “I mean, what the f—! It’s a problem. And now … I’m careful with the media, always. I’ve always told you: The media is not your friend.”
The president on Wednesday responded to the recording by calling on CNN to fire Cuomo.
“Will Fredo be fired by Fake News @CNN?” Trump asked on Twitter, referring to Cuomo using the name of Fredo Corleone, the ineffectual middle son character in “The Godfather.”
“He speaks with great disrespect about women, and it will only get worse. Fredo’s Ratings are bad, so this is the time. Always terrible to speak to sleazebags, especially when you are being recorded. CNN has no choice, Fredo must go!” he added.
Cohen also reacted on Twitter to the recording shared by Carlson.
“The only people in possession of these recordings are me, @DOJ, @POTUS & Trump Org. I did not give this recording or authorization for its use to @FoxNews or anyone,” he wrote.
“@POTUSand cronies violated my First amendment rights and now this; all to discredit me and my book. What’s next?” Cohen added, along with an image of his much-hyped tell-all book about the president.
Trump’s former personal attorney was photographed by The Post dining out near his Upper East Side apartment in early July while released from prison on furlough because of the coronavirus pandemic.
Under an agreement reached with the Bureau of Prisons, Cohen — who pleaded guilty to tax evasion and campaign finance violations — was allowed to write his book during his home confinement.
Cuomo joined CNN in 2013 after spending 13 years at ABC, where he was a co-anchor on “Good Morning America” and co-hosted “20/20.” He and his wife, journalist Cristina Greeven Cuomo, have three children.
Last week, Carlson told his viewers that he planned to share details of a conversation on his show, according to the Examiner.
He said his staff sent a copy of the recording and a number of questions about it to Matt Dornic, CNN’s head of strategic communications, and “that kid who’s got the media show on the weekends,” an apparent reference to the network’s chief media correspondent Brian Stelter.
On his show Tuesday, Carlson said neither of them had responded.
The Post has reached out to Cuomo and CNN.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--HBO Max pulls James Veitch comedy special after rape allegations

HBO has pulled a comedy special from British comedian James Veitch following a slew of rape and sexual assault allegations .
Veitch has also been dropped by his agency WME and is set to be edited out of a Quibi series that he was hosting .
The allegations were laid out in a long-form story , published Tuesday , from THR ’ s Kim Masters , who spoke to a number of alums of Sarah Lawrence University , where Veitch studied , about the attacks and incidents that allegedly occurred there during the 2000s .
Veitch ’ s comedy special @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” launched on HBO Max earlier this month but has subsequently been pulled by the WarnerMedia-owned streamer following these allegations .
An HBO Max spokeswoman said “ We were deeply disturbed to learn of these allegations of unacceptable behavior by James Veitch and will be removing the special from our platform for now.
” In fact , it was the announcement of the special , which reportedly led a number of women who had attended Sarah Lawrence to write to HBO Max , Team Coco , which produced the special , and WME @ @ @ @ @ @ @ He is also set to be edited out of “ Q Talks , ” a Quibi series that sees celebrities , such as Regina Hall , Lisa Kudrow , Niecy Nash , Jimmy O. Yang and Kristen Schaal , give expert talks on topics they ’ ve never heard before .
The series has been filmed but was not set to air on the short-form service until later this year .
Veitch , who also hosts BBC Radio 4 series James Veitch ’ s Contractual Obligation , declined to comment to THR but @ @ @ @ @ @ @ publication that he denies all allegations .

HBO has pulled a comedy special from British comedian James Veitch following a slew of rape and sexual assault allegations. Veitch has also been dropped by his agency WME and is set to be edited out of a Quibi series that he was hosting.
The allegations were laid out in a long-form story, published Tuesday, from THR’s Kim Masters, who spoke to a number of alums of Sarah Lawrence University, where Veitch studied, about the attacks and incidents that allegedly occurred there during the 2000s.
Veitch’s comedy special “James Veitch: Straight To VHS” launched on HBO Max earlier this month but has subsequently been pulled by the WarnerMedia-owned streamer following these allegations.
An HBO Max spokeswoman said “We were deeply disturbed to learn of these allegations of unacceptable behavior by James Veitch and will be removing the special from our platform for now.”
In fact, it was the announcement of the special, which reportedly led a number of women who had attended Sarah Lawrence to write to HBO Max, Team Coco, which produced the special, and WME, according to the THR story.
He is also set to be edited out of “Q Talks,” a Quibi series that sees celebrities, such as Regina Hall, Lisa Kudrow, Niecy Nash, Jimmy O. Yang and Kristen Schaal, give expert talks on topics they’ve never heard before. The series has been filmed but was not set to air on the short-form service until later this year.
Veitch, who also hosts BBC Radio 4 series James Veitch’s Contractual Obligation, declined to comment to THR but a source close to him told the publication that he denies all allegations.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Police pull man dangling off highway overpass to safety

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“Don’t do it, please!” Police in Miami, Florida, saved the life of a man who was hanging perilously off the edge of a highway overpass. Watch the dramatic Aug. 29 rescue as quick-acting officers pulled him to safety. The distressed man was taken for a psychiatric evaluation.
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newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Kirk Cousins just fine with getting coronavirus: ‘If I die, I die’

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins does not believe masks work and says that he is at peace with the thought of contracting COVID-19 .
“ If I die , I die , ” Cousins said on Spotify ’ s “ 10 Questions ” podcast hosted by NFL Network ’ s Kyle Brandt .
During the interview with Brandt , Cousins went against the advice of medical experts , including the CDC , which have said masks could prevent the spread of the virus and lead to the country gaining control of the pandemic .
Brandt asked , “ If 1 is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are stupid , you ’ re all a bunch of lemmings ’ and 10 is , ‘ I ’ m not leaving my master bathroom for the next 10 years , ’ where do you land ?
” After a chuckle , Cousins responded , “ I ’ m not gon na call anybody stupid , for the trouble it would get me in .
But I ’ m about a .000001.
” Brandt followed up , “ Really , how come ?
” Cousins replied , “ I want to respect what @ @ @ @ @ @ @ For me personally , just talking no one else can get the virus , what is your concern if you could get it , I would say I ’ m gon na go about my daily life .
If I get it , I ’ m gon na ride it out .
I ’ m gon na let nature do its course .
Survival-of-the-fittest kind of approach .
And just say , if it knocks me out , it knocks me out .
I ’ m going to be OK. You know , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ die , I die .
I kind of have peace about that.
” Cousins , 32 , is scheduled to make $ 35 million this season in what has been an up-and-down , but quite lucrative , playing career .
The NFL has put in strict protocols , including wearing masks , for its teams .
On the weekly editions of HBO ’ s “ Hard Knocks , ” that follows the Rams and Chargers preseasons , there has been a major emphasis on wearing masks .
For this past week , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ tested positive for COVID-19 .

Vikings quarterback Kirk Cousins does not believe masks work and says that he is at peace with the thought of contracting COVID-19.
“If I die, I die,” Cousins said on Spotify’s “10 Questions” podcast hosted by NFL Network’s Kyle Brandt.
During the interview with Brandt, Cousins went against the advice of medical experts, including the CDC, who have said masks can prevent the spread of the virus and lead to the country gaining control of the pandemic.
Brandt asked, “If 1 is the person who says, ‘Masks are stupid, you’re all a bunch of lemmings’ and 10 is, ‘I’m not leaving my master bathroom for the next 10 years,’ where do you land?”
After a chuckle, Cousins responded, “I’m not gonna call anybody stupid, for the trouble it would get me in. But I’m about a .000001.”
Brandt followed up with, “Really, how come?”
Cousins replied, “I want to respect what other people’s concerns are. For me personally, just talking no one else can get the virus, what is your concern if you could get it, I would say I’m gonna go about my daily life. If I get it, I’m gonna ride it out. I’m gonna let nature do its course. Survival-of-the-fittest kind of approach. And just say, if it knocks me out, it knocks me out. I’m going to be OK. You know, even if I die. If I die, I die. I kind of have peace about that.
“So that’s really where I fall on it, so my opinion on wearing a mask is really about being respectful to other people. It really has nothing to do with my own personal thoughts.”
Cousins, 32, is scheduled to make $35 million this season in what has been an up-and-down, but quite lucrative, playing career.
The NFL has put strict protocols, including wearing masks, in place for its teams. On the weekly editions of HBO’s “Hard Knocks,” which follows the Rams and Chargers preseasons, there has been a major emphasis on wearing masks. For this past week, the NFL announced that four players among 8,739 tested positive for COVID-19.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--New Yorkers fear second wave as COVID-19 restrictions relax, new survey finds

Most New Yorkers think the worst of the coronavirus is ...

ALBANY — Over half of the state thinks the worst of the coronavirus pandemic still lies ahead, with a majority of New Yorkers fearful of indoor activities and sending kids back to in-person schooling, a new poll has found.
Fifty-one percent of New Yorkers said they think the worst of the coronavirus pandemic is still to come, according to a new Siena College poll released Wednesday.
Thirty-four percent surveyed said the worst is over, and 15 percent were undecided on the matter.
Another 86 percent are concerned that in the fall, New York will face another large outbreak of COVID-19.
That number remains high across all regions — 87 percent of those in New York City, 85 in Upstate and 84 in suburbia agree they fear that a second wave is coming.
Almost two-thirds of voters said they wouldn’t try five out of six indoor activities for fear of contracting the deadly bug amidst the Empire State’s cautious reopening efforts.
Seventy-two percent of respondents said they wouldn’t feel comfortable having a drink at a bar, compared to twenty-four percent willing to take the risk.
An even larger percentage, at 73 to 23 percent, said they would not be at ease if watching a movie at a theater.
When asked about working out at a gym, 70 percent did not feel comfortable compared to 27 percent.
A majority of New Yorkers — at a 65 percent to 31 percent ratio — would not go to a bowling alley, and 58 percent of eligible voters said they would not be comfortable participating in indoor dining.
That figure jumps higher in New York City — where indoor dining has yet to reopen despite increased pressure from the restaurant industry — as 65 percent of city denizens said they wouldn’t want to eat indoors compared to 32 percent who said they would feel comfortable.
The state has recorded 25 straight days of a statewide positive virus infection rate below one percent Tuesday.
New Yorkers are also not on board with completely opening schools to in-person instruction.
When asked to reflect on the impact that remote learning this spring had on kids grades K through 12, 18 percent said they support a full return to in-person education with social distancing methods in place, 46 percent said schools should be closed and remote learning continues and 33 percent said they would support a hybrid model of the two.
Fifty-four percent of New York City residents said they support a hybrid model.
Separate data shows parents with kids in the public school system living within the five boroughs agree a hybrid model is best — at 63 percent; although 37 percent prefer remote learning.
Respondents think completely reopening schools runs too great a risk of spreading the killer virus among students, teachers and other families, at 62 percent, compared to 32 percent who argue the negative effect on students of not reopening the schools is too great and poses a hardship on families.
Meanwhile, Mayor Bill de Blasio and powerful education union officials announced a last-minute deal Tuesday morning that the city’s classrooms will now be opening Sept. 21, instead of a formerly set date of Sept. 10.
Kids will start instruction online Sept. 16 and then move to a hybrid, partial model between in-person and remote learning.
The poll surveyed 745 New Yorkers between Aug. 20-27, and it has an overall margin of error of plus-or-minus 4.0 percentage points.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--COVID threatens gains for NYC’s minority businesses, study says

Business was booming for New York City ’ s merchants of color before the coronavirus pandemic pushed many to the brink of collapse , a new report says .
The Big Apple was home to 64,514 minority-owned businesses — or 31.4 percent of all firms citywide — in 2017 , up 7.4 percent from about 60,000 in 2012 , according to the Wednesday study from the Center for an Urban Future .
But those gains could be wiped out by COVID-19 , which has inflicted especially deep cuts to the revenues of black , Hispanic and Asian firms , the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ were thriving are now hanging on by a thread , and New York has an economic and social imperative to help those businesses survive , ” Eli Dvorkin , the group ’ s editorial and policy director and one of the report ’ s authors , told The Post .
Many minority-owned businesses are located in outer-borough neighborhoods — such as Elmhurst or the South Bronx — where large numbers of residents lost their jobs because of the virus , leaving them with less money to spend at their local shops , Dvorkin @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to access government aid .
Many minority merchants lack relationships with banks that would have helped them get loans from the feds ’ $ 659 billion Paycheck Protection Program , Dvorkin said , while most of the city ’ s relief funds have gone to small businesses in Manhattan .
“ The combination of disproportionate impacts on their bottom line coupled with the lack of accessible relief has put a lot of these businesses in jeopardy , ” Dvorkin said .
Black- and Asian-owned businesses drove the growth seen before the crisis , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s report found .
Their numbers exploded by 30 percent and 14.3 percent , respectively , from 2012 to 2017 , compared with an 8.6 percent increase in the number of white-owned firms .
But that came alongside an “ alarming ” 8.7 percent drop in the number of Hispanic-owned businesses citywide , including a 23 percent plunge in the Bronx , according to the center ’ s analysis of US Census data .
The report urges city and state officials to ensure their coronavirus relief programs reach minority-owned businesses and to tackle @ @ @ @ @ @ @ merchants face .
The city ’ s Department of Small Business Services said it has moved quickly to help businesses reopen and get back on their feet amid the pandemic .
More than half of the city ’ s minority- and women-owned businesses benefitted from loan and grant programs the city launched to help small firms weather the crisis , according to the department .
Mayor Bill de Blasio also rolled out an initiative last month to increase the number of black-owned businesses in the city .
Minority- and women-owned firms “ contribute @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and represent the future of business , ” department spokeswoman Samantha Keitt said in an email .
“ We have been actively working to get these business owners the resources they need during this time .
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Business was booming for New York City’s merchants of color before the coronavirus pandemic pushed many to the brink of collapse, a new report says.
The Big Apple was home to 64,514 minority-owned businesses — or 31.4 percent of all firms citywide — in 2017, up 7.4 percent from about 60,000 in 2012, according to the Wednesday study from the Center for an Urban Future.
But those gains could be wiped out by COVID-19, which has inflicted especially deep cuts to the revenues of black, Hispanic and Asian firms, the think tank says.
“Businesses that were thriving are now hanging on by a thread, and New York has an economic and social imperative to help those businesses survive,” Eli Dvorkin, the group’s editorial and policy director and one of the report’s authors, told The Post.
Many minority-owned businesses are located in outer-borough neighborhoods — such as Elmhurst or the South Bronx — where large numbers of residents lost their jobs because of the virus, leaving them with less money to spend at their local shops, Dvorkin said.
They’ve also struggled to access government aid. Many minority merchants lack relationships with banks that would have helped them get loans from the feds’ $659 billion Paycheck Protection Program, Dvorkin said, while most of the city’s relief funds have gone to small businesses in Manhattan.
“The combination of disproportionate impacts on their bottom line coupled with the lack of accessible relief has put a lot of these businesses in jeopardy,” Dvorkin said.
Black- and Asian-owned businesses drove the growth seen before the crisis, the Center for an Urban Future’s report found. Their numbers exploded by 30 percent and 14.3 percent, respectively, from 2012 to 2017, compared with an 8.6 percent increase in the number of white-owned firms.
But that came alongside an “alarming” 8.7 percent drop in the number of Hispanic-owned businesses citywide, including a 23 percent plunge in the Bronx, according to the center’s analysis of US Census data.
The report urges city and state officials to ensure their coronavirus relief programs reach minority-owned businesses and to tackle the “unique challenges” that Hispanic merchants face.
The city’s Department of Small Business Services said it has moved quickly to help businesses reopen and get back on their feet amid the pandemic.
More than half of the city’s minority- and women-owned businesses benefited from loan and grant programs the city launched to help small firms weather the crisis, according to the department. Mayor Bill de Blasio also rolled out an initiative last month to increase the number of black-owned businesses in the city.
Minority- and women-owned firms “contribute to the vibrancy of each commercial corridor and represent the future of business,” department spokeswoman Samantha Keitt said in an email. “We have been actively working to get these business owners the resources they need during this time.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Zack Britton returns in style, other Yankees may soon join him

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said there ’ s no timetable for when ...

Zack Britton made his return from a strained hamstring on Tuesday and pitched a perfect eighth in the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Rays at the Stadium.
“It’s been 10-12 days since I’d been in a game,’’ said Britton, who had last pitched Aug. 19. “It was good to get out there in a close game and preserve that for [Aroldis Chapman] and get the win. It was a good first time out.”
The Yankees also got more catching depth with Kyle Higashioka back from an oblique injury. He went 0-for-3.
Though there still is no timetable for when Aaron Judge (calf) or Giancarlo Stanton (hamstring) might be back, Gleyber Torres could be just days away.
It won’t be a moment too soon for a Yankees team that is relying on Tyler Wade — and potentially Thairo Estrada — to fill in at shortstop in Torres’ absence.
Aaron Boone said Torres could be heading to the team’s alternate site in Scranton in the next few days to play some simulated games and get at-bats.
“Shortly after he’ll be in play for us,’’ Boone said prior to Tuesday’s game. “I think it’s around the corner.”
Getting Torres back in the lineup would no doubt help, but he was having a rough season even before the injury, struggling both at the plate and in his transition back to shortstop.
Without him, though, the Yankees turned to Jordy Mercer on Monday before the team designated the veteran infielder for assignment Tuesday.
Right-hander Miguel Yajure, who made his MLB debut on Monday and tossed three scoreless innings, was optioned to the alternate site. The moves were necessitated because of the return of Britton and Higashioka.
The moves leave the Yankees with three catchers, as Erik Kratz remained on the roster.
Kratz caught Deivi Garcia’s first MLB start on Sunday and guided the right-hander through six impressive innings. The two had been batterymates in the minors with Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre and with the 21-year-old in line to make another start in Friday’s doubleheader in Baltimore, having Kratz behind the plate again figures to help.
It also bears watching how it impacts Gary Sanchez, who has been mired in a brutal slump and was hitless on Tuesday. He served as the DH after taking a foul ball off his right hand while behind the plate in Monday’s loss.
“With [Higashioka] back and the luxury of having three catchers on the roster, we can be aggressive,’’ Boone said. “While we have guys down [on the IL], we can use the DH spot to get Gary off his feet a couple times a week.”
Asked how long they might keep three catchers, Boone said: “I don’t know. If this year has taught us anything, it’s things change every day.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Yankees have no idea when Aaron Judge will be back

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said there ’ s no timetable for when Aaron Judge will start doing baseball activities after what general manager Brian Cashman called a “ failed rehab ” of his calf strain that resulted in a second IL stint , which figures to be at least three weeks .
“ The good news is the injury is fairly minor in nature , but the fact it ’ s a recurrence will slow us down a little bit , ’ ’ Boone said before the Yankees ’ 5-3 win over the Rays on Tuesday night at the Stadium @ @ @ @ @ @ @ well with what he ’ s been doing.
” Boone said he ’ s been “ pretty pleased ” with new pitching coach Matt Blake .
“ Everything I ’ ve seen suggests makes me think he ’ s gon na be really good at this , ’ ’ Boone said .
“ I think he gets tagged with the analytical , new-age stuff , but there ’ s a lot of old-school in him , too , with how he looks at things and approaches things .
“ He ’ s done @ @ @ @ @ @ @ this environment for his first major league coaching job with the New York Yankees and now you throw in this year and the pandemic .
It ’ s a lot to throw at someone doing this for the first time .
What ’ s stood out to me is how even-keeled and unaffected he is by the roller coaster that ’ s inevitable this year .
”

Yankees manager Aaron Boone said there’s no timetable for when Aaron Judge will start doing baseball activities after what general manager Brian Cashman called a “failed rehab” of his calf strain that resulted in a second IL stint, which figures to be at least three weeks.
“The good news is the injury is fairly minor in nature, but the fact it’s a recurrence will slow us down a little bit,’’ Boone said before the Yankees’ 5-3 win over the Rays on Tuesday night at the Stadium. “I know he feels pretty well with what he’s been doing.”
Boone said he’s been “pretty pleased” with new pitching coach Matt Blake.
“Everything I’ve seen suggests makes me think he’s gonna be really good at this,’’ Boone said. “I think he gets tagged with the analytical, new-age stuff, but there’s a lot of old-school in him, too, with how he looks at things and approaches things.
“He’s done a really good job getting thrown into this environment for his first major league coaching job with the New York Yankees and now you throw in this year and the pandemic. It’s a lot to throw at someone doing this for the first time. What’s stood out to me is how even-keeled and unaffected he is by the roller coaster that’s inevitable this year.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Mets’ Jeff McNeil heating up after getting help from old friend

The season leaks away bit by bit , day by day ... .

Jeff McNeil turned to an old friend for help in trying to resurrect his swing.
After Sunday’s doubleheader at Yankee Stadium, the slumping Mets utility man held a video call with Patrick Mazeika, the catcher who was a teammate for much of McNeil’s minor league career. Mazeika, who is working out at the Mets’ alternate training site in Brooklyn, suggested mechanical changes for McNeil, and the results were immediate.
A day later McNeil went 2-for-4 with two doubles against the Marlins. McNeil, an All-Star last season, also went 3-for-4 with a scored run in the Mets’ 9-5 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday night at Camden Yards and has raised his average to .289.
“We looked at some pitches that I hit for home runs last year and they are the same pitches I am rolling over this year and it all came down to body position,” McNeil said before the Mets’ loss. “So if I can get my body in the right spot during the swing, I am able to stay through the ball a lot more. I have been rolling over some pitches, so I just need to stay through the ball a little bit more and those power numbers will return.”
McNeil, an avid golfer, said his baseball swing needs to mimic his golf swing.
“They are very similar with my upper body and kind of leaning over the plate, so we got back to that and it felt really good,” McNeil said. “We’re going to just keep working on the stuff we’re seeing in the videos and we’re just trying to replicate that.”
J.D. Davis was absent from the starting lineup for a second straight game after departing Sunday with left hip discomfort. Manager Luis Rojas indicated Davis still hadn’t tested the hip in running drills. He was used as a pinch-hitter in the ninth and grounded out to second base. Luis Guillorme (2-for-4 with an RBI) started at third base.
Michael Wacha is scheduled to start Wednesday’s game against the Orioles. Rojas indicated he was waiting to see how Tuesday’s game transpired before naming a starter for Thursday against the Yankees at Citi Field. Robert Gsellman and David Peterson would be the candidates to start that game.
Walker Lockett was claimed off waivers by the Mariners. The right-hander was designated for assignment by the Mets last week.
Hunter Strickland was designated for assignment, a day after returning to the Mets and pitching a shutout inning against the Marlins. The Mets used Strickland’s roster spot on Tuesday night’s starting pitcher, Ariel Jurado.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Kia Nurse thrives coming off bench, but Liberty still fall

BRADENTON , Fla. — DeWanna Bonner had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun beat the New York Liberty 70-65 on Tuesday night .
Kia Nurse , coming off the bench for the first time this season , scored 18 points for the Liberty ( 2-14 ) , which didn ’ t have a starter score in double figures .
Rookie Jazmine Jones sank a running 3-pointer from midcourt to beat the third-quarter buzzer , pulling New York within 52-48 .
The Liberty are still without Sabrina Ionescu who still is recovering from an ankle injury she @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a baseline jumper on a broken play to give Connecticut a 67-61 lead with 16.7 seconds left .
She was 7 of 23 from the field and made 12 of 13 free throws to reach 20 points for the second straight game .
Alyssa Thomas added 15 points , six rebounds , four assists and five steals for Connecticut ( 8-9 ) , which has won five of its last seven games .
Jasmine Thomas , averaging 11.5 points and 4.2 assists , did not play due to plantar fasciitis .
Both teams @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , and the Liberty turned it over 18 times .

BRADENTON, Fla. — DeWanna Bonner had 27 points and 11 rebounds to help the Connecticut Sun beat the New York Liberty 70-65 on Tuesday night.
Kia Nurse, coming off the bench for the first time this season, scored 18 points for the Liberty (2-14), which didn’t have a starter score in double figures. Rookie Jazmine Jones sank a running 3-pointer from midcourt to beat the third-quarter buzzer, pulling New York within 52-48.
The Liberty are still without Sabrina Ionescu who still is recovering from an ankle injury she suffered on July 31.
Bonner made a baseline jumper on a broken play to give Connecticut a 67-61 lead with 16.7 seconds left. She was 7 of 23 from the field and made 12 of 13 free throws to reach 20 points for the second straight game.
Alyssa Thomas added 15 points, six rebounds, four assists and five steals for Connecticut (8-9), which has won five of its last seven games. Jasmine Thomas, averaging 11.5 points and 4.2 assists, did not play due to plantar fasciitis.
Both teams shot below 35 percent from the field, and the Liberty turned it over 18 times.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Alex Dickerson belts 3 homers in Giants’ 23-5 blowout over Rockies

DENVER — Alex Dickerson hit three home runs and matched a career high with six RBIs , highlighting one of the biggest offensive shows ever at Coors Field as the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 23-5 on Tuesday night .
“ That ’ s by far the best game I ’ ve ever had in my life , ” said Dickerson , who just missed hitting a fourth home run in his final at bat in the ninth , settling for a 414-foot double that reached the warning track in center , the deepest part of the field @ @ @ @ @ @ @ I ’ ve seen that many barreled balls from one guy in one game before , ” said Brandon Crawford , who also homered among his three hits and had six RBIs .
“ I thought he got that last one , too .
That would have been pretty cool.
” Dickerson finished with 16 total bases ( three homers , two doubles ) , tying the Giants ’ franchise record set by Willie Mays on April 30 , 1961 at the Milwaukee Braves .
“ It ’ s incredible company , ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ did in his career and everything he means to San Francisco , to even be mentioned in the same breath as him is an incredible honor.
” Donovan Solano also had four hits and six RBIs .
Brandon Belt and Joey Bart added three hits apiece as the Giants collected 27 hits overall and scored in every inning except the ninth in winning for the 10th time in 13 games .
“ There were plenty of good performances to go around , up and down the lineup , ” Giants manager Gabe Kapler @ @ @ @ @ @ @ third-most allowed by the Rockies in team history .
The Chicago Cubs scored 26 against Colorado on Aug. 18 , 1995 , and the Cincinnati Reds scored 24 on May 19 , 1999 .
The 27 hits by the Giants were the second most ever allowed by the Rockies , matching the Cubs ’ hit total in the 1995 game .
“ We ’ ve got to circle the wagons a little bit here , ” Rockies manager Bud Black said .
“ With the pitching , we ’ ve had a couple @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coincided with a couple of rough nights at the plate .
It ’ s a bad combination .
We ’ ve got to put the two together , that ’ s for sure.
” Giants starter Kevin Gausman ( 2-2 ) went five innings and allowed two hits and two runs , both on solo home runs by Garrett Hampson .
Catcher Drew Butera pitched the last two innings for the Rockies .
It was the seventh career pitching appearance for the position player and the first since 2018 as a member of @ @ @ @ @ @ @ off his power display — the first multihomer game of his career — with a towering first-inning solo shot that landed in the third deck overlooking right field .
The 480-foot drive off Jon Gray ( 2-4 ) was longest home run by a Giants player since at least 2015 .
He followed with a two-run drive in the second inning and a three-run homer off Jairo Diaz in the Giants ’ seven-run sixth inning , their biggest of the night .
Crawford also had a three-run homer in the sixth .
Dickerson @ @ @ @ @ @ @ two homers , drew a walk in the eighth inning , and doubled to the center field warning track off Butera in the ninth .

DENVER — Alex Dickerson hit three home runs and matched a career high with six RBIs, highlighting one of the biggest offensive shows ever at Coors Field as the San Francisco Giants beat the Colorado Rockies 23-5 on Tuesday night.
“That’s by far the best game I’ve ever had in my life,” said Dickerson, who just missed hitting a fourth home run in his final at bat in the ninth, settling for a 414-foot double that reached the warning track in center, the deepest part of the field.
“I don’t think I’ve seen that many barreled balls from one guy in one game before,” said Brandon Crawford, who also homered among his three hits and had six RBIs. “I thought he got that last one, too. That would have been pretty cool.”
Dickerson finished with 16 total bases (three homers, two doubles), tying the Giants’ franchise record set by Willie Mays on April 30, 1961 at the Milwaukee Braves.
“It’s incredible company,” Dickerson said. “The things he did in his career and everything he means to San Francisco, to even be mentioned in the same breath as him is an incredible honor.”
Donovan Solano also had four hits and six RBIs. Brandon Belt and Joey Bart added three hits apiece as the Giants collected 27 hits overall and scored in every inning except the ninth in winning for the 10th time in 13 games.
“There were plenty of good performances to go around, up and down the lineup,” Giants manager Gabe Kapler said.
The 23 runs were the third-most allowed by the Rockies in team history. The Chicago Cubs scored 26 against Colorado on Aug. 18, 1995, and the Cincinnati Reds scored 24 on May 19, 1999. The 27 hits by the Giants were the second most ever allowed by the Rockies, matching the Cubs’ hit total in the 1995 game.
“We’ve got to circle the wagons a little bit here,” Rockies manager Bud Black said. “With the pitching, we’ve had a couple of rough nights on the mound, coincided with a couple of rough nights at the plate. It’s a bad combination. We’ve got to put the two together, that’s for sure.”
Giants starter Kevin Gausman (2-2) went five innings and allowed two hits and two runs, both on solo home runs by Garrett Hampson.
Catcher Drew Butera pitched the last two innings for the Rockies. It was the seventh career pitching appearance for the position player and the first since 2018 as a member of the Kansas City Royals.
Dickerson touched off his power display — the first multihomer game of his career — with a towering first-inning solo shot that landed in the third deck overlooking right field. The 480-foot drive off Jon Gray (2-4) was longest home run by a Giants player since at least 2015.
He followed with a two-run drive in the second inning and a three-run homer off Jairo Diaz in the Giants’ seven-run sixth inning, their biggest of the night. Crawford also had a three-run homer in the sixth.
Dickerson doubled and scored in between his last two homers, drew a walk in the eighth inning, and doubled to the center field warning track off Butera in the ninth.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Kim Clijsters return to US Open ends in first-round exit

The ice baths in the trainer ’ s room inside Ashe Stadium ...

Three-time former champion Kim Clijsters’ return to the U.S. Open for the first time since her 2012 retirement was not a triumph.
The 37-year-old Belgian faltered late in a 6-3, 5-7, 1-6 first-round loss Tuesday night to No. 21 Ekaterina Alexandrova on Court 17.
Clijsters, the former No. 1 player in the world, won four career Grand Slam tournaments — the U.S. Open in 2003, 2009 and 2010 and the Australian Open in 2011 — before retiring in 2012 to raise a family, which includes husband and former Villanova basketball player Brian Lynch and their three children.
Clijsters kicked off her WTA comeback in February, just ahead of the coronavirus shutdown.
No. 2 seed Sofia Kenin, the forgotten 2020 Australian Open champion who was born in Russia but wears the American banner, routed Yanina Wickmayer of Belgium, 6-2, 6-2 in Round 1.
Benoit Paire’s replacement doesn’t want to play the Open. Paire, the 17th-seeded Frenchman, was disqualified Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19.
His replacement, the top-ranked singles alternate, Marcel Granollers, declined Tuesday in order to remain focused on his doubles. In his spot, the second-ranked singles on-site alternate was picked, USA’s Ernesto Escobedo, who was to face Kamil Majchrzak of Poland.
Former top-10 player, Carla Suarez Navarro revealed on social media she has been diagnosed with Hodgkin lymphoma. Navarro, who was as high as No. 6 in the world, will turn 32 Thursday and was set to make 2020 her last season. She recently withdrew from the Western & Southern Open and U.S. Open after feeling ill.
American Sam Querrey, a former Wimbledon semifinalist, was placed on tiny Court 6 and promptly lived down to the venue by losing his first-round match 6-4, 7-6, 6-2 against Andrey Kuznetsov.
Querrey’s ranking stood at 45.
In the night session, 2017 champ Sloane Stephens defeated Mihaela Buzarnescu 6-3, 6-3, and 2019 men’s finalist Daniil Medvedev downed Federico Delbonis in straight sets. … American Frances Tiafoe upended Andreas Seppi in four after dropping the first set.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Abusive guests terrorize staff at ‘Harry Potter’ castle over COVID-19 safety rules

The British castle that served as the exterior of Hogwarts in the first two “ Harry Potter ” films has been stupefied by the number of guests being rude to employees over its COVID-19 safety measures and is moving to crack down on the unruly guests .
Alnwick Castle , the second-largest inhabited castle behind Queen Elizabeth ’ s Windsor Castle , has traditionally attracted tourists from all over the world .
But after reopening following its coronavirus-related shutdown , employees at the landmark castle say they ’ ve endured abusive behavior from guests who refuse to follow mandatory rules @ @ @ @ @ @ @ We are sad to report that we are currently experiencing a high volume of verbally abusive behavior towards our stewarding staff , ” said a statement on Almwick ’ s website .
“ We understand visitors may be frustrated , but we can not excuse abusive behaviour towards staff or other visitors.
” As a precaution , and to help stem the spread of COVID-19 , certain areas of the castle have been closed and visitors must book their trip online before showing up .
In addition to this new policy , masks @ @ @ @ @ @ @ visitors must practice social distancing .
Visitors who are heard being rude to staff or visitors will be asked to leave the castle grounds , management said .
“ Abuse is not acceptable .
If any visitors engage in this type of behavior , our Security team may ask you to leave the grounds .
”

The British castle that served as the exterior of Hogwarts in the first two “Harry Potter” films has been stupefied by the number of guests being rude to employees over its COVID-19 safety measures and is moving to crack down on the unruly guests.
Alnwick Castle, the second-largest inhabited castle behind Queen Elizabeth’s Windsor Castle, has traditionally attracted tourists from all over the world. But after reopening following its coronavirus-related shutdown, employees at the landmark castle say they’ve endured abusive behavior from guests who refuse to follow mandatory rules, such as wearing masks.
“We are sad to report that we are currently experiencing a high volume of verbally abusive behavior towards our stewarding staff,” said a statement on Almwick’s website.
“We understand visitors may be frustrated, but we cannot excuse abusive behaviour towards staff or other visitors.”
As a precaution, and to help stem the spread of COVID-19, certain areas of the castle have been closed and visitors must book their trip online before showing up. In addition to this new policy, masks must be worn at all times and visitors must practice social distancing.
Visitors who are heard being rude to staff or visitors will be asked to leave the castle grounds, management said.
“Abuse is not acceptable. If any visitors engage in this type of behavior, our Security team may ask you to leave the grounds.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Leonard Fournette signs with Tom Brady’s Buccaneers

Tom Brady ’ s Tampa Bay Buccaneers added another offensive weapon Wednesday , signing Leonard Fournette to a one-year deal , the running back confirmed on Twitter .
Fournette , the 25-year-old former Jaguars star , was released by Jacksonville on Monday , just two weeks before the beginning of the season , following a turbulent three-year stint with the franchise .
The deal is worth $ 2 million , and there are incentives that can boost it to $ 3.4 million , according to NFL Network .
The fourth-overall pick in 2017 , Fournette rushed for 1,152 yards and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no longer favor by many NFL teams .
That , combined with Fournette ’ s injuries , run-ins with the coaching staff and an arrest in April 2019 for driving with a suspended license , led Jacksonville to explore a trade this offseason that never materialized .
“ We couldn ’ t get anything .
A fifth , a sixth — anything , ” coach Doug Marrone told reporters on a Zoom call on Monday morning .
Reports surfaced of Fournette signing with the Buccaneers Wednesday and the former LSU star then tweeted @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Buccaneers jersey .
In Tampa Bay , Fournette joins a retooled franchise that includes Brady and former Patriots great Rob Gronkowski , in addition to slew of offensive stars .
Fournette is expected to compete with Ronald Jones , LeSean McCoy and Ke ’ Shawn Vaugn for playing time .

Tom Brady’s Tampa Bay Buccaneers added another offensive weapon Wednesday, signing Leonard Fournette to a one-year deal, the running back confirmed on Twitter.
Fournette, the 25-year-old former Jaguars star, was released by Jacksonville on Monday, just two weeks before the beginning of the season, culminating a turbulent three-year stint with the franchise.
His deal with the Buccaneers is worth $2 million, and there are incentives that can boost it to $3.4 million, according to NFL Network.
The fourth-overall pick in 2017, Fournette rushed for 1,152 yards and three touchdowns but his bruising style is no longer favored by many NFL teams, who prefer their starting running backs to be more nimble.
Fournette’s skillset, combined with injuries, run-ins with the coaching staff and an arrest in April 2019 for driving with a suspended license, led Jacksonville to explore a trade this offseason.
“We couldn’t get anything. A fifth, a sixth — anything,” coach Doug Marrone told reporters following Fournette’s release.
Reports surfaced Wednesday of Fournette signing with the Buccaneers and the former LSU star confirmed the news by tweeting a photoshopped image of himself in a Buccaneers jersey.
In Tampa Bay, Fournette joins a retooled club that brought in Brady and former Patriots great Rob Gronkowski earlier this offseason, and features what many expect to be one of the top offenses in the league this season.
The 6-foot, 228 pound Fournette is expected to compete with Ronald Jones, LeSean McCoy and Ke’Shawn Vaugn for playing time.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Mets and the baseball world mourn the death of Tom Seaver

Tom Seaver — who gave the Mets legitimacy at a ...

The Mets and the rest of the baseball world mourned the death of Mets legend Tom Seaver on Wednesday night.
The Mets confirmed the 75-year-old Hall of Fame pitcher’s passing, which was caused by complications of dementia and Lyme disease.
Dwight “Doc” Gooden, another legendary pitcher in Mets lore, tweeted his admiration for Seaver.
“Everyone knows he was a great pitcher,” the 55-year-old tweeted. “But he was an even greater person. RIP to my friend Tom!”
Seaver, also known as “Tom Terrific” and “The Franchise”, won 311 games over a 20-year career, including 198 with the Mets from 1967-77, leading the Mets to a 1969 World Series title. He was a five-time 20-game winner. His time with the Mets came to an end with a trade to the Reds in 1977, widely known as “The Midnight Massacre.”
Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon also sent their respects to Seaver, who was the first Met to have his number retired by the team in 1988.
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Mets legend and baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver,” the Wilpons said in a statement. “Tom was nicknamed ‘Tom Terrific’ because of how valuable he was to our organization an our loyal fans. Our thoughts and prayers go out to his wife, Nancy, daughters Sarah and Anne and grandsons Thomas, William, Henry and Tobin.”
Ex-Mets All-Star Lenny Dykstra paid homage to Seaver, as well.
“R.I.P. #TomSeaver #GreatestMetEver,” he wrote on Twitter.
Mets great Keith Hernandez also paid his respects.
“I am deeply saddened of the passing of Tom Seaver,” the Mets’ SNY analyst tweeted. “I had the honor of unsuccessfully hitting against him & having as a teammate. He is the greatest Met of all time. No one will ever surpass him that wears the orange & blue. My condolences to Nancy & his family. Tears.”
Other members of the baseball world also sent out their condolences.
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Tom Seaver, one of the greatest pitchers of all-time” MLB commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “Tom was a gentleman who represented the best of the National Pastime. He was synonymous with the New York Mets and their unforgettable 1969 season.”
Orioles great and fellow Hall of Famer Jim Palmer, who along with Seaver was one of the best pitchers in their generation, paid his respects.
“Saddened to hear my friend, Tom Seaver, has passed away,” Palmer tweeted. “My condolences to Nancy&The Seaver family. Baseball lost the best pitcher of my era.”
Former Phillies shortstop Larry Bowa, who had some good battles with the Mets Hall of Famer, said he wasn’t just a great player, but “a great person.”
“My heart is heavy tonight after hearing of the passing of one of the greatest pitchers in baseball history, Tom Seaver,” Bowa, who also managed the Phillies, tweeted. “My condolences go out to Nancy and the Seaver family. He was one of the toughest pitchers I faced in my career and off the field he was a great person. RIP.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--‘Below Deck’ star Sandy Yawn tours $11M Hamptons house with private dock

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday all but threatened ...

Captain Sandy Yawn, star of Bravo’s popular reality TV show “Below Deck,” is charting a course for the Hamptons.
One spot she checked out is a waterfront compound at 317 Noyac Road in Southampton that is on the market for $10.99 million. It was rented out by the Kardashian clan in the summer of 2014 during the filming of spinoff series “Kourtney & Khloé Take the Hamptons.”
Yawn told Page Six earlier this summer that she loves spending time out east.
“I like going to the Hamptons for the summer and not to be able to do that is so hard,” said Yawn, referencing coronavirus travel restrictions still in place around Memorial Day, when she spoke to Page Six.
“Below Deck: Mediterranean” taping wrapped before the pandemic, even though season 5 premiered June 1. Yawn spent lockdown at home in Denver with girlfriend Leah Shafer.
The five-bedroom, 6½-bathroom home Yawn toured, located in an enclave called North Sea, is 6,140 square feet and sits on a peninsula.
The architect was Lea Kritzer, mother of the owner, Lizzz Kritzer.
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The home is “really one of a kind in the Hamptons, as the pool is directly on the water,” Lizzz told Gimme Shelter.
There’s a large waterfront lawn, a sandy beach and a 85-foot dock that has room for boats, Jet Skis, paddle boards and kayaks — all on 2 acres.
The listing broker is Danielle Lise Desrochers, of Nest Seekers International.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Quibi tried to sign Prince Harry and Meghan Markle before Netflix deal

Before the dramatic news broke on Wednesday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are becoming Hollywood producers by signing a multiyear deal with Netflix , sources told Page Six that other entertainment startups were angling to be in business with the ex-royals .
Insiders told us that power players Meg Whitman and Jeffrey Katzenberg made a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a bid to get them to join their struggling service Quibi .
“ Meg and Jeff actually went to see Harry and Meghan to get them to sign … but it ’ s no surprise @ @ @ @ @ @ @ source said .
Netflix has high-profile deals with Barack and Michelle Obama , plus celebs including Beyoncé and Leo DiCaprio .
One insider said that Harry and Meghan have been taking all sorts of meetings and pitches since they moved to LA .
The former royals will reportedly launch a yet-to-be-named production company to make documentaries , docu-series , features , scripted shows and children ’ s programming for Netflix .
Reports said that they may also appear on-camera in some projects .
The pair told the New York Times in a statement @ @ @ @ @ @ @ creating content that informs but also gives hope.
” The amount that the couple is being paid has not been disclosed .
But in true Hollywood fashion , some were already skeptical , or paranoid , of the deal ’ s impact .
“ I want to hear what the Obamas have to say , they have a track record , ” said one showbiz vet .
“ I ’ m not sure I want to hear what Meghan and Harry have to say.
” A veteran film producer told us , “ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ movies made is hard enough — now I have to compete with the Obamas and Prince Harry ?
”

Before the dramatic news broke on Wednesday that Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are becoming Hollywood producers by signing a multiyear deal with Netflix, sources told Page Six that other entertainment startups were angling to be in business with the ex-royals.
Insiders told us that power players Meg Whitman and Jeffrey Katzenberg made a visit to the Duke and Duchess of Sussex in a bid to get them to join their struggling service Quibi.
“Meg and Jeff actually went to see Harry and Meghan to get them to sign … but it’s no surprise they went for Netflix,” the source said. Netflix has high-profile deals with Barack and Michelle Obama, plus celebs including Beyoncé and Leo DiCaprio.
One insider said that Harry and Meghan have been taking all sorts of meetings and pitches since they moved to LA. The former royals will reportedly launch a yet-to-be-named production company to make documentaries, docu-series, features, scripted shows and children’s programming for Netflix. Reports said that they may also appear on-camera in some projects.
The pair told the New York Times in a statement: “Our focus will be on creating content that informs but also gives hope.” The amount that the couple is being paid has not been disclosed.
But in true Hollywood fashion, some were already skeptical, or paranoid, of the deal’s impact. “I want to hear what the Obamas have to say, they have a track record,” said one showbiz vet. “I’m not sure I want to hear what Meghan and Harry have to say.” A veteran film producer told us, “Everyone’s a producer! Getting movies made is hard enough — now I have to compete with the Obamas and Prince Harry?”
Reps didn’t comment.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Cardi B, Taraji P. Henson renting this $35K/month Malibu manse

In yet another sign of how far academia has sunk , ...

This Malibu mansion, on the market for $35,000 a month, is in demand.
Cardi B and Taraji P. Henson are both slated to rent the contemporary home on Malibu Knolls Road, says owner Betty Moon.
Moon, who is a singer, songwriter and producer in LA, calls the house overlooking the Pacific Ocean her “magical getaway to relieve all the stresses of day to day LA life.”
Neighbors include Robert Downey Jr. and, Moon quips, “with a decent set of binoculars, you could see into Ed Norton’s bedroom from here.”
Moon reports that Matthew Perry (who is buying and selling Malibu properties right and left) rented her home for the month of August.
For the month of September, the new tenants are Justin Effron and Julie Ulrich Effron, co-founders of ALICE, a New York-based hospitality startup with $39 million in funds from investors like Expedia.
Cardi B has booked November, while Henson is signed up for January through April.
The three-bedroom, three-bathroom home is 2,100 square feet and sits on over an acre of land overlooking Surfrider Beach.
Moon, who bought it for $2 million and added another $2 million in renovations, navigated her way through Malibu’s tough building bylaws to add a $500,000 pool, spa and fire pit.
Claire Dorfman of LA Estate Rentals brokered the deal.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Wear a mask while having sex, suggest Canada’s top doctor

Sex can be complicated during the time of COVID-19 .
Skip kissing and wear a mask while having sex to protect yourself from contracting the coronavirus , Canada ’ s top public health official advised on Wednesday .
Dr. Theresa Tam said in a statement that there is very low chance of catching COVID-19 from semen or vaginal fluid , but sexual activity with a new partner does increase the risk of catching the virus , especially when kissing .
“ Like other activities during COVID-19 that involve physical closeness , there are some things you can do to minimize @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the virus , ” Tam said .
When engaging in sexual activity , Tam advised to skip kissing , avoid face-to-face closeness , wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose , and monitor yourself and your partner for symptoms ahead of any sexual activity .
“ The lowest risk sexual activity during COVID-19 involves yourself alone , ” she added .
Tam also reminded Canadians to use a condom and know your own STI own STI status and the status of your partner , and limit alcohol use to make safe @ @ @ @ @ @ @ part of our overall health .
“ By taking these precautions and staying conscious of the risks we assume , Canadians can find ways to enjoy physical intimacy while safeguarding the progress we have all made containing COVID-19 , ” Tam added .
As of Wednesday afternoon , there have been 129,425 cases of COVID-19 in Canada , including 9,132 deaths .
An average of over 490 new cases have been reported daily during the most recent seven days .

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Sex can be complicated during the time of COVID-19.
Skip kissing and wear a mask while having sex to protect yourself from contracting the coronavirus, Canada’s top public health official advised on Wednesday.
Dr. Theresa Tam said in a statement that there is very low chance of catching COVID-19 from semen or vaginal fluid, but sexual activity with a new partner does increase the risk of catching the virus, especially when kissing.
“Like other activities during COVID-19 that involve physical closeness, there are some things you can do to minimize the risk of getting infected and spreading the virus,” Tam said.
When engaging in sexual activity, Tam advised to skip kissing, avoid face-to-face closeness, wear a mask that covers your mouth and nose, and monitor yourself and your partner for symptoms ahead of any sexual activity.
“The lowest risk sexual activity during COVID-19 involves yourself alone,” she added.
Tam also reminded Canadians to use a condom and know your own STI own STI status and the status of your partner, and limit alcohol use to make safe decisions.
Sexual health is an important part of our overall health.
“By taking these precautions and staying conscious of the risks we assume, Canadians can find ways to enjoy physical intimacy while safeguarding the progress we have all made containing COVID-19,” Tam added.
As of Wednesday afternoon, there have been 129,425 cases of COVID-19 in Canada, including 9,132 deaths. An average of over 490 new cases have been reported daily during the most recent seven days.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Vanessa Carlton chops price of her incredible Soho loft

The two-bedroom spread at 1050 S. Grand Ave. will have ...

In her 2002 hit, singer-songwriter Vanessa Carlton said she’d walk “A Thousand Miles” to see her love again.
Now you can walk in her shoes — or at least on her hardwood floors — for $15,500 a month because her Soho loft is up for rent. The full-floor home, at 182 Lafayette St., features two bedrooms and two bathrooms and was decorated by designer Sarah Samuel Sherman.
It listed in June for $17,000/month, but got a 9 percent price chop in mid-August as rents fall across the city and demand falls due to the coronavirus. Spanning 2,500 square feet, Carlton’s spread has classic downtown details like high ceilings, exposed brick and original iron columns.
There’s also a chef’s kitchen.
The six-story building between Grand and Broome streets dates to the early 20th century.
The rental deal includes furniture and Carlton’s piano — one was famously featured in the music video for “A Thousand Miles” — but the apartment can also be delivered empty.
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The 40-year-old singer, who bought the unit for $1.82 million in 2004 and has rented it out to tenants on and off since the summer 2014, is spending more time in LA. That’s where her husband, John McCauley — Stevie Nicks officiated their wedding, by the way — and their young daughter are.
The listing broker is Lisa Garey of Compass.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--LA penthouse from ‘Westworld,’ ‘Morning Show’ heads to auction

On “ The Morning Show , ” the fictional news anchor played by Steve Carell occupies a sprawling Los Angeles penthouse , which is hitting the auction block auction next month .
The two-bedroom , 3½-bathroom unit at 1050 S. Grand Ave. in Downtown LA is 3,900 square feet .
The minimum bid for the auction , set for on Oct. 22 , is $ 4.75 million .
The seller bought it raw for $ 4.5 million in 2017 and built it out .
The home , which first went on the market last year for $ 5.99 million , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ultimate bachelor pad , ” says Misha Haghani , who heads auction house Paramount Realty USA .
“ But it would also be good for a family.
” The home features three outdoor spaces , including a wraparound terrace on the first floor and a private terrace off the master bedroom .
Other TV shows filmed in the penthouse include HBO ’ s “ Westworld.
” It ’ s also next door to a penthouse formerly owned by actor Michael B. Jordan of “ Black Panther , ” “ Fruitvale Station ” and @ @ @ @

On “The Morning Show,” the fictional news anchor played by Steve Carell occupies a sprawling Los Angeles penthouse, which is hitting the auction block auction next month.
The two-bedroom, 3½-bathroom unit at 1050 S. Grand Ave. in Downtown LA is 3,900 square feet.
The minimum bid for the auction, set for on Oct. 22, is $4.75 million.
The seller bought it raw for $4.5 million in 2017 and built it out.
The home, which first went on the market last year for $5.99 million, is currently set up as “the ultimate bachelor pad,” says Misha Haghani, who heads auction house Paramount Realty USA. “But it would also be good for a family.”
The home features three outdoor spaces, including a wraparound terrace on the first floor and a private terrace off the master bedroom.
Other TV shows filmed in the penthouse include HBO’s “Westworld.”
It’s also next door to a penthouse formerly owned by actor Michael B. Jordan of “Black Panther,” “Fruitvale Station” and “Creed.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Minnesota man who attended Sturgis motorcycle rally dies of coronavirus

A Minnesota man who attended South Dakota ’ s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally last month has died of coronavirus , health officials announced Wednesday .
The man , in his 60s , had underlying health conditions and was hospitalized before dying , according to Kris Ehresmann , infectious disease director at the Minnesota Department of Health .
Although the man attended the rally , it ’ s not known if he was sickened at the massive 10-day gathering that attracted hundreds of thousands of people from across the country .
To date , at least 290 rally-goers from 12 states have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , according to an Associated Press survey .
South Dakota has reported 105 cases tied to the rally .
Elizabeth Goodsitt , a spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services , a state with 23 coronavirus patients that went to Sturgis , has alluded to the difficulty in tracking the cases .
“ We can ’ t say that Sturgis was or was not the cause of these cases , ” Goodsitt said .
Many of the rally attendees flouted social distancing guidelines , and traveled between various campgrounds to numerous bars @

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A Minnesota man who attended South Dakota’s Sturgis Motorcycle Rally last month has died of coronavirus, health officials announced Wednesday.
The man, in his 60s, had underlying health conditions and was hospitalized before dying, according to Kris Ehresmann, infectious disease director at the Minnesota Department of Health.
Although the man attended the rally, it’s not known if he was sickened at the massive 10-day gathering that attracted hundreds of thousands of people from across the country.
To date, at least 290 rally-goers from 12 states have tested positive for COVID-19 since the event, according to an Associated Press survey. South Dakota has reported 105 cases tied to the rally.
Elizabeth Goodsitt, a spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Department of Health Services, a state with 23 coronavirus patients that went to Sturgis, has alluded to the difficulty in tracking the cases.
“We can’t say that Sturgis was or was not the cause of these cases,” Goodsitt said.
Many of the rally attendees flouted social distancing guidelines, and traveled between various campgrounds to numerous bars.
With Post wires


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Gov. Cuomo says: Trump ‘better have an army’ to protect him if he comes to NYC

New York Gov .
Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday all but threatened President Trump ’ s safety if he returns to New York City in a rant responding to an exclusive story by The Post that Trump is looking to pull federal funds from “ lawless ” cities including New York .
Cuomo called an emergency press briefing within a half hour on Wednesday night to tear into Trump for the order , which cites New York ’ s rising murder rate and defunding of the NYPD .
“ He better have an army if he thinks he ’ s gon @ @ @ @ @ @ @ York .
New Yorkers don ’ t want to have anything to do with him , ” the Democrat said , all but threatening the commander in chief .
But Cuomo , who like Trump hails from Queens , wasn ’ t done .
“ He can ’ t have enough bodyguards to walk through New York City , people don ’ t want to have anything to do with him.
” On substance , Cuomo said he doubted the legality of Trump ’ s five-page memo ordering a review of federal funds @ @ @ @ @ @ @ City , Portland , Seattle and Washington , DC .
“ It is more of the same from him .
It ’ s political , it is gratuitous .
And it ’ s illegal .
But it is another attempt to kill New York City , ” Cuomo said .
“ President Ford said drop dead .
President Trump has been actively trying to kill New York City since he ’ s been elected , ” he said .
In highly personal and insulting language , Cuomo speculated that Trump wasn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ murder rate and shootings .
“ I think it ’ s because he is from New York City and New York City rejected him , always , ” Cuomo said .
“ He was dismissed as a clown in New York City , those who know him best , like him least.
” Cuomo jeered : “ He was disrespected in New York City .
Nobody took him seriously and he was just a tabloid cartoon.
” Referring to a claim in Trump ’ s niece Mary Trump ’ s recent book , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a former federal judge , is disgraced by him.
” The governor also claimed Trump ’ s “ negligence ” is the reason New York state suffered the highest COVID-19 death toll .
The governor ’ s critics blame his Health Department ’ s mandate that forbade nursing homes from turning away COVID-19-positive patients , potentially leading to at least 6,500 deaths .
At the end of his call , Cuomo , apparently sensing how his remarks about Trump could be seen as threatening , attempted to walk them back .
“ My @ @ @ @ @ @ @ New York City , all I ’ m saying is that he is persona non grata in New York City .
And I think he knows that .
And he ’ ll never come back to New York , because New Yorkers will never forget how gratuitously mean he has been to New Yorkers and how many times he ’ s tried to kill the city that gave him his start and birthed him .
That ’ s what I meant about the bodyguards.
” Meanwhile , New York Mayor Bill de Blasio @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Trump ’ s order , had his press secretary Bill Neidhardt respond .
“ As much as Donald Trump wants New York City to drop dead , we will never let this stand , ” Neidhardt tweeted .
“ This has nothing to do with “ law and order ” .
This is a racist campaign stunt out of the Oval Office to attack millions of people of color.
” City councilman Rory Lancman , chair of Committee on the Justice System , meanwhile , said Trump ’ s order could unintentionally @ @ @ @ @ @ @ we know now which candidate for president supports defunding the police , ” he quipped .
Rep. Max Rose , a Trump-targeted Democrat who represents Staten Island and southern Brooklyn , said , “ With this order , President Trump is joining Mayor de Blasio in defunding the police .
It was wrong then and it ’ s wrong now .
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New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo on Wednesday all but threatened President Trump’s safety if he returns to New York City in a rant responding to an exclusive story by The Post that Trump is looking to pull federal funds from “lawless” cities including New York.
Cuomo called an emergency press briefing within a half-hour on Wednesday night to tear into Trump for the order, which cites New York’s rising murder rate and defunding of the NYPD.
“He better have an army if he thinks he’s gonna walk down the street in New York. New Yorkers don’t want to have anything to do with him,” the Democrat said, all but threatening the commander-in-chief.
But Cuomo — who, like Trump, hails from Queens — wasn’t done. “He can’t have enough bodyguards to walk through New York City, people don’t want to have anything to do with him.”
On substance, Cuomo said he doubted the legality of Trump’s five-page memo ordering a review of federal funds that can be redirected from New York City, Portland, Seattle and Washington, DC.
“It is more of the same from him. It’s political, it is gratuitous. And it’s illegal. But it is another attempt to kill New York City,” Cuomo said.
“President Ford said drop dead. President Trump has been actively trying to kill New York City since he’s been elected,” he said.
In highly personal and insulting language, Cuomo speculated that Trump wasn’t upset about New York’s soaring murder rate and shootings.
“I think it’s because he is from New York City and New York City rejected him, always,” Cuomo said. “He was dismissed as a clown in New York City, those who know him best, like him least.”
Cuomo jeered: “He was disrespected in New York City. Nobody took him seriously and he was just a tabloid cartoon.”
Referring to a claim in a recent book by Trump’s niece, Mary Trump, Cuomo said, “his sister, a former federal judge, is disgraced by him.”
The governor also claimed Trump’s “negligence” is the reason New York state suffered the highest COVID-19 death toll. The governor’s critics blame his Health Department’s mandate that forbade nursing homes from turning away COVID-19-positive patients, potentially leading to at least 6,500 deaths.
At the end of his call, Cuomo, apparently sensing how his remarks about Trump could be seen as threatening, attempted to walk them back.
“My comment about the president and bodyguards in New York City, all I’m saying is that he is persona non grata in New York City. And I think he knows that. And he’ll never come back to New York, because New Yorkers will never forget how gratuitously mean he has been to New Yorkers and how many times he’s tried to kill the city that gave him his start and birthed him. That’s what I meant about the bodyguards.”
Earlier Wednesday, Trump called on CNN to fire Cuomo’s younger brother, Chris Cuomo, over a leaked tape in which he says he was questioned about sexual misconduct. “Fredo must go!” Trump wrote, using an insulting reference from “The Godfather.”
Meanwhile, New York Mayor Bill de Blasio, who was twice mentioned by name in Trump’s order, had his press secretary, Bill Neidhardt, respond.
“As much as Donald Trump wants New York City to drop dead, we will never let this stand,” Neidhardt tweeted. “This has nothing to do with ‘law and order.’ This is a racist campaign stunt out of the Oval Office to attack millions of people of color.”
De Blasio himself made no statement.
Meanwhile, City Councilman Rory Lancman, chair of the Committee on the Justice System, said Trump’s order could unintentionally weaken public safety.
“I guess we know now which candidate for president supports defunding the police,” he quipped.
Rep. Max Rose, a Trump-targeted Democrat who represents Staten Island and southern Brooklyn, said, “With this order, President Trump is joining Mayor de Blasio in defunding the police. It was wrong then and it’s wrong now.”


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Mike Tyson may have once tried to throw Naomi Campbell out of a car

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) Mike Tyson may have once tried to throw Naomi Campbell out of a moving vehicle , according to Chris Rock .
Campbell — who reportedly had a fling with the heavyweight — chatted with the comedian on her YouTube channel on Tuesday and recalled that she used to hang out in the East Village with the two men .
“ I think Mike pushed you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ … I think you gave somebody your number and he lost his head , ” Rock said .
Campbell quipped : “ You sure it wasn ’ t me that pushed him ?
That ’ s if I even got in the car with him … It ’ s a good thing we ’ re all grown-ups today and we ’ re family … It ’ s nice to see him blossom.
” She added , “ Those were fun times in New York … can never go back to those.
” Rock @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in Union Square before she hit it big .
“ We were all lusting for you .
You were a supermodel to us , even then , ” he said .
A rep for Tyson could not be reached for comment .

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Mike Tyson may have once tried to throw Naomi Campbell out of a moving vehicle, according to Chris Rock.
Campbell — who reportedly had a fling with the heavyweight — chatted with the comedian on her YouTube channel on Tuesday and recalled that she used to hang out in the East Village with the two men.
“I think Mike pushed you out of a moving car one night … I think you gave somebody your number and he lost his head,” Rock said.
Campbell quipped: “You sure it wasn’t me that pushed him? That’s if I even got in the car with him … It’s a good thing we’re all grown-ups today and we’re family … It’s nice to see him blossom.”
She added, “Those were fun times in New York … can never go back to those.”
Rock remembered first meeting Campbell at Coffee Shop in Union Square before she hit it big. “We were all lusting for you. You were a supermodel to us, even then,” he said.
A rep for Tyson could not be reached for comment.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--‘ER’ actor Anthony Edwards lists Upper East Side penthouse

Actor and director Anthony Edwards — best known for playing Dr. Mark Greene on “ER” and Goose in “Top Gun” — has listed his Upper Eat Side penthouse.
It’s on the market for $7.65 million.
Edwards bought the unit via a trust in 2015 for $8.52 million, according to property records.
The three-bedroom, 3½-bathroom duplex is at 141 E. 88th St., a prewar condominium built in 1927 known as Philip House.
At 2,738 square feet, the duplex apartment features three terraces that total 1,273 square feet — helpful for those working from home, the listing notes.
There’s also a striking 32-foot-long living/dining space with 16-foot ceilings.
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Other details include wide-plank oak floors, an eat-in windowed chef’s kitchen and a woodburning fireplace with a limestone mantel and French doors that lead to an outdoor barbecue.
The interiors were by designer Victoria Hagan. Amenities in the brick-and-limestone building include a bike room, cold storage, a roof deck, a music practice room, a children’s playroom and a gym.
The listing brokers are Elizabeth Van Hiel and Aaron Allen of Elegran.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Tom Seaver, greatest Met ever, dead at 75

The Mets and the rest of the baseball world mourned ...

BALTIMORE — Tom Seaver, who wears the crown as the undisputed greatest Mets player of all time, has died after battling various illnesses.
The Hall of Fame, which announced the former pitcher’s death, said the 75-year-old Seaver died Monday in his sleep of complications from Lewy body dementia and COVID-19. Seaver had retired from public life in March 2019, his family announced at the time, because of dementia.
Nicknamed “The Franchise,” the right-hander was the centerpiece of the 1969 Miracle Mets, who shocked the sports world with an improbable run that culminated with a World Series victory over the Orioles. Seaver won three Cy Young Awards with the Mets before he was infamously traded to the Reds in June 1977 following a long dispute with team management. He returned to the Mets in 1983, but was left unprotected after the season, putting him in a White Sox uniform when he won his 300th game two years later.
“I am deeply saddened by the death of Tom Seaver, one of the greatest pitchers of all-time,” commissioner Rob Manfred said in a statement. “Tom was a gentleman who represented the best of our National Pastime. He was synonymous with the New York Mets and their unforgettable 1969 season. After their improbable World Series Championship, Tom became a household name to baseball fans — a responsibility he carried out with distinction throughout his life.”
Seaver, whose No. 41 is only one of two player uniforms retired by the Mets (Mike Piazza’s No. 31 is the other), returned to the organization in later years as a broadcaster and team ambassador. The Mets and the City of New York last year changed the address of Citi Field to 41 Seaver Way.
“We are devastated to learn of the passing of Mets Legend and Baseball Hall of Famer Tom Seaver,” Mets owners Fred and Jeff Wilpon said in a statement. “Tom was nicknamed ‘The Franchise’ and ‘Tom Terrific’ because of how valuable he truly was to our organization and our loyal fans, as his #41 was the first player number retired by the organization in 1988.
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“He was simply the greatest Mets player of all-time and among the best to ever play the game, which culminated with his near unanimous induction into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992. Beyond the multitude of awards, records, accolades, World Series Championship, All-Star appearances, and just overall brilliance we will always remember Tom for his passion and devotion to his family, the game of baseball and his vineyard.”
George Thomas Seaver, who was born in Fresno, Calif., on Nov. 17, 1944, and served in the US Marine Corps, had his rights obtained by the Mets in a special draft lottery in 1966, when he was a star pitcher at Southern Cal. The special drawing (which also included the Indians and Phillies) on April 3, 1966, was held after commissioner William Eckert ruled the Braves’ Richmond farm team had improperly given Seaver a $40,000 signing bonus. The bonus was deemed illegal because USC had already started playing, and rules stated a player couldn’t be signed off a college campus during the school’s season.
Seaver won National League Rookie of the Year in 1967 after going 16-13 with a 2.76 ERA for a team that finished last in the league. He won his first Cy Young Award two years later, in the Mets’ World Series-winning season. Seaver, a 12-time All-Star, also won Cy Young Awards in 1973 and ’75.
The 1973 team — the “You Gotta Believe Mets” — rallied late in the season to improbably win the NL East and reach the World Series. But the Mets lost in seven games to Oakland, with Seaver as the losing pitcher in Game 6 after he took a no-decision in Game 2.
Feuding with Mets chairman M. Donald Grant over his salary, Seaver was traded to the Reds on June 15, 1977, for Doug Flynn, Pat Zachry, Steve Henderson and Dan Norman. The final straw that pushed Seaver to demand a trade was a column by the legendary Dick Young (whose son-in-law was employed by the Mets) that said jealousy was at the root of Seaver’s anger with the organization.
“Nolan Ryan is getting more than Seaver,” Young wrote. “And that galls Tom because Nancy Seaver and Ruth Ryan are very friendly and Tom Seaver long has treated Nolan Ryan like a little brother.”
After Seaver pitched for the Reds, Mets (again) and White Sox, he was traded to the Red Sox. He was in the visitor’s dugout at Shea Stadium when the Mets beat Boston in Game 7 of the 1986 World Series for the franchise’s last championship. He retired with a lifetime 311-205 record with a 2.86 ERA and 3,640 strikeouts.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Numbers show lockdowns didn’t help contain COVID-19 — opening up didn’t boost it

The logistical headaches of the coronavirus pandemic led to more ...

Six months into the COVID-19 pandemic, the United States has now carried out two large-scale experiments in public health — first, in March and April, the lockdown of the economy to arrest the spread of the virus, and second, since mid-April, the reopening of the economy. The results are in. Counterintuitive though it may be, statistical analysis shows that locking down the economy didn’t contain the disease’s spread, and reopening it didn’t unleash a second wave of infections.
Given the high economic costs and well-documented long-term health consequences beyond COVID-19, imposing lockdowns appears to have been a large policy error. At first, when little was known, officials acted in ways they thought prudent. But now evidence proves that lockdowns were an expensive treatment with serious side effects and no benefit to society.
TrendMacro, my analytics firm, tallied the cumulative number of reported COVID-19 cases in each state and the District of Columbia as a percentage of population, based on data from state and local health departments aggregated by the Covid Tracking Project. We then compared that with the timing and intensity of the lockdown in each jurisdiction. That is measured not by the mandates put in place by government officials, but rather by observing what people in each jurisdiction actually did, along with their baseline behavior before the lockdowns. This is captured in highly detailed anonymized cellphone tracking data provided by Google and others and tabulated by the University of Maryland’s Transportation Institute into a “Social Distancing Index.”
Measuring from the start of the year to each state’s point of maximum lockdown, which range from April 5 to April 18, it turns out that lockdowns correlated with a greater spread of the virus. States with longer, stricter lockdowns also had larger outbreaks. The five places with the harshest lockdowns — DC, New York, Michigan, New Jersey and Massachusetts — had the heaviest caseloads.
It could be that strict lockdowns were imposed as a response to already severe outbreaks. But the surprising negative correlation, while statistically weak, persists even when excluding states with the heaviest caseloads. And it makes no difference if the analysis includes other potential explanatory factors, such as population density, age, ethnicity, prevalence of nursing homes, general health or temperature. The only factor that seems to make a demonstrable difference is the intensity of mass-transit use.
We ran the experiment a second time to observe the effects on caseloads of the reopening that began in mid-April. We used the same methodology but started from each state’s peak of lockdown and extended to July 31. Confirming the first experiment, there was a tendency (though fairly weak) for states that opened up the most to have the lightest caseloads. The states that had the big summer flare-ups in the so-called “Sunbelt second wave” — Arizona, California, Florida and Texas — are by no means the most opened up.
The lesson isn’t that lockdowns made the spread worse — though raw evidence may suggest that — but that lockdowns probably didn’t help, and opening up didn’t hurt. It defies common sense. In theory, quarantine ought to control the spread of an infectious disease. Evidently not in practice, though we are aware of no researcher who understands why not.
We aren’t the only researchers to have discovered this statistical relationship. We first published a version of these findings in April. In July, a publication of The Lancet published research that found similar results looking across countries rather than US states. “A longer time prior to implementation of any lockdown was associated with a lower number of detected cases,” the study concludes. Those findings have now been enhanced by sophisticated measures of actual social distancing and data from the reopening phase.
There are experimental controls that all this research lacks. There are no observable instances in which there were either total lockdowns or no lockdowns at all. But there is no escaping the evidence that, at minimum, heavy lockdowns were no more effective than light ones, and that opening up a lot was no more harmful than opening up a little. So where is the science that would justify the heavy lockdowns many officials are still demanding?
With the evidence we now possess, even the most risk-averse health officials should hesitate before demanding the next lockdown and causing the next recession.
Donald Luskin is chief investment officer of TrendMacro. This column was adapted from The Wall Street Journal.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Insane to hit Syracuse prof for referring to the ‘Chinese Communist Party Virus’

In yet another sign of how far academia has sunk , Syracuse University put chemistry prof Jon Zubieta on administrative leave last week for the horrific sin of .
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including the terms “ Wuhan Flu ” and “ Chinese Communist Party Virus ” on his course syllabus .
It ’ d be one thing if his colleagues noted he was going off-topic for a chemistry class , but in fact the Daily Orange reports that some 300 faculty and staff have signed an open letter denouncing his “ hateful statements that feed into the recent wave of Sinophobia.
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ any speech that aims to marginalize and demean the Chinese community on and off campus.
” Come on : Blaming China ’ s government — specifically , the genocide-committing , organ-harvesting , freedom-crushing Chinese Communist Party — for the coronavirus isn ’ t slamming any “ Chinese community ” except the CCP itself , any more than denouncing Nazi atrocities is anti-German .
And if that embarrasses any Syracuse students whose families are CCP officials — well , tough .
Welcome to America .
Unless Syracuse is going to start treating statements condemning @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it needs to reinstate Zubieta pronto .
Better yet : Can every administrator who went along with this idiocy .

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In yet another sign of how far academia has sunk, Syracuse University put chemistry prof Jon Zubieta on administrative leave last week for the horrific sin of . . . including the terms “Wuhan Flu” and “Chinese Communist Party Virus” on his course syllabus.
It’d be one thing if his colleagues noted he was going off-topic for a chemistry class, but in fact the Daily Orange reports that some 300 faculty and staff have signed an open letter denouncing his “hateful statements that feed into the recent wave of Sinophobia.” And: “We strongly condemn any speech that aims to marginalize and demean the Chinese community on and off campus.”
Come on: Blaming China’s government — specifically, the genocide-committing, organ-harvesting, freedom-crushing Chinese Communist Party — for the coronavirus isn’t slamming any “Chinese community” except the CCP itself, any more than denouncing Nazi atrocities is anti-German.
And if that embarrasses any Syracuse students whose families are CCP officials — well, tough. Welcome to America.
Unless Syracuse is going to start treating statements condemning Israel’s government as anti-Semitic, it needs to reinstate Zubieta pronto. Better yet: Can every administrator who went along with this idiocy.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Art Basel Miami Beach 2020 canceled

Art Basel Miami Beach 2020 canceled

Click to email this to a friend ( Opens in new window ) Click to share on Twitter ( Opens @ @ @ @ @ to share on Facebook ( Opens in new window ) The ultra-rich will have to @ @ @ @ @ in the grocery aisle this year .
Art Basel Miami Beach — the art fair @ @ @ @ @ a wall sold for $ 120,000 last year — has been canceled for 2020 .
@ @ @ @ @ uncertainty about the staging of large-scale events.
” There will be several online viewing rooms @ @ @ @ @ which usually attracts numerous billionaires , art aficionados , and movie and music stars .

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The ultra-rich will have to settle for eyeing up fruit in the grocery aisle this year.
Art Basel Miami Beach — the art fair where a banana duct-taped to a wall sold for $120,000 last year — has been canceled for 2020.
Organizers cited “limitations and uncertainty about the staging of large-scale events.”
There will be several online viewing rooms instead for the fair, which usually attracts numerous billionaires, art aficionados, and movie and music stars.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Team Cuomo’s latest ridiculous nursing-home-death dodge

ALBANY — One of New York ’ s top nursing home associations ...

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Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s Health Department has no shame — not over its deadly March 25 order forcing nursing homes to admit COVID-positive patients, and not in stonewalling anyone looking to learn how many lives that mandate cost.
The latest is its laughable excuse for dodging a Freedom of Information Law request from the Empire Center, filed early last month. It sought the number of nursing-home residents who died of the coronavirus after being transferred to hospitals, numbers the state stopped releasing in May.
The department response this week: It can’t comply until at least Nov. 5, “because a diligent search for relevant documents is still being conducted.”
Bull. Health Commissioner Howard Zucker told state lawmakers Aug. 3 that he had the info — but wouldn’t share it because “I need to be sure it’s absolutely accurate.”
Zucker admits to more than 6,600 deaths in homes. Extrapolating from data from other states, the in-hospital figure will most likely double the total.
The Empire Center is appealing, noting how “implausible” the excuse is: The Health Department requires nursing homes to file fatality reports daily, including in-hospital deaths. How can it need two more months to come up with the data? Especially when Zucker told legislators at an Aug. 3 hearing that he was already working on it.
“If you die in the nursing home, it’s a nursing home death. If you die in the hospital, it’s called a hospital death,” Cuomo insists — though no other state that’s been a coronavirus hot-spot tallies deaths this way. Then again, the gov himself noted early on that the virus spreads in homes like “a fire through dry grass.”
Cuomo and Zucker still defend their March 25 mandate, though they rescinded it in May. But their refusal to tell the truth about its consequences tells you they know just how deadly it truly proved.


newyorkpost--2020-09-02--Rays get quick revenge on Yankees in nightmarish first inning

Tampa Bay Rays infielder Mike Brosseau , who nearly had his head taken off by an Aroldis Chapman 101 mph fastball Tuesday night , blasted a 420-foot , two-run home run Wednesday as part of a runs-filled first inning that saw Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery chased off the mound .
The Rays cheered loudly from the dugout and bullpen in the empty Yankee Stadium , as they wrapped up the inning with a 4-0 lead .
Brosseau later hit his second home run of the game , a solo shot to center field , in the fourth inning to put @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Bay couldn ’ t have scripted it any better following the bench-clearing skirmish the night before that was precipitated by Chapman throwing behind Brosseau ’ s head in the ninth inning , just the latest chapter in the bitter rivalry that has been brewing for three seasons due to countless instances similar to what happened Tuesday .
The benches cleared for a few moments , though the bad blood boiled into the postgame presser when Rays manager Kevin Cash called out the Yankees and seemingly threatened them by referencing that his pitchers could @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a three-game suspension that he is appealing , and like most pitchers in his situation , denied intentionally throwing at Brosseau ’ s head-area .
Montgomery exited with the bases loaded after giving up four runs and two home runs , and was relieved by Nick Nelson .
The first-place Rays entered Wednesday night with a 3½-game lead over the Yankees .

Talk about sweet revenge!
Tampa Bay Rays infielder Mike Brosseau, who nearly had his head taken off by an Aroldis Chapman 101 mph fastball Tuesday night, blasted a 420-foot, two-run home run Wednesday as part of a runs-filled first inning that saw Yankees pitcher Jordan Montgomery chased off the mound.
The Rays cheered loudly from the dugout and bullpen in the empty Yankee Stadium, as they wrapped up the inning with a 4-0 lead.
Brosseau later hit his second home run of the game, a solo shot to center field, in the fourth inning to put the Rays up another run.
Tampa Bay couldn’t have scripted it any better following the bench-clearing skirmish the night before that was precipitated by Chapman throwing behind Brosseau’s head in the ninth inning, just the latest chapter in the bitter rivalry that has been brewing for three seasons due to countless instances similar to what happened Tuesday.
The benches cleared for a few moments, though the bad blood boiled into the postgame presser when Rays manager Kevin Cash called out the Yankees and seemingly threatened them by referencing that his pitchers could throw 98 mph.
Chapman was issued a three-game suspension that he is appealing, and like most pitchers in his situation, denied intentionally throwing at Brosseau’s head-area.
Cash and Yankees manager Aaron Boone both served one-game suspensions Wednesday.
Montgomery exited with the bases loaded after giving up four runs and two home runs, and was relieved by Nick Nelson.
The first-place Rays entered Wednesday night with a 3½-game lead over the Yankees.