As the Manhattan Bird Alert account on Twitter gained traction, so did opposition. Critics said the crowds it encouraged could be harmful. Source: New York Times
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The Nets have been looking to tighten up their defense. Monday they gave it a boost by adding wing Andre Roberson, who was All-Defensive second-team in 2016-17 and a Defensive Player of the Year candidate the next season, The Post…
An 83-year-old man drowned in a pond at a Florida golf course on Saturday morning, a report said. The senior citizen was trying to retrieve a hat from a pond at Wycliffe Golf & Country Club in Wellington when he…
MELBOURNE, Australia — For Naomi Osaka, the tournament buzz at the Australian Open spoiled the surprise: She might face Serena Williams next. Osaka overpowered Hsieh Su-wei 6-2, 6-2 Tuesday to reach the semifinals, and will meet the winner of the…
The Knicks were already missing center Mitchell Robinson, who may undergo hand surgery this week. Their new starting center Nerlens Noel picked up three early fouls. Backup center Taj Gibson got tagged with four fouls in the second quarter. Atlanta…
The 5-year-old girl who was in a Missouri car crash involving former Kansas City Chiefs assistant coach Britt Reid has awoken from a coma, a relative announced. The young girl, identified as Ariel, woke up Monday, according to an update…
A 72-year-old man was critically injured after being struck by a hit-and-run driver in Brooklyn on Monday night, police said. The victim was crossing 6th Avenue at Bay Ridge Parkway when he was struck by a gray Mercedes sedan at…
Gerrit Cole might have a familiar target at his disposal this season. Robinson Chirinos, who finished last season with the Mets, agreed to terms Monday with the Yankees on a minor league contract, The Post’s Joel Sherman confirmed. Chirinos, 36,…
Steve Nash wouldn’t give a timeline on Kevin Durant’s left hamstring strain that sidelined him Monday in Sacramento and is expected to keep him out Tuesday in Phoenix. But Nash reassured the Nets didn’t feel the issue was serious or…
A man renting a room from a Maine couple allegedly killed them in an unprovoked attack early Friday morning, according to a report. Patrick Maher, 24, was charged with killing Troy Varney, 52, and his 48-year-old wife Dulsie Varney at…
The Mets were searching for relievers even before Seth Lugo’s elbow became an issue, but the right-hander’s imminent surgery has only underscored the need for reinforcements. With Lugo scheduled to undergo a procedure Tuesday that will remove a loose body…
Julius Randle hurt Atlanta on Monday night and is paving his way to Atlanta on March 7, prospective date of the All-Star Game. Randle posted his Knicks-high 44 points, setting a career-high with 7 3-pointers as the Knicks won their…
Strike two for Fenway Park security. Boston police are investigating two men who filmed themselves sneaking into a snowy, lit-up Fenway park this month, according to WCVB, marking the second intrusion at the Red Sox home in just a few…