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New York Post Metro
New York Post Metro is the New York City and regional news section of the New York Post, a New York-based newspaper founded in 1801 by Alexander Hamilton and now operated as a unit of News Corp. BigNY monitors this source because Metro coverage often includes public safety, city politics, courts, transit, housing, business, sports and neighborhood stories that affect New York readers. The New York Post lists Sean M. Giancola as CEO/Publisher, Keith Poole as Group Editor-in-Chief, Stephen Lynch as Print Editor-in-Chief, and Erin Geismar as Head of Digital. NYP Holdings contact and legal notices list 1211 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10036.
Latest monitored stories from New York Post Metro
New York judges must retire at 76, says high court, ruling against age discrimination
The Court of Appeals shot down a bid by three elderly jurists challenging an 1869 law that sets the mandatory retirement age at 76, saying it violates their rights. New York judges will be booted from the bench…
Hundreds of shoppers line up in Times Square just to catch a glimpse of new Aldi supermarket
These shoppers are bananas. More than 500 people lined up in Times Square just to be among the first to enter a brand new supermarket. The eager shoppers swarmed the 42nd Street store in the hours before its…
Controversial Mamdani-backed NY-13 candidate doles out seemingly illegal freebies, from ice cream to World Cup tix
A controversial lefty New York congressional candidate is offering covered World Cup tickets to campaign volunteers — and free ice cream to early voters — seemingly running afoul of fed… A controversial lefty New York congressional candidate is…
Long Island 911 operators working Father’s Day will get special thanks from top cop: ‘unsung heroes’
“People, I think fail to realize the stress that is involved in that profession, that job, and, and how professional they are.” Suffolk County 911 operators scheduled to work on Father’s Day are getting a huge thank you…
NYC hipster hotspot restaurant in trendy neighborhood seized for not paying $1.3M in taxes
This Dimes Square hotspot could use some change. A popular see-and-be-seen restaurant in the Manhattan microhub was shut down this week for owing more than $1.3 million in taxes, records show. A bright orange sign was plastered on…
Long Island teen — and his merciless armbar — have designs on UFC future
Long Island has a true gem in the jiujitsu star. The Smithtown 16-year-old has a sparkling future ahead as the world’s second-ranked teen in the martial art, with a record that speaks for itself. “I’ve had over 400…
Legendary NYC restaurateur launching private club — where the food will be a main attraction
Giuseppe Bruno’s family is looking to compete against the likes of Manhattan’s top social clubs. Wall Street honchos famously spend big bucks to join private clubs in Manhattan – but they’re not usually shelling out for the food.…
Chaos in LA streets as World Cup fans turn violent for Mexico-South Korea match
Los Angeles went cuckoo for the World Cup’s Mexico-South Korea match Thursday as chaos spread throughout the city. World Cup celebrations descended into chaos on Thursday night as rowdy Los Angeles fans took to the streets — leading…
LI county workers demand paid Juneteenth holiday: ‘Should not be controversial’
“It’s disappointing that we’re in 2026 and we’re still standing here fighting for the recognition of Juneteenth.” Hundreds of Long Island county workers Friday were fuming that they didn’t get Juneteenth off as a paid holiday while much…
Dumpster-diving NYers mine luxe supermarket trash to dine like kings — for free: ‘It’s still fresh’
They’ve got dinner in the bag. It’s 9:30 pm on a Tuesday outside an undisclosed supermarket on the border of Sutton Place, where a group of 10-15 “Freegans” has gathered for a biweekly “trash tour” to dumpster dive…
Daily digests from this source
News from New York Post Metro – June 19, 2026
Today's Metro news from the New York Post highlights a unique dumpster diving trend, workers demanding paid Juneteenth holidays in Nassau County, and an NYPD officer who put his life on the line during…
News from New York Post Metro – June 18, 2026
Today's New York Post Metro covers a diverse range of local events and stories, from Knicks merchandise sales at a parade to high-profile celebrity controversies.
News from New York Post Metro – June 17, 2026
Fans attending the World Cup in New York were frustrated after being stuck in a tunnel for hours, while another fan celebrated an NBA Knicks victory without them.