Competitive eater Joey Chestnut declared Long Island’s bagels “might be the best” after chowing down on a sampling of local bacon, egg and cheese sandwiches — which he washed down with 26 bowls of soft-serve ice cream. The perennial Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest champ’s frank admission could spark some red-hot debate in the Big … Read more
Over two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned strong patient safety grades in a new watchdog report card, while a few failed to make the mark. Hospitals overseen by Catholic Health, Mount Sinai, NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health garnered “As” from the Leapfrog Group on Wednesday. Over 2,300 US hospitals were rated “A” through “F” … Read more
This breakfast will break you. Hundreds have tried, but fewer than 50 succeeded in scarfing down an epic stack of deep-dish pizza-sized pancakes at Nappi’s Nook in Nesconset as one of Long Island’s most popular – and deceptively difficult – eating challenges making rounds on social media. “Everybody comes in, ‘oh that’s easy, I could … Read more
About 100,000 Americans have sickle cell disease (SCD), the most common inherited blood disorder in the US. Roughly 10% of patients reside in New York State, with the majority living in NYC, researchers at NYU School of Global Public Health found. Using data from 42,200 SCD hospitalizations in the state between 2009 and 2022, researchers … Read more
New York Post may be compensated and/or receive an affiliate commission if you click or buy through our links. Featured pricing is subject to change. Amid major developments in the case, a new documentary series about the Gilgo Beach murders is making its way to Prime Video. “Killing Grounds: The Gilgo Beach Murders” is a … Read more
It’s the encore of a lifetime. Jesse Findling, a 20-year-old Long Island man who captured the nation’s heart by defying a lifelong stutter to soar his way to the top 12 of “American Idol,” has enjoyed a life-changing hero’s welcome since returning home. “It wasn’t just about singing for me,” the Massapequa Park sensation told … Read more
Her weights may be light, but she’s got gains. For 99-year-old Shirley Goldman, hitting the gym to lift three-pound dumbbells on a near daily basis is a non-negotiable to feel her best — even with close to a century behind her. And her doctor has taken notice, telling her to keep doing whatever she’s doing. … Read more
He’s lord of the wings. A JFK worker is building a social media following as Long Island’s “Wing Scout” with increasingly popular reviews of the pub-menu mainstay that adhere to two cardinal rules: nothing boneless and no ranch dressing. “I’m hearing from restaurants that they’re selling out of their wings after I stop in,” Babylon’s … Read more
They got a raw deal. Long Island’s oyster industry has been left shellshocked after the “worst winter of the century” cost purveyors tons of inventory — and steep profit losses — thanks to an unprecedented deep freeze. “We’re buying clams and oysters about 10% higher already,” Vincent’s Clam Bar manager Danny Pepi told The Post … Read more
Everybody’s feeling the pinch. Lobster prices are a shell of a lot higher thanks to this year’s miserable winter — and that’s likely bad news for lovers of the summertime seafood rolls in posh hangouts such as the Hamptons. “I’m hearing it’s going to go up, up, up,” said Paul DeAngelis, a partner with the … Read more
He feels like No. 1. Gov. Kathy Hochul spared a Long Island granddad’s pee-themed license plate from getting flushed down the toilet after the DMV had revoked the tags. Motorist Seth Bykofsky, 69, had asked the Democratic governor to step in to pardon his vanity plate PB4WEGO and Hochul answered the call Tuesday afternoon — … Read more
A Long Island grandpa whose pee-themed license plate was revoked by the DMV is a wee bit peeved about the turnaround — and now he’s asking the governor for some relief. Seth Bykofsky, 69, said he was surprised when his “PB4WEGO” vanity plates were yanked in January because they weren’t offensive or any more controversial … Read more
It’s NOT just like mom used to make. A crew of Long Island eighth grade boys beat out 260 entries to earn the title of best mac’n’cheese recipe in the state — with ingredients like sweet corn, Muenster cheese and garlic toast breadcrumbs. Eleven Southampton Intermediate School kids in the last-period cooking club also used … Read more
Sports updates have gone radio silent on WFAN — and a seasoned Long Islander had the honor of closing out the station’s decades-long historic chapter. “We live in a different world now,” broadcaster Peter Schwartz, who’s been on the air with WFAN since 2009, told The Post. The Wantagh man was at the update desk … Read more
Run ’em up and fill ’em in. It will be a far cry from Disney On Ice at UBS Arena on Wednesday, as the cast of the irreverent Canadian hockey TV series “Shoresy” lace up their skates for a grit-filled battle against some legendary Islanders alum — including Benoit Hogue, Josh Bailey, Cal Clutterbuck and … Read more
Elizabeth Fleurisma tears up as she runs her fingers over the scars that map her scalp. The Long Island mom was stunned to discover at the age of 30 that she had a brain tumor the size of a lime. She survived a 16-hour surgery and weeks of radiation — yet a piece of the tumor … Read more
A Chicago cancer survivor who realized life is too short ventured to see a match-up at all 124 major stadiums and arenas in North America — and set his final stop as an Islanders hockey game over the weekend. Then he discovered something else extraordinarily special about the date. Ashvin Lad,. 51, told The Post … Read more
They’re gobbling down these slices. Pino’s Pizza of Deer Park has something savory to be thankful for this Turkey Day — their viral Thanksgiving pizza pie, which is served with sliced roasted turkey breast, gravy, sausage and apple cornbread stuffing and topped off with cranberry sauce. Customers trot from far and wide to get their hands … Read more
A terrified Long Island mom’s quick-thinking but devastatingly painful choice helped save the life of her toddler son over the summer — and eventually revealed the exceptionally rare condition he suffers from. “Picture breathing through a milkshake straw, then breathing through a regular straw, then trying to breathe through a coffee straw,” Maria Carlin, 36, … Read more
Two dozen NYC-area hospitals earned top marks for patient safety — while six are barely making the grade, a new watchdog report card shows. Hospitals overseen by NewYork-Presbyterian, Northwell Health and NYU Langone Health, as well as Mount Sinai Queens, among others, received an “A” safety rating from the Leapfrog Group on Thursday. Nearly 3,000 … Read more