by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
SAN FRANCISCO — Jorge Polanco’s left Achilles is becoming a real pain for the Mets. After progressing in recent days, according to manager Carlos Mendoza, the first baseman’s ankle discomfort resurfaced on Thursday, removing him from Friday’s starting lineup. It was...
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
SAN FRANCISCO — Sean Manaea could take a glimmer of satisfaction from his latest outing. Yes, the left-hander created traffic in his relief appearance Thursday night, but there was an uptick in his velocity. The final result — one earned run allowed over 3 ²/₃...
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | New York City
The New York State Department of Health on Thursday shared updated guidance on eating fish you catch, and it includes a major change for the Hudson River. For the first time in 50 years, the department says everyone can now eat “some fish” from the Lower...
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 4, 2026 | Sports
When asked about the Knicks’ recent slow starts before Friday’s matchup with the Bulls, Josh Hart was candid. It’s something the team’s dealt with for multiple years, and he couldn’t pinpoint why. “We’ve been getting off to slow starts for two years now,” Hart said....
by Barbara Rucker | Apr 3, 2026 | New York City
“California Schemin.’” Do those words refer to Gavin Newsom’s bid for the presidency — or to the rampant fraud in the state he leads? Perhaps it’s both. Nearly every time Team Trump highlights or prosecutes fraud in California, Newsom reacts by denying, deflecting,...