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President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to toss out his conviction in the Manhattan hush money case based on the US Supreme Court’s immunity ruling was rejected by a judge on Monday. In his 41-page ruling, Manhattan Supreme Court Justice Juan Merchan effectively upheld the 34-count conviction for now, concluding that it withstands the immunity decision. “The People’s use of these acts …

A New York comedy show on Monday aimed at bringing together communities from both sides of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict — which has wreaked havoc on American university campuses in particular over the past 14 months — was canceled amid anti-Israel backlash from comedians and activists. The event, dubbed “Debate, Don’t Hate,” at Stand Up NY in Manhattan was designed to …

Anyone who feared Erik and Lyle Menendez were getting a sweetheart deal can rest easy. A month ago the brothers, convicted of the 1989 murder of their parents Kitty and Jose Menendez, appeared to be on the brink of release as their cases were recommended for resentencing. The Los Angeles County District Attorney at the time, George Gascon, appeared to …

White House spokesman John Kirby told reporters on Monday that the drones zipping over New Jersey residents’ homes are a “combination” of personal, professional and governmental aircraft. “We assess that the sightings to date include a combination of lawful commercial drones, hobbyist drones and law enforcement drones, as well as manned fixed-wing aircraft, helicopters and even stars that were mistakenly …

Pot, meet kettle. Big Apple taxpayers shelled out more than $1.4 million in overtime in just three months for cops to fill out paperwork under the controversial “How Many Stops Act,” NYPD brass testified Monday under grilling by city lawmakers — who have consistently scrutinized police for their overtime costs. “Some of my colleagues have shown to be unserious people, …

HADERA, Israel — President-elect Donald Trump on Monday claimed Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan was behind the rapid fall of Bashar al-Assad’s regime in Syria last week, as Israeli officials cautioned the US to keep a watchful eye on the Sunni authoritarian leader. Speaking to reporters at his Mar-a-Lago resort, Trump declared that the “very smart” Erdogan directed the rebellion …

President-elect Donald Trump isn’t holding out hope for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis to tap Lara Trump, his daughter-in-law, to serve as the Sunshine State’s next senator. When asked during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Monday whether he expected DeSantis, 46, to pick her, Trump, 78, responded, “No, I don’t.” “But I don’t know,” the incoming president added. “Ron’s doing …

It’s the new murder ink. Obsessed Luigi Mangione admirers have started getting tattoos as a permanent tribute to the man accused of executing UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson. A number of images have started appearing online showing off inkings honoring Mangione, 26, not even two weeks after the Ivy League grad allegedly shot dead the 50-year-old dad of two in Midtown …

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday he’d consider pardoning embattled New York City Mayor Eric Adams. Trump was blunt when asked by a reporter during a press conference at his Mar-a-Lago resort if he’d come to Adams’ rescue with a presidential pardon. “I would,” he said. “I think that he was treated pretty unfairly.” Trump said he’s considering pardoning Eric Adams. …

Federal authorities have finally stepped up efforts to investigate a rash of mysterious drone sightings that have been spotted nightly over a growing swath of the eastern seaboard for nearly a month. The Department of Homeland Security and the FBI are deploying drone detection technology and infrared cameras to determine what if any threat the unidentified flying objects pose, according …