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WORLD EXCLUSIVE PHOTOS: Bruce Jenner seen wearing floor-length striped dress and smoking outside his Malibu home

Bruce Jenner was seen wearing a dress with a slit from the knee to the hem, while stretching and smoking a cigarette on the mansion’s patio. read full story »

WHO WORE IT BEST? Bruce Jenner earning his fashion stripes and may be getting tips from his Kardashian kin

In a family version of “who wore it best,” Bruce Jenner was spotted wearing a black-and-white striped dress that looked like it could have come out of any Kardashian closet.

EXCLUSIVE Retired NYPD Capt. claims he's been denied disability pension in retaliation for getting $100G in city discrimination suit

William Gutierrez, who was approved for the tax-free pension by the NYPD medical board and also found 100% disabled by Social Security due to line of duty injuries, was rejected by the police pension board shortly after he pocketed the settlement.

EXCLUSIVE NYC postal worker charged with stealing high-end wallets while sorting through the mail

Robert Collins, 40, faces one count of mail theft by an employee, carrying a maximum sentence of five years in prison and a $2,000 fine for his alleged obsession.

Police union boss says flooding NYPD cadets with obvious info like 'don't be racist' makes their job harder

Roy Richter, head of the Captains Endowment Association, said new training materials for the current class of police recruits could lead to second-guessing in life-or-death situations.

SEE ex-Olympian's transformation through the years

SEE IT Cruise ship docks in Sydney Harbor after being battered by 40-foot waves in storm off Australia

The Carnival Spirit ship arrived in the overseas passenger terminal at around 9:30 a.m. local time, roughly 24 hours after its originally scheduled arrival, officials said.

'FILTHY N------': Bigots carved racist graffiti in Queens casino bathrooms: police sources

Cops found graffiti saying, 'Kill N------,' and 'Filthy N------,' and swastikas in the Resorts World Casino Tuesday., the sources said.

SEE IT Man holds on atop the hood of speeding vehicle in western Pennsylvania for several miles, several townships

Steve Sutton, 36, appears to be suffering from no injuries at all after Dwayne Harvard, 46, drove his 2002 Ford Explorer down Route 28 for eight miles at high speeds through seven different communities in Western Pennsylvania on Sunday, WPXI-TV reported.

Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller all smiles in SoHo trip

96-year-old double amputee becomes victim to 'swatting' prank after caller sends police to Mass. home

Officers in Framingham, Mass. swarmed a home Tuesday morning with guns drawn, shouted for its residents to come out, searched inside — and then realized the bust was a bust.

EXCLUSIVE Judge delays sentencing of convicted killer to allow him to get married at at Rikers Island

A jury convicted Austin Babb of second-degree murder last November for gunning down 19-year-old Demetrius Jones during a party in a sixth-floor apartment at the Grand Concourse and E. 171st St., court records show.

Queens man says he was assaulted and called ‘fruity’ by cop, gets $8,500 in settlement

Wallace Brush was watching police arrest a man in Jackson Heights when he complained cops were using excessive force, his Brooklyn Federal Court lawsuit says.

Jordin Sparks, rapper Sage get cozy, fuel rumors

FOOTBALL COACH ATTACKED: Teen's assault sends Tenn. H.S. coach in hospital with severe facial injuries: cops

Riverdale coach Ron Aydelott reportedly sustained severe facial injuries after assaulted by a student wanting to try out for the team.

WARNING: GRAPHIC IMAGES 'I WANT HIM DEAD': Florida liquor store clerk wants revenge after getting shot by robber

A Florida liquor store clerk is not mincing words about a robber who injured him in a shootout. “I want him dead,” declared Efrain Gonzalez, 59, speaking to WFTS on Tuesday.

L.I. banana company boss pleads not guilty to stealing $800K from workers' pensions over three-year period

Thomas Hoey Jr. faces an additional 45 years for allegedly swiping more than $800,000 from the Long Island Banana Co. pension plan over a three-year period.

New York

Cuomo ends Cuba trip claiming confidence the island nation is ready for business, announces deals with NY organizations

Cuomo spent less than 27 hours on the island - long enough, the governor said, to see that Cuba is fully committed to developing a free market that can provide opportunities for New York.

Man charged with hate crime after allegedly robbing 5 Chinese women in Brooklyn

Cops busted Manuel Israel, 20, on April 6, after he tried to prey on a sixth victim, prosecutors said.

GONZALEZ Ambitious Brooklyn park plan remains benched after nearly a decade

Residents were told Bushwick Inlet Park would have ballfields, a picnic area, an amphitheater, a running track and a riverbank promenade.

Rep. Charles Rangel defends bus drivers against potential arrest under Bill de Blasio’s Vision Zero law

Congressman Charles Rangel has some advice for the mayor: “Don’t embarrass yourself” by arresting bus drivers under the Vision Zero law.

LATEST FROM AROUND NEW YORK

EXCLUSIVE Bill de Blasio ambitiously aims to lower city’s premature mortality rate by 25% by 2040

Mayor de Blasio will announce an ambitious plan Wednesday to try to reduce the city’s premature mortality rate by 25% by 2040, in large part by targeting poor neighborhoods with preventive health programs.

ASKING FOR TROUBLE: City Council gets ripped again for plan to decriminalize minor offenses

“Has our city become . . . a bastion of liberal nirvana surrounded by a progressive tidal wave that’s drowned out common sense?” asked Dennis Gonzalez, president of the NYPD’s Hispanic Society.

De Blasio wants Brooklyn subway to expand despite MTA funding gap: sources

Mayor de Blasio, who will announce the request Wednesday as part of his “One New York” plan, chose the area because it’s heavily populated but lacking a subway, according to a source.

Better make sure you don't forget those, Chrissy!

OPINION Roy Richter: Inspector General should target frivolous lawsuits against cops

The Inspector General’s report headlines a 44% increase in lawsuits against the NYPD as being the fault of police officers without mentioning high volume law firms that bring frivolous claims.

EDITORIAL NYPD is presumed guilty, and not just by its inspector general

The new NYPD inspector general is out with an unenlightening, utterly predictable report about lawsuits against cops.

EDITORIAL Obama's credibility gap: The President has forfeited the people's trust in his nuclear negotiations with Iran

In selling his nuclear deal with the Iranians, President Obama says that his “historic understanding” would “cut off every pathway that Iran could take to develop a nuclear weapon.”

Lip disservice! Girls 'plumping' to look like Kylie Jenner

OPINION Philip Eure: Closer analysis can save money, improve policing and community relations

The number and cost of lawsuits filed against the NYPD is on the rise. So how can the NYPD reduce costs, improve policing and enhance community relations?

1 dead, 18 sickened by botulism in Ohio after church picnic

One person has died and at least 18 others are ill with suspected botulism after attending a church picnic in central Ohio, officials said.

EDITORIAL Two-party farce on Loretta Lynch: Petty posturing in the Senate delays the confirmation of a star as attorney general

And the sound of hollow victory rang across this once-great land, with the word Tuesday that Senate will vote on attorney general nominee Loretta Lynch — five and a half months after her nomination.

Sports

Nathan Eovaldi silences Tigers’ bats in Yankees’ 5-2 win

If you were wondering how Nathan Eovaldi would fare against some of the AL's toughest lineups, he helped answer that question.

NFL Draft preview - QBs: Marcus Mariota's stock is rising

On the field, he’s a 6-4, 222-pound bundle of athleticism and smarts, a calm collected quarterback who makes NFL GMs drool.

Paul Olden contrasts Bryan Price's rant to Tommy LaSorda's

Paul Olden is a connoisseur of sorts on managerial tirades.

Baseball Insider: Cincinnati Reds manager Bryan Price's big mistake

It’s not easy to be locked in sudden confrontation with a manager or player. Baseball interviews tend to be chatty, so it can jolt you when the subject’s eyes narrow, or tone sharpens, or words become accusatory.

Autos

7 awesome cars Honda needs to bring back!

Honda has a great history, but the Japanese automaker lost the plot when it stopped building these awesome autos.

Photos 2015 Best Cars for Families

Picking the right car for a family can be difficult, which is why U.S. News & World Report has looked at safety, family-friendly features, reliability, and more to compile a list of the best models for families in each automotive segment.