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DISNEY DISASTER: Alligator drags 2-year-old boy into water at Walt Disney World resort, as parents 'diligently tried' to save their child from reptile, but to no avail

The father tried wrestling the toddler from the seven-foot gator’s mouth at the man-made lake near Orlando, as the mother dived into the water to help their young son.

'THIS IS NEW YORK CITY ... WE PROTECT OUR OWN': Straphangers on F train stand up to Trump supporter after he harasses two Muslim women, calls them terrorists

A group of F train riders stopped a man from harassing two women in hijabs the morning after the Orlando shooting.

EXCLUSIVE NYPD Sgt. Charles H. Cochrane, who came out before City Council in 1981, to be honored with street naming

More than 30 years after he outed himself during testimony before the City Council, Charles Cochrane is having a street named after him

N.Y. woman, 23, charged with murder for poisoning chiropractor boss

Kaitlyn Conely, 23, is accused of killing Mary Yoder, 60.

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‘Big Gay Musical’ creator dead at 41 in apparent suicide

Donald Trump accused of slandering soldiers, says troops stole from Iraq recovery fund

He said that the soldiers in charge of carrying the money are "living very well right now."

Bronx drug dealer tries to kill rival, but shoots wrong man

A convicted drug dealer was charged with the Bronx shooting of a seasonal Parks Department worker in a fatal case of mistaken identity.

VIDEO 'LET ME KNOW WHEN IM ON WORLDSTARHIPHOP': Off-duty cop who pulled gun on bike messenger allegedly taunted him; victim questions if confrontation was racially motivated

The bike messenger says that he plans to sue the NYPD, and wonders if the incident was racially tinged.

SEE IT 'YOU’VE BASICALLY GONE AFTER GAY PEOPLE': Anderson Cooper slams Florida AG for her hypocritical LBGT stance

CNN anchor Anderson Cooper grilled Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi on live TV Tuesday.

WE'D RATHER BURY THE INNOCENTS THAN ADDRESS THE CAUSE: This Iraq vet knows no civilian needs an assault weapon, but Congress lacks the courage to act

I’m a Marine. I carried guns every day in Iraq, guns very similar to the ones used to perpetrate the Orlando murders, writes Mass. Rep. Moulton, an Iraq War vet.

LINDA STASI AN ACT OF SELF HATE: Radical Islam's rampant homophobia fueled Orlando shooter's terrorist attack — because he couldn't come to grips with who he was

Make no mistake, and say it loud: Radical Islamic terrorism killed 49 innocent Americans and wounded 53 more at Pulse nightclub in Orlando.

Amber Heard withdraws request for temporary spousal support

Drug dealer’s bail revoked after judge sees ‘violent and psychopathic’ video of him trying to punch 12-year-old boy

The dealer, who came after a boy who assaulted his son during a basketball game, was supposed to surrender in July.

video Conn. woman verbally assaulted for breastfeeding in Target, man calls her a ‘whore’ and says it’s ‘disgusting’

WARNING: GRAPHIC CONTENT. A Connecticut mother was verbally assaulted while breastfeeding her newborn baby in a local Target.

Hundreds pay tribute to Orlando victims, slam NRA at Brooklyn vigil

Grand Army Plaza in Brooklyn was a place of peace Tuesday as hundreds gathered to remember the 49 victims.

EXCLUSIVE Ex-staffer accuses Brooklyn DA Ken Thompson of promoting unqualified ‘political operative’

The Brooklyn district attorney has elevated a 'political operative' with no law background, an ex-employee says.

Simmons sets 'record straight' on whether he's transitioning

Murder charge dropped against brother in slaying of Washington couple

The younger brother of alleged killer is no longer accused of slaying a married Washington state couple, jail records show.

EXCLUSIVE Airbnb battles New York regulators on ‘strict’ home sharing law by launching political clubs run by users

Airbnb is fighting back.

Gov. Cuomo, Albany legislators agree to strengthen penalties for day car providers hit with serious violations

Albany leaders reached an agreement Tuesday on dramatic reforms to day care oversight.

'Sopranos' actress Drea de Matteo among dozens of tenants in $17M lawsuit over deadly gas explosion in East Village

Actress Drea de Matteo and 35 others have filed a $17 million lawsuit in the wake of the deadly East Village gas explosion.

PARTNER IN CRIME: Mateen’s wife under investigation by grand jury, could be charged as accessory — she went with him to buy ammo, drove him to scope out club

Noor Zahi Salman, Omar Mateen’s second wife, was by his side as he bought ammunition and even drove him to the Pulse nightclub once to scope out the site of his sickening act, officials said.

'THE TRAGEDY IS THAT MORE OF THEM DIDN'T DIE': California pastor rejoices in Orlando nightclub shooting that left 49 dead

Pastor Roger Jimenez celebrated the terror attack on a gay Florida nightclub — and callously complained the gunman should have slaughtered more innocent people.

'I BLOCKED HIM IMMEDIATELY': Omar Mateen was active on multiple gay dating apps and sent 'very creepy' messages

The gunman who killed 49 people and injured 53 others at Pulse nightclub had been known in Orlando’s gay community since as far back as 2007 and was a user on the apps Grindr, Jack’d and Adam4Adam, Cord Cedeno (r.) said.

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Goldman Sachs investment banker, 24, dies suddenly after Connecticut triathlon

Cops are investigating the sudden death of a 24-year-old Goldman Sachs investment banker who collapsed Sunday after a Connecticut triathlon.

Trump rips Obama for prioritizing our enemies over allies

Donald Trump did not back down Tuesday from his xenophobic proposal to ban Muslims.

Texas parents sue school after daughter says boys jerked her to the ground with rope swing in alleged racially motivated attack

A 12-year-old black Texas girl who suffered severe rope burns was the victim of her school’s negligence, according to a lawsuit.

Andrew Cuomo As mass slaughter of innocents becomes the new normal, Congress is out of excuses on gun control

On Sunday, nearly 50 people were murdered in cold blood in a mass shooting targeting LGBT Americans.

Serena Williams says death of half-sister was her worst loss

Cops arrest man who threatened to attack Seattle mosque

Authorities nabbed a 37-year-old man suspected of threatening a Seattle mosque and then bragging about buying an assault rifle and ammo.

Tenn. state Rep. Andy Holt plans to give away two AR-15 rifles at upcoming fundraiser, receives death threats

Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Holt is defending his plans to give away an AR-15 rifle at an upcoming fundraiser despite the horrific massacre that took place on Sunday using a similar style weapon.

Retired Maine pastor released from Spanish prison; he was duped into serving as a drug mule after falling in love with ‘woman’ online

A 77-year-old retired pastor returned home this week after being jailed for serving as an unintentional drug mule as part of an online scam.

Exclusive HE WAS A BULLY: Omar Mateen picked on other kids, including gay boy, ex-teacher and classmates say

In an exclusive interview with the Daily News, his former teacher Kathleen Zurich said Mateen insulted other kids, stole their toys, acted out — and still managed to get a free pass from his enabling father.

Autos

RATINGS AND REVIEW 2016 Volkswagen Jetta is one of the best small cars you can buy

Though its conservative design is rapidly aging, a program of continuous improvement makes the 2016 Jetta one of the best cars in its class.

Tesla changes 'Goodwill' policy; Kia, Cadillac satisfy, and more

We've also got the latest diss track for Sergio Marchionne, an EV prototype from Daimler, and more in today's Daily Drive-Thru.

SEE IT DUNE BASHER: Pennzoil ad features Jeep Wrangler in the desert

Pennzoil is back with another sick “Joyride” ad, but it isn’t a Ferrari they are driving this time.

LIST BUYER'S GUIDE: How to save money on car insurance

Saving money on car insurance is easy, as long as you follow these 8 easy steps.

PHOTOS 2016 AutoPacific Vehicle Satisfaction Award-winners

AutoPacific has given out their 2016 Vehicle Satisfaction Awards to some well-deserved vehicles.

RATINGS AND REVIEW 2016 Audi Q3 trades space for style, but delivers on value

The compact luxury crossover market is small but growing fast and the best value proposition of the bunch wears four rings on its grille.

PROS AND CONS 2016 Jeep Wrangler Sahara is a different kind of sports car

Looking for an off-roader that offers the fun of a sports car? Make sure to include the 2016 Jeep Wrangler on your list

New York

GRAPHIC LANGUAGE Off-duty NYPD sergeant pulls gun on bike messenger in fender-bender confrontation that ends with cyclist under arrest — SEE THE VIDEO

The video starts with the sergeant holding what looks like a silver revolver, as a cyclist yells, “Put that away! Put that away! You’re on camera!”

Jury awards $19.5M to Bronx man from MTA train crushing his legs

A Bronx man injured when an MTA train crushed his legs and won a $19.5 million jury verdict.

Success Academy charter school loses pre-K battle with NYC

Success Academy suffered another loss when a judge rejected its stance that pre-K classes should be immune from city oversight.

Summer Guide 2016: Best day trips within a two-hour drive from NYC

Maybe your summer budget doesn’t allow for a Hamptons house or exotic escape.

NYC Council passes $82B budget with funds adding more summer jobs, expanding library hours

The City Council voted overwhelmingly Tuesday to pass a new $82.1 billion city budget for 2017.

Ex-con, 21, nabbed in Brooklyn playground shooting

A 21-year-old man recently sprung from prison has been busted for shooting five teens at a Brooklyn playground.

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Leila Aquino was earning some cash at a Queens strip joint as her daughter Kaleenah Muldrow was left alone in their Bedford Stuyvesant apartment.

Brooklyn family raises money for scholarship honoring teen baby-sitter who was shot dead

The family of a dead teenage baby-sitter is raising money to fund a scholarship in her name.

Dogs and cats used in experiments would go up for adoption instead of euthanasia under bill passed in Assembly

Dogs and cats used in scientific experiments will get a second chance for life under legislation passed by state lawmakers Tuesday.

Disabled N.Y. HS students can graduate without passing Regents

Getting a high school diploma just got easier for New York State students with disabilities.

'SENSELESS ACT OF ARSON': Teen gets 19 years to life for setting mattress fire that killed NYPD cop in Coney Island

Marcell Dockery was convicted of murder last month after a jury trial for the April 6, 2014, inferno inside the 13th-floor hallway of the high-rise on Surf Avenue in Coney Island that killed Officer Dennis Guerra.

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VIDEO 'There should be expanded background checks': Pennsylvania gun shop owner says AR-15 is not dangerous... except when it falls into the wrong hands

Frank Stelmach of Double Tap Shooting Range and Gun Shop in Philadelphia defended the right of people to own guns, but says the government should do more to make sure they don't end up in the hands of people who want to kill.

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Yankees score an absurd seven runs in 8th, still lose to Rockies, 13-10

he next two weeks were supposed to be the Yankees’ chance to fatten up their record against a pair of pitiful opponents. Perhaps instead this stretch against the Yankees will help the Rockies get back into the NL West race.

BONDY Time for a key part or the Cavs to actually play like it in Game 6

In his first Finals, or his series to forget, Love has averaged 8.8 points and six rebounds on 37% shooting. Those are brutal numbers from a player who is often a liability on defense. The Cavaliers were outstanding in the one game he missed because of a concussion.

WHO'S ON FIRST? No really you won't believe who Yankees 1B is now

Hip surgery and a torn knee ligament left Ike Davis wondering at times whether he would ever suit up in a big-league game again. Wednesday, he’ll be starting at first base for the Yankees. A clean-shaven Davis joined his new team Tuesday at Coors Field.

Short-handed Mets can't generate offense against Pirates rookie

An injury-riddled Mets lineup was nearly no-hit by a rookie Tuesday night, struggling to find any semblance of offense as frustrated fans rained boos down from the stands at Citi Field. Sound familiar? Well it should, because it’s 2015 all over again.

Here's why Kevin Durant would even consider signing with Knicks

The single best player with an expiring contract set to hit the NBA free-agent market this offseason is Kevin Durant.

American Medical Association calls gun violence a 'public health crisis'

America 'faces a crisis unrivaled in any other developed country,' the group said.

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Off-Broadway producer Fred M. Caruso, who was behind the hit "Newsical," died Monday in an apparent suicide.

NO OFFENSE — METS CAN’T HIT! June swoon puts GM Sandy Alderson in need of trade again

For the Mets this wasn’t quite on the level of the infamous lineup that seemed to be a tipping point for GM Sandy Alderson last July.

'I’M FREE AT LAST': Zayn Malik on life after One Direction

Zayn Malik's days in One Direction were anything but perfect.

Paris Jackson says her tattoos cover past of ‘self-hatred’

Paris Jackson's growing number of tattoos reminds her she's risen as a "fighter."

'Matilda' star Mara Wilson ‘embraced the bi/queer’ label

Former child star Mara Wilson was moved by the Orlando nightclub massacre to reveal her sexuality.

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Sister of Liberty player Shavonte Zellous planned to go to Pulse on night of shooting

Liberty guard Shavonte Zellous said time nearly stood still as she called her younger sister Sunday, desperate for her to answer her phone.

Leonardo DiCaprio and model Nina Agdal spotted in the Hamptons

Leonardo DiCaprio had another model moment while vacationing in the Hamptons.

GAME OF SLEUTHS: ‘GoT’ fans uncover the cryptic synopses for last two episodes

Jon Snow may "know nothin," but his fans are determined to know all.

ACE IN THE HOLE! New York Senate approves bill to legalize online poker

The state Senate went all in and approved a bill Tuesday that would legalize the game online.

'Beverly Hills Cop 4' moves forward with Eddie Murphy and new directors

"Beverly Hills Cop 4" may finally find its way to the big screen.

Kelly Osbourne honors Orlando victims with ‘solidarity’ tattoo

Kelly Osbourne is proudly showing her permanent tribute to victims of the Orlando shooting.

Reyes may not return, but these 5 players went back to Mets

We may not see a Reyes return, but you can go home again to Flushing.

Daily Views Millennials with ‘portfolio careers’ — multiple jobs — increasing

New government rule this year making millions of part-timers eligible for overtime may boost opportunities for portfolio careerists.

Cruz laughs off 'Who's the new guy?' taunts at Giants minicamp

A receiver wearing the number “80” unexpectedly joined Eli Manning and the Giants’ offense for a couple snaps.

Mets GM: Surgery still an option for David Wright’s ailing neck

The Mets will make a decision regarding David Wright's ailing neck this week, and surgery remains an option.

How the Orlando massacre affected me, a man who is proudly gay and Muslim

If you're going to be a gay Muslim, you're going to have to learn to stand up for yourself. Sometimes that's difficult, even dangerous.

Carlos Beltran scratched from Yankees’ lineup with sore left knee

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DEFINITION OF TREASON: Pols betraying their country for an NRA check

Andy Parker's daughter Alison was a Virginia television reporter shot to death on live TV in August 2015. He pens a column for the Daily News.

Orlando City Soccer Club dedicates next game to shooting victims

It will be an emotional night Saturday when the Orlando City Soccer Club hosts the San Jose Earthquake.

Taylor Swift ‘concentrating on herself' after Calvin Harris split

Pop star Taylor Swift won't be filling the blank space in her love life anytime soon.

SHAUN KING Calling Orlando worst mass shooting in American history ignores nation’s violent, racist past

American history, whether we begin in 1619 or 1776, is several hundred years deep.

'The Phenom' sees Ethan Hawke, Paul Giamatti pitch in for emotional baseball drama

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Brooke Shields says she ignored alleged stalker as long as she could

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Conservatives criticize Hollywood's gun control activism

Conservatives are up in arms over Hollywood celebrities who have tried to rally support for gun control following the Orlando attacks.

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Hard as it is to believe, there was a time when Odell Beckham felt he didn’t get enough attention.

Mets’ Michael Conforto gets cortisone injection in ailing wrist

It appears Michael Conforto's wrist might be bothering him more than he's let on.

FSTA prez ‘cautiously optimistic’ NY will legalize daily fantasy

It was ironic that the Fantasy Sports Trade Association held its summer conference Tuesday in the heart of New York City.

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Kylie Jenner promotes her latest lip shade with racy ad

Does she want her customers to look at her or the lip color? Kylie Jenner took to Instagram to share the latest ad for her upcoming lip shade Majesty from Kylie Cosmetics.

German soccer player defends coach: You scratch your crotch, too

German striker Lukas Podolski is not keeping his hands to himself.

Donald Glover in talks for ‘Spider-Man: Homecoming’

"Community" fans' spider-sense is tingling: Donald Glover is in talks to join the upcoming movie, "Spider-Man: Homecoming."

Uber to experiment with telephone dispatch system in Florida

Uber is going old school.

Sean Penn wanted to name his son 'Steak'

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Revis a smart cornerback — time for him to make smart adjustments

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