Your favorite movies starring California

From “Top Gun” starring Tom Cruise to Alfred Hitchcock’s “The Birds,” the Golden State has served as the backdrop to many fantastic films. (Paramount Pictures) Good morning, and welcome to the Essential California newsletter. Here’s what you need to know to start your weekend: Readers tell us what movies capture the essence of California. Florida … Read more

Suffolk County DA to probe Honey the bear abuse allegations at NY animal refuge

The Holtsville Ecology Center on Long Island came under fire over allegations that it mistreated a bear named Honey, who was euthanized last month. FaceBook Holtsville Ecology Site & Animal Preserve The Suffolk County District Attorney’s office is probing allegations of animal neglect at the taxpayer-funded Holtsville Ecology Center in Long Island, following The Post’s … Read more

Mystery NJ drone sightings drop after early December surge

NewsNation The drone activity over New Jersey has taken a holiday. The number of reported drone sightings dropped off considerably, officials in Ocean County said this week. Specific numbers were not released, but Ocean County Sheriff Michael G. Mastronardy confirmed fewer sightings of the unmanned aircraft being called in. 4Drones have been invading the area … Read more

Vegetable soup’s earthy and aromatic ingredients turn simple dish into a hit

One of the best dinners that you can make with the vegetables you probably already have on hand doesn’t even require a pot of boiling water. Just a pot of simmering water. It’s rustic, beautiful vegetable soup, and if you think that means a pull-out-your-biggest-pot, throw-everything-in-at-once, bring-it-all-to-a-rolling-boil affair, then a new world of soup-making awaits … Read more

‘The Sopranos’ was just another mob drama. Then ‘College’ changed everything

‘The Sopranos’ was just another mob drama. Then ‘College’ changed everything It only took an hour, on Feb. 7, 1999, for American television to change completely. That day was the premiere of “College,” the fifth episode of HBO’s new drama “The Sopranos,” and the world would never be the same. Every antihero and embattled family, … Read more

Hot-headed NYPD deputy commissioner — who called Post reporter a ‘f–king scumbag’ — has been demoted: sources

Hot-headed Tarik Sheppard has been demoted to assistant chief and commanding officer. William Farrington The NYPD’s hot-headed Deputy Commissioner of Public Information — who once called a New York Post reporter a “f–king scumbag” — was demoted this week, police sources said. Tarik Sheppard, a 21-year veteran of the NYPD, will be an assistant chief … Read more

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