Patrick Reilly
About the Author
Patrick Reilly is a reporter for the New York Post covering national and New York City news since 2021. He graduated from Fordham University in the Bronx with a degree in English language and literature in 2018. After that, the proud Jersey Shore native got his start covering local news around the beautiful beach towns of Monmouth County, where he can often be found lounging by the ocean listening to The Boss in the summer months.
The Archive
UMass Dartmouth grads surprised with $1,000 from billionaire commencement speaker — under one condition
May 17, 2024 | 11:46pm"These trying times have heightened the need for sharing, caring, and giving," Hale said.
Bones found in chimney at music shop finally identified after decades
May 17, 2024 | 8:46pmFor decades, he was known only as “Chimney Doe” as authorities failed to identify the remains.
Families of remaining Israeli hostages gather in NYC to demand their release — as 3 captives found dead months after Oct. 7 massacre
May 17, 2024 | 8:09pm"On live location share, his family witnessed him being kidnapped to Gaza,” Unger told The Post on Friday.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pardons ex-Army sergeant convicted of killing Black Lives Matter protester in 2020
May 16, 2024 | 4:35pmTexas Gov. Greg Abbot on Thursday pardoned a former US Army sergeant convicted of fatally shooting an armed Black Lives Matter demonstrator in 2020.
Migrants charged in attack on NYPD cops in Times Square offered plea deals, including one who was rearrested
May 14, 2024 | 9:51pm“I am furious that Mr. Brito was rearrested and charged with petty larceny while he was out on this case,” Judge Laura Ward said.
Bronx rapper 'traumatized' after fighting off fan at bowling alley: 'I don't feel comfortable walking anywhere'
May 14, 2024 | 6:28pm“I was defending myself and my friends,” she told The Post. “I ended up punching her in front of the cop.”
What a meth! Drugged-up driver hands over bag of meth, fentanyl pills and $3K when cops ask for his ID
May 11, 2024 | 1:24amPolice confirmed Ratliff had 9 grams of meth, several fentanyl pills and $3,034 in cash.
Bride's fearless sister wrangles snake that crashed wedding: video
May 10, 2024 | 10:11pm“Erika, youre’ f—king wild!” an onlooker yelled.
Sadistic teen pleads guilty to killing driver, 20, after throwing rock through windshield, will spend up to 32 years in jail
May 10, 2024 | 9:15pmZachary Kwak, 19, and his sick accomplices returned to the scene later that night to snap pictures of Alex Bartell’s mangled vehicle.
Powerful geomagnetic storm reaches Earth with possible impact on GPS, power grids through Saturday evening
May 10, 2024 | 8:23pmGPS systems, satellite navigation and other technologies could also be impacted.
Anti-Israel protester, 16, arrested for vandalizing Central Park WWI memorial
May 9, 2024 | 11:45pmA teenage anti-Israel protester who vandalized a World War I memorial in Central Park earlier this week has been arrested, according to the NYPD and police sources.
Two skiers, 23 and 32, killed in Utah avalanche, third survives after digging out of snow
May 9, 2024 | 11:40pmTwo skiers were killed in an avalanche in Utah on Thursday morning, local authorities said. Rescue crews responded to Lone Peak Canyon after a report that three skiers were “caught,...
Two top Border Patrol officials probed for partying with Mexican tequila mogul: report
May 9, 2024 | 9:52pmHonchos Jason Owens and Gloria Chavez are under investigation for partying with a Don Julio tequila scion — and discussing a possible CBP-themed spirit for the agency's 100th anniversary.
Kaylee Gain recovering — but missing part of her skull — after vicious beatdown by classmate, family says
May 9, 2024 | 6:30pm“The portion of Kaylee's skull that was removed still has not been put back in place," her family's attorney said.
Paddleboarder captures eerie feeding frenzy of sea lions, dolphins and pelicans off California coast
May 9, 2024 | 4:50pm“The only thing absent from this scene was a humpback!”
Grandpa accused of paying homeless woman $20 to watch his grandkid, 7, while he got drunk at bar
May 9, 2024 | 12:51am“I didn’t do anything wrong. Everything I did I told God about and I said, ‘It’s your will God, not my will. Let your will be done,” he said.
'One very lucky' dog rescued after falling off 50-foot cliff at Connecticut quarry
May 8, 2024 | 11:01pm“He is one very lucky dog to have survived a fall off one of those cliffs. Other animals have not been that lucky.”
Winner of $100,000 Powerball prize thought it was an April Fools' prank: 'It felt so unreal'
May 8, 2024 | 10:20pmJeremiah Maher, 43, hit the six figure prize in the Michigan Lottery’s April 1 drawing when he matched four white balls and the Powerball on a $2 ticket.
US' first faculty-led anti-Israel encampment erected at New School
May 8, 2024 | 8:44pm"This is the first faculty-led encampment in the US. We hope it will not be the last. We thank our students for showing us the way; for being our teachers."
Australian surfer slain in Mexico left girlfriend heartbreaking voicemail before death: 'Just thinking about you'
May 8, 2024 | 5:40pm“Hope you’re having a phenomenal start to your day. I’m sensing a big grin on your face for some reason today. I hope you’re full of positivity and smiles."