Patrick Reilly

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.

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Daring grandma makes historic 29.6 mile, 17-hour swim in shark-infested waters

Amy Appelhans Gubser, 55, became the sixth person ever to make the 30-mile swim through the treacherous stretch of sea from San Francisco Bay's Golden Gate Bridge to the tiny...

Sean 'Diddy' Combs' ex-assistant not surprised by video showing rapper beating then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in hotel hallway

Suzi Siegel said “there was not one cell in my body that was surprised” by the video.

5-year-old boy struck and killed by SUV after playing in Queens playground

A 5-year-old boy was killed after he ran out into a Queens street and was struck by a vehicle, according to police.

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott pledges to keep bussing migrants to NYC, takes shot at Mayor Eric Adams in NRA speech

Texas Gov. Greg Abbot vowed to continue bussing migrants to New York City and took a shot at Mayor Eric Adams during a speech on Saturday.

At least a dozen anti-Israel protesters arrested in NYC after clashing with police during noisy demonstration

Police could be seen dragging demonstrators away as the protesters fought back and yelled at the officers.

Man, 24, miraculously survives 120-foot jump off Brooklyn Bridge

A man miraculously survived a 120-foot jump off of the Brooklyn Bridge on Saturday, according to police and sources.

UMass Dartmouth grads surprised with $1,000 from billionaire commencement speaker — under one condition

"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

For 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

"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

Texas 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

“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'

“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

Police 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

“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

Zachary 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

GPS systems, satellite navigation and other technologies could also be impacted.

Anti-Israel protester, 16, arrested for vandalizing Central Park WWI memorial

A 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

Two 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

Honchos 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

“The portion of Kaylee's skull that was removed still has not been put back in place," her family's attorney said.