Matthew Sedacca

About the Author

Matthew Sedacca is a reporter for the Sunday New York Post, where he covers metro news and features. He has delved into the rise of $20,000 apartment-broker’s fee; a popular outdoor casino in Chinatown; and the city’s supermarket Spam lockdown. He previously worked at The Counter and The New York Times, and has written about iconic buildings' histories for New York Magazine. He is a graduate of New York University and Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, and often can be found typing underneath his two cats, Oyster and Morris, who continue to plot their escape from his home.

The Archive

North Korea propaganda song praising Kim Jong Un going viral on TikTok: 'Warm-hearted like your mother'

The song, titled "Friendly Father," has been dubbed a pop banger by Gen Z TikTok users.

Hamas leader says proposed cease-fire deal closest to meeting terror group's demands: report

Talks for a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas continued in Egypt on Saturday, but both sides are digging in their heels on the final points.

Chicago mayor runs away from reporters asking about alleged cop killer: video

Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson was caught on camera bolting from local reporters looking to ask him about the recent arrest of a cop killer. 

Mickey Mantle's 1968 jersey predicted to fetch $3M at auction

A 1968 jersey the Commerce Comet wore in the final season of his baseball career is predicted to fetch seven figures on the block next month.

Israel briefed Biden admin on evacuation plan ahead of Rafah operation

Israel briefed the White House on its plan to evacuate Palestinians from Rafah ahead of its potential invasion of the southern Gazan city.

Anti-Israel campus protest backers raked in $2.7M in lefty NYC Council pork funds

New York taxpayers have shelled out at least $2.7 million in political pork over the past decade to five nonprofits helping organize or support the wave of radical anti-Israel student protests.

'Violent' Columbia protester is heir to ad empire, has mansion, model baby mama — and long rap sheet

A longtime anarchist who was believed to be a leader at the protests in Hamilton Hall was born with a silver spoon his mouth and owns a $3.4 million home...

Ukraine denies sidelining US Abrams tanks after losing 5 out of 31 to Russian attacks

Ukraine's 47th Separate Mechanized Brigade, which operates the armored vehicles, said the tanks "are doing a great job on the battlefield."

US intelligence officials don't think Putin directly responsible for Alexei Navalny's death: report

Various US intelligence agencies agree Russia's strongman likely didn't order the opposition leader's killing in February in an Arctic penal colony.

Anti-Israel radicals share guide for taking over university buildings

The Peoples Park shared a radical pamphlet advising its followers how to seize and take over buildings as anti-Israel protests rock universities.

Another earthquake just rattled the New York area — did you feel it?

The tristate area was rocked by another earthquake Saturday morning.

Hamas releases first proof-of-life video showing kidnapped American Keith Siegel

Hamas has released sick new video footage showing the first proof-of-life footage of American hostage Keith Siegal.

Here are the states where residents pay the highest taxes in their lifetimes: study

New York, New Jersey and Connecticut rank among the top five states for residents paying the most in federal and state taxes on their lifetime earnings, according to a study. 

Daredevils now riding a new wave by standing on top of NYC buses in twist on deadly subway surfing trend 

Adrenaline junkies are now surfing atop Big Apple buses in Manhattan and Queens — a new twist on the deadly transit trend spurred on by social media. 

TikTok star who makes living off Chinese-owned app reveals why US must force sale: ‘I am terrified of what I’m seeing’

From anti-Israel hate to vast misinformation, “it seems like there is something happening in the algorithm that is very much trying to soil the West," says Zach Sage Fox.

US to issue sanctions on Israeli military unit for alleged human rights violations in occupied West Bank: report

The penalties will mark the first time the United States has imposed sanctions on an Israeli military unit.  

Hamas leaders looking for new HQ outside of Qatar as pressure mounts for hostage deal: report

The terror group's search for new political headquarters outside of Qatar comes amid mounting pressure on the Gulf state to secure a hostage-release deal.

Israeli missile reached Iranian airbase near nuclear site using tech that avoided detection systems: report

Israel's strike on an Iranian military base Friday reportedly used a missile that evaded Tehran's radar systems and aimed to send a message against future direct attacks from the Islamic...

TikTok ban now 'inevitable' after House overwhelmingly passes bill forcing sale

The ban tied to the vote on a $95 billion foreign aid package for Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan and has gotten comparatively little attention.

Bible Jackie Kennedy read from for JFK's funeral up for auction

Jackie Kennedy turned to the bible hours after JFK was assassinated in 1963 to choose a passage from Ecclesiastes to read at his funeral.