Sam Darnold finished off his preseason with a touchdown pass Saturday night. Now, he can focus on the games that count. The second-year quarterback and the entire Jets offense had a bit of a ragged night, struggling against the Saints’ starters. But Darnold put together a solid touchdown drive against the backups to finish off … Continue reading "Sam Darnold ends on high, now can focus on games that count"

Gov. Cuomo’s selection of Eric Gertler to head New York’s economic-development agency offers the state a golden opportunity to rejigger its approach to the economy — and find new ways to boost it. Alas, it’s likely to be an opportunity missed. Gertler, who’s expected to start next month, is publisher of US News & World … Continue reading "New York is about to miss this great chance to boost its economy"

Click:car rims wholesale LOS ANGELES — If this series is a preview of the World Series, give me more. The Yankees and the Dodgers in October would be epic. Just listen to Dodgers manager Dave Roberts after his team snuck away with a 2-1 victory over the Yankees on Saturday at a packed Dodger Stadium … Continue reading "Imagine this Yankees-Dodgers battle taking place in October"

When Imani Ribadeneyra and Tosan Eyetsemitan were hunting for their first apartment together, they wanted a luxury building in a charming area. But popular nabes didn’t tick both boxes. “There are a lot of luxury buildings in Williamsburg, but they tend to be in overpopulated areas,” says Ribadeneyra, a 27-year-old creative consultant. “Dumbo and Downtown … Continue reading "New buildings are transforming Brooklyn’s homiest neighborhood"

An especially snide politics-watcher has launched a new campaign for our jet setting mayor: “de Blasio for Resident.” Campaign literature began to pop up on lampposts in Midtown Friday, with a tongue-in-cheek message declaring de Blasio “MISSING,” amid his longshot quest for the Oval Office. “Last seen embarrassing himself in Iowa, New Hampshire and South … Continue reading "De Blasio ‘missing’ posters mock NYC mayor’s absence while running for president"

Albert Leichtfried e Gerry Fiegl hanno aperto Dripping Elegance (M10/WI5 + 110m) nell’ Ötztal in Austria. Poco prima che il temuto vento Föhn sciogliesse il loro sogno, Albert Leichtfried e Gerry Fiegl sono riusciti ad aprire e liberare la bella cascata che poi hanno chiamato Dripping Elegance, (M10/WI5 +, 110m), un’elegante via di misto di … Continue reading "Dripping Elegance, nuova via di misto nel Ötztal in Austria"

Due linee di ghiaccio e misto, forse nuove, salite da Umberto Bado, Paolo Giacobbe e Pierre Vezzoli in Valle di Gressoney (Valle d’Aosta): Etica Coatta (90m, II/5+/M6) e Uscita di sicurezza (90m, II/3+). Mercoledì 2 febbraio, Umberto Bado Aspirante Guida Alpina piemontese, insieme a Paolo Giacobbe e Pierre Vezzoli, hanno salito una colata di ghiaccio … Continue reading "Due colate di ghiaccio e misto a Gressoney St Jean"

Per la donazione di midollo osseo nasce CLIMB FOR LIFE-GIVE BONE MARROW. Per i climbers di tutto il mondo che vogliono fare qualcosa di buono. La presentazione dell’iniziativa di Pietro Dal Prà Community, se ne sente parlare sempre più spesso. Su internet – pensiamo ai social network – ma anche in ogni piega della società. … Continue reading "Climb for life – give bone marrow"

Dal 13 al 16 Aprile 2011 a Courmayeur e Chamonix (Monte Bianco) si svolgerà la IXX edizione del Piolets d’Or. Le 6 salite nominate per l’assegnazione della piccozza d’oro come migliore realizzzaione del 2010. Il Piolet d’or al grande alpinista britannico Doug Scott. La serata dedicata all’alpinismo extra-Ordinario e tutto il programma… 4 giorni, dal … Continue reading "Piolet d’Or: le nominations, il Piolet a Doug Scott e tutte le serate"

E’ cominciata l’avventura! La gara alpina che vede 30 atleti, provenienti da 22 nazioni, affrontare la gara della loro vita: il Red Bull X-Alps. E’ cominciata l’avventura! Il Red Bull X-Alps, la gara alpina che vede 30 atleti, provenienti da 22 nazioni, sfidarsi lungo un percorso di 864 km per raggiungere, unicamente a piedi o … Continue reading "Red Bull X-Alps: sono partiti!"