Hatchet interment?

Unfortunately for fans of political cat fights, the current and former mayors of Plattsburgh appear intent on consigning their public little war to the dustbin of history.

"I hope it's behind us," Stewart said.
Reached by phone Wednesday afternoon, Kasprzak said, "I appreciate Dan's comments on moving forward with putting things in the past."

This is good for the city. We're all in the same gang, and all that. But admit it: A nasty state senate race would have been more fun.

Awesome Ultimate Race story

An ex-NFL player-turned-developer plans a walkable solar city.

The idea is to create a self-contained community where people can live and shop and work and go to school and have fun without long car trips. Kitson's construction plans start with a walkable and bikable downtown that will include a magnet school, a wellness facility and sustainable retail as well as 8,000 homes - including affordable homes for local workers. "In Florida, everyone has to drive everywhere they want to go," Kitson says. "And everyone thinks the solution to congestion is to build more roads. I think the solution is to design communities so you don't need more cars on the roads."

Yes, it could end up a pipedream, and it's a drawback that he's killing open space to do it. But a viable prototype of a new-grid city could have far-reaching effects. And it's also proof that retired football players have more to offer than dreamt of in "Heathers."

Damn Yan'ees

Because so far, they're missing the Ks.

Yankees starters in two games have yet to record a strikeout.

R.I.P, Marvin Webster

Growing up a Denver Nuggets fan, the Human Eraser was a favorite. His obit is sad.

Cut

I do not think that word means what John McHugh thinks it means.

Cool

Vermont lets people marry. Also, if you missed it, check out ESPN Insider Nate Silver, wearing his other hat, providing predictive statistical analysis.

Across the pond

Let's hope Vermont lets people marry. Because letting people suffer like this is unconscionable, and denying people rights is un-American.