For our Sunday dose of wall alarmism, Gothamist enjoyed the NY Times examination of 126 retaining walls with "cracks, bulges and leaks", because now we'll be walking the streets, wondering if the wall next to us will suddenly collapse. Most retaining walls are located in the Bronx and northern Manhattan, because they are the hilliest parts of the city, but you may now notice retaining walls wherever you go, like around the cemetary at Trinity Church downtown. The Buildings Department emphasized that retaining walls are the responsibility of owners, and that they only checked them when there are complaints. To which Gothamist says, in light of the Henry Hudson Parkway retaining wall collapse, please call 311. Oh, and while it's good that the Church of St. John the Divine at Amsterdam and West 110th Street recognizes its 18-foot high wall has problems, just putting a chain link fence in front of it doesn't make us feel that much more safe. more ›

Heilman, who was the 18th pick in the 2001 draft for the Mets and has had limited success in the Majors, is 3-11 with a 6.50 ERA in his 19 starts prior to last night. If it weren't for an injury to Kris Benson, Heilman might not have even been with the team. Even Gothamist has been down on Heilman (as recently as yesterday), but we'll gladly eat our words if he pitches like this. more ›

The blunder by the announcers notwithstanding, Armstrong showed people why they can't count him out. Klöden pulled ahead of the lead pack of racers within sight of the finish line and Phil Liggett announced, "The race just got won here by Andreas Klöden. It's all over." Even Gothamist knows that you can't call Armstrong out of a race. It ain't over until...well, you know. more ›

Related: If you're looking to play golf in New York City, you're in luck. The Daily News looks at the city's best driving ranges. They rate The Golf Club at Chelsea Piers as the best in the city, with the Brooklyn Golf Center getting an honorable mention. more ›

Former New York City First Lady Donna Hanover's wedding announcement is in the Times' style section. Hanover married her high school and college sweetheart, Edwin Oster, a lawyer in California. The Times mentions Hanover's acrimonious divorce from Rudy, including the dog support, and notes that she met her new husband back in high school, when they were on opposing debate teams. Even Gothamist says, aw and we hope third time's a charm, Donna. more ›