By Niina Heikkinen on May 17, 2014
On the Edge, Two New Yorks

Even when they need help, the stigma can seem like too much
By Niina Heikkinen on April 24, 2014
anti-street harassment, Featured, Hollaback!
Multimedia, NY City Scene, Photo

New Yorkers rally against street harassment in Washington Square.
By Niina Heikkinen on April 9, 2014
Multimedia, NY City Scene, Photo

Once a year, feathers fly in Washington Square as hundreds fling pillows at each other
By Niina Heikkinen on March 6, 2014
Featured, Flushing Meadows, seniors, speed skating, Video
Video, What's New?

Bill Stone is a 77-year-old speed skater who has been taking to the ice in Queens for the past 20 years.
By Niina Heikkinen on February 14, 2014
Featured, florists, flowers, romance, Upper West Side, Valentine's Day
NY City Scene, What's New?

Flower shops still manage to get orders in, with delays, but owners say it could have been worse.
By Niina Heikkinen on February 12, 2014
Attorney General Eric Holder, Avonte, Avonte Oquendo, Avonte's Law, Featured, GPS trackers, radio frequency trackers, Sen. Chuck Schumer, tracking devices
Uncategorized, What's New?

After Avonte’s tragic death, federal aid may start covering the cost.
By Niina Heikkinen on January 31, 2014
Upper West Side
News, NY City Scene

Salt is a problem for dogs. Boots and wax—or simple washing—can help.