Yesterday, we experienced a thawing of our icy, bitter hearts when we encountered Zuzu the lost dog, her leash wagging in the wind. After a magical evening in DUMBO, Zuzu was happily reunited with her human. But though Zuzu may be back home pawing through a sea of doggie treats, we just can't stop all these feelings which have invaded out bodies! Whatever these strange sensations coursing through us may be, we won't be sated till we hear more tales of animal triumph over the hardships of this world. Thankfully, one Staten Island dog's story has heeded our call. more ›

With the opening of the first section of the High Line park oh so achingly close (June, the say!), there's been an increasing flurry of activity up on the section between Gansevoort Street and 20th Street. We last checked in on the progress in December, and today comes word that workers have been "cleaning" the High Line of graffiti, or "destroying" long-lived street art, depending on your point of view. more ›