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Helen Hickey is a British freelance journalist living 40 floors up in New York City's Upper East Side with her hubby, cat and four children who miss everything Malaysian, even those dodgy traffic cops.

St Patrick’s Day in Manhattan: A celebration

March 25, 2012

MARCH 25 — On a balmy Saturday morning, the streets of Manhattan teemed with St Patrick’s Day revellers in their thousands, decked out in shamrock green colours ready for the … Read More

Last stop: NYC?

February 26, 2012

FEB 26 — Dylan arrived back home this week. He came by FedEx in a gold bag with a silky black tie on its handles bearing the words “beloved pet.” The ribbon was the colour of his … Read More

Happy Holidays in New York City

January 01, 2012

JAN 1 — If I hear one more “Happy Holidays” I shall look the jolly greeter hard in the eye and blurt out: “It’s Merry bloody Christmas...okay?”Seriously, apart from the … Read More

No wigs, please

December 27, 2011

DEC 27 — My nine-year-old daughter has a lovely head of glossy brown hair; why would she need to wear a wig?But Amy and her team-mates were the only ones showing off their natural … Read More

Homeless at Thanksgiving

November 22, 2011

NOV 22 — New York is gearing up for Thanksgiving Day this Thursday, one of the largest and oldest non-religious holidays celebrated in the United States.Plans are underway for a … Read More

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