Bear Mountain Florist

NPR 2010/03/09

You've heard of official state flowers and birds, now New York City has an official condom wrapper. Thousands of residents voted online for their favorite design. The winner will hold the free condoms that are handed out at health clinics and other locations in the city.

The Troy Record 2010/03/12

TROY — Spring may still be a week away, but the season was in full bloom Thursday at the Troy Hilton Garden Inn as the Alzheimer’s Association of Northeastern New York held its fifth annual Flowers that Empower flower auction and networking luncheon.

NPR 2010/03/09

You've heard of official state flowers, but an official condom? New York City's health department, which distributes 40 million free condoms a year, held a contest for a new limited-edition wrapper. The winning design, announced Tuesday, will likely become one of the most recognized logos in New York.

The Daily Athenaeum 2010/03/11

By: Brian Gawthrop Despite 42 years of hosting some of the best basketball in the world, New York City’s historic Madison Square Garden may be the home of a new basketball milestone this weekend....

Bloomberg 2010/03/08

March 8 (Bloomberg) -- Dealers participating in New York’s Armory Week, the city’s biggest display of high-end and contemporary art, reported increased sales from last year and said they were confident the art market had rebounded.