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New York City apartments are known for being small so finding the right size furniture to make the most of your space is essential, especially if you live in a studio apartment or college dorm. Here are five websites including Burrow, Coddle, Resource Furniture, Pottery Barn, and Apt2B that offer scaled-down furnishings.

Also: The buyer's and renter's guide to New York City public and private elementary schools. Brick Underground breaks down the city's complicated school system: Here's what you need to know about public, charter, and private schools.

Saratoga Springs is back in action this week as the Saratoga race track reopens for the first time since the pandemic. And if horse racing isn’t your thing, the city also has a walkable downtown area, natural mineral springs, parks, and well-rated public schools if you're looking to relocate from the city. It's just under a four-hour drive from NYC.

Most apartment insurance policies don't cover damage to items that are stored outside of your New York City apartment building. However, you can add off-premises coverage for your items that are temporarily in a storage facility. Your best bet: Call your insurer to inquire about your current policy and see what kind of coverage you have, and whether you should supplement it.

Here are five New York City co-ops for sale with classic features like built-ins, high ceilings, and arched doorways. Co-ops tend to have more spacious layouts, like separate dining rooms, and are generally cheaper than condos.

And, a New York Times article on what it's like living in Fairfield, Connecticut. The town has five miles of Long Island Sound coastline lined with several beaches, a walkable downtown area, and suburban areas.