I think my neighbors are mistreating their dog. Should I report them?

…       … This is a case where tattling on your neighbors is not only appropriate but necessary … out with the ASPCA  the Humane Society  and Animal Care Centers of NYC Knowing what resources are available in your community to help pet owners could be one of your best …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 27, 2016 - 9:59AM
Apartments that got away, surprise bed bugs, and more: New Yorkers share their greatest real estate regrets

… a story about illadvised roommates landlord red flags or apartments in upandcoming neighborhoods that they should … IN ON THE GROUND LEVEL … In 1994 I passed on an adorable onebedroom apartment in a brownstonetownhouse on West 74th … dont have any in New York blessed But once when I lived in Hilton Head o ur landlady went radio silent after we moved …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 26, 2016 - 8:59AM
True story: I lived above a drug-addled squatter (with my imaginary husband, William)

… disheveled dirty and slumped oversitting on the floor in front of the mailboxes He couldnt get into the building because the main door was locked He said he was staying on the third floor … Savvy in the ways of squatting he took ownership of the rental unit illegally My landlord explained all of this to …

By Kelly Kreth |March 10, 2016 - 4:09PM