Virginia K. Smith

Updated at 1:30pm, 2:25pm, and 5:15pm, and Tuesday at 2:45pm: Given the dire warnings about the "historic" blizzard hitting the city tonight and tomorrow, a lot of us are prepping for a few days of winter hibernation—i.e. getting ready to order in food, laundry, etc. We contacted some of the city's most popular delivery and shipping services to see what they're planning for the next 48 hours, and we'll update throughout the day as we get more info.

Can a landlord retaliate if you join a tenants' association? It depends (NYT)

Cat-friendly Ikea hacks, from concealed litter boxes to kitty bunk beds (Apartment Therapy)

It's a miracle these days to find even a room in Williamsburg for under $1,000 a month, so when you come across a well-located four-bedroom asking just $2,850? You sit up and pay attention.