The 22-year-old Destiny's Child singer has brought Edinburgh to a virtual standstill over the past two days, mobbed by fans every time she set foot outside her hotel.
And with the subway out of commission and many offices stuck at a standstill, some stranded New Yorkers have turned this post-Sandy time into something else entirely: a holiday of sorts.
Since companies reduced their workforce in the recession, and hiring came to a standstill, many employees were happy to have a job despite an increased work load, and little time to explore advancing their careers.