Neighborhood blogger Katia Kelly says there's plenty to explore in Carroll Gardens, but don't say you "discovered" it

… of Brooklyn as a whole On Pardon Me For Asking longtime neighborhood resident Katia Kelly chronicles it all from … neighbors and to be respectful of the Italians who still live here who rightfully take pride in their heritage and in … … Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger … neighborhood blogsNeighborhood blogger Katia Kelly says theres plenty …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… are still plenty of New Yorkers who dont know much about Long Island City beyond that iconic Pepsi sign its … as well  … Where are the best deals in the neighborhood in terms of real estate … Not that I have a spare $3 to $4 … Which is something thats attainable in all of the adjacent rental buildings frequently to a more dramatic degree …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
Hey Ridge: Bay Ridge is only out of the way if you don't live here

… anyway  … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … Brian …  There have … … People and some newspapers will tell you that Bay Ridges rent isnt going up but it is Albeit probably more slowly … a bank Lately weve had a few close calls because of rising rents Hinschs a classic luncheonette almost closed a few …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

In most of the major outlets however you see a lot of crime coverage for this area and thats not what Im interested in focusing on   … What would you tell someone moving in … Youre moving into a neighborhood with an … from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental market is more approachable I found a very affordable …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

… free and just steps away So it is possible to buy a home in New York City in walking distance to the subway for under $250 per square foot These apartments are a find for anyone who needs to work in New … priced venues where you can choose from your basic steaks and seafood menu Daltons Seaside Grill and Bungalow …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM
Harlem in 2014: LGBT-friendly and still without a 24-hour diner

… to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger  series … you … One of my favorite pizza places closed Il Forno on 116th And the bodega on 114th and FDB closed and its now  … … Harlem … neighborhood blogs … neighborhoods … Harlem in 2014 LGBTfriendly and still without a 24hour diner …

By Julie Inzanti |December 9, 2014 - 12:59PM