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 … Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Neighborhood Intel … Carroll Gardens … Confessions of a Neighborhood

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

… founder Ed García Conde about the influx of neighborhood newcomers the boroughs underrated food scene and where to … to the waterfront were once areas you could find decent rents and housing prices but thats no longer the case as … building would be the Bronx General Post Office which is currently undergoing renovations as its converted into a …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… Their hall has been around since the 1920s Also I run an artisan market in their venue called the Ridgewood Market … … but I do not see how that is possible No we do not have an artisanal coffee shop on every corner  … Many New York …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… million to $2 million and then spend $1 to 15 mil on a gut renovation Or if you prefer new construction you could buy a … in their quality of life and will forgo infrastructure improvements When the city goes to negotiate zoning …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a Neighborhood … of the city  Were always on the hunt for new neighborhood blogs to help us get our New York news at the microlevel and … and neighbors know each other Many of the homeowners have lived here and invested in this neighborhood way before the …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM