Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger

Neighborhood Intel

We love NYC: Bloggers share what they adore about their neighborhoods

By Virginia K. Smith |February 14, 2017 - 1:59PM

Neighborhood Intel

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

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM

Neighborhood Intel

Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… Grand Central than LIC Even navigating around the rest of Manhattan is extremely easy from LIC either by subway or car … and an incredible new library on the way One thing this does is alleviate the need for playdateskids just … inyourface views of Manhattan In a manner similar to the Upper East SideUpper West Side the nearer to the …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Hey Ridge: Bay Ridge is only out of the way if you don't live here

… estate … Henry … Ive always considered Third Avenue at least on the northside to be the dividing line between … block 88th Street between Ridge and Colonial What doesnt fit at all are the condo buildings developers started … and influence in Bay Ridge is going to change hands a bit I think we will see young folks in the immigrant …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

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

Troubleshooting

Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… One of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods … the blog is poised to keep going strong in 2015 Hybenova moved to nearby Ridgewood two years ago with her husband but … to the neighborhood and possibly many changes will follow … How has Bushwick changed in the past five years … …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 29, 2014 - 9:59AM

Improve

Harlem in 2014: LGBT-friendly and still without a 24-hour diner

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