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

… at work in the neighborhood its surprisingly kidfriendly status and most importantly where to track down gourmet … the rest of Manhattan is extremely easy from LIC either by subway or car The 7 train bisects the island and makes quick … the caveat that deals in the tristate area are nonexistent currently and I think NYC real estate is going to be soft …

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

… and Kayla Santosuosso Our traditional media which includes not one but three local news weeklies … and the carnitas are really wonderful Im a sucker for pub food and youll be hardpressed to find better than at  … that occurs with regularity you start to put a strain on public services Crowding in schools gets worse crowding on …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM
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 … and local news  We last spoke with  HarlemGal  in November 2012  about the explosion of new apartments and upscale … you … One of my favorite pizza places closed Il Forno on 116th And the bodega on 114th and FDB closed and its now  …

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