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

… boroughs get everpricier and developers attentions turn towards the Bronx Welcome 2 the Bronx has been a welcome … newcomers the boroughs underrated food scene and where to look if youre still hoping to find a decentlypriced … and organizations who have been working for decades to improve our communities and see how you can help … Where are …

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"

… new residents and shopsand its close proximity to everbuzzy Bushwickthe quiet residential Queens enclave of … time Also we hope you appreciate all the hard work that your neighbors put into making this place beautiful As much … take really good care of their buildings There are many rentstabilized sixunit buildings which keep some renters …

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

… status and most importantly where to track down gourmet pizza and cheap drinks in the neighborhood … What … moving in … LIC is all about convenience and perfect for parents and young families Whether they be newborns toddlers … energy missing in hipster havens like Williamsburg and Bushwick  While New York as a whole has the ways and means …

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

… too … Where are the best deals in the neighborhood in terms of real estate  … Henry …  Ive always considered Third … anyway  … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … Brian …  There have … what is still a naturally occurring retirement community In short everyone just needs to chill out about the hipifying …

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"

… a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger  series … from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental market is more approachable I found a very affordable … for apartment shares especially closer to the border of Bushwick As for dining I love Peaches HotHouse You can eat …

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

… to be found in the bars on most evenings … Whats the most coveted location within the neighborhood to live … Rockaway … decent housing stock of apartments and two and threefamily homes It is also within walking distance to the A train and … Sandy when the A train was totally out of service for six months but ridership was low and the city cut funding …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM
Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger  series we spoke … the city  Slovakian transplant Katarina  Hybenova  founded  Bushwick  Daily  in 2010 What started as a daily photo … beer or two … Whats the most coveted location to buy or rent … Right now I think its the area off the Jefferson L …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 29, 2014 - 9:59AM
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  …   Marcus Samuelsson  is opening a new restaurant on FDB in 2015  And when Whole Foods  on 125th Lenox is open everyone …

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