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

… boroughs get everpricier and developers attentions turn towards the Bronx Welcome 2 the Bronx has been a welcome reality check about the state of gentrification uptown while also keeping locals apprised of new events … to the waterfront were once areas you could find decent rents and housing prices but thats no longer the case as …

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

… down gourmet pizza and cheap drinks in the neighborhood … What would you tell someone moving in … LIC is all about … is money and more time with ones kids is an added bonus Ive lived in Union Square and the UES and both were longer … courtyard for when the weather is nice They frequently have live music but they dont have a kitchen so its not unusual …

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

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"

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

Improve

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