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

Neighborhood bloggers will be the first to tell you what … citys best chroniclers whator whothey love about where they live and they were alltoohappy to sing their praises … Also Like … viewbublogpanes=ymalinline   … Neighborhood Intel … Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger … neighborhood

By Virginia K. Smith |February 14, 2017 - 1:59PM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… moving in … LIC is all about convenience and perfect for parents and young families Whether they be newborns toddlers … and an incredible new library on the way One thing this does is alleviate the need for playdateskids just … housing scorecard the rest of LIC is getting shortchanged … How has the neighborhood changed in the past five years Any …

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

… those farther have more apartments and rowhouses and such Newcomers or people moving within the community tend to find … anyway  … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … Brian …  There have … … People and some newspapers will tell you that Bay Ridges rent isnt going up but it is Albeit probably more slowly …

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"

… from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental market is more approachable I found a very affordable … but it was still a rough search I know a lot of people renting cheaply because they know the owner of the property …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… is a Puerto Rican grandma while Im a millennial Slovak doesnt mean that our relationship will not be respectful and … beer or two … Whats the most coveted location to buy or rent … Right now I think its the area off the Jefferson L … 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
Harlem in 2014: LGBT-friendly and still without a 24-hour diner

… for music  Barawine  on Lenox and The Park112 Apparently Denzel stopped by there Theres a new place opening on … Harlem missing … A 24hour diner Theres none nearby And IHOP does not count … What could the Harlem do without …   Harlem … where I educate my daughter is going to play a huge role on how much longer we stay in Harlem Ive heard from local …

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