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

… from wealthy new residents and an accompanying spike in home prices the story of Carroll Gardens could also stand in … of Brooklyn as a whole On Pardon Me For Asking longtime neighborhood resident Katia Kelly chronicles it all from … built on the site of the former Longshoremens Union Medical Facility  Then there is 100 Luquer Street a tall 11story …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… and why the area really truly is  not  the next Bushwick … What would you tell someone moving in … Hello neighbor … As much as we love the new businesses in the neighborhood what makes this place timeless is the familyowned shops … Whats the most coveted location within the neighborhood to live … For me it would be near the church St Matthias The …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM
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 … leads to a tremendous amount of interaction between parents and kids  On top of that we have great parks … and an incredible new library on the way One thing this does is alleviate the need for playdateskids just …

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