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

… decentlypriced deal uptown  … What part of the Bronx do you live in … I live in Melrose the unofficial downtown area of the Bronx … … is something deeply immoral about that … Is there a dream building in your neighborhood or in the borough at large … …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

are still plenty of New Yorkers who dont know much about Long Island City beyond that iconic Pepsi sign its … 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
Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a Neighborhood … contributors covering the neighborhoods booming arts food nightlife and culture as well as its rapidfire pace of … Friday  night We have over 50 galleries many of which are nationally acclaimed and seeing art there is free Plus you …

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