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

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"

… feel very similar to our neighborhood Also its in our zip code … Which neighborhood feels like the opposite of … closures shocked you … Art Cove closed at the end of 2015 They were around for over 40 years and sold art …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM

Neighborhood Intel

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 … they know will likely be there as well … Where are the best deals in the neighborhood in terms of real estate … Not …

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

… of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our Confessions of a Neighborhood … the past 10 years we have watched the radical makeover of Brooklyn and Manhattan with both envy and apprehension … Rockaway Beach Surf Club As far as entertainment there is live music to be found in the bars on most evenings … Whats …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM