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

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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

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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

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Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

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

… and more back in May The catalyst was a political story about our state senator and a tax giveaway he sponsored to … underrepresented stories We caught up with them about the neighborhood and of course its real estate … … start in Bay Ridge Photo courtesy of Hey Ridge … What about in terms of diningentertainment … Alaric … There are …

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

… chosen slice of the city … Updated 32615 500pm … The Rockaways have not been far from the headlines in the past … distance to the subway for under $250 per square foot These apartments are a find for anyone who needs to work in New … that storm will be known as the defining event of Rockaways 21 st century history Many residents now define their lives …

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