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

… With its history as an oldschool Italian enclave classic brownstone … allowed … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … The biggest … already stressed beyond capacity in this immediate area … How has the neighborhood changed in the past five years Any …

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

… still plenty of New Yorkers who dont know much about Long Island City beyond that iconic Pepsi sign its waterfront … Astoria lets you be  Fortunately we in LIC are just a quick drive from this throwback … What is one of the biggest … be the only place I personally regret closing due to a lease rollover and they popped up again nearby … What new …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger  series … … Where are the best deals in the neighborhood in terms of real estate What about in terms of … better service   Related   The best NYC neighborhood blogs 2015 edition Bushwick Daily locals love free beer and cheap …

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

… One of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our  Confessions of a … influence I think that the community is definitely not only old and new The residents can learn a lot and be very …

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