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"

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

Neighborhood Intel

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

Neighborhood Intel

Hey Ridge: Bay Ridge is only out of the way if you don't live here

… to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger series we spoke to the writers who chronicle the … of freefloating sand The 24 best NYC neighborhood blogs 2015 edition Bushwick Daily Locals love free beer and tacos …

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

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

Neighborhood Intel

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 … will be the good kind meaning retailers who will make our lives easier not the kind that is largely inaccessible to … what does it really cost and what do you get 12 of the best NYC neighborhoods for recent college grads 2014 edition The …

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

Improve

Harlem in 2014: LGBT-friendly and still without a 24-hour diner

By Julie Inzanti |December 9, 2014 - 12:59PM