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

… full of glassy towers and well that its in Queens LICtalk blogger Andrew Kleinberg is aiming to change that and after … nearby … What new places in the neighborhood should we check out … Unlike the rest of Queens most restaurants that … Think Montauk Related The 24 best NYC neighborhood blogs 2015 edition Living in Long Island City the Manhattan suburb …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM

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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 … fare As for nightlife theres live music but Id try to check out the weekly trivia night at Lock Yard It attracts … 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"

… own Brooklyn neighborhood and chatted with us about where you can still find a cheap apartment the areas architectural … disasters the best place to grab a cocktail and more … What inspired you to start a blog about BedStuy … For many … in terms of diningentertainment … Sadly its difficult to buy in BedStuy these days Brownstones are going for $1 …

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

… and Rippers and the longterm destruction wrought by Hurricane Sandy … Update … Gothamist has reported that Rockaway … and thats free and just steps away So it is possible to buy a home in New York City in walking distance to the … in this area typically list for one to two million dollars However the street parking rules uptown are very restrictive …

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"

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

Improve

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

… local news We last spoke with HarlemGal in November 2012 about the explosion of new apartments and upscale … budget consider parts of Harlem on the East Side and above 135th Street Its still less expensive than Central and South … would any developer do that … What is Harlem missing … A 24hour diner Theres none nearby And IHOP does not count … What …

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