The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

… do you live in … I live in Melrose the unofficial downtown area of the Bronx … What would you tell someone moving in to … a colonizing mentality Dont move here with your ideas on how to make it better but work with residents and … as gentrification is pushing values beyond the reach of many Areas further inland and away from the citys core like …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… this place timeless is the familyowned shops historic row houses and diverse residents … Where are the best deals in … of real estate What about in terms of diningentertainment … Many of these buildings are owned by Ridgewood natives and … are being illegally pushed out of their apartments … How has the neighborhood changed in the past five years Any …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM
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  … beer or two … Whats the most coveted location to buy or rent … Right now I think its the area off the Jefferson L … get more boutiques I think we will see a couple of national retailers coming in as well I truly hope it will be the good …

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