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

… are still plenty of New Yorkers who dont know much about Long Island City beyond that iconic Pepsi sign its waterfront … the writer behind the threeyearold blog about the biggest real estate changes at work in the neighborhood its …

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

… anyway … Any real estaterelated controversy brewing or currently happening in the neighborhood … Brian … There have … of rising rents Hinschs a classic luncheonette almost closed a few years ago before it was bought by new owners … we check out … John … OMG just opened up a Bay Ridge branch on Bay Ridge Avenue off of Fourth Avenue No frills …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM