We love NYC: Bloggers share what they adore about their neighborhoods

… called Railroad Avenue and its a road that runs along Newtown Creek and whose western portion deadends at the … LICTalk … I am obsessed with Syndicated which is a new cinemacumrestaurant on Bogart Street It is simply … … A garden in Wave Hill Photo credit S Jhoanna Robledo My newest favorite place in the neighborhood is Capri Bakery …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 14, 2017 - 1:59PM
Neighborhood blogger Katia Kelly says there's plenty to explore in Carroll Gardens, but don't say you "discovered" it

… architecture and recent surge in interest from wealthy new residents and an accompanying spike in home prices the … which are so pretty no matter the season I would tell newcomers to Carroll Gardens to take time to meet their … this beautiful enclave for over a hundred years Too often newcomers talk about having discovered this place instead of …

By Virginia K. Smith |December 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

… gentrification uptown while also keeping locals apprised of new events restaurants small businesses and other local news that the larger outlets often miss For this edition of  … founder Ed García Conde about the influx of neighborhood newcomers the boroughs underrated food scene and where to …

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

… In spite of its recent boom there are still plenty of New Yorkers who dont know much about Long Island City beyond … and perfect for parents and young families Whether they be newborns toddlers K6 or even teenagers there is no better … array of extracurricular activities for kids including the newly formed Long Island City Youth Sports League and an …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
Hey Ridge: Bay Ridge is only out of the way if you don't live here

… and happenings of their chosen slice of the city  Given New Yorks everexpanding constellation of hyperlocal news outlets its a sure sign that  a neighborhoods profile … traditional media which includes not one but three local news weeklies has been very good at covering the feelgood PR …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… their chosen slice of the city  Were always on the hunt for new neighborhood blogs to help us get our New York news at the microlevel and recently journalist Emily Nonko …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

… free and just steps away So it is possible to buy a home in New York City in walking distance to the subway for under … These apartments are a find for anyone who needs to work in New York but also needs some space and easy access to … and we now have a burgeoning restaurant row These new additions include wine bars Sayras The Rock NYC …

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