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

… decentlypriced deal uptown … What part of the Bronx do you live in … I live in Melrose the unofficial downtown area of the Bronx … … is something deeply immoral about that … Is there a dream building in your neighborhood or in the borough at large … …

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

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

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"

… the writers who chronicle the controversies preoccupations and happenings of their chosen slice of the city Were … in terms of diningentertainment … Sadly its difficult to buy in BedStuy these days Brownstones are going for $1 … recently overheard a young broker speaking with someone who asked about BedStuy Its kind of a bad neighborhood he said …

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

… of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our Confessions of a Neighborhood … the past 10 years we have watched the radical makeover of Brooklyn and Manhattan with both envy and apprehension … Rockaway Beach Surf Club As far as entertainment there is live music to be found in the bars on most evenings … Whats …

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

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Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… 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 … 12 of the best NYC neighborhoods for recent college grads 2014 edition The 8 best websites for finding a no fee …

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

Improve

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

… to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger series … you … One of my favorite pizza places closed Il Forno on 116th And the bodega on 114th and FDB closed and its now … Marcus Samuelsson is opening a new restaurant on FDB in 2015 And when Whole Foods on 125th Lenox is open everyone …

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