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

… some of the citys best chroniclers whator whothey love about where they live and they were alltoohappy to sing … possible way Editors note Theres a post on Tribeca Citizen about why Rogers is a treasure … Erik Torkells Tribeca … just a half a block from Lincoln Hospital Theres something about the delicious and beautifully presented sweets here …

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

… from wealthy new residents and an accompanying spike in home prices the story of Carroll Gardens could also stand in … have opened up in Carroll Gardens such as Buttermilk Channel Frankies 457 Dover Prime Meats They are more pricey … we will see these changes accelerate  … What do you think your sister neighborhoods might be … Though I hate the name …

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

… What about in terms of diningentertainment … Many of these buildings are owned by Ridgewood natives and their homes … down for generations They take really good care of their buildings There are many rentstabilized sixunit buildings which keep some renters safe from being taken …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 25, 2016 - 1:30PM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… for $12 million to 15 million and  build a brand new home for $2 million to $3 million All in Ive outlined an … between $25 to $45 million for a new or newly refurbished home that would cost between $7 and $15 million in Manhattan … spending $5 million to $10 million dollars on a home but is also worried about topticking the market and the …

By Virginia K. Smith |January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… and DNAinfo do a great job I also like the Brooklynian forums In most of the major outlets however you see a lot of …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
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 … any mansion on  Bushwick  Avenue Tall ceilings historical details lovely backyards  Bushwick  Avenue is a dream … …

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