Ridgewood is in the midst of a boom, but it's most definitely not "the next Bushwick"

… Their hall has been around since the 1920s Also I run an artisan market in their venue called the Ridgewood Market … … but I do not see how that is possible No we do not have an artisanal coffee shop on every corner  … Many New York …

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

… bought a place about 18 months ago  which means  Im here for the long run We caught up with the writer behind the … is money and more time with ones kids is an added bonus Ive lived in Union Square and the UES and both were longer … youre ready to turn them loose Unlike Manhattan or even Brooklyn both the streets and sidewalks are uncrowded and …

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 Kayla Santosuosso Our traditional media which includes not one but three local news weeklies … and the carnitas are really wonderful Im a sucker for pub food and youll be hardpressed to find better than at  … that occurs with regularity you start to put a strain on public services Crowding in schools gets worse crowding on …

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