Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger

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

By Virginia K. Smith |February 14, 2017 - 1:59PM

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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

… In spite of its recent boom there are still plenty of New Yorkers who dont know much about Long Island City beyond that iconic Pepsi sign its waterfront full of …

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

… One of the best ways to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods … Greek Revival house with exquisite details that somehow has managed to survive since 1849 among the midrise … then you can always count on someone to make it about how some other group is taking over the neighborhood … How …

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

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The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… to get a feel for a place is by reading a neighborhoods blog In our Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger series … here and it felt natural that there should be a onestop shop for local news eventswhatever people want to hear about … up to an occasional community board meeting visit the local businesses and talk to people about the neighborhood … Where …

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM