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
By Virginia K. Smith|November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Neighborhood Intel
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
Neighborhood Intel
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars
By Virginia K. Smith|January 28, 2016 - 11:59AM
Neighborhood Intel
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
The Market
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"
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
By Virginia K. Smith|March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM
Neighborhood Intel
Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"
By Virginia K. Smith|December 29, 2014 - 9:59AM
Improve
Harlem in 2014: LGBT-friendly and still without a 24-hour diner
By Julie Inzanti|December 9, 2014 - 12:59PM