Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… down gourmet pizza and cheap drinks in the neighborhood … What would you tell someone moving in … LIC is all about … have great parks throughout the neighborhood a good local school thats getting better and an increasing array of … in the tristate area are nonexistent currently and I think NYC real estate is going to be soft for the next three to …

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

… sport large detached houses and those farther have more apartments and rowhouses and such Newcomers or people moving … to force all of their Bushwickbased friends to commute to southwest Brooklyn but its happening for sure With that of course comes the occasional hip coffee shop the new beer garden But Bay Ridge isnt losing its …

By Virginia K. Smith |June 30, 2015 - 11:59AM
The Bed-Stuy Blog: Why the neighborhood needs better bagels, but will never be "the next Williamsburg"

… own Brooklyn neighborhood and  chatted with us about where you can still find a cheap apartment the areas architectural … disasters the best place to grab a cocktail and more … What inspired you to start a blog about BedStuy …   For many … in terms of diningentertainment … Sadly its difficult to buy in BedStuy these days Brownstones are going for $1

By Virginia K. Smith |April 21, 2015 - 11:59AM
Bushwick Daily: locals love free beer and cheap tacos, but don't call them "settlers"

… booming arts food nightlife and culture as well as its rapidfire pace of development and gentrification The … beer or two … Whats the most coveted location to buy or rentRight now I think its the area off the Jefferson L … controversy … Where to even begin In the past year locals really resented the way new apartment building  Colony 1209 …

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