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

Neighborhood bloggers will be the first to tell you what needs changing in their corner of the city But theyre … citys best chroniclers whator whothey love about where they live and they were alltoohappy to sing their praises …

By Virginia K. Smith |February 14, 2017 - 1:59PM
The blogger behind "Welcome 2 the Bronx" dishes on the REAL Little Italy, why the borough shouldn't be "colonized," and more

… the Bronx Welcome 2 the Bronx has been a welcome reality check about the state of gentrification uptown while also … and where to look if youre still hoping to find a decentlypriced deal uptown  … What part of the Bronx do you live in … to the waterfront were once areas you could find decent rents and housing prices but thats no longer the case as …

By Virginia K. Smith |November 15, 2016 - 9:59AM
Long Island City is a haven for families and "BYOF" bars

… 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 … times The only question that remains is will the demand be strong enough to fill them Photo Flickrrogerimp … What do …

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

… Henry …  Ive always considered Third Avenue at least on the northside to be the dividing line between affordable and … sport large detached houses and those farther have more apartments and rowhouses and such Newcomers or people moving … to the Verrazano Bridge probably because there are more apartment buildings there My first apartment was on 82nd …

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