Confessions of a Neighborhood Blogger

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

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

Neighborhood blogger Katia Kelly says there's plenty to explore in Carroll Gardens, but don't say you "discovered" it

… from wealthy new residents and an accompanying spike in home prices the story of Carroll Gardens could also stand in … have opened up in Carroll Gardens such as Buttermilk Channel Frankies 457 Dover Prime Meats They are more pricey … we will see these changes accelerate … What do you think your sister neighborhoods might be … Though I hate the name …

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

Neighborhood Intel

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

… from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental market is more approachable I found a very affordable … but it was still a rough search I know a lot of people renting cheaply because they know the owner of the property … recently overheard a young broker speaking with someone who asked about BedStuy Its kind of a bad neighborhood he said …

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