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

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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 … down gourmet pizza and cheap drinks in the neighborhood … What would you tell someone moving in … LIC is all about … and an incredible new library on the way One thing this does is alleviate the need for playdateskids just …

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 … popular and according to some increasingly hip neighborhood Bay Ridge has joined the fray with the launch of Hey Ridge … unexpected on this block The first time I encountered it it stopped me dead in my tracks As a welltraveled architect I …

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