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Neighborhood Intel

The Bronx's historic cred, vintage 1970s photos, and more neighborhood news

By Virginia K. Smith |October 19, 2015 - 1:59PM

Neighborhood Intel

An East Village cheese triumph, a croissant-loving UWS squirrel, and more neighborhood news

By Virginia K. Smith |September 24, 2015 - 1:59PM

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

A neighborhood blogger unmasked, dressing up your doorman, and more

By Virginia K. Smith |June 16, 2015 - 10:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Brooklyn Spaces author Oriana Leckert on the Williamsburg waterfront's last secret spots and the importance of "like-minded crazies"

… about two things locals are obsessed about real estate and neighborhoods … Few people know their way around Brooklyn better than Oriana Leckert who lovingly chronicles … likeminded crazies in this city … What neighborhood do you live in … Williamsburg East Williamsburg border … Is this …

By Virginia K. Smith |May 27, 2015 - 9:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

Enough already with the coffee shops, and other insights from a Crown Heights lifer

By Virginia K. Smith |April 30, 2015 - 8:59AM

Neighborhood Intel

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

… are missing and its much more connected to its readers and how theyre living in their neighborhood So Ive been writing … amount of change and I thought that it would make sense to document that as well as residents concerns and hopes about … from buyers doesnt really show any signs of slowing The rental market is more approachable I found a very affordable …

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