neighborhood blogs

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"

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

… in Crown Heights It has picked up significantly in the last 10 years … Over the years how has the neighborhoods … and cheap tacos but dont call them settlers The BedStuy Blog Why the neighborhood needs better bagels but will never … be the next Williamsburg The 24 best NYC neighborhood blogs 2015 edition … Buy … Sales Market … Rent … The Market … Live …

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"

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

Troubleshooting

Come to the Rockaways for affordable apartments and hyper-local eateries, but beware of free-floating sand

… chicken … What are the Rockaways missingis there any service or amenity youd like to see … Besides the boardwalk … after Hurricane Sandy when the A train was totally out of service for six months but ridership was low and the city … and the very vocal ferry advocates Reliable rapid A train service would be a godsend but what will really open up the …

By Virginia K. Smith |March 25, 2015 - 8:59AM