Two of the country's 'best' suburban towns are in NYC's backyard. See what's available

… Insiders ranking of the 50 best suburbs in America its a combination of decent commute times low crime rates affordable … to escape the city Chatham and North Caldwell Heres what BI had to say about each one and two current homes in each … rail to New York The median household income is $146083 BI reports A brandnew 4000squarefoot fivebedroom …

By Lucy Cohen Blatter |November 4, 2015 - 11:59AM
The Author of 'St. Marks Is Dead' on the $200 Apartment She Grew Up In and What Made Her Move to Brooklyn

… area the most noteworthy things she has witnessed there and how it now compares to others in vibe and quality of life  … … the better  … People are nicer I think that really is the hugest difference from when I was a kid People used to have this angry edge Now you see a woman trying to get a stroller up her stairs and 12 people …

By Kelly Kreth |October 29, 2015 - 9:59AM
How NYC buildings create community (and turn into a small village)

… Donna Kreeger looks forward to her …   … buildings annual Halloween festivities knowing … in and out of costume and be a part of the community  In a city of eight million some New Yorkers are finding their buildings are more like small towns teeming with warmth and cordiality where to paraphrase …

By Beth Stebner |October 20, 2015 - 9:59AM