Chinatown: The insider's guide to living there

… boundaries are constantly changing but few have transformed as dramatically as those of Manhattans Chinatown What … in droves Over the past 10 years gentrification and high rents have made New Yorks original Chinatown no longer an … latest challengegentrification Chan who still lives in the apartment he grew up in and has been on the local Community …

By Marjorie Cohen |July 25, 2022 - 2:30PM
The Concourse: The insider's guide to living there

… fivemile thoroughfare that gives the area its name He still lives and works there and leads walking tours of the area … structure along the Grand Concourse is the Andrew Freedman Home a massive building that looks like an Italian villa … … schools … transportation … The Concourse The insiders guide to living there …

By Marjorie Cohen |March 23, 2021 - 12:30PM
Ridgewood, Queens: The insider's guide to living there

… also have easy access to quite a few bus lines such as the Q55 and the B48 to get to other parts of Brooklyn or Queens I … … One thing Im not happy about is that Ridgewood is not affordable for people starting out anymore I couldnt buy a … Ridgewood is an upandcoming area with new shops restaurants apartments and cafes opening every week A developer wanted …

By Marjorie Cohen |February 23, 2021 - 12:30PM
Brighton Beach: The insider’s guide to living there

… took a hitcompounded by an inability to receive federal Paycheck Protection Program loans Some restaurants have … transportation the B or the Q trains but I have a car Parking used to be easier but its a little difficult now … at Kingsborough College a short 15minute drive from here Ticket prices are reasonable and parking is free For now …

By Marjorie Cohen |February 9, 2021 - 1:30PM