Talk:Parkchester, Bronx

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[edit] Starbucks

Since when is starbucks an attration? --BloX —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 68.198.22.162 (talk • contribs) 09:46, December 16, 2006 (UTC)

It isnt'. —Larry V (talk | contribs) 19:42, 16 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Section deletion?

Nocomment87/24.44.220.6, can you please state as to why you feel the cited section labeled Social Problems should be deleted? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiwiki718 (talk • contribs) 20:13, 25 February 2008 (UTC)

Okay here are my reasons:

I feel the Social Problems section has as much justification to be there as any other section in this article. Parkchester is a low income neighborhood on the fringe of the socioeconomic South Bronx. Although the neighborhood has a lower poverty rate in comparison, poverty is still significant in the area. Between 30-40% of the population lives in poverty according to the US census in the tracts that make up Parkchester. Significant by any standard. Even the Parkchester apartment complex has a poverty rate of about 20%. Crime IS a problem in Parkchester. The area does deal with street gangs, robberies, domestic violence, and violent dispute related assaults. In 2005 this very small geographical area had 3 homicides, 4 homicides in 2004, and 1 homicide in 2003. This shows consistency. Violent crime rates are higher then the national and city average and that is backed by statistics provided by the 43rd Precinct. Other social problems are high rates of incarceration due to aggressive policing, teen pregnancy, high dropout rates, language isolated families, and homelessness. The general area is notorious for drug activity. Anyone who knows the neighborhood will agree.

Here are some links to back my statements:

-(Dropouts) http://www.gothamgazette.com/article/fea/20060320/202/1792

-(Prison expenditure (Incarceration) http://www.wnyc.org/blog/lehrer/archives/archive/NYC%20Analysis-9%20copy2.gif

-(Crime statistics) http://www.nyc.gov/html/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_statistics/cs043pct.pdf

-(Example of violent crime in the community) http://www.ny1.com/ny1/content/index.jsp?stid=12&aid=70152 —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiwiki718 (talk • contribs) 05:10, 28 February 2008 (UTC)

Then why not apply a similar section to Co-op City? Co-op is, if not worse than Parkchester. —Preceding unsigned comment added by Nocomment87 (talk • contribs) 02:42, 29 February 2008 (UTC)

If you feel that way then add to Co-op City. I would add something similar but I did not have the time. Do not remove factual data becuase you don't like it. Wikiwiki718 (talk • contribs) 19:52, 2 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Citation for low income?

Isn't it obvious from the demographic details the neighborhood is low income. It is neutral becuase it is factual. How is low income negative? It's just a fact and a good quick description of the areas economic makeup. You wouldn't add middle income to a poor community. See for yourself. Census tracts are 218, 216.01, 216.02, 210, 212, 208, 206.02.

http://www.nyc.gov/html/dcp/pdf/lucds/bx9profile.pdf

Maybe working class would be better? —Preceding unsigned comment added by Wikiwiki718 (talk • contribs) 09:11, 4 March 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Parkchester Apartments

Parkchester Apartments are making great efforts to sell their apartments. Hence are removing any negative comments that reflect on the area!!! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 74.73.21.68 (talk) 02:36, 19 March 2008 (UTC)