Nilka Martell: Your Neighborhood Ambassador to Parkchester, the Bronx | Village Voice

NY1 called me the “Mayor of Parkchester.” I’ve been there for decades. I love the diversity. And I’m a single mom, so it was really important to know that if something happened on the block, there would be neighbors there to help with my kids. When you’re in a community like that and you form those relationships, there’s no reason to leave.

Read the rest on Parkchester as told by the amazing Nilka Martell: Your Neighborhood Ambassador to Parkchester, the Bronx | Village Voice