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I need some web sources to find out about the community in which I live in. In addition, I need statistic data on the races within my community that compares African American ethnic group to other groups (poverty, income, education, etc.). The region is the Wakefield section of the Bronx in New York City. I need to know the local government, service groups, clubs, schools, or workplace.
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By responding to the questions, this solution assists in researching a community e.g. Wakefield section of the Bronx in New York City on several dimensions. References provided.
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This is an interesting research project, for sure. In addition to web sources, though, other sources to consider are as follows:
1. Your local phone book lists important service groups, clubs, schools and various businesses (e.g., workplace).
2. Local newspapers, flyers, etc. that you receive from your local area also serve as an excellent source of valuable information.
3. You might even decide to do some field research, meaning that you collect primary data from going out into your home community, taking "field" notes of the schools, businesses, clubs, etc.
However, let's see what web sources we can locate, and perhaps it will turn up all the information that you will need for the project. Using the Google search engine (which I find most useful) and various queries, such as " Wakefield section of the Bronx in New York City," 'Wakefield country groups" etc., let's turn to the highly relevant information that this Internet search turned up:
Wakefield, NY
Weather: http://www.wunderground.com/US/NY/Wakefield/KLGA.html
Geography: Time Zone: Eastern
(Standard Time: GMT -5 hours, DST: GMT -4 hours)
Coordinates: Latitude 40.90 & Longitude -73.85 http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Wakefield-New-York.cfm
Demographics and Statistics http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Wakefield-New-York.cfm#18
Westfield Profile: See profile of Wakefield at the web site http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Wakefield-New-York.cfm, which includes the following items, which are listed on the right hand side of the web page:
Local Jobs, People, Hotels
Financial Services
Aerial Photos & Maps
Arts & Culture
Census Data, Demographics & Statistics
Community Organizations
Entertainment - Movies
Environment & Science
Government
Health & Medical
Internet Tools
Jobs & Employment
Newcomer Information
Newspapers, Radio & TV
Parks & Recreation
Pets & Hobbies
Real Estate - Homes For Sale
Schools & Education
Social Services
Travel & Tourism (from http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Wakefield-New-York.cfm).
Wakefield Government: http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Wakefield-New-York.cfm#1. Also see information of government and Law below on page 3.
Wakefield Medical: See http://www.hometownlocator.com/City/Wakefield-New-York.cfm#1
Bronx County information: However, since Westfield is part of the East Bronx in Bronx County, the Westfield demographics will often not be separate, but part of the census data (e.g., income, education, demographics etc), for Bronx County. Likewise the government and law are part of information located through web sources for the Bronx County. However, if the above information is sufficient, the following information will be an ...
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