Alyssa Baldomero (She/Her )
East River Houses ,
I grew up in the projects. I remember spending hours as a young girl with all my friends in the park. I remember getting Italian ice treats through a window from the lady on the first floor, I remember neighbors bringing small blow up pools for us to relax in by the sprinklers on summer days, I remember the barbecues, I remember braiding each other’s hair and riding bikes around the parks. I remember the sense of community I felt.