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City Living: Wakefield, Bronx

Ride the No. 2 train all the way to the last stop, step off and you've found Wakefield, a small suburban enclave that's New York City's northernmost neighborhood.

While only an hour away from midtown, Wakefield has managed to preserve much of its old-time charm: There are no Starbucks, the streets are quiet, and the main strip is lined with eclectic mom-and-pops.

Named for the Virginia...

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