Hurricane didn’t touch the spirit of free expression in the city.
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Sandy Won X
Hopeful outcome against global warming. Reclamation, resourcefulness and teamwork prevent a losing battle.
Steerage
- Klaas Armster assisted in consulting with the main public coordinating agencies that steered the reclamation process – FEMA, NYC Office of Emergency Management(NYC OEM), U.S. Army COR and NYC Parks Dept.
“…Get the D9!”
NYC Parks manager George Kroenert brought in the largest equipment in the departments arsenal to pull a massive stretch of boardwalk onto a safer work surface. The recovery of Rainforest hardwoods in response to the hurricane was like “…environmental storming of Normandy beach.”
Bklyn Woods
David Moss, former Brooklyn basketball all-star and graduate of the non-profit woodwork training program Brooklyn Woods, helping Rockaway rebound.
Board walks
California transplants and other surf enthusiasts worldwide have quietly built a surfing community on the Rockaways. Insulated wet suits hit the surf year round.
