Hurricane didn’t touch the spirit of free expression in the city. 

 

Hopeful outcome against global warming. Reclamation, resourcefulness and teamwork prevent a losing battle. 

 

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• 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. 

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.”

 

David Moss, former Brooklyn basketball all-star and graduate of the non-profit woodwork training program Brooklyn Woods, helping Rockaway rebound. 

 

California transplants and other surf enthusiasts worldwide have quietly built a surfing community on the Rockaways. Insulated wet suits hit the surf year round.