The Rockaways continue to prosper... (low income, best neighborhoods, neighborhood)
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Well, that investment might well get washed away by the next hurricane "Randy" long before it turns to gold...people just prefer to forget...rockways are pretty but i would build bungalows there, which I can afford to lose when the ocean gets angry once in a while.
You know, prior to Sandy, the last hurricane to do any real damage was in 1960, hurricane Donna. My aunt's house got flooded. With the increase in storms, climate change, and so forth, I am not sure about the future.
I wonder how Breezy Point is doing after the last hurricane.
When I was back there a few years ago, it looked pretty good, even the part that had the fire.
My family settled in Rockaway in the 1880s. I've had family and friends living there until just a few years ago. My family was very involved in the community, local politics, local schools, and the (visual and performing) arts scene. I have one set of elderly friends, holdouts in a private home in Arverne, who have stayed on even after Sandy. They never evacuated during Sandy and I don't know how they managed the aftermath, but they are still there.
When I was back there a few years ago, it looked pretty good, even the part that had the fire.
My family settled in Rockaway in the 1880s. I've had family and friends living there until just a few years ago. My family was very involved in the community, local politics, local schools, and the (visual and performing) arts scene. I have one set of elderly friends, holdouts in a private home in Arverne, who have stayed on even after Sandy. They never evacuated during Sandy and I don't know how they managed the aftermath, but they are still there.
Wow. Thanks for the update. Glad they're ok. Those fires were devastating to watch. My eyes were glued on Dean Meminger (NY1 Far Rockaway correspondent and resident) giving a live update/broadcast of Far Rockaway during the height of the storm. Felt scared for him. He was by the steps of some house (I hope it wasn't his!) and each time it was his turn to come back on, he was at a higher step with cars floating by him at a fast rate.
I think I have been to Rockaway Beach. I think. I am not sure because, I do not see what is so great.
Can someone tell me an intersection in Rockaway Beach to visit?
"Rockaway Beach" is a neighborhood that is part of the Rockaway Peninsula.
Years ago, I would have suggested visiting Playland, but that is long gone.
It's very narrow so the bay side and the ocean side are only separated by a few blocks.
The best part is to watch the sunset while walking on the boardwalk or a sunrise.
I guess 116th if you like small shops or Riis Park if you are into that sort of thing. Fort Tilden has been turned into a park
There are beautiful modern beach style homes in Breezy Point and older upscale homes in Neponsit. Bayswater has nice looking large homes, but the neighborhood and the surrounding neighborhood isn't so great.
You can see the Manhattan skyline from the bay
Rent/bring your own boat and sail/motor/row on the bay side
Fish if you dare in Jamaica bay or in the ocean for bluefish and bass
Bring/Rent a surfboard, best season is Sept-Nov
Rockaway's hey day was 1910-1960. A true resort town with hotels and seasonal bungalows for rent.
I wonder how Breezy Point is doing after the last hurricane.
Folks who truly lover the water know 2 things of great importance.
Hurricanes eventually end up in rebuilding and beautifying and also keep the
rest of the non sea fairing population out .......................
and yes..............the Rockaways have rebounded for over a hundred years.............
Folks who truly lover the water know 2 things of great importance.
Hurricanes eventually end up in rebuilding and beautifying and also keep the
rest of the non sea fairing population out .......................
and yes..............the Rockaways have rebounded for over a hundred years.............
Plus waterfront properties are prime real estate. Moses was an idiot to dump housing projects in Brooklyn and Queens prime beach areas.
"Rockaway Beach" is a neighborhood that is part of the Rockaway Peninsula.
Years ago, I would have suggested visiting Playland, but that is long gone.
It's very narrow so the bay side and the ocean side are only separated by a few blocks.
The best part is to watch the sunset while walking on the boardwalk or a sunrise.
I guess 116th if you like small shops or Riis Park if you are into that sort of thing. Fort Tilden has been turned into a park
There are beautiful modern beach style homes in Breezy Point and older upscale homes in Neponsit. Bayswater has nice looking large homes, but the neighborhood and the surrounding neighborhood isn't so great.
You can see the Manhattan skyline from the bay
Rent/bring your own boat and sail/motor/row on the bay side
Fish if you dare in Jamaica bay or in the ocean for bluefish and bass
Bring/Rent a surfboard, best season is Sept-Nov
Rockaway's hey day was 1910-1960. A true resort town with hotels and seasonal bungalows for rent.
Rockaway Beach Blvd. B116 street is only about 2 blocks long.
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