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After Sandy in Rockaway NYC (by David Borenstein)

There’s such a strong link between New Orleans and New York. The creative vitality. The dizzying gulf between the haves and the have nots. The similar immigrant mix even resulted in very closely related accents. And now, they share a struggle against hurricanes, especially in the marginalized poorer neighborhoods.

This video documents some of the current struggles in Rockaway, from the ground with Occupy Sandy.