tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post5788541124663132314..comments2024-03-19T14:23:20.560-04:00Comments on Nathan Kensinger Photography: The South Edgemere WastelandUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-86943175892844146442021-08-10T19:18:14.099-04:002021-08-10T19:18:14.099-04:00I spent the summers of 1968 and 69 on B32 st, a bl...I spent the summers of 1968 and 69 on B32 st, a block from the water. This was the western border of the devastation. Boardwalk was crowded with wonderful small businesses (Jerry's Knishes!) and now... Nothing. Sometimes memories aren't enough...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-27599299585058713912021-04-29T16:31:32.473-04:002021-04-29T16:31:32.473-04:00Back in 1973 I remember going out to the rockaways...Back in 1973 I remember going out to the rockaways to go to the beach and a place called rockaways Playland I had great times thereST Williamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17760734040356437204noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-34197479540561014752019-06-30T20:06:59.536-04:002019-06-30T20:06:59.536-04:00To Jimmy M, I'll ask too.... what was done to ...To Jimmy M, I'll ask too.... what was done to Garden City that would improve Rockaway?BarbaraRhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17920197741219175699noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-81527203958198198062018-10-29T16:01:44.012-04:002018-10-29T16:01:44.012-04:00what was the name of the candy store etc. at 34 st...what was the name of the candy store etc. at 34 st & edgemere ave.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05852572467636848810noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-69701831434769629232018-04-15T02:10:42.034-04:002018-04-15T02:10:42.034-04:00Not the first time Robert Moses destroyed an area ...Not the first time Robert Moses destroyed an area in New York!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-67154136581603002922017-11-09T18:57:45.148-05:002017-11-09T18:57:45.148-05:00I spent every summer from 1955-1969 in a bungalow ...I spent every summer from 1955-1969 in a bungalow colony between beach 35th & 36th Street right off the boardwalk. It was a crime what was done to this thriving area by Robert Moses.Steve Waldsteinhttp://homeopathy-cures.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-88496711160377588912016-09-02T22:11:17.133-04:002016-09-02T22:11:17.133-04:00what was done in Garden City, New York?what was done in Garden City, New York?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-18567445340250439772013-10-08T14:35:11.302-04:002013-10-08T14:35:11.302-04:00Spend summers on B. 36th Street also, around '...Spend summers on B. 36th Street also, around '67-'69 Remember, sitting out on the porch bungalows at night, skeeball on the boardwalk and the beach as my backyard...went back to see the fallen boardwalk recently and my block, non-existent. Very sad. Lily Zajchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00413869497327832153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-2889649881493751912013-04-03T14:35:43.059-04:002013-04-03T14:35:43.059-04:00I was a founding resident of the Edgemere projects...I was a founding resident of the Edgemere projects. My lower middle class Jewish family moved there in 1960<br />when I was 5. I've lots of fond memories. The festive summer bungalows. Long strolls on the boardwalk Wednesday nights to see the fireworks from Rockaway Playland. The little mom and pop shops along Edgemere Avenue...and then it came. Mayor Lindsey, Robert Moses, urban 'renewal', and the city's new, generous welfare program followed by the influx of poor southern blacks attracted to it. The 'dumping' began. The middle class fled. Murders and mayhem ensued. The rest is history...Markhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18036874291704002597noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-6371114229807710632012-06-30T22:18:23.756-04:002012-06-30T22:18:23.756-04:00I lived on 59th street back in 1964 when that loca...I lived on 59th street back in 1964 when that location was nothing more then an empty lot. I watched that complex go up, I watched the 40s projects go tp when I lived on bch 43rd street back in the 70's from my front porch, what do these projects both have in common, a murder rate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-78000001160016375462012-06-29T00:48:59.780-04:002012-06-29T00:48:59.780-04:00I humbly agreeI humbly agreeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-66506883867966933682012-06-29T00:46:08.262-04:002012-06-29T00:46:08.262-04:00I agree, Let it be duly noted that a man (Commissi...I agree, Let it be duly noted that a man (Commissioner) of the sanitation dept (personal friend) Mario Russo tried effortlessly to get casinos along the beach built, but it kept getting knocked down as crime would rise, well Mario believed it would bring jobs, thanks to the Mayors, Governers for voting it down, But we can certianly have a casino in Yonkers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-42040356070367899632012-06-29T00:39:22.110-04:002012-06-29T00:39:22.110-04:00You can see all these pics in the movie with Jenni...You can see all these pics in the movie with Jennifer Anniston in the Bounty Hunter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-63990008073410381922012-06-29T00:37:46.555-04:002012-06-29T00:37:46.555-04:00M7y answer to your question.....it is not. Safe ? ...M7y answer to your question.....it is not. Safe ? Well when surfers clothes are stolen, cocaine addicts walk this boardwalk, I'm from here, your life is in your hands, walking the boardwalk, dont be suprised if you are held up by a gang at gun point, cops from the 101 Pct only patrol the boardwalk every 3 hours.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-36106528149995443422012-06-29T00:34:41.681-04:002012-06-29T00:34:41.681-04:00Let me also add that Some of the pictures you view...Let me also add that Some of the pictures you view are the results of mere neglegence, Contractors of all types dumped their trash here, and it was just too much for law enforcement to protect.I wanted to also add that along Edgmere avenue used to be very large Milk and juice machines, I remember them as either green or blue.PBS ran a film about the Rockaway Bungelows, I hope you'll respect it, and try to find some attraction in it. The only way to bring back Rockaway, it to do what was done in Garden City NY.<br />Take care<br />Jimmy M.<br />Any questions about how life was back in the 60's-70's-80's email tony.marciana@mail.comAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-8872925081696852142012-06-29T00:23:29.602-04:002012-06-29T00:23:29.602-04:00I am a former resident of this washed out waste la...I am a former resident of this washed out waste land. Where junkies and Jamaicans rule the streets, or at least try too. My grandparents had a flooring business there. They opened what was one of the biggest flooring stores in Queens (Tile City) with a fully carpeted car on the entire exterior. I grew up here, I attended the schools, even made my daughter there. Around 1976 is when it really hit rock bottom, and a guy named Jerry Faus burned down 90 % of the bungelows out of hatred and enjoyment. I was friends with his younger brother Billy. Derelicts of all types came to Farrockaway and ran it down, convicts, too Coacaine dealers flourished there. The addicts just brought it further down. I remember litterily running around the Breakers Hotel & The Palace Hotel around the age of 5-9. Mrs. Lieberman The grandmother of the famous Nany Lieberman Basketball star from Farrockaway High used to scold me for sitting in the curb. Nancy Liebermans Grandfather produced and built 90 % of Brookhaven Avenue to beach 25th street. History of the Libermans can be traced back to Brooklyn as Millionaires. The finest people I ever grew up with and I lovefd them as my own family. I'm truly saddened by the view of the Rockaways, I walked that boardwalk many years.I even worked for Rockaways Playland as security for Mrs Guist.<br />Maybe some day it will be beautiful, for now, it's an eye sore.<br />My Name is Jimmy MarcianaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-51235308001036846442012-05-25T13:43:52.490-04:002012-05-25T13:43:52.490-04:00Wow... I moved to Edgemere Projects(54th St) in 19...Wow... I moved to Edgemere Projects(54th St) in 1969 and lived there until 1981. My parents stayed there until 1986 or so. <br />We moved from Crown heights brooklyn., and i can remember our very first summer.<br />We went to the Beach EVERY day., I felt like a brand new person. <br />This was literally a RESORT for me., Rockaway had so much diversity and so much to offer.<br />A nice area to live., with very little crime., it's hard to believe how it's changed... but then again not really..!!<br />The last time i was there was in 2006 for my 30th high school reunion at the former FarRockaway High School.<br /> What a shame., really.<br /> Also. Nathan.., thanks for bringing back so many Memories with your pictures.<br /> I can remember climbing on the empty bungalows with my friends during the summer.Vince O.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-39002919989102269802012-04-10T07:52:05.272-04:002012-04-10T07:52:05.272-04:00Thanks for the pictures Nathan. Do you think it...Thanks for the pictures Nathan. Do you think it's safe to go there?Richardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-60447077199360573212011-09-18T11:17:01.618-04:002011-09-18T11:17:01.618-04:00STOP BUILDING MORE HOMES WE HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE THE...STOP BUILDING MORE HOMES WE HAVE ENOUGH PEOPLE THERE IT IS URBAN RENEWAL IS WHAT DESTROYED THE ROCKAWAY WE ALL NEW !!! MAYBE A AMUSEMENT PARK (LIKE PLAYLAND) AND SOME NICE BEACHFRONT HOTELS AND SUMMER HOUSE'S AND A WATER PARK AND MAYBE LIKE CONEY ISLAND A MINOR LEAGUE BALL PARK OR DARE I SAY IT CASINO'S(BUT TRUMP WON'T HAVE IT)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-67159155453661090862011-03-02T22:34:00.198-05:002011-03-02T22:34:00.198-05:00I lived in Far Rockaway during the Summer between ...I lived in Far Rockaway during the Summer between 1962 - 1969. We stopped going there in 1969 when our mother died. I have wonderful memories. We lived between 35 & 36th street on the ocean. You have no idea what a wonderful place it was. To me, it is sacred ground. <br /><br />Jeffrey HUnknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05419469027177604146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-75889463283815197112011-01-30T00:15:06.697-05:002011-01-30T00:15:06.697-05:00Very cool. Thanks for sharing.Very cool. Thanks for sharing.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11709769041751291114noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-65908020022010448692010-12-24T20:25:32.204-05:002010-12-24T20:25:32.204-05:00I grew up on Beach 59th Street in Ocean Village. ...I grew up on Beach 59th Street in Ocean Village. I remember days (early 1980's) when people would come from all over NY to go to the Rockaway Beaches. Many of the business in the area back then made good money and the neighborhood flurished. The demise of Rockaway Beaches started in 1985-1986 when drug users would leave used seringes on the beach. People were so scared to get stuck by the needles and possibly catch AIDS. Slowly, less and less people came to the beaches during the summers....and more busninesses closed. I't so sad to see what once was such a beautiful place come to this.....call it what you want to, but with SOME of "us", we destroy neighborhoods instead of building/keeping them up.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-16945534103714591522010-11-03T15:23:47.405-04:002010-11-03T15:23:47.405-04:00looks like a perfect place for paint ball.looks like a perfect place for paint ball.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-31640781948013925652010-11-03T14:16:05.920-04:002010-11-03T14:16:05.920-04:00I used to live in a place like that: Mississippi.I used to live in a place like that: Mississippi.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5838188789058326203.post-48733965267217772772010-10-18T10:37:39.208-04:002010-10-18T10:37:39.208-04:00Nate - I am a friend of Sarah's, met you awhil...Nate - I am a friend of Sarah's, met you awhile back. This photo essay is so inspiring! Pilar and I traveled out to this neighborhood yesterday to check it out. I am your new biggest fan!<br />AmandaAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com