Rockaway Beach Boardwalk: The Backbone of a Broken Community

Posted on December 7, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 2:11 am

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Wade Bagwell, spent the morning of Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 playing on the concrete skeleton of what once was the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk.

While to the 8-year-old the cement pillars presented a perfect opportunity to practice his balance-beam running, to many Rockaway residents the wreckage of the once bustling boardwalk, described as “the backbone of the community,” is a painful reminder of what has been lost.

“It’s like looking at a friend that died on the side of the road and is still sitting there,” said John Cori, a Rockaway resident and founder of the Friends of Rockaway Beach organization. “It’s horrible to look at.”

The boardwalk, which has been a staple in the community since the 1930s, was destroyed by Superstorm Sandy on Monday, Oct. 29. In all areas west of Beach 86^th Street the Boardwalk was completely lifted off its cement base by waves and dropped several feet away. Large parts of the boardwalk were dragged blocks away from the beach as flooding and wind continued to ravage the community.

“There were bits of boardwalk underneath my car,” said Kathleen Costanza who lives in an apartment overlooking the beach. “It was everywhere.”

Costanza, who watched the storm from her fifth floor window said the giant wave that dislodged the boardwalk was “the scariest thing” she’s ever seen. Even over a month later the memory still haunts her.

“All of the sudden this tremendous wave just came right over,” Costanza said. “It scares me until today…I will never, ever, ever forget that.”

Like many residents, Costanza said she feels the loss of the boardwalk is detrimental to the community.

“ [The boardwalk is] everything. Walking, just sitting here talking to neighbors and even the people that come here in the summer and making so many friends just talking to people,” Costanza said of the role it has always played in the community. “It’s everything. It’s the center of Rockaway.” Continue reading →

JRN 380 wrap-up post

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 10:28 am

JRN 380 has been by far one of the most demanding courses I have taken at Stony Brook. I’m glad I forced myself to follow through after my struggles in JRN 320 and I feel that my multimedia skills have definitely improved because of it.

Before this semester, my photography skills were passable at best. Looking back at the past few months and the numerous galleries I’ve done and the projects that required photo I can see a significant improvement in my understanding of all basic camera functions. I no longer struggle with the concepts of ISO and aperture and my photography is so much better for it. Thanks to the harsh criticisms of Professor Ahmad and my peers I know what is expected in a high quality photo and I know what a really great picture looks like.

My biggest problem with this class is that I almost felt like I’d been thrown into the deep end when it came to DSLR video. While technically I understood how it worked, when I went to cover my cover my first ever event with video I was overwhelmed. I think a better way to do this would have been to replace one of the photo galleries with an event coverage video, so that we could have had a chance to focus solely on video for our first go, and then had the multimedia event project after. It would have been easier if I felt more comfortable with video to better manage my time when it came to alternating between photo and video.

Another major challenge I faced with this course was my struggles with money. As a student who contributes to my own tuition, it was incredibly hard for me to scrape together the cash to get to where Professor Ahmad wanted me to be to cover good stories. While yes, New York City is right in our backyard it’s $22 to get there, and buying a car is even more costly. Enterprise stories, such as the final project, are nearly impossible unless you just tag along with someone doing a story in the same place. There should be less of an emphasis on students covering off-campus events as I was made to feel like I was under-achieving when I could only get to certain locations for stories.

To future JRN 380 students I would suggest they really take Professor Ahmad up on all of his extra credit opportunities. When you get the opportunity to go out into the field with your professor and peers you will learn a lot and produce better and better work. Also, avoid taking any other 300 level classes at the same time.

Weather: Rockaway devastated by Hurricane Sandy

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 10:11 am

: A home in Rockaway; N.Y. is barely standing on Sunday; Nov. 25; 2012 almost a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area on Monday; Oct. 29; 2012. Many homes in the area were destroyed by the storm and many more will have to be torn down. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: ames, 75, a resident of Breezy Point, N.Y. sweeps the sand away from his daughters home in Belle Harbor, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Hurricane Sandy, which hit the area on Monday, Oct. 29, coated the entire Rockaway Peninsula with sand after the flooding receded. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Homeowners and volunteers sift through debris iof the wrecked boardwalk n Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012 trying to salvage anything not completely destroyed by Hurricane Sandy, which swept through the area on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Rockaway Beach Boardwalk has been almost completely washed away by the storm in some sections and residents are looking forward to the rebuilding process to begin. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: and, water and debris still fill the streets in Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, almost a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012. Sand coats almost the entire peninsula and is still piled high in some areas, such as Beach 123 Street near what was once the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A front end loader clears debris away from a home in Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25, 2012. Almost a month after Hurricane Sandy devastated the arera on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 clean up crews are still all throughout the area working to help residents get back into their homes. Photo by Jodie Mann.

Hurricane Sandy swept through the Rockaway Peninsula on Monday, Oct. 29, 2012 causing massive destruction and devastation to the area. Many homes along the beach are missing walls and roofs and will have to be completely rebuilt. Sand coats the entire area and many cars are filled with sand and seaweed from the storm.

“It’s a long journey, but we’re the lucky ones,” said Jack Meade a Rockaway resident who returned to his home a week after the storm to find it still standing. “We have each other to come back to.”

Meade’s house, only one home away from the beach was relatively undamaged compared to many of his neighbors. Though his basement flooded, the house was not damaged beyond repair and Meade and his family can move back in once the nearby homes that have been condemned are removed.

“We’re looking for an apartment, but after what happened in Breezy [point] it’s hard,” Meade said.

Isabel, a resident of Beach 123 street in Rockaway, watched the storm from inside her home, less than a block away from the beach. She remembers watching the water rise up her front steps and fearing for her home.

“I was counting, two more steps, one more step as the water rose,” she said of her experience.

The relief effort in the Rockaways is still underway and volunteer groups such as Team Rubicon, are out in the community helping residents like Isabel clear out their homes.

Recovering the Rockaways

Posted on November 27, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 2:07 am

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Thirteen days after Hurricane Sandy devastated the entire eastern coast on Monday, Oct. 29, the sand from Rockaway Beach, N.Y. was still spread across almost the entire peninsula. Piles of sand rose more than 10 feet high on either side of the street waiting to be taken away by dump trucks on Sunday, Nov. 11.

Beyond the mountains of sand were the homes; some homes barely standing, some homes without power, heat or running water, and mostly all homes filled with and damaged by salt water from the storm surge. Those who still had homes to come back to counted themselves as luck, even if they couldn’t move back in.

“It’s a long journey, but we’re the lucky ones” said Jack Meade, a Belle Harbor resident whose home sustained minor flooding. “We still have each other to come back to.”

Even those like Meade, whose homes can be inhabited again the clean up process will be long and tedious. Meade was discouraged from returning home until the nearby homes that were condemned have been torn down.

“We can’t come back until everything nearby that’s going to come down has,” said Meade. “We’re looking for an apartment but after what happened in Breezy [Point] it’s hard.”

Other local residents were looking more towards the future by planning projects to memorialize some of what had been lost in the wreckage. Joe DiGiorno spent the evening scouring the beach for bits of the busted boardwalk that could be used to build a new one, in DiGiorno’s own backyard.

“I want my own because we’ll never have one here again,” DiGiorno said while sitting on a cement beam that once supported the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk.

The boardwalk was washed away by two massive waves, one that loosened it and the second that picked it up and slammed it into buildings, according to Frank Gombos who watched the storm from inside his apartment building lobby right on the beach.

Almost three weeks after the storm, The Rockaways are starting to really get into the nitty-gritty clean up process. Volunteers from Team Rubicon, Mormon Helping Hands and Nu Alpha Phi fraternity joined forces to help a woman named Isabel clear out debris from beneath her porch and her basement. Everything from children’s bikes to power cords had been damaged by the flooding and were moved on to the street for trash pick-up. Other volunteers used buckets to scoop water out of the basement and dump it into the driveway.

The volunteers, such as the Fraternity brothers from Stony Brook University were glad to lend their help to the area that is almost right in their backyard.

“There’s a lot of destruction,” said Jeremiah Lu, a brother of Nu Alpha Phi. “We figured that even a little bit of help can have a lot of impact.”

Lu and his brothers crawled beneath a deck to clear out all the damaged property and salvage anything that could be saved, and then moved on to help empty the flooded basement in another home.

“This is my first time really doing community service really helping out with manual labor,” Lu said of the experience.

Brent Thompson, a volunteer from the Mormon Helping Hands organization was glad to see all the volunteers coming out to help the victims.

“It’s a real humanitarian effort,” said Thompson of the relief effort, “like it should be.”

: Alexander Atanasov, a student at Stony Brook University and member or Nu Alpha Phi Fraternity helps remove debris from a home flooded by Hurrican Sandy in Rockaway, N.Y., on Sunday, Nov. 25. More than 20 members of the fraternity went to help victims of Hurricane Sandy after the storm devastated the entire peninsula on Oct. 29. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A volunteer from Team Rubicon adds debris to a garbage pile outside a home flooded by Hurricane Sandy on Sunday, Nov. 25 in Rockaway, N.Y. Team Rubicon has been helping homeowners clear damaged property out of homes in the area and others affected by the storm. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A volunteer from the Mormon Helping Hands group uses a plastic bin to dump water out of a basement flooded by Hurricane Sandy in Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25. The homeowner, Isabel, said there was still almost a foot of water in her basement nearly a month after the storm. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Hurricane Sandy caused extreme destruction throughout the east coast and devastated areas such as the Rockaways, N.Y. Homes along Rockaway Beach were nearly all destroyed by floods, crashing waves and heavy winds. Many residents have been forced to find new places to live while the relief effort is underway. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Homes near Rockaway Beach in Rockaway, N.Y. were flooded when Hurrican Sandy hit the region on Oct. 29. Volunteers from groups such as Mormon Helping Hands and Team Rubicon have stepped in to help residents clear damaged property out of their homes and shovel sand out of their driveways. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A member of Nu Alpha Phi Fraternity helps clear damaged property out of a home flooded by hurrican Sandy. Isabel; a homeowner helped by the Fraternity said the water was almost four feet deep in her basement; and destroyed everything that had been stored under her porch. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A member of Nu Alpha Phi Fraternity’s Stony Brook University chapter helps clear out debris from a home damaged by Hurricane Sandy in Rockaway, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 25. The storm devastated the entire area and volunteer groups are now helping residents recover whatever property they can and clear out all damaged property. Photo by Jodie Mann.

Belle Harbor devastated by Hurricane Sandy

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 11:29 am

: A car damaged by Hurricane Sandy sits where it landed after being swept from a driveway in Belle Harbor, N.Y. on Nov. 11, almost two weeks after the storm. The entire community was devastated by the storm and flooding that followed. According to Jack Meade, a resident of the area, flooding reached more than five feet and entire cars were submerged. Car insurance companys such as Geico were walking through the area marking cars they had looked at for owners hoping to replace their vehicles. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A man clears rubble out of his home just blocks from the beach in Belle Harbor, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 11 after Hurricane Sandy devastated the area almost two weeks before. Electricity and gas have not yet been returned to homes in the area, and many houses were destroyed by the winds, flooding or fire sparked by down power lines during the storm. Residents of the area, such as Jack Meade, were returning for the first time since the storm to begin the clean-up process. “It’s a long journey, but we’re the lucky ones,” Meade said of his community, “we have each other to come back too.” Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Joe DiGiorno of Newport Avenue and 123 street scours the wreckage of the boardwalk in Belle Harbor, N.Y. weeks after Hurricane Sandy. DiGiorno is using pieces of the destroyed boardwalk build his own boardwalk in his backyard. He prefers to go looking when it’s getting darker, “I don’t want anyone bothering me,” he said of the volunteers who came out to clean up and have asked what he’s doing with the debris. “I’m doing them a favor and getting rid of all this.” Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Joe DiGiorno of Newport Avenue and 123 street scours the wreckage of the boardwalk in Belle Harbor, N.Y. weeks after Hurricane Sandy. DiGiorno is using pieces of the destroyed boardwalk build his own boardwalk in his backyard. “I want my own because we’ll never have one here again,” DiGiorno, who has lived just blocks from the boardwalk for 40 years, said of his project. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A home in Belle Harbor, N.Y. falls apart after massive flooding and winds from Hurricane Sandy tore through the area. Many homes along the beach were destroyed by the high tides and crashing waves of Sandy. Residents of the area, such as Jack Meade, do not know when they will be able to return home. “We can’t come back until everything nearby that’s going to come down has,” he said. “We’re looking for an apartment, but after what happened in Breezy [Point] it’s hard,” he said of his wife and their two adult children who live just yards from the beach. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A missionary from The Jesus Christ Church Of Latter Day Saints walks down a devastated stree while volunteering with Mormon Helping Hands in Belle Harbor, N.Y. on Sunday, Nov. 13. The group came out to help residents recover from Hurricane Sandy, which hit the area on Oct. 29. Streets throughout the Rockaway Beach area were covered in sand and debris from the destroyed boardwalk. Mormon Helping Hands volunteers could be seen throughout the area helping residents clear out damaged items from their homes and shovel sand from their yards and driveways.

: Water and other donated supplies pile up outside St. Francis De Sales Parish in Belle Harbor, N.Y. on Nov. 11 to help victims of Hurrican Sandy which devastated the area on Oct. 29. The area still has no electricity, water or gas so residents are depending upon the numerous volunteer groups and donations that have converged on the area. People have donated everything from water to clothes to pet supplies to help those who are trying to recover. Photo by Jodie Mann

: The Rockaway Beach Boardwalk in Rockaway, N.Y. was completely destroyed by Hurricane Sandy on Oct. 29, 2012. Frank Gombos, a longtime Rockaway resident watched the storm from the lobby of his apartment building. He said it took two waves to damage the boardwalk. One wave looseded the boardwalk and the other lifted it off the base and crashed it into his building. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Debris from the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk and nearby homes litters the beach in Rockaway N.Y. on Nov. 11, 2012. Hurricane Sandy tore through the area on Monday, Oct. 29 and devastated the community with flooding, severe sand damage, and fires. Power and gas has still not been restored to the community. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Graffiti on a sea wall in Rockaway, N.Y. implies that global warming is to blame for the devestating Hurricane Sandy that hit the area on Oct. 29, 2012. Many houses in the area have been condemned, and neighbors are not allowed to return until houses that are at risk of falling have been demolished, according to resident Jack Meade, who lives next door to the home in the photo. Meade has been staying with a friend in Massapequa, N.Y. and is now looking for a new apartment. Photo by Jodie Mann.

Walking down the streets in the Rockaways felt like a completely different world than where I’d started my day, at Stony Brook, just hours before. The first thing I noticed about the community was the sand. There was sand coating pretty much everything, and the water lines on the sides of houses indicated that flooding had been more than three feet high.

I was worried about approaching people who were experiencing such difficult times, because I have never been in their shoes. These people were shoveling sand out of their dining rooms and throwing away almost everything they owned. It was nerve-wracking to say the least. I was afraid that I would say the wrong thing and upset someone, or come off as insensitive.

After observing Professor Ahmad I learned that the best way to approach people was to let them see you first. Once someone took notice of me I would approach them and introduce myself. People were surprisingly willing to talk about their experiences. There were people who described the night of the storm huddling with their families and praying the windows didn’t break. There were other people who were excited to tell me about their new projects inspired by the rubble and wreckage.

Overall, the experience was incredibly enlightening. I’m glad that I went with a group so I had the opportunity to share the experience and ideas with everyone during our meet ups. It felt like we were getting live-editing; we were given the opportunity to discuss what we had so far, and were told where to go with it without having to leave the actual story location. After this experience I am looking forward to future opportunities to return to the Rockaways and to go out in the field with my peers and professor again.

Environmental Portraits: Jared Chamoff

Posted on November 9, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 12:33 pm

: Jared Chamoff, a junior at Stony Brook University originally from Roslyn Heights, N.Y., has been playing the bass since he was nine-years-old. He preforms with both The University Orchestra and The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Jared Chamoff, a junior at Stony Brook University originally from Roslyn Heights, N.Y., has been playing the bass since he was nine-years-old. He preforms with both The University Orchestra and The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Jared Chamoff, a junior at Stony Brook University originally from Roslyn Heights, N.Y., has been playing the bass since he was nine-years-old. He preforms with both The University Orchestra and The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Jared Chamoff, a junior at Stony Brook University originally from Roslyn Heights, N.Y., has been playing the bass since he was nine-years-old. He preforms with both The University Orchestra and The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Jared Chamoff, a junior at Stony Brook University originally from Roslyn Heights, N.Y., has been playing the bass since he was nine-years-old. He preforms with both The University Orchestra and The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Jared Chamoff, a junior at Stony Brook University originally from Roslyn Heights, N.Y., has been playing the bass since he was nine-years-old. He preforms with both The University Orchestra and The Stony Brook Symphony Orchestra. Photo by Jodie Mann.

I chose to shoot Jared in the bass studio in Staller Center, where he practices playing every day. I used two flashes, and I just moved them around to different spots in the room and had someone hold them in different spots as well. I tried shooting with the lights in the studio off, and then with them on and it completely changed the look. I think it worked best when the studio lights were off and one flash went off from the side, and one from further back behind Jared. I also tried lighting him from below, but it looked creepy and halloween-like.

Port Jefferson Village’s Harvestfest

Posted on October 23, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 12:27 am

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From the changing leaves to the painted pumpkins and little kids in costume, fall was in the air at Port Jefferson Village’s third annual Harvestfest on Sunday, Oct. 21.

Port Jefferson residents and many others came out to celebrate the changing season with music played by local bands, marshmallow toasting, a costume dog parade and much more.

“It’s important to show people what a great community we have here in Port Jefferson,” said Meredith Festa, a member of the Economic Development Council for Port Jefferson Village, who set up a tent to promote her charity New York Guardians of Rescue.

Harvestfest is one of many events hosted by the Village to promote not only businesses, but also a spirit of community among Port Jeff residents.

“Charity is a great networking tool,” said Festa. “When you use charities and set up outside it’s a great way to get people to come together as a village.”

The live music performed by local artists, such as Hank Stone and Grand Folk Railroad drew crowds of listeners both young and old.

The marshmallow roasting pit, hosted by Chandler’s Square Ice Cream, was also a big hit with many of the costumed children. Many businesses surrounding Chandler’s Square gave out candy to the early trick-or-treaters.

There was also a chowder-tasting contest in which many local restaurants submitted their best clam, or lobster chowders, a scarecrow display, classic cars and pumpkin painting.

Festa and her husband, Matthew were excited to bring her numerous dogs, dressed as characters from Alice in Wonderland to the parade. And share the stories of their rescues to inspire others.

“We rescued Otis about a year ago and rehabilitated him,” said Matthew. “It’s good for everyone to see that even dogs in the worst conditions can become great companions.”

The animal aspect wasn’t all that drew the Festa’s to the festival though.

“There’s a lot good stuff here,” said Meredith of her second Harvestfest. “Really a lot of good people and things to see.”

: Patchogue native, Hank Stone performs for a crowd in Chandler Square, Port Jefferson during the village’s annual Harvestfest celebration on Sunday, Oct. 21. The event, put on by Port Jefferson’s Economic Development Council included local vendors, musicians and charities and family friendly events.

: Harvestfest attendants in Port Jefferson Village wait in line for barbecued corn at Port Jefferson Village’s annual Harvestfest on Oct. 21. The event, put on by Port Jefferson’s Economic Development Council included local vendors, musicians and charities and family friendly events.

: Susan Cohen of the band Grand Folk Railroad performs outside of Port Jefferson Brewing Company in Chandler Square during the annual Harvestfest on Sunday, Oct. 21. The event, put on by Port Jefferson’s Economic Development Council included local vendors, musicians and charities and family friendly events.

: Port Jefferson residents walk through Chandler Square during the annual Harvestfest on Oct. 21. Local vendors set up booths to promote their business, local artists performed and charities came out to raise awareness.

: Todd Evans. of Oyster Bay, N.Y. plays back up guitar for Hank Stone at Prot Jefferson Village’s annual Harvestfest on Sunday, Oct. 21. The event, put on by Port Jefferson’s Economic Development Council included local vendors, musicians and charities and family friendly events.

Drool Fest

Posted on October 9, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 12:01 am

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Students Soak up Summer as Fall Begins

Posted on September 24, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 11:31 pm

The season of apple picking, falling leaves and Starbuck’s Pumpkin Spice Lattes officially began Sept. 21, though the temperature still felt more like summer than fall. Stony Brook University students flocked to the Staller Steps between the Staller Center and Ward Melville Library to catch the last of the summer sun.

While the lingering summer weather helps keep up the spirit and tan of the student body, it does not bode well some Long Island agriculture. Out of season temperatures last March and April threw of the growing season for apples, especially in the midwest but also in New York. According to NPR the warm March weather followed by frosts in April damaged apples before they could grow.

Stony Brook students spent time outside soaking up the last of summers warmth, seemingly oblivious to the bad omen this bears for local farmers.

: Devon Esposito a junior psychology major lounges on Stony Brook University’s Staller Steps on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 while enjoying a book. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Jiyang Seo a music major takes a break from practicing the violin to nap in the sun on Stony Brook University’s Staller Steps on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Students at Stony Brook University enjoy the summer-like weather on Monday, Sept. 24. Though fall officially began days earlier, the weather was too nice to resist for many students who could be seen studying and talking with friends on the Staller Steps. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Stony Brook University students took their studies outside on Monday, Sept. 24 to enjoy lingering summer weather just after the official start of fall. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Steven Miata a freshman business major and Danielle D’auge a freshman chemistry major lay out on Stony Brook University’s Staller Steps. Just days after fall began the weather on Monday, Sept. 24, 2012 still felt summery enough to draw students outdoors. Photo by Jodie Mann

Occupy Wall Street Turns One

Posted on September 18, 2012 by Jodie Mann at 6:52 pm

: Two students chant in the streets during the one year celebration of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Demonstrators gathered again on Sept. 17, 2012 in various locations in Manhattan’s financial district. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Mounted New York City police officers line up behind barricades blocking the way to The New York Stock Exchange for Occupy Wall Street demonstrators on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. The protesters gathered to celebrate the one year anniversary of the movement with a march to the stock exchange only to be met by heavy police presence.

: Occupy Wall Street demonstrators march through Manhattan’s financial district on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Protesters gathered to celebrate the one year anniversary of the movement and attempted to march to The New York Stock Exchange only to be met by heavy police presence. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A member of The People’s Puppets wears a Rich Uncle Pennybags, the mascot of monopoly hat, which marching with Occupy Wall Street protesters on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Protesters gathered again to celebrate the one year anniversary of the movement by attempting a march to The New York Stock Exchange but were met by havy police presence. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Occupy Wall Street protesters gathered again to celebrate the one year anniversary of the movement on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. They started the day early with a march towards The New York Stock Exchange. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: A New York City police officer demands a cameramen get back on the sidewalk during the one year anniversary of the Occupy Wall Street movement on Sept. 17, 2012. Protesters gathered early in the morning and tried to march to The New York Stock Exchange only to find the roads blocked off by police. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Janna Powell, a student from Hampshire College carries a banner and cheers near Zuccotti Park on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012 as part of the Occupy Wall Street movement. Protesters gathered once again to celebrate the one year anniversary of the movement. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: Occupy Wall Street student demonstrators sit in the middle of Williams Street while chanting “when education is under attack, what do we do, stand up fight back.” Protesters gathered once again to celebrate the one year anniversary of the movement on Monday, Sept. 17, 2012. Photo by Jodie Mann.

: An Occupy Wall Street demonstrator waves a flag in Zuccotti Park on Monday, September 17, 2012. Protesters gathered once again to celebrate the one year anniversary of the movement. Photo by Jodie Mann.

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