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Breezy Point - a bastion of Trump supporters: how the closed community lives in New York

'21.10.2020'

Vita Popova

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Breezy Point is what New York used to be, say residents of the quarter. They oppose the state government and actively support Donald Trump's policies. How the closed community lives in liberal New York, the newspaper writes The New York Times.

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Jane and Ed Deacy, who contracted the coronavirus this summer, say their support for US President Donald Trump has only grown from how he dealt with the pandemic, including his own battle with COVID-19. Their loyalty was not broken after the president's debates with Joseph Biden Jr. or speeches at his recent rallies. “I think he did a phenomenal job dealing with an unknown virus,” Jane said. "His track record over the past three and a half years and his achievements have not been canceled."

Like most of their predominantly white, middle-class neighbors, Diesei voted for Trump in 2016. They are enthusiastic about doing it again on November 3rd. At the same time, the family has been living quite modestly in the Breezy Point quarter since 1984.

Breezy Point is a community in the borough of Queens, New York. It is home to mostly rescuers, firefighters and other modest-income emergency workers. Their family members have also been emergency workers for generations. Today they support Trump, who hails from the richer part of the borough, and adhere to local traditions, including conservative politics and support for the police and the military.

Loyalty to the president stems in part from the widespread belief that outside their neighborhood, ruled by progressive Democrats, crime reigns supreme and respect for law enforcement is waning.

There are few colored people in this quarter: 92% of the population is white, who are skeptical of the Black Lives Matter movement.

While Trump's claim that New York is the victim of anarchy may be met with contempt by many New Yorkers, it resonates with Breezy Point.

Several liberals in society say they like their way of life here, but at the same time, they are tired of isolation, which sometimes provokes hostility towards outsiders or even prejudice.

Nonetheless, residents like Jane and Ed Diasei - both retired police officers - say they detest New York's leadership. They added that they will likely move to Florida soon for this very reason. “What happened to New York is a cry of shame and they have to answer for it,” Ed said, referring to the policies of Mayor Bill de Blasio and Governor Andrew Cuomo.

Many of their neighbors are of the same opinion. Tom Long, 74, says he appreciates that Trump has remained as aggressive as ever in recent weeks. “This is what led to his election,” said Long, head of the Conservative Queens Party. - I vote not for his hairstyle, not for his personality, not for his warmth and charm. I love what he did and what he will do for the next four years. "

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Although much of the city has become more liberal, Breezy Point is what New York used to be. Therefore, it seems likely that in November the residents of this quarter will again vote for Donald Trump. "I don't know anyone who voted for Trump in 2016 and wouldn't do it again," said Bob Turner, a former Republican congressman who has lived in Breezy Point for 40 years.

Breezy Point is a private congregation of approximately 2800 homes, run by a cooperative that also provides services typically provided by the city. In the 2016 presidential election, Trump won 77,5% of the vote at Breezy Point. Hillary Clinton received 78,4% of the vote in the city.

Near Queens - arguably the most ethnically diverse place in the country, if not the world - is predominantly black. Here in 2016 Trump received less than 5% of the vote.

The locals of Breezy Point themselves call their quarter the "Irish Riviera", since 62% of its population claims to be of full or partial Irish descent.

The enclave has its own security forces and prides itself on its self-sufficiency, which has emerged following the 11/30 terrorist attacks (which killed more than 2012 Breezy Point residents, many of whom were firefighters) and Hurricane Sandy, which destroyed about 350 homes in XNUMX. ...

Other areas of the city in 2016 overwhelmingly supported Trump. In Staten Island, he won the majority; in some Jewish quarters of Brooklyn - 80% of the vote.

Breezy Point has its own home sales policies that can make the registration process difficult for outsiders. For example, potential buyers must pay at least 50% of the amount in cash and receive referrals from three residents and approval from the council of the cooperative.

These stringent requirements have helped foster a sense of community in this quarter. Many houses are passed down from generation to generation by families or sold to neighbors.

Breezy Point has often kept a low profile, but this summer, the political views of its residents have become more visible thanks to banners towed by planes over city beaches in Rockaway. “Rockaway and Breezy Pt support the NYPD,” reads one of the banners, which was paid for through a community fundraiser.

While some locals hailed the banner, others criticized it on social media as a controversial attack on the Black Lives Matter movement.

While the controversy raged, Blue Lives Matter flags flew proudly in Breezy Point, where many residents either have cops in their families or know someone who works for the police.

Sebastian Danese, 42, a police officer who lives in Breezy Point and also supports Trump. He said that while he agrees with the Black Lives Matter movement's struggle for equality, many demonstrations in the city have demonized the police. “It's not about race - as if because we are white, we support Trump,” he said. “When we come across a burning building or help a victim of a crime, we don't think about race. I don't care what color they are or who they vote for, and I think the vast majority of people here feel the same way. "

Trump's broad support leaves residents such as Anne Hoerning, a liberal woman who moved to Breezy Point in 2004 from Park Slope in Brooklyn, “on the periphery,” she said.

“Conservative political views in Breezy Point are closed and dictated by the Catholic Church,” said 77-year-old Ms. Herning. - Support for Mr. Trump is a built-in option and I don't find that smart. It's like kneeling. "

Republican Cary Sheren, a seasonal resident of Breezy Point, who voted twice against Barack Obama, also voted against Donald Trump. She said she was surprised to see so many pro-Trump flags set in the sand next to the sun loungers on the beach this summer.

Her friends outside the block, including an acquaintance from Manhattan, were also overwhelmed by demonstrations in support of the president. After her daughter Piper hoisted the Black Lives Matter flag next to her beach chair this summer, neighbors on both sides hung Blue Lives Matter flags on their homes. In response, the Sheren family posted a sign that read "There is no room for hatred here."

Of course, the banners are visible to relatively few outsiders, as access to Breezy Point is restricted to residents and their guests and is protected by private security. To enter the block, you need to overcome several obstacles: the main gate and electronic security gates that limit local streets and parking lots.

One neighborhood resident said that sticking a Trump decal to the bumper of his car could attract vandals elsewhere in the city, but his car would remain intact in Breezy Point. “I don't know if there are other areas in New York where this exists,” he said.

Police Officer Denis is not going to wear a Blue Lives Matter T-shirt. “If you openly advertise that you support Trump, it makes you a living target,” he explained.

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